OTHER-2021-059-Orange County Assistance policy Essential single family rehabilitation loan pool 2020

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i J)c 3V ..! ' . P � . w: ORANGE COUNTY MOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT problems such as electrical short circuits, blinking lights, roof leaks, etc . Each unit will be evaluated for energy saving opportunities such as air sealing and duct sealing as well as for environmental concerns, such as lead based paint hazards, radon and asbestos . 7 . Work write - up : The Rehabilitation Specialist will prepare complete and detailed work specifications ( known as the "work write - up" ) . A final cost estimate will also be prepared by the Rehabilitation Specialist and held in confidence until bids are received from contractors . 8 . Lead and other testing : Orange County will arrange for a certified firm to inspect all the pre - 1978 constructed homes for potential lead ( required ) and asbestos hazards ( as deemed necessary by the Rehabilitation Specialist in all homes built during, before , and after 1978 ) . All homes will be tested for radon . The owner will receive information covering the results of the tests and any corrective actions that will be needed as part of the rehabilitation . 9 . Bidding : The work write - up and bid documents will be conveyed to all contractors from the Contractor Registry . Contractors will be given no less than seven ( 7 ) days in which to inspect the property and prepare bid proposals . Each contractor will need access to all parts of the house in order to prepare a bid . A bid opening will be conducted at the Orange County Housing and Community Development Department office at a specified date and time, with all bidders invited to attend . 10 . Contractor selection : Within 72 hours of the bid opening the winning bidders will be selected . All bidders and the homeowner will be notified in writing of 1 ) the selection of the winning bid , 2 ) the amount of the winning bid , 3 ) the amount of the County ' s cost estimate , and 4 ) the specific reasons for the selection , if other than the lowest bidder was selected . 11 . Loan closing and contract execution : Loan documents ( Promissory Note and Deed of Trust ) will be prepared by NCHFA as the lender and executed by the homeowner . By law, homeowner ' s have the right to hire legal representation of their choosing at loan closing . If a homeowner does not have representation at the closing, the borrower must sign a NCHFA " Legal Advice Disclosure" . Rehabilitation contract documents will be executed by the homeowner and contractor with Orange County signing on as an interested third party prior to the commencement of any construction . Orange County will facilitate with the loan closing and recordation of these documents and forward the recorded documents to NCHFA . 12 . Pre -construction conference : A pre - construction conference will be held at the selected applicant ' s home . At this time , the homeowner, contractor and ESFRLP Orange County program representatives will discuss the details of the work to be completed Starting and ending dates will be finalized , . along with any special arrangements such as weekend or evening work hours and disposition of items to be removed from the home . Orange County will issue a " proceed order" formally instructing the contractor to commence work by the agreed - upon date . 13 . Construction : The contractor is responsible for obtaining and posting all permits for the project before beginning work . Orange County ESFRLP Program staff will closely monitor the contractor during the construction period and local Code Enforcement Officials will inspect the work . To protect personal property the homeowner will be responsible for working with the contractor toward clearing work areas of personal property as needed as much as practicable . The