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Redevelopment board approves $25,000 curb‑appeal grant to make home ADA‑accessible
Summary
The Redevelopment Agency approved the first residential curb‑appeal grant under a new program, awarding the $25,000 maximum to Precious Pettaway to fund exterior improvements and ADA accessibility upgrades at 8 Rose Circle within the redevelopment area.
The Redevelopment Agency approved the first application under its new residential curb‑appeal program, awarding a $25,000 reimbursable grant to resident applicant Precious Pettaway for exterior and accessibility upgrades to her property at 8 Rose Circle in North Las Vegas.
Scott Carter, the agency’s redevelopment specialist, told the board the program reimburses property owners in the redevelopment area for up to 50% of exterior improvement costs and that Pettaway’s planned $50,000 in work qualified her for the program’s $25,000 maximum. Carter presented before-and-after concept images and introduced Pettaway to the board.
Chair (Madam Chair) called for questions; Council Member Roan praised the program as an “anti‑gentrification measure,” saying it helps residents keep up property values and remain in place amid redevelopment. The applicant, Precious Pettaway, told the board the improvements include structural work to make the home ADA accessible: “The main goal also is to make it ADA accessible…we have individuals that live there that are wheelchair bound, and so we don't have a ramp or…widening the door,” she said.
The board moved to approve the application and the chair announced the motion passed. No vote tallies or recorded opposition were stated on the record. The program will continue accepting applications; staff said outreach will expand now that the first award has been issued and that bilingual assistance is available for applicants.
