HomeMy WebLinkAbout09867RESOLUTION NO. 9867
A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION 6846 AND ADOPTING A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY'S HOMEOWNER HOUSING
REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM TO ASSIST LOW- AND MODERATE- INCOME OWNERS
OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES IN THE REHABILITATION OF SUBSTANDARD HOUSING
WHEREAS, there is a shortage in the City of Pueblo of safe, decent and sanitary housing
which is within the financial capabilities of Iow-and moderate-income families; and
WHEREAS, the elimination of substandard housing and the providing of decent, safe and
sanitary housing for Iow-and moderate-income families serves public and municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, the rehabilitation of substandard housing would confer a general benefit upon
the City of Pueblo at large; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and there exists a demonstrated need to make funds available to
Iow-and moderate-income families to assist in the rehabilitation of substandard housing; and
WHEREAS, the funds made available for the purpose of implementing and executing the
terms and provisions of this Resolution principally serve public rather than pdvate purposes. NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The City, on an annual basis by appropriate legislative enactment may, but without
obligation to do so, make available to the Housing and Citizen Services Department (herein
Department") funds for the purpose of implementing and executing the terms and provisions of the
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program of the City, a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as is set out in full. (herein "Program"). Department may make application for
other available moneys for housing rehabilitation loan and grant programs and shall incorporate
such grant programs and shall incorporate such grants or loans into the Program to further the
objectives of the Program in meeting the housing and financial capabilities of Iow-and moderate-
income families. The program is hereby approved and the Department shall be responsible for the
execution of the Program, in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Resolution and
Program.
SECTION 2.
Resolution No. 6846 adopted November 11, 1991, relating to the Program is hereby
repealed effective upon passage of this Resolution; provided, however, that assistance provided
under said prior Resolution shall be and remain subject to the provisions of said prior Resolution.
SECTION 3.
All funds repaid by applicants shall be separately accounted for and used only for similar
loans or grants of housing and rehabilitation assistance under this Resolution and Program or
subsequent Resolution and Program, which may be adopted by the City Council providing for
similar programs. All funds received as program income including principal and interest loan
repayments, or other sources of pdvate receipts through the Program, shall be deposited into the
Finance Department of the City and credited to Fund No. 250 and 251 for housing rehabilitation.
SECTION 4.
This Resolution and Program shall become effective immediately upon final passage and
approval.
INTRODUCED May 27, 2003
BY Al Gurule
APPROVED: President of City Council
ATTEST: City Clerk
HOMEOWNER HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES
CITY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO
INTRODUCTION
The City of Pueblo, Colorado, has incorporated into its U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) required Consolidated Plan a list of objectives and projected use of funds
for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Entitlement Program Funds.
The housing component of the Consolidated Plan describes the objectives for providing housing
rehabilitation assistance to low/moderate income, single-family, homeowner residents of the City
of Pueblo. CDBG/HOME funds are provided for such purposes by the HUD and are governed by
Federal regulations and requirements as issued by HUD and other Federal agencies.
The City of Pueblo certifies to HUD that all CDBG/HOME funds will be expended in accordance
with the Federal regulations and requirements governing the program, including, but not limited
to, the program eligibility requirements at 24 CFR 570.202 and the National Objective
requirements at 24 CFR 570.208, and the HOME federal hous'mg regulations at 24 CFR 92. The
City of Pueblo acting by and through its Housing and Citizen Services Department ("HCSD") has
structured its homeowner housing rehabilitation program to insure that all Federal regulations and
requirements will be met.
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS
A. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
The source of funds authorized by Congress and approved by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development for use in this program.
B. Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
The source of funds authorized by Congress and approved by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development for us in this program
C. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
The Federal agency providing funds used in this program.
D. Low-and-Moderate Income (LMD
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The term given to individuals and households whose total gross income falls below certain levels
established by the Federal government. They are based on HUD estimates of median family
income, with adjustments for family size. In this program, the Section 8 lower income limits
established by HUD will apply.
E. Grantee (recipient)
The City of Pueblo is the governmental unit receiving Federal funds, and, therefore, is the
grantee. In the ease of the HOME program the Pueblo Consortium is the grantee.
F. Eligible Family Unit:
One or more persons related either by blood, adoption, marriage, or familial status who are
occupying a permanent residential structure dwelling unit at the time of application for a loan.
G. Property Rehabilitation Standards (PRS)
Property Rehabilitation Stand_a_rds are defined as the Codes adopted by the City of Pueblo and
enforced by the Pueblo Regional Building Department, namely, Uniform Building Code,
National Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Housing
Code, and Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Building Code (herein "Local Codes"). Theses
standards are greater than HUD Section 8 Housing Quality Standards.
Standard Condition -- Dwelling units that meet the requirements of the Ix)cai Codes as they
pertain to existing housing, but not as they pertain to new construction, contain sufficient
bedrooms to accommodate the size of the eligible family unit, and do not contain defects which
could threaten the health or safety of the occupants. Maintenance is required only to the extent it
does not involve .qxactural repairs which are Local Code violations. These eligible family
dwelling units are considered safe, decent shelter in which repairs and maintenance can be
privately undertaken and the Section 8 Existing Housing Quality Standards are equaled or
exceeded.
Substandard Condition and not Suitable for Rehabilitation -- Dwellings units which are in such
poor condition as to be neither stnlctumlly nor financially suitable for feasible rehabilitation.
Units will show exterior signs of deterioration, dilapidation, or abandonment. The deficiencies
covered by this category range fiom rotted window sills, missing roof shingles, broken gutters, to
cracked foundations and sagging exterior walls, roofs or other health and safety violations as a
result of defective major plumbing, electrical or mechanical systems. At a minimum, these units
do not meet the Section 8 Existing Housing Quality Standards.
