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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-32 Resolution No. 99-32 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF ELGIN, INC. (Multiple Family Conversion Program) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Joyce A. Parker, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a purchase of service agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Neighborhood Housing Services of Elgin, Inc . , for the 1998 Multifamily Conversion Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly, Mayor Presented: February 10, 1999 Adopted: February 10, 1999 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF ELGIN, INC. AND THE CITY OF ELGIN rr THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of t;LInw.aty , 1999 , by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois, an Illinois municipal corporation, (hereinafter referred to as "City" ) and Neighborhood Housing Services of Elgin, Inc. , an Illinois not-for-profit corporation (hereinafter referred to as "NHS" ) ; and WHEREAS, City has determined that it is in the best interests of City and its citizens to promote and facilitate the conversion of lawful nonconforming multifamily residential properties to single family use; and WHEREAS, NHS has successfully provided redevelopment services and administration in the Elgin, Illinois area and is familiar with and otherwise experienced in the historical, geographic and architectural attributes of the City of Elgin and surrounding area; and WHEREAS, the City and NHS have determined that within the South East Elgin Neighborhood, a large number of residences that were originally constructed as single-family dwellings have been converted into multiple-family dwellings . NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows : 1 . On or before February 20, 1998 , City shall pay to NHS the sum of Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Dollars ( $414 ,470 . 00) . 2 . NHS shall directly and solely utilize Three Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Dollars ( $393 ,770 . 00) of the aforementioned Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Dollars ( $414 ,470 . 00) as and for direct payments to property owners of "nonconforming residential conversion" properties located within the corporate boundaries of the City of Elgin, Illinois, pursuant to the terms and conditions provided herein. Not less than Two Hundred Seven Thousand Dollars ( $207 , 000 . 00) of the aforementioned Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Dollars ( $414 , 470 . 00) shall be expended in payment to property owners other than NHS for nonconforming residential conversion properties located within the corporate boundaries of the City of Elgin. Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ( $20, 700) of the aforementioned Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Dollars ($414,470 . 00) shall be retained by NHS to cover its costs for administering the program. 3 . The terms , conditions and criteria by which recipients of the aforementioned payments to property owners shall be selected and governed shall be pursuant to the terms of the Multifamily Conversion Program, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A" . The City may amend the terms and provisions of the Multifamily Conversion Program from time to time in its sole discretion by providing written notice of such amendments to NHS . 4 . NHS shall hold harmless and indemnify City from and against any and all claims for damages , lawsuits, causes of action or any and all other liability which may arise out of or in connection with NHS ' negligent performance of the terms of this agreement, specifically including, but not limited to, failure to adhere to the provisions of the Multifamily Conversion Program. 5 . This agreement shall be effective February 11, 1998 and shall terminate December 31 , 1999 unless otherwise terminated as provided herein. 6 . This agreement may be terminated by City upon thirty ( 30) days written notice to NHS for any reason. 7 . Upon termination of this agreement, NHS shall return any funds provided by City pursuant to this agreement, which have not been expended directly to property owners pursuant to this agreement, to City within thirty ( 30) days of termination. NHS shall not expend any funds acquired from City pursuant to this agreement upon receiving notice of termination. 8 . NHS shall provide a detailed written report of all expenditures of funds made pursuant to this agreement before December 31, 1999 , which report shall include but not be limited to . properties converted, amounts paid and selection criteria used. 9 . The terms and provisions of this agreement shall be severable. In the event that any portion of this agreement is deemed to be void or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect . 10 . This agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Illinois . 11 . This agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties hereto. No other oral or written agreements currently exist which shall modify or supersede the terms of this agreement. 12 . This agreement shall not be deemed or construed to create an employment, joint venture, partnership or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. CITY OF ELGIN NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF ELGIN, INC . By /rte 6/2 J4Irce 4. Parker David G. Towe City Manager Board President Attest: Dolonna Mecum, ity Clerk EXHIBIT A MULTIFAMILY CONVERSION PROGRAM 1 . "Nonconforming Residential Conversion" shall mean a residential structure in which dwelling units were established ( 1) consistent with the provisions of the then applicable zoning ordinance, but in which the additional dwelling units are no longer permitted under current provisions of the current zoning ordinance, or (2) before January 1 , 1992 , as substantiated by three separate and distinct forms of written documentation, and the execution of an affidavit by the residential structure ' s owner or owners attesting that the residential structure will be occupied by the owner or owners for a period of twelve ( 12 ) months following the issuance of an occupancy permit for the work performed pursuant to the nonconforming residential conversion. 2 . Program shall operate under established objective criteria with respect to selection of participating properties . 3 . Program expenditures shall be limited to construction items required to convert a residential structure to single family residential use. 4 . All work performed under program shall be performed in compliance with all applicable city codes and ordinances , specifically including, but not limited to, a final inspection made in conjunction with a request for the issuance of an occupancy permit. 5 . Program shall provide a maximum of Twelve Thousand Dollars ( $12 , 000 . 00) in financial assistance per dwelling unit. For properties located in "User Defined Area 5 , " as set forth in the United States Census designation (the South East Elgin Neighborhood) , a maximum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ( $15 , 000 . 00) per dwelling unit shall be provided. Funds shall be disbursed in accordance with the criteria adopted by NHS. NHS will work with SEEN to devise a marketing program specifically designed to induce nonconforming residential conversions in the South East Elgin Neighborhood. 6 . All recipients of funds pursuant to this Multifamily Conversion Program shall be required by NHS to enter into an agreement which shall specifically require that such recipient shall not participate, either directly or indirectly in the Elgin Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program or any other federally funded housing rehabilitation program for one year from the date the conversion permit is issued, and shall not sell or otherwise convey their interest in the subject property prior to completion of their participation in the Multifamily Conversion Program. Such agreement shall further require compliance with all other provisions of the Multifamily Conversion Program, and shall provide that such recipient shall indemnify, reimburse and hold harmless the City of Elgin, Illinois from and against any claims for damages , causes of action, lawsuits , and any and all other liability which may arise out of or in connection with said recipient ' s breach of the terms of the aforementioned agreement or other negligent or reckless acts . ``�, OF EtC'� \ ' — City of Elgin Agenda Item No. i... 1 .:•_ �0RATID 0,�, January 15, 1999 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Joyce A. Parker, City Manager SUBJECT: 1999 Purchase of Service Agreements with Neighborhood Housing Services of Elgin PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Mayor and members of the City Council to consider two Purchase of Service Agreements with Neighborhood Housing Services of Elgin, Inc . (NHS) : operational support for neighborhood revitalization and multi-family housing conversion efforts . BACKGROUND rib. The 1999 Budget includes $109, 500 to provide operational support for NHS and $414 , 470 to replenish the Multi-family Housing Conversion Program (MFC) . NHS is chartered through a national organization, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. The NHS partnership is a structure fostering involvement and cooperation from the community, bringing together citizens, financial institutions and city government . The partnership is evident in the NHS proposed 1999 budget, which