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Missouri Main Street Program Affiliate 60/40 Matching Grant Application

The mission of the Missouri Main Street Program is to provide communities

with the knowledge and tools to economically and physically revitalize their

downtowns within the context of historic preservation, using the National

Main Street Center’s Four-Point Approach®.

MISSOURI MAIN STREET CONNECTION, INC.

Gayla Roten, State Director

PO Box 1066, Branson, MO 65615-1066

417-334-3014 / FAX 417-334-3059

e-mail: [email protected]

Keith Winge, Community Development Coordinator

Direct: 816-522-4362


web: http://www.momainstreet.org

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.momainstreet.org/


Missouri Main Street Program

Affiliate 60/40 Matching Grant Application

PLEASE NOTE: Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. (MMSC) is the licensing partner and Main Street

Coordinating Program for the State of Missouri with the National Main Street Center. This licensing and

coordinating partner agreement identifies Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. as having the sole discretion

to determine whether a community may claim to be part of the Missouri Main Street Program which

designates communities through a selection process and determines their status within the Missouri tier

system, whether it be Aspiring, Affiliate, Associate, or Accredited.

CONTENTS

Overview: The Main Street Approach® .............................................................. page 3

Missouri Main Street Program Services to Affiliates ........................................ page 4

General Selection Criteria ................................................................................... page 5

Instructions .................................................................................................... page 6 - 7

Letter of Intent Sample ........................................................................................ page 8

Resolution of the Sponsoring Organization ............................................... page 9 -10

Affiliate Grant – Full Application Preparations ............................................... page 11

Section A – Community Commitment ................................................. page 12 – 14

Section B – Financial Commitment ............................................................. page 15

Section C – Main Street Program Area Information .......................... page 16 – 17

Section D – Need and Potential ........................................................... page 18 – 19

Sample Council Resolution ........................................................................ page 20-21

Attachment Checklist ........................................................................................ page 22

This grant application contains 23 pages. If you have not received all of them, please contact: Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. Keith Winge at 816-522-4362 or




An Overview: The Main Street Approach®

to Historic Commercial District Revitalization ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Main Streets are not just collections of old buildings, but the hearts of communities, distinct places, and the roots of our nation. Ignored, abandoned, and otherwise unprotected, they disappear. And with that, so do the souls of the communities – and people. In an age of indistinguishable strip centers and homogenous culture, our historic downtown districts are more important and compelling than ever.

A comprehensive, multifaceted strategy – the Main Street Four-Point Approach® - offers a blueprint for bringing downtowns back to life. The Main Street Approach applies a historic preservation-based, volunteer-driven economic development strategy to powerful grassroots organizations, which yields impressive results in communities of all sizes and in all places. Downtowns in small communities and urban commercial districts have used this cost-effective approach to attract new investment to their districts while reusing the existing building stock and amenities.

Recognizing quick-fix solutions do not work, the Main Street Approach® advocates a return to community self-reliance and the redevelopment of Main Street program areas based on their traditional assets: personal service, local ownership, a unique physical environment and a sense of community. It is an incremental, long-term, total community effort differing in philosophy and effect from capital intensive, quick-fix projects. It is not driven by political goals or agendas, but by the vision and labor of ordinary people who become extraordinary – those who are willing to take responsibility for their own present circumstances and the future of their communities.

The Main Street Approach® incorporates activities in four distinctive areas, which sometimes overlap; they combine to build a positive, identifiable image for the revitalization program area.

ORGANIZATION: The Main Street Approach to revitalization is a total community effort. Groups and individuals typically involved in Main Street programs include business people, merchants, property owners, local government, financial institutions, industry, clergy, schools, utilities, residents and civic groups. Building the organization’s capacity with enough people, funds and local enthusiasm to implement the program is critical to revitalization success.

PROMOTION: Revitalization programs market the district and community through a series of aggressive, targeted activities such as special events and festivals, which highlight the local culture, art, music, dance and traditions that give each community its unique identity.

DESIGN: The physical appearance of a historic commercial district sets it apart from any other. A physically attractive district appeals to shoppers, residents, visitors and potential investors. The Main Street design philosophy is based on the historic preservation ethic and strives to improve the appearance of all physical things in the revitalization program area, including buildings, signs, public art and window displays. Design also includes streets, sidewalks, parks & other public infrastructure.

ECONOMIC VITALITY (EV): The revitalization program is based on the success of existing businesses, and strives to make them better while recruiting new investors to the district who will complement the current business mix. EV analyzes regional and local market forces that impact the district, in order to develop long-term solutions and prepare the district to thrive.


Missouri Main Street Program Services to Affiliates __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Missouri Main Street provides technical assistance and training to communities competitively selected for the Missouri Main Street Affiliate Grant Program. Through the Missouri Main Street Program, intensive on-site assistance and training are provided to grant recipients. This is a 60/40 cost-share grant. The value of the grant for the two-year period is $24,000 in services. Sixty percent (60%) is contributed in services by the Missouri Main Street Program; Forty percent (40%) is contributed in cash, $9,600, by the participating City/Town, or the sponsoring organization, to MMSC at the beginning of the grant period.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

Town Hall Meeting – A local community gathering facilitated by MMSC staff and an experienced Main Street representative. The purpose is for everyone in the community to share their vision for the downtown, learn about the grant services, and express their ideas for revitalization. The information assembled in this meeting will form the basis for a preliminary strategic work plan, and encourage volunteer enlistment for the organization. On-site visit. Organizational Visits – MMSC staff will meet with the leadership of the new organization to evaluate the organizational needs once each year of the two-year grant period. Topics will be based on the unique characteristics of each community. Results of the visit will be presented in a written follow-up report that contains recommendations for the program to succeed. Minimum two on-site visits. Work Plan Development – MMSC staff will facilitate an all-day retreat/work session for the new organization’s board of directors and committee members to plan the direction of their revitalization program for the next year, and outline a long-term strategic plan of action. On-site visit. Regional Board Training – One session is scheduled each year. All may send their new Board members for an orientation to Main Street concepts and learn how to apply them. Attendance is recommended. Registration costs are waived for Affiliate grant participants, but travel & meal costs must be undertaken by their sponsoring organization.

Consultation by phone – MMSC staff will be available to answer questions and provide consulting by phone.

Training and Reference Materials - The Missouri Main Street Resource Library – Printed materials are free from the Resource Library, and will be delivered by e-mail to any MMSC member. Postage is charged to the participants on bound materials and books borrowed from the Resource Library.

Networking – During all workshops and conferences conducted by MMSC, staff and boards from participating revitalization organizations have opportunities to share information related to Main Street concepts, common challenges and success stories. _________________________________________________

Registration fees are charged for the following services:

Regional Main Street Workshops – Conducted in various locations throughout the State, and include topics such as the Elements of Main Street (Basic Training), plus advanced topics. Missouri Main Street members receive discounts on registration fees.

“Get Plugged In…Downtown,” Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference: July 26-28, 2016 in Washington, MO. Missouri Main Street members receive discounts on registration fees. _____________________________________ Grant includes 2-year membership in the following: MMSC and National Main Street


General Selection Criteria __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The following general criteria will be used to evaluate all Missouri Main Street Connection applications.

A strong commitment from local government and various private sector organizations to support the local revitalization program for a minimum of two years.

An adequate local budget and/or evidence of a fund-raising commitment to finance the local revitalization program for a minimum of two years.

A commitment by the community to hire paid staff. For communities under 5,000 in population, the director must be paid for a minimum of 25 hours per week. For communities over 5,000 in population, the director must be paid for a minimum of 40 hours per week. Salaries should be comparable to other economic development professionals in the area. The Missouri Main Street Connection Board of Directors may grant exemptions for special circumstances following a written request by the program. No third-party contracts for management services will be accepted.

The community must demonstrate the need for community revitalization.

The community must demonstrate the possibility of change in the district as a result of participating in the Missouri Main Street Program.

The community must have a definable commercial area with historic architectural resources.

Evidence of a local historic preservation ethic and activity, and the existence of architecturally significant buildings in the revitalization program area currently listed on or may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

Current community demographics, such as the mix of businesses, housing, size and location of the proposed revitalization program district, as related to the entire community.

The community must commit to forming a public-benefit, not-for-profit corporation within two years, designed to serve as the governing body for the local revitalization program, with the commitment to maintain a volunteer board and working committees.

A commitment by board members, committees, staff and municipal government to attend training sessions and workshops conducted by MMSC.

