Gravenhurst has approved an extension and expansion to the Community Improvement Program.
The program boundaries now include properties along Bethune Drive and is open until Dec. 16.
Officials say the program assists property and business owners within the Community Improvement Area through several grant reimbursement programs to develop a “more attractive, safe, and efficient community within the urban core.”
“The approved expansion helps deliver valuable improvement funds to more property owners, and the introduction of the new camera pilot will help increase camera coverage of the community and support safety initiatives,” says Amy Taylor, manager of economic development.
This year, a pilot program has also been introduced for businesses that have purchased or will purchase security cameras.
“If a property owner/tenant has purchased a security camera and enrolled in the CAMSafe program, they may be eligible to receive up to $250 in reimbursement funds,” say officials.
The CAMSafe program is a registry of anyone who owns security cameras, CCTV systems or doorbell cams in the province of Ontario and helps police officers find video footage to assist in investigations.
Since its inception, the community improvement program has contributed more than $700,000.00 in grants and leveraged almost $11 million in local investment.
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