HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning - DCEDFranklin County Planning Department
272 North Second Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-261-3855
Fax: 717-264-8667
Email: planning@franklincountypa.gov
Franklin County
FY 2024 CDBG
Application
RESOLUTION ____________________________
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02
DCED-CDBG-CV-116 (08/2021) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
A Resolution of the _________________________________________________________, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
authorizing the submission of an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for
funding through the Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Program, as part of the Coronavirus, Aid,
Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [P.L. 116-136], and further certifying compliance with the requirements of said program.
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the public interest that the _______________________________________, Pennsylvania,
receive funds from the Commonwealth through the Department of Community and Economic Development in accordance with the
Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus Program; and
WHEREAS, the _________________________________________________ has the legal authority and responsibility to
apply for Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus funds; and
WHEREAS, the _________________________________________________ have undertaken a considerable community
participation process including but not limited to written invitations to municipalities, informational meetings, hearings and legal
notices all of whichculminated in the development of a Community Needs Assessment; and
WHEREAS, the _________________________________________________ are familiar with the requirements of the
program as included in the Statement of Assurances; and
WHEREAS, the _________________________________________________ wishes to apply for said funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the _________________________________ that its ____________________ is
authorized to have prepared the necessary forms and documents to submit an application to the Department of Community and
Economic Development for Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus funds for the purposes aforesaid; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if CDBG-CV funds are determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and
Economic Development to be expended on ineligible program costs or do not meet a national objective, the
____________________________________________ agrees to repay the proportion deemed ineligible from non-federal sources.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Community Needs Assessment developed in coordination with low and moderate
individuals, interested organizations, non-profits and other interested parties through the citizen participation process and
municipal information gathering is hereby adopted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the _____________________ of the _________________________________________
is empowered to place her signature, on behalf of the governing body, on necessary application forms and affix thereto the official
seal of the Unit of Local Government.
Adopted by the __________________________________ at the regular meeting of date ____________________________.
______________________________________
Dean A. Horst, Chief Elected Official
______________________________________
Date
Seal
County Municipality Name/Title of Chief Elected Official
Date Signature of Chief Elected Official
I hereby certify that this information is true.
CERTIFICATION
DCED-CDBG-002 (05/2022) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DISCLOSURE REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
PART I - APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. APPLICANT/GRANTEE NAME:
2. ADDRESS:
3. PHONE NUMBER: 4. FEDERAL ID NUMBER:
5. REPORT:
Indicate whether this is: c Initial Report c Update Report
6. PROJECT TO BE ASSISTED:
FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
6A. FISCAL YEAR:
2024
6B.
c Entitlement Grant(s) c Competitive Grant
6C.
Amount Requested/Received ...................................................... $357,219.00
6D.
Program Income to be used with C Above .................................
6E.
TOTAL of C and D: ....................................................................... $357,219.00
PART II - THRESHOLD DETERMINATIONS
1.Is the amount at 6E. (above) more than $200,000?X Yes c No
2. Have you received or applied for other HUD assistance (through programs listed in Appendix A of the instructions) which when added
to 6E (above) amounts to more than $200,000? c Yes c No
If the answer to either 1. or 2. of Part II is "YES", then you must complete the remainder of this report.
If the answer to both 1. and 2. of Part II is " NO", then you are not required to complete the remainder of this report, but you must sign the
following certification.
Dean A. Horst, Chairman
DCED-CDBG-002 (05/2022)
DISCLOSURE REPORT | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
PART III - OTHER GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED/APPLIED FOR
1. Provide the requested information for any other Federal, State and/or local government assistance, on hand or applied for, that will
be used in conjunction with the CDBG grant. (See the instructions contained in the CDBG guidelines.)
Name and Address of Agency Providing
or to Provide Assistance Program Type of Assistance Amount Requested
or Provided
N/A N/A N/A N/A
DCED-CDBG-002 (05/2022)
DISCLOSURE REPORT | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
PART IV - INTERESTED PARTIES
Alphabetical List of All persons with a Reportable
Financial Interest in the Project
Social Security Number
or Employer ID Number
Type of Participation in
Project
Financial Interest in
Project ($ and %)
N/A N/A N/A N/A
DCED-CDBG-002 (05/2022)
DISCLOSURE REPORT | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
PART VI - CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the information provided in this disclosure is true and correct and I am aware that any false information or lack of infor-
mation knowingly made or omitted may subject me to civil or criminal penalties under Section 1001 of Title 18 of the United States Code. In
addition, I am aware that if I knowingly and materially violate any required disclosure of information, including intentional nondisclosure, I am
subject to a civil money penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.
Signature of Chief Elected Official Date
Name/Title of Chief Elected Official Municipality County
PART V - EXPECTED SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS
Identify the sources and uses of all assistance, including CDBG, that have been or may be used in the Project.
Source Use
Dean A. Horst, Chairman
FY 2024 CDBG Funding Through DCED Luminest, Habitat for Humanity, and Upwards
DCED-CDBG-001 (03/2020) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL APPLICATION
CERTIFICATIONS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
1. GRANT ADMINISTRATOR NAME
Colleen Tidd
3. GRANT ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESS:
272 N Second Street
4.CITY:
Chambersburg
7. GRANT ADMINISTRATOR TELEPHONE:
717-261-3855
9. METHOD OF PROCUREMENT (CHECK ONE):
8. GRANT ADMINISTRATOR EMAIL:
cdtidd@franklincountypa.gov
2.GRANT ADMINISTRATOR TITLE:
Community Planner
5.STATE:
PA
D RFP D Small Purchase D Local Funds D Not Yet Procured �N/A
CERTIFICATION
CDBG PROGRAM YEAR:
2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:
10/27/2023
6. ZIP CODE:
17201
10. Certification of Community Development Plan (CDP) for Boroughs and Townships administering their own grants and for county grants.
For Counties:
I hereby certify that all nonentitlement municipalities were provided with the notification specified in 2.a. of the Community
Development Plan instructions and that the County of Franklin has approved the CDP for
nonentitlement municipalities.
For Cities, Boroughs, and Townships:
I hereby certify that __________________ has approved the CDP.
(Name of Municipality)
As Chief Elected Official of the grantee, I certify compliance with the Community Development Plan requirements.
Signature of Chief Elected Official
Dean A. Horst, Chairman
Name/Title of Chief Elected Official Municipality
Date
Franklin
County
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION REPORT
DCED-CDBG-CV-011 (05/2020) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
APPLICANT NAME:
CDBG INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC DATE
Notice of first public hearing:
Date of first public hearing:
First citizen comment period (enter date range):
Notice of second public hearing:
Date of second public hearing:
Second citizen comment period (enter date range):
Describe the methods used to solicit participation of low to moderate income persons:
Denote any comments/complaints received and describe resolution:
This information must be made available for inspection and review upon request or during monitoring of the program.
•Ad/Proof of Publications • Sign-In Sheets
•Minutes • Copy of response(s) to comments and/or complaints.
* Competitive applicants are required to conduct two public hearings.
