Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan_HearingCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Public Hearings # 02.
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July 5, 2022
ITEM TITLE: Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action
Plan
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council
approval of a resolution adopting the proposed Annual Action Plan for
inclusion into the City's Fiscal Year 2023 budget, and directing staff to
transmit this plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for
inclusion in the city budget
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Public Hearing for FY23 Community Development
Block Grant Annual Action Plan-MVM Memo
FY23 CDBG AAP Public Hearing -Staff Memo
FY23 CDBG AAP Public Hearing - Resolution
FY23 CDBG Annual Action Plan Proposal
FY23 CDBG Annual Action Plan Budget and Caps
Proof of Publication_Uploaded 07.01.22
Type
City Manager Memo
Staff Memo
Resolutions
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
DATE: June 29, 2022
Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger is recommending City
Council approve the resolution adopting the proposed Annual Action Plan for inclusion
into the City's FY 2023 budget, and directing staff to transmit this plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
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To: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
From: Alexis M. Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
Subject: FY 2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
Date: June 22, 2022
INTRODUCTION
The Housing & Community Development Department has submitted the attached
Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for review
by the City Council at the July 5, 2022, public hearing. This memorandum transmits a
resolution to approve the FY 2023 Annual Action Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program. The FY 2023 Annual Action Plan provides for use of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the final entitlement allocation of
$1,050,482 and revenues of $254,192 in program income, fora total of $1,304,674.
DISCUSSION
During the FY23 Budget Hearings, a plan was presented for adoption to the FY23
budget based on the previous year's formula allocation of $1,102,197 and revenues of
$254,192, for a total of $1,356,389. The reduction in formula allocation is reflected in the
final Annual Action Plan.
Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan has several programs such as a Microlending
Program, Renew DBQ: Low-income Solar Pilot Project, and Aquaponics for Food
Deserts, that will meet the 5-year Consolidated Plan Goals as well as the Goals and
Priorities of the City Council.
The City Council will adopt the plan, and to transmit to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development by July12th as required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I recommend the City Council approve the attached resolution adopting the proposed
Annual Action Plan for FY 2023, and direct staff to transmit this plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Prepared by Maddv Haverland Housing & Community Devel 350 W. 611 St Suite 312 Telephone: (563) 690 6072
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13'h St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 245-22
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 (PROGRAM YEAR 2022)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR APPROVAL
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, through a series of public meetings and hearings,
proposed a Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Community Development Block
Grant Annual Action Plan be approved addressing housing and non -housing needs in
the community; and
Whereas, the City Council has held a public hearing on the proposed plan on
July 5, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2023
(Program Year 2022) Annual Action Plan, attached hereto and by this reference made a
part hereof, is hereby adopted.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to directed staff to prepare
and submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development the
Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Annual Action Plan with all related documents,
for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds based on this adopted
budget and execute standard contracts and agreements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of July, 2022.
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Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
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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
$1,050,482
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.
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PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION $254,000
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 $135,000
On -going staff support for general management, oversight, and coordination of the Community
Development Block Grant housing programs.
Planning, Monitoring, & Budgeting $119,000
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 $29,748
Microloan Program $29,748
This project creates a microloan program that assists low- and moderate -income business owners with
mentoring, professional development, and eligible business expenses.
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Businesses
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome:
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $607,820
First Time Home Buyer Program $50,000
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. This
assistance is for two Lead and Healthy Homes grants awarded in 2018 and 2021, running concurrently.
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 $150,578
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)
Renew DBQ: Low-income Solar Pilot Project $80,000
Provides funding to assist low- to moderate -income homeowners to participate in the Renew DBQ solar
pilot project.
National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Housing Units
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3)
PUBLIC FACILITIES $150,000
Low -Mod Area Park Updates $150,000
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 $263,016
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)
Aquaponic System for Food Deserts $96,179
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)
Acquisition Support: Visiting Nurses Association $20,000
This project provides funding for acquisition and permanent equipment purchase to continue services in
the neighborhood for healthcare and other social services.
National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 500 People
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Grand Total: CDBG Funding Proposed for FY 2023 $1,304,674
PROJECTED SOURCES
Entitlement
Recreation Various Program Fees
Homeowner Loan Repayments
Rental Loan Repayments
Infill-Loan Repayments
1 st Time Homeowner Loans
Reimbursements -General
Sale of Assets - Other
Microenterprise Loans
Total Program Income
Unexpended Funds Previous Fiscal Years
Total
Administration
CDBG Admin. Services and Staff
Housing Administration
FY 2023
1,050,482
254,192
1,304,674
FY23 AAP
119,000
135,000
Economic Development
Microenterprise Assistance Program 29,748
Housing Development T
First Time Homebuyer Program
50,000
Homeowner Rehab (Small & Large)
125,000
Rental Rehabilitation
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff
150,578
Lead Hazard Reduction
Lead & Healthy Homes Match (2018 grant)
102,332
Lead & Healthy Homes Match (2021 grant)
100,000
Renew DBQ: Solar Pilot Project
80,000
Neighborhood and Community Development
Neighborhood Recreation Program
132,754
Aquaponics
96,179
Visiting Nurses Association
20,000
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement
8,710
Vacant/Abondoned Building Inspection
5,373
Public Facility Projects
Low -Mod Income Parks
150,000
Grand Total
$ 1,304,674
Contingency
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - FY 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: CAPS
20 % ADMINISTRATIVE CAP
FY 23 CDBG Allocation 1,050,482
Current Year Program Income 254,192
Total Available 1,304,674
Cap % 20%
Maximum allowed 260,935
ADMIN
FY23 AP
First Time Homebuyer Program
Homeowner Rehab (Small & Large)
Rental Rehabilitation
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff
Lead Hazard Reduction
Microlending Program (ED)
Renew DBQ Solar Project
Aquaponics
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement
Vacant/Abandoned Building Inspection
Childcare
Windows Replacement
Low/Mod Income Park Replacements
Neighborhood Recreation Program
Purchase of Services
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff
Housing Administration
119,000
CDBG Admin. Services and Staff
135,000
TOTALS
254,000
Subtract Previous Year Unspent Public Service Obligations
TOTAL PROPOSED FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
OVER (UNDER) Maximum Cap
(6,935)
15 % PUBLIC SERVICE CAP
1,050,482
FY 22 CDBG Allocation
300,000
Previous Year Program Income
1,350,482
Total Available
15%
Public Service Cap %
202,572
Maximum allowed
PUB SERVICE
FY23 AP
132,754
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132,754
(69,818)
UNCAPPED
FY23 AP
50,000
125,000
150,578
202,332
29,748
80,000
96,179
20,000
8,710
5,373
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Ad text : CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
FISCAL YEAR 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR USE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
Notice is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council will
conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, during a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m, in the City Council Chambers
located on the second floor of the Historic Federal Building,
350 W. 6th 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 13th
Street; and the Housing and Community Development Department,
350 West 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque Iowa and the City
Website at www.cityofdubuque.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 6th 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.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision,
hearing, or speech impairments requiring special assistance
should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD
(563) 690-6678, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as
feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay
Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 6th day
of June 2022.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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