The Lancaster Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and City Council are considering approval of a performance grant agreement with Kyoto Brew LLC to support expansion of its bakery operations at Historic Town Square. The agreement would reimburse up to 45000 dollars in eligible development costs for phased improvements including bakery expansion, kitchen equipment, furnishings, and patio/seating enhancements. The project is structured in multiple phases with minimum private investment thresholds and completion dates through December 31, 2028, and a requirement to maintain bakery operations through at least December 31, 2029. LEDC funds are budgeted in future years, and legal review of the agreement is complete, so the main commercial decision has effectively been made and this item functions as a contract award and incentive package. Vendors in construction, foodservice equipment, furnishings, and design can target Kyoto Brew as the funded buyer for expansion work, while professional services firms can position around compliance, reporting, and grant documentation support tied to the LEDC requirements.

Grant is reimbursable by phase upon documentation of eligible costs; LEDC is providing the performan...