Fiscal Note
The 2009 Adopted Operating Budget authorizes $125,000 for facade projects as part of the Capital Revolving Fund. This Resolution awards grants totaling $73,138. Following approval of this Resolution, $51,862 of authorized funding will remain for future projects.
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Approving Facade Improvement Grant to: 555 State Street (Fat Sandwich Company), 627-631 State Street (U.S. Cellular/Printex), 924 Williamson Street (Plan B), 2205 Sherman Avenue (Madison Chiropractic), 110 S. Dickinson Street (Bock Water Heaters, Inc.), 110-112 King Street (Ancora) and 831 Williamson Street (Chez Vous Catering).
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On February 3, 2004, the Common Council adopted Resolution ID # 61179, approving the Facade Improvement Grant Program to support and encourage small local businesses to reinvest in the downtown and smaller, neighborhood shopping and business areas and designating the Community Development Authority as the agent of the City for the operation and administration of the Program. The grants are matching grants and will be provided in an amount up to 50% of the total project costs up to a maximum of $10,000 for a single facade, $20,000 for a building with two facades, and $25,000 for a “flatiron” building. The objective of the Program is to restore, or substantially beautify, or enhance the entire facade or elevation of a commercial building. The Facade Improvement Grant Program Staff Team has reviewed the following façade improvement proposals and has determined that they meet the requirements of the Program. The Urban Design Commission has reviewed these proposals and recommends design approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council does hereby approve the following facade improvement grants:
I. 555 State Street: Fat Sandwich Company. There are two facades: State Street and Frances Street.
State Street
1. Install new awning.
2. Install new lighting.
Frances Street
1. Install new first floor storefront window opening/glass facade....
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