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Substaodurd Condition but Suitable for Rehabilitation - Dwelling units which do not meet
Standard Conditions, but are both financially and structurally feasible for rehabilitation and does
not include units that require only cosmetic work, correction of minor livability problems, or
maintenance work. The units show exterior signs of deterioration and require more than routine
maintenance. Such units could have rotted windowsills or major electrical, plumbing, or
mechanical system failure, but appear fully capable of rehabilitation. The unit can be repaired in
accordance with the Section 8 Existing Housing Quality Standards or other Local Codes and the
subsequent rehabilitation qualifies the unit as standard by correcting those conditions. In
addition, the cost of rehabilitation must be reasonable, taking into consideration, value of the
dwelling unit after rehabilitation, the market value of homes in the area, and other financial
feasibility standards including loan-to-value ratio.
H. Emergency Repair
Necessary and required improvement(s) to a permanent dwelling unit residential structure, which
will alleviate the immediate and eminent threat to the health and safety of the resident(s) of said
structure, caused by an emergency that is recent in nature. Rehabilitation/Repair or Emergency
costs are those total cost of the rehabilitation, repair, or emergency to a pemianent dwelling unit.
I. ADA Accessibility Program
Component of the Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program that addresses handicap
accessibility in dwelling units occupied by persons with disabilities.
J. Designated proiect area
All areas of the City with priority given to Neighborhood Improvement Program areas, including
targeted areas of CDBG Neighborhood Strategy Areas (NSA). Preference will be given to areas
that are located in a Census Tract and Block Group designated as at least 51% low and moderate
income by HUD. Additionally, all low and moderate income persons designated by any agency
of the Federal Government as disabled, low and moderate income persons over the age of 65, and
low and moderate income families who have a dependent who has been declared disabled by any
agency of the Federal Government will be eligible to participate in this program regardless of the
area of their residence.
K. Owner-occupied residences (no rentals).
Single-family residences, including manufactured homes permanently attached to real
property occupied by the owner thereof. Owner-occupied rental properties are eligible
properties and can include a two-unit structure where the owner lives in one of the units and
rents the other to a tenant. To be eligible, the rental unit must be a legally pemfitted unit for a
period of at least 5 years. The property owner must sign an agreement that states that the
property will continue to be the primary residence of the owner.
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SECTION 2 - ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A rehabilitation loan may be made only with respect to low-and moderate-income
owner-occupied dwelling units located in the city of Pueblo within targeted neighborhood areas
designated by the City of Pueblo. The dwelling units must need rehabilitation to meet the
Property Rehabilitation Standards. This program is not a maintenance program, and dwelling
units needing standard maintenance items do not qualify for the program. Dwelling units, which
cannot be brought to minimum Local Code standards witlxin the fimding limits or those in which
the rehabilitation costs exceed the value of the dwelling after rehabilitation, will not be approved
for the program.
The responsibility for administ~tion of the rehabilitation program has been delegated to the
Housing and Citizen Services Department of the City of Pueblo. ("HCSD'). HCSD staff
decisions regarding eligibility are final unless an appeal is filed pursuant to Section 15.
B. Requirements Applicable to Applicant for a Loan
To be eligible for a rehabilitation loan, the applicant must be an eligible family unit who owns
and occupies a single-family dwelling unit, or is a purchaser-occupant of such property under a
land sales contract. The applicant must have owned and occupies or will purchase and occupy
after rehabilitation the dwelling unit as his/her primary place of residence. An eligible family unit
must be certified as low-and moderate income in accordance with the most current HUD Section
8 income limits for the Pueblo- MSA area, in order to be eligible for a loan. The applicant must
meet the National Objective of benefit to low-and moderate-income person as desex/bed in 24
CFR 570.208(a)(3).
1. Land Sales Contracts:
a. The term "land sales contract," regardless of the nomenclature by which it may
otherwise be known, refers to any transaction in which the purchaser-occupant obtains fee
simple title only if he or she completes a series of installment payments over a tvm, of
years. The fom~ of land sales contract may vary considerably.
b. Contxact Requirements: In order for a purchaser under a land sales contract to be
eligible for a loan, all of the following requirements must be met:
1) The contract shall be a written, legally binding instrument involving a
residential property containing no more dwelling units after the work is completed
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than it did before the work was undertaken. The contract must be recorded in the
records of the Pueblo County Clerk and recorded.
2) The seller of the property must hold fee simple title to the property and, while
the contract is in good standing, must be unable to use the property for collateral
or to convey the property to any other party unless such use for collateral or
conveyance of fee is subject to the land sales contract.
3) Under the contract, the seller and any subsequent holder of title to the property
must be obligated, without qualification, to deliver to the purchaser fee simple title
flee of liens and encumbrances and a deed to the property upon full payment of
the contract price, or some lesser amount.
4) Under the terms of the contract, the purchaser shall have full use, possession,
and quiet enjoyment of the property equitable title to the property which cannot be
temiinated except through foreclosure proceedings and the right to cure any
default within a period of not less than thirty (30) days.
5) The purchaser shall have had possession and use of the property under
contract for at least twenty four (24) months prior to the date of application for
a loan.
C. Requirements Applicable to ADA Accessibility Program.
To be eligible for assistance under the ADA Accessibility Program, the applicant must be an
individual or family who owns and occupies a singie-family dwelling unit, residential property, or
is a purchaser-occupant of such property under a land sales contract. A member of the eligible
family unit must be disabled. The applicant must have owned and occupied or will occupy after
rehabilitation the property as his/her primary place of residence. Assistance through this Program
is intended to provide ADA accessibility rehabilitation for the Pueblo disabled population and
applicants may be referred by any local agency or another agency specializing in handicap
accessibility. Applicants will complete the same process as applicants under the Homeowner
Housing Rehabilitation Program.
SECTION 3 - ASSURANCE THAT REHABILITATION WILL BE COMPLETED
In some instances, the rehabilitation cost may exceed the amount of the rehabilitation loan. In
such eases, the rehabilitation loan will not be made unless the applicant can provide whatever
additional amount is needed to assure completion of the work so that the property will meet at
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least the Property Rehabilitation Standards (PRS). Since rehabilitation loans are intended to
improve the safety of homes in the target areas, if the rehabilitation loan will not be sufficient to
pay the rehabilitation cost to meet at least the PRS, the City shall not approve the rehabilitation
loan unless the applicant can furnish supplementary funds sufficient to complete the work.
B. Supplemental Loans on Residential Property.
If the applicant for a rehabilitation loan on a dwelling unit is obtaining a supplemental loan, the
rehabilitation loan application shall not be approved until the City has been furnished satisfactory
evidence that the applicant has obtained a binding adequate and satisfactory supplemental loan
commitment. When the loan will be obtained from a recognized lending institution, evidence
furnished to the City shall consist of a signed, bona fide written commitment to make the loan for
the purpose of the rehabilitation work. The loan shall be in an mount, which, when added to the
rehabilitation loan and any other funds the applicant will furnish will be sufficient for completing
the required rehabilitation work. When the applicant is furnishing evidence that actual funds are
available, evidence furnished to the City shall consist of verification and documentation by the
City that the applicant has funds in the required amount for deposit in the rehabilitation account.
SECTION 4 - COST ALLOWABLE IN A REHABILITATION LOAN
A rehabilitation loan may be made only to cover the cost of rehabilitation necessary to make an
owner-occupied, single-family dwelling unit residential property conform to standards for safe,
decent and sanitary housing as specifically required by Property Rehabilitation Standards (PRS),
and other costs as provided in this section. Because of the rehabilitation work financed, in whole
or in part, by a rehabilitation loan, the dwelling unit must, at a minimum, conform to PRS.
Rehabilitation loan funds shall be used only to achieve economical and practical compliance with
PRS. All work performed to bring a structure into compliance with the PRS will be
accomplished in accordance with Local Code standard specifications for residential rehabilitation.
B. Allowable Costs.
Costs allowable under this program include those which meet the requirements of PRS, correct
hazardous conditions, correct incipient violations, plus building permits and related fees.
Generally these are costs to make an owner-occupied home conform to Property Rehabilitation
Standards (PRS), or to alleviate the hazardous conditions created by an emergency, and any
other costs eligible under the Program, may be considered as allowable under this program or
eligible under the CDBG/HOME program for housing rehabilitation.
1. Requirements of PRS: When necessary to meet a specific PRS requirement, a home
rehabilitation loan may be used to the extent necessary for:
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a. The rehabilitation of plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems and elements of the
of the dwelling unit, including basic equipment such as the furnace, hot water heater,
electrical and plumbing fixtures, roof, structure, kitchen stove and refrigerator. Other
appliances are not eligible.
b. The, construction, expansion and finishing of space necessary to accommodate those
facilities included in (a) above.
c. The provision of additional or enlarged bedrooms.
2. Kitchen Equipment: Whether or not required by PRS, a loan may provide for the repair or
purchase and installation of a kitchen stove and refrigerator. Purchase and installation are
acceptable if there is no such equipment in the dwelling unit, or if existing equipment is unsafe
or unsanitary because of its basic physical condition. Loan funds may also be used for
building in a stove and refrigerator, if necessary to replace existing unsafe or unsanitary built-
in equipment.
3. Additional Bedrooms: Detem;inafion of need for additional bedrooms to existing structures
should be based on the following criteria with respect to the eligible family unit and existing
bedrooms:
a. One Bedroom: Adult(s) only.
b. Two Bedrooms or Sleeping Rooms: Adult(s) with one child, or with two children of
either sex under the age of 12, or with two children of the same sex over 12 years of
age.
c. Three Bedrooms or Sleeping Rooms: Adults with two children over 12 years of age
and of different sex, or with three children of the same sex or mixed; or with four
children of mixed sex under 12 years of age, or with four children with two being
males and two females over 12 years of age.
4. Utilities: Utilities shall be independent for each dwelling unit without dependence on other
structures. Dwelling units not connected to municipal utilities may be connected as part of
rehabilitation, if staff deems it economically feasible.
5. Incipient Violations: Loan funds may be used to correct incipient as well as actual violations
of PRS. An incipient violation exists if, at the time of inspection, it is thought that the physical
condition of an element in the dwelling unit may deteriorate into an actual violation within a
year or two.
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6. Building Pemfits & Related Fees: Loan funds may be used to cover the cost of building
permits and related fees required to complete the necessary rehabilitation work.
7. Federal Flood Insurance: Loan funds may be used to purchase not more than one year of
federal flood insurance if the dwelling unit is located within a designated flood plain.
However, in order to meet the program objectives for rehabilitating and repairing as many
substandard units as possible, this activity is not encouraged.
8. Hazardous Conditions: Whether required by PRS or not, a loan may provide for the
correction of hazardous conditions such as handicapped accessibility, correction of certain
Local Code violations which if left uncorrected could endanger the homeowner, and
emergencies needing immediate attention such as gas leaks or badly deteriorated electrical
wiring.
9. Refinancing of Existing Mortgages. The refinancing of existing mortgages on a dwelling
unit to be rehabilitated will only be performed when the applicant can show that the combined
payments of the mortgage to be refinanced and the rehabilitation loan meets the conditions of
24 CFR 570: 202, or applicable HOME regulations for refinancing and is necessary or
appropriate to achieve the City's community development objectives.
10. General Property Improvements. General property improvements (GPI) may be in the
rehabilitation cost when the cost of the GPI combined with the PRS does not exceed the
maximum amount of the loan and the costs are otherwise eligible.
C. Costs Not Allowable.
Except as otherwise provided in this Section 4, rehabilitation shall not provide for:
1. Ineligible new construction not permitted under the CDBG regulations.
2. Materials, fixtures, equipment, or landscaping of a type or quality which exceeds that
customarily used in the locality for properties of the same general type as the property to be
rehabilitated.
3. Appliances not required or eligible by PRS.
4. Acquisition of land with no intended hons'mg development to take place.
5. Payment of back taxes or delinquency unless allowed by the federal program regulations.
6. Loans for the rehabilitation of any structure other than a permanent single-family, homeowner,
dwelling unit are not permitted.
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7. Any other purposes than those expressly allowed above are not permitted.
8. Purchase of furniture or fixtures that are movable and are not pum~anently affixed to the
property are considered ineligible.
9. Funds for the normal costs of operations such as utilities and insurance, are considered
ineligible.
D. Work Write-Up
The HCSD shall prepare a work write-up to document the rehabihtation work to be financed with
a rehabilitation loan.
SECTION 5 - LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF LOAN
A. The amount of a rehabilitation loan that an applicant may receive shall be limited to the actual
and approved cost of the repairs and improvements necessary to make the property confom~ to
the Property Rehabilitation Standards for safe, decent, and sanitary housing and any gen,tal
property improvements that can be included without exceeding the maximum amount of the loan.
The total amount of the loan, including the cost of rehabilitation, cost of refinancing an existing
mortgage, general property improvements, and all other costs may not exceed $50,000.
SECTION 6 - TERM OF LOAN
A. For loans received under this program the following terms will be adhered to:
1. For every year that the applicant occupies the dwelling unit as his sole and only residence 5%
of the original loan amount will be deducted from the balance of the loan. During this twenty
(20) year period interest shall not accrue unless a default occurs.
2. If at any time during the twenty (20) year period, the dwelling unit is sold or tmmferred in any
manner, the reniaining balance of the loan will become immediately due and payable. A new
owner may apply for assumption under this program to repay the balance of the original loan
based on meeting eligibility requirements for this program.
SECTION 7 - NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST
A. Note and Deed of Trust
All property rehabilitation loans shall be evidenced by a promissory note; which shall be executed
by the dwelling unit owner ('~oorrower") in a form prescribed by the City of Pueblo. Borrower
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shall be required to repay all or part of the funds made available under this program according
to the formula set forth in Section 11 of this document. Funds advanced and required to be
repaid shall be paid over a period of twenty years and shall be evidenced by the Promissory
Note secured by a Deed of Trust on the dwelling unit. The Promissory Note shall have the
following characteristics:
1. The principal amount shall be the amount of the loan.
2. The interest rate shall be established.
3. The note shall provide for late charges.
4. The term of the borrowers obligation to repay shall be established.
5. The note shall provide that all payments under the note shall be credited first to late charges,
second to interest due, then to principal
6. The note shall be due and payable upon sale or transfer of the property for any reason, in
addition the principal balance of all funds advanced shall become immediately due and
payable upon the occurrence of either of the following events within twenty (20) years
from the date of said note:
a. Transfer of title to the dwelling unit residence, including transfer upon death of the
owner-borrower, unless upon death title shall pass to the spouse or adult child of such
owner-borrower who lives in the residence and who also is a an eligible and qualified
applicant under the Program and request is made to HCSD to approve such spouse or
adult child as a an eligible and qualified applicant within 120 days after the death of
the owner-borrower (Failure of the surviving spouse or adult child to request and
obtain such approval within said 120 day period shall conclusively constitute a waiver
of all fights of such surviving spouse or adult child hereunder); or,
b. Applicant cease for any reason to occupy the residence as applicant's sole and only
residence.
c. Default in repayment of the loan or any other material teim of the Promissory Note
or Deed of Trust, or failure to execute a modified repayment schedule within ten (10)
days after request therefore is given by HCSD.
7. HCSD shall predetemdne and recertify the family composition and total net family
income after the first year, and at two-year intervals thereafter from the date of execution
of the Promissory Note of each applicant who has received any from of assistance under
the Program. Borrower-owner should cooperate in such recertification and mm in all
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documents reasonably required therefore. At any time, upon request of owner-borrower or
the HCSD, but not more frequently than once yearly, an income review may be done
provided the owner-borrower's gross annual income increases or decreases by more than
12% per year from the gross income level at the time the most recent repayment
determination was made. HCSD shall prepare and the owner-borrower shall execute a
modified repayment schedule for the remaining balance of funds advanced based upon the
formula set forth herein. Failure of an owner-borrower to furnish requested documents or
to execute a modified repayment schedule shall cause the entire balance of funds advanced
on behalf of such owner-borrower to immediately become due and payable.
B. SUBORDINATION POLICY
The City of Pueblo will consider subo 'rdmating its Promisso~ Note and Deed of Trust
to a position no lower than a second in the following circumstances:
1. If the owner-borrower is refinancing the original mortgage in order to obtain a
lower interest rate and/or overall mortgage cost. To be eligible for subordination, a
refinancing cannot result in any cash out to the owner- borrower.
2. If the owner-borrower is borrowing money to make additional impmwments to the
dwelling unit. Documentation must be provided to identify the type and cost of the
improvements to be made and the assurance that the borrowed money will be used to
make additional improvements.
3. If the owner-borrower is securing a loan that includes funds for additional
improvements and for reasons other than home improvement (ex. debt consolidation,
medical expenses, etc.), the City will only consider subordination if the Pueblo
County assessor's valuation of the property shows that the value of the dwelling unit
is greater than the mortgages against the property, and if the homeowner has been in
the home for at least five years.
On certain occasions where the loan is used in conjunction with other third party non-
profit housing loans the City will consider a third position if the value of the liens
against the property (including the city's mortgage) do not exceed 110% of the
property's value as detcmiined by the Pueblo County Assessor.
C. All rehabilitation loans shall be secured by a lien on the dwelling unit to be rehabilitated
evidenced by a mortgage or deed of trust ("Deed of Trust") The Deed of Trust will contain such
provisions as the City detemfines necessary for the protection of the City's interest, including
provision for monthly escrow payments by the borrower to the City in the amount necessary to
pay when due:
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1. Property taxes and special assessments, if any; and
2. Fire and extended coverage, flood (if applicable) and any other insurance premium required by
the City to be paid by the owner-borrower.
SECTION 8 - ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICANT
The Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program assists homeowners through the provision of
low interest, or no interest rehabilitation loans. In order to qualify for assistance, homeowners
must be considered low or moderate income as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Uffoan Development (HUD). The order in which applicants receive assistance is on a first-come,
first-serve basis, therefore, persons wishing to receive assistance should contact the HCSD to be
placed on the waiting list. The City of Pueblo will review all applications and determine
eligibility based on the following:
A. Property Location
No loans will be made outside the designated project area approved by the City of
Pueblo. To be eligible, a property must be:
1. Located in the City of Pueblo.
2. At least 40 years old. Exception is for crnergency repairs (ex. furnace, sewer) or to
address issues of handicapped accessibility.
