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<br />Exhibit I –Sustainable Resources Grant <br />Description <br />Businesses implementing environmentally sustainable business practices can be eligible for a grant to <br />reimburse for certain projects. In addition to this grant, businesses are encouraged to review other <br />sustainability-focused resources available such as the renewable energy credit program and rebates for solar, <br />rainwater, shade tree, and irrigation. <br /> <br />Objective <br />A key priority for the City of San Marcos is to adopt policies encouraging sustainability. The Sustainable <br />Resources Grant helps small businesses transition to sustainable practices by providing a one-time <br />reimbursable grant of up to $2,500 for implementing impactful products or services. Eligible projects may <br />support reduction of water or electricity consumption, reduction of single use plastics, installation of <br />xeriscaping, and other environmentally sustainable items. <br /> <br />Eligibility <br />Tobe eligible for consideration, a business must: <br /> Be located and have a non-residential location within the corporate city limits of the City of San <br />Marcos; <br /> Have continual operation of business in San Marcos for at least 12 months before requesting <br />incentives; and <br /> Employ 1 to 25 full-time employees. <br /> <br />Process <br />1. A business owner must complete the application and submit it to the City’s Economic Development <br />staff. <br />2. A meeting will be held with the grant review team (consisting of a staff representative from Economic <br />Development and Neighborhood Enhancement, or other designee from the City Manager) to review <br />the proposed project and estimated environmental benefit. <br />3. After receiving approval for the project, a business will have up to 90 days to fully implement the <br />product or service. <br />4. Reimbursement will be made following confirmation that the project is complete. <br /> <br />19 <br /> <br />