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NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FAÇADE PROGRAM
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
◦ Call to Order◦ Introductions◦ Business Assistance Center◦ Energy Audit Program Opportunity◦ Neighborhood Commercial District Improvement Program
◦ Overview Funding & Availability ◦ Target Footprint/NRSA Maps◦ Project Eligibility/Ineligibility ◦ Improvement Eligibility/Ineligibility ◦ Process◦ Questions
INTRODUCTIONS
◦ Name
◦ Business / Neighborhood
◦ Question
◦ What do you expect to learn?
◦ Why are you attending this meeting?
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER
Paul Beckerle, Director
Main Number: 314-622-4120
Fax Number: 314-622-3586
Website: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/sldc/economic-
development/business-services/Business-Assistance-Center.cfm
ENERGY AUDIT PROGRAM
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (NCDIP)
RFP OVERVIEW
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (NCDIP)
BEFORE � AFTER �
NCDIPFUNDING AVAILABILITY & OVERVIEW
•Project funding will be awarded through a competitive RFP process
•Façade grants/loans may be available up to $20,000 based on funding availability
•Façade is a 50/50 program. There may be opportunities for further funding assistance depending on additional factors. Note: Speak with CDM for detailed information
•Public Improvement Funding:
• Funding eligibility up to $50,000.00
• Must be located within a commercial area
MAUDE BAUSCHARD TROST
Commercial District Manager
Wards 2, 11, 13, 23, 24, 25
314-657-3772
NCDIPTARGET FOOTPRINT (RFP pg. 7)
Targeted areas are prioritized as follows:
o NRSA Hub
o NRSA
oMajor Commercial Corridor
o Low-Moderate Income neighborhood (%)
NRSA MAPS
NEIGHBORHOODS
• Baden
• North Pointe
• Walnut Park
HUBS
• W. Florissant - Riverview to Goodfellow
• Riverview – Lillian to W. Florissant
• Riverview Circle Intersection
• N. Broadway - Switzer to Pehlman Ave.
• Lillian - Riverview to Goodfellow
NRSA MAPS
NEIGHBORHOODS
• Greater Ville
• Ville
• Jeff-Vander-Lou (JVL)
• Vandeventer
• Lewis Place
• Fountain Park
HUBS
• Martin Luther King, NC Hub – N. Grand to Marcus
• Kingshighway - Delmar to Martin Luther King
• Delmar - Taylor to Kingshighway
• Natural Bridge - Fair to Marcus
• N. Grand - Natural Bridge to Martin Luther King
• Vandeventer - MLK to Delmar
NRSA MAPS
NEIGHBORHOODS
• Wells-Goodfellow
• Hamilton Heights
• Kingsway East / West
HUBS
• Martin Luther King, West Hub - Union to Skinker
• Martin Luther King, East Hub - Marcus to Union
• Union - Natural Bridge to Martin Luther King
• Natural Bridge - Marcus to Kingshighway
NRSA MAPS
NEIGHBORHOODS
• New Northside Choice
• Old North St. Louis
• St. Louis Place
HUBS
• N. Florissant - 19th St. to Madison
• N. Florissant Intersection - Cass & 14th St.
• 14th St. Mall
• Jefferson - Cass to Palm
NRSA MAPS
NEIGHBORHOODS
• Bevo Mill
• Dutchtown
• Gravois Park
• Mt. Pleasant
HUBs
• Cherokee - Jefferson to Compton
• Chippewa - Jefferson to Virginia
• Morgan Ford - Chippewa to Walsh
• Gravois - Beethoven to Christy
• S. Grand - Gravois to Osage
• S. Grand & Meramec intersection Meramec east to the block
just east of St. Anthony
• Virginia Ave. - Meramec to Walsh
• S. Broadway - Osceola to Chippewa
• Jefferson Intersections at Potomac & Miami
MAJOR CORRIDOR MAP
NCDIPPROJECT ELIGIBILITY (RFP pg. 4)
Eligible Businesses / Buildings in a NRSA◦ Building must be commercial building/space.
◦ Building must be currently occupied by compliant business(es) .
◦ Applicant(s) must be up-to-date on all applicable City licenses, fees and taxes.
◦ Proposals must comply with applicable building code, zoning requirements and historical design guidelines.
◦ Project site must pass an environmental review.
◦ All program Applicants must fully comply with all applicable HUD rules and regulations governing CDBG funding.
Eligible Businesses / Buildings Outside of a NRSAo Property must be in a predominantly residential area.
o Property must be in a predominantly low-to-moderate income (LMI) area.
SLDC reserves the right to accept, reject or require modifications of any application.
NCDIPPROJECT INELIGIBILITY (RFP pg. 5)
Ineligible Businesses / Buildings
o Schools and institutions, religious or political organizations.
o Retail business(es) that sell over 75% of their product as alcohol, tobacco or firearms.
o Businesses specializing in sub-prime interest monetary activities.
o Freestanding buildings that have been in existence for less than one year.
o Buildings or businesses that have nuisance cease-and-desist orders, legal or major code violations, or any open law enforcement investigations within one year of application.
o Buildings, or the portion of a building, serving a residential use.
o Publicly held properties not leased for business purposes.
o Past applicants whose commercial building/space has received NCDI funding within the past three (3) years
**EXEMPTIONS MAY APPLY**
LISA OTKE
Commercial District Manager
Wards 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20, 27
314-657-3775
NCDIPELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS (RFP pg. 6)
o All proposed improvements must be completely visible from the property’s street elevation.***
o Improvements may include, but are not limited to: awnings, entrance doors, windows, painting, signage, exterior lighting, storefront renovations, fencing, outside dining enhancements, parking lot improvements, building cleaning to enhance the historic nature of the building, tuckpointing/masonry work undertaken in conjunction with another eligible scope of work, removal of accessibility barriers, landscaping.
o Upon project completion, NCDI may reimburse a portion of the fees associated with required structural evaluation and/or professional design and engineering services.
