AGR-6988.103 - I-C INVESTMENTS INC DBA PRIME CUT CAFE - SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT; COVID-19 PANDEMICi-S'8¢ l03
CITY OF ORANGE
SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT AGREEMENT
This SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT
AGREEMENT("Grant Agreement")is made and entered into as of the 22 day of J uYl. ,
2020 ("Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF ORANGE, a municipal corporation
City"), and I-. Investrnents,Inc. ("Recipient"), doing business as Prime Cut Cafe, a California
corporation with reference to the following:
RECITALS
WHEREAS,the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has become a world-wide pandemic, in
which the federal, state, county and city governments, including the City of Orange, have all
declazed a state of emergency;and
WHEREAS, the efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19 have, among other things,
created for many Orange businesses the loss of income as a result of a significant reduction of
hours and operat ons,hindering the ability to keep up with payrolls,rents,mortgages,utility bills,
business operations and other related expenses;and
WHEREAS, the City has det rmined that encouraging and promoting stability among
commercial businesses and their employees is conducive to the public health and welfare of the
City; and
WHEREAS,the Coronavirus Aid,Relief,and Economic Security Act has made available
to the City,funds to be used for certain specific purposes related to small businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to grant to Recipient, and Recipient wishes to receive said
grant funds.
NOW, 1'HEREFORE, both the City and Recipient, in consideration of the mutual
promises, covenants and conditions contained herein and the substantial public benefits to be
derived therefroi.,do hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Puroose of Grant. This Small Business Assistance Program Business Relief Grant
Grant") is awarded by the City to Recipient for the sole purpose of providing relief during the
economic emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Total Amount of Grant. The Grant awarded to Recipient shall be in the amount
of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND and 00/100($25,000.00),payable in one lump sum,and subject
to the terms and conditions contained herein.
3. Reciaient Obli ations.
A. Recipient acknowledges the certifications and promises contained in the
Small Business Assistance Program Participant Certification, attached as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein, and agrees to abid by them during the term of this Grant Agreement.
B. Recipient shall remain in business not less than ninety(90)days after receipt
of the Grant.
C. Recipient shall submit to the City the Certification of Compliance letter that
is attached hereto as Exhibit"B"and provide any additional documentation requested by the City.
City shall review said records for compliance with the terms and conditions of this Grant
Agreement.
4. Review of Comnliance Documentation bv Citv. After review of the Certification
of Compliance letter and any other documentation submitted by Recipient, City will either:
A. Approve said records,in which case Recipient will not incur any obligation
to repay the Grant and this Grant Agreement will terminate;or
B. Disapprove said records,in which case Recipient will be obligated to repay
to City those amounts deternuned by City to have been not used for the intended purpose of this
Grant Agreement.
5. Reaavment af Grant. If Recipient is required to repay all or part of the Grant,
said repayment to City shall be made according to a schedule as determined by the City.
6. Governin Law and Venue. This Grant Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of California and Recipient agrees to submit
to the jurisdictio. of Califomia courts. Venue for any dispute arising under this Grant Agreement
shall be in Orange County, Califomia.
7. Inte ration. This Grant Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties.
No other agreement, oral or written, pertaining to the duties and obligations of each party under
this Grant Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless it is in writing and signed by both
parties.
8. Notice. Except as otherwise provided herein,all notices required under this Grant
Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally, by e-mail, or by first class U.S. mail,
postage prepaid, to each party at the address listed below. Either party may change the notice
address by notifying the other party in writing. Notices shall be deemed received upon receipt of
same or within three (3)days of degosit in the U.S. Mail,whichever is eazlier. Nodces sent by e-
mail shall be dee.ned received on the date of the e-mail transmission.
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RECIPIENT" CITY"
I-Q Investments, Inc. City of Orange
1547 W.Katella Avenue,#101 300 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92867 Orange, CA 92866-1591
Attn.:Mohammad Iqbal Attn.: Aaron Schulze
Telephone: (949)433-8765 Telephone: 714-744-2202
E-Mail: iqinvestments@yahoo.com E-Mail: aschulze@cityoforange.org
9. Counteraarts. This Grant Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts,each of which shall be deemed an original,but all of which together shall constitute
one and the sam instrument. Signatures transmitted via facsimile and electronic mail shall have
the same effect as original signatures.
IN WITNESS of this Grant Agreement,the parties have entered into this Grant Agreement
as of the yeaz and day first above written.
RECIPIENT" CITY"
I-Q INVESTMENTS,INC.,CITY OF ORANGE,a municipal corporation
a California Corporation
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Printed Name: Mohammad I bal _ Rick o, City Manager
Title: Owner i3.r'
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mary E. Bi ing
Senior Assi t City Attorney
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CITY OF ORANGE
SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT
PARTICIPANT CERTIFICATION
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Small Business
Assistance Program
BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT APPLICATI4N
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The purpose of this grai-it program is to assist small business owners in Orange that have been adversely
affected by COVID-19. Funds will be provided to assist with payroll, capital, equipment, and operating
costs to allow businesses to continue to operate for at least 90 days.
