R3 Program
Have R3 Program Initial Inspections started yet? (Yes/No)
Yes.
What does CDBG-DR stand for?
Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery.
What are the 4 External Data Sets in Canopy?
- FEMA
- SBA Home
- SBA Business
- NFIP
R3 Program Guidelines Section 2 | National Objective
What is the National Objective for the R3 Program?
The national objective of the R3 Program is to benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons (below 80% Area Median Family Income (AMFI) according to HUD Modified Income Limits for Puerto Rico under the Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery program.1
Applicants may be deemed priority after the Intake Review is complete... Name the 3 different priority criteria.
1. Elderly (65+ years)
2. Disabled Household Members
3. Significant Property Damage
There are 4 Companies contracted by PRDOH to manage the R3 Program. Name those 4 Program Managers.
- AECOM
- Alliance
- ICF
- IEM
There is 1 Company contracted by PRDOH to Manage the entire CDBG-DR grant in a staff augmentation role. Name that company.
HORNE Puerto Rico
The Case Manager is responsible for verifying Significant Damage prioritization - Name the 3 Significant Damage Scenarios.
- FEMA Blue Roof
- Denied by Tu Hogar Renace for excessive damage
- Deemed substantially damaged by FEMA
R3 Program Guidelines Section 17 | Non-Responsive Applicants
How many unsuccessful attempts to contact the Applicant does the Case Manger have to make before sending the Non-Responsive notification?
5 attempts.
What are the 5 documents that currently represent Traditional Ownership in the R3 Program?
- Deed
- Certification of Property Registration
- Declaration of Heirship
- Title Certification
- Court Resolution
What is the budget for the R3 Program?
Approximately $2.2 Billion.
What agency/department is the direct grantee of CDBG-DR funds for Puerto Rico?
The Puerto Rico Department of Housing.
Scenario: A credit card bill is sent to the Applicant at the damaged property address in September 2017
Question: Can this credit card bill be used to prove Primary Residency if it complies with the Eligibility Document Standards outlined in the R3 User Guide?
Yes.
R3 Program Guidlines Section 20 | URA
What does URA stand for?
Uniform Relocation Act
The initial assessment consists of 3 different inspections... Name those 3 types of inspections.
1. Damage Assessment
2. Environmental Inspection
3. Appraisal
There are 2 companies contracted by PRDOH to provide Environmental Review services for the R3 Program. Name those to Companies?
- Arcadis
- Tetra Tech
What is the total amount of CDBG-DR funding appropriated to the Puerto Rico Department of Housing?
Approximately $19.9 Billion.
Name the 7 Eligibility Checklist Items in the Eligibility tab in Canopy.
- FEMA Compliance
- Disaster Damage
- Primary Residence
- Ownership
- Citizenship
- Structure
- Income
- DOB
R3 Program Guidelines Section 16 | Voluntary Withdrawals
An Applicant may request to withdraw from the Program at any time before what point in the R3 Program process?
Once construction begins the Applicant may no longer withdrawal from the Program.
On what date does the R3 Program Priority period end?
Tuesday October 29, 2019
Scenario: An eligible applicant lives outside of the 100-year floodplain. The home is valued at $100,000 and has $65,000 of estimated repair costs.
Question: What award type will the applicant receive? (Repair, Reconstruction, or Relocation)
Reconstruction.
What are the 3 CDBG-DR National Objectives?
Low- to moderate-income
Slum and Blight
Urgent Need
Approximately how many applications have been approved by us?
(Responses within 25 cases will be counted correct)
827
R3 Program Guidelines Section 13.11.2 | Reconstruction Work Award Inspections
How many milestone inspections are performed during the reconstruction process in the R3 Program?
Bonus (Double Points): Name the milestones.
4 Milestone Inspections during Reconstruction.
1. Foundation
2. Structure
3. Finishes
4. Final Inspection
Name 3 of the Partner Agencies listed in the Action Plan.
1. Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC)
2. Housing Finance Authority (AFV)
3. Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR)
4. Oficina para el Desarrollo Socioeconómico y Comunitario de Puerto Rico - Office of socioeconomic and community development (ODSEC)
5. University of Puerto Rico (UPR)
6. Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction, and Resilience (COR3)
7. Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnership (P3)
8. Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture