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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1993
4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. BOARD AND COMNIISSION INTERVIEWS
7:00 P.M. DINNER
7:15 P.M. I. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES
Benefits of Membership
Desire to Join
7:45 P.M. H. HEAD START FUNDING REQUEST
Proposal
Advantages
Disadvantages
8:45 P.M. III. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Liability Issues
Parcels Already Owned by City
Potential Projects
Funding
9:30 P.M. IV. PERSONNEL UPDATE
Status of filling new positions
Volunteer Coordinator
Labor Negotiations
DATE: January 8, 1993
TO: Mayor & City Council
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FROM: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1993 CITY COUNCIL STUDY
SESSION
On Monday, January 11, 1993, the City Council is scheduled to conduct a study
session from approximately 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Prior to the study session, the City
Council will conduct interviews for openings on the Planning Commission, Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission, West Suburban Mediation Service, Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Advisory Council, and West Hennepin Human Services
Advisory Council. A time schedule for the interviews together with applications is
attached for Council information. The interviews will take place in the City Council
conference room.
Dinner is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., with the remainder of the study session to follow.
I. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES
City Council members have requested that the topic of 1993 membership in the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities be included as part of the study
session. The Council took action last year to discontinue its membership in the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities effective January 1, 1993. The cost
of the membership is $7,600 for 1993. If the Council elects to participate,
funds for this purchase could be drawn from the Contingency account. The
Council should discuss whether it desires to join the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities in 1993 or whether it desires to have a representative of the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities attend a Council meeting to provide
a formal presentation on the benefits of membership.
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H. HEAD START FUNDING REQUEST
Attached is a report from Milt Date regarding a capital funding request for
Plymouth and nine other cities to assist in the conversion of the old Brooklyn
Park city hall to a Head Start facility serving approximately 190 children from
the ten community area. The total cost of conversion will be approximately
900,000. Approximately $500,000 is being sought through grants and federal
assistance. The remaining $278,300 is being requested from the ten
participating communities based upon a formula. Plymouth's share under the
formula would be $40,075, payable over three years presumably from federally
administered CDBG funds.
This formula created by the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is
based upon of families below poverty level in each community, and percentage
of children age six and below in each community. Plymouth's share would be
40,075, while Brooklyn Park would pay $80,600, Brooklyn Center $35,200,
New Hope $22,500, Maple Grove $33,100, for example. A complete list of
contributions is included with Milt's memo. This is the formula which
representatives of the ten communities have previously discussed.
A case can be made that another funding formula should be considered. Two
other funding formulas are shown in Milt's report. One is based upon the total
estimated eligible Head Start children from each respective community.
Assuming 1,588 over the ten communities, Plymouth contains approximately
131 or 8.3 percent of the total. Based upon this formula, the City's contribution
would be approximately $23, 100. An alternate formula would be to use the
number of children enrolled or on the waiting list of the Head Start facility
being proposed. The total number is 197, of which Plymouth would provide 12
or 6.1 percent. Under this proposal, Plymouth's contribution would be
16,900. Obviously, the funding proposal changes the burden for each
community substantially.
The Head Start concept appears to be a worthy one, but this request is not
without some pitfalls. For example, the proposed Brooklyn Park facility is a
long distance from Plymouth, making transportation for eligible Plymouth
families a necessity. This may tend to reduce the number of Plymouth families
who ultimately use this facility. The fact that only 197 of approximately 1,600
eligible youth are served by this facility, suggests that additional facilities will
be required to serve the ten city area. No doubt, Plymouth will be asked to
contribute to those facilities. The contribution requested here has nothing to do
with operating funds. This is a possibility that at some point in the future, a
request will also be made to Plymouth for additional funding for operating
purposes.
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At the study session the Council should provide direction to the staff on whether
or not a contribution should be made, its magnitude, source, and whether the
staff should approach the other participating municipalities to revise the funding
formula as well as some assurance that the cities will not be asked for operating
monies in addition to capital funds at some future date.
M. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Attached is a report from Milt Dale which outlines five alternatives for the
possible construction of a house for a low to moderate income family using the
Habitat for Humanity" type model.. Mayor Bergman has expressed an interest
in exploring alternatives which would allow the city to recoup a portion of its
contribution and use that money as "seed money" for an additional project. The
Council should review and discuss these alternatives to identify which appear to
best meet the Council's desires. The staff would then analyze the preferred
option(s) to cost out each.
IV. PERSONNEL UPDATE
Given the State's economic position, I want to spend a few minutes discussing
with the Council our plan for filling new positions authorized in the 1993
budget. I will also provide a brief report on the types of work we see the
Volunteer Coordinator accomplishing, and the status of labor negotiations.
I expect the study session should be concluded by 10 p.m. at the latest.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 8, 1993
TO: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager and Chuck Dillerud, Community
Development Director
FROM: Milt Dale, Housing Specialisdht&
SUBJECT: HEAD START FUNDING REQUEST
In the summer of 1992, a movement started in northwest Hennepin County to
locate a Head Start facility in the old Brooklyn Park City Hall. As part of
this effort, and with Brooklyn Park taking the lead, Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council (NWHHSC) was enlisted to develop a formula to allocate some
of the costs of renovating the facility among ten northwest Hennepin County
communities. Those ten communities are Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, New
Hope, Plymouth, Crystal, Maple Grove, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, Champlin,
and Osseo. This memo will basically address four issues involved with funding
the renovation work, i.e.:
1. Is the project an appropriate use of Plymouth CDBG funds?
2. Is there a limitation imposed by HUD on the use of CDBG funds for
this purpose?
3. Who will pay ongoing operations costs?
4. Is the NWHHSC allocation an acceptable formula for cost sharing?
In my discussion with our CDBG representative John Swanson, and review of CDBG
guidelines, our funds may be used for such a purpose. Also, no limitation is
imposed, such as a 15% public service cap, since this is a construction
project. The matter of who pays operational costs was addressed in a letter
from the mayor of Brooklyn Park (November 30, 1992 letter) stating "all
operational costs are covered through Parents in Community Action (PICA)'s
federal and state Head Start dollars." I have attempted to gain a further
understanding on this issue by checking with the Minneapolis PICA director to
determine if the City of Minneapolis makes any direct operational cost
contributions to Head Start, but as of yet, she has failed to return my calls.
A guarantee that operational costs will not be a future responsibility of any
of the ten cities is necessary.
The final issue relates to whether the NWHHSC allocation is acceptable to
Plymouth. My research indicates at least two other options are possible in
determining contributions, (see the attached table). It is my recommendation
that the "estimated eligible" approach is the most reasonable.
PICA's research indicates a total of 1,588 children would be eligible from the
10 cities. A total of 131 children or 8.3% are located in Plymouth. This
would require a $23,099 contribution from the City.
It should be noted (see map) Plymouth is farther removed from the proposed
facility than most communities. This distance factor may adversely influence
otherwise eligible Plymouth residents from enrolling their children.
In review of the table, be aware that the latest total dollar amount requested
of the communities is $278,300. Earlier tables by NWHHSC refer to $300,000 as
needed. I have determined all dollar amounts by community based on a
percentage of the $278,300 amount.
In conclusion, I do recommend use of FY 93 CDBG funds of $23,099 for a Head
Start facility provided strong guarantees can be given that no request for
future operational costs will be required.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Letters from City Manager and Mayor of Brooklyn Park, 11-30-92
3. Memo from Jim Willis to Frank Boyles, 9-25-92
4. Three Funding Allocation Options, 1-7-93
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CRAIG R. RAPP
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Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
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The City of Brooklyn Park is ready to enter into a formal agreement with PARENTS
IN COMMUNITY ACTION (PICA) to establish a suburban Head Start facility in
Brooklyn Park, and we respectfully request the financial support of the City of
Plymouth.
