CDBG Contract - DCI - Vacant and Abandoned Building Demolition Program

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APPENDIXI SCOPE OF SERVICES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT VACANT AND ABANDONED BUILDING DEMOLITION PROGRAM 16-JC-14 1/01/2016-12/3112017 PURPOSE AND INTENT The City of South Bend, in creative and affirmative partnership with City residents, private enterprise, neighborhood and community organizations, and the Federal Government, is committed to the national housing goal of decent home and a suitable living environment for all persons. In attempting to achieve this goal, the City will use Community Development Block Grant funds to remove dilapidated structures causing blight in neighborhoods. Community Development Block Grants funds will be utilized through the Department of Code Enforcement to demolish dilapidated structures. TARGETED GOALS The targeted goal for the Department of Code Enforcement Vacant and Abandoned Building Demolition Program (16-JC-14) is to remove no less than 10 dilapidated structures, including foundations, in the City of South Bend, with preference for properties located in the targeted service areas. If, for any reason, there is difficulty in achieving this goal, the Agency must notify the Department of Community Investment of the problem(s) so the matter(s) can be rectified in a timely manner. INCOME GUIDELINES CDBG funds will be spent in income -qualified neighborhoods (as defined from time to time by HUD) in the City of South Bend. FY 2016 CDBG Income Limits (Effective 3/28/16) 1-Person Household 2-Person Household 3-Person Household 4-Person Household 5-Person Household 6-Person Household 7-Person Household 8-Person Household 30%AMI 12,050 16,020 20,160 24,300 28,440 32,580 35,450 37,700 50%AMI 20,000 22,850 25,700 28,550 30,850 33,150 35,450 37,770 80%AMI 32,000 36,600 41,150 45,700 49,400 53,050 56,700 60,350 (Median income for a family of four: $57,100) ACTIVITY SERVICE.AREA The activities under this contract must take place within the City of South Bend. TIMETABLE Costs may be incurred when the agency is notified to proceed by the Department of Community Investment. This activity shall commence on January 1, 2016, and shall continue to and include December 31, 2017. All funds unobligated by 12/31/17 and all funds unspent by 1/31/18 will be subject to reprogramming at the option of the City. PROGRAM BUDGET The total CDBG budget for the Department of Code Enforcement Vacant and Abandoned Building Demolition Program shall not exceed $150,000.00. In accordance with the statement of purpose and intent, the following eligible cost categories have been established: Demolition and related activities at an average cost of $15,000.00 per structure. Appendix I - Scope of Services Page 1