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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA AG PKT 2006-03-13 #J I • AGENDA REPORT DATE: March 13, 2006 TO: Chairperson and Members of the Redevelopment Agency THRU: John B. Bahorski, Executive Director FROM: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services SUBJECT: HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT - APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO PROGRAM TO ADDRESS PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS AND TO REVISE MAXIMUM PROJECT FUNDING LEVELS SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize Staff to implement the recommended revisions to program guidelines and funding levels for individual projects as proposed. Receive and File Staff Report. BACKGROUND: At the January 23, 2006 Redevelopment Agency Meeting staff was requested to prepare. a status report on the Housing Rehabilitation Program. This report provides current information on the status of the program, suggests coordination with an organization called "Community Action Partnership of Orange County" ( "CAP ") for supplemental property improvements and social assistance as may be able to be provided, and requests direction from the Agency regarding proposed amendments to the program to more closely target the use of the rehabilitation loan and grant funds to assist property owners in alleviating health and safety matters at a particular residence, and eliminate the future use of funds for what would be characterized as "discretionary" improvements. Additional discussion on these matters is provided below. At the August 25, 2003 Agency meeting the Redevelopment Agency was informed that it had obligated all available funds for the various rehabilitation loan and grant programs and mortgage assistance programs. Thus, the Agency would not be able to authorize funding of any pending applications until further notice. It was also indicated at the August 25, 2003 Agency meeting that since the program inception, funds for these programs have always been available on a first -come, first serve basis. Due to the large number of applications that had been received, the state budget crisis and the delay in the State funding of a loan, there were no available un- obligated funds at ROA AGENDA ITEM 5 Z:\My Documents\RDA\Home Imp Program Procedures\Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report.doc\LW\03 -08 -06 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 that time. The situation has now changed and a current status report is presented below, along with recommendations to modify the "Program Guidelines" regarding eligible improvements and maximum project funding levels. Home Improvement Program Summary — Through February 2006 Provided below is a summary of the current status of the program, including both Mortgage Assistance and Home Improvement program components: Mortgage Assistance Program Loans: Number of Loans Funding Amount Loans Closed - 3 $ 84,800 Pending Loans — 0 - 0 - Home Improvement Program Loans: Number of Loans Funding Amount Loans Closed or under Construction —19 $ 804,120 Loans on Suspension, being reactivated — 9* $ 460,000* * 11 projects originally suspended at an estimated cost of $570, 000, however 2 applicants have moved. Please see additional discussion below MPROP Loan Status: The MPROP Loan has been funded by the State of California and, pursuant to the terms of the "Bridge Loan" between LINC and the Redevelopment Agency, the City has received the net proceeds of the bridge loan reimbursement and placed those funds into the Redevelopment Agency set -aside funds for housing assistance. Those funds have provided the capability for the projects that were impacted by the suspension of the program in 2003 to be initiated and now completed. Fund Availability from Low Mod Housing Set Aside Account Deposits: As indicated above, the Agency has received the net proceeds of the "Bridge Loan" repayment from LINC, and provided below is a fund balance summary as provided by the Finance Department on February 28, 2006 for the Low/Moderate Housing Expenditure Account (Account #061 - 081- 45050): Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff 2 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 Fund Source Amount 2005 -06 Budgeted Amount $ 380,000 Net Loan Proceeds* $ 925,403 Subtotal $ 1,305,403 Expenditures to Date ($ 76,352) Total Available Funds $ 1,229,150 * Net Loan proceeds include the proceeds from the "Bridge Loan" repayment in addition to other loan repayments of approximately $ 52, 700. Please see below for an updated status of the program participants that were subject to the suspension of the program in 2003. Status of Program Participants that were Subject to 2003 Program Suspension: A total of 11 applicants were subject to the suspension of the program in 2003 due to the lack of funds. There were 5 applicants within the Seal Beach Trailer Park and 6 applicants throughout the remainder of the community. The current status of these program participants are as follows: ❑ 5 are proceeding to begin their approved projects; ❑ 4 are determining how to proceed given the time that has elapsed, and are still expected to participate in the program, and ❑ 2 have moved from the community and are therefore not eligible to participate. The total funding for the nine projects described above at this time is estimated to be the maximum funding levels that were in effect at the time of suspension of the program in 2002; $460,000. Receipt of the "Bridge Loan" repayment funds has allowed CivicStone to completely fund those projects and have additional funding of approximately $716,000 for future program participant loans and grants and for administrative costs of the program. There are currently 25 applicants on the "Hold List" that has been maintained by the City since the suspension of the program in 2003. CivicStone, the Agency's Housing Rehabilitation Consultant, has initiated contact with all the applicants on the "Hold List" and discussed with them the concept of focusing the use of funds to address immediate health, safety, and public welfare issues, rather than also allowing the use of the funds for discretionary improvements such as new kitchen countertops, new flooring, upgrading a bathroom, etc. All of the applicants that were contacted expressed general support for such a revision to the existing program, as it would be more reflective of the major needs of the applicants on the "Hold List" to be served with existing funding. If applicants do not utilize the full amount available for necessary repairs then the remaining funds could be applied towards exterior beautification. The current program guidelines allow for a much greater funding level per applicant and would result in only 8 to 10 applicants to be assisted by the current available funds. Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 3 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 Coordination with Community Action Partnership of County Orange Programs: Staff has also contacted the Community Action Partnership of Orange County ( "CAP ") regarding potential funding sources available to the City through their weatherization programs for mobile homes. The City has utilized this program in the past for "emergency rehabilitation and repair" work as certain specific problems have arisen in the community. Exploratory discussions have been held with CAP staff, and it appears there may be some limited funds available that could be used in conjunction with the Home Improvement Program funds of the Redevelopment Agency and thereby leverage available Agency funds /. These funds in all likelihood will be available for the repair of health and safety aspects of a project that are considered to be "emergency" in nature, and in all probability will not be able to fund the entire scope of work that is needed for a particular applicant. In many cases CAP would not be able to do improvements with their available funds unless the Agency funds were utilized first to make repairs prior to the CAP repairs. Staff is continuing to explore funding availability with CAP, and they will have a representative at the Agency Meeting to further address the programs that they can make available to residents of the City that qualify under their program guidelines. The criteria for participation in the CAP programs are not the same as for the Agency programs. In addition CAP provides many other programs that can assist low- and moderate - income persons and families, and will work in concert with CivicStone and all program participants to determine if there are other assistance avenues to provide to our residents. Some of the potential programs are: ❑ Weatherization Services and Minor Home Repair in Conjunction with Energy Efficiency Programs; ❑ Utility Assistance Program (Fast Track); Emergency /Crisis Assistance Program; ❑ Utility Assistance Program/Low Income Home Emergency Assistance Program; ❑ Commodity Supplemental Food Program; ❑ Food Bank; and ❑ Various Other Outreach and Assistance Programs. Provided as Attachment 1 is information provided by CAP regarding the various assistance programs that can be made available to eligible participants in the Agency's Housing Assistance Program, assuming the CAP eligibility criteria is also met, and to eligible persons and families within the City who are not participating in the Housing Assistance Program. RECOMMENDED MODIFICATIONS TO PROGRAM GUIDELINES TO ADDRESS PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE MATTERS AND REVISIONS TO ALLOWABLE FUNDING LEVELS FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION: Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 4 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 As discussed above, staff is recommending that the Agency provide direction to modify the approved program guidelines in the following general aspects: ❑ Change allowable program activities to concentrate on alleviating health, safety, and public welfare violations and deficiencies (any remaining project funds can be used for exterior beautification). ❑ Eliminate program activities that address discretionary property maintenance and property improvements. ❑ Eliminate programs to fund acquisition of a residence or mobile home /manufactured home until the existing backlog of applications is eliminated. These programs would be reconsidered by the Agency when the backlog is eliminated. ❑ Revise the funding levels as follows: ❑ Home Improvement Loan Program: Maximum deferred loan amount of $15,000.00. If property is sold to qualified buyer, that buyer will assume repayment terms. If property is sold to a non - qualified buyer within first 10 years, full principal amount plus 2% interest due upon sale. If property is sold to a non - qualified buyer in years 10 -20, 1 /10th of principal and interest forgiven for each year after 10th year. Upon sale of property the pro -rated - - amount. of principal and interest - is due. - Principal and interest completely - forgiven on 20 -year loan anniversary. Applies only to persons on the "Hold List ". ❑ Home Improvement Grant Program: Maximum grant amount of $10,000.00. Grant forgiven after 3 years. Resale restriction during first three years: if property is sold to a non - qualified purchaser, the grant amount is paid to the Agency out of the sale proceeds. Provided as Attachment 2 is the current "Home Improvement Program Guidelines ", as adopted by the Agency in 2002, indicating proposed revisions based on the discussion above, with text to be deleted indicated by and text to be added indicated by. bold, italicized, and double - underlined text. Attachment 3 presents the same document in a clean version as proposed to be revised. Authorization of the Agency to proceed as discussed above would then establish a maximum amount of $25,000 per program participant, and with the current 25 program participants on the "Hold List ", result in a maximum program fund utilization of $625,000.00. With an estimated funds available amount of $769,000.00, there would be $ 144,000.00 remaining, and it is estimated that approximately $100,000.00 will be needed for program administration costs of CivicStone to implement the revised program guidelines and provide the necessary support services for the estimated 34 persons or families that would be assisted (approximately $3,000.00 for administrative costs per project participant). CivicStone currently administers similar programs for Buena Park, San Jacinto, and was recently awarded the contract to administer a similar program in Huntington Beach. That will leave approximately $44,000.00 as a contingency for unanticipated program administration costs or for other special uses that the Agency would wish to consider. Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 5 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 Staff is requesting authorization from the Agency to implement the proposed program revisions as discussed above and as further set forth in Attachment 3. If the Agency is in general concurrence with the suggested program modifications, Staff will return at the next Agency meeting with a resolution to adopt the revised program guidelines as set forth in Attachment 3, as those may be further modified based on any direction the Agency may wish to provide. FISCAL IMPACT: No impacts to City General Fund. If the Agency directs staff to proceed as discussed above, staff will determine if any budget amendments are necessary in this fiscal year to reflect the direction of the Agency, or if the revised program can be accommodated . within the current year budget and the budget to be prepared for the 2006 -2007 Fiscal Year. If a budget amendment is necessary for the current fiscal year to reflect the proposed changes to the Program Guidelines, staff will present that budget amendment at the next meeting of the Agency. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to implement the recommended revisions to program guidelines and funding levels for individual projects as proposed in Attachment 3. Receive and File Staff Report. NOTED AND APPROVED: L / ' �"�� Whittenberg June Yotsuya Assistant Executive Director Director of Development Services Redevelopment Agency Attachments: (3) Attachment 1: Program Information provided by Community Action partnership of Orange County. Attachment 2: "City of Seal Beach Home Improvement Program Guidelines ", proposed revisions by Staff, dated March 13, 2006 (Strike - Through Version) Attachment 3: "City of Seal Beach Home Improvement Program Guidelines ", proposed revisions by Staff, dated March 13, 2006 (Clean Version) Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 6 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 ATTACHMENT 1 PROGRAM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF ORANGE COUNTY Program Status Report 3 RDA Staff Report 7 Community Action Count y. 4,,,. Page 1 of 1 { �� Partnership of Orange Co '` �_ i ' COZIJIfft►lF r it �. � - -"c- P e Sp l e " 41, B in g l ives 0: .- PA R T N E R S H P �� � ;t �, `, Kclping People' Changing tires j ` � : art ., �� Contact k 1 4 „ ; ,,Home' About Us _ Board :Directors Cl &S ervices ,Facts Us ' - .4." . s �.. r '. ,. j D�t � a -* ... ' . . . ":..t'''. ° 02 N ews Even . `\ . ; % il", 43444 Iiur�tan R��t�t� o� � jiii r , ° . ��� � , ,� F ,r1 1 ,.� �. Our Promise Community Action cha erica a better p a nges people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes Amlce to live. We care a bout the the entire community, and +�e are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. What is the Community Action Partnership ?... Community Action Partnership of Orange County has bee helping people and changin g lives for over 39 years in Orange Coun The Partnership brings together both pri vate and public resources to solve community problems and im prove communities by bringing hope and services to the poor. The Partnership provides a variety of emergency sery ices and capacity building programs that enable the poor to meet basic needs and poverty develop the knowledge and skills to move out of poverty . The Partnership believes that its forms and manifestations is degrading to the individual and represents a clear threat to the continued health and prosperity of our nation. Mission Statement The mission of Commu Action Partnership is to enhance the quality o f life in Orange County bye "� eliminating and preventing the causes and effects •.'x_ :;r of poverty by mobilizing and directing resources to pro grams that assist, educate and promote self- x sufficiency. . • , � I Copyright © 2004 HCommunity Action Partnership of Orange County All rights reserved I I I http : / /www.capoc.org/AboutUs.html 3/7/2006 Community Action Partnership of Orange county. Page 1 of 2 iiir i i nd "; 1 .y. M p g People Changing Lives , , PA R T11 E R :r If I P Nctpin� Feaple ngiraq tivas ' x€ ` .'` 7 +� • i <. :+ 4*1 1 y . .2 X 1 .4 nn h+le Hoene About Us Board Directors '' Client &,Services Facts = , ; . o tact s '' : Orange County Partnership & News & Events Services 1Hunlan- Resource ;-. t ; 0. Nutrition and Physical Activityk' Intranet Prcogranns tt _ )• Health Care Access and Advocacy �` t i ,011,OP. ■ Anaheim Family Resource Center "' ► El Modena Family Resource Center • I t Community Technology Partnerships 'rr ; ;� , Ic r Community Partner Program ; , ,k, {,'_ , , For more information, please feel free to contact ,_, _,, (Phone 11(714) 899 -3684 (Fax 11(714) 899 -3824 1 'Email Ildbarrett @capoc.org I Orange County Food Bank -� r. Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) ..,,�_ ...