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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 07-12 EDAP Regular Session EDA AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER JULY 12, 1993 (following adjournment of City Council meeting) 7 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda -All items listed with an asterisk are considered to be routine by the Economic Development Authority and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. 4. Approval of Minutes: a. EDA Minutes - June 21, 1993 - Special Session * b. EDA Minutes - June 28, 1993 - Special Session 5. Discussion Item: a. Housing Commission Report and Recommendations on Home Rehabilitation Deferred Loan Program 6. Resolution: * a. Approving One (1) Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Grant (File No. H -113 [8039]) 7. Adjournment CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date July 12 ,1993 Agenda Item Numbe REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION i ************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ITEM DESCRIPTION: EDA MINUTES - JUNE 21, 1993 - SPECIAL SESSION EDA MINUTES - JUNE 28, 1993 - SPECIAL SESSION DEPT. APPROVAL: Brad Hoffman, Di or of Community Development ************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: • No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached ************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION qov MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL SESSION JUNE 21, 1993 CITY IIALL CALI TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority reconvened in special session and ,+ Todd Paulson at 10:13 wus called to order by President To .m. p ROLL CALL President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, and Dave Rosene. Commissioners Barb Kalligher and Kristen Mann were excused from tonight's meeting. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, and Council Secretary Carla Wirth. AUTHORIZING A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND CAPITAL QUTLAYS F OR THE EARLE BROWN HF- RITAGE CENTER The City Manager presented a Resolution Establishing Project $900 in the Earle Brown. Heritage Center Fund for Catering Equipment and Small Wares in Accordance with the Contract with D'Amico and Partners Hospitality Consultants, Inc. RESQL 'TION NO. 93 -25 Ct.nnniss oner RQscnc intrcduccd the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT 8900 IN THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER FUND FOR CATERING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL 'WARES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT WITH D'AMICO AND PARTNERS HOSPITALITY CONSULTANTS, INC. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. • ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissirmer Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Scott to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority adjourned at 10:15 p.m. , Todd Paulson, President Recorded and transcribcd by: Ct04 Wirth TimeSaver Off Site Secrctarial 6/21/93 - 1 - i MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL SESSION JUNE 28, 1993 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority met in regular session and was called to order by President Todd .Paulson at 10:47 p.m. ROLL_ gALL President Todd Paulsuu Co,t missioncrs Cclia Scott Dave Rosene, Barb Kalli g her, and Kristen Mann, Alsn resent were City Manager ' r ld Splinter, Director of Community P tY ge Ge a p Development Brad Hoffman, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Carla Wirth. APPROVAL OF MINUTES J UNE 14. 1993 - SPECIAL SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to approve the minutes of the June 14, 1993, EDA special session as printed. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kalligher abstaining. RESOLUTIONS The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting the Proposal of BRW, Inc., for a Phase II Brooklyn Boulevard Study and Authorizing the President and Executive Director to Execute a Contract. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -26 CA)mniissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF BRW, INC., FOR A PHASE II BROOKLYN BOULEVARD STUDY AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. 6/28/93 - 1 - JO 7RNMENT AD t There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Mann to unanimously. The Brook) Center Economic adjourn the mcetin The motion y Brooklyn l � Development Authority adjourned e at 10:48 p .m. Todd Paulson, President Recorded and transcribed by: Curla Wirth Timesaver Off Site Secretarial s 6/28 U - 2 - CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date July 12, 1993 Agenda Item Numbe REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: HOUSING COMMISSION REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOME REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM DEPT. APPROVAL: c Tom Bublitz, Community Development Specialist MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: No comments e is to supplement this report Comments below /attached • SUNDJARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes ) At the April 12, 1993 Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting, the Brooklyn Center City Council /EDA directed the City's Housing Commission to review several issues with regard to the City's home rehabilitation deferred loan program. A copy of the staff report and recommendations reviewed by the Housing Commission on these issues is included with this request form. The Housing Commission reviewed the issues at their April, May and June meetings. At their June 30, 1993 meeting, the Housing Commission reviewed the staff report and recommendations. After discussion of the staff report and recommendations, the Housing Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendations, including the recommendations relative to program income limits. The commission also recommended that the recommendations contained in the staff report be forwarded to the Brooklyn Center EDA for their consideration and approval. The Housing Commission also directed staff to return to the Housing Commission with additional information on the deferred loan program regarding the possibility of changing the program to a true loan program rather than a deferred loan program and to consider this possibility when Hennepin County has completed its revision of the rehabilitation loan program guidelines. Staff will be present at Monday's meeting to review the staff report and recommendations and the Housing Commission actions h g ss on act o s on those recommendations. • RECOMMENDATION : Motion to accept Housing Commission recommendations regarding deferred loan program issues g P g g P g as contained in the staff report dated June 25, 1993. MEMORANDUM Date: June 25, 1993 To: Chairman Nicholas Eoloff and Housing Commission Members From: Tom Bublitz, Community Development Specialist Subject: Staff Report on Home Rehabilitation Deferred Loan Program Issues At the April 12, 1993 Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting, the Brooklyn Center City Council/EDA directed the City's Housing Commission to review several issues with regard to the City's home rehabilitation deferred loan program. A summary of the issues follows: 1. The Housing Commission should review the issue of awarding more than one grant to a particular property. Presently, there is no prohibition against awarding a second grant to a property providing 5 years has expired between grant awards. As an example, 8 of the last 36 grant projects awarded by the City have been repeat or second grant projects. 2. The Council is also concerned with the value of the property being improved, and is asking the Housing Commission to consider this factor in the potential award of grants. In other words, the Council is concerned that some grant awards may be going to some properties that are at such a low appraised value that it is not prudent to award additional funds to improve the property. 3. The Council is also asking the commission to address the types of improvements and the priorities given to improvements, such as exterior improvements versus interior improvements, where the exterior improvements may have a greater impact on the neighborhood improvement aspect of the program. These issues were first discussed by the Housing Commission at the April 27, 1993 Housing Commission meeting and at the May 26, 1993 Housing Commission meeting. There was not a quorum at the May meeting, so no minutes were recorded. A copy of the April 27, 1993 minutes is included with the meeting agenda. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON ISSUE NO, 1 Since Brooklyn Center is part of the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, along with 44 other Hennepin County cities, Hennepin County guidelines govern the administration of the CDBG deferred loan program. Cities can request amendments and variances from the guidelines, but the County guidelines regulate the administration of the program for all cities in the Urban Hennepin County CDBG program. Hennepin County regulations do not prohibit the award of second or even more deferred loans as long as five years has expired between the first and second deferred loan. Of the last 36 deferred loans awarded, which covers the period from 1990 to the present, 8 (22%) of these were second deferred loans and 6 of the 8 recipients of these deferred loans were senior citizens. The majority of work done on the second deferred loan did not include repeat or replacement/maintenance work on the original work items, but consisted of new items. The issue of second deferred loans was discussed in 1989 by the Housing Commission and the Housing Commission recommended second loans not be prohibited. A copy of the 1989 Housing Commission minutes are included with this report in the list of attachments. There are currently 69 applicants on the waiting list for the deferred loan program. Of these 69, 3 (4 %) have previously received deferred loans from the City's program. The majority of people on the waiting list became aware of the program from the October, 1992 issue of the City newsletter and did not know the program was available prior to reading the newsletter article. STAFF RECOMMENDATION ON ISSUE NO. 1 Given the number of applicants on the waiting list, it is recommended that no second deferred loans be awarded until there are no applicants on the waiting list. Exceptions will be made only in extraordinary circumstances related to damage to the property as a result of events beyond the control of the applicant or relating to health and safety concerns, such as failure of plumbing, heating or electrical systems, or as determined by the program administrator. In such circumstances, provided that funding is available, the borrower, if still eligible, can receive assistance limited to correcting the damaged or failed system(s) only. No other eligible work can be carried out except in the extraordinary circumstances outlined above. It is recommended this policy begin with all new applicants, not including those.already on the waiting list. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON ISSUE NO. 2 The Hennepin County guidelines for the CDBG program specify that "the structure will have remaining useful life such that the total amount of the repairs required to bring the house up to Section 8 quality standards may be amortized over such life in an economically prudent manner. Generally, the total amount of the required repairs should not exceed 50% of the market value of the property, as indicated on the property tax statement." The table on the following page shows the 1993 property values as determined by the City Assessor's office for the last 36 homes receiving deferred loans. These 36 homes represent projects completed over the past 3 years. The deferred loan homes are generally somewhat below the median home value of $73,200 in Brooklyn Center; however, when compared to the price of homes purchased under the City's first -time home buyer a er ro ram shown on e 5 of this report, the values of the Y Y program page P, -2- HOME REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN GRANT PROGRAM 1993 PROPERTY VALUES PROPERTY NO. 1993 PROPERTY VALUE 1 $61,800 2 63,200 3 47,700 4 71,900 5 66,800 6 51, 600 7 62,000 8 54,100 9 56,200 10 70,900 11 68,000 12 54,100 13 66,700 14 70,900 15 77,600 16 45,700 17 75,100 18 49,200 19 62,300 20 64,700 21 65,700 22 61,000 23 62,600 24 73,600 25 64,300 26 71,400 27 62,800 28 61,900 29 67,800 30 71,400 ' 31 50,400 32 63,500 33 76,800 34 54,900 35 68,100 36 64,200 -3- deferred loan homes are not excessively low. It should be noted the average sale price of a home in Brooklyn Center is $78,774.00. Additionally, since one of the goals of the CDBG program, and effectively all federally funded programs, is to maintain affordable housing, setting a minimum value on homes to be improved under the program may be discriminatory in light of these federal goals. STAFF RECOMMENDATION ON ISSUE NO. 2 Staff recommends that a minimum value requirement not be established for homes served by the CDBG program. However, on homes valued at $55,000 or less, as determined by the City Assessor's department, staff will prepare a cost repair estimate to determine if the property can be brought up to Section 8 standards with the funds available. Cost repair estimates shall also be made on properties where repairs necessary to bring the property up to Section 8 standards involve major repairs to the majority of the home's systems, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, windows and doors and exterior, including roof and siding. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON ISSUE NO. 3 Hennepin County and federal guidelines for the deferred loan program require that the property receiving a deferred loan must be rehabilitated to Section 8 standards. These improvement standards reflect items that create a safe, healthy and sanitary living environment but do not directly address aesthetics or appearance issues. These Section 8 improvement standards are included in the list of attachments at the end of this report under V. Improvement Standards, pages 8, 9 and 10 of the County guidelines. The hierarchy used by inspectors in the deferred loan program is that health and safety repair needs are addressed first, energy savings issues are generally second, and beyond these areas other major repair items are addressed with regard to the importance to the homeowner and how the repair will affect the long -term maintenance of the house. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS ON ISSUE NO. 3 The deferred loan program must address the Section 8 standards when determining the repairs /rehabilitation needed in the home. Staff believes the hierarchy of inspections for health and safety and energy improvements is necessary to comply with the intent of the CDBG program. When doing the inspections for the deferred loan rehabilitation work, inspection staff can make an effort to dedicate a portion of the deferred loan to exterior improvements whenever practical. Additionally, the City could consider a separate allocation of EDA /City funds in addition to CDBG funds which would be dedicated to exterior improvements only. ADDITIONAL ISSUES AND DISCUSSION COMBINATION LOAN AND GRANT PROGRAM One of the issues raised by staff and discussed by the Housing Commission was the option of making the deferred loan program a true loan program rather than a deferred loan program. is Currently, most deferred loans in the program are completely forgiven since the vast majority of the recipients remain in their homes for the full five year deferral period. -4- 1993 BROOKLYN CENTER MINNESOTA CITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM (FIRST -TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM) MORTGAGE STATUS REPORT MORTGAGE LOAN LOAN NO. STATUS i AMOUNT 1057235 purchased $61800.00 1054118 purchased $77901.00 1055733 purchased $62521.00 1058353 reserved $58349.00 1054589 purchased $78331.00 1054363 purchased $61800.00 1055637 purchased $59997.00 1059725 reserved $51706.00 1057045 purchased $70000.00 1059206 reserved $78383.00 1059872 reserved $74200.00 1057175 purchased $50212.00 1058279 reserved $70300.00 1059000 reserved $69700.00 1056832 purchased $71050.00 1053852 purchased $86062.00 1059064 reserved $706S8.00 1054219 purchased $73490.00 1059632 reserved $74469.00 055338 purchased $66950.00 054695 purchased $68092.00 1055554 purchased $79450.00 1053544 purchased $74736.00 1055068 purchased $79258.00 1056826 purchased $70143.00 1057507 purchased ' $67400.00 1056686 purchased $69937.00 1059269 reserved $78100.00 1054597 hold -mh.fa $69834.00 1057176 purchased $67928.00 1054748 purchased $48850.00 1058687 purchased $67800.00 1052996 purchased $79926.00 1060205 reserved $72357.00 -5- The commission discussed the option of making the program a combination loan and grant (deferred loan) program. The City of Hopkins has this type of program and sets the following criteria to determine if applicants receive a loan or grant: • Under 50% median income, recipients receive a deferred loan (grant). • Between 50 -65 % of median income, half the project is a deferred loan and half is a revolving loan. 0 From 65 -85% of median income, the project becomes a complete loan with monthly payments and an interest rate of 5 %. I would recommend the commission investigate the Hopkins approach, along with other loan or combination loan/grant options. There are a number of issues that would need to be addressed in this type of approach, including the cost of servicing a loan program. Presently, Hennepin County is in the process of revising the CDBG deferred loan program guidelines. I would recommend any decision on changing the City's current program to a loan or loan/grant combination take into account the revised Hennepin County guidelines which should be completed later this year. RECOMMENDATION ON PROGRAM INCOME LIMITS The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually revises the program income limits for the CDBG program. The table in the list of attachments titled "Brooklyn Center Home Rehabilitation - Deferred Loan Program Income Limits" shows the current limits and the proposed limits. I would recommend that the Housing Commission recommend to the Brooklyn Center City Council that the revised income limits be adopted to keep current with HUD income limits. -6- LIST OF ATTACHMENTS TO STAFF REPORT ON HOME REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM 1. January 10, 1989 Housing Commission Minutes 2. Improvement Standards (Section 8 Standards From the Hennepin County Guidelines) 3. Current and Proposed Program Income Limits '! _ I MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA i REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 10, 1989 ` CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center housing commission met in regular session and was called to order by Vice - Chairman Phil Cohen at 7:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Phil Cohen, Reynold Johnson, and Robert Torres. Also present were