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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.5 - Establishment of committees

Current through June 25, 2024
Each city must have a general Retiree Attraction Committee
				  to ensure the development of the following:
A. Community Inventory/Assessment (amenities,
				shortages)
B. Community
				Relations/Fundraising: The success of this program depends, to a large degree,
				on the support of churches, clubs, businesses, and local media.
C. Marketing and Promotion: A successful
				candidate for program certification should have in place:
(i). Marketing plan: The purpose of this plan
				is to focus on the type of retiree your community desires and how your program
				expects to achieve its goals. The plan should detail the mission, the target
				market, the competition, and analysis of your community's strengths, weaknesses
				opportunities and threats, and the strategies your program will employ to
				attain its goals.
(ii). Annual
				budget ($20,000 recommended for advertising, program materials and
				travel)
(iii). Retiree attraction
				brochure (must be approved by State HMR office and HMR Advisory Committee
				before printing).
(iv). Prospect
				package: While most cities will have some type of newcomers package, it is
				important that information sent to prospective retirees be relevant to their
				needs. Within 90 days of certification, the city must submit a complete retiree
				attraction package to the state office for approval (should include brochure,
				map, amenity brochures, available housing, and other as requested by potential
				retiree).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.6 - Community profile

Current through June 25, 2024
The sponsor must develop a Community Profile similar to that
				  used by many chambers of commerce. It will include such factors as crime
				  statistics, local tax information, recreational opportunities, and housing
				  availability.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-64-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.7 - Retirement Community Yearly Self-Audit

Current through June 25, 2024
Subsequent to certification the organization must commit to
				  maintaining the following requirements:
A. Retiree Attraction Brochure with Reader
				Response Card
B. Establish/maintain
				nationwide toll free number and website must contain retiree attraction tab
				with pertinent information for relocating retirees
C. Maintain adequate funding to operate the
				local program and meet the certification requirements. This varies from each
				community depending on the level of promotion minimum $10,000.
C. Follow up leads with personal contact
				within two weeks of receiving the leads.
D. Annually sponsor/participate in a minimum
				of two of the following: environmental, social, educational, or community
				project/event.
E. Presence in a
				minimum of one national publication per year
F. Attendance at FJJVIR meetings. The
				Retirement Director or designee must attend state meetings, using the state's
				July 1-June 30 fiscal year.
G.
				Marketing Activity: Retirement Director or designee must attend one
				out-of-state trade show each year or one documented marketing activity, which
				has received prior approval from the state office.
H. File quarterly reports to the Hometown
				Mississippi Retirement state by the stated deadline.
I. Submit annual program self-audit form,
				marketing plan, and annual budget to Hometown Mississippi Retirement state
				office on or before August 1st of each year. (This
				will take effect August 1, 2004)
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-64-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.8 - Entitled Benefits

Current through June 25, 2024
As a Certified Hometown Mississippi Retirement city, each is
				  entitled to have the benefit of assistance from the Mississippi Development
				  Authority/Tourism Division Hometown Mississippi Retirement program in the form
				  of but not limited to presence in the Mississippi Living Guide (official
				  fulfillment brochure); presence in the Hometown Mississippi Retirement program
				  website; advertising of and promotion in national mature market magazines;
				  representation at national mature market consumer shows; bi-weekly notification
				  of retiree leads for their area; eligibility to apply for a match-grant for
				  promotional materials and advertising of their area.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-64-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.9 - Results of Failure to Comply

Current through June 25, 2024
As a result of the outcome of the annual self-audit, failure
				  to comply with Hometown Mississippi Retirement certification requirements will
				  result in the program being placed on probationary status for a period of six
				  months.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-64-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.10 - Meeting and Review

Current through June 25, 2024
The Hometown Mississippi Retirement Program manager and a
				  member of the Hometown Mississippi Retirement Program Advisory Committee will
				  meet with the local program director to ascertain the nature of difficulties
				  resulting in non-compliance status and to assist the director in the
				  identification of and offer suggestions for the alleviation of non-compliance
				  issues. A review by the Hometown Mississippi Retirement Program manager and the
				  Hometown Mississippi Retirement Program Advisory Committee will be held after
				  three months. Local and state officials may be notified.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-64-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.11 - Termination of Certification

Current through June 25, 2024
At the end of the probationary period, failure to be in
				  compliance with the certification requirements will result in the termination
				  of Hometown Mississippi Retirement certification status.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-64-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.12 - Maintaining Happiness

Current through June 25, 2024
As part of your community's retirement effort, an important
				  aspect of the retiree assimilation process is for newcomers to feel welcome.
				  This can be achieved by a number of methods:
A. Newcomer events such as picnics, dances,
				and golf tournaments;
B. Special
				organizations for in-migrant and in-place retirees;
C. Institute for Learning in Retirement in
				connection with your local college or university; and
D. Environmental, educational, and community
				projects sponsored by your connectors such as a beautification project or
				adopt-a-school.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-64-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.13 - Suggested Program Enhancements

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Develop a
				professional portfolio. This book, to be kept in the sponsor's office, is to
				have short biographies of various professionals for retirees to consult when
				seeking professional service providers.
B. Offering a gift /gift package to visitors
				and a welcome gift/packet to relocated retirees.
C. Partnering with local real estate
				professionals to have an up-to-date real estate guide of local properties for
				sale or rent.
D. Make personal
				contact to leads within two - three weeks of sending information to ensure
				information was received, to answer questions, and to invite prospects to
				visit.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-64-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 6 - Mississippi Single Family Residential Housing › Rule 6-4-6.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Single Family Residential Housing Fund
				  (MSFRHF) was created as a revolving fund for the purpose of making loans to any
				  agency, department, institution, instrumentality or political subdivision of
				  the state; or any agency, department, institution or instrumentality of any
				  political subdivision of the state; or any business, organization, corporation,
				  association or other legal entity meeting criteria established by the
				  Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) Community Services Division (CSD),
				  through a hosing revolving loan program for the construction of single family
				  residential housing for persons of low or moderate income. The legislation
				  provided that MDA will administer the MSFRHF and funds shall be loaned to
				  eligible projects for construction financing.
House Bill 530, 1999
				  Regular Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 6 - Mississippi Single Family Residential Housing › Rule 6-4-6.2 - Program Objective

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Promote home
				ownership.
B. Provide low cost
				construction funds for housing production.
C. Expand the supply of decent, safe,
				sanitary, and affordable housing.
House Bill 530, 1999
				  Regular Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 6 - Mississippi Single Family Residential Housing › Rule 6-4-6.3 - Allocation

Current through June 25, 2024
The total amount of bonds issued to MDA was $5,000,000 less
				  the issuance costs of $10,940.32. Therefore, $4,989,059.68 was available for
				  the purpose of construction financing.
House Bill 530, 1999
				  Regular Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 6 - Mississippi Single Family Residential Housing › Rule 6-4-6.4 - Lending Guidelines

Current through June 25, 2024
The maximum and minimum loan amounts are $750,000 and
				  $100,000, respectively. The loan amounts will be divided according to
				  Participant's Pro Rata Share. MDA, Fannie Mae, and MS Home Corporation (MHC)
				  are considered as Participants under the program. The total funding sources for
				  the program are as follows:
A. MS Home
				Corporation: $2,000,000;
B. MDA:
				$5,000,000, and;
C. Fannie Mae:
				$5,000,000.
The Ownership/Participation Percentages consist of 41.667%
				  and 50%. Interest rates assigned by Participants are blended to leverage the
				  cost and availability of construction financing. MDA's interest rate is
				  assigned at 3% on funds disbursed. Loans may be for a term up to 2 years with a
				  possible six months extension at the discretion of the Participants. The loans
				  are made in the form of lines of credits and are reviewed for renewal on an
				  annual basis. Loans that are funded shall not have a loan to value ratio that
				  is greater than 80%.
House Bill 530, 1999
				  Regular Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 6 - Mississippi Single Family Residential Housing › Rule 6-4-6.5 - Eligible Borrowers

