​The City of Garrett, Indiana Redevelopment Commission primary mission is to address issues associated with blighted areas by creating redevelopment areas and to remove barriers to economic growth within these areas. In order to accomplish these missions the redevelopment commission may utilize eminent domain, purchase land and property, clear properties for redevelopment purposes, repair, maintain and make major structural and infrastructural improvements to property for redevelopment growth, to include creating a tax finance increment district, accept grants, loans and other financial assistance from Federal and State government sources. The Commission has final authority for approving redevelopment area improvements.

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FAÇADE GRANT PROGRAM INFORMATION

Garrett State Bank is a community partner with the City of Garrett and the RDC in offering funds towards the Façade program.

Façade Grants are offered by the City of Garrett through the Redevelopment Commission.

The Redevelopment Commission accepts and reviews applications on a first come, first serve bases.

Also, the grants are based on availability of funds through the RDC.

The Façade Grant application is received and reviewed by a committee based on guidelines being met.

 

The Façade Grant is only offered to the Downtown District for improvements for the front and side façades, windows, doors, signs, etc. A list is provided in the application guidelines.

Contact the Planning Director, Vivian Ortiz Likes at the Planning and Zoning Department to schedule a meeting to discuss the program.

Feel free to also call the office at 260-357-4154 or email vlikes@garrettindiana.us for information.

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Commission Members

Todd Sattison - President

Amy Demske - Vice President

Brian Best - Secretary

Mark Andrews

Terry Malcom

Mark Thrush - Non-Voting Advisor

​Support Members​

Marcie Conkle - Clerk Treasurer

Vivian Ortiz Likes - Planning Director

Douglas E. Johnston - GRDC Attorney

Darrick Brinkerhoff - City Attorney

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Contact the Planning Director, Vivian Ortiz Likes at the Planning and Zoning Department to schedule a meeting to discuss the program.
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