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HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.ord.023.2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY,COLORADO,AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MANAGER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMMIT APPROPRIATED FUNDING IN ORDER TO ADD TO THE PITKIN COUNTY EMPLOYEE DEED RESTRICTED HOUSING PROGRAM INVENTORY. ORDINANCE NO. V} 3 -2017 RECITALS: I. Pursuant to 30-35-301 C.R.S.,the Board of County Commissioners("80CC")of Home Rule Counties is authorized to make and publish ordinances for carrying into effect or discharging the powers and duties conferred upon such counties by law and as seems necessary. 2. Pursuant to Section 2.8.1 of the Home Rule Charter("HRC"),the BOCC is authorized to take official action by Ordinance for certain matters where action is prescribed pursuant to the Colorado Revised Statues as amended. 3 On May 25,2005,the BOCC adopted Ordinance No.023-2005 adopting a revised employee housing impact fee in which all proceeds shall be used for the construction or acquisition of capital assets with a life span of five(5)or more years 4. After codification in 2006 into the new land use code,the BOCC on November 14, 2007,adopted Ordinance No.027-2007 amending section 8-30 of the Pitkin County Land Use Code revising the employee housing impact fee for commercial and tounst/loddge accommodation development and land use 5. On September 23,2009,the BOCC adopted Ordinance No.023-2009 amending the road impact fee schedule and annual adjustment along with impact fees for small established commercial business and change of use. 6. In 2017,the BOCC approved a budget that contains$1,000,000 of housing funds along with$1,000,000 of funding derived from fees associated with the operations of the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in order to implement the Employee Home Ownership Deed Restricted Affordable Housing Program for general Pitkin County employees and those working directly for the airport. Future finding towards this program will be appropriated through BOCC actions during the annual budgeting process. 7. The BOCC is in a position to acquire real property in the form of a deed restriction known as the Occupancy and Resale Deed Restriction,Agreement and Covenant (Exhibit A). IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIII RECEPTIONS:642226,R:$0.00,D: $0.00 DOC CODE:ORDINANCE Pg 1 of 11, 10112/2017 at 03:31:12 PM Janice K.Vos Caudill, Pitkin County,CO RECEPTION#642226, 10/12/2017 at 03 31 12 PM, Pgs 2 of 11,Janice N Vos Caudill,Pitkin County,CO 8. The purpose of these acquisitions is to enable housing for employees under the County's Deed Restricted Housing Program. 9. The approval of property under the Deed Restncted Housing Program must adhere to the Pitkin County Deed Restricted Housing Guidelines. 10. The BOCC recognizes that it is the best interest of the employees of Pitkin County to adopt this ordinance. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County,Colorado that it hereby adopts an Ordinance authorizing the County Manager and County Attorney to execute the instruments necessary to commit appropriated funding in order to add to the Pitlun County employee deed restricted housing program inventory and authonzes the chair or the chair's designee to sign the Ordinance and upon the satisfaction of the County Attorney as to form,execute any other associated documents necessary to complete this matter. 2 RECEPTION# 642226,1011212017 at 03 31.12 PM, Pgs 3 of 11,Janice K.Vos Caudill, Pitkin County,CO INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ ON THE'9.7 DAY OF Aby / ,2017 AND SE FOR READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE /PI- DAY OF 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY OF THE RE LUTION PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON THE3/a DAY OF -V Ute,2017. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION POSTED ON T�NE OFFICIAL f�T7'KIN COUNTY WEBSITE(www.mtkincounlv.com)ON THE 31 DAY OF 01-✓y,5 f 2017. Vid ADOFED AFTER FINAL READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE /.3 DAY OFc 1LptiJmkt 2017. PUBLISHED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMAR AFTER ADOPTION,IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON THE 9(8t DAY OF 7 ,2017. POSTED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY ON THE OFFICIO L�OUNTY WEBSITE(www.pitkincounty.com)ON THE 25-0 'DAY OF 1 kgEST ., BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS B, / ./ -AI act By: I Wc.u. - fti (f"' 1 .pie Jones George Newman,Chair De. ty County Clerk; Date la - I L- Dol APPROVED AS TO FORM: MANAGER APPROVAL • John Ely icy on P .Cock, 'nty Manager 3 �xk bl �QRt��� irAia PITKIN COUNTY OCCUPANCY AND RESALE DEED RESTRICTION, AGREEMENT, AND COVENANT THIS OCCUPANCY AND RESALE DEED RESTRICTION,AGREEMEN'I', AND COVENANT(the "Agreement") is made and imposed this _. day of 20_,by _("Owner"), for the benefit of and enforcement by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY ("PITKIN COUNTY"), for