3. Appraised at a value that does not exceed $100,000, a limit subject to change by
HUD.
4. In conformance/compliance with all current zoning ordinances, or an agreement
must be reached as to when and how confosmance and compliance will be achieved.
5. If located in a 100-year floodplain, an environmental review is completed or
approval is granted by the City Engineer and the City's Community Development
Department.
B. Income Limits:
Loans are available only to low-and-moderate income, single-family, homeowner residents of
the City of Pueblo for properties located within the City limits of the City of Pueblo.
Applicant must meet the income guidelines and limits for a lower income household under
24 CFR Part 570, and Section 8, of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (or if such
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program is tem,inated, under such program in effect immediately before such termination)
or any other requirements imposed by the terms of any grant award to the City. The loan
applicant must meet the National Objective of benefit to low-and-moderate income as
described in 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3). To maximize the impact and effectiveness of
neighborhood revitalization effort, the City's can concentrate CDBG and other resources in
a small number of low and moderate income neighborhoods, called Neighborhood Strategy
Areas (NSA). Exception to income Yunits will be made only when aggregation of housing
units assisted pursuant to the strategy may be considered to be part of a single structure for
proposes of applying the low-and moderate-income national objective criteria, thus
providing greater flexibility to carry out housing programs that revitalize a neighborhood
(24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) and (d)(5)(ii)).
SECTION 9 - APPLICANT'S INCOME
A. Sources of Funds and Amounts Comprising Applicant's Income.
In the preparation of all reports and analysis required by this paragraph, the following
definition and standards as defined under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937,
and more fully defined in HUD Handbook 4350.3 (Chapter 3) "Occupancy Requirements of
Subsidized Multi-family Housing Programs" shall apply and be followed by the HCSD to
detemfine the applicant's monthly income and affordable housing rehabilitation payment. The
following is a listing of the elements comprising income for purposes of a rehabilitation loan:
1. Gross Family Income: The total income, from all sources whatsoever of each member of an
eligible family unit.
2. Applicant who is a Person. Income of an applicant who is a "person" includes the income of
the applicant and his family. The applicant's family includes the applicant and any other person
or persons related by blood, marriage, or operation of law, who share the same dwelling unit. If
ownership of the property rests in more than one person, the applicant is each owner who shares
the dwelling unit. The applicant's income, therefore, is the stun of the family incomes of all
applicants. An applicant's income is established on an annual basis, at the time of applying for a
rehabilitation loan, and includes:
a. The applicant's earnings.
Spouse's earnings, and earnings of all other members of the family who share the
household, if the employment of the spouse or other family member is a definite
characteristic of family life.
c. Other income regularly received by the applicant or his family from any source.
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d. Net income from real estate, other than the property to be rehabilitated, and any other
net business income.
3. Exclusions and Adjustments to Applicant's Income.
a. The following exclusions apply to an applicant's income in connection with a
rehabilitation loan on a residential property:
(1) Income of Person. For purposes of establishing the mount of the applicant's
income that is relevant to the rehabilitation loan, there shall be excluded from the
income of a "person" the income of a dependent child or children, as defined by the
United States Internal Revenue Service. The applicant's income, adjusted in this
manner, shall be related to the income limits prescribed in the Rehabilitation Program.
(2) The following exclusion applies only to an applicant or family's income in
connection with a rehabilitation loan. Title II of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.,
401 et. Seq., permits, if certain conditions are met (sec below), the payment of
monthly benefits for educational purposes to the children of an individual entitled to
disability or old age insurance benefits. The income attributed to Ihese benefits
should ordinarily be excluded from income in detemfining eligibility for a
rehabilitation loan.
4. Conditions for Payment of Benefits.
A child of an individual entitled to receive Social Security Educational Benefits for education
purposes if:
a. The child is unmarried at the time an application is filed; and
b. At the time the application is filed, the child has not attained the age of 18 or has not
attained the age of 22 and is a full-time student.
c. Circumstances Where not Applicable. The foregoing decision applies only to the type
of Social Security Benefits cited. In addition, there may still be circumstances in which
even thc Social Security Benefits must be included in the applicant's income.
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SECTION 10 - FEDERAL REQUIRMENTS
A. Fair Housing Requirements
1. Section 104(b) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended,
provides that any loan under Section 106 of the Act shall be made only if the grantee certifies that
the loan will be conducted and administered in conformity with Public Law 88-352 and Public
Law 90-284 and the grantee will affirmatively further fair housing.
2. Public Law 88-352 refers to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et secO,
which provides that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national
origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
3. Public Law 90-284 refers to the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 360120), which states that it is
the policy of the United States to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing
throughout the United States and prohibits any person from discriminating in the sale or rental of
housing, the financing of housing, or the provision of brokerage services, including otherwise
making unavailable or denying a dwelling to any person, because of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability or familial status.
4. Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12259, directs HUD to take all action
necessary and appropriate to prevent discrimination because of race, color, religion (creed), sex,
disability, or national origin, in the sale, leasing, rental, or other disposition of residential property
and related facilities (including land to be developed for residential use), or in the use or
occupancy thereof, if such property and related, facilities are, among other things, provided in
whole or in part with the aid of loans, advances, grants, or contributions agreed to be made by the
Federal Government.
B. Non-discrimination in Program Benefit
1. Section 109 of the Act requires that no person in the United States shall on the ground of race,
color, national origin, disability, or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits
of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with
community development funds made available pursuant to the Act. For purposes of this section,
"program activity" is defined as any function conducted by an identifiable administrative unit of
the recipient, or by any unit of govemment~ sub recipient, or private contractor receiving
community development funds or loans from the recipient. Specific discriminatory actions
prohibited include:
a. Denying any individual any facilities, services, financial aid, or other benefits provided
under the program or activity.
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b. Providing any facilities, services, financial aid or other benefits, which are different, or
are provided in a different form, fi'om that provided to others under the program or
activity.
c. Subjecting an individual to segregated or separate ~'eatment in any facility in, or in any
matter of process related to receipt of any service or benefit under the program or activity.
d. Restricting an individual in any way in access to, or in the enjoyment of, any
advantage or privilege enjoyed by others in connection with facilities, services, financial
aid or other benefits under the program or activity.
e. Treating an individual differently fxom others in determining whether the individual
requirement or condition which the individual must meet in order to be provided any
facilities, services, or other benefit provided under the program or satisfies any admission,
enrollment, eligibility, membership, or other activity.
f. Denying an individual an oppommity to participate in a program or activity as an
employee.
2. A recipient may not use criteria or methods of administration which have the effect of
subjecting persons to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, handicap status, or
sex, or have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing accomplishment of the objectives of
the program or activity with respect to persons of a particular race, color, national origin,
handicap status, or sex.
3. A recipient, in determining the site or location of housing or facilities provided in whole or in
part with funds under this part, may not make selections of such site or location which have the
effect of excluding persons fxom, denying them the benefits of, or subjecting them to
discrimination on the ground of race, color, national origin, handicap status, or sex; or which have
the purpose or effect of defeating or substantially impairing the accomplishment of the objectives
of the Act and of this section.
4. Section 109 of the Act further provides that any prohibition against discrimination on the basis
of age under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq) or with respect to an
otherwise qualified handicapped person as provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) shall also apply to any program or activity funded in whole or in part with
funds made available pursuant to the Act.
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C. Environmental Standards
1. Section 104(g) of the Act states that the intent of the policies of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 and other provisions of law which further the purposes of such Act be most
effectively implemented in connection with the expenditure of funds under the Act.
2. Regulations governing such expenditures are stated in 24 CFR Part 58 and will be complied
with in completing this activity.
D. National Flood Insurance Program
1. Section 202(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4106) provides that no
Federal officer or agency shall approve any financial assistance for acquisition or construction
purposes for use in any area that has been identified by the Director of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) as an area having special flood hazards unless the community in
which such area is situ_a_ted is then participating in the National Flood Insurance Program.
2. Recipient requires the program participant to provide documentation which verifies that flood
insurance is in full force and effect for each property for which assistance is received for
properties which are detemfined to be in a FEMA designated "A" or "V" zone.
E. Relocation, Displacement and Acquisition
1. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970
(URA) (42 U.S.C. 4601), as amended, is applicable to this program.
2. The City has an approved policy of Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance
that will be utilized for any instance of relocation, displacement, and acquisition encountered by
this program.
3. It is the policy of this program that no activity will precipitate any displacement or the
necessity for relocation whether of a temporary or permanent nature.
F. Lead-Based Paint
The City of Pueblo complies with federal regulations regarding lead-based paint. The City agrees
to hire only certified/trained inspectors, contractors and risk assessors to work with and assess
lead-based paint/hazards. Any work that must be completed to address lead-based paint hazards
will be considered a "code deficiency" and will be given priority over non-code items.
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1. Section 401(b) of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C.
831 (b)) prohibits the use of lead-based paint in residential structures constructed or
rehabilitated with Federal assistance.
2. Each purchaser, tenant, or occupant of housing to be assisted under this program that was
coustmcted prior to 1978 is to be notified of the hazards of lead-based paint poisomg. Each
participant will be notified:
a. that the property may contain lead-based paint;
b. of the hazards of lead-based paint;
c. of the symptoms and treatment of lead-based poisoning;
d. of the precautions to be taken to avoid lead-based paint poisoning (including
maintenance and removal techniques for eliminating such hazards);
e. of the advisability and availability of blood lead level screening for children under
seven years of age; and
f. that in the event lead-based paint is found on the property, appropriate abatement
procedures may be undertaken.
3. In the rehabilitation program that is funded under this program, the following will be
implemented concerning lead-based paint:
a. All units coustmcted prior to 1978, which are occupied by families with children less
than seven years of age, will be inspected for lead-based paint and defective
conditions found included in the work write-up for the rehabilitation work,
b. All units constructed prior to 1978 which include a child under seven years of age with
an identified elevated blood level (EBL) condition shall be tested by using an X-my
fluorescence analyzer (XRF) or other method approved by HUD. Test readings of I
mg/cm2 or higher using an XRF shall be considered positive for presence of lead-based
paint,
c. Evidence must be available prior to final inspection and approval of the rehabilitation
that all defective paint and chewable surfaces have been treated for lead-based paint
poisoning.
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G. Use of Debarred, Suspended, or Ineligible Contractors or Subrecipients
Assistance under this Program shall not be used directly or indirectly to employ, award contracts
to, or otherwise engage the services of, or fund any contractor or sub recipient during any period
of debarment, suspension, or replacement in ineligibility status under the provisions of 24 CFR
Part 24 of the regulations.
H. Conflict of Interest
1. The requirements of 24 CFR 570.204(c), 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A-110 apply to all
procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and services by recipients and subrecipients.
2. No member of or Delegate to the Congress of the United States, and no Resident
Commissioner shall be permitted to share in any proceeds of the loan, or in any benefit arising
from the same.
3. No bonus, commission, or fee shall be paid for the purpose of obtaining the Government's
approval of the loan application, or any other approval or concurrence required by the
Government or its designee, to complete the rehabilitation work, financed in whole or in part with
the rehabilitation loan.
4. No member of the governing body of the City of Pueblo, and no other public official of the
City of Pueblo who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the
administration of the federally-assisted project or program, and no other officer or employee of
the City or consultant who exercises such functions or responsibilities, or any relatives thereof or
third parties acting on their behalf, shall be allowed to have any interest, direct or indirect, in the
proceeds of any loan, or in any contract entered into by the applicant for the performance or work
financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of the rehabilitation loan.
I. Cancellation of Loan
An applicant agrees, by signing a loan application, to return the loan proceeds with no rights,
interest, or claim in the proceeds, if the loan is cancelled before the rehabilitation work is started.
J. Use of Loan Proceeds
An applicant agrees, by signing a loan application, to use the loan proceeds only to pay for costs
of services and materials necessary to carry out the rehabilitation work for which the loan will be
approved.
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K. Completion of Work
An applicant agrees, by signing a loan application, to assure that the rehabilitation work shall be
carded out promptly and efficiently, through written contract awarded with the prior concurrence
of the City.
L. Inspection
An applicant agrees, by signing a loan application, to allow inspection by the City or its designee
of the property rehabilitation work and all contracts, materials, equipment, payrolls, and
conditions of employment pertaining to the work.
An applicant agrees, by signing a loan application, to keep such records as may be required by the
City with respect to the rehabilitation work.
N. Incorporation
The provisions of subsections I thru M shall be incorporated and included in all loan documents.
SECTION 11 - REHABILITATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
A. Applicant Screenine
1. The following matters related to the individual or household applying for assistance will be
verified in writing:
a. All sources of income for all people residing in the dwelling unit, including
without limitations the following:
(1) The earnings or retirement income of the prospective borrower and
his/her spouse and any other adult who will sign the promissory note or
who resides in the dwelling unit.
(2) Any other income received, such as alimony, child support, or public
assistance that is to be counted for qualification to borrow funds direct or
indirect, in the proceeds of the loan, or in any contract entered into by the
applicant for the performance or work financed in whole or in part with the
proceeds of the rehabilitation loan.
b. All liabilities, including total amount of indebtedness and monthly payment
amounts of all indebtedness, including without limitations the following:
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(1) Any mortgages or liens or delinquent taxes against the dwelling unit
property that is to be rehabilitated.
(2) Any consumer debt that has an outstanding principal balance, including
the amount of monthly payment for each.
(3) Any other debt that requires regular monthly payments, such as
alimony, child support, or extraordinary medical expenses.
2. The following items related to the dwelling unit will be verified in writing:
a. That title to the dwelling unit is in the name of at one or more of the occupants
of the dwelling unit to be rehabilitated.
b. That property taxes are current with the local municipality. The assessed value
of the property is also to be det~mdned.
B. Underwriting Standards
1. Standard underwriting ratios are to be used to qualify a prospective borrower for assistance
under this program. In determining if the applicant will be given a loan at 0-3% interest
rates, the most current HUD Section 8 Income Guidelines will be used as follows:
ao
Repayment Schedule- Applicants: Applicants eligible for rehabilitation funds
up to a maximum of $50,000 and the interest rate based on the applicant's
Gross Annual Family Income (GAFI) and family size. Applicants must be
determined to be 80% or less of the HUD area median income for Pueblo. To
determine the monthly amount a borrower can payback, the borrower's Gross
Monthly Family Income (GMF1) will be multiplied by the housing debt ratio
of 30% and total debt ratio of 40 %. These products less any existing
principal and interest on a first mortgage, property taxes, insurance,
predetermined utility allowance (if allowed) and other debt in the case of the
40% debt ratio. The remainder will equal the "net" monthly amount available
for a loan payback payment. The monthly payback amount will be the
highest remainder of the two formulas. In no case will the borrower not have
to make a minimum monthly payment of $50 toward the rehabilitation costs
with balance of loan becoming a deferred loan subject to repayment in
Section 7 A. 7.
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2. Monthly housing expense
a. Must not exceed thirty percent (30%) of gross monthly income unless included in (3).
b. Housing expenses includes all principal and interest payments, including the
prospective rehabilitation loan payment; mortgage insurance payments, real estate taxes,
and hazard and flood insurance premiums.
3. Total -debt
a. Must not exceed forty percent (40%) of gross monthly income, including housing
expenses described above.
b. Includes all consumer debt, such as car loans, credit card, accounts, revolving loan
accounts, alimony, child support, maintenance payments, or any other monthly
installment charges.
C. Property Qualifications
1. All dwelling units eligible in Section 2 are considered eligible under this program.
2. Only those dwelling units which are considered substandard in accordance with the Local
Codes prior to rehabilitation and which are brought up to Section 8 Existing Housing Quality
Standards after rehabilitation are eligible units towards housing assistance loans under the
Program. Information will be retained to be able to identify the before-rehabilitation condition
and the after-rehabilitation condition of each unit. In all rehabilitation loan applications the
Deparhnent of Housing and Citizen Services will review each application on a case-by-case
basis, to evaluate needs affecting safety, health, and urgency.
SECTION 12 - FUNDING OF INDIVIDUAL REHABILITATION LOANS
A. Source of Funds
Loan funds, whether or not they are supplemented with funds from other sources, shall be
limited to the amount necessary to cover the actual cost of the work to be completed.
Maximum Loan Amounts: The amount of a loan shall be limited as follows:
1. The actual and approved cost for the rehabilitation or repairs necessary to make the
property conform to PRS for safe, decent, and sanitary housing.
2. Loan amounts for this purpose shall not exceed $50,000.00.
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B. The actual and approved cost of the emergency repairs necessary to alleviate the immediate
and eminent threat to the health and safety of the occupants of the dwelling unit caused by the
existing emergency.
1. Loan amounts for this purpose shall not exceed $12,000.00.
2. A set-aside will be established for addressing emergency repairs with funds from the
Program.
The City will disburse a rehabilitation loan by drawing a check, payable to the contractor and
borrower, in the amount of the progress work completed based on the contract, drawn on the
borrower's rehabilitation account.
B. Deposit of Loan
After a rehabilitation loan has been approved, an account under the borrower's name shall be set-
up and a budget amount established in the rehabilitation account.
C. Rehabilitation Loan Supplemented by Other Funds
If a loan is to be supplemented by funds to be provided by the applicant from a source other than
a rehabilitation loan or from a recognized lending institution, those supplemental funds shall be
deposited in the rehabilitation account at the same time the loan is deposited.
D. Management of Rehabilitation Escrow Account
The City shall maintain a single rehabilitation account as the depository for all rehabilitation loans
as well as for supplemental funds provided by the applicants. This account shall be separate and
distinct from all other accounts maintained by the City and shall be for the purpose of depositing
and withdrawing rehabilitation account funds.
