HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Downtown Facade Grant for 313 Main Street RESOLUTION NO. 08-247
RESOLUTION APPROVING DOWNTOWN FACADE GRANT
FOR 313 MAIN STREET
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the owner of the building at 313 Main Street is applying for a Downtown
Facade Improvement Grant for the renovation of the lower facade storefront; and,
WHEREAS, replacement of the glass storefront, door, sign, and related work are expected
to cost$36,605, resulting in a grant request for the $15,000 maximum amount; and,
WHEREAS,the building was built between 1915 and 1925,and the appearance of the entire
facade still retains much of its original character; and,
WHEREAS, the proposal is to replace the storefront with modern, more energy-efficient
material, while maintaining the current arrangement of kick plate, display windows, and entry for
an overall appearance very similar to the existing storefront; and,
WHEREAS,a new sign mounted on the metal canopy will replace the letters on the building
face; and,
WHEREAS,during this project,the contractor will investigate whether the original transom
glass is still in place above the canopy, and if so and it is feasible to restore it, a new grant may be
applied for to restore that very significant, visual feature; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Ames established the Downtown Design Guidelines,and the design
and proposed improvements to this building meet these Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request for a Downtown Facade Grant in the amount of$15,000 for property located at
313 Main Street is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10" day of June, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this l Ot" day of June, 2008.