Gateway Redevelopment Group, Davenport, IA

GRG 2005 Highlights

February

City council abates city assessments on 730\732 Gaines.

March

Received a $49,150 Historical Site Preservation Grant for the SHSI.

County board of Supervisors abates back taxes.

April

Received our IRS 501 C 3 final determination letter.

Removed boarded up store front.

May

Received a $35,000 match grant from the Riverboat Development Authority.

New water service installed.

HPC tables city’s request for demolition of 822 Gaines.

June

Salvaged 4 houses being torn down by St. Ambrose on Harrison - over 300 volunteer hours.

July

Receive tax exempt status for 730\732 Gaines.

Qualified for a $30,000 HAPPEN Incentive for 822 Gaines “Stone Soup”.

Started rebuild of new original design store front.

August

Removed 2 chimneys rebuilt third.

Started work on new roof.

September

Rebuilt loading dock.

October

Launched www.grgdavenport.org.

Salvaged 625 18^th St. Moline - over 70 volunteer hours.

Completed roof.

November

Installed new store floor.

Ran conduit for underground electric.

Closed up for winter.

December

County takes title to 822 Gaines.

Gateway Redevelopment Group, Davenport, Iowa