HomeMy WebLinkAboutV - Community Dev. Funding
DATE:
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
ALTERNATIVES:
STAFF AGENDA REPORT
V A,B,C,D 86
BONITA J. CARLSON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER..' G)
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY EVELOPMENT
FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MAY 22,1995
The Minnesota Trade and Economic Development Department
administers Economic Recovery Fund, a small business fund where a
city may apply for a grant on behalf of a developer. If granted, the city
offers a loan to the developer. Upon loan repayment to the city the
interest and principal can be used for other economic development
purposes.
The Ed Malone project is the first project in the City of Prior Lake to
qualify for funding for Economic Recovery Assistance. The City has
made a preliminary application for funding. The documents presented in
this agenda item are required to complete the application for funding.
The application was prepared by Roger Guenette, Advanced Resources,
and he will be available to answer questions regarding the application.
1. Approve application for an Economic Recovery Grant and associated
documents
2. Deny approval of grant application
RECOMMENDATION: Alternative # 1.
ACTION REQUIRED: Motion and second to adopt Resolution 95-31 Authorizing the City of
Prior Lake to act as legal sponsor for EM Products.
Motion and second to adopt Resolution 95-31 Statement of Residential
Anti-displacement, Relocation Assistance and Displacement
Minimization.
Motion and second to approve the Community Development Housing
Needs Certification.
.....;,
Motion and second to approve the Revolving Loan Fund Plan.
/----- -
I:\C..Q~ClWAG52295~.DOC
16zuO tagle creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
RESOLUTION 95-31
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AS THE
LEGAL SPONSOR FOR E.M. PRODUCTS, INC. FOR PROJECTS CONTAINED
IN THE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake act as the legal sponsor for project(s) contained in the Business and
Community Development Application to be submitted on May 22, 1995 and that Mayor Lydia
Andren is hereby authorized to apply to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic
Development for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Prior Lake.
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance; and the institutional,
managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and
replacement of the proposed project for its design life.
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake has not incurred any costs, has not entered into any written agreements to
purchase property.
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake has not violated any Federal, State, or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery,
graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
WHEREAS, upon approval of its application by the State the City of Prior Lake may enter into an agreement
with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced projects(s), and that the City of Prior Lake
certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract
agreements and described on the Compliances Section (FP-20) of the Business and Community
Development Application.
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake has obtained credit reports and credit information from E.M. Products, Inc.
and Ed Malone. Upon review by the City of Prior Lake and City Attorney Glen Kessel, no adverse
findings or concerns regarding, but not limited to, tax liens, judgments, court actions, and filings
with state, federal and other regulatory agencies were identified. Failure to disclose any such
adverse information could result in revocation or other legal action.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Lydia Andren is hereby authorized to execute such
agreements as are necessary to implement the project(s) on behalf of the applicant.
Passed and adopted this 22nd day of May, 1995.
YES
NO
Andren
Greenfield
Kedrowski
Schenck
Scott
Andren
Greenfield
Kedrowski
Schenck
Scott
Frank Boyles
City Manager
City of Prior Lake
16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
RESOLUTION 95-43
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A RESIDENTIAL
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND
DISPLACEMENT MINIMIZATION POLICY (FP-180)
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake has approved a Business and Community Development application
to the State of Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development;
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development requires the City adopt a
residential anti-displacement, relocation assistance and displacement minimization policy
(FP-180)
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake Residential Anti-displacement, Relocation Assistance and
Displacement Minimization Plan is as follows:
A. The City will replace all occupied and vacant livable low/moderate income dwelling units
demolished or converted to a use other than as low/moderate income housing in
connection with an activity assisted with funds provided under the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
All replacement housing will be provided within three years after the commencement of
the demolition or conversion. Before entering into a contract committing the City to
provide funds for an activity that will directly result in such demolition or conversion, the
City will make public and submit to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic
Development. Business and Community Development Division the following information
in writing:
1. A description of the proposed assisted activity:
2. The location on a map and number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms)
that will be demolished or converted to a use other than as low/moderate income
dwelling units as a direct result of the assisted activities:
3. A time schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or
conversIOns:
4. The location on a map and the number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms)
that will be provided as replacement dwelling units. If such data are not available at
the time of the general submission, the City will identify the general location on an
area map and the approximate number of dwelling units by size and provide
information identifying the specific location and number of dwelling u.nits by size as
soon as it is available:
5. The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of replacement dwelling
units:
- 1 -
16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
N:\BDC\RESANTID.DOC
6. The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will remain a
low/moderate income dwelling unit for at least 10 years from the date of initial
occupancy:
7. Information demonstrating that any proposed replacement of dwelling units with
smaller dwelling units (e.g., a 2-bedroom unit with two I-bedroom units) is consistent
with the housing needs of low- and moderate-income households in the jurisdiction.