A financial commitment of $9,600, payable to Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. for services provided during a two-year period, beginning when the contract for services is signed by all parties.


Instructions for Completion of the Application __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PROCESS On an annual basis, Missouri Main Street Connection accepts applications from communities to participate in the Missouri Main Street Program.

Applicant communities are required to submit by September 23, 2016 a non-binding Letter of Intent (see more details below), which includes a resolution by the sponsoring organization agreeing to all the required continuing education in the Missouri Main Street Program.

The complete written application must be submitted by October 21, 2016. Do not submit the full application until you receive notice that your Letter of Intent has been accepted.

On receipt of all applications, they will be distributed to the members of the Selection Committee.

The Selection Committee will review and discuss the merits of each application and make their decision. The selection committee may call upon the applicants to inquire for explanations on any portion of the application and the support materials.

The successful applicants will be notified by October 31, 2016. All program fees are due upon signing of the contract by representatives of the local revitalization program and the city’s Mayor within 45 days of the grant notification. Plans will be finalized for a formal announcement of the grant within two weeks after all the signatures are in place on the contract.

MMSC reserves the right to reject all applications in any given year, and postpone selections until the following year.

LETTER OF INTENT

To plan the selection process, Missouri Main Street Connection requires communities to submit a Letter of Intent before filing the complete application. The Letter of Intent is due no later than September 23, 2016. The letter is non-binding, but will serve as an indication of those communities who intend to apply. This letter of intent must include a resolution passed by the board of the revitalization organization, indicating the community’s commitment to the education and training component of the program. This must also include a printed copy of the recorded voice vote, and signatures of at least four officers/and or Directors of the organization. If a not-profit revitalization organization having a Board of Directors does not yet exist, a minimum of four leaders of the sponsoring organization must sign the Letter of Intent. If the sponsoring organization is the City/Town, the mayor must sign the Letter of Intent, with consent of the City Council or Board of Aldermen.

Prepare the Letter of Intent on the sponsoring organization’s letterhead, and mail two copies of the letter to the address listed below. Upon receipt of the Letter, Missouri Main Street Connection will notify the applicant if it can proceed with filing the complete Affiliate Application.


Instructions for Completion of the Application - continued __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION SUBMISSION Place required signatures in the appropriate locations, and use the checklist at the back of this document to be sure you have attached all the necessary support materials. The support materials must be included with each copy of the application. Assemble the original materials into a three-ring binder with tabbed sections and a table of contents. Make two (2) additional copies of the original application and all attachments, with the exception of the photo CD, and assemble them in the exact format as the original, including tabbed sections and table of contents, in three-ring binders. UPS or FEDEX is recommended for shipping. Send the original application, plus the two additional (2) copies to:

Missouri Main Street Connection Attn: Affiliate Application Selection Committee

3044 Shepard of the Hills Expressway, Suite 214 Branson, MO 65616

Completed Applications must be received not later October 21, 2016 at 5:00 pm the MMSC office. If you have any questions about this application, contact: Keith Winge, Community Development Coordinator, Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. at 816-522-4362 or e-mail: [email protected]



Letter of Intent - Sample __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Applicants may use this format as a pattern, or design their own Letter of Intent. In either case it should contain all the information below. Put the Letter of Intent on the sponsoring organization’s letterhead. date_____________ Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. attn: Gayla Roten, State Director PO Box 1066 Branson, MO 65615-1066 Ms. Roten, This Letter of Intent indicates the desire of _____________________________________ (your organization’s name)

of ________________________________ to file a complete application for the Missouri Main (city)

Street Program’s Affiliate Grant. A copy of the Resolution committing our organization to the revitalization responsibilities, as outlined by the Missouri Main Street Program in the Affiliate Grant application, is attached. This Letter of Intent, and the Resolution accompanying it, have been read and agreed upon by the following Directors and/or Officers of the sponsoring organization:

1. ______________________________ ______________________ _____________________________

(print full name) (position) (signature)

address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip__________

e-mail:______________________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________ ______________________ _____________________________


address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip__________

e-mail:______________________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________ ______________________ _____________________________


address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip__________

e-mail:______________________________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________ ______________________ _____________________________


address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip_________

e-mail:______________________________________________________________________________


Resolution of the Sponsoring Organization ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Page 1 of 2: RESOLUTION

We the undersigned have Resolved, by majority vote of the Board of Directors of ________________________________, to make a commitment during the 2-year grant period to (the sponsoring organization’s name)

attend a minimum of four (2 each year) regional workshops or conferences conducted by Missouri

Main Street Connection for the purpose of learning the Main Street Four-Point Approach® to Revitalization, as described in the Affiliate Grant application, during the start-up phase of our local revitalization organization.

