2011 Municipal Study - City of Brantford

Municipal Study 2011Downtown/Area Specific ProgramsType ofProgramDowntown/Area Specific ProgramsQuinte WestGrant / DCPlanning and Design – one-time grant of 50% to a maximum of$1,000 toward cost of preparation of architectural plans for buildingfaçade improvements. Also, one-time similar grant of 50% (maximum$1,000) for cost of preparation of a site plan. The City may provide agrant equivalent to the amount of the applicable Development Charge.Grant / tax incentiveBuilding Façade Improvements – one-time grant of 50% to a maximumof $5,000 of the costs to improve building façade. Secondarygrant for improvements to each exterior side and rear of buildings,where building fronts onto a street, river or public area to a maximumof $5,000. The City will provide a grant equal to the amount of theproperty tax increases, as a result from the development, for up to amaximum of three years.GrantGrantImproved Signage – grant of 50% to a maximum of $1,000.Landscaping and Property Improvement – grant of 50% to a maximumof $1,000 for improving landscape between parking areas andthe roadway.LoanBuilding Retrofit Program – 50% no interest matching loan to a maximumof $5,000 for the purpose of bringing buildings up to the minimumstandards of the Building Code and Fire Codes.Economic Development Programs376