Councilmember Gene Lhotka and EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman. Chairman Eoloff was excused from the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 20, 1988 There was a motion by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Torres to approve the minutes of the September 20, housing eetin . The motion 1988 in passed unanimously. me eting. q P BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM Vice- Chairman Cohen introduced the first discussion item, that being the Brooklyn Center rehabilitation grant program, and requested Hoffman review several points of the program with the commission. The first item of discussion relative to the grant program was the income limits. Hoffman noted the program started in 1978 and at that time income limits were established at the maximum of Section 8 standards. He stated since that time, income limits have not been adjusted and the original income limits are still being used today. He noted we are currently getting fewer grant applications, and the ability of the City to use the money in the City's housing stock s �s becoming more difficult. He indicatedto the commission the original intent or philosophy of the program was to put money in the City's housing stock to maintain the City's housing stock as opposed to a social program oriented towards individuals. He indicated to the commission it was thought by putting money into the City's housing stock it would tend to help maintain neighborhoods and protect a valuable asset of the City as well as its primary source of tax revenue to provide services within the City. Following the discussion of the income limits Hoffman recommended the commission request the Economic Development Authority to increase the new limits halfway between the existing limits and the current HUD regulations. As proposed, the new income limits would be as follows: a one - person household at $18,975; two - person household at $21,650; three- person household at $24,350; four - person household at $27,075; five - person household at $28,775; six - person household at $30,450; seven - person household at $32,175; and eight or more in a household at $33,850. 14 1 -10 -89 -1- There was a motion by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Torres to recommend the new income limits to the Economic Development Authority. The motion passed unanimously. The next item discussed by the housing commission relative to the rehabilitation grant program was a residency requirement for eligibility for a rehabilitation grant. It was noted currently there is no residency requirement. Hoffman indicated there had been some discussion and some concern at the council level relative to the ability of individuals to acquire a home and immediately apply fora rehabilitation grant. A discussion then ensued relative again to the philosophy of the program being one to put money into the City's housing stock as opposed to a social benefit program. As the discussion ensued, the topic of second grants came up. Hoffman indicated second grants were done in very few circumstances and .then only when the health safety items were involved. Commissioner Torres inquired if the philosophy of the program is to maintain the City's housing stock and doing things other than health safety have a positive impact on neighborhoods, the question seemed to be why not do second grants. He indicated he felt second grants may be appropriate, but they should be ` given a lower priority. He felt second grants could be done to the extent there are monies available and other grants had been satisfied. Following the discussion of residency requirements and second grants, there was a motion by Commissioner Torres and seconded by Commissioner Johnson that the housing commission r restates its desire and philosophy that the rehabilitation grant program be used to improve the City's housing stock and it is not intended as a social program. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the housing commission that there be no residency requirement for rehabilitation grant programs and second grants be considered after a waiting period through each funding cycle. Hoffman brought up the final subject of discussion, that being an equity position for rehabilitation grant recipients. He noted over the ten -year life of the program on two occasions two homes have been repossessed and the City's position being second to a senior mortgage was vulnerable. He indicated in the two instances the City lost its rehabilitation grant money to the extent that it was unable to recoup such monies. He indicated losses were approximately $12,000 near the program. He indicated the housing commission might want to consider an equity position as a term of eligibility for the grant program. He did note the maximum grant being $10,000 would require an equity position in the area of $14,000 to $15,000 in order to protect the entire investment. Again the commission discussed its philosophy relative to the program and indicated the loss of only two grants over a period of ten years was insignificant relative to the intent of the program. It is its recommendation the program stay as is and no equity position be required. 1 -10 -89 -2- V. IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS Goals for housing rehabilitation assistance have been established for each city included in the Urban Hennepin County Housing Assistance Plan (HAP). For the property to be counted toward meeting housing rehabilitation goals in the HAP, it must be determined to be substandard and upon completion of rehabilitation must meet minimum Section 8 existing housing quality standards pursuant to 24 CFR, as follows: Dwellings improved under this program shall generally meet the Performance Requirements and Acceptability Criteria set forth in this section except for such variations as are b proposed y the administering entity and approved by HUD. Local climatic or eolo ical conditions g g i ns or local codes are examples which may justify such variations. A. Sanitary Facilities 1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall include its own sanitary facilities which are in proper operating condition, can be used in privacy, and are adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of human waste. 2. Acceptability Criteria. A flush toilet in a separate, private room, a fixed basin with hot and cold running water, and a shower or tub with hot and cold running water shall be present in the dwelling unit, all in proper operating condition. These facilities shall utilize an approved public or private disposal system. B. Food Preparation 1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare, and serve foods in a sanitary manner. There shall be adequate facilities and services ices for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for temporary storage where necessary. 2. Acceptability Criteria. The unit shall contain the following equip- ment in proper operating condition: a cooking stove or range and a refrigerator of appropriate size for the unit and a kitchen sink with hot and cold running water. The sink shall drain into an approved public or private system. Adequate space for the storage, preparation and serving of food shall be provided. There shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for temporary storage where necessary (e. garbage cans ry g- g g )- C. Space and Security 1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling* unit shall afford the borrower adequate space and security. 2. Acceptability Criteria. A living room, kitchen area, and bathroom shall be present: and the dwelling unit shall contain at least one sleeping or living /sleeping room of appropriate size for each two persons. Exterior doors and windows accessible from outside the unit shall be lockable. D. Thermal Environment 1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall have and be capable of maintaining a thermal environment healthy for the human body. 2. Acceptability Criteria. The dwelling nit shall 11 contain safe heating facilities which are in proper operating condition and can provide adequate heat to each room in the dwelling unit to ensure a healthy living environment. Unvented room heaters which burn, oil or kerosene are unacceptable. 8 E. Illumination and Electricity 1. Performance Requirements. Each room shall have adequate natural or artificial illumination to permit normal indoor activities and to support the health and safety of occupants. Sufficient electrical outlets shall be provided to permit use of essential electrical appliances while assuring safety from fire. 2. Acceptability Criteria. Living and sleeping rooms shall include at least one window. A ceiling or wall type light fixture shall be present and working in the bathroom and kitchen area. At least two electric outlets one shall be present and operable in the living area, kitchen area, and each bedroom area. F. Structure and Materials 1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall be structurally sound so as not to pose any threat to the health and safety of the occupants and so as to protect the occupants from the environment. 