R2008-216 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT DOVE, INC.

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Economic and Urban Development Department Memorandum # 08-141 November 10, 2008 TO: Honorable Mayor Carrigan and City Coun il � FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Greg Crowe, Assistant City Manager of Economic and Urban Developme��'i�(" Richelle D. Irons, Assistant Director of EUD/Neighborhood Outreach Mgr. 1lfJ',� Vickie Buckingham,Neighborhood Programs Manager��' SUBJECT: 788 E. Clay Street RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution regarding FY2008/2009 CDBG funding for the rehabilitation. The resolution provides funds up to $20,000 for the installation of a new domestic hot water heater for the (14) units of low-income Single Resident Occupancy (SRO). The fourteen units are located at 788 E. Clay Street. BACKGROUND: In September 2008, the City of Decatur published a Request for Proposal for CDBG funding for Multi-Unit Rental Rehabilitation with emphasis to benefit very low/low income persons. Rehabilitation could include safety and security improvements, incorporate energy and/or accessibility improvements. Proposals were received and scored by the Neighborhood Redevelopment Division. Dove, Inc. was one of the qualified proposals for the CDBG funds. The proposal will allow Dove, Inc. to replace the existing system with a new boiler which will be the latest in energy efficiency. Staff recommends approval of funding for the 788 E. Clay Street project. Agreement for the project described above is attached. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None known. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Neighborhood Redevelopment Division staff and CDBG regulations. Letters of support were supplied with the proposal. STAFF REFERENCE: If City Council members have questions, they may contact Richelle Irons at (217) 424-2864 or e- mail rir�on��c>,c�ecaturil.��v. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Projects may commence upon City Council approval and completion of any environmental requirements.