HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. RDA2008-07RESOLUTION NO. RDA2008-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY APPROVING PROGRAM GUIDELINES FORA
RESIDENTIAL PAINT UP/FIX UP PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Redevelopment agencies are mandated to set aside 20 percent of
their tax increment revenue into a housing fund for programs and projects that increase,
improve, and preserve the supply of low- and moderate -income housing within their
communities; and
WHEREAS, staff has researched and prepared guidelines for the first such
program, a Paint Up/Fix Up Grant Program that would be implemented, subsequent to
Council/Redevelopment Agency approval, in the 2009-10 fiscal year, and
WHEREAS, eligibility for this program will be limited to just those homeowners
whose properties are located within the Lodi Community Improvement Project Area. At
a future date, staff will report to the Council/RDA how Program funds were used and, if
the Council/RDA desires, adjust eligibility requirements; and
WHEREAS, Program Guidelines are as follows:
Section 1. Proaram Description
This Residential Paint Up/Fix Up Program provides grants of up to $10,000 to
low- to moderate -income seniors, handicapped persons, and families who own and
occupy their homes and need financial assistance to make minor exterior repairs and
improvements.
Section 2. Eligibility
Income eligibility requirements are based upon both family size and total annual
household income for very low-, low-, median-, and moderate -income households
(income limits are attached as Exhibit A).
Applicants who qualify under the very low-income category are not required to
contribute any matching funds to participate in the grant program. All other income
categories are required to provide a 20 -percent match.
Eligible properties are any owner -occupied, single-family residence, duplex (half-
plex, where both halves are owner -occupied), or mobile home where there is a
legitimate need for improvements within the project area.
Section 3. Eligible Improvements
The Program covers the following exterior property improvements, with the
understanding that Building Code/Housing Code compliance and safety repairs will have
a priority over other improvements.
1) Prep and paint the exterior and trim of the dwelling;
2) Minor exterior repair to stucco and repair/replacement of minor
damage to wood siding;
3) Replacement of windows and window frames:
4) Replacement of exterior doors, door hardware, and deadbolts,
including garage doors;
5) Repair/replacement of roofs (40 -year warranty minimum);
g) Installation of ramps and handrailsfor handicapped;
7) Installation of newfencing within the front yard setback;
g) Landscaping improvements such as sod, tree plantings, and
irrigation systems (automatic watering systems required);
9) Driveway/walkway replacement.
Section 4. Application Reauirements
Applications will be accepted from July 1St through September 1St of each
program year. Selection of applications for funding will be made by the Lodi
Improvement Committee. Priority for funding will be given to very low and low-income
families.
Applicants must provide the following documentation for all persons on title and
anyone over the age of 18 who resides within the dwelling:
1) Proof of income in the form of two months pay stubs:
2) Proof of ownership in the form of a grant deed, a deed of trust, or
property tax bill;
3) Social Security Card;
4) Most recent Federal and State tax returns with W-2 form(s);
5) The City will reserve the right to require additional documentation
as necessary to verify total household income, such as a
Statement of Benefits from the Social Security Administration,
Child Support Order from the Court, etc.
A copy of the proposed grant application for this program is attached as Exhibit B.
Section 5. Proaram Procedures
Subsequent to confirming the applicant's income eligibility, staff will physically
inspect the property to determine the scope of eligible repairs. Applicants who
meet all program criteria will be provided a Letter of Approval and a list of
Program -approved contractors/vendors. Along with the Letter of Approval,
applicantswill receivea Noticeto Contractors for the applicantsto usewhen they
obtain at leastthree estimates.
The Notice to Contractors provides instructions on what repairs have been
approved and the acceptable format for estimate submittals. if the applicant
chooses to seek estimates from his or her own contractors/vendors, he/she must
provide at least one bid from a Program -approved contractor.
If the applicant chooses to directly engage his/her own contractor/vendor, the
applicant may use any contractor of his/her choice as long as the contractor
holds the appropriate professional licenses, appropriate insurance
coverage/bonding and a City Business License. Any contractor that is not on the
Program -approved list will need to be approved by Program staff prior to
receiving authorizationto proceed.
Regardless of whether the applicant agrees to proceed with a Program -approved
vendor/contractor or his/her own, the City will pay the vendor/contractor directly
for all approved work once the work has been completed, inspected, and
approved. The applicant will not have any financial responsibility other than the
amount needed to meet any match requirements. The applicant will need to
provide those matching funds prior to engaging the vendor/contractor.
Under either contractor selection method, payment shall not be made for
substandard work or materials. Final payment will not be made until after
Program staff approves the work performed and the applicant signs an
Acceptance and Approval of Completed Work.
Section 6. Aooroval of Proaram Leaal Documents
All Program legal documents shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney
priorto their use.
Section 7. Authoritv to Administer
The preparation and use of all required Program procedure manuals, forms,
documents, and agreements shall be administered by the City Manager or his designees
in accordancewith these Program guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the RedevelopmentAgency for the
City of Lodi does hereby approve the Program Guidelines for a Residential Paint Up/Fix
Up Program as outlined above.
