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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02141989 - 1.55 00 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: R. W. Giese Cmtra Director of Building Inspection Costa DATE: February 7 , 1989 1 County SUBJECT: Authorization to Transmit Preapplication for Federal Assistance to Farmers Home Administration under the Housing Preservation Grant Program SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Authorize the Director of Building Inspection to execute and transmit a preapplication for federal assistance along with the necessary resolution, certifications, assurances, and agreements to the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) under the Housing Preser- vation Grant Program. FISCAL IMPACT As a condition of receiving funds under the Federal Housing Preservation Grants Program,, the County must coordinate and lever- age funding from another source. Acceptable supplementary sources include housing and community development activities operating in the same area; Community Development Block Grant funds are antici- pated as the match source for this preapplication. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS The Neighborhood Preservation Program is submitting an application under Section 533 of the Housing Act of 1949, 42 U.S.C. 1490 (m) for $135,000 in funds to conduct a proposed Eastern Contra Costa County Housing Preservation Grant Program. According to FmHA' s Housing Preservation Grant Program, monies are available to assist with the costs of providing repair, rehabilitation and energy conservation improvements to single family housing. Funding would be specifically targeted to the very low and low income residents of Eastern Contra Costa County (East of Bridgehead Road) for use in removing or correcting health or safety hazards or for weatherizing their homes. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) : ACTION OF BOARD ON Fr�hri�3ral l 11� l qua APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER x IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Chairman of the Board is AUTHORIZED to EXECUTE the aforementioned documents. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT --- ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. cc: Building Inspection ATTESTED February 14 , 1989 Community Development PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY •� DEPUTY CW/cw lcw/mb/hpgbodr.txt TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS + FROM: R. W. Giese Contra Director of Building Inspection uma DATE: February 7 , 1989 County SUBJECT: Authorization to Transmit Preapplication for Federal Assistance to Farmers Home Administration under the Housing Preservation Grant Program SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS ' Authorize the Director of Building Inspection to execute and transmit a preapplication for federal assistance along with the necessary resolution, certifications, assurances, and agreements to the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) under the Housing Preser- vation Grant Program. FISCAL IMPACT As a condition of receiving funds under the Federal Housing Preservation Grants Program, the County must coordinate and lever- age funding from another source. Acceptable supplementary sources include housing and community development activities operating in the same area; Community Development Block Grant funds are antici- pated as the match source for this preapplication. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS The Neighborhood Preservation Program is submitting an application under Section 533 of the Housing Act of 1949, 42 U.S.C. 1490 (m) for $135, 000 in funds to conduct a proposed Eastern Contra Costa County Housing Preservation Grant Program. According to FmHA' s Housing Preservation Grant Program, monies are available to assist with the costs of providing repair, rehabilitation and energy conservation improvements to single family housing. Funding would be specifically targeted to the very low and low income residents of Eastern Contra Costa County (East of Bridgehead Road) for use in removing or correcting health or safety hazards or for weatherizing their homes. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) : ACTION OF BOARD ON �'ajjr �r� 1� ig APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER x IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Chairman of the Board is AUTHORIZED to EXECUTE the aforementioned documents. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT --- ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. cc: Building Inspection ATTESTED February 14 , 1989 Community Development PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF/ THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY , DEPUTY CW/cw lcw/mb/hpgbodr.txt TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS :FROM: R. W. Giese Contra Director of Building Inspection C, a DATE: February 7 , 1989 County .SUBJECT: Authorization to Transmit Preapplication for Federal Assistance to Farmers Home Administration under the Housing Preservation Grant Program SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS ' Authorize the Director of Building Inspection to execute and transmit a preapplication for federal assistance along with the necessary resolution, certifications, assurances, and agreements to the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) under the Housing Preser- vation Grant Program. FISCAL IMPACT As a condition of receiving funds under the Federal Housing Preservation Grants Program, the County must coordinate and lever- age funding from another source. .Acceptable supplementary sources include housing and community development activities operating in the same area; Community Development Block Grant funds are antici- pated as the match source for this preapplication. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS The Neighborhood Preservation Program is submitting an application under Section 533 of the Housing Act of 1949, 42 U.S.C. 1490 (m) for $135, 000 in funds to conduct a proposed Eastern Contra Costa County Housing Preservation Grant Program. According to FmHA' s Housing Preservation Grant Program, monies are available to assist with the costs of providing repair, rehabilitation and energy conservation improvements to single family housing. Funding would be specifically targeted to the very low and low income residents of Eastern Contra Costa County (East of Bridgehead Road) for use in removing or correcting health or safety hazards or for weatherizing their homes. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: 4y RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) : ACTION OF. BOARD ON Fahr>>ar� l 11� i � APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER X IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Chairman of the Board is AUTHORIZED to EXECUTE the aforementioned documents. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT --- ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Cc: Building Inspection ATTESTED February 14 , 1989 Community Development PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF/ THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY , DEPUTY Cw/cw lcw/mb/hpgbodr.txt U.S.. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 1 S _ OMB Approval No. 80-R0190 PREAPPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. APPLI- a.NUMBER 3. STATE a.NUMBER FEDERAL ASSISTANCE CANT'S APPLICA- APPLI- TION 1. TYPE M PREAPPLICATION CATION b.DATE �ERTI b.DATE Year month day OF Year month day ASSIGNED ACTION ❑APPLICATION 19 19 (Mark appro- ❑NOTIFICATION OF INTENT (Opt.) Uaw priate box) O REPORT OF FEDERAL ACTION Blank 4. LEGAL APPLICANT/RECIPIENT 5.FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO. a. Applicant Name :Contra Costa County 94-600059 W b.Organmation Unit :Bui.l di ng .Inspecti on - 6 I c. Street/P.O.Bo: :Neighborhood Preservation Program a.NUMBER 11101.141313 ' PRO- b.TITLE d.city T.O. Box 749 a.Canty Contra Costa GRAM I. State :Martinez, CA g. zip Code: 94553 (From FMHA Housing Preservation h.Contact Person (Name Cataog) Grant Program if telephone Na) :Mi eki a Solis - (415) 646-2337 7. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF-APPLICANT'S PROJECT 8. TYPE OF APPLICANT/RECIPIENT F A-State H-Community Action Agency W B-Interstate )-Higher Educational Institution sC�ubstate J-Indian Tribe .Eastern Contra Costa County Housing Preservation District K--Other(Specify) � h�� Grant Program F-SchoolDiatrict G-Special Purpose District Enter appropriate letter ILT I < 9. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE *See attached Statement of Activities for A-Basic Grant E-Insurance = B-Supplemental Grant E--Other proposed program. C-Loan Entnappro W priate letters) ®❑ ee' 10. AREA OF PROJECT IMPACT (Names of cities,counties.States,etc.) 11. ESTIMATED NUM- 12. TYPE OF APPLICATION Rural Eastern Contra Costa Count BER OF PERSONS A-New C-Revision E-Augmentation Y BENEFITING B--Renewal D-Continuabon (east of Bridgehead Road) 213 Enter appmpriateletter � 13. PROPOSED FUNDING 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: 15. TYPE OF CHANGE(For 11c or 12e) AN A-Increase Dollars F--Other(Specify): a. FEDERAL $ 3 ) •00 a QeT M i 11 e r 60?lp M i 11 e r B-Decrease Dollars Uth (Di D__DG-Inease Duration New Application b.APPLICANT 425,000, .o0 7th' District 7th District D-DacreasaDu<aeon None; c.STATE .00 16. PROJECT START 17. PROJECT E-Cancellation DATWr mgpth Ty DURATION �F 1 Enter appro d. LOCAL .00 19 12 Months priate letters) e.OTHER .00 18, ESTIMATED DATE TO Year month day 19. EXISTING FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER BE SUBMITTED TO ' - t TOTAL S , FEDERAL AGENCY► 19$9 2 27 N/A 20. FEDERAL AGENCY TO RECEIVE REQUEST(Name,City,State,ZIP code) 21. REMARKS ADDED Farmers Home Administration El Yes 171 No 22. a.To the best of my knowledge and belief,data b.If required by OMB Circular A-95 this tion was submitted,pursuant to instructions zo in this preapplication/application are true and therein,to appropriate clearinghouses and si� Response r X!X)WCXOQ)( Na se artocw THE correct,the document has been duty author- y� tPa`re atrached APPLICANT co of letter is attached. i aed by the governing body o,the applicant and copy CERTIFIES the applicant will complywith the attached (1) THAT► assurances i1 the assistance is approved. (2) ❑ ❑ W ❑ ❑ (3) ❑ ❑ z 23. a. TYPED NAME AND TITLE b. SIGNATURE c. DATE SIGHED o CERTIFYING Year month day W REPRE- Tom Torlakson, Chair i � � ,�/�j 19 vi SENTATIVE Board of Supervisors 89 2 15 24. AGENCY NAME 25. APPLICA- Year month day TION RECEIVED 19 26. ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT 27. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 28. FEDERAL APPLICATION = IDENTIFICATION 0 `E 29. ADDRESS 30. FEDERAL GRANT IDENTIFICATION Cal z cc 31. ACTION TAKEN 32. FUNDING Year month day 34. Year month day STARTING ❑a.AWARDED a.FEDERAL S .00 33. ACTION DATE► 19 DATE 19 W oft O b. REJECTED b.APPLICANT ,00 35. CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMA- 36. Year month day TION(Name and telephone number) ENDING ❑c.RETURNED FOR c.STATE .00 DATE 19 ` = AMENDMENT d LOCAL 00 37. REMARKS ADDED . o ❑d. DEFERRED v e.OTHER .00 0 a.WITHDRAWN I. TOTAL $ .00 O Yes D No 38. a.In taking above action,any comments received from clearinghouses were considered. b. FEDERAL AGENCY A-95 OFFICIAL If agenq response is due under provisions of Part 1,OMB Circular A-95,it has been or (Name and telephone Na) FEDERAL AGENCY is being made• A-95 ACTION 424-101 FORM AD-621 (REVISED 6-78)PAGE 1 STANDARD FORM 424 PAGE 1 (10-75)Prescribed by OMB, Circular A-102 U.S.DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OMB NO.80-R0787 PREAPPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PART II (Check one) . . • ._. _-::: .. Yes No i 1. Does this assistance request require State, local,regional or other priority rating? X 2. Does this assistance require State or local advisory,educational or health clearance? X + 3. Does this assistance request require Clearinghouse review? *See Pre-application - Attachment X 4. Does this assistance request require State, local,regional or other planning approval? X S. Is the proposed project covered by an approved comprehensive plan? *See Pre-application - Attachment X 1" 6. Will the assistance requested serve a Federal installation? X 7. Will the assistance requested be on Federal land or installation? X A 4 8. Will the assistance requested have an effect on the environment? X 9. Will the assistance requested cause the displacement of individuals,families, businesses,or farms? X s "+ 10. Is there other related assistance for this project previous,pending,or anticipated? dVilcation aC men X 11. Is the project in a designated flood hazard area?. *See Pre—appl i cati on — Attachment X PART III—PROJECT BUDGET FEDERAL CATALOG TYPE OF ASSISTANCE FIRST BUDGET PERIOD BALANCE OF PROJECT TOTAL NUMBER LOAN,GRANT,ETC. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 10.433 Grant $135,000.00 2. 14.218 Loan $425,000.00 3 4 5 ' 6. Total Federal Contribution $ $ $ 7. State Contribution N/A : .% 8. Applicant Contribution N/A 9. Other Contributions N/A :.: 10. Totals $ $ $560,000.00 M.t PART IV—PROGRAM NARRATIVE STATEMENT (Attach per instruction) FORM AD-621 (REVISED 6-78)PAGE 5 2. To be bound by the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause in construction work performed by Recipient and paid for in whole or in part with the aid of such financial assistance. 3. To notify all prospective contractors to file the required `Compliance Statement', .Form FHA 400-6, with their bids. 4. Form AD-425, Instructions to Contractors, will accompany the notice of award of the contract. ' Bid conditions for all nonexempt Federal and Federally assisted construction contracts require inclusion of the appropriate "Hometown" or "Imposed" plan affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements. All.bidders must comply with the bid conditions contained in the invitation to be considered responsible bidders and hence eligible for the award. S. To assist and cooperate actively with the Farmers Home Administration and the Secretary in obtaining the compliance of contractors and subcontractors with the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause and the said rules, regulations, and orders, to obtain and furnish to the Farmers Home Administration and the Secretary, Form AD-560, Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities, to submit the Monthly Manpower. Utilization Report, Optional Form 66, as required and such other information as they may require for the supervision of such compliance, and to otherwise assist the Farmers Home Administration in the discharge of its primary responsibility for securing compliance. 6. To refrain from entering into any contract, or extension or other modification of a contract, subject to such Executive Order with a contractor debarred from Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts pursuant to Part II, Subpart D, of such Executive Order or to prior authority; and to carry out such sanctions and penalties for violation of the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause as may be imposed upon contractors and subcontractors by the Farmers Home Administration or the Secretary pursuant to such Subpart D. 7. That if Recipient fails or refuses to comply with these undertakings, the Farmers Home Administration may take any or all of the following actions: (a) cancel, 'terminate, or suspend said financial assistance in whole or in part;(b)refrain from extending any further assistance under the program involved until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has been received from Recipient; and (c) refer the case to the Office of Equal Opportunity, U. S. Department of Agriculture for appropriate action. Witness the due.execution hereof by Recipient on this, the date first above written. Recipient R. W. Giese, Director Recipient Building Inspection Department, CCC Neighborhood Preservation ProgrAm (CORPORATE SEAL) Name of Corporate Recipient Attest: /� By Tom Torlakson Chair Clerk Board of Supervisors �+U.S.GOVERAWNT FRINTING OFFICE: 1%4665-113/3139 USDA-FmHA Position 3 Form FmHA 400-4 (Rev.8-29-79) ASSURANCE AGREEMENT (Under Title VI, CW Rights Act of 1964) The Contra Costa County, Ne.ighborhood Preservation Program (name of recipient) ' 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, North Wing, Martinez, CA 94553 (address) ' ("Recipient" herein) hereby assures the U. S. Department of Agriculture that Recipient is in compliance with and will continue to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d et. seq.), 7 CFR Part 1*5, and Farmers Home Administration regulations piomulgated thereunder, 7 C.F.R. §1901.202. In accordance. with that Act and the regulations referred to above, Recipient agrees that in connection with any program or activity for which Recipient receives Federal financial assistance (as such term is defined in 7 C.F.R. §14.2)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 otherwise subjected to discrimination. 1. Recipient agrees that any transfer of any aided facility, other than personal property, by sale, lease or other conveyance of contract, shall be, and shall be made expressly, subject to the obligations of this agreement and transferee's assumption thereof. 2. Recipient shall: (a) Keep such records and submit to the Government such timely, complete, and accurate information as the Government may determine to be necessary to ascertain ourimy compliance with this agreement and the regulations. (b) Permit access by authorized employees of the Farmers Home Administration or the U.S. Department of Agriculture during normal business hours to such books, records,accounts and other sources of information and its facilities as may be pertinent to ascertaining such compliance. (c) Make available to users, participants, beneficiaries and other interested persons such information regarding the provisions of this agreement and the regulations, and in such manner as the Farmers Home Administration or the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds necessary to inform such persons of the protection assured them against discrimination. 3. The obligations of this agreement shall continue: (a) As to any real property, including any structure,acquired or improved with the aid of the Fede,-al financial assistance, so long as such real property is used for the purpose for which the Federal financial assistance is made or for another purpose which affords similar services or benefits,or for as long as the Recipient retains ownership or possession of the property, whichever is longer. (b) As to any personal property acquired or improved with the aid of the Federal financial assistance,so long as Recipient retains ownership or possession of the property. (c) As to any other aided facility or activity,until the last advance of funds under the loan or grant has been made. 4. Upon any breach or violation of this agreement the Government may, at its option: (a) Terminate or refuse to render or continue financial assistance for the aid of the property, facility, project, service or activity. (b) Enforce this agreement by suit for specific performance or by any_other available remedy under the laws of the United States or the State in which the breach or violation occurs. Rights and remedies provided for under this agreement shall be cumulative. In witness whereof, _(Home of recipipi ent) Ci _.. on this date has caused this agreement to be executed by its duly authorized officers and its seal affixed hereto, or, if a natural person, has hereunto executed this agreement. Contra Costa County _...