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MIDTOWN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION
The Midtown Urban Renewal Plan ("Plan"), adopted by the Bozeman City Commission on
November 16, 2015, authorized the Midtown Urban Renewal Board ("Board") to establish
monetary incentives in the Midtown Urban Renewal District ("District") in support of the Plan's
goal to promote economic development. The Board established and administers this Tax
Increment Financing ("TIF") assistance program for the redevelopment and rehabilitation of
properties within the District.
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TIF assistance applications are subject to program eligibility criteria and project guidelines listed
below.Applications will be accepted and processed in the order in which they are received and
approved based on the availability of funds for the program.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the TIF assistance program is to encourage desirable
development/redevelopment projects, as well as assist projects that would not otherwise occur
"but for"the assistance provided through tax increment financing.The purpose of this
document is to provide guidelines for the Board to offer monetary incentives for development b
activities in the District in the form of TIF assistance funds.
This policy shall be used as a guide in processing and reviewing applications requesting TIF
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assistance. The Board shall have the option of amending or waiving sections of this policy when
it determines, in its sole discretion, such an amendment or waiver is necessary or appropriate.
In amending or waiving any sections of this policy, the Board shall document the reason for the
deviation.
The provision of financial assistance is at the sole discretion of the Board.The Board reserves
the right to reject or approve applications on a case-by-case basis,taking into account
established policies, specific project criteria and the demand on District services in relation to
the potential benefits to be received from the proposed project. Meeting policy guidelines or
other criteria does not guarantee the award of TIF assistance. Furthermore, the approval or
denial of one application is not intended to set precedent for approval or denial of another
application.
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of the TIF assistance program is to encourage investment in development
and redevelopment of commercial and mixed use property within the District in accordance
with the provisions of the Montana Urban Renewal Law(7-15-4209, 7-15-4233, and 7-15-4288,
M,C.A,). Additional District objectives are to;
• Encourage private investment in commercial property in the District through the use of
public incentives;
• Expand the property tax base in the District through private investment in income
producing properties;
• Stimulate economic and business development within the District; and
• Reduce blighting influences in the District
The grants are awarded at the discretion of the Board as authorized by the Bozeman City
Commission, based upon review of the Applicant's compliance with program objectives,
eligibility requirements, and eligible construction activities.
GENERAL POLICIES
1. TIF assistance priority will be given to projects that do not have the financial feasibility to
proceed without the benefit of the assistance,
2. The applicant shall provide any market and financial feasibility studies, appraisals or other
information provided to private lenders for the project as well as any other information or
data which the Board, or its financial consultants, may require in order to review the need
for TIF assistance.
3. TIF assistance will not be used for projects that place extraordinary demands on District
infrastructure or services.
4. The applicant must be able to demonstrate, to the Board's satisfaction, an ability to
construct, operate and maintain the proposed project based upon past experience, general
reputation and credit history.
5. The applicant shall provide sufficient market, financial, environmental and other data
relative to the successful operation of the project.
6, The Applicant must retain ownership of the project long enough to complete it, to stabilize
its occupancy, to establish the project management, and to initiate payment of taxes based
on the increased project value. This application must be signed by both the applicant(s) and
the property owner(s) (if different).
7. Project plans and construction must comply with all applicable code and permit
requirements. Applicant is advised to consult with the City of Bozeman planning and
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building departments, licensed architects, engineers, or building contractors before
proceeding with final plans or construction.
8. The Applicant must demonstrate significant leverage of private investment through the use
of public dollars.
ELIGIBLE COSTS
TIF eligible expenses are defined by Montana Code Annotated, 7-15-4288 and further limited
by the Plan.The project seeking TIF assistance must be located within the boundary of the
District.
Costs related to the following are eligible for financial assistance:
1. Demolition and removal of structures
2. Construction and improvement of public improvements or infrastructure, including
streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, alleys, parking lots and off-street parking facilities,
sewer lines, storm sewers, waterlines, and impact fees
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Requests for funding above $50,000 will require the ratification of the Bozeman City
Commission.
