Title
A Resolution Approving the Facade Grant for Hollis / Orange Blossom Square
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)
Hollis, Facade Grant, Now, Orange Blossom Building, Facade Improvements, Up to $35,850
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Please provide the amount requested: Up to $35,850____________
Is this a budgeted item? Yes /No
Please provide the budgeted amount: $_____________ Account No. _100-6010-6187__________________________
If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund? __NA_______________________
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan? Yes/No
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $___________
Body
WHEREAS, during the regular Council meeting of September 16, 2013, Council approved Resolution 13-0486 approving the Façade Improvement Incentive Grant Program to provide financial assistance for exterior appearance improvement projects on buildings located in the National Register and Local Downtown Historic Districts, and
WHEREAS, the Façade Improvement Incentive Grant Program was amended on July 6, 2020 and July 20, 2020 to include the Foley Main Street boundary, allowing the business and or property owner to apply and to begin work at their risk prior to grant approval, and
WHEREAS, the Façade Improvement Incentive Grant Program was amended on January 18, 2022 to amend the grant amount calculations, timing and other modifications, and
WHEREAS, the structure located at 200-214 S McKenzie Street is a Contributing/Non-Contributing Structure located in the Local Downtown Historic District and the National Register Historic District, and
WHEREAS, Wayne Hollis / Hollis Interiors has provided the required information and the Historical Commission has recommended approval;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves up to $35,850 in reimbursement upon meeting all the requirements in the Resolution and specifically in Section VI. Reimbursement Process for 200-206 S McKenzie Street for repointing the joints & painting brick, and 200, 204, 208, 210, 212, 214 S McKenzie Street for removing and installing new signage; remove sign panel to expose door and replace with an antique door; repair, caulk and paint existing windows; add awnings and accent lighting.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.