HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Facade grant for Wheatsfield Grocery at 413 Northwestern Avenue RESOLUTION NO.08-520
RESOLUTION APPROVING FACADE GRANT FOR
WHEATSFIELD GROCERY LOCATED AT
413 NORTHWESTERN AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Wheatsfield Cooperative is carrying out an $830,000 improvement project at 413
Northwestern Avenue—the new location of this whole foods grocery business; and,
WHEREAS, the project includes extensive interior improvements, rebuilding the loading dock,
landscaping,and facade renovation; and,
WHEREAS,the total work on the facade is estimated to cost$65,510,which includes a new front entrance,
windows,refacing of exterior walls,pre-cast concrete column caps,and cornice and exterior planters; and,
WHEREAS, the grant request is for the $15,000 maximum amount, as well as $1,000 towards the
professional design fees; and,
WHEREAS,the architect has provided all of the required application materials,including a description
of the building's significance, a detailed cost estimate, images of the building before renovations and as it is
intended to look when completed,and detailed drawings; and,
WHEREAS,the proposal includes a new storefront entrance with more glass and windows;new planters
and the relocation of the fabric awning;new facing with split-face concrete block pilasters and wainscoting and
face brick insets;pre-cast concrete accents,cornice,and column caps;site landscaping;and lighting and art work
on the building face; and,
WHEREAS, because of the scope of the project, the time of year, and the timing of changes in the
Downtown Facade Grant Program,the work on the project has already begun; and,
WHEREAS,approval to start the following work is awaiting the City's approval ofthe grant: brick facing,
wall and column caps,and storefront and entrance; and,
WHEREAS,the estimated cost of the portion of that work that is facade work is about$65,510,and the
estimated cost for the work for which the grant is being applied,and has not yet begun,is$39,100.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the request
for a grant in the amount of$15,000 and$1,000 for professional design fees from the Downtown Grant Fund for
property located at 413 Northwestern Avenue is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 16t'day of December,2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Doll,Goodman,Larson,Mahayni,Popken,Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 16`h day of December,2008.