East Price Hill NEP Project PHASE II

Olden Recreation Area

2016-2017 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (NBDIP)

APPLICATION KIT

City of Cincinnati Department of Community & Economic Development

805 Central Ave., Suite 710 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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2016-2017 PRE-APPLICATION FORM

Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program Each Neighborhood Business District / Community may submit two project requests: one major and one minor or two minor (each limited to a single activity). Use a separate form for each project. Please complete each section. Project Title: ___________________________________________________________________ Project Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Neighborhood: ___________________________________________________________________ Organization ___________________________________________________________________ submitting request: (Business Assoc., Comm. Council, Redevelopment Corp.) Contact Person Name: __________________________ Address: __________________________ __________________________ Phone: __________________________ Fax: __________________________ E-Mail: __________________________

3. Type of Project: a) Major project _____ b) Minor project _____ 2. Project Description - Please be specific: __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Estimated Funding Request: $______________________________

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2016-2017 FUNDING REQUEST APPLICATION Each Neighborhood Business District may submit two project requests (one major and one minor or two minor). Complete each section and provide written documentation to receive credit on scoring. Project Title: East Price Hill NEP Project, Phase II Project Address: Warsaw, Fairbanks, & Woodburn Aves. Neighborhood: East Price Hill Census Tract(s): __________________________ Business Association: East Price Hill Business Community Council: East Price Hill Improvement Alliance (EPHBA) Association (EPHIA) Please Describe Project in One Sentence: We will continue the transformative East Price Hill NEP Project, with its

incredible public and City support, and impressive public and private leverage, to make the improvements relate to the business

district and mitigate the impact of the Duke substation.

Detailed Project Description: The overall project, of which this is Phase 2 of 2, aims to revitalize and rebuild the Olden

Recreation Area (locally known as the Olden Tot Lot), and beautify the Duke Energy Substation which occupies about a quarter of the

park. This project was originally selected as the community’s “Signature Project” during the Neighborhood Enhancement Program

that came to East Price Hill in 2014. It was seen as the number one game-changer for our NBD due to concerns for public safety, litter,

loitering, detriment to adjacent properties and businesses, and community health, as well as community sentiment that the substation

currently mars the appearance of our NBD. Rebuilding and beautifying the Rec Area and substation, which is located in the heart of

our Warsaw Ave. NBD, will have a significant impact on the atmosphere and quality of life of those living, shopping, and doing

business near the project. During the NEP and the Price Hill Plan process that followed, the community came together to brainstorm

and plan for a redesign of the park. We also reached out to the CRC, Parks, and Duke, who enthusiastically embraced the

community’s vision to create a partnership to enhance the area. Some of the highlights include lots of new play equipment, outdoor

fitness equipment, a 1/8-mile walking/running path, new lighting, welcoming and ADA-accessible entrances, and a structure around

the substation that will become a canvas for a massive neighborhood art project. The play equipment was funded by the 2015 NBDIP

as Phase I. The fitness equipment and much of the lighting and walkway were funded by a $90,000 grant from Molina Healthcare.

Phase II will put on the finishing touches, by creating a whole new, welcoming entrance environment along Warsaw, as well as the

all-important structure to mitigate the substation.

The rebuilt park is expanding recreation options in the neighborhood, which is racially and culturally diverse, with predominantly low-

to-moderate income families, some 35% of whom are below the poverty line. It is adding a gathering space for the community, where

arts and cultural events will be held, while improving safety and the aesthetic appeal of the neighborhood and the NBD. It is being

transformed from a problem area in the heart of the NBD to a positive attraction, bringing life and new visitors to the area.

The new structure around the substation will not just hide the fencing and equipment, but will become a canvass for a significant

neighborhood art project and installation. Our strategy is to embrace the substation and its vital role in the diverse lives and businesses

of East Price Hill, as opposed to merely hiding it. We believe this strategy will provide a template for other communities with similar

challenges. 1. Type of Project: Major ___X_____ or Minor ________

2. NBD Impact: Impact is limited to the specific project site or NBD. Identify the businesses physically,

contractually, or financially impacted and directly benefiting from this project. (Sample letter(s) attached) The Olden Recreation space is physically at the center, and thus the centerpiece, of the East Price Hill NBD. While

revitalizing the park’s direct impact may be somewhat difficult to attribute, several nearby business owners do believe the

increased activity will require them to hire additional employees in the next year, and all agree the transformative impact of

the project will help their business and at some point increase their employment needs.

3. Job Impact: Job impact is limited to the specific project site or NBD. All jobs must be reported as full-time

equivalent (FTE). FTEs must provide a minimum of 2,080 hours per year or 40 hours per week. See NBD

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Improvement Program Criteria for an explanation of retained or created jobs. Please provide documentation/methodology to support these numbers.

# Jobs Retained__115____ # Jobs Created __5*___

* While it is difficult to quantify direct benefits to businesses from recreational space, many studies show that there is as much as a 15% benefit to property values within a 500 foot distance from a great park like the one we are developing, and that there is as much as a 5% decrease to property values within the same distance of a park that is perceived as neglected/unsafe, which has been true of the park. Changes that have already taken place at the park – increased police and neighborhood focus, and frequent use by Lord’s Gym – have already dramatically decreased crime and trouble in around the park. The improvements will allow this improvement to be self-sustaining: an attractive environment creates attractive behavior. These dramatic improvements will certainly at the very least allow NBD businesses to maintain current employment levels, estimated at 115. Several have claimed, in their written support/commitment letters, that the improvements will allow them to increase employment. Furthermore, the next phase of the revitalization could create a true tourist attraction, which would have quantifiable, direct benefits to nearby businesses. Even the 20% relative property value benefit, aggregated across some 50 nearby homes and 27 businesses, will add over a $1 Million to NBD wealth. (In rough figures,( $35,000 avg. home value x 50 + $150,000 avg. business assessed value x 27) x 20% = $1.16 Million).

4. Businesses Assisted: Provide the names and addresses of businesses that will directly benefit from the project, and explain how these businesses will directly benefit. (Example – a streetscape will benefit all businesses fronting on the improvements. Parking lots benefit businesses needing additional parking in close proximity).

# Businesses Assisted___27____ The following are businesses located within a two-block distance from the park, so they would

experience the most immediate benefit of the proposed revitalization. Letters of support are also attached.

Name of Business Owner/Manager # Street Vacant

AutoZone

3410 Warsaw Ave 5

Cheap Beds and Furniture

3410 Warsaw Ave 2

Family Dollar #8267

3410 Warsaw Ave 8

Warsaw Wireless

3417 Warsaw Ave 3

Steve Ladd's Barber Styling Steve Ladd 3426 Warsaw Ave 2

Lord's Gym Don Jones 3428 Warsaw Ave 3

n/a

3430 Warsaw Ave X

Marathon Station Abraham Issa 3431 Warsaw Ave 2

Checksmart

3441 Warsaw Ave 3

Instant Tax Services

3441 Warsaw Ave 2

Metro PCs

3441 Warsaw Ave 3

My Outlet & Liquidation

3441 Warsaw Ave 1

Ohio BMV

3461 Warsaw Ave 5

Price Hill License Services/Ohio BMV

3461 Warsaw Ave

Integrated Exhibits Carlo Seta 3500 Warsaw Ave 8

United Window Cleaning Diane and Doug Reinshagen 3506 Warsaw Ave 5

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n/a

3507 Warsaw Ave X

Anointed Cuts

3517 Warsaw Ave 2

FDL Diane Clark 3528 Warsaw Ave 3

Warsaw Federal Susan Brown 3533 Warsaw Ave 10

Meyer Hardware Mick Meyer 3539 Warsaw Ave 2

n/a

3600 Warsaw Ave X

n/a

3602 Warsaw Ave X

n/a

3604 Warsaw Ave X

n/a

3604 Warsaw Ave X

Salon Rae Jayz Donna Rae 3606 Warsaw Ave 2

Kroger

3609 Warsaw Ave 30

Julia's Grocery Store Frederico 3611 Warsaw Ave 1

Cricket Wireless

3614 Warsaw Ave 3

n/a

3626 Warsaw Ave X

Eyelashes, Brows and More

3628 Warsaw Ave 2

n/a

3634 Warsaw Ave X

Education Matters Jen Walters 3636 Warsaw Ave 3

Price Hill Historical Society Valda Moore 3640 Warsaw Ave

Moviestar Wireless

3652 Warsaw Ave 3

China Island

3665 Warsaw Ave 2

5. Sources and Uses: Degree to which the project leverages private and other public funding.

Private leverage based on commitments through letters of support. List other public funds committed to the project (federal, state, NSP).

