NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FAÇADE PROGRAM
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW ◦ Call to Order ◦ Introductions ◦ Business Assistance Center ◦ Energy Audit Program Opportunity ◦ Neighborhood Commercial District Improvement Program ◦ Overview Funding & Availability ◦ Target Footprint/NRSA Maps ◦ Project Eligibility/Ineligibility ◦ Improvement Eligibility/Ineligibility ◦ Process ◦ Questions
INTRODUCTIONS ◦Name ◦Business / Neighborhood ◦Question ◦ What do you expect to learn? ◦ Why are you attending this meeting?
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER Paul Beckerle, Director Main Number: 314-622-4120 Fax Number: 314-622-3586 Website: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/sldc/economic- development/business-services/Business-Assistance-Center.cfm
ENERGY AUDIT PROGRAM
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (NCDIP) RFP OVERVIEW
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (NCDIP) BEFORE � AFTER �
NCDIP FUNDING AVAILABILITY & OVERVIEW • Project funding will be awarded through a competitive RFP process • Façade grants/loans may be available up to $20,000 based on funding availability • Façade is a 50/50 program. There may be opportunities for further funding assistance depending on additional factors. Note: Speak with CDM for detailed information • Public Improvement Funding: • Funding eligibility up to $50,000.00 • Must be located within a commercial area
MAUDE BAUSCHARD TROST Commercial District Manager Wards 2, 11, 13, 23, 24, 25 bauschardM@stlouis-mo.gov 314-657-3772
NCDIP TARGET FOOTPRINT (RFP pg. 7) Targeted areas are prioritized as follows: o NRSA Hub o NRSA o Major Commercial Corridor o Low-Moderate Income neighborhood (%)
NRSA MAPS NEIGHBORHOODS • Baden • North Pointe • Walnut Park HUBS • W. Florissant - Riverview to Goodfellow • Riverview – Lillian to W. Florissant • Riverview Circle Intersection • N. Broadway - Switzer to Pehlman Ave. • Lillian - Riverview to Goodfellow
NRSA MAPS NEIGHBORHOODS • Greater Ville • Ville • Jeff-Vander-Lou (JVL) • Vandeventer • Lewis Place • Fountain Park HUBS • Martin Luther King, NC Hub – N. Grand to Marcus • Kingshighway - Delmar to Martin Luther King • Delmar - Taylor to Kingshighway • Natural Bridge - Fair to Marcus • N. Grand - Natural Bridge to Martin Luther King • Vandeventer - MLK to Delmar
NRSA MAPS NEIGHBORHOODS • Wells-Goodfellow • Hamilton Heights • Kingsway East / West HUBS • Martin Luther King, West Hub - Union to Skinker • Martin Luther King, East Hub - Marcus to Union • Union - Natural Bridge to Martin Luther King • Natural Bridge - Marcus to Kingshighway
NRSA MAPS NEIGHBORHOODS • New Northside Choice • Old North St. Louis • St. Louis Place HUBS • N. Florissant - 19th St. to Madison • N. Florissant Intersection - Cass & 14th St. • 14th St. Mall • Jefferson - Cass to Palm
NRSA MAPS NEIGHBORHOODS • Bevo Mill • Dutchtown • Gravois Park • Mt. Pleasant HUBs • Cherokee - Jefferson to Compton • Chippewa - Jefferson to Virginia • Morgan Ford - Chippewa to Walsh • Gravois - Beethoven to Christy • S. Grand - Gravois to Osage • S. Grand & Meramec intersection Meramec east to the block just east of St. Anthony • Virginia Ave. - Meramec to Walsh • S. Broadway - Osceola to Chippewa • Jefferson Intersections at Potomac & Miami
MAJOR CORRIDOR MAP
NCDIP PROJECT ELIGIBILITY (RFP pg. 4) Eligible Businesses / Buildings in a NRSA ◦ Building must be commercial building/space. ◦ Building must be currently occupied by compliant business(es) . ◦ Applicant(s) must be up-to-date on all applicable City licenses, fees and taxes. ◦ Proposals must comply with applicable building code, zoning requirements and historical design guidelines. ◦ Project site must pass an environmental review. ◦ All program Applicants must fully comply with all applicable HUD rules and regulations governing CDBG funding. Eligible Businesses / Buildings Outside of a NRSA Property must be in a predominantly residential area. o Property must be in a predominantly low-to-moderate income (LMI) area. o SLDC reserves the right to accept, reject or require modifications of any application.
NCDIP PROJECT INELIGIBILITY (RFP pg. 5) Ineligible Businesses / Buildings o Schools and institutions, religious or political organizations. o Retail business(es) that sell over 75% of their product as alcohol, tobacco or firearms. o Businesses specializing in sub-prime interest monetary activities. o Freestanding buildings that have been in existence for less than one year. o Buildings or businesses that have nuisance cease-and-desist orders, legal or major code violations, or any open law enforcement investigations within one year of application. o Buildings, or the portion of a building, serving a residential use. o Publicly held properties not leased for business purposes. o Past applicants whose commercial building/space has received NCDI funding within the past three (3) years **EXEMPTIONS MAY APPLY**
LISA OTKE Commercial District Manager Wards 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20, 27 otkeL@stlouis-mo.gov 314-657-3775
NCDIP ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS (RFP pg. 6) o All proposed improvements must be completely visible from the property’s street elevation.*** o Improvements may include, but are not limited to: awnings, entrance doors, windows, painting, signage, exterior lighting, storefront renovations, fencing, outside dining enhancements, parking lot improvements, building cleaning to enhance the historic nature of the building, tuckpointing/masonry work undertaken in conjunction with another eligible scope of work, removal of accessibility barriers, landscaping. o Upon project completion, NCDI may reimburse a portion of the fees associated with required structural evaluation and/or professional design and engineering services. No work may be performed until approved by the Façade Committee and until a Notice to Proceed has been given from NBD. ***Exceptions include parking lot improvements and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enhancements.
NCDIP INELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS (RFP pg. 6) o Improvements that violate the criteria outlined in the established NCDI Guidelines or that require concealment or removal of historic fabric and/or design detail. o Alterations that decrease accessibility for persons with disabilities. o Creation/Installation of non-historic window and door openings except where required to provide accessibility for persons with disabilities. o Enclosure of existing historic window and door openings. o Roof structural repair/replacement/reconstruction. o Installation of security gates or bars on window or door openings. o Improvements to the building interior. o Gutters, downspouts, routine tuckpointing/masonry work. o General repairs and/or repairs/improvements on a side of the building that are not completely visible from the building’s street elevation. o Work under construction or completed prior to grant contract application with the NCDI program.
NCDIP PROCESS (RFP pg. 11) Program Schedule for Proposals o Request For Proposals Released July 11, 2018 o Proposals Due August 17, 2018 o Proposal Review August 20-September 7, 2018 o Public Announcement of Proposals September 10, 2018
ANDREW TURNAGE Commercial District Manager Wards 1, 6, 10, 21, 22, 28 turnageA@stlouis-mo.gov 314-657-3769
NCDIP CHECKLIST (RFP pg. 11) o Signed Acknowledgement and Certification Form (RFP pg. 13) o Proposal Application Profile with attachments (RFP pgs. 14-18) o Photo(s) of property and building facades, if available. o Lease(s), if applicable o Letter of support from building owner, if applicable. o Sketches, drawings, Architectural/Engineering documents – if available. o Environmental Site Assessment Report(s), if applicable and if available. o IRS Determination Letter of 501(c) status, if applicant is a non-profit. o Copies of support for Private Investment from improvements made in the last three (3) years, if applicable.
NCDIP PROJECT EVALUATION (RFP pg. 10) REVIEW PERIOD Location : o Within a targeted area according to priorities outlined. (1-20 pts) o An area serving low-moderate income residents. (5-15 pts plus possible 5 bonus pts) Type of business: o Provides goods and services to the local residents. (0-10 pts) o Bonus for grocery stores providing 75% of products as produce, food products and staples. (10 bonus pts) Proposal: o A realistic scope of work. (0-15 pts) o A realistic budget. (0-10 pts) o Private investment. (4-10 bonus pts) Impact: o In an area with other proposed improvements. (0-10 pts) o Impacting more than one business. (3-10 pts) o Visual impact. (0-10 pts)
JAMES BUCHANAN Commercial District Manager Wards 3, 4, 5, 8, 15, 18, 19, 26 buchananJa@stlouis-mo.gov 314-657-3776
NCDIP PROCESS CONDITIONAL APPROVAL NOTICE TO PROCEED ◦ Intake: Project Clarification Meeting ◦ Upon approval from CDA, a letter is sent to the Applicant with Notice to Proceed. ◦ Bid Solicitation ◦ Applicant meets with CDM to sign SLDC ◦ Client Responsibility contract within 45 days of notification and to ◦ Prevailing Wage sign contract with selected contractors ◦ Contractors must be Licensed in St. Louis ◦ Bid Selection ◦ Final Façade Committee Review ◦ Community Development Administration (CDA) Approval
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