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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —October 11, 2011 the fire suppression system and an additional $25,000 for facade improvements. Staff is requesting approval of a not -to- exceed amount of $10,000 (based on materials list and scope of work) to support the project. Ms. Jones asked Mr. Kain what the facade improvement grant provides. Mr. Kain responded that the DTSB facade improvement grant contributes 50% (up to $25,000) of the cost of facade improvements that are not considered maintenance, including building enhancements that are new architectural features. Ms. Nicholl- Smith explained that the garage door will be replaced with a glass /steel door and the garage area will be turned into a three- season patio. Mr. Varner questioned whether the facade grant would cover replacing the curb to remove the curb cut. Mr. Kain responded that the facade grant is a facade and streetscape grant. It does apply to streetscape and landscape improvements Mr. Varner asked if the money is committed, whether there is commitment from all parties that all this work will be done. Ms. Nicholl- Smith responded that the work will be done in two phases. The first phase will bring the water across the street so the building can be sprinkled. We have commitment that the owner will put the risers in and Public Works will provide the labor and equipment to get that done. Once that is done, DTSB will release the facade grant to the building owner; each paying 50% of the $50,000 worth of improvements.