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2012-081 RES APPROVING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING THROUGH TX DEPT OF AGRICULTURE TX CAPITAL FUND MAIN STREET PROGRAMRESOLUTION N0. 2012-081 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TEXAS CAPITAL FUND MAIN STREET PROGRAM; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AIVD PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBjECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas desires to develop a viable urban community, including a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low-to-moderate income; and, WHEREAS, the downtown area has a predominance of buildings, curbs and sidewalks that are deteriorated due to age, lack of drainage and other reasons, which qualify it as slum or blighted. Certain conditions exist which represent a threat to the public health and safety (i.e. deteriorated roadway and sidewalks, sidewalks with no handicap ramps, no storm water drainage); and WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Paris to apply for funding under the Texas Community Development Block Grant Texas Capital Fund Main Street Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. The City Council hereby designates the following blighted area as the Paris Downtown Area as it applies to the Texas Capital Fund Main Street Program Grant Application: The new project limits will be on both sides of Bonham Street between 1St Street S.W. and 2nd Street S.W., a map of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A." Section 3. The City Council has reviewed and hereby approves an application for: Texas Capital Fund Main Street Program funds $150,000 Section 4. The City Council has reviewed and hereby agrees to comply with all assurances executed in connection with the application and, if funded, the award. Section 5. The City Manager be, and is hereby authorized and directed to act on the City's behalf in all matters pertaining to this application. Section 6. That the funds requested in the grant application will be used to construct sidewalk improvements, install ADA accessible ramps for sidewalks, and provide a portion of the administrative funds. Section 7. That it further be stated that the City of Paris will be committing $45,000 as a cash contribution toward the engineering and administration of this Main Street Project. Section 8. The City Council has reviewed and hereby agrees not to participate in program income recapture and will return all program income to the State to be placed in a statewide Revolving Loan Fund to be used by the State to fund future economic development awards. By agreeing to this measure, the City understands that it will be eligible to receive as many Texas Capital Fund awards per program year as it has eligible projects. Section 9. That this resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of September, 2012. ATTEST: �� � L ' a ice Ellis, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ;. .� 1 :�� W. Kent McIlyar, ity Attorney , • exas a lta un . aln treet m rov m e ents . . ro ram icatlon � � Texas Department of Agricuiture 1700 N. Congress P.O. Box 12847 Austin, Texas 78711-2847 Application/Review checklist for Texas Capital Fund Main Street Program � The following items must be included in the application in the order in which they are listed, and all documents must be originals. Only one complete application should be submitted, to the Texas Department of Agriculture in a three-ring binder ••aith tabs identifying each section. All documentation must be alaced in the aapropriate section Failure to comulv mav sult in loss of application points, unnecessarv delav of evaluation of the application and/or a more extensive aeficiencv letter. If the application is found to be substantially incomplete it will be denied without further consideration. Applications that have deficiencies will be given 10 business days to satisfy those deficiencies before the evaluation process is continued. Failure to resnond mav result in an apqlication bein4 denied. For Department use o�iy Complete �ncomplete TEXAS CAPITAL FUND Main Street Program Application Contents Applicant Use Initial if complete NA if not — Sources and Uses of Sources and Uses Form Budget Justifications A. Grant funds and/or m� Comolete leaal descri funds for real estate B. Engineering/Architectural Services (Match Only) 1. Description of services and related costs 2. Name of individual/firm who prepared the justification and the date of preparation. Must be signed and sealed by a Texas registered engineer or architect. C. Public Infrastructure 1. Quantity/size 2. Type of material 3. Labor costs to include Davis-Bacon wage rates (only if construction is TCF funded) 4. Name of individual/firm who prepared the statement. Must be signed and sealed by a Texas registered engineer or architect. 5. Transcribed locations of each length of infrastructure to include To, From, A/ong, and Distance in linear feet (sample in Guidelines) C E. 6. Support information Building construction/rehabilitation with matching funds 1. Size of building and specifications 2. Material costs 3. Name of individual/firm who prepared the statement and date. Must be signed and sealed by a Texas registered engineer or architect. Administration Costs (see sample in Guidelines) 2010 Main Street Application Page 2 of 30 2-5-10 For Department use o�iy Complete Incomplete TEXAS CAPITAL FUND Main Street Program Application Contents r►Ppiicant Use Initial if complete NA if not III) Project Site Magnification Map and/or site survey identifying all improvements and location of businesses and buildings benefiting from the improvements. Map must be color- coded and to scale. A le end or ke is re uired. IV Ma of Desi nated Main Street Area and Ma of entire cit V Cit financial commitment letter with resolution VI Lender commitment letter — Verification of De osit and/or Resolution VII Letter from a licant addressin its inabilit to fund the ro osed im rovements Section D— Main Street Crite�ia Provide sufficient detailed support documentation identifying how all scoring criteria items under Project Feasibility and Section F- Public Hearin s I Public Hearin Notice ublishers affidavit or tear sheet II Public notice for intent to submit TCF/MS a lication ublishers affidavit or tear sheet II) Listing of local organizations notified of public hearing (see Citizen Participation pages 13 and 14 of the Guidelines) Section H- Program Income Report Section I- Fair Housing Activities Report Section J - Disclosure Report Authorized City Official Title Date 2010 Main Street Application Page 3 of 30 2-5-10 1 VA�.LJ �CL�l16GL1 1(.�llu lY1Q.111 �,711 GC�iI. �71iV1 G �.711GGI. CITY OF PARIS Applicant �ace support documentation immediately behind this form. Support documentation musf be submitted for veri�cation purposes, otherwise the category will be scored zero. Scoring Categories (Max 100 Points) Public Support (Max 10 pts): Score 5 points for providing letter from County Historical Commission, local design review board, Economic Development Corporation or Chamber of Commerce. Score additional 5 points for letters from 50% or more of the businesses and/or property 10 owners impacted by the proposed project, which includes businesses within one block of proposed im rovements. Infrastructure Project Plan (Max 10 pts): Score 5 points for providing city's plan for dealing with an infrastructure project, including detailed description of how access will be provided to affected 10 businesses during construction. Score additional 5 points for providing a general description of future infrastructure ro'ects in the Main St. area, in the next 5 rs & otential im act to the area. Sidewalks and ADA Compliance (Max 10 pts): Score 5 points if a minimum of 50% of requested funds will be used for sidewalk and/or ADA compliance activities. Score 10 points if 70% 0 10 the re uested funds will be used for sidewalk and/or ADA com liance activities. Historic Preservation Ethic Impact (Max 10 pts): Score 5 points to applicants that have a current historic preservation ordinance. Score an additional 5 points to applicants that have design 10 uidelines for the Main Street ro ram or ro'ect area. Economic Development Consideration (Max 5 pts): Awarded if the city has passed the 5 pconomic development sales tax (4A, 4B or both). �S Program Participation (Max 5 pts): For every finro years of continuous participation in the Main Street program, the applicant will be awarded 1 point. Points will only be awarded for every two or more consecutive years. Maximum points earned for 10 continuous vears of narticioation. 