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l <br /> 1. Assure that the Program is administered in strict conformance with the <br /> community development and rehabilitation rules and all applicable local, state and <br /> federal requirements (including equal opportunity, conflict of interest, etc.) <br /> 2. Treat all participating property owners, residents, and contractors fairly, with <br /> sensitivity and respect for their needs, and in accordance with program rules. <br /> 3. Provide all program participants any reasonable assistance necessary to carry out <br /> the objectives of the program, bearing in mind: <br /> a. That property owners hold the primary responsibility for maintaining their <br /> property and personal finances. <br /> b. That contractors are primarily responsible for the quality of their work and <br /> their obligations to suppliers, creditors, subcontractors and employees; and <br /> C. That any assistance provided must be authorized at the proper level. <br /> d. Assure that no member of the Congress of the United States, the Citizen <br /> Advisory Task Force or the Indian River County Board of County <br /> Commissioners shall share in proceeds or benefits of CDBG funded <br /> rehabilitation work. <br /> e. Allow some flexibility in administering the program in order to meet the <br /> program's goals and objectives of rehabilitation each addressed dwelling <br /> to attain HUD Section 8 Minimum Housing Quality Standards and the <br /> Florida Building Code. The Indian River County Board of County <br /> Commissioners may waive program rules only when the result will be <br /> consistent with established goals and objectives, and applicable federal, <br /> state or local regulations. <br /> C. Identification of Units <br /> Housing Rehabilitation will take place only on units approved by Indian River County <br /> and in accordance with grant requirements established by the State of Florida. Alternate <br /> units may be provided to replace any primary units that may become ineligible. <br /> To select participants in both the Rehabilitation and Permanent Relocation Activities, the <br /> following steps will be taken: <br /> 1. A display ad will be placed in one or more local newspapers of general circulation <br /> advising local citizens of the availability of grant funds and establishing a <br /> convenient time and place for interested citizens to obtain information and pick up <br /> application forms to allow them to be considered for inclusion in the program. <br /> Applications will be accepted by the County for a minimum of twelve (12) <br /> calendar days after the notice is placed. <br /> 2. Notification by mail will be sent to owner-occupants of housing units identified <br /> by staff as being substandard. <br /> 3. Applicants who have applied for but not yet received county SHIP rehabilitation <br /> assistance will be contacted and asked to submit an application. <br /> 4 <br />