Demonstration Project Grant Application.pdf

Demonstration Project 
Grant Application 
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Internal 
Rev. 7/22 
In completing the application, please be as concise as possible, read all questions before answering to avoid 
repetition and write legibly in pen or type.  You can include continuation sheets if needed.  All required 
supplemental information must be included and be unbound.  
I.
APPLICANT COVER LETTER
Please include a cover letter from the property owner or authorized person submitting on behalf of the owner 
summarizing the request for Demonstration Project funding.  Briefly describe the overall project purpose and the 
eligible work items.  Indicate the total project budget, dollar amount for eligible work items, and the total amount 
requested for Demonstration Project funds.  
II.
APPLICANT AND PROPERTY INFORMATION
Applicant:  
Legal Name of Property Owner:  
Mailing Address:  
Phone:  
 Email Address: 
Property Address:  
Historic District (or name of individually-listed building):  
Current Use of Property:  
Is Property Vacant? ☐ Yes ☐ No 
If Yes, Length of Time Vacant? 
Date Current Owner Purchased Property: 
III. HISTORIC PROPERTY INFORMATION
1.
Historical/Architectural Significance.  Briefly describe the historical and/or architectural significance of
your property, including the date of construction, architect/builder if known, construction method, original
use of property, and subsequent uses over the years.
Historic Preservation Office Use Only: 
Historic Status:
☐Individually Designated
☐Contributor to an Historic District
☐Non-contributor with Potential
☐Non-contributor without 
Potential
☐
☐Eligible / Not Currently Designated
☐Designation in Progress
☐Non-contributor with Potential
☐Non-contributor without Potential
Funding Source: 
☐General Fund
☐HP Bond Funds
☐CEDD Funds 
Ace Uniforms Of Phoenix
030812 Realty LLC
619-977-0227
marc@aceuniforms.com
633 16th Street San Diego CA 92101-7026 United States
Uniforms,, retail and wholesale

1998
The original First National Bank building, designed by Lescher and Mahoney, was constructed in 1947 and roughly 
doubled in size in 1951. The addition involved a reconstruction of the front facade with new character defining features 
including the concrete shade fins and cantilevered metal awning.

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2.
Property Description.  Briefly describe the primary exterior features of your property, including
information on style and materials of exterior siding/finishes, roof, doors/windows, porches, and any
decorative or unique features of the property.  For these features, indicate whether they are original or
altered/replaced, and if they were altered/replaced when this occurred (if known).
3.
Historic Property Inventory Form.  Attach a copy of the Historic Property Inventory Form (if available
from the City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office) for your property.
4.
Photographs.  Attach photographs showing overall site, street views, all exterior facades, and close-up
views of original/decorative features and areas where work is to performed.  Include interiors for work
proposed to be funded only.  Label views on back of photos (i.e., north façade, east wood casement
window) or on separate photo log sheet.  Original color photographs/digital images are acceptable.
5.
Property Condition.  Describe the overall condition of the property, providing descriptive information on
areas that are deficient or deteriorated.  If an architectural or structural assessment has been performed,
please attach.
6.
Previous Rehabilitation Work.  Briefly describe previous rehabilitation work you have already completed
on your property as well as work that you are aware of that was conducted by previous owners.  List the
major work items and the year work was done.
The rectangular-shaped masonry building is sheathed in stucco. Original aluminum window/door systems in place 
with steel casement windows at rear of building. The character defining stylistic features include the concrete fins 
and wrap-around cantilevered metal awning. 
 
The once prominent, roughly 50' tall blade sign removed from the southwest corner of the building at unknown date.  
The existing drive-through canopy has been relocated from original placement. 
Roof in poor condition - has had a barrier failure, existing stucco needs patch/repair and new paint. Front fin detail in 
poor condition. Awning materials no longer extant on western facade, windows/doors in dilapidated condition.
None

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IV. PROJECT INFORMATION
1.
Project Purpose.  Describe the primary purpose and objectives for the proposed project for which
Demonstration Project funds would be expended, and the extent to which the project meets the city's
Preservation Philosophy.
2.
Project Plan.  Describe how the proposed project fits into an overall plan to rehabilitate the building and
the time frame for implementing the various components of this plan.
3.
Project Work Scope, Budget and Time Schedule
a.
Cost estimates.  Cost estimates for all work items must be provided by licensed contractors or other
qualified individuals who perform the proposed work on a regular basis (not by architects/designers).
Please attach the itemized cost estimates to the application form.  Two cost estimates are required
for each work item.  The City Historic Preservation Office solely determines if the estimates are
adequate.
b.
Itemized budget.  Include an itemized project list and budget for entire proposed project (including
items not to be funded with Demonstration Project funds) using the form in Appendix A.
Example of itemized budget for a project:
Eligible Demonstration Project Construction Items: 
Repoint brick walls on east and south facades 
$ 
8,500.00
Repair/replace 16 wood-frame double-hung windows 
$ 
16,000.00
Repair stucco cracks on west façade 
$ 
1,800
Repaint west facade wall 
$ 
500
Eligible Architectural and Engineering Expenses: 
$ 
1,500
Structural analysis to determine source of stucco cracks 
Total Eligible Expenses: 
$ 
28,300.00
Architectural and Engineering expenses (limited to no more than 10% of request): 
Amount:  $1,500.00 
Percentage of Total Project Cost:  5.3% 
Ineligible Construction Work to be Funded by Property Owner: 
Plumbing upgrades 
$ 
8,000.00
Refinish wood floors 
$ 
2,000.00
Repair tile on three fireplaces 
$ 
3,000.00
Total Ineligible Work Items: 
$ 
13,000.00
We would like to revitalize the complete building and all of the land that is the centerpiece of the miracle mile. The 
goal would be to redo the roof, repair/replace doors and windows, storefront, landscape and lighting the property. In 
addition, there is many historical pieces inside the building that we like to revitalize. 
Will be bringing the building back to the original luster and hopefully use it as the "billboard" to the miracle mile. It is 
anticipated that the project will take 12 to 18 months to complete.

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c.
Descriptions of work items.  Include narrative descriptions for all itemized work items proposed for
Demonstration Project funding.  Attach on a separate sheet using Appendix B.  If contractor bids/cost
estimates included detailed descriptions, this item may not be necessary.
Ex. of narrative description for one work item:
Repair/replace 16 wood-frame double-hung windows.  Project will replace two windows beyond
repair in-kind to match existing.  Fourteen windows need frame repair (new ledger, header and/or
sill), sash repairs/replacement, and some new glass panes to replace missing and broken glass.
Refer to attached window-by-window assessment and itemization from contractor.
d.
Time schedule.  Indicate when work is projected to commence, the project duration and the order in
which items will be implemented.
Estimated Project Beginning Date:
Estimated Project End Date:
Sequence of Work Items:
4.
Project Financial Information.
Provide information regarding financial capability of owner to complete the project.  Such information
should include:  pro forma profit/loss statements for the business proposed, bank statements or other
evidence that owner can obtain a loan from a bank, financial or lending institution to complete the project.
If the project is proposing to use federal tax credits, grants, or other financial incentives, please provide
evidence and information on the contribution of these sources and the status of these applications.
5.
Drawings/Building Assessments.  Please attach:
a.
Scaled site plan showing location of main buildings, all outbuildings, existing/proposed fences and
walls, and property lines.  If additions, demolitions or other site changes are proposed as part of
proposed project, please indicate on site plan.  Indicate all areas of proposed work on the site plan
(Note:  Demonstration Project funds cannot be used for site work, new additions or demolitions of
historic building fabric.)
b.
Architectural plans or elevations drawn to scale showing all building facades on which work is to
be performed, with notes depicting locations/description of specific work items.  Include roof plan
when structural roof work is proposed.
6.
Professional assessments for structural repairs (when applicable)
For Demonstration Project funding requests for structural/foundation work proposed, include
assessments from appropriate professionals verifying work is essential for protection of the resource and
for city code compliance.  (If this work is not funded with Demonstration Project funds, then disregard.)
ASAP
Depending on the tradesmen, we’re guessing 12 to 18 months probably sooner
Roof restoration and repair 
Exterior stucco repair and painting 
Replace fixed glass windows and door systems  
Rehabilitate steel casement windows 
Storefront rehabilitation 
Replace and redo the signage