CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

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Department:

Community Development (PDS)

Commission Meeting Date:  10/2/2018

Staff Contact:

Tony L Hoch, Sr. Projects Specialist

Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:

Set bid date of October 23, 2018 for the 2018 Weatherization Grant Program for installation of storm windows Bid No. B1849; installation of blown attic insulation, Bid No. B1850; and weather-stripping of entry doors Bid No. B1851; at 17 addresses within the city limits of Lawrence.

 

Executive Summary:

The Community Development Division of Planning & Development Services  offers a Weatherization program that provides small grants to homeowners within the City of Lawrence limits to install storm windows where applicable, add attic insulation to R-38 as needed, and weather-strip entry doors as needed.  These grants are funded with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)  funds administered by the Community Development  division.  Bids are solicited by  staff.  There were 19 applications this year, and 17 are eligible to receive all, or some, of the improvements listed above.

Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor

 

Safe, Healthy, and Welcoming Neighborhoods

 

Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):

There is no fiscal impact to the City. The program is estimated at $ 35,900.00 and is Community Development Block Grant funded.

Attachments:

Invitation to Bid

 

 

 

 

Reviewed By:

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