HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-23-Resolutions 12-19_Sidewalk Assistance Program AmendmentTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 12-19
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SIDEWALK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
WHEREAS,on December 3,2007,the Waukee City Council approved a Sidewalk Installation,
Repair and Maintenance Program (Resolution #07-262),which includes Section 6,Installation
Economic Hardship Program in section 6 therein;AND,
WHEREAS,the City Council deems it appropriate to clarify certain cost sharing provisions pertinent
to the sidewalk program related to those who qualify and seek to participate in the SAP program.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa that
Resolution No.07-262 passed on December 3,2007 should be amended and is hereby revised by
repealing section 6 therein in its entirety effective as of the date of this resolution and pass this
resolution in lieu thereof as follows:
CITY OF WAUKEE
SIDEWALK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP)
COUNCIL APPROVED -
On March 14,2005,the City of Waukee City Council approved the Sidewalk Improvement Program.
At the time the Sidewalk Improvement Program was being reviewed by the City Council,there was
some question as to the need for an "assistance"program for those property owners who were
fmancially unable to comply with the request to install public sidewalks.
PURPOSE
The purpose ofthe City of Waukee Sidewalk Assistance Program (SAP)is to assist Waukee single-
family property owners (owner occupied)with the initial financial cost of installation of the required
public sidewalks.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for SAP,property owners must meet all ofthe following requirements:
1.Proof of home ownership of the applicant must be provided.
2.Property taxes must be current and paid-to-date.
3.Income limit of the household must fall below the 2012 SAP Income Limits below.
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Number of Persous iu Maximum Total Gross
Household Household Income
1 $41,750
2 $47.700
3 $53,650
4 $59,600
5 $64,400
6 $69,150
7 $73,950
8+$78,700
The household income wi1l be calculated according to the previous year's taxes or the income will be
estimated according to the income for the previous four months,whichever is less.
PROCESS
Fo1lowing submittal of the required application materials (application due 30 days prior to
assessment),the City will determine by assessment resolution date if the property owner is eligible
based on the above income guidelines.
In the case that the property owner is not eligible,the property owner sha1l continue to be required to
install the public sidewalk according to Ordinance 2505.
In the case of an eligible property owner,the City of Waukee will cause the installation of the public
sidewalk through the assessment proj ect.The cost of the required public sidewalk completed during
the assessment phase shall be assessed to the property owner at the 50%level of total construction
costs plus administrative,legal,engineering &inspection fees.
The cost assessed to the property owner shall be interest free and payable in equal installments over
10 years.If the property title is transferred prior to the assessment being paid,any remaining balance
will need to be paid in full prior to any such transfer.
Please submit with application:
1.Proof of home ownership of the applicant must be provided.
2.Property taxes must be current and paid-to-date.
3.Income limit of the household must fall below the 2011 SAP Income Limits.
4.Copy of previous years summary pages of tax return.
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CITY OF WAUKEE
APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT CREDIT
Name Address,__,----__,--_
Date of Birth Age Race/Ethnic Group--:c-~-c--------
Number of members in Family Telephone #S.S.No._
Assessed for Street __Sewer Sidewalk __Sidewalk repair __
OWNERSHIP:Applicant/Head of Household must have legal or equitable title to the parcel.
a.If Titleholder,give date your deed was recorded Book Page __
b.If Contract Buyer,give date your contract was recorded Book,__Page._
Schedule A -Annual Gross Income Schedule B -Miscellaneous Information
List all amounts of income received during the 1.Medical Expenses
last 12 months.Be sure to include the income
of all members of the family who share the 2.Amount of medical expenses
household and include any funds contributed or covered by insurance.
paid on a regular basis to the family by a
household resident who is not a member of the 3.Amount received from non-profit
familv.child placing agency for care of one
l.W AGES-HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $or more persons under 18 placed in
2.WAGES -SPOUSES $your household by such agency.
3.WAGES OTHER HOUSEHOLD
MEMBERS $4.Any unusual occupational expense
4.UNEMPLOYMENT not compensated for by your
COMPENSATION $employer.
5.SOCIAL SECURITY $
6.RETIREMENTIPENSIONS $5.Amount paid for care of children or
7.ADCIRELIEF $sick or incapacitated family
8.RENT/BOARD $members in order that head of
9.CHILD SUPPORT $household or spouse can work.
10.OTHER (List)$11.TOTAL ANNUAL GROSS INCOME $
'Indicate if this household member is one of the following by letter designatiou:
(a)Uuder 18 (b)Full-time Student (c)Disabled or haudicapped
I hereby swear that tbe foregoing statements are a full,fair and truthful disclosure to the best of my knowledge and belief
of the information sought.I certify that I have recorded title to make domicile in and that I am head of the household of
the property for which I am making application for assessment credit.I further certify that I fully understand that any
person or persons involved in making or conspiring to make false statements,claims,or affidavits in support of this
application are subject to criminal prosecution.I do hereby give permission to the City of Waukee to obtain pertinent
information verifying my household income from my employer,bank and other income sources including federal,state,
county and other agencies.This statement is my voluntary waiver of my rights to privacy strictly for the purpose of
obtaining verification of my eligibility for this program only.This waiver is given with the understanding that complete
privacy will be maintained by the City,as required under the Privacy Act of 1974.
I have read and understand this statement.
Applicant (Head of Household)Date
Date Site OfficeApplicationtakenby
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Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,and approved this the 23'd day of January,
2012.
Attest:
.Kooistra,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Shane Blanchard X
Dan Dutcher X
Casey L.Harvey X
Shelly Hughes X
Mike Watts X
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