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Elkhart board approves $5,000 emergency grant for downtown porch repairs, opens review of small grants program
Summary
The Elkhart City board approved a $5,000 emergency grant to Premier Property Company to remove a hazardous side porch at 130 North 2nd Street and instructed staff to develop a broader downtown building investment program with clearer eligibility, scoring and possible larger-match grants.
The Elkhart City board approved a $5,000 emergency grant for Premier Property Company on a voice vote with three abstentions, clearing a repair the company said was an immediate safety hazard at 130 North 2nd Street.
Lucas, the property manager and part-owner representing Premier Property Company, told the board the firm has invested "over 350,000 to bring the building back to code" in a project that converted and renovated units in the downtown structure. He said the side porch that provides tenant access to the second floor is "in desperate need of being ripped out" and that he had taken photos to document the condition for staff.
The board moved to approve the $5,000 request after hearing Lucas describe renovations, construction cost increases and a tight timeline for tenant occupancy. Board members…
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