Fiscal Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action PlanCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 05.
Copyrighted
April 3, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Fiscal Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action
Plan
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approve the attached
resolution adopting the proposed Annual Action Plan for FY 2024 as
recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission
and direct staff to transmit this plan to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development as required.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (Program Year 2023)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for
Approval
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
MVM Memo City Manager Memo
FY24 Community Development Block Grant Annual Staff Memo
Action Plan Memo
FY24 Community Development Block Grant Annual Resolutions
Action Plan Resolution
FY24 Community Development Block Grant Annual Supporting Documentation
Action Plan
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
DATE: March 23, 2023
Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger is recommending City
Council approve the attached resolution adopting the proposed Annual Action Plan for
FY 2024 as recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission and
direct staff to transmit this plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development as required.
The Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed this FY24 Annual Action
Plan and recommends City Council adoption of the changes.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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CC' Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
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 2024 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
Date: March 20, 2023
INTRODUCTION
The Housing & Community Development Department is submitting the attached Annual
Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds to adopt by the
City Council at the April 3, 2023 meeting. This memorandum transmits a resolution to
approve the FY 2024 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. During the FY24 Budget Hearing, a plan was presented for adoption
to the FY24 budget based on the previous year's formula entitlement allocation of
$1,050,482 and revenues of $254,192 in program income, for a total of $1,304,674. Our
actual allocation shows a reduction in formula entitlement allocation and is reflected in
the final Annual Action Plan.
DISCUSSION
The final FY 2024 Annual Action Plan provides for use of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the actual entitlement allocation of $1,031,452 and
revenues of $273,222 in program income, for a total of $1,304,674. The reduction in
formula entitlement allocation will not affect activities because our projected revenue in
program income increased.
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Action Plan has several programs such as a Microenterprise
Assistance Program, First Time Homebuyer, Homeowner Rehab, Neighborhood
Recreation Program, and Lincoln Wellness Project, that will meet the 5-year
Consolidated Plan Goals as well as the Goals and Priorities of the City Council.
Per our Citizen Participation Plan, this final FY 24 Annual Action Plan is considered a
"non -substantial" amendment. Therefore, non -substantial amendments shall be
adopted by Resolution of the City Council after the review and recommendation of the
Community Development Commission.
The Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed this FY24 Annual Action
Plan and recommends City Council adoption of the changes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I recommend the City Council approve the attached resolution adopting the proposed
Annual Action Plan for FY 2024 as recommended by the Community Development
Advisory Commission and direct staff to transmit this plan to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development as required.
Prepared by: Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Specialist
Prepared by Mary Bridget Corken Deutsch. Housing & Community Devel., 350 W. &h St. Suite 312 (563) 690-6072
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 1311 St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 80-23
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 (PROGRAM YEAR 2023)
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 2024 (Program Year 2023) Community Development Block
Grant Annual Action Plan be approved addressing housing and non -housing needs in
the community; and
Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission held a public
hearing on January 18th, 2023 to receive community input on the Fiscal Year 2024
(Program Year 2023) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan; and
Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission unanimously
recommended the City Council approve Fiscal Year 2024 (Program Year 2023)
Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan on January 18th, 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 2024
(Program Year 2023) Annual Action Plan, attached hereto and by this reference made a
part hereof, is hereby adopted.
Section 2. The City Manager or his designee of the City of Dubuque is hereby
authorized to direct staff to prepare and submit to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development the Fiscal Year 2024 (Program Year 2023) 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 3rd day of April, 2023.
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, ity Clerk
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FY 24 ANNUAL PLAN
FOR USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2023
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS
For Inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2024 City Budget.
This document is subject to revision.
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
FY 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2023
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 2024 Annual
Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds.
RESOURCES
CDBG Entitlement FY 2024
$1,031,452
Program Income $273,222
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 $1,304,674
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 $50,000
Microloan Program $50,000
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: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Businesses
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Economic Opportunities/Accessibility (EA1)
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $425,578
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:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective/Outcome:
Citywide
10 Households
High
Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2)
Homeowner Rehabilitation
$125,000
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.
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) $100,000
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 the Lead and Healthy Homes grant awarded in 2021.
National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 20 Housing units
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3)
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $161,464
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)
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 Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $8,710
This project provides funding for inspection/enforcement staff services to low -and moderate -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)
PUBLIC FACILITIES $413,632
Lincoln Wellness Project $263,632
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)
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 Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: Park Design/Community Input
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Grand Total: CDBG Funding Proposed for FY 2024 $1,304,674