HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No 12-2022 - Authorizing Staff to Record Restrictive Covenants Required for the Performance of Lead Hazard Control Services1
RESOLUTION NO. 12-2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RECORD RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
REQUIRED FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF LEAD HAZARD CONTROL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), accepted grants for lead hazard
reduction (the “Program”) from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”); and
WHEREAS, the City executed certain grant documents and the Program is administered
by the City’s Department of Community Investment (“DCI”); and
WHEREAS, the grant documents require that the Program include a process by which units
made lead-safe under the Program are marketed toward and priority given to families with children
under six (6) years of age for a period of no less than three (3) years; and
WHEREAS, the City’s process includes the execution and recordation of a Lien and
Restrictive Covenant Agreement for Rental Property (“Agreement”), in substantially the same
form as attached hereto as Exhibit A, which sets forth the requirements that must be met for the
required three (3)-year period in exchange for participation in the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement applies only to rental properties and creates a duty for
landlords participating in the Program to market and give priority in renting units to income-
eligible families with children under the age of six (6) and documenting all efforts to comply; and
WHEREAS, DCI anticipates that a number of such Agreements will be executed
throughout the course of the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works (the “Board”) exists pursuant to Indiana Code
Section 36-4-9-5 and is the appropriate body to hold real estate interests of the City pursuant to
Indiana Code Section 36-9-6-3; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to authorize the execution of such Agreements as needed
and without additional presentation to the Board, provided that such Agreements are in
substantially the same form as attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AS FOLLOWS:
1.The Board reaffirms its approval of the grant documents in furtherance of the
Program.
2.The Board authorizes the President or Vice President and the Clerk of the Board to
execute the Agreement on its behalf with regard to any rental property that is a part of the Program,
provided that such Agreement is in substantially the same form as Exhibit A.
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3.The Board further authorizes any staff member of the City’s Department of
Community Investment to accept and present the executed Agreement for recordation and execute
on the Board’s behalf any document or take on the Board’s behalf any action that may be required
to complete the recordation of the Agreement and carry out the purposes of this Resolution.
3. This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
held in person and electronically on March 8, 2022.
March 8, 2022
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EXHIBIT A
Lien and Restrictive Covenant Agreement for Rental Property
[See Attached]
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HOLD FOR: AUDITORS RECORD:
Department of Community Investment TRANSFER NO.
City of South Bend, Indiana TAXING UNIT
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 1400S DATE:
South Bend, IN 46601 KEY NO.
LIEN AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT FOR RENTAL PROPERTY
LHR Program Award #
This Lien and Restrictive Covenant Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between (“Owner(s)”),
the Owner of certain real estate located at _____________________ (“address”), in St. Joseph
County, Indiana, more particularly described on “Exhibit A” (“Real Estate”), and the undersigned, City
of South Bend, Indiana, acting by and through its Board of Public Works (“Grantee”), as recipient of an
award of funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”).
I.PURPOSE
A.Grantee applied for and received an award from HUD to be used to promote lead-safe and healthy
homes and to provide lead hazard control activities and healthy homes intervention measures (the
"Program") for residents of qualified housing units (“Beneficiaries”).
B.HUD funds were awarded to Grantee subject to certain rules, regulations, guidance and notices
relating to the Program issued by HUD from time to time.
C.In consideration of Owner(s) receiving assistance from Grantee in the amount of and
00/100 Dollars ($ _____. ) to remediate and rehabilitate, as applicable the Owner(s)’s
housing located on the Real Estate (“Project”), which assistance is subject to the requirements
of the Program, the Owner(s) also agree to comply with the requirements of the Program.
D.For not less than three (3) years following the completion of lead hazard control activities, in every
case, the Owner(s) shall give priority in renting units assisted under the Program to income eligible
families that have a child under the age of six (6) years and document efforts to comply with this
requirement.,
E.The Program requires that certain use restrictions be imposed upon property that is assisted with
Program funds to ensure that the Program requirements are met.
F.Specifically, HUD requires restrictive covenants be placed on the Real Estate at Project
Completion and to remain in effect for a three (3) year period (“the Affordability Period”).
G.The Affordability Period begins at project completion which begins after the following have
occurred: (1) the completion of lead hazard control services, (2) the completion of the clearance
examination, (3) clearance has been achieved, and (4) any findings or concerns have been resolved
that the final inspection and clearance examination have been completed, clearance has been
achieved, and any findings or concerns have been resolved.
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II.AGREEMENT
Grantee and Owner(s) hereby impose the following restrictive covenants upon the Real Estate, and
Owner(s) hereby warrants, grants, and conveys to Grantee a lien upon the Real Estate for the
Affordability Period as specified above (the “Lien”). In consideration of these mutual undertakings and
covenants, the parties further agree as follows:
1.The Owner(s) shall comply with the following requirements of the Program throughout the
Affordability Period: (1) marketing to and giving priority in renting units assisted under the
Program to income eligible families with children under the age of six (6) years and (2)
maintaining documentation of the Owner(s) efforts to comply with this requirement.
2.Upon the occurrence of any of the following events during the Affordability Period, the entire sum
secured by the Lien, without interest, shall be due and payable by Owner(s) upon demand.
