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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MEMORANDUM <br /> Memo No. 10-52 <br /> June 15, 2010 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Michael T. McElroy and City Council Members <br /> FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager <br /> Greg C. Crowe, Assistant City Manager of Development Services <br /> Richelle D. Irons, Director of Neighborhood Services <br /> Vickie Buckingham,Neighborhood Programs Manager <br /> SUBJECT: Authorization of FY2010 HOME CHDO agreements with NWRAPS <br /> RECOMMENDATION: <br /> Staff recommends approval of the attached resolutions regarding FY2010 HOME funding for the <br /> Near Westside Restoration and Preservation Society (NWRAPS). The resolutions provide <br /> $63,900 in project funds and $7,800 in CHDO operating funds. The project funds will be used <br /> for the rehabilitation of 680 S. Haworth. The property is a vacant single-family home which will <br /> be available for sale to low-moderate-income households. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> In November 2009, the City of Decatur provided notice to Certified Housing Development <br /> Organizations (CHDO) of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Affordable Housing Development. <br /> NWRAPS was the only qualified responder. Staff recommends approval of funding in the <br /> amount of$63,900 for the rehabilitation of 680 S. Haworth. This rehabilitation will address code <br /> violations. Staff also recommends approval of $7,800 in CHDO operating funds. Operating <br /> funds may be used for CHDO staff training, travel, salaries, taxes, and other related expenses. <br /> Agreements for the project located at 680 S. Haworth and the CHDO Operating Funds are <br /> attached. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: <br /> None known. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: <br /> Neighborhood Outreach Division, HOME regulations and guidelines. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: <br /> If City Council members have questions, they may contact Richelle Irons at (217) 424-2864 or e- <br /> mail at rirons ,decaturil.�. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> Projects may commence upon City Council approval, completion of environmental requirements, <br /> staff certifications, and confirmation of all additional funding sources for the projects. <br />