#5 Accept grant funds for restoration of storm windowns for Tallman House
Community Development Department Memorandum
Date: June 11, 2012
TO: Janesville City Council
FROM: Gale S. Price, AICP, Manager of Building and Development Services
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Grant funds for Restoration of Storm Windows for the
Tallman House.
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In July, 2011 the City Council authorized the Monterey Questers to apply for a grant to
allow for the restoration of all 10 front storm windows for the Tallman House. The
Monterey Questers were recently notified by the Questers International Grants Fund that
they were awarded a grant of $6,000 for the project. They intend to present the grant funds
to the Council; and in addition to the grant, they will include additional funds for the
estimated cost of $7,450 for the entire project.
The Questers was founded in 1944 to further knowledge and education about antiques and
to encourage the preservation, restoration, and conservation of historic buildings, sites and
monuments. Grants up to $6,000 can be obtained from the international organization for
local preservation projects. The Monterey Questers have previously received grants for
restoration of the four exterior doors to the side porch and solarium.
The project will be managed by the City Engineering Department and will proceed shortly
so the project will be completed in time for the winter season. Members of the Monterey
Questers will be present for the award at the June 11 Council Meeting.
cc: Eric Levitt
Jacob Winzenz