HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 95-38 05/15/1995
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-38
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE EMERGENCY MINOR
HOME REPAIR PROGRAM POLICIES
WHEREAS, the City of Springfield has determined it is desirable to make various changes to
the policies regulating the City's Emergency Minor Home Repair Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Springfield possesses the legal authority to make such changes and
the proposed changes do not conflict with Federal regulations governing the funding of the
Emergency Minor Home Repair Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE EMERGENCY MINOR HOME REPAIR
PROGRAM POLICIES ARE AMENDED AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO.
ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield by a vote of
o opposed.
6 in favor and
Approved by the Mayor this 15th day of May
, 1995
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William Morrisette, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Eileen Stein, City Recorder
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EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION
SPRINGFIELD EMERGENCY MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM POLICIES
MAY 15, 1995
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STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVE AND EV ALU/\TION 01:NERAbiPR'dVrSit'iNS
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A. Obiective. To improve the health, safety, and housing conditions of
very low income households by providing the following minor repairs:
1.Minor structural repairs;
2.Minor electrical, plumbing, and heating repairs;
3.Modification of dwelling for occupancy by the disabledp!r~9:9.i:::ml~
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4. Installation of smoke detectors
5.Repair of health and safety hazards.
Within the scope of the program, it is not a prerequisite for assistance
nor is it other wise necessary to bring the dwelling into full compliance
with the City of Springfield Building and Safety codes. Prioritization of
proposed repairs shall be based on the potential hazard to the health
and safety of the building occupants. Home remodeling is not the intent
of the program. Determination of what constitutes "remodeling" will be
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REvaluation. The program i~ to be cvaluated by mean::; of statistical
report::; ~ho.....ing the number of hou::;chold~ :Jer'v'cd by the program. The
report:J arc to :Jho'f'J the number of households :Jer-v'ed, providing
information on racc, :Je)(, household ::lize, agc of hou:Jehold head, type
of a:J:Ji::;tance, addrc::;~, and owner/rcnter occupancy. These statistical
report::; will be preparcd by the Hou~ing Programs ::;taff on a bi annual
b;]sis and provided to the Community Development Manager.
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PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The program is limited to households meeting the following eligibility
requirements:
A.Verv Low Income Status. The applicant must have a gross household
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income, less allowable deducted costs, equal to or below the Iirnits
stipulated by the most recent income guidelines for very low income
households (50 percent of area's median income) authorized by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under Section 8 of
the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended.
B.
Income Determination. In determining the eligibility of an applicant,
gross household income is to be projected for one year from the date of
application. If a one year projection cannot be made due to the nature
of the source of income (such as seasonal work), income eligibility may
be based on a household's income during the past year. Gross
household income means income from all~?~E~~~!?~..~~E~.P.~..~~.?~.....~..~~.~.
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C. Deductible Costs. The following costs may be deducted in determining
income:
1. Extraordinary medical expenses.
2. Child care expenses necessary to permit employment for a
member of the household.
3. Other Q)(traordinary and nece88ary Q)(pemes '.vhich oause the
income total to be on inJccurJte reflection of gro::;s inoome.
3 4-c Other expenses as determined by the Community De'v'elopment
Managor ~ Housing Programs Stoff ~HPiryl~qr to be
reasonable and appropriate.
D.
Asset Limitation for Non-Seniors. A non-senior applicant (below the age
of 55) is ineligible if such applicant has net household assets greater
than $10,000. Net household assets include the equity in real property
(other than home resided in), savings, bonds, stocks, and other forms
of capital investments. The value of personal property, such as furniture
and vehicles is excluded.
E. Dwellinq Location and Value. The owner-occupied dwelling must be
located within the corporate limits of the City of Springfield and oannot
ha'v'e a current a3SC330d valuo o)(Qooding $15,000 for improvemonts
c)(clu::;i'v'e of land valuc.
F. Owner-Occupant Eliqibilitv. The applicant must be an owner-occupant
of the house requiring repairs., except for qualified physioally
handicapped renter households. See Section 2 (G) below.
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Renter Household Eligibilitv. Renter households with a phy::;ically
hJndicappcd membern~vHjgpbY$'9~lq!~~pm~n~~ may have architectural
barriers removed in the rental dwelling if the household meets the
income and asset requirements outlined above and if the owner
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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The $2,000 limit may be exceeded in cases of extraordinary
circumstances involving health and safety issues. These situations will
be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis. Benefits in excess
of $2,000 shall be documented by the Housing Programs staff and
approved by the Community Development ManagerM9y.i~'Qg::::erQ.~:m!mi
$ijp.~61J$p*. Written.requests describing the necessary'addhi'onai"j-'s'pal'r:g';
shalT"beprovided to the Community Development Dirootod:::M9Y.i1.'Q9!
ergij'r~m~:::::'~gp~:rvi~9r and approval shall be granted prior..'..to....th.s.
performance of the repairs.
B.
Allowable Repairs. The following examples of minor repairs are eligible
under the program.
1. Minor structural repairs may include such items as:
a. Repair or replacement of ramps, railings, and steps.
b. Repair or replacement of windows.
c. Patching of roofs.
d. Repair of ceiling or wall material.
e. Other minor structural repairs.
2. Minor electrical, plumbing, and heating repairs may include such
items as:
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Repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures.
Repair or replacement of electrical service equipment.
Replacement or installation of new lighting fixtures or
outlets.
Installation of supplementary heating units.
Other minor electrical, heating, and plumbing repairs.
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3. Modification of homes for occupancy by tho di8ablodp~:r~9ni::al!!tq
phy#!g~tgi~~ljmtl~~may include such items as:
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Widening of doors.
Installation of safety pull bars in bathrooms.
Construction of ramps or steps. ......................
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4. Installation of "approved smoke detectors".
The definition of "approved smoke detectors" is a detection device for
the products of combustion other than heat which is listed by the
Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual, Underwriters Laboratories of
Canada, or any other recognized testing laboratory and is installed
according to the Council of American Building Officials Code Standard
R 215.1 and R 215.2.
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Other reasonable and necessary minor repairs authorized by the Housing
Programs staff with concurrence of the Community Development Manager.
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Contractors interested in participating in the program shall be licensed
by the STATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS BOARD. The use of
S pri ng fiel d contractors..sh~II...be ..enc()LJraQed;...fllrther'HrTlir1ority, aM
e Ide rl y c ontr 0 ct orsp:Qq:wpm~n9iQ~q..P9~m~~~::~nt~h?ri~~~:::::sha II be
encouraged to participate.
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