Franklin County Planning Department
272 North Second Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-261-3855
Fax: 717-264-8667
Email: planning@franklincountypa.gov
FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant Project Presentation &
FY 2023 Modifications Meeting
272 North Second St.
Chambersburg, PA 17201
9/23/2024 – 2pm
Opening Remarks
o Welcoming Statements
o Meeting Purpose / Goals
Presentation Overview
o FY 2024 CDBG Projects
o FY 2024 CDBG Schedule
Q & A Session
o Questions / Comments / Concerns
Modification Presentation
o FY 2023 CDBG Modifications
o FY 2023 CDBG Schedule
Q & A Session
o Questions / Comments / Concerns
Closing Remarks
o Contact Information
o Review Important Dates
Franklin County Planning Department
272 North Second Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-261-3855
Fax: 717-264-8667
Email: planning@franklincountypa.gov
FRANKLIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PUBLIC HEARING
Wednesday, June 5th, 2024– 2PM
Franklin County Administrative Building, Room 824
272 North 2nd Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
I. Welcome and Introduction – Quentin Clapper
II. Introduction to CDBG and Discussion of Community Needs – Colleen Tidd
III. Public Comment
Kirsten Hubbard, of Ghost Writer provided public comment, asking that Commissioners take into
consideration failed projects in the past when deciding on which projects should be funded for FY
2024. Miss Hubbard feels we should not fund entities who have not complied in past years.
Mark Story, of Habitat for Humanity provided public comment regarding the urgency to have a
shovel ready project when the process of being awarded is lengthy.
IV. Application Instructions – Colleen Tidd
V. Adjournment
Franklin County Planning Department
272 North Second Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-261-3855
Fax: 717-264-8667
Email: planning@franklincountypa.gov
FRANKLIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, June 11th, 2024– 2PM
Southampton Municipality Building
705 Municipal Dr.
Shippensburg, PA 17257
I. Welcome and Introduction – Quentin Clapper
II. Introduction to CDBG and Discussion of Community Needs – Colleen Tidd
III. Public Comment
No Public Comment.
IV. Application Instructions – Colleen Tidd
V. Adjournment
Franklin County Planning Department
272 North Second Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-261-3855
Fax: 717-264-8667
Email: planning@franklincountypa.gov
FRANKLIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, June 13th, 2024– 2PM
Greencastle Borough Hall
60 N. Washington Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
I. Welcome and Introduction – Quentin Clapper
II. Introduction to CDBG and Discussion of Community Needs – Colleen Tidd
III. Public Comment
Emilee Little, of Greencastle Borough, provided public comment, recognizing the need for safer
road crossings in the community.
IV. Application Instructions – Colleen Tidd
V. Adjournment
NOTICE OF SECOND PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD ON
PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDS FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY’S FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024 CDBG
PROGRAM
Notice is hereby given that the Franklin County Planning Department will conduct a public
hearing for the FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program on
Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 2:00 PM prevailing time at the Franklin County
Administration Building Room 106, 272 N. Second Street, Chambersburg, PA. The meeting is
open to all residents, groups, and organizations. The Administration Building Board Room is
accessible to persons who are physically disabled. If you wish to attend and require special
accommodations, please notify the Franklin County Planning Department 72 hours in advance at
(717) 261-3855. Persons with hearing and/or speech impairments may contact the County
through the PA Telecommunication Relay Services at 1-800-654-5984 or dial 7-1-1. A language
interpreter may be requested for those persons with limited English proficiency.
The purpose of this Public Hearing is to discuss the proposed projects and budget for the
FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application in general to be
submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
The budget is proposed as follows:
FY 2024 CDBG Allocation $357,219.00
Administration Fee (18%) $64,299.42
TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING AVAILABLE $292,919.58
PROJECTS:
Luminest – Acquisition $242,919.58
Habitat for Humanity - Acquisition $50,000.00
TOTAL REQUEST $292,919.58
Due to current requirements, this public hearing will be held in person and virtually. If you
would like to attend virtually, please contact planning@franklincountypa.gov for call-in
information and directions on how to attend.
The County of Franklin does not discriminate in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability or age in the provision, admission, employment, or access to the county’s
services and programs.
All interested persons, groups and organizations are encouraged to attend and will be afforded
the opportunity to give oral testimony and/or present written comments concerning the
proposed project of the County, eligible CDBG activities, and how those needs may be addressed
by the use of CDBG funds. For those who are unable to attend the Public Hearing, they may
present written comments to the Franklin County Planning Department, 272 N. Second
Street, Chambersburg, PA before October 7th, 2024. For further information contact: (717)
261-3855.
Franklin County Planning Department
272 North Second Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-261-3855
Fax: 717-264-8667
Email: planning@franklincountypa.gov
FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant Project Presentation
&
FY 2023 Modifications Meeting
272 North Second St.
Chambersburg, PA 17201
9/23/2024 – 2pm
AGENDA
Opening Remarks
o Welcoming Statements
o Meeting Purpose / Goals
Presentation Overview
o FY 2024 CDBG Projects
o FY 2024 CDBG Schedule
Q & A Session
o Questions / Comments / Concerns
Modification Presentation
o FY 2023 CDBG Modifications
o FY 2023 CDBG Schedule
Q & A Session
o Questions / Comments / Concerns
Closing Remarks
o Contact Information
o Review Important Dates
MANAGEMENT PLAN/
LOCAL STAFF CAPACITY
DCED-CDBG-CV-003 (06/2022) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Describe how your CDBG-CV program will be managed and administered by addressing the following:
• Identify the assigned staff or consultant/engineer or service providers that may be involved with the identified tasks needed to
accomplish your proposed activities and their experience. If more than one agency/organization will be involved, explain the
coordination and lead responsibility.
• If more than one agency/organization will be involved, explain the coordination and lead responsibility.
• Justify the need for completing certain services with third party contracts which could otherwise be provided by the creation
and/or development of local staff capacity.
Task Assigned Staff or Individual Experience in terms of months or years
administering federal programs
1. Application Preparation
2. Recordkeeping and File Set-up
3. Environmental Review
4. Procurement
5. Financial Recordkeeping
6. IDIS – Set-up
7. IDIS – Draw Abilities
8. Oversight of 3rd Party
Contracted Agreements
9. Contracting / Labor Standards
10. Closeout
11. Audit, if applicable
(Attach Additional sheets as necessary.)
APPLICANT NAME: GRANT ADMINISTRATOR:
TIMELINESS
DCED-CDBG-004 (04/2024) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Instructions:
1. In column (A) list the amounts of any CDBG grants (excluding Planning grants) that your municipality received for each corresponding year.
2. In column (B) list the amounts expended, as of the date of the application, for each grant listed in column (A).
3. In column (C) list the percent of funds expended by dividing the amount in column (B) by the amount in column (A).
4. In column (D) list the amounts remaining to be expended, as of the date of this application, for each grant listed in column (A).
The amount expended in column (B) plus the amount remaining in column (D) must equal the corresponding grant amount in column (A).
5. In column (E) list the percent of funds remaining to be expended by dividing the amount in column (D) by the amount in column (A).
6. In line (F) provide the totals of columns (A), (B), and (D).
7.Indicate at (G) the percentage of total funds expended by dividing the total of column (B) by the total of column (A).
8.Indicate at (H) the percentage of total funds unexpended by dividing the total of column (D) by the total of column (A).
The above analysis is to be evaluated by all applicants and the DCED to determine if each program year is achieving adequate levels of
performance and where particular rates of expenditure may indicate problems.
9. Now indicate at (I) the amount of your municipality's 2024 allocation of CDBG funds.
10. Divide the total of column (D) by the amount at (I) and enter the result at (J). If this amount exceeds 1.5, proceed to address the
remainder of this form.
If the result obtained in item 10. exceeds 1.5, this means that you have previous unexpended CDBG funds which amount to more than
1 1/2 times your 2024 grant. Please attach a narrative addressing the following:
1. List any problems that are delaying particular year grants. Indicate the grant year and the reasons for delay.
2. What steps have been taken, or are being taken, to alleviate the problems identified, including new timeframes for expending the funds.
Your responses to the above are intended to provide you and DCED with a better understanding of existing and potential impediments to
your timely performance. You should consider all of the above as you proceed to address your management plan for this year's Program.
If the problems you have outlined on this timeliness form are due to inadequate capacity on the part of your administering agency, this is
expected to be considered and addressed in your Management Plan.
APPLICANT NAME:
Each applicant must provide an analysis of its past use of CDBG funds. The lack of timely performance must be addressed by the applicant
and considered by the Department prior to contracting 2023 funds. Counties administering multiple grants are to indicate the total CDBG
funds contracted to the County for each corresponding year, do not include competitive awards.
Grant Year (A)
Amount of Grant
(B)
Amount Expended as of
Application Submission
(C)
Percent
Expended
(D)
Amount Remaining
for Expenditure
(E)
% Remaining for
Expenditure
2019
2020
2021
2022
(F) TOTALS (G)(H)
(I) 2024 Grant: $(J) Unexpended Funds Ratio:
Date you received fully executed 2023 contract:
Franklin County Planning Department
272 North Second Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-261-3855
Fax: 717-264-8667
Email: planning@franklincountypa.gov
Timeliness Justification
CDBG FY 2019
A modification was approved on January 12th, 2024 for the 2019 program year funds, in the amount of
$353,505.00. FY 2019’s funds are now being used for the Borough of Greencastle’s project “ADA Curb Ramp
construction”. The project is already designed and engineered and set to go to bid in October 2024 and
construction to be completed by December 15th, 2024.
CDBG FY 2020
Franklin County closed out FY 2020 with DCED on September 1st 2024. Due to Quincy’s project no longer meeting
income eligibility and Candleheart not being able to provide a suitable revised scope for their project, $266,960.12 will
be recaptured by DCED.
CDBG FY 2021
For 2021, Contact Helpline has completed their activity and drawn down their fully contracted amount of $9,000.
Greencastle Borough completed their activity in July of 2024 and Franklin County is waiting on their invoice request to
be submitted. The county is currently working on a modification request for WCHS which should be approved no later
than October 16th, 2024.
CDBG FY 2022
Franklin County completed Environmental Reviews and sent out Notices to Proceed on April 12th, 2024.
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF A FOUR-FACTOR ANALYSIS
for Limited English Proficiency Persons
and
CERTIFICATION OF THE ACTIVITIES TO BE INCLUDED
IN THE LANGUAGE ACCESS PLAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG)
(Includes CDBG Competitive, CDBG-DR, CDBG-CV, and NSP)
DCED-CDBG-CV-018 (05/2020) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
GRANTEE NAME:
PROGAM:FISCAL YEAR:
CONTACT PERSON:PHONE:EMAIL:
PURPOSE
In compliance with Section 601 of Title VI the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (LEP Statutory Authority) and Executive Order 13166,
_______________________________________ (Grantee) has conducted the following Four Factor Analysis for Limited
English Proficiency (LEP) persons for the federally funded program listed above.
HISTORY
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, is the federal law which protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of their
race, color, or national origin in programs that receive federal financial assistance. In certain situations, failure to ensure that
persons who have limited English proficiency can effectively participate in, or benefit from, federally assisted programs may
violate Title VI’s prohibition against national origin discrimination. Persons who, as a result of national origin, do not speak
English as their primary language and who have limited ability to speak, read, write, or understand English may be entitled to
language assistance under Title VI in order to receive a particular service, benefit, or encounter.
Executive Order 13166 (Issued in the Federal Register 65 FR 50121 on August 16, 2000) mandates improved access to
federally assisted programs and activities for individuals who, as a result of national origin, are limited in their English
proficiency. The order also requires a Language Access Plan for the program or activity if a qualifying population is
determined. To determine if there is an affected population of beneficiaries having limited English proficiency, all grantees
receiving federal financial assistance must conduct the four-factor analysis as outlined below.
GRANTEE FOUR-FACTOR ANALYSIS
The following Four-Factor Analysis serves as the guide for determining which language assistance measures the Grantee
will be required to undertake to guarantee access to Grantee’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs by
LEP persons.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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The grantee must analyze the number or proportion of LEP persons served or encountered in the eligible service area
population (served or encountered includes those persons who would be served by the program or activity if the person
received education and outreach and the grantee provided sufficient language services).
Select the paragraph(s) below that best describes your methodology for the analysis by placing a check mark in the box
beside the description. Also, please fill in the blanks or circle the correct statement were indicated. These paragraphs may be
modified or replaced with narrative that more accurately reflects the grantee’s methodology.
FACTOR ONE: METHODOLOGY
c The Grantee utilized the US Census, ACS tabulation for persons that speak English “Less than Well” provided by DCED
to determine the county’s LEP population(s). Based on this data, the Grantee (choose one) c does c does not meet
the 1,000 or 5% LEP persons’ threshold for any language(s) identified.
c The Grantee utilized the US Census, ACS tabulation for persons that speak English “Less than Well” provided by DCED
to determine its municipalities’ LEP population(s). Based on this data, the Grantee (choose one) c does c does not
have any municipalities within its borders that meet the 1,000 or 5% LEP persons threshold for any language(s) identified.
c The Grantee is administrating the CDBG program on behalf of: ______________________________________ (list
other municipalities where federal financial assistance will be used). The grantee utilized the US Census, ACS tabulation
for persons that speak English “Less than Well” provided by DCED. Based on this data, __________________________
(OBO municipality) (choose one) c does c does not meet the 1,000 or 5% LEP persons’ threshold for any language(s)
identified. (Add additional lines if needed to address all OBO municipalities the Grantee is administering)
c Income surveys were conducted to determine eligibility in the program or activity service area. Questions were asked to
determine if any LEP persons were located in the potential project area. According to the results of the surveys, there
were _______ (number) LEP persons located in the proposed project area. The proposed project area has a total
population of _______ (number). The number of LEP persons affected by the project or activity (choose one) c does
c does not meet the 1,000 or 5% LEP persons in the service area threshold for any languages identified. (Add
additional lines if needed to address all projects or activities the Grantee is administering and used the above LEP
analysis methodology)
c Local elected officials, clergy, medical personnel, and school administrators were polled by telephone/questionnaire to
request input regarding their knowledge of LEP persons within the community and/or proposed project area(s). Based on
the results of the telephone poll/questionnaires, there are an _______ (estimated number) LEP persons out of
__________ (total persons benefitting from the program or activity) located in _______________________ (Grantee or
service area name). This (choose one) c does c does not not meet the 1,000 or 5% LEP persons of total service area
threshold for any language(s) identified. (Add additional lines if needed to address all projects or activities the Grantee is
administering and used the above LEP analysis methodology)
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Please list below all municipalities and/ or service areas under this program that qualify as meeting the threshold of 1,000 or
5% LEP person’s threshold for any language(s) identified as indicated by the methodology used above. Include the name of
the municipality/service area, the language(s) identified, and the number or percentage of persons. For example:
Apple Township Germanic 16%
If any of the blocks above contains a “does” meet the 1,000 or 5% LEP person threshold for any language(s) identified, the
grantee must complete a Language Access Plan for that municipality and may stop further completion of this Four Factor
Analysis. Please proceed to the Language Access Plan Certification. Please submit this page, along with the Language
Access Plan Certification with your application.
If the grantee, after completing this section of the analysis, has all blocks above marked with “does not” meet the 1,000 or
5% LEP persons’ threshold for any languages identified, they must continue analyzing their program or activity with the
following questions.
Select the paragraph below that best describes the amount of public contact of your program by placing a check mark in the
box beside the description. These paragraphs may be modified or replaced with narrative that more accurately reflects the
grantee’s program or activity.
c The proposed program or activities that provide direct assistance to the resident, which would include but not be limited to
acquisition, relocation, housing rehabilitation, water/sewer laterals, and public services. Therefore, residents are likely to
have considerable direct contact with the program and its staff.
c The proposed project is a program or activity that does not provide direct assistance to individuals, such as road
reconstruction, water/sewer line replacement, and commercial building demolition. As a result, LEP persons are not
directly affected by the CDBG program or activity and no direct assistance will be provided to the residents. However, all
citizen participation activities are open to the general public and every effort should be made to provide the needed
materials to all residents.
If the first block above is marked, the grantee must complete a Language Access Plan for the program or activity
and may stop further completion of this Four Factor Analysis. Please proceed to the Language Access Plan Certification
form. Please submit all pages of this analysis, along with the Language Access Plan Certification with your application.
If the second block is marked, the grantee must continue with their analysis of their program or activity.
FACTOR TWO: THE FREQUENCY WITH WHICH LEP PERSONS COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY
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c The proposed project does provide direct assistance to program and activity service area beneficiaries related to; housing
rehabilitation, water/sewer laterals, public services, therefore, the nature of the activity or service is significant to the
proposed program and activity area(s) residents.
c The proposed program or activity does not provide direct assistance to individuals, such as road reconstruction, public
facility architectural barrier removal, water/sewer line replacement. As a result, LEP persons may not be as directly
affected by the program or activity with the CDBG program. However, all citizen participation activities are open to the
general public and every effort should be made to provide the needed materials to all residents.
If the first block above is marked, the grantee must complete a Language Access Plan for the program and may stop
further completion of this Four Factor Analysis. Please proceed to the Language Access Plan Certification form. Please
submit all pages, along with the Language Access Plan Certification with your application.
If the second block is marked, the grantee must continue with their analysis of their program or activity.
FACTOR THREE: THE NATURE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE PROGRAM, ACTIVITY, OR SERVICE
PROVIDED BY THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY
Currently, internet sites can be utilized to translate some written materials. Additionally, local volunteers have been identified
to provide oral translation services at public meetings and during conversations with LEP residents during the implementation
of the proposed project. Furthermore, many of the common forms used in the implementation of a CDBG program or activity
are available in multiple languages on the HUD and DOL websites. Additionally, translation activities are an eligible CDBG
administrative or delivery expense. Therefore, limited LEP measures are reasonable given the resources available to
Grantee. So grantees may not use this factor as the only factor determining the need for a Language Access Plan.
Please complete the Four-Factor Analysis Completion and Findings Certification whichever is applicable and
include in the application submission.
FACTOR FOUR: THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND COSTS TO THE RECIPIENT
LANGUAGE ACCESS PLAN CERTIFICATION
DCED-CDBG-CV-020 (05/2020) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
As a result of the preceding Four-Factor Analysis, _______________________________________ (Grantee) has identified
the following types of language assistance to be provided by the Grantee throughout the implementation of its CDBG
program dependent on need:
Below are the minimum requirements to meet the needs of your identified Limited English Proficiency Populations. Some
programs or activities do not require all items to be followed. Those marked “Required” are mandatory of all grantees having
any LEP populations in any municipality or within their programs’ service areas. Additional activities may be added to meet
the needs of the grantees’ LEP population(s).
All CDBG citizen participation materials, public notices, and project-related resolutions, will be published/posted
in the LEP language(s) identified, in community newsletters, on bulletin boards at the offices and meeting
location of the grantee, on the grantee website and in public places throughout the proposed project area(s)
and/or the community, especially those areas with high concentration of the affected population. Required
Additionally, all published/posted citizen participation notices will include a statement in the identified LEP
language(s) indicating that other “program materials are available in the LEP language(s) upon request”. This
statement must be in as many languages as has been identified during the grantee’s analysis. Required
All citizen participation notices will include a statement that translators will be available at public meetings upon
at least 72 hours’ notice. This will be in the identified LEP language(s) in the English notification and also in the
complete LEP language(s)’ notification. Required
All public notices of income surveys and the income survey itself will be provided in the LEP language(s)
identified. As Needed
All direct assistance program application documents and outreach materials will be provided in the LEP
language(s) identified. As Needed
For income surveys in service areas meeting the threshold of LEP and/or direct assistance intakes, if needed, a
translator will be retained to provide oral translation at the site of the income survey or intake to assist in filling
out the survey/intake documents and explaining the program. The grantee may not require the LEP applicant to
provide their own translator, though the applicant may bring someone if they choose. As Needed
If other populations of LEP persons are identified in the future, Grantee will provide additional measures to
serve the language access needs of those persons. Required
The Grantee will complete a Language Access Plan which delineates how these activities will be carried out, by whom, and
who will monitor the effectiveness of the activities for possible revision. This Plan once adopted by the grantee must be retain
in the grantees’ master file and utilized throughout the program.
Adopted:
___________________________________________________________ _________________________
Chief Elected Official (signature and printed)Date
_________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Attest Grantee Name & Program
Dean A. Horst, Chief Elected Official
DCED-CDBG-016 (08/2018) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION -ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
APPLICANT NAME: $ 357,219.00 Franklin County, Pennsylvania TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT:
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS*: $ 64,299.42
HUD MATRIX CODE: 21A % OF TOTAL GRANT: 18 %
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE JUSTIFICATION:
24 CFR 570.483(f) Planning and Administrative Costs -CDBG funds expended for eligible planning and administrative costs by units ofgeneral local government in conjunction with other CDBG assisted activities will be considered to address the national objectives.
COUNTY APPLICANTS administering On Behalf of Grantee (OBO) -Must complete the box below.
ENTITLEMENT BUDGETED ADMINISTRATIVE COST
APPLICANT NAME: $*
OBO: $*
OBO: $*
OBO: $*
OBO: $*
OBO: $*
OBO: $*
OBO: $*
OBO: $*
OBO: $*
OBO: $*
OBO: $*
TOTAL ADMIN: $ 0.00 *
Please describe the expenses to be paid using CDBG administrative funds.
For example, staff salaries and benefits, advertisements, office supplies. In addition, please identify if administrative
expenses are included in a cost a/location plan or if the grantee has an indirect cost rate being used to determine administrative expenses. The County will be able to pay for staff salaries and benefits, advertising, preparation of the application, ERR's, etc. to administer theCDBG program.
Grantee uses a Cost Allocation Plan: □Yes □No I Grantee uses an Indirect Cost Rate: □Yes □No
•Cannot be rounded up
Administrative costs for each individual allocation cannot exceed 18% of the allocation.
