To promote neighborhood safety, the Lind-Bohanon Neighborhood Association (LBNA) has created a Security Rebate Program. Residents and property owners can be reimbursed up to $250 for making safety improvements to their properties.
Eligible improvements include: new locks for windows and doors, motion detector lighting, new home security hardware (deadbolt locks, strike plates, window pins, etc.), basement glass block windows, replacements for broken windows or doors, security cameras, etc.
If a resident is unsure on where to start, we recommend starting with a free Home Security Audit from the MPD. For more information about the security audit, please contact Shannon.mcdonough@minneapolismn.gov 612-398-4707.
Fill out the application below and email any relevant “before” photos of all areas to be improved to lindbohanonminneapolis@gmail.com
Application Timeline Requirements
1. Submit application to LBNA for proposed security project.
2. Within 10 business days of application, LBNA will contact you to approve your project.
3. You will have 90 days to complete your security improvement project from the date of approval by the LBNA.
4.Once your home security improvement project has been completed, you will be required to submit the required proof of purchase as defined in the Participation Agreement below.
5. Grant funds will be disbursed to Grantee within 30 days of receipt of all required completion documents.
Participation Agreement
1. The Grantee will receive a LBNA Security Rebate Grant as specified above pending the Grantee’s compliance with the LBNA Guidelines, successful submission of the Grant application and submission of all required completion documents. Final determination rests with the LBNA Board of Directors. The Grantee certifies that they are the owner of the record of the Property where the funds will be used for security improvements; or where not the owner of record of the Property (i.e., the applicant is a tenant), the Grantee has obtained and attached the Property Owner’s written authorization to cause the security feature(s) to be installed.
2. Each LBNA household is eligible for one (1) grant per year.
3. Any contractor(s) who perform work at the Property must meet City of Minneapolis licensing, building permit and building code requirements.
4. If the Grantee is performing any work, Grantee understands that upon completion all work must meet City of Minneapolis building permit and building/housing code requirements. Grantees will not be reimbursed for any sweat equity.
5. Upon completion of the work, the Grantee must submit the following items to the LBNA: 1. A final invoice showing the total cost for the security improvements; for those improvements being completed by the Grantee, detailed receipts from the materials supplier. 2. For work requiring a City permit, proof of final inspection by the City of Minneapolis Inspections Department. This can be a signed letter by the inspector or an email from the inspector to LBNA lindbohanonminneapolis@gmail.com.
3. Proof of payment of the Grant funds to contractor.
6. The Grantee agrees to release and hold harmless the City of Minneapolis, the Neighborhood Revitalization Program Policy Board, and the Lind-Bohanon Neighborhood Association, together with their officers and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, injuries, damages, cost, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or relating to the use or financing of the property, limited only to the extent that the liability or loss is attributable to the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of one or more of the released parties.
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