The City may request the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development to
recommend that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approve an
exception to required replacement housing if there is an adequate local supply of vacant
low/moderate income dwelling units in standard condition. Exceptions will be reviewed
on a case-by-case basis.
B. The City will provide relocation assistance to any lower income person displaced by
demolition of any dwelling unit or the conversion of a low/moderate income dwelling unit to
another use in connection with an assisted activity.
C. Consistent with the goals and objectives of activities assisted under the Act, the City of Prior
Lake will take the following steps to minimize the displacement of persons from their
homes.
1. Enforcement provisions of Uniform Relocation Act.
D. Definitions for the purposes of this plan are as follows:
"Low/moderate income dwelling unit" is a unit with a market rent, including utility costs,
that does not exceed the applicable fair market rent for existing housing and mode~ate
rehabilitation, as established under the Section 8 existing housing program.
"Vacant livable dwelling unit" is a vacant unit that is in standard condition; or in substandard
condition, suitable for rehabilitation; or in dilapidated condition and occupied less than a
year from the date of the grantee agreement.
"Livable dwelling unit" is a unit that is in standard condition or has been raised to a standard
condition from a substandard condition, suitable for rehabilitation.
"Standard livable dwelling unit" is a well built unit with adequate space for persons living
there. There are no major defects in the structure and only minor maintenance is required.
Such dwelling will have the following characteristics: reliable roofs; sound wells and
foundations; adequate and stable floors, walls and ceilings; surfaces and woodwork that are
not seriously damaged nor have paint deterioration; sound windows and doors; adequate
heating, plumbing, and electrical systems which do not present safety hazards; adequate
insulation for local climatic conditions; and is in compliance with local building and housing
codes.
"Substandard condition dwelling unit, suitable for rehabilitation; will show a lot of deferred
maintenance with permanent damage to structural items. Conditions contributing to
substandard dwelling, include but are not limited to sagging, cracked, rotting or leaking
roofs, walls, foundations, ceilings, floors, doors, and windows; deteriorated surfaces and
- 2-
N:\BDC\RESANTID.DOC
woodwork; unreliable heating, plumbing, or electrical systems which present safety hazards
or inadequate insulation. The cost of rehabilitation of the unit should be determined as
economically feasible.
RESOLUTION OF ADOPTION OF RESIDENTIAL ANTI-DISPLACEMENT, RELOCA TION
ASSISTANCE AND DISPLACEMENT MINIMIZATION PLAN.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT CITY OF PRIOR LAKE HEREBY ADOPTS THE
RESIDENTIAL ANTI-DISPLACEMENT. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND DISPLACEMENT
MINIMIZATION PLAN FOR CITY OF PRIOR LAKE.
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of Prior Lake on May 1, 1995
YES
NO
Andren
Greenfield
Kedrowski
Schenck
Andren
Greenfield
Kedrowski
Schenck
Frank Boyles
City Manager
City of Prior Lake
- 3 -
V' <~--
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOUSING
NEEDS CERTIFICATION
As authorized by the Prior Lake City Council, hereby certify that the City of Prior Lake has completed a
Housing and Community Development Needs Assessment. A complete record of the process and
findings is on file at Prior Lake City Hall.
Below is a summary of our findings:
The City of Prior Lake has participated in several planning processes involving community residents and
businesses in order to determine needs and strategies for addressing housing and community
development issues. Among the studies which the City has undertaken are the "Comprehensive Plan"
and the "Need for and Location of a Business/Office Park". Both of these efforts entailed community
meetings and public hearings to solicit input strategies for establishing policies and implementing
development initiatives.
Specific issues which were identified in regard to housing and community development needs include:
. Provide affordable housing for low/moderate income persons
. Expand infrastructure system to enable residential, commercial and industrial development
. Maintain economic viability of downtown area
. Develop appropriate sites for industrial and corporate businesses to expand
. Redevelop PriorDale Mall
Following is a summary of significant strategies to meet local housing and community development
needs:
Strategies: Ways to meet the above needs.
. Encourage developers to meet needs for affordable housing for low/moderate income persons
through the use of programs such as MHF A financing and Scott HRA Administrative programs.
