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responsible" means the contractor (7 )is tleemetl able to complete the work In a <br />timely fashion, and (2) that the bitl is within 15°/a (in either tlirection) of the County's <br />wst estlmete. In [he event that mare than five approvetl con[mcors wish to <br />compete. licensed contractors will fake precetlence. If required, lead basetl pain[ <br />hazard retluctlon andlor abatement will be performed by contacors who are tminetl <br />and certifed to perform such work <br />What are the steps in the process,from application [o completion? Now that <br />you have the information about how to qualify for the 2002 Orenge County Urgent <br />Repair Program, what work can be tlone, and who will do it,.let's go through all the <br />major steps in the process <br />1. Completing an Application(orm: Homeowners who wish tc apply for assistance <br />must do so by Mey 1, 2002. Apply by wnlacting the Orange County Housing and <br />Community Development Department at (918)245-2490. Proof of ownership and <br />income will ba required. Those who have applletl for housing assistance from the <br />County in the past will ppt.automatically be reconsitleretl. Anew application will <br />need to be submitted. <br />2. Preliminary lnspectlan: The County's Rehabilitation Specialist will visit the <br />homes of potential redpients to determine the neetl and feeaibility of the home for <br />rehabilitation <br />3. Screening of applicants: Applications will be ratetl and rsnketl by the County <br />based on the priority system ou[linetl on page 3 and the feasibility of rehabilitating <br />Yha house. The householtls to be offeretl assistance will be selected by June 15, <br />2002. Houaeholtl inwme will be veritietl for program purposes only(information <br />will be kept conftlentlal). Ownemhip of property will be verified along with other <br />rating factors. From this review, the ten (10) moat quelifed applicants will be <br />chosen accortling b the priority system described above. There will also be a list <br />of three (g)alterndles. <br />4. Applicant Interviews: Approved applicants will be provitletl tletailed'mformation <br />on assistance, leatl hezertls; progrem rehabilitation statrtlaNS antl the mntrecting <br />procedures associated wdh their pro(ect at this informational interview. Before <br />proceetling with the rehabilitation of their home, the applicant will ba given five (5) <br />days in which to tleditle whether N padicipzte in the URP program or nat. <br />Applicants will be encouragetl to consult with family members antl legal <br />professionals in oNer to determine the best course of action for them. <br />5. Work write-up: The Countys Rehabllite[ion Specialist will visltthe home again <br />for a more thorough inspection. All parts of the home must be matle accessible <br />for inspection, Including the attic end crawlspace, 'rf any. The owner should repod <br />any known problems such as electrical short circuits, blinking lights, roof leaks <br />and the like. The Rehabilitatlon Specialis[will prepare complete antl tletailetl <br />wodc specifications (known as the'Work wrke-up". Afinal cost asfimate will also <br /> <br />