TO RENOVATE SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

The work to be performed at the property identified below includes furnishing all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment and services required and necessary to perform and complete the construction work described herein and more specifically identified in the attached Construction Documents prepared By Simon Architectural Group, p.a. The bid Information, contact information and documents attached are indicated below. The construction work will be performed at the properties indicated below and are individually owned.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENED THAT EACH GENERAL CONTRACTOR INVITE THEIR SUB-CONTRACTORS TO THE MANDATORY PRE-BID.

SEE DOCUMENTS, LOCATIONS, AND TIMES FOR ALL MANDATORY PRE-BIDS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2012 BELOW:

3039 Florida Mango:

Time-8:30 am

Specificatin Manual
Certification Forms
Construction Documents
Bid Form

248 Poe Dr:

Time-9:30 am

Specification Manual
Certification Forms
Bid Form
Construction Documents

4509 Mathis St:

Time-10:30 am

Specification Manual
Certification Forms
Bid Form
Construction Documents
Federal Forms 

Please send questions or inquiries to:     NRI@SimonArchitecturalGroup.com

During Janita’s house hunt it became apparent to her that she needed to save more money before she could purchase a quality home for herself and her daughter that did not need costly repairs; however, with earnings as a radiology file clerk, Ms. Finley found it impossible to save for a down payment while paying the high cost of rent.    Neighborhood Renaissance developed a Lease-Purchase program for potential homeowners like Janita, who need additional time to accumulate savings and/or address minor credit issues, and who need a reasonably priced rental home that they can ultimately purchase.  As a participant in the Lease – Purchase program, Janita received help with budgeting and developed a savings plan, plus she became accustomed to the responsibilities of homeownership like maintaining her yard, which she continues to be very proud of.   In the words of Janita, “I am so happy this day finally came and it was worth the wait.”

Neighborhood Renaissance’s C LT provides an alternative to renting and places homeownership within the financial reach of more working people.  This is accomplished by removing the cost of land from the purchase price, therefore only selling the house to the buyer.  This program benefits the community as well because it preserves quality homes and the public investments used to create them for future generations of first-time homebuyers.

Two CLT single-family homes located in Northwood are available now for Lease-Purchase and an additional 11 three and four bedroom homes will be available in the next three months for future homeowners like Janita.  Neighborhood Renaissance is now taking applications.  To apply, please contact Lashea Brooks or Christina Hewitt at (561) 832-6776.

For materials, labor, and general contractor services for the renovation of 3 single-family homes and 1 duplex in Palm Beach County.  Funding is from Palm Beach County’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 funds.  All properties are located within Palm Beach County’s Urban Redevelopment Area.

All sealed bids must be received on or before 1:00 pm, May 22, 2012, at which time all bids shall be publicly opened and read.  Attendance at a pre-bid meeting is required, with date, locations, and times included in the bid package.

Bidders must register by phone at (561) 832-6776, extension 100 or email to: michaelp@neighborhoodrenaissance.org to receive subsequent addendums.

 Bid Package

Bid Recapitulation Form

Last year the organization was given $11 million dollars by the federal government to renovate foreclosed properties.

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Watch the Impact 5 TV segment about Neighborhood Renaissance:

Murray says they applied for a federal grant through the county to fund the neighborhood stabilization program which purchases foreclosed properties and turns them into livable homes.

They were awarded $11.5 million and have purchased 74 homes so far. “It’s an incredible amount of work to operate the program.”

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Watch the Channel 5 TV segment featuring Neighborhood Renaissance:

The participants in the Ribbon Cutting included:

Oliver Ariztoy, Wells Fargo Community Bank President for GreaterPalm Beach
Leslie Lily, President and CEO of the Community Foundation forPalm BeachandMartinCounties
Armando Fana, Director of HUD’s Miami Field Office
Edward Lowery, Director of Palm Beach County Department of Economic Sustainability
James Walker, Loan Officer for SouthFlorida,FloridaCommunity Loan Fund
The Mathis family, future residents of the home, represented by Natashia Mathis

The Mathises, long-termPalm BeachCountyresidents, currently reside in a 2 bedroom apartment complex that they have outgrown. With a one year old son and energetic young daughter the family needed a 3 bedroom home with a safe yard for their children to play. They found Neighborhood Renaissance’s program during their search for a larger house nearer their employment.  Now that they have found a home that meets their needs, the family will work toward their goal of purchasing their home with the help of Neighborhood Renaissance.

Neighborhood Renaissance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breathing new life intoPalm BeachCountyneighborhoods by reclaiming distressed properties and making homes that are within the financial reach of low and moderate-income families.  The agency recently built 13 energy-efficient single-family homes in the Westgate neighborhood for first-time homebuyers, acquired and renovated 3 foreclosed properties that are being leased by working families, helped over 65 families to purchase their first home, and constructed 33 single-family homes in Northwood.

All 74 homes acquired through this initiative will be renovated by December of this year and are available for lease or purchase.  The next 12 houses will be completed in 3 months and Neighborhood Renaissance is currently taking applications for future residents.  To apply for one of these homes, please contactLasheaBrooksor Christina Hewitt at (561) 832-6776.

Contact:  Terri Murray, Executive Director
(561) 832-6776, extension 102  tmurray@neighborhoodrenaissance.org
510-24^th Street, WestPalm Beach,FL33407

2011 Annual Report

Annual Report

Meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Westgate Recreation Center at 3691 Oswego Avenue in West Palm Beach

To become more involved in the community and the association, contact the Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Agency at (561) 640-8181 or visit them on the web at www.westgatecra.org

Celebrate Westgate! Family…Community…Diversity

This free festival is sponsored by the Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Agency and Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation to give the area community an opportunity to come together and celebrate their family, community, and diversity.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Westgate Recreation Center located at 3691 Oswego Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL  33409

During the festival, Neighborhood Renaissance will also provide an opportunity for the attendees to walk through at least 1 of the remaining 5 available energy-efficient homes the agency built in the neighborhood.  The organization will also have an information table in the Community Resource tent at the festival.

2009 Annual Report