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Adopt the Recommended 2019-2020 Capital Fund Plan for the Town's Public Housing Program.
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Staff:
Department:
Loryn B. Clark, Executive Director
Housing and Community
Faith M. Thompson, Director
Housing and Community - Public Housing
Overview: The Town annually receives Housing Capital Fund grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development (HUD) for comprehensive renovations and improvements in our public housing neighborhoods. On April 16, we received notification from HUD that the FY 2019-2020 award is $821,793. This amount is approximately 5% (39,550) more than the 2018-2019 allocation.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving the recommended 2019-2020 Capital Fund program Plan;
2. Enact the attached ordinance establishing the budget for the Capital Fund program Plan;
3. Authorize the Town Manager to submit the 2019-2020 Annual Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Summary of Recommended Plan:
The recommended plan is based on an anticipated grant amount of $821,793 to be allocated as follows:
* Public Housing Renovations $639,793
o Renovations and repairs designed to renovate, preserve, and protect our aging Public Housing units. This includes, but is not limited to, siding, roofing, interior cabinetry, interior doors, exterior doors, appliance upgrade, and exterior windows
* Public Housing Master Plan $50,000
o Continued contractual relationship with David Paul Rosen & Associates to assist our efforts to secure a developer for Phases I & II of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion. HUD authorizes use of up to $50,000 each year to prepare for a RAD conversion project.
* Professional Services $50,000
o Services that assist with management of our properties including translation services, consultants, engineers and landscapers.
* Administrative Cost $82,000
o Funds would be used for administration and coordination of...
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