. Implement expended capital improvements program to extend infrastructure in support of residential,
commercial and industrial development.
. Coordinate efforts on behalf of downtown merchants to increase consumer awareness of exiting
businesses.
. Establish business/office park.
. Work with owner of PriorDale Mall and/or other potential developers to pursue redevelopment
strategies.
Mayor
Date
16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PRIOR LAKE REVOLVING LOAN FUND PLAN
I. Program Elements
A. Goals and Objectives
1. The RLF will be used to assist businesses which will create jobs and alleviate
economic distress or address other urgent community development needs.
2. To leverage private investment and provide debt financing to projects that
otherwise may not occur; especially, to leverage financing for development or
redevelopment resulting in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight.
3. To stimulate development for the purpose of job creation with specific empha-
sis on benefits to low and moderate income individuals.
B. Identification of the Areas Financing Problems
Like many communities, businesses in Prior Lake have difficulty securing capital to
undertake development ventures. Due to poor returns in distress sale situations
area lenders are reluctant to make loans in excess of 50-70% of value. In addition
to conservative loan to value ratios area lenders are reluctant to provide long-term
financing, even if the proceeds of the financing are to be used for the purchase of
long-term fixed assets. These issues are magnified for firms that are embryonic or
do not have a long history of operations and profitability.
C. Targeting Criteria
Requests for loans from the RLF are expected to be many and diverse. The use of
the fund should therefore be directed to those businesses which will do the most to
solidify and strengthen the economic base of the area, provide permanent full-time
employment to persons who are unemployed/underemployed. In its marketing and
review process, the RLF will target the following and give funding priority to them.
1. Manufacturing and distribution businesses which serve to diversify the local
economy or add value to products. These businesses tend to build on
existing resources, diversify and strengthen the economy (manufacturing and
distribution). These businesses can also serve as magnets for other business-
es especially in the service sector.
2. Businesses with a high number of full-time permanent jobs at good wages.
This meets with the goal of increasing employment for under/ unemployed
persons and raising the average income.
3. Loans will not be made for retail or commercial activities. Loans to retail
businesses may harm existing retailers and, thus not constitute a wise use of
public funds.
4. Businesses that provide jobs to persons who are currently unemployed or
underemployed. Applicants will be urged to work with Job Training Programs
to help persons qualify for available jobs. Again, the goal is full-time perma-
nent employment.
5. Businesses owned by minorities, women, and Vietnam era veterans. These
persons historically have had difficulty locating capital for business start up
and expansion.
D. Standards for the RLF Portfolio
The RLF portfolio taken as a whole will meet the following standards. At times
individual loans may vary from these standards due to highly unusual circumstances
or overriding factors which make deviation a necessity.
Following are the minimum standards for the RLF portfolio:
1. A minimum ratio of $15,000 in RLF proceeds per job created or retained.
2. Requirement that 51 % of all the jobs to be created through the use of RLF
proceeds will result in the hiring or be made available to low and moderate
income individuals pursuant to 24 CFR Part 570.208 (a)(4). The determination
of income levels will be pursuant to HUD Section Eight guidelines.
3. Job creation with the RLF will be directed toward skilled craft-persons and
technicians; semi-skilled workers; and service trade industry workers, rather
than part-time or minimum wage jobs.
4. The requirement that $2 of private sector funding be contributed for every
dollar of RLF funds. The private funding is defined as financing from banks,
investment companies or private investment on the part of the borrower for
other firms as a result of the RLF loan. Private funding does not include city,
state, or other public funding.
5. RLF funds may be used for acquisition of land, construction or rehab of
manufacturing/warehouse facilities, site improvements, professional fees, utilities
or infrastructure, purchase of machinery and equipment and working capital.
6. Eligible businesses must be a "for profit" business. No loans will be made for
commercial/retail activities.
7. The RLF will strive to encourage the development of the following types of
enterprises:
Minority owned businesses.
Women owned businesses.
Businesses owned by Vietnam era veterans.
Businesses owned by physically handicapped persons.
Business which propose to use loan proceeds for pollution abatement and
energy conservation.
a. Prior to approval of a loan request the RLF Board will make a determination
that the proposed loan is deemed necessary or appropriate pursuant to HUD
guidelines as detailed on the attached Exhibit A. This determination must be
evidenced through a written analysis that is to accompany any request or
recommendation for approval by the RLF Board.
2
E. Financing Policies
1. A minimum loan size of $15,000 and a maximum loan size of $100,000. It is
anticipated that the average size of subsequent loans will be approximately
$25,000 - $50,000.
2. RLF funds are to be used for fixed asset purchases. Loan guarantees will not
be made.
3. Loan terms for fixed assets are anticipated to range between 10-20 years for
land and building and 7-10 years for machinery and equipment.
4. Interest rates are to be negotiated ranging from four percentage points below
the current money center bank prime rate as quoted in the Wall Street
Journal but no less than 4% or the maximum interest rate allowed under state
law.
5. The RLF Board may provide deferments on principal repayments and subordi-
nation of loans to meet the credit needs of borrowers.
6. The minimum equity requirement for participation on an RLF loan is equal to
10% of project costs. It is the intention of the RLF Board to secure each
loan with a first or second mortgage on real estate or a UCC filing on
equipment, inventory and/or receivables.
7. RLF loans will only be restructured if the restructuring improves the borrowers
repayment ability.
8. While the RLF Board is prepared to consider long-term loans, attempts will be
made to structure debt in such a manner as to encourage prepayment or
early recapture of the proceeds. One method that this may accomplished is
to provide a 5 year term with a 20 year amortization period and work with the
borrower to find private sources of capital to replace the RLF loan at the end
of the initial term.
9. Interest earnings or other profits earned from the sale of loan will be returned
to the RLF fund for relending. An exception to this is that the RLF Board
may authorize that up to 25% of the interest earnings or profits may be
utilized for administrative costs.
10. The RLF Board may charge a 1.5% loan origination fee to borrowers partici-
pating in the RLF program. The use of these funds will be to pay the costs
associated with the preparation and structuring of applications and related
costs such as accounting to conduct an appropriate review of such applica-
tions. Borrowers are also responsible for associated legal fees relating to
closing the RLF loan.
11. The RLF Board will require that proposed borrowers provide bank turn down
letters and bank commitment letters evidencing the limitation of private capital
to their project.
12. Applicants to the RLF fund must also provide evidence of their attempts to
utilize and coordinate the use of other public funding sources such as SBA,
tax increment financing and other state or local programs.
3
F. Related Activities
1. Technical and management assistance. The RLF Board will provide technical
and management assistance to existing or start-up companies by referring
them to appropriate organizations such as the Small Business Management
Program or Small Business Development Center. These organizations all have
professionally trained staff that can provide technical and management
consultation to business owners and their executives.
2. Loan packaging. Companies seeking assistance with loan packaging services
may be aided by the RLF staff and/or other appropriate public or private
sources including Small Business Administration, Prior Lake Business Develop-
ment Committee, Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development
or private consulting firms.
3. Linking jobs to the long-term unemployed. The RLF Board will work closely
with the State of Minnesota's Department of Jobs and Training Offices to
ensure that recipients of RLF loan proceeds receive referrals with a placement
of unemployed and underemployed individuals. In addition the Job Training
Offices and the area Vocational Technical Institute can provide other benefits
to these companies by identifying and designing specialized training programs
to meet both the needs of the companies and their employees.
II. Administrative Elements Of The Plan
A. Loan Administration Board
The Loan Administration Board will consist of representatives of the Prior Lake
Business Development Committee who will serve as the board of directors and the
loan review committee. These directors are appointed by the Prior Lake City
Council. The duties of the RLF board and loan review committee are as follows:
1. Review and approve or deny all applications for loans under the terms of this
program.
2. From time to time, amend the RLF program rules as required by necessity.
3. Report to the City Council.
B. Staff Capacity
Staffing for the RLF will be provided by the City of Prior Lake. Staff duties for the
fund include the following:
1. Program Marketing - Staff will market the RLF through local media, speaking
engagements, literature, and business visits. The goal is to have every
eligible business aware of the program.
2. Loan Structuring and Packaging - Staff will assist applicants in structuring the
financial package to coordinate with loans from other programs, bank involve-
ment, equity, and other necessary components. Staff will also assist appli-
cants in completing the necessary form and documentation for the loan.
3. Management Assistance - Staff will assist applicants in locating additional
business, financial and management training as may be needed by the
business.
4
4. Linking jobs to long term unemployed - in order to insure that long term
unemployed and low and moderate income persons have maximum opportunity
to be considered for jobs, staff will encourage all applicants to work with the
Minnesota Department of Employment Services and Local Employment and
Training providers.
5. Financial Management - staff will provide all financial management of the RLF
including, loan disbursements, loan servicing, audits and record keeping.
