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City backs WEDC grant application for 125 South Main Street project
Summary
The council voted to support a WEDC grant application for a downtown renovation project at 125 South Main Street submitted by Jessica Lawrence, noting the city’s reduced paperwork role under the program.
The Mayville Common Council voted to authorize a resolution supporting a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) grant application for a project at 125 South Main Street, presented by property owner Jessica Lawrence.
Why it matters: Local government support is often required by WEDC and similar programs to document community backing for private redevelopment or facade-improvement grants. Support can influence eligibility for grant programs intended to encourage downtown revitalization.
Lawrence told the council the Community Development Investment (CDI) grant paperwork is being transitioned away from the city and that the council’s resolution would serve as the city’s acknowledgement of support for her project. Councilors voted to approve the resolution after the applicant described the administrative change and the city’s role.
Outcome and next steps: The council passed the resolution supporting the WEDC/CDI grant application for 125 South Main Street LLC. City staff will provide the applicant with the signed resolution and any required municipal documentation for the grant submission.
Background: The council did not discuss project design details at length in open session; staff said the city’s involvement moving forward will mostly be administrative as the grant program assumes responsibility for detailed paperwork previously managed by the municipality.
