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Homestead CRA approves grant for downtown bakery to activate Paramount block
Summary
The Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved a commercial enhancement grant for a new cafe and bakery in the Paramount Dance Studio building, citing downtown activation and a tenant investment of about $100,000; board and staff discussed grease‑trap costs, change‑of‑use timing and lien provisions to protect the public investment.
The Community Redevelopment Agency on Dec. 17 approved a commercial enhancement grant to help a new cafe and bakery open in an 850‑square‑foot space in the Paramount Dance Studio building, a staff presentation said.
The grant award aims to support downtown activation and the city’s Main Street vision, staff said. CRA staff told the board the tenants have signed a lease and plan roughly $100,000 in private investment for interior build‑out, plumbing, electrical and a kitchen area. "This is an investment in the…
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