TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Michael Coleman, Director, Community Improvement
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: June 21, 2016
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HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT AWARD FOR 19 N.W. 11th AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,346.26
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve a housing rehabilitiation grant in the amount of $ 59,346.26 to CJ Contracting, LLC and a motion to waive the $37,000 maximum grant award established for housing rehabilitation projects under the Neighborhood Services Divisions approved Policies and Procedures, funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the property located at 19 N.W. 11th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL.
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Background:
The City has been allocated $408,124 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide for the renovation or repair of existing substandard homes. The rehabilitation of these homes addresses building and code violations, interiors and exteriors of the homes, electrical and plumbing problems, health and safety issues, and the retrofit of special items for those with special needs.
An Invitation to Bid 2016-072 was issued on February 18, 2016 for Housing Rehabilitation work to be conducted at 19 NW 11th Avenue. CJ Contracting, LLC., was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Grant awards are based on the actual cost of the rehabilitation, as determined by the low responsive bidder (s), plus a 5% contingency. Total rehab cost also includes lead inspection, lead abatement, lead clearance, termite inspection, termite treatment and recording fees. Additional costs may be incurred for lead clearance test(s).
Inspection of rehabilitation work will be done by the City Building Inspection and Neighborhood Services Divisions. Contracts are executed between the building contractor and the grant recipient property owner. The City remains the agent and Community Improvement monitors all work performed by the contractor, ensuring compliance according to specifications and program guidelines. The grant recipient has met all eligibility requirements as specified in the approved Policies and Procedures. The rehabilitation activities will bring the home to minimum code requirements by repairing the roof, electric and plumbing systems. All unused funds will remain with the Housing Rehabilitation Program.
This motion to award is in accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36, Section 36.02 (A) (1) Competitive Bids.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
Community Development Block Grant 118-1963-554-49.19 $ 59,346.26
Timing of Request:
Grant agreement(s) have a deadline of September 30, 2016 to expend FY funds.