Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various non-profit organizations to support the operation of the City's Chores Program. The total amount of these contracts is $150,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG) through the Housing Division's Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund (AHOF).
The AHOF represents the City's commitment to the preservation and production of housing units affordable to very-low, low and moderate-income individuals. Funds are used to meet the housing needs identified in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. Programs provide housing rehabilitation assistance, lead paint hazard control, home maintenance repairs for elderly and disabled households, and accessibility modifications.
The Chores Program provides minor home maintenance and repair services to low and low/moderate-income elderly and disabled homeowner-occupants in the City of Columbus. Examples of program services include replacement or repair of leaking faucets and commodes, faulty light fixtures and switches, loose or missing sections of porch decking or steps and installation of handrails, smoke detectors and deadbolt locks. Eligible homeowners receive home repair services (materials and labor) free of charge. Rebuilding Together Central Ohio, Economic and Community Development Institute, and Lifecare Alliance will be the program providers to neighborhoods within the corporate limits of Columbus. This program will help about 200 households.
Emergency action is requested to allow program services to continue without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this expenditure are allocated from the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various non-profit organizations for the implementation of the Chores Program; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000 from the ...
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