CDBG - Fiscal Year 2018 Entitlement Activities Environmental Review Tier 1 Copyrighted
September 5, 2017
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 8.
ITEM TITLE: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement
Activities Environmental Review Tier 1 for Fiscal Year 2018
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to sign
the Environmental Review Determination as the Certifying
Officer for the City of Dubuque for the Fiscal Year 2018
Community Development Block Grant Program.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Environmental Review Determination for FY18 CDBG- City Manager Memo
MVM Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Review Supporting Documentation
THE COF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Environmental Review Determination for FY 2018 Community
Development Block Grant Program
DATE: August 24, 2017
As required by the Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the City of
Dubuque must conduct an environmental review finding for projects to be funded in the
Community Development Block Grant Program. Community Development Specialist
Erica Haugen has completed the environmental review and finds that the activities
proposed are categorized as: Exempt from NEPA review; Categorically Excluded and
NOT subject to §58.5 authorities; Categorically Excluded SUBJECT to §58.5 authorities.
Housing & Community Development Department Director Alvin Nash requests City
Council approval for the Mayor to sign the Environmental Review Determination as the
Certifying Officer for the City of Dubuque.
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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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Department
THE CITY OFDubuque
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To: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
From: Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Director
Date: August 24, 2017
Re: Environmental Review Determination for FY 2018 Community Development
Block Grant Program
As required by the Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the City of
Dubuque must conduct an environmental review finding for projects to be funded in the
Community Development Block Grant Program.
The Environmental Review Record is one component of the complete environmental
review. The City will publish notice and written determinations or environmental findings
required by Part 58 as evidence of review, decision making actions, and pertaining to
particular projects yet to be identified.
The City is the Responsible Entity for activities in the jurisdiction of Dubuque.
Community Development Specialist Erica Haugen completed the environmental review
for the attached projects within the jurisdiction of Dubuque. Activities proposed are
categorized as: Exempt from NEPA review; Categorically Excluded and NOT subject to
§58.5 authorities; Categorically Excluded SUBJECT to §58.5 authorities. The attached
Environmental Review Record establishes a level of review for each activity planned for
Fiscal Year 2018.
The Mayor is the Certifying Officer for the City of Dubuque. The Certifying Officer's
signature is requested on the attached Environmental Review Determination.
Please return signed documents with wet signature to the attention of Erica Haugen at
the Housing and Community Development Department.
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Environmental Review Record
Fiscal Year 2018
HUD_ Program Year 2018
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Com unity Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
(24 CFR 58, Section 58)
Responsible Entity [24 CFR 58.2(a)(7)]:
Certifying Officer [24 CFR 58.2(a)(2)]:
Project Name:
Project Location:
Grant Recipient [24 CFR 58.2(a)(5)]:
Recipient Address:
Project Representative:
Telephone Number:
Environmental Review Record FY 2018
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
FY 2018 Annual Projects
Dubuque, Dubuque County, IA -
City of Dubuque
350 West 6th Street Suite 312, Dubuque IA 52001
Alvin Nash, Housing and Community Development
Director
563-589-4239
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD:
DETERMINATION OF LEVEL OF REVIEW ERR FILE # FY18 Annual Plan
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Environmental Review Record FY 2018
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Project Name: Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan FY 2018
Project Number (IDIS): s HUD Program: CDBG Program Year: 2017
Project Location: City of Dubuaue, Iowa
Project Description (Attach additional descriptive information, as appropriate to the project, including
narrative, maps, photographs, site plans, budgets and other information.):See attached
The subject project has been reviewed pursuant to HUD regulations 24 CFR Part 58,
"Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental
Responsibilities," and the following determination with respect to the project is made:
Exempt from NEPA review requirements per 24 CFR 58.34(a)(see below)
® Categorically Excluded NOT Subject to §58.5 authorities per 24 CFR 58.35(b)(see
below_)
Categorically Excluded SUBJECT to §58.5 authorities per 24 CFR 58.35(a)(see below)
(A Statutory Checklist for the §58.5 authorities is attached.)
❑ An Environmental Assessment (EA) is required to be performed. (An Environmental
Assessment performed in accordance with subpart E of 24 CFR Part 58 is attached.)
