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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9A PLate Business Subsidy Agreement PresentationPrior Lake City Council December 11, 2017 Project Description PLate on Main, LLC has purchased the property at 16323 Main Ave. SE Demolish Single-Family Home Complete soil correction, utility and site work Construct a new 3,500 SF restaurant with outdoor patio Restaurant to operate as PLate 16323 Main Avenue Business Subsidy Policy In accordance with MN Business Subsidy Law, PL adopted a Business Subsidy Policy in 2004, updated in 2013. City also adopted a Local Business Incentives Policy in 2013. Established guidelines and criteria regarding the use of local business incentives that are not subject to the requirements and limitations set forth by provision of MN Business Subsidy Law. Requires business incentive recipients between $5,001 and $149,999 to enter into an agreement with the City. Funding Source Staff and the EDA identified funding sources and areas where the City can assist with the redevelopment costs. Two funding sources have been identified; Tax Increment Fund 402 and EDA Reserve Fund. Tax Increment Fund 402 (TIF 1-1) District was modified by the City Council in August 2012. 24 parcels were identified where the city could utilize tax increment funds from TIF 1-1 to assist with downtown redevelopment. The subject property (16323 Main Ave.) was included among the 24 parcels. Eligible uses of TIF 1-1 Funds include, property acquisition; building demolition; site cleanup; and/or public infrastructure. Request Project Amount Funding Source Demolition $27,206 TIF 1-1 Soil Corrections $25,833 TIF 1-1 Storefront Façade $25,000 TIF 1-1 & EDA Reserves Sidewalk & Curb Concrete $20,761 EDA Reserves Street Lighting $18,000 EDA Reserves TOTAL $116,800 Public Purpose Objectives The proposed development would achieve several Public Purpose Objectives identified in the Local Business Subsidy Policy, including: To enhance and diversify the City’s tax base; To provide employment opportunities in the City; To help provide access to services for residents of the City; To achieve development on a site that may not be developed without business subsidies assistance; To remove blight and/or encourage development of a commercial area in the City that results in higher quality development and private investment; and To offset increased costs of development of a specific property when the unique physical characteristics of the site may otherwise preclude private investment. Business Subsidy Agreement Use of Business Subsidy. Used to reimburse site development costs associated with demolition; soil corrections, storefront façade improvements; sidewalk and curb work; street lighting; and utility connections. Approved Costs. City shall reimburse PLate on Main for eligible project costs in an amount not to exceed $116,800. There is flexibility in the agreement to allow use of a greater or smaller percentage of the funds on individual project items. Project Goals. Completion of the project to the city’s reasonable satisfaction within one year of the benefit date. Operation of a restaurant for two years from benefit date. Wage and Job Goals of the Project. The creation of jobs is expected but not a goal of this Business Subsidy, therefore the wage and job goals have been set to zero. Forgiveness. If PLate meets project goals, the Business Subsidy will be forgiven in full at the end of the two-year period. The Morris Leatherman Company Prior Lake 400 resident Community Survey Recommendation City staff and the EDA recommend: Resolution approving the allocation of EDA reserve funds, authorizing the use of Tax Increment Fund 402 (TIF 1-1) and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Business Subsidy Agreement with PLate on Main, LLC. Questions?