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Council debates facade grant program; motion to end program dies for lack of second
Summary
The Weatherford council heard public comment and a lengthy council debate on the downtown facade grant program. A motion to end the program immediately failed for lack of a second; staff and council asked for more data and time to consider adjustments.
The Weatherford City Council on Jan. 14 held extended discussion — including public comments from downtown stakeholders — about the city’s facade grant policy, which provides incentives for property owners to renovate building exteriors in the central business district.
Ashley Seiler, director of economic development, told council the program was created to revitalize the downtown central business district and has led to increased curb appeal and commercial activity. Seiler said that in fiscal year 2025 the city had allocated $199,280.69 to five facade grants and that additional applications pending before the Weatherford Economic Development Board amounted to roughly $301,713.50. Seiler also told council the department budgets about $1,000,000 annually for incentives…
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