HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 11706: CDBG GRANTMemorandum
To:
From:
Date:
Re:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
Dale Watson, Director of Planning & Community Development
March 19, 2002
Proposed Resolution #11706
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution #11706 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 $1,901,000
and a grant for $562,000 in HOME funds.
BACKGROUND:
The City will submit the 28~ Year Consolidated Plan as an application for a grant of
$1,901,000 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) and a grant for
$562,000 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 for a Community Development Block Grant of
$1,901,000 and for HOME funds $562,000 for the 2002 program year.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Funding will not have an effect on our staffing level.
SUMMARY:
I recommend that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution #11706 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 $1,901,000
and a grant for $562,000 in HOME funds.
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P. R. 11706
03/19/02 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 $1,901,000 AND A GRANT FOR $562,000 IN HOME
FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S 2002 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 28~' (2002 Program Year) Consolidated
Plan as an application for a grant of $1,901,000 Community Development Block Grant
Funds (CDBG) and a grant for $562,000 in HOME funds; and,
WHEREAS, the 28~' Year Consolidated Plan will include a proposed list of
Projects for 2002 and certifications. Included within the 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 2002 Community Development Block Grant
Program at public hearings; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is required to designate an official to sign all
documents in connection with the Application and Grant Agreement; Now, Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
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approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Port Arthur to assure
compliance with the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, as amended, Public
Law 93-383; and,
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 Nine Hundred One Thousand ($1,901,000); and, for HOME
funds of Five Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand ($562,000) for the 2002 program
year; and,
THAT a copy of the Consolidated Plan is attached hereto and made a part
hereof as Exhibit "A"; and,
THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to make application to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for the funds offered and is authorized
to sign all necessary documents including the Certifications which are also attached
hereto and included as a part of Exhibit "A"; and,
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., 2002 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS ~
NOES:
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ATTEST:
MAYOR
ACTiNG CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED FOR FORM: '
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
DALE WATSON, DIRECTOR
PLANNING & GRANTS MANAGEMENT
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Application for Federal
Assistance
1. Type of Submission:
Application: Non- Construction
~reapplication: Non- Construction
2. Date Submitted
04/16/02
3. Date Received by State
04/16/02
Applicant Identifier
M02MC480217
State Application Identifier
4. Date Received by Federal Agency Federal Identifier
04/16/02
5. Applicant Information
Legal Name Organizational Unit
City of Port Arthur Grants Management Division
Address Contact
P. O. Box 1089 Dale Watson
Port Arthur, TX 77641 (409) 983-8135
Jefferson
6. Employer identification Number (BN):
8. Type of Application:
Type: New
10. CataIog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
Catalog Number: 14-239
Assistance Title: HOME Entitlement Grant
12. Areas Affected by Project:
Low-Moderate income target areas as designated by HUD
7. Type of Applicant:
Municipal
9. Name of Federal Agency:
U. S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
11, Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Consolidate Plan - HOME Entitlement Program
13. Proposed Project: 14. Congressional Districts of:
Start Date End Date
06/01/02
05/31/03
15. Estimated Funding:
a Federal
$562,000
b. Applicant
SO
c. State
$0
d LocaT
$0
S0
Program income SO
S 562,000
a. Applicant b. Project
Ninth Ninth
16. Is Application Subject to Review by State Executive Order 12372 Process?
Review Status:
17. Is the Applicant Delinquent on Any FederaI Debt?
No
!18. To the best of my knowledge and bel efa data n this app ca ion/preaoplica on are rue and correct, the d::ument has been duly authorizer
a Typed Name of Authorized Representativ=- b TitJe ~1 c Te;ephone NLmber
i Stephen Fitzgibbons City Manager I (409) 983-8101
id Signature of Authorized Representative / e. Date Signed I
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Application for Federal
Assistance
1. Type of Submission:
Application: Non - Construction
=reapplication: Non - Construction
2. Date Submitted
04/16/02
3. Date Received by State
04/16/02
Applicant Identifier
B-02-MC-48-0005
State Application identifier
4. Date Received by Federal Agency Federal Ident~er
04/16/02
5. Applicant Information
Legal Name Organizational Unit ' '
City of Port Arthur Grants Management Division
Address Contact
P. O. Box 1089 Dale Watson
Port Adhur, TX 77641 (409) 983-8135
Jefferson
6. Employer Identification Number (EIN):
746001885
8. Type of Application:
Type: New
10. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
Catalog Number: 14-218
Assistance Title: CDBG Entitlement Grant
12. Areas Affected by Project:
Low-Moderated income target areas as designated by HUt'
7. Type of Applicant:
Municipal
9. Name of Federal Agency:
U. S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
11. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
2002 Consolidated Plan (28th Year)
13. Proposed Project:
Start Date06/01/02 End Date5/31/030
14. Congressional Districts of:
a, Applicant b. Project
Ninth Ninth
15, Estimated Funding:
a. Federat
$1,901,000
b. AppIicar~t
$o
c State
$o
id Local SO
$0
$25,793
g Total
S 1,926,793
16. Is Application Subject to Review by State Executive Order 12372 Process?
Review Status:
17. Is the Applicant Delinquent on Any Federal Debt?
No
,i 3. To the best of my knowledge and belief, att data in this applicat[on/preapplicatian are true and correct, the document has been duly au'ho' z~
by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is awarded.
a Typed Name of Authorized Representative b Title
Stephen Fitzgibbons City Manager
d. Signature of Authorized Representative
e. Date Signed
D R A F T D R A F
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ANNUAL PLAN FOR 2002
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Port Arthur's Grant Management Division was the lead agency in
preparing the City's one year Action Plan.
ACTION PLAN
The City of Port Arthur is requesting $1,901,000 in Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds and $582,0D0 in HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
funds. CDBG funds will be used for such activities as infrastructure improvement,
services for the homeless, after school programs, and services for handicapped
adults.
For the year 2002, the City of Port Arthur will implement several housing programs that
will focus on assisting low and moderate income families with either rehabilitating an
existing home, purchasing an existing home, or building a new home.
To address the needs of the homeless, the city has one homeless shelter that offers
counseling for recovering drug and alcoholic residents, GED classes, a food
distribution center, and dental and health care services. In addition, the city haS:two
soup kitchens.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
In an effort to increase public participation, the City of Port Arthur conducted two
public hearings during the planning process of the Consolidated Plan. The first
hearing was held at City Hall on November 20, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the
hearing was to inform the public of the planning process and to solicit comments and
suggestions on the allocation of funds. On February 21, 2002, a notice
was published in the Port Arthur News of the availability of the draft plan for public
review and inviting interested individuals to examine and comment on the proposed
Consolidated Strateg~~ and Plan submission for the year 2002. The second public
hearing v;as held at 10:30 a.m. on April 2, 2001. Notice vras again published in the
Port Arthur News.
Citizen Participation and Notification Summary
In an effort to increase public participation, the City of Port Arthur conducted two
public hearings during the planning process of the Annual Plan. The public hearings
were held at City Hall on November 20, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. and on April 2, 2001. To
ensure proper notification, invitations were mailed to individuals. Large notices were.
published in the Port Arthur News (see attachments I) on November 1 i, 2091.
Those agencies notified by mail to solicit input and participation are listed below:
· Catholic Charities
· Program of Health Excellence
· Port Arthur Independent School District
· Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council
· Port Arthur Track Club
· Salvation Army
· South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
· Care Community Homes
· Little Angel~s Faith Development
· Federated Women's Club
· Port Arthur YMCA
· Port Cities Rescue Mission
· The Hughen Center, Inc.
· Port Arthur Day Nursery ',::
· Port Arthur Main Street
· Southeast Texas Camp Fire ,~
The purpose of the hearing was to inform the public of the one-year Consolidated Plan
process and to solicit comments and suggestions on the allocation of such funds as
CDBG and HOME.
The City of Port Arthur then established a CDBG Committee comprising of the entire
City Council members to review suggestions and comments on proposed programs.
