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• C. Kell -Smith & Associates, Inc. ®o® 00 co co A brief overview of key issues brought up regarding the program: o Homeowner responsibility before start of construction: • Homeowner removes blinds and curtains from windows • Homeowner moves furniture or obstructing objects a minimum of 3 - 4 feet from window • Homeowner removes personal breakable belongings from work area; homeowner is expected to remove personable belongings of value; the program and City will not be held liable for theft or breakage • Homeowner removes security bars from windows; Disconnects security system • Homeowner or a designated representative of theirs (18 years or older) must be present during construction. The program makes allowances for those homeowners who are seniors or disabled and who cannot physically move their furniture or remove window dressings because of a physical disability or debilitating illness. Those homeowners are identified during the architectural survey and again during plan review. The bid process for a contractor made allowances for this scope of work; contractor will remove window dressings and move furniture when appropriate. Homeowners are notified one week prior to start of construction. They are also called the night before construction to remind them of their construction appointment and to prepare their home. o Regarding removing of screen doors and iron security doors: • Contractor may have to remove screen door or security door if there is a need to replace the door jam. Again, homeowners will be expected to re- install their screen door or security door. It is treated same as homeowner's responsibility to remove and re- install their window coverings. "Again, seniors or those physically incapable will receive assistance from contractor. Please note that contractor found some door jams to be too narrow for new acoustical doors or too deteriorated to support new doors. Project Architect is finding similar conditions during surveys of some Phase 1 homes. o Pre - existing Code Issues: . • Homeowners are required at their own expense to correct pre- existing code issues. Mechanical or electrical code issues are usually noted during architectural survey or during contractor final measurement verifications. Homeowners are given information as well as photos of pre- existing condition and suggested steps that may be necessary to repair the pre- existing condition to code. Homeowners are informed that repairs must be done to code and that a permit may be required by the City of San Leandro. Homeowners are given the phone number for Building and Safety Services. Homeowners will also be given information provided by the Housing Department regarding grants or rehab loans available to qualifying residents to make such repairs. Homeowners are given a minimum of 30 to 60 days to correct or repair the pre- existing condition before start of construction.