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• . <br /> ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM <br /> No. 08-112 <br /> September 4, 2008 <br /> TO: Mayor Michael T. Carrigan and City Council Members <br /> � <br /> FROM: John A. Smith, Interim City Manager, ��' <br /> Greg C. Crowe, Assistant City Man g � ;f� � <br /> . .. <br /> Vickie Buckingham, Assistant Dir. of Econom' and Urban Development� , '" <br /> � ,� , � .. <br /> � <br /> Randi Still,Neighborhood Program Spe�alist C.. <br /> ,� <br /> SUBJECT: CDBG Fa�ade Agreement for 136-140 North Main Street <br /> RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached Community <br /> Development Block Grant (CDBG) Facade agreement with John and Elizabeth Ballog <br /> for CDBG funds to rehabilitate the building located at 136-140 North Main Street. <br /> BACKGROUND: The property located at 136-140 N. Main Street has six apartments. <br /> The fa�ade program is designed to eliminate unsafe or hazardous conditions while <br /> restoring the unique architectural design features that support the continued revitalization <br /> and stabilization of the commercial core. Renovation work to include, but not limited to <br /> the following: bay window(s) restoration, tuck pointing, and window repair and/or <br /> replacement. Also, the facade program may contribute to the stabilization and/or creation <br /> of employment opportunities for low and moderate income persons plus improve <br /> affordable housing units. �I <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff is not aware of objections. ' <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Comments and information were secured through <br /> past public meetings, input for the Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan and Illinois <br /> Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA). <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions, they may contact <br /> Randi Still, Neighborhood Program Specialist at 424-2780 or e-mail rstill cr,decatul•il.gov. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: The Fa�ade Program has available $260,000. <br /> With the approval of the three (3) proposed projects being presented to City Council on <br /> September 15, 2008, there will be at least $65,000 available for an additional facade <br /> proj ect. <br />� <br />