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Pori land Observer
BIDS/SUB-BIDS
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the public hearing previously sched­
uled to be held by the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation
District of Oregon (Tri-Met) at 3:30 P.M. W ednesday, May 29,
1991 at the Portland Building, 1120 S.W. 5th Avenue, Second
Floor Meeting Room "C " will not be held because no requests for
hearing were received.
The hearing would have been held for the purpose of consider­
ing a grant application for Section 3 assistance for:
1) N. Transit Mall Extension,
Construction
2) 98 Standard 40' Lift
equipped Buses,
10 Standard 30' Lift
equipped Buses
8 Alternative Fuel Lift
equipped 40' Buses
Spare Parts, inspection,
delivery, radios, striping
3) 25 Special Needs
Transportation Vehicles
4) 120 Passenger Shelters
Total
Federal
$6,361,100
$ 5,088,880
19,698,000
15,353,400
1,900,000
1,425,000
2,408,000
1,926,400
564,000
451,200
1,580,000
500.000
$33,011,100
1,264,000
40Q.00Q
$ 25,908,880
N. Transit Mall Extension, Construction --Tri-M et, in conjunction
with the Portland Development Commission and the City of Port­
land, proposes to extend the Transit Mall north from West
Burnside Street to Union Station. The project would reconstruct
sixteen blocks on NW Fifth and Sixth Avenues, between, and
including, W est Burnside and NW Irving Streets.
On the affected streets (except NW Irving between NW Sixth and
Broadway) the sidewalks would be widened and the roadways
narrowed. The right-hand travel lane would be reserved for transit
vehicles only, and the left lane would be for buses and general
traffic. On-street parking would be eliminated. Transit amenities
would be provided , including one passenger shelter per block,
benches and street trees. Materials and finishes would closely
resemble the existing Transit Mall.
98 Standard and 8 Alternate Fuel 40' Buses - Tri-M et intends to
procure 40" lift-equipped buses as replacement vehicles to mod­
ernize its fleet. Eight alternative fuel (natural gas) buses are also
planned for purchase. Vehicles will meet all applicable Federal
and State emission, noise, and Americans with Disabilities regu­
lations. A portion of this budget will be used for deliveries, spare
parts, vehicle markings and application, on -site inspection, radio
equipment, and contingencies.
10 30' lift-equipped buses - Tri-Met intends to procure 30' lift-
equipped buses which are better suited for suburban feeder
routes because of maneurverability, route design, load factors,
vehicle weight requirements, and divisional bus deployment.
25 20-25' Accessible SNT Vehicles - Mini-buses with radios will
be pruchased as replacement vehicles for Tri-Met's paratransit
fleet.
120 Passenger Shelters - Shelters with an expected 16-year
service life will be procured to replace deteriorating passenger
shelters. Pending local governmental approval, most of the shel­
ters may be equipped with lighted advertising panels.
A copy of the grant application and environmental assessm ent
are still available for public inspection at Tri-Met, Public Services
Division, 4012 S.E. 17th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97202.
D ouglas L. C apps
E xe cutive D ire cto r
P u b lic s e rv ic e s D iv is io n
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ealed bids for Columbia, Condon, and Volcanology Reroofing
roject University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, will be received
y the Oregon State Board of Higher Education at University of
)regon, Physical Plant Department, Conference Room 2, 1295
ranklin Boulevard, Eugene, Oregon until 3:00 p.m., PDT, June
1, 1991, and then publicly opened and read aloud by the
Indersigned or his designated representative.
triefly, the project includes reroofing three buildings, approxi-
lately 24,050 SF of roof area, including the removal of existing
uilt-up roofing systems and installation of new elastic sheet
oofing systems.
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lids will be received on a lump-sum basis for each of the three (3)
uildings as shown on the Drawings and as described in the
tpecifications. One (1) set of the Project Manual m ay be ob-
lined from Söderström Architects, P.C., 320 S.W. Stark Street,
iuite 690 Portland, Oregon 97204, 503/228-5617 by bidders
nly upon deposit of $50.00. Additional sets may be obtained for
ie cost of reproduction.
deposits will be refunded for documents returned in good con-
ition” within two weeks after opening of bids,
he Project Manual may be examined at the University of Oregon
'hysical Plant Eugene; Daily Journal of Commerce Plan Center,
•ortland; Construction Data, Portland' Eugene Builder's Ex-
hange, Eugene; Salem Contractor s Exchange, Salem, Con-
truction Data Plan Center, Portland; Oregon Builders Exchange,
loseburg; and Impact Business Consultants, Portland,
dl bidders must comply with the requirements of the prevailing
/age law in ORS 279.350.
.
Jo bid will be considered unless fully completed in the manner
rovided in the "Instructions to Bidders" upon the Bid Form
rovided and accompanied by Bid Security.
i m andatory examination of the site and conditions will be made
it 10:00 a.m., PDT, May 30,199 1. Bidders shall meet with the
)wner’s Representative at the Physical Plant Office prior to the
squired examination.
OREGON STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION
By George P. Pernstelner
Associate Vice Chancellor
Facilities Division
Eugene, Oregon
For Best Results
Advertise in the Observer
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPOSED STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR FY 91-92
FOR THE CITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON, On May 31,1991, the
City of Portland will be applying for $9,098,000 in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for FY 90-91 from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. Program income
received during the year is anticipated to be approximately
$3,000,000; additional 89-90 income is $1,000,000. Private fund­
ing available through the Private Lender Partnership Agreement is
anticipated to be approximately $5,395,650. Unobligated carryo­
ver is expected to be $860,000. The following is a proposed state­
ment of objectives and use of funds for the FY 91 program. Citizens
are invited to comment on the proposal by submitting opinions to
Dan Steffey, Director, Bureau of Community Development, 808
SW 3rd, Rm. 600, Portland, 97204, by May 30, 1991.
CDBG funds must be used to benefit low and moderate income
persons, prevent/eliminate slums and blight, or address urgent
needs which pose a serious threat to the com munity’s health or
welfare. Eligible activities under the program include housing reha­
bilitation, economic development, public services, public facility
improvements, clearance, and the removal of architectural barri­
ers.
The City of Portland intends to use these funds to meet the follow­
ing goals: 1) Eliminate slums and blight and prevent blighting
influences to property/facilities of importance to the community,
principally low/moderate income persons; 2) Revitalize deteriorat­
ing neighborhoods; 3) Expand/improve the quality and quantity of
community services, principally for low income persons; 4) Allevi­
ate economic distress through stimulating private investment and
job creation activities.
In designing a strategy to meet these objectives, the City has
determined that certain activities shall be targeted to: 1) “ Nehemiah
Neighborhoods” (King, Boise, Vernon, Humboldt,) 2) designated
"Focus Areas,” (Nehemiah neighborhoods plus Piedmont, W ood­
lawn, Sabin, Eliot, Concordia, and the West Clinton section of
Hosford Abernathy, with potential designations for Brentwood-Dar­
lington and Peninsula;) or 3) "HCD Areas” (Lloyd Center, Holly­
wood, Linnton, Portsmouth, Corbett/Terwilliger, Center, Cully,
Madison N., Parkrose Comm. Group, St. Johns, Kenton, Sullivans
Gulch, Montavilla, Buckman, Richmond, Foster-Powell, Kerns,
Downtown, Northwest, Burnside, Goose Hollow, Hosford/Aber-
nathy, Lents, Creston/Kenilworth, Mt. Scott/Arleta, Sunnyside,
Brooklyn, Lair Hill, Overlook, Southern section of Sellwood/More-
land, Western portion of Sabin, Eastern portion of Arbor Lodge, and
Census Tract 29.02 of Madison South and Rose City Park). Other
programs are available City-wide.
The City proposes to meet the HCD program’s objectives by under­
taking the following activities:
HOUSING ($8,287,504 from CDBG and program income):
1) DANGEROUS BUILDINGS: Inspection, code enforcement/demo-
lition of dangerous buildings ($239,891); DERELICT BUILDINGS:
Identifies abandoned buildings/enforces code to encourage reha­
bilitation ($83,721). Both are limited to Focus Areas.
2) HOUSING POLICY: DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY (CHAS): Evaluate City's
unmet housing needs and identify strategies to address needs
($76,271);
3) SINGLE FAMILY REHAB LOANS: Deferred payment (DPL), 3%
and 6% amortized loans for improvements to owner occupied
homes, Focus Areas; emergency loans (DPL & 3%) are available
City-wide, (total of $1,026,000 from CDBG plus private funding).
