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Grow Grants on hold and Renaissance board says some applications are paused as staff transitions continue
Summary
Board members said Grow Grants are currently on hold while city leaders and staff discuss next steps; the meeting reported 120 (units not specified) remained from this year and next year's funds would be 60 (units not specified), and staff noted applications for some Renaissance programs are paused and a part-time marketing manager position remains open.
Fort Thomas board members told the Renaissance Board that Grow Grants remain on hold while staff and city leaders discuss how to proceed and allocate unspent funds.
A staff member said the city did not use the Grow Grant funds this year and that "there was 120 sitting in there," and that funds for next year "would be 60." The meeting did not specify currency or units for those figures when the amounts were discussed. Options mentioned included marketing uses such as Placer AI geofencing and video work; Christine, identified in the meeting as Fort Thomas Business Council president, is reported to be navigating next steps.
Separately, the meeting recorded that some Renaissance-related applications and rent-board items are on hold after council changes to processes; organizers asked residents and applicants to ensure forms are fully completed. At the end of the session a staff member (identified in the meeting as Chanda) said hiring a marketing manager for 20 hours per week remained an open item.
Why it matters: Grow Grants and Renaissance applications are part of local economic development and small-business support; a pause in disbursements or program changes affects local applicants and planning.
The meeting did not adopt a new policy or authorize disbursements during the session; staff said they are continuing discussions with the mayor and CAO and will follow up by email with next steps.
