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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 05-11 HRAP HRA AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER MAY 11, 1984 (Following adjournment of the City Council Meeting) 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - May 7, 1984 4. Resolution Approving Three (3) Home Rehabilitation Grants 5. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE OF TI3T�. HOUSING AND RED1. LOPMENT AUTI ; :hITY OF THE CITY OF BIMKI.,YN CENTER IN THE COU14 OF' HI NI1EP114 AND THE STATE OF MIT4'4ESOTA SPECIAL, SESSION MAY 7, 1984 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority met in special session and was called to order_ by Chairman Dean Nyquist at 7:58 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill. Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were HRA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Richard Schi_effer, and Administrative Assistant Tom Bublitz. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 9, 1984 There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Theis to approve the minutes of the April 9, 1984 Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -6 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Councilmember Hawes asked whether or not there was any procedure set up to determine whether persons receiving rehabilitation grants had received previous grants or grants from other agencies. The HRA Director stated that he believed there was a system set up in the Assessing Department to determine this but he would check with Administrative Assistant Hoffman and report back to the Housing Authority. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Hawes and seconded by Commissioner Theis to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. `The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Chairman Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPRC5VING 'THREE (3) BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING R 1 ,1 ABILITATION GRANTS WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority has 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 Housing and Redevelopment Authority has received three (3) applications 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 Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the proposed grant applications is estimated at $24,750. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority that: 1. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority does approve the three (3) housing rehabilitation grant applications as recommended by the staff. 2. That the work be performed as recommended by the staff and that the applicants be directed to obtain the necessary bids for staff review and approval. 3. The project shall not exceed the grant limits of $8,250 per house. Date Chairman The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , 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. MI�MORANDUM TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager_ FROM: Brad Hoffman, Administrative Assistant DATE: June 5, 1984 SUBJECT: HRA Rehab Grants The following rehab grant application is recommended for HRA approval. The information contained in this memo is private and not available to the general public. A. Janet Glasby, 6101. Colfax Avenue North. The following work is recommended: 1. Replace gravity furnace with energy efficient forced air furnace. Replace and reuse existing duct work as needed. (Minimum 80% efficient acceptable.) This is an addendum to original grant in 1983. B. Willard MacDonald, 5025 Brooklyn Boulevard. The following i work is recommended: 1. Insulate rim joist where accessible. 2. Insulate attic of dwelling and breezeway to R -38. Install vent chutes between every rafter where accessible. 3. Insulate side walls with blown in cellulose, mineral wool, or fibre glass. 4. Install 9 additional soffit vents on house and breezeway, and 2 additional roof vents. 5. Install wood framing and sheetrock (2" minimum) firewall in garage to separate attic from garage. 6. Weatherstrip both storm doors and wood doors in breezeway (front and rear). 7. Install missing storm window in breezeway. 8. Replace furnace with energy efficient type of approximately 80 to 85% minimum efficiency. Replace chimney flue and make weather tight at roof. 9. Replace water heater with 40 gallon energy efficient type. 10. Extend kitchen exhaust fan venting from attic through the roof. Wrap the vent duct with insulation. B. Lester Ellingson, 5654 Bryant. Avenue North. The following work i.s recommended: 1. Insulate rim joist. 2. Insulate attic to R -38. Install vent chutes between every rafter weere accessible. Insulate access panel. 3. Insulate side walls with blown in cellulose, mineral wool, or fibre glass. Remove existing aluminum siding and replace as needed. 4. Insta 8 additi ona 1 soffit vont:s . 5. Scrape loose paint on all trim (soffit, fascia, doors, -2- and windows) . Apply one coat of primer paint to all scraped pI Y I p � areas and cover all trim with aluminum, color to be selected by owner. Caulk around all door_ and window frames before covering with aluminum. 6. Reglaze (putty) all windows. Adjust all windows to open and close properly. 7. Repair water damaged walls in bathroom. Remove plastic wall the around tub and shower and replace with vinyl tub surround. Reuse salvageable plastic tile from tub area and repair loose or missing tile in balance of wall areas. 8. Replace bathroom floor tile with vinyl sheet flooring. Repair or replace any rotted subflooring as needed. 9. Re- wallpaper rear bedroom due to water staining from roof leak. Will be necessary to paper all walls to match. 10. Repaint front bedroom walls. Seal water stained area before painting. 11. Repair sliding closet doors and storage doors above closets at front entry and both bedrooms. Install new glides, tracks, etc as needed. If unable to repair adequately, replace with new sliding or folding doors and paint to match existing. 12. Replace front and rear entry doors and hardware. Paint or stain as needed. Reweatherstrip as needed. 13. Replace front and rear storm doors with good quality, heavy duty, prefinished white aluminum doors. 14. Build light weight box from 1/4" to 3/8" plywood cover for window air conditioner unit. Insulate box good for weather tight seal for winter. 15. Electrical Work: a. Upgrade electrical service from 60 amp to 100 amp. Correct wiring in basement, such as open connection boxes, etc. b. Correct circuitry for Air Conditioner's wall outlet. c. Install G.F.I. outlet in bathroom. d. Add one wall outlet in rear bedroom on wall where no outlet exists. e. Install electric smoke detector in bedroom hallway. 16. Mechanical Work: a. Replace furnace with energy efficient type (minimum 800). Replace duct work as needed. 17. Plumbing Work: a. Replace water heater with 40 gallon energy efficient type. b. Replace water closet hardware, anti - siphon ballcock. c. Remove water closet for floor repairs and reinstall same. d. Install gss shut -off: valve for kitchen range. 18. Repair front entry steps and platform. Can leave existing steps in place and pour concrete top (minimum 4 ") and sides. Install Y' reinforcing rods both directions to to tie total unit together_. Reuse existing handrails. 19. Replace sidewalk front to rear with minimum 24" walk.