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kitchen and other improvements necessary to enable a handicapped person to function independently in the residential setting. • Landscaping • Garages/Outbuildings • Fences(new or repair) • Water softeners • Decks/Patios(new) • Additions to structures and finishing of basements • Finishing basements • Other rehabilitation items found suitable by CMHP rehabilitation staff Loans may not be used to address any of the following(except for necessary replacement in connection with an eligible rehab item): • Freestanding or built-in kitchen appliances unless needed to meet HQS standards • Fireplaces or woodstoves (unless a health/safety issue) • Window/door coverings(curtains,blinds,etc.) • Air Conditioning(unless needed for medical purposes) • Recreational items(swimming pools,tennis courts, saunas) • Garage door opener(unless handicap accessible improvement) • Driveways, sidewalks(unless health or safety issues) • 200 amp service unless needed(then justify) • Work begun or completed before the date of the Notice to Proceed order • Improvements not consistent with established standards • The refinancing of any existing mortgage or debt Note: Above listed items may be part of a total project scope of work,but any costs with the items are required to be covered by owners match funds. 9. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT STEPS After approval of a homeowner's application, an initial inspection will be scheduled. CMHP staff will meet with homeowners and perform a visual Housing Quality Standards inspection and discuss the homeowner's wishes. After the initial inspection a lead based paint risk assessment will be requested. After the risk assessment is completed, CMHP will create a scope of work based on the initial inspection and the lead assessment report. Once the homeowner has approved the scope of work the project is ready to go out for bid. All contractors participating in the program must have a Contractors Application Form on file at CMHP. The application must contain proof of insurance coverage and copy of their MN Contractors License. Contractors will be responsible for securing insurance of the amounts specified on the application form. Scope of work determination: CMHP will originate a rehabilitation scope of work from information collected from the initial home inspection. Homeowners will participate in the 5 443114v4 MJM EL185-26