(KLZA)-- After waiting about six months, the City of Auburn has finally been able to approve a contract with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for a second Downtown Revitalization Grant.

During Monday nights meeting the Council approved the appointments of Annie Thomas, Steph Fischer, Jannie Crotty and Council members Katie Billings and Chris Erickson to the Downtown Revitalization Committee. 

The grant monies can be utilized for a number of projects including façade improvements, structural integrity, bringing building systems up to code including electrical and H-VAC. Mayor Scott Kudrna says there is also some dollars available for demolition of commercial buildings. 

This is the second Downtown Revitalization Grant awarded to Auburn.