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City approves $5,000 façade grant for East Washington Street property
Summary
James, a city staff member, recommended approval of a façade improvement grant (FIP 202501540) for an East Washington Street property; two contractor quotes ranged from $11,300 to $38,693 and staff said the city's $5,000 contribution would exhaust this fiscal year's façade funds.
James, a city staff member, presented a façade improvement grant request (FIP 202501540) seeking up to $5,000 in reimbursement for trim and painting, windows painting/repair, chimney masonry repair and replacement of a widow's‑walk railing. "It's a facade improvement grant request for up to $5,000," James said, noting the applicant provided two quotes: B and M Painting at $38,693 and Rankin Painting at $11,300; staff recommended approval.
During the public hearing the applicant said preserving windows and doors was the top priority and that full restoration costs came in higher than expected. "However, the preservation of the windows and doors are really probably the 1st priority over that," the applicant said. Board members asked whether the bids covered chimney and widow's‑walk work and whether materials and design documentation had been submitted. The public hearing was closed and the board approved the application by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.
