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Resolution No. 06-74
RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE GRANT RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY LIST UNDER THE
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program has been established to
provide financial assistance and incentives for property owners in Elgin's historic districts and
individual landmarks in the restoration of their properties; and
WHEREAS, in 2006 applications have been made for 27 projects under the Historic
Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program; and
WHEREAS,said applications have been submitted to the Elgin Heritage Commission which
conducted a review and scored applications based upon objective criteria and forwarded an eligibility
list to the City Council which has reviewed and approved the list.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that the sum of$100,000 is allocated for the following projects approved under
the grant recipient eligibility list:
Owner Address Grant
Scott and Laura Powers 900 N. Spring Street $ 6,740
Chad Lacek 376 Park Street $10,000
Jason and Kristin Campbell 433 Division Street $10,000
Elizabeth Tierney 375 Prairie Street $10,000
Paul Eyrich 809 N. Spring Street $10,000
John and Elizabeth O'Malley 170 River Bluff Road $10,000
Roy and Linda Voss 440 East Chicago Street $ 9,159
Luis Cabrera 164 Lincoln Avenue $10,000
Glen and Susan Holland 770 Highland Avenue $ 4,454
Kimberly Mazzarisi 570 Division Street $ 5,900
Kathryn and Daniel Skaggs 552 East Chicago Street $ 4,750
Tom and Donna Leetz 364 Division Street $ 8,997
TOTAL $100,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all applicable
codes and ordinances.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
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Presented: April 12, 2006
Adopted: April 12, 2006
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Olufemi Folarin, City Manager NEIGHBORHOOD VITALITY
Michael Millikan, Programs M ager
SUBJECT: FY2006 50/50 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with
information to consider the 2006 50/50 Historic Architectural Grant Program eligibility list.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the grant recipient eligibility list as submitted
0,., and direct staff to execute the grant agreements. The eligibility list is attached to this
memorandum.
BACKGROUND
The Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program provides incentives to residential
property owners to offset the costs of rehabilitation work. Eligible properties are either in a
locally designated historic district or a designated individual landmark. The program provides a
50/50 matching grant, up to $10,000, for exterior work done to eligible properties. The annual
City allocation for the program is $100,000.
A total of 27 applications were received for the 2006 program. The applications are divided by
districts as follows; sixteen are located in the Elgin Historic District, six are in the
Spring/Douglas Historic District, two are in the National Watch Historic District, and three are
Landmark properties located outside of the districts. Applicants must receive a minimum score
of 40 points out of a possible 100 to qualify for the program. The following criteria were used to
evaluate and score the 27 applications that were submitted for the 2006 funding cycle. Points for
specific criterion are indicated in parenthesis:
1. Current historic significance of the structure. (3 –9 points) This criteria is based
on professional surveys of the Historic Districts. Note: An additional 10 points
is granted to a property if its significance changes from non-contributing to
— contributing, or contributing to significant after the grant project was
completed.
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2. Proposed work to the structure —This item is evaluated on a scale ranging from
10 to 50 points. Reconstruction of missing structures and multiple restoration
work on primary facades scores higher (50 points) than continuing maintenance
(10 points).
3. Evaluation of relative visual public benefit or impact to the streetscape. Issues
such as visibility and location within the neighborhood, and anticipated change
in appearance after completion of work are considered. The item was evaluated
by members of the Elgin Heritage Commission on a scale of(1 to 30 points).
4. Occupancy—Owner occupied houses score higher (3 or 5 points).
The following statistics show the continued level of interest on the part of property owners in
making improvements through program participation:
2006 2005 2004 2003
Total# of applications received 27 31 30 24
Applications eligible 13 17 24 18
% eligible of total. 48% 54% 80% 75%
2006 2005 2004 2003
Number of applications not eligible 14 14 6 5
Total number of grant recipients allowed by the 12 14 13 11
$100,000* program allocation.
*$111,131 for 2005
Before disbursement of funds, recipients are required to sign an agreement with the City and
complete all work. The properties must be brought into total exterior code compliance to fulfill
the requirements of the program.
If any of the recommended recipients of the grant are unable to fulfill the requirements of the
program, the next eligible application on the list will be chosen and awarded the grant.
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The projects being recommended for approval are listed here:
1. 900 N. Spring Street — The applicant is proposing to restore a second floor balcony
railing that had been removed, replace the current gutters with copper inlaid gutters, and
tear off and re-roof the house with architectural shingles.
2. 376 Park Street — The applicant is proposing to restore the front porch which would
include replacement of the flooring, ceiling, railings, and columns. The project also
includes removing a front door, replacing an inappropriate rear door, and removing a
door on the east facade and replacing with a window.
3. 433 Division Street — The applicant is proposing to restore the front porch which would
include replacing the flooring, ceiling, railings, and stairs. New porch skirting would be
added and missing dental work would be restored. After the porch restoration is
complete, the house will be painted.
