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City f <br />RAMSEY <br />Restaurant Subsidy: Sign and Awning Program <br />The Program <br />The purpose of this program is to offer assistance to new Restaurants in The City of Ramsey to <br />create or change their signs and awnings. The signs and awnings should be designed to enhance <br />and compliment the community as well as attract customers. The Sign and Awning program uses <br />a grant to fund the applicant's project. The grant amount is up to $1,500. Only one Sign and <br />Awning Program Grant shall be approved per new business. If the cost of the signs and awning <br />exceeds $1,500, the applicant is responsible for the difference. <br />Eligibility <br />Eligible applicants are new for -profit restaurant businesses operating in The City of Ramsey and <br />apply within 12 months of opening to receive this assistance. All signs and awnings must be in <br />compliance with The City of Ramsey zoning ordinance; including any required sign permits. The <br />applicant and/or company must be in good standing with the City, applicant and/or landlords <br />must be current on all municipal taxes, special assessments, City utility bills, or EDA loans. <br />The Ramsey EDA will review each application on a case -by -case basis and reserves the right to <br />exclude activities not consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, or if the concept does not <br />benefit the health, safety and welfare of the community. <br />Application Process <br />The applicant must submit all required information. The Ramsey Economic Development <br />Authority will make a recommendation on the Restaurant Subsidy: Sign and Awning Program. <br />Applicants will be notified of EDA and City Council meetings and may be asked to attend to <br />present their request for assistance. Any financial assistance for Sign and Awning grants as part <br />of this program is subject to City Council approval. Moreover, such financial assistance is <br />limited by the availability of the Ramsey EDA Fund. <br />Contractor & Permits <br />A minimum of two bids per project must be obtained from contractors, the lower of which will <br />be reimbursed, unless the work is done by the applicant. All required permits are the <br />responsibility of the applicant. <br />***Important: Please work with sign professionals and be clear about the sign specifications (i.e. <br />wood vs. metal) when soliciting bids. <br />Work Completion <br />