Jefferson Matters: Main Street has announced the buildings that would be involved in façade revitalization if a Community Development Block Grant is approved.
The list includes Muir Embroidery, the Masonic lodge, John’s Appliance, Royal Jewelers, Greene County Abstract, Unger Insurance, The Printer’s Box, Addie’s, Homestead Coffee & Bakery, Greene County Historical Museum, Treasure Chest, Doc’s Stadium, Don’s Ace Hardware, Meythaler Photography, Fudge’s Flower Shop and MacDonald Insurance.
The city of Jefferson submitted the CDBG application on Feb. 5 for funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The $1 million dollar project must be matched with $500,000 to receive $500,000. The city committed to $250,000 with the building owners picking up the other 25 percent.
Owners worked with architect Peter Franks in estimating costs for each and signed a letter of commitment along with an earnest check of $500 to be involved.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority will announce projects to be funded May 16. Construction would likely begin in the spring of 2017 if the project is funded. Region XII Council of Governments grant writer Fred Kesten assisted Franks with writing the grant and would serve as administrator.
