HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-31TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
RESOLUTION 2008-31
AUTHORIZING A LOAN IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT REPAYMENT FUNDS TO
KRISTI AND JOSEPH POSILLICO FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF "JOE'S PIZZERIA" AT
336 N. WASHINGTON AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the Pulaski Town Council is committed to the revitalization of the Town's
Downtown business district; and,
WHEREAS, Kristi and Joseph Posillico (hereinafter referred to as "Posillicos") have
requested financial assistance in the amount of $30,000 from the Town to purchase equipment
and provide initial operating expenses for a restaurant;
WHEREAS, the Town has available certain Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG)
repayment funds, being repaid by Pulaski Furniture Corporation and others; and these fund'°sl
have been segregated and designated for specific activities including economic development
and Downtown revitalization; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia
that a UDAG Loan in the amount of $30,000 shall be granted to the "Posillicos" on the following
terms and conditions:
1. That the current owner of 336 N. Washington Avenue agree in writing to the
preparation of said building to accommodate its use as a restaurant
including, but not limited to, adequate wiring, code compliance for the
grilling and adequate preparation of foods, and sufficient plumbing and fire
suppression needs of a restaurant to a sum sufficient of 100% of the funds
loaned by the Town;
2. That Kristi and Joseph Posillico agree in writing to provide adequate collateral
for the $30,000 loan, including the assignment of a personal guarantee; and
3. That the term of the loan shall be at 5% interest until paid in full and
amortized monthly over a term of five (5) years.
The Town Attorney is hereby authorized to draft, approve and/or execute appropriate
loan documents not inconsistent with the terms of this resolution and fees for said work
shall be payable by "Posillicos" upon closing; and,
Nothing contained herein shall be deemed a pledge of the full faith and credit of the
Town, nor shall it create a general obligation of the Town, nor shall any monies be
loaned from the General Fund of the Town.
This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 215Y day of October
2008 by the duly recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski as follows:
David L. Clark -Aye
Larry G. Clevinger, II -Aye
H.M. Kidd -Aye
ATTEST:
Patricia Cruise, Clerk of Council
Joel B. Burchett, Jr. -Aye
Robert A. Bopp -Aye
Morgan P. Welker -Aye
THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
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Je~fr orrell, Mayor
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