alternative requirement applies to the grantee, please check “n/a” in the boxes below, and list applicable Federal Register Notice and describe whether the grantee is adequately meeting its alternative requirement. [24 CFR 570.483(b)(3), 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3), or applicable Federal Register notice] d. For rental units, has a period of affordability been established for assisted properties? NOTE: Although the State CDBG regulations dictate that the LMI national objective for housing is met at occupancy, HUD encourages grantees to adopt and enforce periods of affordability for multifamily new construction projects. Due to the often significant investment of CDBG funds, a period of affordability can ensure housing for LMI households remains available in disaster-affected counties. Describe Basis for Conclusion: 20. In regards to the Slum/Blight national objective, do reviewed activity files document: The area meets the definition of a slum, blighted, deteriorated or deteriorating area under state or local law, if using the Slum/Blight national objective on an area basis? [24 CFR 570.483 and 570.506, or 570.208 and 570.490] b. The rehabilitation limited to those conditions that are detrimental to public health and safety, if using the Slum/Blight national objective on a spot basis? [24 CFR 570.483 and 570.506, or 570.208 and 570.490] Describe Basis for Conclusion: 21. In regards to the Urgent Need national objective, do reviewed activity files substantiate that: Urgency of the need was adequately documented to demonstrate compliance, if the grantee received a waiver of the certification requirements at 24 CFR 570.208(c) and 24 CFR 570.483(d) in an applicable Federal Register notice for the documentation of urgent need for a limited period of time (e.g., in the grantee’s Action Plan)? b. The urgency of the need was adequately demonstrated in compliance with requirements at 24 CFR 570.208(c) and 24 CFR 570.483(d), if the waiver had expired prior to the activity or if the grantee did not receive a waiver of the certification requirements?
Describe Basis for Conclusion: 22. In regard to duplication of benefits (DOB), do reviewed activity files document: All sources of assistance provided to each applicant for the same purpose, and the determination of DOB? [Stafford Act, Federal Register notice published November 16, 2011 (76 FR 71066)] b. How the DOB determination impacted the applicant’s CDBG-DR award? If a DOB was found, was there a reduction in the award amount? [Stafford Act, Federal Register notice published November 16, 2011 (76 FR 71066)] c. That each applicant has entered into a signed agreement (e.g., subrogation agreement) to repay subsequent duplicative assistance? [See Federal Register notice published November 16, 2011 (76 FR 71066), as may be amended or incorporated into a Federal Register notice, for applicability] d. How the grantee implemented HUD guidance when assisting applicants that declined SBA assistance? NOTE: This guidance is only applicable to applications processed by the grantee following the effective date of the guidance document (July 25, 2013). [Refer to Questions 9.a-c. See HUD Guidance on Duplication of Benefit Requirements and Provision of CDBG Disaster Recovery Assistance, published July 25, 2013, as may be amended.] If a DOB occurred after assistance was awarded, were funds recaptured in accordance with the agreement and the grantee’s policies and procedures? [Refer to Question 10; see Federal Register notice published November 16, 2011 (76 FR 71066) for applicability] Describe Basis for Conclusion: 23. In regard to additional requirements, as applicable, do reviewed activity files document: Compliance with requirements on rehabilitation and reconstruction activities policies and procedures? [Refer to Questions 12.a-b.]