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Estacada urban renewal agency delays decision on $300,000 loan request for Ant Farm café remodel
Summary
The Estacada Urban Renewal Agency postponed action on a requested $300,000 loan to Ant Farm for the Harmony Café & Bakery remodel so staff can obtain a second contractor bid and Ant Farm can provide additional financial documents; the board also discussed repayment terms and existing county and private grant commitments.
The Estacada Urban Renewal Agency on an unspecified date postponed a vote on a requested $300,000 loan to Ant Farm to finish remodeling the Harmony Café & Bakery at 221 Southwest Wade, directing staff to collect a second contractor bid and for Ant Farm to provide additional financial documents before the agency votes on the request.
The decision came after a presentation by Ant Farm representatives and a citizen comment that asked for clearer financial information. Ant Farm representatives said the organization began a full gut-and-remodel in 2023 after buying the property in November 2022, encountered foundation and accessibility work needs and expanded the building footprint. Neil Hatley, director of workforce development at Ant Farm, said the group has completed sheathing, roofing and window installation and now needs licensed tradespeople to finish…
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