(a) An application shall be submitted to the Council staff on the prescribed form.
(b) The Council staff will distribute copies of the applications to the board for review. The Board will prioritize the applications using the following criteria: - (i) Support and funding demonstrating a widespread collaborative effort between public and private sectors;
- (ii) Historic building data and evidence of past and current historic preservation activities;
- (iii) Potential for economic growth using realistic and justifiable goals to achieve the Main Street Four-Point Approach;
- (iv) Current community demographics including patterns of development, ownership, and use which indicate that the raw materials for a downtown revitalization effort is in place;
- (v) Previous history of downtown revitalization activities with the support and involvement of different groups in the community;
- (vi) Readiness of individuals in the public and private sectors who demonstrate an understanding of and enthusiasm for the Main Street Approach.
Amended, Eff. 12/11/2018.