Urban Renewal Agency approves facade grant application for 122 North Main Street

The Livingston City Urban Renewal Agency on a vote approved a facade grant application for 122 North Main Street that will cover up to 50% of eligible costs, not to exceed $100,000, and directed staff to work with the applicant through the reimbursement process.

Susie Hoffman, owner of 122 North Main Street, told the board she has begun work to address significant deferred maintenance on the historic downtown building, including mortar repair, replacement of rotted wood trim and masonry repairs above the parapet. Hoffman said earlier attempts at paint over brick and sandblasting damaged the masonry and that fully exposing and restoring the brick would exceed her budget. She told the board she has two bids for the brick work and had started repairs with a brick mason; she asked…