SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Provide recommendations on staff proposed recommended changes to the North Greenwood Commercial Grant Program
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SUMMARY:
Staff recommends updating the North Greenwood Commercial Grant Program with the proposed outlined changes below to improve customer service, enhance clarity, and remove barriers for applicants. These updates aim to create a smoother grant process for all stakeholders.
Recommended Updates:
• Remove the requirement for exterior improvements to be approved by the Police Department.
• Remove language under ineligible for assistance: “Improvements covered under the City’s Façade Improvement Program.”
• Remove the provision requiring grants exceeding $30,000 to be approved or denied by the Trustees.
• Add language stating that for grant funding up to $75,000, the CRA Director will approve or deny the application.
• Add language to that state this grant program could be used be used as Owner Equity to satisfy the Owner Funding requirements of other City-managed financial assistance programs.
• Add language to allow community service hours waived, be add back to the total grant amount, not to exceed $75,000
• Updated the Notary section.
• Improve the flow of the program guidelines and application to enhance clarity and understanding.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
1.5 Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all our customers.
3.1 Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that empower community pride and belonging.
