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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2018-R0410 - Market Lubbock Expenditure - Veritas Medical - 11/15/2018Resolution No. 2018-RO410 Item No. 6.17 November 15, 2018 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 Facade 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 Ben Edwards, P.A. d.b.a. Veritas Medical, is hereby approved pursuant to Section 5 of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Corporation. Passed by the City Council on November 15, 2018 DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR ATTEST: Re e ca Garza, City Sec APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Justin runt Busines Developme T Director APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ke li Leisure, Assistant City Attorney ecdocs'RBS. Market Lubbock I ,,penditure - Ben Edwards, P A d b a Venlas Medical - Downtown Fayade Grant Program October 31. 2018 MARKET LUBBOCK, INC. — DOWNTOWN GRANT PROGRAM I I 1316 Texas (Veritas Medical) TOTAL SCOPE ❑F WORK = $56,188 FACADE GRANT = $25,000 M A R K E T LUBBOCK- Downtown Grant Program Presented to MLI Board October 24, 2016 Project 1316 Texas Ave ffarade] Veritas Medical, a holistic medical practice, is renovating the building at 1316 Texas Ave, located within the Downtown TIF. The scope of work will include opening the existing fa9ade and infilling with new metal work, allowing a view into the courtyard and clinic, repairing and refinishing the existing wall, installing a new gate and installing trees and brick pavers to meet City downtown standards, totaling $56,188 in expenses. The M L I Board is being asked to consider a Downtown Fagade Grant for Veritas Medical totaling $25,000 at 1316 Texas Ave. LUBB(*CK Project Profile - Downtown The information requested on this form will be used by Market Lubbock, Inc. for analysis of your project. MLI CONTACT INFORMATION Jorge ouirino - Special Projects Phone: 806.723.8241 Market Lubbock, Inc. 1500 Broadway, Sixth Floor, Lubbock, TX 79401 Email: jorge.quirino@lubbackeda.arg *Applications must be received by MLI prior to pulling a City permit or starting construction *Scope of work must be approved by the City of Lubbock (more detail on page 3) Project Property Address 131 6 -Texas Ave. v�Ir�r�rl� n�I arl�mrll Company Name Street Address City, State, Zip Federal Tax I D # IVI■ rlu..a.r i IL ...r..ml /-{I■ I Ben Edwards, PA(D.B.A. Veritas Medical 1802 E 50th #104 Lubbock, TX 79404 20-4336663 VGIIGQF% 1L I III I - %I F%Ivtr%I Name Title Phone Number Email IVY■ +' WV I I I IL VVlilr!"II■ YVI■ I r�V l Ben Edwards, M.D. President 806-392-1065 drben v ritasmedical.corn Date 05/02/18 COMPANY BACKGROUND List any person or entity that has at least 5% ownership in the Applicant Company: Name Percent Name Percent Ben Edwards 100% Is the Firm registered with the Secretary of State's Office to do business in Texas? Yes ir Are you in good standing with the State of Texas? Yes W If you answered "No" to either of the above two questions. please explain Is the firm and/or principals delinquent an any federal, state or local tax obligations? No G Has the company or principals of the company had prior bankruptcies or lawsuits? No If you answered "Yes" to either of the above two questions, please explain 1 MLI 2/5/18 INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT Project Name (MLI Use) LCAD R#'s (MLI Use) Grant Type (Check One): Permittable ❑ Facade C uetanec rroject Summary ano uescription or work: The fagade will be opened up and infilled with new metal work, allowing a view into the courtyard and the clinic itself. The existing wall will also be repaired and refinished, and a new gate will be installed. Trees and brick pavers will be installed in keeping with the City of Lubbock downtown standards. Project's NAICS Code (North American Industry Classification System) NAICS Description City Permit Total Amount (if applicable) Summary of Itemized Expenses: Projected MLI Approved Reimbursement MLI USE Demo $14,258 $7,129 Landscape $17,521 $8,761 Concrete $21,909 $10,955 Asphalt Tie-in $2,500 $1,250 TOTALI $56,188 1 $25,000 Final bids will be used to calculate the project cost and grant amount. MLI 215/18 Scope of work must be approved by the City of Lubbock Tha link hoinw iridwip.s the C its rinnimnnts iinnri to rintnrminP rmmnlinnrn- https:/Ayww.ci.lubbock.tx. us/departmental-websites/departments/planning/area-redevelopment ■ 1999 Design Standards for Central Business District ■ Central Business District — CB-2 ■ Central Business District — CB-3 ■ Central Business District — CB-4 ■ Central Business District — CB-5 ■ Central Business District—CB-6 ■ Downtown Public Improvements Design Standards The property owner or leasee is responsible for communicating directly with the City of Lubbock to determine if any aspects of the scope of work require permits as well as determining if public improvements will be required. DOCUMENTS FROM THE APPLICANT Required at the time of application: 0 Project Profile F1 City Approval Permits 0 Required ❑ Not Required Public Improvements 0 Required ❑ Not Required ❑ Detailed & Itemized Construction Bids and/or Schedule of Values wlArchitectural Plans Before Picture (prior to construction beginning) ❑ Architectural Renderings (if applicable) Required after completion of construction: ❑ Certificate of Occupancy or Similar City Document (Permit) ❑ City Written Verification of Guldeline Compliance (Non -Permit) Proof of Payment: ❑ Paid Invoices ❑ Canceled Checks, Bank or Credit Card Statement (Please mark out identifying account numbers) MLI 2/5/18 CONTINUATION SHEET AIA DOCUMENT G703 AIA Document G702, APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION FOR PAYMENT, containing APPLICATION NO: l Dr. Ben Edwards Veritas Medical Clinic APPLICATION DATE: 11'I'2018 In tabulations below, amounts are stated to the nearest dollar Use Column I on Contracts where variable retamage for line Items may appl} PERIOD TO. 10�30/2018 ARCHITECTS PROJECT NO: NEW A B C ❑ E F G H I ITEM NO VALUE A Ar9­-- PRESENTLY STORED [NOT IN ❑ OR E) nYTAL COMPLETED ANDSTORED TO DATE (D+E+F) SG C I BALANCE TO FINISH (C -C) t 'l'AA 5004•0 FKOM PREVIOUS APPLICATION (D + E) THIS PERI= General Conditions 109,296 00 000 0.00 0.00% 109,296.00 0.00 Insurance 6,I8900 0.00 0.00 0.00% 6,189.00 0.00 Fec 56,274.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 56,274.00 0.00 Tax 76,067.00 0.00 0.00 0 00"% 76,067.00 0.00 Building Permit & Plan Review 2,480.00 0.00 0.00 0 00% 2,480 00 0,00 SWPI'P 3,200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 3,200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 25,1100 00 0,00 50%facade Demolition 28,516.00 Total Amount Exterior Facade Dedicated - $56,188'00 0.00 00 to 400,00 0.00 0ko% 28,516.00 0.00 Facade Landscaping 17,521,00 0.00 000% I7,52100 0.00 facade Asphalt Tie -In 2,50D.OD 0.00 000% 2,50000 000 facade Concrete 21,909,00 0.00 0.00% 21,909.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 1 9,000.00 0.00 Fireplace Concrete Wall Panels 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 2,500.00 0.00 Metal Fabrications 47,674.00 0.00 0.00 0 00% 47,674,00 0.00 Rough Carpentry 7,800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 7,800,00 0.00 Millwork 33,900.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 33,900,00 0.00 Concrete Countertops 12,040.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 12,040,00 0.00 Glass Countertop 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 1,000,00 0.00 Elevator Waterproofing 1,912.00 0.00 0.00 0,00% 1,912.00 0.00 Roofing Patches 2,1100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 2,000.00 0.00 Sealants 4,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 4,500,00 0.00 Doors and Hardware 25,100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 25,100,00 0.00 Wood Doors 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 2,500,00 0.00 Aluminum Storefront 26,150 00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 26,150,00 0.00 Gypsum Board Assemblies 52,904.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 52,904.00 0.00 Gypsum Board Hard Ceilings Allowance 7,00000 0.00 0.00 0.00% 7,OU0.00 0.00 Flooring & Tile 43,700,00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 43,700.00 0.00 Painting & Finishing 25,875 00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 25,875.00 0.00 Miscellanious Specialties 2,330,00 0.00 000 0.00% 2,330.00 0.00 Fire Proctection 38,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 38,500.00 0.00 Elevator 92,990,00 0.00 0.00 0 00% 92,990.00 0.00 Mechanical & Plumbing 92,586.00 0.00 0.00 1 0.00% 92,586,00 0.00 Electrical & Fire Alarm 117,179.00 0.00 0.00 1 0.00% 117,179.01) 100 AIA DOCUMENT G703 CONTINUATION SHEET FOR G702 1992 EDMON AIA A1992 THE AL4ERICAN I14571TUTE OF ARCHITECTS 1735 NEW YORK AVENUE. N W WASHINGTON. P C 20OV-5232 G 703-1992 Page 1 of 2 CONTINUATION SHEET AIA DOCUMENT G703 A[A Document G702, AI'PLICA'riON AND CERTIF]CATION FOR PAYMENT, containing APPLICATION NO: 1 Dr. Ben Edwards Veritas Medical Clinic APPLICATION DATE: 1 I1112018 In tabulations below, amounts are stated 10 the nearest dollar. Use Column 1 on Contracts where variable retainage for line items may aRRIJ'• PERIOD TO: 10/30/2018 ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NO: NEW A H C n I E F• G H I NO VALUE PRESENTLY STORED (NOTIN D OR E) TOTAL COMPLETED AND STORED TO DATE (D+E+F) (G + C) TO FINISH (C -G) 5 00°0 FROM PREVIOUS APPLICATION (D + E) THIS P R1 D 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 0,00 0ko% 0.00 0.00 999,092,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 99&092.00 0.00 ALA ❑OC UMENT G703 • CONTINUA71oN SHEET FOR G702 • 1992 EDITION • AIA • C1992 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITEC75, 1735 NEW YORK AVENUE, N.W. WASHINGTON, D,C. 200065232 G 703-1992 Page 2 of 2 ARCHITECTURAL PLANS (FULL SET AVAILABLE) Ben Edwards 1" RITAI►S' OFFICE REND" TION 1316 TL1:3 S A r T Asc,j�RCGT CwAPMAN N1%hNlr' ARC.NRTt19 RAG LJ&cpCJK, TEXA -MU-01 M42F. 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ACTIVE Professional License: Required Inspections Fire Final Building Final Zoning Final + Fire Final l = Footing Framing w Slab Building 806-548-0153 � of CITY OF LUBBOCK LUbbo& ALTERATIONS COMMERCIAL BUILDING TEXAS Monday, October 15, 2018 2:14PM Page 1 of 3 Date Entered Date Expires Permit Twe/Number Project Num er 15-Oct-2018 15-Apr-2019 COMM-062029-2018 Parcel PTN: 41416 Address: 1316 TEXAS AV E Zip: 79401 Units: Subdivision: ORIGINAL TOWN LUBBOCK Legal Detail: ORIG T LUBBOCK BLK I49 L 12-13 Zone Type of Construction Occupancy V-B B Proposed Development 437 - COMMERCIAL ADDITIONS /ALTERATIONS MIN. FINISHED FLOOR ELEV. Not Determined PER TABLE 403.1. 7.3, 2009 IRC AMENDMENTS. FLOOD PLAIN? ORIG T LUBBOCK BLK 149 L 12-13 6,200. Building Inspection (Commercial) APPROVAL: 1010212018 COMMENTS* Drainage Review APPROVAL: 091?412018 COMMENTS: Interior only project -WH Environmental Health A PPROVA L: 09/24/2018 COMMENTS: Fioodplain Building Inspection Plan Review APPROVAL. 09/24/2018 COMMENTS: Not in Special Flood Hazard Area -WH (Zone?U305E) 1 WMP APPROVAL: 09/19/2018 COMMENTS: Plats APPROVAL: 0912012018 COMMENTS: property is platted. ORIG T LUBBOCK BLK 149 L 12-13 Street Engineering Review APPROVAL: 09/26/2019 COMMENTS: SWP3 APPROVAL: 09/24/2018 COMMENTS: 09/24/19 MS4 only projects — The following apply: 1) Stormwater Ordinance Section 22.11 and 2) if lane disturbance is equal to or greater than I acre then TCEQ T P D E S C G P requirements apply. — MA Traffic Engineering APPROVAL : 090-6/2018 COMMENTS: Water Engineering APPROVAL: 10/02/2018 COMMENTS: CITY OF LUBBOCK City of Lubbo6k ALTERATIONS COMMERCIAL BUILDING TEXAS Monday, October 15, 2018 2: 24PM Page 3 of 3 Date Entered Date Expires Permit Tvtae(Number Project Number 15.Oct-2418 15-Apr-2419 COMM-062029-2018 Notice/Signature 1 hereby certify that the above statements are true facts concerning the construction of the building or other work for which application is made. I also understand that the issuance of this permit does not reIie►+e the permit holder from the responsib1 complying with all applicable City of Lubbock regulations, codes and ordinances and that failure to comply may subject the 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 responsibility of the permit holder or his agents to meet applicable state and federal requirements, These requirements may are not limited to, those imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, the T( Architectural Barriers Act, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the Texas Department of Health and the Tex Commission of Environmental Quality, This list is not all-inclusive and other federal or state requirements may be applicab Customer Signature: 2)(:::� Permit Issued By: 144698 1316 Texas — Verltas Medical Facade Demolition: Existing Sidewalks Existing Curb and Gutter Existing Asphalt Existing Concrete Approach Saw Cut and Demo (3) new openings for new Veradek Decorative Panels Landscaping: (2) 72" Ironsmith Tree Grates (2) 4" Caliper Live Oak Trees Sleeves and Irrigation to Supply Trees City Approved Brick Pavers Installed in Herringbone Pattern. Concrete: Curb and Gutter Sidewalks Sleeper Pads Under Pavers Tree Grate Concrete Rims Ribbon Curbs New Asphalt Tie-in Exterior Facade Saw Cut and Frame (2) New Opening for Veradek Panels New Veradek Decorative Panels at (3) Locations Prep, Patch and Re -Finish Existing Stucco Prep and Re -Paint Existing Iron Railings Exterior Fagade Demolition SOW Win iJMry%F-*#w F=mW on Tows Ave.— — — — — - ! � I 5 ' 1 PrAY = T-<V Exterior Facade Work SOW 0 r FRONT HALL ELElATICK 1/8 X 1 --0 Prep & re fln15h ?rsslk'q top fall EVSik'm a1 trdEngr fa ade ry it A$' 4S' T • h 9 't SEA PANEL n 69H r � 7-6 Pr�xEL +tiGra Clears and prop existing stucco for re -finishing Cornplowly domo erMng =ldowallLi. rffbbon curbs, curt a gutter, asphalt go -in end approach in preparation for new Iandm;ging and pavers Prep & ro finish exlstmg stucco b b 1. ryt FL�JR Now Yoradock Decorative Panels at courtyard main entry Courtyard to be visible through new Veradeck Decorative Panels Exterior Site Work SOW New Cancrew sldewalks New Veradeck decorative panels inst W hY.Creor Courtyard to be visible through deacrative panels Patch and re linrsl+ Irani stucco facade New E' cal per 1-ye as _ trees and now drip arrpatran system tar extarlor Iandscapinp i� Mew 72- IrDrmrrMh starbffrst hes arare New asphalt I,e In at New ooncroto nbbon � Texas Ave curbs to border Concrele sreeper pavers and sldewaika pads Under Glfy approved brick pavers Installed in hernnghcna pattern F MST FLOOR PLAN lea a t -0 41 a� r- Wo G.M" i ri■ °' va to4 VA d*% a r a e ■.■ .i r►!.ileil�� Pai11k� �' ► + a'� reirl� :,*del", v '' ° ■ L ma's ° ` m �•01irwi's � ®e, Il a tii . ■��� a+ m F' all it Pd I ally �9fel�� �'�l�l I'll .�'� ti ' it , �19f>►�.*,el�t�� TA ftv it 1,011614 a , `� �, 64 a �,y^��'r 1I► V �It �.Iol ,19, A 4 r �.pAile pal". 7 %1 '^ms'®�+w�'■r+tir r��r'raw •'v■'a � •Kr'rr+wt'� +�• ' AIF. itb, A a%,par.TA6 a9.'a �se1htirr,t ,rAr'v 'ral PA 1.9rallA' a 'i.Vn� ii ■�I, t ' .�� ■ • �i �.1Rlfl,+!.l ��` `'.11:i 'al�l�,' na11�i.`.'.1°x r r�1� '� i06W 4 g wa r,,jj Y. .gip ■rN A�. ni .� ry � . 4 r� ■r r 'a ie1 i a10Ir" log � VAT VA 6.1 Ira �vi ,ic'+'"r11�,�11,! rr Op Ail a `ii► Sti,}��lEili �f�ii O.Jl ���i►.p. i�� { �+ � aAb ti A, RE 18-b8 RESOLUTION APPROVING VERITAS MEDICAL 1316 Texas Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 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, October 24, 2018, 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 Permittable and Facade Grant and Contract to Veritas Medical at 1316 Texas Avenue. 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 Veritas Medical a Downtown Permittable Grant in the amount of $94,190 for renovating the building at 1316 Texas Avenue, located within the Downtown TIF. The scope of work includes the renovation of the existing residential space into a clinic, including a new elevator, fire suppression system, electrical and HVAC upgrades and new lighting, with total expenses of $941,904 and a Downtown Facade Grant in the amount of $25,000, with scope of work including opening the existing fagade and repairing and refinishing the existing wall, installing a new gate and installing trees and brick pavers to meet City downtown standards, totaling $56,188 in expenses 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 to renovate their facility 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. Calvin Davis, and Seconded by Director, Mr. Brett Cate, IT WAS RESOLVED that MLI offer and, if accepted by Recipient, enter into an Economic Grant and Contract with Veritas Medical. This Economic Development Grant (Permittable & Facade) 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. F40, s 0'- John Osborne, President & CEO Linda Davis, Secretary