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HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 1790RESOLUTION NO. 1790 A RESOLUTION CREATING AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Village of Plainfield recognizes the importance of the small business sector of the Village economy to the overall welfare of the Village and its residents, and that the small business sector has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 mitigation measures that have been required by the State of Illinois for communities within Region 7, including the Village of Plainfield; and WHEREAS, in light of the effects of the COVID-19 Region 7 mitigation measures on the small business community within the Village, the corporate authorities of the Village of Plainfield find that it is necessary and appropriate and in the best interest of the Village and its residents to create and authorize the Village of Plainfield Small Business Relief Grant Program ("Program"), with the terms and conditions of the Program being more fully set forth in Exhibit A, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, and to receive and process Program applications in substantially the form set forth in Exhibit B, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, as the same may from time to time be revised and updated by Village staff. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD, WILL AND KENDALL COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That the foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into this resolution as if fully set forth in this Section 1. Section 2: That the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Plainfield hereby create and authorize the Program upon the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A, together with the receipt, processing and funding of Program applications submitted in substantially the form set forth in Exhibit B, provided, however, that in addition to all terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A, no Program grant application shall be approved for any amount in excess of $5,000.00, and the approval and funding of any particular grant application is subject in all cases to the availability to the Village of funding for the Program. Section 3: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED THIS 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2020. AYES: Larson, Wojowski, Benton, Bonuchi, NAYS: None ABSENT: Calkins, Kalkanis APPROVED THIS 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER,,020 (71": VILLAGE CLERK VILLLAGE PRESIDENT " 4" \ "` " ate: " - . ���� ti _'1 \ .:` -W 111 ll1 1.1 1■lii ii�ui � -1• •I "1 1' �1!•�1■uy�1■ 1 Ill VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT In an effort to support Plainfield businesses that are directly affected by the ongoing COVID-19 mitigation restrictions for Region 7, the Mayor and Board of Trustees approved Resolution #1790 establishing the Plainfield Small Business Relief Grant. The grant will reimburse demonstrated economic losses or impacts up to $5,000. The below criteria establish eligibility of a business, industries that can apply for the grant, and application procedures. All grant applications must be submitted by November 27, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. to be considered. Eligibility of Businesses • Businesses able to demonstrate an economic loss or impact to operations due to Region 7 COVID-19 mitigation restrictions in August/September 2020 and October/November 2020. • 25 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. • Cannot exceed $2.5 million annual revenue (2019). • Current Village of Plainfield business license holder. • For profit businesses with ITIN, EIN, or SSN (if no ITIN/EIN). • In operation as of July 1, 2020. • No home -based businesses. • Independently owned and operated businesses.* • National chains are not eligible. • All local taxes must be paid and current. • In good standing and not in default with the State of Illinois or Village of Plainfield. * Independently Owned and Operated means a business that independently manages and controls the day-to-day operations of its own business through its ownership and management, without undue influence by a corporate entity that may have an ownership and/or financial interest in the management responsibilities of the applicant business or small business. Eligible Industries 1. Independently owned food/drink service establishments. o Majority of sales derived from indoor dining/bar service. 2. Banquet facilities with an occupancy of 50 people or more. Plainfield Small Business Relief Grant Description - Page 1 3. Travel, tourism, and lodging. 4. Indoor amusement venues with food and beverage service. Preferred Business Criteria 1. Businesses that have not received other assistance from federal or state grant awards. (This does not include PPP or loan programs.) 2. Businesses that did not violate the applicable Region 7 State Mitigation restrictions. 3. Businesses without drive-thru ordering stations or majority of sales is through delivery. Eligible Expenses • Payroll, Employee Retention • Rent/Mortgage for Business Property incurred from March 1, 2020 • COVID-Compliance Facility Modifications • Personal Protective Equipment Purchases/Rentals/Plastic Shielding • Sanitation/Cleaning • Business Personal Property for Existing Businesses • Inventory • Business Insurance • Technology • Worker Training • Business response and adaptation to pandemic conditions • Modifications to business site or operations to support enhanced public health and safety standards • Operational Costs Ineligible Expenses • Donations or sponsorships • Merchandise for sale for marketing purposes • Costs incurred prior to March 1, 2020 • Costs that have also been paid for by other COVID-19 grants/loans • Work bonuses, severance pay, property taxes, other taxes/fees/payments due to your municipality or Will County legal settlements, or expenditures that will be reimbursed through another assistance program. Maximum Grant Award Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of $5,000 per business based on a demonstrated economic loss or impact. Grant awards are subject to funding availability. Plainfield Small Business Relief Grant Description - Page 2 Application Procedure Please submit the attached application with applicable documents by November 27, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. to be considered for the grant. A W9 must also be completed and attached to the application in order to process any potential grant awards. The business may also provide any supporting documents, i.e profit/loss statements, in addition to the brief statement requested in the application. The application and applicable documents must be submitted by the deadline to the Village Hall drop box located in the parking lot at 24401 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544. All applications will be reviewed by a committee and selection of eligible businesses will be based eligibility/preferred criteria. Please ensure an email address is provided in the application. Grant decisions will be made on or by December 21, 2020. Please submit all questions to Jake Melrose at jmelrose( goplainfield.com. Plainfield Small Business Relief Grant Description - Page 3