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~ Total project cost ~ Proposed award amount — Projected outcomes, e.g. units assisted, jobs created/retained 7 — Justification of decision l.g. Award Letter The LPA will provide a formal award letter to the property or business owner and should outline the basic requirements of participating in the program. At a minimum, the letter will specify: — Projected amount of financial assistance awarded (* “Up toto” Award Amount) — . Match requirements — Approved scope of work or eligible activities ~ Ineligible activities — Environmental Review requirements - Procurement requirements — Local requirements — Timeline to accept award and begin project 2. Project Development 2,a. Environmental Review Prior to the commitment or expenditure of program funds, the environmental effects of each activity will be assessed in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR), The LPA will submit all required environmental review paperwork according to the requirements outlined in the HTFC Environmental Compliance Handbook. HTFC will issue a notice to proceed. with project activities following the submission of complete and accurate Environmental Review documents. No construction or project activities shall occur prior to receipt of this notice. 2. b. Work Write-up / Scope of Work Once a project application has been formally selected. for Program assistance, the LPA will meet with the property owner to develop the formal project scope of work and explain program requirements related to design, environmental hazards, energy efficiency. A formal written scope of work or description of the use of funds is required. The scope of work for a participating renovation project must address: ~ Immediate health and safety concerns; ~ The correction of existing code violations: — Environmental hazards; _— Installation of energy conservation measures; _ — Accessibility for persons with disabilities; — Consistency with any other local program design guidelines; and — Preservation of historical elements of the building. The LPA is responsible for coordinating renovation work write-ups with local code officials, the State Historic Preservation Office, and other regulators. If needed, additional experts must be consulted. Both the LPA and the property owner must sign-off on the formal scope of work. 2. c. Contractor Selection 20250577~New York Forward (NYF) Schedule B . . Page 5 of 9