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Mebane awards $14,685.75 in downtown exterior improvement grants
Summary
Council approved awarding downtown exterior improvement grants totaling $14,685.75 to three applicants (addresses 111 N. 3rd St., 118 W. Clay St., and 111 N. 4th St.) under a 50/50 match program with a $50,000 budget allocation for fiscal year.
The Mebane City Council approved $14,685.75 in downtown exterior improvement grants during its May 5 meeting. Staff reported a $50,000 allocation for the program in the current budget year and described program rules: applicants must provide two quotes, tenants must have property-owner approval, and work in the right of way needs prior city approval.
Three applications were before the council: a request by Redhill Investments to add an exterior stairwell at 111 N. 3rd Street (project cost exceeding $20,000 and eligible for the $10,000 maximum award); a storefront repaint request at 118 W. Clay Street by Adam Gutman (approximately $1,400 award request); and a paint-and-signage request at 111 N. 4th Street by Snapdragon Development Group LLC (about $3,200 request). The council moved and approved the awards by voice vote.
Staff said the program is first-come, first-served and that up to $10,000 is reimbursable for projects that exceed $20,000 in total cost; program elements include façade improvements, historic preservation, art and outdoor seating. After the vote, staff noted roughly $10,000 remained in the downtown exterior budget for this fiscal year, though only about $2,000 will roll into the next fiscal year.
What's next: Staff will coordinate grant award paperwork and reimbursements with recipients and ensure required approvals are secured for any right-of-way work.
