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Committee agrees to partner with Historic Downtown Gallatin on facade grant application (up to $300,000)
Summary
The committee authorized the city to partner with Historic Downtown Gallatin to apply for a downtown improvement grant that would reimburse 75% of eligible facade projects; staff said the city would front capital (up to a projected $300,000) and be reimbursed by the state.
The committee authorized a partnership with Historic Downtown Gallatin to apply for a downtown improvement grant (Resolution R2607-64). Under the described approach, property owners would pay for eligible facade work and be reimbursed 75% by the grant; the city would advance capital to streamline reimbursement and the potential maximum city exposure discussed was $300,000.
A staff member explained program mechanics and eligibility criteria, noting at least 50% of downtown facades must participate to qualify. Councilmembers expressed support for downtown revitalization and also suggested the city consider spending local funds to support downtown improvements even if the grant is not secured.
The resolution was moved and the committee voted to send it to council.
