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SENT BY;Sys,~ms Appl,catIO~S 4- 7-99; 17:07; IŒ Ka' '-.916507800128-9506000; # 5i1 0 . Assessment of how new CDBG regulatory flexibilitles can change and influence the Program- . Selecting and retaining qualified contractors for the Program. . Community~b~ed, economic or political forces that support or discourage residents from participating in City Programs. . Incentives that might be created to encourage homeowners to participate in the Program. . The potential impact specific improvements in efficiency and elimination of unnecessaty procedures and l'9gulations could have in streamlining the Program. For each issue, we will explore practical sohJtions to the barriers and constraints identified. Using our understanding of tt1ø political climate, we also wUI identify those actions that are likely 1<> be the easiest to implement quickly. We will ensure that the report provides recommendations that may be implemented both in the short term and the longer term Recom mendatlons ICF staff will prepare a report outlining the results of both the interviews and data analysis descñbed above. We wíU worX closely with the Team to review the autmmes and develop a set of recommended changes to the existing Program. Recommendations related to loan products, organizatJonal structure, procf!SS, and/or staffing are possible topics be included in the report. The recommendations will be designed to achieve necessary buy-in from City decisiorHnakers, if neoessary, in making d86ired changes. Implementation PlanIProcedures Marwal ICF will wort< with the Team to develop an implementation plan for proposed program ímprovements. ICFWiU help the Team revise the Procedures Manual, including creating any '(lrms that will be needed, and/or revising existing forms to Implement the new procedures. We recommend that the new procedures be "tested", by using the manual for at least a three- month period, after which time, ICF will assist city staff in making any necessary revisions to the manual. ICF win also advise the City on integrating a new electronic specification \/Witing system into the procedures, if that is desired. ICF win also develop a set of performance standards and production goals to be achieved during the next program year.. Marketing Plan ICF will worK with the Team to develop an approach to marketing the program to the targeted popylation. The approach will be outlined in a recommended mart<etlng strategy. Denyørables ICF win produce the key deliverables identified in the RFP, lNhich are: ICF proposal Page 4 -....-.-..-... .-".. T