Fund Source Private Public Amount Use of Funds

2015-16 NBDIP X $122,000 _Phase I Play Equip_____

2016-17 NBDIP X $106,000 _Phase II NEP – East Price Hill X $ 11,000 _NEP Project Needs____

CRC X $ 40,000 Equip Reno & site work_

Crowdfunding via XLink X $ undetermined TBD_________________ Molina Healthcare X $90,000 Fitness Equip & walkways US Dept. of Homeland Security X $5,000 Security Camera _____

Total Budget $ 374,000

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6. Attach complete budget, including cost estimates, source of estimates, and contractor’s bids.

Budget TOTALS

with General Conditions, GC O&P $

1. Park Duke façade 14,260

2. Edge markers, Energy poles, and Power display 71,300

3. Extend Warsaw corner paving 3,380

Total 88,940

With Contingency @ 20% 106,728.0

More detailed information is included in the appendices. We would like to point out that the budget

above is drastically lower than both the one projected from Phase I and our original number in the Phase

II Pre-App. Much of this change is due to the contributions of Molina Healthcare and CRC, which

covered almost all of the internal park lighting and walkways. 7. What is the neighborhood contribution to this project (including committed volunteer hours)?

It is impossible to accurately calculate the number of hours already spent and to be spent on this project. The project originated in the East Price Hill Neighborhood Enhancement Program of 2014, a process that included hundreds of neighborhood person-hours. From there, a committee of NEP took over the project and put in dozens of hours in the last year. Every working group of the nine-month Price Hill Plan targeted the project as the top business district priority. The Plan involved well over 700 neighborhood residents, each giving dozens of hours. Going forward, the Plan created seven Implementation Teams, for whom this project is already a top business district priority. So far, volunteer hours around this project run into the thousands over the past two years, and we expect no let-up in the coming year. 8. Does this project complete or continue a previously funded project? Yes __X__ No____

If yes, please specify the following:

a) Phased project (Project Name) East Price Hill NEP Project_______________________ b) Cost over run $0 Explain:____________________________________________

9. Does your community have an approved plan? Yes _X___ No____

If yes, which goal or objective of the plan does this project implement?_See below____________ During the initial stages of the PHPlanning Process 700+ residents identified 7 priorities for revitalization:

1. Housing

2. Arts & Culture

3. Community

4. Economic Development & Business Districts

5 Healthy & Safe

6. Schools, Youth & Teens

7. Transportation

Each priority was the focus of a work team that studied the issues, brainstormed solutions and created action plans

that were incorporated into the Price Hill Plan, which was adopted by the East, West and Lower Price Hill

community councils. At this point, implementation teams have formed and are carrying out the plan.

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This project touches an aspect from EVERY priority! The project site, the Olden Tot Lot and Duke Substation,

was selected as the number one game changer for the Neighborhood Business District during the Neighborhood

Enhancement Program for several reasons: 1) safety statics showing this to be the #1 crime hot-spot in our NBD,

although we’ve already seen dramatic improvements; 2) loitering of teenagers and young adults who occupy the

play equipment make it impossible for children to play and families to feel safe going to the park or even walking

near it; 3) the people who loiter in the park are also responsible for a large amount of trash being left around the

park, creating health hazards, an unsightly mess, and enhancing the atmosphere of neglect and danger; 4) this has

ultimately led to a number of abandoned houses in the area. To top it off, sadly, this intersection was also the site

of a vehicular homicide when a handicapped pedestrian tried to cross the street two years ago. Each of the work

teams identified ways in which improving the Tot Lot and Substation would impact their focus area, from

providing a safe space for kids to get active play, for community members to come together, and for cultural and

arts events to be held; to addressing needs for improved transportation infrastructure and improving living

conditions to encourage repopulation of the surrounding neighborhood; to providing an attractive space in the

heart of our business district that will attract users who will in turn support existing and new businesses; to being

a springboard for programs engaging youth who now have nothing better to do than to hang out at the park

whiling away the hours.

