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North Lansing Community Association Gazette
Community Association 1976
Gazette V1 #2 Permanent
North Lansing Project
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GAZETTE.
VOLUME 1 NUMBER 2 "north lapsing leads the way" FUN FEST EDITION
North Lansing Project.
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GERALD W. GRAVES, MAYOR
May 25, 1976
U. S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development
Office of Policy Development
and Research
Room 8162
Division of Community Development and
Management Research
451 7th Street, S. W.
Washington, D. C. 20410
Attn: Innovative Projects Program
Gentlemen:
of LANSING.
L A N S I N G,
M I C H I G A N
The City of Lansing submits an application for an Innovative Projects Grant under
Title I of the.Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
The purpose of this grant application is to permit certain housing and neighborhood
preservation and rehabilitation projects to be executed in the North Lansing Historic
Commercial District; these projects include the development of open spaces•.lying within
or contiguous to that district.
The City of Lansing believes that the North Lansing Community Association, -which will
become the sub -grantee for this grant, is a Community Association which has a proven•
track record. The Association has been extremely effective in organizing volunteer
efforts in North Lansing and we believe that if they are provided the monetary resources
that they can achieve the objectives of their organization and, bring about some dramatic
changes in this area of our city. The Project Director for the program will be the
President of the North Lansing Community Association, Mr. James L. Winckler.
We respectfuT.ly request that priority be given to the funding of the program outlined
in this grant application.
Sincerely,
W.. Graves s ncklergerald
ayor esident, 'No.rth Lansing iCommunity Assn.
Enclosure
Form Approved
OMB No. 63-R1471
U.S. OEI'� RTMENT OF HOUSING AND
1. STATE CLEARINGHOUSE IDENTIFIER
01BAN DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
2. APPLICANT'S APPLICATION NO.
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3. FEDFRAL GRAN''O_R AGENCY
4. APPLICANT NAME
Department of 'lousing and Urban Development:
City of Lansing, Michigan.
Office of Policy Development & Research
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AltrA-011-RfiCs1GNAh (Br-Plee
STREET ADDRESS - P.O. BOX
Division of Community Development &
Management Research
124 W. Michiga.n Avenue
STREET ADDRESS - P.O. BOX
CITY
COUNTY
Room 8162
451 Seventh Street, S. W.
Lansing
Ingham
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
STATE
ZIP CODE
Washington, D. C"
20410
Michigan
48933
3. DESCRIPTIVE NAME OF THE PROJECT
Innobati-8e Projects'.Program -
6. FEDERAL CATALOG No.
7. FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTED
14.219
$ 400,000
e. GRANTEE TYPE
❑ STATE, ❑ COUNTY, (ja CITY, ❑ OTHER (SpedfY)
9. TYPE OF APPLICATION REQUEST
Q NEW GRANT, ❑ CONTINUATION, ❑ SUPPLEMENT, ❑ OTHER CHANGES (Specgjy
30. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE
GRANT, '❑ LOAN, ❑ OTHER (Specify)
11. POPULATION DIRECTLY BENEFITING FROM THE PROJECT
13. LENGTH OF PROJECT
134,000
18 mos.
12. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
14. BEGINNING DATE
January 1, 1977
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13. DATE OF APPLICATION
M. Robert Carr.
May 26, 1976
16. THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT TO THE BEST OF HIS KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF THE DATA IN THIS APPLICATION
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. AND THAT HE WILL COMPLY WITH THE,ATTACHEDASSURANCES -IF- HE RECEIVES THE
GRANT..
TYPED NAME
TITLE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Gerald V. Graves
Mayor
S A • RE OF AUTH 1 R ENTATIVE
Area
CoO.
Numbs
Ext.
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517
487-1110
" "FOR FEDERAL USE ONLY
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ABSTRACT"
TITLE: North Lansing Community Association Program
AMOUNT REQUESTED: $400,000
SUMMARY: The Program outlines a series of redevelopment projects which
will mobilize the entire community in restorative efforts in the North
East Quarter of the City of Lansing. Initial emphasis will be on projects
within or adjacent to the North Lansing Historic Commercial District, a
district identified on the National Register of Historic Places. The pro-
gram will be fundamentally under the control and supervision of an Association
of concerned citizens who have a proven track record of successes over the
past year..
The area of operation contains a population of over 19,000 people, of which
890 are black and 2,294 are spanish speaking. Fifty-seven percent of the
homes are owner.occupied.
The North -Lansing Community Association plans to maximize the use of sub-
sidized federal and state job programs, donated labor, public and private
agencies and staff support from the city departments to effect selected
environmental changes which will hopefully be the catalyst for a massive
rehabilitation effort in the area:
Key to the success of the program is the purchase by the Association of
selected old buildings in the commercial district. These buildings are
structurally sound, but high labor costs involved i.n "gutting" the buildings
to permit restoration preclude the investment of private capital in rehabili
tation efforts. The Association believes that if they are able to purchase
a few of the older buildings and by the use of donated and subsidized labor
restore these buildings for commercial and residential use, they may be
able to deter blight and rejuvenate the Historic Commercial District to its
original "old town" motif.
NARRATIVE
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM AND PROJECT NEEDS: .
North Lansing is a. community of about 19,000 residents 'located in the north-
west quarter of:the City of Lansing, Michigan. Lansing.is the capitol of
the State and the majority of its residents are employed by the State or
work at the Oldsmobile or the Fisher Body Manufacturing. plants. The re-
mainder of the locally employed are primarily working in supportive light
industries, distribution services, education, etc. At Enclosure A is found
a map of the North Lansing Area; the hachured black line -.encompasses the
North Lansing Community Association area. The key chart indicates land
usage for the area.
The citizens of North Lansing recently became concerned about their environ-
ment, the local blight that was erroding their neighborhood, declining
property values and an awareness,that maybe the solution to their community
problems lay within themselves. They organized. City Hall started to respond
"but" some of the ideas that they have developed, requ.ire',resources beyond
their ability to,raise and the City's currently restricted budget prohibits
any further allocation of the limited dollars available. These citizens have
'J developed a plan of action which, with a limited expenditure of funds,
coupled with. donated �labor and a continued total conununity effort, could
provide the catalyst which will create the motivation and investment in time
and money required to deter blight in -the North Lansing Area. 4
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The pattern of aging in this North Lansing Community is.'probably not
significantly different from that aging process which is 'found in every
type and'sizecity in the United States. People have begun to move and
to sell their homes to landlords or have become landlords themselves.
The citizens of;the area have expressed a growing concern and have become
personally and actively involved in attempts to preserve their neighborhood
and deter blight., They have organized themselves into a community group
with a purpose: The focus of that purpose, and one that has the entire
community involved, is to preserve the historic character of their North
Lansing Community with specific initial emphasis on the rehabilitation and
preservation.of.the commercial district located in the area. The commercial
area, which supports this community, is identified as the North Lansing
Historic Commercial District. The application for the creation of the North
Lansing Historic`Commercial District was approved by the United States De-
partment of the Interior in May of 1976 and the District has been entered
in the National Register of Historic Places. This North Lansing Historic
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Commercial District was once a bustling commercial area which served the
adjacent residential community. A more detailed map.,of the Historic Commercial
District which consists of about 50 structures is shown at Enclosure B. Most
of the structures within the district were constructed prior to 1930. They
are.of sturdy brick construction and project a diverse array of architectural
periods. This commercial district is relatively small and well defined and
appears to be an area which contains the necessary characteristics for pre-
servation efforts.
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CURRENT COMMUNITY EFFORTS: '
In late 1974 the citizens of North Lansing, in an attempt -to develop and
preserve the quality of life in their area, organized the North Lansing
.Community Association. This Association has.been formally organized as a
non-profit Association .under state law and in compliance with the require-
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ments of Act 501'(6)(3) of the United States. The basic purposes for which
the corporation was organized were defined in their Articles of Incorporation
as follows:
"a. To promote charitable purposes in the North Lansing Area.
b. To restore pride and dignity in North Lansing.
c. ,To carry on, promote and transact all of its,enterprises without
pecuniary profit to itself or its members."
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The Association further elaborated their goals as follows!
"a. Improve the•residential.neighborhood by upgrading existing housing
stock through neighborhood preservation and rehabilitation;
b. Promote diversity of housing stock by controlling the density mix
and insist on quality construction and the preservation of archi-
tectural landmarks;
c. Revitalize the North Lansing Commercial Area by improving the
physical environment.and improving the integrity of the business
community;
d. Provide adequate facilities and programs for the senior citizens
of. the. area;
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e. Provide'improved public works facilities with an emphasis on street
improvement.and sewer installation;
f. Develop the riverfront and provide for additi'onal-recreation and
open space along the river."
SUCCESS OF CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT:-
The North Lansing Community Association has over the past year and a half
been able to achieve a remarkable degree of citizen involvement in community
7 preservation and rehabilitation efforts. They have succeeded in dramatically
alerting the City Council tQ their problems and causing that Council to target
Community Development monies into the area. For example,,City Council has
determined to provide an estimated$225,000 of Community.Levelopment money in
FY77,.78 and 79 for a loan and grant program specifically targeted to the
North Lansing Historic Commercial District. Additionally, the Lansing Community
Development Plan proposes to target third, fourth andfifth year CD monies to
assist in the''rehabilitation of the housing stock in.an.area which is identi
fied as Neighborhood Development Area No. 3 (NDA #3) and is shown at Enclosure
A ( Brown ' Area) .
The Association has during the past year engaged in numerous "self-help"
projects, such as cleaning up the riverfront adjacent to'the business district;
organized and conducted a Fun Fest and Parade in October of 1975; are currently
planning for a new Fun Fest in June of 1976; commenced work on rehabilitating
an old Comfort Station for community purposes; made various organized presen-
tations to the City Council; developed a Mini -Park in the commercial district;
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painted a large mural on the wall'of an old brick building°adjacent to the
Mini -Park; and.are currently planning on painting another,mural on another
wall; sponsored..`an Arts and Craft Fair in a large old historic mansion
(Dodge Mansion) - this show was hailed as one of the best- in the United
States by a nationally circulated arts and craft magazine; plans for a
second show is well underway; planning is ongoing to reproduce and locate
on'the dam�park site a reproduction of the City's first residence; a log
cabin which was originally located in near vicinity to the dam; proposed
the adoption of a local ordinance to help preserve the architectural integrity
of the North Lansing Area; sponsored a Christmas Parade beginning at the site
of a Christmas tree set up in the Mini -Park with a procession following a
route through North Lansing and ending at the Dodge Mansion; and finally have
published a quarterly North Lansing Community Association..Gazette which
started as an eight page newspaper and continues to grow.
North Lansing has proven to the satisfaction of the City Council and the
Mayor of -the City of Lansing that they have developed an organization that
has been able to operationalize various self=help concepts to the degree
that it is believed that the support of these concepts with an infusion of
new monies, basically, controlled by the Association, with minimum fiscal
restriction, but dispersed and contracted for in accordance with federal
guidelines may produce significant consequences. The Association will
operate as a sub -grantee of the City. It is believed that Association planned
activities, by use of these monies, could in an 18 month period have a dramatic
impact upon the North Lansing Community and specifically that area encompassed
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within the boundaries of the North Lansing Historic Commercial District.
PROGRAM APPROACH:,
The program proposed by the North Lansing Community Association and concurred
in by the Lansing City Council is to support projects which will restore and
improve the physical environment of the area generally contained within.the
boundaries described as the operational area for the Association with specific
initial emphasis on projects determined as necessary to revitalize the commercial
district and the open space therein or contiguous thereto.
The Association. is asking that if such a grant is provided that they, as a
Community Association, legally incorporated, be given 1112.ximum allowable decision
making authority and with that authority control of the grant monies without the
bureaucratic restrictions imposed by city departments, etc. They believe, as
citizens in an Association, that they can manage their.resources more efficiently
and expeditiously than -"City Hall."
The Association believes that if a small start could.be made by rehabilitating
a limited number of commercial buildings in the district and the improvement
of the physical environment that the impact of these restoration efforts could
possibly provide the catalyst for private enterprise and. the existing businesses
within the district to upgrade their own,property.
Commitment of the current commercial property owners to rehabilitation efforts
is validated by the Association receiving from the property owners in the
distri.ct permissi.on'to file for entry on the National Register. of Historic
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The Association has the cooperation of the residents and:the North Lansing
Business Community and they are united in their community revitalization
efforts. They need a shot in the arm, a boost in morale. They are at the
state where a'limited.amount of dollars injected into their community could
return hundredfold dividends. The City Council is committed to support these
community efforts and, as will be shown, set on a course to support the
efforts of the North Lansing citizens as they move toward the accomplishment
of their goals and objectives.
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS:
A. Development of Dam Site:
The North Lansing Historic Commercial District lies along the Grand River
which forms,a horseshoe within the City of Lansing '(see Enclosure A). The
northern curve of that horseshoe straddles this district. Looking .south
from the Grand River Bridge we find one of the most scenic waterscapes in
the city with a majestic view looking south to the dam site.
The area surrounding the North Lansing Commercial District is replete with
open space which is or can be converted into parks or recreational areas.
Two of the contiguous parks currently are not directly accessible to the
Commercial District. It is proposed to develop these park -lands along
the Riverfront for passive recreational activities with minimum material
and contract labor but with a maximum utilization of.local, state and
federal employment programs and donated labor. The creation and/or develop-
ment of these parks and open spaces will help fill' a lack of outdoor
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recreational land available to the local residents. The available park
lands in the'area are shown in Green at Enclosure A. ;The development of
the riverfront parks will add to the overall efforts of the City to .make
the river accessible to the people and will provide a pleasant retreat
for shoppers and the workers who will be attracted to the revitalized
commercial area. The placement of benches along casual scenic view
areas and the provision of open spaces will provide, daytime users of the
area encouragement to make use of these riverside parks and the paths
along the river for the peaceful qualitities inherent in these passive
recreational facilities. Large group athletic areas are not planned for
•the area .as they may conflict with the high value of the open space and
park sites in terms of enjoyment of the scenic views and their utilization
as a refuge from work activities. Passive recreation will be emphasized.
It is estimated that the material and contract labor costs for this project
will total about $38,000. Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA)
and Summer Program for Economic Disadvantaged Youth Program (SPEDY) personnel
and volunteer labor are manpower programs that will be involved in the
projects.
1. Entrance to East Bank Park:
Exhibit A and Al portray the present and future perspective of th'is
project. This redeveloped area will provide pedestrian access to
the dam site. As can be noted from Enclosure B; Building #216 is
identified'as an intrusion to the Historic Commercial District and
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it may be possible at some future date to remove the J & B restaurant.
This entrance construction will cost an estimated, $10,000. Another
$12,000 in donated labor will be utilized.
2. Fishing and Observation Deck:
Exhibit B and B1 show the present and future perspectives of a fishing
site at.the dam. It is estimated that a simpIle observation and fishing
.deck could be constructed to permit viewing of the dam and fishing in
the turbulent dam water. Construction cost is estimated to be $3,000.
Donated labor will total an additional $1,300.
3. Bridge Lookout and Stairs:
Exhibit C and Cl also show a perspective of the Bridge Lookout to be
constructed on the Grand River Bridge; this lookout will provide
a dramatic view of the dam. The estimated cost of the
Bridge Lookout and Stairs to the west bank river path is $25,000.
Donated labor will total $3,600.
4. East Bank.Cleanup:
The removal of brush and the leveling of the river bank will provide
easy access to the west bank park which lies to the immediate west
of the dam: This task will be accomplished entirely by SPEDY personnel
as a specific project. Cost is estimated to be.$5,520 and will be
accomplished through subsidized manpower.
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B. Improve Street Appearance:'
The North Lansing Community Association plans to,make certain specific
physical street and sidewalk improvements in the Commercial District
which it is believed will improve the environment and intensify economic
growth. The Community Association proposes to remove all deteriorated
sidewalks, curbs and gutters within the Commercial District and replace
where needed. Street trees and planters would be Placed along the
avenues within the commercial district and pedestrian walkways will be
constructed from Grand River to the existing open spaces located adjacent
to the dam just south of the Historic Commercial District. The citizens
will be totally involved in the planning, construction and/or installation
of these projects. (Exhibit D and D1 depict the present and
future appearance of the street area discussed)
C. Street Paving: ,
If the Association is able to obtain*a grant to provide monies for the
necessary sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement or restoration, the
Public Service Department will give top priority to the paving of the
streets in the Commercial District. It is estimated -that the cost of
the street paving in the commercial area will total about $70,000 and
will be paid for from the City of Lansing's:General Fund.
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D. Rehab'ilitation of Comfort Station:
This building,which is owned by the City of L,,ansing,,has been leased to the
Community Design Center (CDC) for $1.00 per year. With the'help of the
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Association, this structurally sound building is being restored by
the -CDC. It is proposed that the facade of this building will be
restored to, its original appearance and the interior will be re-
habilitated for public purposes. The second floor is ideally suited
for use as the Design Center's Drafting Room. The first floor could
be modified -for small shop rentals or community service areas. The
budget for -this project, which is the Building on the left at Exhibit
E and El and which shows the "before and after",is estimated to be
$15,000 for materials with another $15,000 estima.ted'for donated labor.
Note: The Community Design Center is a semi-public.,agency which pro-
vides design assistance, cost estimates and referrals.to home owners
who desire improvements in their immediate environment; advocacy
planning for citizens and groups who wish to respond to existing plans
affecting their community and conducts a work -training program for dis-
advantaged_ youths interested in drafting and designing.
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E. Rehabilitation of Buildings
1. Most of the old commercial buildings ,in the Historic Commerical
District, although structurally sound do not meet code requirements.
Most of the second.and third floors of these buildings are no longer
occupied because of code restrictions. The cost in rehabilitating,
these old buildings is mainly labor. In some.ca'ses the buildings
must be nearly stripped to the shell (removal of old plaster, lathes,
etc.)'.before replacement by fire retardant material and installation
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of electrical and plumbing material. The cost of this building
preparation is prohibitive to private enterprise particularly
when one considers the cost of skilled craftsmen. The North
Lansing Community Association believes that they, as a community
group can maximize donated and labor intensive subsidized job. pro-
grams, in a combination, to.bring the labor c6st down. The Association
proposes to buy a number of the old buildings, restore.them and then
lease or sell these restored structures to private or public agencies.
Many of the second and third floors of the Buildings will make excellent
apartments and it is planned by the Association -'to restore these floors
for use as residential units.
2. The Lansing School District currently manages an alternative education
program. !Seven centers are presently in operation to conduct these
programs. One of these centers is located in NDA"#3 (See Enclosure A)
and is known as the Cristo -Rey -Re -Entry Center.; The ethnic count at
this center is White 15 (43%), Black 7 (20%),Chicano 12 (34%) and
American Indian 1 (3%). Another major alternative education center
located just outside the Association boundaries has an'ethnic count
of White 56 (64%),•Black 26 (30%) and Chicano 5 (6%). Both of these
programs need•to move to new facilities immediately. These forced.
moves are required by the unsafe condition of the residential homes
they presently utilize for their programs. 'A majority of the youth
who are presently participating in these two —programs live in the
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North -Lansing Association Area. The building -to the right in.
Exhibit E is admirably suited for conversiom•to`an alternative
education site. It is available for sale at an,asking price of
$13,500 but possibly could be purchased for $10,000. With an
additional expenditure of $15,000 for contract electrical,
plumbing and heating labor and $15,000 of donated labor or sub-
sidized manpower, it would provide an excellent alternative educa-
tional site. The Lansing School District has indicated that they
would be.willing to.lease such a building from •the Association.
They are,:.in fact, so enthusiastic about this .proposal that they are
limiting their new leases to one year to provide them greater flexi-
bility in the event that the North Lansing Association is able to
operat•ionalize their concepts and provide sites for the .two alter-
native education facilities needed to support their programs in the
North Lansing area. Any profit gained from such .an arrangement would
accrue to the Association for the purchase of.:other available buildings
within the area with subsequent repair, primarily through donated or
subsidized labor, with sale or lease of these rehabilitated structures
to private individuals.
3. As part of the total community development effort, it is proposed to
utilize one of the Lansing School District's Vocational Education
classes.. For example, some.of the vocational —education classes in
the Lansing School District takes•on as a yearly class project the
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designaand construction of a single family dwelling in the price
range of $45,000 to $50,000 which is, after completion, placed on
the market for sale. It is proposed that one of.the vocational
educational classes program, as a project for FY77 or 78, consider
the restoration of one of the older buildings in the commercial
district. Such a restoration project would provide vocational
training to the students and would rehabilitate an older building
and return it to some higher and better use. Any profit from the
sale of such a building would revert to the Association and the
School District for purchase of another building.for subsequent
rehabilitation and resale.
4. SPEDY Utilization:
The Lansing School District manages the. Summer Program for
Economically Disadvantaged Youth (SPEDY) (Titl'e.I'II CETA) which
provides summer employment for about 1,000 - 1,500•area youth.
These youth are provided 8-10 weeks of employment on designated
projects at the rate of 30 hours per week at*$2.30. per hour.
Arrangements have been made with the Lansing School District to
establish a work program for the summers of 1977 and 1978 in the
North Lansing Historic Commercial District. This program would
place these youth on selected work activities relating to projects
planned through this grant request and other selected community
rehabilitation efforts. It is anticipated that 40-50 youth will
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be engaged each summer on these projects during 1977 and 1978.
Employment of youth on these type projects ha-s multiple spinoffs;
jobs are provided to youth; the youth will learn -certain construction
skills; the projects will emphasize rehabilitation of old buildings;
it will motivate, the youth toward community.restoration.efforts and in-
culcate a greater appreciation of their community; participation by
the youth in these construction efforts may serve to reduce subsequent
vandalism and they will teach youth the advantage of cooperative
community efforts.
F. New Street -Lighting:
It is planned to remove the high profile overhead, lights in the Historic
Commercial District. Overhead wires will be removed and lower profile
"old town" lights will be placed on both sides of the.street. (See Exhibit
A and Al for before and after perspectives. A more detailed view of the
current lighting is shown at Exhibit F. Exhibit F1 shows the perspective
after restoration. 'Exhibit F also shows the mini -park in the district
which is being developed by the Association. The estimated cost of the
street lighting project is $100,000.
METHODS FOR JOINT PUBLIC PRIVATE FINANCING:
Commercial Property:
The City of Lansing is targeting $225,000 for a Commercial Rehabilitation
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Loan Program for -the Grand River Avenue Area which includes primarily the
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Historic Commercial District plus a small extension to'the south and west
and to the south;and east of the Historic Commercial District. The entire
area eligible for this commercial loan program is identified by the area
colored in. orange and red on the map at Enclosure A.:- The purpose of these
loans will be.to improve the condition of commercialproperties by the
elimination of violations of the Cities Uniform Building,Code.
The requirement outlined for eligibility for these loans will be as follows:
a. The commercial establishment must be located within the North
Lansing Commercial Rehabilitation Area (orange and.red area on
map at Enclosure A).
b. The commercial establishment requesting rehabilitation assistance
must also be the owner of the property to be rehabilitated, or
provide adequate proof that the property owner concurs in the
proposed rehabilitation activities.
c. The commercial establishment must present a copy of a loan commitment
evidencing the availability of funds for the rehabilitation work.
d. The costs incidental to the correction of a Building Code violation
caused by non-compliance with the State Barrier Free Design Code are
eligible costs.
The maximum loan amount before Principal Reduction Payment (PRP) will be
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$10,000 and the'loan term will be seven (7) years. ,-The "PRP will be calculated
in accordance with the'following�example:.
Cost of repairs (and Loan Amount) _
$
5,000.00
Loan Term - 5.years
Loan Interest Rate - 7% (12.50%APR)
Total Interest
Total Cost ($5,000 + $1,750) _
$
6,750.00
Monthly Payment ($6,750 : 60)
$
.112.50
Principal Reduction Computation:
Reduced Loan Interest Rate - 4%
$5,000 x•4% x 5 years =
1,000.00
Amount of Principal Reduction Payment =
$
750.00
In the above example, the commercial establishment'would
borrow only $4,250 at
market rates, and.the City of Lansing would make a
principal -reduction payment
of $750 to cover the total cost of repairs ($5,000).
This procedure, in this
example, results in the commercial establishment incurring the following
obligation:
Cost of Repairs
$
5-5000.00
Principal Reduction Payment
750.00
Loan Amount
$
4,250.00
Loan Term - 5 years
Loan Interest Rate 7% (12.50% APR)
Monthly Payment
$
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
The City of Lansing has embarked on a rehabilitation1 oans and grants program
which is designed'to improve the condition of the housing stock of any given
Neighborhood Development Area by means of low interest rate loans, guaranteed
loans and/or grants to property owners. The objectives -,of this program are
to:
a. eliminate and correct violations of the Lansing Housing Code.
b. provide a funding vehicle for work items (Rehabilitation Standards)
desired by the Neighborhood Development Area.
c. provide a funding vehicle for work items (Optional items) desired
on an individual property basis.
d. properly utilize the expenditure of public funds to encourage private
lenders to participate where possible.
Under this program, three types of financial tools could be utilized:
a. Bank loans.
For those families that have the income capacity, -employment
history, credit history, and similar qualifications and financial
situation that would qualify them to receive a home improvement
loan from a private bank, the City of Lansing would utilize Community .
Development funds to reduce the interest rate on uch a loan, in
addition to providing inspection, architectural, informational
and technical assistance through city agencies at -no cost to the
property owner.
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Under this financial service, the interest rate -on the loans would be
lowered from market rate (normal bank rate) as follows:
Adjusted Gross Income Adjusted Interest Rate
Over $ 12,000 3%.
Under. $ 12,000 10%
I.n other words,for those families above HUD's definition ofmoderate
income ($12,000 adjusted), CD funds would pay for -the interest cost
of the loan over 3%. For low and moderate income families (under
$12,OOO adjusted), CD funds would be used to pay :all interest costs.
b. Deferred Loans (Grants)
For those owner -occupant families that are clearly unable to obtain a
bank loan to improve their homes, the City would make a deferred loan,
which is a"special loan that would be repayable only in certain special
situations
1. To prevent speculation and to encourage -long term homeownership,
repayment would be required if the homeowner.vacates or sells
the property in accordance with the following schedule:
Time from date of Amount of deferred
deferred loan agreement• loan to be repaid
Within I year 100%
Within 2 years 90%
Within'3 years 80%
Within 4 years 70% ;
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Time from date of Amount of _.deferred
deferred loan agreement loan to be repaid
Within ,5 years 60%
Within 6 years 50%
Wi thin 7. years 40%
Within'8 years 30%.
Within 9 years 20%
Within 10 years 10%
After 10 years 0%
2. The property would have to be maintained to the minimum standards
of the Lansing Housing Code until the deferred loan is discharged.
Other Provisions of this financial method would be as follows:
(a). No interest would be charged.
(b)._In.the event of the death of any party'to a deferred
`loan, the loan would be discharged.
(c) Only owner -occupants are eligible for deferred loans.
(d) Deferred loan funds could be used to pay for correcting
Housing Code violations and work items known as Rehabilitation
.Standards, but not Optional work items.
3. For those families unable to obtain a bank loan due to minor defects
in credit history, the City would use CD funds to support a guarantee
to a bank that the loan would be repaid, in order to encourage the
bank to.make a home improvement loan. The percentage guaranteed
would range from 80% to 100%.
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In the event the family defaulted on the loan, the City would
pay the bank the guaranteed percentage, and•attempt to work out
a repayment schedule acceptable to the family. The City's
investment would be protected by a lien against the property, in
the event of default: The interest rate on.guaranteed loans would
be reduced, just as if the loan was a direct bank loan outlined
in Item #1 above.
4. The above three (3) financial tools can be used in combination with
each other. In other words, if the desired rehabilitation work
cost'$1,000.00, and the family could afford -a $400.00 loan, the.
City would be prepared to reduce the interest rate on that loan
(either a direct bank loan or guaranteed loan), and also issue a
$600.00 deferred loan (grant).
5. Owners of rental properties, when that property is a structure
containing more than one residential living unit (duplexes) and
the owner thereof resides in one of the residential living units
located therein, and where such multi -family property is in con-
formance with the zoning code, shall be eligible for interest
reduced (to 3%) loans for code correction work ,items and Rehabi-
litation Standards work items, but not Optional work items.
Owners of up to two (2) single family detached residential
structures used for rental purposes shall be eligible for interest
reduced (to 3%) loans for code correction work items and Rehabili-
tation'Standards work items, but not Optional work items.
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Owners of three (3) or more single family detached residential
structures used for rental purposes shall be eligible for interest
reduced (to 3%) loans for Rehabilitation Standards work items
only:
Owners of rental properties are not eligible for guaranteed loans
or.deferred loans (grants).
In return for the interest subsidy, the owners.of rental properties
would agree not to pass on improvement costs, in the form of rent
increases, to the tenant for a 12 month period.. Utilities and
taxes are excluded from -such a restriction:
6. Because .of the vast number of different family situations that
can be encountered in any given Neighborhood Development Area,
the City will be flexible enough to develop a financial assistance
method tailored to meet the needs of any particular family on an
individual basis, within the borad guidelines of this program.
7. Indivuduals desiring to participate in this loans and grants program
must meet the following criteria:
a. .Property must be located within an NDA.
b. `The Adjusted Gross Income shall be calculated as follows:
Gross household income from all sources.
Minus: 5% general deduction
Minus: $300 deduction for each household member and an
additional $300 deduction for each minor (17 and under)
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and each elderly person (65 and -over) and each
handicapped person (mental or physical doctor
certified).
Equals -Adjusted Gross Income.
c. Property owners with assets (cash, bonds, savings, etc. but
not counting house or automobile equity) in excess of $10,000
shall be eligible for interest reduced loans only.
d. Owner -occupants shall be eligible for interest reduced loans,
deferred loans or guaranteed loans, or any combination thereof,
depending upon the nature of their financial situation.
e. Owners of rental properties shall be eligible for interest reduced
loans (to 3%) only, as previously defined under "Owners of Rental
Properties."
f. All property owners shall be eligible for inspection, architectural,
informational, and technical assistance through city agencies at no
cost to the property owner.
METHODS TO ENCOURAGE RESIDENT INVESTMENT IN NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT:
(a) The Lansing Legislative Caucus, which consists of all of the members of
the Lansing City Council, the Mayor and the State Representatives and
the State Senators are strongly supporting Michigan State Bill No. 580.
This bill. will suspend assessments for property improvement (up to
$5,000) for a period of five years and will assist in providing some
additional incentive to property owners to undertake repairs and main-
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tenance activities as a result of the Housing and Community Development
Act Program._
(b) The City -.of Lansing has programmed $1,284,590 of Community Development
monies for Neighborhood Development Area No. 3 (identified in brown at
Enclosure A). These monies ($402,700) will be allocated to public
improvements"such as sewers, curbs, sidewalks, street trees and street
lights; and rehabilitation of residential homes ($653,890); acquisition,
relocation and clearance ($228,000). The number of homes requiring re-
habilitation in NDP #3 is 178 with nine homes being planned for acquisition.
(c) The City of Lansing has at its disposal two basic tools which provide
flexible approaches for redevelopment to deal with the problems of urban
blight and decay. First, the Michigan Economic'Development Act, 1974
PA338, signed into law on December 18, 1974, allows cities to establish
economic development corporations (EDC) which may acquire, develop and
maintain all lands, buildings, furnishings and equipment necessary to
complete a project plan developed for a specific.area within a municipality.
Financing may be acquired through the issuance of revenue bonds, with the
interest thereupon exempt from all federal, state and local income taxes
within the limits of the Internal Revenue Code. -In addition, a project
may be mortgaged in favor of any lender of money to'the EDC.
The EDC may also enter into leases, lease purchase agreements, or install-
ment sales contracts with any person, firm or corporation for the use or
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sale within or by any project. The EDC is exempt from all taxation on
its earnings or property. The EDC Act provides assistance for industrial
and commercial enterprises in'partnership with the,.City of Lansing. The
City of Lansing established such an EDC in December 1975. The Lansing
EDC wi M be utilized by the North Lansing Association in its development
efforts
Secondly', 'the Michigan Urban Redevelopment Corporation Act, 1941 PA 250,
authorizes municipalities to establish a Redevelopment Corporation to
modernize, improve or reconstruct portions of a city which have been deter-
mined to be substandard or unsanitary. Redevel:opment Corporations have the
power to exempt real property within a project;area'from any increase in
assessed valuation fora period not to exceed ]0 years, under the supervisison
of the affected municipality. The City of Lansing has utilized this act
to establish various Redevelopment Corporations throughout the City. This
Act may.be utilized by the North Lansing Association.in its development
efforts.
(d) The City of Lansing's Community Development Program for FY77 requires that
"CD funds will be combined with funds of the private financial institutions
in order to rehabilitate or upgrade to the standard housing code (or de -
.fined neighborhood rehabilitation standards) 36 housing units in NDA #3
($130,778 est. cost) in addition to acquiring and demolishing five units
($58,500 est. cost). Financial assistance will also be provided to the
residents 'of the areas peripheral to the Neighborhood Development Areas
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for the purpose of correcting housing code deficiencies ($20,000 est.
cost) (see area shaded in blue - Enclosure A). •The purpose of these
code enforcement efforts in the North Lansing Community area is to
promote rehabilitation and prevent neighborhood decline and blight.
The CD Program for FY77 projects.the budgeting of $109,432 for code en-
forcement administration, of which about 1/3 of.th.is amount is related to
activities`in the North Lansing Area. Additional'-CD,,monies will, be pro-
grammed in'subsequent CD fiscal years.
(e) Various community organizations have been briefed on this proposal and
have volunteered to contribute their time and resources to the North
Lansing Association Program for Development. These agencies are:
Lansing Community Development Office
Lansing School District
Lansing Tri-County Manpower Administration
Cristo Rey Community Center
Sot de Aztlan
Community Design Center
Lansing Parks and Recreation Department
Lansing Public Service Department
Lansing Metropolitan Development Authority
Greater Lansing Urban League
Youth Development Corporation
• Lansing Human Resources Department
Lansing Housing and Redevelopment Department
Lansing Planning Department
Lansing Finance Department
Housing Assistance Foundation
Building in Lansing's Development Corporation
Lansing Economic Development Corporation
Lansing North American Indian Center
Michigan Department of Natural Resources:
Tri-County Aging Consortium
-Michigan State History Division
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF NORTH LANSING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:
James L. Winckler - Chairman
Attorney.(Brown and Winckler)
B.A. - University of South Dakota
M.A. - Central Michigan University
J.D. - University of Texas
American Bar Assn.
American Trial Lawyers.Assn.
Michigan Archeological Society
University Club
Property Owner- North Lansing
Mitchel M. Skory Vice President
Attended Eastern High'School
Electronic School (2 years)
U. S. Navy (2 1/2 years)
Owns his own television sales and serivice business
Property Owner- North Lansing
Donald E. Wilson Treasurer
Business - Continental Mortgage and Realty Co.
Developer and'Builder since 1950
U. S Navy (2 years)
U. S.'Armed Forces Institute Business Courses
University of Michigan - Real Estate Extension Courses.
Member of American Legion, National Real Estate Brokers, Greater Lansing
Chamber of Commerce
Formed own.Company in.1975 (in North Lansing)
Helen M. Clark -.Recording Secretary
Work: Silver Lead and Paint Co. - Custom Picture Frames.and Interior Decorator
Attended Everett High School
Took Interior Design at LCC
Past President at Grand River School
Worked on fiscal budget for Board of Education 1975
Member Beta Sigma Phi
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Geneva Kebler Wiskemann - Correspondence Secretary
Educated in local -schools and attended Western Michigan University & Michigan
State University. Certificate in Archives Administration,from the American
University in Washington,-D. C.
Employed 27 years by State of Michigan, the State Library, and the Historical
Commission's Archives and Michigan Laboratory for Learning About People and
History.
Historical Society of Greater Lansing, Pres.
Horizons Comm., Chrp.
Member Historical,Societies in Grand Ledge, Eaton Co., Clinton Co.,
Vermontville, Sunfield, etc.
Member American Assoc. for State and Local History
Cobbleston Society
National Trust for Historic Preservation
A-95 REVIEW COMMENTS:
See Enclosure C.
MANAGEMENT PLAN:
The management of this program will be under the direct control of the North
Lansing Community Association which is presently organized as a total volunteer
organization. It is planned to contract or hire a construction director for
18 months to coodinate all work and construction activities. All other admin-
istrative costs will be absorbed by -the Associaiton and/or the City of Lansing
or the Agencies participating and supporting the activities proposed. Planning,
fiscal and management advice and monitoring will be provided by the various de-
partments of the. City of Lansing through the coordination of the City of Lansing's
Program Coordinator. Project Supervisory personnel will be provided primarily
through the Lansing Urban League. These personnel will basically be retired
or in some cases unemployed skilled craftsmen who will provide the supervisory
support to the various projects.
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BUDGET
See Enclosure D
ASSURANCES:
See Enclosure E
The North Lansing Community Association will be required,to submit to the
Lansing Program Coordinator a monthly status report reflecting the accomplish-
ment of the projects and the sequence of implementation as outlined at
Enclosure H. The final evaluation is the test of whether this citizen associa-
tion can accomplish in the time frame prescribed (18.months) completion of the
projects outlined. If the volunteer activities proposed. are effective, private
investment and rehabilitation activities should accelerate and the expenditures
of monies involved therein will be tabulated. For example the $225,000 loan
and grant monies.targeted in the commercial district hopefully will create a
four or fivefold multiplier effect. The Associations investment in the pur-
chase and rehabilitation of a number of old buildings. and their subsequent
resale or lease will provide subsequent funds for the Association to be self-
sustaining to -carry on additional building renovation projects. If the
Association is able to create an investment fund as a result of subsequent
lease arrangements or profits from the sale of property,'one of the major
objectives of the program will be met and the rehabilitationrocorram will
continue and be .self sustaining. -
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CERTIFICATION OF CITIZEN COMMENT:.
See Enclosure F
COMMUNITY SUPPORT LETTERS:
See Enclosure G.
WORK PLAN
See Enclosure H.
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
See Enclosure I
ENCLOSURE A
(See Pocket)
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9 E. GRAND RIVER AVE.
a 0 0 5 '; r
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N
0 �
0 Z .
12 ►�- PIVOTAL BLOCKS
NORTH 1 ROUSE• BOPP BLOCK ,
x 2 ESTES• KYTE BLOCK
3 RORK BLOCK
LANSING 9 -` �
0 �O���V° 4CADY• GLASSBROOK RUINS
HISTORIC 5 AFFELDT• PREUSS BLO'-K
6 BANK BLOCK
COMMERCIAL X
7 PREUSS • REUTTER BLOCK
i
^�- 8 DOWNER BLOCK
DISTRICT ®®. 9 GRAND .HOTEL
IOPEARLS• MILL BLOCK
j'- 11 UNION ' BLOCK
12 DUNHAM BLOCK
13 a ! N 13 GRANGE HALL
i X INTRUSIONS
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ENCLOSURE B
2rTRR�..NTY REGIONAL PIWNMNG
2722 E. Michigan Avenue,,P.O. Box 2066, Lansing, Michigan 48912 • . Area Code 517/487-9424
OFFICERS
MILFORD J. MOORE, CHAIRMAN
JAMES W. HEYSER, VICE-CHAIRMAN
ROGER A. OVERWAY, SECRETARY
JAMES D. BLAIR, TREASURER
Executive Director HERBERT D. MAIER
COMMISSIONERS .
RICHARD J. BAKER
DALE BENJAMIN, JR.
HORTENSE G. CANADY
ALMOND B. CRESSMAN
JAMES M. FULLER.
JANETTE-E.HENDERSON
JOHN R. VEENSTRA
VIRGINIA L. ZEEB
REGIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATION
EX-OFFICIO
MAYOR GERALD W. GRAVES
BD. CHRM. DYLE L. HENNING
BD. CHRM. KENNETH A. HOPE
BD. CHRM. WILLIAM F. POWERS
DATE: April 29,•1976
SUBJECT: Notice'of Intent to Apply For Federal Assistance Submitted
by City of Lansing Program Coordinator for North Lansing
Historic Commercial District Projects ,
The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has been designated by
the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to serve as the Regional
Clearinghouse for the Michigan counties of Clinton, Eaton and
Ingham to review Notices of Intent and/or Applications to Apply for
Federal Assistance as provided under OMB Circular A-95. The above
project has been received for review under this responsibility.
No conflicts have been found between this project and regional
or local plans or programs. The proposal is -in accord with
the Lansing•Waterfront Development Plan and -the Lansing
Community Development Plan and will-contribute'to their imple-
mentation.
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission recommends the above
project for' funding
The Regional Clearinghouse has received no comments regarding the
project from parties notified.
Review has now been completed by this agency. In order to comply
with OMB Circular A-95 requirements, this letter should accompany
your application to the funding agency.
The above comments -and recommendations were unanimously adopted by
the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission on April 28, 1976.
•C
Authoriz & Repres ntative o
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
TCRFC
el.
ENCLOSURE C
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
WILLIAM G. MILLIKEN, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
LEWIS CASS BLDG.. LANSING, MICHIGAN 48913
GERALD H. MILLER, Director
May 7, 1976
Mr. George S. L'okken
Program Coordinator
City of Lansing
loth floor, City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Re: Notice of Intent by the City of Lansing to apply for federal assistance
from the U.S.DHUD, to finance the North Lansing.Historic Commercial
District'residential and recreational area development, in Ingham
County.
(SCH## 9290/6)
Dear Mr. Lokken:
The Office of. Intergovernmental Relations has been designated by the
Governor to serve, as the State Clearinghouse to review Notices of
Intent to apply for federal assistance, as provided under OMB Circular
A-95.
Through the process, state agencies are given the opportunity to re-
view proposed projects and may comment on the relatiou,ship of the
projects to their own plans and programs.
State Clearinghouse review of the subject.Notice of Intent has been
completed. We have received no comments regarding the proposed.proj-
ect, and no issues warranting review of the formal application have
been raised.
In order to comply with the intent of OMB Circular A-95, this letter
should.accompany your formal application when it i$.'submitted to the
federal agency for funding of the aforementioned project.. Thank you'
for the opportunity to review this Notice of Intent. ..•
3pWTlo^,
Q� CIO
Sincerely,'
1, ax. ��, e, e,.
