G45-79 AN ORDINANCE Ordinance No. G45-79
AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE 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, the City of Elgin desires to expand the geographical area
considered for residential rehabilitation to include those individuals
which the Department of Housing and Urban Development has determined to
be within their guidelines as low income; 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
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 rehabilitation of the deteriorating residential buildings
in the City of Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
eSection 1. That Section 3 of Ordinance No. G28-78 passed on April 12,
1978 and as amended by Ordinance No. G28-79 passed on April 11, 1979, be
and is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 5. Grants.
A. Individuals within the neighborhood strategy area.
The amount of any grant for owner-occupied dwelling units
shall be determined by the Department of Community Develop-
ment in accordance with the current grant reimbursement chart.
The amount of any grant for non-occupant owners shall be a
15 percent rebate; limited to a maximum rebate of $1,500
per structure, or the rebate percentage as it applies to a
maximum of $10,000 construction costs. Non-occupant owners
shall be limited to two (2) structures actively participating
in the rebate program. Any owner-occupant of a 2, 3 or 4 unit
residential structure or any non-occupant owners must provide
tenant's names and addresses and agree to maintain current
rents for one :(1) year from the date of completion. Any
landlord, regardless of occupant status, will be eligible for
a minimum 40 percent rebate provided they participate in the
Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Rehabili-
tation Programs upon written agreement to continue participation
in such a program for a period of five (5) years. Owner-
s occupant landlords will receive 40 to 50 percent depending on
eligible percentage, non-owner occupant landlords will receive a
flat 40 percent rebate. Rebate shall be restricted to rehabilita-
tion costs of dwelling units certified for Section 8 rehabilitation
participation and common areas and systems of buildings containing
such units.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after
its passage in the manner provided by law,
s/ Harry W. Barnes
Harry . , arnes, yor ro em
Presented: June 13, 1979
Passed: June 13 , 1979
Vote: Yeas 5 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk