Sierra Madre : Grants for Seismic Studies
The City Council on Tuesday announced that $30,000 in Community Development Block Grant money is available to help about 60 property owners in the downtown business district pay for seismic safety studies on unreinforced masonry buildings.
The studies are mandatory under the provisions of a new building ordinance adopted last December. The city building inspector has identified 63 unreinforced masonry buildings in need of earthquake safety repairs, City Manager Jim McRea said.
They include 21 retail stores, 18 office buildings, seven restaurants, three garages, the Mater Dolorosa monastery, four churches, two banks and five markets.
Applications for the money must be received by Aug. 24, McRea said, adding that notices will be mailed to each address required to conduct an assessment. Property owners who have conducted studies may be eligible for reimbursement.
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