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audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts of all relevant data. NWRAPS agrees to <br /> comply with all administrative requirements (24 CFR 92.505). <br /> IV. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS <br /> A. Affordability Requirements <br /> NWRAPS agrees that it will adhere to the requirements stated at 24 CFR Subpart F for <br /> the use of HOME funds for acquisition and rehabilitation housing projects. Specifically, <br /> HOME-assisted units in a housing project must be occupied only by households that are <br /> eligible as low to moderate-income households, and must meet requirements to qualify as <br /> affordable housing including maximum property value, nondiscrimination, affordability <br /> periods and compliance with property standards. The sale price for HOME-assisted units <br /> shall not to exceed 95 percent of the area median purchase price and not exceed the <br /> maximum HOME subsidy level as described in Section 221 (D) 3 established by the U.S. <br /> Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Decatur. If any of the housing <br /> units do not continue to meet the entire affordabilityperiod NWRAPS shall reimburse the <br /> City of Decatur for the entire amount of the HOME funding provided for those units. A <br /> lien/encumbrance shall be place on the HOME-assisted units for the duration of the <br /> affordability period to enforce this provision. <br /> B. Completion <br /> The project amendment includes a schedule for completion in a timely manner. The <br /> schedule shall include completion of all code issues within 90 days (October 31, 2011). <br /> The City will monitor progress weekly on the project to ensure that the schedule is being <br /> maintained. Any extensions to the project schedule must be explained to the City in <br /> writing. This contract shall not extend beyond June 21, 2012 (final possible date for sale <br /> of the property). The City reserves the right to suspend all or any payouts of HOME <br /> funding. NWRAPS may be restricted from participating in any new HOME or CDBG <br /> funded projects through the City of Decatur. <br /> C. Property Standards <br /> NWRAPS shall ensure that all housing it rehabilitates with HOME funds meets all <br /> applicable local codes, the Illinois Accessibility Code, HUD Housing Quality Standards <br /> (HQS), ordinances, and zoning ordinances at the time of project completion. NWRAPS <br /> shall comply with the standards set forth by the City of Decatur for either new <br /> construction or existing housing, depending on the type of project it is undertaking. <br /> Payout requests for work requiring mechanical, electrical, or plumbing inspections shall <br /> not be processed without documentation that the applicable permits have been received <br /> and required inspections conducted. <br /> D. Project Closeout/Final Reporting and Payment <br /> NWRAPS shall collect and report performance data as required by the Department of <br /> Housing and Urban Development and shall submit all documentation compiled at the end <br /> of project closeout. This includes but is not limited to: objectives, outcomes and <br /> indicators. Closeout documentation shall consist of. final payout requests, proof of <br /> property ownership, title insurance, final property inspection sheets and certificate of <br /> 4 <br />