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2. STORY COUNTY FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM
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5. PROJECT INFORMATION
7. PROJECT ADDRESS*
8. PROPERTY OWNER*
10. BUSINESS OWNER (IF DIFFERENT FROM PROPERTY OWNER)*
11. NAME OF BUSINESS*
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
15. APPLICANT (CITY CONTACT PERSON)*
16. CONTACT ADDRESS*
18. PHONE*
19. E-MAIL*
21. Email*
22. Email*
24. AMOUNT REQUESTED**
25. MATCHING AMOUNT*

27. *Work is expected to be completed and bills submitted within 12 months of the grant award date. A complete copy of bills from expenses relating to the project must be presented to Story County before the grant money will be awarded. The amount of the grant may be adjusted if the actual cost is lower than the estimated cost. Any deviations from the approved application may disqualify the applicant.

     

29. APPLICATION ATTACHMENT CHECKLIST

    In addition to the completed application, please attach the following:

    • Written consent from property owner giving permission to conduct improvements
    • Color photographs of existing conditions
    • Written statement that outlines in detail scope of the project
    • Project budget that includes detailed cost estimates prepared by contractors
    • Any design documents prepared by a licensed architect or engineer, if available
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34. PLEASE READ

    By signing below you certify that to the best of your knowledge, you have submitted all the required information to apply for a façade grant and that the information is accurate.  You further acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Terms of Agreement outlined below.

36. SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY/BUSINESS OWNER: *
37. DATE:*
39. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:*
40. DATE:*
44. Terms of Agreement
46. Check the boxes to indicate you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Terms of Agreement *

    1. The applicant is the city.
    2. The applicant and property/business owner meets all of the eligibility criteria outlined in the Story County Façade Improvement Grant Program.
    3. No funds are approved for the proposed improvements until the applicant is notified in writing and meets all Program requirements. Work completed prior to final approval is ineligible for funding.
    4. All funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis after all work is completed.
    5. The applicant shall ensure that work is performed in a satisfactory manner, as determined by the County, conforming to the approved application, project budget, and project schedule.
    6. The applicant shall be responsible for at least the matching funds equal to or greater than the maximum provided by the County. The applicant shall keep record of all documents, receipts, lien waivers, etc., to substantiate that they are in conformance with this requirement.
    7. No changes to the approved project plans shall be made without prior consent from Story County.
    8. Grant funds shall be disbursed only upon the satisfactory completion of the project in accordance with the approved plans for the project. It is the responsibility of the applicant and/or business to demonstrate that the project is satisfactorily complete.
    9. Grant funds are only to be used for the scope of the project approved by the County, and no other renovations or improvements of the structure or business.
    10. The applicant authorizes Story County to promote their approved project, including, but not limited to, displaying a sign at the site during and after the construction, and using photographs and descriptions of the project in County media materials.
    11. Work is expected to be completed and bills submitted within 12 months of the grant award date. A complete copy of bills from expenses relating to the project must be presented to Story County before the grant money will be awarded. The amount of the grant may be adjusted if the actual cost is lower than the estimated cost. Any deviations from the approved application may disqualify the applicant.
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