2007/01/03 Council Agenda Packet

l + 9 Instruction for Completing the Homebuyer Set-up and Completion Report HOME Program Read the instructions for each item carefully before completing the form. (i) CDBG strategy area is defined as HUD-approved neighborhood The purpose of this report is to assist with the collection of information to or Community Revitalization strategy Area(NRSA or CRSA), be entered into IDIS. identified in the grantee's Consolidated/Annual Action Plan under Section 91.215(e)or Section 91.315(ex2). Applicability. This report is to be completed for each homebuyer activity (2) Local target area is defined as a locally designated non-CDBG assisted with HOME funds. strategy area targeted for assistance. (3) Presidentially declared major strategy area is defined as an area Timing. This report form is used to setup an activity in IDIS so that funds declared a major disaster under subchapter IV of the Robert T. may be drawn down and to complete the activity so that the HOME Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Program reporting requirements are met. (4) Historic Preservation Area is defined as an area designated for historic preservation liy local,state,or federal officials. Set Up Activity (5) Brownfield redevelopment area is defined as an abandoned, A.General information. (Only applicable if the activity is being carried idle,or underused property where expansion or redevelopment out by a CHDO). is complicated by real or potential environmental 1. Name of Participant. Enter the name of the participating contamination. jurisdiction or the agency administering the homebuyer activity. (6) Conversion from non-residential or residential use is self 2. IDIS Activity ID Number. Enter the activity number assigned by explanatory. An example is converting an old warehouse into IDIS. rental units or condominiums. 3. Activity Name. Enter the name that the grantee or sub-grantee has (7) Colonia is defined as a rural community or neighborhood designated to the activity, located within 150 miles of the U.S.-Mexican border that lacks adequate infrastructure and frequently also lacks other basic B.CHDO Questions. (Only applicable if the activity is being carried out services. This field only applies to activities located in the by a CHDO.) states of Arizona,California,New Mexico,and Texas. 1. Is funding limited to CHDO Operating(CO)or CHDO capacity 2. Faith-Based Organization. Will this activity be carred out by a Building(CC)? This report does not apply to CO or CC activities.In faith-based organization(Y/N)?Enter"Y"if it is known or if IDIS,fund and draw after selecting CO/CC on the HOME menu. the organization declares itself to be a faith-based organization. 2. Will the activity be funded with CR(Y/N)? If yes,CHDO If not,enter"N". Note:IDIS will enter the default answer of Acting as: (Enter code) "N"if an answer is not typed in the field. (I) Owner (2) Sponsor E.Activity Information (3) Developer I. Activity Type.(Enter code):to indicate the type of activity. 3. Will initial funding be a CHDO Site Control and/or Seed Money (1) New Construction Only. Loan(Y/N)? (If Y,answer 4) Any activity that involved:(a)the addition of units outside the 4. Is the activity going forward? After funding and drawing CL, existing walls of the structure and(b)the construction of a new answer"Y"to proceed to set up a Homebuyer activity or"N"to residential unit(s). report costs and complete the activity. (2) Acquisition Only. Acquisition of a structure that received certificate of occupancy C.Objective and Outcome at least 13 months before acquisition,which did not require Objective. Enter the code of the objective that best describes the purpose rehabilitation and which is being used to provide affordable of the activity. If a code is not entered in IDIS,the systems will housing. default the answer to"2"—Decent affordable housing. (3) Acquisition&Rehab. 1. Suitable living environments. Applies to activities that benefit A HOME-assisted rehabilitation activity,which included the communities,families.or individuals by addressing issues in their acquisition of real property. living environment. (4) Acquisition&New Construction. 2. Decent affordable housing. Applies to housing activities that meet A HOME-assisted new construction activity,which included the individual family or community needs. This objective should not be acquisition of real property. This includes acquisition of a used for activities where housing is an element of a larger effort. • structure that has received an initial certificate of occupancy 3. Creating economic opportunities. Applies to activities related to within a one-year period prior to acquisition. economic development,commercial revitalization,and job creation. 2. Homebuyer's Name(optional). Enter the name of homeowner. For multi address activities the name of the development can be entered. Outcome. Enter code of the outcome that best describes the benefits 3. Street. Self explanatory. For multi address activities enter a general resulting from the activity. If a code is not entered in IDIS,the description of the project location. system wiii default the answer to"2"—Affordability. 4. City. Self explanatory. 5. State. Self explanatory. 1. Availability/accessibility. Applies to activities that make services, 6. Zip code. Self explanatory. infrastructure,housing,and shelter available and accessible. Note 7. County code. Enter the county name or code. that accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers. 8. Activity Estimates. HOME Units. Enter the estimated total number 2. Affordability. Applies to activities that provide affordability in a of units(upon completion)that will receive HOME assistance. variety of ways. It can include the creation or maintenance of 9. Activity Estimated HOME cost. Enter the total amount of HOME affordable housing,basic infrastructure hookups,or services such as funds requested for the activity. transportation or day care. 10. Multi-Address(Y/N)? If the activity consists of more than one 3. Sustainability. Applies to activities that promote livable or viable home,enter"Y"so that costs and beneficiary information can be communities and neighborhoods by providing services or by reported for each address at completion. removing slums or blighted areas. 11. Loan Guarantee?Y/N. Enter Yes or No to indicate whether this activity is supported by a loan guarantee. D.Special Characteristics 1. Activity Location. Type"Y"next to any that apply. IDIS will F.Developer Information. (For multi-address activities only.) default the answer to"N"if an answer is not typed in the field. 1. Developer Type.(Enter code.) Page 4 of 6 Revised(8/06)