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Relocation Contract for <br /> <br /> Agency-Owned Homes <br /> December 7, 2009 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 2. The Community Redevelopment Agency: <br /> a. Authorize the Executive Director or designee and Agency Secretary <br /> to execute the Construction Contract with Michael Mihos, <br /> Construction, Inc. in the amount of $522,707, subject to non- <br /> substantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Agency <br /> General Counsel. <br /> b. Approve a project budget not to exceed $601, 113 which includes a <br /> 15 percent contingency. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> The Community Redevelopment Agency acquired properties in the Santa Ana <br /> Boulevard area to enhance the entryway from the freeway into the <br /> downtown and to create new affordable housing opportunities. Two of the <br /> acquired homes were built in the early 1900s and have unique <br /> characteristics that the Agency wishes to preserve. One of the homes is <br /> also listed on the local register of historic properties. It was <br /> determined that the historic nature of the French Park Neighborhood <br /> would be further enhanced by moving the two homes to Agency-owned vacant <br /> lots located at Vance and Lacy Street. The current and proposed new <br /> locations of the two homes are as follows and are also shown on the map <br /> attached as Exhibit l: <br /> Current Location Proposed New Location <br /> 501 E. Fifth Street 826 N. Lacy Street <br /> 615 E. Fifth Street 830 N. Lacy Street <br /> The Agency's original intention was to move, rehabilitate and sell them <br /> to moderate-income homebuyers. A Request for Bids was prepared and made <br /> available on the City's web site on August 30, 2009. In addition, a <br /> public notice was published in the Orange County Register on August 30 <br /> and 31, 2009, indicating the availability of the document. Notice of <br /> the availability was also mailed to 100 qualified contractors who have <br /> previously expressed an interest in bidding on Agency projects. <br /> Responsive bids were received from two qualified firms, both of which <br /> were in excess of $1 million. Due to the costs, staff is recommending <br /> to only relocate the homes and undertake minimal site work to meet City <br /> codes. Once the homes are relocated, staff will work with the French <br /> Park Neighborhood Association to identify buyers who are interested in <br /> and have the financial capacity to complete the rehabilitation. <br /> 80C-2 <br /> <br />