-. , �. Emergency Food and ShelterProgram (EFSP) . .,,t t5 A , a "" " Donated Food Program n t • :4 ► Commodity Supplemental Food Program ._ �' yr ; ...r-' (CSFP) . a ► Soup Kitchen Food Program ►Home Owner ...:, . - ps„ � Renter Credit... R ► Food Program f For more information, please feel free to contact 'Phone 11 (714) 897 -6670 I (Fax 11(714) 894 -5404 'Email IlFood @capoc.org I Energy & Environmental Services ► Utility Assistance Program Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) 17,77,,,,,,,,,,:..,,7_,,,s,,, , v r , ' , ► Weatherization Services are Minor Home ,t t '+ Repair in conjunction with Energy Efficency j c, - — ittp: / /www.capoc.org /ClientServices.html 3/7/2006 Community Action Partnership of Orange county. Page 2 of 2 Nrogram _ .; ■ Consumer Training Education Y - ,�` ► Utility Assistance Programs (Fast Track) � y s " Emergency / Crisis Assistance Program + , ,,,,1 } n t ► Information Referral F For more information, please feel free to contact Kathy Kifaya (Phone 1I(714) 839 -6199 (Fax 11(714) 839 -2817 I 'Email Ilkkifaya @capoc.org 1 I Copyright ® 2004 HCommunity Action Partnership of Orange County. All rights reserved [ • http:// www .capoc.org/ClientServices.html 3/7/2006 Cgmmunity Action Partnership of Orange County. Page 1 of 1 my Alf community s 2 ` ` ., �- - l e./ , ncg Peop . Chan ir�g Lives n �' "� PARTNER stile K s �r^�� � � o j ix = Helping Peopre. chonging burs. A . Home . ` but Us Board Directors Client & Services Facts Contact Us Weathrization Services are Minor Home Repair in News & Evcn conjunction with Energy Efficiency Programs Murnan Resource Program Summary Program is funded by private (Southern CA Gas, Southern CA Edison) and Federal Intranet Programs (LIHEAP, Department of Energy, City of Anaheim). Field crews assess the home for energy efficiency needs. Installation of energy efficient conservation measures such as attic insulation, water heater blankets, carbon monoxide detectors, caulking and weather stripping. Applicance repair or replacement as well as other measures to improve health, comfort and safety. Eligibility Fixed income or low income households who's is at/or below the 60% state median income "HUD" guidelines. Other requirements may also apply. Residency Orange County. Income Must provide documentation regarding proof of income (for the last) 30 days prior to the service. Other requirements also apply. Other Homes can be weatherized only once. For Info Contact Client info Line Phone :1- 800 - 660 -4232 or :714- 839 -6199 I Copyright © 2004 HCommunity Action Partnership of Orange Count. All rights reserved http : / /www.capoc.org/HS/HSWS.html 3/7/2006 Community Action Partnership of Orange County. Page 1 of 1 PAD mt- h coommunit ► ti. y�= "" :. r.;� t t ► „� i a nw �f'a s tp of Orange County w. r PARTNERSHIP 2 Wiping People. Changing Lives `' " ', ..... _Home ',About,Usr 4 Z; oard ,PI rec. tors Client &,Services: Facts . 1 Contact. Us w�5 Utility Assistance Program (LIHEAP) /Low Income Home Emergency Assistance Program Program ram Summa Human Resource 9 Summary HEAP provides qualified low- income households with a home energy assistance credit l f�tranet Programs.,., applied toward a gas or electrical bill. Program servers 4,000 households annually. Eligibility Current Utility Bills. Households with income at/or below the 60% state median income "HUD" guidelines. Other requirements may also be required. Residency Orange County. Income Must provide current documentaion regarding proof of income for 30 days prior to the processing of the application. Other requirements also apply. Other LIHEAP is a federally funded program. Households may apply for gas or electric bill assistance only once per year. For Info Contact Client info Line Phone :1- 800 - 660 -4232 or :714- 839 -6199 Copyright ® 2004 HCommunity Action Partnership of Orange Count. All rights reserved D http : / /www.capoc.org/HS/HSUL.html 3/7/2006 Community Action Partnership of Orange County. Page 1 of 1 • A c+e�m : z 4 < "�""'': . tYl V Cti011. e 4 1 r {fi�Gii �` �' ' l � tit :11 PARTNERSHIP „4` 0` riclpinq fieapte. Changing Lives. s • ` `": Horne About Us Board Directors, Client & Services Facts Contact Us -.x Utility Assistance Program (Fast Trask) News & Events Emergency / Crisis Assistance Program Human Ptso Program Summary Fast Track assistance pledges emergency funds to local utilities on behalf of eligible Itntriatnet Programs households facing a pending loss of utility (gas or electricity) or without services. Annually, CAPOC assists approximately 4,000 low income people in crisis Eligibility Pending disconnects and /or shut -offs only. Households with income at or below the 60% state median income "HUD" guidelines are eligible. Other requirements also apply. Residency Orange County proof of residency. Income Must provide identification, current utility bills including total total gross household income for the last 30 days. Other CAPOC receives LIHEAP federal funding for this program. Households can receive assistance only once per year. For Info Contact Client info Line Phone :1- 800 - 660 -4232 or :714- 839 -6199 I Copyright © 2004 HCommunity Action Partnership of Orange County. All rights reserved http : / /www.capoc.org/HS/HSUA.html 3/7/2006 Community Action Partnership of Orange County. Page 1 of 2 P A R T N E R S H I P .,. ca t io .. ,. „:.,,..:.,,,,,...,.,..-„, People . ' , 27 ,,,,0 Helping Pelvic: Charging Lives. L4:, , r ' ,,,,;', . � � Home ' _ About Us Board Directors Client & Services Facts . Contact Us t �: g NewsEvent FOOD -- ' Calendar FREE OOP News 8: Evont tifia �rli$I�Rfllit�6kunities FOR human Resource, General Form V nee Intranet 1 rogr nive intake SENIOR CITIZINS (60 YRS. & OLDER) IEfgEgat CHILDREN UNDER SIX YEARS Login PREGNANT WOMEN BREASTFEEDING WOMEN NOT RECEIVING WIC Each eligible person receives a box of food weighing approximately 40 pounds. Children and Women receive fruit, vegetables, rice meat, juice, cereal and more !! BRING WITH YOU: Identification - .... O Proof of Income : Medi -Cal Card Paycheck Stub Ca1WORK's Letter Seniors - Social Security - Letter or Bank statement 0 Proof of Children's Age: Medi -Cal Cards Birth Certificate 6, �`'#► Immunization Card -ham 0 Qualified people will receive food the same day. FOR A SITE NEAR YOU CALL (714) 897 -6670 OR (714) 667 -0717 ittp:// www. capoc .orgfFoodBank/FoodProgram.html 3/7/2006 Community Action Partnership of Orange County. Page 2 of 2 The Commodity Supplemental Food Program is an equal opportunity program, available to eligible persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age disability, or religion. If you believe you have been discriminated against, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326 W. Whitten Building, 1400 Independece, SW. Washington, DC 20250 or call 202 -720- 5964. Copyright ® 2004 HCommunity Action Partnership of Orange Count. All rights reserved I http:// www. capoc .org/FoodBank/FoodProgram.html 3/7/2006 Community Action Partnership of Orange County. Page 1 of 2 y cerrir�raiilr it r i ;' „, y.' �,. J r t rl � ..,.......... _ . c t.'":::,- 1 C ti011 £ . . ', i PARTNERSHIP �: : f � � �� + f x Re$ping Peopfr: Changing Lives. ' . _ .: i` ..t..te. s Horne About Us Board Directors Client & Services Facts Contact Us , Healthy Families And Medi -Cal Program I1eirs Events Program Summary 1°luman Resource Helping families and children to reduce a symptom of poverty by increasing outreach, Intranet Programs enrollment utilization and retention into local the healthcare delivery system. ' Qualification guidelines are on file at our location. Referrals to other healthcare programs including Access for Infants and Mothers, California Kids, Child Health & Disability Prevention Program, Public Health Clinics and Community Clinics are provided. Advocacy on Health Issues Community Health Collaborative - community advocacy and empowerment. Children's Health Access Initiative (CHAI) - community and government strategic planning Certified Application Assistants Task Force - Help with enrollment, utilization and retention CAA Training and support services on hold pending funding and state budget hearings Safe Healthcare Coalition of Orange County and Bi- National Health Collaborative Community Health Fair Events. School District Models Healthcare Reference Manuals. Community Partners Steering Committees Coordination of Events Tracking effective program strategies Central Labor Councils on Health rl.�. .:.J:. --. ... .. -.-�.. .... -. .:..�� �.-.J -mac . u.. cam- ...- a :......1 L...��ra_. c........:...... ittp: / /www.capoc.org /CPS /CPHAA.htm1 3/7/2006 Community Action Partnership of Orange County. Page 2 of 2 rruvrurrry support dnu I ererrdrs rur uiuundr uenents rur unwns. Business on Health Linking commerce, trades, service clubs and employers to optional healthcare programs. Faith Based on Health Linking family needs with a variety of faith based organizations to healthcare programs. Contact: Steve De/gadillo, Program Manager Phone: 714-899-3684.Ext 5307 Email: sdelgadillo @capoc.org f Copyright ® 2004 Community Action Partnership of Orange County. All rights reserved [ ■ http : / /www.capoc.org/CPS /CPHAA.html 3/7/2006 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 • ATTACHMENT 2 "CITY OF SEAL BEACH HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES ", PROPOSED REVISIONS BY STAFF, DATED MARCH 13, 2006 Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 8 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 CITY OF SEAL BEACH HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES (REVISED MARCH 13, 2006) Program Authorization and Intent: This Home Improvement Program was approved by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seal Beach on April 22, 2002 and is revised effective the date indicated above. These programs are proposed to comply with the provisions of the State of California regarding the use of Redevelopment Agency "Housing Set- Aside" funds. The programs have been designed to assist identified groups of low- and moderate - income persons and families that reside or are anticipated . to reside within the City of Seal Beach over the time period of 2GGQ.40496 2006- 2009. These programs do not propose the use of funds for new construction of living units within the City, with the exception of the replacement program for living units within the Seal Beach Trailer Park as may permitted on a case -by- case determination of the Agency based on funds available. All of the other programs are proposed to assist current residents, both owners and renters, to the greatest extent possible, who would qualify under the various program guidelines established within the Seal Beach Home Improvement Program Guidelines. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seal Beach has approved the following programs for implementation by the Redevelopment Agency staff and appropriate consultants (Program Guidelines are summarized on Table 2): A. Home Improvement Programs: 1. Owner - Occupied Home Improvement Programs: (a) Home Improvement Loan Program: Eligible Properties: This program is available to owner - occupants of single family homes, condominiums and mobile homes (trailers). Loan Amount and Terms: Maximum deferred loan amount of $604K10,GG 15,000.00. If property is sold to qualified buyer, that buyer will assume repayment terms. If property is sold to a non - qualified buyer within first 10 years, full principal amount plus 2% Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 9 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 interest due upon sale. If property is sold to a non - qualified buyer in years 10 -20, 1 /10th of principal and interest forgiven for each year after 10th year. Upon sale of property the pro -rated amount of principal and interest is due. Principal and interest completely forgiven on 20 -year loan anniversary. Eligible Improvements: Any All health, safety, and public welfare violations and deficiencies and. as a secondary • rioritv address exterior beautification. Eliminate • ro • ram activities that address discretionary property improvements to the home. This program is only available for non - substantial levels of rehabilitation (less than 25% of the after -rehab value). Substantial rehabilitation requires a different set of loan terms and • criteria. Available Funding: $ GOlikEIGEWO 375,000.00 Note: _ _ ._._._.. _ _ • _— : — • _ —_ - _ - -_ '- - — - - - -' - - -- , ,_.... Reflects current amount available, no future funds will be allocated from deposits into the program funds from the County Tax Assessors Office. (b) Home Improvement Grant Program: Eligible Properties: This program is available to owner - occupants of single family homes, condominiums and mobile homes (trailers). Loan Amount and Terms: Maximum grant amount of $10,000.00. Grant forgiven after 3 years. Resale restriction during first three years: if property is sold to a non - qualified purchaser, the grant amount is paid to the Agency out of the sale proceeds. Eligible Improvements: Any All health, safety, and public welfare violations and deficiencies and, as a secondary • riorit address e terior beautification. Eliminate • ro • ram activities that address discretionary property improvements to the home. This program is only available for non - substantial levels of rehabilitation (less than 25% of the after -rehab value). Substantial rehabilitation requires a different set of loan terms and criteria. Available Funding: $ 250,000.00 Note: Reflects current amount available, $60,000.00 per fiscal year will be allocated from deposits into the Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 10 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 program funds from the County Tax Assessors Office. 2. Tenant Ownership of Seal Beach Trailer Park/ Replacement of Existing Units Eligible Properties: This program is available to owner - occupants of mobile homes (trailers) within the Seal Beach Trailer Park. Loan Amount and Terms: Maximum deferred loan amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Each property has 45 -year affordable covenant. Full principal is forgiven on 10 -year loan anniversary. If property is sold to qualified buyer, that buyer will assume repayment. If property is sold to non - qualified buyer within first 10 years, the full principal plus equity share is due upon sale. Agency to receive equity share if home is sold to non - qualified buyer before 45 -year covenant expires. Eligible Improvements: Replacerent of entire - housing unit is the only eligible - activity and must be approved by City Building and Code Enforcement Departments. Available Funding: $ Determined by Agency on a case -by -case review. Tenant Ownership /Rental Assistance: To ensure the Tong -term preservation of Seal Beach Trailer Park as an important affordable housing resource, the City worked with LINC Housing, a nonprofit housing organization, to pursue tenant ownership of the park. The City was awarded by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) a $20,000 Technical Assistance grant to facilitate conversion of the park to tenant ownership. Through the issuance of a revenue bond by the Agency, approval of a MPROP Loan by the State of California and subsequent loan to LINC housing, conversion of the park to tenant ownership was completed in December 2000. Among the 125 units, 25 units have been deed - restricted as housing affordable to very low income households and 75 units have been deed - restricted as housing affordable to low /moderate income households. In addition, the City provides ongoing rental Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 11 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 assistance to offset the monthly rent increase necessary to repay the bond. The rental assistance is for a period of 12 years with a maximum funding commitment of $ 965,000.00, and a maximum yearly commitment of $ 120,000.00. 3. Mortgage Assistance Loans Eligible Properties: This program is available to qualified purchasers of owner - occupied single family homes, condominiums and mobile homes (trailers). Loan Amount and Terms: Deferred Loan. Buyer pays all closing costs. 45 -year affordable covenant on property. Full principal amount forgiven on 10 -year loan anniversary. If property is later sold to qualified buyer, that buyer will assume repayment terms. Agency to receive equity share whenever home is sold to non - qualified buyer before 45 -year covenant expires Eligible Improvements: None, - program is designed to provide up to 20% of purchase price for down payment. Maximum $35,000 deferred loan amount. Available Funding: Determined by Agency on a_ case -by -case review. • • • . • €6 Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 12 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 B. Housing Production and Assistance Goals Table 1 provides estimates in terms of number of households to be assisted and amount of housing set -aside fund to be expended over the three -year period (2006 -2008) of this Home Improvement Program. Table 1 F• "Three -Year Housing Assistance Goals — 2006 -07 to 2008 -2009 Households Set -Aside Funds Program Assisted to be Expended 1. Home Improvement 20 18 $ 444i1gTgag 180,000 Program Tenant-Ownership of Seal Beach Trailer Park Adetbikwition=of-laar* 14g 4=14)0070:044 fLean) Rental Subsidy for 6 3 Years 25 $ 64194100 540,000 Replacement( 4Q TBD 4- TBD Rehalaikitation 3. Mortgage Assistance TBD 00 TBD Loans Total 66 43 $ 720,000 Notes: ?1. Total Rental Subsidy is for 12 Years and will be allocated in future plans as appropriate. Total subsidy is not to exceed $965,000.00 ..... • .. ... . tato -of Calms and the Agcncy Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 13 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 ..... TBD To be determined by Agency on a case -by -case basis depending on funding availability. The Agency has discretion to re- allocate funding levels among the various programs identified above, with the understanding that the allocated funds must total the $ 8,949 720 indicated. In addition, the Agency needs to allocate funds to the proposed programs in such a manner as will allow the Agency to comply with the following requirements: ❑ 70.2 percent of the housing set -aside funds would need to be expended to assist housing for persons with very low and low income during the duration of this Home Improvement Program. ❑ 62.5 percent of the housing set -aside funds must be expended on housing that is available to families with children. C. Program Implementation: CivicStone, the City's housing program consultant, will develop a set of procedures and application forms for implementation of the above - described programs. All procedures and application forms shall be reviewed and approved by