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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Historic Preservation Commission
DATE: March 17, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Jeff and Karen Houghtaling for 450 Oak Avenue (Jeff and Karen Houghtaling - 21-0205 / AU22/1-21.061-HP/GR - JM - Ward 6)
PURPOSE:
Exhibit "A" is a resolution authorizing the execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Jeff and Karen Houghtaling for the property at 450 Oak Avenue. Pursuant to the Agreement Jeff and Karen Houghtaling will receive up to $12,250.00 toward the renovation of the building including the restoration of the porch which includes rebuilding the porch steps, repairing the wing walls and pillars, and tuckpointing.
BACKGROUND:
The property is within the Tanner Historic District. The building is an owner-occupied one unit. The building was built c. 1912 in the American Four Square style with Prairie influence.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the grant application and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances. The proposal is consistent with the City of Aurora Historic Districts and Landmarks Guidelines.
On March 11, 2021, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the 30 applications submitted for the 2021 Historic Preservation Grant Program. The application process was highly competitive with many worthwhile projects. Based upon the available funding, the Historic Preservation Commission ranked nine applications as being the most deserving for funding and recommends those applications for approval by City Council. Approval is contingent upon Aurora's legal council's review of the Grant Agreement.
In order to receive the first $10,000 of the grant, the applicant must comply with all guidelines. In order to receive the next $1,250 of the grant the applicant must match this amount with their own funding of an additional $1,250, making the total project value $12,500. The final $1,000 of the grant amount i...
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