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Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 Copyrighted March 6, 2023 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 08. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan Amendment#1 SUM MARY: City Manager recommending City Council approve the FY2023 Annual Action Plan Amendment#1 for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds as recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission. RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Annual Action Plan Amendment#1 SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Adopt Resolution(s) DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type MVM Memo City Manager Memo FY23 Community Development Block Grant Annual Staff Memo Action Plan Amendment#1 Memo FY23 Community Development Block Grant Annual Resolutions Action Plan Amendment#1 Resolution FY23 Community Development Block Grant Annual Supporting Documentation Action Plan Amendment#1 Dubuque THE CITY QF � All-Meriea Ciry DLT B E ; . � . � �� � � MaSt� Z�C� aYd t�Q Mt55ZSSZ Z zoa�•zoiz•�ai3 YP pp za��*zai� TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant FY2023 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 DATE: March 1, 2023 Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger is recommending City Council approve the FY2023 Annual Action Plan Amendment#1 for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds as recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission. 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 Dubuque THE CTTY OF � All•Amerip City DuB E ;�, � �., I I 2007�2 D 12+�2013 Masterpiece on the Mississippi zoi�*zoi9 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Alexis M. Steger, Housing and Community Development Director SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant FY2023 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 DATE: February 27, 2023 Introduction The Housing & Community Development Department is submitting the attached proposed changes to the FY2023 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. Discussion The FY2023 Annual Action Plan is being amended to reflect the funding amounts of activities with carryover from previous years' allocations. Activities with carryover funds from the prior fiscal year are: • AH N I: $221,900 • Credit Repair: $50,000 • First Time Homebuyer Program: $103,000 • Henry Stout Apartments: $350,000 • Homeless Shelter Rehabilitation: $259,348 • Homeowner Rehab: $183,880 • Lead & Healthy Homes: $234,473 • Purchase/Rehab/Resale: $267,508 • Avon Park Improvement: $93,901 • Comiskey Park: $232,177 • Lincoln Wellness Project: $148,708 • Childcare: $50,000 • Neighborhood Broadband: $19,456 • Bus Stop Improvements: $20,730 • Street Overlays: $28,305 Activities that were originally included in the FY23/PY22 Annual Action Plan and are re- allocated because they are no longer viable activities include: • Renew DBQ: Solar Pilot Project: $80,000 • Rental Assistance Program: $1,092 An activity that was originally included in the FY22/PY21 Annual Action Plan, was carry overed, has been re-allocated. However, this project will still come to fruition but funded through CARES Act funding: • Four Mounds Build Dubuque: $152,425 An activity that was previously funded through CARES Act funding and will now receive some re-allocated funds includes: • Area Labor Harvest: $51,046 The remaining re-allocated funds include $328,647 to the CDBG Revolving Application Fund. The Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed this amendment and recommends City Council adoption of the amended changes. Recommendation I respectfully request the City Council approve the FY2023 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 as recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission. Prepared by: Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Specialist Prepared by Mary Bridget Corken Deutsch Housing & Community Devel 350 W. 611 St Suite 312 (5631690 6072 Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13'" St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100 RESOLUTION NO. 59-23 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 (PROGRAM YEAR 2022) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #1 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 for inclusion in the City Budget addressing housing and non - housing needs in the community; and Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission held a public hearing on February 22nd, 2023 to receive community input on the first amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan; and Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission unanimously recommended the City Council approve Amendment #1 to the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan on February 22, 2023. 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 Amendment #1, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, is hereby approved. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee of the City of Dubuque 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 Amendment #1 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 6th day of March 2023. Attest: A ye't �d�my � p. Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 1 Dubuque THE CITY OF �+ D All•Anerica Git� US E ��w������� � � �► � � Maste iece on the Mississi i zoo�•zoiz•zois � pp zoi�*zoi� Amendment #1 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 2 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: Economic Development, Housing 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 CDBG Entitlement Unexpected Funds $2,185,749 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. TOTAL RESOURCES �3.490.423 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 far 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. National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: Cirywide Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Businesses Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Economic Oppartunities/Accessibility(EA1) HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $1,820,687 Affordable Housing Creation: AHNI $221,900 3 Multifamily Rehabilitation—90 Main $221,900 Partnership with Affordable Housing Network of Iowa to provide funds for affordable housing creation. National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: 90 Main Street Proposed Accomplishment: 30 Units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2) Credit Repair Program $50,000 This project creates a credit repair program to help people qualify far loans to increase homeownership. This program consists of credit counseling and upon