1 TO: City Council
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Janpier Adamzadeh, Management Assistant
MEETING DATE: November 7, 2023
SUBJECT: ARPA Job Creation Program Application for Retro Reload Façade Improvement
RECOMMENDATION
1) Approve one (1) application under the City’s ARPA Business Assistance Programs; 2) Authorize the City Manager to make minor amendments as may be necessary with approval of the City Attorney, and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with approved applicants for funding.
SUMMARY
On September 6, 2022, City Council approved amendments to the City’s Business Assistance Programs that provide relief related to fiscal impacts incurred by small businesses due the COVID-19 pandemic and assist local businesses in the recovery process. The City Council approved and allocated ARPA funds to the following programs:
Program Original
Allocation
Revised
Budget
Remaining Funding (Pending
Application Approval)
Job Creation & Business
Incentive $500,000 $50,000 $50,000
Façade Improvement $250,000 $200,000 $25,000
Workforce Development $100,000 $100,000 $0
Total $480,000
The Façade Improvement program awards up to $25,000 for the renovations and upgrade to a business’ façade. Staff recommends approving the Façade Improvement application for Retro Reload which has been deemed to be eligible and complete. Following reduced sales due to store closure in the pandemic, the improvements to the exterior will provide the opportunity to display more merchandise and showcase inventory with elevated visual appeal and enhance the Downtown area.
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CITY OF LOMITA
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2 Staff guided the applicant through the application process in compliance with the City’s approved codes, guidelines, and procedures related to the Job Creation program. The business is prepared to sign the agreement for funding under the program. Upon approval and authorization from the Council, City staff will work with the applicant to execute the agreements allowing the projects to proceed.
OPTIONS:
1. Approve the application and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
2. Do not authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funds received for the American Rescue Plan will be utilized to complete these approved programs.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Retro Reload Façade Application
Reviewed by: Approved by:
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Gary Y. Sugano Ryan Smoot
Assistant City Manager City Manager
Reviewed by: Prepared by:
Brianna Rindge Janpier Adamzadeh
Director of Community & Economic Development Management Assistant