Or. Admin. Code § 918-001-5020

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 918-001-5020 - County Administration

(1) The division shall partner and consult with affected counties to the extent practicable to administer the fire hardening grant program.

(2) Affected counties partnering with the division in administering the program will be required to:

(a) Perform certain functions listed here and detailed in an intergovernmental agreement entered into by the affected county and the division.

(b) Make information about the program, including application materials, available to county residents who are interested in participating in the program.

(c) Accept applications from applicants who wish to participate in the program.

(d) Assist applicants in completing program application documents.

(e) Verify that submitted applications have been fully completed and that all necessary program certifications and supporting documents are included. The following would need to be included in a completed application:

(A) Completed Program Application Form;

(B) Program Eligibility Certification;

(C) Documentation of applicant identity as stated in 918-001-5050(1); and

(D) Documentation of property or building ownership as stated in 918-001-5050(2).

(f) Verify that at least one qualifying fire hardening improvement has been completed on the applicant's residential or commercial building.

(g) Determine the grant amount to be paid to the applicant pursuant to OAR 918-001-5060.

(h) Distribute grant funds to applicants that meet all of the eligibility criteria listed in OAR 918-001-5030.

(i) Account for all disbursed funds using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

(j) Issue Internal Revenue Service Form 1099-G when required based on the circumstances of the applicant.

(3) In addition to affected counties partnering with the division, the division may perform all of the necessary functions to administer the program.

Or. Admin. Code § 918-001-5020

BCD 1-2022, temporary adopt filed 01/20/2022, effective 1/20/2022 through 7/18/2022; BCD 3-2022, adopt filed 04/01/2022, effective 4/1/2022; BCD 2-2023, temporary amend filed 08/07/2023, effective 8/7/2023through 2/2/2024; BCD 8-2023, amend filed 12/28/2023, effective 1/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: Stat. Auth.: Oregon Laws 2021, Chapter 669, Section 263 (House Bill 5006) & 2023 House Bill 5506 Section 270

Statutes/Other Implemented: Stat. Auth.: Oregon Laws 2021, Chapter 669, Section 263 (House Bill 5006) & 2023 House Bill 5506 Section 270