HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransmittal - 9/10/2024SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency Chair
Start Date:
08/23/2024
Date Sent to Council:
09/10/2024
From:
Employee Name:
Wright, William
E-mail
william.wright@slc.gov
Department
Economic Development
Department Director Signature Chief Administrator Officer's Signature*
Director Signed Date
09/09/2024
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
09/10/2024
Subject:
Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund (EDLF) – Botanika SLC, LLC
Additional Staff Contact:
Roberta Reichgelt, roberta.reichgelt@slc.gov
Presenters/Staff Table
Roberta Reichgelt and Will Wright
Document Type*
Ordinance
Budget Impact*
Yes
No
Budget Impact:
$100,000 from the Economic Development Loan Fund
Recommendation:*
The EDLF Loan Committee recommends approval of $100,000 loan to Botanika SLC, LLC
Background/Discussion (?)
Background/Overview Information: On August 1, 2024, a $100,000 loan request from Botanika SLC, LLC, was presented to the EDLF Loan Committee for review and discussion. Botanika SLC, LLC, will be a bodega and non-alcohol bottle seller in the Central Business District offering healthy foods and beverage options in a small scale grocer.
Basic Loan request
Business Name: Botanika SLC, LLC
Address: 353 West 200 South, SaltLake City, UT 84101
Loan Amount Requested: $100,000
Loan Term: 7 years
Interest Rate: 9.50%
Use of Funds: Renovation, Working Capital, Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures
Loan Type: Start-up
Council District: District 4
Reasoning behind staff recommendation
Applicants of The Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) go through a thorough application process consisting of a pre-screening, underwriting analysis, and economic impact statement. Only after the loan applicant goes through these processes, is the loan recommended to be reviewed by the Loan Committee members. Upon thorough review by the Loan Committee members, a recommendation is made before the loan is transmitted to the Mayor for Council to receive the recommendation for final approval. Because the Loan Committee review process must adhere to the Open Meetings Act, Department of Economic Development staff worked closely with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure that applicants’ information is protected while following public process.
In addition, the EDLF loans must meet the following goals of the Economic Development Loan Fund as stated in the EDLF program guidelines. This loan meets the EDLF program guidelines in the following areas.
· Increases employment opportunities,
· Stimulate business development and expansion,
· Enhances neighborhood vitality,
· Promotes economic development,
· Boost commercial enterprise.
This loan will assist in the creation of 1 new job in the next year and retention of 1 current job.
This loan was recommended by the EDLF Committee to the City Council for approval.
EDLF Loan Balances
1. As reported from The Finance Department in August 7, 2024, the EDLF available fund balance is approximately $8,300,000.2. As of July 30, 2024, the amount of outstanding loans total is: $3,205,765.
EDLF Loan Committee
There is a total of nine (9) EDLF Committee members.
City Employees:
1. Community and Neighborhoods Finance 2. Mayor’s Office 3. Employee at large 4. Housing Stability 5. Economic Development
Community Volunteers:
1. Business Advisory Board (BAB) member 2. Banker 3. Community lender 4. Business mentor
Will the City Council need to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
An OPMA compliant loan committee meeting was held to review the loan application. The loan committee recommended the loan for Council l N t t i d l b C il
Chief Administrator Officer's Comments
LOAN TERM SHEET
Applicant: Botanika SLC, LLC
Address: 353 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Proposed Loan Terms
Loan Amount: $100,000
Loan Terms: 7 Years
Interest Rate Calculation Prime Interest Rate: 8.5% (at the time of application on February 20,
2024)
Plus EDLF Charge: 4%
Less Discount: 1% for each
• Priority Area (CDBG low/moderate income census tract)
• SEDI socially and economically disadvantaged individual
• Sustainability (e2 Business Program)
Final Interest Rate: 9.5%
Use of Funds: Renovation, Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures, Working Capital
Business Type: Start-up
Collateral: Vehicle, Equipment, Inventory
Personal Guarantees: Katherine Riser
Conditions for Closing
• Enrollment in SLC Green’s e2 Business Program
• Obtain all City approvals, execute all loan documents as deemed necessary by City legal counsel
and DED staff, such other terms as recommended by City legal counsel and DED staff.
