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San Dimas approves CDBG restaurant aid allowing existing businesses to qualify by extending hours
Summary
The council on Aug. 27 approved changes to a CDBG-funded restaurant assistance program, directing staff to allow existing restaurants to qualify if they expand service hours by 30%; the program has $70,000 available for restaurants this fiscal year and the city will run marketing and selection through its CDBG consultant.
San Dimas City Council voted Aug. 27 to approve staff'recommended guidelines for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) restaurant assistance program and to broaden eligibility so existing restaurants can qualify by expanding service hours.
Council member (speaker S9) moved to approve staff's recommendation with an amendment that existing restaurants may qualify if they increase their service hours by 30%, and the council adopted the motion unanimously, 4-0. Staff described the program as intended to attract new businesses and support expansion of existing ones.
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