Paul H. Wileden, Director
Office of Intergovernmental
Relations
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ENCLOSURE C1
MICHIGAN The Great Lake State
ENCLOSURE D
PROPOSED
BUDGET
COMMUNITY
NORTH LANSING
COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOY-
(2)
DESIGN
SEQUENCE BY MONf
ITEM
HUD
ASSOCIATION (1)
MENT_.TRAINING ACT
SPEDY & YEA
CITY OF LANSING CENTER
(JAN.77-BASE MONTI�
Administration"
Planning & Design
$10,000
$ 2,000 (donated)
$ 5,000 (Staff)
Mos. 1 - 18
Salaries
.$21,000
$ 10,000 donated..
(donated
"Supplies :
$, 1,000
.v
Development of Dam
$11,040•(20 youth &
$10,000
Mos. 6"- 18
Site
12- 30 per hr. -for
30 hrs. per wk. for
8 weeks)
Entrance to E. Bank
Park
$10,000
$11,468 (23 Laborers
for 6 weeks)
$ 1,000
Mos. 6 - 7
" .
Fishing & Observation
$ 3,000
$831 (5,Laborers for
$ 500
Mo. 6
Deck
2 weeks)
Bridge Lookout &
$25,000
$1,662 (101aborers for
2
$ 2,000
Mos. 6 - 7
Stairs
weeks)
West Bank Riverwalk
$5,520 (10 youth
for 8 weeks)
$ 500
Mos. 6-7-8
East Bank Cleanup
$5,520 (10 youth
for 8 weeks)
Mos. 6-7-8.,
"
Street Improvements
$133,ODO
$16,560 (30 youth
for 8 weeks)
$ 5,000 (Staff)
Mos. 6-7-8
Street Paving
$70,000 (Contract)
Mo. 18
Rehabilitate Comfort
$15,000•` ""
$, 500 (donated)`.
$•2,760.0 youth
for 8
$12,240
Mos. 1-18
Station
we eks)
Purchase of Bidgs.
$83,000
$92,074 ( 24 laborers
$33,170 (30 youth
$ 5,000 (Staff) $ 6,000
Mos. 1-T8.
& Rehab.
for 46 weeks)
for 16 wks - summer
of
'77 and '78)
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New Street Lighting
TOTAL
$100 000
jWW
TT3,W,035
$ 4 0200
$ 0 $
Mo, 18'
,.
GRAND TOTAL
$ 715,295
(1)North'Lansing
Association donated labor
(2)SPEDY (Summer
Program for Economically D sadvantaged; Youth)
& YEA
(Youth Employment Assistance)
. U.S. DEPAFITMENT Of .HOU31'NG AND UABAN'UEVELOPMENT
...ASSURANCES
The applicant hereby, assures and certifies with respect to the grant, that: '
(.1) It possesses.legal authority to apply for the'grant, and to execute the proposed program.
(2) It, governing body has duty -adopted or passed .as an official act a resolution, motion or similar action autherzin_p_ the
filing• of the, application, including all understandings and assurances containnd thcteiniand directing and rjesitnatine
Om autborize4 representative o!' the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional
information as.may he required.
(3) It has complied with all the requirements. of OMB' Circular No..A=95 as modified by Sections 570.300(c) (for
entitlement applicants) or 570.400(d) (for discretionary applicants) and that either
(i) any comments and recommendations made by or through clearinghouses are, attached and have been considered.
prior to submission of the application; or
(ii) the required procedures have been followed and no commentsor.recommendations have.been•received.
(4) Prior to submission of its application,'the•applicant,tlas:
(sj--prewdoei-ar��zar+s�wtl�tegtlew-i!at'erinaiiert-�a�se��r�ir�-tkwatgoz►ns:el'�('aitd� avt�ilable-fer-prei>Flsod:cw�tatewit3-
*welepwfont- ,4hc•re!r'eel-aeliritics thnfms)rbc-mde0aken, -ppogm"I.-
reelitireffrefftin-
mitigs-tornblir hearings -to obtain t 'viewrof CitizemmTrrotm unity'deveiopmentarrt hu sing -Treed!;
(+jib- - pnevi�l='eitieet�s-art-adec�rTete-c�pper4+:rli•t� �e rrticKlate -needs,-rxpeess-preferottces-abort-ptoposed-aetieritiea,
, as6ist-il� itT¢.se1c►c�iePr ef-prioriEie� ettd-otliso-tarpertiaipato-in-t}todeMok►txtleRtof tHae•�j�liertiorr
(5) Its chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by HUD:
(i) Consents to assume the status of a responsible hederat official under the Nati.onal'Environmentat Policy Act of
1969 insofar as the provisions of such Act apply to the applicant's proposed progam pcasuant to 24 CFF: 5711603; and
(it) Is authorized and consents on behalf of the applicant and himself to accept the Jurisdiction of the Fkderal courts
for the purpu::r of enforcement of his respnncihilitie-s as rur:h an official.
�6}=1:FtS1rHt1nN►MNw �avel+�tr�v�+.�'tngrai+t-l►aa Jtaop'tlpvoic►pwci-Sol-ao;W. �ivc-+lsss:irn+lm.fvasit�4i{uioatv�u �ctiLitics_u;hicil
wiil�eliefi!-Iww'+�r rnetdc�e;Mw ittootae-fe:t►i♦:oc.��r e:�l �r►-t� w pta\latti�xwru�litplustioirs�S dtuus.cu bGgllts4ilere.xl i Lj�.'ut
trf-tfie• an:!rnirrtitp �dn�:Mj+lne'rtt rrrtr;taxrt!hrities'rrc�rkwnree� to tneo!'nNxtT-c4r!rxrn:wi4r'ei�Tvriintxtton t-n�x+�-ilawa►;�
jaaitir+kla alr�rrlcgrs+t�l1. truess-xo.cpoci�icallu.dasccix!daa t1�e.:�pliratycuuuuicr.th�CctivaunityJ2t�trlr�aulcnt_E'l:ul_
Stnititrar_r. •
(7) It will comr!v with the rcculations, policies. auidelines and requirements of Eedera! Wriagement Circiil•ir: 744 and
74-7, as the;' relate in the aj•p!ica:ion, acceptance and use of Federal funds for this federally -assisted ar9gTam.
(8) It wil!. Administer and ertfcxc the labor standards requirements set forth in Section 570.605 and Y.Uh regu!a:ions
issued to implement Stich requirements.
(9) It will comply w4h sit requirements imposed h,t MUD cenramir.- special requirements• of law. program requirements,
and othCT administrati'rc requirll:ents ?ppreved ir. accordarce with Federal Managcment Circu!..r 74-7.
(10) It will comply with the provisions et' Executive Order 11296. rcla?in-, to evuhiatinn of flood hazards.
(111 It wi'l comply with:
(i) Title ail of the Ovit li!^hts Act of 1Q64 (P L £8.352) and the rcctilatiors issued pursuant the!, (24 r!,i Part
i), winch provides tha! no person in the hrkcel States shall oa the (:round of r..a:. color, or natif>na! nri -io. !: e
exclildcol from participation in. be dcnird the bent; is of. oT be ntt:c !vise sub i,:Ocd in discritninatien t1^dC.r anv
pri- p or ar!;M'y fear w!:lc!1 the 'LT:r-unt rec6l'cs FC:1C.•al financial .a!-taace avol will im,mcdiatCjv t••L._ aCV
me2sures nrlr ssary to ef:Cc!pa'c fhk aas'.tra nce. If any real prnne:ty or stmcture there^n 1s pmv.d^d or
imj)rovicei`with'the lid of T'cd,^rat rwancbl vs.-istance cxtcnelcrl to, th ap-plicant, this a5'.7rAR'_'C SiL'!'1 a t'tn•:?iC the
app)icin', or in the case of .try tr.'tti:'e- of I .:h p,:IrVCrty, ar t.entifert.e for the period durinC wh'.ch ti:e real
property nr S:rll.at!rC 1S US!ai f:u p (`I!rpnSC fir \v11ir•h the e'er"•'• .ttaanclnl assistance i° extende('. o, for anoth r'
purpcsc invoi\Tllg the provision of similar ferMCCA or hCnefjt` -
(ii) Title VM of the Civ:l Rights At of 1968 ft.l.. Qn-284) as wnended, a..: ~ - •#!rams and ac:;ri'+es
relating to hmtrin i and co!^P.11Tl ov e svOopment in a manner to afl!rrT!:!'•n'r., .... ; : am! \\:,'t !'1ke
action to fuT,her hmtein-.! in. thg sale or rent at of !%nn<in..n,, tile* f;a- ..-an. , . t h-)vslnv, and the
prov! ;0,n el' br kcrnze serviocs Within the apphcznt'lc;uTtsdiction.
ENCLOSURE E
(iii) SectiorTl09 of the Housing and Community Development •Artj'�of 1974, and the regulatioll�sued putsugrtt
thereto (24 CFR 570,601.), which provides that•ho person in -the United States shall,, on the ground of race,
color, national origin or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under, any•program or,activity funded in whole.or in part with Title I funds.
(iv) Executive Order 11063 on equal opportunity in. housingand nondiscrimination in the sale or rental of Musing
built with Federal assistance.
(v) Executive Order l 1246, and all regulations issued, pursuant thereto (24 CFR Part 130), which provides that no
person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in all phases of
employment during the performance of Federal or federally - assisted contracts. Such contractors and
subcontractors shall take affirmative action to insure fair treatment in employment,. upgrading, demotion, or
transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of
compensation and selection for training and apprenticeship.
(vi) Section 3 of the Housing; and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, regi Ming that to the gr :atest W. • t
feasible opportunities for training and employment be given lower income residents of the pnrj:rt. area ar,L
contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to eligible business concerns which ate located in,
or owned in. substantial part by, persons residing in the area of the project.
(12) It will:
(i) In acquiring real property in connection with the community development block grant -program, be guided to the .
jgcatest extent practicable_ under State law, by the real properly acquisition policies set out under Section 301
of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 9"46) and the
provisions of Section 302 thereof:
(ii) Pay or reimburse property owners for necessary expenses as specified in Section 303 and 304 of the Act; and
(iii) Inform affected persons of the benefits, policies, and procedures provided for under HUD regulations (24 CFR
Part 42).
(13) It will:
(i) Provide fair and reasonable relocation payments and assistance in accordance with Sections 202, 203, and 204 of
the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and applicable HUD
regulations (24 CPR No 42), to or for f-milicr, individuals,'partne.rships, corporations or associations displaced
as a result of any acquisition of real property for an activity assisted under the program;
(i1) Provide relocation assistance. programs offering the services described in Section 205 of the Act to such displaced
families, individuals, partnerships, corporations or associalintis in the manner provided under applicable HUD
regntlations;
(iii) Assure that, within a reasonable time prior to displacement, decent, safe, and sanitary replacement dwellings will
he available to such displaced families and individuals in accordance with Section 205(c) (3) of the Act, and that
such housing will be available in the same range of choices to all such displaced persons regardless of their race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, or source of income;
(iv) Inform affected persons of the benefits, policies, and procedures provided for under HUD regulations; and
fv) Carry ont the relocation process ip such a manner as to provide such displaced persons with uniform and
consistent services, including any services required to instim that the relocation process does not result iii
different or separate treatment to such displaced persons on account of their race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, or source of income.
(14) It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of
being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family,
business, or other ties.
(15) It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act which limit the political activity of employees.
(16) It will give HUD and the Comptroller General through any authorized representative access to and the right to examine
all records, books, papers, or documents related to the grant.
(Signature of Applicant's Counsel) (Type or Print Name of (Date)
Applicant's Counsel)
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CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the Citizens.of.North Lansing have been provided
an opportunity to'comment on the application for an Innovative Projects
Grant for North Lansing. A public meeting was held on May 26, 1976 at the
North Lansing Community Building Association meeting room and the citizens
approved the projects outlined in the grant application. A copy of the
Public Announcement Flyer which was distributed and posted in all public
places is identified at Enclosure Fl. The citizens of North Lansing have
been striving to achieve and working to implement the development plan as
outlined in this grant application and feel confident that they can accomplish
the objectives of the Program outlined.
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JL�! i nc 1�ent, North Lansing
ity Association
Enclosure F
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PRO POS-EJD PLAN FOR•. A. GRANT
OF 4009600
PLEASE HELP DECIDE WHAT OUR
N 1GI I .OR -HOOD NEEDS AND "TAN•TS
TIME WEDNESDAY may 2,6,197 6 AT
7:30 p m N LCA OFFICE 104A
E. GRAND RIVER
FO R INFO.- CALL
-2770
104a east grand river lansing,mich. 48906 telephone (517)482-277u
Enclosure F1
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123 WEST OTTAWA STREET • BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT BUILDING • P.O. BOX 176 • LANSING_MICHIGAN 48901 • PHONE 517./482-1587
May 25, 1976
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
The proposed renovation and restoration of the
North Lansing district will surely encourage and
stimulate business activity in that area. The
innovative program will create a very attractive
setting and will appeal to not only shoppers, but also
to -service- type firms or office nature operations. The
inclusion of the long neglected natural attributes,
such as the river and'dam, will develop an atmosphere unusual
in the Lansing area and probably elsewhere also.
The.Lansing Metropolitan Development Authority will
help publicize the shops and offices to prospects we
encounter,upon'completion of the project. We certainly
encourage.and support the program as presented.
'ncerely,
04�
RaySteeb
Executive Director
RGS:sj
Enclosure G
,, I ' A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO ECONOMIC GROWTH
BUILDING IN LANSING'S DEVELOPMENT
A Nonprofit Housing Development Corporation
935 N. WASHINGTON AVE. LANSING, MICH;GAN 48906
Telephone (517) 489-6541
May 26, 1976
To Whom It May Concern:
BILD is a private, non-profit corporation under contract with
the City of Lansing. One of BILD's major activities has been in
the area of rehabilitation. We have accumulated'invaluable ex-
pertise and techniques in this area. BILD is licensed as a
general contractor, and has developed the capability to inspect,
prepare work specifications (using a computer program) and
supervise construction on properties to be rehabilitated.
We support the efforts of the North Lansing Community Association
to revitalize their neighborhood and are prepared to offer our
services as needed.
Sin rely,
Turney Gratz, r
Executive Director
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LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT
May 24, 1976
ROBERT J. CHAMBERLAIN
DEPUTY ®UPERINTENDENT
FOR PLANNING
519 WENT KALAMAZOO STREET
LAN®INO. MICH113AN 48933
To Whom It May,Concern:
•
This will affirm the fact that the Lansing School District has -had
some dialogue -with the City of Lansing and does indeed" support the concept
as outlined in.the Innovative Projects Grant application,
The goals and objectives of this application do provide a means
whereby certain buildings could be converted to such uses as we would need
for alternative educational programs., and we would find it desirable to
lease a converted,building for the aforementioned purpose. There are
student work programs in the school district which could be utilized in
assisting with renovation needs.
The overall goal as contained in this application•seems to meet
several expressed needs in the City of Lansing, working in concert with
our school district.
Sincerely yours, t
Robert J. Chamberlain
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community design center
a non-profit corp. phone517-482-0800
935 n. washington lansing, michigan 48906
May 26, 1976
To Whom It .May Concern:
The North Lansing Community Association continually demonstrates
their capabilities in getting things done. They provide the
community with a. total commitment and an expertise that is both
beneficial as well as appreciated by all.
I heartily endorse them as a group of diligent individuals who
will do much.more than what is expected and do so willingly.
The North Lansing Community Association continues to provide a
most valuable service to the community by placing emphasis on the
importance of unity in the community. In addition to their unified
organization they also recognize the importance of historical preser-
vation and are very dedicated in this regard.
The North Lansing Community Association is an excellent organization
and T give them. my highest personal recommendation.
Sincerely,boA ly/'X�t&
Pat Smith.
Director
City of Lansing
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 AREA CODE 517-487-1360
May 26, 1916
To Whom it May Concern:
The City of Lansing's application for Federal assistance for the
project entitled North Lansing Historic Commercial District - Resi-
dential and Recreational Area Development will complement activities
undertaken by the Community Development Block Grant Program that is'
currently under implementation.. The North Lansing commercial and
residential areas are closely aligned with the target areas as identi-
fied in the Community Development Program for the.City of Lansing.
I strongly urge that subject application be approved and concur totally
with its concept.. ,
Sincerely,
ORRIN E. SHARP
Executive Assistant to the Mayor
for Community Development
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Greater Lansing Urhan League, Inc.
AN INTERRACIAL SOCIAL WORK AGENCY
300 N. Washington -AvcMu� 1 elephant. (517) 4£i7-3608 Lensing, Michigan 48933
May 25, Z976
To Whom It May"Concern:
This Zetter wiZZ confirm my support of the North Lansing
Innovative Grant Project for the North Lansing CommerciaZ
District. The project certainZy fuZfiZZs a need in that
designated area of the City. It also meshes well with
the Zong range pZanning for the rehabilitation of severaZ
other sections of Lansing.
I believe that the community invoZvement in the initiation
of the proposal wiZZ insure its success. The community
is Zooking.forward to this and other innovative programs
in the future.