__M.._. Recipient (S E A Q Neighborhood Preservation Program Date Attest: — / ; �gcor �ng`?'nsp.Ti's` Clerk Tom Torlakson, Chair ecipient UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Form FHA 400-1 (Rev. 6-26-72) FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGREEMENT This agreement, dated Contra Costa County Building Inspection Department ........----•.............----------------..--------•-- _.....between l�eigfiborhood"'P"rese"r"vagi on"�rogram- Farm Home Administration ---.....----------•---....--........-..-•--•------------•-•------------------------•-------..._.... -----------••---------...-....---•-------....-............------------•--.-..-..---••-------- (herein called "Recipient" whether one or more) and the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (herein called the `Secretary') issued under the authority of Executive Order 11246, as amended, witnesseth: In consideration of financial assistance (whether by a loan, grant, loan guaranty, or other form of financial assistance) made or to be made by the Farmers Home Administration to Recipient, Recipient hereby agrees, if the cash cost of construction work performed by Recipient or a construction contract financed with such financial assistance exceeds 510,000--unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued persuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965. 1. To incorporate or cause to be incorporated into any contract for construction work, or modification thereof, subject to the relevant rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary or of any prior authority that remain in effect, which is paid for in whole or in part with the aid of such financial assistance, the following "Equal Opportunity Clause": During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows: (a) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited, to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. .The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Farmers Home Administration setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. (b) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. (c) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided by the Farmers Home Administration, advising the said labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this agreement as required pursuant to section 202(3)— of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. (d) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of all rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor and of any prior authority which remain in effect. (e) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1%5, rules, regulations, and orders, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the Farmers Home Administration, Office of Equal Opportunity, U. S. Department of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders. (f) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the Equal Opportunity (Federally Assisted Construction) clause or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be cancelled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government Contracts or Federally Assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, of by rule, regulation or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as provided by Law. (g) The contractor will include the provisions of this Equal Opportunity (Federally Assisted Construction) clause in every subcontract or purchase order, unless exempted by the rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each such subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the Farmers Home Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the Farmers Home Administration, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the United States. Position 6 FHA 400-1 (Rev. 6-26-72) PUBLIC NOTICE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY' S PROPOSED HOUSING PRESERVATION GRANT PROGRAM Contra Costa County' s Building Inspection Department, Neighborhood Preservation Program, is submitting an application under Section 533 of the Housing Act of 1949, 42 U.S.C. 1490 (m) for $135,000 in funds to conduct a proposed Eastern Contra Costa County Housing Preservation Grant Program. If acquired, the monies will be used to cover a portion of the costs associated with providing financial assistance for repair, rehabilitation, and energy conservation