Provides for the appropriation of funds to capitalize the Downtown Leasehold Improvement Fund for capital improvements to leased space. At the end of each fiscal year any unexpended balance may not lapse but must be carried forward to be used for the same purpose.

Sec. 20. Appropriation. The following funds are appropriated from the General Fund to carry out the purposes of this Act.

2000-01

MAINE MUNICIPAL BOND BANK

Municipal Investment Trust

Fund

All Other $5,000,000

Provides for the appropriation of funds to capitalize the Municipal Investment Trust Fund for downtown improvement loans to municipalities.

Sec. 21. Appropriation. The following funds are appropriated from the General Fund to carry out the purposes of this Act.

2000-01

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF

Administration - Economic and

Community Development

Positions - Legislative Count (1.000)

Personal Services $60,000

All Other 190,000

Provides for the appropriation of funds to establish a Director, Maine Downtown Center position and to encourage downtown revitalization in Maine communities.