Current through June 25, 2024
Eligible borrower entities include the following:
A. For-profit corporations;
B. Nonprofit corporations;
C. Cooperatives,
D. Public agencies other than the MS Home
				Corporation,
E. General and limited
				partnerships;
F. Limited liability
				companies, and;
G. Sole
				proprietorships
House Bill 530, 1999
				  Regular Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 6 - Mississippi Single Family Residential Housing › Rule 6-4-6.6 - Implementation and Assessment

Current through June 25, 2024
MS Home Corporation serves as the Lead Lender that
				  implements the program and is the primary point of contact for all loans funded
				  under MSFRHF. MHC underwrites all loans to meet its credit requirements and
				  other loan conditions, in addition, to Fannie Mae and MDA's guidelines.
				  However, MHC submits to Participants loan documents for review and
				  authorization before finalizing the loan approval. The documents are required
				  to support underwriting review, assessment of ability to construct residential
				  units, and credit analysis of the borrower. MHC submits to MDA and Fannie Mae
				  by the 15* of each month, reports identifying the borrowers, outstanding loan
				  balances, committed funds, total funded amounts, and repayment of funds. MDA
				  requires the lead lender to remit the amount of interest due on loans on a
				  monthly basis, Principal funds remains with MHC as long as the borrower's line
				  of credit is active. The principal amount is only returned to MDA, when a line
				  of credit is closed.
House Bill 530, 1999
				  Regular Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 6 - Mississippi Single Family Residential Housing › Rule 6-4-6.8 - Intended Borrower's

Current through June 25, 2024
Loans are made to low to moderate-income families. The
				  maximum annual family income shall be equal to or less than 115% of median
				  family income for the county as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban
				  Development or $42,672.00, whichever is less.
House Bill 530, 1999
				  Regular Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 6 - Mississippi Single Family Residential Housing › Rule 6-4-6.9 - Summary

Current through June 25, 2024
As of July 31, 2005, there are twenty (20) borrowers of
				  MSFRHF funds reporting on file. Presently, a total of $3,127,098.15 has been
				  committed to borrowers. The remaining funds available are 3,222,669.07. A total
				  of sixty-one (61) homes have been constructed.
House Bill 530, 1999
				  Regular Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.1 - Organizational Status (Legal Status) and Mission Requirements for CHDO Certificatio

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Organized Under
				State/Local Law. An organization must show evidence to MDA either in its
				charter or articles of incorporation, that it is organized under state or local
				law.
B. Non-Profit Status. A tax
				exemption ruling from the Internal Revenue Service as evidenced by a 501(c) (3)
				or (c) (4) Certificate from the IRS.
C. Purpose of Organization. The
				organization's primary purpose must be the provision of decent housing that is
				affordable to low- income people. This must be evidenced by a statement in the
				organization's charter, articles of incorporation, by-laws, or
				resolutions.
42 USCA § 12701 et
				  seq.; Pub. L.
				  101-625, title I et seq.; 24 CFR
				  92
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.2 - Additional Considerations

