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HomeMy WebLinkAbout000898 Original Contract 0 City of Port Angeles Record #000898 GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN City of Port Angeles and Imagine It Framed, LLC This Agreement is made between the City of Port Angeles (hereinafter referred to as, the "City") and Imagine It Framed, LLC (hereinafter collectively called the Grantee) for the faqade improvement project described in this document and its attachments (herein called the Project). WHEREAS, the City allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income to a faqade improvement and rehabilitation grant program, which is CDBG-eligible activity; and WHEREAS, the City has awarded a grant to reimburse a part of the costs of faqade improvements for the property located at 625 East Front Street, Port Angeles,; Parcel Number 0631100514075; and WHEREAS, the Grantee has agreed to perform the work to improve the facade of the above described property, NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Grantee do mutually agree to the following terms, and conditions regarding the above mentioned property to be improved using City funds through the Facade Grant Program: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Grantee will complete in a satisfactory and proper manner as deten-nined by the City the work described in the Project Overview incorporated herein by reference. A listing of detailed project tasks is marked as the Scope of Work and Budget, and incorporated herein by reference. 2. GRANTEE'S OBLIGATIONS The Grantee warrants that they are the owner of the above property or has written permission from the Owner of the property to perforrn the proposed improvements described in the Project Overview and Scope of Work and Budget. Grantee agrees to complete work described in the attached Plans and Specifications within ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) days after the effective date. In the event the Director of Community and Economic Development finds that the Grantee has prosecuted the work with reasonable diligence but, due to factors beyond its reasonable control, the Grantee is unable to complete the work within 180 days, the City Manager is authorized to extend the time to complete the work. All faqade improvements shall be consistent with sign zoning and building codes currently in effect for the City. The Grantee shall assure that any pen-nit or review necessary under City Ordinance shall be approved before the work on the facade improvement begins. - I - The Grantee shall be responsible for the construction and management of the entire project. If the fagade improvements are maintained for at least five years, the Grantee is not obligated to repay any part of the grant to the CITY. If the facade improvements are not maintained for at least five years, the Grantee shall immediately repay to the CITY the amount of the grant, less 20% of the amount for each year the faqade improvements were maintained. 3. BUDGET The City will reimburse to the Grantee the amount of 50% or $10,000, whichever is less, for eligible incurred costs and expenses for the Project according to the budget shown on the Scope of Work and Budget. Only the work that is outlined in the Project Overview will be eligible for reimbursement. It is understood that this agreement is funded with CDBG program income funds. The Grantee acknowledges and agrees,that the ftmds must be used only for CDBG-eligible expenditures. 4. PA YMENT Disbursement of funds shall be made only after the Project is complete and certified by City staff to be in compliance with the approved design. The work must also adhere to any required inspections before funds are disbursed for reimbursement. All documentation for payment must be provided at one time to the City for one payout, and the receipts must be provided no later than six (6) months after the application has been approved or as stipulated in the request for an extension. Payment will be made to the Grantee by the City within four weeks after City deems, all Project costs and documentation to be complete. Payment shall be made only to the Grantee. The Grantee's submission must include itemized invoices detailing the work completed and materials purchased, with proof that payments in full have been made to Contractors and vendors, if applicable. Grantee acknowledges, and agrees to inform its Contractor, that the City has no obligation to pay the Contractor for work performed for the Grantee under this Program. This agreement shall not be construed or deemed to be an agreement for the benefit of any third party or parties, and no third party shall have any claim or right of action hereunder for any cause whatsoever. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by both parties, the Grantee's total reimbursement under this agreement, including labor and materials, shall not exceed the maximum sum of$10,000.00., The budget for labor and materials is outlined in the Scope of Work and Budget. Budgets for each line item may be modified upon mutual agreement between the two parties, but in any event, the total payment to Grantee shall not exceed $10,000.00. 5. GENERAL CONDITIONS A. General Compliance. The Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, governing the funds provided under this agreement. B. Effective Date. Grant was approved by the Planning Commission on September 28, 2016 which is the effective date of this agreement. - 2 - C. Independent Contractor. Nothing contained in this agreement is intended to, or will be construed in any manner, as creating or establishing the relationship of employer/employee between the parties. The Grantee will at all times remain an -independent contractor" with respect to the services to be performed under this agreement. The City will be exempt from payment of all Unemployment Compensation, FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and Workers' Compensation Insurance, as the Grantee is an independent contractor. D. Hold Harmless. The Grantee will hold harmless, defend and indemnify the City from any and all claims, actions, suits, charges and judgments whatsoever that arise out of the Grantee's performance or nonperformance of the ser-vices or subject matter called for in this agreement. E. Workers' Compensation. The Grantee will provide Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for all of its employees involved in the performance of this agreement. F. Contract with Contractor. Each contractor who is performing the work approved for this Project shall have a valid State of Washington Contractor's License. G. Labor Code/Prevailing "Nage. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that the Grantee's improvements to be constructed with the proceeds of the grant constitute construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of public funds. Grantee shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards and payment of prevailing wages (collectively, "Prevailing Wage Laws"). Grantee shall (i) require its contractors and subcontractors to submit certified copies of payroll records to Grantee; (ii) maintain complete copies of such certified payroll records; and (iii) make such records available to City and its designees for inspection and copying during regular business hours. Grantee shall deBend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives from and against any and all present and future claims, arising out of or in any way connected with Grantee's obligation to comply with all Prevailing Wage Laws, including all claims that may be made by contractors, subcontractors or other third party claimants. H. Funding Source.,,.Redo gnition. The Grantee will insure recognition of the roles of the City in providing services through this agreement. I. Suspension or Termination. The City may suspend or terminate this agreement if the Grantee materially fails to comply with any terms of this agreement, which include (but are not limited to) the following: * Failure to comply with any of the rules, regulations or provisions referred to herein, or such statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies or directives as may become applicable at any time; 9 Failure, for any reason, of the Grantee to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this, Agreement; or Submission by the Grantee to the City of reports that are incorrect or incomplete in any material respect. _ 3 _ 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS A. Financial Management Accounting Standards. The Grantee agrees to adhere to, the accounting principles and procedures, required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred. B. Documentation and Record Kee in The Grantee will maintain thorough records pertinent to the activities to be funded under this agreement, including records adequate to document that the funds were expended on CDBG-eligible activities. C. Access to Records and Retention. All such records and all other records pertinent to the work undertaken under this agreement will be retained by the Grantee for a period of six years after the City's final audit of Project, unless a longer, period is required to resolve audit findings or litigation. In such cases, the City will request a longer period of record retention. D. Audits and Inspections. All Grantee records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement will be made available to the City and duly authorized officials of the state and federal government, at any time during normal business hours, as often as deemed necessary, to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports, must be fully cleared by the Grantee within 30 days after receipt by the Grantee. Failure of the Grantee to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a violation of this agreement and may result in the withholding of future payments. E. Reportin The Grantee, at such times and in such farms as the City may require, will furnish the City such periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this agreement, the costs and obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters covered by this agreement. 7 PERFORMANCE WAIVER The City's failure to act with respect to a breach by the Grantee does not waive its right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. The failure of the City to exercise or enforce any right or provision will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. 8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This document states the entire agreement between the City and the Grantee for the use of funds received under this agreement and it supersedes all prior communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written between the City and the Grantee with respect to this agreement. - 4 - IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Grantee have executed this agreement as of the date and year last written below. CITY OF PORT ANGELES GRANTEE: Imagine It Framed,LLC By: By: Title: &A-I'v—cy tl-tr"nek Title: Date: Date: Appr ed as to fon-n: William E. Floor, City Attorney .......... PROJECT OVERVIEW Grantee: Imaging It Framed Grant No. 16-12 Section A: Brief Description Funds will be used to replace a sign and awnings. �E Goals/Expected Results/Products: Budget The project will result in a comprehensively updated sign and awnings. Cateorr ................ 21 AGeneral The project will result in: See attached Application Admin. . ........... .................... ............................... _ 5 _ SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET F Grantee: Imaging,It Framed 4 Grant No. 16-12 Section C: Project Schedule and Budget �I ........... w_�_ �� , Project �Applicant's_. .} ___._..._.._ .._._.. Budget } Project Activities j j City Totals Category I' Contribution Contribution _..._.._. :.m....._.. 