Facade Grant
Application Form
Section 1 Applicant Information
Email Address:
Company/Business Name:
Address of Subject Property:
Mailing Address:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Applicant is the :
Building Owner
Tenant
Building Owner Information (if different from applicant):
Owner Name:
Mailing Address:
Contact Person : Email Address:
Phone Number: Fax Number:
Signature of Building Owner indicating consent for improvements:
Section 2 Grant Eligibility
To be eligible for a Facade Grant the project shall:
Be located inside the urban renewal district boundary.
The applicant must be the property owner or a tenant with permission from the owner.
Meet all state and local building codes and zoning requirements.
Result in permanent improvements to a commercial building.
Cure "blight" as defined in ORS457.010(1).
The property must not have delinquent bills, charges or taxes owed to the city.
The property may not be tax exempt.
Section 3 Grant Requirements
The following are requirements of the grant program:
Grant funds are disbursed on a reimbursement basis only.
Projects must be completed within 12 months of signing the Grant Approval Agreement.
At least one (1) competitive bid must be submitted for service estimates exceeding $500 (with itemized
estimated cost).
Grant recipients are required to sign a Grant Approval Agreement prepared by the city, prior to
commencing work. Work performed prior to signing the agreement is not eligible for reimbursement.
If painting is requested for reimbursement, applicants are to select color combinations from the city
recognized palette (see attached Historic Colors of America - Color Combinations).
The Agency will award no more than one grant to the same property during any one fiscal year.
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Section 4 Project Information
Project Start Date: Anticipated Completion Date:
A general description of the overall project scope is appreciated (here):
Will you be using a contractor for this project? Yes No
If yes, please supply the following contractor information:
Contractor Business Name:
Address:
Contact Person: Phone Number:
NOTE: Attach a copy of the cost estimate from the contractor, if applicable.
Section 5 Submittal List for Category 1 (Maintenance and Repairs)
Please include the following:
Photographs clearly showing existing conditions of the building to be improved.
Drawings or sketches showing the proposed improvement(s) on the building and placement of other
features around the building, if applicable.
Exact color samples of paint and other materials to be used for the proposed improvement(s).
Cost estimate for the project (itemized).
Section 6 Submittal List for Category 2 (Exterior Alteration, Restoration)
Please include the following:
Photographs clearly showing existing conditions of the building to be improved.
Drawings or sketches showing the proposed improvement(s) prepared by a design professional.
Exact color samples of paint and other materials to be used for the proposed improvement(s).
Cost estimate for the project (itemized).
Written statement explaining how proposed changes demonstrate compliance with commercial
design standards in Chapter 2, Section 2.3.080 of the Dallas Development Code (DDC).
Section 7 Grant Approval Process
Estimated total budget for proposed project:
Total Grant Amount Requested (not to exceed $10,000):
Approval Process:
Upon receipt of a completed application form, the Grant Administrator will inform the
applicant of application completeness status within two weeks.
The Grant Administrator will consult with the Planning Director to ensure materials submitted
comply with the applicable building design standards (currently under Chapter 2, Section
2.3.80 of the Development Code).
Once an application is deemed complete, the application will be referred to the Dallas
Development Commission Urban Renewal Agency for review and approval.
The Commission will make a decision based upon the approval criteria. The Commission may
impose conditions of approval, which shall be included in the Grant Approval Agreement.
Section 8 Performance Evaluation and Fund Disbursement
Grant Administrator is responsible for monitoring the progress of work performed under grant
approval and for trouble-shooting problems as they arise.
If a building permit is necessary through the city, the project must receive final inspection
approval from the City Building Official before grant funds are disbursed.
City staff, under the direction of the Grant Administrator, will determine finished project
compliance with plans associated with grant approval. Funds are then to be issued within 30
days from the date paid invoices and receipts for work performed are received.
For projects that are performed by the applicant or that do not use a licensed contractor, only
material costs will be eligible for reimbursement. For the purpose of this section shipment cost,
tools/machinery and labor are not 'material costs' and will not be reimbursed.
Section 9 - Signature
I agree that the information provided above and within is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant: Date:
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