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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Costa
FROM: PHIL BATCHELOR County
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County Administrator
DATE: July 11, 2000
SUBJECT: EMERGENCY UPGRADE OF COUNTY TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
Specific Request(s) or Recommendation(s) & Background &Justification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
DETERMINE there is a need to continue with the emergency action continued by the Board on June 20, 2000
on the Emergency Upgrade of County Telecommunications Infrastructure.
FISCAL-IMPAC: :
The financial impact remains as stated to the Board on 10/26/99.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND:
On 10/26/99 the Board acknowledged that an emergency exists related to the seismic safety of the County
telecommunications infrastructure and that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from competitive
solicitation of bids, and delegated to the County Administrator, or designee, authority to immediately proceed
with implementation of the "high priority actions" recommended by C.S.I. Telecommunications, Inc. The
County Administrator's Office in conjunction with the County Telecommunications Division is currently
proceeding with the delineation of specifications for the required work, as well as the identification of
appropriate vendors to complete the work. This item was last noticed 6/20/00.
Continued on Attachment: YES Signature:
Recommendation of County Administrator
Recommendation of Board Committee
— Approve Other
Signature(s): , I t
Action of Boa 14 _ July 11 , 2000 Approved as Recommended: XX Other:
Vote of Supervisors: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
XX Unanimous(Absent " - ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
Ayes: Noes: ) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON DATESHOWN.
Contact: George Roemer(925-335-1055) AttestedJuly 11 ,, 2 0 0 0
cc: County Administrator Phil Batchelor, Clerk of
Bob Fraga,County Telecommunications the Board of Supervisors
C.S.I.Telecommunications, Inc. (Via CAO) and County inistrator
By. ---IDEPUTY
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY
FROM: William Walker, M.D.
Health Services Director
DATE: July 11,2000
SUBJECT: Use of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District facility(Cambridge
Elementary School)for Health Services Sponsored Event—Picture This
Project In Monument Corridor
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
Recommendation:
Authorize the Health Services Director or his designee, 'Wendel Brunner, M.D., to sign a hold
harmless agreement to indemnify the Mt. Diablo Unified School District for use of rooms at
Cambridge Elementary School on July 12, 27 and August 10, 2000, for the Picture This Project
sponsored by Family, Maternal and Child Health Programs.
Background:
The Public Health Division of the Health Services Department,Family,Maternal and Child Health
Programs will sponsor the Picture This Project to facilitate community members taking photographs
that demonstrate the family health needs of their community. Participants will attend three sessions
to learn basic photography and will also narrate the pictures they take to assist planners and decision-
makers with identifying priority health needs.
Fiscal Impact•
None.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ❑YES ❑NO SIGNATURE
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON July 1 1 , 2 0 0 0 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED XX OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
YX_... UNANIMOUS (ABSENT — — } I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED July 11 , 2000
CONTACT PERSON: CHERI PIES(313-6254) PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC: Public Health Director
Health Services Director
Cheri Pies,FMCH Programs Director
BY —DEPUTY
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40 1 hereby certify that I shelf be personally responsible,on behalf of our organization,for any damage sustained by the school district premises,
furniture,or equipment because of the occupancy of said premises by our organization.I agree to abide by and to enforce the rules,regulations
end policies of the Mt.Diablo Unified School District governing"the use of school district premises or,equipment(SEE REVERSE SIDE).' '
a i also"certify that the group which l represent complies with the following policy with regard to the requested use of facilities:
• It is the policy of the Mt.Diablo Unified School District,in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments_of July,1972,not to discriminate
on the basis of sex'!n Its educational programs and activities'or In the recruitment and employment of personnel.
• Title IX,further,prohibits this'district from providing`significant assistance*to outside groups and organizations which discriminate on fhe basis `'
of sex in their programs acid activities;
a' I also agree to hold the Mt.Diablo Unified School District,Its governing board,the individual members thereof,and all district officers,agents,"and"
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Finance Committee
DATE: July 11, 2000
SUBJECT: Recommendations On the Lending Criteria and Procedures for CDBG Revolving Loan
Funds
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVE the lending criteria and procedures for administering the Community Development
Block Grant(CDBG)Micro-enterprise and Small Business Revolving Loan Funds(Attachments
A, B, & C).
AUTHORIZE the CDBG Program Manager to establish a loan Committee to review and
recommend loan approval for Revolving Loan Funds.
FISCAL IMPACT
No General Fund Impact. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)funds
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Since 1382 the Board of Supervisors has approved the operation and/or funding of a micro-enterprise
Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program, and more recently funding for the Economic Development
Assistance Fund. A general definition of a RLF is"a pool of money invested byway of loans to eligible
businesses who, through their activities, create economic benefits for the community. Loan principal
and interest, less administrative costs, are received to make additional loans. The RLF becomes a
"revolving"financial tool for sustained community economic health." As required by the CDBG
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _X_YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S): Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier S ervisor Joe Canciamilla
ACTION
OF BOARD ON Tut�v ii 2nnri___ APPRO D AS RECOMMENDED Xx OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
xx UNANIMOUS (ABSENT - - - - - ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Source: Belinda Smith
335-1260
ATTESTED Jay 11 , 2 0 0 Q Orig.
Dept. Community Development PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
cc: Tony Enea, CAO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
County Administrator AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
B DEPUTY
program, eligible businesses must either be owned and operated by low-and moderate-income
persons, be located in areas the residents of which are low-and moderate-income, or that create jobs
that are available to low- and moderate-income persons.
The current process for approving micro-enterprise loans ($15,000 or less) has been at the
discretion of the consultant. The process for approving loans from the Economic development
Assistance Fund and entering into a loan agreement requires Board of Supervisor approval.
In order to facilitate the loan process both in terms of time and attractiveness to small
businesses, the RLF criteria and process has been reviewed and updated to better respond to
the needs of entrepreneurs and the small business community. The criteria for qualifying for a
loan has been revised to provide flexibility, incorporates incentives to facilitate success, while
being prudent.
The creation of a loan committee, composed of County staff, a representative of the Small
Business Administration, a private lending institution, and a local Chamber of Commerce
representative, will speed up the process for loan approval, and ensure reasonable
repayment of loans. Solicitation of bank and chamber members will be through general
notice to local banks and chambers. Members of the loan committee will be required to
comply with Conflict of Interest Code.
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Attachment A
Community Development Block Gant
Economic Development Revolving Loan Funds
PROGRAM BACKGROUND & TECHNICAL DETAILS
Introduction
In the past decade a significant shift in the employment profile has occurred;of every three new jobs(net),two
have been from companies with one hundred or fewer employees(small businesses). According to the U.S.
Small Business Administration, America's 25 million small businesses employ more than 50 percent of the
private workforce,provide 67 percent of workers with their first jobs and initial on the job training in basic skills,
and are the principal source of new jobs in the U.S.economy. Within Contra Costa County small businesses
represent 96%of all businesses in the County,and of that 65%are businesses with less than five employees.
Consistent with the U.S.trend,Contra Costa County small businesses employ 55%of the private workforce'.
However,these are the same businesses that have limited or no access to conventional bank lending. Small
companies and start-ups seeking to expand within or relocate to Contra Costa County face the challenge of
establishing adequate credit-worthiness to justify underwriting and financing from private sector lenders. In pad
this is due to the loss of neighborhood banks,especially in economically depressed areas,lack of experience in
business finance issues,lack of personal assets to collateralize a loan,and computerized credit scoring tests
with strict underwriting criteria.
