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City of North Olmsted Fix Our Fronts Program Guidelines and Application Term of Grant: Funding will be disbursed directly to the applicant upon completion of the project and proof of payment to all vendors and/or contractors. Amount of The Grant: Grant Requests or funding recommendations at or below $5,000 can be approved administratively by the Program Administrator. Grants in excess of $5,000 will be reviewed and presented to the City of North Olmsted's Board of Control for consideration of funding. The Fix our Fronts Signage Improvement Grant Program The intent of this program is to aid commercial/retail districts in become more attractive, economically viable and diverse places to visit and ship by assisting in the design and funding of signage. ELIGIBLE USES: Installation of new or upgraded facade signage. Monument signs will be considered on a case-by-case basis but are not preferred. • City assistance for fagade enhancements cannot be in excess of 75% of the total project costs. Maximum award of $5,000. • Applicants are required to seek approval of enhancements by other administrative bodies, including but not limited to, the Landmarks Commission and/or the Planning and Design Commission. Applications will not be review until all approvals are obtained. • The City will require architectural design renderings and/or from another duly recognized design professional prior to award of funding. • Contractors utilized must be registered with the City of North Olmsted and permits, if applicable, must be obtained for any and all work performed as part of the grant award. PREFERENCES: • Projects that involve the redevelopment of vacant, foreclose or underutilized sites and buildings especially projects that focus on creating read -to -lease commercial space • Minority, Female and veteran owned business enterprises • Businesses and/or projects that promote the goals and objectives of the 2015 Go North Olmsted Master Plan • Commercial/ retail and service businesses preferred Type of Funding: All projects funded under the Building Fagade program will receive funds in the form of a grant. Maximum Grant funding: Fix our Fronts Signage is capped at $5,000 or 75% of the project costs whichever is less. Disbursement: Grant funds will be disbursed upon project completion and proof of payment to the vendor and/or contractor.