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Greencastle LIHTC TC#PHFA #
DATE
Option to Purchase Agreement Executed 9/1/2024
Environmental Review - Phase I (updated)10/1/2024
Zoning Approved 11/30/2024
Draft ALTA Survey 2/1/2026
Land Development Plan Approved 5/1/2026
Land Development Plan Recorded 5/15/2026
Building Permit Received 6/20/2026
Site Acquisition 7/1/2026
Investor Selection & Underwriting Commences 8/1/2025
Final Design Completed 3/1/2026
Final Construction Bids 4/1/2026
Construction Contract Signed 5/14/2026
Application Submission Date of Federal Funding 12/8/2024
Commitment/Approval Date for Federal Funding 7/15/2025
Financial Closing on Federal Funding 7/1/2026
Construction Begins 7/15/2026
Construction Completed 9/30/2027
Commencement of Pre Marketing Project 7/1/2027
Certificate of Occupancy 9/30/2027
Placed-in-Service Date 9/30/2027
Forecasted Full Occupancy 1/31/2028
Financing
Construction
DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE AS OF 7-27-2024
Activity
Site
Pre-Development
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2. Selection of Residents/Tenant Selection Plan:
Applicants will receive a copy of the Tenant Selection Plan upon request.
Luminest and North Ridge may not refuse, either directly or indirectly, to rent or negotiate
for rental of a dwelling based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, age,
disability, religion, familial status, ancestry, or gender identity/sexual orientation or those
of a person associated with the individual.
The following Acts/Laws are included as part of this Resident Selection Criteria: Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988, Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955.
a. Procedures for Accepting, Screening and Processing Applications -
Applications will be made available and will be accepted from all interested
persons. There is a $25.00 application fee that is due for each adult member of the
household. Upon receipt by the administrative office, completed applications shall
be time and date stamped and numbered consecutively. Incomplete applications
shall be returned to the applicant by mail, to be date and time stamped and
numbered when returned completed. TTY or equally effective communication will
be used as needed and if requested. Applicants may request any reasonable
accommodation needed to receive or help complete the application.
In accordance with the PA Human Relations Act of 1955, Applications will then be
preliminarily screened for program and income eligibility. The screening
procedure will be used uniformly to screen all application. Selection must be
related to an applicant’s ability to pay rent, maintain the unit in reasonable
condition and not interfere with the rights of other tenants. An applicant will not
be added to the waiting list(s) or otherwise processed if the applicant appears to be
clearly ineligible for housing based on the information included in the application.
In such case, a rejection letter shall be sent stating the reason(s) for rejection and
advising that the applicant has fourteen (14) days to respond in writing or to
request a meeting with the Property Manager to discuss the rejection. Fourteen
days (14) will be counted from the date the letter is mailed.
Applications not rejected based on the preliminary screening review, will continue
to be processed. Applicants may be contacted by a member of the management
team if any additional information needs to be provided to continue processing
the application. Failure of the applicant to provide the requested information will
delay processing of the application, and may result in denial of the application if
the information is not received by the date requested.
Upon receipt of all information/documentation needed from the applicant, the
application will be screened for complete eligibility, including income eligibility,
based upon applicable program (i.e. LIHTC, PennHomes, HTF). Program Type:
North Ridge Senior Living is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit property. The
property has also been funded by the HOME and Housing Trust Fund programs
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and will follow all program guidelines for the appropriate funding source or
sources.
Section 8 voucher holders may not be refused based upon status as a voucher
holder, but must be otherwise eligible.
Each applicant shall be notified in writing that they have been placed on the
appropriate wait list. (See E.4. for more information regarding Waiting Lists.)
In addition to credit reports, criminal history checks and previous landlord checks
will also be completed. All income shall be verified through third party
documentation. Favorable references from the resident’s previous landlord(s)
and/or management companies will be sought and will be verified, where possible.
Current maximum income limits are available from the office upon request and will
be noted on the application and/or the website as well.
Eligibility of Students:
Households composed entirely of full-time students that are income eligible and
satisfy one or more of the following conditions are considered eligible:
At least one student is receiving assistance under Title IV of the Social
Security Act
At least one student was previously under the care and placement
responsibility of the state agency responsible for administering foster care
At least one student participates in a program receiving assistance under the
Job Training Partnership Act, Workforce Investment Act, or under other
similar, federal, state or local laws.
The household consists entirely of a single parent with minor children and
this parent is not a dependent of another individual and the children are not
dependent of someone other than a parent. (Exception: child may be a
dependent of their non-resident parent.)
The students are married and filing a joint tax return.
If verification does not support the exception indicated, the household is
considered an ineligible student household.
Legally married same sex couples qualify for the married student exemption
under the LIHTC student rule.
For HOME units:
The student is over the age of 24
The student is a veteran of the U.S. military
The student is married
The student has dependent children
The student is a person with disabilities
Must also remain eligible or be part of a household that is eligible
on the basis of income
If verification does not support the exception indicated, the household is considered
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an ineligible student household.
Legally married same sex couples qualify for the married student exemption under
the LIHTC student rule.
b. Documented Selection Criteria
Written documentation from third parties will be reviewed to verify that each
applicant meets the income and applicable requirements, plus traditional selection
criteria as stated below. Source documentation will be collected when
determining income eligibility.
c. Methodology for Approving and/or Rejecting Applicants -
The following reasons, among others, will be used in rejecting applicants for
processing/housing:
(1) If the applicant fails to meet any one or more of the eligibility criteria.
(2) If the applicant submits false information about themselves or any other
household member.
(3) If the applicant is unable to produce and/or verify the social security
number of all household members. If a household member does not have a social
security number, the applicant must sign a certification to that fact.
(4) If the household income of the applicant exceeds the maximum income
limits which is dictated by the program for their family size.
(5) If the household income is below the minimum income: the monthly rent
and utility allowance required to be paid by the applicant for the unit cannot
exceed 40% of the household’s gross monthly income.
(6) If a qualified income eligible household cannot be identified for a 20% set
aside unit, a qualified household that is at or below 30% AMI may be placed in
the unit and rent shall be set at the maximum allowable rent for the 30% AMI.
In the event that neither a 20% nor 30% AMI household is identified, a qualified
household with an AMI of no more than 40% may be placed in the unit and rent
shall be set at the maximum allowable rent for the 40% AMI. If a 20%, 30% or
40% qualified household cannot be identified, a qualified household of 50%
AMI may be placed in the u nit and rent shall be set at the maximum allowable
rent for 50% AMI. At no time will a household with an AMI of more than 50%
occupy the unit.
(7) If the credit check indicates the applicant has a continuing or chronic credit
problem. When judging the applicant’s payment record consideration will be
given to the applicant’s present shelter cost to income ratio and whether the rent
level for the unit for which the applicant is applying would eliminate financial
hardships. Credit ratings of 80-100 points are not acceptable unless: (a) the
applicant has paid off the delinquent debt, or (b) the applicant demonstrates
that firm arrangements have been made to pay off the delinquent debt such as
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refinancing or another loan or the creditor agreeing to a repayment plan, or (c)
the applicant clearly demonstrates that a crisis was the cause of the bad credit
and that the applicant has acted responsibly with regard to financial obligations
since the crisis.
(8) Landlord References: Rejection can result if the history indicates that the
applicant could be a credit risk, present a nuisance to the resident community,
or damage the premises.
(9) Criminal background checks will be conducted on all household members
who are 18 years of age or older. Applicants will be rejected if any member of
the applicant household has a history of violent behavior, including but not
limited to incidents of domestic violence or has been involved in any criminal
activity, including, but not limited to drug related criminal activity, which would
adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of other residents. Applicants will
be given the opportunity to provide mitigating information, including evidence
of rehabilitation and the circumstances of the criminal behavior. However the
general rule will be that no member of the applicant’s family may have engaged
in drug related or criminal activity within the past five years.
d. Transfers
Residents may request a transfer to another unit based upon a change in family
size/composition, a need for accessible feature, or due to the need for an
emergency VAWA transfer. This request will be submitted in writing.
Emergency VAWA transfers are given FIRST priority. The Emergency VAWA
Transfer Plan will be posted outside the Management Office. If there are multiple
requests, then they will treated based upon date requested (those requested first
will be housed first as we are able, and in the order we are able). All other eligibility
requirements must be met.
Requests for transfer based upon the need for accessibility features (or other RAs)
will be given priority over regular applications and over transfer requested due to
a change in family size. Third party verification of such need will be required. If
more than one such request is received at a time, then they will be transferred
based upon request date and availability of needed unit. Those requesting transfer
will have to meet all other eligibility requirements.
Those requesting a transfer due to a change in family composition/size will be
given priority over other applicants (with the exceptions of Emergency VAWA and
RA/Need for accessible units) unless an applicant is has already been offered and
accepted an available unit and is in the process of preparing for lease up. All other
eligibility requirements will need to be met.
e. VAWA Protections
An applicant shall not be denied housing as a consequence of domestic violence,
dating violence, or stalking. North Ridge adheres to the VAWA Protections
outlined in the HUD Handbook 4350.3 Chapter 4.
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HUD form 5380 ‘Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence against Women
Act’ and HUD form 5382 ‘Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,
Sexual Assault, or Stalking, and Alternate Documentation’ will be provided to each
applicant that is denied housing. If an application is approved, the applicant will
receive both forms 5380 and 5382 during the verification process. Prior to lease
signing, the applicant will sign a certification form documenting that both HUD
forms were received. These forms will also be distributed with a notice of eviction
or termination of assistance if applicable.
At lease signing North Ridge requires all new residents to sign the VAWA
Addendum to the lease (HUD Form 91067).
f. Home Units.
Home units will be floating units.
g. Accessible Units
Preference will be given to applicants who require the special design features of
our MIU and Hearing/Vision Units over those who do not need the features. These
units will be held for those needing those features for at least 30 days during initial
and subsequent lease up before they would be open to leasing from someone who
does not need those features.
3. Language Selection Plan
Recognizing the number of people in our market area whose primary language is Spanish,
we will have applications, leases, and other documents available in Spanish. We will also
have either a Spanish-speaking staff member or a Spanish language interpreter available
upon request.
Our company voice mail has options for Spanish as well as English. Our intention is to
continue to have at least one staff member fluent in Spanish.
We will also have “I Speak” cards available so non-English speaking individuals can
identify the language in which they communicate.
Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation to obtain and/or complete their
application by simply identifying their need to Luminest staff.
4. Waiting List
Our waiting list will be maintained with the use of appropriate software (TenMast, ORC
module). Applicants, once approved for the waiting list, will be added to the appropriate
bedroom size waiting list. This list is kept up to date as applicants update information and/or
as staff reaches out to applicants (every 6 to 12 months) to see if they wish to remain on the
waiting list as well as update information.
If a person wishes to be removed, no longer qualifies, or does not respond to staff
inquiry, they will be removed from the waiting list.
The waiting list will remain open at all times.
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F. Program Requirements
1. Minimum Set-Asides for Income Qualified and Rent Restricted
Households:
As outlined in the financial application, North Ridge was developed to provide
housing to low- and moderate-income families. 100% of the units are set-aside for
income qualified applicants, with all units having rent restrictions which must
comply with PHFA Maximum Rent Level Chart as adjusted from time to time by
the PHFA. The current Maximum Income and Rent Limit Charts are shown under
Appendix IV.
While all units will be for those below 60% AMI, at least half will be for those below
50% AMI including several for those under 20% AMI. Households will be screened
to determine that they meet these income eligibility standards so as not to exceed
the maximum income for their specific unit.
2. Income and Rent Limits/Rent Increase Procedure:
To determine whether an applicant is eligible, the applicant's anticipated annual
(gross) income for the next 12 months must be compared to the income limits for
the appropriate household size. The income of ALL family/household members
must be considered when determining the annual income for a household.
Current maximum income limits are available from the office upon request and will
be noted on the application and/or the website as well.
Anticipated annual (gross) income includes income from employment and
benefits, but also income from assets. There are specific program requirements
regarding the sources of income that must be included and excluded when
determining annual income.
Once the applicant's gross income is calculated, it will be used, along with the
household size and bedroom size, to refer to the Maximum Rent Limit Charts to
determine the rent charged to the applicant upon residency.
One month's rent will be charged for a security deposit in accordance with the lease
provisions.
3. Initial and Annual Income Certification Procedures:
The Property Manager must certify Annual Income of the Applicant prior to being
housed, and must re-certify the eligibility of the tenant each year. During each re-
examination, the Property Manager must gather and verify information on
changes in household composition and the annual gross income of all adult
members of the household.
Effective dates of annual re-certifications will be the first day of the month that the
resident initially moved in to the development. The PHFA Multifamily Rental
Housing Management Compliance Manual will be referred to and followed when
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computing the annual income for use in resident certifications.
If the Property Manager determines that the resident’s family income exceeds the
maximum limit, the resident shall be permitted to continue to occupy such
dwelling unit, provided, provided they meet all other criteria.
4. Annual and Ongoing Inspection Policies and Procedures:
All property and dwellings shall be inspected on a regular basis. This includes
move-in inspections, move-out inspections, cyclical inspections and annual
inspections. A unit that fails the inspection due to the fault of the resident may
result in the termination of the lease in accordance with the provisions of the lease
agreement.
5. Tenant Grievance Procedure/Appeal Process:
All complaints and grievances must be submitted to the Property Manager in
writing. All pertinent information must be given such as the date, dates of any
occurrences, full names and addresses, etc.
Tenant or applicant appeal procedures apply to all individuals who disagree with
an action taken or decision made by North Ridge, except appeals concerning an
eviction because of criminal activity or other activity that threatens the health,
safety or right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises of other residents or
employees, or any drug related activity on or off the North Ridge premises.
Tenant or applicant must request an Informal Appeal Hearing in writing to the
Property Manager within fourteen (14) days from the date of the letter the tenant
received from management. The request must state the reason the tenant is
requesting the hearing and must include the tenant’s signature, address and phone
number. This appeal will not be conducted by the individual that determined the
rejection. A final decision will be made within 7 days and communicated in writing
to the tenant within 7 days. If after the Informal Appeal Hearing the tenant still
remains dissatisfied, a request for a Formal Panel Hearing can be made. This
request must be submitted to the Property Manager within fourteen (14) days from
the decision of the informal hearing. This appeal meeting will not be conducted by
the person who denied their application or with whom they have a grievance,
though that person may be asked to present their viewpoints to the panel. Their
decision will be final. The decision will be communicated in writing within 7 days
of the decision.
The Hearing Officer for Luminest is the Director of Housing, Ben Thompson.
They can be reached by calling the main office of Luminest: 717-977-3900.
If a tenant is dissatisfied with a member of the staff they may contact the Executive
Director at (717) 977-3900.
6. Pet Policy
An acceptable pet is a domesticated dog, cat, fish or bird. The pet owner is responsible
for the actions of their pet(s), and indemnifies the management and owner from
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property loss or injury to or caused by the pet. All pets must be approved in advance.
1. DOGS and CATS registered with the office must be updated annually at the time of the
tenant’s annual recertification, including a written certification from a licensed
veterinarian stating that the pet has received all inoculations necessary for the period as
required by state and local law is up to date.
Any animal considered vicious or is not permitted under state or local law or Code is not
permitted on the property.
2. The following maximum number and size restrictions apply to pets in this facility:
DOG - One (1) dog maximum per apartment. Maximum size 25 lbs.
CAT - One (1) cat maximum per apartment. Maximum size 25 lbs.
A one dog and one cat combination is not permissible.
A dog or cat in combination with one of the following pets is permissible:
BIRDS - Two (2) caged birds maximum per apartment; wings must be clipped.
FISH - One aquarium maximum per apartment; 20 gallons maximum capacity.
3. A $200.00 additional pet deposit is required of all tenant owners of dogs or cats. A pet
deposit is not required for birds or fish. Pet damages will not be considered normal wear
and tear and will be withheld from the security deposit if necessary. Pet deposits are
transferable to a replacement pet and may be refunded (less pet damages, if any) when
the tenant vacates the apartment.
4. MONTHLY PET FEE. This fee is intended to cover the reasonable operating costs to the
project relating to the presence of pets. Reasonable operating costs to the project relating
to the presence of pets includes, but is not limited to landscaping costs, pest control costs,
insurance costs, cleanup costs. The pet fee of $10.00 is due the first of every month on a
monthly basis. Charges for the non-refundable pet fee are not part of rent payable by the
resident.
5. Service and RA animals are all exempted from the maximum size (weight) limit, pet
deposit and monthly pet fee. All animals are still required to meet all licensing and have
all vaccinations required by state law. Owners of animals must properly care for and clean
up after their animal, as well as follow the other rules established for pets, as stated in this
policy.
7. Resident Participation Program:
Residents of North Ridge are encouraged to participate in a Tenant Council. The
Tenant Council reviews operational and management processes and procedures in
order to provide suggestions and advice to North Ridge management staff.
Meetings may be scheduled and held quarterly. Residents are notified of meetings
through a monthly newsletter. Participation is voluntary.
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8. Mandatory Lease Compliance
All applicants approved for tenancy must comply with lease terms, including
accessible unit policy and pet policy.
9. Reasonable Accommodation
Luminest is an equal housing opportunity provider and does not discriminate against our
residents of applicants with disabilities. It is our policy to provide reasonable
accommodations to our residents and applicants who are disabled and because of that
disability need a change or exception to our usual rules or policies to be able to fully use
and enjoy this community. It is necessary to obtain documentation of the need for the
requested accommodation.
If a resident or applicant, because of a disability, request an exception to the usual policy
or procedure, the following forms will need to be completed to obtain the necessary
information. A request for a reasonable accommodation may be denied if permitting the
request would create an undue administrative or financial burden for this property.
Reasonable accommodation/modification procedure:
The resident completes the Reasonable Accommodations Request Form &
Authorization for Release of Information and returns it completed to the Property
Manager.
The Property Manager will send the Certification of Need Form to the verifier upon
receipt of the completed forms above. The verifier will have 14 days to return the form
to continue the process, otherwise your request will be denied due to lack of verification.
When the Certification of Need Form is returned, management will notify the resident
in writing of the determination concerning the request.
The resident may be asked to complete additional forms necessary to implement the
accommodation. For example, if the resident is requesting an assist or service animal,
resident will need to complete the Pet Registration Form for maintaining an animal on
the property.
If the resident does not understand the reasonable accommodation process, the resident
should notify the Property Manager that he/she needs assistance.
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The BOOST program will commence on October 1, 2024 with a 3-month outreach and
marketing campaign to inform potential participating childcare providers about the
opportunity. Marketing activities will utilize both broad channels like digital advertisements as
well as targeted grassroots outreach through community organizations. The goal is to
guarantee equitable access to the program for all qualified home daycares in the area.
From October 2024 through December 2024, the BOOST team will accept and process
provider applications to formally enroll in the program. Applicants will complete intake forms
allowing staff to verify income, document household size, and collect baseline operational
data like number of children served. Our aim is to have the majority of the 2024-2025 BOOST
cohort finalized by January 1, 2025.
Formal program operations will kick off on January 1st with provider coach assignments and
initial business evaluations wrapping up that month. Concurrent priorities are training
participants on the childcare management software platform and conducting outreach to
registered families with open slots at participating daycares to maximize enrollments.
Robust business support and technical assistance will continue for the remainder of the
program year through September 30, 2025. Hands-on coaching will be provided extensively to
each provider over that stretch. Ongoing assistance will focus on financials, marketing,
staffing, licensing navigation, and other key operational areas - the tools to foster growth.
The BOOST team will administer quarterly anonymous feedback surveys to gather qualitative
and quantitative insights from both enrolled providers and families accessing their services.
Surveys will help evaluate user satisfaction, pinpoint program pain points, and highlight
potential areas for improvement. As the program year closes, final outcomes will be reported
by September 30, 2025 including metrics like the percentage of participants achieving target
revenue increases. The goal is for providers to exit the program with strengthened business
foundations and long-term viability that persists independent of continued public funding.
LIMITED CLIENTELE WORKSHEET REPORTING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
DCED-CDBG-014 (05/2022) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
For LMC Benefit Activities ONLY
(Use One Form per Activity qualifying as LMC)
Activities in this category provide benefits to a specific group of persons rather than everyone in an area. It may benefit persons without regard
to the area in which they reside, or it may be an activity that provides a benefit on an area basis but only to a specific group of persons who
reside in the area. In either case, at least 51 percent of the beneficiaries of the activity must be L/M income persons.
Examples of activities that qualify under the limited clientele category include:
Acquisition of a building to be converted into a shelter for the homeless;
Rehabilitation of a center for training severely disabled persons to enable them to live independently;
Clearance of a structure from the future site of a neighborhood center that will exclusively serve the elderly; and
Public services activities like the provision of health services
With respect to determining the beneficiaries of activities as LMI and qualifying under the limited clientele category, activities must meet one of
the following tests:
Exclusively benefit a clientele who are generally presumed by HUD to be principally L/M income persons. The following groups are
currently presumed by HUD to be made up principally of L/M income persons:
Abused children,
Elderly persons,
Battered spouses,
Homeless persons,
Adults meeting Bureau of Census definition of severely disabled adults *,
Illiterate adults,
Persons living with the disease AIDS, and
Migrant farm workers.