5 Minority Hiring (Max 10 pts): This measures an applicanYs hiring practices. Score 10 points if the city government's minority employment rate is equal to or greater than the city's minority 0 po ulation rate. Leverage/Match (Max 10 pts): A 10% cash match is required. Additional points will be given for additional matching funds. Score 5 points for contributing a 10% additional match; score 10 points 10 for contributing an additional 20%. Additional match may be cash and/or "in-kind". MS Standing (Max 5 pts): Score 5 points if city received National Recognition the prior year. 5 Community Size (Max 10 pts): Score 5 points if ciry population is 12,000 or less and an � additional 5 oints if less than 4,000, usin most recent decennial census. TCF Grant Training (Max 5 pts): Score 5 points if a city official/employee has attended a TCF, Main Street Improvements and/or powntown Revitalization application training workshop within the 5 revious two 2 ears. Poverty Level (Max 10 pts): Score 5 points if city's most recent decennial Census, individual poverty rate is equal to or greater than the state poverty rate. Score 10 points if the city rate is 15% 10 or more over the state rate. TOTAL SCORE I 80 2010 Main Street Application Page 4 of 30 2-5-10 Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Capita/ Fund Locality Name: CITY OF PARIS a Localities DUN's #: 079333845 Z O � t� N Address (No P.O. Box) 135 S. E. 1 ST STREET City PARIS P.O. Box SAM E City Fiscal Year End 9/30 Mayor. First Name ARJUMAND Primary Phone (903) 737 - 9200 Ext. m Secondary Phone (optional) � ( ) - Ext. H w Date of term expiration: May, 2012 � E-mail address ahashmi@paristexas.gov Address 135 S. E.1st STREET City PARIS 11 Digit Texas Tax I.D. #: 756000635 State Zip TX 75460 State � Zip County LAMAR County # Short Description of Project: Sidewalk, handicap access ramps, lighting, benches and receptacles in the downtown area of the City of Paris. This area has been declared an area of slum and blight. M. I. Last Name HASHMI Fax (optional) (903) 785 - 8519 Ext. Would you prefer to be contacted by E-mail? � Yes ❑ No State Zip TX 75460 County LAMAR 2010 Main Street Application Page 5 of 30 2-5-10 � Mr. ❑ Mrs. First Name ❑ Ms. ❑ _ .10HN Title , CITY MANAGER � Secondary Phone (optional) � ( ) - Ext. V E-mail adress �w �godwin@paristexas.gov Address SAME City State ❑ Mr. � Mrs. First Name ❑ Ms. ❑ _ KIM Title: ADMINISTRATOR Company name: Municipal Development Services � Secondary Phone (optional) � (903) 715 - 2720 Ext. VE-mail address W kimalacey@gmail.com � l Address I P. O. BOX 1705 City FORNEY � Mr. ❑ Mrs. First Name ❑ Ms. ❑ _ GENE Title FINANCE DIRECTOR W Secondary Phone (optional) 0 ( ) - Ext. V E-mail address rw ganderson@paristexas.gov Address 135 S. E. 1 ST STREET City PARIS M. L Last Name GODWIN Primary Phone (903) 784 - 9202 Ext. Fax (optional) (903) 785 - 8519 Ext. Would you prefer to be contacted by E-mail? � Yes ❑ No Zip � County M. I. Last Name A LACEY Primary Phone (972) 564 - 9298 Ext. Fax (optional) (800) 345 - 6802 Ext. Would you prefer to be contacted by E-mail? � Yes ❑ No State Zip TX 75126 County KAUFMAN M. I. Last Name ANDERSON Primary Phone (903) 784 - 9241 Ext. Fax (optional) (903) 785 - 8591 Ext. Would you prefer to be contacted by E-mail? � Yes ❑ No State Zip TX 75460 County LAMAR 2010 Main Street Application Page 6 of 30 2-5-10 ❑ Mr. � Mrs. First Name M. I. Last Name ❑ Ms. ❑ _ CHERI BEDFORD Titie: MAIN STREET DIRECTOR