HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Section 8 Rental Assistance Program amendments RESOLUTION NO.03-027
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
CITY'S SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,as part of the administration of the Section 8 Rental Housing Subsidy Programs,all Public Housing
Authorities(PHAs)are required from time to time to revise and/or amend their discretionary policies and procedures in their
Administrative Plans to conform with HUD's regulations of the Section 8 Rental Housing Subsidy Programs;and,
WHEREAS,the following major revisions and/or clarifications are needed to the City's Section 8 Rental Assistance
Administrative Plan.
1. Section III-Applicant Selection:Item A.Local Preferences-Language for local preferences was clarified
to include families with children;singles who are elderly,disabled or displaced over other singles.Also
clarified is how the non-preference waiting list will be administered.
2. Section IV - Program Eligibility Guidelines: Item J was added regarding Procedures to Request an
"Informal Review."
3. Section V - Income, Assets, and Allowances: Item C. Allowances - Clarified how we were going to
administer child care allowances to be in accordance with City and Federal regulations.
4. Section IX-Where a Family Can Live and Move:Item I.Lease and Tenancy-The language was clarified
to no longer approve a lease for less than six months. Item K. Housing Quality Inspections -All items
referencing City Rental Code were removed;1(d)was changed to read,"The owner shall be given no more
than 30 days to correct failed items for an inspection."; and 1(g)was changed to read,"Exterior repairs
that need to be completed may have a conditional agreement to grant an extension because of weather
conditions until June 15.".Items E.Drug Activity,F. Crime,G. Drug/Alcohol Users,and L Additional
Ineligibility Factors: Clarified what was considered three years and the definition was placed in the
Glossary of Terms.
5. Section XI-Ongoing Activities:Item B 1 a.Interim Reexaminations-Clarified what would occur when
a change was not reported within the mandatory ten days and how a warning letter would be utilized;B
3a-The date to receive changes for a decrease was changed to the 20'of each month;B 3b-We clarified
when an interim recertification increase would be processed.Item C3.Family Absent from Unit-Policy
was clarified when a person is absent,how long,and reporting requirements.Item D.Family Moves with
Continued Assistance - Policy was clarified on when time lines for giving notice of renewing or not
renewing lease agreement.
6. Section XII-Termination,Claims,Complaints and Appeals:Item E.-Under Hearing Deadlines,calendar
days was changed to business days.
7. Appendix I -Definitions: Clarified the definition of Live-In Aide. Added the definition of Medically
Essential and Medical Professional.Added the definition of a Warning Letter.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that the above-listed
amendments to the Section 8 Rental Assistance Administrative Plan are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28"'day of January,2003.
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Cross,Goodhue,Hoffman,Mahayni,Vegge,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th of January,2003.