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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-04-11 94-157 ORDERual paleail"11 ( -n1994 Iambic. ge_l C-i Item/Subject Certification of meal Approval for.Non Profit Organizations -- Spruce Run Responsible Department Hea1;C aM 9elpare Commentarv: Spruce Run is applying for a grant from the Maine State Housing Authority in thel amount of $48,134 under the 1994 round of the Emergency Shelter Grants Program.' Funds will be used for: 1. Remedy of Shelter Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities; 2. Essential Services -- staff salaries to provide case management services; 3. Operating Costs -- heating oil, electricity costs, water and A copy of the proposal summary 1e attached for your information. As part of their grant application, Spruce Run must have a Certificate of Local Approval. Any funding is contingent upon receiving local approval. P.,w a.nn Manager's Comments: ltl FYI 1, Ciry Menage Associated Information:G . f Budget Approval: rin. «mrc Legal Approval: "n LIry SWirimr Introduced For OrNA4 y ©Passage ❑ First Reading Page L of 4 C Referral 94-157 Aeaig,edto Countdot popper April 11, 1994 CITY OF BANGOR (TIRE.) orba, AlOoSTyeing_the_ city 11anager tothecuce.a cerritinacin2..of. local Approval with the Maine State Housing Authority -- Spruce Run By the City Coerwil of at they of Senior. ORDERED, TUT the City Manager, on behalf of the City of Bangor, in hereby authorized and directed to execute a Certification of Local Approval for Spruce Run with the Maine State Housing Authority. 94-157 In City Council April 11, 1994 O R D E R Passed Title, t1 f. Authorizing the'City Manager to Execute ity C1 k a Certification of Local Approval Ftih - ..F§a.7a#oe.SFete.tlnw�a#vc.Avc6erity ..5p=nce Run —afZ Ae®gned to ........(LO:. RU_���j{p..0 .... V• .Councilman 77 1994 HUD -MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY Emergency Shelter Grants Program Preliminary Proposal of the Spruce Run Association, Bangor, ME TOTAL GRANT REQUESTED: $48,134 Priority $1A: Remedy of shelter Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities. Grant Request: $29,000 Shelter remains as our only service which is not accessible We plan to renovate the first floor of the shelter to accomodate a bedroom„ bathroom and kitchenette. A new entrance with ramp are also included. All construction will be barrier - free and designed to integrate the handicapped accessible living space into the existing living space. Please see the enclosed copy Of the architect's sketch. Dotted lines on the sketch indicate existing walls which will be removed. Not shown on the sketch are new wiring in the three new areas., leveled floors in the kitchenette and bathroom, new sheetrock on all the walls of the renovated spaces, ceiling repairs and replacements as needed, heat ducts and ventilation in the bathroom, insulation in the two outside walls of the bedroom and all special accessories like grab -bars, roll -under counter tops and basin, roll -in shower stall, and so forth. Kitchen appliances which are handicapped accessible are also included. We are currently getting estimates from three contractors for all aspects of the renovation. Only one estimate has been returned so far (from Mike Temple, Inc., Hampden) and a copy of that i enclosed. Judging from Mike's estimate we assume that the total Dunt for the renovations will lie somewhere between $24,366.00 and $29,000.00. Priority $2A: Essential Services --staff salaries to provide case management services. Grant Request: $13,000 This grant will fund one half of the position of Shelter Services Coordinator, currently employed at forty hours per week. Twenty hours per week of this position is currently funded through the MSHA-SOS program. The Shelter Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all services to residents in our shelter, including crisis intervention, advocacy, house meetings, and support groups. This position is currently held by Elaine Tucker, who has been working with Spruce Run shelter residents for well over a decade. .Priority /3B: Operating Cost --Heating oil, electricity costs water and Sewer. Grant Request: $6134 This grant will pay for some of the basic operating costs of the shelter including heat, electricity, and water and sewer Heating Oil..............$2750 Electricity ............... 2484 Water 6 sewer .............. 900 TOTAL $6134 our heating oil contract allows for a budgetted monthly payment of $207, and the figures given for electricity and water and sewer payments are estimates. based on our expenses for the current year.