Community redevelopment in full swing
The Open Record, by Tony Otte, City Manager
Community re-development is a busy activity in our town
The proposals for the Grand Hotel will be opened, the Lincoln Ave. are is moving forward, and the City Commission just approved the submission of an application for the next round of Community Development Block Grant Awards.
Let’s take a quick review of these activities:
Grand Hotel
The City has received five proposals for redevelopment of the Grand Hotel; the City Commission has appointed a committee to review the proposals consisting of the following individuals:
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Robin Gibson, representing the Chamber’s CRA Steering Committee;
Robin Gibson, representing the Chamber’s CRA Steering Committee;•Betty Wojcik, Chamber Executive Director
Betty Wojcik, Chamber Executive Director•Jan Privett, Main Street Manager
Jan Privett, Main Street Manager•Tony Otte, City Manager
Tony Otte, City Manager•Harold Gallup, City Economic Development Director
Harold Gallup, City Economic Development Director •Tina Peak, Library Director
Tina Peak, Library Director •A representative of the City’s new Historic District Regulatory Board
A representative of the City’s new Historic District Regulatory Board•Don Martin of Martin Vargas (author of the recent downtown redevelopment plan), advisor
Don Martin of Martin Vargas (author of the recent downtown redevelopment plan), advisorThe proposals will be distributed to Committee members and opened at the Committee’s first meeting, which will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, at City Hall.
Two additional Committee meetings have already been scheduled; Thursday, October 16, and Thursday, October 23, all at City Hall at 1 p.m. Meetings will be open to the public and minutes will be taken.
DDBG Grant Application
The City Commission recently approved the submission of a grant application for the next round of Community Development Block Grant awards.
In order to be competitive, this grant requires a match of City funds. The match is a City utility project that has been planned ot bring better water service to the east side of downtown.
If awarded, CDBG grant funds will be used for the following projects:
•Additional landscaping on Central, Stuart, and Park Avenues
Additional landscaping on Central, Stuart, and Park Avenues•New lighting on Lincoln Avenue
New lighting on Lincoln Avenue•A parking lot near Lincoln Avenue
A parking lot near Lincoln Avenue•New facades for three buildings on Lincoln Avenue
New facades for three buildings on Lincoln AvenueRe-development is an essential goal for our town. The City is working with the Chamber’s CRA Steering Committee, Main Street and other interested parties to plan and complete redevelopment projects. Your interest and participation are welcomed!
