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Home My WebLink AboutResolution - 2022-R0013 - Downtown Permittable Grant to Ramar CommunicationsResolution No. 2022-R0013 Item No. 7.21 January 11, 2022 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5 of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Economic Development Corporation (the "Corporation"), the City Council of the City of Lubbock (the "City Council"), as the Corporation's authorizing unit, has the authority to approve all programs and expenditures of the Corporation; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the public to approve the program or expenditure, as proposed to the City Council by the Corporation, as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Downtown Permittable Grant program or expenditure of the Corporation, in the amount set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to be provided to RAMAR Communications, Inc., is hereby approved pursuant to Section 5 of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Corporation. Passed by the City Council on January 11, 2022 �Jv DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR AID Rebecca Garza, City Secretary T:D AS TO C Brianna Gerardi, Busi css D velopment Director l7:R9lIC�l�1C� I r K lli Leisure, Assistant City Attorney ccdocs/RES. Market Lubbock DT Permutable Grant —RAMAR 12.16.21 Resolution No. 2022-R0013 RE 21-76 RESOLUTION APPROVING RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC 612 AVENUE O DOWNTOWN FACADE & PERMITTABLE GRANT THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF LUBBOCK At a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of MARKET LUBBOCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC., a Texas nonprofit corporation (MLI), on 'Wednesday, December 15, 2021, held in conformity with the bylaws, after due notice as therein provided, a quorum being present and acting, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, MLI presented to members of the Board the proposal of a possible Economic Development Grant and Contract to RAMAR Communications, Inc., owned by Brad Moran and the RAMAR Family Trust, who is renovating the interior and exterior of the property located at 612 Avenue O, located within the downtown TIF. RAMAR Communications was founded in 1972 with the startup of radio station KTEZ-FM 101.1 by Ray Moran. In 1986 RAMAR moved into the building at 98th and University under the helm of the founder's son, Brad Moran. RAMAR Communications will move into its new studios in downtown Lubbock at 612 Avenue 4. The scope of facade work will include landscaping, new fencing and gates totaling $79,250 in fagade expenses. The scope of permittable work will include demolition, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and structural work totaling $1,124,054. Total expenses for this project total $1,203,304. The terms and conditions of such Economic Development Grant and Contract, other than the normal terms and conditions applicable to all such Economic Development Grant and Contracts by the Corporation, are described generally as follows, to wit: Grant RAMAR Communications, Inc. a Downtown Facade Grant of $25,000 and a Downtown Permittable Grant totaling $100,000 for the project at 612 Avenue O, which is located within the Downtown TIF, once proof of payment has been submitted. WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of MLI finds that an Economic Development Grant and Contract offering the incentive for providing assistance for renovations to their property, meet and comply with the qualifications and purposes of the Corporation for the granting of such Economic Development Grants and Contracts. Upon Motion by Director, Mr. Barry Orr and Seconded by Director, Dr. John Opperman. IT WAS RESOLVED that MLI offer and, if accepted by Recipient, enter into an Economic Grant and Contract with RAMAR Communications, Inc., for improvements to the building at 612 Avenue O, Lubbock, Texas. This Economic Development Grant and Contract