Service Managers must confirm that projects funded under the Capital Funding – New Facilities component continue to be used for their intended purpose, or for longer-term housing solutions, for a minimum period of 10 years following completion.
During the minimum 10 year intended use period, proponents may not, without MMAH’s consent, dispose of assets acquired with Funds under these Program Guidelines. However, new facilities acquired by the Service Manager under this component may be sold prior to the expiry of the minimum 10-year the intended-use period, so long as the Service Manager is of the view that the facility is no longer needed for its intended use, and ensures that all proceeds are reinvested into the housing and homelessness sector. For details, please see Schedule “A”.
3.6 Capital Funding – Retrofits and Upgrades
3.6.1 General Eligible Activities and Costs
Major eligible retrofits and upgrades over $50,000 may include the following activities:
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Renovation, retrofitting and upgrading of existing emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing facilities to meet building code standards and public health requirements (e.g., building self-contained bedrooms, adding walls/partitions, washrooms); and
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Costs for professional services associated with the activities noted above.
Other activities may be considered, with supporting documentation, at the sole discretion of MMAH.
Work must commence within 90 days of the date of the funding agreement and completed by December 31, 2021. Copies of all financial invoices must be kept for reporting and audit purposes.
3.6.2 Project Submission and Approval Process
The Service Manager is responsible for selecting all eligible projects, monitoring progress, completion of projects, quality of work, and for advancing funds.
Once an eligible project has been approved by the Service Manager, a completed Project Information Form along with an executed loan agreement and promissory note securing the funding must be entered and submitted in the TPON System for ministry review and approval to commit the funding.