Bright Fox downtown renovation loan
City of WayneNebraska- Detected
- Jul 20, 2026
- 108 days ago
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- Capital Projects
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Wayne approved a $250,000 LB840 revolving loan to RJ Liska d/b/a Bright Fox Properties for renovation of 401 Main Street’s exterior and main floor commercial space, part of an estimated $650,000 project with bank financing, TIF, and equity. Closing is targeted for January 1, 2027 with a 15-year term at 1.75%. This is a private development lead: architects, interior designers, contractors, and tech or signage vendors can approach Bright Fox to provide build-out, FF&E, and tenant improvements for the revitalized downtown space.
Project uses multiple funding sources including LB840, bank loan up to $270,000, TIF revenues up to $30,000, and $100,000 cash equity.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 20, 2026
- Agency
- City of Wayne
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