Upon re-mew and approval, a summa~ of the Consolidated Plan was published in the
Port Arthur News Februan:' 21, 2002. These notices also indicated that the
Consolidated Plan would be c~ailab!e for public review and comment at the following
location until March 25, 2002: Dale Watson, Director of Planning; 444 4th Street, Suite
205; Port Arthur, Te~:as 77640. ~
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CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN
The City of Port Arthur has defined the following as its local objectives for the next year:
To assist Iow and moderate income families in becoming first time homeowners.
or assisting existing homeowners with home rehabilitation;
Improve infrastructure in Iow to moderate areas of the city;
Continue to demolish dangerous structures;
FEDERALRESOURCES
The City of Port Arthur will continue to use Community Development Block Grant funds
to address its priority needs in the area of infrastructure improvement, and Public
Service and Housing Assistance activities. Below is a chart that outlines the City's
federal resources or expected resources for the next year:
Resources/EXpected
Program
. :-Resources: ¢ ,,,.% ; %:,:
2002 Communi~ Development See Proposed Projects Section (includes $36,541 of $1,937,541
Block Grant unprogrammed funds)
2002 HQME CHDO Setaside - new Construction $84,300
2002 HOME Housing Activities - Rehab or reconstruction of 20 $477,700
units
Continuum of Care Grant Homeless Projects $1,000,000
1998 HOME HOME funds will be used to purchase land to build $61,998
homes for the Iow to moderate income citizens of the
City.
1999 HOME ~ Southeast Texas community Developmen S46,417
Corporation. {nc wilt use HOME funds as
funds in a colJaborative effo~ with Chdstus S: MaW's
and the ci~ for administrative e~penses and
provide downpayment assistance to construct 1
esourc s! xpecrec rogram Amount
: i Resources
1999 CDBG Program Income CDBG Program Income funds will be used for $18,793
emergency repairs of 3 units
1999 HOME Housing Activities - administrative activities $41,055
1999 CDBG CDBG funds will be used as match funds to State $189,977
funds to assist Housing Opportunities of Texas in
construction 20 new homes and assist 6 Iow to
moderate income citizens with downpayment for
existing home purchase over the next two years.
2000 HOME CHDO Setaside - New Construction $70,000
2000 HOME Housing Activities -rehab or reconstruction of 12 $243,949
units
2000 CDBG Housing Activities -rehab or reconstruction of 7 units $248,000
2000 HOME Southeast Texas community Development $100,000
corporation, Inc. will use HOME funds as match
funds in a collaborative effort with Christus St. Mary's
and the city for administrative expenses and o
provide dewnpayment assistance to construct 10
2001 HOME CHDO Setaside - New Construction $84,600
2001 HOME Housing Activities -Rehab or reconstruction of 20 $479,400
units
2000 General Fund Interim financing and downpayment assistance for $192,000
new construction for 5 qualified persons of the 80%
to 150% of the median income level
Rental Rahab Program income will be used for new $466,955
construction. Funds will be revoIved to construct 20
units
2002 CDBG Program Income Program Income that is estimated from demolition $7,000
repayments Funds will return to demolish more
Comprehensive Grant Funds i $563,443
for Housing Authority (1993 - i
2002) I
The City's designation as a Pa'i:.isipat:ng Judsd[ction entities the city to receive Federal HOME funds
annually. Port Arthur will use these funds to address it demand for first-time homeownership for Iow and
middle income families. General]'..,, partic[pat ng jurisdictions must provide a 25 percent matching
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contribution for HOME funds drawn down from the participating jurisdiction's Treasury accounts for rental
assistance, housing rehabilitation, and acquisition of standard housing, and a 30 percent matching
contribution for HOME funds drawn for new construction. However, the City of Port Arthur has received a
100 percent reduction in its match requirement based on its level of fiscal distress. This reduction of
match requirement was published in the January 1, 1999 Federal Register, Part V, Appendix B.
OTHER RESOURCES
In addition to receiving Federal HOME funds, a participating non-profit organization has also received
State HOME funds. The State funds will be used in the following programs by the organization:
1999 State HOME Housing Opportunities of Texas- Homeownership
Assistance Program-New Construction and Existing $189,977
Home Purchase
PROGRAM INCOME
The City of Port Arthur expects to receives $49,340 of Program Income from housing activities. The city
will revolve all program income back into the Housing Assistance Program.
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
The City's Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds will be used only in Iow to moderate
income areas of the city.
HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL POPULATIONS
To address emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless individuals and homeless
families with children, the city's only homeless shelter provider, Port Cities Rescue Mission, was allocated
CDBG funds to expand on its existing services. The Mission provides shelter to homeless men, women,
and families with children. The Mission also operates a facility thet offers dental and health care services
GED classes and a clothing d:,stribution center.
