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AGR-6988.88 - S A I PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT; COVID-19 PANDEMICt-7- l?' S t 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 i hday of , 2020 ("Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF ORANGE, a municipal corporation City"), and S.A:I. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ("Recipient"), a California corporation with reference to the following: RECITALS WHEREAS, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has become a world-wide pandemie, in which the federal, state, county and city governments, including the City of Orange, have all declared 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 operations,hindering the ability to keep up with payrolls,rents,mortgages,utility bills, business operations and other related expenses; and WHEREAS, the City has determined 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, THEREFORE, both the City and Recipient, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and conditions contained herein and the substantial public benefits to be derived therefrom, do hereby agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. Purpose 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 DOLLARS and 00/100($25,000.00),payable in one lump sum, and subject to the terms and conditions contained herein. 3. Recipient 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 abide by them during the tertn 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 Compliance 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 determined by City to have been not used for the intended purpose of this Grant Agreement. 5. Repavment of 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. Governing 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 jurisdiction of California courts. Venue for any dispute arising under this Grant Agreement shall be in Orange County, California. 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 deposit in the U.S. Mail,whichever is earlier. Notices sent by e- mail shall be deemed received on the date of the e-mail transmission. RECIPIENT" CITY" 2 S.A.I. Professional Services City of Orange 1532 W Yale Ave 300 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92867 Orange, CA 92866-1591 Attn.: Shilpa Kapadia Attn.: Aaron Schulze Telephone: 714-600-6097 Telephone: 714-744-2202 E-Mail: saipro@aol.com E-Mail: aschulze@city forange.org 9. Counternarts. This Grant Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which sha11 be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same 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 year and day first above written. RECIPIENT" GCITY" S.A.I. PROFESSIONAL 5ERVICES, CITY OF ORANGE, a municipal corporation a California corporation By. By. Printed Name: Shilpa KaQadia Ri Otto ity Manager Title: Owner By: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Printed Name:Al a Brown Title: Owner Mary E. Bi ' g Senior Assistant City Attom y 3 EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF ORANGE SMALL BUSINESS A5SISTANCE PROGRAM , BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT PARTICIPANT CERTIFICATION Beneath this sheet] 1 4 ty o City of Qrange Small Business Assistance Program BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT APPLICATION Applications accepted beginning June 3, 2020 The purpose of this grant 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 business is physically located in Orange, has been in the City for a minimum of one year and is not a franchise or part of a chain of more than three locations. 2. The business is a for profit business with at least 1, but nat 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 revenue. 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 parlors, and largely cash-based businesses are not eligible. 8. Individuals that own or have interest in more than one business may be limited to one grant total i.e., if a person has ownership inte"rest in three businesses, only one of those businesses may receive a grant under this program). 9. Businesses that have not received funding through the CARES Act, such as Payroll Protection Program loans,will be given first priority. Hoinr much is the grant? The grant is up to a maximum of $25,000. How do I appl? Complete the Grant Application and Participation Cert'rfication online at www.cityoforange.orq 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. Listed documentation is a minimum requirement and staff may request additional documentation to determine eligibility. If you have any questions, please email Aaron Schulze, Senior Administrative Analyst at aschulzeC«?citvoforanAe.ora, or call (714) 744-2202. Funding is limited and will be disbursed on a first come, first served basis. Small Business Assistance Program Application BUSINESS INFORMATION,. ': : . Name of Business A.I. Professional Services Type of Business(e.g.,LLC,corporation,sole proprietorship} or oration Address of Business 1532 W Yale Ave Orange, CA 92867 Business Employer ldentification Number(EIN) Years in Business 21 af Employees of Employees Meeting LowlMad Incame Gity Business License Number Requirement 16 107870 w_.,. OWNER '` ° rt INFORMATION• ` xR..._.__.. ....__.t._ ____,_.._.. f._ .... _..._w....._ _.. .F. _Y__.,__.n._.__ ...._ ro.,_... .,._r_,.. . OWNER CO-OWNER Name Name Shilpa Kapadia Alpa Brown Social Security Number Contact Phone(area code} Social Security Number Contact Phone(area code) 714 600-6097 3104082294 Present Address(street,city,state,zip)Present Address(street,city,state,zip) 50 S. Edgeview Circle Anaheim, CA 92808 4131 Paseo De Las tortugas,Torrance, CA 90505 Email Address Flnail Address saipro@aol.com alpabrown@gmail.com BUSINESS INCOME INF RMATION . 