will be on the normal terms and conditions of such Downtown Grant Program and Contract offered by MLI to existing businesses and business prospects and authorize the CEO to enter into and execute all documents related to the Economic Grant and Contract. John Osborne, President & CEO Linda Davis, Secretary MARKET LUBBOCK, INC. - DOWNTOWN GRANT PROGRAM 612 Avenue 0 (RAMAR Communications, Inc.) TOTAL SCOPE OF WORK = $1,203,304 TOTAL FACADE SCOPE OF WORK = $79,250 FACADE GRANT = $25,000 TOTAL PERMITTABLE SCOPE OF WORK = $1,124,054 PERMITTABLE GRANT = $100,000 M A R K E T Downtown Grant Program Presented to MLI Board December 15, 2021 Project 612 Ave 0 (FaVade and Permittable) RAMAR Communications, Inc. at 612 Ave 0 is making improvements to both the interior and exterior of their property, located in the Downtown TIF. RAMAR Communications was founded in 1972 with the startup of radio station KTEZ-FM 101.1 by Ray Moran and was originally housed in the Plains National Bank Building. It was sold in 1983 to help fund the startup of KJTV-TV, which was established in 1981 as an independent television station. The station's success eventually gave way to the FOX network, founded in 1986. That same year, RAMAR moved into its 33,000 sq. ft. building at 98th and University under the helm of the founder's son, Brad Moran. In 1993, two radio stations, AM 950 and FM 93.7, were added back into the operation and by the end of the decade, RAMAR added FM stations 97.3, 106.5. 2016 and 107.7. RAMAR sold the TV business in 2020 but retained its land and towers at 98th and University. RAMAR now operates Double T 97.3, Magic 106.5, 93.7 The Eagle,107.7 YES! FM,100.7 The Score, Oldies 97.7, 96.9 The Bull, 93.1 Texas FM and 92.3 The Vibe. In 2022, RAMAR Communications will move into its new studios in downtown Lubbock at 620 Ave 0. The scope of fagade work will include landscaping, new fencing and gates totaling $79,250 in facade expenses. The scope of permittable work will include demolition, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and structural work totaling $1,124,054. Total expenses for this project total $1,203,304. The MLI Board is being asked to consider a Downtown Facade Grant for RAMAR Communications, Inc. totaling $25,000 and a Downtown Permittable Grant of $100,000 at 612 Ave 0. M A R K E T LUBBOCK. Downtown Grant - Application The information requested on this form will be used by Market Lubbock, Inc. for analysis of your project. MLI CONTACT INFORMATION Jorge Quirino - Director of Downtown & Special Project. Phone: 806.749.4500 Market Lubbock, Inc. 1500 Broadway, Sixth Floor, Lubbock, TX 79401 Email: 'Lge(c)marketlubbock.orc Date Initial Application Submitted (Due prior to start of construction or permits assigned) 07/14/21 Projected Project Start Date 08/01/21 Project Property Address Property LCAD R# GENERAL INFORMATION Company Name RAMAR Communications, Inc. Contact Brad Moran Street Address 612 Ave O Title President City, State, Zip jLubbock, TX 79401 Phone 806-787-3434 ibmoranaramarcom.com Email INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT Property Ownership: Own ❑ Lease 0 Grant Type: Permittable ❑ Facade 0 (612 Ave 0, LLC) Summary of Expenses (detailed bids attached) Projected I MLI Approved Fagade $79,250 $25,000 Permittable $1,124,054 $100,000 TOTAL $1,203,304 $125,000 Final bids will be used to calculate the project cost and grant amount. COMPANY BACKGROUND List any person or entity that has at least 5% ownership in the Applicant Company: Is the firm registered with the Secretary of State's Office to do business in Texas? Yes Are you in good standing with the State of Texas? Yes If you answered "No" to either of the above two questions, please explain Is the firm and/or principals delinquent on any federal, state or local tax obligations? No Has the company or principals of the company had prior bankruptcies or lawsuits? No answered "Yes" to either of the above two Percent MLI 3.8.21 APPLICANT'S CHECKLIST: Initial application received by MLI prior to the start of construction and/or before permits are assigned ❑ All remaining documents must be received and an application packet presented to the MLI Board no ❑ more than three months after the initial application is received by MLI. Contact Brianna Gerardi, City Director of Development bgerardi@mylubbock.us , to determine: Does the scope of work meet downtown standards and guidelines? ❑ Are permits required for any aspect of the scope of work? ❑ Are public improvements required? ❑ Documents Required for Final Grant Application Copies of City permits, if applicable ❑ Detailed/Itemized Bids ❑ Before Pictures ❑ Copy of building's current certificate of occupancy (request at ❑ orr@mylubbock.us) Architectural Renderings (if applicable) ❑ Architectural Plans (if applicable) ❑ After Completion of Construction Certificate of Occupancy or Similar City Document Approving ❑ Completion (Applicant responsible for final scope of work matching approved scope) Proof of Payment: PAID Invoices (must reference the approved project) ❑ Processed Checks, Bank or Credit Card Statements ❑ matching PAID invoices (legible copies) Signature (not required for electronic submittals): Brad Moran (per email) Date: 7/15/2021 MLI 3.8.21 r;-EastE.K-n ffftildin-g-- 612 Ave O — Lee Lewis Schedule of Values Proj: Ramar Bldg Area: 11.500 st Loc: Lubbock Site Area: 0 st 0 Acres Estimator: Owner: Moran Schedule: 4 mo Arch: CDA Subcontract Date: 8/6/2021 Bond Rate: 1.50% Elting. Permit Survey SWPPP Construction Entrance Contingency Allowance 119 Selective Site Demolition Selective Interior Demo Selective Building Demo New Asphalt Paving Paving Repair StnpingrADA Signs 313 Portland Cement Concrete 000 Landscape Work Patch and Rf Site Fencing Gates Cedar Utility Gate 042000 Unit Masonry Assemblies 047000 Adhered Stone Veneer Sy 047200 Cast Stone Masonry CMU Fence Concrete Grade Beam for 051200 Bollards 055000 Metal Fabrications Prefab Parking Structure 3uyoutRamar Retail Recap 2.875 2.500 (EXCLUDED Allowance 2.000 SPECS 0 LLCI 10,500 43.200 LLCI w/tlemo wl demo LLCI wl demo w/tlemo Allowance Pavecon Pavecon Moms Allow, ance Allowance Allowance Lonestar Lonestar Lonestar Lonestar Wall Allowance South Plains Steel LLCI Allowance 5,600 6,8% evi pav repair 48.528 20.000 41.250 15.000 3.000 107.350 w/ masonry wl masonry w/ masonry 20.545 1,900 5,000 1.200 0 1 of 37,233 3.24 0 0.00 2.875 025 2,500 0.22 0 0.00 2.000 0.17 0 0.00 0 000 0 0.00 0 0.00 53,700 4.67 0 000 0 0.00 0 0,00 5,600 0.49 6,856 0.60 0 0.00 46.528 422 0 0,00 20.000 1.74 0 0.00 41,250 3.59 15,000 1.30 3.000 0.26 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0,00 107,350 9.33 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 20.545 179 0 0.00 1.900 0.17 6,200 0.54 0 0.00 0 Goo 9/21/2021 5:14 Phi Loc: Lubbock Owner Moran Arch: CDA Bldg Area: Site Area: Schedule. Subcontract 0 sf 4 mo Mall's 0 Acres Estimator: 0 000 061053 Miscellaneous Carpentry LLCI 17.250 17.250 1.50 0 000 Millwork Hunter 23.483 23.483 2.04 0 0.00 71500 Firestopping wl trades 24,000 24,000 2.09 0 0.00 7400 Stucco T&S 68,750 66.750 5,98 Stucco Soffit T&S wl Stucco 0 0,00 0 0,00 7700 Roofing Sheet Metal Schrader 12.888 12.888 1.12 0 0.00 079200 Joint Sealants Monterey 8.200 8.200 0.71 0 0,00 081113 Steel Doors and Frames WBS 32,082 6.900 38,982 3.39 087100 Door Hardware WBS wl doors w1 doors 0 0.00 0 000 054000 Cold -Formed Metal Framing Hamilton w/ gyp 0 0.00 072100 Building Insulation Hamilton wl gyp 0 0,00 092216 Non -Load Bearing Steel Frami Hamilton W gyp 0 0.00 092900 Gypsum Board Sheathing Hamilton 94.200 94.200 8.19 Exterior Framing and Sheamin Hamilton w/ gyp D 0.00 D 0.00 9400 Carpet Yates 99.245 99,245 8.63 Resilient Yates w/ carpet 0 000 Ceramic Tile Yates wl carpet 0 0-00 0 0.00 099100 Painting Padgett 98,445 98.445 8.56 25% Wall VC Removal Padgett wl painting 0 0,00 0 0.00 10000 Toilet Accessories WBS 4.859 500 5,359 0.47 Fire Exhgulsher Allowance 1.000 w/ crew 1,000 0-09 0 0.00 224000 Plumbing Earls 32,226 32.226 2,80 