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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG28-78 Ordinance No. 28-78 eft. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore established a residential rehabilitation grant program to encourage the rehabilitation of older housing units which are in disrepair or deterioration; and WHEREAS, certain deteriorated housing is rented by individuals who bear a limited responsibility as to the maintenance and general repair of such residential structures so as to meet minimum housing code require- ments; and WHEREAS, the City of Elgin desires to expand the current residential rehabilitation grant program in housing units that are non-occupant owned; and WHEREAS, the City of Elgin desires to expand the geographical area con- sidered for residential rehabilitation to include additional areas characterized by older housing which is or tends to be in a state of disrepair or deteriora- tion and fails to meet minimum housing code requirements; and WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit within the meaning of the Constitution of the State of Illinois and is authorized to exercise any power and perform any function relating to its government and affairs; and elk WHEREAS, it is within the government and affairs of the City of Elgin and in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare to promote the rehabi- ligation of the deteriorated residential buildings in the City of Elgin. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY C(U4'CIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That Section 3 of Ordinance G42-77 passed on August 10, 1977 be and is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 3. Establishment. There is hereby established a Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program for the City of Elgin. Owners of residential structures with no more than four (4) dwelling units are eligible for grants for the renovation and rehabilitation of such buildings in accordnace with the terms of this ordinance." Section 2. That Section 4 of Ordinance G42-77 passed on August 10, 1977 be and is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 4. Applicants. Any eprson who is at least 18 years of age and who has owned a structure eligible for the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program defined herein for at least 180 days prior to making application shall be eligible to apply for a grant to assist in the cost of rehabilitating or renovating qualifying residential structures so as to meet minimum housing code require- ments." Section 3. That Section 5 of Ordinance G42-77 passed August 10, 1977 be and is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 5. A. Grants. The amount of any grant for owner- occupied dwelling units shall be determined by the Department of Community Development in accordance with the attached grant reimbursement chart. The amount of any grant for non-occupant owners shall be a 15 percent grant; limited to a maximum of $5,000 per dwelling unit. Non-occupant owners shall be limited to two (2) pending grant applications. No further applications shall be made until repairs under pending application have been completed. Partial grants for completed repairs, that are a part of the rehabi- litation program for that housing unit, may be made if participation can be shown to be dependent on a staging of the repairs where the applicant can demonstrate that necessary financing is not obtainable for complete repairs and that applicant will proceed to make all necessary repairs in stages or phases approved by the Department of Community Development. B. Grants shall be made until funds allocated for such use are exhausted. For purposes of determining eligibility, income shall mean the total of the adjusted gross income as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of the United States and, in addition thereto, state, municipal and other interest not included in adjusted gross income, any capital gain deduction and any dividend exclusion, if not included in adjusted gross income, of all members of the household of the applicant." Section 4. That Section 6 of Ordinance G42-77 passed August 10, 1977 be and is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 6. Requirements. Any applicant under this ordinance by making application shall agree to bring the residential structure which is the subject of the application up to the standards of the BOCA Code Enforcement Guidelines for Residential Rehabilitation, 1975 Edition, within the period of time approved by the Department of Community Development. Each applicant shall further agree to own such rehabilitated and renovated structure for a period not less than twelve (12) months following receipt of the proceeds of any grant. Applicants shall execute a written agreement with the City of Elgin in accordance with the terms of this agreement which shall provide that failure by the applicant to perform the obligations of the agreement shall subject the applicant to the repayment of any grant received plus interest at the rate of seven percent per annum, in addition to any other penalty which may be provided by law." Section 5. That Section 11 of Ordinance G42-77 passed August 10, 1977 be and is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 11. Eligible Area. Grants under the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program of the City of Elgin 'shall be limited to eligible residential structures located in the following area within the City of Elgin: I Commencing at Jefferson Avenue and Grove Avenue, east on Jefferson Avenue to Liberty Street, thence south to Franklin, thence east to Grand Boulevard to the Kane-Cook County line, thence south to Hammond Avenue, thence west to Grace Street, thence north to Bluff City Boulevard, thence west to Raymond Street, thence north to U.S. Route 20, thence west to the Fox River, thence north to Lake Street, thence west to Wellington, thence north to Prairie; thence east to Geneva Street, thence north to Highland Avenue, thence west to Center Street, thence north to Park Street, thence west to Spring Street, thence north to Kimball Street, west to Brook Street, north to Seneca Street, west to Grove Avenue, and north to Jefferson, the place of beginning, otherwise known as U.S. Census tracts 8513, 8514 and that portion of 8515 east of the Fox River." Section 6. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage in the manner provided by law. s/ Richard L. Verbic Richard L. Verbic, Mayor Presented: April 12 1978 Passed: • April 12, 1978 Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Recorded: Published: elk Attest: s/ Marie Yearman Marie Yearman, City Clerk r