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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT <br /> No. 23-08 <br /> April 17, 2023 <br /> TO: Lisa Gregory, Mayor Pro Tem and City Council <br /> FROM: Scot Wrighton, City Manager <br /> Cordaryl "Pat"Patrick, Director, Economic & Community Development <br /> Richelle L. Dunbar,Asst. Dir. Economic & Community Dev. <br /> SUBJECT: Purchase and renovation agreement with Dove, Inc. for 805 E. Johns <br /> RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached subrecipient <br /> agreement with Dove, Inc. The recommended allocation is $190,000 for acquisition and <br /> up to $560,000 for renovations. Funding is from HOME ARP funds and is provided by <br /> the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This agreement expires April 30, <br /> 2025; however, a lien and mortgage will remain on the property for at least 20 years as <br /> per the affordability period. <br /> BACKGROUND: The City of Decatur received$1,497,384 HOME ARP funds for <br /> development and support of affordable housing for the homeless population. As part of <br /> our revitalization efforts, the City of Decatur purchased a vacant building within the <br /> Johns Hill area. This building is a former nursing home. It is also located two blocks <br /> from the Homeward Bound office which assists our homeless population. Dove, Inc., has <br /> an extensive history of assisting Decatur residents. <br /> A copy of the agreement is attached. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff are not aware of objections. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Meetings from the Continuum of Care partners <br /> along with public meetings from a variety of community organizations. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Additional questions can be forwarded to Richelle L. Dunbar at <br /> 217.424.2864 or Rdunbar@decaturil.gov <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: N/A <br />