Title/Name/Summary
14911 Highland Avenue - REIRS, AR
History
The purpose of this petition (Dennis and Karen Manyak) is to obtain funding assistance from the REIRS program to replace three (3) original 1957 rear yard windows (one in the kitchen, one in the bedroom and one in the garage) and to replace three (3) original 1957 doors (back door kitchen, back door garage, and the front door) with energy efficient windows and doors on the single family home at 14911 Highland Avenue (27-09-308-003), in the Orland Hills Gardens subdivision, an R-3A Residential District.
The petitioners are seeking a grant up to $3,699.09 in project reimbursement. The project was completed in May 2010, despite the petition’s submittal in August 2010. Since the project was completed prior to application, it conflicts with the intent and timeline of program parameters for approvals, signed agreements etc. “Improvements completed prior to notification of approval of the grant application…” are ineligible (page 2 on REIRS guidelines).
The petitioner was made aware that the project, while under normal circumstances an eligible improvement, is potentially ineligible due to prior completion. The REIRS program does provide a provision that allows the Village to waive program parameters in order to meet EECBG objectives. The ineligibility due to prior completion is not an EECBG or DOE requirement. It is a local requirement established to ensure transparency and due diligence requirements related to the public review process for stimulus spending.
On October 18, 2010 the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Initiatives Committee moved 2-0 to recommend to the Village Board to approve the Residential Exterior Insulation and Re-Siding Program application for $3,699.09 from EECBG in matching grant funds to replace three (3) windows and three (3) doors on the single family home at 14911 Highland Avenue with Energy Star qualified low “E” argon gas filled windows and ARRA 2009 compliant doors, subje...
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