2019 INCOME 20201NCOME(USE THE SAME MONTHS AS 2019) Month#1 Gross Sales 71 S an Month#1 Gross Sales 180169.99 Month of April Month of qril Month#2 Gross Sales 323243.01 Month#2 Gross Sales 30359.50 Month of May Month of Mav Please provide a brief explanation of the adverse economic effects COVID-19 has had on your business: e had to close for 2 months and were unable to make any money due to covid and were not able to provide any ervices 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 statement for 2019 4. Payroll reports documenting the number of employees 1 Small Business Assistance Program Application ACKNQ,WLEDGMENT AND CERTIFICA"i1 N Acknowledgement: UWe 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 cert'rfy that there are no outstanding tax liens or legal judgements against the business. Certification: I/We 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, I/We understand that a false statement may disqualify me/us from benefits. Owner c q da?sep,o xoo«.m_.._.__............. Date 6o-OU ar e 9_^mtewao...am._.. .... Date aL`P'aF'adc 6/09/2020 6/09/2020 BRaxba cD4tlif PSB a 2 City of Orange Small Business Assistance Program Owner Participant Certification:. Business Name S.A.I.PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSIneSS AddreSS 1532 WYALE AVE ORANGE, CA 92867 In order to participate in the City of Orange Small Business Assistance Program ("Program") and receive a grant, the City of Orange ("City") requires that you ("Recipient") and your staff, if applicable, certify the following: You own a small business that employs between 1 and 50 employees. Your business is legally operating during the COVID-19 crisis. Your business has been in operation 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 business is not a franchise and is not a chain of four or more locations. You commit to continue operating for a minimum of three months after receipt of the grant funds. Notwithstanding any other rights of the City under other Sections of this Certification 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 in this Certification or in any document or application submitted in connection with this Certification or the Program shall 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 or prejudiced, the City shall thereupon have the right to terminate any grant or withhold payments,due under the Program and/or demand and obtain the return of payments already made which are equal to the damages the City may have already suffered due to a breach by the Recipient. Any such action by the City shall not give rise to any cause of action for damages against the City. 3 CERTIFICATIONS 1) I certify that my business has been in operation for at least one year. 2) I certify that I currently employ a total of 16 employees. 3) I certify that as a result of COVID-19, my business experienced at least a 25% decrease in revenue for two consecutive months after January 1 st, 2020, compared to the average revenue for the same two-month period in calendar year 2019 (or average monthly revenue based on total 2019 sales). 4) I certify that my business is continuing to operate during the COVID-19 crisis. 5) I certify that my business will continue to operate for a three-month period commencing on the date of receiving the.grant funds. 6) I certify that my business will comply with all laws and rules applicable to the program, including 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 certify 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 materially false statement 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 California and shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and the laws of the United States. A„a o,.,a=oam,aa o a.wm _. u:pe _a a«°° e e a° 06/09/2020 Business Owner Signature) Date) 9 oa,r=oam,a,aoo A.4. Y ,=,d,aba esaa=s a; 06/09l2020 Business wner Signature) Date) 4 City of Orange Small Business Assistance Program-Document Checklist Documerrt Why we need this Documents accepted Signed participation Verification that the business empioys between 1 and certification 50 employees and has experienced a loss of revenue. Revenue statements for pocumentation of revenue following COVID-19 impact One or more of the following for the entire impacted periad:point-oi- two consecutive months in sales reports, sales reports(demonstrating fees collectecf or earned 2020 income), bank statements, quarterly sales tax filings, ar CPA- certified profit&loss statements for two consecutive months in 2020 Revenue statements for Comparisan of typical operating revenue t verify One or more of the foflowing for the same two months in 2019: the same two consecutive loss of revenue as a result of COVID-19 point-of-sales reports,sales reports(demonstrating fees collected months in 2019 or earned income},bank statements,quarterly sales tax filings,or CPA-certified profit&loss statements for two consecutive months in 2df 9 Annual revenue statements Comparison of typical operating revenue to verify One ar more of the following for total 2Q19 sales:point-of-sales for 2019 loss of revenue as a result of COVID-19 reports,sa(es reports (demonstrating fees coltected or earned income},.bank statements,quarterly sales tax filings, 20f 9 tax returns, CPA-certified profit & toss statements, 20i9 Tax Returns(alt pages),or Federal 990 Payrotl report showing To determine eligibility for the grant Payrolt records. number of employees Proof of Orange location To verify that the business is located in the City City of Orange business license number on application,signed ferferal tax forms,signed copy of lease agreement,or 3 months of operational bills f you do not have a Cfty buslnessllcense you wP/I bs requlred to obtaln one prlor to fund dlstrfbutlon 5 EXHIBIT "B" CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Beneath this sheet] 5 Date: Hannah Haase City of Orange 300 East Chapman Avenue Orange, California 92866 Re: Certification of Compliance Pursuant to City of Orange Small Business Assistance Program Business Relief Grant Agreement Dear Ms. Haase: 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 S.A.I. Professional Services, hereby certifies each of the following statements: 1.The 90-day compliance period for this Agreement began on Julv 16, 2020, and ended on October 16, 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: