TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Michael Coleman, Director, Community Improvement
THROUGH: Chief Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
DATE: March 30, 2017
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HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT AWARD TO ONEL CONSTRUCTION, LLC. FOR 702 NW 1ST STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,913.95
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve a housing rehabilitation grant in the amount of $34,913.95 to Onel Construction, LLC. for housing rehabilitation for the property located at 702 NW 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and all ancillary documents.
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Background:
An Invitation to Bid No. 2017-02 was issued on September 14, 2016 for Housing Rehabilitation work to be conducted at 702 NW 1st Street. Onel Construction, 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).
The City has allocated $ 35,000 of Curb Appeal (CA), recaptured $43,000 Residential Construction Mitigation Program (RCMP) and allocated $12,450 of Neighborhood Services (NS) FY16-17 funds through the Community Redevelopment Agency, Florida Division of Emergency Management and NS General funds to provide for the renovation or repair, as well as hurricane mitigation, 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.
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 recommendation complies with the City 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:
Curb Appeal 118-1930-554-34.67 $14,217.00
Residential Construction Mitigation Program 118-1936-554-49.19 $11,217.35 (Pending Mid-Year Budget Amendment).
Neighborhood Services 118-1974-554-49.19 $ 9,479.60
Timing of Request:
Project anticipated to be completed before year-end September 30, 2017.