Foundation memorial fund Curacao
Information folder Part A
General information Monuments
In this Part A in the information briefly at the following general
issues relating to monuments and memorial insular policy.
?? Monument Policy
?? protected Monument
?? Monument Description
?? Designate a protected monument
?? Memorial Public Registry
?? designation Program
?? Rights and obligations of an owner of a protected monument
?? conservation area
?? UNESCO – World Heritage list
?? Institutions working in the field of conservation
Monument Policy
Downtown Willemstad with its many monuments, culture is historically very
valuable and unique in the region. Also outside the city spread out over the island
important monuments. The Executive Council of the Island Territory of Curaçao has to
therefore adopted a policy in 1990 monument in the Monument Plan.
The basic principle of this policy is the preservation of monuments, including the
designation of buildings as protected monuments. This policy has its legal basis
given by adopting the regulation Monuments island Curaçao (A. 1990
no.5). This regulation includes a system of rights and obligations.
In 2002, the island’s heritage policy has been updated by the Plan di
Monumento 2000+.
protected Monument
As a protected monument which buildings can be designated at least 50 years
old and considered to be of general interest because they have one or more values
which are described in the Monuments island Regulation 1990. these values
beauty, artistic value, significance for science, history of the country and
ethnological value.
The selection of protecting monuments is additionally also looked at the
following three criteria:
?? Monumental ensemble value.
Architectuurhistorische-, aesthetic or artistic value.
?? Cultural-historical value
Monument Description
To protect every monument is made a description. In this description,
described parts of the building to be protected. It is also
mentioned which of the above-mentioned values apply, and therefore what it
general interest of the preservation of the monument.
In particular, if there is what is going to be changed to the building, it is important
first consult the description.
Designate a protected monument
In most cases it is the island government designating a building to
protected monument. However, stakeholders such as owners, can a
request to protect a building as a monument.
Owners who can not agree with the designation within a six weeks
objection submitted to the Executive Council or within six weeks
filing appeal before the Court of First Instance.
Memorial Public Registry
A protected monument is entered in the “Public Registry for
Protected Monuments. ” This public register may be inspected at the Service
Spatial Development and Housing (DROV) Section Monument Desk,
Scharlooweg 51, Curacao. Here one can also be a fee of ANG. 7.50 a
extract obtained from the Monument Register.
designation Program
The government started in 1993 with the designation of buildings as protected
monument. In total, in the center of historic Willemstad 780 buildings
designated a protected monument.
In 1996 began designating monuments outside the city, where
initially to protect the houses. Then buildings will like
churches, small stone houses and kunukuhuizen be designated. This
designation program will still take several years.
Rights and obligations of an owner of a protected monument.
The Monuments Island Regulation includes a system of rights and obligations.
An owner has the obligation to restore a protected monument, if necessary,
and maintain. Once designated a protected monument they may
buildings no changes to their historical value, as defined in the
description, can negate. For every procedure that leads to a change in which
respect, therefore, the owner needs a so-called monument license.
In addition, the obligation remains even for protected monuments, before the start
of the construction work to apply for a Permission. In exceptional
Where an owner wants to demolish a listed building, also must submit a
Demolition permit be requested.
Against these obligations is the law that has a monument owner basically
on restoration and maintenance grant.
protected Cityscape
As mentioned above, the center of Willemstad with its many monuments
culture historically very valuable and unique in the region. For that reason, the city
in 1995 in the island of Curacao Corpse Development Plan (EOP) the status of protected
got cityscape. That is to say that not only the buildings, but also the
structure and the view of the city are protected.
Except for the demolition of monuments one has for the downtown a
demolition permit needed for the demolition of non-monuments. In addition, in article
4 of the E.O.P. included special provisions to which new construction in the
Town must comply in order not to disturb the character of the city.
UNESCO – World Heritage List.
In December 1997 posted its share of historic Willemstad on
World Heritage (World Heritage List) of UNESCO. This placement is proposed
by the Executive Council of the Island Territory of Curaçao. The placement is a worldwide
recognition of the cultural and historical value of the city.
Institutions working in the field of Conservation
In 1954 founded the Heritage Foundation Curaçao.
Since then, the foundation is principally engaged in the acquisition, restoration
and management of monuments. This pioneer in the field of heritage conservation
has already carried out numerous restoration projects.
