I hereby state that the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted my business by causing loss of income, sales, employment, hours of operation, and customers, as well as causing inventory disruption, production delays, negative regulatory changes, workforce changes, and significant loss of business contracts. This adverse impact also includes other government actions, such as shelter-in-place orders and having been deemed a non-essential business.
I attest that all of the information on this application is true. I authorize the City of McAllen and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce to investigate and verify the above information and contact any references regarding this application. I also authorize to perform a criminal background check, as authorized by law. The release of all information by the City of McAllen and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce in any manner is hereby authorized whether such information is of record or not and I hereby release all persons, agencies, firms, companies, etc., from any damages resulting from such information. I understand that the City of McAllen and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce will make a final decision whether the grant is approved or denied and that I can’t appeal the final decision if the benefits are denied. I attest that the funds are necessary due to conditions caused by COVID-19. I agree to be audited for the use of grant funds received.