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Downtown Revitalization Revolving Loan Information

In August of 2000, the City of Anthony was awarded a Downtown Revitalization Grant through the Kansas Department of Commerce & Housing, for $68,600.  With this grant, the City of Anthony was able to establish a revolving loan fund for the downtown businesses that are within the Designated Downtown District.  The revolving loan money is available to eligible applicants to assist in a comprehensive downtown revitalization approach.  The downtown improvements are to strengthen the economic climate, create a more attractive environment, and enhance the function of the business district.  

The program requires a designated downtown manager, which Donna Crowe with the City of Anthony, has been appointed by the City Commission.  Architectural design guidelines have been developed for the downtown district, incorporating historic preservation.  The design guidelines must be consistent with the Secretary of interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.  These guidelines have to be met if you use federal money.  This project is to encourage building owners/renters to preserve their buildings, not discourage. 

All Loans will come before the Downtown Revitalization Revolving Loan Committee for final approval or disapproval.  Loan Committee: Ron Poor, Kerry Schroeder, Don Jensen, Donna Crowe, Don Heidrick.

For more information on the Downtown Revitalization Revolving Loans contact:  Donna Crowe, Downtown Revitalization Manager, City of Anthony, 620-842-5434.