HARRISBURG, AR (KAIT) – The HarrisburgEconomic Development Commission is working to improve the appearance of businesses in town by using tax dollars for economic development. Region 8 News talked about a special grant the HEDC has this year, in which businesses renovating the outside appearance of buildings can apply for a 50% matching grant with the city.
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Mayor Randy Mills said the city had $10,000 in grant money available for 2011, but only a few thousand dollars are remaining. He said two businesses have been approved for a maximum grant of $2,500. Two other businesses have also been approved.
"We want to help the folks out in this town that's actually putting into this tax base. We want to help them out. We want to do what we can for them," said Mills. "It's just sitting in the bank and nothing is happening to it and I think we're using it wisely."
According to the grant guidelines, buildings must have an active business or an active business within a month of the project's completion. It states only outside renovations qualify, such as removal, cleaning, repainting, repair, landscaping or other exterior projects approved by the city. All paint and awning colors must be approved by the city and all changes during construction must be approved.
Mills said residents made the grant possible by voting for an economic development tax.
"We want to help the folks out in this town that's actually putting into this tax base. We want to help them out. We want to do what we can for them," said Mills. "It's just sitting in the bank and nothing is happening to it and I think we're using it wisely."
According to the grant guidelines, buildings must have an active business or an active business within a month of the project's completion. It states only outside renovations qualify, such as removal, cleaning, repainting, repair, landscaping or other exterior projects approved by the city. All paint and awning colors must be approved by the city and all changes during construction must be approved.
Mills said residents made the grant possible by voting for an economic development tax.
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