Lexington Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
Exterior Improvement Grant Application
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Applicant Business Name: (Print)_______________________________________________________________
Business Owner’s Name: (Print)_______________________________________ Date:____________________________
Property Owner’s Name, if different from owner: (Print)___________________________________________________
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
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This program provides up to $2,500.00 for non-roof exterior improvements to new or existing organization facilities inside the Lexington city limits. The improvements must be visible to the general public. The organization need not own the property improved, but must have the approval of the property owner.
Grant awards will be paid to the organization representative upon completion of project in accordance with paid receipts for project from contractors, suppliers, etc. other than organization or property owner. Organization is responsible for payment to the contractors. GRANTS WILL BE PAID WITHIN 45 DAYS OF LEDC RECEIPT OF AWARDEES’ PAID INVOICES. EDC has the right to inspect property to make sure work was done.
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Example of eligible projects: signage, permanent landscaping, exterior updates, lighting.
Example of ineligible projects: interior improvements, routine maintenance, roof or roof repairs.
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GRANT PROGRAM CRITERIA:
Check one box to indicate the organization type:
â–¡ The organization is a business. This application includes an attached copy of the business’s sales tax
permit.
â–¡ The organization is a non-profit. This application includes an attached copy of the organization’s
non-profit designation.
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Check each box to indicate the project adheres to the grant program requirements:
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â–¡ The organization location is within the city limits of Lexington.
â–¡ The organization occupies the building or location submitted for consideration in the grant application.
â–¡ The property owner approves of this project.
â–¡ Grant funds will only be used for non-roof-exterior elements, visible to the general public.
â–¡ Grant funds will only be used for permanent – not seasonal or temporary- improvements.
â–¡ The organization and its principals and employees will not receive any of the grant funds, except to
pay another provider of goods and/or services.
â–¡ The project is consistent with promoting a positive impact for the Lexington business community.
â–¡ The project is compliant with City of Lexington Code of Ordinances.
â–¡ The organization is not delinquent on any City Property Taxes.
â–¡ The property owner is not delinquent on any city Property Taxes.
â–¡ The organization has not received another Exterior Improvement Grant during this fiscal year.
â–¡ This application includes an attached project description.
â–¡ The application includes attached copies of at least two bids for all goods and services covered.
â–¡ If a local company provides any goods or services required by this project, this application includes
at least one bid therefrom.
â–¡ This project will be completed within four months of the later of grant approval or availability of
funds from the EDC.
Please complete entire application, including next page, and submit all pages to Lexington EDC. You can hand deliver to: 825 Terrace Drive, Lexington, Texas or you can mail it to P.O. Box 542, Lexington, Texas 78947. The postmark will identify the mailing date.
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ORGANIZATION NAME:_______________________________________________________________________
ORGANIZATION OWNER OR PRINCIPAL REPRESENTATIVE:___________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________
PHYSICAL ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT: _____________________________________________________________
PHONE:_________________________________ ALTERNATE PHONE:__________________________________
EMAIL:____________________________________________________________________________________
CONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER(S): ___________________________________________________________________
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TOTAL PROJECT COST: $_________________________ REQUESTING LEDC FUNDS: $____________________
By signing below, I certify that all the information contained in this application is true and correct, and that I am in compliance with all City Ordinances and Codes, and I am not delinquent on any City Property Taxes.
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Printed Name of Organization Signature Date
Owner or Principal Representative
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Printed Name of Property Owner Signature Date