We understand that our organization or the participating individuals, will be responsible for the registration fees, travel costs and meals when attending these regional workshops and conferences.

We understand that the start-up phase for a successful local revitalization organization will require a commitment of at least two years of our time and energies.

We believe that local government support, volunteer support, and financial support exist in our community to generate a successful revitalization effort.

We, as the organization’s representatives, commit to enlisting volunteers and raising the funds necessary for sustaining the revitalization effort as described in the Affiliate Grant application. We also have agreed to meet the attendance requirements that will be determined for each of the four on-site service visits provided in our community by MMSC as described in the Affiliate Grant application.

1. ______________________________ ___________________ ___________________________________ (print full name) (position) (signature) address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip__________ phone:_____________________________ ( A phone # required for at least two of the signers) 2. ______________________________ ___________________ ___________________________________ (print full name) (position) (signature) address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip__________ phone:_____________________________ ( A phone # required for at least two of the signers) 3. ______________________________ ___________________ ___________________________________ (print full name) (position) (signature) address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip__________ 4. ______________________________ ___________________ ___________________________________ (print full name) (position) (signature) address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip__________ By signing this Resolution, we understand that Missouri Main Street Connection does not offer financial grants to the designated Affiliate communities. If the complete application is approved and signed, extensive on-site technical assistance and training will be provided from Missouri Main Street Connection as its 60% cost share of the grant. It is also understood that the city or a local independent organization (the sponsoring organization) will provide the 40% cost share of the grant if the application is approved. See next page


Resolution of the Sponsoring Organization ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Page 2 of 2: RESOLUTION

Signatures of two city officials are required as an endorsement of the Sponsoring Organization’s Resolution: 1. __________________________________, Mayor _____________________________________________ (print full name) (signature) address:____________________________ city ________________________________ zip__________ phone:______________________________ e-mail:___________________________________________

2. __________________________________, City Council Member _________________________________ (print full name) (signature) address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip__________ phone:______________________________ e-mail:___________________________________________

By endorsing the Sponsoring Organization’s Resolution, we understand that Missouri Main Street Connection does not offer financial grants to the designated Affiliate communities. If the complete application is approved and signed, extensive on-site technical assistance and training will be provided from Missouri Main Street Connection as their 60% cost share of the grant. It is also understood that the city or a local independent organization (the sponsoring organization) will provide the 40% cost share of the grant if the application is approved. l provide a 40% cash share of the grant.

A copy of this Resolution and the Endorsement with signatures on both pages, must accompany the Letter of Intent.


Affiliate 60/40 Matching Grant – Full Application Preparations __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is the beginning of the Full Application. Do not file this with Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. until you have received notice that your Letter of Intent has been accepted. This will be the cover page for your application.

General Information about the Community: Community or Urban Neighborhood (an Urban Neighborhood is a commercial district within a city of 50,000 + population) _________________________________________________________ (name of city/town in which the district is located) County_____________________ MO House District______ MO Senate District_______ U.S. Congressional District _____ Sponsoring Organization_____________________________________________________________ Primary Contact Person for this application:

name: ____________________________________________title: _____________________________

address:______________________________________ city ____________________ zip:________

phone:______ - ______ - _______ fax:______ -_______- _______

e-mail:_________________________________________________

Others involved in the Application Process: (Minimum of four names; if this person is a board member, officer, or committee chairman in the sponsoring organization, indicate position, otherwise leave it blank.)

