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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Ward 3
DATE: May 10, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing a two-year grant in the amount of $27,500 per year in partnership with Rebuilding Together Aurora (RTA) and The Neighbor Project to assist qualified residents with projects in the Third Ward.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the program is to supplement costs outside the existing services available within the community through RTA and The Neighbor Project. The funds are intended to supplement, not duplicate, services that are not covered by the current RTA and/or The Neighbor Project programs. This program will be aimed towards helping residents of the Third Ward to correct code violations, provide accessibility modifications, and improve safety of their homes.
Eligible homeowners include Aurora's Third Ward residents who live in their homes, who are over the age of 60, military veterans, persons living with a disability, or single parents with a child under 18 years of age, and who meet the established program criteria of RTA and The Neighbor Project. Homes in an historic district are not eligible for this grant program.
The program will be independently administered by RTA and The Neighbor Project in partnership with the City of Aurora, local non-profits, service providers, and community volunteers. The applications are attached and are available in English and Spanish.
BACKGROUND:
In response to requests of residents in the Third Ward, the Alderman met with representatives of RTA and The Neighbor Project to investigate the possibility of aiding homeowners who qualify under their programs.
Rebuilding Together Aurora fees will be 9% of total project cost or $250 per project, whichever is less. The Neighbor Project will provide a billable invoice for time including benefits where projects are over and above what the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project covers to bridge projects not eligible under the deferred or forgivable loan pr...
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