(KLZA)-- The Falls City Council discussed having the Southeast Nebraska Development District be the lead agency in seeking Community Block Grant Funds for another Downtown Revitalization project.

If awarded, the grant will require $100-thousand in matching funds. $10-thousand would be for CDBG Construction Management and $35-thousand for CDBG General Administration making the total cost of the projects $545-thousand.

The proposal calls for $235-thousand in sidewalk improvements in the 1500 block of Stone Street, with a $45-thousand city match.

There would also be $165-thousand in grant funds for commercial rehabilitation projects with $55-thousand paid by the property owners.

The Council will conduct at public hearing on the application during their September 7th meeting. The application is due September 15 with notification of the award anticipated in November or December of this year.