[R.O. 1996 § 415.010; Ord. No. 414 §1, 8-8-1996]
The purpose of the rehabilitation
program is to correct code violations, overcrowded or unsanitary conditions,
to improve the housing and living environment for persons of low to
moderate income levels living in the City of Gerald, Missouri.
[R.O. 1996 § 415.020; Ord. No. 414 §2, 8-8-1996]
A.
The program is devised to conserve the
City's present housing stock.
B.
Low to moderate income families, as hereinafter defined in Section 415.040, will receive rehabilitation work.
C.
A quarterly review of the program shall
be conducted to determine if changes or refinements are needed.
D.
City codes will be followed in all work
performed and in the installation of all materials.
E.
All work will be done by qualified and
licensed contractors.
F.
Grants are limited to one (1) per property.
G.
The program will encompass the target area as outlined in the community development application, as noted herein in Section 415.040(E).
H.
The Housing Inspector (H-I) shall be responsible
for the making of all decisions as to the method used in rehabilitating
the property with the right of appeal by the owner to the Governing
Body of the City.
I.
Competitive bids shall be let on each project
and the lowest responsible selected, subject to approval of the Housing
Inspector (and the Governing Body of the City). Minority contractors
may receive negotiated bids, if approved by the Housing Inspector
(and the Governing Body of the City).
J.
Inspections of the work shall be made to
insure that it fulfills the terms of the grant and contract agreement
before payment is submitted.
K.
City Board members, Public Works employees,
the Mayor, City employees and City officials shall not be eligible
for grant assistance, contract or subcontract for any work, or have
any personal interest, direct or indirect, in any contract under this
project.
[R.O. 1996 § 415.030; Ord. No. 414 §3, 8-8-1996]
A.
This is a voluntary program. All interested
persons must make application before any action can be taken.
B.
Applicants who qualify will be taken on
a first-come, first-served basis. An emergency situation will receive
priority. All decisions pertaining to emergencies will be made by
the Housing Inspector and administrator of the project, whose decision
must be approved by the Governing Body of the City before becoming
effective.
C.
A complete house inspection will be made
by the program Housing Inspector. A deficiency list will be prepared
and submitted to the property owner. A work write-up will be prepared,
as well as a cost estimate. All decisions concerning repairs to be
made to the structure will be made by the Housing Inspector and administrator
with the right of appeal by the owner to the Governing Body of the
City.
D.
All items on the work write-up, as well
as other pertinent information, will be discussed with the owner and
contractor before a contract is signed.
[R.O. 1996 § 415.040; Ord. No. 414 §4, 8-8-1996]
A.
Income limits for applicants:
|
Number Of Persons/Household
|
Total Amount Gross H/H Income
|
|---|---|
|
1
|
$25,000.00
|
|
2
|
$28,550.00
|
|
3
|
$32,100.00
|
|
4
|
$35,700.00
|
|
5
|
$38,550.00
|
|
6
|
$41,400.00
|
|
7
|
$44,250.00
|
|
8+
|
$47,100.00
|
B.
The property to be rehabilitated must have
been owned by the applicant prior to July 7, 1996. Property will be
eligible only if the owner signs an agreement to repay the full grant
amount if the property rehabilitated is sold within three (3) years
of contract completion or, if rental property, the rent received by
the owner is increased in violation of the rent-freeze executed for
this property.
C.
An owner-applicant must not have net assets
in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00), excluding
equity on property. A renter-applicant must not have net assets in
excess of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00).
D.
The owner must have a recorded deed of
ownership. A contract for deed properly executed shall not constitute
ownership, but shall be considered a rental. The buyer and the seller
will be required to make joint application and jointly execute the
contract for rehabilitation work. The same applies to renter-applicant,
both renter and owner shall be required to jointly apply and execute
the contract.
E.
Only properties within the target area
will be eligible for grant assistance, except in circumstances which
involve minority or handicap needs, as set out in the City's grant
application.
[R.O. 1996 § 415.050; Ord. No. 414 §5, 8-8-1996]
The amount of any approved grant
will be the total cost of the rehabilitation, not to exceed the sum
of two hundred eighty thousand dollars ($280,000.00).
[R.O. 1996 § 415.060; Ord. No. 414 §6, 8-8-1996]
Recipients do not repay grants, unless a violation of Section 415.040, Qualifications, of this Chapter occurs.
