Notice of Application for Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator GrantCity of Dubuque
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September 7, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Notice of Application for Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator Grant
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval to submit a $133,507 grant
application to the US Department of Housing & Urban Development
(HUD) for renewal funding for two Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS)
Program Coordinators for the calendar year 2022.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Director of Housing and Community
Development to execute an application for the HUD Family Self -
Sufficiency Program Grant and authorizing the Director of Housing and
Community Development and the City Manager to approve the
application
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Family Self Sufficiency Grant Application-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo
FSS Application Resolution
FSS Application
Staff Memo
Resolutions
Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Notice of Application for Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator Grant
DATE: September 1, 2021
Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger requests City Council
approval to submit a $133,507 grant application to the US Department of Housing &
Urban Development (HUD) for renewal funding for two Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS)
Program Coordinators for the calendar year 2022. Both of these positions were funded
by HUD from 1994 through 2019, and again in 2021.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Alexis Steger, Housing and Community Development Director
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alexis Steger, Housing and Community Development Director
DATE: August 26, 2021
RE: Notice of Application for Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator Grant
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INTRODUCTION
The US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has published the Notice of
Funding Opportunity for the Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program Coordinators for HUD's
Fiscal Year 2021. The grant is due September 7, 2021. The City currently employs two
Family Self -Sufficiency Coordinators. Both of these positions were funded by HUD from 1994
thru 2019, and again in 2021. The current grant application will request renewal funding for
those two positions for calendar year 2022.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the FSS Program is to promote the development of local strategies to
coordinate the use of assistance within the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program with
public and private resources. The resources will enable participating families to increase
earned income, financial literacy, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, and
make progress toward economic independence and self-sufficiency. The FSS program
supports HUD's strategic goal of utilizing housing as a platform for improving quality of life by
helping HUD -assisted renters increase their economic security and self-sufficiency. The FSS
program also supports the City's goals for a Partnership for a Better Dubuque by helping
families achieve their economic goals while increasing opportunities and community
partnerships. The FSS program provides critical tools that can be used by communities to
help families develop new skills that will lead to economic self-sufficiency.
Funds awarded under this Notice may only be used to pay the annual salary and fringe
benefits of FSS program coordinators. HUD will fund eligible applicants for renewal positions
at the last awarded amount. If HUD receives applications greater than the funded amount,
HUD will prorate each award. This FY21 year only the NOFO allows all PHAs that were
funded in FY20, FY19 or FY18 eligibility to be funded, even if PHA didn't meet the minimum
number of participants requirement. HUD is giving all PHAs a grace year due to the impacts of
COVID-19. HUD will not use 2020 PIC counts to limit a PHAs baseline Positions. Based on
this and the fact that HUD is using a 3-year look -back period for determining maximum
positions, using the highest number of baseline positions in the renewal period to determine
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maximum positions, the City of Dubuque falls into the category of serving 75-124 families.
Deeming us eligible to apply for the continued funding of two positions for this grant.
RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully request approval to submit the grant application and the attached resolution in
order to obtain federal funds for two FSS Coordinator positions in the amount of $133,507.
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Prepared by Alexis Steger Housing & Community Devel., 350 W. 611 St.,Suite 312 (563) 690-6072
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 1311 St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 298-21
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR THE HUD FAMILY SELF-
SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPROVE THE APPLICATION
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has
published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Family Self -Sufficiency
Program to be utilized for the salaries of program coordinators combining the funding for
the FSS coordinators that serve Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) participants and/or
Public Housing (PH) participants for Calendar Year 2022; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has administered Project Self -Sufficiency since
September 1987 that became the Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program in July 1994;
and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has received funding for an FSS coordinator
continuously from 1994 thru 2019, 2021; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes to continue administering the FSS
program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE IOWA:
Section 1: That the Director of Housing and Community Development is hereby
authorized and directed to submit an application for the HUD FSS program grant; and
Section 2: That the Director of Housing and Community Development and the
City Manager are hereby authorized to approve the application that is submitted to
HUD; and
Section 3: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to forward
said application and resulting standard executed contract to the respective agencies in
a timely fashion and as required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Passed, approved and adopted this
Attest:
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Adrienne N. Breiffelder, City Clerk
7th day of Septem er 2021.
Roy D. Buol
Mayor
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 12/31/2022
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 1. Type of Submission:
❑ Preapplication
® Application
Changed/Corrected Application
2. Type of Application: ' If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
New
® Continuation ' Other (Specify):
Revision
3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
CompletedbyGrants.govupon submission. City of Dubuque — IA087
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
5b. Federal Award Identifier:
FSS21IA3750
IA087
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
7. State Application Identifier: Iowa
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
a. Legal Name: City of Dubuque
b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
* c. Organizational DUNS:
1482188320000
42-6004596
d. Address:
* Street1: 350 W 6th Street
Street2:
Suite 312
* City:
County/Parish:
Dubuque
Dubuque
* State: IA: Iowa
Province:
* Country:
USA: UNITED STATES
" Zip / Postal Code: 52001-4648
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Division Name:
Housing & CD
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Ms First Name: Gina
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Hodgson
Suffix:
Title:
Assisted Housing Supervisor
Organizational Affiliation:
City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department
* Telephone Number: 15636906096 Fax Number: 5636906697
*Email: ghodgson@cityofdubuque.org
PREVIEW Date: Aug 26, 2021 Workspace ID: WS00776379 Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6500-N-04
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
L: Public/Indian Housing Authority
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
* Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14.896
CFDA Title:
Family Self -Sufficiency Program
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
FR-6500-N-04
* Title:
2021 Family Self -Sufficiency - Renewal NOFO
13. Competition Identification Number:
FR-6500-N-04
Title:
2021 Family Self -Sufficiency - Renewal NOFO
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
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* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
IA087 City of Dubuuqe Fss Coordinator Grant
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
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PREVIEW Date: Aug 26, 2021 Workspace ID: WS00776379 Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6500-N-04
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16. Congressional Districts Of:
* a. Applicant IEL ' b. Program/Project IA-001
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
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17. Proposed Project:
* a. Start Date: 01/01/2022 * b. End Date: 12/31/2022
18. Estimated Funding ($):
* a. Federal 133, 507. 00
b. Applicant 0.00
c. State 0 . 0 0
d. Local 0.001
e. Other 0 . 00
f. Program Income 0 . 00
*g.TOTAL 133,507.00
* 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
❑ a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
❑ b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
® c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)
❑ Yes ® No
If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
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21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
® **IAGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: Ms. * First Name: Alexis
Middle Name:
* Last Name: Steger
Suffix:
*Title: Housing & Community Development Director
* Telephone Number: 15636906072 Fax Number: 5635894244
*Email: asteger@cityofdubuque.org
* Signature of Authorized Representative: Completed by Grants.gov upon submission. * Date Signed: Completed by Grants.gov upon submission.
