The Marshall County Commissioners approved four Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant change orders during their meeting on Monday.
Brent Martin told the commissioners that the third round of the grant is completed. Projects in this round were primarily roofing projects, and he said until you get the shingles off you don’t know about issues with the decking until it is uncovered. These change orders were primarily for deck issues.
A project on Center Street in Plymouth increased by $231.44 bringing the final cost to $12,794.44. A home on West Washington Street in Plymouth already had a change order for a blocked sewer line but while working on the roof they had to spend an additional $639.03 bringing the total project to $17,112.03. A rehab project on Oak Road in Plymouth had an additional $1,938.77 for the roof project. There was also concern with a structural issue as it appeared the south wall was tipping out. The homeowner didn’t like the bracing that was proposed so there was a deduction of $499.20 bringing the project total to $19,157.77. The final project was a roof on a home on Queen Road. Substantial decking needed to be replaced increasing the bid by $1,212.35. The final total for this home was $18,632.35.
This rehabilitation project was part of the county’s Stellar designation, and 15 homes were improved at no cost to the homeowners or the county. Martin said the rehab project is being moved to OCRA and will require a 10% match for future applications. The maximum amount that can be sought is $500,000.
Martin said he hoped the county would consider applying for the grant program again. During discussions, comments said either or both the county and or homeowners could provide the required 10% match.
Martin said the current grant still has some funding available. The IHCDA did give the county a 3-month extension but that isn’t enough time to complete the necessary preliminary work, complete the bidding process, and get the projects completed. When they asked for an additional 3 months the IHCDA said no.
Meth, ecstasy found on Clinton man during jail search
Pair of motorcycle crashes keep Parke County Sheriff's deputies busy
Parke Heritage Middle School awarded multi-million dollar Next Generation School Improvement Grant from IDOE
BMV urges Hoosiers to complete voter registration by October 5 deadline
Last day to ask your question for Indiana's next Secretary Of State
Winchell named to lead Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement
Ferguson Lumber earns dual 2026 industry honors
Rep. Baird asks state, federal officials to explore harvest fuel relief for farmers
Parke, Putnam and Vermillion counties now eligible for FEMA assistance
Several fundraisers are planned to benefit the Montezuma family and fight back against Alzheimer's
Postal Service recommends 2026 holiday mailing and shipping dates
Attorney General Todd Rokita calls on Hoosiers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
Pennsylvania Attorney General's Cold Case Section, Erie investigators announce arrest of Brazil, IN man in 2002 rape, murder