Since the mid 1970's Revolving Loan Funds(RLF)have been popular financing tools for small businesses and
start-ups. A RLF is a financial tool that allows public agencies to become active partners with the private sector
in the creation and retention of jobs. A general definition of a RLF is"a pool of money invested by way of loans
to eligible businesses who,through their activities,create economic benefits for the community. Loan principal
and interest,less administrative costs,are received to make additional loans. The RLF becomes a"revolving"
financial tool for sustained community economic health." They are not substitutes for conventional financing but
are intended to fill gaps in the private market. RLF's have become a valuable resource due to their flexibility
and adaptability to community needs. They also offer an option to communities that are financially
underserved. For many startup businesses they offer relief from non-conventional sources; borrowing from
friends, maximizing credit cards,or home equity loans.
RLF's are most often administered through local-public sector organizations or community based development
organizations. The most common funding source is "public funds" including local government monies and
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. As required by the CDBG program eligible
businesses must be either be owned and operated by low-or moderate-income persons, be located in areas
the residents of which are low- and moderate-income, or that create jobs which are available to low-and
moderate-income persons.
1 Source: State of California Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information, 3'd
quarter 1998.
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Although there has been an increase in small business loans, especially to minority and women-owned
businesses from commercial banks (due in part to the Community Reinvestment Act), it is generally to
businesses that have come out of incubators, or businesses nurtured by non-profit intermediaries. Until
recently smaller loan size needs also hindered access to bank loans because commercial banks did few
business loans of less than$250,000
Bacj ground
Funded through the CDBG program and administered by a non-profit agency,the County has operated a small
business revolving loan fund sine 1982 for Urban County2 residents. Originally, its purpose was to provide
loan packaging assistance to small businesses applying for SBA 504 loans. Due to a change in CDBG
regulation the emphasis was changed to focus on direct loans under$25,000 to small businesses. In addition,
over the last four years the County has maintained an Economic Development Assistance Fund in order to
respond to economic development opportunities throughout the year. For several reasons it has become
necessary to review the original RLF program and Economic Development Assistance fund and update them to
fit current community needs,such as welfare reform,and to ensure consistency with the Consolidated Plan and
federal regulation.
Creating,retaining and growing jobs are essential to the economic well being of County residents. The goals of
the County RLF`s are to:
■ Encourage and maximize, through private-public partnership, the participation of local commercial
lenders by providing gap financing to small businesses and microenterprises.
Increase opportunities for low-and moderate-income urban County residents to start and succeed in
operating a micro-enterprise3 or small business, thus creating and/or retaining jobs in the Urban
County.
• Provide affordable loans for business development and expansion, retention and attraction with
particular focus on those businesses demonstrating expansion and growth potential but who have
difficulty accessing traditional sources of financing.
• Provide technical assistance to business owners to strengthen their financial, management and
technical skills.
• Structure assistance so that a public purpose,commensurate with the level of assistance provided,is
achieved while creating profitable private investment opportunities.
Structure of County Revolving Loan Program
2 The Urban County is defined as the unincorporated areas of the County and the cities,except for the
Cities of Antioch,Concord, Pittsburg, Richmond,and Walnut Creek who manage independent CDBG
programs.
3 Micro-enterprise means a business that has five or fewer employees, one or more of whom owns the
enterprise.
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The RLF's are comprised of two loan funds as follows: 1)a micro-enterprise loan fund to provide financing
assistance to businesses with five or fewer employees one of whom owns the business: and 2) a small
business loan fund to provide financing assistance to businesses with five to fifty employees. Both loan funds
are designed to provide below market interest rate loans to bridge the"financing gap"between available private
funds and project costs. Loan fund proceeds may be used to finance a variety of business needs including
fixed asset purchases,inventory,working capital for microenterprises,leasehold improvements,and real estate
acquisition/rehabilitation for owner-occupant borrowers. Fact sheets describing loan funds are attached as
Exhibits A&B.
