TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Sammie L. Walthour, Director of Neighborhood and Community Services
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM, City Manager
DATE: April 9, 2024
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HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT AWARD TO HORIZON GENERAL CONTRACTING & DEVELOPMENT, LLC. FOR 629 SW 8th AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,839.76
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Recommended Action:
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Motion to approve a housing rehabilitation grant(s) in the amount of $75,839.76 to Horizon General Contracting & Development, LLC, funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for property located at 629 SW 8TH Avenue (Beachem), Delray Beach, FL.
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Background:
The City has been allocated $463,999 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds (FY23-24) through the 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. Total rehabilitation cost may also include lead inspection ($450.00), lead abatement, lead clearance, termite inspection ($8.00), termite treatment ($1,540.00), and recording fees ($19.10) as described in the quote information sheet for a total of $77,856.86. Grant awards are based on the actual cost of the rehabilitation, as determined by the lowest responsible, responsive bidder(s).
Quote 2024-003 Housing Rehabilitation Case #21-019 was issued on November 1, 2023 for Housing Rehabilitation work to be conducted at 629 SW 8th Avenue. Horizon General Contracting & Development, LLC., was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Approval is needed for acquisition of services by Horizon General Contracting & Development, LLC., in accordance with Section 36.02 for acquisitions great...
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