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Belleville council approves downtown development agreements, confirms ADA contribution
Summary
Council approved three downtown development agreements including remodeling and property acquisition; a $15,000 ADA entrance contribution was clarified as separate from a referenced $130 (units not specified) and would not be paid if sidewalk work proves unnecessary.
The Belleville City Council on Jan. 20 approved development agreements recommended by the Economic and Development Committee for three downtown projects: a remodeling by Wealth Partners by Design LLC at 127 East Main Street; remodeling and expansion by White Cottage Ice Cream Inc. at 102 Lebanon Avenue; and city-owned property acquisition by LaShawn Heron at 2510 East Main Street.
During discussion a council member asked whether a $15,000 contribution earmarked for an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) entrance was in addition to a referenced "$130" figure. Staff clarified the $15,000 was separate and would be the city's maximum contribution for the ADA work; if the sidewalk or ADA work proved unnecessary, the $15,000 would not be paid. Council approved the motions by roll call.
The motions carry conditions in discussion about sidewalk and ADA needs; council noted the city’s contribution is capped and contingent on the work being required.
Next steps: staff will proceed with executing development agreements and administering the city contribution per the conditions described at the meeting.
