Cp2 Prog. - 2002 Recommend.CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
May 17, 2001
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael C, Van Milligen, City Manager
Community Partnership (cp2) Program - FY 2002 Recommendation
Housing and Community Development Department Director David Harris is
recommending concurrence with the Community Development Advisory Commission's
recommendations for the disbursement of Community Partnership Program (cp2) funds.
The Boys and Girls Club would receive $21,890 for their Education and Social Program,
and Central Alternative High School would receive $28,110 for their Wee Care Learning
Laboratory.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
David Harris, Housing and Community Development Department Director
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
May 15, 2001
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
David Harris, Housing and Community Development Department
Community Partnership (cp2) Program - FY 2002 Recommendation
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request the City Council's approval of the
recommendation of the Community Development Advisory Commission for allocation of
Community Partnership Program (cp2) funds. A resolution providing for the approval is
attached for the Mayor's signature.
BACKGROUND
The Community Partnership (cp2) program was implemented on August 5, 1991, to provide
financial support to new and innovative private and non-profit efforts to create a more livable
environment for community residents. Funds are allocated for the cp2 program on a yearly basis
through the CDBG Annual Plan process. A total of $1,135,273 has been awarded since the
program began. The program has leveraged over $3.6 million in community service and
handicap accessibility projects. The Fiscal Year 2002 Annual Action Plan allocates $50,000 for
the cp2 program beginning in July 1, 2001.
The Community and Economic Development Department announced the availability of cp2
funds on February 23 and held an informational meeting in the auditorium of the Carnegie Stout
Public Library on February 28. Applications were accepted through April 6th.
A review committee was established consisting off Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health
Specialist; Pat Prevenas, Recreation Division Manager; Joleen Patterson, Rehabilitation
Specialist, Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist, Aggie Kramer,
Community Development Specialist and Harry Neustadt, a member of the Community
Development Advisory Commission and Housing Commission. Four applications were received.
The cp2 review committee evaluated each of the proposals and ranked them in accordance with
the guidelines adopted by the City Council. The committee's report and a brief description of the
proposals and ranking of each are attached.
The Community Development Advisory Commission met on Thursday, May 10, to consider the
four cp2 applications. At that time, the Commission reviewed the review committee's
recommendations and asked questions of the applicants. A final recommendation to the City
Council for allocation of cp2 funds was approved.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Commission recommends the following allocation of Community Partnership (cp2) funds
for Fiscal Year 2002:
PROJECT AMOUNT
REQUESTED
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
Boys and Girls Club Educational & Social Program $21,890
Central Alternative High School Wee Care Learning Laboratory $38,280
Dubuque County Humane Society Spay/Neuter Assistance Program $ 6,750
Visiting Nurse Association Child Health Program $19,011
Total $85,931
$21,890
$28,110
0
0
$5O,0OO
The recommended funding for projects is summarized below. The cp2 program requires a 25%
for the initial year of fund'mg and provides for one additional year of fund'mg with an increased
match of 40%.
1. The Dubuque Boys and Girls Club is recommended to be fully funded. The public service
project will provide continuation of the social and educational enhancement programs for the
core membership, which was initially funded last year.
2. Central Altemative High School is recommended for partial funding. The project would allow
continuation of the day care program, which was initially funded in FY 2000.
3. The Visiting Nurse Association is not recommended for funding. The project does not meet
the cp2 regulations since the project is not a new or expanded service.
4. The Dubuque County Humane Society is not recommended for funding. No direct need
benefit to low and moderate income persons was determined.
The Commission approved the review committee's recommendations.
ACTION STEP
The action step for the City Council is to adopt the attached resolution approving the award of
$50,000 of cp2 funds to the aforementioned organizations and authorizing the City Manager to
prepare and execute the necessary funding agreements.
Prepared by Aggie Kramer, Community Development Specialist
RESOLUTION NO. 203-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (cp2) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002.
Whereas, under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974, as amended, the City of Dubuque has received Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds for the development and maintenance of a viable urban community through
the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic
opportunities for its residents, particularly those persons of low and moderate income; and
Whereas, the Community Parmership Program (cp2) was developed in the City of
Dubuque in response to the national goals and objectives of the CDBG program; and
Whereas, guidelines for the implementation of the Community Partnership Program (cp2)
were approved and amended by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby awards Community Partnership Program (cp2)
monies to the following organizations. The award shall consist of a grant to the organization for
the identified project and shall be for the mount noted below:
Boys and Girls Club Educational & Social Program
Central Alternative High School Wee Care Learning Laboratory
$21,890
$28,110
Section 2. That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to develop and execute
contracts with representatives from the aforementioned organizations in accordance with the
program guidelines established for the Community Partnership Program and with the regulations
of the Community Development Block Grant Program.
Section 3. That upon execution of said contracts, the City Manager is hereby authorized
and directed to disburse program funds in support o£the approved projects and in accordance
with the terms and conditions established in said contracts.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Karen M. Chesterman,. Deputy City Clerk
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Exhibit A
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIV PROGRAM (cp2)
City of Dubuque, Iowa
FY 2002
COMMIrTEE SUMMARY
APPLICANT
PROJECT AMOUNT
REQUESTED
Visking Nurse Association
Central Alternative High School
Dubuque County Humane Society
Boys and Girls Club
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
Child Health Program $19,011
Wee Care Learning Laboratory $38,280
Spay/Neuter Assistance Program $ 6,750
Educational & Social Program $21,890
0
$28,110
0
$21,890
Total $85,931 $50,000
Following is a brief summary of each of the cp2 applications received and evaluated by the Review
Committee. Further information relative to the various proposals and the individual evaluations is available
upon request.
PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING
DUBUQUE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, INC.
Project Description: Educational and Social Programming
This project provides for the continued funding of the educational and social enhancement programs
of the core membership of the Dubuque Boys and Gifts club. The program director coordinates
various educational programs. A $22,714 cp2 grant was awarded in FY 2001.
Total Project Cost:
CP2 Request:
National Objective:
CDBG Eligible Activity:
Evaluation Points:
Recommendation:
$36,484
$21,890
Low/modemteareabenefit
Educationalprograms
93
$21,890
Comments: The Committee found the project would provide continuation of educational and social
programs for the organization=s core membership. The cp2 funds would provide for the program
director's salary costs. The cp2 requirements allow an additional year of funding with an increased
match of 40%, which is being provided.
CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Project Description: Wee Care Learning Laboratory
This project would provide continued funding for a day care program for the children of the Central
Students with parent education/child development/home management skills classes for the teen
parents and other students. The program was initiated with cp2 funding in FY 2000.
Total Project Cost:
CP2 Request:
National Objective:
CDBG Eligible Activity:
Evaluation Points:
Recommendation:
$ 63,800
$ 38,280
Low/moderate income clientele
Public Services- education programs
74
$28,110
Commems: The Committee found the program creates a great impact for at risk parents.
Reduction in state funding necessitates that the continued funding would provide for program
delivery costs, including salaries and rent, and allow time for locating alternate funding. The cp2
requirements allow an additional year of funding with an increased match of 40%, which is being
provided.
PROJECTS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
Project Description: Direct Care Services Project
This project would provide free well child physical exam clinics to children 0-21 in need of a
physical exam to qualify for childcare, educational youth or recreational oppommities.
Total Project Cost:
CP2 Request:
National Objective:
CDBG Eligible Activity:
Evaluation Points:
Recommendation:
$ 25,670
$19,011
Low/moderate income clientele
Public Service
0
$0
Comments: The Committee determined that the proposed project was not a new or expanded
service, as required by the cp2 regulations for a new project, but a continuation of existing services
that will no longer receive state funding. Also, continuation of the program was not anticipated due
to no further funding. No funding was proposed.
DUBUQUE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Project Description: Spay/Neuter Assistance Program
This project provides for a spay and neuter program for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens for low to
moderate income families for Dubuque residents.
Total Project Cost:
CP2 Request:
National Objective:
CDBG Eligible Activity:
Evaluation Points:
Recommendation:
$10,000
$ 6,750
Low/moderate income clientele
Public safety services
39
$0
Comments: The Committee questioned the direct need or benefit for providing this program to Iow
and moderate income persons. No funding was recommended.
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Cp2 Applications
Fy 2002
SUMMARY
Evaluation Criteria Points
PROPOSED
APPLICANT 1 2 3 4 TOTAL RANK Requested FUNDING
AMOUNT
RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING
Boys and Girls Club 35 18 20 20 93 I $21,890 21,890
Central Alternate High School 30 10 14 20 74 2 938,280 28,110
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING
Visiting Nurse Association 0 0 919,011 0
Dub. County Humane 12 7 1G 10 39 4 96,750 0
Total 985,931 50,000
Evaluation Criteria:
1, Project Description
2. Measurable Steps and Outcomes
3. Organizational Experience and Staff Capacity
4. Budget
Max 40 points
Max 20 points
Max 20 points
Max 20 points
Total Maximum Points Possible = 100 ooints
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