1. ______________________________ ___________________ ___________________________________


address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip__________

phone:_____________________________ e-mail:____________________________________________

2. ______________________________ ___________________ ___________________________________


address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip__________

e-mail:________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________ ___________________ ___________________________________


address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip__________

e-mail:_________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________ ___________________ ___________________________________


address:____________________________ city________________________________ zip__________

e-mail:__________________________________________________________


Section A – Community Commitment __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Missouri Main Street Program is not a traditional grant or loan program, but rather a self-help process which is locally initiated, guided and implemented. Participation will require a commitment of time and human resources from the local revitalization program, as outlined in the following items. Please fill in the blanks as indicated and mark the boxes with your answers. 1. Identification of a sponsoring group. One organization or entity must assume responsibility for local sponsorship of the program. This entity must be willing to assume responsibility for coordinating the start-up phase of the local revitalization organization and to ensure ongoing full cooperation and compliance in the program. Select A. B. or C. Mark only one and provide the name of the organization.

A. This separate public benefit not-for-profit organization is in existence or has been created to coordinate our revitalization efforts. The official name is_____________________________________________, and it was incorporated on (date) ___ ___ _______.

Attach a copy of the federal tax exemption letter of the sponsoring organization, 501c3 or 501c6. (Attachment A-1)

Attach a list of the current board members & officers, and their affiliation; such as banker, merchant, property owner, industry leader, city government representative. (Attachment A-2)

Our organization has paid staff: Yes No If yes, attach the job description for each paid staff person (Attachment A-3).

B. We are currently creating a separate non-profit organization to coordinate the revitalization efforts. The official name will be _________________________________________, and we anticipate it will be incorporated by (date)____ ____ ________.

We have applied for: 501c3 status or 501c6 status.

Attach a list of those who signed, or will sign, the incorporation document (Attachment B-1)

If your organization has selected board members & officers, attach a list of their names and their affiliation; such as banker, merchant, property owner, industry leader, city government representative. (Attachment B-2)

C. The City of _______________________________________will be the sponsoring entity.

City Hall address: ______________________________, zip_________. Mayor’s name_______________________________. Who will be the City’s liaison with the local revitalization program? Name:________________________________ Title:________________________________ Address___________________________________ City__________________ Zip________ E-mail___________________________________________________________

2. Commitment of municipal government. Revitalization efforts have little chance for success without the enthusiastic support of local government. These documents are required regardless of which you marked above: A. B. or C.

1. Letter of commitment from the mayor or the top executive of the applying municipality. (Attachment C-1) 2. Resolution of support from the city council, endorsing the local revitalization program and pledging ongoing municipal government cooperation and support. The Resolution must include language agreeing to pay the city’s share of the Affiliate Grant (40% = $9,600) to Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. (Attachment C-2), unless an independent organization (the sponsor) is providing the 40% match. An alternate sample resolution is included on page 21.


3. Identification of Stakeholders. A comprehensive revitalization effort requires the commitment and participation of a variety of community stakeholders, in addition to the merchants.

a. Identify three key leaders within the community who are involved with the revitalization effort. Explain how and why they are leaders, and will continue to be involved. (Attachment D-1) b. List more individuals, other than those listed on the first page of the application, actively involved in the revitalization program, and the group or business that each person represents. (Attachment D-2)

4. Commitment of the Board of Directors and members to education and training in the Main Street Approach to Revitalization. The education and training of downtown/neighborhood leaders is critical to the success of the local revitalization planning and implementation process. Please read carefully the components below that indicate your community’s commitment to the education, training and benchmarks necessary for the start-up phase. The following are minimum time commitments for the local revitalization staff/director, board, officers and committee members during the two-year grant period.

Adopt budgets, develops work plans and sets benchmarks within the first six months.

Staff orientation anytime staff turnover occurs.

Orientation for new board members and officers of the organization (Generally this is achieved by their attendance at the Intro to Main Street workshops during the regional conferences, and is also offered in the Regional Board Training sessions.)

Attendance at two or more officially recognized Main Street workshops/conferences conducted annually off-site from your community. The four officially recognized sessions:

1. A regional Missouri Main Street workshop in the spring, which includes Introduction to Main Street, and a variety of other special topics, determined in advance by the needs of the local revitalization programs.

2. National Main Street Conference – conducted in different states each year, generally in the spring. The sessions provide new programs and mature programs with many opportunities for expanding their knowledge and networking with other revitalization program members.

3. Missouri’s Annual Premier Revitalization Conference, “Get Plugged in…Downtown,” is a slightly downsized version of the National Conference. It will include Introduction to Main Street Basics at the State Conference, July 26-28, 2016 in Washington, MO.