The economic development staff of the City of Prior Lake is currently comprised of
Bonita Carlson, Assistant City Manager and Roger Guenette and Ed Tschida,
Development Consultants. All three of these individuals have received professional
training in the marketing and implementation of economic development. Between
them they have 40 years of experience in economic development financing, loan
packaging and grant preparation/administration.
C. Marketing Strategy
The RLF Board will publish an announcement and hold a press conference promot-
ing the RLF program. Since the initial strategy of the RLF program is to make a
lump sum loan to E M Products, Inc. additional marketing and publicity will be
limited until such time as loan proceeds are recaptured and available for relending.
Upon the receipt of recaptured proceeds the RLF Board and staff will publicize the
program through local media contacts, direct mailings to selected businesses and
presentation to local business associations.
D. Loan Selection and Approval Process
The selection and approval processes will be as follows:
1. Pre-application
A brief pre-application will be required of all potential clients in order to
determine the proposed structure and eligibility of the project (see at-
tached) .
All pre-applications will be screened by RLF staff for eligibility and written
invitations for full applications or denials will be provided within two weeks
of receipt. If denied, the applicant may appeal to the Loan Review
Committee.
2. Full application
No form is provided. Applicants will need to meet all requirements on
RLF checklist.
When a full application is invited, a RLF staff site visit and discussion with
the business about full application details will take place.
When completed applications are received, RLF staff will conduct a
thorough review including:
*
eligibility with RLF plan
economic benefits of the proposed project
balance sheet/ratio analysis
repayment ability
*
*
*
5
*
management skill
collateral and lien position
credit risk of applicant
need for special requirements, Le. insurance, personal guarantee
environmental review
civil rights review
*
*
*
*
*
RLF staff will prepare recommendation to be presented to the Loan Review
Board based on its review.
The Loan Review Committee reviews full application, staff recommendations
and makes decision on the application.
RLF staff informs applicant in writing of the Board decision.
E. Loan Servicing.
Loan closings will be handled by RLF staff and the Prior Lake City Attorney in
conjunction with the attorney of the borrower.
Loan servicing will be handled by RLF staff in conjunction with the City's Finance
Department. A separate accounting system within the City's general ledger will be
established. Banking services will be provided through the City of Prior Lake with
separate accounts established for the RLF funds. RLF staff will monitor and keep
records of all accounts in terms of repayments and special provisions. Monthly
reports will be generated for all individual loans including principal, interest, fee
payments, etc.
Delinquency will be handled in a firm yet flexible way with provIsions for modifying
or restructuring consistent with program objectives and responsible money manage-
ment. Any modifications of loan terms and conditions must be requested in writing
by the applicant and approved by the Loan Review Board.
Defaults will be handled on a case by case basis. Specific action will depend on
the nature and circumstances, amount and availability of collateral and costs versus
benefit of liquidating assets or other collateral. Any action taken will be handled by
RLF staff and at the direction of the Loan Review Board.
F. Sources Of Funding To Cover Administrative Costs
Administrative costs will be financed through application fees of 1.5% charged to
the borrower and up to 25% of the interest earnings realized from RLF loans.
Initial administrative costs will be financed by the City of Prior Lake.
G. Capital Management Strategy
As previously mentioned, the initial use of RLF proceeds will be to capitalize the
E.M. Products, Inc. development. Upon recapture of those loan proceeds the RLF
will have additional capital for relending. One option that may be considered is for
the RLF to sell off loans in order to more quickly replenish capital. In addition to
the increase in the capital account due to the return on interest the RLF board will
attempt to expand the capital base by soliciting additional contributions from various
public and private sources.
In the event that the Prior Lake RLF has difficulty identifying enough borrowers to
effectively impact the economic distress in the area the use of the recaptured RLF
6
. ~1
proceed may be reallocated for other economic adjustment purposes as allowed by
HUD. To accomplish the alternative use of RLF proceeds, the Board of Directors
will need to develop a Reuse Plan which includes an analysis of the economic
adjustment needs for Prior Lake at that point and time and identifies the specific
economic adjustment activities which would be undertaken with the proceeds. This
Reuse Plan must be drafted and submitted to the regional HUD office within 36
months from the date of original grant award. Specific activities which could be
identified in the Reuse Plan include the acquisition of property and infrastructure
improvements to facilitate development of industrial parks, the development of
specialized training programs to meet the needs of dislocated workers and other
activities as allowed by HUD.
