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Northwood/Pleasant CityCommunity Redevelopment Agency (CRA)NORTHWOOD VILLAGEFAÇADE BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM
About the Program
The CRA Northwood Village Façade Beautification Program is an incentive available tobusinesses located in Northwood Village for aesthetic improvements to the exterior of acommercial building and site. Improvements include painting of the building, installationof awnings, lighting and signage. The CRA will provide a grant for 80% of a project totaling $7,500 or less, for a maximumCRA grant of $6,000 for projects located on Northwood Road, 24
th
Street and 25
th
Streetbetween Dixie Highway and Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad Tracks.
ExamplesProject Cost:$ 7,500City Grant:$ 6,000Owner’s Responsibility:$ 1,500
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Properties listed for sale may not apply.
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Properties sold within twenty-four months (2 years) of receiving façade fundingmust repay the full amount.
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Work on the project must begin within One Hundred Eighty (180) days followingCRA approval process.
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Eligible Improvements
include exterior painting, installation of awnings, lightingand signage.
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Because of limited funding, staff from the CRA will evaluate the submissions andselect those that beautify the neighborhood, will be a catalyst for other businessesand complement area improvements.
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This is a short term program and applications for approval must be submitted byDecember 31, 2008 to be eligible.
The Northwood Village Façade Beautification Program benefits are contingent uponfunding availability and CRA approval and are not to be construed as an entitlementor right of a property owner or applicant. Properties in the designated CRA areas arenot eligible for CRA funded programs when such funding conflicts with the goalsexpressed in the CRA Strategic Finance Plan or Community Redevelopment Plan.Property to be improved must be free of all municipal and county liens, judgments orencumbrances of any kind. This provision can be waived by the CRA Board of Commissioners if development plans for said property meets the goals and objectivesas set forth in the Northwood/Pleasant City CRA Five Year Strategic Finance Plan.Upon grant approval, said property must remain free of all municipal and countyliens, judgments or encumbrances of any kind under the term of the agreement.
Step 1: Application Process
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Business or property owner must submit applications to the CRA Staff for initial review. The application must include:
A)
A photograph of the property showing the area(s) for improvement.
B)
A conceptual drawing and cost estimate(s) of the proposed improvements.
C)
After submittal of the completed application, CRA staff will advise applicant of status of application.
D)
If the application is approved, the CRA will provide the applicant with a FaçadeAgreement. It is recommended that NO CONSTRUCTION begin until the FaçadeAgreement is signed by all parties. Improvements completed prior to fullexecution of the Agreement may not be eligible for reimbursement.
Step 2: Construction/Payment by the CRA/City of West Palm Beach:
1.
If your contractor agrees to wait for payment until a check is issued by the CRA of WestPalm Beach, you must submit an invoice for the work for both you and your contractor, aletter from you indicating the work is complete and you are satisfied with the job.
2.
If your contractor(s) requires payment upon completion of the work, you must pay theinvoice. You may then provide the CRA of West Palm Beach with the paid invoice and/or acopy of
both
sides of the cancelled check
3.
A CRA/City of West Palm Beach staff member will visit the property and take a photographof the completed project. A check will be issued in your name.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Signature of Applicant
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
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Properties for sale are ineligible. Properties sold within twenty-four months of receiving grant
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funding
must repay the full amount
.
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Prior to application submittal, a preliminary review of proposed renovations to property must becompleted by the Planning Department.
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After approval process, the CRA will provide the applicant with an approved Grant Agreementfor signature. It is recommended that
NO CONSTRUCTION
begin until the Grant Agreementis signed by all parties. Improvements completed prior to CRA Staff approval may not beeligible for reimbursement.
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If deemed necessary, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) reserves the right to havethe application and its contents evaluated and analyzed by an outside third party including butnot limited to; the proposed business plan, partnership/ownership information with equitypositions, mortgage on the property, lease agreements, letter of Intent from lending institutionand any other documents provided by the applicant.
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If your site plan or application request includes landscaping, the landscaping must be aspecies and variety of native plants that are drought tolerant, require little irrigation andwithstand the environmental conditions of West Palm Beach. Irrigation systems must preventover spray and water waste. It is recommended a drip irrigation system be installed.
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Property to be improved must be free of all municipal and county liens, judgments or encumbrances of any kind. This provision can be waived by the CRA Board of Commissionersif development plans for said property meets the goals and objectives as set forth in theNorthwood/Pleasant City CRA Five Year Strategic Finance Plan. Upon grant approval, saidproperty must remain free of all municipal and county liens, judgments or encumbrances of any kind under the term of the agreement.I have read completely and understand the program, including the application guidelines and grantreimbursement process.
________________________________ Date_____________________ Applicant Signature ________________________________ Property Owner
NORTHWOOD VILLAGEFAÇADE BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMAPPLICATION
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