Text · page 31 of 67
Read the whole document on one page (all 67 pages, each with its own heading)
This document was a scan. Its text was produced by character recognition and may contain errors; check the original for exact wording.
Schedule B Administrative Plan Village of Gowanda Small Project Fund The term LPA is used as a placeholder throughout this document to refer lo the recipient and administrator of the New York Forward (NYF) funds. All referenced forms and documents can be found here: https://her.ny.gov/downtown-revitalization-initiative-dri-new-york-forwardawhforms 1. Program Development 1. a, Administrative Structure . A maximum of 10% of the Small Project Fund (Program) will be used for administration grant. ° LPA ~The Village of Gowanda is the lead administrator for the Program and is responsible for overall program administration and consultant and financial management. * Consultant Services — The LPA will procure the services of a consultant to assist in project management and grant administration tasks. A minimum of two bidsor proposals will be received and teviewed to determine reasonableness of costs. A formal contract that outlines roles and responsibilities will be executed. Responsibilities include develop marketing materials, review projects for eligibility, work with property owners and architects to develop scopes of work, solicit contractor bids, review proposed project designs for compliance with design guidelines, prepare project commitment and environmental compliance paperwork, conduct inspections, enswe compliance with program requirements, submit payment reimbursement requests, etc. 1. b. Marketing Plan : The LPA will conduct outreach in the eligible service area to make all property owners and business owners aware of the availability of financial assistance. * _ The LPA will develop and distribute informational materials to market program availability and explain program requirements. These will be distributed to property and business owners in the target area. Instructions on how to apply for assistance and required forms wil beavailable at the offices of the LPA. Public informational meetings will be held at one or more locaiions within the community to present information and answer questions. * The LPA will retain distribution lists, public notices and other documentation of marketing and outreach efforts in program files. 1. c, Financing Structure ; ; The LPA will offer funding assistance to eligible projects that enhanceand strengthen the New York Forward area. 1.c.1_ Applicant Eligibility - Applicants who are eligible for Program assisarce inchide property owners that are: * Individuals e For-profit entities ¢ Not-for-profit entities * LPAs can add additional provisions — e.g. current on taxes, etc. l.c.2 Eligible Activities ~ 20250577— New York Forward (NYF) Schedule B Page Pof9