Primary Phone Company Name: CITY OF PARIS (903) 784 - 9293 Ext. � Secondary Phone (optional) Fax (optional) �( ) - Ext. (903) 785 - 8591 Ext. VE-mail address Would you prefer to be contacted by E-mait? �w cbedford@paristexas.gov � Yes ❑ No Address 135 S. E. 1ST STREET City State Zip County PARIS TX 75460 LAMAR ❑ Mr. ❑ Mrs. First Name M. I. Last Name ❑ Ms. ❑ _ Title: Primary Phone � Company Name: ( ) - Ext. p Secondary Phone (optional) Fax (optional) � ( ) - Ext. ( ) - Ext. V �w E-mail address Would you prefer to be contacted by E-mail? ❑Yes ❑No Address City State Zip County U. S. Representative RALPH HALL District # Telephone Washington ofc. 202-225-6673 Regional ofc. 903-885-8138 4 State Senator KEN ELTIFE � Z Telephone Austin ofc. 512-463-0101 Regional ofc. 903-596-9122 � � State Representative ERWIN CAIN W Telephone Austin ofc. 512-436-0650 Regional ofc. 903-784-0977 3 N State Representative Telephone Austin ofc. Regional ofc. State Representative Telephone Austin ofc. Regional ofc. 2010 Main Street Application Page 7 of 30 2-5-10 ❑ Mr. � Mrs. First Name ❑ Ms. ❑ _ CHERI Title MAIN STREET MANAGER ' Secondary Phone (optional) � ( ) - Ext. W E-mail address Vcbedford@paristexas.gov � Address 135 S. E.1 ST STREET City PARIS M. I. Last Name BEDFORD Primary Phone (903) 784 - 9293 Ext. Fax (optional) (903) 785 - 8591 Ext. Would you prefer to be contacted by E-mail? � Yes ❑ No State Zip TX 75460 County LAMAR The applicant, by and through its agenYs signature below (1) certifies that all information provided in connection with this application at any time is true and correct to the best of their knowledge; (2) acknowledges that any misrepresentation or false statement made in connection with this application, whether intentional or not, will constitute grounds for denial, pursuant to this application and/or assessment of monetary administrative penaities. If signed by an agent (including employee) of the applicant, the person signing certifies that he or she is authorized to make the preceding certifications on behalf of the applicant. Chief Elected Official (type or print name) ARJUMAND HASHMI Appficant Signature Title MAYOR Date / / month day year 2010 Main Street Application Page 8 of 30 2-5-10 PROJECT INFORMATION Fill in the blanks or provide extra sheets where necessary. 1. Will the assistance requested have any negative impact(s) or effect(s) on the environment? Yes No X Provide a brief description of potential environmental problems, if any. Note: All applicants funded by the TCF will have to comply with federal regulations regarding environmental clearance prior ta spending TCF funds, as outlined on the Sources and Uses of Funds form. See requirements and exceptions under environmental review in the program requirements. 2. W ill the assistance requested cause the displacement of individuals, families, businesses, or farms? Yes No X Number of: Individuals: Families: Businesses: Farms: 3. Has the city previously applied for a TCF Main Street Improvements Grant? If so, when? Briefly describe the project. Sidewalk, handicap ramps, lighting, benches and trash receptacles in the following locations in the downtown Main Street area of the City of Paris: Location From To Distance Main St. east side Houston St. Price St. 250 I.f. Lamar Ave. north side ��Main Street 2nd St. 238 376 I.f. 4. Has the city previously received assistance from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program? Yes X No If yes, provide an explanation to include when, where, amount, purpose/use of funds, and contact information. (This includes Texas Capital Fund, Community Development, Colonia Fund, Planning and Capacity Building Fund, Disaster Relief/Urgent Need Fund, and/or Housing Demonstration Fund.) The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs or TDRA can confirm the receipt of all funds in any of these programs, excluding TCF. - Please see attached 5. a. If the city has received a TCF Main Street Improvements award in the past, was the contract closed-out within the contract period? (If extensions were required, please explain reason for such) There was an extensi� request granted for an additional 6 month period on the prior Main Street project due circumstances arising with the loss of two key personnel in the Community Development department - the Main Street Director and the Community Development Coordinator. b. Is there a relationship between the proposed project and the previous project? Please explain. This project will be a continuation of the previous project. 