Title
Resolution Authorizing an Urban Development Investment Forgivable Loan not to Exceed the Amount of $100,000.00 and a Loan of $275,000 to Comer-Khori, LLC for Redevelopment of the Vacant Commercial Building Located at 509 South Edgeworth Street
Body
Department: Executive/Economic Development & Business Support
Council District: |913|
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: February 20, 2015
Contact 1 and Phone: Jim Westmoreland, City Manager - City of Greensboro- 373-2002
Contact 2 and Phone: Kathi Dubel, Manager - Economic Development & Business Support - 373-4579
Attachments:
(1) Attachment A - Resolution
(2) Attachment B - Exhibit A: Terms and Conditions for $100,000 Forgivable Loan
(3) Attachment C - Exhibit B: Terms and Conditions for $275,000 Loan
(4) Attachment D - Map
PURPOSE:
The City of Greensboro has been requested to consider a Downtown Urban Development project forgivable loan not to exceed $100,000.00 and an Economic Development loan not to exceed $275,000 to Comer-Khori, LLC for the redevelopment of 509 South Edgeworth Street building and site. The funding will be used for the purposes of assisting in the redevelopment of the vacant building and to enhance off-street parking associated with the revitalization of a commercial property located in the Central Business District. This assistance will enable a long-term vacant property to be renovated and returned to service after an almost 7 year vacancy, thereby furthering the revitalization of Greensboro and the commercial prospects of the Central Business District.
BACKGROUND:
The revitalized building, adjacent to the Downtown Greenway, will be developed as an entertainment multiplex, providing expansion for two existing businesses and the start-up of four new ones. Comer-Khori, a proven and successful female owned and operated business, includes Fresh.Local.Good. food group which currently operates Carolina Event Rentals and Catering and Events. ...
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