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Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing_InitiateCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting Copyrighted February 21, 2022 Items to be set for Public Hearing # 3. ITEM TITLE: Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing, in conjunction with the Budget Hearing on March 23, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. for the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan (Plan) for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Budget SUGGESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 23, DISPOSITION: 2022Suggested Disposition: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type CDBG Fiscal Year 2023, Program Year 2022, Annual City Manager Memo Plan-MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution Setting Hearing Annual Action Plan FY 2023 Public Notice of Hearing Staff Memo Resolutions Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation THE C DUj!BQTE Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: FY 2023 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing DATE: February 17, 2022 Dubuque WAWca 914 ii 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger is recommending City Council set a public hearing, in conjunction with the Budget Hearing on March 23, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. for the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan (Plan) for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment CC' Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Alexis M. Steger, Housing & Community Development Director DATE: February 16, 2022 RE: FY 2023 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing Dubuque *Ameft City W11!CNWLCNIC I Feud �- 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 Introduction This memorandum requests the City Council set a public hearing, in conjunction with the Budget Hearing on March 23, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. for the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan (Plan) for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. Background The City of Dubuque receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on an annual basis from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development on an entitlement basis. The City must use a public process to plan for, use, and evaluate the impact of these federal resources in the community. The City uses CDBG funding to provide decent, affordable housing, create economic opportunity, and suitable living environments. City staff and partner organizations in the community deliver programs and activities designed to increase affordability, accessibility, availability, and sustainability of resources in the community. On an annual basis, the City holds a series of public meetings designed to receive input on the planed use of CDBG resources. As the City prepares the Fiscal Year 23 budget, staff, commission members, and the public have opportunity to comment the use of CDBG funding to meet the needs of low- and moderate -income populations. Budget Impact City staff from multiple departments coordinated to propose a budget for the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan. The CDBG funding will be used by these departments and community partners to provide new and continued services that primarily benefit low - and moderate -income populations. The City has not been notified of the formula allocation available for Block Grant funds in Fiscal Year 2023. The attached budget has been prepared using an estimated entitlement, based on the prior year allocation of $1,102,197, and projected program income generated from CDBG funded activities. The proposed budget allocates $1,356,389 to activities delivered by the following departments: Housing & Community Development, Leisure Services, Engineering, Economic Development, and Planning Services. Discussion The proposed budget presented to the Council is subject to change based upon federal resources made available. The Block Grant allocations have historically been announced in late February or March. Federal statute requires the City submit a balanced Plan to HUD. The Community Development Advisory Commission will hold a series of public meetings and hearings to refine the Plan after HUD makes the allocations available. Substantial changes in the scale and scope of services provided, as well as comments from the Commission and public, will be forwarded to the City Council prior to submitting the plan to HUD. Changes in the Plan impacting the City budget are reflected in Budget Amendment 1. Recommendation I respectfully request the City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a public hearing for the City of Dubuque Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for inclusion in the City Budget on March 23, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Prepared by Alexis Steger. Housing & Community Devel., 350 W. 6�' St Suite 312 (563) 690-6072 Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13t1 St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 5894100 RESOLUTION NO. 64-22 A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 (PROGRAM YEAR 2022) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BUDGET Whereas, the City of Dubuque has prepared a proposed Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for inclusion in the City Budget; and Whereas, the City desires to hold a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan addressing both housing and non -housing needs in the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Council will meet in the Historic Federal Building, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa at 6:30 p.m. on March 23, 2022 for the purpose of holding a public hearing and taking action to include the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan in the City Budget. Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a notice of such public hearing and the City Council's intent to review and take action on the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of February 2022. � �• Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk THE CITY OF+ Dubuque D All -America Cilr ®► Masterpiece on the Mississippi � pp 13 zo°''o zoi7*20*zoi9 FY 23 ANNUAL PLAN FOR USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS For Inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2023 City Budget. This document is subject to revision. PREPARED BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA FY 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS The City of Dubuque distinguishes between four different but complementary areas of program development in its overall CDBG program: Housing Development, Economic Development, Neighborhood and Community Development and Planning & Administration. The following description of activities summarizes the projects to be completed in the FY 2023 Annual Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds. RESOURCES CDBG Entitlement FY 2023 $1,102,197 Program Income $254,192 Program income projects are based on forecast for loan repayments based on the loan portfolio and program income generated from CDBG funded programs. PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION $220,684 CDBG regulations limit expenditure on planning and administrative funds to 20% of the current year program income plus the current entitlement. The proposed resources for administration support the plan's current requirements. Housing & Community Development Administration $94,465 On -going staff support for general management, oversight, and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant housing programs. Planning, Monitoring, & Budgeting $126,219 Staff support for general management. Oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant program; assures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements. Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/ Sustainability (SL3) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $30,000 Microenterprise Assistance Program $30,000 Provides financial assistance to low -moderate income microenterprise businesses to assist with start-up, expansion, and sustainability. National Objective: Low -Mod Income Limited Clientele Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 6 Businesses Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Create Economic Opportunities HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $725,898 First Time Home Buyer Program $43,000 Provides for loans to assist low and moderate -income families to purchase their first homes. These funds are used to cover the "entry costs" of homeownership — down payments and closing costs. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Households Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) Homeowner Rehabilitation $125,000 1) Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program An on -going program to provide low -interest loans to qualified low and moderate -income homeowners for the rehabilitation of substandard housing units. 2) Home Repair Program Zero % loans to improve conditions of property for income -eligible homeowners 3) Accessibility Zero % and forgivable loans to remove architectural barriers and increase access for people with physical disabilities. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Housing Units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) Lead Hazard Reduction (Lead & Healthy Homes Grant Match) $202,332 Provides activities in support of efforts to reduce lead paint hazards in housing, including assessment and lead paint reduction or abatement, with forgivable loans to low/Moderate-Income residents. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 20 Housing units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3) Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $175,000 On -going staff support, including program management, technical assistance, loan packaging and inspection, for the City's rehabilitation loan program. Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility (DH1) Purchase/Rehab/Resale $30,566 Provides funding to address the redevelopment of sub -standard and vacant/abandoned city -owned properties. Properties acquired, rehabbed, and sold to low and Moderate -Income homebuyers or to property owners maintaining affordable rents. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 1 Housing Unit Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) Energy Savers Program $100,000 This program provides energy efficiency improvements to homeowners and renters in Dubuque. The focus is to reduce energy cost -burden on low -mod income households by replacing old and energy - inefficient appliances with approved high efficiency units, and other minimally invasive, cost-effective interventions. This program assists with the cost of materials and labor for homeowners, and the cost of materials only for property owners in a rental unit. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 15 Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) Credit Repair Program $50,000 This project creates a credit repair program that is comprehensive, to help people qualify for loans to increase homeownership. This program would consist of credit counseling and upon completion of certain milestones, participants would receive direct financial assistance to repair credit. Additionally, through a credit counseling program, credit consolidation and other methods to immediately improve a credit score will be provided. Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 12 Households Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) PUBLIC FACILITIES $69,740 Lincoln Wellness Project $69,740 New playground equipment at low/mod income area parks based on community input. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: Park Design/Community Input Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1) NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $340,067 Public Services activities are restricted to 15% of the previous year program income and the current year entitlement. Public Service activities in this plan represent 15% of the proposed expenditures. Neighborhood Recreation Programs $132,754 1) Recreation Programs: $82,754 Targeted and enhanced recreation offered in the City's older low -and moderate -income neighborhoods to meet the needs of at -risk youth, promote self-esteem, and build community. Activities include expanded after -school programs, open gym, basketball league, music lessons, playtime for tots, scholarships, swim passes, summer day camp and other recreational programs. 2) Neighborhood Recreation Program Grants: $50,000 Provide funding to organizations delivering recreational and educational services aligned with the neighborhood and recreation development goals of the Leisure Services Department. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: City wide Proposed Accomplishments: 5,730 persons Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1) Neighborhood Related Infrastructure Improvements $22,272 National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3) 1) Bus Stop Improvements $22,272 ADA Accessible bus stop improvements including push lighting, cement pads, and benches. Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 3 Bus Stops Childcare Assistance $50,000 Planning and Engineering for a childcare center. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3) Aquaponic System for Food Deserts $90,958 This project provides funding to construct aquaponic systems throughout the City of Dubuque in CDBG census tracts. They will be constructed on vacant/distressed lots to provide a new sense of space in the neighborhood. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3) Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $8,710 This project provides funding for inspection/enforcement staff services to low/mod income areas for zoning ordinance infractions and to provide support for neighborhood clean-up efforts. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 45 Housing Units Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3) Vacant/Abandoned Building Inspection $5,373 This project provides funding for part-time inspection staff to ensure sustained code compliance in vacant and abandoned buildings in low/mod income areas. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 25 Units Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3) Grand Total: CDBG Funding Proposed for FY 2023 $4,356,389 PUBLIC NOTICE FISCAL YEAR 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Dubuque City Council will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, during a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located on the second floor of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street. The City Council will consider the allocation of formula funding for the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Interested parties may examine the contents of the proposed Plan at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13t" Street; and the Housing and Community Development Department, 350 West 6t" Street, Suite 312, Dubuque Iowa and the City Website at www.citVofdubuque.org. Written comments may be submitted on or before the time of the public hearing to the City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development Department, 350 W 6t" St, Suite 312, Dubuque Iowa 52001 (563-690-6102) or mhaverla@cityofdubuque.org. At said time and place of public hearing all interested citizens and parties will be given an opportunity to be heard for or against said plan.