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7 EDA & City Council Approved April 17, 2017 d. Project compliance with all city codes and policies. e. Microloan Objectives - In addition to quality job and wage creation/retention requirements, the applicant must meet all Microloan Fund criteria and demonstrate how the proposed activities will meet at least one of the following objectives: • The project contributes to the fulfillment of the city’s approved and adopted economic development and/or redevelopment plans. • The project prevents or eliminates slums and blight. • The project increases the local tax base. • The project brings a structure into compliance with an existing building code violation. 7. A written request for an extension shall be accompanied by a copy of current financial statements and a $500 upfront processing fee. The processing fee is used to cover processing expenses. The application for an extension beyond the original term should include a letter of denial from a conventional lender. 8. The EDA Finance Committee will recommend the approval, denial, or request a resubmission. A recommendation from the Finance Committee will be forwarded to the EDA for recommendation of approval, denial to the City Council for final action. MICROLOAN POLICY REVIEW The above criteria will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that the policies reflected in this document are consistent with the economic development goals set forth by the city. RIGHT OF REFUSAL The EDA may deny any application if it is found not consistent with the goals of the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan and in relation to the project’s overall impact on the community’s economy. AGREEMENT TO PAY COSTS OF REVIEW It is the policy of the City of Elk River to require applicants to pay costs incurred by the City in reviewing and acting upon applications, so that these costs are not borne by the taxpayers of the City. These costs include all of the City’s out-of-pocket costs for expenses, including the City’s costs for review of the application by the City’s Financial Consultant and City Attorney, or other consultants, recording fees, and necessary publication costs. The application processing fees cover anticipated costs; costs incurred above the application fee will be invoiced as they are incurred, and payment will be due within thirty (30) days. Application fees are not refundable, though any unused portion is returned at the request of the applicant. If payment is not received as required by this agreement, the City may suspend the application review process and may deny the application for failure to comply with the requirements for processing the application. Payment for costs will be required whether the application is granted or denied.