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Paddock approves $19,000 matching grant to help Side Street Bar install kitchen
Summary
The Terrell Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation approved a $19,000 matching grant to help the tenant at 106 S. Adelaide (Side Street Bar) complete code-required kitchen upgrades, including a vent hood and fire suppression, with the owner covering remaining costs.
The Terrell Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation on May (date not specified) approved a $19,000 matching reimbursement to assist the tenant at 106 South Adelaide (Side Street Bar) with required kitchen upgrades.
The board’s vote followed a presentation by Raelynn, Paddock staff, and remarks from the tenant, Don Scarborough. Scarborough said the work was necessary to bring a previously outdoor or grandfathered kitchen into current code, listing items including a permanently affixed vent hood, a fire suppression system, a grease trap, electrical upgrades and new signage. He told the board he expects to pay about $15,000 of the cost out of pocket beyond what he requested from Paddock.
Raelynn reviewed the matching-grant rules, noting Paddock’s program covers capital improvements and fixtures. Board member Hillary moved to reimburse specific line items (plumbing, vent hood and fire suppression, signage, electrical work and the grease trap) and to include exterior painting in the grant; JC seconded. The motion passed with the board voting “aye” and Raelynn announced approval of a $19,000 grant.
Why it matters: The grant is intended to support downtown businesses and help convert downtown bar space to food-service use, which can affect foot traffic and downtown vitality.
Details and scope: Scarborough said the installation includes a vent hood that will remain with the building if the tenant moves and that building codes have changed since the venue last served food. The application package submitted to the board listed $17,765 in reimbursable fixture and equipment work; the approved $19,000 added reimbursement for exterior paint. Scarborough said additional non-reimbursed costs remain and that he and his partners will pay those directly.
Process and conditions: The board’s program reimburses eligible capital items up to the approved amount; the board specified eligible line items in the motion. The board did not attach additional conditions beyond usual reimbursement documentation requirements.
What’s next: Staff will process the reimbursement once Scarborough delivers required invoices and proof of payment. No further formal action was recorded at the meeting.
