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10/11/2010 Exhibit A Agreements (GMAs). The GMA will provide that recipients will be reimbursed for DAS in a specified amount when construction of storefront improvements commences. • Program contribution is expected to range from $2,000 to $7,000, based upon the scope of the project. • DAS are in addition to SIP grant program. • A list of pre- approved design consultants will be developed. • If business /property owners select a design consultant not on the pre - approved list, the selection must be approved by staff to receive Agency assistance. • Design consultants may include architects, graphic designers, interior designers, and merchandizing specialists depending upon the improvements proposed. EVALUATION CRITERIA - Project applications for the SIP and DAS will be accepted on a "first come, first served" basis. Based upon the review and determination of staff, priority will be given to those projects that meet the greatest number of the following criteria: • Has a visual impact. • Has had vacancies exceeding 6 months. • Is in a location that contributes to other positive actions /investments in the immediate area. • Is a high activity generator with regional and sub - regional draw. • Is a key retail, restaurant, art and /or entertainment tenant likely to be a catalyst for other uses or potential anchor tenants, and /or produce sales tax. • Has business owners with minimum 5 -years experience in business management. • Can leverage the most private dollars for the size of the grant/loan. • Is located in gateway to or within the downtown. • Is an historic property /building. • Reduces barriers to accessibility for the physically impaired. • Provides "good neighbor," quality of life, and /or life /safety improvements (e.g. sound proofing; secured, attractive, odorless trash facilities; seismic upgrades; security systems pertaining to supporting better run entertainment businesses). • Provides infrastructure supporting "green" building /business practices. ELIGIBILITY • Applicants must either own the commercial property to be improved, be tenants of the commercial property or hold a master lease for the commercial property. The property must be located within the Downtown Precise Plan boundaries as shown on the attached map. • Program staff will determine compliance with evaluation and eligibility criteria. Based upon demand and funding availability, staff may also specify a certain time period during which applications will be received and evaluated. 2 ATTY /RESO /RESO.2051 Exhibit A #RD 10 -08 10/13/10 MUFF # 405