Title
A Resolution To Approve The Facade Improvement Incentive Grant Program
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)
A Resolution To Approve The Facade Improvement Incentive Grant Program
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Please provide the amount requested: $50,000
Is this a budgeted item? Yes, FY14
Please provide the budgeted amount: $50,000 Account No. 01-620-8146
If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund? _________________________
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan? Yes/No
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $___________
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WHEREAS, the Incentive Grant Program provides financial assistance for exterior appearance improvement projects on buildings located in the Foley National and Local Historic Districts. These districts may grow or shrink over time or the geographic footprint of the area eligible for the Program could change via council action and the Incentive Grant program will tie to those geographic footprints as they change, and
WHEREAS, the standard for design is based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings. The intent of the grant program is to encourage appropriate revitalization to as many private properties in the Districts as possible. Projects for structures located within the defined Districts, identified by maps available from the Foley City Planning Commission, are eligible to apply for
grants, and
WHEREAS, work may include any exterior improvements deemed acceptable by the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, or City Council as appropriate. Benches, flower pots and outdoor seating (for restaurants) are eligible. All signs should be hanging “blade type” to insure continuity.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves the Facade Improvement Incentive ...
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