HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-135 Resolution No. 17-135
RESOLUTION
APPROVING A GRANT RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY LIST UNDER THE
RESIDENTIAL GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Residential Conversion Grant Program has been established to provide
financial assistance and incentives for property owners of lawful non-conforming multi-family
dwellings to convert their properties into their original, conforming residential use; and
WHEREAS, in 2017 two candidates have been selected by city staff to participate under
the Residential Conversion Grant Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the sum of$50,000 is allocated for the following candidates under the
grant recipient eligibility list:
Property (Zoning) Owner Amount
272 N. Porter Street (RC3) Serafin Rodriguez, Jr. $25,000
126 Hill Avenue (RC3) Aixin (Sophia) Li $25,000
TOTAL $50,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to receiving any grant funds recipients shall be
required to enter into an agreement with the City of Elgin in a form as approved by the Corporation
Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the remainder of 2017 city staff is hereby
authorized to continue to advertise, solicit, review and award subsequent grants to eligible
properties based on the approval priorities for selection.
s/David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: October 25, 2017
Adopted: October 25, 2017
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk