Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Committee Room- 12/11/2006- 1:00 PM Meeting ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1. Discuss auto answering service for the city. (Requested by Attachments Commissioner Williams) 2. Recommendation from the Lyman/Dover Streets Attachments Subcommittee regarding the implementation of the redevelopment plans for the Dover Street area. 3. Report from the Interim Human Resources Director Attachments regarding grievances filed by employees of the Recreation Department. (Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Williams) 4. Approve a Facade Rehabilitation Grant Application Attachments affecting property located 1301 12th Street (corner Florence St.). www.augustaga.gov  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 12/11/2006 1:00 PM Auto Answering Service Department: Clerk of Commission Caption: Discuss auto answering service for the city. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 12/11/2006 1:00 PM Dover Street Redevelopment Department: Clerk of Commission Caption: Recommendation from the Lyman/Dover Streets Subcommittee regarding the implementation of the redevelopment plans for the Dover Street area. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 12/11/2006 1:00 PM Employee Grievances Department: Clerk of Commission Caption: Report from the Interim Human Resources Director regarding grievances filed by employees of the Recreation Department. (Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Williams) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 12/11/2006 1:00 PM Facade Grant Program Application Department: Housing & Community Development Department Caption: Approve a Facade Rehabilitation Grant Application affecting property located 1301 12th Street (corner Florence St.). Background: The Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program is designed to improve the appearance of commercial structures located primarily in the City of Augusta’s Central Business District (CBD), the Central City Revitalization District and other commercial neighborhoods that are severely blighted and in disrepair. The purpose of the program is to stimulate private investment in these structures, and make these commercial neighborhoods more attractive to business. Analysis: The structure located at 1301 12th Street meets the preliminary requirements of the Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program and would support the ongoing work to improve business within the Central City Revitalization District. The applicant will create one full-time job for a low-to-moderate income person as part of the project. Financial Impact: The project would result in the expenditure of up to $30,000 in CDBG funds Alternatives: None recommended Recommendation: Approve up to $30,000 for the Commercial Revitalization Facade Grant affecting property at 1301 12th Street. The project will leverage private investment in a commercial structure located in the Central City Revitalization District. Funds are Available in the CDBG Project # 04160 Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Administrator. Clerk of Commission  COMMERICAL REVATIALIZATION FACADE GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION OWNER'SNAME/CORPORATION:_Charles Tennison & Shannor Trotty_____ _________________ MAILING ADDRESS 2917 (Street) _Eidson Dr._____________ (City/State) Augusta,_GA ___ (Zip) 30909 TELEPHONE___(706) 799-7476_______ _______________________________ DATE__________________________________________________________________________ RE: 1301 12th Street (Building Location) Present Use of Property: Restaurant Future Use of Property: Rest \Store\Office Space hereby request that the above referenced structure be considered for participation in the Commercial Revitalization Façade Grant and/or Loan Program, which is financed with Community Development Block Grant funds and administered by the Housing and Economic Development Department of Augusta, Georgia. __√_ Tier #2. FACADE REHABILITATION GRANT I understand that the facade of the building will be rehabilitated directly by Augusta, Georgia in an amount not to exceed $30,000 per structure. I further understand that if the above building is selected for this program, I must then grant a facade easement, security deed, and promissory note in the amount of the grant to Augusta, Georgia. I understand that the issue of building codes must be addressed in two ways. First, any work done to the facade of the building will have to meet all applicable codes. Second, major systems such as structural, electrical, and plumbing for the area to be occupied will have to be improved to a condition that is safe, sanitary, and hazard free, that poses no danger to the public. This may not require the area to be occupied to meet all current applicable codes, but it will have to meet the approval of the Chief Building Inspector based on the criteria set forth above. Any portion of the building that is not to be occupied is not subject to consideration as part of the facade grant project. I hereby agree that in the event I do not commence the specified work within ninety (90) days after approval of the architect's design, plans and specifications by the State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources, OR I do not complete the specified work in a satisfactory manner within the agreed upon time limit, I agree to reimburse, indemnify and hold harmless Augusta, Georgia for and from all funds expended, and for all fees, and expenses incurred by reason of this application, including all attorneys fees necessary in the enforcement and collection of this agreement.  I hereby certify that I have received a copy of the program guidelines, and requirements. I understand that the buildings selected for the program is those which best meet the established criteria. Signature On File Owner's Signature _______________________ Date Approved/Disapproved $__________________________ Approval Amount