4. 375 Prairie Street — The applicant is proposing to remove the asphalt shingles on the
house and garage and replace it with cedar shingles. The project also includes removal of
the current gutter system and the restoration of the original inlaid gutter system.
5. 809 N. Spring Street— The applicant is working on a multi-year restoration project. This
year, the project will include the removal of the concrete stairs on the front porch and the
op„ installation of appropriate wood stairs. The project also includes restoration of the front
porch floor and ceiling, new wood screens on the windows and doors, restoration of the
basement windows and installation of new copper downspouts to complete the copper
gutters that were installed last year.
6. 170 River Bluff Road — The applicant is proposing to remove aluminum siding and
restore the wood siding. The project also includes the installation of a new front entrance
portico and a complete tear off and re-roof which will include upgrading to architectural
shingles.
7. 440 E. Chicago Street— The applicant is proposing to restore the stone foundation around
the front porch and install copper gutters to prevent future water damage on the stone.
The project also includes the removal of an old fire exit door that was installed when the
building was used as a day care center.
8. 164 Lincoln Avenue — The applicant is proposing to replace all of the vinyl windows in
the house with new appropriate wood windows. The project also includes painting the
house and trim after the windows are replaced.
9. 770 W. Highland Avenue—The applicant is proposing to remove an inappropriate garage
door and replace it with a door that will match the doors on the carriage house. The
project also includes tuckpointing the main chimney and restoring the stone blocks
around the front porch.
10. 570 Division Street — The applicant is proposing to restore the wood siding on the front
dormer and paint the house trim around all of the doors and windows. The project also
includes a complete tear off and re-roof with an upgrade to architectural shingles.
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11. 552 E. Chicago Street — The applicant is proposing to replace the rear enclosed porch.
The project will include adding a foundation that does not exist at this time and
demolition and replacement of all porch features except for the roof.
12. 364 Division Street — The applicant is proposing to restore the main porch. The project
will include replacement of the porch flooring, ceiling, railings, stairs and newel posts.
The ball and stick skirt design will be re-created.
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
The Elgin Heritage Commission's Grant Review Subcommittee completed a thorough review of
each application at a special meeting held on Monday, February 27, 2006 and prepared its final
recommendation. The Commission has supported the evaluation and concurs with the grant
recipients selected.
F ANCIAL IMPACT
The project has a 2006 fiscal year budget of$100,000. Expenditures from this program will be
charged to the Elgin Riverboat Fund (account number 275-0000-791.78-99, project number
079895) where sufficient funds exist.
v\119,)LEGAL IMPACT
An agreement will be entered into between the city and each grant recipient outlining the
procedures and requirements of the program and defining the scope of work for each project.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the attached list of selected recipients eligible for the 2006 50/50 Historic
Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program.
2. Reject the list of selected recipients for the program.
Respectfully submitted for Council consideration.
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50/50 GRANT REVIEW SUB-COMMITTEE FOR 2006
APPLICANT LIST
Staff Visual Total Project Grant
Score Score Score Cost Amount
1 900 Spring St. N 64 24.8 88.8 $13,480 $6,740
2 376 Park St. 51 25 76.0 $20,880 $10,000
3 433 Division St. 49 26.2 75.2 $29,250 $10,000
4 375 _ Prairie St. 51 23.8 74.8 $43,605 $10,000
5 809 Spring St. N 51 23 74.0 $28,200 $10,000
6 170 River Bluff Rd. 45 21 66.0 $21,650 $10,000
7 440 Chicago St. E 44 15.6 59.6 $18,317 $9,159
8 164 Lincoln Ave. 41 14.4 55.4 $32,410 $10,000
9 770 Highland Ave. 34 18 52.0 $8,908 $4,454
10 570 Division St. 29 21.6 50.6 $11,800 $5,900
11 552 Chicago St. E 34 16 50.0 $9,500 $4,750
12 364 Division St. 34 14 48.0 $24,200 $8,997
13 650 Park St. 34 11.8 45.8 $15,856 $0
14 616 Park St. 32 7.2 39.2 $17,067 $0
/A 15 570 Chicago St. E 24 14.6 38.6 $8,200 $0
16 808 Spring St. N 19 18.6 37.6 $19,750 $0
17 503 Park St. 27 10.4 37.4 $5,950 $0
18 163 Hill Ave. 21 15.4 36.4 $6,175 $0
19 1027 Spring St. N 21 14.4 35.4 $10,341 $0
20 415 Dupage St. 29 4.2 33.2 $13,250 $0
21 7 Liberty St. N 26 5.4 31.4 $23,600 $0
22 410 Park St. 21 10.2 31.2 $14,815 $0
23 120 Chapel St. S 19 11.8 30.8 $24,400 $0
24 525 Regent St. 21 9.2 30.2 $12,813 $0
25 424 Dupage St. 18 10.6 28.6 $15,888 $0
26 274 Gifford PI. 21 4.8 25.8 $9,358 $0
27 563 Lillie St. 18 4 22.0 $16,080 $0
28 $0
29 $0
30 $0
$475,743 $100,000
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