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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDowntown Development Authority - Minutes - 02/02/1995DAWNTOWN dd DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONE WEST CONMMPORARY ART CENTER Telephone (303) 484-2020 201 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 Telefa:( (303) 484-2069 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular Directors' Meeting CONTACT: Sina Polvakov, Stab MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 02, t995 REGULAR MEETING The Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority met In regular session at 730 am. February 02, 1995 in the Symphony conference room at 201 South College Avenue, One West Art Center. PRESENT Board members: Stephen Sleztk, Chair presiding Mary Brayton Rick Goodale Roger Gunlikson Bonnie Bixler-Szidou Chuck Wanner Carey Hewitt Board members absent: Ed Baldwin Jim Martell Staff. Chip Steiner, DDA consultant Lucia Liley, Legal counsel Sina Polvakov CALL TO ORDER Steve Slezak called the meeting to order. A motion to approve January 12, 1995 minutes, as written, was made by Rick Goodale and seconded by Roger Gualikson. The motion was approved unanimously. OPERA GALLERIA The owners of the Opera Galleria have requested the early closure (630 p.m.) of the public mall (that portion of the project owned by DDA). The Board tabled this issue for thirty (30) days to allow time to contact owners and tenants by mail. This issue will be decided at the next DDA Board meeting, March 2, 1995. SH.VER GRILL John Arnolfo, owner of the Siver Grill, has requested DDA's asbistance in facade improvements to his buildiug. A motion to support public participation in the Silver Grill facade improvements was made by Carey Hewitt and seconded by Mary Brayton. The motion was approved unanimously. Page Two DDA Board Meeting 02/12/95 LIBRARY The Board requested that stab research options regarding the expansion/reuse of the downtown library site. The Board noted that while it did not necessarily oppose relocating the library it believed reuse of the existing facility be given serious consideration prior to moving the operation. OTHER BUSINESS • Senior Center - The City of Fort Collins received two bids for acquisition of the Old Senior Center. Following interviews with both bidders, City staff is recommending acceptance of the Progressive Old Town Square offer. This recommendation is based on the proposed financial return to the city resulting from the Pots Proposal. The Board directed Chip Steiner to write a letter to City Council stating its support for the Advanced Digital Imaging proposal. The recommendation was based on ADi's ability to generate primary jobs and to diversity the economic base in the central business district • DDA Office Furniture - Because of the $150 - $250 cost for an appraisal regarding the sale of excess DDA office furniture to Chip Steiner, the Board of Directors chose to use the numbers generated by a year -old appraisal conducted on similar quality furniture. Bonnie Szidon moved to sell the furniture to Chip Steiner and Roger Gunlikson seconded. Motion passed Unanimously. • Office Lease - The Board recommended a few more changes/provisions be made to the tease before it is signed. • Professional Consultant Billing - The Board asked that a copy of the monthly billing statement from Chip Steiner be presented to the them at its regular meetings. • 185 No. College .Avenue - The Board asked that legal counsel write lessee Mr. Sofias informing him that he has defaulted on the 185 North College lease -purchase agreement and that legal procedures consistent with the terms of the agreement will be initiated by the DDA. • DBA Events - Tanya Spasev, the new Executive Director for DB.A presented a list of the events scheduled for 1995. Ms. Spasev also presented copies of a Coloradoan survey done for downtown Fort Collins. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Ed Baldwin, Secretary ddD&NTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONE WEST CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Telephone (303) 484-2020 201 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 Telefax (303) 484-2069 TO: DDA Board of Direc s FROM: Chip Steiner DATE: February 27, 1995 RE: Opera Galleria Hours of operation Last month, the Board considered a request from the owners of the Opera Galleria asking that they be permitted to close the atrium at 6:30 p.m. because of vandalism and other security problems. However, during the meeting it became clear that not all tenants agreed with the change in atrium operating hours. The Board decided to table the item until all tenants and owners