Dated: October 1, 2008
hereby certify that Resolution No. RDA2008-07 was passed and adopted by the
RedevelopmentAgency of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held October 1,2008, by
the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS— Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, and Katzakian
NOES: MEMBERS— None
ABSENT: MEMBERS — Mayor Mounce
ABSTAIN: MEMBERS — None
NNIFE . PERRIN
Assistant Secretary
City of Lodi RedevelopmentAgency
CITY OF LODI REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR THE
RESIDENTIAL PAINT UP/FIX UP PROGRAM
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This Residential Paint Up/Fix Up Program provides grants
of up to $10,000 to low- to moderate -income seniors, handicapped and families, who
own and occupy their home and need financial assistance to make minor exterior
repairs and improvements.
ELIGIBILITY Income eligibility requirements are based upon both family size and total
annual household income for very low-, low-, median-, and moderate -income
households (Income limits are attached as Exhibit A).
Applicants who qualify under the very low-income category are not required to
contribute any matching funds to participate in the grant program. All other income
categories are required to provide a 20 -percent match.
Eligible properties are any owner -occupied, single-family residence, duplex (half-plex,
where both halves are owner -occupied), or mobile home where there is a legitimate
need for improvements within the project area.
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS: The Program covers the following exterior property
improvements, with the understanding that Building Code/Housing Code compliance
and safety repairs will have a priority over other improvements.
• Prep and paint the exterior and trim of the dwelling;
• Minor exterior repair to stucco and repair/replacement of minor damage to wood
siding;
• Replacement of windows and window frames;
• Replacement of exterior doors, door hardware and deadbolts, including garage
doors;
• Repair/replacement of roofs (40 -year warranty minimum);
• Installation of ramps and handrailsfor handicapped;
• Installation of new fencing within the front yard setback;
• Landscaping improvements such as sod, tree plantings and irrigation systems
(automatic watering systems required);
• Driveway/walkway replacement.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applications will be accepted from July 1" through
September 1St of each program year. Selection of applications for funding will be made
by the Lodi Improvement Committee. Priority for funding will be given to very low and
low-income families.
Applicants must provide the following documentation for all persons on title and anyone
over the age of 18 that resides within the dwelling:
• Proof of income in the form of two (2) months pay stubs;
• Proof of ownership in the form of a grant deed, a deed of trust, or propertytax bill
• Social Security Card;
• Most recent Federal and State Tax Returns with W-2 form(s);
• The City will reserve the right to require additional documentation as necessary
to verify total household income, such as a Statement of Benefits from the Social
Security Administration, Child Support Order from the Court, etc.
A copy of the Grant Application for this program is attached as Exhibit B.
PROGRAM PROCEDURES: Subsequent to confirming the applicant's income
eligibility, staff will physically inspect the home/property to determine the scope of
eligible repairs. Applicants who meet all program criteria will be provided a Letter of
Approval and a list of Program -approved contractors/vendors. Along with the Letter of
Approval, applicants will receive a Notice to Contractors to use when they obtain at
least three estimates.
The Notice to Contractors provides instructions on what repairs have been approved
and the acceptable format for estimate submittals. If the applicant chooses to seek
estimates from his or her own contractors/vendors, he or she must provide at least one
bid from a Program -approved contractor.
If the applicant chooses to directly engage his own contractor/vendor, the applicant may
use any contractor of his choice as long as the contractor holds the appropriate
professional licenses, appropriate insurance coverage/bonding and a City Business
License. Any contractor that is not on the Program -approved list will need to be
approved by Program staff prior to receiving authorization to proceed.
Regardless of whether the applicant agrees to proceed with a Program -approved
vendor/contractor or his own, the City will pay the vendor/contractor directly for all
approved work once the work has been completed, inspected and approved. The
applicantwill not have any financial responsibility other than the amount needed to meet
any match requirements. The applicant will need to provide those matching funds prior
to engaging the vendor/contractor.
Under either contractor selection method, payment shall not be made for substandard
work or materials.
Final payment will not be made until after Program staff approves the work performed
and the applicant signs an Acceptance and Approval of Completed Work.
APPROVAL OF PROGRAM LEGAL DOCUMENTS: All Program legal documents
shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney prior to their use.
AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER: The preparation and use of all required Program
procedure manuals, forms, documents and agreements shall be administered by the
City Manageror his designees in accordance with these Program guidelines.
Exhibit A
Income Qualification Limits
Source: State of California Housing and Community Development2008 Income Levels
TableA - VeryLow Income
/ Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
TableB - Low Income
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Table C -Median Income
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Table - Moderate Income
Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
ExhibitB
Paint Up — Fix Up Grant Program Application
SECTION 1—APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name:
Last First M.I.
Applicant Address:
Number Street
Applicant Phone:
Home
SECTION 2 — INCOME INFORMATION
Work
List everyone in the family and others living with you and the current gross monthly income (beforetaxes) received by each.
Includewages, social security, disability, retirement, child support, alimony, incomefrom investments, etc.
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2.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
Total # of Residents at this Address: Total Gross Monthly Income:
List all assets held by each person listed above:
SECTION 3 — PROPERTY INFORMATION
How long have you owned this property?
How many bedrooms in the home?
Proposed home improvements: ❑ Paint Exterior ❑ Siding/Stucco Repair ❑ Windows
❑ Roof ❑ Ramps/Handrails ❑ Fencing ❑ Landscaping ❑ Driveway/Walkways
❑ Other:
❑ Doors
The City of Lodi will seek recovery of any funds paid underthis program to any person whose application contained
false or incomplete information.
certify under penalty of perjurythat the above information is true and correct.
Signature Date