Façade Improvement Application

It is expressly understood and agreed that the applicant is not an agent, employee or subcontractor of East Frederick Rising or the Downtown Frederick Partnership, Inc. It is expressly understood and agreed that the applicant shall be solely responsible for all safety conditions and compliance with all safety regulations, building codes, building permits, HPC requirements, ordinances, and other applicable regulations.

It is expressly understood and agreed that work completed prior to the receipt of a letter of commitment is ineligible for funding. It is expressly understood and agreed that the applicant will not seek to hold East Frederick Rising or the Downtown Frederick Partnership, Inc. and/or its agents, employees, officers and/or directors liable for any property damage, personal injury, or other loss relating in any way to the Façade Improvement Project. The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining valid and sufficient insurance coverage for property damage and personal injury relating to the East Frederick Façade Improvement Project.

The applicant agrees to maintain the property and improvements, including, but not limited to, promptly removing graffiti, sweeping and shoveling in front of the property. The applicant agrees to return a pro-rated amount of the grant money received if the improvement is removed within two years. The applicant authorizes East Frederick Rising to promote an approved project, including, but not limited to, displaying East Frederick Rising signage at the site, during and after construction, and using photographs and descriptions of the project in East Frederick Rising materials and press releases.