1. Welcome to the 2015 Façade Program Meeting
For any questions please contact the
Economic & Community Development office Mon-Fri, 8-4:30
(207)

2. Topics we will be discussing
Tips
Steps in process
Permitted work
Filling out the Application
Payroll processing
Architect
Labor Signage for projects
Q & A

3. Important Tips
If possible use Grant dollars for supplies, materials on project; less restrictions
If you are using a contractor make sure that they realize that the project is subject to Davis- Bacon wage rates
Remember that this grant only pays once work is completed and all paperwork is submitted and approved
No work can start until Historical has been approved!

4. Steps to process One estimate of project
Applications submitted (due July 28, 2015)
Review of project to see if it meets guidelines
Approval of project
Historical Review
Bid out project - minimum three estimates
Project awarded to Contractor
Project finished and inspected
Payroll, Material Receipts and Match submitted and approved
Payment of grant dollars

5. Permitted work Not in a District or No Historical Significance
Historical or Historical Significance or in a District
Not in a District or No Historical Significance
Metal Windows
Wood Sidings
New Signage
Awnings
Painting approved colors
Installed double pane windows in existing frames
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl Windows
Painting – wider selection of colors
Less restrictions
Permitted work

6. Application Applicant who is filling out the application.
Address of Applicant filling out application.
All projects need to have a Duns Number. This is so the Dun & Bradstreet can periodically follow status of your project that is using Federal Funds. It is free to apply for.
Title of the applicant filling out application. i.e. owner, manager, lessee.
Please note these applications are due July 28, 2015 by end of business day.
Reference Websites:
Duns Number -
Façade Grant Materials-

7. For Historical Preservation
Please provide photos of all sides of your building not just the front.
Please provide a Color and Material List along with a detailed description of the project.
Budget Sheet

8. This includes Personal Property taxes as well!
All property taxes need to be paid current. This rule changes if there is a second round of funding.

9. Insurance Requirements

10. If you are a tenant you need to have the Property Owner(s) signature(s) on this form.

11. Payroll Processing
Before any grant funds are expended on a project, payroll for the time period along with all cost material receipts need to be sent into the Economic & Community Development Office.
Please put the name of you project on the envelope or in the subject matter of .
Town of Skowhegan
Attn: Dena Rich
225 Water Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976

12. Example of Weekly Payroll

13. Example of Weekly Payroll

14. Example of Weekly Payroll page 2
If these 2 pages are not filled out payroll can not be signed off by Dena to prove to the State that correct wage rates were paid to employees working on this project.
Example of Weekly Payroll page 2

15. Architect
Currently out for bid, will inform applicants when the successful firm or individual has been selected. There will be another training for the projects who are in need or their expertise. Their funding will be paid as a percentage of the grant; if more time is need on an individual basis cost be paid by applicant. Not required for all projects.
If anyone believes they will need architect help please let us know as soon as possible.

16. Wage Determinations need to be posted for employees
Labor Signage on Site
Wage Determinations need to be posted for employees

17. Any one has any questions please contact:
Jeff Hewett, E & C Dev. Director
(207)
225 Water Street
Skowhegan, Maine 04976
Dugan Murphy, Main Street
(207)
93B Water Street
Skowhegan, Maine 04976