HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 98-201 RESOLUTION NO. /
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the Southeast
Texas Community Development Corporation (SETCDC) for the expenditure of funds
related to the City's HOME Grant Program. The contract is substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit "I".
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the // day
of 1998.
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CONTRACT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont has received a HOME grant from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HOME Program No. M-97-MC-48-0201);
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority of Resolution Number 98- passed by the Beaumont
City Council on 1998, the Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation, Inc.
(SETCDC) an authorized Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) will enter into
a contract with the City for HOME funds totaling NINETY THOUSAND AND N01100
DOLLARS ($90,000);
WHEREAS, the HOME allocation of NINETY THOUSAND AND N01100 ($90,000)
will be used for the development of six (6) new homes in the City of Beaumont's low income
neighborhoods. New construction will provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for low and
moderate income families. Funds may be used for home buyer's assistance to include, but not
limited to down payment, mortgage principal buy down, closing costs, pre-paids or any eligible
expenses;
WHEREAS, the SETCDC provides various services to low income and moderate
income families of the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas that enable such families to
obtain a suitable place to reside;
WHEREAS, the SETCDC will secure the financial match requirements for the M-97-
MC-48-0201 HOME grant. The financial funding match requirement totals $11,250;
NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements contained
herein, the City of Beaumont, hereinafter referred to as "City", acting by and through Ray A.
Riley, its duly authorized City Manager, and the Southeast Texas Community Development
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Exhibit "1"
Corporation, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Grantee", acting by and through Albert J. Price, Sr.,
its duly authorized President, do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1.
Grantee, located at 1190 Grand Street, shall use the Federal 1997 HOME grant funds,
herein provided, to construct single-family housing units for sale to low to moderate income
families. Grantee covenants and agrees to expend federal grant funds in accordance with 24 CFR
Part 92 (as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time), which is incorporated by
reference and constitutes part of the agreement. It is expressly understood and agreed by Grantee
that this contract and the procurement authorized and provided for hereunder have as their purpose
or goal to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing units to low and moderate income persons.
Grantee agrees to do all things necessary under this contract to complete the program set out in
"Exhibit A" attached hereto.
2.
It is understood and agreed that in no event shall the total distribution of federal grant
funds made to or on behalf of the Grantee pursuant to this agreement exceed the total sum of
NINETY THOUSAND N01100 DOLLARS ($90,000).
3.
The City agrees to provide Grantee with NINETY THOUSAND AND N01100 DOLLARS
($90,000) of 1997 HOME grant funds to be available through the City's draw process on or after
the effective date of this contract. Grantee agrees and understands that this contract shall
terminate on March 30, 1999. Payment shall be made by the U. S. Treasury, who will disburse
1997 HOME funds (wire transfer) through Cash Management Information System (CM/I) directly
to the City, who will make payments upon receipt of invoices or payment vouchers from Grantee
certifying that all requirements have been met. Grantee understands and agrees that project
activities (construction) must be committed (an acceptable Project Set-up Report is entered into
the CM/I) by March 30, 1999. Failure to comply with the aforementioned commitment will
jeopardize funding. The Grantee understands that all grant monies awarded may be terminated
for cause or convenience. It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the City and
Grantee that funds will be used for (a) cost related to the development and construction of six (6)
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new houses in the City of Beaumont's low income neighborhoods and (b) for home buyer's
assistance to include but not limited to mortgage principal buy down, closing costs, pre-paids or
other eligible expenses. Grantee further agrees that any grant funds remaining after this
agreement expires will revert to the City.
4.
If construction cannot be commenced by its start date as set out in "Exhibit A":
SETCDC shall notify the City in writing at least 30 days prior to the
commencement date of the specific nature of the events that prevent the
commencement of construction. The City shall either approve a new
commencement date or deny the request for extension. The decision of the City's
representative shall be final. If a new start date is not approved funds allocable to
the structure will be removed from the contract and SETCDC will be required to
deed to the City any real property provided.
