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CITY OF CLERMONT
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVEWPMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVEWPMENT BWCK GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Clermont desires to establish Housing and Community
Development Program guidelines.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Clermont as follows:
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GENERAL
This repository of information is to advise potential participants of the guidelines by
which the City of Clermont will operate its Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program. These guidelines have been established to give a program
overview and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements established by
the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and Federal Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The information contained herein is
subject to change upon action of DCA, HUD, or the City of Clermont.
It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX,
RELIGION, ETHNICITY, HANDICAP, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR FAMILY
STATUS. Individuals in the City of Clermont are also protected by the State's Fair
Housing Act, Sections 760.20, 760.22, 760.23, and any amendments thereto.
The City of Clermont has established a Citizens Advisory Task Force (CATF) to
serve as an oversight committee. This committee will meet as needed to ensure that
the program is operating in accordance with all Local, State, and Federal
requirements. In order to aualifv for the nro!!ram the applicant must currently
Πthe owner of the unit and OCCUpy the unit pronosed for rehabilitation.
The owner of the property will be asked to give personal and financial information
about themselves and their household to a representative of the Community
Development Program in order to begin the application process.
This information will be recorded and become a part of their file. The information
they give must be accurate and true. The Community Development Office (CDO),
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upon advise from the Citizen's Advisory Task Force, will use the information to
ascertain if they are eligible to participate in the program.
Their home will be inspected by a representative of the Community Development
Office (CDO) to determine if it meets program guidelines. The inspector will discuss
their housing needs and estimate the costs necessary to bring their house up to
minimum property standards. Additional bedroom space can only be provided as
needed to ensure that those household members in permanent residence do not share a
bedroom with a member of the opposite sex. The construction work on Jl... dwellinl!
will ~ comDleted .bx ª state rel!istered !!r certified contractor. under lli!
circumstances mav the contractor ill:.. his/her subcontractors be ~ owner ill: ~
residence. IL relative of the owner ill: the residence or an OCCUDant of the
residence that § to be rehabilitated. Neither shall anv of the forementioned ~
Daid for their own labor with CDBG funds for 1M rehabilitation of said
residence.
The owner of the residence will be required to sign certain papers before the
construction process begins. These papers will outline the work to be performed on
their home and give them an estimate of the cost. Construction will cause a certain
amount of debris; however, every effort will be made by the contractor to leave the
work site in a clean and orderly fashion. Work on the foundation and exterior of the
home may cause damage to shrubs and lawn ornaments around the house. If
possible, the owner will have all of these items moved prior to the time work is to
begin. Although the contractor will be as careful as possible to protect the shrubs and
bushes, neither the city nor the contractor will be responsible for any damage done to
them.
ll. OBJECT OF PROGRAM
A. To provide a Deferred Payment Loan (DPL) to very low income and
low/moderate income participants in order to bring their residence up to Section 8
Minimum Property Standards and/or the standards set forth in the Standard
Housing Code currently adopted by the City of Clermont (The DPL is explained
further in the financing section).
B. Improve the conditions of housing while maintaining housing costs at a level
affordable by lower-income households; to provide a safe and sanitary dwelling.
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C. Reverse the physical deterioration of the community by providing a mechanism
to allow for the rehabilitation of existing housing stock in a community. H is
understood that in some cases the amount eXDended on ª- residence mav ~
I!reater than the market value of the pronerty J!RQll completion of the
rehabilitation but in no case shall the amount snent on ª residence exceed
200% of the market value of that residence when completed.
D. Eliminate slums and blight and provide a safer sanitary environment in which to
live.
ill. FINANCING
A. The ~ of assistance which will be available to eligible residents § known ~
Deferred Payment Loans. A brief description of this program is presented below.
Grants will ill1! be utilized as a part of the CDBG Housing program.
1. Deferred Payment Loans: This type of loan will be available to eligible,
approved applicants. The DPL loan can be used in the owner-occupied
rehabilitation program. The DPL loan wiII be secured by a lien on the
property. The DPL loan payments will be deferred for a period of five years.
The DPL wiII be forgiven at the rate of 20% per year; at the end of five
years, the debt will be forgiven. This is done to assure that the applicant will
occupy the residence and not sell or rent the property for five years after
rehabilitation.
IV. ELlGmILITY
A. Only those properties, conventionallv built structures and mobile homes. which
are owner occunied and located within the jurisdictional limits of the City of
Clermont wiII be considered for participation. No rental properties wiII be
addressed under this project.
B. Participants' income must be within the Section 8 income limit guidelines as
published by the State of Florida for the area. (See attachment A for Section 8
income limits).
C. No member of the governing body, member of the CATF, employee of the City,
or relatives of any of these as defined by HUD and Florida Statutes, shall be
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eligible for program participation unless they are granted a waiver by the
Department of Community Affairs. The prohibition shall continue for one year
after an individual's relationship with the City ends.
D. For a person with a potential contlict of interest to be eligible to participate in the
program, the following steps must be taken:
I. The person must declare on the application form that a conflict of interest may
exist.
2. The governing body must decide whether to proceed requesting a waiver on
the potential participant dispute the contlict of interest.
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3. If the person who the contlict of interest exists with is a voting member of the
governing body, that person must declare a conflict of interest and not vote on
the potential participant.
4. The City Attorney shall prepare a written document stating in his opinion
proceeding with the potential participant's residence would not violate any
state or local law .
5. A written request for waiver is sent by the City to DCA for review and
comment.
6. If a waiver is obtained the potential participant would be placed with other
potential recipients as outlined herein.
E. Priority will be given to participant in the following order:
l. Disabled and/or handicapped
2. Participants over 62 years of age.
3. Participants with large families (five or more)
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F. No geographic distribution of funds shall be considered.
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G. To select participants in the Rehabilitation Activity, the following steps will be
taken:
1. A display ad will be placed in one or more local newspapers of general
circulation advising local citizens of the availability of grant funds and
establishing a convenient time and place for interested citizens to obtain
information and pick up application forms to allow them to be considered for
inclusion in the program.
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2. Local organizations who would normally work with clientele that could qualify
for the program shall be contacted and a list of possible applicants obtained
from them. This list will then be reviewed and contacts made to help potential
participants who qualify sign up for the program.
3. Once a list of potential participants is obtained, the local Community
Development Block Grant administrative staff shall perform initial inspections
on the dwellings to determine which of the following categories they are part
of:
For Conventionally built structures and modular homes:
a. Minor rehabilitation - the cost to correct all code violations is estimated at
ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or less.
b. Moderate rehabilitation - the cost to correct all code violations is estimated
between ten thousand and one dollars ($10,001.00) and twenty thousand
dollars ($20,000.00).
c. Major rehabilitation - the cost of correcting all existing code violations is
estimated between twenty thousand and one dollars ($20,001.00) and thirty
thousand dollars ($30,000.00).
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d. Replacement housing - the cost of correcting all existing code violations is
estimated to exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) or; the unit is
deemed structurally unsound and not feasible for rehabilitation.
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For single-wide mobile homes:
a. Minor rehabilitation - the cost of correcting all existing code violations is
estimated not to exceed ($5,000.00).
b. Moderate rehabilitation - the cost of correcting all existing code violations
is estimated between five thousand and one dollars ($5,001.00) and ten
thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
c. Major rehabilitation - the cost of correcting all existing code violations is
estimated between ten thousand and one dollars ($10,001.00) and twelve
thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500.00).
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d. Replacement housing - the cost of correcting all existing code violations
exceeds twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500.00) or; the
single-wide mobile home is deemed structurally unsound and not feasible
for rehabilitation.
For double-wide mobile homes:
a. Minor rehabilitation - the cost of correcting all existing code violations is
estimated not to exceed ($5,000.00).
b. Moderate rehabilitation - the cost of correcting all existing code violations
is estimated between five thousand and one dollars ($5,001.00) and ten
thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
c. Major rehabilitation - the cost of correcting all existing code violations is
estimated between ten thousand and one dollars ($10,001.00) and fifteen
thousand dollars ($15,000.00).
d. Replacement housing - the cost of correcting all existing code violations
exceeds fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) or; the double- wide mobile
home is deemed structurally unsound and not feasible for rehabilitation.
