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<br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION <br />DATE: 07/27/98 <br />ITEM NO: F-4 <br />Department Approval: Manager Approval: Agenda Section: <br />11tu)/ ~ Reports/Recommendations <br />~~escriPtion: Roseville Housing Improvement Program <br />Rambler Redesign Program Amendment (PF3028) <br /> <br />1.0 Reauested Council Action <br />1.1 City Staff is requesting an amendment to the Rambler Redesign Program under the <br />Roseville Housing 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 /> <br />2.0 Bacl<:9round - Rambler Redesign Program <br /> <br />2.1 Roseville Housing Improvement Program (RHIP) consist of six primary programs - <br />Rambler Redesign, Housing Loans (Community Fix-Up Fund, low interest improvement <br />loans for low-income residents, First Time Home Buyer loans, demolition loans), <br />Housing Replacement, Home and Garden Fair, Rental Rehab and Senior Housing. The <br />variety of programs under RHIP are designed to keep Roseville's housing stock <br />affordable, current as to design, functionality and value. <br /> <br />All of the programs follow the key concepts of 1) being consistent with the <br />comprehensive plan, 2) fulfilling our housing plan goals, 3) encouraging community self- <br />reliance and education to create and retain housing value, 4) using expert "coachesn to <br />start the programs, and 5) remaining small and incremental, not creating large <br />bureaucratic staff-driven programs. <br /> <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 /> <br />2.3 The goal of the Rambler Redesign program is to assist families who would like to remain <br />in Roseville create an adaptable home 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 newest design <br />elements like great rooms or computer rooms, as well as double garages and new front <br />entries with more street appeal. <br /> <br />RCA - Rambler Redesign 07/27/98 - Page 1 of 4 <br />