Murphy Community Development Corporation & Murphy Municipal Develeopment District

MURPHY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MURPHY MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025, AT 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 206 NORTH MURPHY ROAD MURPHY, TEXAS 75094 NOTICE is hereby given of a meeting of the Community Development Corporation of the City of Murphy, Collin County, State of Texas, to be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Murphy City Hall for the purpose of considering the following items. The Murphy Community Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in Executive Session closed to the public at any time in the course of this meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, including §551.071 (private consultation with the attorney for the City); §551.072 (discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property); Joy Tresp §551.074 (discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel); and §551.087 (discussing MCDC Chair economic development negotiations). Any decision held on such matters will be taken or conducted in Open Session following the conclusion of the Executive Session. Angelia Pinaga MDD Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER Nadeem Khan MCDC Vice-Chair 2. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE Chris Hull MDD Secretary A. Statement of Elected / Appointed Officer Monica Landeros-Jimenez Director B. Oath of Office Scott Puccinelli 3. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM Director 4. Bill Tenney Director ELECTION OF OFFICERS 5. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Reagan Rothenberger Director of Community and A. Consider and/or act on the minutes from the June 10, 2024, Murphy Economic Development Municipal Development District meeting. ________________ __ B. Consider and/or act on the minutes from the June 11, 2024, Murphy Community Development Corporation meeting. C. Discussion regarding the purpose of the newly combined MDD & MCDC Board, including the reasoning behind the change, an overview of the history, purpose, and responsibilities of each respective entity, and discussion of potential goals for/of the joint Board. Jared Mayfield, AICP, Assistant City Manager; Reagan Rothenberger, AICP, Director of Community & Economic Development D. Consider and/or act on the amendment of the REVAMP Grant Program Guidelines. Reagan Rothenberger, AICP, Director of Community & Economic Development Program Guidelines - 2025 Revision DRAFT 6. STAFF UPDATES Page 1 of 6 7. ADJOURNMENT I certify that this is a true and correct copy of the Murphy Community Development Corporation and Murphy Municipal Development District Meeting Agenda and that this notice was posted on the designated bulletin board at Murphy City Hall, 206 North Murphy Road, Murphy, Texas 75094; a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times, and said notice was posted on Thursday January 9th, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. and will remain posted continuously for 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Morgan Barclay Planning Administrator In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Murphy will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings at City Hall. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at 972.468.4011 or kjackson@murphytx.org. Notice of Possible Quorum: There may be a quorum of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, the Board of Adjustment, the Building and Fire Code Appeals Board, the Capital Projects Advisory Committee, the City Council, the Ethics Review Commission, the Murphy Municipal Development District Board, the Park and Recreation Board and/or the Planning and Zoning Commission members who may be present at the meeting, but they will not deliberate on any city or board business. Page 2 of 6  Agenda Item 5. D. GRANTS For Existing Murphy Businesses Approved September 2021 Program Guidelines I. Introduction The REVAMP (REVive and Advance Murphy’s Prosperity) Grant program was established by the City of Murphy and the Murphy Municipal Development District (MMDD) to provide local businesses with assistance to improve their properties. The purpose of the program is to visibly enhance the physical appearance of Murphy’s commercial district. The program will provide fifty/fifty matching grants of up to $10,00025,000 for the funding of well- designed improvements that will enhance the physical appearance of local businesses. Grants will be processed and considered on a first come, first considered basis to commercial property owners or business tenants. The program will remain open until funds are depleted for the fiscal year. Nothing herein shall imply or suggest that the City of Murphy or the MMDD are under any obligation to provide any grant to any applicant. II. Eligibility Criteria Grant funds are available only for exterior work on commercial properties that are visible from public streets. All of the following criteria must be meet for participation in this program: A. The commercial property must be located within the City of Murphy. B. Property may be owner-occupied or tenant-occupied. In the case of a tenant-occupied property, the applicant must have the owner’s consent and have at least two (2) years remaining on the lease. C. Business must be open a minimum of 12 months from issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. D. All taxes and other government fees and assessments must be current on the property. E. The property must be subject to the city’s ad valorem property tax. F. Non-profits, government offices, residences and home-based businesses are not eligible. G. Applicants who have an ongoing lawsuit or in any way parties to litigation against the City of Murphy are not eligible. III. Grant Assistance A. Program assistance is available for the following project categories: www.MurphyEDC.org | Page 1 of 4 Page 3 of 6  Agenda Item 5. D. 1) Building Improvements – upgrade a building exterior to meet the city’s Exterior Masonry Construction standards, Murphy Code of Ordinances Section 26.06, or otherwise significantly improve a building’s appearance from a main thoroughfare by the replacement of dated or worn materials, or inclusion of new visual features. Includes the replacement of or installation of new awnings and canopies. Maximum matching grant of $10,000. 2) Sign Improvements – new signs, renovation of existing signs, and removal of non- conforming (grandfathered) signs. Maximum matching grant of $10,000. 3) Other Property Improvements – items such as landscaping, parking lot improvements, lighting, and other site amenities such as outdoor seating areas. Maximum matching grant of $5,000. B. Ineligible Improvements & Expenses include: 1) Interior improvements 2) New commercial construction 3) Exterior improvements located on the sides or rear of buildings out of street view 4) Parking lot re-striping only 5) Permitting fees 6) Architectural, survey or other professional fees 7) Sweat equity or “in-kind” services for labor 7)8) Repair of paving in a Fire Lane that is otherwise required by Fire Code. C. Grants are provided on a 50/50 matching basis with a cap of $10,00025,000 per property or business. D. Accumulative Maximum Grant: No property or business may receive more than $10,00025,000 in matching grants for one 12-month period. The following examples are provided to clarify different application scenarios: 1) Example 1: Applicant desires to do $9,000 in eligible Sign Improvements. By this policy, the maximum grant allowed by the max percentage (50%) would be $4,500. Further within a 12-month period the Applicant cannot receive more grants for Sign Improvements, but may apply and receive a second matching grant, not to exceed $5,500 ($10,000 max - $4,500 grant) for any project category other than signage. 2) Example 2: Applicant desires to do $22,00060,000 in eligible Building Improvements. By this policy, the maximum grant allowed by the max percentage (50%) would be $11,00030,000, but the maximum cap per property is $10,00025,000. The lesser of the two is $10,00025,000, which would be the maximum matching grant. Further, within a 12-month period the Applicant cannot receive additional grants for any enhancement projects. E. Minimum grant provided by the CityThe city will not consider a grant less than shall be $2,5005,000 – a project total of $5,00010,000. F. Grants will not be provided for work that is already completed. www.MurphyEDC.org | Page 2 of 4 Page 4 of 6  Agenda Item 5. D. G. All applications must contain a cost estimate/ bid from at least one qualified contractors or suppliers. H. Depending on the request, the applicant may be required to provide a site plan showing the address of the property and location of the proposed improvements. I. All improvements must be in compliance with standards set forth in the Murphy Code of Ordinances. J. Applicant is obligated to obtain all applicable permits and inspections related to the improvement project. Failure to do so will render the Applicant ineligible for grant funding. K. All work shall be completed within six (6) months from the date of the written agreement. If the applicant is unable to complete the work within this timeframe, applicant must make a written request for an extension. Extensions will be limited to two, 30-day periods. IV. Application Process A. Applicant is encouraged to meet with the Economic Development staff prior to application submittal. B. Applicant shall submit the completed “Application Form”, and all required detailed information to the Community & Economic Development Department, at: City Hall, 206 N. Murphy Rd, Murphy, TX, 75094. Or via email by sending the scanned documents to EcoDev@murphytx.org. C. Incomplete applications will not be considered. D. Applications will be considered on a monthly basis and must be submitted by the 10th date of the month in order to be considered the following month. E. Applications will be reviewed by the Economic Development staff and City Manager to determine viability, and whether the application is appropriate for review by the MMDD Board. F. Grants of $5,000$10,000 or less can be approved solely by the MMDD board. Grants over $5,000$10,000 require the additional review and approval of City Council. G. The City may award applicant a grant with certain provisions, conditions, or other requirements as it may from time to time deem appropriate. H. A written performance agreement will be prepared and executed by all parties outlining the terms and conditions of any grants. V. Grant Payments A. The grant is set up as a single payment reimbursement to the applicant upon completion of the project. B. An on-site inspection of the improvements will be performed by city staff. C. Payment of approved grants will be made to the applicant based on the terms of the written agreement. A reimbursement request form should be completed by the applicant and returned with receipts, bills paid affidavit, and other applicable documentation. Original receipts are not required; legible copies will suffice. www.MurphyEDC.org | Page 3 of 4 Page 5 of 6  Agenda Item 5. D. D. The applicant shall be fully responsible for providing all documentation required of the agreement to the City of Murphy Economic Development staff in a timely manner such as copies of receipts, contracts, and other records required for any reimbursement. www.MurphyEDC.org | Page 4 of 4 Page 6 of 6