No work may be performed until approved by the Façade Committee and until a Notice to Proceed has been given from NBD.
***Exceptions include parking lot improvements and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enhancements.
NCDIPINELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS (RFP pg. 6)
o Improvements that violate the criteria outlined in the established NCDI Guidelines or that require concealment or removal of historic fabric and/or design detail.
o Alterations that decrease accessibility for persons with disabilities.
o Creation/Installation of non-historic window and door openings except where required to provide accessibility for persons with disabilities.
o Enclosure of existing historic window and door openings.
o Roof structural repair/replacement/reconstruction.
o Installation of security gates or bars on window or door openings.
o Improvements to the building interior.
o Gutters, downspouts, routine tuckpointing/masonry work.
o General repairs and/or repairs/improvements on a side of the building that are not completely visible from the building’s street elevation.
oWork under construction or completed prior to grant contract application with the NCDI program.
NCDIPPROCESS (RFP pg. 11)
Program Schedule for Proposals
o Request For Proposals Released July 11, 2018
o Proposals Due August 17, 2018
o Proposal Review August 20-September 7, 2018
o Public Announcement of Proposals September 10, 2018
ANDREW TURNAGE
Commercial District Manager
Wards 1, 6, 10, 21, 22, 28
314-657-3769
NCDIP CHECKLIST (RFP pg. 11)
o Signed Acknowledgement and Certification Form (RFP pg. 13)
o Proposal Application Profile with attachments (RFP pgs. 14-18)
oPhoto(s) of property and building facades, if available.
oLease(s), if applicable
oLetter of support from building owner, if applicable.
oSketches, drawings, Architectural/Engineering documents – if available.
oEnvironmental Site Assessment Report(s), if applicable and if available.
o IRS Determination Letter of 501(c) status, if applicant is a non-profit.
oCopies of support for Private Investment from improvements made in the last three (3) years, if applicable.
NCDIPPROJECT EVALUATION (RFP pg. 10)
REVIEW PERIOD
Location:
o Within a targeted area according to priorities outlined. (1-20 pts)
o An area serving low-moderate income residents. (5-15 pts plus possible 5 bonus pts)
Type of business:
o Provides goods and services to the local residents. (0-10 pts)
o Bonus for grocery stores providing 75% of products as produce, food products and staples. (10 bonus pts)
Proposal:
o A realistic scope of work. (0-15 pts)
o A realistic budget. (0-10 pts)
o Private investment. (4-10 bonus pts)
Impact:
o In an area with other proposed improvements. (0-10 pts)
o Impacting more than one business. (3-10 pts)
o Visual impact. (0-10 pts)
JAMES BUCHANAN
Commercial District Manager
Wards 3, 4, 5, 8, 15, 18, 19, 26
314-657-3776
NCDIPPROCESS
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
◦ Intake: Project Clarification Meeting
◦ Bid Solicitation
◦ Client Responsibility
◦ Prevailing Wage
◦ Contractors must be Licensed in St. Louis
◦ Bid Selection
◦ Final Façade Committee Review
◦ Community Development Administration (CDA) Approval
NOTICE TO PROCEED
◦ Upon approval from CDA, a letter is sent to the Applicant with Notice to Proceed.
◦ Applicant meets with CDM to sign SLDC contract within 45 days of notification and to sign contract with selected contractors
NCDIPPROCESS
CONSTRUCTION
◦ Pre-construction meeting
◦ Onsite employees interview during construction
◦ Contractor must comply with DBA and submit payrolls/paperwork to SLDC as required.
Any modification to an approved design plan
requires the participant to contact the NBD Team in writing to request approval of the
modification.
PAYMENT
◦ Notification of completion of construction
◦ Payment Request Packet
◦ Final payments to be made directly to contractor and/or to reimburse client.
NCDIPSUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Online, emailed, faxed, mailed and hand delivered applications will be accepted. All proposals received
after the closing date/time of 5:00 p.m. CST on Friday, August 17, 2018 will not be reviewed and will be
returned to the Applicant. NO exceptions will be granted.
Completed applications and supporting documents can be submitted via:
o Online at www.sldcfacade.org/RFP
o Email to [email protected] with subject “Façade Application”
o Fax to 314-613-7011, attention: Façade Application
o Mail or hand-delivery to :
Façade Application
Attn: Leonard Johnson
1520 Market Street, Suite 2000
St. Louis MO 63103
SLDC is an equal opportunity agency (employer). Minority participation is encouraged.
NCDIPNBD TEAM
Leonard Johnson, [email protected] email • 314-657-3733 phone
James Buchanan, CDM [email protected] email • 314-657-3776 phone
Wards 3, 4, 5, 8, 15, 18, 19, 26
Lisa Otke, [email protected] email • 314-657-3775 phone
Wards 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20, 27
Maude Bauschard Trost, [email protected] email • 314-657-3772 phone
Wards 2, 11, 13, 23, 24, 25
Andrew Turnage, [email protected] email • 314-657-3769 phone
Wards 1, 6, 10, 21, 22, 28