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE No. _____ of 2024
(Ordinance approving a $100,000 loan for Botanika SLC, LLC, 353 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 from the Economic Development Loan Fund)
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City Corporation’s (“City”) Economic Development Loan Fund
(“EDLF”) is a program to stimulate local business development, encourage private investment,
enhance neighborhood vitality, and boost commercial enterprise in Salt Lake City.
WHEREAS, the EDLF is administered by the Department of Economic Development
(“DED”) and loan applications are first prescreened by DED staff, and then reviewed by the
EDLF Loan Committee.
WHEREAS, the EDLF Loan Committee and DED staff recommend the approval of the
attached loan term sheet for a $100,000 loan to Botanika SLC, LLC, a local business located at
353 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, that:
SECTION 1. Loan Approval. The City Council approves the loan outlined in the Term
Sheet attached hereto, subject to revisions that do not materially affect the rights and obligations
of the City hereunder. The City Council authorizes the Mayor to negotiate and execute the loan
agreement and any other relevant documents consistent with the Term Sheet, and incorporating
such other terms and agreements as recommended by the City Attorney’s office.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its first
publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of
_____________________, 2024.
Victoria Petro, Council Chair
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor's Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________ MAYOR ______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2024.
Published: ______________.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office Date:
Sara Montoya, City Attorney
August 16, 2024
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TRANSMITTAL
Subject/Title: Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund (EDLF) – Botanika SLC, LLC
Staff Contacts: Roberta Reichgelt, Business Development Director, Roberta.Reichgelt@slc.gov Will Wright, Project Manager, William.Wright@slc.gov
Who Will Be at The Table: Roberta Reichgelt and Will Wright
Document Type: Resolution
Budget Impact: Yes - $100,000 from the Economic Development Loan Fund
Recommendation: The EDLF Loan Committee recommends approval of $100,000 loan to Botanika SLC, LLC
Background/Overview Information: On August 1, 2024, a $100,000 loan request from Botanika SLC, LLC, was presented to the EDLF Loan Committee for review and discussion. Botanika SLC, LLC, will be a bodega and non-alcohol bottle seller in the Central Business District offering healthy food and beverage options in a small scale grocer.
Basic Loan request
Business Name: Botanika SLC, LLC Address: 353 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Loan Amount Requested: $100,000 Loan Term: 7 years Interest Rate: 9.50% Use of Funds: Renovation, Working Capital, Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures Loan Type: Start-up
Council District: District 4
Reasoning behind staff recommendation
Applicants of The Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) go through a thorough application process consisting of a
pre-screening, underwriting analysis and economic impact statement. Only after the loan applicant goes through these processes, is the loan recommended to be reviewed by the Loan Committee members. Upon thorough review by the Loan Committee members, a recommendation is made before the loan is transmitted to the Mayor for Council to receive the recommendation for final approval. Because the Loan Committee review process must adhere to the Open Meetings Act, Department of Economic Development staff worked closely with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure that applicants’ information is protected while following public process.
In addition, the EDLF loans must meet the following goals of the Economic Development Loan Fund as stated in the EDLF program guidelines. This loan meets the EDLF program guidelines in the following areas.
•Increases employment opportunities,
•Stimulate business development and expansion,
•Enhances neighborhood vitality,
•Promotes economic development,
•Boost commercial enterprise.
This loan will assist in the creation of 1 new job in the next year and retention of 1 current job. This loan was recommended by the EDLF Committee to the City Council for approval. EDLF Loan Balances 1. As reported from The Finance Department in August 7, 2024, the EDLF available fund balance is approximately $8,300,000. 2. As of July 30, 2024, the amount of outstanding loans total is: $3,205,765. EDLF Loan Committee There is a total of nine (9) EDLF Committee members.
City Employees: 1. Community and Neighborhoods Finance
2. Mayor’s Office 3. Employee at large 4. Housing Stability 5. Economic Development Community Volunteers: 6. Business Advisory Board (BAB) member 7. Banker 8. Community lender 9. Business mentor Public Hearing Needed: No.
Public Process: An OPMA compliant loan committee meeting was held to review the loan application. The loan
committee recommended the loan for Council approval. Next steps are review and approval by Council. Are Any of The Attachments Protected by Utah Code 63g-2-305: No
List Attachments: 1. EDLF Terms Sheet for Botanika SLC, LLC 2. Ordinance
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