TO: Urban Renewal Agency Board
THROUGH: Keith Stahley, Executive Director
FROM: Kristin Retherford, Director, Community Planning and Development Department
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Grant program to fund replacement of missing historic architectural features.
Ward(s): Ward 1
Councilor(s): Stapleton
Neighborhood(s): CANDO
Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community.
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SUMMARY:
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Information on a grant program to fund replacement of missing historic architectural features.
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ISSUE:
The Missing Historic Architectural Grant program has been created to fund the replacement of missing historic architectural features on downtown historic buildings.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Information only.
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FACTS AND FINDINGS:
In the FY 2025 Budget, the Agency Board approved $200,000 in funding for grants to replace missing historic architectural features that have been removed over time from downtown historic buildings. This is being called the Missing Historic Architectural Grant program and it is anticipated that these funds will support one or two grants.
The Historic Landmarks Commission, with support from staff, will be on point to review and select one or more projects to receive this grant funding. The application process and project criteria are being finalized and will align with several of the existing Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Area (RDURA) Capital Improvement Grant guidelines. To determine if a proposed project will meet historic requirements, anyone who may want to apply for a grant will need to schedule a meeting with City of Salem Historic Preservation staff. Application submittals, review, and grant recipient selection is proposed to be completed winter 2024 with the goal that projects are completed by June 2025.
BACKGROUND:
In 2003, the RDURA offered a Missing Historic Feature Grant. This funded one project, which was successfully completed, and replaced an architectural feature that had been removed from the Reed Opera House Building. The goal of repeating this special grant is to show continued support for the preservation of downtown historic resources, and their contributions to the community.
Sheri Wahrgren, Assistant Director
Urban Development Division
Community Planning and Development Department
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