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Home My WebLink About429 RDA_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 429 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDLANDS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ESTALBISHING PROGRAM GUIDELINES WITH RESPECT TO THE AGENCY'S NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM WHEREAS: The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands (the "Agency") is a duly constituted redevelopment agency under the laws of the State of California and pursuant to such laws is responsible for the administration of redevelopment activities within the City of Redlands; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code § 33000 et seq.) and consistent with the Agency's adopted redevelopment plan for the North Redlands Revitalization Project, the Agency has developed a Neighborhood Revitalization Program (the"NRP"); and WHEREAS. the Agency's Redevelopment Department currently is responsible for administering housing and commercial rehabilitation programs and policies for the Agency; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the NRP is intended to provide loans to enhance the exterior of single family, owner-occupied residential properties; and WHEREAS, the NRP will be funded with a portion of bond proceeds from tax-exempt bonds sold m2 003 for the purpose of funding low-and-moderate income housing activities; and WHEREAS, in order to assist property owners to correct exterior deficiencies, Agency staff has prepared the attached program guidelines for the NRP which will formally establish a benchmark with respect to the Agency Board's policy over the administration of the NRP and empower staff to administer the program; and WHEREAS, the need for improvement and rehabilitation of certain housing units within the City of Redlands great and all prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have I been satisfied. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands as follows: Section 1. The facts set forth above in this Resolution are true and correct. Section 2. The program guidelines with respect to the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP), as described on Attachment "A", are approved. L'cclerk'Rvsolutions Rcdcvelopnicnt Agoicy 429 RDA Neighborhood Rexitalization Prograiadoc Section 3. The Ailency's Secretary shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon the date of its adoption. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 17th day of February, 2009. JoAarrison, Chairperson ATTEST: L _J Loi" "Poyzer.-Sle6star —f 1, Lorrie Poyzer, Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Redevelopment Agency at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of February. 2009 by the following vote: AYES- Members Gilbreath, Gallagher, Aguilar, Bean; Chairperson Harrison NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Lorrie p6yzer, SeY Redevelopment A 'Y ATTACHMENT A CITY OF kEDL NDS 4 �. g - o_ r rMn r Y NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM 5 � y , PROGRAM GUIDELINES February, 2009 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM PROGRAM GUIDELINES (ADDENDUM) 'g 90-111N 10 JA r J ys Jon Harrison - Chairman Patricia Gilbreath - Vice Chairperson Pete Aguilar- Boardmember Jerry Bean - Boardmember Mick Gallagher- Boardmember N. Enrique Martinez- Executive Director Daniel Hobbs - Redevelopment Director NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM POLICIES TABLE OF CONTENTS I. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM ............................................................................................1 A. Purpose .............................................................................................................1 B. Program.............................................................................................................1 C. Amendment- Program Procedures...............................................................1 II. ASSISTANCE TYPE..........................................................................................................1 III. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.....................................................................................................2 A. Property Eligibility Requirements.....................................................................2 B. Homeowner Eligibility Requirements..............................................................2 C. Eligible Improvements .....................................................................................3 IV. ELIGIBLE/INELIGIBLE COSTS....................................................................... ..............3 A. Eligible Costs.....................................................................................................3 B. Ineligible Costs.................................................................................................3 V. IMPLEMENTATION .........................................................................................................4 A. Administration...................................................................................................4 B. Application .......................................................................................................4 C. Pre-qualification, Evaluation and Work Write-up..........................................4 D. Bidding and Contractor Selection Procedures..............................................5 E. Notice to Proceed and Construction Phase..................................................5 F. Approval of Program Legal Documents.........................................................5 AP. APPENDIX ........................................................................... .....6 A. Appendix "A.. ...................................................................................................6 B. Appendix "B"....................................................................................................7 Neighborhood Revitalization Program I. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM A. Purpose The purpose of the City of Redlands Redevelopment Agency Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) is to preserve and enhance single-family residential neighborhoods in the City; to provide grants to eligible homeowners of single-family detached dwellings for the preservation of decent housing; to improve the overall exterior appearance of the home; and to eliminate an appearance of blight. B. Program The Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) has been established to provide grants for exterior improvements to rehabilitate owner occupied single-family residential properties located within specific "Target Areas" within the City of Redlands. Property owners of residential properties within a designated "Target Area" are eligible to participate in the NRP. C. Amendment - Program Procedures. The City of Redlands Redevelopment Director shall have the authority to make minor revisions to the program guidelines. All substantial amendments to the guidelines will require Agency Board approval. 11. ASSISTANCE TYPE Eligible homeowners may utilize assistance under the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP). Grants under the program are available on a one-time only basis. Participation in the NRP is subject to the additional requirements described in this policy. The grant shall be evidenced by an agreement between the Agency and the applicant in the amount of the grant. Maximum Grant Amount: The maximum grant amount shall not exceed $10,000. Fees: None Project Location: Designated Target Areas Availability: Owner occupied Single-Family Properties - One time only per household per address Eligible Improvements: Repair, upgrade or replacement with energy efficient doors/windows/ and February 2009 9 NRP Policies Neicthborhood Revitalization screens, installation or upgrade of front yard landscaping and irrigation system;* landscape lighting, exterior painting; repair or replace driveway; fencing; and roofing. Ill. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA A. Property Eligibility Requirements 1 . Location and Type of Property The property must be a detached single-family residence located within the City limits of the City of Redlands and located within a designated NRP "Target Area." 2. Property Tax Delinquency or Liens All property taxes and assessments must be paid current, and the property must not have any recorded property or income tax liens. B. Homeowner Eligibility Requirements 1 . Ownership The NRP grants will be offered to owner-occupied single- family residential property owners who are income eligible and reside within the designated "Target Area." City Council Members, Redevelopment Agency members, all Redevelopment Department employees and any employee, official or agent of the City or Agency who exercises any policy or program decision-making function in connection with the NRP, are ineligible for assistance under the NRP. 2. Household Income The NRP grants will be offered to owner-occupied single- family residential property owners within the designated "Target Area," whose income does not exceed 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI) as published annually by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development. Income shall defined as per Health and Safety Code Section 50093 (see Appendix A). Homeowners will be required to submit a complete application packet including income documentation in the form of the latest Income Tax Return in order to be eligible for the program. *Applicants encouraged to choose drought tolerant plants & landscaping or other water conservation measures whenever possible. February 2009 2 NRP Policies Neighborhood Revitalization C. Eligible Improvements The NRP is designed to provide for the repair, replacement or upgrade of the exterior of an eligible property especially those damaged, deteriorated, or failing items. Materials used for the NRP shall conform to the specifications designed by the Agency staff. Any work requiring the off-premises relocation of occupants is not eligible under the NRP unless the applicant waives all claims for relocation assistance. A listing of all eligible improvements is shown below. Where the cost of the rehabilitation exceeds the maximum grant available under the program, priority will be given to the areas that are visible from the public right-of-way. 1 . Doors/Windows/Screens 2. Front Yard Landscaping/Irrigation 3. Landscape Lighting 4. Painting 5. Plastering, siding, and stucco 6. Roofing 7. Driveway 8. Fencing 9. External energy conservation measures (such as double- paned windows, solar panels, insulation on new roof only). IV. ELIGIBLE/INELIGIBLE COSTS A. Eligible Costs. NRP proceeds may only be used for the actual reasonable costs of materials and services necessary to complete all rehabilitation work approved by the City as set forth in the Scope of Work and additional costs, as follows: I Building permits and other