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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jill N. Morgan, Planner
DATE: November 1, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution amending resolution R21-079 to allow additional time to submit reimbursement request, which was outlined in Exhibit "A" Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with John Karm for 14 S. May Street granted on April 13, 2020 (John Karm - 21-0908 /AU21/2-12.057-HP/GR - JM - Ward 4)
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Resolution is to move the deadline for contractors to complete work and homeowners to submit the reimbursement requests from December 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022.
BACKGROUND:
Exhibit "A" Historic Preservation Grant Agreements contained Section 7.1 (b) being an owners obligation section requiring the project to be completed in a timely manner in order to allow for the submittal of all reimbursement requests prior to December 1, 2021. After further research, staff and owners decided to change the scope for the porch restoration from installing standard columns and balusters to replicating a unique design found on a rear porch. This design required special order, which special orders of wood products are behind in ordering. Painting can also not be completed in colder weather. Due to labor shortages and supply chain issues, grantee is requesting a deadline extension to May 31, 2022 to allow for finalizing installation and painting
DISCUSSION:
Due to COVID-19, many contractors have faced labor shortages and supply chain issues. Historic Preservation projects typically require specialized contractors providing homeowners a greatly reduced pool of contractors. This seems to be sufficient cause to obtain modification of deadline to finalize the project to ensure the projects are done in a high-quality manner.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The Staff's Evaluation and Recommendation are based on the City of Aurora Historic Districts and Landmarks Guidelines
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of A Resolution amending resolution R21-079 to ...
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