supplements City support with leveraging contributions from local banks, grants and other fund raising. NHS Activities NHS operational support was increased beginning in 1996, allowing NHS to provide services city-wide. In previous years, NHS work had been directed to selected target areas . While still focused on older, established neighborhoods, NHS is growing its capability to meet the needs that occur in neighborhoods throughout Elgin. In 1998, five primary program areas were focused upon: - Rehabilitation Loan Portfolio Reaches One Million Dollars. The addition of a lending officer position in 1996 has resulted in an increase in low-interest loans r provided to otherwise non-bankable property owners for residential improvements . In 1998 alone, NHS provided 70 loans to Elgin residents totalling $501, 615 . Currently, the NHS portfolio consists of 205 accounts for a total 1999 PSA with NHS January 15, 1999 Page 2 ("Pk portfolio in excess of $1 . 3 million. The home improvement loans are reviewed in more detail on pages 3 and 4 of the attached Fourth Quarter, 1998 Report to the Partnership . - Home Improvement Fund. Programs established in 1996 through the City' s $300, 000 capitalization, the Home Improvement Fund, have resulted in an aggressive program of acquiring, rehabilitating, and reselling properties . The City' s $300, 000 capitalization has been leveraged by commitments loans from local area lenders and a grant from the Grand Victoria Foundation. Through the Home Improvement Fund, NHS has been able to undertake 21 property improvement projects . These projects are rehabilitated and re-sold to recapitalize the Home Improvement Fund. Property acquisition criteria focus on neighborhood impact, density reduction, and financial feasibility. In the attached Fourth Quarter, 1998 NHS report, the property acquisition and rehabilitation pr'3gram is discussed on page 2 . A detailed list of the properties acquired and their status is included in that section. - Multi-family Conversion Program Reduces Density of 73 Properties. Since 1995, the multi-family conversion program, administered by NHS and funded by the City of Elgin, has reduced the density of 73 properties with the removal of 93 units . In recent years, the City Council has increased funding for these voluntary deconversions . Through the first four years of the MFC program, NHS used 160 of the total funds for problem property and strategic location deconversions in which NHS had an ownership interest . The remaining 8496. of the funds went to private voluntary conversion. - Neighborhood Leadership Development and Organizing. The NHS Resident Committee was formed in 1997 to bring together representatives from each neighborhood group to share information, discuss common challenges and explore possible solutions to issues facing our neighborhoods . Other neighborhood organizing initiatives focused on the Michigan Street Triangle and formation of the new Grant Park Neighborhood Association. NHS community organizing and activities are closely coordinated with the Elgin Police Department ROPE officers and other City departments . The Voice, a monthly publication by NHS, is self-sufficient from advertising and is distributed community-wide free of charge. Neighborhood Development initiatives are outlined on page 10 of the NHS Fourth Quarter 1998 Report to the Partnership. r • 1999 PSA with NHS January 15, 1999 Page 3 rh. - Grand Victoria Foundation Corridor Redevelopment Fund. In March of 1997, the Grand Victoria Foundation granted NHS $500, 000 to fund the Corridor Redevelopment Fund. The grant funds have been used to implement a variety of strategies to revitalize the Villa Street and Michigan Triangle corridor, including targeted purchase/ rehabilitation and neighborhood organizing. Neighborhood Housing Services has also purchased and rehabilitated homes which now serve four of the City' s eight resident officers . The City worked in partnership with NHS and the neighborhood to identify a location for the southeast ROPE officer. COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED The proposed agreements were drafted with NHS Director Perry Ecton. /"`-'FINANCIAL IMPACT Funding in the 1999 budget is located in both the General Fund and the Riverboat Fund. For operational support, there is a total of $109, 500 - $40, 000 from the General Fund Non-departmental, account number 010-6902-719 . 80-16, and $69, 500 in the Riverboat Fund, account number rik 275-0000-791 . 80-25 . The Multi-family Housing Conversion Program is funded from the Riverboat Fund, account number 275-0000-791 . 92-32, project number 157200, in the amount of $414 , 470 . ^J{�JQ V n.