As an applicant for a loan from Lafayette Neighborhoods’ Economic Development Corporation, Inc. utilizing HUD funds obtained from the City of Lafayette, I/we understand and agree that as a condition of the loan agreement the borrower is responsible for the following:
At least 70% of jobs created or retained will be held by and/or made available to low/moderate income persons. Employer will maintain documentation by one of the following ways:
For Jobs Created
Completed and signed Direct Benefit Certification forms on each new employee.
Certification forms for individuals referred via Joint Training Partnership Act (JTPA) employment agencies.
For Jobs Retained
Completed and signed Direct Benefit Certification Forms on each employee and,
Evidence supporting the assertion that without LNEDC funds said business would close or project would cease.
That for jobs to be considered as available to low/moderate income persons, they must not require special skills that can be acquired only with substantial training or work experience or education beyond high school.
That if special skills are required, the business must agree to give first consideration to hiring unqualified persons and provide training.
That the information submitted on the application is a correct and true projection of job creation/retention activities to be experienced in the two (2) years following financing.
That every effort will be made to employ residents of Lafayette Parish.
I certify that the information provided in my application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize LNEDC, the City of Lafayette, and HUD or its agents, to examine any of my records and/or procedures used for employing individuals, for the purpose of determining my eligibility for participation in the HUD-funded loan program administered by LNEDC.