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Council approves grant applications, LLD governance steps and repurposes $40,000 after Safe Streets forfeiture
Summary
Angels Camp council authorized application for a $1.5M CDBG microenterprise grant, approved a $3,000 change order to update the grant application, moved to formalize the Greenhorn Creek LLD commission, and voted to forfeit a $160,000 Safe Streets grant while repurposing a $40,000 COG match for pavement work.
In a package of administrative actions on Nov. 18, the Angels Camp City Council approved staff recommendations on multiple funding, contract and district‑management items aimed at supporting downtown businesses, special‑district governance and city operations.
CDBG microenterprise grant: Council authorized city staff to apply for a $1.5 million CDBG microenterprise grant intended to support small businesses and reactivate vacant storefronts in the historic district. Planning staff (Amy Augustine) explained that the city will train multiple staff members to simultaneously submit the application when the federal window opens to improve its chances; council approved a motion to authorize the application and the city to pursue the funding.
Professional services change order: The council approved a $3,000 change order (resolution 25‑89) to Augustine Planning & Associates to update and submit the CDBG application. City staff noted that contracting with the existing planning contractor for the application updates was substantially less expensive than hiring an external grant writer.
Greenhorn Creek LLD governance and insurance: Staff reported that the informal Greenhorn Creek…
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