Addendum - DCI - Urban Enterprise V & A Property Repair Matching Grant Program

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(2) To be eligible, the subject property must have proper insurance, not have an affirmed demolition order or be under contract for demolition and be current on property taxes. (3) A minimum of two (2) written estimates for all project components are required. This could include the cost of materials and parts if the applicant is doing the work themselves or estimates from a contractor solicited to do the work. For all electrical, plumbing and HVAC work, the two (2) written estimates must be from licensed contractors. The estimates. will detail the scope of work with itemized prices and must be obtained before a project is approved. (4) Before any work is commenced, any required building permits for the grant project must be obtained for an applicant to continue to be eligible for the program. (5) Each contractor employed by the applicant for an approved project must submit a certificate of liability insurance prior to any disbursement of funds. (6) Specific program guidelines must be finalized, which clearly establish the grant process and schedule. (7) No funds may be disbursed for a grant unless pursuant to a written contract which provided for default conditions consistent with the program guidelines and clearly establishes remedies for instances of default. (8) To be eligible, an applicant must agree to hold the City of South Bend, Indiana, and the City of South Bend, Board of Public Works (collectively, the "City") and the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. (UEA) harmless and to indemnify the City and UEA for any damages or costs related to any claim, suit or demand related to any action occurring as a result of the applicant's application or participation in the Program. (9) All repairs are to the residential structure only. The grant will not fund repairs made to accessory structures such as sheds, garages, fences or other improvements on the property.