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Greg Rubstello
Pasc ty Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 1718
A RESOLUTION establishing rules for the City of Pasco
Home Security Program.
WHEREAS, As part of its 1986 Federal Block Grant Program,
the City Council approved a Home Security Program to fund the
installation of dead-bolt locks on the exterior doors of single
family dwellings within Pasco, occupied by lower-income
households; and
WHEREAS, rules consistent with the latest amendments to
the federal Block Grant Program are required for the
administration of the Home Security Program; and
WHEREAS, the rules set forth in Attachment "A" hereto are
consistent with such federal requirements and establish
proper guidelines for the programs administration,
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
The rules set forth in Attachment "A" hereto are hereby
approved as the rules for administration of the City of Pasco
Home Security Program, an element of the 1986 City of Pasco
Community Block Grant Program.
PASSED this 2 day of April
HOME SECURITY PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION
The City of Pasco annually receives an amount of federal funds
under the Community Development Block Grant Program. Those funds
are budgeted, each year, by the City Council to finance a
variety of "Community Development" programs and activities. One
of those programs is called the "Home Security Program." This
program is part of the city's overall effort to assure its
citizens reside in safe dwellings.
Under this program, the city will finance the installation of
dead-bolt locks on all exterior doors of single family dwelling
units, within the City of Pasco, inhabited by households whose
incomes do not exceed HUD Section 8 income limits for their
household size. An application process is used to assure that
all federal and city rules are met before any funds can be spent.
Improvements funded under this program shall be in the form of a
direct grant. No repayment of the grant is required.
For information concerning this program, contact the Community
Development Department, City Hall, 412 West Clark Street
(545-3441).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Any single family dwelling unit within the City of Pasco,
permanently affixed to real property, is eligible for improvement
under the Home Security Program.
Either the homeowner or tenant may apply. Written permission
from the owner must accompany an application from a tenant.
INCOME ELIGIBILITY
Household income is defined as the total gross income received by
all household members residing in the dwelling unit as their
usual place of residence, excluding income from dependent minor
children, less deductions for unusual expenses. To qualify, the
applicant's household income, from the most recent income tax
year must not exceed applicable income limits for Section 8 Rent
Subsidy Loans in the Pasco area. If the applicant is a renter,
the monthly rent shall not exceed the current H.U.D. fair market
rent schedule for the respective unit size.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Any person interested in the Home Security Program shall contact
the Crime Prevention Officer (CPO) of the City of Pasco, at
545-3454, and arrange a complete home security inspection;
including but not limited to exterior doors, windows, and other
potential places of entry into the home. The CPO shall complete
a home security inspection report and must find the exterior
doors to be of solid core construction, or structural equivalent
and that the installation of dead-bolt locks will provide the
intended barrier to forced entry. If so, the CPO shall initial
and give the person an application, and suggest the person apply
for a home security program grant. No person may apply until
their home has been fully inspected by the C.P.O.
The applicant shall complete the Home Security Program
application form, answering each question completely, and shall
legibly sign and date the application. Tenants must also have
the signature of the owner of the property. The application form
shall be returned to the CPO, who shall attach it to the home
security inspection report and return it to the Community
Development Department.
The Community Development Department shall review each
application. Verification of income information, supplied by the
applicant, may be requested to determine eligibility. Any person
who does not qualify shall be notified in writing. A copy of any
negative determination shall also be filed with the CPO.
Upon determination of eligibility, the Community Development
Department shall notify the CPO of same and the CPO shall
contact the applicant to establish a time during which the
contractor shall install the dead-bolt system. Upon completion
of the work the contractor shall transmit to the CPO all written
warranties for the dead-bolt locks and a billing. The CPO shall
inspect the dead-bolt system to assure proper operation, and
shall transmit the billing to the Community Development
Department when satisfactory installation is accomplished. The
warranties shall be given to the applicant.
INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR
The City of Pasco shall contract with a local business(es)
selected by the City of Pasco and qualified to perform dead-bolt
lock installations. The contractor shall perform the work for a
set fee per each door upon which a dead-bolt lock is installed.
CONTRACTOR PAYMENT
Upon receiving a job billing from the CPO, the Community
Development Department shall initiate the payment process to the
contractor. Any disputes pertaining to the Home Security Program
shall be arbitrated by the Community Development Director, whose
decision shall be final and binding.