the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency of his /her designee. CivicStone will also take a more active role in helping the homeowner through the HIP process; making the application process more manageable and attractive to the Seal Beach homeowner. CivicStone will also track, monitor, administer and report to the City on the intricacies and details of the revised HIP. This will accelerate the application, bidding, loan and construction processes as well as eliminate lender, construction and homeowner delays. CivicStone will: ❑ Qualify the property owners' applications for eligibility, based upon program guidelines. ❑ Interview contractors, check references, verify city and state requirements and develop a contractor's list. ❑ Work with homeowners to develop a Scope of Work for contractors to submit competitive bids. ❑ When required by the Planning Department, CivicStone will refer homeowners to qualified architecture companies for preparing construction plans. ❑ Conduct the competitive bid process and review the bids with the homeowners. ❑ Assist the property owners with the loan /grant process. ❑ Regularly inspect the properties and when appropriate approve the contractor progress payments. Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 14 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 ❑ Ensure proper grant/loan documentation is provided to the Agency for each project funded through the HIP. * * * * Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 15 Home Itnprovement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 ATTACHMENT 3 "CITY OF SEAL BEACH HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES ", PROPOSED REVISIONS BY STAFF, DATED MARCH 13, 2006 (CLEAN VERSION) Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 16 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 CITY OF SEAL BEACH HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES (REVISED MARCH 13, 2006) Program Authorization and Intent: This Home Improvement Program was approved by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seal Beach on April 22, 2002 and is revised effective the date indicated above. These programs are proposed to comply with the provisions of - the State of California regarding the use of Redevelopment Agency "Housing Set - Aside" funds. The programs have been designed to assist identified groups of low- and moderate - income persons and families that - reside -_or are. anticipated_ _ . _ to reside within the City of Seal Beach over the time period of 2006 -2009. These programs do not propose the use of funds for new construction of living units within the City, with the exception of the replacement program for living units within the Seal Beach Trailer Park as may permitted on a case -by -case determination of the Agency based on funds available. All of the other programs are proposed to assist current residents, both owners and renters, to the greatest extent possible, who would qualify under the various program guidelines established within the Seal Beach Home Improvement Program Guidelines. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seal Beach has approved the following programs for implementation by the Redevelopment Agency staff and appropriate consultants (Program Guidelines are summarized on Table 2): A. Home Improvement Programs: 1. Owner - Occupied Home Improvement Programs: (a) Home Improvement Loan Program: Eligible Properties: This program is available to owner - occupants of single family homes, condominiums and mobile homes (trailers). Loan Amount and Terms: Maximum deferred loan amount of $15,000.00. If property is sold to qualified buyer, that buyer will assume repayment terms. If property is sold to a non - qualified buyer within first 10 years, full principal amount plus 2% interest due upon sale. If property is sold to a non - qualified buyer in years Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 17 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 10 -20, 1 /10th of principal and interest forgiven for each year after 10th year. Upon sale of property the pro -rated amount of principal and interest is due. Principal and interest completely forgiven on 20 -year loan anniversary. Eligible Improvements: All health, safety, and public welfare violations and deficiencies and, as a secondary priority address exterior beautification. Eliminate program activities that address discretionary property improvements to the home. This program is only available for non - substantial levels of rehabilitation (less than 25% of the after -rehab value). Substantial rehabilitation requires a different set of loan terms and criteria. Available Funding: $ 375,000.00 Note: Reflects current amount available, no future funds will be allocated from deposits into the program funds from the County Tax Assessors Office. -- (b) - Home Improvement Grant Program: - -- - Eligible Properties: This program is available to owner - occupants of single family homes, condominiums and mobile homes (trailers). Loan Amount and Terms: Maximum grant amount of $10,000.00. Grant forgiven after 3 years. Resale restriction during first three years: if property is sold to a non - qualified purchaser, the grant amount is paid to the Agency out of the sale proceeds. Eligible Improvements: All health, safety, and public welfare violations and deficiencies and, as a secondary priority address exterior beautification. Eliminate program activities that address discretionary property improvements to the home. This program is only available for non - substantial levels of rehabilitation (less than 25% of the after -rehab value). Substantial rehabilitation requires a different set of loan terms and criteria. Available Funding: $ 250,000.00 Note: Reflects current amount available, $60,000.00 per fiscal year will be allocated from deposits into the program funds from the County Tax Assessors Office. 2. Tenant Ownership of Seal Beach Trailer Park/Replacement of Existing Units Eligible Properties: This program is available to owner - occupants of mobile homes (trailers) within the Seal Beach Trailer Park. Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 18 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 Loan Amount and Terms: Maximum deferred loan amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Each property has 45 -year affordable covenant. Full principal is forgiven on 10 -year loan anniversary. If property is sold to qualified buyer, that buyer will assume repayment. If property is sold to non - qualified buyer within first 10 years, the full principal plus equity share is due upon sale. Agency to receive equity share if home is sold to non - qualified buyer before 45 -year covenant expires. Eligible Improvements: Replacement of entire housing unit is the only eligible activity and must be approved by City Building and Code Enforcement Departments. Available Funding: Determined by Agency on a case -by -case review. Tenant Ownership /Rental Assistance: To ensure the Tong -term preservation of Seal Beach Trailer Park as an important affordable housing resource, the City worked with LINC Housing, a nonprofit housing organization, to pursue tenant ownership of the park. The City was awarded by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) a $20,000 Technical Assistance grant to facilitate conversion of the park to tenant ownership. Through the issuance of a revenue bond by the Agency, approval of a MPROP Loan by the State of California and subsequent loan to LINC housing, conversion of the park to tenant ownership was completed in December 2000. Among the 125 units, 25 units have been deed - restricted as housing affordable to very low income households and 75 units have been deed - restricted as housing affordable to low /moderate income households. In addition, the City provides ongoing rental assistance to offset the monthly rent increase necessary to repay the bond. The rental assistance is for a period of 12 years with a maximum funding commitment of $ 965,000.00, and a maximum yearly commitment of $ 120,000.00. 3. Mortgage Assistance Loans Eligible Properties: This program is available to qualified purchasers of owner - occupied single family homes, condominiums and mobile homes (trailers). Loan Amount and Terms: Deferred Loan. Buyer pays all closing costs. 45 -year affordable covenant on property. Full principal Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 19 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 amount forgiven on 10 -year loan anniversary. If property is later sold to qualified buyer, that buyer will assume repayment terms. Agency to receive equity share whenever home is sold to non - qualified buyer before 45 -year covenant expires Eligible Improvements: None, program is designed to provide up to 20% of purchase price for down payment. Maximum $35,000 deferred loan amount. Available Funding: Determined by Agency on a case -by -case review. B. Housing Production and Assistance Goals Table 1 provides estimates in terms of number of households to be assisted and amount of housing set -aside fund to be expended over the three -year period (2006 -2008) of this Home Improvement Program. Table 1 Three -Year Housing Assistance Goals — 2006 -07 to 2008 -2009 Households Set -Aside Funds Program Assisted to be Expended 3. Home Improvement 18 $ 180,000 Program 4. Tenant Ownership of Seal Beach Trailer Park Rental Subsidy for 3 25 $ 540,000 Years 1 Replacement TBD TBD 3. Mortgage Assistance TBD TBD Loans Total 43 $ 720,000 Notes: 1. Total Rental Subsidy is for 12 Years and will be allocated in future plans as appropriate. Total subsidy is not to exceed $965,000.00 TBD To be determined by Agency on a case -by -case basis depending on funding availability. Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 20 Home Improvement Program Status Report Redevelopment Agency Staff Report March 13, 2006 The Agency has discretion to re- allocate funding levels among the various programs identified above, with the understanding that the allocated funds must total the $ 720,000 indicated. In addition, the Agency needs to allocate funds to the proposed programs in such a manner as will allow the Agency to comply with the following requirements: ❑ 70.2 percent of the housing set -aside funds would need to be expended to assist housing for persons with very low and low income during the duration of this Home Improvement Program. ❑ 62.5 percent of the housing set -aside funds must be expended on housing that is available to families with children. D. Program Implementation: CivicStone, the City's housing program consultant, will develop a set of procedures and application forms for implementation of the above - described programs. All procedures and application forms shall be reviewed and approved by the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency of his /her designee. CivicStone will also take a more active role in helping the homeowner through the HIP process; making the application process more manageable and attractive to the Seal Beach homeowner. CivicStone will also track, monitor, administer and report to the City on the intricacies and details of the revised HIP. This will accelerate the application, bidding, loan and construction processes as well as eliminate lender, construction and homeowner delays. CivicStone will: ❑ Qualify the property owners' applications for eligibility, based upon program guidelines. ❑ Interview contractors, check references, verify city and state requirements and develop a contractor's list. ❑ Work with homeowners to develop a Scope of Work for contractors to submit competitive bids. ❑ When required by the Planning Department, CivicStone will refer homeowners to qualified architecture companies for preparing construction plans. ❑ Conduct the competitive bid process and review the bids with the homeowners. ❑ Assist the property owners with the loan /grant process. ❑ Regularly inspect the properties and when appropriate approve the contractor progress payments. ❑ Ensure proper grant/loan documentation is provided to the Agency for each project funded through the HIP. Program Status Report 3.RDA Staff Report 21