EBDI rehab delay causes concerns
Rehab project on Chase Street breaks ground behind schedule due to legal, funding issues
Although Shannon acknowledges that EBDI is overdue with rehabilitations, they are "doing all that is humanly possible. I don't want to lose any further time, so I've authorized an emergency contract for the gutting of those buildings," he said.
But Gresham still thinks it is not enough.
"Folks who are still living in this area are asking themselves, 'how long will it be?' And you can't give an answer because you are still working on the process," he said.
Rehabilitation of the homes in the "House for a House" program is meant to preserve the historical value of the homes by keeping their late 19th century appearance.
Despite recent announcements about rehabilitations and EBDI's response to his correspondence, Gresham said, "There are so many things that still need to be addressed and so many things that still need to be clarified."
Residents relocated from Phase I of the EBDI Housing Development Project will have first priority of rehabilitation housing, according to SMEAC members.
If Phase II homeowners choose this available option, their new rehab home would be unencumbered by any further mortgage, cost or restriction - except for any existing mortgage the homeowner may have on their current home.
"We've got to give each and every individual a range of options, for legal reasons and equitable reasons," Gresham said.
The proposed "First Right of Return" procedures proceed as follows: EBDI mails the First Right of Return Package after approval of the Housing and Relocated Committee, which includes a cover letter, flyer, information sheet, East Baltimore overview and postage paid response card.
Response cards will be returned to EBDI, which then logs them by priority and date received.
Afterward, residents meet with EBDI and complete applications, an information-sharing waiver is signed by residents. An an open house takes place within 30 days of the initial letter.
If the process continues as planed, EBDI submits applications to Pennrose Management Co., and then EBDI Advocated and Pennrose coordinate through the leasing process.
But Gresham still thinks it is not enough.
"Folks who are still living in this area are asking themselves, 'how long will it be?' And you can't give an answer because you are still working on the process," he said.
Rehabilitation of the homes in the "House for a House" program is meant to preserve the historical value of the homes by keeping their late 19th century appearance.
Despite recent announcements about rehabilitations and EBDI's response to his correspondence, Gresham said, "There are so many things that still need to be addressed and so many things that still need to be clarified."
Residents relocated from Phase I of the EBDI Housing Development Project will have first priority of rehabilitation housing, according to SMEAC members.
If Phase II homeowners choose this available option, their new rehab home would be unencumbered by any further mortgage, cost or restriction - except for any existing mortgage the homeowner may have on their current home.
"We've got to give each and every individual a range of options, for legal reasons and equitable reasons," Gresham said.
The proposed "First Right of Return" procedures proceed as follows: EBDI mails the First Right of Return Package after approval of the Housing and Relocated Committee, which includes a cover letter, flyer, information sheet, East Baltimore overview and postage paid response card.
Response cards will be returned to EBDI, which then logs them by priority and date received.
Afterward, residents meet with EBDI and complete applications, an information-sharing waiver is signed by residents. An an open house takes place within 30 days of the initial letter.
If the process continues as planed, EBDI submits applications to Pennrose Management Co., and then EBDI Advocated and Pennrose coordinate through the leasing process.
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Alcohol Rehab
posted 3/18/09 @ 3:11 PM EST
Really? I must admit that I have heard about this some weeks ago, but I didn't want to believe it because it seemed kind of absurd. I guess, it was a wrong thing to do. (Continued…)
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