Chamber seeds $100,000 downtown improvement program; application details adjusted

May 19, 2026

The Chamber will fund $100,000 to launch a downtown Business Improvement Program. The committee discussed eligibility (roof repairs qualify if visible from the street), adding a total-project-cost line, and replacing a building-permit requirement with plan-commission approval when applicable.

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The Joint Beautification/Lake, Parks, and Recreation Committee discussed a Chamber-funded Downtown Business Improvement Program May 19, including eligibility rules, application formatting, and timing for awards. The Chamber is providing $100,000 to start the program.

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