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Homer posts notice of Restore New York application for James Street properties
Summary
The village announced it will apply to Empire State Development under the Restore New York Communities Initiative for up to $1 million to renovate, partially demolish, or reconstruct multiple vacant commercial properties on James Street; a public hearing will be held as part of the application process.
The Village of Homer announced it anticipates applying to Empire State Development under the Restore New York Communities Initiative and expects to submit an application on or about Dec. 20, 2024 requesting up to $1 million for a project involving multiple James Street properties. The notice listed parcels on James Street (including parcel 141 James Street and 243 James Street) and described vacant commercial properties totaling about 77,500 square feet proposed for renovation, demolition and reconstruction.
The notice said a public hearing will be held as part of the grant process to solicit public input on the application and the property assessment list and that the village will consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to submit the application for financial assistance. The board acknowledged the notice and a member moved to accept the posted language.
Specific parcel tax-map identifiers and a projected funding request of up to $1,000,000 were included in the notice read at the meeting; details about the exact scope, project budget breakdown, consultant or developer partners, and timing of the public hearing were not specified and will be set during the application process.