DISBURSEMENT OF ASSISTANCE FUNDS
The TIF assistance program is a reimbursement program. No funds will be disbursed until all
completion criteria have been satisfactorily met as determined by the Board in its sole
discretion. At the end of the project,the recipient will submit a Certificate of Completion and
required supporting documentation to the Board including itemized invoices and other
documentation as the Board may reasonably request.
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USE OF ASSISTANCE FUNDS
The award of TIF assistance funds is subject to the Applicant entering into a grant agreement
with the District. The grant agreement will include requirements that the grantee comply with
(i) applicable City of Bozeman procurement regulations related to bidding, hiring, and prevailing
wages; (d) the City's nondiscrimination policy; and (iii) State of Montana public records laws. j
The grant agreement will include such additional terms as the District in its sole discretion
determines are prudent or necessary to fulfill the goals of the TIF assistance program.
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TIF assistance funds must be used within two years of the date of the Letter of Award. Any
funds not disbursed to the Applicant within that time will remain in the District fund. The
Board, in its sole discretion, may provide an extension of up to one year to the original two year
timeframe.
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between the Applicant and the District.
REVOCATION OF AWARD
The grant agreement will include terms providing that an award of TIF assistance may be
revoked by the Board if the Board finds, in its sole discretion, that Applicant has failed to
comply with any of the terms of the assistance program or grant agreement, or has failed to
provide information or provided inaccurate information on the application. Upon such a
finding, the Board will provide Applicant with notice of the default and a 30-day opportunity to
cure before the award is revoked. The grantee will be required to return TIF assistance funds
already disbursed pursuant to the terms of the grant agreement.
DISCLAIMER: Neither the Board nor the City of Bozeman will be responsible for the planning,
design, or construction proposed by any work conducted as part of the TIF assistance
program. No warrantees or guarantees are expressed or implied by the description of,
application for, award of or participation in the TIF assistance program.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND PROCEDURE
Application for TIF assistance shall be made on the forms provided by the Board and submitted
to the Economic Development Department for review and comment. Deadlines for submittals
shall be as published and posted by the Board. Incomplete forms will be returned to the
applicant with an explanation on additional information as may be required.
For projects seeking TIF assistance for demolition or payment of impact fees, the City of
Bozeman Economic Development Department will review the application and provide a
recommendation to the Board and, if applicable, the Bozeman City Commission.
If approved by the Board, or City Commission, a "letter of intent" outlining the specific terms
and conditions of the TIF assistance will be provided to the applicant.
SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
There are two parts to the attached application. All applicants must complete Part 1. Applicants
requesting TIF assistance above$50,000 must complete and include information identified in
Part 2.
❑ Part 1—All Applications
❑ Part 2—Applications requesting funding over$50,000
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TAX INCREMENT FINANCING APPLICATION
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Property Information
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Applicant Information
Property Owner
❑ Tenant
❑ Developer
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Please attach a list of all other property owners, business partners, developers and/or investors
associated with this project, with the above information provided for each.
This application must be signed by both the applicant(s) and the property owner(s) (if
different).
(we), by signature below, certify that the information supplied in this application is, to the best
of my (our) knowledge, true, accurate, and complete, and is provided for the purpose of
obtaining approval to participate in the Midtown Urban Renewal District TIF assistance
program. I (we) understand that failure to comply with the terms of the TIF assistance program
may result in revocation of an award.
I (we) understand the work to be undertaken must be in accordance with all applicable
requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code and any special conditions established by the
approval authority, and must receive all required approvals prior to commencing the work. I
(we) understand if approved for TIF assistance, the work to be performed must also be in
accordance with TIF assistance program procedures and the general design guidelines for the
District, as well as the specific plans approved for the project. I (we) acknowledge that the City
has an Impact Fee Program and impact fees may be assessed for my project. Further, I (we)
agree to grant City personnel and other review agency representative's access to the subject
site during the course of the review process (Section 38.34.050, BMC).
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Company Profile
Business Location
XNew business establishing itself in Bozeman
❑ Existing business
❑ Expanding/remodeling at same location
❑ Expanding to an additional location
❑ Existing business relocating from (identify location):
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City: State: Zip:
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Has a business plan been developed in relation to the proposed project?
❑ No (Development of a business plan may be required as part of the application process.)
Yes (Include a copy with the application.)
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Project Detail
Property Status:
❑ Vacant land
❑ Building on leased land—Describe:
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Type of TIF Assistance Sought:
A, Requesting assistance for public infrastructure costs
XBuiiding demolition
Value of TIF Assistance Sought:
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Will this project proceed if TIF assistance is not granted?
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1. Project Narrative S
Provide an overview of the project in narrative format.The narrative must include a
description of the following aspects of the project:
■ Proposed use(s) or project (e.g. industrial, commercial, retail, office, mixed use,
residential for sale or for rental, etc.)
■ Construction information about the project including size of any existing structure to be
demolished or rehabbed; sized of any new construction;types of construction materials
(structural and finish); delineation of square foot allocation by use;
■ Total number and individual square footage of residential units; type of residential units
(e.g. for-sale, rental, condominium, single-family, etc.); number and type of parking
spaces provided; and construction phasing.
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2. Site Maps and Building Plans
The Applicant must submit a completed Conceptual Review Application to the Board and
concurrently to the Community Development Department.The Conceptual Review
application must include, at minimum:
Photographs of project site and/or building
pap showing the location of the site and its immediate surroundings
roposed development plans including site plans, floor plans indicating square
footage and layout, building elevations
escription of parking accommodations for residential units and commercial uses
Estimated date of occupancy
Prior to Board action on the grant application,the Applicant must have obtained and provide
to the Board the Community Development Director's written comments on the proposed
development from the Conceptual Review Application.
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CRITERIA FOR TIF ASSISTANCE
In reviewing the TIF assistance application the Board will evaluate each project utilizing the
following criteria and point system. Points can range from 0 to the maximum shown below in
each category. Please rate your project according to the following criteria,To receive points for
any given item, documentation demonstrating adherence to the criteria must be submitted
with the application.The Board will use this information to evaluate the project.
Overall District Relevance Points
1, Relevance to the Midtown Urban Renewal Plan—Documentation of the /5
project's impact in relation to the goals and objectives of the Midtown Urban
Renewal Plan, particularly mixed-use development. Urban design elements
will also be considered, including pedestrian emphasis and quality of design.
Promote Economic Development
2. Tax Generation:The project will increase the taxable value within the District. 2 /4
The increase in taxable value due to new construction & rehabilitation is
estimated by the County Assessor's office or State Department of Revenue to
determine tax increment generation. Submit documentation of estimated
tax projections to receive points for this criteria
3. Elimination of Blight—The project's direct and indirect impact on the physical /4
and fiscal deterioration within the Tax Increment Financing District and the
community. Submit information showing current conditions of property.
4. Employment Generation—Total employment generated by the project 3 /3
assessed in terms of new permanent and part-time jobs, and construction
jobs. Submit documentation of estimated new jobs to receive points for this
criterion.
Improve Multi-Modal Transportation
5. Facilitates Public Health and Mobility: Project will construct or improve /1
sidewalks, including ADA access to buildings. Provide detailed information
demonstrating that the current condition inhibits public health and mobility.
6. Reduces Resource Demand: Project promotes the use of transit, ride sharing, /1
or car sharing. Provide plans, agreements or other methods to demonstrate
reduction of resource demand.
7. Promotes Active Transportation: Project promotes bicycling as an active /2
transportation option by constructing or improving bike lanes, providing
covered bike parking, and/or participating in a bike share program. Provide
plans, agreements or other methods to demonstrate reduction of resource
demand.
Improve, Maintain and Support Innovation in Infrastructure
8. Infrastructure Improvements: Project promotes innovation in infrastructure /2
and/or reduces long term costs of maintenance. Provide plans and L-
descriptions of innovations proposed.
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Promote Unified Human Scale Urban Design
9. The project improves the street frontage by eliminating parking between the /2
right-of-way and the building. Provide plans to demonstrate improvement in
street frontage.
The project reduces the number of vehicular access points to the property /2
10. and improves the pedestrian experience. Provide plans, agreements or other
methods to demonstrate reduction.
The project enhances the North 71 Ave. entryway corridor by having � /3
11. buildings oriented toward the street and designed to provide interest and
activity.
The project enhances the pedestrian experience with elements such as /3
12. fagade transparency, building articulation, street furniture and/or
landscaping. Submit plans and details that address this criterion.
13. The quality of development and overall aesthetics (architectural, site design, /2
landscaping, etc.) are beyond that which is minimally required by the UDC.
Submit documentation to demonstrate compliance with this criterion.
Support Compatible Urban Density Mixed Land Uses
14. The project increases housing units within the District. Submit plans /4
demonstrating an increase in the number of housing units.
15. The project has a mix of uses, including residential. Submit plans detailing the /4
proposed mix of uses within the project.
16. The project shares parking among compatible uses. Provide details /2
demonstrating compliance with the UDC and as well as total number of
parking spaces reduced because of a shared arrangement.
Total Points /44
APPROVAL(For Official Use Only)
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Date Certificate of Completion:
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PART 2
FOR PROJECTS REQUESTING OVER$50,000 IN ASSISTANCE
1. Detailed Project Information
Submit the following information regarding the project requesting TIF assistance.
❑ Project Timeline
A project timeline is required. Include anticipated dates for site acquisition, project start
and completion, as well as other project milestones. Multi-phase projects must include
details for each phase. The timeline should also identify any critical or time-sensitive dates
as well as any time constraints facing the applicant.
❑ Public Benefits
Fully describe the public benefits that can be realized by the completion of this project.
Projects with a high degree of public benefits are typically more likely to receive TIF
assistance. Examples of public benefits include, but are not limited to the following;
✓ Re-occupancy of a vacant building
✓ Elimination of blight
✓ Creation of new retail choices
✓ Increased tax revenue
✓ Job-training opportunities
This statement should include qualitative examples of public benefits as well as quantifiable
and measurable outcomes of the short-term and long-term benefits to the District. Include
documentation in support of estimates of public benefits.
2. Project Financial Information
In order for the Midtown Urban Renewal District Board to adequately review applications
seeking TIF assistance, the following information must be submitted with the application.
❑ Sources& Uses of Funds
Identify the sources of funds used to finance the project.Typical sources include
equity, lender financing, mezzanine financing, other anticipated types of public
assistance, and any other types or methods of financing. Describe the sources of
equity and include a term sheet for lender financing, if available.
TIF assistance is available as a reimbursement after the project is complete. Thus,
the project budget must identify the up-front sources intended to finance the
development costs of the project. If determined, specify the specific line items of the
project budget that each source will finance.
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Summarize the uses of funds. General categories to be identified include: acquisition
and related site costs, hard construction costs, and a breakdown of soft costs.
❑ Development Budget
Provide an accurate and detailed development budget for the project that includes a
detailed breakdown of significant line item costs consistent with the sample
included in the application packet. The budget should be arranged to identify
acquisition and site related costs, hard costs, and soft costs. Also, identify all line
items that are performed by the developer, owner, or related entities.
❑ Budget of TIF Eligible Expenses
Identify which of the development budget costs are eligible for reimbursement as
allowed by 7-15-4288, MCA.
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❑ Financial Commitments
Submit commitment letters and/or term sheets from all lenders for proposed debt
(such as construction, mezzanine, permanent, and government financing) and all
other financial sources of the project (such as grants, and tax credits). Commitment
letters must clearly specify the nature and terms of the obligations.
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Midtown Women's Health and Wellness
CONCEPT
Bozeman is a growing community with expanding needs in the health care realm. Women's health is an
underserved area of medicine, with many women facing long wait times and limited options.
Midtown Women's Health and Wellness will serve the women and community of Bozeman in several
ways:
-Provide one-on-one individualized, office based care to women and adolescents in a private, clean and
pleasant environment.This care will include cancer screening, reproductive and contraception health
counseling and services, health optimization and genetic investigations, prenatal care and delivery
services, menopausal care,and a wide range of gynecological procedures and surgeries.
-Provide periodic free and low-cost events to the public to help increase health awareness, improve
medical education for all, and open screening to those who would otherwise fall through the cracks with
lack of insurance,fear, or lack of access.
-Offer independent second-opinions to women in Bozeman, in rural Montana, and nationally with tele-
medicine and video-medicine technologies.
-Work to help support other businesses that are run by women-for women. For example, helping to
expand the work of the Bozeman Birth Center by providing MD support and back up; Expanding Planned
Parenthood to include a chapter here in Bozeman with MD support and leadership; providing a woman
to woman bulletin board on-site and online where women can exchange support and networking.
-Create a "Green" healthcare environment: limiting disposable waste such as plastic instruments and
instead using sterile reusable products; using cloth gowns and towels instead of paper; buying products
which are recycled when possible; energy efficient machines, lights, heating/cooling and low-water use
appliances/landscaping. This philosophy extends to the care of patients—not doing unnecessary tests
and procedures that ultimately waste our healthcare dollars and can in turn hurt patients.
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Midtown Women's Health and Wellness will comprise the offices of Claire Putnam, MD (Owner/
Obstetrician/Gynecologist) and her employees(office manager/biller and support staff/RN).
Additionally,on site will be 3 leased individual offices for complimentary health/wellness services to
include psychologist/counselor or psychiatrist;Acupuncturist or Body work specialist; and Nutritionist/
dietitian/weight management counselor and possible Aesthetician/skin specialist(TBD)
The office will obtain revenue through traditional medical insurance billing,as well as through
application for special women's health grants to provide additional funding for those in need and
additional services not currently available in Bozeman, and a sliding scale/fee for service option for non-
covered health and wellness treatments, cosmetic or non-medically necessary procedures and for
independent second opinion services.
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PROJECT NARRATIVE
416 N. 71h.Ave is a small 2 story house located in the commercial district of North 7fh.Avenue. It is in
the 132M zoning division. This 1970 sq ft. house was built in 1940 as a 2 level residential building,with
the upper floor at 3 feet above grade and the remaining basement/below grade basement.
Its most recent iteration was as"Sacred Images"tattoo and piercing: a business that was renting the
space from the previous owner for a couple of years. The property has been vacant since early 2016.
The property is in poor overall condition at this time, with substandard and not to code electrical and
plumbing work, broken single-pane windows and a prominent leak due to insufficient grading in the
south east corner. Additional discoveries include exterior siding with rot and decay, non-functional
windows and an outdated heating/cooling system containing asbestos ducting and poorly functioning
hot water heater. A sewer video inspection demonstrated roots in the sewer line and dis-articulated
joints in the old cast iron and clay piping. Overall the appearance of the building is shabby and not
inviting with little curb appeal,and unsafe access points and porches with uneven boards, unsecured
handrails and limited lighting.
The current plan for development of this charming, but run-down property is to improve its appearance,
safety and condition both interior and exterior and have it improve the overall character and business
scene of 71h avenue. The space will ultimately remain as a commercial property—but will be separated
into an upper commercial/office space and the lower level as three individual rentable offices with a
common kitchen area, laundry space, bathroom and waiting/sitting area below.
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The upper level will be occupied by the owner/physician OB/GYN and will comprise a women's health
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and wellness business.The space will consist of 3 exam/treatment rooms, a bathroom, a small
lab/medication area, a waiting room and a reception/desk space.
The lower level will have 3 separate offices which will be rented individually to individual businesses
who provide complimentary health services. Each will be fully remodeled and updated to code with both ,
aesthetic and practical sensibilities. As the heating/cooling and hot water heater systems are outdated
and inefficient—new heating/cooling with an air pump and fan will be installed as well as an on- p
demand hot water heater to provide more energy efficient, lower maintenance utilities to the building.
A goal in this project is to create as much as feasibly possible a "green" healthcare environment: with
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energy efficient appliances, LED lighting, high efficiency heating and cooling, insulation, low-water use j
toilets and sinks, and ultimately to buy non-disposable instruments,gowns, and products to limit landfill
waste and encourage re-use and sustainability. If additional funding sources are available,solar
investment will be considered. This approach to healthcare and sustainability is important going
forward not only in Bozeman, but for all of Montana and beyond. i
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On the Exterior,the hope is to improve the appearance of the structure with both facade enhancement, '
landscaping and lighting, as well as to provide a much-needed ADA access ramp in the rear of the
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building.Additional grading and water management will be integrated into the design to prevent leaks
and maintain building integrity. Additional lighting to the parking area will be provided as well as
exterior lighting to enhance landscaping details,signage and provide a safe,well-lit pedestrian
experience.