Who can quallfy?
1. The busin6ss is physically located in Orange,has been in the City for a minimum of one year and
is not a franchise or pa t of a chain of more than three locations.
2. The business is a for profit business with at least 1, but not more than 50 employees.
3. The business has gross annual revenues of at least$100,000, but no more than $5 million.
4. The business has experienced at least a 25% reduction in revenue due to COVID-19 and is
able to provide documentation showing the loss in reven ae.
5. The business continues to operate legally during the COVID-19 crisis.
6. The business has had no major code violations in the last twelve months.
7. Adult businesses, massage par ors, and largely cash-based businesses are not eligible.
8. Individual that own or have interest in more than one business may be limited to one grant total
i.e., if a person has ownership interest in three businesses, only one of those businesses may
receive a grant under this program).
9. Businesss that have not received funding through the CARES Act, such as Payroll Protection
Pragram loans,will be given first priority.
How much Is the grant?
The grant is up to a maximum of$25,000.
How do I apply?
Complete the Grant Application and Participation Cert'rfication online at www.cityoforanae.org and
attach all the required information on the Document Checklist. You will receive an email advising you
that your application has been received. An incomplete application will delay the review of your
application. Liste:i dacumentation is a minimum requirement and staff may request additional
documentation to determine eligibiliry.
If you have any questions, please email Aaron Schulze, Senior Administrative Analyst at
aschulze@citvofoi.inqe,ora, or call (714) 7442202. Funding is limited and will be disbursed on a first
come,irst served basis.
Small Business Assistance Program Application
BUSINESS INFORMATION.. .- •` -
Name ol Bustness
Q INVESZMENTS INC DBA PRIME CUTCAFE
Type of Buslness(e.g.,LLC,corporatfon,sole praprietorship)
CORPORATION
Address of Business
1547 W KATELLA AVE#101, ORANGE, CA 92867
Buslness Employer ldentificaUon Number(EIN)Years in Business
11
ot Employees of Employees Meetfng LowlMod Ir ome Cfty Business License Num er
2
Requirement
129007
OWNER
INFORMATiON
owNER GO-OWNER
Name Name
MOHAMMAD IQBAL
Social Securily Number Contact Phone(area c de) Sodal Security Number Contact Phone(area code)
949-433-8765
Present Address(street,city,state,zip) Present Address(street,city,state,zip)
0 WAVES END, NEWPORT COAST, CA 92657
Ema 1 Address Email Address
IQINVESTMENTS@YAHOO.:OM
BUSINESS INCOME INFORMA7'ION,
2019 INCOME 20201NCOM E(USE THE SAME MONTHS AS 2019)
Moirt#1 Gross Sales p55 Month#1 Gross Sales s4,s24
Month of MARCH Mo th of nnA tcH
Morrth#2 Gross Sales 2.87 Month#2 Gross Sales o
Momh of APRIL Month ofAPRIL
Please provide a brief explanation of the adverse economic effects COVID-19 has had on your business:
E RESTAURANTHAD TO COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN FOR TWO MONTHS (MARCH 18 2020-MAY I92020) DUE TO
OVID-19. NOWTHATDIN. IN'IS ALLOWED AT50% CAPACIIY, OUR SALES ARE ST1LL WELL BELOW PRE-COVID-
9 NUMBERS.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS—SEE DOCUMENT CHECKLIST FOR DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED FOR VERIFlCATION
1. Revenue statements for 2 months in 2020 verifying 25%less revenue than the same months in 2019
2. Revenue statements for the same two months in 2019
3. Annual revenue stateinent for 2019
4. Payroll reports documerrting the number of employees
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Small Business Assistance Program Application
AGKNOWLEDGMENT AND CERTIFiCA1'ION , -
Acknowledgement: IMIe understand that this grant is being provided by the City of Orange based solely upon
the information that I/we have provided in this application. I/We also certify that there are no outstanding tax
liens or legal judgements against the business.
Certification: INVe certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of
my/our knowledge as of the date set forth opposite my/our signature(s) in this application and acknowledge
my/our understanding that any intentional or negligent misrepresentation(s) of the information contained in this
application may result in civil liability and/or criminal penalties.
By signing below, I/we certify that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge.
UWe understand that a false statement may disqualify me/us from benefits.
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City of Orange
Small Business Assistance Program
Owner ParticipaM Certification
Business Name -Q INVESTMENTS INC DBA PRIME CUTCAFE
BUSI @SS AddfeSS 1547 W KATELLA AVE #101,ORANGE, CA 92867
In order to participate in the City of Orange Smali Business Assistance Program ("Program")
and receive a grant, the City of 4range ("City") requires that you ("Recipient") and your staff,
if applicable,cert'rfy the fo(lowing:
You own a smali business that employs between 1 and 50 employees.
Your business is legally operating during the COVID-19 crisis.
Your busiress has been in operatlon in Orange for at least one year.
Your business has experienced a revenue decrease of at least 25% compared to 2019,
because of the impact of COVID-19.
Your busin9ss is not a franchise and is not a chain of four or more locations.
You commft to condnue operating ior a mtnimum of three mo ihs aiter receipt oi the
grant iunds.
Notwithstanding any other rights of the City under other Sections of this Certificabon or applicable
law if the Recipient violates any of the terms, covenants or provisions of the Certification, or if
any representation or warranty made by the Recipient ir, this Cert''ication or in any document
or application submitted in oonnection with this Certificatian or the Program shafl prove false or
misleading, or if in the sole judgment of the City, the conduct of the Recipient is such that the
interests of the City have been or are likely to be impaired ar prejudiced the City shall thereupon
have the right to tsrminate any grant or withhold payments due under the Program and/or demand
and obtain the retum of payments already made whfch are equal to the damages the City may
have afready suffered due to a breach by the Recipient. Any such action by the Cit r shatl not give
rise to any cause af action for damages against the City.
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CERTIFlCATIONS
1) I certify that my business has been in operation for at least one year.
2) I certify that I currenUy employ a total of 42 employees.
3) I certify that as a result of C4VID-19, my business experienced at least a 25%
decrease in revenue for iwo consecutive months after January 1 st,2020,campared
to the average revenue for the same two-month period in calendar year 2019(or
average monthiy revenue based on total 2019 sales).
4) I certify that my business is cantinuing to aperate during the COVID-19 crisis.
5) I certify that my business wifl continue to operate for a three-month period
commencing on the date of receiving the grant funds.
6) I certi+ thc:.t my business will comply with all laws and rules applicabie to the
program, induding City, state and federal laws.
7) I certify that I have not misrepresented the eligibility of my business for the Program.
By signing below I cert'rfy that the above statements are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge and belief. I understand that willful or fraudulent submission of a materialiy
false statemertt in connection with this certification may disqualify my business from
eligibility for the Program benefits and may subject my business or myself to criminal
charges.
This certification shall be deemed executed in the City of Orange and State of Califomia
and shall be govemed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Cal'rfomia and he laws of the United States.
m.«06/04/2020
Business Owner Signature) Date)
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Business Owner Signature) Date)
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City of Orange
Smal1 Business Asslstance Program—DocumeM Checklist
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Signed perticipatioa Verificatian that the business employs between 1 and
ce tlflcatlon 50 employees and has experienced a bss of revenue.
Revenuo statements for pocumentation of revenue foUowing COVID-19 impad One or more of the tollowing tor the entire impaciecf period:poiM-of-
two consecutive months in sales reporis,sales reports(demonstrdting fees co1{ected or eamed
p income), bank statements, quarterly sales tax filh gs, or CPA-
certified profit 8 loss sWtements for two consecutive months in 2020
Revenue statemerits tor Comparison of ty ical operating revenue to verify One or more of the folbwing f or the same two m ths in 2019:
the seme two consecutive loss ai revenue as a result of COViD-'.9 point-of-salss reports,eales reports(demonstrating f s collsctec
months In 2019 or eamed inoome),bank statements,quarterly safes tax filings,or
CPA-certified protit&bss statements for tw n oonsecutive montfis
in 2019
Annual revenue statements Comparison of typicai operating revenue to verity One or more of the foAawing for total 2019 sales:point-of-safes
for 2018 loss of revenue as a result of COVID-19 reports,sales reports(demonstrating fess oollected or eamed
inoome),bank statements,quarterly sales tax iiGngs,2019 tax
returns, CPA-c tified proTd & bss statemerits, 2019 Tax
Returns(afl pages),or Federal 990
Payroll report showing To determine eligibility for the grant Payroll raoords.
number of employees
Proof of Oran e location To verify that the business is located in the City City of Orange business license num ber on applicatian,signed
federal tax torms,signed copy of lease agreement,or 3 moMhs
of operational bi11s
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EXHIBIT B"
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
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Date:
Lisa Tamburelli
City of Orange
230 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, California 92866
Re: Certification of Compliance Pursuant to City of Orange Small Business
Assistance Program Business Relief Grant Agreement
Dear Ms. Tamburelli,
This Certification is submitted to the City of Orange in accordance with the Small
Business Assistance Program Business Relief Grant Agreement ("Agreement"), and
constitutes the Final Compliance Report. The undersigned authorized representative of
I-Q Investments, Inc. (Prime Cut Cafe), hereby certifies each of the following statements:
1.The 90-day compliance period for this Agreement began on June 23, 2020, and
ended on September 23, 2020.
2. During the compliance period, the business continued to operate legally.
3. Grant funds were used in accordance with the Small Business Assistance
Program.
DATED:
By:
Title: