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Seeking Applicants for Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab Program Again
Pre-applications due by April 15, 2019
March 1, 2019: In June 2018 the City of Wahoo was seeking pre-applications from qualified individuals living in homes they own for housing rehab funds. This information was needed to include in a grant application for $547,000 from the Department of Economic Development to assist our residents in bringing their homes up to housing standards. Unfortunately, despite the overwhelming number of pre-applications we received, we were not successful in our grant application. Failure does not meet we quit. It means we try again. We understand there is a need in our community for these type of funds, so we once again will be submitting for grant funding. Nearly all the requirements for this grant application cycle are the same, except this time the City of Ashland is taking the lead in this application process and the City of Wahoo is assisting however we can. Pre-applications for funding will be accepted from any eligible applicant who owns and lives in their home in any municipality in Saunders County. If you live inside city limits in any community in Saunders County, and meet the income qualifications, you are eligible to apply. If, in 2018, you submitted a pre-application, SENDD (Southeast Nebraska Development District) will be reaching out to you directly for an updated pre-application if you are interested. Pre-applications are due April 15, 2019
Information on the specifics of the program is available in the brochure (link below), but are generally described below:
Eligible expenses include:
- Structural - foundation, roof, etc.
- Mechanical - furnace, water heater, etc.
- Electrical - wiring, fuse boxes
- Plumbing
- Weatherization - windows, doors, insulation, siding, etc.
- General Maintenance - kitchens, bathrooms, etc.
- Handicapped Accessibility - ramps, bathrooms, etc.
- Safety and Code deficiencies
Expenses that are NOT generally eligible:
- Garages and outbuildings
- Window AC units
- Fireplaces
- Landscape and fencing
- Jacuzzis, hot tubs, spas
- Kitchen appliances
- Any costs for repairs not completed in the program
If you are interested please consider applying by completing this pre-application (Click HERE for pre-application form). This should be submitted directly to SENDD (Southeast Nebraska Development District). SENDD is an organization located in Lincoln, NE that assists communities with application for and administration of grants such as this. If you have questions or concerns about this program or the application, please contact Jim Warrelmann at SENDD - jwarrelmann@sendd.org or 402-475-2560. If you would like to visit with City staff, please contact Melissa Harrell - harrell@wahoo.ne.us or 402-443-3222.
Program Brochure
Preliminary Application
Natural Gas Awareness
ATTENTION WAHOO UTILITIES CUSTOMERS: You may receive a phone call in the next week or so notifying you of a future survey you will be asked to participate on pipeline safety. This is a legit phone call.
In order to comply with a Federal Mandate about pipeline safety, Wahoo Utilities has hired a company to conduct a survey of customers for us. In the next few days, you will receive a call asking you several questions about natural gas pipeline safety. Whether you have natural gas in your home or business or not, we need you to complete the survey. It is an automated survey which you will answer using the keypad of your phone. They WILL NOT ask for any personal information such as address, utility customer number, or customer name so DO NOT GIVE THAT OUT. We need to have strong response rate to meet the federal requirement, so please help us out by taking time to complete the survey! If you have any concerns please call City Hall at 402-443-3222. Please help share this message with family, friends, and neighbors who live in Wahoo or have any type of service from Wahoo Utilities. Thank you!
Property For Sale
1334 North Chestnut
The City of Wahoo is offering this property, located at 1334 North Chestnut in Wahoo for sale by owner. The property has been declared surplus by the City Council, and they are ready to offer this property for sale.
This building was constructed in 1979 and is a 60' X 100' metal building. It was acquired by the City in 1985 and has been used as a location for our electrical line crew to operate. This building has four overhead bay doors, and contains a main entrance office, a second office space, two restrooms, a mechanical room, and a bay that was formerly used as a wash/paint bay. The building sits on Lots 1 & 2, Block 87, County Addition along Chestnut Street. This property is zoned C-1 Commercial. Permitted and conditional uses are listed in the City's zoning regulations which are shown below.
This property includes the building and ground only. There is no additional property (i.e. personal property) included with this sale other than what is permanently attached to the building.
Serious buyers should contact the City of Wahoo with further questions and an opportunity to view the property. Offers, starting no lower than $250,000, will be accepted by the City Administrator at 605 North Broadway in Wahoo, or via email to harrell@wahoo.ne.us. Questions should be directed to Melissa Harrell at 402-443-3222.
Link to City of Wahoo Zoning Regulations: Zoning Regs
Long-term Plan for Chestnut Construction Timeline
Anticipated Phasing of Construction
In June 2018, M.E. Collins Contracting met with the property owners along the Chestnut Street Corridor. At that meeting, a preliminary schedule was shared with property owners. This can be reviewed by clicking on this link. Please keep in mind this is preliminary and subject to change due to weather and necessary accomdations. Any further questions on the schedule should be directed to City Hall at 402-443-3222.
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