(Seguin) — Recently, the Seguin Main Street Advisory Board recommended to the City Council the funding of six FIX-IT Façade grants in downtown Seguin.
The façade grants continue to be the most effective tool in downtown Seguin’s revitalization. These small grants make a big difference in a building owner or downtown business’ ability to invest in Seguin. The grant can go to any exterior improvements in the downtown district, including ADA compliance, painting, roof repairs, awning construction, and lighting.
The six projects recommended for funding included the following:
• 102 Mosheim – Repair cracks in the stucco on the façade.
• 301 North Austin – A new sign for a tenant in the building.
• 314 North River – Repairs to the front porch.
• 112 West Court – Reconstruct their awning.
• 114 North River – Replace balcony doors.
• 110 South Austin – Reconstruct the rear gate.
All these projects were recommended to be funded at 50% of the project cost. These projects represent an investment of over $50,000 in downtown Seguin. Since the façade grant program began, there has been a reinvestment of $4.00 by the private sector for every $1.00 invested by the public sector.
“Seguin Main Street has been awarding façade grants since 1998 and have been a driving force in rehabbing downtown properties,” said Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB Director, “We are pleased to announce these grant awards and cannot wait to see the impact the projects have in all of downtown.”
The Seguin Main Street Program will release a call for façade grant projects in October at the start of the City’s new fiscal year. All downtown businesses and property owners are encouraged to get to thinking about projects that would benefit their business.