Trinity County Grants Department

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  The TCGD is providing a commendable service. The funds they provide are helping many residents repair safety and health problems on their properties. The funds have also contributed toward the completion of community projects. The department hold community meeting in all parts of the county to inform residents of the programs. Response: We Agree —46—
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  Property must be owner occupied and located within Trinity County
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  Meet Income Eligibility Requirements
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  Existing Health, Safety or Code Violation For more information and an application, please contact Rachel Allen at (530) 623-8371 or RAlleneTrinityCoutety.org Rehabilitation Program Activities include: Repairs to roof Foundation Electrical T-.7.*,.• " Plumbing Heating Mobile home replacement Lead paint abatement and many other activities. f-towtes are-. solcetiows for setAtratitv‘s Eligibility Requirements Owner Occupied Loan Options }lousing Rehabilitation Process To qualify, Viwr family must mtteet the following .1.11 - 'i g.51
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  Title report and appraisal procedures limits loans limited by house size 6 $49,950 are completed. CaiHOME
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  Loan package is reviewed by loan com- 7 $53,400 mittee and is either approved or denied. 3% interest loans that are deferred for 30 years 8 $56,850 6. Project is placed out for bid. $35,000 maximum loan amount
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  After reviewing bids, housing staff and Source: California Housing and Community Department. owner select contractor and/or manufac- April 2008 tured home. Ftequired Documentation 8. Final loan documents, note and deed of trust are signed by the home owner. • Complete Application
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  Deed of trust is recorded and work be- • Proof of Income: Copy of previous year's gins. 1040, check stubs, and agency letter stating
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  Grants office & Housing Rehab Special- income • Copies of Bank Statements for previous 6 ist monitors progress of work and Our Housing & Rehabilitation Staff will deter- months makes payments to contractor(s) and/or mine the best source of funding depending on • Copy of Grant Deed or Property Tax State- the work to be done and individual situations. vendors. ment • Copy of each applicants birth certificate or driver's license. For more information and an application, please • Copies of monthly expenses/debts contact Rachel Allen at (530) 623-8371 or Incomplete applications will be returned. RAlIen@TrinihiCounty.org RONAL MUNRO OPPORTUNITY What can Trinity County of Trinity County's Business Loan Programs do for you? Business • Looking to open a new Loan business? • Expand your existing Programs business? • Need training or assistance for your Loans for Small business? and Large • Marketing Businesses • Financial training Trinity County Business Loan Programs are here to help you. County of Trinity Rachel Allen Trinity County Courthouse P. O. Box 1613 Room 106 Weaverville, CA 96093 Phone: 530-623-8373 Fax: 530-623-8323 rallen@trinitycounty.org Grants Department Trinity County Business Loan Programs Business Loans Helping Build a growing Economy Microenterprise Available From The Trinity County Business Loan Program Business $5,000-$200,000 was established with the goal of creating and Assistance retention of stable living wage jobs in the county. Loans available for: A Microenterprise is simply a very The Business Loan Program serves as a non- small - often home based— • Working Capital/Lines of Credit business. Typically with fewer than traditional financing source for existing and • Inventory Purchase 5 employees, one of whom is the start-up businesses whose financing needs are • Equipment Acquisition owner, where the owner is low or under-served by traditional lending institutions. moderate income. • Real Property Acquisition, Training and Technical Assistance Employment Requirements Construction, Rehabilitation available to help your business • Furniture and Fixtures Trinity County Business Loans require one job become as successful as you've created for every $35,000 of Loan Program Funds. always dreamed. Funds must create jobs in the county. Job creation is not required with the Microenterprise program • Workshops covering the tools needed Micro Loans for small businesses to start or expand a business. from $1,000 $5,000 for: • One-on-one business counseling. • Equipment Acquisition Business loans of up to $5,000 to New Businesses assist with start-up, expansion or • Inventory Purchase stabilization of a small business. Existing Businesses L . ATTACHMENT #3 CDBG PROPOSALS County of Trinity INVITES PROPOSALS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS AND SERVICES The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program has released a Notice of Funding Availability for the 2009/2010 Allocation Funds available to Trinity County is a maximum of $800,000 for the following scenarios: • Up to maximum $400,000 for Public Service (up to 5 service activities) and/or Housing Programs • Up to maximum $800,000 for up to two (2) eligible projects including Public Improvements, Public Facilities, Multi-Family Rehab and Housing Construction • Up to maximum $800,000 for a combination of one eligible program (up to $400,000) AND one eligible project (up to $400,000). • Plus a Set-Aside project of up to 10% of the total application All projects/programs must meet the national objectives: Benefit low-moderate income persons or prevent or eliminate slums or blight Proposals will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors June 16th for selection prior to application for the grant. Proposals must be submitted to the Grants Department no later than 5:00 pm Tune 3, 2009. For information on eligible services/programs please contact the Grants Office. For more information please contact: RACHEL ALLEN in the Trinity County Grants Administration Office Trinity County Courthouse 11 Court Street, Room 106 P. 0. Box 1613 Weaverville, CA 96093 Phone: 530-623-8371 Fax: 530-623-8323 rallen@trinitycounty.org -45- TRINITY COUNTY Office of the County Administrator DERO B. FORSLUND County Administrative Officer P.O. BOX 1613, WEAVERVILLE, CALIFORNIA 96093-1613 PHONE (530) 623-1382 FAX (530) 623-8365 RECEIVED SEP 2 1 2009 TRINITY COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT TO: The Honorable James Woodward, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court FROM: Dero B. Forslund, CAO SUBJECT: Response to Recommendations of 2008-09 Grand Jury Finance and Administration Committee Final Report Re Trinity County Grants Department DATE: The Grand Jury Finance and Administration Committee has requested a written response to their final report on the Trinity County Grants Departmetn. In my capacity as County Administrative Officer, my response is as follows: Finding #1: The committee found that the TCGD administers the programs according of proper procedures, and is very thorough in its care of its clients. Response: We Agree

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