HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R17-05 RESOLUTION NO. R17-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND THE
LARGE GRANT REQUEST PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City Council previously created the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA), pursuant to
Ordinance No. 008-09 as codified at Title 18, Chapters 18.02 and 18.04 of the Laurel Municipal Code, to provide
input and recommendations regarding the most effective uses of resources gained from the Tax Increment Finance
(TIF)District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council appointed a LURA Board of Commissioners, pursuant to Resolution No.
R08-123,who are responsible for providing guidance and recommendations to the City Council as to the best use of
unencumbered available tax increment funds consistent with the Urban Renewal Plan that was additionally adopted
by the City Council and codified at Chapter 18.04.020 of the Laurel Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously created a grant program called the Large Grant Request Program
and the Program included a maximum grant of$75,000 per eligible grantee for qualified projects; and
WHEREAS, the LURA Board of Commissioners determined that based upon the program's success and
the increasing numbers of requests for grants in excess of$75,000, that it is in the best interest of the City to
increase the maximum grant amount to$100,0000;and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the recommendation provided by the LURA Board of
Commissioners and Staff and has determinedthat increasing the maximum grant available through the Large Grant
Request Program is consistent with the goals and objectives contained in the City's Urban Renewal Plan and is in
the best interest of the City of Laurel and its citizens.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, that the
Large Grant Request Program is modified increasing the maximum available grant under such program from
$75,000 to $100,000. The remaining terms and conditions of the Large Grant Request Program shall remain in
effect.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on March 7, 2017, by Council Member
McGee
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,Montana, this 7th day of March, 2017.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 7th day of March, 2017.
CITY OF LAUREL
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AT Mark A. Mace,Mayor
Bethany *ler, Clerk/Treasurer
App9: orm:
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
R17-05 Modifying the Large Grant Request Program Maximum Grant
To:Laurel City Council
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From:Noel Eaton,City Planner r � ONSL
Re: Revision to LURA Large Grant Request Program
Date:March 7,2017
LAUREL/CITY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency has recommended approval to change to amount of the Large Grant
Request Program from$75,000 to$100,000.
The Large Grant Request program has been a large success in the recent years. LURA awarded money to
six applicants last year. Projects range from sidewalk repair,curb and gutter repair,water and sewer line
repairs, land acquisition and many other improvements to businesses within the Tax Increment Finance
District.
As the program becomes more known to the citizens in this community, larger projects are being
applied for.With more applicants and the amount still set at$75,000,the Urban Renewal Agency feels
that not all applicants are able to get the full assistance this program is capable of providing.
With an amount of$100,000 earmarked each ear for the Large Grant Request Program, larger projects
can take place and be applied for through this program.
Attachment: Large Grant Request Program and Application
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Laurel Urban Renewal Agency
Large Grant Request Program
Purpose:
The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance for developers, property owners and business owners
above and beyond the capacity of the Facade and Technical Assistance Grant programs.This program is intended to
work cohesively with the current grant funding opportunities in place by the Agency.Applicants who have been
awarded Facade or Technical Assistance funds are encouraged to apply for funding through this program if the project
exceeds the funding capacity of those programs. Projects that are not eligible for funding through Facade and Technical
Assistance are also encouraged to utilize this program so long as the project is allowable under Montana Code
Annotated 7-15-4288 and MCA 7-15-4233.
Projects seeking large grants should align with the goals LURA is committed to carrying out.These goals are outlined in
the Laurel Urban Renewal Plan:
1. Encourage an economically and culturally vibrant downtown.
2. Create a vibrant and cohesive extension of the core downtown Laurel area.
3. Improve traffic patterns to further enhance the business experience for the owner and consumer.
4. Create a destination place where people will want to repeatedly visit.
5. Have state of the art,updated utilities and infrastructure.
6. Encourage more housing and business choices within the district.
7. Have rational consideration of all neighborhoods and sites for public fund expenditures.
Previous Projects:
Altana Federal Credit Union:awarded$2,235 for improvements to public infrastructure and façade.
Conomart C-Store:awarded$5,962 for construction of curb,gutter and approaches.
Building 1938:awarded$11,445 for façade improvements.
