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` „ ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM No. 08-111 September 4, 2008 TO: Mayor Michael Carrigan and City Council Members FROM: John A. Smith, Interim City Manager. Greg C. Crowe, Assistant City Mana Vickie Buckingham, Assistant Dir. of Economic and Urban Development`� ' Randi Still, Neighborhood Program Specialis�� SUBJECT: CDBG Fa�ade Agreement for 134 Merchant Street RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Facade agreement with J & S Investment LLC for CDBG funds to rehabilitate the building located at 134 Merchant Street. �� BACKGROUND: The property located at 134 Merchant Street is occupied by the � business known as the Tournesol. The fa�ade program is designed to eliminate unsafe or hazardous conditions while restoring the unique architectural design features that support the continued revitalization and stabilization of the commercial core. Renovation work to include, but not limited to the following: window repair and/or replacement, tuck pointing, and copper cornice repair work. Also, the facade program may contribute to the stabilization and/or creation of employment opportunities for low and moderate income persons. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff is not aware of objections. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Comments and information were secured through past public meetings; input far tihe Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan and Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA). STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions, they may contact Randi Still, Neighborhood Program Specialist at 424-2780 or e-mail i•still�decaturil.gov. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: The Fa�ade Program has available $260,000. With the approval of the three (3) proposed projects being presented to City Council September 15, 2008, there will be at least $65,000 available for an additional facade project.