Special by Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB Director
(Seguin) — Recently, the Seguin Main Street Advisory Board reviewed eleven applications for FIX-IT Façade grants in downtown Seguin and recommended nine projects for funding.
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.
Of the eleven applications reviewed, due to limited funding, the Board recommended funding nine projects. The projects include:
- 106 West Court Street – To repair cracks in the façade, replace missing downspout, and reconstruct bulkheads under storefront windows.
- 420 North Austin Street – Convert a window to a door to meet fire code.
- 200 East Court Street – Construct awnings, install windows – transom and storefront.
- 110 South Austin Street – Construct a new awning.
- 109 – 113 North Austin – Repair the second story wood windows.
- 314 North River Street – To replace tin roof with asphalt roof.
- 104 South Austin Street – Installation of a roof membrane system.
- 206 South Austin Street – Construct a new awning with recessed lighting.
- 409 North Austin Street – Repair balconies and replace windows.
These projects represent an investment of over $300,000 in downtown Seguin. Representing a ratio of 6:1 meaning for every dollar of public money invested in the grant, another five are being invested by the private 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.”
