ABOUT
This initiative provides commercial businesses/commercial property owners with physical locations in the Essex Sustainable Community Area boundaries with the opportunity to apply for and receive exterior security camera systems in an effort to deter crime and aid in investigations. This program is funded by a Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Community Safety Works Grant awarded to Essex Community Development Corporation.
ELIGIBILITY
- Commercial/retail property owner situated within the Essex Sustainable Community Area as designated by the State of Maryland (https://essexcdc.org/how-we-help/studies-and-reports/)
- Business/Nonprofit leasing space in commercial/retail properties located in the Essex Sustainable Community Area.
- Attend ONE Essex CDC Community/Networking Event & ONE Essex CDC Information Session.
REQUIREMENTS
- Complete and submit an application by the deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
- Be selected by the Review Committee.
- Have a stable Internet connection.
- Install program-specific signage on premises.
- Ensure that security cameras will operate 24 hours per day/7 days per week.
- Retain video footage for a minimum of 30 days.
- provide your own screen for on-premises viewing.
- Applicants who are tenants (as opposed to property owners) must provide a Letter of Permission from the property owner approving the installation of the security camera system.
CONFORMANCE
- All applicants acknowledge that they will not use the security camera for any unlawful or harassing purposes.
- All applicants must comply with applicable Baltimore County building and electrical code requirements.
- Any breach of the signed Agreement will result in full reimbursement of grant by the applicant to the Essex Community Development Corporation.
APPLICATIONS
Applications are available online at: https://form.jotform.com/250225524214142
The following items MUST be included with the Application:
- General Information
- Applicant Information
- Photographs of Exterior of Building
- Certificate of Insurance
- Letter of Permission from Property Owner (scroll down for Letter)
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION is Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
TIMELINE
Monday, 3/17/2025:
Deadline to submit application
Thursday, 3/27/2025:
Notification of Site Visits
Monday, 3/31/2025 thru Friday, 4/4/2025:
Essex CDC Staff Member, Review Committee Member, Police Officer & Technicians
Wednesday, 4/16/2025:
Notification of Awards
Monday, 4/28/2025 thru Friday, 6/25/2025:
Installation
LETTER FROM PROPERTY OWNER
ALL APPLICATIONS must include a Letter of Permission from the Property Owner, even if the applicant is the property owner. Feel free to copy and use the text below for your letter.
Re: Essex Security Camera Grant Application [NAME OF BUSINESS], [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
To whom it may concern:
I hereby grant my permission to [APPLICANT NAME] of [NAME OF BUSINESS], [PROPERTY ADDRESS] to submit an application to the 2025 Essex Security Camera Grant Program being administered by Essex Community Development Corporation. I certify that I have received a copy of the application from the applicant, am fully aware of what is being proposed, and agree to allow the security camera/s to be installed in optimal location/s on my property/building. I also certify that I am the legal owner of record and that I have the authority to grant this permission to [APPLICANT NAME].
Signed,
[NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER][ADDRESS]
[PHONE NUMBER]
[EMAIL ADDRESS]
QUESTIONS??
Contact Chrissy Erb, Executive Director, at 443-579-7974 or [email protected].
