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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DATE, 07/27/98 <br /> ITEM NO- F-4 <br /> Department Approval: Manager Approval: Agenda Section: <br /> Reports/Recommendations <br /> lteH bescription Roseville Housing Improvement Program <br /> Fumbler redesign Program Amendment (PF3028) <br /> 1.0 Re wasted council Action <br /> 1.1 city staff is requesting an amendment to the Rambler Redesign Program under the <br /> Roseville -lousing Improvement Program to provide additional incentive for <br /> implementation by homeowners to meet the goals of the program under the current <br /> construction market conditions. <br /> 2.0 Background — Rambler redesign Program <br /> 2.1 Roseville Housing Improvement Program (RHIP) consist of six primary programs h. <br /> Rambler Redesign, Mousing Loans (Community Fix-lip Fund, low interest improvement <br /> loans for lour-income residents, First Time Home Buyer leans, demolition loans), <br /> Housing Replacement, Hove and Garden Fair, Rental Rehab and Senior Housing. The <br /> variety of programs under RH I P are designed to keep Rosevi I le's housing stock <br /> affordable, current as to design, functionality and value. <br /> All of the programs follow the key concepts of 1) being consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan, ) fulfilling our housing plan goals! ) encouraging community self- <br /> reliance and education to create and retain housing value, 4} using expert"coaches" to <br /> start the programs, and 5) remaining small and incremental, not creating lame <br /> bureaucratic staff-driven programs. <br /> 2.2 The Rambler Redesign Program is a demonstration technique to help homeowners put <br /> professional design, value, and utility back into the city's 1950's and 1960's housing <br /> stock. <br /> 2.3 The goal of the Fumbler Redesign program is to assist families who would like to remain <br /> in Roseville create an adaptable Dome for their family and a more marketable home for <br /> the next owner. Homes display some of the following redesigned features and upgraded <br /> functionality: larger kitchens and eating areas, adding bedrooms and nearest design <br /> elements like great rooms or computer rooms, as well as double garages and new front <br /> entries with more street appeal. <br /> RCA—Rambler Redesign 07/27/98- Page 1 of 4 <br />