Title/Name/Summary
10161 Hiawatha Trail - Residential Exterior Insulation and Re-Siding Program
History
PROJECT:
10161 Hiawatha Trail - Residential Exterior Insulation and Re-Siding Program
PETITIONER:
John Crowley
Shirley Crowley
REQUESTED ACTION:
Administrative Review
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this petition is to install energy efficient “thermal pane” windows on the residence at 10161 Hiawatha Trail, in the Orland Hills Gardens subdivision.
LOCATION:
10161 Hiawatha Trail
P.I.N. NUMBER:
27-16-107-002
ATTACHMENTS:
Modern Image Construction LLC Bid
Vernal Construction Inc. Bid
EXISTING ZONING:
R-3A Residential District
EXISTING LAND USE:
Single Family Home
SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USE:
North: R-3A Residential District - Single Family Home
South: R-3A Residential District - Single Family Home
East: R-3A Residential District - Single Family Home
West: R-3A Residential District - Single Family Home
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:
Low Intensity Population
TRANSPORTATION:
Hiawatha Trail is a local street.
PLANNING OVERVIEW:
The Residential Exterior Insulation and Re-Siding (REIRS) Program is a program funded for $50,000 by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and administered and approved by the US Department of Energy, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
The goal of the program is to assist homeowners in specific subdivisions built right after the Second World War to retrofit their homes with more energy efficient building materials that include exterior insulated siding, energy efficient windows, doors and lighting. By improving the energy efficiency of existing homes, homeowners can reduce costs associated with energy consumption.
An additional program goal is to put local contractors to work during difficult economic times.
The petitioner proposes to replace seven (7) windows in his home-four (4) in the living room, one (1) in the hallway and two (2) in the bedroom-with energy efficient Energy Star qualified windows. This is an eligible project per the US DOE approval of the REIRS program.
DISCUSSION:
The REIRS program requires that the petitioner obtain two bids to complete the project. The two bids are from Modern Image Construction LLC and Vernal Construction Inc. Below is a break down of the two bids and clarifications for the proposed work.
Modern Image Construction LLC Bid
This bid proposes to furnish and install “genuine Alside Ultramax custom made thermal pane windows.” The bid indicates that it will comply with the program requirements for energy efficient windows. Five (5) windows will have dark cherry interiors and white exteriors and two (2) will have white interior and exterior.
All of the proposed windows will have contoured colonial muntins. The petitioner does not live in a historic district and the appearance of the windows is not regulated per any specific program requirement or other regulation.
The total cost of the bid includes all taxes, labor, materials, insurance, insulation, clean up and haul-away. It also includes the costs associated with the building permits, license and life-time warranty.
All of the proposed windows will have .30 U factor with low “E” glass plus argon gas. The windows will be Energy Star qualified and compliant.
The total bid is $3,587.00.
Costs associated with building permits and license fees are not eligible expenses for REIRS funding. The building permit fee for window projects is $60 and license fees are $75.
The total project cost is estimated at $3,452.00.
Vernal Construction Inc. Bid
This bid proposes remove the existing windows, replace any rotten wood in those openings, and install new custom made vinyl double hung windows in all seven (7) openings. The interior window colors are to be dark oak woodgrain in five (5) and white in two (2). Exterior window colors will be white.
All the windows will have low “E” glass with argon gas. The windows will be tilt-in panes for top and bottom with additional safety latches. The windows will be capped with aluminum coil stock and caulked completely from the exterior. Similar colonial muntins are proposed under the bid.
License fees, permit costs and finish paint or stain are not included in the estimate. The cost does include clean-up and haul away of job-related debris. Windows come with life-time warranty and one year full labor warranty.
The total project cost is $3,850.00.
Lowest Bid and Matching Grant
The REIRS program provides up to 50% of the cost of work or $5,000, whichever is less. The program requires that the lowest bid of the two be selected.
Fifty percent (50%) of the Modern Image bid is $1,726.00.
Fifty percent (50%) of the Vernal Construction bid is $1,925.00.
The lowest bid is the Modern Image Construction LLC bid. Using the Modern Image Construction LLC bid, the Village will reimburse the petitioner $1,726.00 from EECBG.
Energy Analysis
The US EPA estimates that switching to Energy Star windows can save up to 15% more energy for the average home. For this home energy usage is similar to the national average and a 15% energy savings would reduce total energy consumption by nearly 1,000 kWh annually.
Due to cancellation of the April Parks, Recreation and Environmental Initiatives Committee of Trustees, this item has been brought directly to the full Village Board of Trustees.
This case is now before the Village Board of Trustees for review/ approval.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve Mr. and Mrs. John Crowley’s Residential Exterior Insulation and Re-Siding Program application for $1,762.00 from EECBG in matching grant funds as indicated in the attached fully referenced motion.
THIS SECTION FOR REFERENCE ONLY (NOT NECESSARY TO BE READ)
I move to approve Mr. and Mrs. John Crowley’s Residential Exterior Insulation and Re-Siding Program application for $1,726.00 from EECBG in matching grant funds to replace seven (7) windows on the single family home at 10161 Hiawatha Trail with Energy Star qualified low “E” argon gas filled windows, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the bid from Modern Image Construction LLC for $3,452.00 is used for the proposed window replacement;
2. That all National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements are met with regard to the hauling away of discarded materials to land fills;
3. That salvageable materials be recycled as much as possible.