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CRA approves phased small-business grants, park signage and tree program; staff issues demand letter to downtown tenant
Summary
The CRA approved changes to a $20,000 matching grant program (allowing phased disbursements), approved Hercules Park entrance signage (estimated $80,000) and a CRA tree-planting program; staff also reported sending a demand letter to Tina and Joe's Cafe for lease noncompliance.
City CRA staff presented several downtown economic and placemaking items and secured council approval on multiple measures.
Matching grant program: CRA staff recommended a flexible approach to a $20,000 matching grant intended to help new and existing downtown businesses participate. Staff proposed allowing phased disbursements (for example, $10,000 now and $10,000 later or two-phase releases) so smaller businesses can meet matching requirements. Council supported phasing and approved the program with staff tasked to track deadlines and implement a calendar-based reminder system.
Hercules Park signage: Staff…
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