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Port Orchard staff outline downtown beautification plans after $3.5 million Bay Street funding announcement
Summary
City staff described a downtown beautification plan funded partly by council‑budgeted dollars and a newly announced $3.5 million award for the Bay Street project; items include furniture, murals, banners, wayfinding updates and potential public‑art installations.
Port Orchard city staff told the Economic Development and Tourism Committee they are designing a downtown beautification program and assessing how to size grants and loans for property and business owners between Harrison and Frederick streets.
"The city council had budgeted funds for downtown beautification," Community Development Director Nick Bond said. Staff mailed a letter to property and business owners asking whether they would be interested in grants, loans or both, and requested cost estimates to help size potential awards. Staff said initial responses have been limited and…
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