Micro-enterprise loans will be a direct loan to the business generally without private sector funds and minimum
owner equity. These loans will cant'the greatest risk and are intended to serve those without other financing
options. Small business loans will also be a direct loan, where the County funds provide a portion (the
"financing gap")of the total project cost and private sector lender and owner equity provide the greatest share
of the project financing,thus leveraging County funds and sharing the credit risk. The County loan could take a
subordinate collateral position to the private lender.
The second way county funds may be used is to guarantee debt service, for a restricted period of time, for
loans made by private sector lenders. This is comparable to mortgage insurance on a home loan or insurance
on municipal bonds.
Funds for the RLF's will be provided through the CDBG program and through repayment of loans and interest.
By County policy, approximately 15%of the annual CDBG allocation is set aside for economic development
activities. A major element of the County's economic development program is to make funds available for low-
and moderate-income persons to start, retain, or expand businesses. On an annual basis funds will be
allocated to the RLF's based on prior year activity(number of loans and repayment),but in all instances funds
allocated shall not exceed$75,000 for the micro-loan RLF and$125,000 for the small business RLF.
Public Benefit
All loans will be subject to review for eligibility and national objective requirements under federal statute and
regulation4 of the CDBG program. Therefore, initial loan eligibility is based on the business satisfying the
CDBG program's national objective of principally benefiting low-and moderate-income persons through job
creation/retention,or aid in the elimination of slums and blight,or meets a community development need having
a particular urgency. Additionally, small business loans are will be evaluated to ensure that sufficient public
benefit will be received from the expenditure of RLF fund.
Additionally,the RLF program will provide:
■ An ongoing dialogue with private sector lenders to both assist in the County's efforts and to become an
ongoing partner in economic development activities.
• The ability to identify other financing needs of the low-and moderate-income community and develop
programs to meet those needs.
• A venue for an on-going public/private relationship with the business community.
4 CFR§570.201(o)and (p), §570.202, §570.203, §570.208, §570.209, §570.506(h)
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■ Leverage public funds at a ratio or 3:1 or more.
Oversight
General oversight of the RLF and public benefit analysis of small business loans will be the responsibility of the
Community Development Department CDBG program. Day to day operation of the program will be
administered by a consultant who will be responsible for marketing,liaison with other lending institutions,loan
packaging,technical assistance,and loan servicing.
A loan review committee made up of County staff,representative of the SBA,private lending community,and
Chamber of Commerce member will review and make recommendations on all small business loans
Review Criteria
The program has been designed to be:
• responsive to the needs of micro-enterprises and small business;
• flexible enough to quickly respond to changing markets and market conditions;
• establishes a standard for the quality of required borrower documentation;
• and has established a credit policy that will, within reasonable limits, accurately evaluate loan
applications and portfolio performance.
In particular,stress has been placed on the return on public investment such as:job creation,job retention,and
self-employment. An outline of the technical components of the RLF Programs are presented below:
Review Criteria and Evaluation
Providing capital to small businesses and microenterprises calls for the establishment of loan qualification
criteria that serve to enhance small business and employment growth in the Urban County. The loan
qualification criteria defines the level of risk the County is willing to accept and is commensurate with funding
availability and benefits that accrue to a successful assistance program. A written criterion produces major
advantages. It assures consistency and uniformity in serving the business community and in loan approval
criteria. Lending decisions are improved both in quality and responsiveness. It establishes benchmarks that
can be readily adjusted to respond to various market conditions,credit tightening,etc. The loan qualification
criteria has additional benefits to this program in that it provides a clearer demarcation line between credit
availability through traditional sources and those clients that need the special assistance of this program. All
loans will be subject to initial review and underwriting criteria based upon the loan qualification criteria
established for the funds
A modified credit scoring system will be used to determine the need for RLF assistance, potential benefit of
creating or retaining jobs for low-and moderate-income persons, reasonable collateral based on the type of
loan, and reasonable assurance of repayment.
An advantage of the RLF's rather than a conventional loan is the flexibility in terms of how much they will
receive,what terms will be required of the borrower,flexibility in interest rate,and finally the length of the loan
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and when payments will be made.