Homes to be constructed under this contact will meet or exceed the design
criteria and specifications as set out in "Exhibit B". Variations from "Exhibit B"
should be approved in writing by the City's representative. Quality and
affordability shall be the criteria used to determine whether a requested variance
will be approved.
5.
Grantee understands and agrees that should Grantee become defunct or insolvent, any and
all grant funds on hand and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of grant funds shall
transfer to the City.
Grantee further understands and agrees to and shall transfer to the City any program
income, real properties, equipment, supplies and any assets acquired as a result of grant funds if
Grantee becomes defunct or insolvent, or this contract is terminated.
6.
It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the City and Grantee that this
agreement is wholly conditioned upon the actual availability of federal HOME grant funds under
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HOME Program No. M-97-
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MC-48-0201) and that all monies distributed to or in behalf of Grantee hereunder shall be
exclusively from federal monies received under said HOME Program, and not from any other
monies of the City.
7.
Grantee agrees to keep accurate records to document its adherence to applicable federal
regulations and all "other federal requirements", along with documentation and records of all
expenditures of said HOME Program funds. Grantee further understands and agrees to comply
with the applicable requirements and standards of OMB Circular A-110 (Uniform Administrative
Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments), said
provisions being incorporated herein by reference. The Grantee also understands and agrees to
adhere to the City's procurement process. The City shall reserve the right to investigate, examine
and audit, at any time, any and all such records relating to the operations or expenditures of
Grantee under this Agreement. The SETCDC will provide an acceptable audit engagement letter
to the City by January 31, 1999. The completed 1998 audit report will be provided to the City
by April 30, 1999. The audit fee will be paid directly to the auditor from other City funds.
Failure to complete the audit report by April 30, 1999 may result in contract termination.
8.
Grantee covenants and agrees to fully cooperate with the City in monitoring the
effectiveness of the expenditure of grant funds and the City shall have access at all reasonable
times to the offices, premises and records of Grantee in regard to the administration of this
Contract.
9.
Grantee shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant or employee of the City. Grantee shall have exclusive control of the program and all
persons involved in same subject only to the terms of this agreement and shall be solely
responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, members, agents, servants, employees,
subcontractors, program participants, licensees and invitees. It is expressly understood and agreed
that, other than those people who receive wages on a regular basis from Grantor, that no officer,
member, agent, servant, employee, subcontractor, licensee, invitee of Grantee nor any program
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participant hereunder is in the paid service of the City. It is also expressly understood and agreed
that Grantor will provide technical assistance to Grantee in the furtherance of its program.
10.
Grantee hereby covenants and agrees, in consideration for the funds herein provided to
provide decent, safe and sanitary housing to low and moderate income families of the City of
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas by constructing new homes in the City of Beaumont's low
income neighborhoods for sale. It is understood that Grantee adheres to HOME affordability
requirements.
11.
No officer, employee or member of Grantee or Grantee's subcontractors shall have a
financial interest, direct or indirect, in this contract or the monies transferred hereunder, or be
financially interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract relating to the operations conducted
by it, nor in any contract for furnishing services or supplies to Grantee, with the exception of the
development fee on a per unit basis for the completion of this contract. Any willful violation of
this paragraph with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of Grantee or its subcontractors, shall
render this contract voidable by the City.
12.
No grants shall be made by Grantee to its directors or officers, either directly or indirectly,
through family members, business partners or employees. Grantee agrees that no HOME funds
shall be used, either directly or indirectly, for religious purposes. Any willful or violation of this
paragraph with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of Grantee shall render this contract voidable
by the City.
13.
Grantee covenants and agrees that its officers, members, agents, employees, program
participants and subcontractors shall abide by and comply with all Federal, State and local laws,
including all ordinances, and rules and regulations of the City, as amended. Grantee further
covenants and agrees that it will fully comply with the terms and conditions of the HOME
Program under which these funds are granted.
14.
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The provisions of this agreement are severable and if for any reason a clause, sentence,
paragraph, or other part of this agreement shall be determined to be invalid by a court or federal
or state agency, board or commission having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions which can be given effect with the invalid provision.
