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Miles City council approves TIFD grant for 600 Cafe HVAC replacement, 5–2
Summary
Council approved a TIFD grant of $17,323.20 (60% of project cost) to 600 Cafe, Inc. after board explanation and a letter of support; the motion passed 5–2 with two councilmembers opposed.
The Miles City Council approved a $17,323.20 TIFD grant—calculated as 60% of the project cost—to 600 Cafe, Inc. for replacement of heating and air conditioning units at the business’s facility.
Councilmember Kevin Thomason moved to approve the TIFD grant; Councilmember Ed Pulecio seconded. The motion passed 5–2 with Councilmember Brant Kassner and Councilmember Brooke Bartholomew voting nay.
During discussion, John Laney read a letter endorsing the grant, noting the importance of functioning HVAC for rental units above the restaurant. Branden Janshen provided an overview of how the TIFD board evaluates applications, explaining that each application is handled individually.
Why it matters: The grant channels urban renewal funds toward building maintenance in the downtown district, supporting a local business and rental housing above commercial space.
What’s next: The grant approval moves the project toward implementation; staff will work with the business and the TIFD program to finalize disbursement and ensure project compliance with grant conditions.
