CC MEETING: February 4, 2020
DATE: January 27, 2020
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Cory Heiple, Environmental Services Director
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Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Single-Family Rehabilitation Grant Incentive Agreements On Eligible Properties Located Within A Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, In A Total Grant Amount Not To Exceed $3,817.41.
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BACKGROUND:
In April of 2018, City Council adopted the revised Single-Family Rehabilitation Grant Incentive policy. This program provides monetary grants of up to 25% of certain exterior repair expenses for eligible properties located in a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone. This program has been marketed throughout the qualifying zones with special outreach focused on NOTICE neighborhoods.
Mr. and Mrs. Cital have applied for a rehabilitation incentive grant for the replacement of their driveway. Mr. and Mrs. Armijo have applied for an incentive grant for the replacement of their fence. The properties are located in a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and meet the eligibility requirements of the incentive grant program.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
These rehabilitation incentives are funded through the Neighborhood Partnership Fund. Since April of 2018, when the program incentive was increased to 25%, a total of 61 projects have been approved by City Council, representing $616,191 in private investment and $157,046 in public incentives.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
The rehabilitation incentives offer significant tools to prevent blight in Carrollton's older neighborhoods. Revitalizing affordable housing is a key component of the rehabilitation grant program and City Council's community sustainability objectives.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends City Council approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Single-Family Rehabilitation Incentive Grant Agreements with Mr. and Mrs. Cital in an amount not to exceed $1,125.00 and with Mr. and Mrs...
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