By Nathan Peabody
The City of Jordan Economic Development Authority unanimously voted to recommend approval of a façade matching grant application at their November 3rd meeting.
The grant application, submitted for 200 Broadway Street South, requests the maximum allowable amount of $10,000 from the city to match a $20,000 bid for tuck point repairs to the brick walls of the corner lot building. The property has two public-facing sides due to its location.
Council members noted they have approved similar grants for tuck point work in previous cases. During discussion, Mr. Nikunen clarified that the tuck point work would not address brick discoloration resulting from a previous sign removal.
Some concern was raised about the bid amount exactly matching the maximum grant available, but the committee ultimately decided to move forward with their recommendation. The application will now go before the City Council for final approval.
The next Jordan EDA meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m.