Hartman CRA Agreement — 4 N. Sandusky Street
Delaware
Description
Tax abatement to renovate the vacant upper floors of a historic downtown building — amended so apartments don't qualify, only business, commercial, or boutique-hotel uses.
Impact summary
Downtown building renovation on hold until council settles whether the abatement excludes residential use.
Applicant
- Name
- Stephen P Hartman, LLC (Steve Hartman)
- Address
- 4 N. Sandusky Street (parcel #51943109018000)
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
City Council - Jul 27, 2026
Tax abatement to renovate the vacant upper floors of a historic downtown building — amended so apartments don't qualify, only business, commercial, or boutique-hotel uses.
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
Proposed 15-year, 75% tax abatement for a $500,000 downtown renovation, postponed to July 27 after concerns about allowing apartments under the abatement.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
First reading of a Community Reinvestment Area agreement for renovating the upper floors of a downtown building; hearing June 22.
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