could be notified and re -hear the item at its March meeting. As background material the Board may want to consider the following information: At the April 7, 1988 Board meeting, then Director Eldon Ward asked about ownership of the atrium. According to the minutes of that meeting, Walt Brown, owner of the project, replied that the "atrium would belong to the public and would be run in a similar style to the plaza at Old Town." The actual agreement with the owners of the Opera Galleria makes the following relevant references to the atrium: In paragraph 4.5 Easements for Access (p. 7): Access for the public mall shall at all times be available through the Public Pedestrian Mall subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the Declarant as provided herein. In paragraph 5.2 Maintenance of Exterior and Interior Common Areas (p. 8): Declarant shall employ such personnel as necessary to implement such services, including, if Declarant deems necessary, security guards. In paragraph 5.5 Rules and Reoulations (p. 9): To the extent any additional Rules or Regulations or any amendments to the Rules and Regulations affect the rights and privileges of the general public (as opposed to users) the consent of the D.D.A. must be obtained. If Rules and Regulations for the Opera Galleria exist, the DDA has 0 not been able to locate a copy. Old Town Square's rules and regulations do not address hours of operations for the pedestrian plaza. However, in a Memorandum of Understanding (attached) between the DDA and the Old Town Square Limited Liability Company, paragraph 3.2.1 states: The right of access of the public through the Old Town Plaza shall at all times be maintained. This right of access is qualified later in the agreement in paragraph 3.2.3 which states: The parties acknowledge that, to the extent permitted by law, the use of the Old Town Plaza for public, non- commercial purposes may be subject to reasonable rules and regulations adopted by the Company pursuant to the Covenants... These references from the Old Town Square are meant to provide some clarification about the relationship envisioned by the DDA between the public and private portions of the same development project. Using the Old Town Square example, it is clear that the publicly owned portion of the project is intended to be available on a permanent basis to the public in general but that availability is subject to reasonable rules and regulations imposed by the manager of the public property (which is the same entity as the owner of the surrounding private property). The DDA probably applied the same reasoning to the Opera Galleria as demonstrated by the quotation on the first page of this memorandum regarding "Easements for Access." In other words, the atrium portion of the Galleria was intended to be open to the general public subject to reasonable rules and regulations imposed by the manager of the property. However, as it evaluates this issue, the Board needs to take into account the differences between the Opera Galleria and Old Town Square. The most obvious and important difference is that the Galleria is enclosed and climate controlled. This environment creates problems not found in Old Town Square. First, in cold weather, the Galleria is going to attract transients. This can negatively affect retail business with direct access to the atrium, office users on the upper levels, and the general public using the atrium to shop or to reach College Avenue. Second, because of the enclosed nature of the atrium, acts of vandalism, intimidation, and robbery are much easier to conceal from view than similar acts that occur on outdoor public thoroughfares. Because of these issues it does not seem unreasonable to restrict access to the atrium at certain times. The following suggestions 9 • are made as means to address these issues: 1. Find a compromise closing time; 2. Find a method to completely restrict access to the upper levels of the Galleria--nothing above ten feet is owned by the public; 3. Use a security service to police the atrium; 4. Add positive activity to the atrium which will draw people into it and repel transients, vandals, etc. 5. Some combination of the above. Attached to this memorandum are: 1. 1994 Memorandum of Understanding between the DDA and Old Town Square; 2. Letter from Expressions regarding security in the Galleria; 3. List of Opera Galleria tenants notified of the DDA meeting. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into this pe 2ty of 1994, by and among THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a municipal corporation ("the City"), THE FORT COLLINS DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a body corporate and politic ("the DDA"), and PROGRESSIVE OLD TOWN SQUARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, a Colorado limited liability company ("the Company"). PREFACE The Company is the owner of certain real property located in downtown Fort Collins, Colorado, in an area commonly referred to as Old Town Square, and such property is described on Exhibit "A," attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein ("the Private Parcel"). The DDA is the owner of certain real property also located in Old Town Square which is commonly known as the Old Town Plaza, and this property is described on Exhibit "B," attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein ("the Old Town Plaza"). The City is the owner of those portions of the Linden Street, Mountain Avenue and Wahiut Street rights -of -way adjacent to and abutting both the Private Parcel and the Old Town Plaza (the "Rights -of -Way"). The various ownership interests of the parties are depicted on Exhibit "C," attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. The parties have previously executed an agreement dated October 29, 1993, which, among other things, defines maintenance and management obligations of the parties for certain defined areas. The parties now desire to enter into an operational agreement which will generally define the different types of uses of the Old Town Plaza, the Private Parcel and the Rights -of -Way and a process for regulating such uses in accordance with the City Code provisions regarding special events. It is the parties' intent that this Memorandum of Understanding shall be a flexible, working document which may need to be amended from time to time as circumstances change or a particular process needs to be refined. C� NOW, THEREFORE, by and in consideration of the above Preface and the within terms and conditions, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. PRIVATE PARCEL. The Private Parcel shall be under the control of the Company, subject to the rights of the DDA pursuant to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for the Old Town Project placed of record with the Clerk and Recorder's Office of Larimer County, Colorado, on March 20, 1984, at Book 2264, Page 0116, Reception No. 556240 ("the Covenants"). 2. RIGHTS -OF -WAY. The City shall control the use of the Rights -of -Way in accordance with applicable state statutes and the City Charter and City Code. Pursuant to such regulations, the City has authority to permit and regulate vending and concession operations within the Rights -of -Way. 3. OLD TOWN PLAZA. The Old Town Plaza is owned by the DDA but was conveyed subject to the Covenants. In accordance with the Covenants and consistent with its public ownership, the Old Town Plaza shall be used as follows: 3.1 Commercial Use of the Old Town Plaza. In accordance with Section 4.7 of Article IV of the Covenants, the Company shall have control over all purely commercial activities on the Old Town Plaza, that is, those activities which, directly or indirectly, offer for sale, advertise or promote a product or service for profit or for business purposes. The Company shall have the right to grant or withhold licenses and permits for such commercial activities and may charge fees in connection with the issuance of such permits or licenses. 3.2 Public Use of Old Town Plaza. 3.2.1 Access. The right of access of the public through the Old Town Plaza shall at all times be maintained. 2of5 J, 3.2.2 Public Events The Old Town Plaza shall be available for use by the public for events of a public non-commercial nature, including, by way of illustration and not limitation, distribution of political handbills; dissemination of religious materials or information; political events; fund-raising for non-profit, religious, charitable or political organizations and the like. 3.2.3 Rules and Regulations. The parties acknowledge that, to the extent permitted by law, the use of the Old Town Plaza for public, non-commercial purposes may be subject to reasonable rules and regulations adopted by the Company pursuant to the Covenants, including regulating the use of skateboards, bicycles or rollerblades, prohibiting the throwing of projectiles or missiles and prohibiting hazardous or unsafe activities. Any such regulations shall be the responsibility of the Company to enforce, unless such behavior violates a provision of the City Charter, City Code or state statute, in which case, the City may,in its discretion, enforce the applicable provision. 4. SPECIAL EVENTS. 4.1 Rerulations. Sections 23.5-1 through 23.5-15 of the City Code ("the "Special Event Regulations") establish standards for the issuance of permits for parades, athletic events and other special events within the City. "Special Events," as defined by the Special Event Regulations, include most organized gatherings but would generally not apply to such events as distribution of handbills and ad hoc political activities, so long as such activities do not obstruct, delay or otherwise interfere with the normal activities or operation of the Old Town Plaza. 4.2 Requests for Permit. Any commercial or public event which may constitute a Special Event within the Old Town Plaza shall be reviewed by the City through the permit process established by the Special Events Regulations. All permit applications for the Old Town Plaza which are of a commercial nature shall be accompanied by a writing evidencing the Company's consent to such event. In the case of a permit application for Old Town Plaza of a public nature, the City shall notify the Company of any such application and shall coordinate the requested Special 3 of 5 Event, if approved by the City, with other planned commercial activities on the Old Town Plaza, to the extent permitted by the Special Events Regulations. 4.3 Maintenance. The Special Events Regulations provide that the City may requirecertain insurance coverage and cleanup deposits from sponsors of Special Events. In the event damage to the Old Town Plaza occurs as a result of a Special Event of a commercial nature and no insurance or a cleanup deposit has been required or, if required, such insurance or cleanup deposit has proved to be inadequate to cover the damage and/or cleanup costs, then the Company shall be responsible for such repair and cleanup of the Old Town Plaza. In the event.the same circumstances described immediately above occur with regard to a Special Event of a public nature, the City shall be responsible for such repair and cleanup of the Old Town Plaza. The Company shall be responsible for any damage and/or cleanup costs for events in the Old Town Plaza of a public nature which do not require a Special Events permit, provided that such responsibility shall not include costs related to Special Events for which a permit was required but not obtained or for costs related to civil disturbances or disturbances of the peace. This Memorandum of Understanding shall be for a term beginning on its date of execution and continuing for a ten (10) year period. DATED thisgday of , 1994. r APPROVE TO FORM, Atto y THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a municipal corporation By. &W G an'i� Steven C. Burkett, City Manager 4of5 UM THE FORT COLLINS DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a body corporate and politic Robert L. Steiner, Executive Director PROGRESSIVE OLD TOWN SQUARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, a Colorado limited liability company By: Brian T. Soukup, Managing Member 5of5 FEE-C_-1?95 i7-:12 EXPRESSIONS, FT COLLINS P.01 • EXPRESSIONS CUSTO NI F U R N IT I.; RE - February 5, 1995 VIA FAX To The Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors Re: Opera Galleria security On Sunday February 5 we arrived at the back door of our business that is in the , Galleria at 9:30 a.m. to find it littered with burnt matches and some burnt paper and cigarettes. The burnt matches were rigged as a sort of projectile with pencil and string.' There was other string tied across the Galleria. We immediately called Helen Ford, superintendent of our building, to report the mess and oui concerns. We learned at the time that there have been other incidents of playing with fire in the Galleria recently. We are very concemed.. Later that same day we did call the, Ft. Collins police department after reading about many instances of arson in the downtown area. We let the Police Department know that our building superintendent photographed all, evidence that we reported to them that moming, i Because of this recent incident , we feel that immediate action must be taken to close the Galleria, as proposed, at 6:30 p.m. We;can not afford to wait.any longer for a meeting on March 2: Something. has to be done now to assure the security of our property and livelihood. Frankly, we cannot understand why there is any question .regarding this matter. We know of no mall anywhere that is not locked after the business day. If a warm unsecured space is available for kids to hang out, they . will - Such availability encourages and sets the stage for disaster. . We feel this matter is urgent and we would like to hear a response as soon as possible •1C 7i7TTj 123 N. COLLEGE AcENOE FORT COLLINS. CO 80524 303-224-I100 i FAX 303-224-I555 TOTPL P.01 FEB 14 195 06:23PM P.2i2 VIE 123 N. College Suite 161 Fort Collins, CO SW24 onWast, Inc. Gregory Road Sort Collins, CO 80524 3ro Door & Windows, Inc. �g live . I L3 Tort Collins, CO 80524-2758 last Word Publications .23 N, College, Suite 212 -ort Collins, CO 80524 Bruxvoort Associates 23 N. College, Suite 216 'ort Collins, CO 80524 far West Associates, Inc, 123 N. College, Suite 219 'ort Collins, CO 80524 listrict Attorney 23 N. College, Suite 303 ort Collins, CO 80524 lAa&ztin Trade International college, N. suite 201 ort Collins, CO 80524 v 5�y BSW International, Ina. 123 N. College, Suite 210 Fort Coning, CO 80524 Java Plaza 123 N. College, Suite F Fort Collins, CO 80524 Mr. Andrew Torrez Ranches & Rawhide 912 Mansfield Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 J.B. Plunkett Associates, Inc. 119 Commercial St. Bath, ME 04530-2505 Collins Communications 123 N. College, Suite 217 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Bell & Carney, P.C. 123 N. College, Suite 230 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Mr. Leonard Wilson L.C. Wilson Enterprises, Inc, 123 N. College, Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO 80524 A,.d%to Al+rrm,f trc '2O`( W. LA'AV&j Si, FOet ce ((;. s Co, 6a521 • Sandwich Garden 123 N. College, Suite A Fort Collins, CO 80524 Expressions Custom Furniture 123 N. College, Suite G Fort Collins, CO W524 Agtax 123 N. College, Suite 211 Fort Collins, CO 80524 J. Randall Newman 123 N. College, Suite 215 Fort Collins, CO 80524 George W. Sloan 123 N. College, Suite 218 Fort Collins, CO 80524 AES Marketing, Inc. 123 N. College, Suite 260 Fort Coning, CO W524 A Better Blind Company 123 N. College, Suite 1-L Fort Collins, CO 90524 mR.rtot Ils HDoC Cleva te4 'we.11 i n5tj1r rala 02/13/95 16:17 TX/RX N0.0056 P.002 0 DOWNTOWN � d do DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONE WEST CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Telephone (303) 484-2020 201 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 Telefmc (303) 484-2069 TO: DDA Board of Dire as FROM: Chip Steiner DATE: February 28, 1995 RE: 125 West Mountain Avenue Facade and Sidewalk Request The DDA has been approached by Carlson's Investment and Management Ltd, owners of the building at 125 West Mountain Avenue, and Steve Orner, owner of Walrus Ice Cream and future tenant of the same building for assistance in facade and right-of-way improvements. Attached to this memorandum is a letter requesting DDA participation, a rendering of the proposed facade, a site plan depicting the addition of outdoor seating and railing, an encroachment permit from the City, and a cost estimate. Total improvement cost for the project is $59,600. The facade improvement is estimated at $24,602 and the railing estimated at $1,775. The request to the DDA is for 50 percent ($12,300) of the facade cost and 100 percent of the railing cost. To date, the DDA has formally committed $8,000 to the facade improvement at 154 - 156 North College Avenue and has favorably considered DDA participation in the improvements of the Silver Grill facade although no dollars were committed to the latter proposal. The Authority has $54,000 available. Total Funds available $54,000 Commitments: 154 - 156 N. College 8.000 Total Available $46,000 If the Board approves this request, it will have $31,995 available for other projects. Although no dollars were committed to the Silver Grill the request was for $25,000 (entire cost of the facade improvement). Note also that the next item on this agenda is a request for $10,000 for facade improvement assistance. As with other requests, the Board can commit funds but delay participation until DDA seeks matching funds from CDBG and/or the State Historic Society. Real Estate r-1 .-� J Carlson s Investment & Management LTD 1006 Spring Creek Lane #12 Fort Collins, Colorado 80526 (303) 224-2900 February 22, 1995 Mr. Chip Steiner Downtown Development Authority 201 South College Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Re: 125 West Mountain Avenue Dear Chip: W We.are totally remodeling and enhancing the facade of the above listed building; giving it an appearance that fits iri with other buildings in the vicinity. The facade will be built up in height, with the existing brick and new portion all being covered with Dry-vit. Two new windows will be added in the existing brick section and a canopy will extend across the top of the section of large windows. The cost of this project is $24,602.00. Also, Walrus Ice Cream will be adding a railing (the same as Beau Jo's Pizzas) in the front to set off a patio area. The cost for the installed railing is $1,775.00. We would like to request that the Downtown Development Authority participate in this project as follows: a. 50% of the price of the facade remodel. b. 100% of the price of the railing. Sincerely, Julie L. Eberhard !Steve Orner Office Manager President Carlson's Investment & Management Walrus Ice Cream No Text r e _ri O J III ,'Ai MiT �-+r7/ �G�,� { �', �L 1 7141 I l c —__, ......... . e <" M SJJ '-r m Engineering Department cxv raK cones. 