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1.$ Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Loan Approval Units will be rehabilitated following the Rating System listed below: 1. Income Level (30% AMFI will score higher than 50% AMFI). 2. Date of the registration (more points for earliest applicants). 3. Most in Need (generally the worst housing conditions will be ranked highe0. 4. Special Populations (elderly and or handicapped; at least $ units will be assisting handicapped ). 5. Availability of Funds (homes will be selected based upon cost'balance of funds). 6. First time Grant Recipient (will be selected before a previous grant recipient). An inspection of each eligible applicant's house will be made in order to establish the general condition of the unit. Those units which demonstrate deterioration beyond feasibility to repair under this loan: the scope of work necessary to meet codes exceeds the average allowable amount provided by the loan, will be notified reconstruction would be the recommended method of approach. Or, appropriate referral will be made if alternative funding is available. When, in the concurring opinion of inspector(s), the initial inspection demonstrates the applicant's disregard for minimal sanitation and housekeeping activities based upon verifiable living conditions which could represent a health and safety threat to City staff and workmen: and when this condition causes inspectors to reasonably expect non-compliance with (3.4), the applicant may be notified in writing of the his/her ineligibility for program funds. Those whose house shows signs of only light deterioration may be referred to the Weatherization Program for repairs. The remainder of applicants, who are eligible to receive loans, will be addressed as described above until all funds have been spent. Persons residing in homes located in the flood plain must be willing to obtain flood Insurance. All applicants must provide fire and extended Insurance coverage. Due to limited funding, applicams who have not been served by a previous grant will be awarded ahead of those who have received housing rehabilitation assistance from a previous loan. In situations where applicant housing was constructed prior'to 1978, the Lead Based Paint Poisoning Act may require inspection and testing by certified personnel, the cost of which is not eligible for an ORCA grant if the project is not done. Because of this, applicants will be notified that these units may only be rehabilitated if there are circumstances which guarantee the rehabilitation and testing, if any, can be done within program limits. Otherwise these units will be considered for reconstructed. -4-