ITEM TITLE:
Discussion Item: BTF Matching Grant Program - Preliminary Report on 2019 Program & 2020 Program Criteria Review
SUBMITTED BY: Allie Ferko, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Preliminary Report on 2019 Program
• Final report with before/after photos will be provided to the Task Force once all 2019 grant awardee projects are complete.
• Overview report for 2019 program
o Completed and Reimbursed Projects:
1. Valdez Vet Services
• Address: 321 Egan
• Project Scope: Corrugated metal, plants, lattice, labor, 5 yards gravel, brick/stone walkway, topsoil, swing/bench, treated lumber
• NTE Grant Amount: $1,800
• Final Grant Amount Reimbursed: $1,800
2. Valdez Masonic Lodge
• Address: 101 Hazelet
• Project Scope: Remove/replace existing metal siding from walls and metal soffit; repair/replace framing & decking; tyveck drainwrap; install/replace trim, install fake rock along exterior; roof work; pillars at front entryway; apply vented soffit; paint trim and siding
• NTE Grant Amount: $20,000
• Final Grant Amount Reimbursed: $19,972.02
3. Tapp Building
• Address: 313 Galena
• Project Scope: Remove trees & shrubs from around building and back lot; Level and andscape driveway area with D-1; Plant new trees on east side of back lot (4 spruce, 1 maple); Replace downstairs windows; prep & paint building exterior and trim; beautify and imprve storage shed with new flooring and roof
• NTE Grant Amount: $6,071.50
• Final Grant Amount Reimbursed: $6,071.50
4. ATM Properties (Owner of building housing USCG Station Valdez)
• Address: 235 Fidalgo
• Project Scope: Siding, exterior wall, beams & entryway improvements
• NTE Grant Amount: $10,000
• Final Grant Amount Reimbursed: $10,000
5. Valdez Brewing
• Address: 141 Galena
• Project Scope: Requesting above $10K since double lot? Replace metal siding; add trim; add windows; new glass double doors and new entrance, awning
• NTE Grant Amount: $15,808.40
• Final Grant Amount Reimbursed: $15,808.40
6. Silverback LLC
• Address: 1352 Richardson
• Project Scope: Paint & supplies; weed blocker/killer, gravel, flowers & flower boxes, wood for batten trim & bottom, sealant
• NTE Grant Amount: $7,750
• Final Grant Amount Reimbursed: $4,802.26
o Projects with Approved Extensions:
(New reimbursement deadline of June 8, 2020)
1. Valdez Outfitters
• Address: 241 N Harbor Drive
• Project Scope: Extend office downstairs even with upstairs porch; glass double door; windows on front and east side; handicap accessible door on east side; cedar shingles; wood railings; panel scenes plus installation
• NTE Grant Amount: $7,679.03
2. APEX Alaska (Owner of building housing Subway)
• Address: 136 Pioneer Drive
• Project Scope: Remove rust stains, repair concrete, sandblast and apply epoxy paint to front entry landing and stairs, replace handrails and support columns, excavate gravel to the left side of entry, replace with concrete and install a bicycle parking rack
• NTE Grant Amount: $8,000
3. Mineral Creek Court
• Address: 411 West Egan
• Project Scope: Clear brush/debris & level ground for fence location; fencing/decorative signage; abandoned mobile home demo, remove, and disposal
• NTE Grant Amount: $8,000
4. Valdez Senior Center
• Address: 1300 E Hanagita
• Project Scope: P#1: Replace/repaint building sign; P#2: Replace/repaint sign at street entrance, install spotlights, electrical connection; P#3: Shrubs along front of building and space; patio stones
• NTE Grant Amount: $1,618
2020 Program Criteria Review
Draft 2020 grant application attached for Task Force Review and input (recommended edits indicated by red text).
Goal is to start advertising for applicants in early February 2020, with a March 6, 2020 application deadline.