A. CHIP Grant Application 1. Assist the County in the Pre-planning Process, Citizen Participation Process, Partnership structure and formulation of the administrative and implementation plan and budget. 2. Prepare the OCEAN (and/or Salesforce) on-line grant application and provide copies of the application to the County. B. Administration of the CHIP Grant Program. 1. Preparation of Environmental Reviews in compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 58. 2. Provide assistance and general administration services to Lorain County Community Development staff, as needed, with housing inspections, cost estimates, work write-ups, lead based paint services, and bidding procedures. 3. Program Management including determination of applicant eligibility, ranking of eligible applicants, change orders, work quality, file maintenance and record keeping requirements, compliance and reporting requirements. 4. Meet with local lenders and market the Homebuyer Acquisition Assistance Program, if applicable. 5. Resolve Owner/Contractor issues. 6. Provide the County with Homeowner Acquisition Assistance Program Manual and program guidelines, which develop implementation procedures, policies, and criteria for lenders to follow in making down payment assistance, if applicable. 7. Provide the County with Housing Rehabilitation Program Manual and program guidelines, which include program design, implementation procedures, forms and specifications and/or updates to meet Office Community Development, Development Services Agency Program requirements. 8. Meet with program participants on a regular basis and attend public meetings. 9. Implementation of Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Requirements. 10. Preparation of CDIS or similar required document, Update or Pre-application Planning documents in accordance with the most recent Office of Community Development, Development Services Agency requirements.
