06 - Modifications - DT Facade Rebate Prog

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• Project milestone schedules with their corresponding cost, as applicable. • Pictures before start of proj ect as part of the initial application. • Color scheme. • Property Insurance, General Liability Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement • Provide proof of Contractor General Liability Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement • Provide proof of ownership for subject building VI. Exclusions • Project improvements started prior to Agency Board action. • New construction projects. • Interior improvements other than display window improvements described in section II. • Improvements not clearly visible from street frontage (Exception -approved rear side facade improvements). • Exterior improvements not approved by the Agency Board. • Improvements without proper and clearly defined documentation. • Trading one type of service/job for another, rather than paying to have the service/job performed (i.e. no "bartering"). • Government-owned buildings. VII. Application Approval Process • The Rebate Committee comprised of members from the Community Development Agency and Planning staff, as well as one representative from Downtown, Inc. shall review completed applications and recommend approval of eligible items pursuant to program guidelines to the Agency Board. • Agency Board shall have final approval of all rebates. • Applicants will receive written notice to proceed, including any modifications, or denial of project. The Agency will not assume any liability, should the Agency Board deny the application. • Within 30 days of approval notification, the owner must execute a Facade Improvement Rebate Agreement and Escrow instructions, should the owner exercise the progress payment option. • A "Notice to Proceed" will be issued upon satisfaction of all requirements. VIII. Sign and Awning Removal/Display of Rebate Program Sign • Free removal of old signs and awnings with project manager's approval. • The legal property owner must complete an application for "Free Sign Removal" and enter into a "Right of Entry" agreement with the Agency prior to committee approval. • Applicant maybe required to display a Facade Improvement Rebate Program sign, from the date of rebate approval until the date of the final rebate reimbursement. IX. Property Maintenance Agreement • The applicant must sign and submit the "Facade Improvement Rebate Program Property Maintenance Agreement" which shall be recorded with the County Recorder Office and stipulates that the property must remain in good and attractive condition for a term of five (5) years at the Owners' sole cost and expense. 6 9 ExH ~ g ~'~ g Updated 05/06/2011- Edwards CRA