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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Historic Preservation Commission
DATE: September 6, 2019
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Ariana Romualdo for 437 E. Downer Place (Ariana Romualdo - 10-0809 / AU22/4-19.167-HP/GR - JM - Ward 2)
PURPOSE:
Exhibit "A" is a resolution authorizing the execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Ariana Romualdo for the property at 437 E. Downer Place. Pursuant to the Agreement Ariana Romualdo will receive up to $16,500.00 toward the renovation of the building including removal of aluminum siding and original wood siding restoration.
BACKGROUND:
The property is within the Near Eastside Historic District. The building is an owner-occupied one-unit. The building was built c.1927 in the National Front Gable style.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the grant application and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances. The proposal is consistent with the City of Aurora Historic Districts and Landmarks Guidelines.
On September 5, 2019, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the 45 applications submitted for the 2019 Historic Preservation Grant Program. The application process was highly competitive with many worthwhile projects. Staff was able to combine the $100,000 City Council allocated in 2018 for preservation funds with funding issued in past years from previous grant projects that were never used or came in under budget for a total of $180,000 to be used towards the 2019 Historic Preservation Grant Program. Based upon the available funding, the Historic Preservation Commission ranked 14 applications as being the most deserving for funding and recommends those applications for approval by City Council. Approval is contingent upon Aurora's legal council's review of the Grant Agreement. In order to receive the first $10,000 of the grant, the applicant must comply with all guidelines. In order to receive the next $5,...
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