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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin/
FROM: Jill N. Morgan, Senior Planner
DATE: March 8, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2023 Historic Preservation Grants and Allowing the Mayor to enter into Historic Preservation Grant Agreements and Addendums (Legistar /KDWK-22.022-PZ/HPJM)
PURPOSE:
Authorizing the execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreements with owners of properties within the historic districts or local landmarks to foster the continued preservation of Aurora's historic neighborhoods and landmarks.
BACKGROUND:
In 2019, City Council approved a new Historic Preservation Grant Program. The Preservation Grant Program is a reimbursable grant for exterior historic rehabilitation projects. The maximum is $20,000. All grants at or under $10,000 require no cash match. All grants over $10,000 require a dollar-for-dollar cash match for every dollar over $10,000. The final $1,000 of the grant is additional funding for the use of local contractors. Properties must be owner-occupied and designated as historic within the City of Aurora and must meet all other eligibility requirements.
With some previous grants not being completed or completed under budget, the budget authorization for 2023 is $226,500 in account 101-1840-463.50-43.
DISCUSSION:
On February 16, 2023, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the 24 applications submitted for the 2023 Historic Preservation Grant Program. The application process was highly competitive with many worthwhile projects. The Based upon the available funding, the Historic Preservation Commission ranked 17 applications as being the most deserving for funding and recommends those applications for approval by City Council.
As outlined in attached Proposed 2023 Historic Preservation Grants Recommendations, the following are recommended for approval:
108 N. View Street - Tanner -Porch Repair - $5,024
215 Grand Avenue - Riddle Highlands - $8,184
219 West Park Avenue - Tanner - $18,210
329 S....
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