93-77 Resolution No. 93-77
RESOLUTION
RATIFYING SUBMISSION OF PRELIMINARY GRANT APPLICATION FOR
FIRE BARN NO. 5
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that it hereby ratifies and approves the Preliminary
Application for Grants-In-Aid dated February 23, 1993 to the
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency for the restoration of
the exterior of Fire Barn No. 5 located at 533 St. Charles
Street, Elgin, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: March 10, 1993
Adopted: March 10, 1993
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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Agenda Item No.
February 22, 1993
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Larry L. Rice, City Manager
SUBJECT: Grant Application .by the Fire Barn No. 5 Museum
Board
Attached is a letter from Brigid Trimble, President of
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the Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum, requesting approval
40% matching grant application to the Federal Government for
exterior improvement of Fire Barn No. 5. The availability of
a 60% Federal Matching Grant has just come to their attention
and they are asking for immediate approval by the City Coun-
cil of the application. Ms . Trimble will be present at your
meeting to explain the program further.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
With an estimated total project cost of less than
$50,000, Funding would come ofrom thesCity�'sn
$20,000 . 9
Capital Improve-
ments Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Council authorize filing a
grant application for the exterior refurbishing of the Elgin
Fire Barn No. 5 eum.
Larry Rice, Manager
LLR:amp
Attachment
February 19, 1993
RE: Available Matching Grant funds for Buildings listed on the
National Register.
Mayor and Council Members;
It has been brought to the immediate attention of the Elgin Fire Barn
No. 5 Museum by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency that
Federal Grant funding is available for Brick and Mortar Projects on
National Register Listed buildings.
The stipulations are as follows:
• The funding is allocated on a 40°x6 match from local entities and
60% funding from the Federal Government.
• The projects must be on National Register Listed Buildings
• The project must be completed by September of 1993
24,1993
The Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum Board would like the city to
consider funding for the restoration of and upkeep on the exterior of
Elgin's Fire Barn No. 5. Under the current lease agreement the city is
responsible for the upkeep of the exterior of the building which
would include the brick repointing, soffit repair, and painting. For
nearly the same amount of funding, possibly less, from the city the
entire building could be restored ahead of schedule allowing the
funding raised by our organization to go to museum programs for the
fire safety education of our community.
The total projected cost is estimated at less than $50,000 the city's
cost would likely be less than $20,000.
Because of the short notice of the available funds the estimates are
not available at this time. More information will be available and the
Museum Board will supply to the Council more accurate estimates
by the Council meeting on February 24th.
Sincerely,
Brigid J. Trimble
President, Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum Inc.
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Elgin fire Barn No. 5 Museum
Jim Walsh
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
#1 Old State Capital Plaza
Springfield, IL 62701-1507
February 23,1993
Dear Mr. Walsh,
Enclosed you will find the Elgin Fire Barn 5 Application for the
Build American Grant. All the pertinent information you
requested is been enclosed. Should you have any questions or
require additional information you may contact me at 708-697-
7887.
The specific project, as submitted, would completely restore the
exterior of the Elgin Fire Barn 5 allowing our city the opportunity to
care for their National Register building in compliance with the
Secretary of the Interiors Standards.
The building,though not currently open to the public, is scheduled to
be open no later than January of 1994. The building is not handicap
accessible at this time, however, it will be by opening day.
On behalf of the Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum, I would like to
express our gratitude to your Agency for keeping us in mind for this
exciting grant opportunity.
Sincere
Brig BrigM J. rimble
President
Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum
enc. preliminary application
photos
sate location map
plans and specifications
cc. City of Elgin, Larry Rice
533 8L Charles 6L • Elgin, IL • 60120 • 708-705-2495
02-19-93 10:48AM FROM HIST PRES AGY PH
ILLINOIS HISTORIC PIMER'ATION AGENCY
111STOWC.PRVIER'ATION MD
PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FOR GRANTS-MAID
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DATE OF THIS PRELIMINARY APPLICATION. � FEB ,1.i�
xa.DATE LISTED
i.PROJE;CT TITLE
RESTORATION OF EXTERIOR OF FIRE BARN 5 3. 4.PRO =COST
z�IDs'CORIC DISTRIcip APPLICABLE) NATIONAL TOTAL PROJECT
NSA HISTORIC S46,97S$o
LANDMAR FEDERAL SURE
S.TYPE OF pROJW-T ( � 1 Xl I IVES S28,185-0
ADMTr'. PVBLIC ED. SUR"E1 NAT`REG. PLAN DEVIPRE.D 1Xj NO LOCAL SHARE
$18790 .00
6.COMPLETE ADDRESS OR LOCATION Ole THE PROPERTY(SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
ppMENT OWNER(IF APPLICABLE) CITY OF ELGIN
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COUNTY ► ZUP COD'? 6012f1_U-,CONGRI MS DIS'[RIC1'(S3�
STATE SENATE DLSTRICT(S)
33 STATE REPREsENTATAIE DISTRICT(g) 66
7.SPONSOR ITFOORMATION
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STREET ADDRESS CITY ELGIN
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SPONSOR CONTACt
8.HIS L.TORICAL.ARCIIiTEGT11RA ARCHAEOLOGIGAI.SIGNIFICANCY OF PRO.iF.CT
,All!;F IT WILL HOUSE THE
FTgF DEPARTMENT HISTORY MUSEUM. ' THIS BUILDING IS .A UNIQUE FACET OF THAT
HIaTORy IN THAT IT WAS THE LAST AND MOST BLABORAIE FIRE BARN BUILT&I BUILT THE
FIRE STATION''
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02-19-93 10:48AV FROM HIST PEES AGY P19
9.PRIORITIZE A LIST OF THE E X4CT WORK 7'0 BE ACCOMPLISHED AND LyCLUDE A COST
ESTIMATE FOR EACH ITEM
SOUTH FACADE BRICK PIER 850
RESTORATION WOODEN DOORS AND WINDOWS 8500
LEADED GLASS WINDOWS 1725
CHIMNEY RESTORATION 3700
BRICK REPAIR, REPOINTING, AND CLEANING 21700
REPLACEMENT OF ROTTED WINDOWS ON THIRD FLOOR 2000
PRIME, PAINT AND REPAIR WOOD TRIM 8500
1 1"IST THE PRESERVATION PRODUCTS TO BE GENERATED WITH THIS PROJECT
restoration of the exterior of fire barn
1I.CURRENT USE OF STRUCTURE(IF APPLICABLE) FIRE BARN NO.5 MUSEUM STORAGE
ILpROPOsE.D USE ff APPLICABLE) FIRE DEPARTMENT HISTORY MlIS9110
13.PRESERVATION PLAN 13M I INO (ENCLOSE IF YES
14,NUMBER OF PHOTOGRAPHMLIDES ENCLOSED 14
15JUNDING RESOURCES
SOURCE AMOUNT TYPE
„ ',TTY OF Fi,QJN $-4-6---9-75 CASH
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TOTAL t 46,975
1i.RESPONSE TO THESE QUESTIONS IS OPTIONAL
IS THE PROPOSED PROJECT MINORITY OWNED(51%OR MORE MINORITY OWNERS1111 T
DOES THE PROPOSED PROJECT HAI'ST MINORM
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IS THE PROPOSED PROJECT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HANDICAPPED?
O will be by ro osed com letion
17XETURN PRELIMINARY APPLICATION TO'.
ILLINOIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION AGENCY
GRANTS SECTION
OLD STATE CAPITOL
SPRINGFIM,ILLINOIS 62701
Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum
RESTORATION OF FIRE BARN S
SPONSOR: ELGIN FIRE BARN NO. S MUSEUM INC.
SOUTH FACADE: The restoration is based on photographic evidence
found in the museum archives
• brick pier will match in brick type and mortar consistency stone
base and cap will match existing.
• wooden doors and windows : personnel door will match existing
door on the east facade of the building in wood type and design.
Based on the photographic evidence the apparatus doors and
windows will be duplicated.
• leaded glass window: The existing original window, that had been
salvaged from the building at an earlier date, will be fully
restored using as much of the original glass a possible and a
restoration grade alloy will be used to relead it. The second
window will match as closely a possible the glass used in the
original.
CHIMNEY RESTORATION: Using the photographic evidence the
chimney will be rebuilt to original design.
BRICK REPAIR, REPOINTING, AND CLEANING: Matching the original
mortar consistency and profile. The missing and damaged bricks
and damage, caused in part by the unsympathetic addition that
will be moved in the immediate future, will be replaced. Brick to
be cleaned with a mild chemical stripper and low pressure (less
than 300 pi) water wash.
REPLACEMENT OF ROTTED WINDOWS ON THIRD FLOOR: The wooden
sashes on the third floor that have rotted beyond repair will be
replaced by identical wooden replacement windows.
PRIME PAINT AND REPAIR WOOD TRIM: The painted trim will be
repainted to colors a close to original as possible. Any repairs
needed will be done using original materials.
533 6t Charles 8L • Elgin, IL • 60120 . 708-705-2495