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distressed properties as allowed by HUD and DCA in predetermined target areas. <br />Residential structures purchased under this progi am that are not deemed beyond feasible <br />repair (repairs exceeding 50% of the value of the structure) will be rehabilitated as <br />needed to meet the followings <br />1. HUD Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (24CFR982.401) <br />2 Local Zoning Requirements <br />3. State of Florida Building Code <br />4. The local building code <br />5. Modern, Green Building and Energy -Efficiency Criteria <br />6. Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction (Newly <br />Constructed Housing Units) <br />7. Accessibility requirements of 24 CFR Part 8, 24 CFR 100 201, and <br />24 CFR 100 205 <br />Parcels and residential structures acquired under this program will be purchased at no <br />more than ninety-nine percent (99%) of the current appraised market value of the <br />property. Current appraised value will be determined by an appraisal completed by a <br />licensed real estate appraiser within 60 days prior to the closing on the property. <br />The Housing Specialist will assign a case number and evaluate each property being <br />considered for purchase under the program The initial inspection will result in a report <br />of finding which will be used in the consideration for purchase. <br />Homes considered for purchase under this program will be evaluated by the local <br />Housing Specialist and/or Non -Profit and/or For Profit sub -recipient, and/or Non -Profit <br />Developer, and/or For Profit Developer, and a written evaluation of property condition <br />and extent of rehabilitation will be submitted to County staff for review prior to the <br />completion of the due diligence period for the property. <br />Written notification will be submitted by certified mail or other form of delivery which <br />includes receipt confirmation to all property owners whose properties were initially under <br />contract for purchase under this program, but later were eliminated from consideration. <br />Prior to the County moving forward with carrying out its due diligence on any parcel <br />being considered for purchase, the owner of the parcel to be acquired under this program, <br />will be required to sign a purchase option contract with the County, its sub -recipient, or <br />developer that commits the property owner to sell the property. <br />The County will not exercise any powers of eminent domain as part of the NSP Program. <br />All contractors will be required to maintain and provide proof of builders risk insurance <br />on all new construction and rehabilitation contracts under the NSP Program. <br />The County will advertise for contractors in a newspaper published in a Metropolitan <br />Statistical Area (MSA) with circulation throughout Indian River County The County <br />will allow contractors a minimum of 15 days to submit prequalification packages. All <br />5 <br />