06 - Modifications - DT Facade Rebate Prog

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Subject to escrow instructions, and in accordance with the progress payment schedule determined in advance between Agency and Owner, the escrow funds shall be released as follows: Agency and applicant funds shall be drawn upon equally as progress payments are released. To implement this option, an approved project milestone and phased budget schedule will be established prior to the application approval and reflected in the escrow instructions. Owner must pay any cost associated with establishment and use of the escrow account. IV. Project Requirements • Project location must be within the Downtown target area (please refer to map). • Facade improvements must follow City design guidelines. Additionally, any non- conforming improvements must be removed, if physically feasible. Improvements on registered historic buildings may require approval from the Historic Resources Commission and must comply with Secretary of Interior standards. • Facade program covers the first two stories of building. Exterior historic architectural features above this level will be accepted on a case-by-case basis with Agency Board approval. • Complete rebate application must be submitted and approved by rebate committee and Agency Board prio~^ to commencement of work. • Supporting documentation may include an architectural rendering (depending upon the extent of the proposed improvements), landscape and irrigation plans, sign plans, paint chips and types of materials to be used and desired color schemes. • All project improvements shall comply with current City codes and ordinances. • If occupied, all tenants must have Certificate of Occupancy prior to being allowed to participate in the program. • All project costs must be paid by check and reimbursement requests must include cancelled checks, with correlating invoices and receipts. • Contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) must comply with all state and local laws and regulations pertaining to Prevailing Wage. • Suitable landscaping shall be used to aid in the preservation of community scale and character. • Owner must complete a Facade Improvement Rebate Program application package. V. Documentation Needed • Signed "Rebate Terms and Conditions" form. • Signed "Facade Improvement Rebate Program Application" form. • Signed "Property Maintenance Agreement" form. • Signed "Contractor Resume" form. • Submission of three contractor bids and Contractor Bid Sheet. • Signed contractor qualification statement, as applicable, including contractor's license. • Copy of contractor's Santa Ana business license. • Evidence of all City Planning and Building permits. • Legal documentation indicating the authorized person to sign the application. • Approved signage program, as applicable. • Approved landscape plans, as applicable. • Project description and. budget 6 e 8 EXHIBIT 3 Updated 05/06/2011- Edwards CRA