281 North College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524 'one: 303-221-6605 • FAX: 303-221-6378 Am ENC Permit Number: e) Application Date: Expiration: 12/31/ REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR ENCROACHMENT IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (Minimum of 24 HOURS required for City Engineer's approval) Applicants for street obstruction / occupation / encroachment (extending parking) maybe obtained by the City Transportation Department, 235 Mathews Street, (303) 221-6608. APPLICANT NAME: f " COMPANY: , ; ti r ,_ PHONE: l l < J P� ADDRESS: I , ;tt1 .� , 1 • t .r. 1 , - CITY/STATEOP SUB -CONTRACTOR: PHONE: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: i FFECTIVE DATES OF ENCROACHMENT: TO: <, ! FROM: LOCATION OF ENCROACHMENT: �T A-� '1 11 N) Tif i /l•i /10 r- TYPE: • REMODELING OF BUILDING ERECTION OF BUILDING " DEMOLITION OF BUILDING ERECTION OF BARRIER . CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING ERECTION OF FENCE ALLEY ERECTION OF POST SIDEWALK OTHER: STREET PURPOSE OF ENCROACHMENT: _ 11/l T I n 1 A 1 1 4� i CITY ENGINEER APPROVAL/3�✓/%- �� DA�T,E:.,y (Y 281 North College AvIsnue, 221.6605 � r% a.% [L.1 .• r- /tis✓% - — white - Enginaanng Tenow- Inspection rma-came - _vow-�wr��.:w.• rev. 4.93 C01111*ity Platuting mud Environtnentoervices Engineering Department Revocable Right-of-way permit for 125 West Mountain Avenue dba Walrus Ice Cream permit # 01-95 Special Conditions: 1. Approval of this permit for an encroachment at 125 West Mountain doing business as Walrus Ice Cream is based upon the attached drawing. No other encroachment is allowed. 2. Encroachment permits are revocable as per City Code Chapter 23, Section 81-85. Approved permits are granted based upon the assumption that pedestrian movement will not be hampered. Pedestrian complaints will be logged for each permit and encroachments will be reviewed periodically. Citizen complaints may warrant the removal of any encroachment granted by this permit. 3. The width of the encroachment area shall be measured from the building face and shall not extend more then 8 feet into the sidewalk area. The length of the encroachment area shall be as shown on the attached drawing with an overall dimension of 42 feet 9 inches. 4. A physical barrier is not required if acholic beverages are not being served. 5. If a barrier is desired the barrier is to be constructed as a metal railing type compatible with the downtown area. Attachment to the public sidewalk shall be with metal sleeves inserted into the concrete sidewalk, allowing the barrier to be removed. 6. This barrier is to be constructed parallel and perpendicular to the building lines. Barrier corners shall be built with 45 degree angles 1 foot from the corner point or rounded at the corners to protect pedestrian traffic. 7. The City reserves the right to have the barrier removed when they desire the use of the right-of-way. 8. Encroachment approval is for eating establishment only. No encroachment is allowed for just bar, clothing or other merchandise use. 9. Encroachment furniture shall be acceptable to the City. Any tables, chairs, or other furniture which the City deems inappropriate towards maintaining the downtown character shall be removed. 10. Permittee is responsible for the encroachment. Any violation of these or City Code requirements may result in immediate revocation of this permit. 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (303) 221-6605 o oil m e e e o•• o o R a y Z 0 0 0•^ e e e 0 0 e x• 0 y M M V W M J 94 I to O of el e' o e e• o o e e o X C e e e o ddDANNTOWN � DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONE WEST CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER 201 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 TO: DDA Board of FROM: Chip Steiner DATE: February 28, RE: One West Art Direc tdr s 1995 Center Facade Request Telephone (303) 484-2020 Telefax (303) 484-2069 2 have a conflict of interest on this item. Either Carol Kates or Nancy Hansford will attend the meeting to represent One West's interests. One West is asking for $10,000 in facade improvement funds from the DDA. The request is being made to get a positive or negative read from the Board. This money would be part of a $95,000 facade improvement program being funded with State Historic Society and CDBG funds. CDBG and State monies are already committed.