Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Grants topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Staff says Downtown co‑marketing grant nearly exhausted; program to be retooled for Austin Street work
Summary
The downtown co‑marketing reimbursement grant has nearly spent its $16,000 budget for the fiscal year; staff will examine retargeting the program to support businesses during the Austin Street reconstruction.
Staff reported the Downtown Co‑Marketing Reimbursement grant's application period closes at the end of August and that applicants currently total roughly $16,000. The manager said staff will review how to retool the program so it better supports downtown businesses during the Austin Street reconstruction and will return to the board with proposed ordinance changes for city council approval if needed.
Board members noted the program's popularity and suggested targeted outreach for businesses most affected by construction. Staff said any substantive changes to the program will require council action to update the ordinance and that the board will be briefed before formal changes are made.