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Strategic Plan.
				CHDOs and CHDO aspirants are required to submit a comprehensive strategic plan
				to MDA. In order to be a comprehensive plan, the document submitted must
				address the following:
(i). The mission,
				goals, and vision of the organization
(ii). Whom you will serve
(iii). The organization's role in the
				community
(iv). The programs,
				services, and products you offer
(v). The resources needed to
				succeed
(vi). The best way to
				combine resources, programming and relationships to accomplish the
				organization's mission
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.3 - Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
There are three specific requirements related to the
				  organization's board, which must be evidenced in the organization's by-laws,
				  charter, or articles of incorporation. These are:
A. Low Income Representation. At least Ms of
				the organization's board must be representatives of a low-income community
				served by the CHDO. The CHDO is required to certify the status of low-income
				representatives. There are three (3) methods to meet the HOME requirement that
				stipulates Ms of the organization's board be representatives of a low-income
				community serviced by the CHDO. If a potential board member fits one of the
				following descriptions, then he/she count towards fulfilling this requirement:
(i). The person lives in a low-income
				neighborhood where 51% or more of the residents are low-income. This resident
				does not have to be low-income. In order to qualify under this criteria, the
				board member must live in a low-income neighborhood where 51% or more of the
				residents are low-income. The board member does not have to be low-income.
				Neighborhood means a geographic location designated in comprehensive plans,
				ordinances, or other local documents as a neighborhood, village, or similar
				geographical designation that is within the boundary but does not encompass the
				entire area of a unit of general local government; except that if the unit of
				general local government has a population under 25,000, the neighborhood may,
				but need not encompass the entire area of the unit of a general local
				government,
(ii). The person is a
				low-income resident of the community. In order to qualify under this criteria,
				the board member must be a low-income resident of a community that the CDHO is
				certified to serve. Low-income is defined as 80% or less of area median family
				income.
(iii). The person was
				elected by a low-income neighborhood organization to serve on the CHDO board.
				The organization must be composed primarily of residents of the low-income
				neighborhood and its primary purpose must be to serve the interests of the
				neighborhood residents. Such organizations might include block groups,
				neighborhood associations, and neighborhood watch groups. In order to qualify
				under this criteria, the board member must be elected by a low-income
				neighborhood organization to serve the CHDO Board. The group must be a
				neighborhood organization and it may not be the CHDO itself. If the board
				member is qualifying under this criterion, a copy of the signed resolution from
				the neighborhood organization naming the individual as their representative on
				the CHDO is required.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.4 - Additional Considerations

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Board Stability.
				There should be stability/continuity of board members over the last several
				years.
B. Development Oversight.
				The Board should have a committee structure or other means of overseeing
				planning and development.
C. Board
				Skills. The Board members should have professional skills directly relevant to
				housing development. For example, real estate, legal, architectural, planning,
				construction, finance and management experience are all professional skills
				that are relevant to housing development.
D. Decision-Making. The Board should
				demonstrate the ability to make timely decisions using an appropriate
				process.
42 USCA § 12701 et
				  seq.; Pub. L.
				  101-625, title I et seq.; 24 CFR
				  92
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.5 - Requirements for Sponsorship

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Control. The
				CFIDO is not controlled, nor receives directions from individuals or entities
				seeking profit from the organization, as evidenced by the organization's
				by-laws or a Memorandum of Understanding.
B. Creation or Sponsorship by a For-Profit
				Entity. If sponsored or created by a for-profit entity, the for-profit entity's
				primary purpose does not include the development of management of housing, as
				evidenced in the for-profit organization's by-laws.
C. Freedom to Contract for Goods and
				Services. If sponsored or created by a for-profit entity, the CUDO is free to
				contract for goods and services from vendor(s) of its own choosing, as
				evidenced by its by-laws, charter, or articles of incorporation.
D. Sponsorship by a Religious Organization.
				If sponsored by a religious organization, the CUDO is a separate secular entity
				from the religious organization, with membership available to all persons,
				regardless of religion or membership criteria, as evidenced by its by-laws,
				charter, or articles of incorporation.
42 USCA § 12701 et
				  seq.; Pub. L.
				  101-625, title I et seq.; 24 CFR
				  92
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.6 - Organizational Structure Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
The HOME Program establishes requirements for the
				  organizational structure of a CHDO to ensure that the governing body or the
				  organization is controlled by the community it serves. These requirements are
				  designed to ensure that the CHDO is capable of decisions and actions that
				  address the community's needs without undue influence from external
				  agendas.
A. History of Serving the
				Community. The organization has a history of serving the community within which
				housing to be assisted with HOME funds is to be located, as evidenced by either
				documentation of at least one (1) year of experience in serving the community
				or for new organizations, documentation that its parent organization has at
				least one (1) year of experience serving the community.
B. Low Income Input. Input from the
				low-income community is not met solely by having low-income representation on
				the board. The CHDO must provide a formal process for low-income program
				beneficiaries to advise the CHDO on design, location of sites, development and
				management of affordable housing. The process must be described in writing and
				must be documented in the organization's by-law, resolutions, or a written
				statement of operating procedures approved by the governing body. Each project
				undertaken by the CHDO should allow potential program beneficiaries to be
				involved and provide input on the entire project from project concept and site
				selection to property management. One way to accomplish this requirement is to
				develop a project advisory committee for each project or community where a HOME
				assisted project will be developed. Proof of input from the potential
				low-income program beneficiaries in all aspects of the project will be required
				for HOME project funding.
C.
				Clearly Defined Service Area. The organization must have a clearly defined
				geographic service area, which can be described and documented. CHDOs may serve
				individual neighborhoods or large areas. However, while organization may
				include the entire community in their service area (such as a city, town,
				village, county, or multi-county area), they may not include the entire
				state.
42 USCA § 12701 et
				  seq.; Pub. L.
				  101-625, title I et seq.; 24 CFR
				  92
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.7 - Additional Considerations

