R2010-227 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR THE FY 09-10 CDBG FACADE PROGRAM

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ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM No. 10-53 July 14, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor Michael T. McElroy and City Council FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Greg C. Crowe, Assistant City Manager Richelle D. Irons, Director of Neighborhood Services Stephanie E. Ashe, Development Planner SUBJECT: CDBG Fa�ade Agreement for 150 East William Street, Nick G. Striglos SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fa�ade agreement with Nick G. Striglos to rehabilitate the North and East Facades of the building located at 150 East William Street. BACKGROUND: The property located at 150 East William Street is currently occupied by Striglos Companies, Inc, and Haines and Essick. The fa�ade program is designed to eliminate conditions that are potentially unsafe or hazardous while restoring the unique architectural design features that support the continued revitalization and stabilization of the commercial core. Since the block of buildings to the east of the structure was demolished, the work needed on the side of the building has become prevalent. Renovation work to include, but not limited to the flowing: Brick restoration, mainly tuckpointing or repointing of mortar joints; Wood window restoration of frames, jambs, heads, sills, and sashes; new cornice, paint, new parapet coping and flashing; and new exterior awning at Southeast corner. The owner has agreed to complete exterior code improvement repairs on the fa�ades of the building, which have deteriorated under a previous ten (10) year fa�ade agreement with the City, prior to proceeding with the proposed exterior design and fa�ade of the east and north facades of the building. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: Staff is not aware of objections. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Comments and information were secured through past public meetings, input for the Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency(IHPA). STAFF REFERENCE: Any additional questions may be forwarded to Stephanie Ashe at 424-2725 or at sashe(a�decaturil.gov. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: CDBG funding will be utilized at a maximum of$65,000 for this project.