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Home My WebLink About1982 12-06 HRAP HRA AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DECEMBER 6, 1982 (Following adjournment of the City Council) 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - November 8, 1982 4. Resolution Approving One Housing Rehabilitation Grant 5. Adjournment t4PIORANDUM TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Mana-er FROM: Brad Hoffman, Administrative Assistant�� DATE: December 3, 1982 ' SUBJECT: HRA Grant Application The following grant application is recommended for HRA approval. The information contained in this memo is private and not available to the general public. 1. Joseph Milinkovich, 5743 Girard Avenue North. The following work is recommended: a. Replace furnace. Reuse existing air conditioner — less than 2 years old. b. Replace Class "B" flue. C. Repair rotted she.etrock around bath tub. Replace ceramic tile to match. d. Repair plumbing leak at tub and replace water faucets. e. Replace water faucets on laundry tub. f. Repair epa fuacet leak in basement sauna g. Install electrical smoke detector h. Correct plumbing cross — connection. Disconnect well water from City water. Leave one outside spigot on well water if owner wants. MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL SESSION NOVEMBER 8, 1982 i CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority met in special session and was called order by Chairman Dean Nyquist at 8:55 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 Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistants Brad Hoffman and Tom Bublitz. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 25, 1982 There was a motion by Commissioner Hawes and seconded by Commissioner Lhotka to approve the minutes of the October 25, 1982 Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Lhotka, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Commissioner Scott abstained from the vote as she was not present at the October 25, 1982 meeting. RESOLUTION APPROVING THREE HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANTS RESOLUTION NO. 82 -17 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THREE (3) BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANTS 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, Rich Theis, and Bill Hawes; and the following. voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. in discussion of the resolution, the City Manager pointed out that the Housing Rehabilitation Program in Brooklyn Center is now in its fourth year and that he believes the administration of the program is being handled at minimal expense. He noted that better estimates could be obtained on the grants but when the work is begun it is not known what will be uncovered in the structure as work proceeds. He added that if more information is obtained on cost estimates for the work it would cost more administratively including more staff time. With regard to qualification of individual recipients, he pointed out the Metropolitan -Council qualifies all people for the program and that the City does not audit their procedures. He stated that in his estimation it is hard to justify spending more time on the program in terms of the benefits received in pursuing a more detailed cost estimating procedure before the rehabilitation work is done. 11 -25 -82 -1- Administrative Assistant Hoffman commented that currently there is no in -house expertise available to provide an adequate audit of the program. He explained ,r that the alternative would be to retain an individual to do follow -up on the contractor's work on a per grant basis. He added that the majority of the grants., in his estimation, are good and that he does not want to put too much subjectivity into the program. He added that the City has benefited from the program in that it has improved its overall housing stock through - out the City. Councilmember Lhotka inquired what the typical number of bids would be for a project. Administrative Assistant Hoffman explained that the grant recipient is required to get a minimum of two bids from any contractor of their choosing. He added that the list of contractors that have previously done satisfactory work in the program is provided to the recipient on request. Councilmember Lhotka inquired whether the City could take approximately 5% of the grants and do a detailed audit of them. The City Manager pointed out that the federal government now audits the program. Councilmember Hawes inquired how often a person can apply for a rehabilitation grant. Administrative Assistant Hoffman explained that there is a five year period between grants unless the problem is a health safety problem. Councilmember Y p Hawes then inquired whether the City could check each year to see if the recipients still live in the home and are eligible to continue to receive the grant. He added that this may be picked up by sending out a card each year to homeowners to ascertain whether they are still in the home and qualify. Administative Assistant Hoffman stated that this could possibly work as a check on grant recipients. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Hawes and seconded by Commissioner Theis to adjourn the meeting. Voting tang in favor: Chairman N uist Commissioners Lhotka, Yq , Scott Hawes and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Chairman 11 -25 -82 -2- Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT 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 one (1) application 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 application is estimated at $8,250. 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 one (1) housing rehabilitation grant application as recommended by the staff. 2. That the work be performed as recommended in the confidential memorandum dated December 3, 1982, and that the applicant be directed to obtain the necessary bid 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. MEMORANDUM TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager FROM: Brad Hoffman, Administrative Assistant DATE: November 3, 1982 RE: HRA Grant Application The following grant application is recornended for HRA approval. The information contained in this memo is private and not available to the general public. 1. Gayle W. Moore, 6337 June Avenue. The following work is recommended: a. Replace rear paneled door and weatherstrip as needed for good fit. b. Provide combustion air to furnace to return air duct. c. Replace laundry tub faucets. d. Insulate rim joists. e. Reroof house and garage over existing shingles. f. Replace small 6x6 soffit vents with larger 6x12 or 6x14. __ Val