What started out as our NEP task, ended up blossoming into an extremely productive and influential opportunity.

Equally important, a new approach was taken with the local residents and work teams partnering with Duke

Energy and CRC/PARKS to find positive solutions and teamwork that could ultimately change the dynamics and

impact of this entire area! Instead of going in and complaining and pointing fingers, our planning experience

allowed us to think outside the box, dream big and listen to what the community wanted, needed and would work

to obtain for positive change. Fortunately, this also opened the door for new businesses in the area to join in the

effort and get involved.

These 2 year+ long efforts allowed us to seek out additional funding partners while homing in on the potential

options to turn this into a destination location and learning site. We also believe this to be considered precedential work

with the ever growing concerns of expanding substations in the heart of NBD’s. Is this project specified in the plan? Yes _X__ No____

10. Letter from: a) Business Association (Attached) X Confirming knowledge of project

X Supporting project b) Community Council (Attached) X Confirming knowledge of project

X Supporting project

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11. Attach a map of the project location.

12. Who is the Project Coordinator and Main Contact Person for this project?

Name: Melissa Wegman Address: 1101 York Street Cincinnati, OH 45214 Email: Melissa@wegmancompany.com Phone: 513.490.4237 (cell) Fax:_513.345.4100_________________________

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List the names and email addresses of active committee members who will be implementing this project.

Name Email/Phone

Sam McKinley sam@pricehillwill.org / 513.251.3800 x103 Couper Gardner cgardiner@unitingarch.org / 513.310.3098 Scott Priestle spriestle@gmail.com Jay Kratz jay@pricehillwill.org Melissa Wegman Melissa@wegmancompany.com Larry Spellman lspellman@focas-us.org

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List of Appendices

1. 2014-17 Project Schedule 2. Developmental budgeting materials 3. Design Sketches 4. Molina Healthcare Grant materials 5. Community letters of support

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2014-17 Project Schedule

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Neighborhood Enhancement Program

Olden Park Concept Development

Price Hill Plan

NBDIP Application Process

Olden Park Design

Grant Funding Process

Park Board Approval

Construction

Phase II Design

Phase II NBDIP

Phase II Funding Process

Phase II Construction

2014 2015 2016 2017

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Developmental Budgeting Materials

4/22/2016 cePHW 2016 facade Improvements 2016

Citizen Driven ImprovementsTotal Site Paving Site

Budget adjusted preparation improvementswith General Conditions, GC O&P $ 16,610 660 1,690 14,260 1. Park Duke façade 14,260 14,260 - - 14,260 2. Warsaw fence corners 660 660 660 - - 3. Extend Warsaw corner paving 1,690 1,690 - 1,690 -

Total 16,610 16,610 660 1,690 14,260

Trade Budget02000 Sitework

Site preparation

Selective demolition 1 LS 500.00 500

Paving

Concrete sidewalks

02505 4" aggregate base, 5" concrete slab, broom finish, 21# WWF

200 SF 6.40 1,280

Site improvements

Metal fence

02837 6' h. art fence façade 132 LF 81.75 10,791 1.5x metal picket cost

Total Sitework 12,571

General Conditions, GC O&P 32.1% 4,040

Budget (rounded) 16,610$

remove/reinstall picket fence 16 lf to close corner at Duke gate

infill and extend Warsaw corner entry to west

4/19/2016 cePHW 2016 facade Improvements 2016

Citizen Driven ImprovementsTotal Site Paving Site

Budget adjusted preparation improvementswith General Conditions, GC O&P $ 16,610 660 1,690 14,260 1. Park Duke façade 14,260 14,260 - - 14,260 2. Warsaw fence corners 660 660 660 - - 3. Extend Warsaw corner paving 1,690 1,690 - 1,690 -

