FACADE
and
Greater
Grant
Application Form 
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Name of applicant
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Name of
business
____________________________________________________________
Address of
business _________________________________________________________
Phone number ___________________________ Fax number
________________________
E-mail address
_____________________________________________________________
Type of business
___________________________________________________________
How long
has the business been at the current location?
_____________________________
If leased, when does your current
lease expire?_____________________________________
Applicant is the: Property Owner_____ Business Owner_____
Other___________________
Property owner’s name (if different
from applicant) __________________________________
Property
owner’s
address ______________________________________________________
Property
owner’s phone number
________________________________________________
Approximate date the
building was constructed ___________________
Architectural Style
______________________________
Note: If you are not the property owner, please have the property owner or an authorized representative co-sign this application.
Proposed
Facade and or Building Improvements
Please describe below the
proposed improvements to the property. If applying for facade
improvements, please indicate proposed color scheme, dimensions of signage
or vendor estimates. If you plan to use a design different from that
of In-Site Architecture's design, please submit one copy of your design
proposal. All applications require two estimates on contractor
letterhead. Please also provide a current photo of the area which is
proposed for renovation such as the facade or the interior of the
building.
Proposed improvements: Attach additional sheet if necessary __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
If
you are applying for facade improvements, please list work or improvements
that are not included on the In-Site architectural design rendering of the
property.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Total
proposed budget ______________________________
Proposed start date
________________ Estimated completion
date______________
_________________________________________
Date _____________
Applicant's signature
General
Conditions and Agreement
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It is expressly understood that this is a grant program and not all applications will be awarded funding.
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It is expressly understood and agreed that the applicant and or building owner shall be solely responsible for all safety conditions and compliance with all safety regulations, building codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations.
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It is expressly understood and agreed that the applicant/owner or his contractor will secure a one million dollar liability policy which holds harmless the Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, the Warsaw Downtown Association, the Division of Housing and Community Renewal and or its agents, employees, officers and or directors liable for any property damage, personal injury or other loss relating in any way to the New York Main Street grant program.
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The applicant agrees to maintain the property and improvements, including, but not limited to, promptly removing graffiti, sweeping and shoveling in front of the property for a period of seven (7) years. For properties receiving a facade or interior building renovation grant a lien in the form of a grant enforcement agreement will be placed upon the building by The Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce to ensure the improvements are maintained for a minimum of seven years. If the property is transferred during that period, the new owner must agree to assume the responsibility of maintaining the asset or all grant funds must be returned to Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). A lien will also be placed upon residential units assisted with NYMS funds requiring the owner to keep them affordable to low-income households for at least a seven-year period. Owner/applicant agrees that he/she will maintain the integrity of the facade renovation and ensure that it is preserved for a minimum of seven years.
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Owner/applicant further agrees he/she will not make any facade changes which are inconsistent with or contrary to the Design Guidelines as incorporated into this agreement.
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The applicant/owner authorizes the Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce to promote an approved project, including but not limited to displaying a sign at the site, during and after construction, and using photographs and descriptions of the project in
_______________________________________
Date __________
Applicant's signature
If applicant is not the
property owner, please have the property owner or an authorized
representative review and co-sign this application
below.
As
owner of the property at ___________________________________ I have
reviewed the above application and give permission to my tenant at address
above to make facade and interior building improvements described
above.
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Date __________
Signature of Property Owner or Representative
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