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Council reviews five property-improvement grant applications, staff recommends funding within budget

Committee of the Whole · July 15, 2025
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Summary

Staff recommended awarding up to five commercial property improvement grants (50% up to $50,000 each) to five applicants totaling about $139,500 against a $290,000 FY2025–26 allocation; council debated prioritization and outreach to potential applicants.

Staff presented summaries of five applications to the Washington Commercial Building and Property Improvement Grant Program and recommended redevelopment agreements for each. Applicants that scored above the threshold included Sleep Inn & Suites, the incoming Ben Franklin store, Cherry Tree Shopping Center, Countryside Banquet and Catering, and Russell…

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