This will be done with the assistance of Intrinsik architecture, and the general contracting services of
Hisa—TINA OVNIK, a licensed general contractor who is coordinating the work of all subcontractors and
licensed technicians.
There are 7 rear parking spaces allocated in this project,and one of which will be for handicap/ADA
delineation.Additionally,there are 2 on street parking spots available currently,which will be
maintained with an inviting front path/entryway. The plan also includes placement of a bike rack and
incentives for patients/patrons to ride their bike/take public transportation or walk to their
appointments.
Included below Is a preliminary construction phasing plan and details on the outline of work involved
and scope-of-contract.
It is our hope that the project will be completed by end of summer 2017 for occupancy of the initial
Women's Health and Wellness center by early-to mid Fall 2017.
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Criteria for TI F Assistance
EXPLANATION OF POINTS ASSIGNED
5/5—Relevance to Midtown Urban Renewal.The building will improve urban design to this block of
North Ph and improve the mix/use by increasing commercial traffic by having essentially 3 or 4
independent businesses in one location. It will bring steady clientele to this part of 7th—who will then
stay to eat,shop and consider other errands.
2/4—Tax Generation. The improvement in the building and floor space will increase the value of the
property for tax purposes.Additionally,there will be employees on site who will have to pay taxes and
additional business which will have to pay taxes/licenses, etc.
4/4 Elimination of Blight. The current condition of the building is poor.The landscaping is overgrown
and without care. The paint/siding is in decay.There is limited exterior lighting and unsafe porches.
3/3 Employment Generation. As a Women's Health clinic—There will be at least 4 employees—at least
part time and 2 full time. Additionally,there will be 3 self-employed businesses run out of this building.
There will be opportunities for local medical students to do part of their medical training here as part of
the WWAMI program and potential future employment.
1/1 Facilitates Public Health and Mobility—a wheelchair ramp access will be built at the back of the
building for full access to the Women's Health clinic. Currently, both the front and back entrances to
the building are stairs only.
0/1 Reduces Resource Demand. I do not know if this project will promote public transit or car sharing at
this time
2/2 Promotes Active Transportation: Will install a bike rack for clients.Also with highly walkable store
front and for patrons from local neighborhood. Also will promote cooperation between Birth-Center
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and this clinic which are located just across the back alley from each other. Incentives given to patients
who ride their bikes(TBD). Employees also will have pay adjustments for using bikes/public transport
and carpooling.
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2/2 Infrastructure Improvements: Cleaning and Lining the sewer to prevent leaks, cracks and backup;
Installing energy efficient windows; regrading around area of leak; installing energy efficient heating/
cooling system and new insulation. Installing on-demand hot water heater and LED lighting.
2/2 Street frontage improvement. New Facade with visual appeal and clear path to front of building
with new landscaping and clearly marked parking.
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2/2 Improving pedestrian experience and limiting vehicular access points by creating landscaping on side
of building and in front of building. Clear delineation of parking spots in rear with one access point from
alley. Pedestrian experience on lot improved with well-lit and marked paths/porches/ramp and
parking lot.
3/3 The project enhances the North 7th Entryway corridor by creating a pleasing front-facing facade as a
focal point on this stretch of North 711. The enhanced street presence will make the building more
visible to pedestrians and motorists with eye-attracting design details and landscaping.
3/3 Enhances the pedestrian experience with facade transparency, porch design, new landscaping and
signage and lighting. See plans by Intrinsik.
2/2 Quality of Development exceeds the minimal requirements by the UDC.
0/4 This project does not increase housing units within the district.
3/4 This project will enhance mixed uses as it is changing the layout of the building from a single
business entity to a multi-business Health care related wellness site where independent businesses in
wellness can establish and share clientele.
2/2 This project will share parking among compatible uses. 8 parking spots are available for this
building. Many of the patrons will go to see several of the practitioners in one visit, saving time and
parking for others. Different practitioners will work in the building at different hours—making use of the
building at greater times and offsetting the parking demands.
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