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Full- Service Restaurant Subsidy Program Guidelines DRAFT Revised 6/14/11 Application Process The applicant must submit a completed Business Assistance Application and all required attachments to the City's Community Development Department. City staff will make every effort to review completed applications within a three -week period of time. The Ramsey Economic Development Authority will make a recommendation on the full- service restaurant subsidy to the Ramsey City Council. Applicants will be notified of EDA and City Council meetings and may be asked to attend to present their request for assistance. Any financial assistance to full- service restaurants as part of this program is subject to City Council approval. Moreover, such financial assistance is limited by the availability of City funds. Implementation Procedures The program does require the applicant pay upfront permit fees and all applicable Sewer Access Charge (SAC fees) that the City of Ramsey is required to pay on behalf of the project to the Metropolitan Council. To be in good standing with the City, applicant and /or landlords must be current on all municipal taxes, special assessments, City utility bills, or EDA loans. Principal forgiveness will cease if the applicant and /or landlords fail to be current on these obligations. Principal forgiveness will cease if the applicant discontinues the business, moves the business, or fails to comply with any and all building, fire, health, or zoning codes or regulations. Sunset Date The Full- Service Restaurant Subsidy Policy and Program Guidelines will expire two years (and at the end of the month) from the date this policy is approved. Financial assistance that has been approved for projects that have not yet begun by the sunset date would still be valid, unless otherwise determined by the City Council.