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Needs. Current
				plans should be well grounded in an understanding of current housing
				conditions; housing needs, and need for supportive services. The organization
				should have an analysis of the local housing market and the housing needs of
				low-income households.
B.
				Relations. The organization should have a good reputation and a positive
				relationship with the community it services.
C. Local Government Relations. The CHDO
				should have a positive relationship with the local government(s) of the
				community(s) that it serves.
42 USCA § 12701 et
				  seq.; Pub. L.
				  101-625, title I et seq.; 24 CFR
				  92
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.8 - Financial Management Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Conformance to
				Accountability Standards. The organization must conform to the financial
				accountability standards of
				24 CFR
				84.21, "Standards for Financial Management
				Systems", as evidenced by notarized statement by the board president or Chief
				Financial Officer (CFO), or a certification from a Certified Public Accountant
				(CPA), or a HUD approved audit summary.
B. No Individual Benefit. No part of a CHDO's
				net earnings (profits) may benefit any members, founders, contributors, or
				individuals. This requirement must also be evidenced in the organization's
				charter or articles of incorporation.
42 USCA § 12701 et
				  seq.; Pub. L.
				  101-625, title I et seq.; 24 CFR
				  92
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.9 - Additional Considerations regarding Financial Management Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Audit. Audit information will be
				reviewed.
B. Budgeting. The
				organization should conduct annual budgeting of its operations and all
				activities and programs. It should track and report budget versus actual income
				and expenses.
C. Reporting.
				Financial reporting should be regular, current and sufficient for the board to
				forecast and monitor the financial status of the corporation.
D. Cash Flow Management. The organization
				should know its current cash position and maintain control over
				expenditures.
E. Internal Controls.
				The organization should have adequate internal controls to ensure separation of
				duties and safeguarding of corporate assets. There should be sufficient
				oversight of all financial activities.
F. Procurement/Conflict of Interest. The
				organization should have a conflict of interest policy governing board members,
				employees, and development activities, particularly in procurement of contract
				services and the award of housing units for occupancy.
G. Insurance. The organization should
				maintain adequate insurance, including liability, fidelity, bond workers
				compensation, property hazard and project. In regards to bonding provisions
				(surety bond), the organization shall obtain a minimum bonding of $75,000 to
				protect the interest of the organization and any entity, which shall award
				funds unto the organization. If funded, the CUDO is required to increase the
				surety bond to $150,000 for each principal.
H. Financial Stability. The current balance
				sheet and budget should indicate a sufficient, diversified and stable funding
				base to support essential operations.
I. Portfolio Financial Condition. If the
				organization has a portfolio of properties, they should be in stable physical
				and financial condition.
J.
				Liquidity. Whether the organization has liquid assets available to cover
				current expenses shall be considered, as well as whether the organization has
				funds available for predevelopment expenses or equity investments required for
				development.
42 USCA § 12701 et
				  seq.; Pub. L.
				  101-625, title I et seq.; 24 CFR
				  92
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.10 - Capacity to Carry Out Activities

