TO: Chair and Members of the Board
FROM: Samuel A. May, Executive Director
DATE: August 21, 2017
Title
ADOPTING AMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE COMMERCIAL FAÇADE GRANT PROGRAM AND THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AS PROVIDED IN EXHIBITS “A” AND “B” WHICH ARE ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND: The Commercial Property Façade Improvement Grant Program and Landscape Improvement Grant Program guidelines come before the Board from time to time for updating and/or modifications for clarification purposes.
The proposed revisions to both programs are outlined as follows;
Under the “Application Checklist”
A minimum of two three bids/quotes from licensed, insured contractors and/or vendor.
Under “Reimbursement Procedures”
Remove the provision that states:
Cash payments may not be reimbursed if MCRA staff cannot conclusively verify that payment was made.
The proposed revisions will assist staff when reviewing cost comparisons for work to be performed and provide clarification for reimbursement procedures.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the modifications to the Commercial Property Façade Improvement Grant Program and the Commercial Landscape Improvement Grant Program guidelines as proposed by staff.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONTACT PERSON: Kim Vazquez, Project Manager