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A Resolution Approving an Extension for the Scuttlebutt's / Daniel Cox IV Facade Grant
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WHEREAS, during the regular Council meeting of September 16, 2013, Council approved Resolution 13-0486 approving the Façade Improvement Incentive Grant Program to provide financial assistance for exterior appearance improvement projects on buildings located in the National Register and Local Downtown Historic Districts, and
WHEREAS, the Façade Improvement Incentive Grant Program was amended on July 6, 2020 and July 20, 2020 to include the Foley Main Street boundary, and
WHEREAS, the structure located at 319 A, B & C North McKenzie Street is a Non-Contributing Structure located in the Local Downtown Historic District, and
WHEREAS, Daniel Cox IV provided the required information and the Historical Commission recommended approval;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approved up to $15,210 in reimbursement upon meeting all the requirements in the Resolution and specifically in Section VI. Reimbursement Process.
SECTION 2: Whereas, the City Council approved the Façade Grant for the requested work on June 19, 2023 via Resolution 23-1227. The ordinance states that “projects must commence within 90 days of City Council approval and must be completed within no more than 6 months from start of work.” Work began on August 4, 2023 but was not going to be complete by the 6 month deadline. The ordinance also states that “staff can approve a one-time - 90 day extension if requested.” Based on the request from the applicant, the grant approval was extended to May 4, 2024.
SECTION 3: Whereas, any further extensions must go through City Council for approval. The applicant is requesting a 6 month extension. The status report as of April 28, 2024 is the signs will take 3-5 weeks to make but painting the building has been completed.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.