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<br />DUSINfSS. BYIHt DAY. <br /> <br />Main Street ~nhancemenf Granl <br />PQOGQAM OI;SCQIPTION <br /> <br />The Main Street ~nhancement Grant provides matching funds to enhance existing building designs in <br />the Main Street Overlay District (see attached map). Owners and tenants may be eligible for a <br />reimbursement grant of monies used to enhance and/or beautify their new or existing businesses. <br /> <br />ELIGIBLE PROJECTS <br />The following types of projects are eligible for reimbursement grants: <br />o Facs:ade Rehabilitation/Enhancement <br />This includes work done on existing structures, such as removing non-historic/added facades, re- <br />pointing brick or replacing mortar joints, replacing or restoring cornices, removing paint from <br />brick. replacing windows, restoring transom windows, repairing facades, etc. <br />. New Awnings, Canopies, Porches and Signage <br />This includes replacing, adding, or repairing awnings, canopies, porches and signs. Signs may <br />include signboards, projecting signs, pedestrian signage, window signs, hanging signs, and <br />awning/canopy signs. <br />. Beautification Projects <br />This may include public art, landscaping, and other beautification projects as approved by the <br />~nhancement Grant ~valuation Committee (~G~C). <br /> <br />GRANT GUIDELINES <br /> <br />1. Grant funds are available only for exterior work on commercial property and building facades in <br />the Main Street Overlay District that are visible from public streets. <br />2. In general, grants are available for converting existing structures to their original historic <br />condition, or to renovate them to resemble the buildings currently on Main Street. <br />3. Grants will be processed and considered for award on a first-come, first-served basis until funds <br />are depleted or until the program ends, whichever comes first. <br />4. No grants will be awarded for work that has already been started or completed, or for work that <br />is covered by insurance. If desired work is above what insurance will pay and is considered an <br />upgrade and enhancement in the opinion of the ~G~C, it may be eligible for grant funds. <br />5. All grants will be awarded on a reimbursement basis once completed work has been verified by <br />the EG~C to be compliant with the plans proposed in the approved application. Any deviation <br />from the approved grant project may result in the total or partial withdrawal of the grant. <br />6. All projects submitted for enhancement grants will be subject to a review by the ~G~C, and <br />approval from the La Porte ~conomic Development Corporation (~DC). The review criteria <br />includes the following: <br />. That the project demonstrates a significant improvement over the existing situation <br />. That the project will add to the beautification of Main Street <br />. That the project will enhance Main Street's appeal to new businesses and visitors <br /> <br />ENI-IANCEMENT GRANT <br />PROGRAM DESCRIPTIION, PAGE, <br />