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Department and Engineering Division (Parklet and Encroachments Permits <br /> issued) <br /> • Be physically located in the City of Pleasanton Central Commercial District <br /> • Possess an active City of Pleasanton Business License <br /> • Be in good standing with the City and have demonstrated compliance with the <br /> County Health Order <br /> • Be an eating or drinking establishment (e.g., restaurant, bakery, bar, brewery, <br /> café, coffee/tea, etc.) or a retail establishment which sells goods/merchandise <br /> (considered on a case-by-case basis). <br /> The following businesses are not eligible to apply: <br /> • Corporately owned chain/franchise establishments <br /> • Home-based businesses or hotels. <br /> Eligible Expenses <br /> Under the Downtown Parklet Grant Program, eligible expenses include, but are not <br /> limited to: <br /> • Furniture <br /> • Umbrellas or other City-approved weather protection <br /> • Lights, heaters, etc. <br /> • Construction materials <br /> • Physical improvements or construction services to install the approved parklet <br /> • Cost of architecture/design services - limit of up to $5,000. <br /> Expenses not eligible for reimbursement include, but are not limited to: <br /> • Business furniture that is not associated with and approved as part of the parklet <br /> permit (e.g., indoor furniture, back patio furniture, etc.) <br /> • Facade and other site improvements not specifically listed or approved as part of <br /> the parklet permit <br /> • Branded or sponsor-type products or structures. <br /> Process for Reimbursement of Expenses <br /> Once a business is provided with formal approval to install a parklet by the City, the <br /> business can apply for the grant program by submitting an application and required <br /> documentation of expenses (e.g., invoices, receipts, etc.) to the Economic Development <br /> Department for review and approval. Grants are provided as a reimbursement for <br /> qualified expenses. <br /> Timeline <br /> Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis beginning March 1, <br /> 2022. Businesses which have received approval in the Downtown Parklet Program may <br /> apply through March 1, 2023. This date was selected to align with the City's interest in <br /> supporting the development of parklets to offset impacts from COVID. Council will be <br /> provided an opportunity to consider extending this timeframe during its review parklet <br /> and grant program updates. <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />