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Commission approves up to $200,000 for Hartford project streetscape, landscaping covenant
Summary
The Manhattan City Commission voted 5-0 June 3 to authorize a development agreement allowing the city to pay up to $200,000 (up to 50%) toward public infrastructure improvements along Points Avenue, Eighth Street and Houston Street for the Hartford building and to authorize a restrictive covenant for landscaping maintenance.
The Manhattan City Commission on June 3 approved a development agreement authorizing the city to pay up to $200,000 — up to 50% of the cost — for public infrastructure improvements tied to the Hartford building project on Points Avenue.
City staff said the improvements will include streetscape work along Points Avenue to match the historic downtown character, diagonal public parking, relocated sidewalks and upgraded ADA ramps at Houston Street, planting of overstory trees and landscape beds, and an outdoor dining patio with a rock wall maintained by the property owner. "The city would participate in up to 50% of the public improvements with a not to exceed amount of $200,000," said Stephanie Peterson, director of community development.
The development agreement makes improvements installed in the right of way city property, owned by the city; the agreement…
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