6. Is there sufficient other infrastructure (except as requested in this application) to support this project? Yes X No 7. Does the applicant currently have the Economic Development sales tax? Yes X No If yes, how much does the city collect yearly? Applicant Minority Hiring Information Provide infiormation on the current status of minority hiring within your city as follows and insert into the 2010 Main Street Application Page 9 of 30 2-5-10 SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS Form INSTRUCTIONS The Sources and Uses of Funds form displays the totai budget for ail proposed activities and provides the total projected expenditures for the TCF contract period. At a minimum, review the program requirements for the foltowing items: budget justifications, leverage requirements, equity requirements, eligible uses of funds, ineligible uses of funds, selection criteria/scoring (under selection procedures), and environmental review. 1-4. Self-Explanatory. List funds for any use not already explained in 1-4. 6. Enter the applicant's costs for administration of this project. 7. Total each colurnn both vertically and horizontally. NOTE: Funds and costs, as outlined on the Sources and Uses of Funds form, may not be spent or incurred rior to a contract award date from the TCF. If the applicant has Program Income, contact the Department for clarification. 2010 Main Street Application Page 10 of 30 2-5-10 �u L 4 o� �a a� d- .r = i/� A C N '� G � � C � J � � O O O � O 0 O O O � H � � M � � OD t�! C! � � � � � IR fA EA tA H�l � 4� N d V 3 O v O �;, � N V 3 L C1 Q � �C V: � I � � 3 � � � _ i � � � �o � � >� � 1 i 'L d O � � G. 'C tn � . � f � � i > i � C i � o 0 0 0 0 o '+ � o o ° ° o f ( �j pp" M N � � M r' � 1 fA ER � fF� fJ} Q C ,� M M y L 'C �� � a a a c� d o 0 0 0 .� � � v v v c LL ° o ° o 0 � d � o °_ o 0 _ ,°� °a o �° �- � r� r- � � � � d O � ,,,; O d = C �.�+ tlJ �+ �0 � y •� V ,Y C jp � Z � .� � � jp � O W J C � W V •� C t�/! � L 3 v ` ~ �C Fa- d � > � a W�= w e 3,�°'a .v � ��£ 0 .a � � w__ � N N m p � Q Q Q .: c�i r� � u�i cc r� � m rn m a � 0 .� �n � � � � .� 0 � � 2010 Main Street Application Page 1� of �0 2-5-10 PROGRAM INCOME REPORT Complete ail appropriate information for prior and current TCDP economic development contracts. Contract Contract Amt. Totai Amt. PI Total Amt. PI Coilected Total Amt. PI Redistributed No. Projected - 728002 $150,000 $0.00 $0.00 $0,.00 792192 $1,000,000 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 S $ $ $ For all program income (PI) that has been collected and redistributed, please attach a brief listing of activities that were funded with same. Please be aware that contractors are required to utilize program income on hand prior to requesting additional funds from Department. Does the applicant have an RLF plan approved in writing byTCDP? Yes No 2010 Main Street Application Page 13 of 30 2-5-10 FAIR HOUSING ACTIVITIES Any locality receiving TCF funds under the current program year must certify that it will affirmatively further fair housing. Using the form provided, please explain the activities presently undertaken to affirmatively further fair housing and which new activities will be undertaken, if an award is made from the Texas Capital Fund. Localities 'aould be aware that, in the event of funding, these fair housing efforts will be monitored. Other activities may be .;�'igible, and the applicant should contact Department to determine eligibility. Indicate below which fair housing activities are presently undertaken and will be undertaken, if