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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19143: APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, BLOCK GRANT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM cit „f ori riiirrr INTEROFFI MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION DATE: MARCH 22, 2016 TO: BRIAN MCDOUGAL, CITY MANAGER FROM: MARY E. ESSEX, GRANTS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR RE: P.R. 19143 NATURE OF REQUEST: Grants Management recommends that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution 19143 authorizing the City Manager to make application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of$1,018,036.00 and a grant for$204,536.00 in HOME funds. STAFF ANALYSIS CONSIDERATIONS: Pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) according to Section 24CFR was awarded funding in the amount of $1,018,036.00 for Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) and a grant for $204,536.00 in HOME funds to the City of Port Arthur for the primary benefit of low and moderate income persons. RECOMMENDATIONS: I recommend that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution 19329 authorizing the City Manager to make application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of$1,018,036.00 and a grant for $204,536.00 in HOME funds. BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Funding is available in the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) 42nd program year. P. R. 19143 03/22/16 MEE-Grants Management RESOLUTION NUMBER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR AN AMOUNT OF $1,018,036.00 AND A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,536.00 IN HOME FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S 2016 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PLAN. THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, as amended, Public Law 93-383, the City will submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the 42nd (2016 Program Year) Consolidated Plan as an application for a grant in the amount for $1,018,036.00 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) and a grant for an amount for $204,536.00 in HOME funds; and, WHEREAS, the 42nd Year Consolidated Plan will include a proposed list of Projects for the 2016 Program Year and certifications and included within the Plan is the CDBG budget (see Exhibit A); and, WHEREAS, the citizens have been given an opportunity to express their ideas as to projects, which should be included in the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program at the public hearings; and, WHEREAS, the City Council, is required to designate an official to sign all documents in connection with the Applications and Grant Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: THAT the City Manager is authorized to make application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant for an amount of$1,018,036.00 and a grant in the amount for $204,536.00 in HOME funds. THAT the City Manager is authorized to execute the 2016 Consolidated Plan, which refers to a grant to be made by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant of an estimated One Million Eighteen Thousand Thirty Six Dollars ($1,018,036.00) and for HOME funds for Two Hundred Four Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Six Dollars ($204,536.00) for the 2016 Program Year; and, THAT a copy of the Consolidated Plan in attached hereto in substantially the same form as Exhibit"A"; and, THAT the City Manager is designated to sign all documents in connection with the applications and grant agreements. THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of A.D., 2016 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: MAYOR COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: MAYOR ATTEST: SHERRI BELLARD CITY SECRETARY AP ' 'OVE JAS TO FORM: VAL TI Jr O I CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: BRIAN MCDOUGAL CITY MANAGER EXHIBIT "A" Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Port Arthur is the lead agency for overseeing the development of the annual Action Plan and the major public agency responsible for administering programs covered by the Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan sets forth the City of Port Arthur's long-term goals for community development, housing, non-housing and homeless services. Through the collaborative efforts of the City of Port Arthur, its citizens, nonprofit organizations and service agencies, a five-year investment plan was derived in 2015. The Consolidated Plan establishes the City's 5 year goals for providing decent housing, suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities for its citizens. These strategies will be achieved through the allocation of federal funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs and other sources received. The 2016 Consolidated Action Plan summarizes the major housing and community development needs of low-moderate income households in Port Arthur. The program year begins on June 1 and ends on May 31. The 2016 allocations are as follows: • $1,018,036 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)funds • $ 204,536 in Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds The City of Port Arthur anticipates generating$ in CDBG program income and $ in HOME program income during the 2016 program year. The primary sources of program income are loan repayments through CDBG and HOME housing programs and demolition repayments. Program income from the HOME program will fund new home construction and rehabilitation/reconstruction activities. 10%of the HOME Program income will be used for HOME Program administrative expenses. 5%of the HOME Program CHDO allocation will be used for CHDO operating. The CHDO will be provided a feasible and reasonable developers fee from the HOME Program. CDBG funds returned to the loan program are used for future lending. The Action Plan also serves as the City of Port Arthur's annual application to HUD for these funds. The objectives and activities funded in this plan also provide a framework for assessing the City's performance in achieving its overall community development goals. 