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DEVELOPKEII'T DEPARTKEII'T
OF TIlE CITY OF SAIl' BEIllWIDIII'O
REOUEST FOR COMMISSION/COUNCIL ACTION
From:
KENNETH J. HENDERSON
Executive Director
Subject: REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY
TO IMPLEMENT AND EXECUTE
CONTRACTS FOR DEKOLITION
PROJECTS
Date:
January 28, 1992
SvnoDsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s):
In fiscal year 1991/1992, the Mayor and Common Council approved the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program mix identifying
various categories for which CDBG funds are to be used during the
program year. In that program mix, the Mayor and Common Council
approved $100,000 for demolition projects in association with the
Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program; removal of slum and blight; and
correcting health and safety conditions as determined by the
Department of Building and Safety.
Recommended Kotion(s):
(Kavor And Common CounciL)
MOTION
That the Mayor and Common Council authorize the Executive
Director to implement and execute contracts for
demolition projects in conjunction with the Neighborhood
Rehabilitation Program, removal of slum and blight, and
to correct health and safety conditions as determined by
the Department of Planning and Building Services.
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Executive Director
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Administrator
Contact Person(s):
Ken Henderson/Art Hassel
Phone:
5081
Project Area(s):
N/A
Ward(s) :
ALL
Supporting Data Attached:
Staff Reoort
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: $ N/A
Source:
CDBG Funds
Budget Authority:
CDBG Letter of Credit
Commission/Council Notes:
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COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 2/3/1992
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DBVBLOPMBNT DBPARTMBNT
OF THE CITY OF SAN BBRNARDINO
STAFF REPORT
Reauest for Authoritv to ImDlement and Execute
Contracts for Demolition Proiects
The Development Department Staff has received a number of requests to
implement demolition projects in association with the Neighborhood
Rehabilitation Program; removal of slum and blight; and correcting
health and safety conditions as determined by the Department of
Planning and Building and Services.
On February 4, 1991, the Mayor and Common council approved and adopted
the fiscal year 1991/1992 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program Mix for the period beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30,
1992. The Program Mix identified various categories for which CDBG
funds are to be used during the program year. One (1) category
specifically identified demolition as an eligible category for the
removal of residential structures, either attached or free standing,
which are substandard and do not meet the Uniform Building Code
requirements. In fiscal year 1991/1992, the CDBG Program Mix
authorized $100,000 for above referenced demolition projects.
Funds within this category are used in providing assistance to low and
moderate income households in order to comply with citations issued by
Planning and Building and Services Department for non-conforming
structures. Financial assistance is also provided to low and moderate
income families where demolition is required as part of the
rehabilitation requirements of an owner-occupied dwelling.
The use of these funds must be in conformance with the Federal
requirements for low and moderate income families, as well as meet the
national objective of the CDBG program.
Staff recommends that the Executive Director be authorized to implement
any and all demolition projects and enter into and execute demolition
contracts on behalf of the City of San Bernardino Economic Development
Agency, Development Department. The Executive Director will be
authorized to administer the expenditure of funds within this category
not to exceed $100,000 without further approval of the Mayor and Common
Council.
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COfllllISSION KEBTING AGBNDA
Meeting Date: 2/3/1992
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DEVELOPMEllT DEPARTMEllT STAFF REPORT
Authority to Implement and Execute Contracts
For Demolition Projects
January 28, 1992
Page Number -2-
Approval of the staff recommendation will (a) facilitate timely
resolution of cases and community problems; (b) streamline
administrative processing; (c) reduce administrative time; and (d)
enable staff to be quickly responsive to Mayor/Common Council
requests. Such administrative latitude and flexibility would also
allow demolition bonds (where required) to be closely coordinated with
the processing of the case and "Notice to Proceed". Prior experience
has indicated that the average cost of demolition per case has been
$6,000. It is not anticipated future cases, given due allowances for
exceptions, will differ from this pattern.
This authority will be similar to the existing authority for the
administration of the Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program and the
Rental Rehabilitation Program.
Staff recommends adoption of the form motion.
Director
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COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 2/3/1992
Agenda Item Number: 3--