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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 8.A.
Downtown Fagade Grant Program Agreement
207 Main Street FILE NUMBER:
Mary Mercedes Arroyo Gonzalez
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: Sept. 9, 2019
Resolution No. 2019-R-0041
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: Sept. 16, 2016
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner, AICP SIGNATURE _# —
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REVIEW: Michael Guttman SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
Mary Mercedes Arroyo Gonzalez, property owner of the building at 207 Main Street, has requested
Fagade Grant Program funding for the purpose of replacing the two existing awnings above the building’s
main entrance and above the picture windows along the Main Street frontage. The proposed
improvements are eligible improvements under the Program’s guidelines and complies with the City’s
Building and Zoning Code regulations.
Mary Mercedes Arroyo Gonzalez submitted three estimates for the awning replacement, as required: 1)
Great Lakes Awnings for $1,900.00; 2) Signarama for $3,726.01; and 3) Elgin Printing Solutions
for $6,225.00. The City’s contribution is typically 50% of the lowest estimated cost(s), which in this
instance is $950.00. A copy of the Agreement is attached as Exhibit A of the attached Resolution.
The funding for the Program comes from the downtown T.I.F. district, if sufficient funding is available for
the Program. City staff determined that there are sufficient funds available to reimburse up to $950.00 to
Mary Mercedes Arroyo Gonzalez for the successful replacement of the aforementioned awnings per the
Program’s guidelines.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
It is staff's recommendation that Mary Mercedes Arroyo Gonzalez be awarded a Facade Grant in an
amount not to exceed $950.00 to replace the two existing awnings at 207 Main Street. A Resolution and
Grant Agreement reflecting an amount of $950.00 are attached
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
At their meeting held September 9, 2019, Development Committee members voted unanimously (5-0) in
favor of Resolution No. 19-R-0041.