HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-4144CONTRACT #2023-4144
FIRE SUPPRESION GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS FIRE SUPPRESION GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), dated this 3rck
day of ?Lrc, 2022 (the "Effective Date"), is entered into by and between Rail
Werks Brewing Depot (the "Grantee"), and the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (the "EDA").
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WHEREAS, Grantee is the owner of certain Property located at 4055 Central Ave NE in
the City of Columbia Heights (the "City"), Anoka County, Minnesota, and legally described in
Exhibit A hereto (the "Property");
WHEREAS, the EDA has instituted a Fire Suppression Grant, Pilot Program (the
"Program") for the purpose of revitalizing existing commercial spaces, increasing business
vitality, and bolstering public safety;
WHEREAS, as part of the Program, the EDA has proposed to make grants of money in
the maximum amount of $30,000 per parcel of real property, to property owners, tenants, or
nonprofit organizations, in order to promote safety, attract new businesses, and revitalize
commercial buildings within the City; and
WHEREAS, Grantee desires to participate in the Program, on the terms and conditions
set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the agreements hereinafter
contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Fire Suppression Improvements: Grantee agrees to complete the fire suppression
improvements at the Property that are identified on Exhibit B attached hereto (the
"Improvements"), subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. Grantee shall provide plans and specifications to the EDA, detailing the
Improvements to be completed (the "Plans"). I€ Grantee wishes to revise the
Plans, Grantee must submit the revised Plans to the EDA at the address
provided herein. The EDA shall give written notice of its approval or
disapproval of the revisions to the Plans, and if the EDA does not give such
written approval or disapproval within thirty (30) business days after receipt
of Grantee's revised Plans, the EDA shall be deemed to have approved the
revisions to the Plans.
b. The Improvement shall be constructed consistently with the Plans, as the same
may be revised pursuant to Section 1(a) herein. The cost to complete
construction of the Improvements shall be defined as the "Improvement
Costs." The Improvements shall be completed in a first-class manner,
consistent with the Plans, if any, and in compliance with all applicable laws,
rules, and regulations. Grantee shall obtain all required permits and approvals
from the City and any other governing authority with jurisdiction over the
Property related to the construction of the Improvements. The out-of-pocket
costs for such permitting and approvals shall be the responsibility of Grantee,
provided the same shall be included in the definition of "Improvement Costs,"
and subject to the provisions of Section 2 of this Agreement.
c. Grantee agrees to commence the Improvements within sixty (60) days
following the signing of the Agreement, and to complete the Improvements
within ten (10) months but may request a six (6) month extension provided
there is demonstrated hardship.
2. Payment of Grant Funds: Grantee shall be responsible for making initial payment to
all contractors involved in the construction of the Improvements. Upon final
completion of the Improvements, Grantee shall make a written request to the EDA for
reimbursement of one-half (1/2) of the actual Improvement Costs incurred by
Grantee, but in no event shall the reimbursement exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars
($30,000). The written request shall include:
a. Proof of all inspections of the Improvements by the City building inspector
and fire department;
b. Before and after photographs Improvements made (as well as follow-up
transmission of electronic files of such photographs), and reflecting that the
Improvements were completed consistently with any approved Plans;
c. A copy of the final invoice(s) received from the contractor(s) who completed
the Improvements; and
d. Proof of payment of invoice(s) that comprised the Improvement Costs.
e. A copy of all applicable permit(s).
Following Grantee's written request for reimbursement, Grantee shall cooperate with
the EDA in delivering to the EDA such follow-up information as is reasonably
requested by the EDA in order to review the Improvements and Improvement Costs
reimbursement request. Within twenty-one (21) days following receipt of Grantee's
written request for reimbursement of Irnprovement Costs, the EDA shall: (i) make
payment of the reimbursement, (ii) send Grantee written explanation of such other
items of information as are needed by the EDA to evaluate the reimbursement
request, or (iii) send Grantee written explanation of the EDA's reasons for denial of
repayment of any of Grantee's requested reimbursement.
3. Liability for Improvements: Neither the City nor the EDA shall in any event be liable
to the Grantee, nor to any of its agents, employees, guests or invitees at the Property
for, and the Grantee shall indemnify, save, defend, and hold harmless the City and the
EDA from, any claims or causes of action, including attorney's fees incurred by the
City or the EDA, arising from defect or claimed defect of any of the Improvements,
or arising from any action of the City or the EDA under this Agreement. This section
shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
4. Written Notice: Wherever any notice is required or permitted hereunder, such notice
shall be in writing. Any notice or document required or permitted to be delivered
hereunder shall be deemed to be delivered when actually received by the designated
addressee or regardless of whether actually received or not, when deposited in the
United States Mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested,
addressed to the parties hereto at their respective addresses, as set forth below, or at
such other address as they may subsequently specify by written notice.
If to the EDA:
Columbia Heights EDA
Community Development Department
590 40' Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
If to Grantee:
Rail Werks Brewing Depot
Attn: William Roberts
4055 Central Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Captions; Choice of Law; Etc. The paragraph headings or captions appearing in this
Agreement are for convenience only, are not a part of this Agreement, and are not to
be considered in interpreting this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the
complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written
agreements between the parties regarding the subject matter contained herein. There
are no verbal agreements that change this Agreement. This Agreement binds and
benefits the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. This Agreement has been
made under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and such laws will control its
interpretation.
[Signatures to Appear on Following Page]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantee and the EDA have signed this Agreement as of the day
and year first above written.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
UNIT 4055 IN: TAXABLE PORTION OF ALL THAT PRT OF BLK 4 RESERVOIR HILLS &
VAC 41 ST AVE DESC AS FOL; E 11 FT OF S 103.5 FT OF LOT 31 & S 103.5 FT OF LOTS 32 & 33,
TOG/W ADJ VAC 41 ST AVE & TOG/W
EXHIBIT B
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS SUBJECT TO A 50% REIMBURSEMENT
This attachment contains a summary of the project identified in the application for the Fire
Suppression Grant Program. The Summary reflects the Grantee's proposed project as approved
by the EDA on March 6th, 2023 and may reflect minor changes to the total cost and minor
changes in the proposed project that occurred subsequent to application submission. The
application is incorporated into this grant agreement by reference and is made a part of this grant
agreement as follows. If the application or any provision in this application conflicts with or is
inconsistent with other provisions of this agreement or the project summary contained in this
Attachment B, the terms and descriptions contained in this grant agreement and the project
summary shall prevail.
Project summary: Alteration of the current fire sprinklers and installation of an ANSUL system
$48,872.00
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