Grant money to fix up buildings

Westminster City Council threw its support behind a grant program to promote new business and fix some of the city’s buildings.  Mayor Brian Ramey says the city Economic Development Corporation gave birth to the program.  From a pool of $29 thousand dollars, grants of $3 thousand will be available to building owners.  The money can go toward facades and general repairs.  The mayor senses the mood of building owners to be a willingness to give it a try.  Last year 11 businesses opened in Westminster, though some have since closed.  Ramey believes there’s interest in opening businesses in his city.