OTHER-2021-007 Orange County Assistance Policy Urgent Repair Program 2020

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Go)C H C ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING&COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT within 24 hours of the pre-construction meeting. 10. Construction:The contractor will be responsible for obtaining any required building permits for the project before beginning work. The permit must be posted at the house during the entire period of construction. Program staff will closely monitor the contractor during the construction period to make sure that the work is being done according to the work write-up (which is made a part of the rehabilitation contract by reference) and in a timely fashion. Code Enforcement Officers will inspect new work for compliance with the State Building Code as required by the guidelines of URP20.The homeowner will be responsible for working with the contractor toward protecting personal property by clearing work areas as much as practicable. 11. Change Orders:All changes to the scope of work must be reduced to writing as a contract amendment("change order") and approved by all parties to the contract:the owner,the contractor and two representatives of Orange County. If the changes require an increase in the loan amount, a loan modification stating these changes in the contract amount must be completed by the County, and executed by the owner. If the changes result in a decrease in the loan amount, an estoppel informing the homeowner of these changes in the contract amount will be completed by the County and conveyed to the owner. 12. Payments to contractor:The contractor will be paid following inspection of and satisfactory completion of all items on the work write-up and change orders, if any, as outlined in the County's Procurement and Disbursement Policy.The contractor will also be responsible for handing over all owner's manuals and warranties on equipment, and reviewing with the homeowner all operating and maintenance requirements for new equipment installed. 13. Closeout: Once each item outlined in section 12 has been satisfied and the homeowner has signed a Certificate of Satisfaction,the job will be closed out(fully completed). What are the key dates? If, after reading this document, you feel that you qualify for this program and wish to apply, please keep the following dates in mind: • Applications available to the public starting October 21, 2020. • First round of households selected from applications on November 30, 2020. • All rehabilitation work must be under contract by October 13, 2021. • All rehabilitation work must be completed by December 31, 2021. How do I request an application? • Contact Erika Brown (919) 558-2700 ebrown@t*cog.org • OR download an application online: http://orangecountync.gov/2211/Home-Repair-Programs • OR pick up an application at the Orange County Department of Housing and Community Orange County 2020 Urgent Repair Program Assistance Policy Page 6