Community Development Block Grant FY25 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2City of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 6.
Copyrighted
April 7, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Community Development Block Grant FY25 Annual Action
Plan Amendment #2
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approve the
FY2025 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 Substantial
Amendment as recommended by the Community
Development Advisory Commission at their March 26, 2025
meeting.
RESOLUTION Adopting The Fiscal Year 2025 (Program
Year 2024) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Annual Action Plan Amendment #2
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. Staff Memo
3. Resolution
4. FY25 CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment 2
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2025 Annual Action
Plan Amendment #2 Substantial Amendment
DATE: April 2, 2025
Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger is recommending City
Council approve the FY2025 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 Substantial
Amendment as recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission at
their March 26, 2025 meeting.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alexis M. Steger, Housing and Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2025 Annual Action
Plan Amendment #2 Substantial Amendment
DATE: March 31, 2025
Introduction
This memorandum transmits information on the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) FY25 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 Substantial Amendment.
Discussion
Due to an unanticipated increase in program income, it's necessary to reallocate funds
in our FY25 Amendment #2. FY25 Amendment #2 includes increasing our
administration costs. The City of Dubuque is obligated to keep planning and
administration expenses below 20% of the CDBG allocation plus an estimated amount
of program income. Therefore, when program income increases, the administrative cap
increases as well. Typically, 20% is insufficient to cover all administrative costs, making
program income a critical resource for funding these costs. Again, due to an
unanticipated increase in program income, funding is being reallocated to a Revolving
Application Fund. This Revolving Application Fund will allow more projects that benefit
our community to be funded with CDBG dollars.
This Amendment also includes reallocating funds from Homeowner Rehab to Area
Residential Care: Penn Community Living Home. Area Residential Care is currently
approved for $41,025 to assist with construction costs to remodel Penn Community
Living Home. The scope of work includes remodeling the kitchen and the main floor to
make them more accessible as well as some electrical and plumbing work. All updates
will make the home more accessible and safer for the residents.
Because the bid estimates came back higher than anticipated and the Penn Community
Living Home Remodel is considered a Homeowner Rehab project, this Amendment
reallocates $13,975 from Homeowner Rehab to Area Residential Care, increasing its
total funding to $55,000. This reallocation ensures that the Penn Community Living
Home remains a viable project. The Homeowner Rehab allocation will decrease to
$160,608, which remains sufficient to complete existing Homeowner Rehab projects.
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Per our Citizen Participation Plan, the significant increase in program income and
reallocation of dollars is considered a Substantial Amendment. Substantial
Amendments shall be adopted by Resolution of the City Council after the review and
recommendation of the Community Development Advisory Commission.
The Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed and unanimously
approved this amendment at their March 26, 2025 meeting and recommends City
Council adoption of the amended changes.
Recommendation
I respectfully request the City Council approve the FY2025 Annual Action Plan
Amendment #2 Substantial Amendment as recommended by the Community
Development Advisory Commission.
Prepared by: Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Specialist
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Prepared by Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch Community Dev. Specialist 350 W. 6'h St Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 690-6094
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 1311 St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 108-25
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 (PROGRAM YEAR 2024)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AMENDMENT #2
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, through a series of public meetings and hearings,
proposed a Fiscal Year 2025 (Program Year 2024) 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 meeting
and public hearing on March 26t', 2025 to receive community input on the Second
Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 (Program Year 2024) Community Development Block
Grant Annual Action Plan; and
Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission unanimously
recommended the City Council approve Amendment #2 Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024
(Program Year 2024) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan on March 26,
2025.
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 2025 (Program
Year 2024) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2, 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 direct staff to prepare and submit to the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development the Fiscal Year 2025 (Program Year 2024) Annual Action Plan
Amendment #2 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 7th day of April 2025.
Attest Brad vanagh, Mayor
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
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Amendment #2
FY 25 ANNUAL PLAN
Actual Allocation
FOR USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2024
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS
For Inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2025 City Budget.
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
FY 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2024
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 2025 Annual
Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds.
RESOURCES
CDBG Entitlement FY 2025
CDBG Entitlement Unexpended Funds
$1,035,721
$1,337,311
Program Income $310,000
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 $269,144
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.
CDBG Planning, Monitoring, & Budgeting $119,079
Staff support for general management. Oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block
Grant program; assures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements.
Housing & Community Development Administration $150,065
On -going staff support for general management, oversight, and coordination of the Community
Development Block Grant housing programs.
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/ Sustainability (SL3)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $50,000
Microenterprise Assistance Program $50,000
This project creates a microenterprise assistance 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: Economic Opportunities/Accessibility
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $1,199,727
Area Residential Care: Penn Community Living Home Remodel $55,000
This project provides funding to update the Penn Community Living Home in a residential -unit building
that serves primarily low- and moderate- income individuals.
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National Objective: Low- and Moderate -Income Housing
Location: Penn Community Living Home
Proposed Accomplishments: 1 Housing unit
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (DH2)
Ecumenical Tower Elevator Replacement $312,434
This project provides funding for replacing elevators in a multi -unit residential building that serves
primarily low -moderate income individuals.
National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Housing
Location: Ecumenical Towers
Proposed Accomplishments: 88 People
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (DH2)
First Time Home Buyer Program $10,000
Provides 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 $160,608
Provides 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) $160,597
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/Affordability (DH3)
Purchase/Rehab/Resale $350,509
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: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 3 Housing Units
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2)
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NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $141,464
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
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 after -
school programs, open gym, basketball league, music lessons, mobile recreation, scholarships, and
summer day camp.
National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit
Location: City wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 5,730 persons
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
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)
PUBLIC FACILITIES $861,209
Low -Mod Area Park Updates $276,851
New playground equipment at low- and moderate- income area parks based on community input.
National Objective: Low- and Moderate -Income Benefit
Location: Low- and Moderate Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: Park Design/Community Input
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Lincoln Wellness Project $584,358
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)
CDBG Revolving Application Fund $161,487
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 2025 $2,683,032
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