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Home My WebLink AboutPR 22139: AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN DBA LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AS A COMMUNITY BASED DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Date: September 13, 2021 To: Ronald Burton,City Manager Mayor and City Council From: Beverly A. Freeman, Housing&Neighborhood Revitalization Manager RE: P.R.22139-Authorizing the Designation of Tender Loving Care Center for Children (TLCCC)dba Legacy Community Development Corporation(Legacy CDC)as a Community Based Development Organization(CBDO) Nature of the request: Among the purposes ofthe Cranston-GonzalezNational Affordable Housing Actof 1990(NAHA), as amended, participating jurisdictions are required to (1) promote partnerships with nonprofit organizations and (2) expand nonprofit organizations' capacity to develop and manage decent and affordable housing. To assist in achieving these purposes, participating jurisdictions are encouraged to identify Community Development Corporations that are capable or can reasonably be expected to become capable of carrying out elements of its housing programs. It is essential that participating jurisdictions build and strengthen partnerships with Community Development Corporations. As established by 24 Code of Federal Regulations 570.204, a Community Based Development Organization(CBDO)is an association or corporation organized under State or local lawto engage in community development activities (which may include housing and economic development activities) primarily within an identified geographic area ofoperation within the jurisdiction of the recipient,or in the case of an urban county. the jurisdiction of the county. A CBDO has as its primary purpose the improvement of the physical, economic or social environment of its geographic area of operation by addressing one or more critical problems of the area with particular attention to the needs of persons of low and moderate-income. It may be either a non-profit or for-profit, provided any monetary profits to its shareholders or members must be only incidental to its operation; and it is free to contract for goods and services from vendors of its own choosing. A CBDO is a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) under 24 CFR 92.2 designated as a CHDO by the HOME Investment Partnerships program participating jurisdiction, with a geographic area of operation of no more than one neighborhood, and has received HOME funds under 24 CFR 92.300 or is expected to receive HOME funds as described in and documented in accordance with 24 CFR 92.300 (e). Staff Analysis/Considerations: Tender Loving Care Center for Children d/b/a Legacy Community Development Corporation (TLCC d/b/a Legacy CDC)is a chartered Texas non-profit corporation and has met the criteria for qualifying as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) and is qualified for certification as a Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) according to their Articles of Incorporation and By-laws. TLCC d/b/a Legacy CDC has obligated themselves to assist the City of Port Arthur with carrying out the mission to eliminate blight and provide decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for low and moderate-income persons/families of the community. Staff will be responsible for providing technical assistance,guidance,and other resources to the CBDO in an effort to build lasting partnerships. Budget Consideration: N/A Recommendation: The Housing Division recommends the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution No. 22139, authorizing certification of Tender Loving Care Center for Children d/b/a Legacy Community Development Corporation as a Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) P.R. 22139 09/13/21 BF RESOLUTION NUMBER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN D/B/A LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AS A COMMUNITY BASED DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CBDO) TO UTILIZE CDBG FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH INFRASTRUCTURE RELATED ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS IN THE DOWNTOWN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TARGET AREA. FUNDING WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT NUMBERS 105-13-033-5470-00-40- 000, PROJECT NUMBERS CD6145 AND CD7145. WHEREAS, Tender Loving Care Center for Children d/b/a Legacy Community Development Corporation, Port Arthur, Texas was chartered as a Texas Non-profit corporation to provide safe, decent, sanitary and affordable housing to low and moderate income families; and. WHEREAS,the Department of Housing and Urban Development awards Federal Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program funds to the City annually. pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974 for the primary benefit of low and moderate income persons/families: and, WHEREAS, the City Council, by its adoption of Resolution Number 21- 130, (authorizing submission of a 21-130 Consolidated Plan) has obligated the City to provide direct financial assistance for qualified Non Profit Organizations to assist low and moderate income persons/families; and, WHEREAS, Tender Loving Care Center for Children d/b/a Legacy Community Development Corporation is an eligible Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) and has obligated themselves to assist the City with carrying out the mission to eliminate blight and provide decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for low and moderate-income persons/families of the community; and, WHEREAS,pursuant to Resolution No.21-129 the City Council authorized funding to the City's Housing Division for infrastructure improvement projects in the Downtown Affordable Housing Target Area. The Housing Division requests that the Tender Loving Care Center for Children d/b/a Legacy Community Development Corporation make individual requests for reimbursements directly to the Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization DDivision for new construction infrastructure improvements, to include installing water/sewer lines, sidewalks, driveways and land acquisition activities inthe Downtown Target Area; and, WHEREAS,the Housing Division recommends the City Council authorize the designation of Tender Loving Care Center for Children d/b/a Legacy Community Development Corporation as a Community Based Development Organization (CBDO), as outlined herein and further described in substantially the same form as in the attached certificate marked Exhibit "A"; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager is further authorized to audit and process requests for reimbursements from the Tender Loving Care Center for Children d/b/a Legacy Community Development Corporation to assist with new construction infrastructure improvement projects in the Downtown Affordable Housing Target Area to assist with reducing the construction cost of single family homes. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2,That Tender Loving Care Center for Children d/b/a Legacy Community Development Corporation is hereby designated as a Comm unit Based Development Organization (CBDO). Section 3, That the City Manager is hereby authorized to audit and pincess requests for reimbursements for eligible expenses received from the Tender Loving Care Center for Children d/b/a Legacy Community Development Corporation for infrastructure improvement projects in the Downtown Affordable Housing Target Area from account number 105-13-033-5470-00-40-000,project numbers CD6145 and CD7145 as hereby identified in the attached Memorandum of Understanding in substantially the same form. Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. MAYOR COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: THURMAN "BILL" BARTIE, MAYOR ATTEST: SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALECIA TIZENO, CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: RONALD BURTON, CITY MANAGER BEVERLY A. REEMAN, HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION MANAGER EXHIBIT "A" mow 7' � n a y S p o co co co cn "I en ril < cil Fj CL. Q, c .-3 '° O C r • Qri, . pp H. = C On 0 co = c V ca r' T o Z en Cr co C) cil , e, =' " o d 1-,"1) r 00 " ° 4I 1 .,:, ripm1z 1 lCT r:D:; g,% %/�ir e fA.F:el,-)l... .=.... .c a. S CrJ vim, : "'/ o •A ft aa a ycA �"6"*7:3- f.1)., LI- 12 Z n � p:, 91 Pt On C 4 en en `* rl. O N'O *d CM CD 11 y ° * - V' r* '* o cE fD U crt Z to ou ,0 `C F 0) n co