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PG 19-01 Preservation Grant for storm windows and window replacement at 415 Jefferson St.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Staff Recommends consideration of the grant request. If the Board is to award the grant, staff recommends that the grant be awarded for the next grant cycle starting July 1.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant has requested a grant to fund two items on a locally designated structure: the Ferdinand and Sarah McCown house (1874):
1. The replacement of an original 4 over 4 double-hung wood window. The applicant has provided two bids for a custom replacement wood window. For past grants, the Board has required that the applicant also provide a bid for window repair, to compare it against window replacement. The applicant has not provided a bid for repair but did submit a letter from Wooddale Windows stating the damage is extensive and that a full re-build is recommended. The applicant has provided photos of the window.
2. The construction and installation of aluminum storm windows for the entire house. The Board has awarded grants for wood storm windows, but has never awarded a grant for aluminum storm windows. Aluminum storm windows are permitted by HRB policies. The applicant proposes to phase this project and request another grant for the second phase of storm window installation next year.
Staff recommends approval of the window replacement grant request. Given that there is not a precedent for awarding grants for aluminum storm windows, staff is not giving a recommendation and is instead asking for the Board's direction. The applicant is not permitted to use mill finish aluminum storm windows; all exterior storm windows must be painted or powder coated.
Total amount requested: $1000
Window repair cost: $420 ($210 could be awarded by the grant)
Storm window cost: $6,343.80 (up to $790 could be awarded by the grant)
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