Community Improvement Plan Application

Introduction:
The Town of Espanola’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Downtown Core / Highway 6 Corridor Revitalization establishes a strategy for the revitalization of two commercial areas in Town, the Downtown Core and Highway 6 Corridor, and provides tax assistance for housing projects within the Residential Project Area. The CIP provides design guidelines and incentive programs for improvements, including tax assistance.

All applicants should consult the Town’s CIP document, available on the Town’s website and Municipal Office.

The Town is not responsible for any costs incurred by an applicant in relation to any of the programs, including, without limitation, costs incurred in anticipation of a grant and/or tax assistance.

Pre-Consultation:
All potential applicants must have a pre-consultation meeting with the Town prior to submitting an application for incentive programs. The purpose of the pre-consultation meeting is to confirm property and project eligibility and program requirements.

Authorization (page 5):
If the applicant is not the owner of the subject land, a written statement by the owner must accompany the application, which authorizes the applicant to act on behalf of the owner as it relates to the subject application.

Plans & Drawing:
All applications for CIP incentive programs must include accurate, detailed copies of plans / drawings / renderings showing the proposed improvements for which the application is being made.

Supporting Information:
Additional information may be required by the municipality in order to evaluate the proposed application for CIP incentive programs. The required information may include studies or reports to deal with such matters as environmental impacts, traffic, water supply, sewage disposal and storm water management.

In addition, the applicant may be required to submit a more detailed site plan, under site plan control, prepared by a qualified professional, showing the proposed development including all new buildings and structures, parking areas, landscaping and other site information as required by the municipality.

Application Processing:
Following mandatory pre-consultation, upon receipt of an application and other information as may be required, the Town will determine whether there is sufficient merit in processing the application further, including compliance with minimum eligibility requirements and design guidelines outlined in the CIP. The Town will evaluate the application, and may require the signing of an agreement for certain programs which outline terms and conditions. Prior to release of funds, the Town will require proof of all costs submitted by the applicant.

In all cases, applicants shall enter into a maintenance agreement with the Town and shall undertake to keep the property and specifically those parts of the property subject to the CIP improvement project in good condition.

Any Outstanding charges from the Town (including tax arrears), work orders, and/or orders or requests to comply on any property owned by the Applicant must be satisfactorily addressed prior to application processing and grant and/or tax assistance payment.

Projects must be completed within one year of approval, but recipients may apply for a grant extension.

Further Information:
Town of Espanola
Economic Development Officer
100 Tudhope Street, Suite 2
Espanola, ON P5E 1S6
Telephone: (705) 86

Copies:
One (1) copy of this application, including plans/drawings/renderings and other information as may be specified, shall be required.

Applicant Information

Registered Owner(s):

Address:

Home Phone No.:

Work No.:

Fax No.:

Email:

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If the application will be represented, prepared or submitted by someone other than the registered owner(s) please specify:

Tenant or Authorized Agent(s):

Address:

Home Phone No.:

Work No.:

Fax No.:

Email:

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NOTE: Unless otherwise requested, all communication will be sent to the tenant/agent, if any.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: *

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: *

Date the subject land was acquired by the current owner: *

Describe any easements, mortgages, charges, or other encumbrances in respect of the subject land: *

EXISTING USE OF LAND: *

Date of Construction: *

PROPOSED USE OF LAND: *

ZONING: *

Is an amendment required for proposed work? *

YesNo

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TAXES AND OUTSTANDING WORK ORDERS:

Current Assessed Value of Property: *

Is current tax receipt attached? *

YesNo

Is the property in tax arrears? *

YesNo

If “Yes”, please describe.

Are there outstanding work orders on the property? *

YesNo

If “Yes”, please describe.

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* note that outstanding charges must be satisfactorily addressed prior to the application processing and grant and/or tax assistance payment

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS:

Indicate grant amount requested for the incentive program(s) for which this application applies.

1.Façade Improvement Grant Program(max $4,000) *

2. Signage Improvement Grant Program (max $2,000) *

3. Accessibility Improvement Grant Program (max $5,000) *

4. Parking Area and Landscaping Improvement Grant Program (max $4,000) *

5. Architectural / Engineering Design Grant Program (max $1,000) *

6. Municipal Application / Permit Fees Rebate (max varies per permit/fee) *

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Maximum amount of grants 1-6 is $5,000 per property.

Tax Increment Grant Program – Commercial

Tax Increment Grant Program – Residential

Description of proposed improvements with draft copies of plans /drawings /renderings showing the proposed improvements and cost estimates. *

CONSTRUCTION/PROJECTSCHEDULE

Estimated start of construction / improvement project: *

Estimated completion of construction / improvement project: *

AFFIDAVIT

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I (we)

Signee(s) *

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of the

Municipality *

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District of

District *

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solemnly declare that all the statements contained in this application are true, and I (we) make solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act.

Signature of Owner *

Please enter your full name. This will be used in place of a signature.

Signature of Commissioner *

Please enter your full name. This will be used in place of a signature.

Date

AUTHORIZATION FOR TENANT / AGENT/SOLICITOR TO ACT FOR OWNER:

(If application and affidavit is signed by someone other than the Owner (i.e. tenant, agent, or solicitor), the Owner’s written authorization below must be completed.)

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I (we)

Signee(s)

of the

Municipality

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District of

District

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do hereby authorize

Tenant

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to make this application or act as my(our)agent in this application.

Signature of Owner(s)

Please enter the full name. This will be used in place of a signature.

Date

Contact Email(s):

Enter contact emails to receive a copy of your submission (comma separated).

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