NEEDS OF PUBLIC HOUSING
The Housing Authority of the City of Po~t A~lhur has not been designated as "troub!ed" by HUD nor is
~:he~w[se ~.e-~o'm,ng poo~i?
Funding Sources
Entitlement Grant (includes reallocated funds)
CDBG $1,901,000
ESG $0
HOME $562,000
HOPWA $0
Total
$2,463,000
Prior Years' Program Income NOT previously programmed or reported
CDBG $0
ESG $0
HOME $0
HOPWA $0
Total
Reprogrammed Prior Years' Funds
CDBG $36,541
ESG $0
HOME $0
HOPWA $0
Total
$36,541
Total Estimated Program Income
$0
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Fund
$0.
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES
$2,499,541
Other Funds
$0
Submitted Proposed Projects Totals
$0
Un-Submitted Proposed Projects Totals
$2,499,541
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ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY
The City of Port Arthur will continue to support the Port Arthur Housing Authority's Family Self*Sufficiency
Program (FSS). The Program is designed to assist public housing residents gain self sufficiency, The
Program encourages and assist residents in acquiring job training, skills development, GED preparation
tutoring, day care and tuition fee to attend Lamar State College.
In other efforts to raise families out of poverty, the City's Lamar State College - Port Arthur Scholarship
Program continues to assist residents in receiving college educations. The Program is designed to lower
the cost of education making it affordable to anyone desiring to receive either a vocafional/technical 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,
as well as several non-profit organizations, is targeting this segment of the population.
LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS
The City of Port Arthur has incorporated HUD lead-based paint guidelines into its Housing Assistance
Program Guidelines. According to 24 CFR Part 35, HUD requires that purchasers and tenants of HUD
associated housing constructed prior to 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 pain t; Of the
symptoms and treatment of lead-based paint; Of the precautions to be taken to avoid lead-based paint
poisoning.
In addition, all properties to be rehabiIitated shall be subiect to inspection to determine the existence of
lead-based pain in exterior and interior surfaces finishes. The Port Arthur Housing Authority in its effort to
reduce lead-based paint hazards, completed a Comprehensive Modernization Program in 1988. This
Program included testing for lead-based paint, and the removal and abatement of any hazard detected.
BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The City of Port Arthur has no policies in place that hinders the availability of affordable housing. Although
no action nor reform steps are required, the City will continue to seek resourceful and innovative ways to
make affordable housing available to all residents.
UNDERSERVED NEEDS AND MAINTAINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The City of PoN Arthur's Housing Assistance Program continues to assist mid.::e rcome families through
the Homebuyers Program Although many of them are able to pa,,., mon~h!y re:': fe,v can afford the down
~aymentandciosingcostsrequlredtopurchaseanom~ By dedicatlng sc ne cf :s HOME funds to the
nomebuyer's program, the City of Port Arthur is making the American dream cs"*e :-::e for many hard
working residents who would otherwise not quel!f./ Through downp~ymenl assistance, buying down of
interest rates end land donation homeownershio is no','/a reality To ensure affe~dsbility, the City of Port
A~nur waives ali fees and permit costs relatea to housing rehabililation and cozs:ru:t on The city will also
donate vec?:
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OBSTACLES TO UNDERSERVED NEEDS
The City of Port Arthur's Housing Programs will assist the middle income family with its homeownership
programs. This segment of the population, due to their middle income, is usually unable to receive federal
assistance for their housing needs. The middle income usually is a one or two parent family with children,
both or one parent work full-time, the family rents either a home or apartment because the families'
combined income isn't enough to purchase a home. The City has designed its First Time Homeownership
Programs, the new Construction and the Existing Housings, to assist this segment of the population.
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE
The City of Port Arthur along with ihe city of Beaumont, City of Orange, Beaumont Housing Authority Port
Arthur Housing Authority, City of Orange Housing Authority, Orange County Housing Authority and East
Texas Fair Housing Service Center meet regularly to discuss housing issues as well as to host an annual
Fair Housing Conference.
COORDINATION
The City of Port Arthur participates in the Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless Coordinating
Council that identifies service gaps and promote collaborative resources to individuals who are homeless
in the Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange county.
PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENT INITIATIVES
Strategy to address the needs of public housing activities that will be undertaken to encourage pub!!~;
housing residents to become more involved in management and participated in homeownership: '*The
Housing Authority of the City of Port Arthur plans to enhance local residents councils with training and
continue to support residents with its Self - Sufficiency Program.