and in consideration of the conveyance of the subject property to Owner W ITN ES ETH: WHEREAS, Owner has purchased and owns as a result of that certain warranty deed executed on the date hereof, a residential dwelling (`Dwelling")located on the real property more specifically described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. For purposes of this Agreement, the dwelling, the real property and ail appurtenances,improvements and fixtures associated therewith shall hereinafter be referred to as the 'Property', and WHEREAS,Owner agrees to restrict the acquisition of the Property to Pitkin County or its designees. In addition, the Owner agrees that this Agreement shalt constitute a resale agreement setting forth the maximum sale price for which the Property may be sold ("Maximum Sale Price"), the amount of appreciation and the terms and provisions controlling the resale of the Property should Owner desire to sell the Property at any time after the date of this Agreement. WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County pursuant to Ordinance 023-2017 recorded as Reception agrees to acquire this Occupancy and Resale Deed Restriction, Agreement,and Covenant for the price of$ burdening the real property described in Exhibit A also known as (physical address) for the benefit of Pitkin County. NOW THEREFORE,for value received as described above, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Owner hereby represents, restricts,covenants and agrees as follows: OWNERSHIP,OCCUPANCY AND RESALE RESTRICTION, AGREEMENT AND COVENANT I. One of the parties constituting Owner is a full-time employee of Pitkin County and understands that the acquisition of the Property as expressly contingent on the continued status of employment with Pitkin County. Owner agrees to only sell, transact,convey or otherwise dispose of its interest in the Property to Pitkin County or its designee and only in accordance with this Agreement. 2. Owner shall remain current with all payment obligations relating to the Property. Such obligations include but are not limited to: promissory RECEPTION# 642226, 10112/2017 at 03'3112 PM, Pgs 5 of 11.Janice K Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO notes,deeds of trust,assessments, property taxes,charges for work, materials and services benefiting the Property or any other obligation that might cause a lien to attach to the Property or the initiation of foreclosure or other proceedings that would affect title to the Propeny. In addition to the above mentioned obligations, Owner shall maintain hazard and flood insurance,if the Property is located within designated 100-year floodplain, on the Property and the improvements on the Property sufficient to afford replacement of the improvements on the Property in the event of any accident or loss. It shall be a breach of this Agreement for Owner to default in payments or other obligations related to the Property or to fail to maintain replacement value hazard insurance for the Property. Owner hereby agrees to notify Pitkin County, in writing,of any notification received from any lender or other creditor of past due payments or obligations or any alleged default in payment or other obligations due to any party related to the Property. Owner shall also notify Pitkin County of all loans and loan applications affecting or use of the Property as collateral Pitkin County must approve the terms of the loan terms prior to the disbursal of any such loan funds. Upon such notification from Owner, Pitkin County may offer loan counseling and distressed loan services to Owner, if any of these services are available,or may require Owner to sell the Properly to Pitkin County to avoid the commencement of any foreclosure or other proceeding against the Property. If demanded by Pitkin County,Owner shall immediately execute and deliver a general warranty deed in a form acceptable to Pitkin County conveying the Property to Pitkin County,or its designee, in exchange for the payment to Owner of the purchase price computed under the formula set forth in this agreement. 3. This Agreement, in its entirety,shall constitute covenants running with the Property,as a burden thereon for the benefit of, and shall be specifically enforceable by,the Owner and Pitkin County,and their respective successors and assigns, as applicable,by any appropriate legal action including but not limited to injunction, reversion,or eviction of non- complying owners and/or occupants RESALE PRICE 4. In the event that the Property is sold pursuant to this Agreement, the Property shall be sold for no amount greater than the purchase price $ of the current Owner: Plus an increase of three percent (3%)of the Owner's purchase price per year from the date of purchase prorated at the rate of.25% for each whole month for any part of a year. RECEPTION# 642226, 10/12/2017 at 03 31:12 PM, Pgs 6 of 11,Janice K Vos Caudill, Pnkin County,CO Plus,the employee may receive a credit for the cost of Capital Improvements applied to the property not to exceed ten percent(10%)of Owners original