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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/22/2007HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING May 22, 2007 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:00 P.M. A. Call Meeting to Order B. Roll Ca11 C. Approval of the Minutes: Apri124, 2007 D. Officers Reports E. Public Forum F. Unfinished Business G. New Business A. Presentation by Ryan Stachelski, WR Economic Development, "Rebuilding Together" H. Other L Adjournment MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY April 24, 2007 5:00 p.m. A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Brungardt at 5:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Authority members present: Cheryl Brungardt Kent Davis Kathy Nuanes Lena Rotola Janice Thompson Also attending: Alan White, Executive Director Henry Wehrdt, Construction Manager Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary _ C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 27, 2007 It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Janice Thompson to approve the minutes of March 27, 2007 as presented. The motion passed 4-0 with Kathy Nuanes abstaining. D. OFFICER REPORTS There were no officer reports. E. PUBLIC FORUM There were no members of the public to address the Authority at this time. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Larry Nelson reported that there has been a lot of interest in the Parfet property. Potential buyers have expressed concern about a water problem which has recently occurred. Once the water problem is corrected, he expects to receive offers. • Larry Nelson reported that there have been two more foreclosures on the Quail property. One has been sold by the lender for $80,000. The buyer is renting it to a tenant who he says is his sister. Rental to family members is allowed under the covenants. David Firman has suggested that the owner sign _ an affidavit declaring that the tenant is his sister. The second foreclosed unit was also sold for $80,000 and is owner-occupied. HOUSING AUTHOR[TY Apri124, 2007 ' 1 - Larry Nelson reported that a foreclosure is also in process at Park Side. The buyer has never made a mortgage or homeowners association payment. The lender will soon be placing this unit on the market. The price has been dropped on the remaining two units. There has been good feedback on these units but no offers have yet been received. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Review of Potential Renovation of the Richards-Hart Estate Duplex Henry Wehrdt received bids on residential renovation of the two apartment homes into town homes at the Richards-Hart Estate. The address is 2770-2760 Chase Street. The low bid is in an amount of $21,820. Renovation would include replacing existing windows with energy efficient windows; replacement of fow entry doors and two shed doors; removal of existing siding facia, gutters and downspouts and adding insulation; removal of existing roofing as needed and replaced with new 30-year shingles; and excavation of driveways with installation of two inches of asphalt Discussion pointsincluded: o The renovation would be a good example of what can be done for $22,000 and there could be education for homeowners on available resources ta upgrade their properties. o The cosmetic renovation would improve the image of a city-owned property. o Upgrades are energy efficient. o From a security standpoint for the Richards Hart estate, it is to the city's advantage to have good renters in these units. o A small increase in rent for these units should be considered once the renovation is complete. Increase in rent should be offset by savings resulting from energy-efficient improvements. o A request should be made to City Council to share in the renovation costs. It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Janice Thompson that the Housing Authority accept the low bid of $21,820 to upgrade the duplex at the Richards Hart estate and make a request to City Council to share the cost 50-50 with the Housing Authority. The motion passed 5-0. Alan White will write a memo to the city manager on behalf of the Authority regarding the request to share renovation costs with City Council. HOUSING AUTHORITY Apri124, 2007 -2- H. 2. Discussion about New Projects Larry Nelson reported that he has been unable to find any suitable properties far another Housing AuYhoriry project. He will continue to look. OTHER Alan White distributed copies of the final version of the Housing Authority audit. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Kent Davis to adjourn the meeting at 5:42 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The next meeting will be held on May 22, 2007. Cheryl Brungardt, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary HOUSING AUTHORITY Apri124, 2007 - 3 - ~ 'olorado Housing ~ iment Fund Coalition Executive Committee Rachel Basye Colorado Housing and FinanCe Authority Mary Boland Housin9 Justice! Blue Eagle SOSe Coloretlo Britta Fisher Wheat Ritlge 2020 Ken Hoagland Community Capital Corporation Marianne LeClair Denver Urban Renewal Authonry Justin Marks Coloretlo Division of Housing Bill Myers Sierta Club, Rocky Mountain Chapter Nedra San Filippo 'ommuniry Advowte Alana Smart Housing Coloratlo! Doug Wayland Coloratlo Coalition For the Homeless Mail PO Box 9610 Denver CO 80209 Phone and Fax BriMa Fisher, Chair 303.263.5496 britta@colohousingfund.org Kimberly Stenberg, Strategist & Organizer 970.988.1349 kimbedy@wlohousingfund.org Heather Fortna, Atlministrative Asst. 720255.9838 heather@colohousingfund.org Email info@colohousingfund.org Website www.colohousingfu nd. org April 17, 2007 Cheryl Brungardt Wheat Ridge Housing Authority 7500 West 29"' Avenue Wheat Ridge CO 80033 Dear Cheryl Brungardt, The Colorado Housing Investment Fund Coalition would like to welcome The Wheat Ridge Housing Authority as a Friend. Thank you for your generous donation of $250, on March 28 2007. Your donation has been matched by the Housing and Homelessness Funders' Collaborative! There has been exciting progress because of you, and other organizational and individual partners. Your donation and support will help Colorado become the 39t6 state with a dedicated, dependable , and permanent source of funding for the production and preservation of affordable housing across the state. You are joining 196 other organizations and nearly 600 individuals in realizing this goal. We are getting ready for a productive time at CHIFC. We recently hired a field organizer, Kim Cooke. She will be representing us all over the state as we seek to raise awareness and support for an investment fund throughout Colorado. Kim joins our current staff of Kimberly Stenberg, our Strategist, and Heather Fortna, our Administrative Assistant. CHIFC has a speakers' bureau of trained presenters who are willing to speak about the Investment Fund to any size group. Please contact Britta at 303-263-5496 or Britta(i1colohousinqfund.orq or Kimberly at 970-988-1349 or KimberlvCalcolohousingfund.org for more information and to schedule a speaker. If your organization desires a higher degree of involvement, please ask about becoming a voting member. You can contact Heather at 720-255-9838 or heatherC~lcolohousingfund.org. Thank you once again for your support. We look forward to your continued involvement in the Coalition. ely, / ~-Ltn~k S~ ~✓~ov~/ O~Q"l~ WOY~ Si er O ~ % Britta Fisher Chair Colorado Housing Investment Fund Coalition P.S. Look for our monthly E-newsletter updating you on our latest activities. Our mission is fo establish a statewide housing investment fund with a dedicated and dependable source of public 2venue for the creation and preservation o/affordable housing throughout Colorado. habitat for Humanity' of Metro Denver www.habi[a[metrodemecorg Main Office 1500 W. I2th Ave. Denver, CO 80204-3410 303-534-2929 Fax:303-534-2727 Conshuction Hotline: 303-380-1188 fiabitat Home Improvement OuUets enver 70 Rio Grande Blvd Denver, CO 80223 303-72b5863 F= 303-871-9900 Whea[ Ridee ci-70 ena wara aa.) 10625 West 470 Frontage Road Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303-421-5300 Pa~c: 303-421-5301 ~ OPPaa:°UNIT: May 9, 2007 Wheat Ridge Housing Authority Cheryl Brungardt 7500 W. 29th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Deaz Ms. Brungardt: Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver works in partnership with people in need to build decent, affordable housing. Our homeowners earn 35-50% of the Area Median Income, classifying them as very low-income as defined by I3LTD. Furthermore, our homeowners purchase the home with a 0% interest mortgage and contribute up to 500 hours of"sweat equity" building their own home. Habitat is holding orientation sessions in June for potential applicants for our homeownership program. We only accept applications three times a year, so it is important that the public is aware of our upcoming meetings. If there is a possibility that one of your clients or someone they know could benefit from our progam, then getting the word out to them could be their first step towards homeownership! Included with this letter are brochures and fliers in English and Spanish that explain our guidelines and list our orientation dates. Please post or distribute them as is appropriate for your organization. We are happy to send more items as needed and to answer any questions you have about our program. Thank you for helping us reach people in need and for providing a service to the community everyday. In partnership, /V ~ ~~U Lee Wheeler-Berliner Family Services Program Manager-Selection P. S. If you believe the population your agency serves is not appropriate for this information, please call 303-534-2929, eact. 138, or email leewb@habitatmetrodenver.org to be removed from our outreach list. REMOVE ON: JIJNE 10, 2007 Habitat for Humanity" of Metro Denver BE A HOMEO U►1NER!! Attend an Orientation Meeting to Learn about Our Homeownership Program and to Get an Application: (no child care available during meetings) r, June 5th, 6:30 PM Home Community Center, 1 N. Main Street: From US-85, take exit 7, follow the undabout to E. Bridge St. Tum left on Main Street. The ilding is on the west side of the street. Saturday, June 9th, 2:00 PM Aurora Central Library, Aurora 14949 E. Alameda Dr. From I-225 exit onto Alameda heading east, at fourth traffic light tum north on Ala- meda Dr. Library on left; parking available in front of building. Wednesday, June 6th, 6:30 PM Clements Community Center, Lakewood 1550 Yarrow St: Located 1 block west and 1 block north of intersection of Colfax and Wadsworth. From 6th Ave. exit north on Wadsworth, tum west on Colfax, turn north on Yarrow. Parking available in front of building and on Sunday, June 10th, 3:00 PM Clements Community Center, Lakewood 1580 Yarrow St: Located 1 block west and 1 block north of intersection of Colfax and Wadsworth. From 6th Ave. exit north on Wadsworth, turn west on Colfax, turn north on Yarrow. Pazking available in front of building and on street. Applicants must meet Income guidelines: Family Size Income Range Family Size Income Ranee 1 $1,650-2,100 2 $1,650-2,400 3 $1,900-2,700 4 $2,100-3,000 5+ $2,250-3,940 Please bring your employer's name and address and your landlord's name and address. People arriving after the start time will NOT be admitted. For more information contact us at 303.534.2929 or Habitat for Humanity, 1500 W. 121h Avenue, Denver, CO 80204 "We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing oppor[unity through- out the naHon. We encourage and suppoN an affirmative adverfising and markeHng program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of mce, cobr, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or naNonal origin."