Non-continuous household assistance to be provided to the eligible client population. Chore services
will only be provided to owner occupied residences. Tasks to be provided include yard work- grass
cutting, weed whacking and leaf raking – clearing walkways and driveways of ice & snow. Homeowner
will need to provide the salt, if that is required, and we will apply it to sidewalk. These services are on
a first-come, first-served basis to our low and moderate income senior & handicapped residents. This program should be considered a supplemental service, as time and manpower allow.
Target Population:
Seniors, age 60 years and older, and physically challenged individuals, who meet Federal Community Development Block Grant income guidelines
Process:
1. The City of Romulus will advertise the availability of the program
2. The City of Romulus will conduct all application intake and income verification with clients at the
Senior Center during regular office hours. Home visits to home-bound seniors may be periodically scheduled with the Senior Center
3. The City of Romulus will forward all Chore requests to the two chore workers who will process the requests in a timely manner, notifying the homeowner of the scheduled date and time
Staffing:
The chore persons associated with this program are not licensed contractors. Minor repairs facilitated
by this program do not require permits from a licensed contractor. All City staff is bonded and protected
by Workman’s Compensation Insurance.
Supplies:
The City through the CDBG program will provide the equipment necessary for the program, e.g. lawn mower/snow blower, etc.*Due to the salt shortage over the last few years, salt for winter ice will not
be provided and should be provided by the homeowner. The Chore staff will apply salt or a substitute
if it is provided. This program is intended to be a supplemental assistance program and not an on-
going maintenance program. All requests will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please
be aware that clients that abuse the program may be denied services. Clients that falsify information on their application will be denied services.