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