Current through June 25, 2024
The organization must have demonstrated capacity for
				  carrying out activities assisted with HOME funds, as evidenced by either
				  experience of key staff that has completed similar projects to HOME funded
				  activities or the organization should have contracts with consultants who have
				  relevant housing experience to train key staff.
42 USCA § 12701 et
				  seq.; Pub. L.
				  101-625, title I et seq.; 24 CFR
				  92
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.11 - Additional Considerations for Activities

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Portfolio. The
				organization's portfolio of projects and properties should evidence competent
				management and oversight.
B.
				Previous Performance. The organization should have exhibited competence with
				any previous CHDO activities.
C.
				Management Capacity. The organization's management should have the capacity and
				ability to manage additional development activities.
D. Procedures. There should be policies and
				procedures in place to govern development activities.
E. Project management. The organization
				should have procedures for monitoring the progress of a project and the
				capacity to monitor project-level cash flow and schedules.
F. Personnel. There should be staff that is
				assigned responsibilities for housing G. development and personnel policies and
				job descriptions should be clear.
G. Staff Skills. The strength of staff in the
				following areas shall be considered:
(i).
				Legal/financial aspects of housing development
(ii). Management of real estate
				development
(iii).Oversight of
				design & construction management
(iv).Marketing, intake
(v). Property management (if
				applicable)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.12 - MDA Reservations

Current through June 25, 2024
MDA reserves the right to determine if the housing
				  development experience and financial stability of the non-profit organization
				  is adequate for certification and if the organization has the capacity to carry
				  out HOME funded activities.
42 USCA § 12701 et
				  seq.; Pub. L.
				  101-625, title I et seq.; 24 CFR
				  92
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.13 - Effective Period of CHDO Certification

Current through June 25, 2024
In order to maintain a current state CFIDO Certification,
				  the CFIDO must submit a complete application for funding through the MDA. The
				  CHDO must be awarded grant funds. The certification period will be effective
				  for the two (2) or three (3) year period of the contract. CHDOs will no longer
				  be required to be recertified annually.
42 USCA § 12701 et
				  seq.; Pub. L.
				  101-625, title I et seq.; 24 CFR
				  92
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.14 - The Consolidation Plan

Current through June 25, 2024
Activities conducted by CHDOs must be consistent with the
				  state's Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan identifies housing and
				  community development needs in the state's jurisdiction and provides long-term
				  strategy for addressing those needs. The Consolidated Plan indicates the level
				  of resources, which are allocated to each program. Each year the state must
				  develop an Action Plan, which spells out which activities it will carry out and
				  how much money will be spent in each area. The Consolidated Planning process is
				  an opportunity for CHDOs to provide input to the state on how its funds are
				  allocated.
42 USCA § 12701 et
				  seq.; Pub. L.
				  101-625, title I et seq.; 24 CFR
				  92
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 7 - HOME Program › Rule 6-4-7.15 - How to Apply for CHDO Certification

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Complete the
				CHDO Certification Application, including all requested documentation
				forms.
B. Submit one (1) original
				and one (1) copy of the entire application. The application should be bound
				with a binder clip, 3-ring binders or any other forms of binding.
C. The application may be mailed or hand
				delivered to the address below.
42 USCA § 12701 et
				  seq.; Pub. L.
				  101-625, title I et seq.; 24 CFR
				  92
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.1 - Program Overview

Current through June 25, 2024
The Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESG) is authorized by
				  the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1988 as Amended. Under the
				  Emergency Shelter Grants Program, the Department of Housing and Urban
				  Development (HUD) allocates funds by formula grant among eligible states and
				  units of general local government. States and units of local government may use
				  the ESG funds for renovation, rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use
				  as emergency shelters for the homeless, for the payment of operation and
				  maintenance expenses, for the provision of essential services to homeless
				  clients, and for homeless prevention activities. The program is designed to be
				  the first step in a continuum of assistance to enable homeless individuals and
				  families to move toward independent living as well as to prevent homelessness.
				  The State of Mississippi proposes in the 2011 Emergency Shelter Grants Program
				  to use the funds for operation and maintenance expenses. ESG funds will be
				  distributed statewide to eligible local units of government and non-profit
				  organizations that operate homeless shelters. Recaptured or De-obligated ESG
				  funds may be used to supplement State Administration, to supplement existing
				  projects which may require additional funds, to fund other eligible applicants,
				  or to fund ESG eligible activities.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.2 - Program Objective

Current through June 25, 2024
The ESG Program funds will be made available to address the
				  following:
A. Shelter facility
				improvements (minor), operation and maintenance expenses
B. Equipment purchase is limited to $5,000.00
				per unit
The use of ESG funds for the purchase of motor vehicles is
				  prohibited.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.4 - 2011 Allocation

Current through June 25, 2024
The 2011 ESG funds to be made available to the State of
				  Mississippi will be published in the Federal Register. The One-Year Action Plan
				  is based on an allocation of $2,002,150. This allocation is contingent upon the
				  availability of funds to the State of Mississippi from the U. S. Department of
				  Housing and Urban Development. The State will reserve less than five percent
				  ($100,000) to assist in the administration of ESG funds. If requested, the
				  State may make available administrative funds to grantees, not to exceed two
				  percent of the grant requested.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.5 - Application Submission Date

Current through June 25, 2024
The Application Submission date will be May 20, 2011, no
				  later than 4:00 p.m. Applications were submitted to Community Services
				  Division, 501 North West Street, Suite 5-A, Jackson, Mississippi. No
				  applications were accepted after 4:00 p.m. MDA's time clock was the clock used
				  for meeting the application submission deadline.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.6 - Eligible Applicants

Current through June 25, 2024
Local units of government and non-profit organizations that
				  operate existing homeless shelters are eligible to submit applications in the
				  ESG Program. Non-profit agencies applying for ESG funds to carry out homeless
				  assistance must obtain certification that the project is approved by the local
				  unit of government, per Section 42 of the McKinney Act as amended. The City of
				  Jackson, being an entitlement city, receives a direct allocation of ESG funds
				  from HUD. Therefore, applications from non-profits in the City of Jackson will
				  not be accepted for funding by the Community Services
				  Division.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.7 - Match Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
Applicants must provide matching funds. Pursuant to 24 CFR
				  Part 576 and
				  42 U.S.C.
				  11375 the ESG Program requires that ESG funds
				  provided by HUD be matched with an equal amount of funds from other sources.
				  The match amount may include the amount of funds from other sources, the value
				  or fair rental value of any donated material or building (this source can only
				  be utilized as match one time), the value of any lease on a building, any
				  salary paid to staff to carry out the program of the recipient, and the value
				  of the time and services (at a rate of $5.00 per hour) contributed by
				  volunteers to carry out the program of the recipient.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.8 - Grant Size

Current through June 25, 2024
The maximum grant size is $75,000 and there is no minimum
				  grant size. The State reserves the right to adjust the amount awarded, based on
				  the amount of funds available.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.10 - Activities

Current through June 25, 2024
Efforts will be made to maintain the operation of existing
				  facilities that have a demonstrated history of efficient management, including
				  services to the hard-to-reach homeless. The following information will be
				  required in each funding request:
A.
				The nature and extent of homeless need for emergency shelter within the
				applicant's jurisdiction and the manner in which the applicant proposes to
				address the need;
B. Identification
				of agencies proposed to provide services through the program, any ongoing
				services they provide to the homeless population, and a description of the
				agencies' relationship to the local government;
C. A description of proposed program
				activities and the budget request relating to: payment of maintenance,
				operation, insurance, utilities, and furnishings;
D. A description of the source(s), amount(s),
				and status of matching funds;
E.
				The extent to which the proposed activities will carry out the objectives
				established by the State;
F. The
				applicant's method and timeframe to implement the proposed activities;
				and
G. The applicant's
				certification that activities assisted through the program will comply with
				applicable regulations regarding historic properties and environmental
				considerations.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.11 - Distribution

