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XVI. BUILDING FACADE GRANTS <br /> In order to encourage building facade improvements that are more aesthetic in nature, a grant is <br /> available provided that at least $20,000 worth of other work is done. The grant works as <br /> follows: <br /> Up to $2,000 in grant money will be awarded to an owner to make facade improvements to <br /> downtown buildings provided that at least $20,000 in other improvements which are eligible <br /> under the RLGP are made. An additional grant of$500 is available for each additional $10,000 <br /> of eligible improvements, up to a total grant of not more than $3,000 per project. Additional <br /> grants are permitted consistent with the above outlined formula, but shall not exceed $3,000 per <br /> project, or a total of$5,000 per property. The grant component of the program is limited to the <br /> City of White Bear Lake Downtown Special Service District (see attached map). Eligible grant <br /> expenditures include repairing, replacing and installing of siding, brickwork, mansards, cornices, <br /> entrances, exterior doors and windows, decorative details, awnings and exterior lighting; sign <br /> removal or repair or replacement; and building identification. <br /> Prior to incurring expenses for which a grant is sought, applicants must have the proposed work <br /> approved in writing by the City HRA staff. Grant monies are not available for"sweat equity". <br /> Grants will be distributed upon final inspection by the City and submittal of a paid invoice. <br /> 1� <br />