(KLZA)-- The Pawnee City Council conducted a public hearing during their July 23 meeting on a notice of intent to use Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Income Reuse Grant Financing.  

The ReUse Committee recommended the City Council grant the sum of $251,256 from the ReUse Revolving Loan Fund to the “601 G Street Restoration Project” subject to a 20-percent matching fund requirement.

Plans are to renovate the former Kobza building and include a meeting room. Renovation plans include masonry repair, including sidewalk work, window repair or replacement , a new roof, HVAC  system and making the restrooms ADA accessible.  

Following a five-minute public hearing the Coucnil voted unanimously to adopt a resolution and Memorandum of Understanding approving the grant request in the amount of $251,256 for the City of Pawnee City for direct assistance on the building renovation.