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CRA approves $55,000 grant package to support new Crome Avenue dessert shop
Summary
The CRA approved a reimbursable grant package for a planned flagship ice‑cream and dessert shop at 51 North Crome Avenue: $25,000 towards general eligible build‑out costs plus up to $30,000 for a required grease trap; terms are standard reimbursement and performance requirements.
Applicants seeking to open a flagship dessert and gelato shop across from Lozner Park presented renderings and a work plan for a build‑out of a century‑old storefront and requested CRA business‑relocation and rehabilitation support. The developers told the CRA they planned an Instagram‑friendly interior, community programming and a vendor mix the board described as complementary to downtown activity.
CRA staff recommended funding and the board authorized a reimbursable grant of up to $55,000 total, allocated as $25,000 toward eligible build‑out items and up to $30,000 dedicated to a grease trap and plumbing improvements, with the usual reimbursement and lien protections. The applicant said they expect to invest substantially more of their own capital to complete the flagship buildout and indicated they will prioritize installing the grease trap before other improvements. The board approved the package by roll call.