improvements to single family housing. Funding would be available, but restricted to only the very low and low income residents of Eastern Contra Costa County (East of Bridgehead Road) for use in removing or correcting health or safety hazards or for weatherizing their homes. A copy of the referenced application and supporting materials is on file and available at the County Building Inspection Department for review, along with additional program details, by contacting Mickie Solis, Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator, Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, Martinez, CA 94553-0095, 415 646-2337 . Publish on or before Friday, February 10,, -198.9. Contra Costa Times West County Times Antioch Ledger prsvgrnt.not STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES I . Conditions. A. Primary objective shall be to assist very low and low income rural residents financially to remove and/or correct health and safety hazards of their homes. Specific objectives are: 1. Eliminate conditions which are detrimental to the health, safety and public welfare of the occupants. 2. Review owner/occupied residential structures for a complete voluntary code enforcement program. 3. Make necessary repairs and physical modifications designed to improve the mobility of the handicapped or elderly persons. 4. Provide for or enlarge a room or finish an attic or basement in order to alleviate overcrowding. 5. Reduce the cost of repair and rehabilitation. II . Selection of Recipients. A. Recipients will be selected by the following criteria: 1. Owner-occupant of residence. 2. Home needs minimum housing code repairs. 3. Household has a qualifying annual income that does not exceed the lower-income limit according to size of household as established by HUD for: Contra Costa County. 4. Property is in rural area as defined by HPG. 5. Must have been owner for one year or more. 6. Recipient needs additional funds in order to qualify for a Neighborhood Preservation Program. B. Determination of housing preservation needs for the unit will be made by an initial inspection which must determine the unit is in need of repair to eliminate hazardous conditions and/or other Housing Code violations. C. Potential environmental effects of each property approved will meet flood plain, wetland or historic reviews prior to acceptance. D. Performing the work, monitoring/inspections. 1. All work to be done must be done by a licensed contractor (list of contractors identifying minority contractors will be available) . 2. Neighborhood Preservation Program inspection personnel will - monitor and inspect all work performed (inspection personnel are all certified combination building inspectors) . III . Construction Standards. The Neighborhood Preservation: Program. General Specifications will be used to develop the standards for all work done. (Neighborhood Preservation Program General. Specifications attached - Exhibit A) IV. Program Time Schedule. All jobs under this program will -be completed within 45 calendar days. V. Staffing. Staffing required to complete the program will be the Neighborhood Preservation Program staff: coordinator, clerical support and 2 building inspectors. VI . Recipient Income/Ethnicity. Estimated number of very low - low income minority and non-minority families assisted _wil.l be 19. : . VII . Areas Served. East of Bridgehead Road, in Contra Costa County which is considered rural by HPG. VIII .Estimated Budget. Annual estimated budget: $135,000.00 allocation. 19 applicants @ $5,000.00 grant = $95,000.00 Administrative Costs = $20,250 Proposed to have a limp sum drawdown with Great Western Bank for leverage of funds, to be used in conjunction with NPP funds. The terms and conditions of agreement are subject to the provisions governing lump sum drawdowns for property rehabilitation of the HUD Community Development Block Grant regulations (Section 570.513 CFR24) . IX. Accounting System. Fund accounting processed through Contra Costa County' s finance system. X. Applicant's Evaluation Program. See attached copy of report to be submitted quarterly to HPG. XI . Other Funds. Services and estimated amount of other financial reserves. The amount to be used by the program will be used only when total amount of work exceeds the NPP loan maximum of $25,000.00. $5,000.00 grant would be used to reduce the cost of repair to within the NPP maximum loan amount. XII . Use of Program Income. No program income. These will be grants. XIII .Disposition of Security Instruments. Not applicable. XIV. Other Information. Attached are policies and procedures for the Neighborhood Preservation Program. HPG allocation will be used in conjunction with this program with changes to meet HPG requirements, i .e. rural area only, 1 year owner/occupant, very low or low income only.