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Council plans new solicitation for commercial building grant program after a largely positive first cycle

Washington City Council (Committee of the Whole) · April 15, 2025
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Summary

Staff plans a solicitation for the Washington commercial building and property improvement grant program after an inaugural cycle that awarded roughly $240,000 across seven projects; council discussed focusing funds along high-traffic corridors and clarifying expectations for applicants.

City staff told the council on April 14 that the inaugural Washington commercial building and property improvement grant program awarded seven projects last year totaling just over $240,000, with one participant later declining and reducing the city's total expense to about $237,000.

John Oliphant said staff plans to issue a new solicitation near the…

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