(A) Property owners shall contact the Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) or Carver County Environmental Services to receive an application form. The property owner shall complete the application, and submit it to the Carver County CDA or other designated department or agency.
(B) CDA or other designated department or agency shall review applications, contact applicants for additional information if needed and forward applications to the loan program administrator for determination of eligibility.
(C) Property owners shall have a site evaluation, system design and construction bid completed by a licensed SSTS professional, licensed well driller, or other qualified service provider, and provide this information to the loan administrator along with any related information requested by the loan administrator. The loan administrator shall review the information provided and notify the property owner of eligibility for grant and loan funds and project approval or disapproval. The loan administrator may request additional information or construction bids for the project.
(D) Work on projects shall begin promptly after the property owner receives approval by the loan program administrator. All repairs and improvements made to SSTS or wells under this chapter shall be performed by a licensed professional and shall comply with the agency rules adopted pursuant to M.S. § 115.55, subd. 3, Minn. Rules Chapters 7080 through 7083, Chapter 52 of this code, and other applicable requirements. The project must be completed within one year of project approval, unless otherwise stated or extended in writing by the loan administrator.
(E) Carver County shall inspect the site to observe installation and conditions at the time of inspections. Inspections related to the installation of any wells will be conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health. Copies of the certification shall be promptly forwarded to the loan program administrator.
(F) Upon receiving documentation of incurred costs for eligible project components or certification of completion, the local lender shall distribute the funds to the licensed contractor or other appropriate recipient in accordance with the local lender.
(Ord. 58-2007, passed 3-27-07; Am. Ord. 89-2018, passed 12-18-18)