2. Downtown Building Rehabilitation and Improvement Grant Program

   
   

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5. Overview

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   The City of Monroe values the commercial buildings in the Downtown area and has created the Downtown Building Rehabilitation and Improvement Grant (BRIG) to offer an incentive that stimulates investment and encourages property and business owners to make improvements to their building(s) and/or business operations. This reimbursement grant assists with the significant improvement and rehabilitation of properties in the Downtown Business District. Improvement of these buildings preserves Downtown’s unique attributes and promotes economic growth by attracting and retaining residents and businesses, creating jobs, and reducing the deterioration of properties in the Downtown District. 

   The BRIG program provides matching grants (50/50) that encourage improvements and/or upgrades to the interiors and exteriors of buildings in the Downtown Business District to make them more attractive for new, existing, and expanding businesses and residences. 

   Grant applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Awards are based on the availability of funds and meeting the programs requirements. Work done prior to approval of an application is not eligible for reimbursement.

   Note: This application must be submitted to the Downtown Director prior to beginning work. Work completed prior to approval will not be eligible.  

7. Applicant Information

9. Applicant Name*
11. Address*
12. City*
13. State*
14. Zip Code*
16. Email Address*
17. Phone Number*

19. Property Information

21. Address*
22. City*
23. State*
24. Zip Code*
26. Parcel Number*
27. Primary Phone Number *
29. Parcel Location Certification*

    1. I certify that this property is located in the Downtown Business District of Monroe. See policy for description.
31. Property Owner Name (if different from applicant)
33. Address
34. City
35. State
36. Zip Code
38. Email Address
39. Phone Number
41. Select All Eligible Projects that Apply

    1. Structural repairs, including masonry repair and restoration
    2. Roofing repair and/or replacement
    3. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and similar elements
    4. Construction for accessibility, fire code, etc.
    5. Painting
    6. Flooring
    7. Building façade, or building side which faces a public right-of-way, including removal of false fronts, cleaning of brick, and/or historic reconstruction
    8. Window or front door repair and/or replacement, or repair of original material that adheres to the Secretary of the Interior's standards for Historic Rehabilitation and EPA Guidelines
    9. Installation of new pedestrian amenities such as City-approved outdoor seating, awnings, and lighting

    1. Railing and ironwork repair
    2. Cornice repair and/or replacement
    3. Exterior step repair and/or replacement
    4. Equipment repair and/or replacement
    5. Energy efficiency upgrades
    6. Improving restroom facilities
    7. Improving or re-installing stairways
    8. Up-fit, replacement, or new installation of an elevator
43. Project Details

    Please provide detail for each item in the project.  

45. Which floor of the building will you be operating on?*

    1. First
    2. Second
    3. Third
46. How many new jobs have you created with this project?*
47. How many residential units have you created with this project, if applicable?
49. Hours of Operation

    Please describe the days of the week and hours of operation

51. Documentation

53. Application Checklist: Grant application submissions require the following information and documents.

    1. Completed application
    2. Summary outlining the full extent of the work
    3. A minimum of two quotes from a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor(s) covering full extent of the work
    4. Site plans, elevations plans, drawings
    5. Photos of existing conditions

    1. Certificate of Appropriateness if the property is within the Local Historic District
    2. Copies of all required permit application(s)
    3. Proof of ownership or leasing contract
    4. Property owner’s written permission if tenant is applying
55. Quote #1 from Contractor*

    Contractor must be licensed, bonded, and insured for the full extent of work

56. Quote #2 from Contractor*

    Contractor must be licensed, bonded, and insured for the full extent of work

58. Site Plans, Elevation Plans, and Drawings*

    Combine files into one .pdf or .zip file, if needed

59. Photos of Existing Conditions*

    Combine files into one .pdf or .zip file, if needed

61. Certificate of Appropriateness

    If property is within the local Historic District

62. Permit Applications*

    Combine files into one .pdf or .zip file, if needed

64. Proof of Ownership or Leasing Contract*
65. Property Owner Permission Statement

    If tenant is applying

67. Additional Documentation, if Needed

    Additional quote from contractor or any other additional documentation needed

68. Additional Documentation, if Needed

    Additional quote from contractor or any other additional documentation needed

    
    

70. Approval Process

    Upon submission of this application the Downtown Director will schedule an application review meeting with the applicant within two weeks of receipt. Submission of this application is not a guarantee of a grant award or issuance of a permit. 

    An approval letter will be mailed, emailed, or given by hand to the applicant upon approval. If an application is not approved, the Downtown Office will convey the rejection through email along with the reason for the rejection.

    Certification

    I certify that all information provided in this application is accurate and that all work will be performed to meet the program guidelines, City zoning and building code requirements, historic district requirements if applicable and meet the guidelines of the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Supplementary Requirements for Development in the Central Business District (City of Monroe Code of Ordinances Title XV, Chapter 156.0540). 

    I understand that Downtown Grants must receive a recommendation by Monroe’s Downtown Advisory Board to City Council. If a recommendation is awarded, staff will request a call for a public hearing at the next regular City Council meeting. A presentation and request will they be made to City Council at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. If approved, funds will be encumbered and held until the project is completed and a new assessed value is provided by the Union County Tax Assessor’s office. 

    An application is not a guarantee that an award will be made.

    Note: The approval process will take a minimum of three months.

72. By signing and submitting this document, you agree that all signatures where required may be Electronically Signed by either party, pursuant to NCGS 66-315(b).*

    1. I understand.
74. Signature *
75. Date *
    Date
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77. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
78. Email address

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79. Submit

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