The Housing Authority of the City of Port Arthur has not been designated as "troubTed" by HUD nor is
otherwise performing poorly.
RESALE PROVISIONS
The City of Port Arthur intends to use its Federai HOME allocation primarily for First Time Homebuyer
assistance. In order to insure that housing remains affordable to Iow and middle income househ6]ds, the
city will provide forgivable loans to purchase land for the construction of a new home assist with
downpayments, pay closing costs and buy down interest rates or prepaids. Under the First Time
Homebuyer's - New Construction Program, the eligible family will secure permanent !oans from
participating lenders and provide S1000.00 of their own funds toward closing costs
The Forgivable Loan Agreement shall contain provisions that stipula~ that when a home is sold by the
borrower under the First Time Homebuyer's Program - New Construction, the borrower shall agree to pay
to the City of Port Arthur the pro-rated amount of the forgivable loan if the structure is sotd within ten (10)
years after the date of execution o~the loan agreemen.t. The First Time Homebuyers Program - Existing
Housing w:,ll stipu!ate that the b:r'c,,,,'er sba!! agree to pay to the City of Pot: ArthL" t~e Fro-rated amount o~
the roan if the structure is sold within five (5) years after the date of the loan agreement These provisions
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may be waived if the structure is sold to a person who is qualified as a Iow or middle income person under
the program when the loan is made.
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 it 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 for projects offlve or more units. The City currently advertises in the local newspaper, Port Arthur
News, and always uses the Equal Housing Opportunity logo on all advertisements.
MINORITY/VVOMEN'S BUSINESS OUTREACH
The City of Port Arthur's Housing Division advertises for minority and women's businesses in the Port
Arthur News and in local minority newspapers and radio stations.
REFINANCING
The City of Port Arthur doesn't intends to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by
multifamiiy housing that is rehabifitated with HOME funds.
MONITORING
The City will monitor each subrecipient by reviewing reimbursement requests as welt as conducting on-
site monitoring visits. The subrecipient ,,viii be required to submit monthly performance reports.
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Continuum of Care: Gaps Analysis - Individuals
-- Beds/Units
Emergency Shelter
Transitional Housing
Permanent Housing
Total
Estimated Current Unmet Need/ Relative
Needs Inventory Gap Priority
[1UU j
180
143 I [~u J I~nea
41 139
- Estimated Supportive Services Slots
Job Training
Case Management
Substance Abuse Treatment
Mental Health Care
Housing Placement
Life Skills Training
Other Categories
transportation
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-- Estimated Sub-Populations
Chronic Substance Abusers
Seriously Mentally Iit
Dually-Diagnosed
Veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Youth
ISO--1 [',so'--]
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~--1 F
1-5'o--1
i-,ao---1
i-s.o--1 l-~--]
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Continuum of Care: Gaps Analysis - Persons in Families with Children
- Beds/Units
Emergency Shelter
Transitional Housing
Permanent Housing
Total
Estimated Current Unmet Need/ Relative
Needs Inventory Gap Priority
DO'--I Izu I
Do--] I-o---1
120 20 100
- Estimated Supportive Services Slots
Job Training ~50--
Case Management
Child Care [50--
Substance Abuse Treatment [5"0--
Mental Health Care [25--
Housing Placement [-50--
Life Skills Training [~u
Other Categories
Transportation
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1
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-- Estimated Sub-Populations
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Seriously Mentally Ill [~u J
Dually-Diagnosed DO--I
Veterans [luu J
Persons with HIV/AIDS ~
Victims of Domestic Violence
I"~--1
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ISO--1 L~U
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Special Needs/Non-Homeless
-- Sub-Populations
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Severe Mental Illness
Developmentally Disabled
Physically Disabled
Persons with Alcohol/Other Drug Addiction
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Priority Need
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TOTAL
Estimated $
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Housing Needs
-- Renter
Small Related
Large Related
Elderly
All Other
Need Level Units
0-30% of MFI
31 - 50% of MFI
51 - 80% of IVlFI
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31 - 50% o~MFI ~ lUU j
51- 80% of MFI ~ [100------]
0 - 30% of MFI
31 - 50% of MFI
51 - 80% of MFI
0 -30% of MFI
31 - 50% of MFI
51 - 80% of MFI
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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 affirmatively 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 ~alysis, 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 a drag-free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited
in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against
employees for violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishing 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;
An3' available drng counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance
programs: and
The penalties that inay be imposed upon employees £or drug abuse
violations occurring in the workplace: ~
3 Making it a requirenqent that each employee to be engaged ix the ,',erformance of the
grant be given a copy o~' the statement required by paragraph 1:
4. Noti~'ing the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition
of employment under the grant, the employee will:
(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 ~vorkplace no later than five
calendar days after such conviction;
Notifying the agency 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 evgry grant office or other designee on whose grant activity the
convicted employeb 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, consistent 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 local health, la~v enforcement, or other appropriate
agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drag-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs i, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti-Lobbying -- To the best ofthejurisdiction'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 ora Member of Congress in connection with the a~arding 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 contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement.
