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Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental CITY OF EL SALVADOR -oOo- OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD th th EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 13 REGULAR SESSION OF THE 4 SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD, CITY OF EL SALVADOR, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS nd ORIENTAL HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 2019 ATTHE NEW SP SESSION HALL, 2 FLOOR NEGOSYO CENTER BUILDING. Present: Hon. Agripino D. Estrada, Jr. City Vice- Mayor/Presiding Officer Hon. Eduardo A. Ayunting City Councilor Hon. Mark William U. Tan City Councilor Hon. Narving R. Jaudian City Councilor Hon. Felipe R. Lim, Jr. City Councilor Hon. Leopacita C. Macarandan City Councilor Hon. Jeen Elleen Grace C. Lopez City Councilor–Late Hon. Nilo T. Pates City Councilor Hon. Erwin N. Magriña City Councilor Hon. Asuncion C. Yamaro City Councilor Hon. Felipe B. Cuaresma Liga Federation President Hon. Elizabeth C. Amahan SK Federation President Absent: Hon. Aida T. Noble City Councilor RESOLUTION NO. 081-A–S. 2019 “A RESOLUTIO0N TO PASS AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE GUIDELINES IN THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL RESETTLEMENT AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF EL SALVADOR, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL” WHEREAS, Section 9, Article XIII of 1987 Constitution provides that the “State shall by law, and for the common good undertake, in cooperation with the private sector, continuing program of urban land reform and housing which will make available at affordable cost decent housing and basic services to underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban centers and resettlement areas”; WHEREAS, Section 17, Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that “LGUs shall endeavor to be self-reliant and shall continue exercising the powers and discharging the duties and functions currently vested upon them.xxx as are necessary, appropriate or incidental to efficient and effective provision of basic services and facilities enumerated herein xxx (viii) Programs and projects for low-cost housing and other mass dwelling, except those funded by the SSS, GSIS and the HMDF; WHEREAS, RA 9435 otherwise known as the Charter of the City of El Salvador the “SangguniangPanlungsod, as the legislative body of the City, shall enact Ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the City and its inhabitants pursuant to Section 16 of the Local Government Code and in the proper exercise of the corporate powers of the City as provided under Section 22 of the Local Government Code; WHEREAS, in response to RA 7279, the City Government acknowledged the need to provide the constituents with affordable and descent housing project; ASP/dunn10072019 NOW, THEREFORE, after due deliberation on the Matter and On Motion of Hon. Felipe R. Lim, Jr., Unanimously Seconded, it was RESOLVED, this Body hereby resolves to pass an Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 01-A- S. 2019 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE GUIDELINES IN THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL RESETTLEMENT AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF EL SALVADOR, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL” BE IT ORDAINED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of El Salvador in session assembled that: SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby the policy of the City Government of El Salvador to undertake a comprehensive and continuing program which shall uplift the conditions of the underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban, rural and in public lands by making available to them decent housing and basic services at affordable cost. SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. – For purposes of understanding and guidance, the terms herein used shall be defined as follows: 1. Beneficiary - Any person/persons who meet the requirements set forth in this Ordinance or as provided for in the RA 7279, otherwise known as Urban Development and hOusing Act of 1992 is qualified or entitled to acquire either a house and lot or lot only. 2. Surveyed Household – Any household who is included in the profiling of the would-be beneficiaries as determined by the Selection Committee. 3. Household – A group of persons who lives in the same dwelling unit and have a common arrangement for the preparation and consumption of food. 4. Household Head – The legitimate and head of the family with at least one dependent entitled to a support within a structure. 5. Resettlement Areas – Refer to areas identified by the appropriate national agency or by local government unit with respect to areas within its territorial jurisdiction, which shall be used for the relocation of the would-be beneficiaries. 6. Socialized Housing – Refers to the housing program and projects covering house and lot or homelot only undertaken by the government or the private sector for the underprivileged and homeless citizens which shall include sites and services development, long term financing, flexible terms on interest payments, and such other benefits in accordance with the provisions of R.A. 7279. 7. Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens – Refer to the beneficiaries of the R.A 7279 and to individuals or families residing in urban and rural areas, whose income or combined household income fails within the poverty threshold as defined by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and who do not own housing facilities. This shall include those who live on makeshift dwelling units and do not enjoy security of tenure. 8. Affordable Price - Refers to the most reasonable price of land and shelter based on the needs and financial capability of would-be beneficiaries and appropriate financing schemes. ASP/dunn10072019 9. Joint Venture – Refers to the commitment or agreement entered into by and between two (2) or more persons to carry out a specific or single business enterprises for their mutual benefit to which purpose they combine their funds, land resources, facilities and services. 