Council Report: S 228/2019

Subject: Downtown Windsor CIP Grant Application under the Commercial/Mixed Use Building Facade Improvement Grant Program made by Craft Heads at 324-328 Pelissier Street, Ward 3

Reference:

• Date to Council: 12/9/2019
• Author: Laura Diotte, MCIP, RPP
• Planner III - Special Projects
• 519-255-6543 x6396
• lbdiotte@citywindsor.ca

• Planning & Building Services
• Report Date: 11/22/2019
• Clerk's File #: Z/12916

To: Mayor and Members of City Council

Recommendation:

I. THAT the request made by Craftheads Brewing Company to participate in the Commercial/Mixed Use Building Facade Improvement Grant Program BE APPROVED for 50% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $20,000 for masonry repair and storefront renovations at 324-328 Pelissier Street pursuant to the Downtown Windsor Enhancement Strategy and Community Improvement Plan.

II. THAT the grant BE PAID to Craftheads Brewing Company upon completion of the facade improvements as shown in Appendix B to Report S228/2019 within one (1) year of Council approval to the satisfaction of the City Planner and Chief Building Official. Grant funds to come from the City Centre Community Development Planning Fund (Project #7011022).

III. THAT should the facade improvements not be completed in one (1) year, City Council AUTHORIZE that the funds be uncommitted and made available for other applications.

Executive Summary:

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Background:

The Downtown Windsor Enhancement Strategy and Community Improvement Plan (Downtown CIP) was adopted by City Council on September 29, 2017 and an adopting by-law was passed by City Council on October 16, 2017.