PROCEDURE

The application process is below:

1. Property or Business Owner should schedule a meeting with City Manager to discuss project guidelines.

2. Property or Business Owner turns a completed application in to the City Manager at City Hall, 112 Bauman Street, that includes a complete project description, project rendering, cost estimate (two estimates are encouraged), and current photos of the property.

3. The Economic Development Committee will determine eligibility and make a recommendation for approval or disapproval during a regular scheduled meeting. Applicants and public will be invited to attend the meeting.

4. The City Manager will send a letter informing applicant of project approval and availability of funds or project disapproval.

5. Applicants must obtain all necessary permits and meet all current State and Local code requirements.

6. Project must commence within 30 days of the date of letter.

7. Any changes to the project scope must be submitted to the Economic Development Committee for approval in advance of the change.

8. Upon completion, project must pass all necessary City of Kirby inspections to include a review by the City Manager to ensure compliance with the approved project scope.

9. Applicant submits photos of completed work and costs documentation (paid invoices, receipts, etc.) to the City Manager for reimbursement.

10. Upon approval The City of Kirby issues a check to applicant within five (5) business days for no more than 80% of the expenditure and not to exceed $1500 as approved by the Committee.

Applicant Information

Property Information

PROJECT TIME FRAME

Please submit this completed application along with the following documentation:

1. Photograph of building exterior.

2. Drawings and/or renderings accurately depicting the extent of the proposed work.

3. Brief history of the building and any previous improvement work done to the building that you are aware of.

4. What is the assessed property value?

5. Name of mortgage holder (bank)?

6. What is the balance on the mortgage?

7. Do you own any other business or real estate? If so, please list addresses?

8. Property owner’s letter of authorization (if leasing tenant is applicant)

CITY OF KIRBY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION AGREEMENT FORM

I have met with the City Manager and I fully understand the procedures established by the City of Kirby and the Economic Development Committee and intend to use this grant for the aforementioned exterior renovation project.

I have read the Kirby Business Improvement Grant Application guidelines and understand them fully.

I understand that, if I am granted a Kirby Business Improvement Grant by the City of Kirby, any deviation from this agreement may result in the withdrawal of the Incentive Grant.

I understand that the Kirby Business Improvement Grant will be administered as reimbursements once the project has been completed as agreed upon and proper documentation shown for work completed and paid for.

I understand the Kirby Business Improvement Grant will be given for no more than 80% of the total project expense I am applying for and will not exceed $1500 per total project, per property owner, per year fiscal year (October 1 – September 30).

I understand that the Kirby Business Improvement Grant program will be administered until funds are depleted. All decisions of the City of Kirby are final, non-appealable, and not subject to judicial review.

I understand that the submittal of this application in no way guarantees me a grant from the City of Kirby. I understand that additional information may be requested as needed and I agree to provide it. The City of Kirby Economic Development Committee reserves the right to reject any and all applications at its sole discretion.

EVALUATION FORM

Below is the evaluation criteria and point system that will be used to judge each of the submitted projects.