1 East End Harrisburg Overpass Project Business Assistance Fund Program (BAF) Thursday, July 16, 2015 Christine Moreno-Conner BAF Program Administrator Cell Office – Linda Trevino Construction Liaison Cell Office –

2 East End Harrisburg Overpass Business Assistance Fund Program On Thursday, June 25, 2015, the METRO Board of Directors approved the Harrisburg Overpass Business Assistance Fund Program. METRO BAF Review Committee led by Capital Programs will enforce guidelines and determine eligibility.

3 Business Assistance Fund Program 3 Informational Meetings/ BAF Registration Forms Informational Meetings/ BAF Registration Forms Assist Businesses with Registration Application Capital Programs BAF Director METRO BAF Review Committee Rollout & Registration BAF Funding Award Provide BAF Award Request Application to Business Assist Business with Application Capital Programs BAF Director METRO BAF Review Committee Inform Business of Eligibility Status Inform Business of Award Status

4 BAF Program Overview Two Phases of Program Registration Business Assistance Fund Request

5 Registration Process 1.Business will receive a Registration Packet a)Harrisburg Overpass Business Assistance Fund Administrative Guidelines b)Business Assistance Fund Program Registration Checklist c)Business Assistance Fund Registration Form

6 Registration Process (continued) 2. Completed forms in packet should be returned directly to Christine Moreno-Conner a)Packet contents will be reviewed with business owner to verify information and ensure completion. b)Upon completion, packet contents will be submitted to the Capital Programs Review Committee. c)Capital Programs Review Committee is responsible for the approval or denial of application. Ten (10) business days for review. d)Capital Programs Review Committee will send letter of approval or denial to business.

7 Business Assistance Fund Request Process 1.Business will receive a Business Registration approval letter by mail along with a file number and a Business Assistance Fund Request Form. 2.Business will complete the provided Business Assistance Fund Request Form and items that substantiate basis for award. 3.Thirty (30) business days for METRO to review file after receipt by Capital Programs Committee. 4.Business will receive a letter approving or denying request.

8 Business Assistance Fund Request Process (continued) If approved, business will receive an award letter by mail. METRO has ten (10) business days to deliver funds. If request is denied, business will receive a letter stating reason for denial. Business has the option of submitting a written appeal to METRO. METRO has twenty (20) business days to review and respond to appeal.

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