^ , LEGAL IMPACT None . ALTERNATIVES Alternatives are to approve the two Purchase of Service Agreements as presented, edit the draft agreements, or decline to provide the support for the programs and activities being supplied by NHS. eft. • 1999 PSA with NHS January 15, 1999 Page 4 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the Agreements with NHS for operational support and for the Multi-family Conversion Program. Respectfully sub ' tied, 4111; Q ft r • ce fA . Parker City Manager amp Attachments r • �• 1* (- Neighborhood Housing Services of Elgin r Report to the Partnership Fourth Quarter 1998 r Introduction Neighborhood Housing Services of Elgin ends 1998 on a positive note. As Elgin's community development corporation,the responsibility falls on the organization to lead the way in community mobilization and redevelopment efforts. Major initiatives for the year included: Property acquisition,rehabilitation and redevelopment; Home Improvement Lending; Neighborhood development activities The organization offers the following report on these initiatives through the fourth quarter of 1998. Fourth quarter activity highlights: Property acquisition, rehabilitation and redevelopment; Construction continues on work in process Collaboration efforts continue Efforts to improve quality initiated Home Improvement Lending; Loan committee approved home improvement loans totaling over$500,000 Multi-Family Conversion Program funding totals $317,000 in 17 projects Neighborhood development activities; Michigan Area Model Block Program Formation of Grant Park Neighborhood Group Resident Committee/ROPE Communication . . fook Property Acquisition,Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Since the early 1990's NHS has approached revitalization with a strategy to address those properties that present the biggest barriers to neighborhoods reaching their full potential. By addressing these problem properties, the community has seen the spin-off effect of rehabilitation and a heightened neighborhood pride. The NHS partnership with local area lenders, raised$1.3 million in forward commitments for property acquisition and rehabilitation! This commitment was augmented by the award of $500,000 from the Grand Victoria Foundation. Combined, this represents the largest investment in older housing stock in several decades. The primary sources for this investment came from four sources: Year Source Amount Terms 1998 Elgin Federal Financial Center $ 155,000 6.25%Construction Financing 1997 Home Federal Savings $ 139,000 6.25%Construction Financing 1997 Grand Victoria Foundation $ 500,000 Michigan/Villa St Triangle Funding 1997 First Chicago $ 500,000 Prime Total Commitments $1,294,000 During 1998, staff dedicated time to the completion and disposition of existing property rib' inventory, as well as evaluating new investment opportunities in the Villa/Michigan Street Triangle areas as well as a property for the SEEN (South East Elgin Neighborhood) ROPE officer. Property acquisition criteria centered on neighborhood impact, reduction of rental units and financial feasibility. The following list of properties were acquired, rehabilitated or completed as of the end of December 1998. Closed Address Units Purchase Rehab Estimated Status Price Cost Sale Price 96 318 DuPage 2 $90,000 $30,000 $120,000 Under Construction 96 447 Ashland 2 $94,500 $25,000 $108,000 Sold July 1998 97 166 Ann St 1 $ 80,000 $ 15,000 $ 78,000 Sold Dec. 1998 97 208 Villa St 2 $ 80,000 $20,000 $ 85,000 Sold Dec. 1998 97 216 Villa St 2 $ 87,500 $35,000 $124,900 Sold Dec. 1998 97 309 N Crystal 2 $ 65,000 $20,000 $ 90,500 Sold Dec. 1998 97 306 N Spring 3 $130,000 $60,000 $150,000 Sale Pending 98 260 Gifford Pl. 2 $ 92,000 $20,000 $110,000 For Sale 98 281 Gifford Pl. 1 $ 60,000 $20,000 $ 78,000 For Sale 98 285 Gifford Pl. 2 $ 80,000 $30,000 $108,000 Sold Dec. 1998 98 502 Raymond St.2 $114,000 $25,000 ROPE Complete Total 21 $973,000 $300,000 $1,052,400 r rk Home Improvement Loans Home improvement lending started off slowly in 1998, coming off it's busiest year in 1997. The loan portfolio ended 1998 with a balance of$1.3 million. Loan demand continued to illustrate a need for not only home improvement lending, but down payment assistance for first time homebuyers as well. Activity in these areas was supported by a grant from Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation and the continuing sales of loans to the local lending community. Due to a lower level of grant support in 1998 and the introduction of an innovative down payment assistance grant program by First of America Bank in early 1998, down payment assistance lending was suspended in the first quarter of the year. Loan activity involves the origination of second mortgage loans for home improvement purposes to otherwise unbankable clients. The following is statistical and demographic information