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Annual Action Plan 1 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan. The Annual Action Plan contains a range of goals, objectives, and outcomes formulated to address the needs identified in the 2015 Consolidated Plan for homelessness, other special needs, affordable housing, non-housing community development, barriers to affordable housing, lead-based paint hazards, institutional structures, and coordination. These objectives include: • Continue to Plan, Monitor and Administer Entitlement Grant Programs and ensure compliance with Federal Regulations. • Improve the condition of housing for low-income homeowners. • Increase Development of units and affordability of housing for homeownership. • Address community needs through community-based public service programs. • Address community neeeds through improvements and expansion of Public Facilities and Public infrastructure. 3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. Port Arthur has administered the Community Development Block Grant for over forty years and HOME Investment for over 10 years. The City of Port Arthur shall meet all requirements set forth by the Office of Management and Budget and shall comply with the requirements and standards of OMB Circular A-87 and A-133, and with the applicable sections of 24 CFR Part 85. An independent audit is conducted annually to ensure that CDBG funds are used in accordance with program requirements. The City has satisfied all HUD requirements for Consolidated Plan compliance including maintaining IDIS data information and environmental reviews for CDBG and HOME projects and conducting annual audits by independent auditors. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. In an effort to increase public participation in the Consolidated Plan process, the City of Port Arthur conducted two public hearings. The first public hearing was on January 27, 2016, at Port Arthur City Hall,444 4th Street. The second public hearing was held on April 7, 2016, on the second floor of city hall. The purpose of the hearings was to inform the public of the consolidated planning process and to Annual Action Plan 2 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) solicit comments and suggestions on the allocation of funds. Notices for the hearings were published in the Port Arthur News. The agencies that were notified by mail to solicit input and participation are listed below: • Catholic Charities • Program of Health Excellence • Love at Work • Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council • South East Texas Regional Planning Commission • Port Arthur Flyers Track Club • Encourage, Inspire, Achieve • Community Retirement Home • Legacy Community Development Corporation • Gift of Life Program • Nutrition and Services for Seniors 5. Summary of public comments This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. During the public hearings, citizens commended on the Housing Assistance Programs. No written comments were received. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them No comments were rejected. 7. Summary This plan provides a framework through which Port Arthur manages its federal entitlement program related to community development and homeless assistance. The data was provided through HUD's eCon software system, utilizing American Community Survey data and other sources, to construct the needs assessment. The City worked with local service providers and other concerned citizens to develop the annual action plan that addresses the needs within the city as identified through the public participation process and needs assessment. 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Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)) The City has an ongoing relationship with several housing providers that are working on housing development activities. The City also works to utilize Section 8 vouchers from the federal government to address the housing needs of the city's lowest income households. Through the Continuum of Care process, the City maintains relationships with mental health providers, homeless shelter and services providers, and other governmental agencies with specific responsibilites for homeless individuals and families. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. City staff works actively with the Beaumont/Port Arthur/South East Texas Continuum of Care, the local umbrella for the development of the Continuum of Care. Staff participates in regularly scheduled meetings and point-in-time surveys. In the past, the City has provided administrtive support to supplement Continuum of Care initiatives and funding to the various agencies that make up the membership of the Beaumont/Port Arthur/South East Texas Continuum of Care. 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L Vf oO U cC ,D aJE u0 •o E v N 3 O O d N a z 00 o M CL) o CL O m Q O. .ea 0 2 AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Much of the funding from the CDBG and HOME pogram is available for use in any of the CDBG neighborhoods or citywide, depending on the specifics of the designated activities. Also, some funding is available according to individual benefit rather than area benefit. It is, therefore, difficult to provide reasonable projections of the distribution of funds by target area. The numbers below are strictly estimated based on experience. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds City Wide 28 CDBG Eligible Block Groups 72 Table 10-Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The proposed allocation of funds are based on federal funding requirements for each formular-allocated grant. Areas of low to moderate-income concentration and certain areas of high minority concentration are targeted. Areas of low homeownership and deteriorating housing conditions were also considered in the targeting process. Discussion The distribution of funds by target area is projected to be primarily citywide due to use of funds for administrative, non-profit support, and individual benefit-oriented programmatic use of the funds. The remaining funds are estimated to be spread through smaller CDBG-eligible areas. Annual Action Plan 18 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing— 91.220(g) Introduction One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 0 Special-Needs 0 Total 0 Table 11-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 0 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 0 Table 12-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion Annual Action Plan 19 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) Introduction The agency recently repalced the Gulf Breeze Apartments with an 86 unit complex named Lakeview Townhomes. Carver Terrace was demolished and is being replaced with Park Central, an 187 unit apartment complex. The agency will soon break ground on a 73 unit senior complex, Edison Square. The new units are in excellent condition. The agency also owns 12 single-family units on scattered site. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The Port Arthur Housing Authority has begun the construction of a 279 unit apartment complex on Highway 365. Community Development Block Grant Disaster funds were used on the project. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership The Port Arthur Housing Authority will continue to have resident councils at each housing development. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance N/A Discussion The Port Arthur Housing Authority has an excellent stock of housing units. The agency will continue to provide residents with an enriched living environment. Annual Action Plan 20 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction The City of Port Arthur is active in the Beaumont/Port Arthur/South East Texas Continuum of Care addressing issues related to homeless in the region. Funding for homeless projects and services are sources primarily through the Continuum of Care process. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The Beaumont/Port Arthur/South East Texas Continuum of Care, the coaliton of local homeless service agencies, conducts annual surveys of homeless individuals, including unsheltered persons. These surveys serve to help focus agency activities for the coming year, as well as provide documentation in response for HUD program requirements. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City of Port Arthur doesn't have any plans that would effect the emergency shelter or transitional housing needs of homeless persons in the coming year. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The City of Port Arthur has no plans that would help homeless persons transition to permanent housing and independent living in the coming year. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. Annual Action Plan 21 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Homeless prevention is a major focus of the participants in the Continuum of Care. Agencies include homeless prevention as a support program in conjunction with the provision of shelter and other support services. Discussion The participants in the Continuum of Care work closely together to meet the needs of homeless individuals and families through the continuum of services coordinated through the partnership. One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of HOPWA for: Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent homelessness of the individual or family Tenant-based rental assistance Units provided in housing facilities (transitional or permanent)that are being developed, leased, or operated Units provided in transitional short-term housing facilities developed, leased, or operated with HOPWA funds Total Annual Action Plan 22 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j) Introduction Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment Discussion Annual Action Plan 23 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction The City currently provides a variety of services to the residens of Port Arthur, some funded by CDBG and HOME allocations, with private, State, and City funding bringing additional assets to bear on these problems. Below are some of the actions currently performed by the City or under consideration for the future. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City will continue to look for new funding sources for programs to address underserved needs. Funding is the major obstacle in providing the servies needed to focus on the vast variety of issues that prevent families from breaking out of poverty and from living in the best, most affordable housing possible. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will consider providing financial assistance for Tax Credit Projects for affordable housing development to expand multi-family rental development projects and homeownership opportunities when those projects are present for review. Additionally, acquisition, soft costs and site development funds will be used for affordable housing development. Consideration for additional funding will be given upon completion of the pre-development phase. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City will continue its efforts in conjunction with the Continuum of Care to reduce the number of poverty-level families through the development of services needed to assist those families with educational opportunities,job growth, and life skills training through the various social service agencies operating in the city. Actions planned to develop institutional structure • Work with non-profit organizations to address commumity needs and provide support to federal and non-federal funding initiatives. • Work with private industry to address important issues that hamper housing and community development efforts. • Identify opportunities to create private/public partnership for project finance and development to leverage federal funds. Annual Action Plan 24 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will continue to coordinate planning activities with private housing and social service agencies, including participation in the Beaumont/Port Arthur/South East Texas Continuum of Care meetings, development of the Continuum of Care, and enumeration of point-intime and homeless surveys. City staff will also continue its participation in other coalitions and study groups as the opportunity arises. Discussion These actions are primarily the continuation of what the City is currently doing in the various areas. No major obstacles in the institutional structure have been identified that need to be addressed. The City is also satisfied with its efforts to coordinate with private housing and social service agencies. Annual Action Plan 25 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction The following provides details on program specific requirements for each of the three entitlement programs, Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0 2.The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5.The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 2.The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit-A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 0.00% HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: Annual Action Plan 26 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows: 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds?See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows: 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: Discussion Annual Action Plan 27 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 28 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015)