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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 08/11/1986CITY OF FORT COLLINS COMMISSION ON DISABILITY MINUTES COMMISSION ON DISABILITY AUGUST 11, 1986 The regular meeting of the Commission on Disability was called to order by Chairperson Marilyn Maxwell at 6:40 p.m., in the CIC Room, City Hall West, 300 LaPorte Avenue. Members Present: Nancy Jackson, Betty Pidcock, Bobbie Guye, Marilyn Maxwell, Arne Andersen, Rosalie Smith, Penne Powers -Thomas, Charlotte Kanode Members Absent: Bill Bertschy, Judy Siefke, Betty Shuey Staff: Jackie Davis Guest(s): Felix Lee, Director of Building Inspection APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the July 14 meeting were approved with the following corrections: On, page 1, under Members Present, change Anderson to Andersen. On page 3, under Miscellaneous, change ... With suggestions or concerns or to convey them directly ...". INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND SPEAKERS Felix Lee mentioned that the 1985 United Building Code had been under review by his Department. Initially, his impression had been that it would be simpler to remove the section of the number (ratio) of accessible units from the UBC. He spoke with the City Attorney and was advised there would not be a legal problem in removing it considering it is a state law and not a local one. However, he said that due to the many concerns he had received, he and the review committee have decided to leave that section as it is. The COD agreed that it is important to have that section included in the UBC, otherwise the state law would easily be ignored. Nancy mentioned that the COD had sent a letter to Peter Barnes responding to some of the code violations that had come up during plans review process. She asked if the code review committee would be incorporating these items into the revised UBC. Felix said yes, that some of the items had already been included. COMMISSION ON DISABILITY P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (3031221-6756 August 11, 1986 Page-2 OLD BUSINESS Mayor's Awards Breakfast Marilyn mentioned the Breakfast is eight weeks away start working on their committees. A press release and for the Dorothy Lasley Award will be going out the deadline for the nominations. It was agreed to no later than September 30 in order to have time to draw up certificates. and asked that members for general nominations soon. The COD discussed have all nominations in select the winners and Architectural Barrier Removal Program Nancy reported she and Steve Barbier reviewed the Business/Organization application and the monthly reporting form. Nancy discussed the changes with the COD members. (Copies attached). Because the guidelines state that agencies are required to submit monthly reports to the COD (#3. f.), Nancy and Steve were concerned that by giving out names of their clients it would be a breach of confidentiality. They wanted to use client numbers instead of names. The COD discussed the possibility of changing the section in the guidelines to allow the agencies to submit monthly report forms to the CDBG Office. Jackie could report the monthly activities to the COD, eliminating the problem of breach of confidentiality. The consensus was to change section #3. f. to allow the agencies to report to the CDBG Office. Discussion centered on matching funds, and servicing of loans. The COD agreed to eliminate the mention of "loans" on the application. If an applicant was over income for a grant, the application would then be brought before the COD for their review. ABRF UPDATE Jackie reported that JoAnne Dion, who is hearing impaired and falls within the income guidelines, was requesting an amplified telephone handset. Jackie read a letter from her audiologist recommending the equipment. Mrs. Dion needs the handset at her work. She can also easily transfer it to her home phone. AT&T sells the handsets for $34.95. The COD reviewed Mrs. Dion's income and disability. They approved her application. Regarding Bobbie Gallegos' application, Jackie reported Steve White had informed her the contractors were working on the deck and the foundation for the chairlift. The estimate is $1220. Steve, Bobbie and her family had talked about putting a bathtub lift in the bathroom. However, because the bathroom is too small to hold a tublift, they decided to do the following: 1) raise the bathtub, 2) move the existing walls, 3) put in a new tub enclosure, and 4) enlarge the doorway to the bathroom. These modifications will run an additional $470.00. Ms. Gallegos' total grant would be $1690.00. Jackie advised that the deck and the August 11, 1986 • • Page-3 foundation had already been approved, and that the chairlift had been donated to Mr. Gallegos. The COD approved the additional $470 for the bathroom modification. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS Nancy reported that Bill Way from the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) provided the HID with literature about the Older Veteran's Assistance Program. The DAV wish to implement the program in the Fort Collins community. They are looking at community needs and what services currently exist. Nancy distributed brochures and said she would have Mr. Way attend a meeting to explain the program. Marilyn announced that the run for the Head Injury Support Group called "Moving Ahead" had been cancelled. Due to the rise of liability insurance rates, agencies and organizations in town are hesitant to sponsor such activities. Bobbie announced that the "Let's Ride Program" had experienced similar problems in finding sponsors for the Benefit Horseshow. However, they were able to get favorable support and the show is scheduled for September 14. Meeting Adjourned at 8:45 p.m. DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM AND DISABLED EQUIPMENT PROGRAM 1. Disabled Equipment Program a. Grant limitation of $1,000 - COD grants exceptions. b. If grant is under $1,000, no lien placed against the property. c. Applicant required to return equipment when no longer needed. d. Reimbursements will not be made. (Referrals can be made to the Independent Living Assistance Project, which can operate on a reimbursement basis.) 2. Architectural Barrier Removal Program a. Grant limitation of $2,500 - COD grants exceptions. b. If over $2,500, lien recorded against the property. c. Ownership of property will be verified. d. If the property is a rental property, owner must sign waiver. e. City will not accept a position any lower than 2nd. 3. General Requirements for ABR and Disabled Equipment Programs a. Applicant must a disabled person or a business, institution or organization who must employ, serve or benefit disabled people. b. Applicant must live within the Fort Collins city limits. c. Individual applicant must meet the HUD income guidelines - current income tax returns will be verified, i.e., one year and current. d. Reimbursements will not be made. e. Applicant can only apply once - COD grants exceptions. f. Agencies are required to submit monthly reports no later than the 10th of the following month to the CDBG Office. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Approved Denied PROJECT ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM DISABLED EQUIPMENT PROGRAM (Individual) DATE NAME SSN# ADDRESS BIRTHDATE ADDRESS OF PROPERTY TO BE MODIFIED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Should be reported for all household members 1 years of age or older.) Please provide copies of last year's income tax return and current income verification. Household Member Annual Income Source of Income TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME Are there any outstanding expenses that you and/or household members are currently paying for? If so, please itemize and explain. Source Monthly Payment Balance Due • 11 Describe the type or nature of your disability. Include the following in your description: (1) Documentation of disability from medical source. (2) Is your disability permanent? (3) Limitations in mobility. Please describe the change(s) to your residence for which you are requesting assistance. How have you managed before and how would proposed change(s) benefit you? What is the estimated cost of these change(s)? $ • ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT • If this application is approved, the applicant understands and agrees as follows: 1. A five-year pro -rated lien will be placed upon any residence whose Owner receives a grant. If the property is sold or title otherwise conveyed, besides by will or by reason of heirship, before the end of five years, a proportionate amount will be paid back to the City by the Owner. This amount of repayment will decrease 20% every year for the next five years until there is no further obligation to the City. A mobile home will have a lien on the title through the Motor Vehicle Department, to be treated as personal property, for the same five-year period. 2. If the residence is a rental unit, the amount of rental increase will be limited to 5% per year from the date of the grant. Every effort will be made by the landlord to rent the accessible unit to other disabled tenants whenever there is a vacancy. 3. I authorize the to, obtain verification of income, employment, social security status, mortgage or deed of trust and other pertinent data required to process my application for a grant. This authorization is given with the understanding that such information will be strictly confidential and used only in evaluating my application. 4. I understand that the information contained on this form will be relied on by the in determining whether to make a grant to me. Therefore, I understand and agree that falsification of any of the information contained in this application will cause the unpaid balance of the grant to become immediately due and payable in full. I further understand that falsification of any of the information contained in this application may subject me to disqualification. To the best of my ability all information is true and correct: SIGNED: DATE: Do you own or rent your place of residence? If you rent, provide the following information: (1) Name, address and phone number of owner. (2) Have you contacted the owner about the proposed change(s) and does the owner agree to the proposed change(s)? (3) Would the owner help finance the proposed change(s)? (4) Would the owner seek to rent the residence to another disabled individual if you move? • . FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Approved Denied PROJECT _ ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM _ DISABLED EQUIPMENT PROGRAM (Business, Institution or Organization) All applications will be reviewed by the Commission on Disability and approved by the degree of accessibility of the structure, number of handicapped individuals employed and/or served, and the degree to which the structural changes will allow handicapped individuals to utilize the facility unaided. Business and Organization applicants that operate from a profit base will be eligible for the low -interest loan. Non-profit entities will be eligible for low -interest loan, matching funds, or grants. The following definitions are stated for clarification: 1. Disabled individual - a person who, because of his/her limitation(s) is unable to utilize existing facilities without special equipment and/or assistance from another individual. 2. Accessible -'a facility which is barrier -free for disabled individuals (preferably without the assistance of another individual). NAME PHONE NO. ADDRESS 1. Explain the type of improvement(s) proposed. 2. Estimated cost. 3. Explain how the proposed change(s) would benefit the disabled community. Include a description of how the change(s) would promote utilization by disabled individuals. 4. Is the building owned or rented? 5. Name of landlord if rented. 6. Do you have approval of the owner of the building for the above proposed change(s)? 7. Is the business, institution or organization profit or non-profit? (Please attach copy of tax exempt status.) 8. Indicate which type of funding you are requesting. 9. How is the public served by the business, institution or organization? 10. How many handicapped individuals is your business, institution or organization currently serving or project to serve? 0 ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT • If this application is approved, the applicant understands and agrees to the following: 1. A five-year pro -rated lien will be placed upon any building whose Owner receives a grant. If the property is sold or title otherwise conveyed, besides by will or by reason of heirship, before the end of five years, a proportionate amount will be paid back to the City by the Owner. This amount of repayment will decrease 20% every year for the next five years until there is no further obligation to the City. 2. If the building is a rental unit, the amount of rental increase will be limited to 5% per year from the date of the grant. Every effort will be made by the landlord to rent the accessible building for use by/to disabled persons whenever there is a vacancy. 3. I authorize the to obtain verification of income, tax status, mortgage or deed of trust, and other i pertinent data required to process my application for a grant. This authorization is given with the understanding that such information will be,. strictly confidential and used only in evaluating my application. 4. I understand that the information contained on this form will be relied on by the in determining whether to make a grant. Therefore, I understand and agree that falsification of any of the information contained in this application will cause the unpaid balance of the grant to become immediately due and payable in full. I further understand that falsification of any of the information contained in this application may subject me to disqualification. To the best of my ability, all information is true and correct: SIGNED: Title DATE: 0 • MONTHLY REPORT FORM Project Name Agency Name Street Address _ City/State/Zip _ Contact Person _ Telephone Number Report Period Cumulative Summary of Activities Type of Applic. Assistance Rec'd. Requested/Provided Cost Project Reason for ompleted Denial I hereby certify that the above information as stated is true and correct. Director: Date: / / (Reports due on the loth day of the following month for previous month's activities.)