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Beaver City considers $25,000 downtown matching program to spur façade improvements
Summary
Council discussed a proposed downtown revitalization reimbursement program: $25,000 annual budget, 50/50 reimbursement up to $4,000 per applicant, annual application window, and completion milestones before reimbursement; staff will draft program language and return for adoption.
Beaver City Council considered a proposal on Feb. 10 to fund downtown façade and material improvements through a matching reimbursement program. Staff proposed a $25,000 annual budget with 50/50 reimbursements up to $4,000 per applicant (meaning a business would spend $8,000 and receive $4,000 back). The program would open on a defined annual application period and give preference rules (one application per business per year) and a three-year waiting rule for prior awardees.
Council members discussed administration details: first-come/first-served versus an application-window approach, whether to require completion before reimbursement, and the potential need for a line-item budget amendment if applications exceed available funds. Staff offered to draft formal program language (including timelines and materials-only reimbursement) and circulate it to council for review and adoption.
What’s next: Staff to prepare a written program description and ordinance/resolution language for council review, including application periods, verification and reimbursement procedures.
