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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 05-225 RESOLUTION NO. 05-225 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Council hereby approves the reallocation of funds from the 2000,2002, 2003 and 2004 Consolidated Block Grant Programs in the amount of$380,254 to implement an Emergency Repair Program, substantially in the form as described in attached Exhibit "A," to provide urgent Community Development and Housing assistance to homeowner's impacted by Hurricane Rita. The funding is available as shown below: 2000 Charlton-Pollard Strip Center $126,000 2002 Acquisition $85,376 2002 Infrastructure $53,878 2003 Infrastructure $100,000 2004 Infrastructure $15,000 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 1st day of November, 2005. UM IV r W - Mayor Guy N. Goodson - UDQ . Residential Emergency Repair Program Guidelines . - Effective: November 1, 2005—April 30, 2006 The objective of the Residential Emergency Repair Program is to provide assistance to homeowners with an urgent need for emergency repairs when they are without sufficient resources to make those repairs themselves. This program is designed to assist with "urgent need"repairs resufting from Hurrica Rita. Who is Eligible? As a homeowner, you may be eligible for assistance under t program, if you meet all the following conditions: You are age 62 and above and/or disabled. First on w e given to persons age 62 and above who are abl Second priority would be to persons age 62 d o e. Third priority would be to persons who are di ed. re are no income limits imposed upon senior citizens. Your home (single family dwelling uuA must be located within the city limits of the City eaufiont. Your home rewire u repair, which if left unattended, would jeopardi a alth and safety of the occupants, Needed re mu ante resulted from hurricane force winds and 40 Y and occupy your property as your principal n on a year,round basis. ust hold the title to the property or contract for deed or contract for sale. Contract for Deed or Contract for Sale is subject to time restrictions.You must have lived and been in the process of buying the property for a minimum of one (1)year. The period of time an applicant has lived in a property under a lease may be taken into consideration in determining the one (1) year. A You must be a United States citizen or legal resident alien. A You must complete the application process and your City ofBemmoat Residential Emergency Repair Program Effective November 1,2005—April 30,2006 Page 1 of 5 EXHIBIT "A" application and requested repairs must be approved by the City of Beaumont. Please note that all other disaster recovery funds, including but not limited to homeowner's insurance proceeds and funds from FEMA, Small Business Administration (SBA), Red Cross, etc., must be used and evidence provided, prior to the disbursement of any Residential Emergency Repair funds. A Your property must meet all environmental restrictions and regulations including floodplain, historical, lead-based paint, etc. Properties in the 100-year floodplain or floodway are of eligible for assistance. If the inspection reveals any code violations that will noNt re a. ed by the program, the homeowner will be advised and encouraged t ly o th ity's Minor Repair Program. Emergency Repair assistance may be denie ny icant that has not met the requirements under any other Community Develo ent Program. What Types of Repairs are Eli ible Ir Generally, repairs that are a rgent need are eligible for assistance. Community Development staff will ins ct unit to determine if the repair is eligible. Eligible Repairs: ❑ repairs necessary to test the health and safety of the household members. ❑ repairs may in a anical, plumbing, electrical, roofs, walls, floors, ceilings, foundations, d dows, cooling and heating systems, building related deficie , or airs that involve hazards that would cause the unit to continue to d r e f w g are some examples of eligible repairs: Plumbing, Sewer Lines, ctri Wiring Systems, Roofs, etc. ❑ rep s not covered by insurance claims or other disaster related assistance. Please note that all other disaster recovery funds including but not limited to homeowner's insurance proceeds and funds from FEMA,SBA,Red Cross, etc.,must be used,and evidence provided to Community Development Staff, prior to the disbursement of any Residential Emergency Repair Program funds.Such evidence includes FEMA damage assessment report,Insurance Adjusters report or independent work write-up from a bonded contractor,paid receipts and/or canceled checks. If owner has already spent insurance funds for repairs,owner must provide proof of payment and detailed documentation of work completed. ❑ funds are for buying materials and contracted labor. im City of Beaumont Residential Emergency Repair Program Effective November 1,2005—April 30,2006 Page 2 of 5 ❑ removal of trees and debris Repairs That Are Not Eligible: ❑ not cosmetic repairs. Cosmetic repairs will not be carved out under the program unless they are necessary to make the immediate area,where the repair was completed,match the surrounding area as much as possible. ❑ mobile homes are not eligible for assistance. ❑ there is no requirement that these repairs bring the house up to minim property standards. What are the Maximum limits for the Program? Eligible housing units may be assisted once. ❑ $24,000—any repairs over$24,000 will not be ap ❑ Lifetime Maximum: $24,000. Exception: Assist e a be provided upon reoccurrence of a hurricane and funding is made av abl the City and approved for such assistance. Repairs Completed: Once the repairs are co to the contractor receives payment, no additional repairs will be complete . Limited Funds: Staff responds to requests for Emergency Repairs on a first-come- first-served basis from eligible applicants led upon the date the completed application is received.Althoug a speRc amount of funding has been approved by the Beaumont City Counci a program funding is subject to the availability of federal Community Develo Block Grant funds. Does the Repair Nei; o be Paid Back? Financial assistan d Xred payment loan and does not need to be paid back unless the home o s or conveys the property within five years. Federal guidelines ire t a lien be placed on the property for this five year period, in order to he property is not sold or conveyed immediately following the repa' How -000 1. Contact the Housing Services office for an application and inspection. 2. Complete the application process. 3. Submit required documentation. What Happens After I Apply? ❑ Community Development staff will complete an inspection to determine if the project is eligible. If eligible, you will receive information and forms to apply. City ofBeaumoat Residential Emergency Repair Program la Effective November 1,2005—April 30,2006 Page 3 of 5 ❑ Community Development staff will verify all the application information and environmental restrictions and regulations. Application and repair requests will be submitted for review to Housing Services. If any information is found to be Intentionally falsified,the application will be rejected and the applicant will not be allowed to reapply to this program. ❑ You will receive written notice of the date the application is accepted or rejected with details of the decision if the application is rejected. ❑ In the event your house is 45 years old or older, the Texas Historical Commission may have to be notified. ❑ After your application has been accepted, get at least two writt s ma s for the same work. If you are unable to get two estimates, n ct u ' Services. ❑ When painted surfaces will be affected in a house built f 978, the area will be tested for lead based paint. A lead based p * in ec and/or risk assessment shall be conducted by a licensed ri k s ss . your house is found to have lead-based paint hazards, hazard edu io techniques will be utilized. ❑ A work write-up for the repairs needed to c e health or safety-related problem must be submitted. The work te- y be in the form of a FEMA or insurance adjuster's damage assessor t report, or from an independent bonded contractor. Only contractors who carry a minimum of VO,000 liability insurance may perform the work. You may select any interested contracfio o documents appropriate insurance coverage and is not on the most rece t of co ctors who are ineligible to work on projects involving federal funds. ❑ The contractor/re co y will provide warranty information for work completed. A y wary ty information must be submitted to Housing Services. ❑ Upon final do approval, the contractor may submit an invoice. The payment re s ill be processed upon project approval and the contractor ca ct p ment within 15 working days from the date invoice was t Th ogram Is Not Altho a Residential Emergency Repair Program is designed to respond to a variety f problems, it has limits and should not be confused with other programs offered by the City of Beaumont Community Development Division. A it is not a Rehabilitation program. The most recent item, system, or structure to fail in a home may prompt the homeowner to seek assistance from the Residential Emergency Repair Program while many other items are also in need of repair. The Residential Emergency Repair Program is designed to respond to urgent needs resulting from hurricane force winds and/or rain and, that if left unrepaired, would lead to further deterioration or to City of Beaumont Residential Emergency Repair Program Effective November t,2005—April 30,2006 Page 4 of 5 the house becoming unlivable. The City of Beaumont, Community Development Division offers a Minor Repair Program that can address many more issues than Residential Emergency Repair. • It is not assistance for home sellers. The homeowner must affirm that they intend to live in the home for the next 12 months as far as foreseeable. The funds are designed to keep a homeowner living in their home rather than assist them in selling it. If it is determined after repairs are made that residency requirements have been falsified, the City may require that all funds be repaid. • it is not a remodel service.To extend assistance to as many househ possible, systems and items should be repaired rather than repla oss' le. Tips on Contractin4 for Home Repair Work We encourage you to compare prices. Get at least two wr im es for the same work when possible. Ask for local references fro, o ac You can also call the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation t(80 03-9202 to see if a contractor has a current license in good standing. • Don't agree to or sign anything you do not unde d. k uestions- know what you are getting for your money. • Don't be pressured into purchasing items or cont ng for repairs you don't want or really need. • Ask about guarantees and warranties he materials and the labor. • Never pay for repair wo advance. (Although you may have to pay a deposit if your project should require ring of special items or materials.) • Ask the contracto h ill pro de all the permits that are required for the repair work. • It is a good idea to le u insurance company know if your roof is replaced so that your policy will a re ct the age of your new roof, in case of any future claim. The progra is a ini erect by the Gift' of Beaumont Community Development Division nde y the federal Community Development Block Grant Program. Questions program can be addressed to: City of Beaumont Housing Services 801 Main,Suite 225 Beaumont,Texas 77701 Or by calling: (409) 880-3763 The Residential Emergency Repair Program is subject to availability of funds. If there are no funds available,the program will not be available. Applicant is subject to all guidelines changes. Residential Emergency Repair Program guidelines are subject to change without notice. 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