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National Disaster Resiliency Competition (NDRC) Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Project Close-Out and AccomplishmentsCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting Action Items # 03. Copyrighted June 20, 2022 ITEM TITLE: National Disaster Resiliency Competition (NDRC) Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Project Close -Out and Accomplishments SUMMARY: Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger is sharing information for the National Disaster Resiliency Competition (NDRC) Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Project Close -Out. SUGGESTED Receive and File; PresentationSuggested Disposition: DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Program City Manager Memo Closeout and Accomplishments- MVM Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo THE C Dubuque DUj!BQTE WAWca 914 Masterpiece on the Mississippi YP pp aoo�•o 13 z0i7*20*�oi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: National Disaster Resiliency Competition (NDRC) Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Project Close -Out DATE: June 15, 2022 Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger is sharing information for the National Disaster Resiliency Competition (NDRC) Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Project Close -Out. There will be a staff presentation. 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 John Tharp, Grants Project Manager THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Alexis M. Steger, Housing and Community Development Director Dubuque All•Ameriea City 2007.2012.2013 2017*2019 SUBJECT: National Disaster Resiliency Competition (NDRC) Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Project Close -Out DATE: June 15, 2022 INTRODUCTION On October 11, 2016 the Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded the City of Dubuque in the amount of $8,900,165 through the Community Development Block Grant -National Disaster Resilience Award (CDBG-NDR) to help residents address residual impacts from the flooding experienced within the Bee Branch Watershed target areas BACKGROUND In March 2015, the City was part of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Phase I application to the Community Development Block Grant National Disaster Resilience Competition (CDBG-NDRC). The State was invited on to Phase II, the final round of the competition. The city worked with state partners and the Iowa Flood Center throughout the summer and fall to prepare the Phase II application. The competition defined a resilient community as one that is able to resist and rapidly recover from disasters or other shocks with minimal outside assistance. Reducing current and future risk is essential to the long-term vitality, economic well-being, and security of all communities. By identifying future risk and vulnerabilities, resilient recovery planning can maximize preparedness, save lives, and bring benefits to a community long after recovery projects are complete. In January 2016, the HUD National Disaster Resiliency Competition grant awarded the State of Iowa $96.9 million. The City of Dubuque received $31.5 million of this award in Disaster Resiliency funds for the Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Program and storm water infrastructure improvements. Of the award, $8.9 million is for a comprehensive BBHHRP designed to help residents address residual impacts from the flooding experienced within the Bee Branch Watershed target areas. DISCUSSION Iowa's application highlighted the need to address remaining impacts from the flooding experienced in downtown Dubuque. The application cited property owners with limited resources, which hinders their ability to perform home maintenance and renovations to decrease environmental health and safety issues from flooding such as dampness and mold growth, electrical hazards, and structural issues. The BBHHRP was outlined to help residents meet unmet structural needs and engagement to empower individuals to be part of the creation of more resilient housing through onsite storm water management principles and sustainable, healthy homes disciplines. The funds were specifically for improvements to homes and support services for residents in assisted homes located in the target area of the Bee Branch Watershed. HOUSING PROJECTS Performing repairs to homes that were damaged in the 2011 flood included work such as: r emediation of mold and mildew; replacement of equipment such as hot water heaters, furnaces, and electrical panels; basic basement waterproofing; and making a home resilient to run off water and future flooding. Overall, the city spent the following on some of the larger repairs and replacements: • Gutters/Windows/Lead Work: $982,000 • Tuck-pointing/Waterproofing: $742,000 • Exterior Concrete Work: $713,000 • Interior Drains/Sump Pumps: $695,000 • Ventilation/Floors/Walls: $657,000 • Roofing: $623,000 • Furnaces/Water Heaters: $576,000 • Electrical/Sewer/Plumbing: $296,000 • Radon/Mold/Safety: $136,000 The city planned to complete 275 housing units by making them more resilient to flood events, which would affect approximately 950 individuals. In the end, the city was able to assist 307 units, 32 more than anticipated. The following is the breakdown of the units: • 114 single-family units • 23 duplexes (46 family units) • 4 Quad-plex (16 family units) • 3 Six-plex (18 family units) • 3 Seven-plex (21 family units) • 2 12-unit apartment complex (24 family units) • 2 19-unit apartment complex (38 family units) • 1 30-unit apartment complex (30 family units) This five-year undertaking could not have been possible without a large support team from partners, the community and staff working together to create a better future for our residents that experienced flooding many times over in the past. Staff would like to thank the following organizations for their hard work and contributions that made this all possible: ECIA (East Central Intergovernmental Agency) — Completed the administration of the grant, as well as performing all the inspections, oversight of the work being done and the final completion of all the projects. VNA (Visiting Nurse Association) — Provided a home advocate for every project that was able to assist families with information services and options to help them become resilient with regards to health, employment, education, prevention, etc. Ten (10) Local Contractors — The contractors who completed this grant, work in the Tri-States and provided their skills to get the construction done on all 307 units. They also used dozens of local sub -contractors to help with specific requirements and needs. This program was not possible without their hard work and dedication to the program. City of Dubuque — Several departments within the city played a role in making this program possible, and we thank all the employees who dedicated their time to ensure residents have a safe and healthy place to live. Action This memo is for information purposes only. Prepared by: John Tharp, Grants Project Manager Cc: Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer Teri Goodmann BEE BRA.NCH,HEALTHY-,,,HO,MES L _ `;1`.' •.• • w AW�A R D E D$31.5 MILLION -� f n� - --.+-tNry In • +.. BAN -. ,.- -.= .,.. +., __.._ ?•. . 0.a t I\/ Ig ho m es 8 90O 1i6s A 1 ■ ` .. _ . fir .. n � •October 2--8-16 -:u n e 2Q?2 rRl M _ 275 H ovs i n �=• � - ousi n �g U�nits-,— Estimated Goal Is� : ,sm. MAW Units Final Number 4istecl, �7 7�.���`,°� J t � 4 278 W 17T" STREET UNIT TYPE 114 single-family units 23 duplexes (46 family units) 4 Quad-plex (16 family units) 3 Six-plex (18 family units) 3 Seven-plex (21 family units) 2 12-unit apartment complex (24 family units) 2 19-unit apartment complex (38 family units) 1 30-unit apartment complex (30 family units) *Projects Crossing Funding Sources BBHH Story Map of Completed properties and Program Information: www.cityofdubugue.org/bbhh �" Before I n sItaq 11611 Radi for Valves L z Nevi► Boller New Exterior Door r O"MMIG:Z. f E r: �Ir'npled Drain Board -:.AV -urnace Replacement Sump Pump & Battery Backup 1 I Po �"-No Titlel EFORE AFTER Replaced Stairs I - ------ A 7 I� �5 w � *71W f�t� bl't rur:ixe l ti Common repairs to • Gutters/Windows/Lead Work: $982,000 • • Tuck-pointing/Waterproofing: $742,000 . • Exterior Concrete Work: $713,000 • Interior Drains/Sump Pumps: $695,000 • Ventilation/Floors/Walls: $657,000 stru c Roofing: $623,000 Furnaces/Water Heaters: $576,000 Electrical/Sewer/Plumbing: $296,000 Radon/Mold/Safety: $136,000 091 a a 091 ONAl 0 [a MEOMMI W� N`0 ASBURY ollyll Wo :1 lokle I `� ` i PENNSYLVANIA AVE /r PIK i tr DODGEST �QO f� !J, i P `rT Q �O MEASUREMENT OF RESILIENCE Dubuque generally defines resilience as the community's ability to overcome adverse events. This must include Structural resilience, Infrastructure resilience and Human resilience. BEE BRANCH HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM Intake Challenges 17 Attrition Tracking Home Advocacy supports individuals Ft families I }-- OU1pU� l Advocate Networking Resource Resource Referral Connection Used Better: Comprehension Utilization Circumstance BEE BRANCH HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM 231 Needs HEALTH Health insurance Dental insurance Dental Home Dental Need Gap Smoking Medical Equipment Food Pests Mental Illness Blood lead levels Nutrition Medical Home 119 Needs ECONOMIC Underemployed Unemployed Financial Utility Bill Childcare $$ 48 Needs EDUCATION Skills Gap NICC Cert Parent Education Absenteeism EP-Child School Supplies K-12 Intake Challenge Buckets 159 Needs SOCIAL Childcare Youth Activity Parent Education Food Legal Transportation Clothing Pests Housing Counseling Social Support (tack of) 306 Needs BUILT ENVIRONMENT Home Maintenance Weatherization CO2/Smoke alarm Lead Hazards Pest Control 307 families have received some level of advocacy support through the program S� f' BEE BRANCH HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM lowaWORKS 1;0 : f Northeast Iowa F" Greater Dubuque iw- DEVELOPMEN CORP. 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