URA Resolution 2012-04URBAN RENEWAL RESOLUTION NO 2012-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXPEND
ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE DESIGN SERVICES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City adopted the Downtown Development Plan in
1997 which envisioned a series of improvements and actions intended to
reinvigorate Woodburn's historic downtown; and
WHEREAS, in 2001 the City created the Woodburn Urban Renewal
Agency and adopted the Urban Renewal Plan, which further recognizes
the importance of physically improving the appearance of the
downtown; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Plan calls for the creation of a
Storefront Design and Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, in February, 2011 the City established the Downtown
Grant and Loan Program, setting aside funds intended to reinvigorate
downtown Woodburn; and
WHEREAS, in April of 2012 the City created the Design and
Development Services Program with the intent of assisting property owners
with overcoming the initial hurdle of redevelopment and to encourage
better architectural design in downtown; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City and the Urban Renewal Agency
to promote better design in downtown Woodburn, and to inspire property
owners to upgrade their properties; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE WOODBURN URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Under the Design and Development Services Program
established by the Urban Renewal Agency Board pursuant to Resolution
2012-2, the City Administrator shall have the authority to authorize
additional funds not to exceed $3,000 for a Design and Development
Program project for buildings in downtown that "have great potential for
redevelopment and whose exceptional character will continue to add to
the value of downtown." These Additional funds shall be capped at
$3,000, bringing the total possible funds to be spent on one project to
$6,000.
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City Attorney Date
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Heather Pierson, Assistant City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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