purchase price. A credit shall only be provided under the following conditions and definitions. Capital Improvements means capital improvements made and paid for by Owner pursuant to the requirements of any governmental body,applicable building, fire and zoning codes,or Homeowner's Association,and only if specifically approved in advance in writing by Pitkin County through its County Manager or designee. Eligible Capital Improvements are only those improvements outlined in the Homeownership Capital Improvements Policy, published on an annual basis by the County Manager. To qualify for a Capital Improvement, the Owner must submit to the County in advance a request for approval of any proposed Capital Improvement,as outlined in the Homeownership Capital Improvements Policy,and obtain that approval; Less the cost of any repairs or replacements necessary to restore the Property to a reasonably adequate level of repair and habitability. For purposes of this section, repairs and replacement required by ordinary wear and tear shall not be deducted from the sales price otherwise computed hereunder. 5 All disputes between Owner and administrative staff of Pitkin County shall be decided by the County Manager of Pitkin County,and any decision of the County Manager may be appealed to the Board of County Commissioners within ten(10)days of any decision by the County Manager. 6 Owner shall be responsible for the payment of the Owner's customary closing costs and prorations. 7. In the event that the Pitkin County employee shall predecease his or her spouse,or partner in ownership of the property and to the extent any liens filed against the Property are held in good standing,Owner's surviving joint tenant shall,within one hundred eighty(180)days, unless a longer period of time is permitted as set forth below,execute and deliver a general warranty deed conveying the Property to Pitkin County or its designee, in exchange for the payment to or for the benefit of the grantor of a purchase price computed under the formula set forth in this Agreement. The time period for executing and delivering a warranty deed shall be extended by Pitkin County for a reasonable period of time 3 RECEPTIONt 642226, 10/12/2017 at 03 31 12 PM,Pgs 7 of 11,Janice K Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO upon a showing of hardship or until such time as the surviving joint tenant is able to qualify for and procure substantially similar housing accommodations. PITKIN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT 8. Owner agrees that,in the event Owner,or any one individual owner, ceases to be a full-time employee of Pitkin County for any reason, including termination, death,disability,or other separation event,and to the extent any liens filed against the Property are held in good standing, Owner,or owner's legal representative,will within not more than one hundred eighty (180)days of such event execute a general warranty deed in a form acceptable to Pitkin County conveying the Property to Pitkin County,or its designee, in exchange for the payment to the Owner of the purchase price computed ander the formula set forth in this Agreement. 9. If at any time the Owner of the property also owns an interest in any other developed residential property or dwelling unit(s) within Pitkin County, Owner agrees to immediately list said other property or unit for sale at a sales price comparable to like units or properties in the area in which the property or dwelling unit(s)are located, until sold In the event said other property of unit has not been sold by Owner within one hundred eighty (180)days of its listing, and to the extent any liens filed against the Property are held in good standing, then Owner will within not more than one hundred eighty(180)days execute a general warranty deed conveying the Property to Pitkin County,or its designee, in exchange for the payment to the Owner of a purchase price computed under the formula set forth in this Agreement. BREACH 10. In the event that Pitkin County has reasonable cause to believe the Owner is violating the provisions of this Agreement, Pitkin County by its authorized representative, may inspect the Property between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday, after providing the Owner with no less than 24 hours'prior written or oral notice. Compliance with the terms of this Agreement is recognized as a condition of continued employment with Pitkin County 11 Pitkin County, in the event a violation is discovered,shall send a notice of violation to the Owner detailing the nature of the violation and allowing the Owner fifteen (15)days to cure. Said notice shall state that the Owner may request a hearing within fifteen (15)days to determine the merits of the allegation REMEDIES 4 RECEPTION#642226, 10/1212017 at 03'31 12 PM, Pgs 8 of 11,Janice K Vos Caudill, Pitkin County,CO 12. There is hereby reserved to the parties hereto any and all remedies provided by law or equity for breach of this Agreement or any of its terms. In the event the parties resort to litigation with respect to any or all provisions of this Agreement,the substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to recover damages and costs, including reasonable attorney's fees 13. In the event the Property is sold and/or conveyed without compliance herewith,such sale and/or conveyance shall be wholly null and void and shall convey no title whatsoever upon the purported buyer. Each and every conveyance of the Property,for all purposes, shall be deemed to include and incorporate by this reference, the covenants herein contained, even without reference therein to this Agreement. 