The Seminole Urban Renewal Authority (SURA) has given the go-ahead for improvements to sections of the downtown area. The project has been the subject of numerous meetings and public hearings over the last two years.

SURA has set the parameters for the project to include the 200, 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street. In this area the project will build new sidewalks for the 200 and 300 blocks with handicap accessible ramps in the middle of the block. In addition, the water lines under the brick streets will be replaced and new asphalt will be laid over the existing bricks on all blocks.

The last decision for the SURA board will be to approve the purchase of water lines, accessories and bedding materials. Once this approval is given, the City Staff expect to have a town hall meeting specifically geared to answering questions from the businesses and property owners that will be affected by the project.

The SURA board says it is particularly sensitive to the businesses that will be inconvenienced during this construction activity. The staff has prepared a timeline for the improvements and will be able to demonstrate when the businesses will be impacted.

As city staff has mentioned several times during the public meetings, they are also concerned with those

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Business and property owners are encouraged to attend the Town Hall meeting. Notices will be posted when a date and time are established.