COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority Board approved a $35,000 facade restoration grant on Wednesday for a building owned by the Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council at 40 South Hanchett.
Main Street Director Audrey Tappenden said the money became available when the owners of the building at 49 West Chicago decided not to move forward with renovations at this time after receiving one of three $35,000 grants from the Facade Restoration Initiative program last March.
The work at 49 West Chicago will include the removal of a mansard roof that will expose windows on the third floor.
The project Review Committee approved an alternative option for the funds on October 1. Tappenden said the project at 40 South Hanchett will restore a historic storefront.
She added the project aligns with the program goals and can be completed within
a timeframe that meets the requirements of an agreement with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation,
Final approval of the design is still needed from the Historic District Commission.
In addition, the D.D.A. Board approved an extension for the grant awarded to Southern Roots Salon & Spa at 5 South Monroe last March for repairs to the roof and upstairs to allow for potential material and contractor delays. They now have until September 30, 2025 to finish the project.
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