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DDA approves $600 in sign-assistance grants for Flower Basket facades
Summary
The Lapeer DDA approved two sign-assistance grants of up to $300 each to replace front and rear facade signs at The Flower Basket, totaling $600, citing permit compliance and a total project cost of $1,528.
The Lapeer City Downtown Development Authority voted to award sign-assistance grants totaling $600 to The Flower Basket to cover partial costs on two facade signs.
At the meeting, the applicant provided photos showing a front and rear facade proposal. A staff member reviewed the application and said the total project cost is $1,528 and that the applicant had checked with the city on sign permits. The DDA discussed awarding up to $300 for each facade.
A motion to approve the grants for both signs carried by voice vote. The motion passed with the chair calling for "all those in favor say aye" and then "motion carries." No formal roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting minutes.
Why it matters: The award is part of the DDA's efforts to support storefront improvements in the downtown district and to encourage property owners to refresh building signage while complying with city permitting requirements.
Next steps: Staff will notify the applicant and process the grant award. Additional sign-assistance applications remain possible later in the year, the staff member said.
