Title
Neighborhood Economic Development Program Recipient TZIB LLC / TEETSZINTY LLC dba Wag N Wash - Healthy Pet Center (Ordinance S-45206)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a loan agreement with TZIB, LLC / TEETSZINTY, LLC, dba Wag N Wash - Healthy Pet Center, for up to $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for facade and site improvements through the Neighborhood Commercial Rehabilitation (NCR) and Operation Patch and Paint (OPP) programs. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds associated with this agreement. The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; no General Funds are required for this project.
Report
Summary
The NCR and OPP programs offer CDBG funding to complete exterior improvements through a deferred loan, secured by a Deed of Trust, which is forgiven over a period of up to 10 years. The programs were approved by City Council through Ordinance S-41711 as part of the 2015-2020 CDBG Consolidated Plan. NCR and OPP projects are selected through an open application process.
The goal of the NCR and OPP programs is to support the revitalization or improvement of commercial buildings along targeted business corridors to ensure the long-term sustainability of the community, its businesses and structures. Eligible economic revitalization projects must provide a public benefit or deliver neighborhood enhancements including job creation for local residents, blight elimination, or the provision of qualified goods or services to residents of targeted, low-to-moderate income areas in Phoenix.
TZIB LLC, / TEETSZINTY LLC, dba Wag N Wash - Healthy Pet Center, has served the community since 2006. This project includes, but is not limited to, improving the exterior facade with new paint, and making roof and HVAC replacements.
Financial Impact
The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; no General Funds are required for this project.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was recommended for approval by the Planning and Economic Development Subcommittee on Nov. 6, 2018, by a unanimous vote.
Location
4230 N. 7th Ave. (Melrose District)
Council District: 4
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Neighborhood Services Department.