Facade Improvement Program (FIP) - Terms and conditions

  1. The applicant is to submit a completed application through Smarty Grants with all relevant documentation.
  2. Two quotes from local (where practicable) licensed contractors are to be submitted with the application.
  3. Works are to be undertaken by a licensed contractor.
  4. The application must demonstrate the applicant is either the owner of the property or they have the written consent of the owner to lodge the application.
  5. Each application will be assessed on its merits against defined criteria and Council will have complete discretion on how it allocates the funding until the total pool of funding is awarded (identified at the start of each application round). Applications not approved by Council will not be funded as part of the FIP.
  6. The applicant must obtain all necessary planning and building approvals before commencement of the works.
  7. Works are to be carried out in accordance with all Council requirements; for example obtaining a permit to work within the road reserve if required.
  8. Works are to be carried in accordance with the QLD Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995, the QLD Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 2008, the QLD Electrical Safety Act 2002, the QLD Electrical Safety Regulations 2002 and any other legislation as required.
  9. Works should not commence until the applicant has signed the Letter of Agreement with Council. Council will not grant funds retrospectively to works completed prior to the approval of the Letter of Agreement.
  10. Applicants must be able to fund the costs of the works upfront as Council will provide its share of funding at the completion of works.
  11. Hiring of equipment is permitted when directly related to the project.
  12. Applicants will be required to remove any illegal signage as part of the façade improvements.
  13. Works approved for grant funding are to be completed within twelve (12) months from the date the agreement with Council is signed or grant funds may be reallocated.
  14. Any overrun in costs is not the responsibility of Council and extra funds will not be granted.
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Logan City Council PO Box 3226 Logan Central QLD 4114
Phone:
07 3412 3412
Email:
council@logan.qld.gov.au
Web:
logan.qld.gov.au