Downtown Orillia Management Board 33 Mississaga Street West Orillia, ON L3V 3A5 [email protected] P: 705.325.3261 F: 705.325.7666 www.downtownorillia.ca DOWNTOWN HERITAGE SIGN GRANT PROGRAM Orillia’s Historic Downtown provides a quaint and inviting place for residents and visitors to enjoy. All signage in the BIA is required to meet Victorian heritage style parameters to ensure there is a consistent brand and feel to the downtown core. We understand that these types of signs can be expensive, for that reason The Downtown Orillia Management Board (DMB), in partnership with the City of Orillia, established the Heritage Sign Grant Program to assist businesses in meeting sign design criteria. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The applicant shall be the tenant, registered owner or authorized agent of the property. If a tenant wishes to apply, a letter from the building owner approving the work is required. Furthermore, applicants must not be in default of any municipal taxes or local improvement charges. Applicants can qualify for forty percent (40%) of the total cost, to a maximum of $1,000. Sign grants will be paid out over a three (3) year period with the first installment being paid upon completion of the project; second installment on the first anniversary of completion and the final installment paid on the second anniversary of completion. APPROVALS AND PROCESS The Downtown Orillia Management Board is responsible for overseeing and approving all Sign Grant Applications. The DMB will finalize the approval of all grant applications with a motion, provided there are sufficient funds remaining. When the work is completed the applicant is required to submit a photo of the finished work along with copies of the paid receipts, before the granted funds are released. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS A completed Downtown Heritage Sign Grant Program Application must include: A complete Downtown Heritage Sign Grant Program Application Form A sketch, or sketches, of the proposed sign with colour chips; 3 estimated cost breakdowns from qualified designers/contractors (quotes); If you are a tenant of the building, owner signature approving the proposed work. Downtown Orillia Management Board 33 Mississaga Street West Orillia, ON L3V 3A5 [email protected] P: 705.325.3261 F: 705.325.7666 www.downtownorillia.ca DOWNTOWN HERITAGE SIGN GRANT APPLICATION FORM This program is available to owners and tenants of buildings used for commercial purposes in the Downtown Orillia Business Improvement Area. Applicants are eligible to receive grant funding of forty percent (40%) of the total cost, to a maximum of $1,000, whichever is less. Any work undertaken prior to approval will not be eligible for reimbursement through this program. PROPERTY/APPLICANT INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________________ PROPERTY ADDRESS UNIT CITY PROV PC ___________________________________________________________________________________ NAME(S) OF APPLICANT APPLICANT IS THE: REGISTERED PROPERTY OWNER/AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TENANT (WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE OWNER IS REQUIRED) ___________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICANTS MAILING ADDRESS UNIT CITY PROV PC ___________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICANTS PHONE NUMBER EMAIL ___________________________________________________________________________________ PROPERTY OWNER NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE) PHONE ESTIMATED COST OF PROPOSED SIGNAGE Please attach detailed copies of each independent contractor estimates. Grants will be awarded based on the lowest quote. You are eligible to receive a grant in the amount of 40 percent to a maximum payout of $1,000. _________________________________________________________________________$_________________ Name of Contractor with lowest bid Amount _________________________________________________________________________$_________________ Name of Contractor with second lowest Amount _________________________________________________________________________$_________________ Name of Contractor with third lowest bid Amount SIGN DETAILS Please provide a detailed description of the proposed design and a corresponding sketch(s) which includes fastening, mounting and location information. By signing and submitting this application I/we: have read and understand the terms and conditions of the Downtown Heritage Sign Grant Program; have included all required documentation; will obtain any necessary permits required for or in respect of the facade improvements (i.e. sign permit); all improvements will be carried out in accordance with the Building Code, City By-laws and all other applicable law; acknowledge that the completed project as described above is subject to inspection by the Downtown Orillia BIA before funds are released. DATED THIS DAY _____OF_____________________, 20____. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT(S) SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT(S) DATED THIS DAY _____OF_____________________, 20____. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER(S) SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER(S) OFFICE USE ONLY APPROVED: NOT APPROVED: _______________________________________ SIGNATURE OF DMB AUTHORIZED DESIGNATE ______________________ DATE
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