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Resolution to approve a West Allis ArtScape Grant to Mike Hottinger, property owner, d/b/a MCH Properties LLC, for the installation of a wall mural/sign on property located at 6125-29 W. Greenfield Ave. in an amount not to exceed 80% of project costs up to $8,000.
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WHEREAS, the City of West Allis, through its Community Improvement Foundation, has obtained today in excess of $140,000 from private contributions to initiate a West Allis ArtScape program to provide grants to projects located throughout the city that increase the visual character of the city in a positive way; to catalyze additional creativity, vitality and interest in West Allis; to create an attraction that promotes extended visitation to the city, its neighborhoods and businesses; to enhance the visitor experience and create a welcoming environment; to honor the local character and/or history of West Allis; and to encourage neighborhood and social media engagement; and,
WHEREAS, Mike Hottinger, property owner, d/b/a MCH Properties LLC, has applied for a West Allis ArtScape grant to install an artistic mural/sign, attached herein as Exhibit A, on the east wall of the proposed Peanut Butter & Jelly Deli (PB & J) restaurant to be located within the property at 6125-29 W. Greenfield Ave.; and,
WHEREAS, the project has been reviewed by the Plan Commission on April 26, 2017 and received approval as a Creative Sign, and has further been reviewed by the Department of Development for conformance with the goals of the West Allis ArtScape program; and,
WHEREAS, the property owner shall provide at least a 20% match to the grant for the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the aforementioned West Allis ArtScape Grant application from Mike Hottinger, property owner, d/b/a MCH Properties LLC, for the installation of a wall mural/sign on property located at 6125-29 W. Greenfield Ave. be, and is hereby approved as follows:.
1. That the Director of Development, or his designee, be and is hereby authorized to enter into a grant agreement for the installation, execution and delivery of the proposed wall mural/sign at 6125-29 W. Greenfield Ave., in conjunction with the West Allis ArtScape program with the applicant, Mike Hottinger, property owner, d/b/a MCH Properties LLC.
2. That the amount for the Grant shall be 80% of project costs up to $8,000, payable via reimbursement from the West Allis ArtScape Fund.
3. That the Director of Development of the City of West Allis, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to take any and all other actions on behalf of the City which he deems necessary or desirable in connection with the aforementioned West Allis ArtScape program, including, without limitation, negotiating, executing, delivering and performing obligations under any and all documents in connection therewith including, without limitation, the commitments, agreements, guaranties, security agreements, escrow agreements, certificates, affidavits, pledges, disbursing agreements, grant agreements and financing statements.
4. That the Director of Development, or his designee, with the approval of the City Attorney, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to take any and all other actions deemed necessary or desirable by him to effectuate the intent of the project.
5. That the City Attorney be and is hereby authorized to make such substantive changes, modifications, additions and deletions to and from the various provisions of any and all commitments, agreements, security agreements, escrow agreements, pledges, disbursing agreements, grant agreements and financing statements, attachments, exhibits, addendums, amendments and/or any other documents as may be necessary, proper or convenient to correct inconsistencies, eliminate ambiguity, and otherwise clarify and supplement said provisions to preserve and maintain the general intent thereof, and to prepare and deliver such other and further documents as may be reasonably necessary to complete the transactions contemplated therein.
DEV-R-887-6-20-17
cc: Rebecca Grill, City Administrator
Scott Post, City Attorney
John Stibal, Director of Development