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Commission approves $3,000 facade grant for Mercantile Building
Summary
The Columbia City Redevelopment Commission approved a $3,000 facade grant for work on the Mercantile Building, with the applicant providing estimates and contractor information to support the request.
Columbia City — The Columbia City Redevelopment Commission on March 11 approved a $3,000 facade grant to support exterior repairs and restoration at the structure the applicant identified as the Mercantile Building.
Commission staff presented application materials and contractor estimates; commissioners said the total project estimate appeared reasonable for the work described and noted the applicant had submitted required paperwork. The grant request sought the commission’s side-grant maximum of $3,000 toward a project estimated at roughly $20,000.
A motion to approve the facade grant was made and seconded; the motion passed with affirmative voices. The commission discussed signing an easement agreement and noted there were places on the form for signatures and notarization. A commissioner noted they could provide notarization if needed.
The applicant named in the materials was Pat Ball; the packet referenced a contractor identified as Atlas (described in meeting notes as a reputable pointing/conservation company). The commission directed staff to include the approval in the meeting minutes and to handle routine follow-up steps such as final signatures and any necessary easement recording.
