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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: June 9, 2023
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the approval of an extension for the completion of 514 Claim Street.
BACKGROUND:
In 2015 the property located at 514 Claim St. was severely damaged due to a fire and sat vacant and in disrepair.
On October 27, 2021, City of Aurora, an Illinois municipal corporation, in the case of Plaintiff, vs. Estate of Ivar Forsner, et al., Defendants, in Kane County Circuit Court, a Judgement was entered which provided that the City of Aurora was granted a Judicial Deed, thereby extinguishing all other ownership interest.
An informal solicitation was sent out in September 2021 to demolish the garage located on the site, which was completed by Fox Excavating.
Rather than demolish the home, the city opted to undergo a new process. The home would be subject to a competitive process, with the "winning bid" being conveyance of the property upon completion of the project. One of the primary requirements was the requirement that the location be an owner-occupied residential property upon completion of the renovations.
DISCUSSION:
A Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted February 2022 for qualified firms to acquire the property and perform the required renovations to the property. On March 2, 2022, a mandatory site visit took place. Two responses were received by the due date and time on March 11, 2022. Following committee review and scoring, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity was selected.
Representatives from the Mayor's Office have remained in contact with Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity throughout the course of this project. The project has experienced some delays due to the combined factors of unexpected infrastructure needs inside the home and supply chain issues. The completion date for this project was June 30, 2023; Fox Valley Habitat has asked for an extension until August of 2023.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Extending the deadline for this project ...
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