14 In the event that the Owner fails to cure any breach, Pitkin County may resort to any and all available legal action, including,but not limited to, specific performance of this Agreement or a mandatory injunction requiring sale of the Property by Owner. The costs of such sale shall be taxed against the proceeds of the sale with the balance being paid to the Owner. 15 In the event of a breach of any of the terms or conditions contained herein by Owner, his heirs,successors or assigns, the original purchase price of the property as set forth in Section 6(a)of this Agreement shall, upon the date of such breach, automatically cease to increase as set out in paragraph 6 of this Agreement, and shall remain fixed until the date of cure of said breach. GENERAL PROVISIONS 16. Notices. Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be provided by electronic delivery to the e-mail addresses set forth below and by one of the following methods I)hand- delivery or 2) registered or certified mail,postage pre-paid to the mailing addresses set forth below. Each party by notice sent under this paragraph may change the address to which future notices should be sent.Electronic delivery of notices shall be considered delivered upon receipt of confirmation of delivery on the part of the sender. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude personal service of any notice in the manner prescribed for personal service of a summons or other legal process. To Owner: 5 RECEPTION# 642226, 10112/2017 at 03'31 12 PM,Pgs 9 of 11,Janice IC Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO To PItkin County managerfa nitkincounts corn Pitkin County Manager 123 Emma Road,Suite 106 Basalt,CO 81621 Copy to• attomev@pitkincountv.com Pitkin County Attorney I 23 Emma Road,Suite 204 Basalt,CO 81621 17. Exhibits. All exhibits attached hereto, if any,are incorporated herein and by this reference made a part hereof. 18. Severability. Whenever possible,each provision of this Agreement and any other related document shall be interpreted in such manner as to be valid under applicable law; but, if any provision of any of the foregoing shall be invalid or prohibited under said applicable law,such provisions shall be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or prohibition without invalidating the remaining provisions of such document. 19. Attorney Fees. In the event that legal action is necessary to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement,the substantially prevailing party, whether by Final judgment or out of court settlement,shall recover from the other party all costs and expenses of such action or suit including reasonable attorney's fees. 20. Assignability.This agreement is not assignable by either party. 21 Choice of Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Colorado, and venue for any action shall be in the District Court in and for Pitkin County,Colorado. 22 Successors The provisions and covenants contained herein shall inure to and be binding upon the heirs,successors and assigns of the parties 23. Section Headings. Any paragraph or section heading within this Agreement is inserted solely for convenience of reference, and is not intended to,and shall not, govern, limit or aid in the constriction of any terms or provisions contained herein 24. Waiver. No claim of waiver,consent or acquiescence with respect to any provision of this Agreement shall be valid against any party hereto except on the basis of a written instrument executed by the panics to this Agreement However,the party for whose benefit a condition is inserted herein shall have the unilateral right to waive such condition. 6 RECEPTION#642226, 10/12/2017 at 03 3112 PM, Pgs 10 of 11,Janice K Vos Caudill, Pitkin County,CO 25. Gender and Number Whenever the context so requires herein,the neuter gender shall include any or all genders and vice versa and the use of the singular shall include the plural and vice versa 26. Personal Liability. Owner agrees that he shall be personally liable for any of the transactions contemplated herein. 27. Further Actions. The parties to this Agreement agree to execute such further documents and take such further actions as may be reasonably required to carry out the provisions and intent of this Agreement or any agreement or document relating hereto or entered into in connection herewith. 28. Modifications. The parties to this Agreement agree that any modifications of this Agreement shall be effective only when made by writings signed by both parties and recorded with the Clerk and Recorder of Pitkin County,Colorado. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument on the day and year above first written OWNER: STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF PITKLN The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 20_,by WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL My commission expires on (SEAL] Notary Public ACCEPTED BY: 7 ITKIN Pitkin Count OUNT4 Y Employee Deed Restricted Program GUIDELINES Pitkin County is committed to retaining and recruiting dedicated and knowledgeable employees to serve Pitkin County residents and visitors. Housing costs represent a significant challenge to this goal. Pitkin County has created the Deed Restricted Program (DR) as a retention and recruitment tool. The benefit involves the County partnering with an employee to take an ownership interest in a property to make home ownership a possibility for employees that qualify under the following conditions. A. Eligibility for • Regular full time employees in good standing. Benefit . Employee may only receive this benefit once during their employment with the County. 0 The benefit is provided on a first come first served basis, and is subject to annual budget appropriations. 0 The benefit is not offered based on job classification or other factors other than those that follow. In the event two employees purchase a property together only one benefit subject to the limitations in paragraph E shall be provided. B. Property Eligibility • Primary residence only. 0 Property must be located within Pitkin, Eagle or Garfield Counties between Aspen and Carbondale. Eligible homes must be real property and permanently attached to a foundation and conform to all prevailing building code standards. • Property must be free market(no deed restriction). • Employee or their spouse may not own or have an ownership interest in other developed residential property within the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority Ownership Exclusion Zone. • The property shall not be sub-let or rented by the occupant. • All purchases eligible for this benefit must have an appraised value at or above the proposed purchase price at the time of purchase. C. Maximum A maximum purchase price is not specified, but will be limited by paragraphs E, F,G and Purchase Price H. D. Income Threshold Based on paragraph G E. Maximum Amount $300,000 or 40%of the property purchase price(whichever is less). County investment of Benefit shall be at least 15%of the purchase price. F. Compatible • Employee and co-borrower(s)must quality for a primary mortgage financing through Financing a reputable lending institution. • The Benefit will only be offered in conjunction with a fixed or variable mortgage with a term of 30 years or less. + FHA,Subprime and other non-conforming products cannot be used in conjunction with this benefit. G. Debt Ratio • The maximum back-end total ratio for overall debt is 45%. Updated September 2017 1 of 4 1 Pitkin Count OUy117 y ' t Employee Deed Restricted Program • The estimated payments for the first mortgage, property insurance, HOA fees, property taxes, and utilities(based on prior 12 month average)may not exceed front- end housing 35%of the household income. H. Ratio of benefit • The total value of the benefit and outstanding debt on the property may not exceed and Loan to purchase price without approval from the County. Property Value I. Minimum • Employee must have a minimum direct investment of 10%of the purchase price from Investment a source acceptable to the primary lender. In no case may the seller or premium pricing of the mortgage interest rate satisfy this minimum requirement. J. Use of Benefit • Benefit to be applied directly to the investment. Under no circumstances shall the employee directly receive the funds. • County contribution based on total transaction costs. K. Right of First • A covenant and de minimus note shall be recorded with the deed giving Pitkin County Refusal the first right of refusal to purchase the property in the event of default or the employee's decision to sell the property. L. Deed Restriction The County shall have a covenant recorded on the property that defines the occupant's responsibilities to the County during occupancy and upon sale. The covenant shall provide the County a first right of refusal to purchase in the event of default,separation from county employment,or the employee's decision to sell the property. The covenant shall also define the purchase price calculation for the County to purchase the employee's share of the property. If an employee separates service from the County,the employee shall have 90 days to sell the property to the County for an amount set forth in the Deed Restriction. Events that trigger the County's first refusal option include: • Separation from County employment • Employee would like to sell the property • Refinances the primary loan* • Defaults on the primary loan • Employee does not occupy the property as their primary residence • Purchases other developed residential