on loans originated for the period 1/1/98 through 12/31/98. Lending Activity 1/1/98 through 12/31/98 Number of Loans Funded Number of Units Impacted Amount Loaned Average Loan Amount 70 71 $501,616.00 $7,166.00 Household Percent Number Description of Loans of Loans White 20% 14 Hispanic 59% 41 Black 20% 14 Asian 1% 1 Male 30% 21 Female 23% 16 Male/Female 43% 30 Male/Male 4% 3 Low Income 44% 31 Moderate Income 56% 39 East Side 71% 50 West Side 29% 20 t 3 • Home Improvement Loans cont. Loan Sales To continue to be able to meet loan demand,NHS has continued to work with local lending institutions to provide additional capital for the Revolving Loan Fund. Through the loan agreement established in late 1997, over$300,000 in loans were sold to Amcore Financial. Discussions were ongoing with other lending institutions in 1998 to look at further capitalization opportunities. In the last quarter of 1998, an additional $300,000 was committed to the. organization from Amcore. The bank had previously made a forward commitment to NHS to fund the acquisition of additional ROPE (Resident Officer Program of Elgin)properties, but substituted to a further capitalization for Revolving Loan funds. The next financial institution to capitalize will be Old Kent Bank. Portfolio Performance Currently,the loan portfolio has an outstanding balance of just over 1.3 million dollars with 205 accounts. Delinquent accounts (those over 90 days) total 20, or 10% of the portfolio, which is at the national average for NeighborWorks organizations. There have been no chargeoffs in 1998, though two will be charged off in early 1999 for slightly over$14,000. Both clients lost their homes in foreclosure actions, and NHS has since placed personal judgements against the clients. NHS began using a private collection agency in the fourth quarter of 1998, Lou Harris Co. of Northbrook. Fifteen accounts were initially sent to Harris for collection. 1 . .i .„. „,„•0■.re " LLO1-5',L.--.2y1": r r'f;v- ,,,,„ „ c,,,..EGE - . .., � � ' ' :--r-, . r_____\- _____L__::2 J n� �,sti S am / . , • J o if fd 6. pit f it n, - g.W.n n r , �L -04-) + Ai ,,,,,.., a .f a";—Timber—AA •1 .C•tC .•[ /rt'�O er C:13//J I ��� '.: ''' N iii ' El Or! ' 4.E-13 ;1L3 PC-Dr-n' it:0 �► _ 4 —1 1 Ulti VA C3C3 C=3 .1) zig -'�1r ,c;/51,) Ni_.3000°-:-.P tO3CF448°E\FO - .-3 ,x-x: / ' 1 ''"441 *E:30a3L.-.,f-t-ilor wp, I ,, citi_____i r_.— �. . 1 Iry 1 ' 11�- !v� ,D. 1�__; --% s t A 1 I .c , y1 �� \ • e , + O I TA .„. s, :0 .. •„ 0 ;, 44. ,,,, ,,, _ i,,,,,,,...,.,,, ,_____,._,, vr........--iri -. . .1 uu ot ,. _ \ c ....oLibis i sio a ri---124 r------; 1 - . e'. '0' AN ''' VV. 'il•CLFAA:D f ' l zr 7 Wil I I L 1 i% I I..711 I I I Ai ,_.,r___,1\ TIUDII Va--7..] 4---- -41 \''W, \„..1,,,,,,,niir 'rt.. .\1 1 [ali ,,E , 11 . . sz 90 v Y x- •t'eQ T - \t\114.> s �]0, .]a ac3a - g'3 1 [t St � ��\\V� � [� • a uIeC1`a Dad 7a� e _ � , Q b � • i -30 4 �� ��a G a - ^n ,itit---4:53A--' ,...,0LDri 7-1 /SKr�•i ` � 1i\ ` �,:-.�=4 111 s sT ‘ ;,1� � r^;. .a ���- 3 ,�T[• .y[ /� ,a \ C.T r \ F ..,vr T ��0 ans Ouvi-, a .t { meat o� _ rove =1 rome imp � � or. ..14_____-. ..,`�=!�aal'-`r. LIJ, ¢ � r . T f1" Multi-Family Conversion Program The City Council approved the allocation of$366,852 for 1998. Staff continued to monitor outstanding projects from 1997 through their completion. The following is a summary of projects approved in 1998 through 12/31/98, as well as those projects which are still underway from prior grant years. Multi-Family Conversion Program Summary of Projects Address Original Units After MFC Grant MFC Project • Units MFC Program Amount Year Status 116-118 S.Chapel 3 2 $12,000 1998 Application Approved 415 Fulton 3 1 $24,000 1998 Under Construction 573 Dundee 2 0 $ 2,000 1998 Complete 137 N. Gifford 3 2 $12,000 1998 Complete 285 Gifford Pl.* 2 1 $12.000 1998 Complete 260 Gifford Pl.* 2 1 $12,000 1998 Complete 862 Cookane 2 1 $12,000 1998 Complete 502 Raymond* 2 1 $15,000 1998 Complete 512 Brook 2 1 $12,000 1998 Pending Permits 973 W. Highland 2 1 $12,000 1998 Pending r 208 Villa* 2 1 $12,000 1998 Complete 610 W.Chicago 2 1 $12,000 1998 Complete 254 Moseley 2 1 $12,000 1998 Complete 269-275 DuPage 12 4 $96,000 1998 Application in Process 603 Wellington 2 1 $12,000 1998 Complete 324 Jefferson 2 1 $12,000 1997 Complete 405 Center 4 1 $36,000 1997 Complete TOTAL 49 21 $317,000 Note: *Indicates NHS owned property. The following projects are still under construction from prior grant years of the program: Address Grant Amount Status To Be Grant Funded Year 109 Hill Avenue $12,000 Under Construction $ 4,806.41 1997 527 Laurel $12,000 Under Construction $ 3,626.74 1997 17 South Liberty $12,000 Under Construction $ 1,240.52 1997 18 Warwick Place $24,000 Under Construction $ 1,306.91 1997 455 Washburn $12,000 Under Construction $ 2,589.41 1997 TOTAL $72,000 $13,569.99 elk 4 E Population/Density Reduction-Historical Since its inception, the Multi Family Conversion Program has reduced 83 units, with a population reduction in converted units of nearly 60%. Program Year Pre Conversion Post Conversion Population Estimate Units Population Estimate Units 1998 TOTAL 126 45 56 20 1997 TOTAL 204 73 95 34 1996 TOTAL 95 34 39 14 1995 TOTAL 39 14 14 5 PROGRAM TOTAL 464 166 204 73 r1/4 i 7,L......,J-1, .,( 1 ,Fir::::411110 i, ,od _ 9 p„..2;111.9 o `� �I f 1 =• g �! y ,i .41, [_--2 "t`• 3 ;z! 