8.a Predevelopment Finance Fund Application_2018
General Information
Date: _______________________________________________________________________________
Project Name:
Applicant City/Township:
Applicant Address:
Application/Project Contact:
Contact Email Address:
Contact Phone Number:
Authorized Official(s) for Execution of Contracts (name and title):
How much grant funding are you requesting?
Is the applicant an eligible public entity as defined in the program policy and guidelines? Yes __ No __
I. PREDEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. Describe the city’s/township’s goals, objectives and need for the Predevelopment Finance Fund grant
and anticipated future commercial and industrial opportunities and other proposed components. Please
explain the public benefit of the proposed plan, report or study. Attach copy of proposed contract for
services or scope of work for any activities to be funded by CDA grant funds.
2. Has a developer or end user been identified or committed to the proposed site?
3. Provide a brief history of the site including any previous uses, activities, prior or existing
contamination, and other previous attempts at selling, developing or redeveloping the site. (please
identify any obstacles that may be preventing the city/township from accomplishing its goals for the site
or area)?
4. Describe any studies or development activities at the proposed site or project area that have already
been completed or are currently underway (if applicable).
5. Proposed Budget. Itemize all funding sources that have been or will be used to complete the proposed
project goals and activities.
Source of Funds Amount Committed Pending
Washington County CDA Funds X
City or Township Local Matching Funds
Total:
Itemize expenses for the completion of the proposed project goals or proposed activities.
Itemized Use of Funds/Expenses Costs Funding
Source
Total:
II. DETAILED PROJECT AND ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
1. Please provide location maps, photos, current and projected site plans (if available). (maps
should include site or project area location, property boundaries, north arrow, and bar scale, etc.)
2. Describe all of the proposed activities (i.e. studies) that are part of this grant funding request.
3. Is demolition of blighted buildings or other structures part of the proposed project?
4. What is the proposed future end use of the project site or area?
5. Describe the site or project area (including): (please attach current property tax statement(s):
Acreage of overall site: Number of parcels:
Owner Support Letter Attached
Parcel Identification/Description Number or Address Yes No
Please identify all property owners and include a letter of support from each owner: ________
Is the property currently listed or available for sale? ______________________________
After development or redevelopment is complete, what portion of the project site be publicly and
privately owned? Public: Private: ___________________
6. Identify any other partners and their roles such as land owners, realtors, developers, consultants,
and regulating/permitting agencies, etc. (if applicable): _________________________________
7. How will the proposed project and/or activities promote or increase future commercial/industrial
market values in the city/township/county (please identify your goals for increased commercial
and industrial property tax base as a result of the proposed activities and describe how you will
measure success)?
8. How will the proposed project and/or activities promote or increase future employment
opportunities in the city/township/county (please identify your job and wage goals as a result of
the proposed activities and describe how you will measure success)?
9. Please provide detailed project timeline with all actions, phases, and anticipated dates for
completion (when will the activities/studies be complete)?
10. Describe why the development or redevelopment study, report or plan is needed and why the
property is not likely to develop through the normal private sector process?
11. Describe the level of commitment by the city/township to the development of the property or
area (please identify how the proposed activities meet the city/township priorities, land use
planning, economic development goals, etc.…)? Why is this important to the city/township?
Please attach a resolution requesting grant funding from the Predevelopment Finance Fund
adopted by the city/township (sample resolution provided by the CDA).
12. Please submit this application and all necessary attachments electronically (.pdf file preferred) to
Economic Development Director, Washington County CDA at:
ChrisE@washingtoncountycda.org