property within the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority Ownership Exclusion Zone. • The Deed Restricted Program is not a loan and the employee will not be obligated to a monthly payment or repayment schedule beyond what is described above. If the property is disposed of within the first five (5)years from the day of purchase,the County will exercise its right to purchase the property. *The County will not require sale of the property if the new loan does not exceed the principal balance of the existing primary loan. M. Resale Value If the County exercises its right to purchase the property,the property shall be sold for an (County Purchases) amount equal to the lesser of: Updated September 2017 2 of 4 UN8 Pitkin County a Employee Deed Restricted Program • The Owner's purchase price plus an increase of three percent(3%)of the purchase price per year from the date of purchase(prorated at the rate of.25%percent for each whole month for any part of a year); or • The property's appraised value at time of sale. N. Employee Credit The employee may receive a credit for Capital Improvements applied to the property not for Capital to exceed 10%of the original purchase price.A credit shall only be provided under the Improvements following conditions and definitions: • Capital Improvements are made and paid for by the employee pursuant to the requirements of any governmental body,agency or Homeowner's Association,and approved in writing by Pitkin County through its County Manager or designee. • Eligible Capital Improvements are only those improvements outlined in the Homeownership Capital Improvements Policy, published on an annual basis by the County Manager. • To qualify for a Capital Improvement,the Owner must submit to the County in advance a request for approval of any proposed Capital Improvement, as outlined in the Homeownership Capital Improvements Policy,and obtain that approval; o Capital Improvements shall be validated by production of original receipts for costs (actual cost)with no allocation for Owner's"sweat equity"; no Capital Improvements shall be added to calculation without proof of receipts, affidavit as to validity of receipts, and building permit from the applicable governing body's Building Department. • Less the cost of any repairs or replacements necessary to restore the Property, defined as Excessive Damage, to a reasonably adequate level of repair and habitability. For purposes of this section, repairs and replacement required by ordinary wear and tear shall not be deducted from the sales price otherwise computed hereunder. O. Excessive Damage • The County shall have the right to inspect the Property to determine whether the Assessment Owner has complied fully with the maintenance obligations set forth in S to confirm that the Eligible Capital Improvements have been completed in a workmanlike manner and the reasonable value thereof. If, after such an inspection,the County determines in its judgment that the Owner has not fully complied with this obligation, the County shall determine in its judgment the cost to complete such repairs, replacements,and other work necessary to restore the Property to a good,safe and habitable condition in all respects,and to bring it into full compliance with all applicable laws,ordinances, rules and regulations of any governmental authority with jurisdiction over matters concerning the condition of the Property.This amount shall be called the Excessive Damage Assessment, and it shall be included in the calculation of the Resale Price Limit. P. Employee The Owner shall maintain the Property in good, safe,and habitable condition in all Obligations respects, except for normal wear and tear, and in full compliance with all applicable laws,ordinances, rules and regulations of any governmental authority with Updated September 2017 3 of 4 tTK1N Pitkin County Employee Deed Restricted Program jurisdiction over matters concerning the condition of the Property. The Owner shall suffer no mechanics' liens to be recorded against the Property. • The benefit recipient shall be responsible for all costs associated with maintaining and improving the property. Q. Leave of Absence Owner who receive an approved Leave of Absence (per the Pitkin County Policy and Procedure Manual)and remain in good standing may be eligible to rent or sub-let the property during their absence. • Employees must receive an approved Leave of Absence from the County Manager prior to renting the property • The owner may rent the property subject to HOA approval and shall be no more than the time stated in the lease between the owner and tenant and shall not exceed the owner's monthly expenses including mortgage payments, HOA dues, utilities, insurance and property taxes • The owner shall not receive appreciation on the sale price for any period exceeding one year. R. Exceptions • Exceptions to the guidelines governing eligibility or disposition of Pitkin County's Deed Restricted Program may be considered by Pitkin County with County Manager approval. Updated September 2017 4 of 4