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 in the amount of $95,000 and Symone Construction in the amount of $101,543 for a combined total of $196,543
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 Reconstruction Program as described below. The City Council is therefore requested to award the bids for two residential reconstruction projects, as part of the HOME Reconstruction program to the lowest responsible bidders for the projects; Johnson Construction for $95,000 and Symone Construction for $101,543, for a total of $196,543. Johnson Construction was the lowest bidder for both projects; however, due to his current level of commitment to other projects, and to insure the completion of these homes in the prescribed timeframe, the lowest responsible bidder for one of these projects is Symone Construction.
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 rehabilitation programs are federally funded, with the reconstruction program being the most comprehensive rehabilitation effort. The detailed procedures and 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 in 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 appraised 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 U.S. 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 reconstruction with a 0% or 3% interest rate, based on the applicant's income.
The Development Committee reviewed and recommended this item for approval on May 21, 2018; and the Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on June 5, 2018 and recommended this item be forwarded to the City Council for approval.
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 program budget to complete the projects using 301892 HOME Grant Funding.