CC MEETING: March 2, 2021
DATE: February 24, 2021
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Cory Heiple, Environmental Services Director
Marc Guy, Assistant City Manager
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Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Single-Family Rehabilitation Grant Incentive Agreements On Five Eligible Properties Located Within Neighborhood Empowerment Zones, In A Total Grant Amount Not To Exceed $16,390.64.
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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.
Ms. Lebron has applied for an incentive grant for the replacement of her fence and windows. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace have applied for an incentive grant for the replacement of their roof. Mr. and Mrs. Knoll have applied for an incentive grant for the replacement of their windows and doors. The properties meet the eligibility requirements of the incentive grant program and have been reviewed by the Environmental Services Department and were unanimously approved by the Re-Development Sub-Committee.
Additionally, Ms. Shellito and Mr. and Mrs. Ridley have applied for incentive grants for the replacement of their fences and driveways. These projects meet the eligibility requirements, have been reviewed by the Environmental Services Department, and do not require approval by the Re-Development Sub-Committee.
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 89 projects have been approved by City Council, representing $811,887 in private investment and $202,972 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 Grant Incentive Agreements with Ms. Lebron in an amount not to exceed $5,444.41; with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace in an amount not to exceed $1,380.73; with Mr. and Mrs. Knoll in an amount not to exceed $1,220.50; with Ms. Shellito in an amount not to exceed $4,282.50; and with Mr. and Mrs. Ridley in an amount not to exceed $4,062.50, for total grant incentives not to exceed $16,390.64.