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What is the
purpose of this
program? The
Downtown Development
Authority (DDA)
developed this
program to partner
with downtown
property owners in
order to enhance and
maintain the beauty
and charm of the
downtown area.
How does this
program work?
Matching grant funds
are available for
façade improvements
in the downtown
Montezuma district.
The downtown
district is defined
as the Central
Business District
(C1) on the City of
Montezuma Official
Zoning Map.
Commercial tenants
or property owners
may receive
reimbursement of 50%
(not to exceed $500)
of the cost of an
approved storefront
renovation.
What type of
project is eligible?
Eligible projects
will visibly improve
the unique historic
character of the
storefront. Examples
include but are not
limited to
appropriate signage;
awnings; exterior
painting; and
window, door, and
storefront feature
restoration. These
funds are available
for exterior
improvements only
and may be applied
to a front, side or
rear facade,
provided the facade
faces a public
street or parking
area. The DDA must
approve projects
before construction
begins. The DDA
reserves the right
to reject any
proposal.
What must I do to
receive the grant?
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Determine if the
project will
require a
building permit
or any other
permit and
obtain the
necessary
permits.
Information is
available at
City Hall.
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Complete a
facade grant
application and
turn it in to
the City Clerk
at City Hall. If
you are a
tenant, include
a letter of
permission from
the property
owner.
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The Downtown
Development
Authority will
review the
facade grant
application and
notify you of
their decision.
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Start and
complete facade
improvement work
within 60 days
of approval of
your
application.
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After the
completion of
facade
improvement
work, turn in
all appropriate
receipts,
invoices and
canceled checks.
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The Montezuma
Downtown
Development
Authority will
review these
items and the
completed
project and then
will disburse
grant money.
Are there any
restrictions?
Because limited
funds are available,
the DDA reserves the
right to reject any
project that it
determines
inappropriate or
does little to
achieve the purpose
of this program.
Properties with
existing violations
of zoning or sign
ordinances are not
eligible. Properties
with past-due City
taxes are also not
eligible for this
program.
Click here for
an application form
in the Adobe Acrobat
format. Completed
forms may be
submitted through
the City Clerk's
office at City Hall. |
