Res 045-2021 Type B Amend Budget 909 8th Street Jerry Skelton 04/20/2021 Resolution No. 45-2021
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita
Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation Board of Directors and amending
the budget to include funding up to $55,700 to Jerry Skelton, c/o
Chelsea Plaza, LLC, to assist in sewer infrastructure upgrades as part
of the renovation of the existing building at 909 8th Street downtown.
WHEREAS, Texas Local Gov't. Code § 501.073(a) provides "The corporation's
authorizing unit will approve all programs and expenditures of a corporation and annually
review any financial statements of the corporation;" and,
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2021, the Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation
approved the project listed below and as stated in its agenda.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation's approval and funding of the
following programs and expenditures, in a total amount not to exceed $55,700 as
described below and in said corporation's agenda, is approved:
An amount up to $55,700 to Jerry Skelton, c/o Chelsea Plaza, LLC, to
assist in sewer infrastructure upgrades as part of the renovation of the
existing building at 909 8th Street downtown
2. The current fiscal year budget of the Type B Sales Tax Corporation is amended
to provide for the aforementioned expenditures and changes thereto.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of April, 2021.
MAYOR
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CHELSEA PLAZA
909 8th Street
New 8t' Street Coffee House
RE:Chelsea Plaza Coffee Shop Renovation March 23,2021
for 8'Street Coffee House
Dear Mr. Menzies,
We are excited to provide some information regarding the above referenced project.The Chelsea
Plaza development group is finalizing an agreement with 8th Street Coffee House to move into one of
our tenant spaces at 909 8th street.This is the former location of the First Capital Bank of Texas,formerly
Fidelity Bank which was vacated at the end of 2020.As we began our design phase,we have run into
several roadblocks which could jeopardize the success of this project.We are requesting 4B funding
assistance to cover one of these items,that being a very significant sewer infrastructure upgrade now
required for this project.The sewer infrastructure upgrade includes the design and installation of 175 LF
of sewer line and new manhole at the tie-in to the existing city main in the alley.We are requesting sixty
thousand dollars($60,000)based on estimates provide by the design team and local contractors.This
support funding will cover the design and installation and help close the funding gap we currently face.
Below we have provided additional information addressing four key elements of the project as
outlined in Karen Montgomery-Gagne's email to us several weeks ago.They are as follows,1)enhancing
the downtown strategic plan,2)funding information and cost estimates,3)background into the
submittal request and 4)architectural plans for reference.We have also included in this package the
Total Project Cost Estimate prepared by BYSP architects,emails from James Lane and City Staff as well as
the fore mentioned progress set of design drawings.
1. What does the project do to enhance the City's strategic plan for downtown?
This project continues the expansion the core of downtown up the 8th street corridor. It
gives this side of Lamar street a vibrant and thriving anchor business that has been here
since the beginning of the downtown revitalization.It will also be beneficial to the
existing and future residential developments on the west side of Scott street as well as
to the nearby office buildings.All of this will only help activate this 8th and Lamar
intersection and continue the ongoing revitalization of our beloved downtown.
2. What other funding sources do you already have in place to ensure any 4B STC funds are only a
small portion of the entire project or considered the'gap funding'?
When we initially discussed the possibility of this project,we had enough cash reserves
to cover the anticipated project cost of about$300,000. In calculating the payback
period,we were looking at about 5 1/2 years to recoup our investment. With the
additional expenses of the sewer line and grease trap we are now facing a payback
period of over 6 1/2 years that will deplete our cash reserves and may put a halt to the
project. If the 4B board could help with these expenses,then it becomes a viable
project once again. It becomes a win for everyone involved. 8th St Coffee House has a
newly remodeled larger space with outside seating and a drive through which will
attract more visitors downtown.
3. Why were these additional investments not anticipated(infrastructure upgrade and new sewer
main,etc.)?
The current site formally Fidelity Bank did not have any sewer service for this lot or
existing bank building. Past tenants have been able to use the facilities within the
adjoining building,Chelsea Plaza 909 8`h Street.When looking at the project in the
beginning the thought was to tie the new sewer system into the Chelsea Plaza sanitary
sewer. However,as we investigated the existing conditions the engineers and plumbers
determined there was not sufficient fall or access for extending the sewer into the other
building.The only other option was routing new sewer lines around the building and
back to the city main in the alley to the southwest. BYSP shared this approach with City
staff(Rick Branum&Blane Boswell)and received an email dated 2/26/21 informing our
group this approach would be acceptable if the portion of the work completed in the
Right-of-Way was a City main and built to city specs.With this direction we reached out
to Leo Lane of James Lane to provide us with a cost estimate.After reviewing the
proposed sewer design James Lane provided an estimate to extend a city sewer line up
8`h street for an estimated cost of$55,700.(See attached email)
4. It would also be beneficial to have some basic interior layout plan views to help the board get a
sense of the new use and change from the bank lobby to all new coffee bar/restaurant.
Please see the PDF Progress Set of Architectural Drawings included in this submittal
package for reference.
The Chelsea Plaza development group is passionate about being a key contributor in the successful
enhancement of our beloved downtown and this project is one of many we plan to develop of the next
several years to build on the early successes.We will continue working with local architects and
contractors to complete our design package for permitting and construction with hopes of starting the
project this spring.Thank you for your consideration and if any additional information is required or you
have any questions,please let us know as we would be happy to help.
Sincerely,
Jerry Skelton,President
Chelsea Plaza,LLC
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Steve Wood
From: Ricky Branum <ricky.branum@wichitafallstx.gov>
Sent: Friday, February 26,2021 11:38 AM
To: Steve Wood
Cc: blane.boswell@wichitafallstx.gov;Matt West;jskelton58@aol.com
Subject: Re:Chelsea Plaza Sewer Options
Attachments: 909 8th St Sewer.PDF
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Steve,sorry for the late response,I was finally able to get the right folks together yesterday. To install the sewer as you
show on your plan,the portion of the sewer in the City right of way would have to be a public sewer main. We do not
allow private services to be installed in the right of way. See attached,I sketched it up.
Rick
On Wed,Feb 24,2021 at 10:46 AM Steve Wood<swood@bvsp.com>wrote:
Rick,
Just wanted to follow up on the email below in regards to the Chelsea Plaza sewer.Have you had a chance to look at
this and if so any thoughts on if this might be a viable option?
Would love to discuss with you or whoever might be the best person to visit with.
Thanks,
Steve
Steve Wood AIA—Vice President/Principal
BYSParchitects
1005 Ninth Street-Suite 200 Wichita Falls,Texas 76301
Off:940.761.2404 Cell:940.733.8926 www.bvsp.com
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From:Steve Wood
Sent:Tuesday,February 9,2021 2:31 PM
To:Ricky Branum<ricks.branum@wichitafallstx.gov>
Cc:Matt West<mwest@bysp.com>
Subject:Chelsea Plaza Sewer Options
Rick,
Needing a little assistance on the Chelsea Plaza Coffee Shop project we brought over for a pre-development meeting a
couple weeks ago.As we continued our discovery work we have come to the conclusion there is no viable solution to
tie new sewer lines into existing lines of the CP building.So in coordination with a SNB we are wanting to visit about
another possible solution to provide SS service to this property.Attached is a quick PDF mark-up of maybe our only
solution to make this work.I would like to visit about this by phone when you have a few minutes.
Take a look at what we are proposing and give me a call to visit in more detail and see if we can work out an agreeable
solution for everyone.
Thanks,
Steve
Steve Wood AIA—Vice President/Principal
BYSParchitects
1005 Ninth Street-Suite 200 Wichita Falls,Texas 76301
Off:940.761.2404 Cell:940.733.8926 www.bvsp.com
Rick Branum,P.E.(CA)
Licensed in California
Public Works/Engineering Division
City of Wichita Falls,TX
940-761-6850
rickv.branum@wichitafallstx.gov
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From: Leo Lane <leo@jarneslane.corns
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Steve:
Good morning.
I have priced the work related to the drawing for Chelsea Street.
Plumbing portion is eAimdted dt$36,700.00.
C.onr_rete demo a"d patchi is estimated at$19,C�00.00.
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CHELSEA PLAZA COFFEE SHOP
909 8th Street
New 8th Street Coffee House
For:
Mr. &Mrs.Jerry Skelton
Wichita Falls,Texas
CHELSEA PLAZA—COFFEE SHOP
PRELIMINARY TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
March 22,2021
A. Building Construction $335,000.00
1. Renovation of Bank space to Coffee Shop(3,350 SF.@ 100/sf)
• Includes Additional Sewer Work-$55,700
B. Soft Costs $33,500.00
• Basic A/E Fees(Architectural&MEP)
• Printing Costs
• TAS/ADA Fees
• City Plan Review Costs
• Reimbursables
C. Fixtures,Furnishes.&Equipment IFF&E) $11,500.00
• Telephone/Computer/TV Cabling/Security
• Equipment,Fixtures,etc.
Sub—Total $380,000.00
Contingency $10,000.00
TOTAL PROJECT ESTIMATE $390,000.00
BYSParchitects Project#20073 Chelsea Plaza Coffee Shop