completion of certain milestones,participants would receive direct financial assistance to repair credit and improve their credit score. National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Households Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2) First Time Home Buyer Program $103,000 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: Cirywide Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Households Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2) Henry Stout Apartment Acquisition $350,000 Provides funding to assist with acquisition of real property for low-and moderate-income individuals and provide housing is available at affordable rents in accordance with fair market rents. National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 30 units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affardability(DH2) Homeless Shelter Rehabilitation $259,348 Provides funding to address deterioration of needed housing for homeless populations. Funds will be used to rehabilitate exisring structures providing these services. National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Clientele Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishment: 4 Units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2) Homeowner Rehabilitation $183,880 1)Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program $116,385 An on-going program to provide low-interest loans to qualified low-and moderate-income homeowners for the rehabilitation of substandard housing units. 2)Energy Savers Programs $31,838 Provides reimbursement to homeowners to assist low-and moderate-income residents to upgrade to an energy efficient heat source that is currently more than 10 years old or in disrepair AND inefficient (80%efficient or lower) 3)Window Replacement Program $35,657 Provides reimbursement to homeowners to assist low-and moderate-income residents to modify the windows on their properties for emergency escape and rescue openings 4 National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Housing Units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2) 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) Lead Hazard Reduction(Lead&Healthy Homes Grant Match) $234,473 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-and 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) Purchase/Rehab/Resale $267,508 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: Cirywide Proposed Accomplishments: 3 Housing Units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2) PUBLIC FACILITIES $624,787 Avon Park Equipment Replacement $93,901 New playground equipment at low-and moderate-income area parks based on communiry input. National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residenrial Areas Proposed Accomplishments: Park Design/Communiry Input Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibiliry(SL1) Comiskey Park Improvements $232,177 New playground equipment at low-and moderate-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) Lincoln Wellness Project $148,709 New playground equipment at low-and moderate-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(SLl) 5 Low-Mod Area Park Updates $150,000 New playground equipment at low-and moderate-income area parks based on community input. National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residenrial Areas Proposed Accomplishments: Park Design/Community Input Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1) NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $432,553 Public Services activiries 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. Area Labor Harvest $51,046 This program will provide food, including food deliveries, food giveaways and hot breakfast,to low-and mod-income residents in need and otherwise unable to access food independently. National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: Cirywide Proposed Accomplishments: 500 People Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1) Food Access/Hydroponics $96,179 This project provides funding to support local food access in low-and mod-areas and a hydroponics system in CDBG census tracts. National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 4 Businesses Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3) Childcare Assistance $50,000 Planning and Engineering for expansion of a childcare center. National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 1 unit Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3) Neighborhood Broadband $19,456 This project provides funding far broadband wireless access in select low-and mod-income neighborhoods. This system is intended to provide free Wi-Fi to low-and moderate-income neighborhoods and additional bandwidth Wi-Fi to homes with low-moderate income persons. National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 5,000 People Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3) Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements $49,035 1) Bus Stop Improvements $20,730 ADA Accessible bus stop improvements including push lighting,cement pads,and benches. Location: Low and Moderate Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 3 Bus Stops 2) Street Overlays $28,305 Improve the physical environment in low-and moderate-income neighbarhoods,including a pavement overlay program 6 Locarion: Low and Moderate Residenrial Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 3 Streets National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residenrial Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 5,000 Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3) Neighborhood Recreation Programs $132,754 1)Recreation Programs: $82,754 Targeted and enhanced recreation offered in the City's older low-and mod-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(SLl) Visiting Nurses Association:Acquisition Support $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 EnvironmentlAccessibility(SL1) Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $8,710 This project provides funding for inspection/enforcement staff services to low-and 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 Residenrial 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 Residenrial Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 25 Units Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3) Revolving CDBG Applications $328,647 This fund is available for local nonprofits and organizations to apply for assistance to expand or increase their services or reach to benefit low-and moderate-income people,households,or businesses. National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: Citywide Grand Total: CDBG Funding Proposed for FY 2023 $3,490,423