City pursues several grants
NORWICH – At meetings of the Finance and Personnel Committee and the Public Works and Public Safety Committee, City of Norwich Planning and Community Development Specialist Todd Dreyer told members about numerous grants he is in the process of pursuing.
In order to give the two committees an idea of what he was working on, Dreyer summarized the different grants he was pursuing.
One of the grants Dreyer is working on is the Main Street Program, which is being done in conjunction with the Business Improvement District. The Main Street Program will allow loans to be given to local businesses. “This is the first time we’ve considered a loan in a long time,” said Dreyer. Geri Barnes, owner of the Coffee Connection on Broad Street, has requested a loan from the city that will be paid back in a period of five years. Barnes would use the money to improve her business by adding a tapas bar, which will include new gourmet cuisine and serve wine and beer.
Finance Director Bill Roberts explained that through the program, funds would be included from the city, the BID and Commerce Chenango. “It’s a nice mix of organizations,” Roberts said. Dreyer expects to receive more loan requests from other down town merchants.
Dreyer also discussed a grant he is working to secure. The Restore New York Grant would allow the city to acquire problem properties in the city that could not be repaired, tear them down and build new residences in their place. The city applied for the grant last year, but was not selected. “This is the second round of the grant,” Dreyer said. “It’s a good program and notice should go out soon.”
As part of last year’s grant application, the city identified properties within the city that could be acquired for a minimal fee. The city has retained an engineer who is currently in the process of doing structural assessments on three of the properties. “The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will not be convinced by our say so alone that these buildings should come down,” Dreyer said, explaining the need for the structural assessment.
Several other grants were discussed, including one that may improve the quality of some multi-family dwellings within the city. The Home Rental Rehab Grant would provide 50/50 funding for improvements to eligible properties. Dreyer explained that because of stringent eligibility criteria several properties would not be able to take advantage of the grant, but said that 39 units had been considered eligible. Improvements to bring the dwellings into compliance with current building codes must be done first.
In order to give the two committees an idea of what he was working on, Dreyer summarized the different grants he was pursuing.
One of the grants Dreyer is working on is the Main Street Program, which is being done in conjunction with the Business Improvement District. The Main Street Program will allow loans to be given to local businesses. “This is the first time we’ve considered a loan in a long time,” said Dreyer. Geri Barnes, owner of the Coffee Connection on Broad Street, has requested a loan from the city that will be paid back in a period of five years. Barnes would use the money to improve her business by adding a tapas bar, which will include new gourmet cuisine and serve wine and beer.
Finance Director Bill Roberts explained that through the program, funds would be included from the city, the BID and Commerce Chenango. “It’s a nice mix of organizations,” Roberts said. Dreyer expects to receive more loan requests from other down town merchants.
Dreyer also discussed a grant he is working to secure. The Restore New York Grant would allow the city to acquire problem properties in the city that could not be repaired, tear them down and build new residences in their place. The city applied for the grant last year, but was not selected. “This is the second round of the grant,” Dreyer said. “It’s a good program and notice should go out soon.”
As part of last year’s grant application, the city identified properties within the city that could be acquired for a minimal fee. The city has retained an engineer who is currently in the process of doing structural assessments on three of the properties. “The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will not be convinced by our say so alone that these buildings should come down,” Dreyer said, explaining the need for the structural assessment.
Several other grants were discussed, including one that may improve the quality of some multi-family dwellings within the city. The Home Rental Rehab Grant would provide 50/50 funding for improvements to eligible properties. Dreyer explained that because of stringent eligibility criteria several properties would not be able to take advantage of the grant, but said that 39 units had been considered eligible. Improvements to bring the dwellings into compliance with current building codes must be done first.
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