4. A regional Missouri Main Street workshop in the fall, generally scheduled in November.

Attendance is mandatory for your organization’s leadership team at all four training sessions conducted on-site in your community during the two-year grant period, as described in the Program Services. (Attendance at the Regional Board Training is optional.)

Please describe your leadership/volunteers’ willingness to attend the training sessions (both off-site and on-site) described in this section. (Attachment E) Please do not apply unless a broad-based segment of the community is willing to make the required time commitment. Every effort will be made to keep registration costs for the off-site training workshops to a minimum. Please note it is the responsibility of the local program or the individuals attending to cover their travel, lodging and meal costs during the off-site workshops.

Consider the two following statements and place a check mark if your organization agrees that: The board is willing to raise funds for continued support of the program. Volunteers have expressed willingness to serve and work on committees.


5-A. Commitment of the Board and officers to collect current Economic Data relevant to the downtown commercial district. The purpose is (1) to establish a baseline for comparison, and (2) to measure the impact of revitalization on the economic conditions in the downtown.

The baseline report is required as soon as the Board members take office. This is a simple inventory of buildings in the downtown district and an estimate of the number of persons employed in downtown businesses.

Periodic monitoring and submission of reports to MMSC is required quarterly.

Quarterly reports are due April 15 for the 1st Quarter, July 15 for the 2nd Quarter, October 15 for the 3rd Quarter, and January 15 for the 4th Quarter.

Data to be collected and reported to MMSC include a wide range of economic indicators:

1. The dollar value of public improvements in the downtown, such as streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, parks, storm drainage improvements, etc.

2. The dollar value of private investments in downtown buildings, such as façade restorations, awnings, interior rehabilitation and restoration, exterior signage, roof repairs, window replacements, etc.

3. New commercial buildings constructed or additions completed in the downtown district. 4. New housing units in the district. List the building address, dollar value of the investment and

estimate of the total rent/lease annually. 5. Buildings or lots sold and businesses sold in the district. 6. New businesses opened or relocated to the district. 7. Business moved out of the district or closed. 8. Net number of new jobs created in the district.

The data is reported through an on-line template at the MMSC website. MMSC’s training for the participating communities will include a “how to” session on data collection. 5-B Commitment of the Board and officers to submit copies of all Board meetings to MMSC. Copies of Board minutes are due at the same time as the quarterly reports. 6. Paid professional staff. The role and efforts of the staff is vital to the success of the local revitalization program. For communities under 5,000 in population, the director can work part-time, preferably a minimum 25 hours per week. For communities over 5,000, the director must be full-time. Salaries should be comparable to other economic development professionals in the area. The Missouri Main Street Connection Board of Directors may grant exemptions for special circumstances following a written request by the program. No third-party contracts for management services will be accepted. It is not necessary to hire staff prior to making application to Missouri Main Street Program, although this activity is encouraged. MMSC can assist communities with the process of selecting and hiring staff.


Section B – Financial Commitment __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Missouri Main Street Program does not offer financial grants to the participating downtown revitalization communities in Missouri, nor to the Affiliate Grant Participants. As stated in the section Services to Affiliates, extensive technical assistance and training will be provided by MMSC as its share of the Matching Grant. The local Revitalization organization or the local sponsor must provide funds to cover certain expenses, as outlined below. 1. Program Funding. As a revitalization program participant, the community will be making a long-term commitment towards establishing and funding a revitalization organization with paid professional staff. Please do not apply for this grant program if your organization and city government are not willing to make at least a two-year commitment to sustaining the organization and conducting a local campaign to fund your program as a public-private partnership. If your revitalization organization already exists, please attach the current year budget, and the projected budgets for the next two years. Please be sure to indicate your fiscal year. (Attachment F). Identification of Payers for the 40% cost share. Select A. B. or C. below. Check only ONE of the boxes: A. If your revitalization organization will be paying all of $9,600 cost share for this grant, please check this box and provide name of the organization_____________________________________

B. If the city or some other organization will be paying all of the $9,600 cost share for this grant, please check this box and provide name of the city______________________________________

C. If the city and some other organization will be splitting the $9,600 cost share for this grant (FOR EXAMPLE: the city is paying $4,800 and your revitalization group is paying $4,800) please check this box and provide name of the city________________________________ and name of the

organization___________________________________________________. 2. Workshops and Conferences. a. Your board and volunteers have committed to attend at least two off-site training workshops and conferences, as stated above. Your organization or the individuals attending will be required to cover the costs associated with registration fees, travel, meals and lodging for the persons from your community attending these off-site events. Regional board training meetings are optional, and you will be excused from the registration fee, but you will be responsible for the travel, meals and lodging for those meetings. b. Your local sponsoring organization will be responsible for all meeting arrangements scheduled within your community, and to cover the costs associated with:

rental of meeting room facilities for the workshops

cost of refreshments for participants

any costs you choose to undertake for advertising or promoting the workshops locally.

c. As part of the grant component provided by the Missouri Main Street Program, fees for workshop speakers, travel and lodging costs, and educational materials used during each on-site workshop are

free-of-charge to your organization and the workshop participants.


Section C

Main Street Program Area Information ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please provide details about the downtown/historic business district in your community. This will be defined as the Revitalization Program District. 1. What is the approximate size of your District in square blocks?_______. Population of your commercial district? (an estimate is okay)_________. 2. How many commercial buildings are in the District? (an estimate is okay)_________. 3. What is the current population of your town/city?____________________. 4. What is the number of retail, service and professional businesses in the District?_______. 5. Are any of the first-floor commercial spaces occupied by industrial or manufacturing businesses. Yes No 6. How many government buildings/public facilities are in the District?______. Include post office, library, city hall, county/state/federal courts, schools, colleges/universities, hospitals, etc. 7. How many religious institutions/non-profit facilities are in the District?______. 8. Has a survey of historic significance for buildings in the District been completed? Yes No Date completed _________. 9. Is there a National Register Historic District within the Revitalization Program District? Yes No 10. Is the Program District subject to a local historic preservation or architectural ordinance? Yes No If Yes, attach a copy of the ordinance. (Attachment G-1) 11. Does the city/town have a local historic preservation organization/commission? Yes No 12. Is the city/town a Certified Local Government as designated by the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office? Yes No 13. Describe the general physical condition of the buildings in the District. (Attachment G-2) 14. What is the approximate age of the building stock in the District: over 100 years old ____% between 100 years and 50 years old_____% 15. To what extent is the economy of the District affected by: Greatly Somewhat Very Little

Local strip shopping centers …………………………………. Local discount centers…………………………………………. Other business districts in the city/county/region…………… 16. Has the District produced any promotional literature? Yes No If Yes, please attach copies. (Attachment G-3)


17. Describe how the District is promoted, such as: advertising, visitors’ center, walking tours, website, and in cooperative promotions with other local organizations, such as Chamber of Commerce, a local preservation organization or historical society. (Attachment G-4) 18. Are there any tourist attractions in the district? Yes No 19. Are there any special events or festivals that bring tourists into the District? Yes No 20. How many tourists visit the District annually?________________(an estimate is OK). General Questions: 1. Does the local revitalization organization have a mission statement? Yes No 2. Does the organization have a promotional budget for marketing the district? Yes No 3. Does the organization have any agreements/contracts with the City or County to help recruit new businesses to the District? Yes No 4. Attach a brief description of any previous public, private and/or non-profit sector revitalization efforts. Include dates, summary of the program and a description of the outcome(s). (Attachment G-5). On a CD, submit 15 digital photos of the Revitalization Program District. Photos should include buildings, street scenes and public improvements. Provide examples of recent façade improvements, building rehabilitations and store signs. A typed script describing each photo should accompany the photos. Please be sure the photos clearly illustrate the character of the District, including the good, the bad and the ugly. (Attachment G-6)


Section D

Need and Potential ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Answer each question below by combining the knowledge and ideas of several interested persons who can provide information to this application: 1. What are the three major assets, three major liabilities, and three major opportunities for your downtown district as it exists today? 2. How will your organization generate public awareness of and greater participation in the local revitalization efforts? 3. Why do you think your community will become a successful participant in the Missouri Main Street Program?


4. What does your community expect to achieve by its participation in the Missouri Main Street Program? 5. How long do you anticipate participating in the Missouri Main Street Program? 6. How does your organization intend to continue funding the ongoing operations of the program after the start-up phase? 7. Relay any other information not covered elsewhere in this application that you believe should be considered in the evaluation and selection process.