The suburban Hennepin area has been working for over five years to bring Head
Start programs closer to the suburban children who need them. In 1989, a suburban
Head Start Access Task Force was formed by the three human service councils and
Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) to find a way to improve the
accessibility and availability of Head Start services for suburban children.
JAlthough 197 children from the northwest suburbs are currently served in
Head Start, over 1,588 are eligible for services, and no facility exists in the
community to house the programming for our children.
In 1991, thirteen potential Head Start sites in northwest Hennepin were presented
to PICA by the suburban Head Start site selection committee. After inspecting each
site, PICA chose the old Brooklyn Park City Hall as the site that would most easily
meet federal Head Start performance standards, state licensing requirements and all
building codes --after renovations. The City of Brooklyn Park offered its facility as an
early childhood resource center, with Head Start as its primary occupant. Other
proposed programs are advocacy and family services, public health services, child care
and school programs.
This letter is a request for a one-time financial contribution from your city
to help cover the renovation costs that are estimated at $778,300. Potential
sources of funding are $100,000 in federal funds, a maximum grant of
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200,000 from the state and about $200,000 to be raised from corporate
foundations. This amounts to $500,000 of the needed funds.
The 10 cities served by PICA would be looked to for the remaining $278,300. A
preliminary contribution formula was developed by area city managers and
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council that shows how the 10 communities
might contribute to this fund.
It is important to note that all operating costs are covered through PICA's federal and
state Head Start dollars. This one-time investment to support the renovation costs
to bring this suburban Head Start facility to Brooklyn Park will have a significant
return in the dollars that are invested in our children.
Although northwest Hennepin children are currently being served at the north and
south Minneapolis sites, those locations have had their capital costs heavily funded
by the City of Minneapolis. There is a waiting list of Minneapolis children that
rightfully have a priority. We must act now to assure that northwest suburban
children continue to be served --both now and in the future.
Thank you for your concern in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me at 493-8001.
Sierely,
Craig app
City Manager
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November 30, 1992
JESSE VENTURA
Mayor
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The City of Brooklyn Park is ready to enter into a formal agreement with PARENTS IN
COMMUNITY ACTION (PICA) to establish a suburban Head Start facility in Brooklyn Park,
and we respectfully request the financial support of the City of Plymouth.
Head Start is a federal and state funded, pre-school program offered at no charge to eligible
families. Head Start provides comprehensive services to enable children and their families
to develop their full potential, including a developmentally appropriate educational program
for children, and services to help parents meet the needs of the family. Other services
include:
Free physical and dental exams;
Vision, hearing and developmental screening;
Mental health services;
Nutritionally balanced meals;
Transportation;
Advocacy and social services.
Research shows that for every dollar invested in early childhood development
programs like Head Start, society saves over $6 in future costs of remedial
education, welfare payments, and court and prison expenses.
Over the past 27 years, Head Start has worked to improve the lives of countless children.
Because of these efforts, those children who have been served have been given a:
27% better chance of graduating from school;
17% better chance of enrolling in college;
20% decrease in arrests, and
14% better chance of staying off of welfare.
Head Start supports the philosophy that parents are the primary educators of their children
and seeks to involve and empower parents in all aspects of program design, operation and
administration.
The suburban Hennepin area has been working for over five years to bring Head Start
programs closer to the suburban children who need them. In 1989, a suburban Head Start
Access Task Force was formed by the three human service councils and Community Action
for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) to find a way to improve the accessibility and availability
of Head Start services for suburban children.
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Although 197 children from the northwest suburbs are currently served in Head
Start, over 1,588 are eligible for services, and no facility exists in the community
to house the programming for our children.
In 1991, 13 potential Head Start sites in northwest Hennepin were presented to PICA by the
suburban Head Start site selection committee. After inspecting each site, PICA chose the old
Brooklyn Park City Hall as the site that would most easily meet federal Head Start
performance standards, state licensing requirements and all building codes --after renovations.
The city of Brooklyn Park offered their facility as an early childhood resource center, with
Head Start as its primary occupant. Other proposed programs are advocacy and family
services, public health services, child care and school programs.
This letter is a request for a one-time financial contribution m yo city to help
cover the renovation costs that are estimated at $778,306A= 778,3 Potent' 1 sources of
funding are $100,000 in federal funds, a maximum grant of $ from the state
and about $200,000 to be raised from corporate foundations. This amounts to
500,000 of the needed funds.
The 10 cities served by PICA would be looked to for the remaining $278,300. A preliminary
contribution formula was developed by area city managers and Northwest Hennepin Human
Services that shows how the 10 communities might contribute to this fund.
It is important to note that all operation costs are covered through PICA's federal and state
Head Start dollars. This one-time investment to support the renovation costs to bring this
suburban Head Start facility to Brooklyn Park will have a significant return in the dollars
that are invested in our children.
Although northwest Hennepin children are currently being served at the north and south
Minneapolis sites, those locations have had their capital costs heavily funded by the City of
Minneapolis. There is a waiting list of Minneapolis children that rightfully have a priority.
We must act now to assure that northwest suburban children continue to be served --both now
and in the future.
Thank you for your concern in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact me at 493-8010.
re ,
Jes e Ventura
M or, City of Brooklyn Park
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: September 25, 1992
TO: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager
FROM: James G. Willis, Transition Advisor,
SUBJECT: PROPOSED HEAD START FACILITY RELOCATED IN
BROOKLYN PARK
One of my transition advisory responsibilities is to provide you with a report on this
proposed project including "benefits received by the City, financial obligations, and
critiquing appropriateness of the proposed method for distributing costs."
By way of background, you will recall that the Head Start Program began as a federally
funded initiative to assist young children with learning readiness education prior to
entering kindergarten. The program currently receives 80 percent of its operational
funds from the federal government, with the balance, 20 percent, coming from local
sources.
I am informed that most often this local share is achieved through "soft match,"
generally through contributed facilities.
In Hennepin County, the federally designated Head Start grantee for Hennepin County
is Parents in Community Action, Inc. (PICA). PICA currently provides Head Start
programming solely in Minneapolis, although some non -Minneapolis children
participate in the program. The Minneapolis, ft facilities are overtaxed, largely as a
result of a large number of children eligible, as well as the fact that both the city and
school district have made additional funds available to support program operating costs.
This results in pressure being exerted to ensure that more of the spaces available and
the facilities located in the city are, in fact, used by eligible Head Start children
residing within the City.
PICA has been seeking a second site in the northern suburban area for more than one
year. This facility would enable the program to be expanded into the suburban
community which would be more convenient for eligible Head Start children.
om OCT 2 '92
PROPOSED HEAD START FACILITY RELOCATED IN BROOKLYN PARK
September 25, 1992
Page 2
PICA has indicated an interest in remodeling the former Brooklyn Park City Hall for a
new Head Start facility. The City of Brooklyn Park has indicated a willingness to
dedicate the facility for that purpose for a period of at least 40 years at no cost. The
cost of remodeling are estimated at nearly $800,000. PICA is seeking funding for the
project from ten cities in the northwest suburban area, as well as state and federal
grants and private benefactors. The ten cities in the northwest area are being asked to
consider collectively generating a sum of $300,000 for the project. (Exhibit A).
An early and very preliminary formula that was developed contemplates Plymouth
V contributing between $43,200 and $53,100 of the estimated $300,000 total.
It is assumed that the local funding would come from Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds which are received by each of the ten cities either as a direct
entitlement city such as Plymouth, or through Hennepin County. There is currently no
proposal to use property tax dollars for this purpose. The use of CDBG funds appears
to be appropriate given the fact that the Head Start Program targets persons eligible for
such program expenditures. Assuming that CDBG funding is the means by which cities
such as Plymouth would be asked to fund participation in the proposed project, it is
apparent that each city would have to review its CDBG allocation to determine and
prioritize the relative value of the Head Start Program against other community needs.
In addition, the question of expending CDBG funds for capital facilities located outside
the corporate limits, in support of a program benefiting eligible Plymouth children,
needs to be explored.
In Plymouth's case, this should be reviewed by the Community Development staff and
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) prior to being formally submitted to the
City Council.
Phil Cohen of Brooklyn Center is to call a meeting within the next couple of weeks to
meet with each of the 10 cities to further discuss how local funding should be allocated.
This issue will be of critical importance as the proposed facility in Brooklyn Park
would have a program capacity of about 160. Currently there are a 197 children either
enrolled or on waiting lists for the Head Start program living in the 10 cities. PICA
estimates that there may be 1,500 eligible youth within the 10 cities (Exhibit B). It is
clear that as operating funds become available, additional facilities will be needed. It is
imperative therefore that any initial funding mechanism be designed with. the thought in
mind that the program will likely be expanded in the future and that an equitable means
of financing such future requirement needs to be put in place now which will ensure
that as the program expands, each city is treated equitably.
CIM OCT 2 '92
PROPOSED HEAD START FACILITY RELOCATED IN BROOKLYN PARK
September 25, 1992
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Of obvious importance is the policy question of whether or not the City Council and
HRA believes that there is a need for the expansion of a Head Start program in the
suburban Hennepin County area, particularly targeting eligible children in Plymouth. I
do not doubt that there is basic agreement that programs such as Head Start do serve a
social need and can provide a positive means by which young children can get the early
stimulation which is critical to their future development. However, the cost of
operating the program will remain key to whether or not that type of objective can be
achieved. So long as the operational funding is derived from the federal government,
and the local match being met through contributed assets or perhaps Hennepin County,
this should not pose a problem for local units. The longer term might suggest,
however, the desire on the part of some to have local units begin to participate in the
operating costs of the program. The policy implications of that, of course, are obvious
to city councils.
It is my view that so long as an equitable capital funding formula can be derived which
utilizes CDBG funding, Plymouth would be well served to participate in the proposed
program.
The City will have to keep in mind, however, that the initial funding mechanism must
anticipate the future need to expand the program and therefore its capital facilities. The
funding mechanism therefore should be tailored to ensure that the 10 cities recognize
that the initial building project will not be the last.
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HEADSTAR.XLS
NWHHSC ALLOCATION % BASED ON FOLLOWING:
a-% of families below poverty level.
b-% of children age six and below.
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a. b. CONTRIBUTION
1. BROOKLYN PARK 67 34.0 94,622 467 29.4 81,820 35.2 22.7 80,568
2. BROOKLYN CENTER 57 29.0 80,707 302 19.1 53,155 16.1 9.2 35,205
3. NEW HOPE 32 16.2 45,085 166 10.4 28,943 10.2 6.0 22,542
4. PLYMOUTH 12 6.1 16,976 131 8.3 23,099 11.0 17.8 40,075
5. CRYSTAL 8 4.1 11,410 151 9.6 26,717 7.2 7.2 20,038
6. MAPLE GROVE 8 4.1 11,410 124 7.8 21,707 6.4 17.4 33,118
7. ROBBINSDALE 6 3.0 8,349 82 5.1 14,193 4.4 4.3 12,106
B. GOLDEN VALLEY 5 2.5 6,958 49 3.0 8,349 5.2 5.5 14,889
9. CHAMPLIN 2 1.0 2,783 89 5.6 15,585 3.1 9.1 16,976
10.OSSE0 0 0 0 27 1.7 4,731 1.2 0.8 2,783
TOTALS 197 100% 278,300 11,588 100% 278,300 100% 100% 278,300
NWHHSC ALLOCATION % BASED ON FOLLOWING:
a-% of families below poverty level.
b-% of children age six and below.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 7, 1993
TO: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager and Chuck Dillerud, Community
Development Director
FROM: Milt Dale, Housing Specialist'I u
SUBJECT: SOME ALTERNATIVES TO CONSTRUCTING A HOUSE FOR LATER SALE TO A LOWER
INCOME HOMEBUYER
Recently the City Council met with the director of Habitat for Humanity
Steven Seidel, to consider this nonprofit organization's approach to using
volunteer labor in constructing an affordable house in Plymouth.
Since that time, I have had further conversations with Mr. Seidel as to what
return dollars the City could expect from Habitat for Humanity should they
build a house in Plymouth on a site provided by the City/HRA. I was told that
if Habitat received a lot for no cost, they would pass that cost savings on to
the future buyer, thereby, providing no dollar return to the City. This would
leave the City with no "seed" money to reproduce this project on another site.
The matter of liability was also discussed with Mr. Seidel who stated that
volunteers sign a "waiver of liability" form prior to working on a
construction site. Habitat for Humanity also carries one million dollar
comprehensive general liability coverage.
I have looked into the possibility of other similar options to Habitat for
Humanity and I have listed some of those options in outline format as follows:
A. Do construction with a volunteer work force
1. Require "grass roots" effort similar to Habitat for Humanity, but HRA
would require a return on its lot to use as "seed" money.
2. Buyer would likely receive a FHA or conventional mortgage while HRA
would hold a second mortgage as for First Time Homebuyer Program.
This second mortgage value would be for $10,000-$20,000, depending on
amount of return HRA wanted for lot cost.
B. Hennepin Technical Centers (HTC)
1. Allow the HTC to build a house on the site for set amount. Current
cost is about $65,000 to $70,000 for a two story 1,800 square foot
house. The City of Robbinsdale has had several houses built by HTC.
2. HRA could auction house off to highest bidder or sell at reduced
price to lower income family via a lottery method.
3. House could be built specifically for a handicapped person as per
specs developed by HTC.
4. HTC would need six months or more lead time, i.e. they could not
build a house until 1994. Also, they would tie up the site for up to
one and one-half years with construction crews as work would be done
by the HTC students under supervision of instructors.
C. HRA could hire a contractor (through formal bidding process) and
establish cost ceiling.
1. This would be similar to 1530 Glacier Lane house.
2. A realtor would be hired to secure a buyer meeting City's income
guidelines.
D. Community Builders
1. This is a nonprofit organization established principally to provide
affordable housing. Currently, they have been involved in
rehabilitating existing housing stock.
2. Bruce Larson with West Hennepin Human Services expressed interest in
Community Builders doing a project in Plymouth.
E. Miles Homes
1. This company has contributed home packages at a reduced price to
Habitat for Humanity. Phil Dommer, Director of Community Based
Housing, with Miles Homes indicated his company would provide a 34%
discount over the retail cost for a Miles Homes "package" to the
City. They have done this for Habitat for Humanity for 63 homes.
Estimated cost would be about $22,000 depending on the house model.
2. Any "profit" gained from sale of house could go back into Scattered
Site Program.
3. A volunteer or hired construction crew would be needed to build the
structure. Again, Mr. Dommer recommended our looking into a concept
on enlisting volunteers developed by President Jimmy Carter.
A review of possible sites to build a house under this program, shows the City
has very few "affordable" lots. In our periodic review of real estate
listings of lots for sale, seldom are there lots available under $35,000 or
40,000.
The HRA recently purchased a lot on County Road 9 and Fernbrook Lane for
25,000. By combining this lot with the City owned lot to the west, this
would be a buildable lot. The City has removed a partially burned house and
sealed the well on this property. We are in process now of platting the
property to make it ready for development this spring. Right-of-way for a
right turn lane on the west side of the property is anticipated as well as a
giving of right-of-way along the County Road 9 frontage. The total cost to
get this lot ready for construction of a house would be between $30,000 to
35,000.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Map of Property on County Road 9 and Fernbrook Lane North
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