*Awards are dependent upon available funds in the TIFD.
Eligible Projects:
1. Land Acquisition.
2. Demolition or Removal of Structures.
3. Improvements of Public Infrastructure
4. Assemblage of Land for Development or Redevelopment
5. Connection of URA to Existing Infrastructure Outside the Area or District
6. Improvements Reducing, Preventing,Abating or Elimination Pollution.
7. Others as Allowable by MCA 7-15-4233 Please Describe:
Release of Funds:
• This is a reimbursement grant.Applicants will receive grant funding after the project is completed and all
associated costs have been paid or a letter of credit to be collected on has been submitted to the City of Laurel.
• All paid invoices must be submitted at once after the project is completed
• Funds may only be released after approval from the Laurel City Council.
• In all cases,the decision of the Council is final.
Application Review Process:
This is a competitive Grant. Applications will be reviewed on a case to case basis by the Grant Committee.
A. Required.The applicant shall submit to the Planning Director or designee for review and recommendation an
application for large grant funds which conforms to the requirements stated in this document.
B. Application Submittal. Complete and sufficient applications shall be made to the Planning Office on or before
3:00 pm on May 1s`2017.The application form is provided in appendix A of this document.The application shall
be accompanied by the review fee of$300.00
C. Review of Application.Within fifteen working days,the Grant Review Committee will meet to review the
applications. If the application is complete and sufficient the applicant shall be notified of the scheduled date
the application will be considered on the LURA agenda.
D. Staff Review.The Planning Director shall review the application submittal and create a staff report outlining
compliance with the program.The report may include a list of concerns,conditions or recommendations.The
report will be sent to the Grant Review Committee 1 week prior to the scheduled meeting.The Grant Review
Committee will make a recommendation to LURA and a recommendation for funding shall be made at a
regularly scheduled LURA meeting.The Planning Director shall also provide notice of the recommendation in the
Laurel Outlook not less than 7 days prior to the scheduled meeting.The notice shall include a brief project
description, location,and recommended funding amount.
E. LURA and Governing Body Action. LURA will forward a recommendation to the City Council for approval. LURA
may choose to delay action for 30 days if more information is requested. Once a recommendation has been
made City staff will place the item on an available agenda to be considered by the City Council. LURA's
recommendation may include conditions of approval.The applicant or an agent must be present at the LURA
and City Council meeting at which the application is considered.
F. Operational Businesses. Businesses must be open and operational prior to receiving any match funds.
Applicants must also attend a LURA meeting before receiving any and all funds to update the Board on project
status.
G. Fiscal Year. Funds must be requested within the fiscal year,July 1g-June 30th,of award unless applicant requests
an extension in writing from the LURA board that is approved,otherwise all grant award money is forfeited.
H. Extension.An extension may only be applied for if the project awarded is more than 50%complete.A maximum
of six months can only be granted in the event an extension is requested.
I. Re-applying applicants.Awarded applicants and/or projects must be complete prior to a subsequent application
request.
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency
Large Grant Request Program
Applications are due May 1'2017 by 3:00PM
Name of Applicant:
Phone Number:
Address of Property:
Name of Business:
Is the project located within the TIFD(see attached map):
-If no,please describe how the project provides connection of the district to existing infrastructure outside the district:
Please Circle the Category of the Project:
• Land Acquisition
• Demolition or Removal of Structures
• Improvements of Public Infrastructure
• Connection of URA to existing infrastructure outside the Area or District
• Improvements reducing,preventing,abating or eliminating pollution.
• Other as Allowable by MCA 7-15-4233 Please Describe:
Description of How This Project Aligns with the Goals of LURA and the Urban Renewal Plan:
Detailed Description of Project:
(Plans,drawings,pictures,timeframe of completion and any other supporting materials should be submitted)
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Detailed Budget of Project
(Please demonstrate a 1:1 Match and provide a detailed list of all costs associated with the project.If more space is
needed please use additional sheets):
Total Funds Requested of LURA:$
Please provide how this project will comply with the Downtown Overlay District,SE 4th District, or
Entryway Zoning District including façade,sign, landscape,and site plan requirements.
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