City of] Beeville BEIC Business Improvement Grant Guidelines, Process, and Application  Thej purpose of this program is to promote the development and expansion oft new and existing business enterprises within the City of] Beeville through the Beeville Economic Improvement Corporation (BEIC) and enhance the economic welfare oft the citizens of the City, by securing and retaining business enterprises and maintaining a higher The City of Beeville BEIC: Business Improvement Grant provides reimbursement for approved applications for work on the exterior façade of property located within the city limits providing up to a maximum 50% or a dollar- for dollar reimbursement with ai maximum of $6,000 per property per five-year period. Distributions may be phased but may not exceed the $6,000 maximum. The City of] Beeville BEIC contribution shall be in the form of reimbursement to applicant upon final completion of the project at which time, total and final project costs will be  level of employment economic activity and stability.  determined.  For the community to achieve the maximum benefit, applications will be reviewed based on the  following criteria:  Completeness of Application.  Location, visibility and impact on increasing economic development., Type of proposed improvements; cosmetic or structural. Improvements on the exterior of thel building.  Current inj payment of city utilities and local property taxes (city, county, SISD) Eligibility: Any new business planning to locate within the City of] Beeville with letter ofintent from business owner, or any business currently within the city limits, provided that improvements will promote new or expanded business Applicants that do not own the property slated for improvement must have signed and written consent of the property owner to have such work performed. All improvements must meet all City of Beeville Ordinances and Texas State  development.  building codes.  Total number of applications received and funds available. Completion of previously funded projects.  City of Beeville BEIC: Business Improvement Grant may include repair or replacement of canopies,  Awnings, roof, doors, entrances, glass and windows, sidewalks, front façade painting, landscaping, barrier screening devices, and front façade brick and mortar repair. Signage requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This grant is not eligible to be combined with the City of Beeville Main Street Business Improvement Grant. All applications must bej pre-approved by BEICbefore work is started. Anyi improvement completed prior to the Applications will be reviewed and acted upon by the BEIC, City Manager, and City Council. For additional information contact Melissa Sanchez at 361-358-4641 Ext. 242 or masaaReecileos The quality of the work is the sole responsibility of the applicant, and the City of Beeville accepts NO liability for the quality or future maintenance of the IMPROVEMENT: under the scope oft the BEIC funded project. The work performedis an agreement between the applicant and his/her contractor, subject to the city ordinances and/or state regulations.  approval from BEIC to fund the project will be ineligible for funding request.    City of Beeville BEIC Business Improvement Grant  Date: Applicant Name: Business/ Company Name: Applicant Telephone: Project Address:  Date building was constructed: Legal Description: Property Owner's Name: Owner's Address: Owner's Telephone: Isa applicant at tenant? Yes_ Structure's Current Use:  No  (IF Yes, attach a Lease Agreement or written permission from owner for the work in this application.)  Vacant_ Commercial, Residential Mixed Use_ Other  Project will result in: Façade historic restoration  Façade renovation New commercial Space_ New residential units_ Other_  New mixed use commerca/fesidental  Completed project will provide_ Totale estimated cost of project: $  new jobs.  (Please include a written bid from a contractor.)  Amount of Business Improvement Grant request: $    Design Information  Please provide site plans for any work to be completed on the interior or exterior of the property. In the categories below, submit a detailed description of proposed work. Ifnot applicable, simply  write "NA".  Describe existing exterior façade materials façade materials proposed to be removed:  Describe proposed window frame treatment (repair, replacement, etc.) for storefront, upper  floors, and transom windows:  Describe proposed window glass treatment for storefront, upper floors, and transom windows:  Describe preparation of surface to be painted (pressure washed, primed, etc.):  Show proposed paint colors and locations of each paint color on the building:  Show proposed door treatment (repair, replacement, additions, etc.):  Please describe any repair that will be completed on the roof, gutters, down spouts, etc.:  Describe work to be completed on each elevation (exterior wall) of the building.  Describe parking plans, number of vehicles accommodated:    Describe handicap accessibility accommodations:  Describe brick and mortar (including tuck pointing) or stucco repair:  Describe brick and mortar or stucco cleaning:  Describe proposed cornice treatment:  Describe proposed awnings and canopy treatment:  Describe proposed storefront repair and/or replacement:  Show proposed signage details (design, size, height, location, etc):  Show and describe proposed landscaping details (plants, landscape materials to be used, etc):  Description ofinterior work to be completed (include plans to retain or remove architectural features like original ceiling material, wood trim, wood floors, light fixtures, etc.):  Estimated time of construction (month)  until (month)  of  (year.)    Please submit the following information: 1.)A completed application.  2.)A brief description oft the work to be completed.  3.). A drawing/ rendering/ photo ofwork to be performed. Please include color samples of paint, signage, and/or awning style and material. Pictures ofj proposed fixtures (lamps, doors, 4.)Ifnot the Property Owner, al letter from owner giving permission to alter the façade. 5.)A copy of contractor/ painter/ workman's bid or written estimate for cost ofi improvement.  windows, etc.)  6.) Information on the methods and materials. 7.)Current pictures oft the facade set for improvement.