(A) Pre-Application Meeting.
Applicants are required to meet with the Program Administrator to discuss the program, the intended project, and the application requirements.
(B) Application Review.
The Program Administrator will review eligible applications and supporting documents and recommend approval, denial, or modifications if necessary.
(C) Recommendation to City Administration. Recommended applications will be forwarded to Program Administrator for final review and approval.
(D) Notification of Award. If an application receives final approval, the Program Administrator will notify the applicant of their approval and the awarded amount. An agreement will be signed with the grant recipient.
(E) Construction. Construction may commence once all agreements are signed. Upon completion of the improvements within nine months of the award letter (unless granted a written extension by the Program Administrator), the grantee must provide proof of expenses and submit a grant payment request to the Program Administrator. A site visit will be conducted to inspect the project and ensure compliance before the disbursement of grant funds.
(Ord. O-22-2023, passed 8-8-23)