In the framework of the implementation of the Monument Plan 1990 are the following
established organizations.
?? Monument Office.
Founded in 1990 as a division of the Department of Physical Development and
Housing (DROV). Monument Office in general lines
responsible for the preparation and implementation of the insular
monument policies.
?? Memorial Council.
Established Monument Council in 1990 an independent advisory body that
Executive Council has solicited and unsolicited advice.
?? Monument Fund Foundation Curaçao.
Established in 1992 by the government and private initiative. The tasks of the
Memorial Fund are primarily providing
restoration loans to private building owners in the form of
grants and loans. In addition, the technical restoration plan, in consultation with
Monument Fund to be established and the application is for the
Monument permit submitted to that authority.
?? SA. Stadsherstel Willemstad
N. V. Stadsherstel Willemstad was founded in 1992 and aims to
acquire, renovate and operate with a monumental monuments
character in Willemstad. In addition, the NV Stadsherstel will commit new building in
open holes in the inner city.
Apart from the organizations mentioned above, there are also agencies that, although the
monument policies do not have the first priority but do their business a
important contribution to that.
Urban Renewal Secretariat was established in 1989 and is a division of the
Island Territory of Curaçao. It mainly has a coordinating role within the whole
urban renewal process. This means among other things the content matching the
various plans covering downtown.
?? Fundashon Kas Popular
As part of the insular housing policy acquires in 1979 established
FKP housing association buildings in the city in order to renovate it Be it
restore and thus make them suitable for habitation. These can be both
Buildings and non-monuments. In addition, the SPF builds up in the framework of the
general urban renewal policy as new housing projects in the
Town.
Pro Monumento
In 1993 founded the Foundation Pro Monumento private initiative. This
independent foundation aims to preserve the historic buildings of
Curaçao and promote the appreciation for the insular population. To
To achieve this last ProMo organizes include every two years the “Open
Heritage Day “.
Information folder Part B
General Restoration Funding
In this part B of the information folder looks at the general issues concerning
to the financing of restoration projects by the Foundation Memorial Fund
Curacao.
- ?? The Foundation Memorial Fund Curaçao
?? How come Memorial Fund to its funds?
?? When is the Memorial Fund for an owner of interest?
?? Grants and loans
?? Eligible costs – Subsidy basis
?? Grant and loan rates
?? Restoration Mortgage
?? Memorial Fund Fees
?? Request for restoration funding
For further information concerning the above topics can feel free tobe contacted with the Curaçao Monument Fund Foundation.
The Foundation Memorial Fund Curaçao
The Foundation Memorial Fund Curacao is a “non-profit” organization established in August
1992 by the government and private initiative in the framework of the implementation of the 1990
adopted by the Executive Council of the Island Territory of Curaçao
Monument Plan.
The purpose of the Monument Fund Curaçao is to promote the restoration and conservation
Monuments, within the framework of the policy objectives of the Island Territory of Curaçao,
by providing financing facilities and providing the necessary information on
the field of restoration and preservation. How come Monuments Fund to its funds
Monument Fund Curacao issued on behalf of the Executive Council grants and
restoration mortgages. To do this, the Memorial Fund funds
required, which involves the following four funds.
?? Funds under the Dutch development cooperation with the
Netherlands Antilles be made available.
?? Funds are provided by the Island Territory of Curaçao.
?? “Funding” by local financial institutions.
?? “Revolving fund” built up by its own operating result.
When is the Memorial Fund for an owner of interest?
in the context of implementing the Monumentenfonds (MFC) is provided with the
Monument Plan received the “window function”. That is, a
owner of a protected monument which restoration or maintenance of his property
considering initially should contact with the MFC.
Here he can get all the information on both technical and financial.
The tasks of the Monument Fund include the following:
?? providing restoration and maintenance grants and loans to private
owners of protected monuments.
?? the technical restoration plan should be drawn up in consultation with the MFC.
?? The application is for the monument permit (license restoration) when
MFC be submitted.
providing financial, engineering, restorative and legal advice.
It is therefore for the individual recommended already in the early stages of contact
to the Memorial Fund.
Grants and loans
Under Article 13 of the monuments island Curaçao regulation grants
Curaçao Monument Fund Foundation, on behalf of the Executive Council, a contribution to the
repair and maintenance of protected monuments. This contribution is given in the
form of a grant and loan. Here the MFC is being the force
Multiannual Subsidy Conservation (the subsidy), which
periodically determined by the Executive Board, to be respected.
The aim of subsidy is to contribute to the conservation of
monumental value of the protected monument.
Monument Fund always provides a “mix” of grant and loan. Which means
that there has never provided funding alone. If use is made of the
Grant applicants should also be part of the restoration in
borrow Monument Fund in the form of a restoration mortgage.
Eligible costs – Subsidy basis
Eligible costs are those costs that have to be made to the original
restoring monuments. In other words, the costs of maintenance and repair
which are necessary for the conservation of historic values. This
monumental values are specified, in principle, in the description which monument
has been prepared by designating the property a protected monument.
Indirect restoration, such as architect fees, overhead costs of the contractor,
construction insurance, etc., are also eligible to the extent they relate
have on the protected part of the monument.
The total eligible costs, both direct and indirect, the subsidy basis are
called. The subsidy amount is a percentage of the funding base.
Then there are the non-eligible costs. These are usually those costs to
have with today’s requirements such as electricity, air conditioning, modern plumbing and
tile work. Also, costs for the recovery of subsequent extensions that are not in the description
included are ineligible. Of these costs is not a subsidy
provided.
Grant and loan rates
The amount of the subsidy amount depends on the future role of the
building.
?? Useful Function – 60%
Given the monument a residential function than the height of the grant 60%
of the eligible costs. The other 40% of the eligible costs should
“Obliged” to borrow at the Monument Fund.
Non-residential purposes (commercial) – 40%
Get the monument no residential function than the amount of the subsidy is 40%
the eligible costs. The serve other 60% of the eligible costs
“Obliged” to borrow at the Monument Fund.
.
In very special cases, such as public monuments where no
commercial purposes are pursued, such as churches, are higher
grant rates possible.
Get the monument than the subsidy rates are a mixed function
in proportion to the floor areas of different functions.
Restoration Mortgage
In addition to the eligible costs in the form of a grant and “compulsory loans” are
also to finance the ineligible costs through the Monument Fund in the form of
a so-called additional loan. The loans ( “mandatory” and supplementary) are
provided in the form of a mortgage which restoration so the monument as
collateral is to be inserted.
The interest rate of the restoration mortgage is 9% with a minimum duration of
5 years and a maximum term of 15 years for properties with a commercial function and
up to 20 years for buildings used for domestic purposes.
Of course, the credit worthiness of the applicant will always play a role in the
assessment of the restoration mortgage.
One month after completion of the restoration project is to be started
repayment of the mortgage restoration.
Memorial Fund Fees
The Foundation Memorial Fund Curaçao involves costs for its work
account. These activities comprise, in addition to giving general advice on
technical, financial and legal matters relating to monuments and restorations,
inter alia, from:
discuss restoration plans with the client (owner) and architect
different stages of the preparation process
assessing the technical restoration plans
advising the DROV-Monument Agency regarding the granting
Monuments (restoration) licenses
Assessing contractor budgets
advise the applicant relating to the financial affairs of the restoration
calculating the heights of grants and loans
?? assessing the creditworthiness of an applicant for a
restoration mortgage assess the valuation of the collateral
?? supervising the restoration process
- The costs are covered by charging a percentage of the
Total provided subsidy and loan amounts.
These percentages are currently:
?? project administration costs 2.00% to a maximum of Nafl. 17,500
?? restoration cost guidance 3.25% to a maximum of Nafl. 45,000
?? closing commission 1,25%
In addition, there is interest during construction (9%) charged on the number of months
it takes architectural restoration process.
This Memorial Fund costs can be included as a loan in the total
borrowing costs.
Application for Restoration funding.
Before commencing the work, the applicant shall file a written
request at the Monument Fund for restoration funding (grant and loan). Only if the request is approved by the board of the
Memorial Fund and the mortgage is signed can be started with the
construction work.
Monument Fund namely not finance projects already implemented.
Foundation Memorial Fund Curacao
Scharlooweg 51, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles;
tel. (599 9) 465 4688, fax (599 9) 465 4591
Foundation Memorial Fund Curaçao
Download forms:
Restoration Funding Request Form.
Te Serving Pieces MFC.
Steps Scheme monument license.
For Monuments Route Permit.
MFC Info Package Steps Scheme.