Current through June 25, 2024
The ESG funds will be distributed in accordance with the
				  State's Consolidated Plan. The selection process is based on the possible award
				  of 150 points on the ESG Application. The State intends to distribute ESG funds
				  statewide to eligible applicants using a competitive application process. The
				  State has designed specific criteria that will be used to rate the
				  applications. Points will be assigned to each rating criterion based on the
				  data provided in the application and consistent with the needs in the
				  Consolidated Plan. Each application will stand on its own.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.12 - Applicant Obligations

Current through June 25, 2024
Applicants may be contacted for clarification of the
				  information presented in the application, but additional information that can
				  affect the rating of the project cannot be submitted. Applicants with the
				  highest scores will be funded until funds are exhausted. In case of a tie, the
				  application that has the highest poverty rate for the entity's respective
				  county will rate higher. The State will use the most recent rate. If a tie
				  still exists, the unemployment rate for the entity's respective county will be
				  used. The Community Services Division will also reject any applications if they
				  are incomplete or do not provide desired services.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.13 - Site Visits

Current through June 25, 2024
Site visits will be conducted to verify information
				  submitted in the application for applicants receiving the highest ratings. A
				  site visit does not imply or denote that an applicant will be funded. The State
				  reserves the right to decrease the points awarded in any rating factor based on
				  information gained during a site visit. The following Habitability Standards
				  need to be met for applicant to receive funding:
A. Structure and Materials: The shelter
				building should be structurally sound to protect residents from the elements
				and not pose any threat to health and safety of the residents.
B. Access: The shelter must be accessible,
				and there should be a second means of exiting the facility in the case of
				emergency or fire.
C. Space and
				Security: Each resident should have adequate space and security for themselves
				and their belongings. Each resident must have an acceptable place to
				sleep.
D. Interior Air Quality:
				Each room or space within the shelter/facility must have a natural or
				mechanical means of ventilation. The interior air should be free of pollutants
				at a level that might threaten or harm the health of residents.
E. Water Supply: The shelter's water supply
				should be free of contamination.
F.
				Sanitary Facilities: Each resident should have access to sanitary facilities
				that are in proper operating condition. These facilities should be able to be
				used in privacy, and be adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of
				human waste.
G.
				Thermal-Environment: The shelter/facility must have any necessary
				heating/cooling H. facilities in proper operating condition.
H. Illumination and Electricity: The
				shelter/facility should have adequate natural or artificial illumination to
				permit normal indoor activities and support health and safety. There should be
				sufficient electrical sources to permit the safe use of electrical appliances
				in the shelter.
I. Food
				Preparation: Food preparation areas, if any, should contain suitable space and
				equipment to store, prepare and serve food in a safe and sanitary
				manner.
J. Sanitary Conditions: The
				shelter should be maintained in a sanitary condition.
K. Fire Safety-Sleeping Areas: There should
				be at least one working smoke detector in each occupied unit of the shelter
				facility. In addition, smoke detectors should be located near sleeping areas
				where possible. The fire alarm system should be designed for a hearing-impaired
				resident.
L. Fire Safety-Common
				Areas: All public areas of the shelter must have at least one working smoke
				detector.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.14 - Selection Process

Current through June 25, 2024
The selection process is based on the awarding of points.
				  Specific selection criteria will be used to rate applications. All applications
				  will be rated and points assigned to each based on data provided in the
				  application. Thus, it is important to provide complete and concise information
				  for all questions.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.15 - Complete Questionnaire

Current through June 25, 2024
In order to receive points, all questions must be answered
				  completely. If the space provided to answer questions is not sufficient and the
				  applicant needs additional space to answer a question in its entirety, the
				  applicant must clearly reference the location of this additional information
				  (i.e., see Attachment A, See By-laws, page 3). Applicants must be very specific
				  when indicating additional space is needed to answer any
				  questions.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.16 - Rating Factors

Current through June 25, 2024
The rating factors and maximum points for the Application
				  for the 2011 Emergency Shelter Grants Program Year are as follows:
Rating Factor
Points
Target Population
35
Program Design
20
Applicant Capacity
50
Documented Need
20
Community Coordination
25
Total Points Available
150
42 U.S.C.
				  11301