Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution approves a $10,000 Façade Improvement Grant to Holly Alexander for a project located at 308 S. Paterson Street. The 2018 Adopted Capital Budget includes $125,000 for the Façade Improvement Grant Program as part of the Capital Revolving Fund. Following approval of this resolution, $85,000 of authorized funding will remain for future projects.
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Approving Facade Improvement Grant to Holly Alexander for a project located at 308 S. Paterson Street.
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On October 3, 2000, 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, 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 determined that it meets the requirements of the Program. The Urban Design Commission has reviewed the proposals and recommends design approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council does hereby approve the following Facade Improvement Grant proposals:
1. 308 S. Paterson St
Grantee: Holly Alexander
The scope of the exterior work will include:
a. Construct wrap-around canopy.
b. Relocate entry door to side and construct accessible ramp.
c. Install new windows and entry door.
d. Install fiber cement siding and paint the fascia and soffits.
e. Install 4 recessed can lights under the canopy.
Total project cost is estimated at $25,...
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