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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/2004 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes of Special Meeting September 15, 2004 ORIGINAL A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Jerry DiTullio called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Authority Members Present: Kathryn Fulton Kathy Nuanes (entered at 7:09 p.m.) Cheryl Brungardt Jerry DiTullio Authority Members Absent: Kent Davis Others Present: Lena Rotola, Council member Larry Schultz, Council member Alan Feinstein, Jeffco Housing Authority Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty Barbara Delgadillo, Asst. to City Manager C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. D. OFFICER REPORTS None. E. PUBLIC FORUM There were no persons present to speak. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. G. NEW BUSINESS Larry Nelson presented potential cost analysis on the purchase and rehabilitation of an 8-unit townhome complex at 4501 Everett Street. He informed that the property owner responded to a letter from the Authority looking for potential sellers. A price has not been discussed at this point. His cost analysis depicts total cost based on a sales price of $65,000 to $80,000 per unit. The cost analysis includes a $5,000 assistance package for the qualified buyers. The complex has three 3-bedroomll-1I2 bath units and five 2-bedroom 1-112 bath units. The location meets a number of objectives being on a visible corner, located in an area with a high concentration of apartments in district IV and seems to be within the right price range. Alan Feinstein distributed a packet of information including a rough layout of the site, photos and an estimate of rehabilitation construction costs. Construction costs include a 6' privacy fence for individual patios, revamping of the storage areas in the back, restoration of the hardwood floors vs. carpet installation, along with the standard rehabilitation items. Chair DiTullio suggested that the Authority pay cash for the purchase of the complex and obtain a construction loan for the rehabilitation and overhead costs. Jefferson County assessed the property at $562,900 in 2003. Costs per unit and square foot for townhomes vary making it difficult to determine what the owner may accept as a purchase price. It was moved by Kathryn Fulton, second.ed by Kathy Nuanes to direct Larry Nelson to work with the seller to purchase the property at a maximum price not to exceed $73,000 per unit and with a starting price of $65,000 per unit. The motion passed 4-0. It was moved by Cheryl Brungardt, seconded by Kathryn Fulton to approve the construction costs of $245,200 with a maximum of 8 garages. The motion passed 4-0. Cheryl Brungardt suggested that the Authority consider partnering with Washington Mutual and utilize their volunteer program and grant funds. H. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Chair DiTullio reminded that the meeting schedule for next week was canceled. ./ ~ ! I rJJJ; illo, Asst. to . ty Manager /bd