Once a credit policy is in place,it must be closely monitored to serve two purposes.first to determine whether
the policy Is sound, or whether there have been too many defaults, and second to determine whether a too
restrictive credit policy has not produced an adequate number of loans to result in a successful program.
In addition small business loans will be subject to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
underwriting guidelines. The objective of the underwriting guidelines is to ensure:
That project costs are reasonable;
That all sources of project financing are committed;
That to the extent practicable, RLF funds are not substituted for nonfederal financial support,
■ That the project is financially feasible;
That to the extent practicable,the return on the owner's equity investment will not be unreasonably
high;
x That to the extent practicable, RLF funds are disbursed on a pro rata basis with other financing
provided to the project;and
■ Sufficient public benefit will be received from the expenditure of RFL funds.
Loan. Limits
Loan limits are designed to provide the greatest assistance to business results with the least capital investment.
Small businesses have a broad range of needs:working capital,inventory,equipment,and the special facility
needs of the business. Working capital is not a permissible use of CDBG funds, except for microenterprise
loans,and is therefore is somewhat restricted. However,assistance can be made available for the remainder
of these and allied purposes. Loan limits for the microenterpdse loans start at $1,500 with a $15,000
maximum. Loan limits for the small business loans will start at$15,000 to$140,000 with the average being
between$15,000 to$75,000 range. Loan limits will be continually monitored to assure that they respond to the
needs of the market.
Applications and documentation.
There are special techniques required to evaluate business applicants. Tax returns,financial statements and
loan applications are the primary tools used to evaluate the credit quality of borrowers.
Tax returns provide assurance that the firm has a track record of income; a financial or profit-and-loss
statement is used to relate income and expenses; both of these will be used in evaluating the borrower's
position. The loan application provides a quick outline of the borrower's position. However,if an application is
too abbreviated, it provides little data from which to gamer evaluative information;yet applications,and other
loan documentation, can serve to restrict applicants if it is too long and complex. Staff has endeavored to
establish an appropriate balance.
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Attachment B
CONTRA COSTA URBAN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM
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MICROENTERPRIBE LOAN FUND
Purpose: The purpose of the Microenterprise Loan Fund is to assist the
development of new businesses, foster economic growth, create and
retain fobopportunities for residents of the Urban County, in particular
to those businesses that have difficulties accessing conventional
financing. /
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Eligibility: Microenterprise businesses (eor fewer mplo�ees)located or locating
within the Urban County area (all of the County except for the cities of
Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, Richmond and Walnut Creek). Applicants
may be start-ups (in operation for less than two (2) years), and must
demonstrate "entrepreneurial readiness" by 1)completing aqqualified
entrepreneurial training program, such as that offered by SBDC; or
2)must demonstrate, through the loan application assessment process,
knowledge of financial management, record-keeping, accounting and tax
principles, business marketing and planning, and legal requirements
relating to business operations. Microenterprise loan recipients will also
be monitored for the above practices over the loan period, and may be
required to attend SBDC sponsored post loan support activities
(technical assistance)from time to time.
Use: Loan proceeds may be used for fined asset purchases, inventory,
working capital, real estate rehabilitation for owner-occupied
borrowers, and leasehold improvements; refinancing of existing
debt or purchase of franchises are not allowed.
Loan Size: Loan amounts will generally range from $1,500-$15,000. (lower
amounts may be made available, if appropriate);
Equity: The Fund requires a minimum of at least 10% of the total project
cost coming from the borrower; loans from the Fund may be
subordinated to conventional financing.
Security/Col lateral:
Liens on assets being financed, as well as other non-project assets
of applicant, as appropriate; receivables, assignment of lease or
deed of trust, personal guarantees and co-signatory.
Interest/Fees: Loans made by the Fund bear an interest rate not less than
3% nor more than "prime rate," as published in the Wall
Street Journal on the date the loan is approved. Loan
application and origination fees will be charged; the
borrower will be responsible for usual closing costs.
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Terms: Loan terms will not exceed the useful life of the asset being
financed.
Cather: Loans made by the Fund shall meet one or more of the national
objectives of the CDBG program relating to job creation and
retention, business expansion and the elimination and prevention
of slums and blight. Loans from the Fund are not assumable
without the express written consent of the County and may be
prepaid without penalty.
INFORMATION AND PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
FOR DETAILED PROGRAM INFORMATION AND TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION
PLEASE CONTACT:
BELINDA SMITH @ (925)335-1260. or 646-4208
INTEREST CARDS AND CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE SENT TO:
CCC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUND,
651. Pine Street; 4th Floor, North Wing
Martinez, CA 94553
This is a summary only:
all loan programs and services provided by Contra Costa County are available to the public on a non-
discriminatory basis - loans are funded by the County Community Development Block Grant allocation -
all loans are subject to appropriate legal documentation, regulatory compliance and funding availability.
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CONTRA COSTA URBAN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM
ECONQMIC DEVELOPMNASSISTANCE FUND
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PRQGRAM DESCRIPTION
The CDBG Economic Development Assistance Fund provides technical
assistance, loans and loan guarantees to qualified businesses whose ro"ects
acrd/or businesses are located, or are planning to locate, in the N
CC. UN The purpose of technical assistance, loans and loan guarantees are
toprovide an incentive for sound private investment in low-income
neighborhoods and redevelopment project areas; to provide a flexible financing
tool that will bridge the "FINANCING GAP" between traditional funding sources
and project costs; and to enable businesses to create job oppportunities,
particularly for low and moderate income residents of the URBAN GQUNTY-.
USE QF FUNDS
Funds may be used for facade improvements, equipment purchases, leasehold
improvements, new construction, real estate acquisition/rehabilitation for owner-
occupants, on and off-site improvements, leasehold improvements, lease and
loan guarantees. Projects and businesses must result in the creation of new
jobs or the retention of existing jobs and/or business expansion opportunities in
accordance with program goals. Projects already under construction may not
be eligible; they must be specifically evaluated by program administrators.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicant businesses must be For-Profit firms that:
0 have been in operation for at least 2 years;
• are located in or willing to locate in the URBAN COUNTY;
• have a sound credit history;
• offer job opportunities for low and moderate income residents of the
URBAN COUNTY; and
• need additional financing to fill the gap between business needs and
owner's equity or private/bank financing.
Businesses must sign a ,"FIRST SOUR E HIIR_I_NGEFS EMENT" requiring that
51 percent of all jobs created be available to and held by low and moderate
income URBAN COUNTY residents.
Applicant businesses must have a minimum owner equity of 10-20 percent of
the total project cost.
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MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT
Applicants should be able to raise part of project costs through loans and/or
equity contributions. Funding assistance will not exceed $140,000, subject to
funding availability. In general, business loans range from $15,000 TO $75,000.
INTEREST RATE & TERMS
The amount and terms of financial assistance available under the Assistance
Fund is flexible and designed to fit each situation as it is presented and to
assure project feasibility and success. Loans should be viewed as "GAP
FINANCING."
The interest rate on business loans will be not be less than 3% nor more than
published "prime rate" and will be finalized at the time the loan is approved.
There are application and loan origination fees and borrowers are expected to
pay usual closing costs.
Business loans willgenerally have a term that matches the economic life of the
asset being financed. All loans will be reviewed on a regular schedule and will
be subject to all conditions described in the loan agreement.
COLLATERAL
Business loans will be appropriately secured by real property, equipment and/or
other business assets. Business loans may be subordinated to private lender
liens.
INFORMATION AND PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
FOR DETAILED PROGRAM INFORMATION AND TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION
PLEASE CONTACT:
BELINDA SMITH @ (925)335-1200. or (925)646-4208
INTEREST CARDS AND CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE SENT TO:
C00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUND,
651 Pine Street
4th Floor, North Wing
Martinez, CA 94553
This is a summary only:
ail loan programs and services provided by Contra Costa County are available to the public on a non-
discriminatory basis - loans are funded by the County Community Development Block Grant allocation -
all loans are subject to appropriate legal documentation, regulatory compliance and funding availability.
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Attachment C
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY - CDBk i
DEVELOPMENTECONOMIC
LOAN APPLICATION
Date / Amount requested $ .00
PER?20NAL AEOMATJC)N
Print name Home Telephone L...)
(last) (first) (middle initial)
Home Address
(street&no.) (city) (zip)
Own Rent_._,,. How long? Yrs -- Mos. Monthly rent or mortgage payments$
Social Security# - Married? Yes No Dependents#
Spouse's Name Annual Household Income $
BUSINESS INEDRW JQN
Business legal name doing Business As
Business address
(street&no.) (city) (zip)
Business telephone ( �} FAX C_1E-mail Address
Type of business Organized As
(Sole proprietor, corporation, partnership)
How long in business? Yrs Mos. Gross income last year$ Previous year$
Does the firm_Own Rent the business location? Monthly rent or mortgage payment(s) $
How many employees now? Full-time Part-time Employer Tax ID#
Present employee pay scale (specify#at each hourly rate)
Specify employment changes you expect within one, three and five years:
Loan funds will be used for: Equipment purchase/lease$u_- Property improvements $
Leasehold improvements$ Other $ - (describe)
Attach a description for brochure]of your business and describe how you intend to use the loan funds.
FINANCIAL INFORMATI�7N
List all your presently active loans, leases, and credit cards [you, your spouse and the business]
Cornganyilender account# credit limit current balance monthly payment
1'mortgage
2"d mortgage
Auto loan(s)
Business loans
or leases
Credit card(s)
Other loan(s)
What bank(branch office)do you presently have checking and/or savings accounts with?
Also,what companies provide your: supplies, materials, equipment,and/or services of any kind?
Bank/ComP-gm contact Arson how Iona credit limit pbooe
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We will need the information detailed below, and your answers to these questions, to evaluate your loan request;
Please provide us:
• your most recent business financial information (profit and loss &balance sheet statements)
• your current business license # city/county?
• your business and personal tax return for the past two years
• your most recent quarter's sales tax and payroll tax returns
+ have you filed personal or business bankruptcy in the past seven (7) years - yes no
+ are there any unsatisfied judgements against you or the business yes no
• are you a co-signer or guarantor on any loans other than those shown above yes no
I/We authorize the Contra Costa County CDBG Program and/or their consultants to obtain employment/credit
information regarding the above listed persons /businesses.
SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
[owner] [spouse/partner]
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY - CDBG
MICROENTERE RISE LOAN FUND
LOAN APPLICATION
Date ! Amount requested$ .00
PERSONALINEORMATION
Print name Home Telephone Z—)
(last) (first) (middle initial}
Home Address
(street lit no.) (city) (zip)
Own—Rent— How long? Yrs Mos. Monthly rent or mortgage payments $
Social Security# Married? Yes No Dependents #
Spouse's Name Annual Household Income $
BUSH S.i 1N FORM TION
Business legal name Doing Business As
Business address
(street&no.) (City) (zip)
Business telephone (_—) FAX (—� E-mail Address
Main business activity Organized As
(Sole proprietor, corporation, etc,)
Is the firm just starting? Yes—No If No, how long in business? Yrs Mos
Are you the only worker? Yes_No_ _ Gross income last year $ Previous year $
How many other employees now? Full-time Part-time Employer Tax ID#_ -
Present employee pay scale (specify hourly rates)
What changes in employment do you foresee for the next one, three, five years?
Will the business rent or lawn the business location? Monthly rent or payment(s) $
Loan proceeds for: Start up costs $ Equipment purchase $ Inventory$
Leasehold improvements$ Other $ (describe)
Please attach a description of your business and tell us how you intend to use the loan funds!
EVANCIAL LNEQRMAT1t?N
List all your presently active loans, leases, and credit cards [you, your spouse and the business]
Companvilender a=unt +ecr_dit limit current balance rrronthly pgMent
1'mortgage
Z'mortgage
Auto loan(s)
Business loans
or leases
Credit card(s)
Cather loan(s)
What bank(branch office)do you presently have checking and/or savinggs accounts with?
Also,what companies provide your. supplies,materials,equipment,and/or services of any kind?
Bank/Coinganv contest rson how longrreedi limit i2 .Q
ADDIT OBAL INFO TI
We will need.the information detailed below, and your answers to these questions, to evaluate your loan request,
Please provide us:
• your most recent business financial information (profit and loss&balance sheet statements)
• your current business license # citylcounty?
• your business and personal tax return for the past two years
• your most recent quarter's sales tax and payroll tax returns
• have you filed personal or business banlvuptcy in the past seven t?) years - yes no
• are there any unsatisfied judgements against you or the business yes no
• are you a co-signer or guarantor on any loans other than those shown above yes no
I/We authorize the Centra Costa County CDBG Program and/or their consultants to obtain employment/credit
information regarding the above listed persons /businesses.
SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
(owner] (spouse/partner)
Applicant name Phone# date
LOAN APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Thank you for your loan application. In order to make the loan application process as easy
as possible for you, and to insure that it is quickly reviewed, please provide the items, below,
that are checked.
This information is confidential and will be used only to evaluate your loan request.
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Brief cover letter outlining amount requested, purpose of the loan funds,
suggested repayment schedule, and source of repayment;
Business plan which describes your business, current and planned operations
and demonstrates how the loan will assist your company goals;
Year end [last year] financial information on your business including balance
sheets and profit and loss statements;
Current interim financial statement for your business which includes balance
sheets and profit and loss statements;
Business tax returns for 1999 - 1998 - 1997 (circle one or more);
Projected profit &t loss statement which forecasts your business expenses and
revenues including assumptions;
Copy of purchase agreement, plus copies of preliminary title report;
Copy of lease agreement or mortgage verification;
Personal financial statement for each principal (owner, partner, primary (20%)
stock-holder) of the business, which lists personal assets, liabilities and net
worth.
Personal tax returns for 1999 - 1998 - 1997 for each principal (circle one or
more);
Completed loan application form;
Employment and credit authorization form;
Partnership agreement or articles of corporation and by-laws;
Current business license and tax I.D. number;
Other.
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SUGGESTED BUSINESS PLANOUTLIN
In addition to financial information, a narrative plan is also needed to introduce your business
to lender(s) who will review your request for loan funds. A single paragraph for each item
relevant to your business is suggested. Overall length of the 3 - 5 pages is sufficient.
1) Description of the Business
• name and location
• legal structure (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, other)
• principal owners including name, address, telephone & percentage of ownership
• nature of business
• history of business
2) Product and/or Service
• describe the product line(s) or type of service(s) you are involved in
3) Market Information
• market area(s) and trends (expanding?)
• customers & potential new customers
• competition, names, locations, and size (est. gross)
• advantage of your product/service over others
4) Management & Personnel
• management expertise
+ key personnel (position, qualifications, resume)
• describe your financial management system, including what financial
information is regularly generated and by whom
5) The Next Two to Five Years
expand on your vision for your business for the next 2 to 5 years
If you choose, you may add additional information to help us better understand your business.
This may include:
a. Product or service b. Marketing strategy
- describe materials & supply sources - overall strategy
- methods of production - methods of advertising &
promotion
- quality & cost of product/service - sales methods
- comparison to competitive products - pricing policy
- terms of sale
C. Business facilities - method of distributing product
- location
- customer Service
- size - zoning - parking
- age & condition/expansion possibilities
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