related fees necessary for the completion of the approved rehabilitation work; and B. Ineligible Costs. Specific costs not eligible for payment under the NRP include, but are not limited to the following: February 2009 3 NRP Policies Neighborhood Revitalization I Purchase, installation or repair of interior home furnishings; 2. Compensation/reimbursement of owner's personal labor; 3. Compensation/reimbursement for ineligible improvements or any work not included and authorized in the Agency approved Contractor Agreement or subsequent Agency approved change orders; and 4. Any repair work not listed as eligible in this Program and any work contractually entered into prior to approval by the Agency. V. IMPLEMENTATION A. Administration The City of Redlands Redevelopment Agency Housing Staff ("Staff") shall administer the NRP. As used herein, the term "Staff" may include either employees or consultants of the Redevelopment Agency. B. Application Applications for participation in the NRP must be obtained from and returned to the City of Redlands Redevelopment Agency. The application must be completed in its entirety and submitted together with the following documentation: 1 . NRP Application Form; 2. Proof of ownership of the property (copy of Deed of Trust); 3. Proof of residency at the subject property (i.e., utility bill other than water or waste), 4. Household Income Documentation. S. A prioritized and itemized list of the exterior work requested to be done; and C. Pre-qualification, Evaluation and Work Write-Up Staff will review applications for completeness and verify eligibility. Incomplete applications will not be processed until all requested information is submitted. Staff shall notify all applicants of their status by letter. Prior to consideration, staff shall schedule an appointment with each pre-qualified applicant at the subject property to review the work requested and evaluate the renovation needs of the premises. February 2009 4 NRP Policies Neighborhood Revitalization Staff shall schedule an appointment with each approved applicant at the subject property to prepare a scope of work to be later included within the formal bid documents. If necessary, staff shall determine how much and what work items shall be deleted to meet the maximum NRP funding cap. D. Bidding and Contractor Selection Procedures On behalf of the applicant, (based on the scope of work specified within the bid documents) staff shall solicit bids (in accordance with applicable NRP guidelines or other guidelines as appropriate to the funding source) from a list of City qualified contractors for completion of the rehabilitation work. Project bids may be grouped for bidding in an effort to obtain better pricing. The lowest responsible bidder shall be contracted to perform the work. The Agency will encourage the use of local Redlands contractors and request that supplies and materials be purchased from businesses located in Redlands whenever possible. E. Notice to Proceed and Construction Phase Staff will issue the selected contractor(s) a Notice to Proceed subsequent to finalizing all NRP grant documents. Property owners and staff shall release NRP proceeds in accordance with the NRP Agreement. Individual exterior improvement projects will be financially closed subsequent to staff approval of the work performed and execution by the property owner of a Certificate of Completion. If mechanic's and material supplier's liens have not been recorded against the assisted properties, the 10% retention will be released to the contractor subsequent to the full execution of a Certificate of Completion. F. Authority to Administer The preparation and use of all required NRP Guidelines manuals, forms, documents, and agreements shall be administered by the Redevelopment Agency Director or its designees in accordance with the NRP policies. February 2009 5 NRP Policies Neighborhood Revitalization APPENDIX "A„ INCOME LIMITS Effective February 28, 2008 i ( Moderate Household Income Size 81% to 120%4 of Area Median 1 $52,100 2 $59,500 3 $67,000 4 $74,400 5 $80,400 I 6 $86,300 7 $92,300 8 $98,200 Based on 2008 Median Family Income for the San Bernardino Metropolitan Area of$62,000 February 2009 6 NRP Policies Neighborhood Revitalization APPENDIX "B° Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) Sample Rehabilitation Costs The aVBFOg8 home within the NRP service area is O 1,200 square fDDf' 3- bedroom, 'l-bathroom home DD O 6'400 square foot [8CfaDgUla[ |0[ The following list includes eGfiUlOfed prices to make YOriOUS repairs to a home of this Size: Eligible Improvement *Cost --' New Roof- 30 Year Shingles $ 6.200 New Roof- Built-Up Roofing $ 4.300 Exterior Paint(Wood Trim & Plaster/Stucco) $ 3.080 Exterior Paint(Wood Trim &Siding) O 3.800 New Front Door' Raised Panel with Window Accent $ 1.250 Replacement Screens (10 Windows, 1 Sliding Glass Door) $ 050 New Retrofit Windows including Screens (Total of 10) $ 6.500 New Retrofit Sliding Glass Door Including Screen (Total of 1) $ 1.950 New Color Coat $ 5.000 Paint Wood Trim and [)norm $ 1.500 New Nail-On Windows including Screens (Total of 10) $ 7.500 New Nail-On Sliding Glass Door including Screen (Total of1) 8 2.250 |nmto|| Front Automatic Sprinkler System and Sod S 2.800 New Concrete Driveway $ 3.200 New Metal Roll-Up Garage Door $ 1.280 New White Vinyl Fencing at Front Yard $ 1.800 * Cost reflected is for illustrative pU[D0Se5 only. Actual CDsf3 may vary depending Onsite conditions and current market conditions. February 2009 7 NRP Policies