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Town Council Approves $2,500 Facade Grant for 125 and 127 W. Washington St.
Summary
The Town of Nashville council approved a $2,500 facade improvement grant covering 125 and 127 West Washington Street, conditioned on submission of receipts and required building inspection documentation.
The Town of Nashville Town Council voted to approve a $2,500 facade improvement grant for 125 and 127 West Washington Street after staff said the applicant had submitted a full application package and design drawings.
Council members approved the payment by voice vote after staff summarized the application and conditions. The grant award is contingent on the applicant submitting final receipts and a building inspection certificate before the town will disburse funds, staff said.
Town staff presented the application and materials the applicant, identified in the meeting only as Mr. Hyde, provided to the council: paint samples, door schematics and photographs, a W-9 and a proposed plan to remove window air conditioners, restore the transom and sidelights, and add ADA access on a side entrance. Staff told council that the applicant had already begun painting but that town policy requires documentation before payment.
"We will not offer either of the façade grant monies until he provides the receipts and the certificate from building inspections," a staff member told the council. The staff member also said the approval letter would state that the town will reimburse the applicant only after the required receipts and the occupancy/certificate of inspection are submitted.
Council discussion included suggestions about coordinating paint color and a possible mural on a larger wall; staff and the applicant indicated a willingness to work with the downtown advisory board on the final color scheme. The record shows a motion to approve the grant and a second; the approval was by voice vote with members answering "Aye." The meeting transcript does not include a roll-call tally or recorded no/abstain votes.
The approved grant will be paid from the façade improvement line in the current year's budget; staff noted that some reimbursements may be paid in the next fiscal year depending on when receipts are submitted. The council encouraged the applicant to coordinate with the downtown advisory board on the broader facade and mural ideas.
The council moved on to other agenda items after recording the vote.
