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CDBG - Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2017)_Amendment No. 1 Copyrighted August 7, 2017 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 14. ITEM TITLE: Fiscal Year 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Annual Action Plan Amendment 1 SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution to submit the FY 2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment 1 to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)for the HUD Program Year 2017. RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (Program Year 2017) Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Annual Action Plan SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) ATTACHMENTS: Description Type FY18 CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment 1-MVM City Manager Memo Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo FY18 Action Plan Amendment 1 Supporting Documentation Resolution Resolutions SF-424 Supporting Documentation Certifications Supporting Documentation THE COF Dubuque DtUB E All-America City Masterpiece on the Mississippi 1 1 1 1" 2009•2012•2013•2019 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: FY 2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment 1 DATE: August 1, 2017 Housing & Community Development Department Director Alvin Nash recommends City Council approval of a resolution to submit the FY 2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment 1 to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the HUD Program Year 2017, which is prior to the August 16, 2017 deadline, but after a public hearing is held by the Community Development Advisory Commission on August 15, 2017. The City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan to HUD for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Federal regulations require each year a city must prepare and file an Annual Plan prior to receipt of its CDBG entitlement. The FY 2018 Annual Action Plan provides for year three of the five-year Consolidated Plan. The FY 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan was adopted by City Council in July 2015. City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Action Plan on March 7th, 2017. The approved plan allocates $1,485,739 to Housing, Neighborhood and Community Development, and Administration activities. When funding or activities change, the City must amend the plan following a public comment period and public hearing. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. ZIA4 k�4 Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Department Director 2 THE CITY OF Dubuque UBgkE 111 111-America Ci i I. Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013 To: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager From: Alvin Nash, Housing and Community and Development Subject: FY 2018 Annual Action Plan Amendment 1 Date: August 1 , 2017 INTRODUCTION The Housing & Community Development department is submitting the attached Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Action Plan Amendment 1 for review and approval by the City Council. This memorandum transmits a resolution to submit the FY 2018 Annual Action Plan Amendment 1 to HUD for the HUD Program Year 2017 prior to the August 16, 2017 deadline, but after a public hearing is held by the Community Development Advisory Commission on August 15, 2017. 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. Federal regulations require each year a city must prepare and file an Annual Plan prior to receipt of its CDBG entitlement. The FY 2018 Annual Action Plan provides for year three of the five-year Consolidated Plan. The FY 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan was adopted by City Council in July 2015. City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Action Plan on March 7t", 2017 by resolution 54-17. The approved plan allocates $1 ,485,739 to Housing, Neighborhood and Community Development, and Administration activities. When funding or activities change, the City must amend the plan following a public comment period and public hearing. DISCUSSION The attached FY 2018 Annual Action Plan Amendment 1 provides $2,867,402 for eligible CDBG activities. The amendment combines the FY 2017 unexpended funds and allocates new funds for use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded activities. The plan allocates $159,588 in funds committed to projects in FY 2017, $1 ,177,851 in carryover funds, and allocates $44,224 to support lead water line and sewer repair and replacement for income eligible homeowners in the Bee Branch Healthy Homes eligibility area. A 15 day public comment period is required prior to submission of the Annual Plan to HUD. Notice of the public comment period was posted in the Telegraph Herald on August 1, 2017. The Community Development Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing on August 15, 2017 to receive comments on the plan. Comments received will be forwarded to City Council and HUD. Due to the timing of the submission, a resolution is attached authorizing submission of the plan to HUD after the public hearing is held. COMMISSION ACTION The Community Development Advisory Commission (CDAC) held a series of public meetings to review the FY 2018 Annual Action Plan. Development of the plan coincides with the preparation of the FY 2018 City budget. The CDAC received the plan for review at the November, 22, 2016 meeting and held a public hearing on January 24, 2017 following a 30-day comment period. The CDAC recommended the FY 2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan be forwarded City Council for consideration and inclusion in the FY 2018 City Budget. The CDAC will hold an additional public hearing to receive comments on the proposed amendment to FY18 Annual Action Plan August 15, 2017 as required by HUD. RECOMMENDED ACTION I recommend the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing the submission of the FY18 Annual Action Plan Amendment 1 after the required public hearing. Prepared by Erica Haugen, CDBG/HCV Supervisor 2 FOR REVIEW UNTIL August 15, 2017 City of Dubuque Official Notice PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Dubuque's Community Development Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. p.m. in the 3rd Floor of the Historic Federal Building, Housing Conference Room, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. The Commission will consider a proposed amendment to the Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for programs in Fiscal Year 2018 that meet the priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. The Annual Action Plan directs the use of CDBG funds for year three of the five year Consolidated Plan. The Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Interested parties may examine the contents of the proposed Plan at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street; Carnegie Stout Public Library, 360 West 11th Street; and the Housing and Community Development Department, 350 West 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque Iowa and the City website at www.cityofdubugue.org/CDBG Comments may be submitted on or before the time of the public hearing to the Housing and Community Development Department, 350 West 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque Iowa 52001 (563-589-4212) or emailed to ehaugena-cityofdubugue.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. i THE CITY OF Dubuque T TIR D �J L E Nl1 enIa tI IIIIIW' Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2009.2012.2013 PROPOSED FY 2018 ANNUAL PLAN FOR USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS This document is subject to revision. Exhibit A PREPARED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 2 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA FY 2018 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT 1 FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2017 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 2018 Annual Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds;the adopted City Budget and recommended amended City Budget are shown in Exhibit A.: HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS First Time Home Buyer Program $75,000 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) Historic Preservation Rehabilitation Grant $10,000 Forgivable loans to qualified low and moderate-income homeowners for rehabilitation of historic housing units. National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 2 Households Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability(DH3) Homeowner Rehabilitation $170,234 1)Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program (11 Housing Units) 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 National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: See above Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2) 3 Homeowner Rehabilitation Lump Sum $288,219 An on-going program to provide low-interest loans to qualified low and moderate-income homeowners for the rehabilitation of substandard housing units. Housing Code Enforcement $62,098 Intensive inspection program of rental units within low and moderate-income residential neighborhoods to ensure safe and sanitary housing. National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 400 Housing units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2) Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $340,176 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(DHI) Lead&Healthy Homes Program $85,200 Provides activities in support of efforts to reduce lead paint hazards in housing, including assessment and lead paint reduction or abatement,with forgivable loans of up to$14,200 to low/moderate income residents. Purchase/Rehab/Resale $412,338 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. Rental Unit Rehabilitation $245,609 1) Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Program Provides loans to correct code deficiencies and emergency or health and safety corrections for rental properties. The program prevents the displacement of economically disadvantaged tenants resulting from code enforcement actions. 2) Rental Unit Rehabilitation Provides loans for property owners to correct code deficiencies and make substantial repairs to sub-standard rental units. 3) Accessibility Rehab Provides forgivable loans to disabled tenants to make rental units accessible to the physically disabled. National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Housing units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2) Bee Branch Healthy Homes Lead Waterline&Sewer Repair/Replacement $44,224 Provides forgivable loans to participants in the Bee Branch Healthy Homes program needing repair or replacement of lead waterlines and damaged sewer lines. National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 4 Housing units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability(DH3) Total Housing Programs $1,776,632 4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Commercial/Industrial Building Rehab Loan Program and Revolving Loan $0 Provides low interest and forgivable loans/grants for rehabilitation of commercial and industrial buildings in the City's older neighborhoods and downtown. Rehabilitation assistance is limited to improvements to the exterior of the building and to the correction of code violations. On-going revolving loan fund established. National Objective: Removal of Slum and Blight Location: Slum and Blight Area Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3) Economic Development Financial Assistance Program and Revolving Loan $0 Provides both large and small businesses with attractive low-interest and forgivable loan packages or grants to support local economic development efforts, including projects to create or retain jobs, enhance the tax base and strengthen the local economy. To the greatest extent possible,these investment capital funds are used to benefit low and moderate income citizens, address slum and blight problems, leverage additional funding from state, federal and private sources and to assist in the retention and expansion of existing local businesses. National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Jobs Location: Citywide Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Economic Opportunity/Sustainability(E03) Microenterprise Financial Assistance Program $149,970 Provides loans to small businesses,with 5 or fewer employees, including the owner(s), and persons developing microenterprise businesses. Direct financial assistance may be used to establish, expand, provide technical assistance and/or support services to low and moderate income individuals. National Objective: Low and Moderate Clientele Location: Citywide Priority: Medium Objective/Outcome: Economic Opportunity/Affordability(E02) Total Economic Development Programs $149,970 5 NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Accessible Curb Ramps $63,635 Replace curbs at intersections throughout the City with accessible ramps to make public sidewalks accessible to persons with disabilities. National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 4 Accessible ramps Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3) Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements $428,567 National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3) 1)Neighborhood Street Overlays Provides for pavement overlays in income eligible neighborhoods. Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 10 streets 2)Neighborhood Sidewalk Program Grant program to income eligible homeowners, on a case-by-case basis,to pay a maximum of 75% of the cost to repair public sidewalks in front of their home. Grant amount varies based on percentage of area median income. Location: City Wide Proposed Accomplishments: 10 sidewalks 3)Neighborhood Lighting An on-going program to provide additional and upgraded lighting in residential low/moderate income neighborhoods. Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 60 Lights 4)Broadband Access Low/Mod Income Residential Areas Neighborhood Recreation Programs $136,228 An enhanced recreation program is 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. National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas or City wide Proposed Accomplishments: 5730 persons Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SLI) Neighborhood Support Grants $28,931 This grant program provides resources for organized neighborhoods in low/mod income areas to encourage self-initiated revitalization efforts including physical improvements, clean-ups, communication efforts or other special projects. National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 2000 People Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3) 6 Four Mounds HEART Program $10,000 Youth education program where youth experience hands-on learning while promoting neighborhood revitalization and earning high school diploma. National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 20 People Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1) Senior Center $22,958 Education and recreation services provided to elderly citizens at the Hills&Dales Lifetime Center. National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 600 People Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1) Washington Tool Library $17,640 An on-going free tool loan program operated by the Washington Neighborhood Tool Library, A non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. Funds are used to buy and repair tools and operating costs. Income eligible residents borrow tools at no charge for home repairs and improvements National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit Location: City Wide Proposed Accomplishments: 450 People Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1) Purchase of Services Grant $21,500 Local non-profits may apply for funding that meets the City Council Goals and Priorities for FY 2016. National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: To be determined Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3) Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $17,420 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) Total Neighborhood and Community Development Programs $670,929 7 PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION Neighborhood Development Services&Staff $62,122 The Neighborhood Development Specialist coordinates the City's neighborhood Development programs and provides technical assistance to organizations and residents to improve Dubuque's neighborhoods. Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1) Housing Planning/Administration Services and Staff $75,224 On-going staff support for general housing planning activities, including Consolidated Plan, and department administration. Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility(DHI) CDBG Administration Services and Staff $132,525 Staff support for general management Oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant program;assures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements. Includes$20,000 for consultant for Assessment of Fair Housing. Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3) Total Planning and Administration $269,871 Grand Total: CDBG Funding Proposed for FY 2018 $2,867,402 8 ExhibitA Adopted City Budget Amended City Budget PROJECTED SOURCES FY 2018 FY 2018 Entitlement 954,011 968,235 Program Income 531,728 531,728 Prior Year(PY)Committed and Carryover 1,337,439 Unallocated Funds 30,000 Total Sources 1,485,739 2,867,402 Prior Year Funds Difference between Estimated Proposed Unallocated and Actual FY2018 City Budget Amendment1 FY 2018 Housing Development Programs: Accomplishments Committed Canyover Funds Entitlement Approved Plan Plan First Time Hom ebuyer Program 12 households 25,000 50,000 75,000 Historic Preservation Rehab Grant 10,000 10,000 Homeowner Rehab(Small&Large) 11 housing units 11,000 159,234 170,234 Homeowner Rehab Lump Sum 111,633 176,586 288,219 Housing Code Enforcement 350 housing units 300 62,098 62,398 Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff 340,176 340,176 Lead&Healthy Homes Program 3 housing units 26,584 16,650 85,200 128,434 Purchase/Rehab/Resale 342,338 70,000 412,338 Rental Unit Rehabilitation 10 housing units 125,724 119,885 245,609 Bee Branch Healthy Homes Lead Waterline&Sewer Repair/Replacement 6households 30,0001 14,2241 44,224 Housing Totals 138,517 707,298 30,000 14,224 886,593 1,776,632 Economic Development Programs: Microenterprise Assistance Program 149,970 149,970 Economic Development Totals 149,970 149,970 Neighborhood and Corrmmity Development Programs Accessible Curb Ramps Ramps 51,035 12,600 63,635 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements sidewalks,60 street 335,176 93,400 428,576 Zoning Inspection/Enforcement 45 housing units 8,710 8,710 17,420 Neighborhood Recreation Program 5730 persons 300 136,228 136,528 Neighborhood Support Grants 2000 people 14,371 14,560 28,931 Four Mounds HEART 10 people 10,000 10,000 Senior Center 600 people 4,550 18,408 22,958 Washington TOOT Library 450 people 1,850 15,790 17,640 Purchase of Services 1,921 19,579 21,500 Neighborhood&Comm.Develop.Totals 21,071 320,583 0 329,275 670,929 Administration Neighborhood Development Services and Staff 62,122 62,122 Housing Administration 75,224 75,224 CDBG Admin.Services and Staff 132,525 132,525 Administration Totals 0 0 0 269,871 269,871 TOTAL CDBG 159,588 1,177,851 30,000 14,224 1,485,739 2,867,402 Balance 0 0 9 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT- FY 2018 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: CAPS 20% ADMINISTRATIVE CAP 15% PUBLIC SERVICE CAP Estimated FY 18 CDBG Allocation 968,235 968,235 FY 18 CDBG Allocation Current Year Program Income 531.728 476,419 Previous Year Program Income Total Available 1,499,963 1,444,654 Total Available Cap% 20% 15% Public Service Cap Maximum allowed 299,993 216,698 Maximum allowed ADMIN PUB SERVICE UNCAPPED FY18 AP FY18 AP FY18 AP First Time Homebuyer Program 75,000 Histonc Preservation Rehab Grant 10,000 Homeowner Rehab Program 170,234 Homeowner Rehab Lump Sum 288,219 Housing Administration 75,224 Housing Code Enforcement 62,398 Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff 340,176 Lead Hazard Control Program 128,434 Purchase/Rehab/Resale 412,338 Rental Unit Rehabilitation 245,609 Bee Branch Healthy Homes Water Line&Sewer 44,224 Microenterprise Assistance Program 149,970 _ Accessible Curb Ramps 63,635 Information&Referral- Project Concern 0 Neighborhood Development Services and Staff 62,122 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements 428,576 Neighborhood Recreation Program 136,528 Neighborhood SupportGmnts 28,931 Purchase of Services 21,500 Four Mounds HEART 10,000 Senior Center 22,958 Washington Tool Libra 17,640 Zoning Inspection/Enforcement 17,420 CDBGAdmin.Services and Staff 132,525 TOTALS 269,871 237,557 2,359,974 Subtract Previous Year Unspent Public Service Obligations (21,071) TOTAL PROPOSED FOR PUBLIC SERVICE 216,481 OVER(UNDER)Maximum Cap (30,122) _(212) F:Uk ers\CDBG\CDBG`A nnualRan\FY 18`(FY18 AnnualAcction Ran2.xlsx]FY18 CAPS_ FY18 AMD 1 FY18 ADMIN 269,871 0 Total 2,867,402 PS 237,557 0Over/Under 1,367,439 UNCAPPED 2,359,974 0 General Fund Expense CAPS TOTAL 2867,402 0 PLAN TOTAL 2,867,402 DIFFERENCE 0 10 RESOLUTION NO. 268-17 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018 (PROGRAM YEAR 2017) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. Whereas, the City of Dubuque has, through a series of public meetings and hearings, proposed a Fiscal Year 2018 (Program Year 2017) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan addressing housing and non -housing needs in the community; and Whereas, the City wishes to amend the proposed plan prior to submission to HUD. 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 2018 (Program Year 2017) Annual Action Plan (City Budget Amendment 1), attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made a part hereof, is hereby adopted for inclusion in the Amended Fiscal Year 2018 City Budget on August 1, 2017. Section 2. That the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2018 (Program Year 2017) Annual Action Plan, shall be included in the Five Year Consolidated Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2016-2020. Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development the Fiscal Year 2018 (Program Year 2017) 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, following a 15 -day comment period and public meeting to be held on August 15, 2017 by the Community Development Advisory Commission. Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of August, 2017 L'3! Attest: Key in Firnstahi, City Clerk Roy D. Buol, Mayor F:\Users\CDBG\CDBG\AnnualPlan\FY 18\City Council\FY2018 PIan.Resolution.docF:\USERS\CDBG\CDBG\AnnualPlan\FY 18\City Council\FY2018 PIan.Resolution.doc Kevin Firnstahl From: Sent: To: Subject: Erica Haugen Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:35 PM Kevin Firnstahl RE: CDBG Signature pages Yes, one set is to replace the August 2017 (for the fiscal year 2018 plan) and the other is for resolutioii,165-16 a opting the Fiscal Year 2017 plan. -Erica From: Kevin Firnstahl Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:32 PM To: Erica Haugen <Ehaugen@cityofdubuque.org> Subject: CDBG Signature pages Erica, Can you tell me if the pages you asked the Mayor to sign last night belong to this item from August 7, 2017 Council agenda? It appears we had a set of signature pages. Are these to replace those? Please advise. Thank you. Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk City of Dubuque 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 563-589-4100 kfirnsta@cityofdubuque.org 1 OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 10/31/2019 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 * 1. Type of Submission: Preapplication Application * 2. Type New of Application: *If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): * Other (Specify): El Application Changed/Corrected Continuation Revision * 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier: 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier: IA191464 DUBUQUE State Use Only: 6. Date Received by 7. State Application Identifier: State: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * a. Legal Name: CITY 07 DUBUQUE * b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. Organizational DUNS: 42-6004596 0931053020000 d. Address: * Streetl: Street2: * City: County/Parish: * State: Province: *Country: * Zip / Postal Code: HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 350 W 6TH STREET, SUITE 312 DUBUQUE IA: Iowa USA: UNITED STATES 52001-4805 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Middle Name: * Last Name: Suffix: Mr. * First Name: ALVIN NASH Title: DIRECTOR Organizational Affiliation: * Telephone Number: 563-589-4239 Fax Number: * Email: ANASH@CITYOFDUBUQUE.ORG Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 * 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: * Other (specify): * 10. Name of Federal Agency: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: CFDA Title: * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: PUBLIC LAW 144-113 * Title: PROGRAM YEAR 2017 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CPD FORMULA PROGRAMS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 13. Competition Identification Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): y Add Attachment ; et e€e Attacnme t rew -Atte € es t * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: JURISDICTION'S FISCAL YEAR 2018 PLAN YEAR 2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF CDBG FUNDS. INCLUDES FUNDING FOR HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND ADMIN COSTS Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments retet�rftrr efts Ac�ets, Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 16. Congressional * a. Applicant Districts Of: IA -1 * b. Program/Project IA -1 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment:et A... r�e= 17. Proposed * a. Start Date: Project: 07/01/2017 * b. End Date: 06/30/2018 18. Estimated Fund ng ($): * a. Federal * b. Applicant * c. State *d. Local�z� *e. Other *f. Program Income *g. TOTAL 968, 235.00 1,367, 439.00 531, 728 .00 2,867,402.00 * 19. Is Application a. This application b. Program Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. is not covered by E.O. 12372. c. Program * 20. Is the Applicant Yes If "Yes", provide Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) a No explanation and attach �A AtrlLit��€eC�KlK�wi2l 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) Z ** I AGREE ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Middle Name: * Last Name: Suffix: Mr . * First Name: ROY D. BOOL * Title: MAYOR * Telephone Number: 563-564-5455 Fax Number: *Email: RBUOL@CITYOFDUBUQUE.ORG * Signature of Authorized Representative: * Date Signed: 40/16/17 CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Folui-LLL, "Disclosure Fonn to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 It will com.l with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementons at 24 CFR Part 135. Mayor Signatu i</Authorized Official Date 10 / 16 /1 7 Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570) Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2016 , 2017, 2018 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted. in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R; Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. Signatur-/p uthorized Offici Mayor Title APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING: A. Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 * 1. Type of Submission: Preapplication ® Application Changed/Corrected Application * 3. Date Received: 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * a. Legal Name: 'CITY OF DUBUQUE * b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): 142-6004596 d. Address: * 2. Type of Application: New ® Continuation Revision 4. Applicant Identifier: * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): * Other (Specify): 5b. Federal Award Identifier: 1 11A191464 DUBUQUE I 17. State Application Identifier: * Streetl : Street2: * City: County/Parish: * State: Province: * Country: 'HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1350 W 6TH STREET, SUITE 312 'DUBUQUE * Zip / Postal Code: 152001-4805 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: * c. Organizational DUNS: 10931053020000 IA: Iowa USA: UNITED STATES 1 Division Name: f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Middle Name: * Last Name: Suffix: kr . ( 1NASH ITitle:'DIRECTOR Organizational Affiliation: * Telephone Number: 1563-589-4239 * Email: 1ANASH@CITYOFDUBUQUE.ORG * First Name: 'ALVIN 1 Fax Number: I OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 10/31/2019 ( 1 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 * 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: IC: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: * Other (specify): * 10. Name of Federal Agency: O.S.IDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: CFDA Title: * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: 'PUBLIC LAW 144-113 * Title: PROGRAM YEAR 2017 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CPD FORMULA PROGRAMS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 13. Competition Identification Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Add Attachment Deters Attachment, c ittaphe * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: JURISDICTION'S FISCAL YEAR 2018 PLAN YEAR 2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF CDBG FUNDS. INCLUDES FUNDING FOR HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND ADMIN COSTS Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. d Attachments Oefez Oct : e Vx ev.„t Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 16. Congressional Districts Of: * a. Applicant IIA -1 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. 17. Proposed Project: * a. Start Date: 107/01/2017 1 18. Estimated Funding ($): * a. Federal * b. Applicant * c. State * d. Local * e. Other *f. Program Income 1 * g. TOTAL 1,367,439.001 531,728.001 2,867,402.001 * b. Program/Project ILA -1 * b. End Date: 106/30/2018 1 * 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? El a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on E] b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) 111 Yes I No If "Yes", provide explanation and attach I 1• 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) ** I AGREE ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Middle Name: * Last Name: Suffix: * Title: 1Mr . ID. IBUOL MAYOR * Telephone Number: 1563-564-5455 * Email: IRBUOL@CITYOFDUBUQUE.ORG * Signature of Authorized Representative: * First Name: 1ROY 1 Fax Number: 1 it l * Date Signed: 108/01/2017 1 CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- It will comply_ with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementtig regulation at 24 CFR Part 135. Signature/ uthorized Official' Date `r1 /'e'/ice Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570) Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) , (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R; Compliance vvith Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. Signature/Ayirorized Official Date OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION CDBG Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c): The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG-assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. Signatureuthorized Official Date fide' ,i- Specific HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant -based rental assistance: The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214. Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; ./(114. Signature,uthorized Official ' Date Title r ESG Certifications The Emergency Solutions Grants Program Recipient certifies that: Major rehabilitation/conversion — If an emergency shelter's rehabilitation costs exceed 75 percent of the value of the building before rehabilitation, the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed rehabilitation. If the cost to convert a building into an emergency shelter exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building after conversion, the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed conversion. In all other cases where ESG funds are used for renovation, the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 3 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed renovation. Essential Services and Operating Costs — In the case of assistance involving shelter operations or essential services related to street outreach or emergency shelter, the jurisdiction will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESG assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site or structure, so long the jurisdiction serves the same type of persons (e.g., families with children, unaccompanied youth, disabled individuals, or victims of domestic violence) or persons in the same geographic area. Renovation — Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the building involved is safe and sanitary. Supportive Services — The jurisdiction will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing, appropriate supportive services ( including medical and mental health treatment, victim services, counseling, supervision, and other services essential for achieving independent living), and other Federal State, local, and private assistance available for such individuals. Matching Funds — The jurisdiction will obtain matching amounts required under 24 CFR 576.201. Confidentiality — The jurisdiction has established and is implementing procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted under the ESG program, including protection against the release of the address or location of any family violence shelter project, except with the written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of that shelter. Homeless Persons Involvement — To the maximum extent practicable, the jurisdiction will involve, through employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, in providing services assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under the program. Consolidated Plan — All activities the jurisdiction undertakes with assistance under ESG are consistent with the jurisdiction's consolidated plan. Discharge Policy — The jurisdiction will establish and implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent this discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for these persons. iv/ 0. Signature/A41iorized Official Title c3//: Date i '' HOPWA Certifications The HOPWA grantee certifies that: Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources. Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan: 1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility, 2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure. Signaturuthorized Official Title Date APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING: A. Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.