PREVIEW Date: Aug 26, 2021 Workspace ID: WS00776379 Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6500-N-04
Applicant/Recipient U.S. Department of Housing
Disclosure/Update Report and Urban Development
Applicant/Recipient Information * Duns Number: 1482188320000
1. Applicant/Recipient Name, Address, and Phone (include area code):
* Applicant Name:
City of Dubuque
OMB Number: 2510-0011
Expiration Date: 08/31/2022
* Report Type: I INITIAL
* Street1:
350 W 6th Street
Street2:
suite 312
* City:
Dubuque
County:
Dubuque
* State:
IA: Iowa
* Zip Code:
52001-4648
* Country:
USA: UNITED STATES
*Phone:
15636906096
2. Social Security Number or Employer ID Number: 42-6004596
* 3. HUD Program Name:
Family Self -Sufficiency Program
* 4. Amount of HUD Assistance Requested/Received: $ 1 133, 507. 00
5. State the name and location (street address, City and State) of the project or activity:
* Project Name: city of Dubuque IA087 FSS
* Street1: 350 W 6th Street
Street2: Suite 312
* City: (Dubuque
County: IA
* State: IA: Iowa
* Zip Code: 52001
* Country: USA: UNITED STATES
Part I Threshold Determinations
* 1. Are you applying for assistance for a specific project or activity? These
terms do not include formula grants, such as public housing operating
subsidy or CDBG block grants. (For further information see 24 CFR
Sec. 4.3).
® Yes ❑ No
* 2. Have you received or do you expect to receive assistance within the
jurisdiction of the Department (HUD) , involving the project or activity
in this application, in excess of $200,000 during this fiscal year (Oct. 1-
Sep. 30)? For further information, see 24 CFR Sec. 4.9
❑ Yes ® No
If you answered " No " to either question 1 or 2, Stop! You do not need to complete the remainder of this form.
However, you must sign the certification at the end of the report.
Form HUD-2880 (3/99)
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Part II Other Government Assistance Provided or Requested / Expected Sources and Use of Funds.
Such assistance includes, but is not limited to, any grant, loan, subsidy, guarantee, insurance, payment, credit, or tax benefit.
Department/State/Local Agency Name:
* Government Agency Name:
Government Agency Address:
Street1:
Street2:
* City:
County:
State:
* Zip Code:
" Country:
Type of Assistance: * Amount Requested/Provided: $
Expected Uses of the Funds:
Department/State/Local Agency Name:
* Government Agency Name:
Government Agency Address:
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
County:
* State:
* Zip Code:
* Country:
* Type of Assistance: * Amount Requested/Provided: $
* Expected Uses of the Funds:
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Form HUD-2880 (3/99)
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Part III Interested Parties. You must disclose:
1. All developers, contractors, or consultants involved in the application for the assistance or in the planning, development, or
implementation of the project or activity and
2. Any other person who has a financial interest in the project or activity for which the assistance is sought that exceeds $50,000 or 10 percent of
the assistance (whichever is lower).
* Alphabetical list of all persons with a
reportable financial interest in the project or * Social Security No.
* Type of Participation in * Financial Interest in
activity (For individuals, give the last name first) or Employee ID No.
Project/Activity Project/Activity ($ and %)
$ %
$ �%
$ �%
$ �%
$ �%
(Note: Use Additional pages if necessary.)
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Certification
Warning: If you knowingly make a false statement on this form, you may be subject to civil or criminal penalties under Section 1001 of Title 18 of the
United States Code. In addition, any person who knowingly and materially violates
any required disclosures of information, including intentional
non -disclosure, is subject to civil money penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each
violation.
I certify that this information is true and complete.
* Signature:
* Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)
Completed Upon Submission to Grants.gov
Completed Upon Submission
to Grants.gov
Form HUD-2880 (3/99)
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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer 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 contract, 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, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard
Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions.
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents
for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and
cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 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 a prerequisite for making 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 than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance
The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
If any 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 commitment providing for the United States to insure or
guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying
Activities," in accordance with its instructions. Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the
required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000
for each such failure.
* APPLICANT'S ORGANIZATION
City of Dubuque
* PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Prefix: Ms. * First Name: Alexis Middle Name:
* Last Name: Steger Suffix:
• Title: Housing & Community Development Director
* SIGNATURE: I Completed on submission to Grants.gov * DATE: Completed on submission to Grants.gov
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