funded. Activities which qualify as affirmatively furthering fair housing include, but are not limited to the following: Activity � Presently Undertaken � Will Be Undertaken Passing a fair housing ordinance Developing a strategy to pass a fair housing ordinance Initiating a fair housing counseling service Assisting fair housing groups Establishing local complaint and monitoring processes Providing housing choices outside historically minority and/or low/moderate income neighborhoods Assisting housing projects that are racially mixed Enforcing fair housing guidelines that are equivalent to a fair housing ordinance �dopting and distributing fair housing poticies X Designating April as Fair Housing Month and perForming X X activities in support of Fair Housing 2010 Main Street App�ication Page 14 of 30 2-5-10 TCDP APPLICANT/RECIPIENT DISCLOSURE/UPDATE REPORT PART I APPLICANT/RECIPIENT �NFORMATION Indicate whether this is an initial report X 1. ApplicanURecipient Name, Address, and Phone Number (include area code) City of Paris, Tezas 135 S. E. 1st Street Paris, Lamar County, Texas 75460 Or an 2. Project assisted/to be assisted (project/activity description and its location by city and county) Texas Capital Fund Main Street Program grant to construct sidewalk/ADA �amps in an area of the downtown Main Street area of the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas PART II OTHER GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED/REQUESTED 1. Department/State/Local Agency Name City of Paris, Texas Program 2. DepartmenUState/Local Agency Name Program 3. DepartmentlState/Local I\qency Name Program 4. Department/State/Local Agency Name Program e TCDP Application Identifier OR TCDP Co�tract Number Unknown 3. Amount Requested OR Received E150,000 No Other Government Assistance to Disclose � Address (City, SWte and Zip Code) 135 S. E. 1st Street Paris, Texas 75460 Type of Assistance Amount Requested/Provided 545,000 Cash Match Address (City, State, and Zip Code) Type of Assistance Address (City, State and Zip Code) Type of Assistance Address (City, State and Zip Code) Type of Assistance Amount Requested/Provided S Amount Requested/Provided S Amount RequestedlProvided a 2010 Main Street Application Page 15 of 30 2-5-10 PART III INTERESTED PARTIES There Are No Persons With A Reportable Financial Interest To Disclose X List All Persons With A Reportable Social Security Number Or Type Of Participation In Financial Interest In Financial Interest In The Project Or Activity Employee ID Number Project/Activity Project/Activity PART IV REPORT ON EXPECTED SOURCES AND USES OF ____ Source Of Funds Texas Department of AgriculturelTexas Department of Rural Affairs City of Paris, Texas Use Of Funds Texas Department of Agriculture/Texas Department of Rural Affairs ramps City of Paris CERTIFICATION: I Signature that the information given on this form is true and $150,000 $ 45,000 5150,000 Construction of sidewalks/ADA E45,000 Construction of sidewalks/ADA ramps and engineering Date 2010 Main Street Application Page 16 of 30 2-5-10 x x I x x X I x X X I x x x I x X X X I x 2013-2014 PARIS TEXAS CAPITAL FUND SIDEWALK GRANT ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITIE NO. COST g TOTAL 1 Mobilization 5000.00 1 LS 5,000.00 2 Removals and dis osals 16100.00 1 LS 16,100.00 3 New sidewaik, includin inte ral curbs 9.50 4,285 SF 40,707.50 4 Curb ram s w/ detectable warnin avers 2100.00 5 EA 10,500.00 5 Trench drain 2800.00 9 EA 25,200.00' 6 As halt pavement repair 16.35 470 LF 7,684.50 7 Sidewalk im rovements for installation of street lam s 31300.00 1 LS 31,300.00 8 Fla ole inserts 90.00 10 EA 900.00 9 Traffic control lan 5600.00 1 LS 5,600.00 TOTAL 942.992.00 ADDITtONAL COST 10 Desi n lans and s ecifications 17000.00 1 LS 17,000.00 11 Construction basic services 12000.00 1 LS 12,000.00 12 Bid and award 4000.00 1 LS 4,000.00 13 Texas Accessibili Standards review 1000.00 1 LS 1,000.00 14 Desi n surve 3000.00 1 LS 3,000.00 15 Administration 15400.00 1 LS 15,000.00 TOTAL 52,000.00 TOTAL 194,992.00