Grant money to fix up buildings
Westminster City Council threw its support behind a grant program to promote new business and fix some of the city’s buildings. Mayor Brian Ramey says the city Economic Development Corporation gave birth to the program. From a pool of $29 thousand dollars, grants of $3 thousand will be available to building owners. The money can go toward facades and general repairs. The mayor senses the mood of building owners to be a willingness to give it a try. Last year 11 businesses opened in Westminster, though some have since closed. Ramey believes there’s interest in opening businesses in his city.