if :::7 fimds other than Federal appropriated/'rinds ha', e ;:ce:. 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 ~vith its instructions, and
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 j~risdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs
for which it is seeking funding, in accordance 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.
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
Citv Manager
Title
Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is 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 d~velopment 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 A Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied ~vith the following criteria:
Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with
CDBG funds, it certifies 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 ing!ude
activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community ~
development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pg[e a
serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other
financial resources are not available);
Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed
loans during program years(s) 2002, (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 manner that ensures that
at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons
during the designated period;
~pecial Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public
improx ements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed
funds b.x assessing an.',' amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of
low and moderate income, including any fee chargett or assessment made as a
condition of obtaining access to sp. ch pnblic improvements.
I-Iowex er. if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a Ike or assessment that
relates to tb.e capital costs of public improveznents (assisted in part with CDBG funds)
Iinanccd I'rOlll other revenue sources, an assessment or charge nlay be made against
the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than
CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction xvill not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used
to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public
improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an 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 lo,v-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:
A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by la~v enforcement agencies
within it jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights
demonstrations; and
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 Anti-discrimination laws --The grant will be conducted and administored in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair~:
Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. ~,~;~
Lead-Based Paint-- Its notification, inspection, testing-and abatement procedures concerning
lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR § 570.608;
Compliance with Laws -- It xvill comply with applicable-laws.
Slgnatu:'e 5\ut.l~orlzec: Of~ci3~.
Do. te
City Manaeer
Title
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
specified 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 ~evelopment needs having a particular urgency
because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate tkreat to the
health or welfare of the community and other financial resoumes are not
available to meet such needs.
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
City Manager
Title
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 participa~:ing 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 HOME funds 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 ~vith the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and
~vill not invest any more HOME fi~nds in combination with other Federal assistance than
is necessary to provide affordable housing.
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
City Manager
Title
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENTS:
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed
when this transaction whs made or entered into. Submission of this certification is
prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31,
U.S. Code. Any person ~vho 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.
Druo_-Free Workplace Certification
By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is.
providing the certification.
The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is
placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the
grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or other~vise violates the ~,..
requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any 0~er
remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under
the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
For grantees other than individuals, Alternate t applies. (This is the information
to which jurisdictions certify).
For grantees who are individuals, Alternate II applies. (Not applicable
jurisdictions.)
Workplace under grants, for grantees other than indMduals, need not be identified
on tile certification. Ifknoxx.~. the>' may be identified in the grant application. If
the grantee does not identiS' the xx orkplace 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 ir/formation available for Federal
inspections. Failure to identify all 'l,:noxx~ workplace constitutes a violation of the
c?an[~'es drug-fi'ee xxorkr~lace reauirenlem<
V.'orkpL:c._' i !:.i::[fications taus: include the actual address of bui!dings (or parts of
buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes placc. Categorical
descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of mass transit authority or State
highway department ~vhile in operation, State employees in each local
unemployment office, performers in concert halls radio stations).
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 identified
the workplaces in question (see paragraph five).
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 a~tdress, 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.
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 a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute
invo!vin5 tl2e manufacture, clistribution, dispensing, use, or possession of
any controlled substance:
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the
;-erCr~nance ofx,.ork under ~ grant, including: (i)All "direct charge"
en~ployees: ~ii)all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or
i:~x'o'~x en2e~:r is insignifican~ to the perforn~ance of the grant; (iii)
[en~po:'ar;,' perso~mel 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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