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To: Stephen Fitzgibbons, City tYfanager
From: Dale Watson, Director, Planning and Grants Management
Date: March 7, 2008 '.
Re: P. R. 14605 ,
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution #14605 authorizing the
City Manager to make application to the U.S. Department of Housitig and Urban
Deve]opment for a Community Development-Block Grant iri the amount of $1,358,218
and a grant for $435,802 in Home funds. '
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BACKGROUND:
The City will submit the 34th Year Consolidated Plan as an application -for a grant of
$1,358,218 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) and a grant for
$435,802 in HOME funds.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The Consolidated`Plan refers to a grant to be made by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development fora Community Development Block Graht of
$1,358,218 and for HOME funds $435,802 for the 2008 program year.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Funding will.not have an effect on our staffing level.
SUMMARY:
I recommend tharthe City Council adopt Proposed Resolution #14605 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'.,358,218
and a grant for $435,802 in HOME funds.
P. R. 14605
03/07/08 ME-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
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,358,218 AND A GRANT FOR $435,802 IN HOME
FUNDS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR'S 2008 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 34`k (2008 Program Year)
Consolidated`Plan as an application for a grant of $1,358,218 Community Development
Block Grant Funds (CDBG) and a grant for $435,802 in HOME funds; and,
WHEREAS, the 34`h Year Consolidated Plan will include a proposed list
of Projects for 2008 and certifications. Included within [he Plan is the CDBG budget;
and,
WHEREAS, citizens have been given an opportunity to express their
ideas as to projects which should be included in the 2008 Community Development
Block Grant Program at the public hearing: The public hearings were held on
November 26, 2007 and March 24, 2008; and,
WHEREAS; the City Council is required to designate an official to sign
all documents in connection with the Applications and Grant Agreements; Now,
Therefore, ,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the proposed Consolidated Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
for the program year 2008 is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council of Port
ArtYtur to assure compliance with the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, as
amended Public Law 93-383.
THAT said Consolidated Plan refers to a grant to be made by the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development
Block Grant of One Million Three Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand and Two Hundred
Eighteen ($1,358,218) and $435,802 in HOME funds for the 2008 program year.
THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute said documents.
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
minutes of_the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this
of
day
A.D., 2008 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES:
MAYOR
NOES:
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' MAYOR
ATTEST:
ACTING CITY SECRETARY
APP OO/~OR FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
I APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
P ROVED FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
DALE WATSON, DIRECTOR
PLANNING & GRANTS MANAGEMENT
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City of Port Arthur Annual Plan for 2008
Executive Summary
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 Plari 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, afive-year
investment plan was derived. The Consolidated Plan establishes the City's 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 over the next fve years.
ACTION PLAN
The 2008 Consolidated Action Plan summarizes the major housing and community development
needs oflow-moderate income households in Port Arthur. The program year begins on June 1 and
ends on May 31. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has notified the City
that the following funds will be available:
• $1;358,218 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
• $ 435,802 in Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds
The City of Port Arthur anticipates generating $48,899 in program income during the 2008 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. 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.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS
In an effort to increase public participation in the Consolidated Plan process; the City of Port Arthur
conducted two public hearings. The hearings were held at City Hall. City Hall is located in the low-
incomedowntown area of the City and is adjacent to several other low-income areas. City Hall has
handicapped parking spaces and accommodations for wheelchairs. The public hearing meetings
were held on the following dates: °
Monday, November 26, 2007
Monday, March 24, 2008
The purpose of the hearings was to inform the public of the consolidated planning process and to
solicit comments and suggestions on the allocation of funds. Notices for the hearings were
published in the Port Arthur News and direct mailings.
Those agencies notified by mail to solicit input and participation are listed below:
0 Catholic Charities
0 Program of Health Excellence
0 Port Arthur Independent School District
0 . Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council
0 Salvation Army
0 South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
0 Federated Women's Club
0 Port Arthur YMCA
0 Part Cities Rescue Mission
0 The Hughen Center, Inc.
0 Southeast Texas Camp Fire
0 Community Retirement Home
0 Wonderfully Made Ministries
0 Lamar State College -Port Arthur
0 Truth and Education
0 Nutrition and Services for Seniors
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CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN
Sources of Funds
The 2008 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,
2008 and ends on May 31, 2009. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has
notified the City that the following funds will be available:
• $1,358,218 in Community DevelopmentBtock Grant (CDBG) funds
:• $ 435,802 in Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds
The City of Port Arthur anticipates generating $48,899 in program income during the 2008 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 be
used for new construction and rehabilitation/reconstruction activities. 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.
The complete listing of funding requests arid activities proposed for 2008 is outlined in Table 3.
Table 3 details project descriptions, project locations, funding sources, and responsible lead
agency information.
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Consolidated Annual Plan
Housing Activities
Proposed Activkies for Program Year 2008.2009
Federal Resources
ResourceslExpected Program .Amount
Resources
2004 HOME CHDO Setaside -New Construction $ 176,033.58
2004 HOME Housing Activities -down payment and closing costs $ 19,509.00
Assistance provided to three low and moderate income persons and
families.
2005 HOME. CHDO Setaside for new construction $100,000
2005 HOME Housing Activities -Program administration - $ 86,704.00
2005 HOME 'Housing Activities -Rehab and reconstruction of 5 units;
Acquisition, site preparation of scattered sites & new construction
of 5 units. Down payment & closing costs assistance provided for $ 589;770.00
5 eligible persons & families. -
2005 HOME Down payment assistance-- provide assistance for 5 people to $ 150,000.00
purchase new construction homes and assist 6 people with
purchase of existing homes.
2006 HOME CHDO Setaside (15%) -New Construction $ 70,000.00
2006 HOME Housing Activities _ Program Administration $ 45,268.00
2006 HOME Housing Activities,- Rehab and reconstruction of 10 units; acquisition,
site preparation of scattered sites & new construction of 5 units. $ 337,410.00
-Down payment and closing costs assistance provided for 5
eli ible ersons and families.
2007 HOME CHDO Setaside (15%) -New Construction $ 67,350.00
2007 HOME Housing Activities -Program administration $ 44,899.00
Housing Activities -Rehab and reconstruction of 5 units; acquisition,
2007 HOME site preparation of scattered sites & new construction of 5 units.
Down payment 8 closing costs assistance provided for 5 eligible $ 236,742.00
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ersons 8 families for riew construction 8 existin home urchase.
Activities -site preparation of scattered sites & new
i
H $ 100,000.00
2007 HOME ous
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construction of 5 homes; down payment-and. closing costs
assistance 5 eligible persons and families.
2007 CDBG Housing Activities -Program administration $ .38,560.00
2007 CDBG Housing Activities --Rehab and reconstruction df 5 units. $ 223,307.00
2008 HOME CHDO Setaside (15%) -New Construction $ 65,370.30
2008 HOME Housing Activities -Program administration $ 43,580.20
2008 HOME Housing Activities -Rehab and reconstruction of 2 units. $ 140,000.00
2008 HOME Housing Activities -site preparation of scattered sites & new
construction of 5 units; down payment assistance will tie provided $ 186,851.50
2008 Program
Income CDBG. Program Income funds will be used for emergency repairs
of 5 units. $ 48,899.00
2008 CDBG Housing.Activities -Program administration $ 335,000.00
2008 CDBG Housing Activities -Rehab of 3 units and reconstruction of 2 units. $100,000.00
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Program Income
The City of Port Arthur expects to receive $48,899 of Program Income from housing activities. The city
will7evolve:all program income back into the Housing Assistance Program.
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PRIORITI( Housing Community Development Needs
Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs' (TDHCA)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Program
U.S. Departmerit of Housing and Urban Development approved the State of Texas' Action Plan for
Disaster Recovery that describes the proposed use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding associated with the
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006 (PublicLaw 109-148, approved December 30,
2005) for disaster relief of unmet housing and infrastructure needs resulting from Hurricane Rita in
the most impacted and distressed areas of Texas. Public Law 109-148 (effective December 30,
2005) provided $11.5 Billion of supplemental appropriation for the CDBG program for necessary
expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure in the most
impacted and distressetl areas related to the consequences of Hurricanes Rita, Katrina and Wilma.
Of this amount, $74,523,000 was specifically allocated to Texas by the Secretary of HUD to
address the consequences of Hurricane Rita, of which a minimum of 55 percent was to be
provided for housing activities. The funds are intended by HUD to be used toward meeting unmet
housing, infrastructure, public service, public facility and business needs in areas of concentrated
distress. The Federal Register (Volume 71, Number 29) includes a definition of "unmet housing
needs" as including, but not being limited to, those of uninsured homeowners whose homes had
-major or severe damage; and "concentrated distress" is defined as the total number of housing
units with major or severe housing damage in counties where 50 percentor more of units had more
or severe damage. As provided for in Public Law 109-148, the funds may not be used for activities
reimbursable by or for which funds are made available by FEMA or the Army Corps of Engineers.
The availability of funding was formally announced in the Federal Register (Volume 71, Number
29) on February 13, 2006.
The CDBG Disaster Recovery Program housing allocation must be used solely for expenses
related to disaster relief, .long-term recovery, and restoration of housing in the most impacted and
distressed areas, and will:
Meet urgentand unmet housing needs resulting from damage caused by Hurricane
Rita;
Eliminate safety and health hazards resulting from Hurricane Rita in eligible homes
and communities; and
. , Preserve and improve the community's housing stock. -
TDHCAwill disallow expenditures if it is determined that funds provided under the CDBG Disaster
Recovery Program were not disaster related or funds allocated duplicate other benefits. No
person, business concern, or other entity may receive CDBG Disaster Recovery funds to assist
with anypart of a loss resulting from Hurricane Rita if financial assistance has been received under
any other program or from insurance or any other source. In addition, CDBG Disaster Recovery
funds may not be used for activities reimbursable by or for which funds have been made available
by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or by the Army Corps of Engineers.
The Governor's Office has designated the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA) as the lead agency to administer the CDBG Disaster Recovery Program housing
allocation in the areas impacted by Hurricane Rita. The office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA)
was designated as the administering authority for non-housing funds awarded under the CDBG
Disaster Recovery Program. TDHCA has determined that the housing needs of Texas families
affected by Hurricane Rita will be best served by contracting directly with regional Councils of
Governments (COGs). Housing funding under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Program is provided
directly to the following COGs:
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC)
. Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG)
. Houston-Galveston~Area Council (HGAC)
The three (3) regional COGS are providing assistance for activities directly related to Hurricane
Rita. Types of assistance available to an affected region are determined by the contractual
agreement between the applicable COG and TDHCA, and are limited to:
Demolition;
Emergency repair;
Rehabilitation;
. Reconstruction or new construction;
Down payment assistance; or
Acquisition; and
Activities directly related to and/or supporting the above types of assistance.
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The City of Port Arthur received $5,565,000 to implement a Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Disaster Recovery Program. The CDBG Disaster Recovery Program is designed and the
funds will be used to demolish dilapidated buildings and houses, and conduct feasible rehabilitation
and reconstruction to assisf persons and families who are at 80% of the Median Family Area
Income and below with unmet housing needs resulting from Hurricane Rita, eliminate health and
safety hazards resulting from Hurricane Rita in eligible homes and communities and preserve and
improve the community's housing stock.
9.
PRIORITY Non-Housing. Community Development Needs
The City of Port Arthur has identified the following priority non-housing community development
needs eligible for assistance by CDBG:
A. Elimination of slums and blight and the prevention of blighting influences that adversely affect
the welfare of the community, principally persons of low and moderate income.
B. Elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety and public welfare, through
code enforcement, demolition, residential rehabilitation assistance, and related activities..
C. Conservation and expansion of the City's housing stock in order to provide a decent home and
a suitable living, environment for all persons, but principally those of low and moderate-income.
D. Expansion and improvement of the quantity and quality of community services; principally for
persons of low and moderate-income, which are essential for sound community development
and for the development of a viable urban community.
E. Amore rational utilization of land and other natural resources within CDBG eligible afeas.
F. The restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic, architectural, or
esthetic reasons.
G. The alleviation of physical and economic distress through the stimulation of private investment
and community revitalization.
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STATEMENT OF SPECIFIC ANNUAL OBJECTIVES
In addition to identifying and prioritizing the City of Port Arthur's housing and community
development needs, the City's FY 2005 - 2009 Consolidated Plan also established a series of
general goals for its housing and community development programs. These goals will remain in
effect until the year 2009 unless revised by City Council with an amendment to the Plan. The goals
are as follows: ,
Goal 1: Assist low and moderate income families in becoming first-time homeowners.
Goal 2: Assist low income homeowners with rehabilitation of new home construction.
Goal 3: Improve infrastructure in low to moderate-ihcome areas of the City.
Goal 4: Demolish dangerous residential and commercial structures.
Goal 5: Provide effective code compliance.
Goal 6: Target social services to meet needs of low-income households.
Goal 7: Assist the City of Part ArthurHousing Authority, if necessary, with the replacement of
. public housing units.
The city's need for housing and the demolition of dangerous structures has increased due to the
damages caused by hurricane Rita. Many families were forced to relocate to other cities due to a
lack of decent, safe and sanitary housing. .
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Outcome Performance Measurement System
The City of Port Arthur has defined its performance measures for the 2008
activities as follows:
I. Public Service Prc
Objective:
Outcome:
II. Administration.
Objective:
Outcome:
III. Demolition
Objective:
Outcome:
jests
Suitable Living Environment
Avail abi lity/Accessibility
Not applicable
Not applicable
IV. Code Enforcement
Objective:
Outcome:
Suitable Living Environment
Sustainability: Promoting Livable or
Viable Communities
Suitable Living Environment
Sustainability: Promoting Livable or
Viable. Communities
V. Housing Assistance Programs (Rehabilitation Program)
Objective: Decent Housing
Outcome: Sustainability: Promoting Livable or Viable
Communities
VI. Housing Administration
Objective: Not applicable
Outcome: Not applicable
VII. Street Reconstruction
Objective: Suitable Living Environment
Outcome: = Sustainability: Promoting Livable or Viable
Communities
VIII. HOME Activities
Objective:
Outcome:
Decent Housing
Affordability ..
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PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Total. Allocation: X203,732
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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS
Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council
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Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: PANAC
Project Description: Grant funds-will be used to purchase the necessary supplies
and equipment for its citizen's neighborhood patrol groups.
Location: 444 4m Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Ob'ective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201 e
T e of Reci lent: Public Service CDBG National Ob'ective: Low to Moderate Area
Start Date:June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 50,000 eople
Local ID: C34105 Units U on Gom letion.
Funding Sources:
CDBG $7,500
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds `
Assisted Housin
PHA
Other Fundin
Total $7,500
The primary purpose of fhe project is to help: _ihe Homeless -Persons wiN HIVIAIDS -Persons with Disabilities _Public Housing Needs
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Table 3 '
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Program of Health Excellence
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Program of Health Excellence
Project Description: Grant will be used to pa.y for scholarships for low to moderate-
income persons to attend the Program of Health Excellence nurse's aide courses.
Upon completion, the students are eligible to work as Certified Nurse Assistance
(CNA). _ .
Location: 2717 Gulfway Drive; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citatiori: 570.201 e
Type of Recipient:. Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income ersons
Start Date: June 1, 2008 Com letion Dater Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 10 eo le
Local ID: C34126 Units U on Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $15,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula '
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housin ,
PHA
OtherFundin
Total $15,000
The primary purpose of Ne project is to help: _Ne Homeless _Persobs with HIV/AIDS -Persons with D'sabilities -Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: YMCA
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: YMCA After School/Day Camp Programs
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for tuition reimbursement for eligible
students to participate in the YMCA's After School and Day Camp Programs.
Location: 6760 9th Avenue; Port Arthur, Texas
Ob'ective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG Citation: 570.201 e
CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate-
income ersons
Start Date: June 1, 2008 Com Ietion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 10 ouths
Local ID: C34110 Units U on Com letion
Funding Sources:
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Forn
Prior Year
Assisted h
PHA
Other Fun
Total'
The primary propose of the project a to help: -the Homeless _Persons with HIVIAIDS -Persons with Disabilities _Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
. Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicants Name: Experience Corps
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Experiehce Corps
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for administrative salary for the
,.program director of the Experience Corps tutoring program. Experience Corp uses
adult volunteers to tutor elementary students in reading.
Location: Franklin, Booker T. Washington; Sam Houston, Robert E. Lee, DeQueen, Tyrrell,
William B. Travis and Dick Dowling elementary schools.
Objective Number Pro'ect ID '
HUD Matrix Code
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBGGtation:-570.201 e
CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income ersons
Start Date: June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 100 ouths
Local ID: C34108 Units U on Com letion:
The primary Duryose of the pmjed a to help: _Ne Homeless -Persons with HIVIAIDS -Persons whh Disabililies -Public Housing Needs
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Funding Sources:
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Applicant's Name: Nutrition grid Services for seniors
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Nutrition and Services for seniors
Project Description: Nutrition and Services for seniors provide home delivered
meals to frail seniors.
Location: 4590 Concord; Beaumont, Texas
Objective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
Type of Recipient:' Public
Service CDBG National Objective: 570.201(e) -Elderly,
resumed low income
Start Date:June 1, 2008 Com letion Date:Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 8 ersons ! 2,000 meals in one ear
Local ID: C34111 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $11,000
ESG
-HOME.
HOPWA
Total Formula
PriorYear Funds
Assisted Housin
PHA,
Other Fundin
Total $11,000
The primary purpose of fhe project is tohelp: -the Homeless -Persons with HIVIAIDS -Persons wAh Disabilities _Public Housing Needs
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Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Catholic~Charities
Priority Need: Public Service .
Project Title: Hospitality Center
Project. Description: Grant funds will be'used to~pay for utilities, food and
commodities for the Hospitality Center, a soup kitchen that serves meals to low
income and the homeless.
Location: 3959 Gulfway Drive; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201 e e
Type of Recipient: Public
Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income person -Homeless resumed low income
Start Date:June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units:1,000 eo le
Local iD: C34114 Units Upon Com letion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $12,500
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housin
PHA
Other Fundin
Total $12;500
The primary purpose of Ne project is to help: _X_ihe Homeless -Persons with HIVlAIDS -Persons with Disabil'Nes -Public Housing Needs
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Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Port Arthur Flyers Track Club
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Port Arthur Flyers Track Club
Project Description: •The track club provides track and field events for youth ages 8-
18 years of age.
Location: 210 4m Avenue; Port Arthur, Texas 77640
Objective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201 e
Type of Recipient: Public .
Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income erson .
Start Date:June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 4 eople
Local ID: C34106 Units Upon Com letion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $6,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housin
.PHA'
OtherFundih
Total $6,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: _U~e Homeless -Persons wM HIV/AIDS -Persons with Disabilities _Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects.
Applicant's Name: Love at Work Academy, Inc.
Priority Need: Public Service
fr
Project Title: LAW Academy, Inc.
Project Description: Grant funds-will be used; to pay tuition for low income probated
at-risk students to participate in LAW Academy's educational classes.
Location: 1909 Jefferson Drive; Port Arthur, Texas 77640
Objective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201 e
Type of Recipient: Public
Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income erson
Start Date:June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 5 eo le
Local ID: C34104 Units Upon Com letion
Funding Sources:
CDBG _
ESG
HOME
HOPWA -
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housin
PHA
Other Fundin
Total
The primary purpose of the project is to help: _ihe Homeless -Persons with HIV/AIDS -Persons wAh DisabilNes -Public Housing Needs
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Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Camp Fire USA Southeast Texas Council, Inc.
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Camp Fire.
Project Description: Grant funds will be used to pay the tuition costs for students to
attend Camp Fire's after school and day camp programs:
Location: 3037 25~ Street; Port Arthur, Texas 77640
Objective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201 e
Type of Recipient: Public
Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income erson
Start Date:June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31, 2009•
Performance Ihdicator Annual Units: 5 people
Local ID: C34107 Units U on Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $5,000
ESG -
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housin
PHA
OtherFundin
Total $5,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: _d~e Homeless -Persons with HIV/AIDS _Persons.with Disabilities -Public Housing Needs
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Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicants Name: Community Retirement Home `
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Community Retirement Home
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for operating expenses for
Community Retirement Home.
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Location: 3141 Procter Street; Port Arthur; Texas
Ob ective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201 e
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
Start Date: June 1, 2008 income person - Elderl Presumed low income
Completion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Pertormance Indicator ~ Annual Units: 10 people
Local ID: C34152 Units U on Completion
Funding Sources:
"°°" $2,500
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housin ,
PHA
OtherFundin
Total $2,500
The primary propose of the project is to help: -the Homeless -Persons with HIVIAIDS -Persons wdh Disabilities -Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
.Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Health Department
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Health Department
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for dental referrals for low to
moderate-income people.- Funds will also be used to pay the salary for one Public
Health Nurse.
Location: 441 Austin Avenue; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201 e
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income ersons
Start.Date: June 1, 2008 Completion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units:100 eople
Local ID: C34113 Units U on Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
15,245
The primary purpose of the pmjecf is to help: -the Homeless -Persons vnth HIVIAIDS -Persons wiN Disabilities -Public Housing Needs
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Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
' Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Parks and Recreation Center.
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title:. Parks and Recreation
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for senior citizen and youth activities
at the city's Parks and Recreation department. -
Location: City of Port Arthur Recreation Center - 1308 9~ Avenue; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201 e
Type of Recipient: Public
Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate-income
peo le `
Start Date:June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units:10 ouths
Local ID: C34101 Units U on Com letion
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula.
Prior Year Funds
Assiste- d_H°usm~C
PHA
The pdmarypurpose of the project is to help: -the Homeless _Persons with HIV/AIDS -Persons with Disabilitles -Public Housing Needs
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Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Gift of Life Program
Priority Need: Public Service
Project Title: Gift of Life Program
Project Description: Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program will use grant.funding to
conduct a Tobacco Prevention program at the Port Arthur schools:
Location: PMB 46, 148 S. Dowlen Road; Beaumont, Texas 77707
Objective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201 e
Type of Recipient: Public Service CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income ersons
Start Date: June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Pertormance Indicator Annual Units: 25 students
Local ID: C34102 Units U on Completion
funding Sources:
CDBG, $5,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housin
PHA
Other Fundin
Total $5,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: -the Homeless _Persons
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A®MINISTIZATIOM:
Total Allocation: $175,929
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Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: Grants Program Administration
Priority Need: Administration
Project Title: Administration `
Project Description: Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to
cover administrative expenses for the Grants Management staff..
Location: 444 4m Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Ob'ective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.206 a 1
T e of Recipient: Local Government CDBG National Ob'ective: Administration
Start Date:June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31
2009
Performance Indicator ,
Annual Units
Local ID: C34122 Units Upon Com letion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $175,929
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior YearFunds
Assisted Housin
PHA
Other Fundin
Total $175,929
The primary purpose of fhe project is to help: -the Homeless -Persons wdh HIV/AIDS -Persons with Disabilities _Puhlic Housing Needs
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..CODE ENFORCEMENT
Total Allocation; . $414,50.0,.
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Table 3
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Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Community Services
Priority Need: Code Enforcement
Project Title: Code Enforcement
Project Description: Grant funds will be used to pay salaries and overhead costs
for the following code enforcement officers: Demolition Code Enforcement officer,
demolition staff and other administrative expenses ($319,486); Environmental
Inspector II ($48,664); Building Inspector ($46,350).
Location: 444 4~^ Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Ob'ective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.202 c ,
Type of Recipient: Local
Government CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate income
area
Start Date: June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Pertormance Indicator Annual Units: 100 housin units
Local ID: C34121, C34119,
C34118. Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $414,500
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housin
PHA
OtherFundin
Total $414,500
The primary purpose of the projed is to help: -the Homeless _Persons wiN HIV/AIDS -Persons with Disabilities _Public Housing Needs
Low/moderate income Census Tracts: 51, 53, 54, 55, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67; 70.01,101
Citywide Low/Mod: 55.6%
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HOUSING ASSISTANCE.PROGI~AMS
AND HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
Total Allocation: $435,000
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Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: City of-Port Arthur Housing Assistance Program
Priority Need: Housing Assistance
Project Title: Housing Assistance -Administration
Project Description: Community Development Block Grant funds will be used for
administration expenses forthe Housing Assistance Program.
Location: 444 4~ Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.208 a 1
Type of Recipient: Local
Government CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate-income
area
Start Date: June 1, 2008 Completion Date: Ma 31, 2009 ••
Performance Indicator Annual Units:' 10 housin units
Local ID: C34144 Units U on Com letion
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
Total Forn
Prior Year
Other
Total
The primary puryose of the project is to help: -the Homeless -Persons wAh HIVIAIDS -Persons wdh Disabilities _Public Housing Needs
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Table 3
"Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Housing Assistance Program
Priority Need: Housing Assistance ,
Project Title: Housing Assistance -Rehabilitation Program
Project Description: Community.Development Block Grant funds will be used to
pay the expensesfor the Rehabilitation Program.
Location: 444 4~ Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number ~ Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.208 a 1
Type of Recipient: Local
Government CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate-income
area
Start Date: June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 3 housing units
LocaIJD: 0341.17 Units U on Com letion
Funding Sources:
CDBG $100,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housin
PHA
Other Fundin
Total $100,000
The primary purpose of theproject is to help: -the Homeless -Persons with~HlV/AIDS -Persons wAh DisabilNes _Public Housing Needs
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DEMOLITION/CLEARANCE:
Total Allocation: $129,057
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Table 3 '
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Community Services
Priority Need: Demolition/Clearance
Project Title: Demolition/Clearance
Project Description: Grants funds will be used to demolish dangerous residential
and commercial buildings.
Location: 444 4~ Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation: 570.201 c
Type of Recipient: Local
Government CDBG National Objective: Low to moderate
income area
Start Date: June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 10 buildin s
Local ID: C34150 Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
HOME
I Prior YearFunds I I
$1
The primary purpose of Me prgecl is to help: -the Homeless -Persons wRh HIV/AIDS ~_Persons with Disabilities _Pubtic Housing Needs
Lowlmoderate income Census Tracts: 51, 53,54, 55, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 70.01, 101
Citywide Low/Mod: 55.6%
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HOME ACT11/ITIES
Total Allocation: $435,802
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Applicant's Name: City of Port Arthur Housing Assistance
Priority Need: HOME Activities
Project Title: HOME Activities
Project Description: Grant funds will be used for the City's HOME Program. 15%
($65,370.30) for CHDO new construction activity and $43,580.20 (10%) for program ,
administration and $326,851.50 for rehabilitation, reconstruction, acquisition, site
preparation, and down payment assistance
Location: 444 4~ Street; Port Arthur, Texas
Objective Number Pro'ect ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
Type of Recipient: Local
Government CDBG National Objective
Start Dater June 1, 2008 Com letion Date: Ma 31, 2009
Performance Indicator Annual Units: 30 housin units
Local ID Units U on Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
Total Formula ~
~ Prior Year Funds
The primary purpose of the projed is to help: _ihe Homeless _Persons with HIV/AIDS -Persons with DisabilNes _Public Housing Needs
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GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
The City of Port Arthur will operate its HUD programs in predetermined eligible target areas based
on need. Because low-income, eldedy, disabled and special needs homeowners reside throughout
the City, housing assistance is available citywide. Homeless persons and those-faced with
potential homelessness, also residing throughout the city, making the need for sheltering and
housing a citywide activity.
Assistance for special needs populations (elderly, disabled, persons with drug/alcohol additions,
persons with HIVIAIDS) is provided citywide as these populations exist throughout the city. Public
Services are also not limited geographically.
The city recognizes the need that exists within the target areas. However, the city reserves the
right to provide assistance to any area where a demonstrated need exists.
HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL POPULATION
The City of Port Arthur will continue to partnership with the Southeast Texas Coalition for thet_
Homeless. The Coalition is the only regional resource focused on ending homelessness in
Southeast Texas in ten years.
NEEDS Of PUBLIC HOUSING
The Port Arthur Housing Authority is applying for funding from the Texas Bootstrap Loan Program
to build twenty-five single=family homes. The 25 homes are a portion of the 100 homes thafthe
Port Arthur Housing Authority will build in the next two years.
ANTIPOVERTY STRATEGY
In other effbrts to raise families out of poverty, Lamar State College - BortArthur
Scholarship Program continues to assist residents in receiving a college education. The Program
is designed to lower the cost of education making it affordable to anyone desiring to receive either
a vocational/technical certificate or complete the first two years of academic college courses. The
City by way of CDBG funds provides qualified students with tuition, fees, and cost of books.
In order to make affordable housing available to lower to middle income, the City's Housing
Department targets low to moderate-income families for housing assistance.
LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS
The City of Port Arthur has incorporatedeHUD lead=based paint guidelines into its Housing
Assistance Program Guidelines According to 24 CFR Parf35, HUD requires that purchasers and.
tenants of HUD associated housing constructed priorto 1978 shall be notified: That the property
was constructed prior to 1978; That the property may contain lead-based paint; Of the hazards of
lead-based paint; Of the symptoms and treatment of lead-_based paint; Of the precautions to be
taken to avoid lead-based paint poisoning.
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MONITORING
The City of Part 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 independerit audit is conducted. annually to
ensure that CDBG funds are used in accordance with program requirements.
Subreci pient. Monitoring
Monitoring subgrantees provides a basis for assessing program operations and identifying
problems. A secondary goal of monitoring is to obtain ongoing data for use in determining program
achievement. Evaluations will summarize monitoring Endings, program goals and measure
progress toward those goals during the provision of services. All subgrantees will be monitored at
least once per .year.
The City has responsibility for overall CDBG performance and Consolidated Plan compliance,
including the. performance of its subgrantees. Clear record keeping requirements for subgrantees
are essential for grant accountability. Responsibility for maintaining many of the records is
assigned to the subrecipient: This includes responsibility for documenting activities with special
requirements, such as necessary deterrriinations and income verification.
The City shall meet all HUD requirements for Consolidated Plan compliance and will review all
relevant funding proposals for consistency with Consolidated Plan strategies.
Sources of Funds
Funds expected to be available: The City will receive its 2008 CDBG allocation of $1,358,218
effective June 1, 2008. The City proposes to generate approximately $48,899 in program income
from demolition and housing loan repayments. These funds are returned to the respective
program.
(a) the amount expected to be generated by and deposited to revolving loan funds- None.
(b) the total amount expected to be received from each new float-funded activity included in this
plan -Not applicable.
(c) the amount expected to be received during the current program year from afloat-funded
activity described in a prior statement orplan -Not applicable.
(d) Program income received in the preceding program year that has not been included in a
statement orplan -Not applicable.
(e) Proceeds from Section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the
' priority needs and specific objectives identified in its strategic plan -Not applicable.
(f) Surplus funds from any urban renewal settlement for community development and housing
activities -None.
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(g) Any grant funds ~etumed to the line oficredit for which the planned use has not been included
in a prior statement orplan -None.
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HOME REQUIREMENTS
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PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
RESALEIRECAPTURE PROVISIONS
The City of Port Arthur intends to use its Federal HOME allocation for a Owner Occupied Rehabilitation
and Reconstruction of Housing. Program and a First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program. The
Owner Occupied Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Housing Program is to assist low and moderate
income property owners in maintaining their home, eliminate housing code violations and upgrade
neighborhoods. Through this program, the City will help provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for
eligible citizens of the city.
Homes acquired with HOME and CDBG program funds have to satisfy the. affordability requirements for a time no
less than the applicable penod as indicated the table that follows, beginning after a project has been completed.
During the affordability period, the following rules related to the buyers investment, the HOME and CDBG program
funds are applicable:
The dwelling acquired with the HOME subsidy will be the principal residence of the participant and will not be
rented or used for other purposes.
The participant will not engage the property to obtain a mortgage, gift, sell or exchange the property
without the written consent of the Municipality of the City of Port Arthur, Texas.
The Muhicipaliy-will inspect the property to assure that the participant is in compliance with these
requirements during the affordability period of the property.
The non-compliance -with the terms and condition mentioned in this provision will obligate the
participant to reimburse the total amount of the subsidy to the Municipality.-
. The affordability period. of the property will be as follows:
Homeownership Assistance per Unit Affordability Period (Years)
Amount up to $7,500 5 _
Amount up to $20,000 20
If the participant sells the property within the affordability periods and net proceeds are sufficient to repay HOME
and/or CDBG homeowner investment, the Municipality will recover the full amount of HOME andlor investment:
The participant will recover any amount for investments and apply the following formula for distribution of surplus
net proceeds.
Sale during affordability period Recapture amount of subsidy Share of net proceeds
funds
100 % 75
1 - 5 years o 50
6 -10 years 50 /° o
11-15 years 25 % 20 /°
If the participant sells the property within any of the affordability periods, but net proceeds are insufficient to repay
HOME and homeowner investment, the Municipality will allow the participant to recover its whole investment
before recapturing CDBG & HOME investments.
Other requirements shall apply:
The participants will pay $5,000 to cover the cost of legal service in case of breaches of any of the terms
and condition of this provision.
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The participant will allowthat the CDBG & HOME subsidy constitute a second mortgage to their property.
. Specific documentation required tq calculate CDBG & HOME and net proceeds.
o Housing Unit Sale Price (Settlement Statement)
o Homeowner Investments -evidence of down payment, closing costs, payments to principal,
owner paid closing costs at the point of sale, and any other capital investment to improve the
housing unit. -
o Documentation required includes settlement statements for original purchase and sale and. all
receipts of capital expenditures.
o -Once the documentation is presented, the amount of recapture will be determined on a case-by-
case basis.
In addition to the recapture restrictions to be incorporated in the deed of sale and promissory note, other
provisions will be established to guarantee that the units remain affordable for subsequent homebuyers. These
provisions include the following considerations:
A provision restricting refinancing and subsequent mortgages of the property, without the written consent
of the Municipality.. Refinancing will be limited to capital improvements without equity return. This
restriction is necessary, as refinancing with cash return will have the effect of reducing the profit at resale
thus violating the purpose of recapture provisions. In addition, a higher monthly payment after
refinancing could represents risk of foreclosure due to income adjustments.
A requirement that the property will be used as the principal .residence of the homebuyer(s) will not be
leased, converted, sold, donated, and pennuted to other such use without written consent of the
Municipality.
In the implementation of the Homeownership Program, the Department will comply-and will require recipients to
comply with the provisions of 24 CFR 92.217, Income targeting Homeownership and 24 CFR 92.254,
Qualifications as affordable housing.
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HOME Tenant•Based Rental Assistance
The City of Port Arthur doesn't use HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance.
Forms of Investment
The City of Port Arthur will use its HOME funds only in areas of assistance as described. in 24 CFR
92.205.
Affirmative Marketing.
The City of Port Arthur homebuyer's program is primarily done on scattered sites. There are no
current plans forprojectsof fve ormore units. The City currently advertises in the local newspaper
and always uses the Equal Housing Opportunity logo on all advertisements.
MinoritylWomen's Business Outreach
The City of Port Arthur's Housing Division advertises for minority and women's businesses in the
local newspaper and in local minority newspapers and ratio stations:
Refinancing
The City of Port Arthurdoesn't intend to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by
multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with home funds.
Monitoring
The City will monitor each subrecipient by reviewing reimbursement requests as well as conducting
on-site monitoring visits. The subrecipient will be required to submit monthly performance reports.
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CERTIFICATIONS
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CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affrmatively further fair housing, which
means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis,
and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the'acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is
following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104
(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; as amended, in connection with any
activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide adrug-free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possessiori, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited
in the grantee's workplace and specifyirig the actions that will be taken against
employees for violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishirig an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about
(a) The.dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(c) Any.available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance
programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations occurring in the workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; -
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition
of employmentunder the grant, the employee will:
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(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a
criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace ho later than five calendar
days after such conviction;
5. Notifying the agendy in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such
conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position
title, to every grant office or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted
employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for
the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each
affected grant; ,
6. Taking one.of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice
under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; censistent with the requirements of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(b) .Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
• assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a
Federal, State, or Idcal health, law enforcement, or other appropriate
agency; •
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain adrug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. .
Anti-Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it,
to any person for influencing, or attempting to influence an office or employee of
any agency, a Member of Congress, an office or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress.in connection with the awarding of any
Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan,
the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal cehtract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement. '
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a Member of Congress; an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee
of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard. Form-LLL, "Disclosure
Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions, and
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3. It will require that the language of paragraph (a) of this certification be included in the
award documents for all subawards at all tier (including subcontracts, subgrants, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients
shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction--The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law
(as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for
which it is seeking funding, irraccordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG,
and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of
1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
SignaturelAuthorized Official
City Manager
Title
Date
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that
Citizen Participation -- Itis full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation
plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan •-Its consolidated housing and community development plan
identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term
community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities
primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (see CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570.)
Following APlan -- It is fdllowing a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied-with. the following criteria
Maximum Feasible Priority. With respecPto activities expected. to be assisted with
CDBG funds, it certifes that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum
feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid
in the prevention~or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include
.activities which-the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community
development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a
serious and immediate threat to the health. or welfare of the community, and other
financial resources are-not available;
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of-CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed
loans during program years(s) 2008, (a period specified by the
grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall
principally benefit person of low and moderate income in a mannerthat ensures that at
least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such person
during the designated period;
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public
improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed
funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of
low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a
condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay.the proportion of a fee or assessment that
relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part-with CDBG funds)
fnanced from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against
the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than
CDBG funds.
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The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used
to paythe proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public
improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, ari assessment or
charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements
financed. by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned
and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or
charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a
source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to
cover the assessment.
Excessive Force •• It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within it
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged innon-violent civil rights demonstrations;
and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring
entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil
rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Antidiscrimination laws --The grant will be conducted and administered. in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 20004), the Fair
housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint- Its notification, inspectiori, testing-and abatement procedures concerning
lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR § 570.608;
Compliance with Laws •• It will comply with applicable-laws.
Signature/Authorized Official
City Manager
Title
Date
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OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan
are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as
specifed in 24 CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more
specifically identified CDBG -assisted activities which are designed to
meet other community development needs having a particular urgency
because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the
health.or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not
available to meet such needs.
Signature/ Authorized Official
C~ Manager.
Title
Date
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating'jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -• If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide
tenant-based rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential
element of the participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding. the
supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable
housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities
and costs as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use
HOMEfunds for. prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- Before committing any funds to a project, it will
evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not
invest any more HOME funds in combination with other. Federal assistance than is necessary to
provide affordable housing.
Signature/Authorized Official
City Manager
Title
Date
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ,
REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lobbving Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is prerequisite formaking or
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to
file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less the $10,000 and not more
that $100,000 for each such failure.
B. Drug-Free Workplace Certification
1. By signing andlor submitting this application or grant agreement; the grantee is providing
the certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of-fact upon which reliance is placed when the
agencyawards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false
certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug=Free Workplace Act, HUD, in
addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action
authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
3. ~Fbrgrantees other than individuals, Altemate I applies. (This is the information to which
jurisdictions certify).
4. Fdr grantees who are individuals, Altemate II applies. (Not applicable jurisdictions:)
5. Workplace under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identifed on the
certification. If known, they maybe identifed in the grant application. If the grantee does not
identify the workplace at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the
grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) o file in its office and make the information
available for Federal inspections. Failure to identify all known workplace cdnstitutes a
violation of the grantees drug-free workplace requirements.
6. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of
buildings) orother sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions
may be used (e.g., all vehicles of mass transit authority or State highway department while in
operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls
radio stations). '
7. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the
grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identifed the workplaces in
question (see paragraph five).
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8. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the. performance of work
done in connection with the specific grant: '
Place of Performance (Street address, city; county, state, zip code)
Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here; The
certification with regard to the drug-free workplace required by 24 CFR part 24,
subpart F.
9. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-
Free,'Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular,
to the following definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled
Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308-11 through
1308-15):
"Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of
sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the
Federal or State criminal drug statutes.
"Criminal drug statute" means aFederal ornon-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a
grant; including: (i) All. "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their
impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant;-(iii) temporary personnel and
consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on
the grantee's payroll.
This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee. (E.g., volunteers, even if
used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's
payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplace).
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