CIP Application Form - Town of Prescott

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COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) APPLICATION FORM

Please note the applicant shall not commence any works or studies that are subject to a CIP application prior to receiving approval by the Municipality and prior to the execution of any applicable grant/loan agreement(s) by the applicant and the Municipality.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants should arrange a pre-consultation meeting with the Economic Development Office, in order to discuss and confirm application requirements, program eligibility, the proposed scope of work, project timing, supporting documentation requirements, etc. Contact dvalentyne@prescott.ca to schedule a pre-consultation.
After the consultation, the applicant will be required to submit a completed application in addition to required supporting documentation.
A separate application should be submitted for each individually addressed property.
If additional supporting material or documentation is required, or becomes necessary during the processing of this application, the applicant will be contacted and informed prior to the application proceeding.
Once all the required forms and supporting materials are received, Town Staff will undertake a preliminary screening of the proposal and application.
Based on the application and proposal, the results of the preliminary screening, Town Staff may perform an initial site visit and inspection of the building/property, as necessary.
If the application clearly does not meet the program requirements, it will not be accepted.
If the application meets the program requirements, the application will move forward to the review/approval stage. Acceptance does not guarantee financial incentive approval, only that it will be reviewed by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) for final financial approval.
Upon acceptance, a PAC meeting will be scheduled to review the application for approval purposes. The applicant will be notified whether the application was approved or declined within 48 hours of the meeting.
If the PAC sees fit to approve the application, the applicant will be required to enter into an agreement to receive approved funding. Once completed, the applicant will be eligible to receive approved funding, upon submission of required proof of expenses and payment.
If any questions arise, please contact the Economic Development Department.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Application Submission Requirements

Pre-Submission Consultation with Town Staff > Prior to submission of this application form, please arrange for pre-submission consultation with Town Staff to discuss and confirm program eligibility and application requirements, including supporting document

Completed Application Form > Please ensure that this application is complete, all required signatures have been provided and all required supporting documentation has been submitted. Failure to do so may result in refusal of the Municipality to accept the application as complete and/or application processing delays.

Owner Approval > If an agent acting on behalf of the property owner or a business tenant is submitting this application, please ensure that approval is obtained by the applicant from the property owner to make this application. Both the Property Owners and Applicant are required to complete the funding agreement, should the application be approved.

Drawings/Photos of the Property/Signage & Planned Improvements > Please attach photos of the current conditions of the building and/or signage for which you are submitting an application, as well as drawings showing proposed changes (elevations, sign/facade artist renderings/concepts, colours, plans, dimensions/specs, etc.), and images of proposed materials.

Cost Estimates/Quotations > Please attach a minimum of one, preferably two cost estimates/quotations from licensed contractors and/or building material suppliers for applicant/owner completed works. Please attach a detailed breakdown of all estimated project costs.

Application Submission > Please submit your application to Prescott's Economic Development Department. Electronic submissions are preferred. Copies of any supporting documents must accompany the application.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Online Application Using this Form is Preferred

In-Person/Mail Submission:
Economic Development Department
Prescott Town Hall, 360 Dibble St. W P.O. Box 160, Prescott, Ontario, K0E 1T0

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If the space provided is insufficient to respond to the question, please provide additional information on a separate page, with the subject question clearly indicated and attached to the application form. An additional information blank page is attached for use as required.
Please attach financial quotes, drawings or other required information as appropriate.
To ensure that the application is readable, please fill it out via the online form, and attach the signing page.
Please ensure the application signing page (pg 13) has been signed by the property owner or authorized agent and is properly commissioned.
Please keep a copy of the application for your records.

1. REGISTERED OWNER

1a. Property Owner Name:

1b. Property Owner Company (if applicable):

1c. Property Owner Address:

1d. Property Owner Phone:

1e. Property Owner Email:

2. APPLICANT/AGENT INFORMATION

2a. Applicant/Agent Name:

2b. Business Name (if applicable):

2c. Applicant/Agent Mailing Address:

2d. Applicant/Agent Phone:

2e. Applicant/Agent Email:

2f. Primary Contact for Application Purposes:

Registered Owner

Applicant/Agent

2g. Project Payment Recipient:

Registered Owner

Applicant/Agent

3. SUBJECT PROPERTY INFORMATION

3a. Subject Property Address:

3b. Legal Description:

3c. Describe Current Use of Subject Property:

3d. Are property taxes for the subject property in arrears?

Yes

3e. Are there any outstanding orders registered against the subject property that won't be remedied as part of the works described within?

Yes

3f. Are there any outstanding violations under the Fire Code?

Yes

3g. Are any easements, restrictive covenants, right-of-way, or other registered agreements affecting the subject property?

Yes

3h. Has an application for planning approval and/or building permit, or any additional required permits, related to the community improvement works described within been submitted to date?

Yes

3l. Expected Construction Start Date:

3m. Expected Construction End Date:

3n. Has the subject property received CIP grants or loans been previously?

Yes

3q. Date Project Completed:

4. INCENTIVE PROGRAM SELECTION

Please place a checkmark next to the program(s) that you are applying for.

Refer to the CIP Program Guide for a listing of available CIP incentives, complete program details and eligibility criteria for each incentive area.

NOTE: Eligible applicants can apply for incentives offered under only ONE of the eligible CIP incentive areas, accept in cases of Brownfield Areas which can be applied for in conjunction with one additional incentive area. In cases where properties qualify under more than one CIP Project Area, the applicant must select only one to apply to, unless the preceding exception applies.

4a. Area 1 - Downtown/RiverWalk District

Property Improvement Grant

Permit Application Fees Grant

Interest Free Loan

Property Tax Increment Grant

4b. Area 2 - Employment District

Property Improvement Grant

Permit Application Fees Grant

Interest Free Loan

Property Tax Increment Grant

4c. Area 3 - Heritage District

Property Improvement Grant

Permit Application Fees Grant

Interest Free Loan

4d. Area 4 - Brownfield District

Environmental Site Assessment Phase 1 & 2 Grant

Permit Application Fees Grant

Property Tax Cancellation

Property Tax Increment Grant

4e. Area 5 - Residential District

Permit Application Fees Grant

Property Tax Increment Grant

5. PROJECT INFORMATION

5a. Did you schedule a pre-consultation meeting with Economic Development Dept. prior to applying?

Yes

5b. Is your property a designated heritage building?

Yes

5c. What is the current state of the building?

Occupied

Vacant

Vacant & Occupied Portions

Other

5e. Are you adding new commercial units?

Yes

5g. Are you rehabilitating existing commercial units?

Yes

5i. Are you adding new residential units?

Yes

5h. Are you rehabilitating existing residential units?

Yes

5o. If you plan to complete facade improvements, please specify to which part of the building you are making improvements.

Front Facade

Side Facade

Both

5p. Are you intending to:

Complete the Work Yourself

Hire a Contractor

Both

5q. Total amount of grant funding requested:

5r. Total amount of loan funding requested:

5s. Please describe the proposed project and how it represents an improvement for the property and surrounding community.

6. CIP PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS CHECKLIST

6m. Provide a detailed listing of any additional work not identified above.

6n. What is the total estimated cost of your project?

6o. I verify that I have notified and received approval from the Owner of the Subject Property, to submit an application to the CIP program.

Yes

6p. If required, provide additional information on this page, with the subject question indicated for each item.

7. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

7a. Attach required documentation including: quotes, drawings/plans, sign and/or facade improvement mock-ups, proposed material sample images, colour samples, current condition images (exterior, interior & existing signage).

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