10. Amortization Payments – A regular instalment to be collected by the City Treasury Office from the beneficiary –awardee of the housing program. 11.Infrastructure Cost/Development Cost – The expenses incurred in the construction of roads, footpaths, alleys, drainage, bridges, public utilities and other physical horizontal facilities in the project site. 12.Land Acquisition Cost – The expenses incurred in the purchase of lots to be developed as housing sites. 13.Transfer of Rights Through Succession – Means that in case of death of beneficiary- awardee, the surviving spouse shall succeed both the rights and obligations of the deceased spouse. However, in case of death or permanent incapacity of both parents, the legal successor in interests of both parents shall be considered as successor. SECTION 3. Beneficiary Selection and Lot Allocation. – Any qualified beneficiary shall only be entitled to one lot. In the awarding and allocation of residential lots, the beneficiaries are as follows: 1. Households affected by the implementation of infrastructure and development effort of the City. 2. Those affected by natural and man-made calamities, and those provided under RA 7279. 3. Households who are living in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECA) such as but not limited to esteros, landslide prone, garbage dump, riverbanks, shorelines, waterways, sidewalks, roads, parks, playgrounds and other public places. 4. Households issued with court ejectment orders for demolition and those qualified under RA 7279. 5. Landless City Hall employees. 6. Must not be a professional squatter or a member of squatting syndicates. SECTION 4. Priority in the Awarding of Housing Unit or Home Lot. – In awarding the Housing Unit or Home Lot, or both, the following shall be given preference: a. First Priority – Paragraphs 1 and 2, Section 3 of this Ordinance shall apply. b. Second Priority – Paragraphs 3 and 4, Section 3 of this Ordinance shall apply. c. Third Priority – Paragraph 5, Section 3 of this Ordinance shall apply. SECTION 5. Basic Qualification of a Beneficiary. - To qualify as beneficiary, he or she must have the following qualifications: 1. A Filipino citizen of legal age; 2. Head of the family with at least one (1) dependent living within a structure; 3. Must be an underprivileged and homeless citizen, as defined in Section 3 of R.A. 7279; 4. Must not be a beneficiary of any housing project and/or lot acquisition program from the government or any private entity; 5. Must not be a professional squatter or a member of squatting syndicates; 6. Is a bonafide citizen or has permanent residence of El Salvador City; 7. Those occupants under existing resettlement project are not covered by the above qualifications. ASP/dunn10072019 SECTION 6. Prohibitions and Limitations: 1. House and lot or lots awarded including improvements therein shall not be transferable except on the following circumstances: a. Succession. b. After five (5) years upon full payment of the amortization, such lot may be transferred to the next beneficiary. c. Execution of final transfer of ownership shall only be made after full payment of purchase price. 2. No transfer by onerous or gratuitous manner shall be allowed within the prohibition period. Any transfer or assignment made is null and void. 3. Sell, transfer or dispose of beneficiary’s right is hereby strictly prohibited. SECTION 7. Project Cost. – Awardee or beneficiary shall be charged for project cost from which they derived specific benefits. Costs shall include the following: 1. Cost of land. 2. Land development cost to include the onsite infrastructure like construction of roads, footpaths, alleys, drainage, bridges, public utilities, technical supervision, administrative/management cost and collection charges of the total cost and the like. SECTION 8. Unit Cost. – The actual price per square meter shall be determined by dividing the recoverable investment by the total saleable area for the lot only, while for the housing component, it shall be determined by the total house cost without inflation rate. The detailed total cost and monthly amortization to be paid by the beneficiary shall be indicated in the contract agreement between the City Government of El Salvador and the identified beneficiary. SECTION 9.Construction. – The type of unit construction will be determined by the City Housing Board. SECTION 10. Collection and Default. – The City Treasurer has the sole responsibility for the collection of amortization payments and other revenue which may be generated under this project, and as per Updated Local Revenue Code. A qualified awardee/beneficiary shall pay to the City Treasury a down payment of at least Three Percent (3%) of the total selling price upon the execution of the contract and immediately thereafter. The amortization shall be paid within the first five (5) days upon due date. A penalty of Two Percent (2%) per month shall be imposed for late payment. Failure to pay three (3) consecutive monthly amortization. Including the surcharges thereof shall make the whole amount and demandable which shall be paid within one (1) month from the time of demand. SECTION 11. Priorities in the Acquisition of Land. – Lands for socialized housing shall be acquired in the following order: a. Those owned by the Government or any of its subdivision, instrumentalities, or agencies, including government-owned or controlled corporations and their subsidiaries; b. Alienable lands of the public domain; c. Unregistered or abandoned and idle lands; d. Those within the declared Areas for Priority Development, Zonal Improvement Program sites, and Slum Improvement and Resettlement Program sites which have not yet been acquired; ASP/dunn10072019
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