I remain, '
Very truZy yours,
y
CharZes H.,Mitchner
Executive Director
CHM:ble
A Participating Member of the United Community Chest
Affiliated with the National Urban League, Inc
Member of the Community Services Council
Contributions to the Urban League are tax deductible
Tri-County fging Consortium
Clinton Eaton Ingham
206 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
Phone:(517) 487-1066
May 25, 1976
Mr. George Lokken
Program Coordinator .
loth Floor, City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933`
Dear Mr. Lokken:
After reading your proposal for the North Lansing Commercial Historical
District Program, 1 would like to indicate the support of the Tri-County
Office on Aging. There are many senior citizens in this area who will benefit
from the planned improvements.
There are also many seniors with skills which could be of benefit in
this program. We will plan to work with you in whatever ways possible to
make this a successful community effort.
Sincerely, / c
Roxanna O'Connor
Director
Tri-County Office on, Aging
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MABEL J . FRENCH
Director
HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION'
CommunitY .Resources Center
935 North Washington Ave.
Lansing, Michigan 48906
517-487-6051 517-487-5488
May 26, 1:976
To Whom It May .Concern:
Lansing Innovative Grant Program for North Lansing Commercial District.
The Prospects for redeveloping the North Lansing Commercial District as a
Historical Site is very exciting.
The North side of Lansing has Many old land marks. Restoring the
Commercial Areas is -very timely. So much of history has already been
distroyed for lack of funds.
Many of our older residents still live in the North Side Area and have
taken great pride, spent long hours of pleading for help in their decaying
dilemia's.
With the work that has been done and the area enthusiam'of concerned
persons we see great promise for a New North Lansing.
We highly support the Innovative Grant Program for restoration of
North Lansing.
Housing Assistance Foundation
Community Resources Center
Mabel J. Fren�
Director
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LANSING NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER
LANSING, MICHIGAN
M.I.B.A.
May 27, 1976
To Whom it.May Conern:
The Lansingl,No.rth American Indian Center is'supportive
of the North -Lansing Inovative Grant Project.,°This
type of project is long past due: *We would,be willing
to assist the project in any way that we can.'-
incerely,
anice Beckhorn,
Executive Director
Lansing North American
Indian Center.,
1427 E. Michigan, Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48912
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Vouth'Development,
Corporation
To Develop
215 East Kalaazoo Street • Lansing, Michigan 48833 • Phone (517) 487-5048 m
WILLIAM E. HENRY JR.*
Executive Director
May 27, 1976
To Whom It May _Concern:
The Youth Development Corporation wholeheartedly wishes
to extend its`•support and endorsement toward.the establish
ment of t.he.North Lansing Innovative Grant Project.
As the City'of'a.ansing has identified the North'Lansing
area as being .:i n: need of revitalization and rejuvenation
i n. the form .of developing park areas•, installing low -intensity
street lighting, a'nd a riv'erfront park area, 'a1.1 •centered
around the north commercial district of Lansing ; • we -see these
efforts as being in line with our own 'Specific..programmatical
efforts to be _a plus to the further enhancement of the Lansing
area:
We envision,'as well as support, the North Lansing Innovative -
Grant Project, in developing a program to address these innovative
changes in our city's landscape and riverfront:area.--
Sincerely,
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
William E. Henry, Jr.
Executive Director
WEH/bam
Sol Az an.
1236 North Turner.Street
Lansing, Michigan 48905 (517) 485-5480 485-5488
485-5489
May 6, 1976
To Wh m It May.Concern,
The Si sntenniel.'Spirit has awaken our civ consciousness.
We are ookin -at our North Lansing Community r'bich is in
need of renovation. We are enthusiastic to participate in
construe ive activities to• again, be able to take pride in
our comm ity.
The North ansing Innovative Grant's Project offers a viable,
vehicle to facilitate the means to community awareness and
involvement
We wish to a pr'ess our concern and active support for the North
Lansing Inno Live Grant's Project.
Any.action on your part which may facilitate to fund this project
is greatly appreciated.
Should your office desire more information do not.hesitate to
call or write.
Sincerely Submitted,
Rosendo C. Reyes,"'Director
Sol de Aztlan, Inc.
Minority Alcohol Abuse Project
;QMqy LANSING/TRI COUNTY/REGIONAL
M p O D.
ADMINISTRATION
May 27, 1976
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The Lansing Tri-County Regional Manpower Consortium, composed of the
five jurisdictions of government -- the City of Lansing, City of East
Lansing, Ingham County, Eaton County, Clinton County, fully support
the North,Lansing Community Association goals:
A. Improve the residential neighborhood by upgrading existing
housing structures through neighborhood preservation and
rehabilitation;
B. Promote diversity of housing structures by controlling the
density mix and insisting on quality construction and
provision of architectural landmarks;
C. To revitalize the North Lansing Commercial area by improving
the physical environment and improving the integrity of the
business community;
D. Provide adequate facilities and programs for the senior citizens
of the area;
E. Provide improved job works facilities with an emphasis on
street improvement and sewer installation;
F. Develop the riverfront and provide for additional recreational
and open space along the river.
In support of the above effort, the Manpower Association acknowledges
the capability to provide a labor force to influence the work project
being applied for. The Lansing Tri-County Regional Manpower Adminis-
tration has significant monies and labor force that it can, under the
Rules and Regulations of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
of 1973, significantly impact the operational capability of the enclosed
referenced program. The Lansing Tri-County Regional Manpower Adminis-
tration recommends approval of the program and would engage itself in
d same.
1850 WEST MT. HOPE AVENUE /: LANSING, MICHIGAN 48910 1 517 - 487-0106
WORK PLAN
ACTIVITY
PHASING
LINKAGES ALL PROJECTS
INTERNAL SUPPORT
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
(1) Administration
Mos
1-18
All, Projects
Assoc. Staff &
CDC
All Agencies
Development of. Dam Site:
Mos
6-18
(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)
"
(2) Entrance to E. Bank
Park
Mos
6-7
(3)(6)
"
(3') Fishing & Observa-
tion Deck
Mo.
6
(2)(6)
"
(4) Bridge Lookout
& Stairs
Mos
6-7
'(5)(7) . •
"
'(5),`West Bank River- .
walk
Mos
6-8
(4)
(6) E. Bank Cleanup
Mos
6-8
(2)(3)
"
(7) Street Improvements
Mos
6-8
(2)(8)(9)(10)
Street Paving
Mo.
18
(7)(1.0)
"
(8) Rehabi.litate Comfort
Station'
Mos
1-18
(9)
"
(9) Purchase of Bldgs.
& Rehab.
Mos
1-18
(7)(10)
"
(10)New Street Lighting
Mo.
18
(7)(8)(9)
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CONTRACT SERVICES
X
X
X
X (City Funded)
x
X
X
Enclosure H
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Enclosure I
NORTH LANSING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE
1970 CENSUS HC(3)-125 and PHC(1)-106
rant
Population
Housing Units
Owner Occupied
Ho sing Units
Rentals
Households
Income
&
lock
Total.
�
Black
Spanish
ii
In Group
Quarters
$
Under
18
#
62+
Total
Vacant
Single
Family
Total
Owner
Occup.
Black
Owner
Occup.
Average
Total
Value
Total
Black
Average
Rent
Total
One
Person
House-
hold
Median
Family
Language
Mother
Tongue
1
2,763
28
241
231
0
1,022
304
884'
31
812
657
7
12,800
196
2
106
853
124
2
2,109
63
376
370
.84
717
274
755
57 1
394
326
3
14,300
372
11
90
698
190
$ 8,766++
3
1,514
129,
559*
44
34
547
211
487
20
420
337
19
12 500
130
9
95.88
467
87
$10,281++
5'
818
65
35**
28
1
326
1021
263
15
192
166
10
14 300
82
2
112.50
248
43
$10,146++
7
3,033
87
, 348
299
6
778
450
1,418
118
451
408
3
1d 200
i
892 }
22
109.38
1,300
472
$ 8,562++
8
42343
276
666
588
22
1,498
560
1,507
75
1,133
945
48
11,600
487
30
108.03
1,432
279
$ 9,500++I
9
1,399
49
7+
4
0
464
195
472
7
420
360
7
13,700
9
3
116.22
455
73
S10,603++
31.0
417
19
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NA
0
189
321
125
14
1 122
80
2
11,300
31
I 1
96
1 111
16
32
2,907
174
62
99
0
1,221
233
886
37
766
612
6
13,000
237
31
101
8491
107
S 9,658++
1
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19,303
E19,303
4
1,6.63
147
6,762
,361
6,797
371
3,680
3,891
105
13 100
2 522
111
103.89
6,413
1,391
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