H. Other Requirements
1. Civil Rights
No applicant may be denied a loan on the basis of race, color, national
origin, religion, age, handicap or sex. All advertisement and promotion of this
program will emphasize this civil rights provision and the targeting criteria
established to promote affirmative action.
Borrowers from the RLF will be required to complete the Assurance of
Compliance for this in ED540 and ED612. RLF will promote this provision on
an ongoing basis.
2. Certificate of Non-Relocation
Each applicant will be required to complete an "Employers Certificate of
Nonrelocation" stating that the project for which funds are being sought will
not relocate jobs from one labor market to another.
3. Historical Preservation
All loans for construction must be submitted to the State of Minnesota Historic
Preservation Office for review and consent.
4. Davis-Bacon
All loans for construction must meet the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act
as amended (40 U.S.C. 276a-276a.5).
5. Access for the Handicapped
If the RLF finances a construction project to which the public will have
access, provisions for access to the handicapped must be included.
6. Flood Plains and Wetlands
The Loan Review Board shall not approve loans made for construction in, or
alteration of, a wetland or 100 year flood plain as determined by soils
mapping, USGA studies or other accepted means if adverse effect would be
caused by that construction.
7
The Loan Review Board shall not approve projects which would result in
construction of other than underground utilities in the 100 year floodplain as
defined by FEMA unless all capacity removed from the floodplain is restored
by excavation or other appropriate means.
No project shall be approved which results in the alteration of any wetland, or
in any adverse impact on a wetland, without prior consultation with, an
consent of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
When applicable, applicants will be required to purchase flood hazard insur-
ance.
7. Air and Water Quality
Applicants will be required to comply with all federal, state, and local laws
and regulations concerning air and water quality. All required reviews will be
completed and permits issued prior to funding.
8. Environmental Review Procedure
The staff of the RLF will review each application for conformance with sections
E.1 through 7 above. To conduct its review, the staff will contact local (city
and county) planning and zoning authorities. site specific maps and the
regulations of FEMA, USGS, SCS, SHPO and other applicable agencies will
also be consulted. All local, state and federal regulations must be complied
with prior to granting a loan.
For each loan application, the staff must make a finding of compliance or no
adverse impact. If there is a finding of non-compliance, a plan for mitigation
acceptable to the regulatory agency must be filed with RLF Board. RLF staff
will monitor compliance with the mitigation plan.
8
1
....-...----.-----.------..--r-----. -.-. -...-----..
PAGE 1
PRIOR LAKE REVOLVING LOAN FUND PRE-APPLICATION
"
NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSINESS
Type of Business
Date Established
Telephone No.
Structure of Business:
Proprietorship
Corporation
Partnership
Business Owners Names and Addresses:
1.
Title:
Ownership Percent
2.
Title:
Ownership Percent
3.
Title:
Ownership Percent
Describe the details of the loan you are applying for:
Loan Amount:
Interest Rate:
Term:
Collateral available and market value:
Special payment terms or conditions:
Are the owners of the company willing to disclose their personal financial condition and sign
personal guarantees?
APPLICANTS NAME (type or print):
Signature of Applicant:
Date of pre-application:
PAGE 2
PRIOR LAKE REVOLVING LOAN FUND PRE-APPLICATION
...
Briefly describe the project you are proposing and your current business activity. Indicate
information on any existing financial conditions/situations which might affect the credit worthiness
of the application. Also describe the reasons that you believe RLF proceeds are necessary to
complete your proposed project.
PAGE 3
II PRIOR LAKE REVOLVING LOAN FUND PRE-APPLICATION
.> PROJECT COSTS:
FUNDING SOURCES:
Property acquisition $ Owners Investment $
Site Improvements Bank
Renovation of an Other financial
existing building institutions
New Construction Other public funding
Purchase machinery
and equipment TOTAL $
Professional Fees
Working Capital
Administration
Other (Infrastructure
Relocation expense, etc.)
TOTAL $
BANK NAME AND ADDRESS: Contact Person:
Telephone Number:
Job Impact (do not include owners)
Jobs created
Jobs retained*
_ Full time year around
_ Full time year around
Part time
Part time
_ Total hours per year for all
part time employees
_ Total hours per year for all
part time employees
_ Average wage or salary
_ Average wage or salary
* Jobs that would be lost if this project is not funded
'_<_"'"~'_"_'_""-''-'.''~~---_''_~'''''~''"'--''';'''-''-':~'''''''.'-'-<'"~""'-"~"<"~-"-""~'-"' -