15.
The failure of the City to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
agreement or to exercise any right herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or
relinquishment to any extent of the City's right to assert or rely upon any such term or right on
any future occasion.
16.
This written instrument and attachments constitute the entire agreement by the parties
hereto concerning the matter performed hereunder and any prior or contemporaneous, oral or
written agreement which purports to vary from the terms hereof shall be void.
17.
Grantee covenants and agrees to hold harmless the City and its officers, agents, servants
and employees, from and against any and all claims or suits for property loss or damage and/or
personal injury, including death to any and all persons, or whatever kind of character whether real
or asserted, arising out of or in connection with the execution, performance, attempted
performance or non-performance of this contract and agreement and/or the operations, activities
and services of the program described herein, whether or not caused, in whole or in part, by
alleged negligence of officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or sub-contractors of the
City.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas, this day of A.D., 19
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT ATTEST:
By: Ray A. Riley Barbara Liming
City Manager Deputy City Clerk
THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. ATTEST:
By: Albert J. Price, Sr. Antoinette Hardy
President Director
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EXHIBIT "A"
PROGRAM BUDGET
1. Home Buyers' Assistance and
Eligible Project Costs for six new
homes in the City of Beaumont's
low income neighborhoods.
TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET $ 90,000.00
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
1. Construction of six (6) homes to begin on or before
November 30, 1998.
2. Construction of six (6) homes to be completed on or
before March 30, 1999.
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF BEAUMONT
NEW CONSTRUCTION - LOW INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS
Design Criteria
Floor plans designed for the New Construction Program in low income
neighborhoods shall comply with a simple design criteria and minimum
specifications:
* Floor plan width shall range from thirty (30) to forty (40) feet and shall
be no more than fifty (50) feet in length.
* Floor plan layouts shall range from three (3) bedrooms and two (2) baths
with 1200 sq. Ft. living area to four (4) bedrooms and two (2) baths with
1400 sq. ft. of living area.
* Average length of driveway shall be thirty-five (35) LF in length X ten
(10) LF in width.
* Walkway length may vary four (4) feet in width and three and one-half
(3-1/2") inches in thickness.
Please refer to attachments for other design criteria. If we can be of further
assistance, please feel free to contact Irven Chavis at the City of Beaumont -
Community Development Division at (409) 880-3763.
SECTION I - SITE WORK
1. CLEARING: Remove all trees,bushes, and vegetation in the area of construction within 10'-
0"outside the building periphery. Remove all roots and debris from this area and fill with select fill
material. Remove all grass, paving, etc.
2. EARTHWORK AND FILL: Shape and grade site to provide positive surface drainage
from rear property line to front curb. The building area shall be stripped of ALL vegetation, concrete
and any underlying poor quality fill. Any roots larger than one-half inch in diameter shall be grubbed,
and all soft areas in the subgrade shall be excavated to firm soil. Fill shall be 60/40 clay and sand fill,
6" to 8" and compacted to 95% standard proctor density.
3. TERN=TREATMENT: Prior to placement of 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier, soil area
under the building shall receive termite treatment by a licensed professional pest control operator
using termiticides which bear a federal registration number of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. Termiticides used may be Chloropyrifos ("Dursban TC") or Permathrin ("Dragnet",
"Torpedo") or approved equal.
Pest control applicator of the above shall furnish to the owner a Certificate of Warranty for each
building, certifying that the applied soil termiticide treatment will prevent infestation of subterranean
termites for a period of(5) five years.
4. LANDSCAPING ALLOWANCE: The entire lot shall be sprigged with St. Augustine grass
and watered. Landscaping shall also include shrubbery.
SECTION I-A - FOUNDATION
1. All concrete shall test 2500 p.s.i. at 28 days. Waterproofing shall be of 6 mil. polyethylene with
a minimum of a 12" lap. Fill shall be of a quality grade 60/40 clay sand mix minimum 8" in depth or
as required and to be compacted to a 95% standard proctor density.
2. Minimum re-bar size shall be 5/8"re-bar, 5-re-bar per exterior beam, 4-re-bar per interior beam.
All re-bar must be bent to make corner bends on both exterior and interior beams. No hot bends will
be permitted. Grade beam re-bar shall be supported by a minimum 6" x 6", #6 ga. cut mesh stirrup
no less than 36"on center. Mnimurn beam depth interior and exterior shall be no less than 20" with
a minimum of 8"into undisturbed soil. Slab height is to be established as 12" above natural ground
level. Beam width shall be 12"at the bottom of the beam sloping to IS" at top. When it is necessary
to have deeper or wider grade beams than the minimum, additional reinforcement shall be installed
as required.
Minimum slab thickness shall be 3 - '/z", reinforced with 6 x 6, 96 x#6 welded wire mesh(mats only).
Wire mesh must be lifted into middle of slab during pouring. When slab preparation is complete, an
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inspection must be made, and work approved, by a duly authorized representative of the City of
Beaumont,pfa to placement of concrete. '/2" x 6" anchor bolts shall be placed along the perimeter
of the building a maximum of 5' on center.
SECTION II - MASONRY
1. MASONRY WORK: Exterior face brick shall be selected from range of"King Size" clay
fired brick units using an allowance of$235/M, Brick shall be installed by experienced tradesmen
using Type S mortar. All units shall be set level and plumb with full bed and head joints. Joints shall
be tooled concave. Care shall be taken to assure that head joint weeps are placed at maximum 24".
Upon completion and curing of brickwork, it shall be thoroughly cleaned of dirt and loose mortar
using a stiff brush with detergent and water. After brick work has thoroughly dried, it shall be given
a coat of PRIM-A-PELL 200 water repellant in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Care
shall be taken to prevent mortar droppings from entering and blocking or bridging the cavity between
the back of masonry and sheathing. Continuous plastic flashing(damp course), equal to "Nervestral
HD", shall be installed at the brick ledge. Extend plastic flashing up behind exterior sheathing a
minimum of 5".
2. MASONRY STYLE: Contractor shall provide three separate styles of"King Size" brick
along with exterior trim color scheme for each separate style. Styles shall be organized on the building
site where no two adjacent residences will have the same style brick or color scheme.
SECTION III - WOOD FRAMING:
1. MATERIAL GRADES: Minimum grade for exterior wall and partition framing shall be stud
grade or better. Size shall be 2" x 4", spacing shall be 16" on center. All toe plates shall be factory
pressure treated.
2. CEILING FRAMING: Minimum grade not less than #3, minimum size 2" x 6", maximum
spacing shall be 20" on center with 2" x 6" strong backs set at the middle of spans over 121
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3. ROOF FRAMING: Grade not less than#3, minimum size 2" x 6", maximum spacing 20"
on center,bracing shall be 2"x 4" -40" on center,2"x 4"collar ties and pearling. All ridges and hips
shall be minimum 2" x 8".
4. ROOFS: Decking shall be 1/2" x 4' x 8' C.D. plywood with h clips. Roofing shall consist of
minimum 215#/SQ Class"A", fungus resistant, fiberglass composition shingles with 3 tab shingle seal
tabs installed over 159 building felt underlayment. Shingles shall be installed with a maximum 5"
exposure and matching hip and ridge units, with a minimum of six(6) fasteners per shingle. Granule
color shall be as selected by the owner from the full line available from the manufacturer. Contractor
shall provide to the owner the manufacturer's written 20 year warranty.
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Metal flashing(where required)shall be galvanized steel and where exposed shall be painted to match
adjacent surfaces. Edge strip shall be 26 ga. galvanized.
S. FRAMING ANCHORS: Placement of corner bracing and all framing anchors shall
comply with State Board of Insurance windstorm specifications.
SECTION IV - DRYWALL
1. DRYWALL: Interior finish of all exterior walls, and all interior partitions shall be sheathed
with 1/2" inch thick gypsum wall board applied vertically, and with all joints taped and floated smooth.
Wall board shall be attached to studs with galvanized 13/8" long nails at a maximum spacing of 8"
inches o.c. Ceiling shall be sheathed with 1/2"thick gypsum board panels nailed at maximum 7" inches
o.c. Exposed gypsum board corners shall be reinforced with#118 continuous corner bead.
All exposed gypsum board will be textured with a medium:splatter drag pattern and painted.
SECTION V - DOORS
1. EXTERIOR DOORS: Exterior doors,and garage passage door, shall be 13/4" insulated metal
doors. See floor plan for size. Wood frames shall have concealed metal reinforcement at latch/lock
point. All exterior doors will be provided with a separate dead-bolt lock and a standard lockset to
be keyed alike.
2. INTERIOR DOORS: Shall be as scheduled and sized as noted on the floor plan. Each
interior door shall be 13/8" flush panel hollow core with paint grade mahogany veneer faces. Each
door will be hung in a wood frame with wood trim and one pair of butts and latch or lock hardware
as scheduled. All wood doors and frames shall be primed and given two coats of enamel.
3. PATIO DOORS: Patio doors shall be 6'double insulated safety glazed glass.
4. GARAGE DOOR: Steel(painted)
SECTION VI - WINDOWS
1. WINDOWS: All windows shall be insulated, single hung aluminum with positive locking
hardware, adjustable balances, protective weatherstripping and positive sealing at meeting rail.
Windows shall be equal to ALENCO 380, and shall be supplied with removable insect screens.
Windows shall be sized as noted on the elevations.
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SECTION VII - CABINETS
1. CABINETS: Cabinets shall be of stained grade birch plywood, kitchen tops shall be plastic
laminate, bath tops of a plastic laminate, hardware allowance will be standard. All nail holes and
joints in cabinets shall be puttied as to provide smooth exterior finish and stained in medium
mahogany finish and sealed. Prefabricated cabinets are not acceptable. Kitchen tops shall be
constructed of 3/4" plywood with formica roll back to upper cabinets. Tops shall cover base unit
with a minimum of 2" overhang. Prefabricated kitchen tops are not acceptable.
SECTION VIII - PLUMBING
1. PLUMBING: All plumbing work shall conform, as a minimum to the City of Beaumont
Plumbing Code and all piping, both supply, drainage and venting, shall be sized in accordance with
the National Plumbing Code. Preference shall be given to the City of Beaumont Code where different
from the National Code. All supply piping shall be seamless copper tubing. Sanitary drains and
venting may be schedule 40 PVC as permitted by the Plumbing Code. All supply piping running in
exterior walls or attic shall be insulated with formed fiberglass insulation and vapor barrier jacket.
Exterior hose bibs shall be freeze-proof. All fixtures and plumbing appliances shall be provided with
stops on the supply at each fixture. City water service shall be supplied through a 5/8" meter
furnished and installed by the City ofBeaumont. Contractor is responsible for extending service from
meter to building.
2. FIXTURES:
'PE MANUFACTURER
Water closet Gerber 21-202
Fiberglass tub Aqua Glass AG6081-T
Lavatory Gerber 12-844
Kitchen sink Kingsford K23322-4
Water Heater 40 Gal. Rheem Electric
Hose Bibb Woodford#25
Clean Out Schier 4"
Faucets Delta or equal
3. WATER, SEWER-TAPS, BUILDING PERMITS: Contractor shall be responsible
for obtaining all required permits and inspections. The fee for these permits shall be waived.
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SECTION IN - FLOORING
1. VINYL FLOORING: All flooring,throughout all dwellings, shall be FHA approved vinyl at
an allowance cost of$1.05 per sq. ft. ('installed). Contractor shall provide a minimum of three
flooring designs, to be approved by the Owner.
2. CARPET: Wall to wall carpet shall be 100%nylon with minimum 2% face weight. Padding to
have minimum thickness of%". Include metal thresholds wherever carpeting stops. All carpet and
pads shall be FHA approved. Contractor shall provide a minimum of three flooring designs, to be
approved by the Owner.
SECTION X - ELECTRICAL
1. ELECTRICAL WORK: Electrical work and appliances, fixtures, panels, and devices
installed in this work shall be in strict conformance with the National Electrical Code and the
Electrical Code for the City ofBeaumont. All fixtures, devices, panels, and appliances shall bear the
Underwriters Label. All conductors shall be copper. The electrical contractor will coordinate with
the Utility Company to provide temporary poles for construction and for the timely hook-up of power
to the building; and arrange for same. All breakers in the electrical panel shall be labeled
(typewritten).
Electrical service shall consist of a minimum 150 amp single phase 115/230 volts, 3 wire overhead
service to a weather head and meter can. Service entry will be connected to a minimum 12 circuit
1 phase with a 125 amp MLO and 100 amp feed from line. Where service meter is located on outside
of structure, breaker panel shall back up to meter on inside of structure.
2. LIGHTING/TELEPHONE/CABLE JACKS: A minimum of three telephone outlets per
dwelling shall be installed, one in the Family Room, one in the Master Bedroom and one in the
Kitchen. Two television cable outlets shall be installed, one in the Family Room and one in the
Master Bedroom of each dwelling.
SECTION XI - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
1. APPLIANCES: Contractor furnished and installed appliances include the kitchen range/oven
and range hood as noted on the drawings. Range/oven shall be a floor mounted slide in electric
range/oven combination in standard color as selected. Vent from electric vent hood shall extend
through the roof and terminate with a galvanized weather cap.
2. DRYER VENTS: Dryer vents shall be located in proximity of washer and dryer. See
plans.
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SECTION XH - FINISH CARPENTRY
1. MATERIALS: Softwood lumber shall comply with PSI-74 and applicable grading and
inspecting agency for species and product indicated. Finger jointed glued up or solid stock may be
used at contractor's option. Finish lumber shall be "B" and "Btr", Y.P., or "C" grade W.P. with a
maximum 12% moisture content.
Softwood plywood shall provide APA graded panels and complying with PSI/ANSI A199.1.
Exterior plywood shall be exterior grade for all thicknesses. Cedar textured 1-11 plywood shall be
a minimum 5/8" thick with grooves at 4" o.c.
2. INSTALLATION: Install finish carpentry work plumb, level, true and straight, with no
distortions. Shim as required using concealed shims. Scribe and cut finish carpentry items to fit
adjoining work. Anchor finish carpentry work securely to supports using concealed fasteners and
blind nailing where possible. Install with minimum number of joints possible, using full length pieces
from maximum length lumber available. Cope at returns, miter at corners to produce tight fitting
joints. Use scarf joints for end to end joints. Base trim shall be 3" paint grade with 1/4" round sole.
SECTION XIII - HVAC WORK
1. HVAC SYSTEM: The-system shall consist of a minimum 2 ton electrical powered cooling
unit with a minimum 15K heat strip electrical heating system. The system shall be designed to
provide, as a minimum, 75°F cooling at 95°F ambient outside temperature, and 70°F heating at 15°
F ambient outside temperature. Controls shall be by electronic thermostat located where noted on
the drawings.
All duct work shall be constructed of rigid fiberglass with aluminum vapor barrier. Joints will be
stapled and taped with aluminum foil tape manufactured for this purpose. The use of"Flex-duct"
Will NOT be permitted. Ducts will be provided with dampers, turning vanes, and extractors as
recommended by ASHRAE. Air handlers shall be installed with condensate which shall drain into
the domestic waste system. All air handlers shall be closet models unless otherwise noted. All return
air shall be through filtered grill with replaceable type filters.
Outside section of cooling unit shall be placed on Iv concrete slab with refrigerant lines placed so
as to be protected from damage by mowing of lawn. .Cooling unit shall have a minimum SEER of
9.0. Units, both heating and cooling, shall be manufactured by TRANE, ARCO AIR, RUUD,
CARRIED or LENNOX HVAC subcontractor shall be licensed, or franchised by the manufacturers
of the units, and shall install it in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Manufacturer's
warranty shall be for a minimum of five years on the compressor, and one year on all other parts of
the system.
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Any bath not placed on an outside wall,with no window ventilation, must have an exhaust fan, ducted
through the roof.
SECTION XIV - DRIVEWAYS AND WALKS
1. CONCRETE: All sidewalks shall be 4"thick, 36"wide concrete reinforced with#10 WWM.
All driveways shall be 4" thick concrete reinforced with#10 WWM with redwood expansion joint
at property line. Provide #6 WWM reinforced from property line to street tie-in. Drive to be 10'
wide. All drives shall-be extended 35'to the edge of street pavement.
SECTION XV - INSULATION
1. ATTIC INSULATION: Furnish and install over entire attic area above conditioned space
fiberglass or mineral wool insulation to provide a temperature resistance value of R-30 (total). Install
continuous ridge vent T shorter than ridge length. Also install continuous soffit vent on rear, left and
right elevations.
2. WALL INSULATION: Furnish and install in all exterior walls a minimum 3/4" thick
polyisocyanurate insulating sheathing with aluminum foil facer on each-face. Seal any penetrations
or holes. Furnish and install a minimum 3 '/z" thick fiberglass or mineral wool batt insulation(R-11)
with paper backing in all exterior wall stud space.
3. POLYSEAL: Polyseal all bottom plates, exterior corners and tees, windows, exterior doors,
and holes in top plates which penetrate through to attic.
SECTION XVI - PAINTIN
1. PAINTING: It is theintent that all exposed wood, metal(except aluminum, stainless steel
and factory coated panels) and gypsum board shall be protected with a paint or stain finish unless
otherwise noted. Finishes shall be a minimum of 2 coats over primer of GLIDDENS, OLYMPIC,.
PPG,MARTIN SENOUR,KUHNS, SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, or BENJAMIN MOOR,PAINTS or
STAINS, appropriate for the surface and in color selected by the owner. Deliver paint materials in
sealed original labeled containers, bearing manufacturer's name, type of paint, brand name, color
designations and instructions for mixing and/or reducing. Painting may DQ1 be accomplished unless
moisture content of surface is 12% or less and air temperature is 40°F or above.
2. PAINT SCHEME: New interior plywood, wood doors, door trim, moldings, wood
window frames, etc., shall be properly sanded, primed, lightly sanded and given two (2) coats of semi-
gloss enamel with a light sanding between coats. Paint to be off-white in color.
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Gypsum board shall be textured with medium splatter drag and painted with two (2) coats of latex
wall paint color off-white.
Metal surfaces to be painted shall be prepared in accordance with the paint manufacturer's
recommendations, primed and given a minimum of two (2) coats of exterior enamel.
Exterior wood siding shall be primed and given two (2) coats exterior latex house paint(low luster).
Contractor shall present three(3) color schemes.
SECTION XVH - TOILET& BATH ACCESSORIES
1. INSTALLATION: Install in most convenient location in each bath chrome plated towel
bars, paper holders, hooks, etc. Plate glass mirrors, full length of bath vanities shall be installed in
all baths.
SECTION XVIII - WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEE
1. GUARANTEE: The general contractor, prior to final payment, shall provide his own written
guarantee direct to the owner warranting all work included in his contract for a period of ONE(1)
year after final completion and acceptance of his work.
2. WINDSTORM: Contractor shall bear the cost of windstorm insurance inspection service and
provide owner with Windstorm Inspection Certificate.
SECTION XIX - GENERAL
L GENERAL: Each item of material and equipment shall equal or exceed that described or
indicated. All work shall be performed in a workmanlike manner, and in accordance with the best
building standards. Contractor is held directly responsible for all work done by sub-contractors.
2. MISCELLANEOUS: All items not covered under notice to bidders or dwelling specifications
but noted on plans shall be required. All construction should conform to accepted building practices
for the area.
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