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Council weighs 50/50 Route 66 sign, facade grants and incentives to entice reuse of vacant Golden Corral site
Summary
Council approved a 50/50 partnership with Bethany to fund a Route 66 sign, discussed establishing a 50/50 matching grant or façade improvement program to revive vacant commercial properties, and debated using EDA funds or permitting concessions to attract a potential Golden Corral redevelopment; members recommended forming a committee to study incentive options.
The Warr Acres City Council approved a 50/50 cost share with neighboring Bethany for a Route 66 sign at 39th & Hammond and discussed broader economic development tools to revive vacant commercial properties.
Route 66 sign: council approved paying half the local cost (about $17,500) to Bethany for a marker at Hammond, noting Bethany already progressed with approvals and the sign ties into planned…
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