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Applicants must submit a fully completed application plus required attachments such as evidence of non-city funds, site plan, financial statements and tax returns, and formation documents. 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All projects must fulfill a public purpose of creating living wage jobs or growing the city tax base and otherwise comply with the City of Dallas Incentive Policy.  \nPlease return pages 3-9 and required attachments to [EcoDevInfo@dallas.gov](EcoDevInfo@dallas.gov. If you)[. If you](EcoDevInfo@dallas.gov. If you) have any questions about the application or program, please [email](email Miguel.SilvaEsparza@dallas.gov)[ ](email Miguel.SilvaEsparza@dallas.gov)[Miguel.SilvaEsparza@dallas.gov](email Miguel.SilvaEsparza@dallas.gov).  \nRequirements  \nA project seeking incentives in NEZ No. 9 must contractually commit to creating/retaining at least 10 jobs or providing at least $250,000 of private investment.  \nA project seeking incentives in NEZ No. 10 must contractually commit to creating/retaining at least 5 jobs or providing at least $75,000 of private investment.  \nAdditional Requirements  \nPlease submit the following documents:  \ni. Fully completed application  \nii. Evidence of Non-City Funds (Bank Statement/Lending Agreement) (required)  \niii. 7+ year pro forma beginning at the point of project completion (if available)  \niv. Site Plan (Required)  \nv. Architectural Rendering (if applicable)  \nvi. Business' most recent financial statements and tax returns (required)  \nvii. Lease Letter of Intent (LOI), Purchase Option, or proof of property ownership  \nviii. Certificate of Formation from Texas Secretary of State  \nix. Background narrative information on project sponsor/owner  \nI, have read the above information and acknowledge that all  \nrequired documents have been provided.  \nSignature   Date    \nPlease note that staff cannot accept incomplete applications or illegible documents.  \nApplicant Information  \nIf approved, this is the organization that would enter into an economic development agreement with the  \nCity of Dallas.  \nApplicant Name Address  \nCity  \nPhone Number  \nWebsite (if applicable)  \nState Email  \nZip code  \nThe organization is:  \n Publicly Traded  Privately Held  Non-Profit  N/A  \nHas the organization filed for bankruptcy in the past five years?  Yes  No  \nHas the organization previously defaulted on any City of Dallas incentive agreement?  Yes  No  \nIs the proposed project a business that (1) requires a sexually oriented business license under Chapter 41A of the Dallas City Code, or (2) a liquor store, pawn shop, credit access business, body piercing studio, or tattoo studio, as those terms are defined by the Dallas Development Code? Yes No  \nIs the company current on all taxes due to the City of Dallas? Yes  No  \nIs the Company registered to do business in Texas? Yes No  \nWill accepting an incentive offer from the City of Dallas result in a default or termination of any other existing incentive agreement with another governmental agency? 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