Total 16,610 16,610 660 1,690 14,260

Trade Budget02000 Sitework

Site preparation

Selective demolition 1 LS 500.00 500

Paving

Concrete sidewalks

02505 4" aggregate base, 5" concrete slab, broom finish, 21# WWF

200 SF 6.40 1,280

Site improvements

Metal fence

02837 6' h. art fence façade 132 LF 81.75 10,791 1.5x metal picket cost

Total Sitework 12,571

General Conditions, GC O&P 32.1% 4,040

Budget (rounded) 16,610$

remove/reinstall picket fence 16 lf to close corner at Duke gate

infill and extend Warsaw corner entry to west

3/26/2016 cePHW 2016 Improvements 2016

1.3213449Citizen Driven Improvements Total Site Concrete Total

adjusted preparation earthwork paving utilities improved landscaping TradesWithout Contingency $ 134,400 2,600 1,600 37,400 24,600 63,700 300 4,200 101,700 1. Park screen fencing 5,000 5,000 - - - - 5,000 - - 3,780 2. Duke Warsaw screening 8,000 8,000 - - - - 8,000 - - 6,050 3. Esplanade paving 50,100 50,100 2,600 1,600 37,400 8,200 - 300 - 37,920 4. Edge markers 18,300 18,300 - - - 16,900 - 1,400 13,850 5. Energy poles 27,200 27,200 - - - 8,200 16,900 - 2,100 20,590 5. Power display 25,800 25,800 - - - 8,200 16,900 - 700 19,530

134,400 134,400 2,600 1,600 37,400 24,600 63,700 300 4,200 101,720

Options:PavingKeep existing sidewalk 2,245 sf less areaDeeper esplanade at substation 1,938 sf more area8" hexagonal asphalt blocksConcrete plantable paversTubular picket fenceConcrete columns 12' high 9 in lieu of markers, poles, display

3/26/2016 cePHW 2016 2016 Estimate Sum

Cost Estimate

Basic Data

Owner Notes

Address

Means CI 0.93

Date ENR BCI 5588.00

Construction start Occupancy 6/1/2017

Escalation 2% Bid climate

Phase 20 to 5% Contingency 20%

Design basis

Contract type

Excluding

Estimator

Divisions $ Trade Adjusted

1 Special general conditions - -

2 Site 98,500 * 155,526

3 Concrete 3,200 5,053

4 Masonry - -

5 Metals - -

6 Wood, plastic - -

7 Thermal, moisture protection - -

8 Openings - -

9 Finishes - -

10 Specialties - -

11 Equipment - -

12 Furnishings - -

13 Special construction - -

14 Conveying systems - -

15 300 Fie protection - -

15 400 Plumbing - -

15 500 HVAC - -

16 Electrical - -

Subtotal trade contracts 101,700

General conditions 15% 15,255 Subtotal 116,955

General contract fee 12% 14,035 Subtotal 130,990

Total construction divisions 1-16

Escalation to mid-CA 0.59% 771 Subtotal 131,761

Bid Climate 2% 2,620 Subtotal 134,381

Location 0.928 1.000 Subtotal 134,381

Contingency 20% 26,198

Total construction 160,579

*Site: demo ~3,200; earthwork 1,900; paving 44,700; site utilities 29,400; site improvements 100,300; landscaping 300.

Phase 2 Concept Sketch

City of Cincinnati, Duke Energy

1025 Woodlawn Ave, 3462 Warsaw Ave, Cincinnati OH 45205

3/1/2016

11/1/2016

Predesign

TBD

Tests, Engineering, Design, FFE

CG

Original Phase I & II Budget

Citizen Driven Improvements Phase 2 Olden Tot Lot Warsaw Neighborhood Business District Price Hill

Esplanade paving, columns, substation screening

Esplanade paving, markers, display, substation screening

Patti Hogan Bob Greenlee Linda Ackerman Chris Hill Phil Estle

Chair Co-Chair Treasurer Recording Secretary Sgt-in-Arms

513.251.8538 513.471.0134 513.921.0716

pm_hogan@fuse.net Linda.Ackerman@RaymondJames.com

Price Hill Safety Community Action Team 2848 Lehman Road; Cincinnati, OH 45204

Dedicated to a safe, clean, and livable Price Hill

Mr. William S. Fischer

Development Manager

Department of Community & Economic Development

805 Central Avenue, Suite 710

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

RE: Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program (NBDIP) – Commitment Letter

Dear Mr. Fischer,

We are writing to show our support and enthusiasm for the NBDIP grant application allowing for the Phase II

continued revitalization of the Olden Tot Lot. The upgrade was initially kicked off by the 2014 East Price Hill

Neighborhood Enhancement Project (NEP) with Phase I supported by a successful NBDIP major grant and

other funding.

2014-15 were exciting and energized years for East Price Hill! We kicked off the spring of 2014 by

participating in the City’s NEP that focused on the Warsaw business corridor. After this 90 day blitz, we rolled

into the Price Hill Plan workshops for the next 8 months that included all three Price Hill communities (East,

West and Lower) collaborating on our new 5 and 10 year PH Plan. This was done through the diligent

guidance, assistance and persistence of Cincinnati’s Planning Department, the Community Building Institute

(CBI) and our CDC, Price Hill Will (PHW). During this time, the East Price Hill Business Alliance (EPHBA)

and PHW were working with HCDC, Inc. via the Duke Energy grant that focused on business development and

retention in our NBD. Most recently, we participated in another extensive review pertaining to the Zoning

Codes proposed by the City. We submitted our recommendations based on the PH Plan that emphasizes making

the business corridor a more pedestrian friendly and neighborhood oriented NBD. We also had grant funding

that Price Hill Will used to coordinate a Market Study on this section of the Warsaw Avenue business district.

With hundreds of volunteers and well over a thousand hours of time and commitment, we ended 2014 with

great success! We officially had our PH Plan approved by City Council in May, 2015. We have experienced

first-hand the positive momentum that continues moving forward with the PH Plan and the Implementation

Action Teams that have been put into place. This particular project and location, in all the collaborations, had

been a focal point and cited as the biggest area of opportunity in our NBD. It was also our NEP chosen site.

Our NBD has had extraordinary success with the completion of the Kroger/St. Lawrence Corners Streetscape

and the St. Lawrence Square project. This effort will bridge the contiguous areas with the continuation of

redevelopment that has flourished in the center of the EPH Business District.

April 14, 2015

Mr. William S. Fischer Development Manager Department of Trade & Development 805 Central Avenue, Suite 710 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

RE: Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program (NBDIP) – Commitment Letter

Dear Mr. William,

We are writing to show our support and enthusiasm in the efforts to continue the revitalization through the East Price Hill Neighborhood Enhancement Project (NEP) NBDIP major grant application. Last year was an exciting and energized year for East Price Hill! We kicked off last Spring by participating in the City’s NEP that focused on the Warsaw business corridor. After this 90 day blitz, we rolled into the Price Hill Plan workshops for the next 8 months that included all three Price Hill communities (East, West and Lower) collaborating on our new 5 and 10 year PH Plan. This was done through the diligent guidance, assistance and persistence of Cincinnati’s Planning Department, the Community Building Institute (CBI) and our CDC, Price Hill Will (PHW). During this time, the East Price Hill Business Alliance (EPHBA) and PHW were working with HCDC via the Duke Energy grant that focused on business development and retention in our NBD. Most recently, we participated in another extensive review pertaining to the Zoning Codes proposed by the City. We submitted our recommendations based on the PH Plan that emphasizes making the business corridor a more pedestrian friendly and neighborhood oriented NBD. Through hundreds of volunteers and well over a thousand hours of time and commitment, we ended the year with great success! We are in the final stages of having the PH Plan presented to City Council for their approval in May. We believe the positive momentum we have experienced will continue moving forward with this PH Plan and the Implementation Action Teams that have been put into place. This particular project and location, in all the collaborations, has been a focal point and sited as the biggest area of opportunity. It was also our NEP chosen site. Our NBD has had extraordinary success with the completion of the Kroger/St. Lawrence Corners Streetscape and the St. Lawrence Square project. This effort will bridge the contiguous areas with the continuation of redevelopment that has flourished in the center of the EPH Business District. This project will create a safer and more attractive environment for children and adults alike, thereby increasing the viability and marketability needed for the area businesses and organizations. We believe that strengthening our Business District is critical to ensuring strong and healthy neighborhoods. Our company was established in 1994 . We currently employ 4 full time employees and 2 part time employees. If this project is funded, it could potentially help to create 2 new positions within the year. Should this grant be awarded funding, we look forward to working together with our proud community to do our part in this exciting time of revitalization! Best regards, Diane Clark Managing Director Fairy Dust Ltd Inc

Fairy Dust Ltd

3528 Warsaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205

I N C O R P O R A T E D

This project will create a safer and more attractive environment for children and adults alike, thereby increasing

the viability and marketability needed for area businesses and organizations. We believe strengthening our

Business District is critical to ensuring a strong, healthy and safe neighborhood.

The Price Hill Safety CAT (Community Action Team) was established in 2004 under Price Hill Will and

became a stand along organization in 2011. We are committed to a safe, clean and livable Price Hill with all-

volunteer activities like “Good Guy Loitering”, safety walks, neighborhood cleanups, and the Summer Youth

Work Program to name a few. We also work closely with police and advise the neighborhood on all things

safety-related.

Should this grant be awarded funding, we look forward to working together with our proud community to do

our part in this exciting time of revitalization!

Patricia M. Hogan

Price Hill Safety Community Action Team, Chairperson

April 14, 2016

Mr. William S. Fischer Development Manager Department of Community & Economic Development 805 Central Avenue, Suite 710 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 RE: Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program (NBDIP) – Commitment Letter Dear Mr. William, We are writing to show our support and enthusiasm in the efforts to continue the revitalization through the East Price Hill Neighborhood Enhancement Project (NEP) NBDIP major grant application for Phase II. Last year was an exciting and energized year for East Price Hill! We kicked off last Spring by participating in the City’s NEP that focused on the Warsaw business corridor. After this 90 day blitz, we rolled into the Price Hill Plan workshops for the next 8 months that included all three Price Hill communities (East, West and Lower) collaborating on our new 5 and 10 year PH Plan. This was done through the diligent guidance, assistance and persistence of Cincinnati’s Planning Department, the Community Building Institute (CBI) and our CDC, Price Hill Will (PHW). During this time, the East Price Hill Business Alliance (EPHBA) and PHW were working with HCDC via the Duke Energy grant that focused on business development and retention in our NBD. Most recently, we participated in another extensive review pertaining to the Zoning Codes proposed by the City. We submitted our recommendations based on the PH Plan that emphasizes making the business corridor a more pedestrian friendly and neighborhood oriented NBD. We also had grant funding that Price Hill Will used to coordinate a Market Study on this section of the Warsaw Avenue business district. Through hundreds of volunteers and well over a thousand hours of time and commitment, we ended last year with great success! We officially had our PH Plan approved by City Council last May. We have experiences first-hand the positive momentum that continues moving forward with this PH Plan and the Implementation Action Teams that have been put into place. This particular project and location, in all the collaborations, had been a focal point and sited as the biggest area of opportunity in our NBD. It was also our NEP chosen site. Our NBD has had extraordinary success with the completion of the Kroger/St. Lawrence Corners Streetscape and the St. Lawrence Square project. This effort will bridge the contiguous areas with the continuation of redevelopment that has flourished in the center of the EPH Business District. This project will create a safer and more attractive environment for children and adults alike, thereby increasing the viability and marketability needed for the area businesses and organizations. We believe that strengthening our Business District is critical to ensuring strong and healthy neighborhoods. Our company was established in 2015.Although we are a new business, we have been well received in the area. We are two young owners that are looking to expand and hire many more employees. If this project is funded, it could potentially help to create new positions within the year. Should this grant be awarded funding, we look forward to working together with our proud community to do our part in this exciting time of revitalization! Kind regards, Amy Carr Member, Salvage Sisters Restoration and Interior Design, LLC

April 14, 2016

Mr. William S. Fischer Development Manager Department of Community & Economic Development 805 Central Avenue, Suite 710 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 RE: Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program (NBDIP) – Commitment Letter Dear Mr. William, We are writing to show our support and enthusiasm in the efforts to continue the revitalization through the East Price Hill Neighborhood Enhancement Project (NEP) NBDIP major grant application for Phase II. Last year was an exciting and energized year for East Price Hill! We kicked off last Spring by participating in the City’s NEP that focused on the Warsaw business corridor. After this 90 day blitz, we rolled into the Price Hill Plan workshops for the next 8 months that included all three Price Hill communities (East, West and Lower) collaborating on our new 5 and 10 year PH Plan. This was done through the diligent guidance, assistance and persistence of Cincinnati’s Planning Department, the Community Building Institute (CBI) and our CDC, Price Hill Will (PHW). During this time, the East Price Hill Business Alliance (EPHBA) and PHW were working with HCDC via the Duke Energy grant that focused on business development and retention in our NBD. Most recently, we participated in another extensive review pertaining to the Zoning Codes proposed by the City. We submitted our recommendations based on the PH Plan that emphasizes making the business corridor a more pedestrian friendly and neighborhood oriented NBD. We also had grant funding that Price Hill Will used to coordinate a Market Study on this section of the Warsaw Avenue business district. Through hundreds of volunteers and well over a thousand hours of time and commitment, we ended last year with great success! We officially had our PH Plan approved by City Council last May. We have experiences first-hand the positive momentum that continues moving forward with this PH Plan and the Implementation Action Teams that have been put into place. This particular project and location, in all the collaborations, had been a focal point and sited as the biggest area of opportunity in our NBD. It was also our NEP chosen site. Our NBD has had extraordinary success with the completion of the Kroger/St. Lawrence Corners Streetscape and the St. Lawrence Square project. This effort will bridge the contiguous areas with the continuation of redevelopment that has flourished in the center of the EPH Business District. This project will create a safer and more attractive environment for children and adults alike, thereby increasing the viability and marketability needed for the area businesses and organizations. We believe that strengthening our Business District is critical to ensuring strong and healthy neighborhoods. Our company was established in 1919. We currently have 10 full time employees and 1 part time employees that work with us. If this project is funded, it could potentially help to create 2 new positions within the year. Should this grant be awarded funding, we look forward to working together with our proud community to do our part in this exciting time of revitalization! Kind regards, Robert D. Reinshagen Owner

April 14, 2016

Mr. William S. Fischer Development Manager Department of Community & Economic Development 805 Central Avenue, Suite 710 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 RE: Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program (NBDIP) – Commitment Letter Dear Mr. William, We are writing to show our support and enthusiasm in the efforts to continue the revitalization through the East Price Hill Neighborhood Enhancement Project (NEP) NBDIP major grant application for Phase II. Last year was an exciting and energized year for East Price Hill! We kicked off last Spring by participating in the City’s NEP that focused on the Warsaw business corridor. After this 90 day blitz, we rolled into the Price Hill Plan workshops for the next 8 months that included all three Price Hill communities (East, West and Lower) collaborating on our new 5 and 10 year PH Plan. This was done through the diligent guidance, assistance and persistence of Cincinnati’s Planning Department, the Community Building Institute (CBI) and our CDC, Price Hill Will (PHW). During this time, the East Price Hill Business Alliance (EPHBA) and PHW were working with HCDC via the Duke Energy grant that focused on business development and retention in our NBD. Most recently, we participated in another extensive review pertaining to the Zoning Codes proposed by the City. We submitted our recommendations based on the PH Plan that emphasizes making the business corridor a more pedestrian friendly and neighborhood oriented NBD. We also had grant funding that Price Hill Will used to coordinate a Market Study on this section of the Warsaw Avenue business district. Through hundreds of volunteers and well over a thousand hours of time and commitment, we ended last year with great success! We officially had our PH Plan approved by City Council last May. We have experiences first-hand the positive momentum that continues moving forward with this PH Plan and the Implementation Action Teams that have been put into place. This particular project and location, in all the collaborations, had been a focal point and sited as the biggest area of opportunity in our NBD. It was also our NEP chosen site. Our NBD has had extraordinary success with the completion of the Kroger/St. Lawrence Corners Streetscape and the St. Lawrence Square project. This effort will bridge the contiguous areas with the continuation of redevelopment that has flourished in the center of the EPH Business District. This project will create a safer and more attractive environment for children and adults alike, thereby increasing the viability and marketability needed for the area businesses and organizations. We believe that strengthening our Business District is critical to ensuring strong and healthy neighborhoods. Cincinnati Landmark Productions’ opened the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater last June to 45 straight sell-outs. Our organization is fully committed to neighborhood revitalization and draws over 20,000 people (representing 309 zip codes!) to East Price Hill each year. Should this grant be awarded funding, we look forward to working together with our proud community to do our part in this exciting time of revitalization! Kind regards, Rodger Pille Project Manager, Cincinnati Landmark Productions