BID to receive $500,000 grant
NORWICH – The New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation’s Office of Community Renewal (OCR) announced Monday the Norwich Business Improvement District Management Association (BIDMA) has been awarded $500,000 as part of the 2010 New York Main Street Program.
“Downtown beautification is extremely important and we’re grateful to receive these grant moneys to assist downtown property owners,” said Norwich BID Executive Director Pegi Lopresti.
According to an August 27 letter received from NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation Chairperson Brian Lawlor, OCR has awarded approximately $15 million to communities across New York State to support main street and downtown revitalization efforts.
“Working collaboratively with our local partners, these resources will help stimulate investment to expand affordable housing, provide job opportunities and create a sense of place to improve the quality of life for our communities,” stated Lawlor.
In an effort to gauge interest in the program, Lopresti said she first began notifying downtown property owners of the city’s intent to apply for a fourth round of Main Street Grant moneys in February of 2010.
Two previous Main Street Grants awarded downtown property owners with $400,000 in 50/50 matching grants, which resulted in approximately $800,000 in downtown renovations.
“We had nine building owners in the BID district which expressed interest, a total of eleven downtown buildings.” said Lopresti, who added she then began “gathering information to be included in the grant application.”
Proposed projects for funds received through the 2010 Main Street Grant include a total renovation of the former Salvation Army building; improvements to the North Broad Street Howard Johnson; the possible installation of an elevator at the 42 South Broad Street Manley House; conversion of the former Bern Furniture building into a small restaurant and non-alcoholic dance club for local teens; refurbishment of four second and third floor apartments at 7-9 South Broad Street; the creation of a handicap accessible entrance at Mr. Anthony’s Hair Designers; assistance with delayed building maintenance issues at The Children’s Center; and renovations at The Place.
According to the 2010 NY Main Street Program Guide, Local Program Administrators may provide those participating with matching renovation grants of up to $50,000 per building for first and second floor civic and commercial use, plus an additional $25,000 for each residential unit, which cannot exceed 75 percent of the total project cost or $150,000 per building, whichever is less.
“This is a great thing for downtown Norwich and little by little we’re getting things back to the way they were,” said Mayor Joe Maiurano. “Anything to help or downtown property owners, the heart and soul of this community, is vital.”
Throughout the entire application process, the Norwich BID was assisted by City of Norwich Planning and Community Development Specialist Todd Dreyer and Shelter Planning.
“The BID will be holding a public information session in the near future for all parties interested in grant funds under the NY Main Street Grant Program,” stated Lopresti.
For more information on the Norwich BID call 336-1811 or visit www.norwichbid.org.
“Downtown beautification is extremely important and we’re grateful to receive these grant moneys to assist downtown property owners,” said Norwich BID Executive Director Pegi Lopresti.
According to an August 27 letter received from NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation Chairperson Brian Lawlor, OCR has awarded approximately $15 million to communities across New York State to support main street and downtown revitalization efforts.
“Working collaboratively with our local partners, these resources will help stimulate investment to expand affordable housing, provide job opportunities and create a sense of place to improve the quality of life for our communities,” stated Lawlor.
In an effort to gauge interest in the program, Lopresti said she first began notifying downtown property owners of the city’s intent to apply for a fourth round of Main Street Grant moneys in February of 2010.
Two previous Main Street Grants awarded downtown property owners with $400,000 in 50/50 matching grants, which resulted in approximately $800,000 in downtown renovations.
“We had nine building owners in the BID district which expressed interest, a total of eleven downtown buildings.” said Lopresti, who added she then began “gathering information to be included in the grant application.”
Proposed projects for funds received through the 2010 Main Street Grant include a total renovation of the former Salvation Army building; improvements to the North Broad Street Howard Johnson; the possible installation of an elevator at the 42 South Broad Street Manley House; conversion of the former Bern Furniture building into a small restaurant and non-alcoholic dance club for local teens; refurbishment of four second and third floor apartments at 7-9 South Broad Street; the creation of a handicap accessible entrance at Mr. Anthony’s Hair Designers; assistance with delayed building maintenance issues at The Children’s Center; and renovations at The Place.
According to the 2010 NY Main Street Program Guide, Local Program Administrators may provide those participating with matching renovation grants of up to $50,000 per building for first and second floor civic and commercial use, plus an additional $25,000 for each residential unit, which cannot exceed 75 percent of the total project cost or $150,000 per building, whichever is less.
“This is a great thing for downtown Norwich and little by little we’re getting things back to the way they were,” said Mayor Joe Maiurano. “Anything to help or downtown property owners, the heart and soul of this community, is vital.”
Throughout the entire application process, the Norwich BID was assisted by City of Norwich Planning and Community Development Specialist Todd Dreyer and Shelter Planning.
“The BID will be holding a public information session in the near future for all parties interested in grant funds under the NY Main Street Grant Program,” stated Lopresti.
For more information on the Norwich BID call 336-1811 or visit www.norwichbid.org.
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