From
Katherine Garcia-Thomson
Title
Award bids for the completion of two residential reconstruction projects as part of the HOME Reconstruct Program to Johnson Construction Services in the amount of $172,390
Presenter
William A. Hills, Director, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Two families residing at the locations listed in attachments A and B have met all of the eligibility requirements of the HOME Reconstruct Program as described below. The City Council is therefore requested to award bids for these two residential projects as part of the HOME Reconstruct Program to the low bidder for each project, Johnson Construction Services, for $77,440 and $94,950, respectively, totaling $172,390.
The Housing and Neighborhood Services Department, as part of the Housing rehabilitation program, takes applications from citizens of Grand Prairie for assistance in the rehabilitation of their homes. All HNS programs are federally funded, with the reconstruction program being the most comprehensive rehabilitation effort. The detailed procedures/guidelines for the reconstruction program can be found in attachment C.
The HOME Reconstruct Program has specific eligibility requirements. The applicant must be 60 years of age or older, or have a long-term disability supported statement; the home must be owner occupied with a valid Deed of Trust; the property must be located within the city limits of Grand Prairie; the applicant must have owned the property at least 3 years; the current taxes must be paid (county, city and schools); the insurance must be current (minimum value of the home); and the property must be more than 75% deteriorated from its appraisal value, as provided by the appropriate appraisal district. To qualify for the program, the applicant's income must not exceed 80% of the median income for the City of Grand Prairie, as determined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program is a Deferred Payment Loan (DPL), not a grant, and a lien is placed on the property for the total amount of the reconstruction with a 0% to 3% interest rate, based on the applicant's income.
Financial Consideration
The bid sheets for the projects are attached (attachments A and B). Sufficient funding is available and was approved in the CDBG/HOME PY 16 program budget to complete the projects using 301792-61705-64017 HOME Grant Funding.