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'% LJ 4t- tt .,.t�t�D ' tt ; �taC �.\tor.- 1, .,,, � t 1 . a� o �. C�,_\- C - q r �a : D � LC � v. G� t �Q a.Itt , -� r � Dn =D . ' 47111101 a I r. ) ■ , s t r i\r----\ I E 1 l • C i;k/ i I p1 - St P(�'XI f e' Y• �1 r-Q r~ tl-��} ♦0 uLt J [ i 1 L_� Family Conversion Program _� _ r.s "'""111uIti Y J, 200LIOL,1?! ___J 7 oCi 1,k, izt-- r 4. . :II Fic-Jgroc _ / ,..toci I ),: 4 3- c\-------if ......,„. ?..,....._„___ _____ , 1 !., 7) r ', • #" Organization/Administration Fundraising In 1998, the organization held another successful fundraising campaign. Chaired by James Flahaven of Amcore Bank, this year's campaign raised $93,625 for ongoing operations. This year's campaign was led by First Chicago, Home Federal Savings, Elgin Federal Financial Center, Bank One and Old Kent Bank.. NHS was awarded a$1 0,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation during the first half of 1998. NHS also was the recipient of$7,500 from the Kane County Cougars. The money was proceeds from their annual celebrity auction. Grant Application In 1998,NHS received $122,250 in grant funds from Neighborhood Reinvestment. A grant application was forwarded to Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation for$548,500 in funding for programmatic initiatives for 1999. On December 1, 1998, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation informed us that our grant funding for 1999 will be $123,900. R Neighborhood Development Activities The Neighborhood Development Staff worked on a variety of matters with several groups including a newly established group and the NHS Resident Committee. The target neighborhood of the Michigan Street Triangle was host to numerous meetings dealing with a variety of subject matters. A meeting identifying neighborhood issues and concerns for the group to work on was held in the newly rehabilitated 260 Gifford Place. Prompted by the murder of a woman in the neighborhood, a meeting with the Elgin Police Department was held to explain the process of the murder investigation, and to alleviate the fear of additional criminal activity. Michigan Street has been chosen as the NHS Model Block in the area. Numerous programs are being implemented on that particular block. A landscaping program at the individual residences was initiated, and a welcome sign sponsored by the Courier News will soon be posted pending city approval. A variety of neighborhood associations received assistance with numerous activities. The SOS neighborhood worked on their neighborhood improvement grant, setting goals for 1999 with their ROPE Officer, and a Christmas party. They were the recipients of the Chiefs Award for 1998. The Lords Park neighborhood was assisted with an informational meeting about historic district potential. A new neighborhood group sought assistance with their formation and issue identification. The Grant Park neighborhood is located west of the river and north of the Near West Neighbors. A core group of approximately fourteen neighbors met following a recent planning and zoning meeting and found they had a great deal in common. They began working on the issues at hand and are now exploring other opportunities to improve their stressed neighborhood. They have received assistance and have met with Joyce Parker concerning one of their most pressing issues, which is a vacant lot in their neighborhood. The Resident Committee of NHS met each month during this past quarter. At two of the meetings the group discussed the Resident Officer Program of Elgin. During one meeting the Resident Officers met with the group and explained their responsibilities. The group worked cooperatively to find a better way to communicate and will be exploring joint goal setting. The December meeting consisted of preliminary goal setting and issue prioritizing for 1999. The Neighborhood Voice continues to provide an outlet for neighborhood groups and area non- profits to communicate to the public and one another. Over 10,000 copies of this free publication are distributed monthly to area businesses and residents. Due to the support from its advertisers, ,/�. The Voice continues to be self-sustaining. f 10