2. Acceptability Criteria. Ceilings, walls, and floors shall not have any serious defects such as severe bulging or leaning, large holes, loose surface materials, severe buckling or noticeable movement under walking stress, missing parts or other serious damage. The roof structure shall be firm and the roof shall be weatherti g ht. The exterior 'wall 11 structure and exterior wall surface shall not have any serious defects such as serious leaning, buckling, sagging, cracks or holes, loose siding, or other serious 1 s dama e g The condition and equipment of interior and exterior stairways, halls, porches, walkways, lkwa s etc . shall 1 be such as not to present a danger of tripping or falling. In the case of a mobile home, the home shall be securely anchored by a tiedown device which distributes and transfers -the loads imposed by the unit to appropriate ground anchors so as to resist wind overturning and sliding. G. Interior Air Quality 1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall be free of Pollutants in the air at levels which threaten the health of the occupants. 2. Acceptability Criteria. The dwelling unit shall be free from dangerous levels of air pollution from carbon monoxide, sewer gas, fuel gas, dust, and other harmful air pollutants. Air circulation shall be adequate throughout the unit. Bathroom areas shall have at least one openable window or other adequate exhaust ventilation. H. Water Supply 1. Performance Requirement. The water supply shall be free from contamination. 2. Acceptability Criteria. The unit shall be served by an approved IP public or private sanitary water supply. I. Lead Based Paint 1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall be in compliance With HUD Lead Based Paint regulations, 24 CFR. Part 570, issued pursuant to the Lead Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act. 42 U.S.C. 4801. 2. If the property was constructed prior to 1978, the Family upon occu- pancy shall have been furnished the notice required by HUD Lead Based Paint regulations and procedures regarding the hazards of lead based paint poisoning, the symptoms and treatment of lead poisoning and the precautions to be taken against lead poisoning. Documentation of the applicants receipt of the notice must be included in the file. 3. Acceptability Criteria. Same as Performance Requirement. 9 J. Access 1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall be usable and capable of being maintained without unauthorized use of other pr ivate properties, and the building shall provide an alternate means o f egress in case of fire. 2- Acceptability Criteria. The dwelling unit shall be usable and capable of being maintained without unauthorized use of other private properties. The building shall provide an alternate means of egress in case of fire (such egress through windows). K. Site An N etohh orhood 1. Performance Requirement. The site and neighborhood shall be reasonably free from disturbing noises and reverberations and other hazards to the health, safety, and general welfare of the occupants. 2. Acceptability Criteria. The site and neighborhood shall not be sub - Ject to serious adverse environmental conditions, natural or man made, such as dangerous walks, steps, instability, flooding, poor drainage, septic tank back -ups, sewage hazards or mudslides; abnormal air pollution, smoke or dust excessive noise, vibration or vehicular traffic; excessive accumulations of trash; vermin or rodent infestation; or fire hazards. L. Sani_ tare �,.,,� lion 1• Performance Requirement. The unit and its equipment shall be in sanitary conditions. 2. Acceptability Criteria. The units and it equipment shall be free of vermin and rodent infestation. 10 , BROOKLYN CENTER HOME REHABILITATION- DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM INCOME LIMITS PROPOSED LIMITS HOUSEHOLD CURRENT AS PER MAY 5, 1993 SIZE LIMITS HUD INCOME LIMITS 1 $20,700 $20,820 2 23,040 23,820 3 25,920 26,760 4 28,800 29,760 5 31,080 32,160 6 33,420 34,500 7 35,700 36,900 8 38,040 39,300 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date July 12, 1993 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GRANT (FILE NO. H -113 [8039]) DEPT. APPROVAL: TA Bublitz; Community bevelopment Specialist ***************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * *** * * ** 091 * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOABIENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached ************************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes • I have received one (1) application for rehabilitation ) pp o reh b tatlon grant (File No. H -113 [8039]). Attached Is the application and recommendations for work to be performed on the home. I recommend approval by the EDA. The information is private and not available to the general public. This home /this applicant has not received a previous grant under the program. It should be noted that the applicant's income as specified on the application is over the program income limits for a one person household. However, the applicant does make child care payments which would bring his income below the program limits. Child care payments are a legitimate deduction for calculation of program income for the program. Additionally, as in all applications for funds under the program, applicants must continue to remain eligible for the program even after EDA board approval of their project. If applicants do not continue to meet eligibility requirements, a contract for the rehabilitation work cannot be executed. This item was tabled at the June 14, 1993 EDA meeting to allow staff time to prepare additional information on the application and to allow the Housing Commission time to review the deferred loan program issues referred to it by the EDA. In addition to the Housing Commission recommendations contained in this agenda, the City Building 0,nspector has prepared a bid estimate for the work needed to bring the home in this application up to Section 8 standards. A copy of the bid estimate is included with this form. The assessed value of the property in this application is $47,700. Based on the bid estimate, staff believes this home can be brought to Section 8 standards within the $10,000 limit of the program. RECOMMENDATION Motion to adopt Resolution Approving One (1) Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Grant (File No. H -113 [8039] ). • Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GRANT (FILE NO. H -113 (80391) WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development - Authority established a Home Rehabilitation Grant Program to assist low and moderate income individuals in the maintenance and repair of their homes; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority has received one (1) application (File No. H -113 [8039]) from eligible individuals to receive grant assistance; and WHEREAS, an inspection by the City of Brooklyn Center has determined that the work is necessary and appropriate under the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the proposed grant application is estimated at $10,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority that: 1. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority does approve the one (1) housing rehabilitation grant application (File No. H -113 [8039]) as recommended by the staff. 2. That the work be performed as recommended in the request for council consideration form dated June 14 1993, and that the applicants be directed to obtain the necessary bids for staff review and approval. 3. The project shall not exceed the grant limit of $10,000 per house. Date Todd Paulson, President The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. iI UHC /888 C:' ���"• URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM M AY 2 7 1232 HOMEOWNER APPLICATION FOR GRANT METRO H.R.A. HOUSEHOL INF RMATION -- Please Print First Name Name l e-X Cc7 of Spouse Address 560_ q31� Je• �• Home Phone City �_ - Zip Code 5� Work Phone City of residence if other than mailing address Marital Status (check one) married, single, divorced, separated, widowed Race (check,one) White, Black, American Indian /Native Alaskan, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander The information concerning Minority Group Categories is requested for statistical purposed only so that Hennepin County may determine the degree to which its programs are utilized by Minority households. INCOME INFORMATION "Income" means any income received from any source by a Resident. List all the people in occupying your house for at least nine months of the year (including yourself). Include ages and incomes. Include any income derived from rent. Total number of residents in the household How many renters? OFFICE USE ONLY income of # in household names of ages of residents residents residents per month source of inc ome verified incomes ex — -_ 3 $ — S S S S S S Total Income per month - $ 20- 7% per year $ �'�'�� income per month RETURN APPLICATION TO: ! $ 'gyp 5 0 o Mn. Jim Dupne (291 -6573) income per year Metna HRA Mean6 PatLk Centne 230 Ea6•t 5th. S.tnee•t St. Pain, MN 55101 ASSET INFORMATION MAY 2 7 15 ,92 ' List the cash value of assets held by all residents of your household. f;ji- T 1 1- 1.P.1�. • If money is owed on any item, the value listed should equal the market value of the item minus the amount that is owed, OFFICE USE ONLY verified assets 1 . CASH on hand .......... ..............................$ $ Z{j,yQ. 2. CASH in checking accounts............... C 3. CASH in saving accounts ( including those held....... $ in trust) 4. Cash value of Securities or U.S. Savings bonds ...... $ $ 5. Redemption value of life insurance policies ......... $ �� $ 6. Current Market Value of real estate, NOT INCLUDING the property to be improved and up to 2 surrounding acres. Include 100% of the outstanding balance owed to you on property sold on Contract for Deed ... $ $ 7. Other personal property (excluding household furnishings, clothing and one personal vehicle) ..... $ $ TOTAL ASSETS .............. .. ............................$ 3 . 5 3 $ PROPERTY INFORMATION Provide the following information about the property to be improved with this deferred loan. 1. Is your property: V a single ' family house; a d uplex 2. How many years have you lived in the house ?� �S 3. What is the approximate age of the house? C)C7 Yr 5 4. Do you have any outstanding mortgage(s) on the house? Yes _Z If yes, with whom? (use additional sheet if necessary) Amount $ 5. Do you have any outsta ing Contract(s) for Deed on the house? V -"^' Yes No If yes, with whom? SSe� L �-F �' 1 � (use additional sheet 0%`� Qo � if necessary) Amount $ �h pOQ 6. Have you received a Housing Rehabilitation Grant or Loan 'before? Yes � No If yes, from whom? Amount $ Amount $ • 2 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY f'IE fRQ [I.R.A. OUrban Hennepin County or an authorized representative shall have the right to inspect the property to be improved at any time from the date of the Deferred Loan upon given due notice to the occupant(s). Any person who makes a false statement or misrepresentation in connection with the application for or use of Urban Hennepin County Deferred Loan funds shall be subject to a fine or imprisonment, or both, under the provisions of the Minnesota Criminal Code, and /or may be required to return all or part of the Deferred Loan Funds to Urban Hennepin County. I, the undersigned, certify subject to penalty under law that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that the provisions stated are accepMand gr eed to. applicant signature date of application Note: All names and financial information provided on this application are considered private data on individuals and are subject to privacy of information provisions, pursuant to State Statute. • 3 MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Bublitz, Community Development Specialist FROM: David Fisher, Buildin g Inspector ector DATE: April 23, 1993 SUBJECT: Rehabilitation Grant for 5400 Bryant Avenue North Homeowner: Alex Scott H -113 (8039) Subject property is a three bedroom story and 1/4, approximately 70 years old. Deficiencies noted include lead paint, old roof, cracked foundation and old, drafty windows. The following list of rehabilitation items would improve this home greatly: Electrical Has been updated. • Mechanical 1. Provide combustion air to furnace. 2. Replace temperature /pressure relief valve on boiler. Plumbing 1. Seal well to code. 2. Plug or cap open gas valve or fitting located at or near water meter. 3. Rout out main house sewer and clear stoppage. 4. Install new bathroom 1.6 gallon water closet complete with seat and shut off valve. i Alex Scott Memorandum Page Two Miscellaneous 1. Replace front steps. 2. Repair all joists and cracks in foundation by filling with mortar or caulk. 3. Repair basement floor. 4. Repair ceiling in upper level. 5. Remove all lead paint on walls and repair walls in kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms and study. 6. Replace floor covering in kitchen, living room and both upper bedrooms. 7. Replace front and rear exterior doors. 8. Replace front storm door. • 9. Replace interior door to basement and 2 upper level doors. 10. Replace upper level storm windows 2 windows P PP . � ) 11. Replace all basement windows. 12. Replace windows in living room, upper level bedroom and basement. (This is all windows throughout dwelling). 13. Insulate attic space to R -38. 14. Insulate exterior walls to a minimum of R -11. 15. Insulate exterior foundation with rigid insulation to R -11. 16. Provide attic ventilation per UBC. 17. Repair and replace all rotten wood. 18. Cover all windows, door trim and sills with baked enamel aluminum to spec. 19. Cover soffit and fascia with baked enamel aluminum. Alex Scott Memorandum Page Three 20. Repaint interior of dwelling after removing lead paint. 21. Remove existing roof and install new roof to spec. 22. Tuck point chimney. 23. Provide masonry chimney cap. 24. Install UL listed smoke detectors by sleeping rooms. 25. Provide grade fill to spec. and seed or sod as required. 26. Obtain all the required permits. • • BID ESTIMATE FOR ALEX SCOTT . ADDRESS: 5400 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430 H -113 (8039) ITEM NUMBER BID CHECK TO JUSTIFY GRANT 2. EXTERIOR $ 400.00 $ $ STAIRS 3. REPAIR $ 100.00 FOUNDATION 5. BASEMENT REMOVE FROM FLOOR BID 10. MECHANICAL HAS BEEN REPAIRED 11. PLUMBING $ 800.00 -PLUG GAS LINE -ROUT SEWER -CAP WELL - INSTALL NEW WATER CLOSET . - BACK -FLOW PRESENTERS 12. CEILINGS $ 300.00 13. WALLS $ 1,200.00 REMOVE LEAD PAINT 14. FINISH $ 1,500.00 FLOORS 15. REPLACE REMOVE FROM OWNER CAN DO EXTERIOR DOORS BID 16. REPLACE $ 250.00 EXTERIOR STORM DOORS 17. REPLACE $ 300.00 INTERIOR DOORS 18. REPLACE 2 $ 300.00 UPPER LEVEL STORM WINDOWS & 4 BASEMENT WINDOWS ITEM NUMBER BID CHECK TO • JUSTIFY GRANT 19. REPLACE 6 $ 1,000.00 WINDOWS & 4 BASEMENT WINDOWS 20. INSULATION $ 1,000.00 -ATTIC R -38 DO ONLY 1/2 -WALLS R -11 - FOUND. R -11 -RIM R -19 21. WITHIN ITEM VENTILATION NUMBER ##25 22. EXTERIOR $ 2,000.00 SIDING ALSO INCLUDES RE- DASH STUCCO 23. PAINTING REMOVE FROM OWNER CAN DO BID THIS 24. GUTTERS $ 400.00 25. ROOFING $ 3,000.00 DWELLING ONLY . 26. CHIMNEY $ 300.00 28. SMOKE REMOVE FROM OWNER CAN DO DETECTORS BID THIS 29. GRADING REMOVE FROM BID 30. RE -DASH INCLUDED IN STUCCO ON ITEM NUMBER DWELLING #22 TOTAL: $12,850.00 • i URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM PROPERTY INSPECTION REQUEST TO COUNCIL: July 12, 1993 H ! (8039 APPLICANT INSPECTION Name Alex Scott Staff Tom Bublitz and Laurie House Address 5400 Bryant Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Date February 19, 1993 Phone 522 -2162 work Time 2:45 P.M. 560 -4318 home Inspector David Fisher Building Age: 70 years Garage: Detached TABLE OF CONTENTS RT 16 PAC 1 ❑ HANDRAIL - GUARDRAIL: 1 Where required, Height of, Baluster Spacing and Installation, Specification for 2 INTERIOR - EXTERIOR STAIRS $ 1 Repair or Replacement of, Rise and Run and Installation, Specification for 3 ® FOUNDATION $ 2 Repair of —Tuck Pointing Insulation Installation.and Specification for 14 4 Q CRAWL SPACE: $ 2 Insulation of and Vapor Barrier, Installation for 5 ® BASEMENT FLOOR $ 2 Repair of 6 ❑ POST AND BEAM: $ 3 Repair of, Replace 7 ❑ ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT $ 3 For Barrier Free and Handicapped Persons ❑ ELECTRICAL: $ 3 Upgrade Service, Unprotected Conductor Washer, Dryer, Hanging Receptacle, Furnace and Kitchen Circuits Wall Receptacle, Ground Fault 4 9 ❑ ELECTRICAL MAST: $ 4 Relocation of 10 ( MECHANICAL: $ 4 Enclosed Space Ventilation, Replace Furnace Thermostat, Chimney, Registers, Ductwork 11 [ PLUMBING: $ 5 Water Heater Replacement, Cold Water Shut -off, Gas Valve T.P.R. Valve, Vent Connector, Dryer Gas Valve, Dryer 6 . Ventilation, Open Gas Device,Well Abandonment, Plugged Sewer, Water Softener, Kitchen Sink Vent, Trap, Water Supply, Lavatory Vent, Trap, Water Supply, Water Closet and Sealing Gasket, Bathtub Vent, Trap, Wall Enclosure, Laundry Tub Vent, Trap, Floor Drain Plumbing Fixture Material and Performance Specifications 7 for, Drain Tile, Main Water Line Septic System, City Sewer 8 -1- TABLE OF CONTENTS PART PE 12X] CEILINGS $ • Repair of 13 ® WALLS: $ Repair of 13 Ceiling and Wall Performance and Material Specifications for 9- 14 ® FINISH FLOORS: $ 10- Replacement of, Performance and Material Specifications for 15 R EXTERIOR DOORS: $ Repair - Refinish of, Weather Sealing, and Replacement of, Performance Specification for 16 ® EXTERIOR STORM DOORS: $ Repair - Rep acement of, Material Specification for 17 ® INTERIOR DOORS $ Repair - -Replacement of, Performance and Material Specifications for 18 Q EXTERIOR STORM AND SCREEN WINDOWS: $ Repair -s Replacement of, Material Specification for 19 HOUSE WINDOWS: $_ Repair - -Refinish of, Weather Sealing of, Replacement of,. Material and Performance Specification for 20 ® INSULATION: $ 14 - Attic-, all, Foundation, Rim Joist Installation, Material and Performance Specification for, Code Requirement 21 ® VENTILATION• $ Provision of Attic, Kitchen, Bathroom, Repair of, Material and Performance Specification for 22 ( EXTERIOR SIDING: $ 1 Installation, Repair or Replacement of, Soffit and Facia, Window, Door and Cornice Trim, Material and Performance Specification for 23 ® EXTERIOR PAINTING: $ 1 Materia anti Performance Specification for 24 GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS: $ 1 Provision for an eplacement of, Material and Performance Specification for 25 [X: ROOFING: $ 1 Repair Replacement - Removal of, Material and Performance Specification for -2- TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1 0 26 ( CHIMNEY PAGE Repair - Reline - Replacement of $ 5 -19 27 KITCHEN & BATHROOM CABINETS $ 19 28 [ SMOKE DETECTORS: Installation of $ 20 29 X GRADING Material and Placement Specification for, Seeding and $ 20 Sodding of 30 EXTERIOR CONCRETE WORK: Replacement - Repair of, Sidewalks, Garage Apron, Etc. $ 20 31 MISCELLANEOUS: $ 20 TOTAL $ Contractor Nave: Address: City State Phone: Home Work Homeowner Name: Alex Scott - Address: 5400 Bryant Avenue North Phone: 522 -2162 (w) and 560 -4318 (h) H# 113 (8039) Contractor Signature Date -3- 1. INSTALL HANDRAIL: ❑ Basement Stair ❑ Front Stair ❑ Rear Stair • ❑ Upper Level Stair One handrail shall be installed on stairways 44 « or less in width, except that stairways open on one or both sides shall have handrails provided on the open side or sides. Handrails shall not be less than 30 " nor more than 34" in height above stair tread. Unenclosed floor, open landings and ramps at a height of over 30" from floor or grade shall have a guardrail. Guardrail shall not be less than 36 in height and shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a. sphere 6 in diameter cannot pass through. Materials and finish shall be specified in the Scope of Improvements and installation shall be in compliance with the State Building Codes. ❑ Addition: 2. INTERIOR _ EXTERIOR STAIRS • [] Repair [] Basement 0 Second Storey [] Front ❑ Rear Entrance Stairs [] Replace ❑ Basement 0 Second Storey ® Front ❑ Rear Entrance Stairs Stair riser to be a minimum of 4" to a maximum of 7 " high. Stair tread to be a minimum of 11" wide. Wood stair stringer shall be of 2 x 10 nominal stock. Exterior stairs can be of treated stock or concrete having footings 42" minimum below grade. Addition: -1- 3. REPAIR FOUNDATION: All joints shall be completely filled with mortar. [] Tuck pointing shall be done only after the joints have been raked out to a minimum depth of 112" and wetted. [J Addition: Fill in all cracks. 4. CRAWL SPACE: [] Either insulate perimeter foundation wall to R -11 or floor to a minimum of R -19. A 6 mil. polyethylene plastic vapor barrier shall be installed over • dirt area and be weighted by sand, rocks or other non -wood materials. []Addition: 5. BASEMENT FLOOR: Patch holes and large cracks. ® Addition: Repair floor in basement -2- i 6. POST AND BEAM ❑ Repair or replace as marked. ❑ Addition: 7. ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS ❑ Refer to Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 55 for accessibility architecture specifications. The type and scope of accessibility improvements shall be at the discretion of the Grant Administrator. ❑ Addition: • 8. ELECTRICAL: ❑ Install new U.L. certified 100 amp service panel and circuit breakers. ❑ Relocate unprotected plastic coated conductors to center of wood joist or in metal protective tubing located in ❑ Provide grounded receptacle for: ❑ Washer & Dryer on a separate 20 amp circuit. ❑ Water Softner. ❑ Other ❑ Replace hanging light or receptacle with porcelain fixture mounted on an approved box and properly grounded. ❑ Provide separate 15 amp circuit to furnace. ❑ Provide separate 20 amp circuit to kitchen countertop work area receptacles. -3- ELECTRICAL CONTINUED ❑ Add wall receptacle in: 17 kitchen; ❑ in dining room; ❑ bedroom ❑ bedroom ❑ bedroom ❑ bedroom ❑ living room ❑ bathroom [] with ❑ without ground fault. ❑ laundry room ❑ Addition: 9. ELECTRICAL MAST; ❑ Relocate ❑ Other • ❑ Addition: ALL ELECTRICAL WORK SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. 10. MECHANICAL: ❑ Provide ventilation of enclosed furnace space. ❑ Provide heat `loss calculation of dwelling and install new heating manufacturer's instructions capable to meet the heat loss. The minimum AFUE shall be listed at 80% and shall include damper efficiency. New appliance shall be AGA or UL listed and orsat tested. -4- ❑ Replace gas valve with approved lever handle gas valve or ball valve ❑ Replace vent connector from furnace to chimney with 26 gauge galy. sheet metal vent materials. Provide combustion air ❑ Provide set back thermostat. ❑ Reline existing Class B Chimney to expel water heater or other gas appliance combustion gases if new heating appliance is vented through the side wall. ❑ Remove ❑ Reline existing Class B Asbestos Chimney. ❑ Add warm air register in ❑ Add return air register in ❑ Add Duct work i ® Addition: 1. Provide vent within 12" of floor. 2. Replace top pressure relief valve. ALL MECHANICAL WORK SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE MECHANICAL CODES. 11. PLUMBING ❑ Install new gallon energy miser water heater having AGA or UL listing complete with necessary gas piping tested for leaks, new lever handle gas valve or ball valve, new vent connector sealed and secured at all joints, new temperature pressure relief valve with 3/4 overflow tube extending to 6 above finished floor. Water heater shall be warranted for five years. ❑ Install cold water shut off valve on existing water heater. ❑ Install approved gas valve on existing water heater. PLUMBING continued ❑ Install temp., pressure, relief valve on existing water heater. ❑ Install new vent connector on existing water heater. F1 Install new approved gas valve on gas dryer. ❑ vent gas dryer to outside air. Plug or cap open gas valve or fitting located at or near By water meter. Check Disconnect existing well water and reconnect water service to City water with meter and reconnect electrical ground to City side of water meter. Well to be properly abandoned, inspected and approved by the State Health Department or City Sanitarian. Rout out main house sewer and clear stoppage. ❑ Repair or replace inoperable water softener. ❑ Install new kitchen sink vented to outside air. ❑ Install new kitchen sink water supply tubes and valves. ❑ Install new kitchen sink trap. ❑ Install new lavatory sink vented to outside air. I ❑ Install new bathroom lavatory water supply tubes and valves. ❑ Install new bathroom lavatory trap. M Install new bathroom water closet complete with seat and shut off valve.' ❑ Install new water closet setting seal gasket. ❑ Install new bathtub vented to outside air. Install new bathtub waste trap. ❑ Install new bathtub wall enclosure and shower curtain rod. ❑ Install new Laundry tub vented to outside air. ❑ Install new laundry tub waste trap. ❑ Floor Drain ❑ Inoperable ❑ Install Other Provide back flow preventers on all outs spigots. -6- PLUMBING continued New kitchen sink shall be 33" x 22" self-rimming, unless otherwise specified in the ng, ❑ P Scope of Improvements. p m vements. Sink shall be stainless steel teel or cast iron an faucets ucets shal 1 . be either single lever or two handle. a. Garbage disposal is only an acceptable work item in these two circumstances. ❑ 1. reinstallation of existing disposal when installing a new sink. ❑ 2. removing and disposal. ❑ New bathtub shall be cast iron, fiberglas or steel. Faucets shall either be single lever or two handle. Color selection shall be limited white unless specified to match existing color. Installation of a fiberglas tub insert is at the discretion of the Grant Administrator. ❑ New lavatory shall be wall -hung or with vanity. Trap shall be .17 gauge. Color selection shall be limited to white unless specified to match existing color. Refer to Carpentry section for dabinet specification. ❑ New water closet shall be viterous china with close coupled tank, include seat and anti- siphon ballcock. Color selection shall be limited to white unless specified to match existing color. New laundry tub shall be Fiberglas and securely attached to wall or free standing. Faucet shall be stainless steel or brass type and nonthreaded or with a vacuum • breaker. I Provide basement interior perimeter wall drain tiles stem and floor um Y ' sump pump. Sump pump shall discharge to an exterior french drain or City storm sewer. French drain shall be located a minimum of ft. from foundation wall and be filled with a minimum of cubic feet of 3/4 stone. Stone shall be topped with sod or reseeded to match existing landscape. ❑ Addition: Provide Municipal Water - House connection to municipal water line shall entail a bid specifying municipal tap -in fee, total length and cost per foot, location and permit. Connect to house supply lines, patch any unnecessary holes incurred where water line enters house, repair any necessary street damage, back fill and mound to allow settlement to previous ground level. Seeding or sodding he round to match ti en i w' $ g c existin or blend n with the adjoining and J � surrounding work shall be at the discretion of the Grant Administrator. [] Addition: -7- PLUMBING continued a ❑ Provide Septic Sewage System - System shall be specified in the bid and include draw' ing. Installation shall include testa and p ermit cost � A s. Connect to house drainage lines, provide reasonable protection to lawn, driveways, etc., back fill and mound to allow settlement to previous ground level. Seeding or sodding the ground to match existing or blend in with the adjoining and surrounding work shall be at the discretion of the Grant Administrator. ❑ Addition: ❑ Provide Municipal Sewer - House connection to municip 1 sew er line e shall a bids ecif i entail P y ng municipal tap -in fee, total length of line and cost per foot, location and permit. Connect to house drainage lines, patch any unnecessary holes incurred where line enters house, repair any necessary street damage, fill existing septic tank(s) with dirt and back fill and mound to allow settlement to previous ground level. Seeding or sodding the ground to match existing or blend in with the adjoining and surrounding work. ❑ Addition: ALL PLUMBING WORK SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE PLUMBING CODE 12. CEILINGS (See General Specification) 6 ceiling height in upper level. Repair Ceiling in ❑ Kitchen ❑ Dining room ❑ Livingroom ❑ Bathroom ❑ Bedroom whole upper C level (b oth) Bedroom El Bedroom Bedroom ❑ Basement Basement ❑ Closet bf hole upper level. 13. WALLS (See General Specification) Repair Wall in Kitchen ❑ Dining room [] Livingroom ® Bathroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Bedroom ® Bedroom ® Study Bedroom ❑ Basement ❑ Closet of • -8- WALLS continued { E3 Wall and Ceiling Repair General Specification: 1. Wherever existing walls or ceilings are to be repaired, the damaged and loose material shall be completely removed and new material shall be sized and installed to match and blend in with the adjoining and surrounding work. All repairs shall be properly prepared to receive the finish application. 2. Plastering - New plastering work shall be installed in compliance with the State Building Codes. 3. Wall Board - shall be installed in compliance with the State Building codes. 4. Perforated Tape Mix - shall comply with the recommendations of the manufacturer. A minimum temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in the room where work is done until the cement is completely dry. 5. Perforated Tape Application - Follow manufacturer's directions. a. Over Joints the tape shall be embedded in cement and covered with a thin layer of cement. A second and third coat shall be applied. Each coat shall be dry before applying the next coat. Each coat shall be featheredged and extended beyond the previous coat (approximately 2 11 ). The finish coat shall be sanded lightly and any imperfections filled in prior to any painting and decorating. b. Check to see that all nails have been driven so that their heads are below the surface of the board leaving a dimple in the surface without breaking the paper. Cover the nails dimple with three applications of cement allowing time to dry between each coat. The final coat shall be sanded lightly before application of paint or other decoration. c. Inside corners shall be reinforced with tape embedded in cement finished as specified "Over Joints ". d. Outside corners shall be protected by wood moulding, metal moulding or metal corner reinforcement. Metal corner reinforcement shall be finished with two coats of cement as specified. 6. Waterproof gypsum board shall be used in areas specified -in the State Building Code. Install water resistant wall board base in the bath and shower enclosure, and apply wall board with long edge horizontally over the tub, allowing 1/4 space between the board and tub. 7. Adhesive is an acceptable bonding material. Adhesive shall be specified according to usage and location and applied in strict compliance with the manufacturer's specifications. -9- WALLS continued 8. Paneling installation shall be 3/16" prefinished paneling of a medium quality installed as per manufacturer's recommendations. Owner shall have choice of paneling color and style. 9• Furring strips - New ceiling shall be installed over 1" x 3 furring strips, 12" on center. When ceiling butts to wood or paneled walls, 3/4" to 1 112" cove moulding shall be installed along edge. New walls shall be _ installed over 1 x 2 furring strips, 16 on center. Any existing baseboard, window or door trim shall be removed and reinstalled or replaced with new trim over new wall material, unless otherwise specified in the Scope of Improvements. New work shall be level and plumb with adjoining and surrounding work. Addition: Remove lead paint. 14. FINISH FLOORING Replace Floor Covering in Kitchen Diningroom Livingroom Bathroom both upper Bedroom s Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Basement Closet of 1. Existing wood flooring shall be repaired to match existing or blend in with the adjoining and surrounding work. 2. Resilient flooring shall be sheet vinyl or vinyl asbestos tile minimum thickness 1/16 Tile shall be medium quality and laid inexact accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Owner to select color and pattern from readily available selection. 3. Carpet shall be 'a color and pattern from readily available selection of medium quality and priced carpet. 4. A finished wood, vinyl or metal moulding along edge of flooring shall be installed as part of the finish flooring installation. -10- FLOORING continued 5. Plywood used as subfloor shall be a minimum of 112" thick, nailed to joist spaced 16" on center along intermediate members, installed with outer plies at right angles to the joists and staggered so the end joists in adjacent panels bear on different joists. 6. Underlayment shall be 1/4 structural grade plywood, particle board or untempered hard board placed with smooth side up. ❑ Addition: 15. EXTERIOR DOORS ❑ Repair and Refinish: ❑ Front Door ❑ Rear Door ❑ Side Door ❑ Garage Door ❑ Weather Seal: ❑ Front Door ❑ Rear Door M Front Storm Door ❑ Rear Storm Door [ X XJ' Replace: 8E Front Door Rear Door ❑ Garage Door All exterior doors shall be solid core wood or insulated steel and complete with hardware, strike plat and lock set. Installed doors shall be prehung or sized to fit frame complete with- stops, weatherstripping and jambs. After trimming and fitting of door, all edges shall be finished to match existing or blend in with the adjoining and surrounding work. A door bumper and threshold are included on all exterior doors. 16. EXTERIOR STORM DOOR ❑ Repair: ❑ Front Storm Door ❑ Side Storm Door ®X Replace: Front Storm Door ❑ Side Storm Door Storm doors shall be solid core aluminum or wood with storm and screen inserts and complete with hardware and strike plate. Installed doors shall be sized to fit frame. All edges of wood storm shall be finished to match existing or blend in with the adjoining and surrounding work. -11- a 17. INTERIOR DOORS ❑ Repair Door to: ❑ Basement ❑ Bathroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Closet in Replace Door To: ® Basement Bathroom 2 doors X� uppe Bedroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Bedroom [] Bedroom ❑ Closet in Interior doors shall be hollow core or panel and complete with hardware and strike plate. Installed doors shall be prehung or sized to fit frame complete with stops and jambs. After trimming and fitting of door, all edges shall be finished to match existing or blend in with the adjoining and surrounding ork. A door bumper roper is included on all interior doors. Bathroom door shall be provided with "privacy" lock set. ❑ Addition: i i I i -12- • s 18. EXTERIOR STORM AND SCREEN WINDOWS ❑ Repair ® Replace ❑j Basement 0 Kitchen ❑ Diningroom ❑ Livingroom ❑ Bathroom EX] upp er level Bedroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Bedroom XX Basement (4) Storm windows shall be aluminum combinations of medium quality, unless otherwise specified in the Scope of Improvements. 19. HOUSE WINDOWS ❑ Repair and Refinish Windows in: ❑ Easement ❑ Kitchen ❑ Diningroom ❑ Livingroom ❑ Bathroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Bedroom Repair of windows or replacements of frames, sills, sash, trim and hardware shall match existing work in wood, design, dimensions and finish, unless otherwise specified in the Scope of Improvements. Where sash counter balances are to be removed, the area must be insulated properly. Friction guides are acceptable as substitutes. Cotton cord replacement is acceptable. A positive locking device shall be installed on all windows. All broken glass shall be replaced with new glass, matching existing in size and design and properly reglazed. All excess material shall be removed and all glass left clean. Weather Seal Windows in: ❑ Kitchen ❑ Diningroom ❑ Livingroom ❑ Bathroom ❑ Bedroom ❑] Bedroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Bedroom ❑ Basement Caulk and weatherstrip around all primary door and window frames, window panes or other locations that lead to an unheated space or which calls for a seal -and watertight job. Materials shall be of standard brands and application shall be in exact accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. -13- Replace Window room in: [] Kitchen [] Diningroom Livin g ❑ Bathroom 2 Q Bedroom X upper level Bedroom Bedroom [] Bedroom [X3 Basement (4) Openings of new window units shall be framed to provide a rigid enclosure for the installation of windows. Frames shall be set plumb, level and square within clearance limits. New windows shall match the adjacent windows in design, glass, material and finish, unless otherwise specified in the Scope of Improvements. Installed windows shall be weatherstripped, left clean, tight and weatherproof. A positive locking device shall be installed on all windows. Q Installed below grade bedroom window used as an excape exit shall have a opening size of not less than 5.7 sq. ft. with a minimum of 24 depth and 20" Width. The interior sill height shall not be more than 48" from floor. Exterior of window shall be cleared for exit and when an areawell is installed it shall be of treated wood or galvanized metal. ® When a bedroom window unit is replaced, the new unit shall be sized to meet the requirements of the State Building Codes. R Addition: 20. INSULATION X Insulate attic space to meet a minimum R -38 rating and have a vapor barrier, where accessible. Air chutes shall be installed where there is soffit venting. Provide protection around all recessed lights, junction boxes and chimney. Access opening shall be sized a minimum of 22" x 30 ", framed and insulated. ® Insulate exterior walls to a minimum of R -11. Drill holes and blow in insulation between wall studs approximately every 16" on center and below each fire stop. Holes shall be patched to match existing or blend with adjoining and surrounding work. ® Insulate exterior foundation with rigid insulation of R -11 to above grade and extend insulation 2' below grade and cover insulation with a non - combustible material. Foundation insulation shall be at the discretion of the Grant • Administrator. -14- INSULATION continued x Insulate accessible area rim joist to a minimum of R -19 with vapor barrier facing warm side. • ❑ Addition: 21. VENTILATION © Provide attic ventilation per Uniform Building Code as follows: Ventilation - where determined necessary by the building official due to atmospheric or climatic conditions, enclosed attics and enclosed rafter spaces formed where ceilings are applied direct to the underside of roof rafters shall have cross ventilation for each separate space by ventilating openings protected against the entrance of rain and snow. The net free ventilating area shall be not less than 1/150 of the area of the space ventilated, except that the area may be 1/300, provided at least 50% of the required ventilating area is provided by ventilators located in the upper portion of the space to be ventilated at least three feet above eave or cornice vents with the balance of the required ventilation provided by eave or cornice vents. The openings shall be covered with corrosion - resistant metal mesh with mesh openings of 1/4 in dimension. [:] Provide kitchen ventilation - Exhaust Fan - kitchen without means of natural or below minimum requirements of ventilation shall be equipped w' it h a mechanical exhaust fan. Installation shall include mounting fan on ceiling, venting through the roof or exterior wall with cap, insulating vent in unheated space and wiring on a separate wall switch. E] Repair kitchen ventilation. 0 Provide bathroom ventilation - Exhaust Fan - Bathroom without means of natural or below minimum requirements of ventilation shall be equipped with a mechanical exhaust fan. Installation shall include mouting fan on ceiling, venting through the roof or exterior wall with cap, insulating vent in unheated space and wiring on a separate wall switch. Repair bathroom ventilation. Addition: -15- • 22. EXTERIOR SIDING • M Repair or replace all rotten boards and nail down all loose boards or shingles prior to receiving new siding. Side shall be furred out if necessary to make walls level, plumb and free from waves, buckles and sags. Installation shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer's specifications. . [� Existing brick work shall be repaired to match existing or blend in with the adjoining and surrounding work. [] Reside exterior with .024 gauge, nominal thickness, insulated type aluminum of medium quality or equal. Color selection by owner. Installation shall include window J channel, door channel, inside and outside corners, starter strip, finish mould and caulking. Backing shall be installed under siding and be of proper thickness. All nails and rivets shall be properly secured. Staples shall not be used for installation. Q Cover all window, door trim and sills with baked enamel aluminum, minimum .019 gauge. Color selection by owner. Lap - Siding shall be minimum 7/16" thick x 16" long, smooth, pre - primed masonite panels. Siding shall be installed with corrosion resistant nails and all ends shall be attached together with H- moulding and sealed with exterior caulking. Lap siding shall extend to 6 above finish grade. Novelty Cover indicated sections of structure with new wood novelty siding, or other specified material. All joints shall be tight and adjacent end joints shall be staggered. Siding shall be installed over vapor barrier, blend and conform with existing structure. All horizontally applied siding shall be staggered with minimum of two stud spaces. Cover soffit and fascia with .019 gauge baked enamel aluminum using solid or perforated soffit material. Color selection by owner. Soffit panels shall be secured in channels to eliminate looseness and rattling. Materials shall be lapped for proper drainage and applied in full sections. Caulk joints. Staples shall not be used for installation. Addition: -16- 23. PAINTING [a Repaint exterior siding, ornice window an t • g, , d door rim including doors and windows as follows: Wood surfaces to be painted shall be cleaned by best means possible to remove loose and scaley paint and rough spots any any obvious oil and /or grease that may be covering existing wood or paint. Where previous coats have chipped and peeled, the edge shall be feathered to the maximum extent feasible and spot primed with a high quality oil base paint before finish coats are applied. No paint shall be applied until all nail holes have been filled and sanded and all defects in wood work have been eliminated. Paint shall be medium grade and applied according to the manufacturer's specifications and applied to secure full coverage. Use primer where required. Owner to select color from readily available selection. Spray application is not acceptable, unless authorized by the Grant Administrator. 24. GUTTERS AND DOWN SPOUTS Provide gutters and down spouts as follows: a) New gutters shall be minimum 5 wide .032 gauge aluminum with hangers placed under roofing. b) New downspouts shall be minimum 2 x 3 rectangular .020 gauge aluminum. C) Finish of gutters and downspouts shall be a baked on enamel finish. Owner to select color from readily available selection. d) Gutters shall be installed with slight pitch to the downspout. Gutters shall be securely mounted to the roof, 36" or less on center. Downspouts to be installed at one end of gutters and extend 2' at the bottom with extension. Extension or splash block shall be installed when the gutter and downspout system does not directly connect into a drainage system. ❑ Addition: • -17- 25. ROOFING [ Provide new roof per City of Brooklyn Center Handout and as follows: New roofing shall be in compliance with the State Building Codes and Manufacturer's installation instructions. Flashing, plumbing jacks and roof vents shall be checked and replaced with new when damaged, rusted or missing. Drip edge shall be installed along eave edge. All damaged or rotted sheathing boards shall be replaced with new. End joints shall be made over a rafter and all sagging portions of roof shall be corrected. Materials - New roofing shall carry the Class C label of wind resistance from the Underwriter's Laboratories and be applied according to the manufacturer's specifications. The type and weight of the materials used for the roofing shall be in compliance with the State Building Codes. Application - Surfaces to which roofing is to be applied shall be even, sound, thoroughly clean, dry and free from all defects that might affect the quality of application. a) Asphalt Shingles - No more than one overlay of asphalt shingles shall be applied over an existing asphalt shingle roof. Shingles shall be fastened with not less than four nails or staples per shingle. Installed shingles shall be 235# - 240# 3 -tab self sealing. Roll roofing shall be installed when the slope is 4 or less. Owner to select color of shingles from readily available selection. b) Built -up - Existing roofing material shall be removed down to bare wood. New roofing shall be 4-ply built -up tar and slag or gravel roof, including all new flashing of either metal or asphalt mineral roll material. Roof shall be installed in such a way that there is no ponding water. c) Wood Shingles and Shakes - Repair of existing roof shall match existing or blend in with the adjoining and surrounding work and include a contractor warranty for the repair work. d) Fiberglas - is an acceptable roofing material. Tear off existing roof and remove from site. Addition: Dwelling only. -18- r. 26. CHIM[JEY ❑ Repair or replace missing brick. Tuck pointing shall be done only after the joints have been raked out to a minimum depth of 1/2 and wetted. Provide masonry chimney cap. ❑ Addition: 27. KITCHEN AND BATHROOM CABINETS ❑ Repair damaged kitchen cabinets. ❑ Repair damaged bathroom lavatory cabinet. Replace or add kitchen cabinets: New cabinets shall be described in complete detail, including design, dimension, installation and location of top or base units, detail of drawers, doors and shelves, type of material and finish in the Scope of Improvements. The contractor shall submit a drawing of the proposed cabinets. ❑ Replace bathroom lavatory cabinet: Vanity - lavatory base cabinet shall be medium quality. Top shall be approximately 22 wide with 311 back splash and covered with formica preformed or self edge top. Imitation moulded marble tops can be used as a substitute. ❑ Replace kitchen cabinet top: Kitchen Counter Top - shall be self self forming formica with 411 backsplash. Separate backsp -lash material shall shall match formica counter top material. ❑ Replace bathroom lavatory vanity: Vanity -lavatory base cabinet shall be medium quality. Top shall be approximately 22 wide with 3 11 back splash and covered with formica preformed or self edge top. Imitation moulded marble tops can be used as a substitute. ❑ Provide bathroom medicine cabinet: Cabinet - shall be standard size, recessed, or surface mounted, with a minimum of three shelves and mirror. When light fixture is included, fixture shall be wired on separate wall switch. -19- h , 28. SMOKE DETECTORS Install UL listed battery- operated smoke detector per manufacturer's instructions without escape light complete with working batteries. 29. GRADING JX Provide grade fill as follows: ❑ Grade - Fill material shall be free of debris or other detrimental material. All fill shall be compacted to a density that will avoid damaging settlement to lot improvement. Top soil shall be a minimum of 4" compacted depth and free from stones, debris and other materials detrimental to plants. Slope away from building, 4 11 -6" over a distance of 3'-4' out from wall. Foundation walls shall extend at least 6 above the finished grade adjacent I to the wall at all points. �X Seeding and Sodding as required. 30. EXTERIOR CONCRETE WORK ❑ Replace crumbled or broken sidewalks. ❑ Replace crumbled or broken garage entrance apron. 31. MISCELLANEOUS 1. Remove lead paint by scraping or rocking over. 2. Replace trim around windows to match.