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File #: 12-2212    Version: 1 Name: Construction of REO property at 1610 Avenue B
Type: Ordinance Status: Adopted
File created: In control: Housing and Neighborhood Services
On agenda: 11/6/2012 Final action: 11/6/2012
Title: Ordinance authorizing the expenditure of $117,500 for the construction of one single family dwelling at 1610 Avenue B; and award the construction bid to Jackson Construction in the amount of $117,500
Attachments: 1. doc20121022161300.pdf

From

Jana Mims

 

Title

Ordinance authorizing the expenditure of $117,500 for the construction of one single family dwelling at 1610 Avenue B; and award the construction bid to Jackson Construction in the amount of $117,500

 

Presenter

William A. Hills, Director, Housing and Neighborhood Services

 

Recommended Action

Approve

 

Analysis

On August 2, 2011, we purchased the property at 1610 Avenue B from HUD at a price of one dollar ($1).  The condition of the property proved to be detrimental to the neighborhood and was not cost effective for rehabilitation.  The construction of a new structure on the property that is complementary with the neighborhood and will support future property values is the recommended course of action.  Therefore, we are requesting City Council approve the construction of a 1919 sqft home on this property replacing the 1800 sqft structure which was demolished.

 

Bids were taken as attached and we are requesting the award of this contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Jackson Construction Company, for $117,500.  We expect the proceeds from the sale of this property through the 4-Gov/REO program to exceed the cost of construction.

 

Financial Consideration

Funding in the amount of $117,500 is available in account 300492.61370 for this project.

 

Body

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $117,500 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 1610 AVENUE B AND AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION BID TO JACKSON CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,500

 

WHEREAS,  the condition of the property at 1610 Avenue B proved it to be detrimental to the neighborhood and not cost effective for rehabilitation; and

 

WHEREAS,  to construct a new structure on the property that is conducive with the neighborhood and will support future property values is the recommended course of action.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:

 

SECTION 1.  The City Council authorizes the expenditure of $117,500 for the construction of one single family dwelling at 1610 Avenue B and awards the construction bid to Jackson Construction in the amount of $117,500.

 

SECTION 2.  That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to enter into the associated contracts and agreements

 

PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012.