Repayment may be demanded upon:
a.Transfer or conveyance of the Real Estate by deed, land contract, lease, or otherwise,
within the applicable Affordability Period;
b.Commencement of foreclosure proceedings by any mortgagee (or deed in lieu of
foreclosure), within the Affordability Period; or
c.The Owner fails to comply with any of the requirements set forth in Subsection I of
Section II of this Agreement.
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the amount specified in Subsection C of Section I of the
Agreement, shall not be due and payable if the Real Estate is transferred or conveyed to a new
owner who agrees to continue to subject the Real Estate to the terms and provisions of this
Agreement and agrees to take the Real Estate subject to this Agreement.
3.The Lien may be foreclosed and the restrictive covenants shall terminate on the date the Real
Estate is acquired by foreclosure in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana or instrument
in lieu of foreclosure.
4.If any of the Recapture Events specified in Subsection 2 of Section II above or other non-
compliance has occurred within the Affordability Period, the Grantee will recapture the amount set
forth in Subsection C of Section I of the Agreement.
5.Owner(s) states and Grantee acknowledges that the financial assistance received through the
Program represents good and valuable consideration for this Agreement and these restrictions on
the use of the Real Estate are consistent with the statutes, regulations, terms, conditions, and
requirements for the Program.
6.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Grantee and Owner(s) agree that the
Lien is subject and subordinate to any Senior Debt, as defined below, in priority as to Grantee’s
interest in the Real Estate and in payment of the Recapture Amount. As used in this Agreement,
“Senior Debt” means any indebtedness of Owner(s) to any lender that has provided financing to
Owner(s) for the purchase, construction, rehabilitation, or refinancing of the Real Estate prior to the
date of this Agreement. This Agreement will not be subordinate to any debt incurred by Owner(s)
after the effective date of this agreement, unless the new lender consents to the terms of this
Agreement. If the Real Estate is transferred to the Senior Debt holder in lieu of foreclosure, or the
mortgage securing the Senior Debt is foreclosed, the Lien is to be terminated and released.
7.This Agreement shall be binding upon the Real Estate and shall constitute covenants running with
the land. Grantee and Owner(s) agree that any and all requirements of the laws of the State of
Indiana which must be satisfied so that the provisions of this Agreement constitute valid and
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binding deed restrictions and covenants running with the Real Estate shall be satisfied in full.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the covenants and restrictions contained herein shall survive
and be effective throughout the Affordability Period, regardless of whether any contract, deed or
other instrument hereafter executed conveying the Real Estate or a portion thereof provides that
such conveyance is subject to this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, representatives, successors, and
assigns.
8.In the event there is a breach or violation of the restrictions and covenants set forth herein during
the Affordability Period, Grantee may bring an action at law or in equity in a court of competent
jurisdiction to enforce the Lien and restrictions and covenants set forth herein against Owner or any
subsequent owner in possession at the time of the breach or violation. In addition, Grantee may
recover reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs incurred enforcing the Lien.
This Lien and Restrictive Covenant Agreement is effective as of the day of , 20 .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Owner and Grantee have caused this Agreement to be signed by duly
authorized representatives, on the day and year first written above.
OWNER:
Signature Signature
Printed Name Printed Name
STATE OF INDIANA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH )
Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally appeared this
____ day of ___________________, 20___, the above-named Owner(s) ___________________, who
acknowledged the execution of the foregoing agreement to be his/her voluntary act and deed for the uses
and purposes therein set forth.
WITNESS, my hand and Notarial Seal.
My Commission Expires:
___________________________, Notary Public
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GRANTEE:
City of South Bend, Indiana, by and through its Board of
Public Works
By: ________________________________________
Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
ATTEST:
By: _______________________________________
Anne Fuchs, Clerk
STATE OF INDIANA )
) SS:
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for and in said County and State this ____ day of
_____________ 20_____ appeared Elizabeth A. Maradik and Anne Fuchs, known to me to be,
respectively, President and Clerk of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works, the Grantee,
and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Lien and Restrictive Covenant Agreement for Rental
Property, being authorized pursuant to Resolution No. _______________.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal.
___________________________, Notary Public
Resident of _______________ County, _______
Commission expires: _____________
This instrument was prepared by Sandra L. Kennedy, Assistant City Attorney, City of South Bend, Indiana, 227 W.
Jefferson Blvd. 1200S, South Bend, IN 46601.
I affirm, under the penalties of perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security
number in this document, unless required by law. Sandra L. Kennedy
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date 2/25/22
Name Liz Maradik Department DCI
BPW Date 3/8/22 Phone Extension x5821
Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board
Diversity Compliance
and Inclusion Officer Officer Name
BPW Attorney Attorney Name Clara McDaniels
Dept. Attorney Attorney Name Sandi Kennedy,
Purchasing
Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions
Professional Services Agreement Contract Proposal
Open Market Contract Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA
Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to Advertise Title Sheet
Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes
Proposal Opening C/O & PCA No. PCA
Chg. Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution
Other: Ease./Encroach
Required Information
Company or Vendor Name
New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing
No
MBE/WBE Contractor MBE
WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes
No
Project Name
Project Number
Funding Source
Account No.
Amount
Terms of Contract
Purpose/Description Authorizes staff to record liens related to the implementation of the Lead
Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant.
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