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Manager Approval: 1.0 Requested Council Action 1.1 City Staff is requesting an amendment to the Rambler Redesign Program under the Roseville Housing Improvement Program to provide additional incentivF! for ilIlPlementation bv homeowners to meet the aoals of the croaram under the current construction market conditions. - J 2.0 Background - Rambler Redesign Program 2.1 The Rambler Redesign Program is a demonstration technique to help homeowners put professional design, value, and utility back into the City's 1950's and 1960's housing stock. 2.2 The goal of the Rambler Redesign program is to assist families who would like to remain in Roseville create an adaptable home for their family and a more marketable home for the next owner. Homes display some of the following redesigned features and upgraded functionality: larger kitchens and eating areas, adding bedrooms and newest design elements like great rooms or computer rooms, as well as double garages and new front entries with more street appeal. 3.4 Current Status of Rambler Redesign Program 3.5 In 1997, with initial funding from the Roseville Housing Fund and promotional grant from Metropolitan Livable Communities Demonstration Program, there were 80 applicants with three chosen homeowners identified. The program provided grants for 100% of the design fees. There were three grants totaling $14,000 provided to the homeowners. 3.6 . In 1998, with funding from the RoseviUe Housing Fund, there were 18 applicants. The program provided 'Yz of the design costs up to a maximum of $9,000 per applicant from the Roseville Housing Fund. To date no grant dollars have been distributed for 1998. 3.3 Currently, none of the homeowners chosen in 1997 or potential cand"idates for 1998 . nave comm.itted to the program. Possible reasons are the over inflated construction . prices and shortage of skilled contractors available due to the extensive storm damage this year. RCA - Rambler Redesign Amendment 09/14/98 - Page 1 of 4