MARKETING of Single Family Rehab Loans, Focus Areas ($10,000).
4) SINGLE FAMILY SEWER HOOKUP AND SECURITY LOANS:
DPL & 3% loans for sewer connections, and for security im prove­
ments, City-wide ($73,450).
5) INVESTOR REHABILITATION LOANS (IRL): Low interest Ioann
to rehab rental properties, HCD areas ($368,400 in CDBG plus
private funding). TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE that aids in im ple­
menting IRL rehab projects that benefit low/mod, City-wide ($42,000).
7) HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS: Acquisition and rehabilita­
tion of vacant houses for home ownership, HCD Areas ($470,000
from CDBG plus private funding). HOMEOWNERSHIP OUTREACH
in Focus Areas ($5,588).
8) PDC STAFF AND OPERATING, LOAN PROCESSING, LOAN
DOCUMENTATION: Costs to operate PDC's housing program, in­
cluding private funding, City-wide ($2,376,787).
9) NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION: Program management,
planning, and special projects for Focus Areas ($87,499).
10) HOUSING REHAB PROJECTS BY COMMUNITY DEVELOP­
MENT CORPORATIONS (CDCs): $250,000 to NECDC for its Ne­
hemiah program; $218,500 for REACH'S Reclamation Program in
West Clinton; $30,000 to Franciscan Enterprises’ rehab program in
Focus Area. CAPACITY BUILDING ASSISTANCE to new CDCs,
City-wide ($100,000).
11) RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT/CHAS: Coordinate develop­
ment of CHAS, and to develop private funding resources for
housing, City-wide ($84,397).
12) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND to finance capital costs
of new housing and com munity development projects resulting
from the CHAS and com munity development plan, City wide
($2,980,000).
13) HOUSING COUNSELING CENTER to assist low/mod resi­
dents in meeting their housing needs, City-wide ($65,000).
14) EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR FAMILIES: $200,000 for con­
struction costs for 30-unit shelter in Southwest Portland.
15) SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING: $250,000 for acquisition and
renovation of a facility for special needs housing, Buckman.
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ($465, 494)
1) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: $303,471 for design,
engineering, construction, establishing local improvement district,
and subsidizing low-income property owners for street improve­
ments in Hosford Abernathy, Piedm ont and Mt. Scott/Arleta.
2) PLANNING: Completion of com prehensive, long range plan for
inner N/NE neighborhoods ($40,009): com pletion of neighborhood
plans for Brentwood/Darlington and Cully ($48,039).
3) PARK DEVELOPMENT: Construction of vestpocket park in
West Clinton section of Hosford Abernathy ($73,975).
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ($933, 675)
1) NE SPECIAL PROJECTS/NE ASSISTANCE: Loans, financial
incentives, assistance, and special projects to businesses locating
and expanding within the NE Focus Area ($345,700).
2) JO BNET: Link job services for low/mod with economic develop­
ment activities, City-wide ($92,870).
3) BUSINESS RETENTION ($45,450): Activities designed to as­
sist businesses so they will not relocate elsewhere, City-wide.
4) PDC STAFF AND OPERATING: Cost for operating PDC’s Eco­
nomic Development Program, City-wide ($429,655).
5) COMMERCIAL DISTRICT PROGRAM: $20,000 for planning
activities for commercial districts, City-wide.
COMMUNITY SERVICES ($2,134,419)
1) HOTEL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: Repairs for single room
occupancy hotels operated by Central City Concern in Burnside,
Downtown & Inner SE areas ($298,175).
2) SHELTER PROGRAMS: O perating support for Burnside Proj­
ects night shelter ($87,000); Overflow Shelter ($48,000); Bridgeview
House ($52,000); Youth Shelter ($79,000); alcohol/drug free hous­
ing ($41,870); and West Women’s and Children’s Shelter ($33,000).
3) VOUCHER PROGRAM: Emergency temporary housing for the
homeless, and clearinghouse operations, City-wide ($95,300).
4) SHARED HOUSING: Match of elderly homeowners with tenants
who assist homeowners, City-wide ($32,500).
5) SENIOR HOME REPAIR: Free small home repairs for elderly
and disabled, City-wide ($73,487).
6) MOVING ASSISTANCE: Fund to make relocation payments for
low income housing closures, City-wide ($11,700).
7) NUISANCE ABATEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN­
UPS: Removal of nuisances that pose a public hazard, Focus Area
($75,375);
8) NE AND SE COALITIONS: W ork on HCD related projects in
inner SE HCD neighborhoods ($34,700) and NE Focus Area
($34,700).
9) HOME SECURITY PROGRAM: Free security improvements for
low income elderly homeowners, City-wide ($91,967).
10) HOME REPAIR TRAINING: Rehabilitation of low income
homes by youth in high school training program. Focus areas
($334,940).
11) SELF ENHANCEMENT, YOUTH OUTREACH, AND GRAF­
FITI REMOVAL: Incentive program for at-risk youth to stay in
school and remove barriers to employment, Focus Areas ($105,000);
outreach and referral program for youth in effort to combat gang
activity ($51,776); training in painting for at-risk youth and removal
of graffiti from building exteriors ($47,727), City-wide.
12) SELF-HELP WEATHERIZATION: Free workshops and mate­
rial kits to the low income, HCD areas ($73,702).
13) NON-PROFIT LOAN PROGRAM: Facility renovation loans for
non-profits providing social/community services to the low-income,
City-wide ($300,000).
14) NEIGHBORHOOD SELF-HELP: Grants to low-income neigh­
borhoods to fund neighborhood based projects that respond to
local need, HCD Areas ($40,000).
15) WEST CLINTON: Implementation of target area improvement
plan ($17,500).
16) NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECTS: Fund for
financing special projects that aid in the revitalization of Focus
Areas ($75,000).
17) WORK FORCE CENTER: Job training and employment project
for vocationally disabled persons, City-wide ($250,000).
SPRING PROJECTS (currently no appropriation, estimated to
total $35,000): HOME GARDENING and SUMMER YARDWORK.
ADMINISTRATION (592.671): Activities include program m an­
agement, planning, project development, citizen participation, pro­
gram implementation, monitoring, fiscal/accounting, fair housing,
Davis-Bacon monitoring, and compliance with other federal re­
quirements.
INDIRECT COSTS: $262,108.
CONTINGENCY: $282,129.
TO TAL BUDGET: $13,958,000
REVENUE SOURCES: Grant
90-91 Program Income
Increase in 89-90 Prog. Inc.
Carryover
Private
$ 9,098,000
3,000,000
1,000,000
860.000
$ 13,958,000
5,395,650
In addition, the City anticipates requesting up to $14,000,000 loan
from HUD's Section 108 loan guarantee program in order to
acquire and rehabilitate up to 400 homes now owned by the
Dominion Capital Co. These homes, prim arily located in NE Port­
land, will be sold or rented to low and moderate income residents.
The City plans to utilize mortgage and rental paym ents to repay the
loan; otherwise, loan repayments must come from future C om m u­
nity Development Block Grants.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Vancouver Housing Authority is requesting proposals from
executive search firms interested and qualified in providing pro­
fessional consulting services in conducting a search for an
Executive Director for the VHA. RFPs, which include details of the
services requested and the required form of proposal, can be
obtained form the Vancouver Housing Authority, 500 Omaha
Way, Vancouver WA 98661, (206) 694-2501. Completed propos­
als must be received at this address no later than 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 2 4 ,1 9 9 1 .
,
The VHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discnmi-
nate against individuals or firms because of race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin or handicap.
TRAVEL AGENT
The Metropolitan Service District (METRO) is seeking proposals
from qualified firms to serve as Metro’s designated travel agency.
Metro intends to designate one com pany through which all d e ­
partments and staff will make business trip arrangem ents. M ost
travel is West Coast oriented but may include lim ited international
destinations such as Japan, China, and Canada. Interested
parties may obtain a copy of the RFP by contacting Pam Juett,
Metropolitan Service District, 2000 S.W. First Avenue, Portland,
OR 97201-5398, 221-1646, ext. 236.
All proposals must be received in the Metro O ffices at 2000 S.W.
First Avenue, Portland, OR 97201-5398, Attention: Jennifer Sim s
by 5:00 p.m., W ednesday, May 29, 1991, Postm arks are not
acceptable. RFP #91R-21-FM.