Explanation
Background:
Ordinance 1477-2020 authorized the expenditure of up to $500,000 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund 7739 to expand Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families Realty Collaborative (HNHF) rehabilitation to the Linden community. HNHF will administer an exterior home rehabilitation on behalf of the Department of Neighborhoods in an effort to advance the One Linden community plan.
This ordinance is needed to modify PO239634, which is the contract with Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families Realty Collaborative through December 31, 2021 and to continue the home repair services, after construction delayed due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no change to the scope of services and the original terms and conditions remain in effect.
This ordinance is also needed to modify the contract by adding the following exception to the eligibility guidelines: No pending environment court cases. An exception may be made for low income owner-occupied households residing in a low to moderate income census track.
Applications may be deemed ineligible for any of the following reasons:
Pending environmental court (exception noted above)
Community Planning Area is South Linden - 45
This program will assist homeowners and residents with exterior rehabilitation while facilitating pride, community reinvestment and responsible homeownership and rental units. Residents at or below 65% AMI will be provided much needed financial assistance in making much needed rehabilitation to their homes that will secure safe housing for our most vulnerable residents; and promote and leverage private investment in the neighborhood.
Fiscal Impact: No additional funding is required to modify contract.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow for the immediate execution of this contract in order to advance community plan implementation and continue construction.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods...
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