6.I.(3) Agreement Facade Matching Grant Program, Miami Street

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rx«u3i1~ ~ Program Description I~hc Organization small provide the follo~~~in« services and programs: F'aFade Matching Grant Program - Establish a program designed to encourage private investment by commercial. industrial, and mixed use property owners or lessees on the Corridor. Commercial property includes property used primarily for for-profit, nonprofit. or religious activities. "hhe program goal is to promote exterior improvements that enhance the appearance. value and character of the property. The program is not intended to support deferred maintenance. Lessees must provide written proof that the property owner has authorized the proposed improvements. Che program shall require: (1) A maximum of one gram per propcrt} address per year. (2) A matching public im~esUi~ent not to exceed seventy fiive percent (75°/a) of the total project cost The maximum grant shall not exceed tea-cnty thousand dollars (520.000). {>) Projects that create a noticeable visual improvement to the Corridor and arc consistent with the revitalization action plan for the C orridor approved by the Contract ~ydministrator. (4) I~o be eligible, the subject property must have proper insurance and be current on property taxes. (5) /y minimum of t~~o (?) estimates from liccnscd contractors detailing the scope ol~~~~ork with itemized prices must be obtained before a project is approved. applicants may bid for work on their own grant project it the} arc liccnscd and/or qualified Lo perform the work. Hovvcver. when serrin~ as their o~~°n contractor. applicants will not be reimbursed for labor related costs. (6) I3eforc any work is conul~cnced, am~ required building or sign permits for the grant project must br obtain for an applicant to continue to be eligible for the program. (7) Specific program guidelines must he established. which clearly establish the grant process and schedule. (8) Ne limds may be disbursed for a grant unless pursuant to a written contract which provided for default conditions consistent with the