1. Separate Account for Each Borrower. The City shall establish and maintain a separate account
within the rehabilitation account for each borrower who has received a rehabilitation loan. All
receipts and disbursements made for or respect to each borrower shall be recorded in the account.
2. Disbursements from the Rehabilitation Account. Disbursements from the separate borrower
account within the rehabilitation account shall be by check made payable jointly to the borrower
and the payee for the following purposes, as may be appropriate:
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a. Making progress and final payments for rehabilitation work. Progress payments, if
any, are limited to actual value of the work satisfactorily completed.
b. Paying for insurance binder, if required.
c. Close out of the separate borrower account by appropriately disbursing any
unutilized funds remaining in the account,
3. Disbursements by the City From The Separate Borrower Account.
a. The City, upon receipt of appropriate invoices, shall draw a check for the payment of
completed and approved work and services. Each check shall be made payable jointly
to the borrower and the appropriate payee. The City shall secure the endorsement of the
borrower on checks that are made jointly to the borrower and the payee. The City shall
transmit the endorsed check to the payee.
b. A check to return to the borrower any unutilized non-city funds in the rehabilitation
escrow account shall be made payable to the borrower only.
c. Checks shall be delivered only after receipt of lien waivers executed by the payee.
Transmittal of Checks. After securing the borrower's endorsement on the check(s), the
City shall transmit the check(s) to the joint payee. Checks which include any amounts
previously withheld from progress payments shall be accompanied by an explanation
and computation of the amount of the check.
SECTION 13 - DETERMINING WORK TO BE DONE WITH REHABILITATION LOAN
A. HCSD, has the responsibility for determining the rehabilitation work necessary to bring a
property into conformance with Property Rehabilitation Standards and for providing assistance
in the rehabilitation of the property. In carrying out these responsibilities, the HCSD shall:
1. If required, obtain a survey by a qualified engineer. The survey will indicate the finished
floor elevation that will determine the height to which the dwelling unit must be raised to
elevate it above the flood plain. The raising of dwelling units will be a required part of the
Property Rehabilitation Standords in order to mitigate any future damages by flooding. In
addition, the City will require each applicant to maintain flood insurance on the property, if
such property is located in a flood hazard area.
2. Inspect the property.
3. Make a preliminary work write-up and cost estimate on the work to be done.
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4. Consult with and advise the owner on the work to be done.
5. Prepare a final work write-up and cost estimate as the basis for a rehabilitation loan and for
contracting for the rehabilitation work.
B. Property Inspection. HCSD shall inspect the property and prepare an inspection report
that identifies each deficiency with respect to the PRS and other deficiencies that may be
corrected through rehabilitation loan funds. An inspection report prepared in this manner will
later serve the HCSD as the basis for preparing a work write-up and cost estimate.
C. Work Write-up and Cost Estimate. A work write-up and cost estimate is a statement
prepared by the HCSD based on a property inspection report that itemizes all the rehabilitation
work to be done on the property, and includes an estimate of the cost of each item. The cost
estimate shall be reasonable and shall reflect actual costs prevailing in the City for comparable
work.
SECTION 14 - CONTRACTING FOR REHABILITATION WORK
A. Construction work for rehabilitation financed through a loan shall be undertaken only
through a written contract between the contractor and the owner - borrower. The HCSD shall
assist each applicant in arranging for and obtaining an acceptable construction contract by
receiving sealed bids on behalf of the owner borrower from qualified contractors who will
agree to have 10% of the contract amount retained for "punch-list" items. All work will have a
one-year after completion guarantee and will be paid to the contractor when all '~punch-list"
items meets or exceeds the rehabilitation described and agreed to by the owner-borrower and
contractor in the work write-up.
B. The construction contract will consist of a single document signed by the contractor and
accepted by the owner borrower. It shall contain a bid and a proposal by the contractor and the
general conditions, as well as the specifications for the work to be performed.
C. Issuance of a Proceed Order. The general conditions of the construction contract will state
that the owner will issue a proceed order within a stated number of days from the date of
acceptance of the contractor's bid and proposal, and shall require the start of construction
within ten (10) days or less from the date of the order's signing.
D. Owners-borrower Responsibilities. The owner borrower will be responsible for
supervising the contractor work. HCSD will assist the borrower-owner but the City
Shall not be responsible for the contractor's performance.
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SECTION 15 - GRIF. VANCE PROCEDURES
Any applicant for a homeowner homing rehabilitation loan aggrieved by a decision of the
staff of the HCSD with respect to eligibility, amount of loan, and/or amount of loan
repayment may have the decision reconsidered by another member of the staff of the
HCSD (other than the person who made the initial decision). Such request for
reconsideration shall be filed in writing in the office of HCSD within thirty (30) days
after the date of the initial decision. Such reconsideration shall be concluded within
twenty (20) calendar days after receipt of the written request for reconsideration and the
decision based on such reconsideration shall be given in writing to the applicant within
twenty (20) calendar days after receipt of the request for reconsideration. If the applicant
is not satisfied with the decision based on such reconsideration, the applicant, within
twenty (20) days after receipt of notice of the decision on reconsideration, may appeal the
decision in writing to the City Manager or his designee who shall not have been involved
in either the initial decision or the decision on reconsideration. Such written appeal shall
specify the grounds therefore. The City Manager or his designee shall conduct a hearing
on such appeal within thirty (30) days after receipt of the written notice of appeal. The
decision of the City Manager and/or his designee shall be binding upon the applicant and
HCSD. Failure of the applicant to timely file a request for reconsideration and/or an
appeal to the City Manager shall be deemed a waiver of any fight to reconsideration
and/or appeal. All applicants shall be advised of their right to reconsideration and/or
appeal.
SECTION 16 - EXCEPTIONS
The provisions of the City of Pueblo Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program set forth
herein are subject to modification and amendments at time by the City Council of the City of
Pueblo and such authority is hereby reserved to the City Council.
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