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Council accepts $850,000 grant for downtown Streetscape Phase 2 with 5% local match
Summary
The City of Washington accepted a Rural Economic Development Division grant of $850,000 (Award No. SA-0435) for Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project Phase 2 and adopted the necessary budget and grant project ordinance; the project requires a 5% local match and an estimated total cost of about $1,479,525 (excluding electrical utilities and stormwater).
The Council adopted a resolution to accept Rural Economic Development Division grant funding (Award No. SA-0435) for Phase 2 of the Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project and approved the associated Grant Project Ordinance and budget amendment.
The grant award is $850,000 and requires a 5% local match. City staff estimated the streetscape improvement costs—excluding electrical utilities and stormwater management—at approximately $1,479,525 and noted the funding will come from the capital project fund. The project scope includes sidewalk enhancements, decorative lighting, landscaping and street furniture intended to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and downtown aesthetics.
Councilmember Max Perreault moved to adopt the resolution and ordinance; Councilmember Antwan Horton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
