(a) A Property that is the primary residence of a homeowner applicant whose maximum annual income is no more than 80 percent of area median income, as that term is determined by HUD, shall be eligible for the Equity LSLR Program. Notwithstanding any ordinance to the contrary, a homeowner with a debt due and owing to the City may participate in the Equity LSLR Program.
(b) The Commissioner of Water Management is hereby authorized, subject to availability and appropriation of funds, to:
(1) negotiate and enter into agreements, including grant agreements, with homeowners, and to enter into and execute all such other related instruments and to perform any and all related acts as shall be necessary or advisable in connection with implementing the Equity LSLR Program.
(2) fund the replacement of full lead service lines.
(3) provide a buffalo-box and water meter to each Equity LSLR Program qualified homeowner for the Property.
(Added Coun. J. 11-24-20, p. 24619, Art. IV, Ch. 2, § 2)