HVAC Allowance 35.000 35,000 3.04 Concrete Patch @ Plumbing Allowance 2.000 2.000 0.17 0 0.00 31.ryoutRamar Retail Recap 2013 912112021 5:14 PM Prot' Ramar Bldg Area: 11.500 sf Loc: Lubbock Site Area. 0 sf 0 Acres Estimator: Owner. Moran Schedule: 4 mo Arch: CDA Subcontract Date: 8/612021 Bond Rate. 1.50% Code Description SubcontractoriVendor Subs Mail's Labor Total s1Sf 260000 Electrical Larcon 78,500 78,500 6.83 Fire Alarm EXCLUDED 0 0.00 0 0.00 Labor Crew 10.320 10.320 0.90 0 0.00 0 0.00 Fee/Mo., S13,233 AddCheck -- ok 869,691 70214 1 480 1,024.385 89.08 % General Conditions 3.35% Percent Cost: 84.9°k 6.9% 8.2% Approx Cost Beakdown (Po11SC) LAB BURDEN 22.00% 40. DO% 29,767 2,59 Bldrs. Risk S295 Sales Tax GRT 0.00% 0 0.00 Site S20BA79 S18-13 Gen. Liab. S4.217 Sub Total 1,054.152 91.67 OPL SO B.R.lG.L.lOPL 4,512 0.39 Building S994,825 S86&51 P&P Bond S14,616 Fee 5.0% 52,933 4.60 Total 1,111.597 96.66 Gross Reciepts Tax 91,707 Total With GRT 1,203,304 Bid Amount 1,203,304 RJOUND FLOOR DEMO .p N IEH. MAUAM' DEMQ- PLAN, 02. 44 T— OUND FL001 PIA HASFMFN`r FLOOR GENERAL NOTES SHEM NOTES ui E- 7.T: t.j C.. o WALL TYPE LEGEND M=13 ARMO I 15 PC _t=*T_4CE8,' :1 QRY 'ZC UE V LE kc I—, :Al�]O GENERAL NC SeVEDUll T 7 7 ga7 ;3 f. I T no IEET NOTES i -dam+4� f- T, :v _Tl Ll INTYRIOR 11NIS)f MA- VRJ,%t. SCIIF.DVU t4 mz V11TE ALL SEAL11:14� A�:( T T SHE 'Et I.FrUND 0 0 0 o C-1 TWO 7� 6b IOU - _A lip NJ L J T Tu Exp. JT, pcua,_o Rpump FLOOR RCP RA. rA -rAILQ— x =CAL rnp QL 3 ARCHITsiql; Pq C91; M -0 AM A2.0 or. Is ri "MoRN-1m. I)XfcAL DETAIL 07 101 City of CITY OF LUBBOCK Lubbock ALTERATIONS COMMERCIAL BUILDING TEXAS Thursday, October 14, 2021 9:35AM Page 1 of Date Entered Date Expires 14-Oct-2021 12-Apr-2022 Parcel PIN: 36104 Address: 620 AVE O Zip: 79401 Units: Subdivision: MEMORIAL CENTER Legal Detail: MEMORIAL CENTER BLK 7 L 3A Zone Proposed Development Permit Type/Number Project Number COMM-125870-2021 of Construction Occupancy 11-B B 437 - COMMERCIAL ADDITIONS /ALTERATIONS MIN. FINISHED FLOOR ELEV. Not Determined PER TABLE 403.1. 7.3, 2009 IRC AMENDMENTS. FLOOD PLAIN? MEMORIAL CENTER BLK 7 L 3A 11,029.0 DESCRIPTION: COMMENTS: COMMENTS: DESCRIPTION: CORRECTIVEACTION: COMMENTS: RECOMMENDATION: TO REQUEST INSPECTIONS CALL (806)775-3159 OR (806)775-3174 FOR BUILDING INSPECTION AND (806)775-2589 FOR WATER UTILITIES. 11830 SQ FT 3408 SF - Signed Electrical 3644 SF - Signed Mechanical 1319 SF - Engineered Plumbing Valuation Square Footage C of O Required $250,000.00 11,029.00 YES r CITY OF LUBBOCK City of Lubbock ALTERATIONS COMMERCIAL BUILDING Texas Thursday, October 14, 2021 9:35AM Page 2 of 2 Date Entered Date Expires 14-Oct-2021 12-Apr-2022 Professional LEE LEWIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. LEWIS, LEE PO BOX 65197 LUBBOCK, TX 79464 State License: ACTIVE Professional License: Required Inspections Zoning Final Building Final Fire Final Framing Slab Building Footing Notice/Signature Permit Type/Number COMM-125870-2021 Protect Number 806-797-8400 I hereby certify that the above statements are true facts concerning the construction of the building or other work for which this application is made. I also understand that the issuance of this permit does not relieve the permit holder from the responsibility of complying with all applicable City of Lubbock regulations, codes and ordinances and that failure to comply may subject the permit holder to criminal and/or civil liability. Issuance of this city permit does not insure compliance with state or federal regulations, rules or laws. I understand that it is the responsibility of the permit holder or his agents to meet applicable state and federal requirements. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, those imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Texas Architectural Barriers Act, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality. This list is not all-inclusive and other federal or state requirements may be applicable. Customer Signature: Permit Issued By: 172984