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Council discusses a flexible facade improvement grant using Auburn model as template
Summary
Staff presented Auburn’s tiered facade grant model (small awards under $5k, midrange up to $50k with sliding matches, reimbursement‑based) and council asked staff to draft a local ordinance and application with flexible matching options and safeguards (maintenance, lease terms, reimbursement).
Port Orchard staff reviewed a model for a downtown facade improvement grant at the March 17 work study and asked the council for policy direction on match levels, award caps and distribution approach.
Nick Bond and staff described the City of Auburn's program as a reference: a roughly $100,000 annual fund with three tiers — small grants under $5,000 that…
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