Council discusses a flexible facade improvement grant using Auburn model as template
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).
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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.
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