Reference: 24 CFR 570.483(b)(2)(ii)(A) or
Require information on family size and income so that it is evident that at least 51 percent of the clientele are persons whose family
income does not exceed the L/M income limit. (This includes the case where the activity is restricted exclusively to L/M income
persons). Reference: 24 CFR 570.483(b)(2)(ii)(B) and (C); or
Be of such nature and in such location that it may reasonably be concluded that the activitys clientele will primarily be L/M income
persons (for example, a day care center that is designed to serve residents of a public housing complex). Reference: 24 CFR
570.483(b)(2)(ii)(D); or
Be an activity that serves to remove material or architectural barriers to the mobility or accessibility of elderly persons or of adults
meeting the Bureau of the Census Current Population Reports definition of severely disabled, provided it is restricted, to the extent
practicable, to the removal of such barriers by assisting:
The reconstruction of a public facility or improvement, or portion thereof, that does not qualify under the L/M Income Area Benefit criteria;
The rehabilitation of a privately-owned nonresidential building or improvement that does not qualify under the L/M Income Area
Benefit criteria or the L/M Income Jobs criteria; or
The rehabilitation of the common areas of a residential structure that contains more than one dwelling unit and that does not qualify
under the L/M Income Housing criteria. Reference: 24 CFR 570.483(b)(2)(iii); or
Be a microenterprise assistance activity carried out in accordance with the provisions of HCDA Section 105(a)(22) or 24 CFR
570.482(c) with respect to those owners of microenterprises and persons developing microenterprises assisted under the activity
during each program year who are low- and moderate-income persons. (Note that, for these purposes, once a person is determined to
be L/M income, he/she may be presumed to continue to qualify as such for up to a three-year period. This would enable the provision
of general support services to such a person during that three-year period, without having to check to determine whether the persons
income has risen.) Reference: 24 CFR 570.483(b)(2)(iv); or
DCED-CDBG-014 (05/2022)
LIMITED CLIENTELE WORKSHEET REPORTING
Be an activity designed to provide job training and placement and/or other employment support services, including, but not limited to,
peer support programs, counseling, child care, transportation, and other similar services, in which the percentage of low- and
moderate-income persons assisted is less than 51 percent which qualifies under the Limited Clientele national objective in the following
limited circumstance:
In such cases where such training or provision of supportive services assists business(es), and the only use of CDBG assistance is
to provide the job training and/or supportive services; and the proportion of the total cost of the services borne by CDBG funds is
no greater than the proportion of the total number of persons benefiting from the services who are L/M income. Reference: 24 CFR
570.483(b)(2)(v)
Activities Excluded from Limited Clientele Qualification
There are two sets of activities that are precluded from qualifying under this category based on statutory limitations:
Activities involving the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of property for housing, including homeownership assistance (these
must qualify under the Housing subcategory, because of Section 105(c)(3) of the authorizing statute) or
Activities where the benefit to L/M income persons is the creation or retention of jobs (these must qualify under the Jobs subcategory
with certain exceptions as noted under the previous Area Benefit section, because of the different presumptions provided under Sec-
tions 105(c)(1)(C) and (4) of the authorizing statute)
Please go to the next page to complete the form for your LMC activity
DCED-CDBG-014 (05/2022)
LIMITED CLIENTELE WORKSHEET REPORTING
NAME OF ACTIVITY: CONTRACT YEAR:
To Be Completed as part of the Application for CDBG Funding LMC Activity
PRESUMED BENEFIT
To qualify under Limited Clientele criteria, the activity must exclusively benefit clientele who are generally presumed by HUD to be
principally low-moderate income (L/M) persons (24CFR570.483(b)(2)(ii)(A). Please select one of the following groups that are generally
presumed by HUD to be principally L/M persons for this project.
Please select one of the presumed categories that the beneficiaries of the proposed activity will be qualified as.
c Abused children c Severely disabled adults (as defined by Bureau of Census*)
c Elderly persons (age 60 and older) c Illiterate adults
c Battered spouses c Persons living with AIDS
c Homeless persons c Migrant farm workers
*Persons are considered severely disabled if they:
Use a wheelchair or another special aid for 6 months or longer;
Are unable to perform one or more functional activities (seeing, hearing, having ones speech understood, lifting and carrying, walking
up a flight of stairs and walking);
Need assistance with activities of daily living (getting around inside the home, getting in or out of bed or a chair, bathing, dressing,
eating and toileting) or instrumental activities or daily living (going outside the home, keeping track of money or bills, preparing meals,
doing light housework and using the telephone);
Are prevented from working at a job or doing housework;
Have a selected condition including autism, cerebral palsy, Alzheimers disease, senility or dementia or mental retardation; or
Are under 65 years of age and are covered by Medicare or receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Note: Exclusively means that all of the beneficiaries of the activity must meet the criteria for being presumed.
If the beneficiaries fall into any other category but those above, then Presumed Benefit category may not be used to qualify for
Limited Clientele.
OTHER OPTIONS FOR QUALIFYING FOR THE LIMITED CLIENTLE CATEGORY
Please select one of the other options to qualify the activity as LMC, if the Presumed Benefit option above cannot be used.
c Require documentation on family size and income in order to show that at least 51 percent of the clientele are LMI; For example:
A summer lunch program that uses other funding with an income requirement; or
c Have income eligibility requirements limiting the activity to LMI persons only; For example, construction of a waterline that will only
service a senior (62 or older) housing complex; or
c Be of such a nature and in such a location that it can be concluded that clients are primarily LMI. For example, is a day care center
that is designed to serve residents of a public housing complex.
Please complete Part 2 to complete this form
PART 1: IDENTIFY THE CLIENTELE TO BENEFIT
DCED-CDBG-014 (05/2022)
LIMITED CLIENTELE WORKSHEET REPORTING
NAME OF ACTIVITY:CONTRACT YEAR:
(attach separate sheets of paper if necessary)
Provide the following information as applicable to the proposed activity based on your responses in Part 1 of this form.
PRESUMED BENEFIT
Number of estimated beneficiaries (persons) in the Service Area: ___________________
(This may be from ACS, or actual membership information)
Source : __________________________________________________________________________________
For disability data, please use the HUD provided disability data located at:
www.hudexchange.info/programs/census/acs-cdbg-disability-data/all-tracts-summarized-by-grantee/
*Please attach documentation that the facility or service will exclusively benefit clientele who are generally presumed to be principally
LMI persons. If the activity is qualifying on more than one presumed category, for example seniors and disabled, grantees must remove any
duplicate counts of beneficiaries.
ACTIVITIES REQUIRING DOCUMENTATION ON FAMILY SIZE AND INCOME
Number of estimated beneficiaries (total persons): ___________________
Total number of LMI persons ________________ LMI % ______________
*Please attach a blank sample of the intake document used to acquire this information.
INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS THAT LIMIT THE ACTIVITY EXCLUSIVELY TO LMC PERSONS
Explain the income eligibility requirements that will limit the activity to LMC persons of which 51% must be low and moderate income:
*Please attach activity guidelines.
NATURE OR LOCATION OF ACTIVITY ESTABLISH THAT IT WILL BE USED PRIMARILY BY LMC PERSONS
Explain the intent of the activity or its location that would presume the beneficiaries to be LMC persons:
*Please attach a map of the ocation of the activity and the service area.
PART 2: DOCUMENTATION
The program is limited to a specific target population, micro-enterprise daycare owners, and
documentation of their income is recorded to ensure at least 51% of participants meet the income
threshold. The household size and annual income of each program participant are documented in
the application they are required to fill out. Upon intake, income is determined by
self-certification by all participants. Source documentation like a W2 and/or bank statements will
be collected from participants as suggested by HUD's CDBG guidelines. We require at least 51%
of participants to qualify as LMI; however, we anticipate 100% of participants will have income
qualifying income.
Upwards has identified 3 childcare micro-enterprises located within Franklin County’s
non-entitlement borough of Greencastle. Upwards’ services are conducted remotely and are
available to daycare providers and families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each of the direct
program participants operates their daycare from their home.