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4. Applications, containing income and ownership information, shall then be
taken, by the Community Development Block Grant administrative staff, on all
potential participants whose housing units have been deemed minor or
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moderate rehabs. These participants will be processed first for the housing
rehabilitation program. If the list of potential participants in these two
categories exceeds the number of available units in the Community
Development Block Grant program the participants shall be recommended by
the Citizens Advisory Task Force and selected by the City Council utilizing
the criteria in Section IV (E) of these Guidelines.
5. If the number of available positions in the rehabilitation activity exceeds the
number of potential participants who qualified living in the minor and
moderate rehabilitation units the potential participants living in units classified
as major rehabilitation shall be considered. Initially applications containing
income and ownership information shall be taken. The units shall then be
ranked utilizing the criteria established in Section IV (d) herein.
H. In the event that changes in circumstances occur which are beyond the control of
the governing body to cause beneficiaries or structures to no longer be eligible,
the Citizens Advisory Task Force (CATF) may pick alternates and recommend
them to the governing body to replace those selected under Section IV (E) & (G).
1. In all cases it is understood the financial limitations associated with a Community
Development Block Grant Housing program, specifically addressing the number of
units required to be completed under the activity and program shall be an
overriding factor in determining which units shall ultimately be addressed.
v. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR REHABILITATION
A. The Community Development Office (CDO) representative will make initial
contact with the resident, explain the program, and provide a copy of the program
guidelines.
B. The representative will take the information necessary to begin the application
process: household size, name of the property owner, ages of residents, and
income, along with other information as may be required. The representative will
verify all information including, but not limited to, the following:
a) assets/Iiabilities e) income
b) mortgage t) lot size
c) taxes g) zoning
d) title search
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C. The Community Development Office will provide the following information to the
Citizen Advisory Task Force for its review and recommendation. Plus any other
information that may be necessary:
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1. Assigned case number
2. Name and address of applicant
3. Estimated cost of rehabilitation
4. Description of rehabilitation work
5. Source of household income
6. Size and description of household
7. Property title information
8. Legal description of property
9. Lot size
D. The CATF will review the aforementioned with consultant and make its
recommendation to the Council. If an applicant feels that his/her case has been
rejected by the CA TF for unjust reasons, the applicant may request that his/her
case be submitted to the City Council for review. The Community Development
Office (CDO) will provide the Council with client application data and CATF
rationale to aid in a final decision.
E. ADDfOval: In receiving the recommendation for approval from the CATF, the
Council will receive the following information:
1. Assigned case number
2. Cost of rehabilitation
3. Size and description of household
4. Amount of the Deferred Payment Loan (DPL)
5. Legal description of property
6. Lot size
7. Date the CATF committee approved application
8. Additional information requested by the Council
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F. The Council will, after review of the information, approve or deny the application
and sign the appropriate documents.
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VI. REHABILITATION GUIDELINES EXTENT OF REHABILITATION
A. In order for the program to commit funds to the rehabilitation of a unit, the
following must be met:
I. Health and safety - at least two (2) of the proposed activities must be in the
categories of "needing major repair or non-repairable."
2. The units that are eligible for rehabilitation must have all local housing and/or
Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (HQS) violations corrected.
3. The following components may be rehabilitated, replaced, or added as a part
of the program:
a. Structural system
b. Electrical system
c. Plumbing system
d. Heating system
e. Windows
f. Insulation
g. Kitchen cabinets
h. Stove and refrigerator
i. Roofing system
J. Extra bedrooms (if required due to family size)
SIZE OF UNITS
A. For owner-occupied structures: the final size of the unit will depend upon the size
and condition of the structure and the size and make up of the household. Those
members that are over 18 years of age but under the age of 62 will not be counted
as eligible for a bedroom unless they have been certified as mentally or physically
handicapped. Proof of disability will be required from an appropriate doctor.
Vill. MOVING EXPENSES
This procedure will take place through one of three methods:
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I. Method One: The Community Development Office (CDO) may choose to
place the moving of the owners personal belongings out for bid with the lowest
and best bidder being selected to move the furniture.
2. Method Two: The Community Development Office (CDO) will provide to the
family moving expenses totaling Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). One
Hundred Dollars ($100.00) will be given when the family moves their
belongings from the existing dwellings to the central storage location, and One
Hundred Dollars ($100.00) when the family moves their belongings from the
central storage location back to the unit that has been rehabilitated. Under this
method the family will certify that they accept full responsibility for moving
all their belongings.
3. Method Three: The Contractor shall provide on-site or off-site storage of the
belongings and furnishings in the dwelling as well as the relocation of the
belongings and furnishings both to and from the storage location. The
relocation shall include properly placing the furnishings within the residence.
TEMPORARY RELOCATION ALWWANCES
1. Method One. The Community Development Office (CDO) will offer monthly
allowances of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for families of one or two persons that
find their own living accommodations (ie. friends, private homes, other family
members, etc.) and One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for families with three or
more members that find their own living accommodations. These funds will
be provided by the Community Development Office (CDO) to the participant
to offset the increase in utilities, at the temporary relocation unit.
Due to the limited amount of funding available for the project Method
One is the preferred method of temporary relocation.
2. Method Two. If the participant is unable to find temporary living
accommodations as set forth in Method One above, the Community
Development Office (CDO) will work with the participant to find acceptable
vacant housing to temporarily house the family. It is the applicants
responsibility, along with the Community Development Office (CDO) to locate
affordable temporary relocation units. The Community Development Office
will pay the following costs associated with the rental of the unit:
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a. The rental of the unit.
b. The cost of the following normal utilities.
I. Water and Sewer
2. Electricity
3. Heating Fuel
4. Garbage collection
c. Deposits on either the rental unit or the utilities. Any deposits that are lost
due to the actions of the client shall be the responsibility of the client to
repay.
Whether the applicant chooses to relocate in a private residence or have the
Community Development Office provide a temporary housing unit, the
participating family will be responsible for packing and unpacking all of
their belongings. The Community Development Office and the City of
Clermont will not be responsible for any items lost, stolen, or damaged
during this process. The applicants shall be encouraged to make other
arrangements to secure family valuables.
In the event the client is evicted from the temporary relocation unit due to
his or her own families behavior, the CDBG program will not be
responsible for finding other housing for the client's family or for payment
of any further costs associated with the relocation (i. e. rents, utilities,
moving expenses associated with the eviction). The only expense that will
be allowed will be relocating the client back into their residence at the
completion of his or her home.
CONDITION OF REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE
A. Maximum amount. The maximum amount of funds for the rehabilitation will be
the amount required to eliminate all code violations giving consideration to the
average amount per structure in the application. This amount must conform with
the extent of rehabilitation section and shall be brought to the CATF for its
recommendation to the Council for final approval. However, no rehabilitation
shall exceed the amollnt of $17.500 of CDBG funds unless specifically
annroved by the CATF and City Council as exceeding the limits here set out
herein.
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I. Method One: The Community Development Office (CDO) may choose to
place the moving of the owners personal belongings out for bid with the lowest
and best bidder being selected to move the furniture.
2. Method Two: The Community Development Office (CDO) will provide to the
family moving expenses totaling Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). One
Hundred Dollars ($100.00) will be given when the family moves their
belongings from the existing dwellings to the central storage location, and One
Hundred Dollars ($100.00) when the family moves their belongings from the
central storage location back to the unit that has been rehabilitated. Under this
method the family will certify that they accept full responsibility for moving
all their belongings.
3. Method Three: The Contractor shall provide on-site or off-site storage of the
belongings and furnishings in the dwelling as well as the relocation of the
belongings and furnishings both to and from the storage location. The
relocation shall include properly placing the furnishings within the residence.
TEMPORARY RELOCATION ALLOWANCES
1. Method One. The Community Development Office (CDO) will offer monthly
allowances of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for families of one or two persons that
find their own living accommodations (ie. friends, private homes, other family
members, etc.) and One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for families with three or
more members that find their own living accommodations. These funds will
be provided by the Community Development Office (CDO) to the participant
to offset the increase in utilities, at the temporary relocation unit.
Due to the limited amount of funding available for the project Method
One is the preferred method of temporary relocation.
2. Method Two. If the participant is unable to find temporary living
accommodations as set forth in Method One above, the Community
Development Office (CDO) will work with the participant to find acceptable
vacant housing to temporarily house the family. It is the applicants
responsibility, along with the Community Development Office (CDO) to locate
affordable temporary relocation units. The Community Development Office
will pay the following costs associated with the rental of the unit:
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a. The rental of the unit.
b. The cost of the following normal utilities.
1. Water and Sewer
2. Electricity
3. Heating Fuel
4. Garbage collection
c. Deposits on either the rental unit or the utilities. Any deposits that are lost
due to the actions of the client shall be the responsibility of the client to
repay.
Whether the applicant chooses to relocate in a private residence or have the
Community Development Office provide a temporary housing unit, the
participating family will be responsible for packing and unpacking all of
their belongings. The Community Development Office and the City of
Clermont will not be responsible for any items lost, stolen, or damaged
during this process. The applicants shall be encouraged to make other
arrangements to secure family valuables.
In the event the client is evicted from the temporary relocation unit due to
his or her own families behavior, the CDBG program will not be
responsible for finding other housing for the client's family or for payment
of any further costs associated with the relocation (i. e. rents, utilities,
moving expenses associated with the eviction). The only expense that will
be allowed will be relocating the client back into their residence at the
completion of his or her home.
CONDITION OF REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE
A. Maximum amount. The maximum amount of funds for the rehabilitation will be
the amount required to eliminate all code violations giving consideration to the
average amount per structure in the application. This amount must conform with
the extent of rehabilitation section and shall be brought to the CA TF for its
recommendation to the Council for final approval. However, no rehabilitation
shall exceed the amount of $17.500!lL CDBG funds unless specifically
aooroved by the CA TF and City Council as exceeding the limits here set out
herein.
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This maximum shall be reduced 12 $12.500 for sinl:le-wide mobile homes and
$15.000 for double-wide mobile homes. Modular constructed units shall be
considered as conventionally built homes for this CDBG nroiect.
B. Community Development funds are to be provided to or for the benefit of the
owner(s) of the residence to rehabilitate their home. Prior to beginning work on
the property, the owner(s) will be required to sign a mortgage and promissory
note in an amount equal to the cost of the work. This is called a Deferred
Payment Loan (DPL) and shall be forgiven in five years with 20% being forgiven
each year. If the property is sold or the owner(s) dies within that five year
period, the owner(s) or the estate will be required to repay any unforgiven portion
of the note. However, if the person(s) inheriting the property plans to live in the
residence and is determined eligible for participation in the program, the City will
consider continuation of the same five year period with the new owner(s).
C. The purchase of Comprehensive Home Owners Insurance on the property will be
encouraged prior to the participant moving back into the residence. However, in
areas that are not flood zones, no homeowners insurance will be required.
In ~ where the housinl! unit lies in ª flood zone. flood insurance will Qg
reauired. Insurance will only be required until the administrative closeout of the
grant is accomplished.
XI. LEVERAGING CDBG FUNDS WITH OTHER FUNDS
A. Where feasible the program will combine with the following funding sources:
1. Local SHIP Funds
2. Weatherization Funds
3. Farmers Home 502 Funds
4. Owners additional funds from a bank loan. The local government will
subordinate their lien position to enable participants to receive a loan from a
lending institution to have additional work completed on the home.
5. Owners additional funds in the form of cash.
The City of Clermont goes on record encouraging owners or a member of the
owners family to have additional work done on their home with their equity
participation.
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XII. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR REHABILITATION PROGRAM
A. After verification of the client's eligibility, the property will be inspected by both
the Community Development Office (CDO) estimator and the homeowner. Upon
completion of the inspection, a work write-up will be completed.
B. Before the work is advertised for bid, the Community Development Office (CDO)
representative and the participants will meet to review all the information to assure
proper understanding and agreement.
C. The documents are then dated and signed by the participants.
D. All forms necessary for the client and the City to review will be completed as
required by that stage of work.
E. The work is then advertised for bid. Bidding is limited to contractors who have
qualified in an opened, advertised prequalification process. All bids are placed in
local newspapers and sent to local building organizations. The bids will then be
tabulated. The low bid, if within an acceptable range to the Community
Development Office (CDO)'s estimate, will then go before the CATF for review
and its recommendation to the Council for approval.
F. Should the bid be higher than the acceptable range, the home will be re-bid.
G. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder by the Council.
H. The successful contractor will have 72 hours from the date of notification to
produce all necessary licenses and insurances. Should the contractor fail to
perform in accordance with the bid or be unable to produce the necessary licenses
and insurances, the Council will, at its discretion, award the contract to the next
lowest bidder or have the work re-bid.
I. When the contract has been successfully awarded, the client may be required to
temporarily relocate out of their residence.
J. The client will have their belongings moved and stored. (See Temporary
Relocation Guidelines for details.)
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K. After the client has vacated the dwelling unit, the contractor receives a Notice to
Proceed (further information is contained in the construction contract and
construction specifications) and the Notice of Commencement is filed.
L. The house is then rehabilitated in accordance with the rehabilitation standard
specifications, the standard building code, and the work write-up. At each draw
request, a partial waiver, final waiver, or release of liens is required prior to
payment.
M. The Community Development Office (CDO) in cooperation with the local
building official will inspect the house at various times during the project
particularly at the time of each draw request.
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N. The Community Development Office (CDO) does not have the authority to
supersede the building inspector for the City but may require stricter compliance
in some areas. As a rule, the most stringent requirement will prevail.
O. Upon completion of the project, the local building inspector will issue a
Certificate of Occupancy. The contractor is required to submit to the Community
Development Office (CDO) a request for final payment including a wavier or
release of liens from the prime contractor, all material suppliers, subcontractors,
persons, or organizations that may supplied the job or have an investment in the
job as a result of the work performed.
P. The participant inspects the work and is requested to sign a work acceptance
statement.
Note: In the event of any disputes between the participants and the contractor
conceming the completion of the rehabilitation work, the Community
Development Office (CDO) will work with both parties in an attempt to negotiate
a satisfactory solution. If a solution cannot be found, Article II of the
construction contract shall be invoked.
Q. The participant is given notice to move back to their residence.
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R. Community Development Office (CDO) will conduct a sixty (60) day inspection
of the unit to ensure that all work is still in good working order.
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Note: Periodic inspections will be made by the Administrator to ensure that the
terms of the contract between the City and the participants are being maintained.
XIII. CLIENT NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
When a previously approved housing unit is deleted by the CATF or City Council
from the list of proposed homes for rehabilitation the City shall notify the owner of
said housing unit by certified mail that their unit is being deleted and the specific
reason for this deletion.
XIV. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
A. Complaints concerning the Community Development Block grant Program shall be
in writing and addressed to the Program Administrator. The Administrator will
have thirty (30) days to respond. Additional information is available in the
Grievance Procedure for the City of Clermont grant program.
XV.
DEMOLITION/RELOCA TION
With the exception of the demolition/relocation program, where the owner of a
dilapidated structure received a payment for a replacement structure and the existing
structure is removed, no existing low moderate income housing units will be
demolished or converted to non-low moderate income housing under this project.
XVI. LOCAL TRASH NUISANCE, ENVIRONMENTAL OR HEALTH CODE
ORDINANCES
Prior to approval of any residential dwelling unit for final inclusion in the program,
all local trash, nuisance, environmental or health code violations, that will not be
addressed as part of the Community Development Block Grant program must be
eliminated.
XVII. LEAD BASED PAINT POISONING
IN NQ INSTANCE SHALL LEAD BASED PAINT BE UTILIZED IN THE
REHABILITATION OF A STRUCTURE. If property was constructed before
1978, there is a possibility it contains lead-based paint. The owner is requested to
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CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION
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read the information concerning lead-based paint poisoning available at the
Community Development Office.
DONE AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA THIS 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 1995.
CITY OF CLERMONT
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Robert A. Pool, Mayor
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Jpdph E. Van Zile, .
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