DOWNTOWN PROPERTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
| Project Allocation: $ 300,000 |
Amount Expended: 100% |
Status:
COMPLETED - 4 properties have completed improvements ($69,000)
REALLOCATED - $ 231,000 in unused funds |
| Votes: 889 Voting finish among 12 projects approved: #8 |
| Project Description: |
| Provide multiple matching grants of up to $30,000 improve the visual appearance and condition of their storefronts and the accessibility of their building exteriors and ground floors. Funds could help make businesses and properties more inviting and attractive, providing better access to underutilized areas and reducing the burden of commercial vacancy on the community. |
Implementing Entities:
Economic Development Division, City of Vallejo
Update: Four (4) properties were awarded $69,000 in match funding for facade improvements, accessibility, and aesthetic improvements. Work is expected to be completed by Summer 2016.
Grant Awards:
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823 Marin Street ($29,563)
Improvements include:
* Removal of iron stains from granite steps, repaint hand-rails on stairway & north side of building; re-caulk façade, windows, replace granite cornerstone; scrape & paint flagpole.
* Replace chain link fencing w/6 ft. ornamental iron or aluminum fencing and gates.
* New front landscaping, hardscape of permeable stone; planter boxes with drought-resistant perennial flowers
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400, 402, 408 Georgia Street, 600, 610, 614 Marin Street ($8,929)
Improvements include:
* Recover & reinstall 6 exterior awnings; 2) Install exterior building LED up/down flood light fixtures
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342-350 Georgia Street ($4,014)
Improvements include:
* Signage
* Replace awning
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521 Georgia Street ($26,104)
Improvements include:
* Replace windows & repair lighting
* Façade & building refurbishing
* Entrance gate repairs and ADA compliance
* Landscaping & fencing
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Resources:
Resolution No. 13-118 N.C
Information & Application