Sample Council Resolution (if City is contributing the 40% cost share)

WHEREAS, THE City/Village of _____________________________ recognizes the importance of

downtown as it relates to the economic health and quality of life of the community,

and

WHEREAS, THE continued improvement, revitalization and development of downtown

______________________________ is a City/Village goal; and

WHEREAS, A local Downtown Revitalization organization will be formed to stimulate economic

development and preservation of downtown______________________________, thereby lessening

the burden of municipal government; and

WHEREAS, THE Main Street Approach to Revitalization has generated community-wide interest and

support; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE City/Village Council of

_________________________________ does hereby endorse the local downtown revitalization

program’s participation in the training and mentoring services provided by the Missouri Main Street

Program through the Affiliate Grant, and that the City/Village agrees to participate in the 40/60 cost-

sharing grant by contributing the 40% share, equal to $9,600 as its portion of the $24,000 grant over a

two-year period, payable and effective upon signing by all parties of the grant agreement with the

Missouri Main Street Connection.

Dated the _______ day of ____________________, 20____.

ADOPTED:_____________________________________.

ALDERMAN/COUNCIL MEMBER:___________________________________________ (signature)

APPROVED:_______________________________________________________________ Mayor (signature)

ATTEST:___________________________________________________________________ Clerk (signature)


Sample Council Resolution (if a different organization is contributing the 40% cost share)

WHEREAS, THE City/Village of _____________________________ recognizes the importance of

downtown as it relates to the economic health and quality of life of the community,

and

WHEREAS, THE continued improvement, revitalization and development of downtown

______________________________ is a City/Village goal; and

WHEREAS, A local Downtown Revitalization organization will be formed to stimulate economic

development and preservation of downtown______________________________, thereby lessening

the burden of municipal government; and

WHEREAS, THE Main Street Approach to Revitalization has generated community-wide interest and

support; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE City/Village Council of

_________________________________ does hereby endorse the local downtown revitalization

program’s participation and efforts that follow the Main Street Four-Point Approach® and philosophy

established by the National Main Street Center to revitalize the downtown district. By endorsing

participation in the grant, the city also understands that downtown revitalization is a partnership

between Missouri Main Street Connection, the city, and the private sector.

Dated the _______ day of ____________________, 20____.

ADOPTED:_____________________________________.

ALDERMAN/COUNCIL MEMBER:___________________________________________ (signature)

APPROVED:_______________________________________________________________ Mayor (signature)

ATTEST:___________________________________________________________________ Clerk (signature)


Attachment Checklist ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Make sure all the required forms & attachments are included with your Application. Please

indicated with a check mark beside each item you submit. If an item is not applicable to your organization, write n/a on the line. Please file your application documents in this order within the binders you submit to MMSC. NOTE: Each form corresponds with a page number within the original Application package. ___ Attachment Checklist (page 22) ___ Resolution of the Sponsoring Organization (select from samples on page 9 - 10) ___ Cover page – General Information about the Community (page 11) ___ SECTION A. Community Commitment (page 12) ___ A-1 Federal Exemption Letter ___ A-2 Current Board Members & Officers ___ A-3 Staff Job Description(s) ___ B-1 Signers of the Incorporation Document ___ B-2 Current or Future Board Members & Officers (for the start-up organization) ___ C-1 Letter of Commitment from Mayor ___ D-1 List of Stakeholders/Key Leaders ___ D-2 Additional Stakeholders ___ E Leaders & Volunteers Commitment to Training ___ SECTION B. Financial Commitment (page 15) ___ F Current Budget & Next 2 Years for the sponsoring organization ___ SECTION C. Main Street Program Area Information (page 16 – 17) ___ G-1 Historic Preservation Ordinance ___ G-2 Condition of Buildings ___ G-3 Promotional Literature ___ G-4 Other promotional efforts ___ G-5 Previous Revitalization Efforts ___ G-6 CD – 15 photos with descriptions ___ SECTION D. Need and Potential (page 18 - 19) Answer each question in narrative form ___ SECTION E. Resolution - City Council (ask your city council to select one of the sample forms on page 20-21.)

Documents

Missouri Main Street Program - Constant Contactfiles.constantcontact.com/f5959eed001/3fef622c-48bd-4b07... · 2016. 8. 29. · Affiliate Grant Cycle Ending October 31, 2016 2 Missouri