21AGeneralAdmin Materials and Labor $5,699.67 $2,849,83 $2,849.83 - 6 - ORTNuUES rr „ WASH I N G T N, U. S. A. MOM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO° Planning Commission F'ROPM: Ben Braudrick, Assistant Planner DATE: October 12, 2016 RE: Fagade and Signage Competitive Grant Application RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission approve Faa ade Grant Application 16-12 in the amount as follows: _... . . .....__..m..._............ .._........... APPLICATION (zonae) ADDRESS GRANT AMOUNT —._.___.__..._.._ ..... .. ...... Sin S 952.83 16-1.2 imagine It Framed(CA) 62.5 East Front Street Fagade DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 'T ANALYSIS A Facade and Signage Grant application was submitted to the City on September 29, 2016. The application was reviewed by Planning Division staff and found to meet the application criteria. The project is located in the Commercial Arterial(CA) zone. Staff's recommendation is leased on the following evaluation criteria that are outlined in the grant documents, including: • Present condition of existing faagade or sign • Expected increase in assessed value of improvement • Ability to proceed with project • Other project-specifte relevant factors "rhe Facade and Signage Grant criteria provides for grants of up to 111,000 for a facade improvement. AT"F°ACHME TS A. Staff Evaluations B. Application material Facade Grant—Imagine It Framed October 12, 2016 Page 2 ATTACHMENT A STAFF EVALUATION Applicant: 16-12 Imagine It Framed Location: 625 East Front Street, Lot 16 Block 40, Norman R. Smith Subdivision Zoning: Commercial Arterial (CA) Request: S952.83 to replace a sign and$1897.00 to replace awnings Evaluation: Imagine It Framed has been owned and managed by its current tenants, Larry and Rene Bauer, for the last six years since the original owner Karon Nichols retired in 2010, Larry and Rene Bauer have been running the DBA business,as baron's Frame Center during that time. Karon"s Frame Center completed a Certificate of Occupancy in 2002, In 2004, new awnings were installed on the front of the business and in 2007 a building permit for new siding and a reroof was pulled. The siding permit expired, but the reroof was finalized. As mentioned above, Larry and Rene Bauer took over the business after Karon's retirement in 20110.No pen-nitted exterior improvements have occurred to the building since 2007.Improvements available for funding through the faqade and sign grant program haven't been completed in 12 years. The proposal for new awnings and a new sign for the business that is rebranding is one that is valued by staff, and fits,many of the selection criteria for the Grant Program including the following: • very high profile along the Front Street corridor. update iscomprehensive--withnew signage, paint, and awnings supporting a new business • ability to proceed will project Staff recommends the grant award amount of$2,849.83 toward the cost of sign and facade improvements that are estimated to be $5,699.67. ATTACHMENT B City of Porl Angeies Fapde and Signage Improvement Grant Program 714iw APPLICATION FORM MIMI,,ll!"111111111!F;w Apphcant Name,_ Mad�ngAddr,ns L�--------------- Home Ptw.�ne:,l LQl susmess %[inle: rW-V,%rrl Business, ME"'yPeDesocriptilv Wnxr-, Bui4ng 4,cdress�, �mpravernent Type:ZFai;ade aign Brief Proj�ct DKxnpt�liov c T�N rx An6dpiated Start Date AnJc,,rpiarpd Ciryipletions Date__ Estmiated To-A Pro qcs-,(d, Mg Reques" (50"I"D 0� ess�� jec�t Cast: — I -,_2 Avv1 K%-3 3�9q- 00 �- 5,91 �l �-(q 99 - (0-1 E63 the own(i�"s ot rhe above propervi is?uHy aware a nd agfee tap add Proposed irnTllro rm? vi. rl, d S3,:rt v d n I-v-ll apphcal(co A3p�ic,antcrust hapi,ean�glr.hanigesCin Ps,�)N(,C:pYr(,SlC�Salapip,,���eie,ld7y ,",jropr,rty„)p,,,„,r;,,,[ lwt=fW Appkcain Cs S�g"atlure� Dwe� irk o ry .......................................... .................. ........................ Departn�ent of Cornmunity,,md E :oncmicl Devebprrent 321E 5; Street, Plil Bcvx 1150 Port Angeles,Economic Development Project Link: hittp.Lwa,:.00rtaneetes.civ!cDlus.com/48'7/Facade-and,-Sivni-Gira.nlD p p artunitkas Facade and Signage Improvement Grant Program it is has been six years since Kairon Nichols retired ard Larry&Rene'Bauer purchased Karor s I 'AlAl" CENTER,We have,ran the business as,,Imagirie it Framed DBA Karon's FRAME CENTH, Wa ha, ,,u always maintained at our core the quality,skill,community support,& love Karon Nichols brought to this busNness over 16 years ago. We have however, had no updating of the facade and siignage f,or this ven/visible business on a major artery into Port Angeles, The store front looks s,,-3d, outdated, yrr-1 tiw . That is not the image that will continue to drive this business forward, New craint, new aw,Aflg , uw orf consulting with a designer wail go a long way in irnprcrvwng the visibility and viability of this bL i!d Ili anc. business.Being part of a nationwide industry that is all about design it is of the wmast nece,,,.s� v project an image that is professional,creative,sophisticated®forward thunkkig, ifltrigUiTlg,and y2t st H have an approachable community feel. We need better signage expressing what we do.Though we do our ahare of local advei-Csing 01s building is our best asset in terms of telling people:who we are, and what wi?do, Hine th-nes o,, t ot-,n when we ask people how they found out about us they respond Mth "I drive by here every dai,' ()U, landlord has already invested in the fae ade by painting the building which chent3 have noticedsi,I l ,admired.Our neighbors,State Farm Insurance,have improved their presence tremendously with �hid. updating they have done including new paint. People do notice,and it motivates olthers,to d,)the sarn!", This building has good bones. It has a Not going for it in terms of location and%JsuaV aopeal if it dew;s ri(I get some much,needed care though it will continue to look sadder arid sadder and more like ar abandoned business than the prosperous business it is, and continues to be 1 0 (Ustom Si 8, o Prori(�,,)sdl ),60 0, " �0 V'��O Client .- Imagine it Framed Address - 625 E. 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