❑ An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required to be performed.
The ERR (see §58.38) must contain all the environmental review documents, public notices and
written determinations or environmental findings required by Part 58 as evidence of review, decision
making and actions pertaining to a particular project. Include additional information including
checklists, studies, analyses and documentation as appropriate.
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El Finding of No Significant Impact
(The projects will not result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment)
❑ Finding of Significant Impact
(The project may sianificantly'.,'ffect the quality of the human environment)
Preparer Signature:
Title/Agency: Eri
Date: 6/2/2017
G/HCV Supervisor City of Dubuque, Iowa
Certifying Officer Signature: s j
Title/Agency: Roy D. Buo Mayor, Dubuque IA
Date: 9/5/2017
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REQUIREMENTS listed at 24 CFR 58.6
PROJECT NAME: Community Development Block Grant FY2018 Annual Plan (PY2017)
ERR FILE #: FY17 Annual Action Plan ERR Retain this form in the ERR of the subject
project.
1. AIRPORT RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONE / CLEAR ZONE NOTIFICATION
[24 C.F.R. Part 51.303(a) (3)]
Does the project involve the sale or acquisition of property located within a Civil Airport's Runway
Protection Zone or a Military Airfield's Clear Zone?
( x) No. Cite or attach Source Document: Attached City of Dubuque Airport: Runway Protection Zones
Map
(Project complies with 24 CFR 51.303(a)(3).)
() Yes. Notice must be provided to buyer. The notice must advise the buyer that the property is in a
Runway Protection Zone or Clear Zone, what the implications of such a location are, and that there is a
possibility that the property may, at a later date, be acquired by the airport operator. The buyer must sign a
statement acknowledging receipt of this information, and a copy of the signed notice must be maintained
in this ERR.
2. COASTAL BARRIERS RESOURCES ACT
[Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 3501)]
Is the project located in a coastal barrier resource area?
(X) No. Cite or attach Source Document: No CBRA in MO/KS/NE/IA http://www.fema.gov/nfip/cobra.shtm
(Proceed with project.)
() Yes. Federal assistance may not be used in such an area.
3. FLOOD DISASTER PROTECTION ACT
[Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4001-4128)]
Does the project involve acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of structures located in a FEMA
identified Special Flood Hazard Area?
(X) No. Cite or attach Source Document:
Current FEMA FEMA Map Service Center website at https://msc.fema.gov .
Flood Insurance Rate Maps Numbers: 19061C0360E; 19061C0358E, 19061C0356E, 19061C0354E;
19061C0352E; 19061C0351E; 19061C0335E; 19061C0332E; 19061C0330E; 19061CO244E; 19061CO243E;
19061CO242E; 19061CO241E; 19061CO239E; 19061CO238E; 19061CO237E; 19061CO236E; 19061CO220E;
19061CO217E; 19061CO215E
(Proceed with project.)
(X ) `Ce -s. Cite
or attach JUU_U_ 'Document:
Is the community participating in the National Insurance Program (or has less than one year
passed since FEMA notification of Special Flood Hazards)?
( x) Yes. Flood Insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program must be obtained. If
HUD assistance is provided as a grant, insurance must be maintained for the economic life of the
project and in the amount of the total project cost (or up to the maximum allowable coverage,
whichever is less).
If HUD assistance is provided as a loan, insurance must be maintained for the term of the loan
and in the amount of the loan (or up to maximum allowable coverage, whichever -is -less) A -copy -
of the flood insurance policy declaration must be kept on file in the ERR.
() No. Federal assistance may not be used in the Special Flood'Hazards Area.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
CITY OF DUBUQUE
ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN
PROGRAM YEAR 2017 (FISCAL YEAR 2018)
The City of Dubuque will direct the use of Community Development Block Grant funds
for Program Year 2017, from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, to meet the following
objectives:
1. Economic development to benefit the community in general and provide
employment opportunities and appropriate job skills to persons of low and
moderate incomes.
2. Programs to ensure safe, sanitary and affordable housing opportunities for the
homeless and low and moderate -income renters and homeowners.
3. Community-based programs designed to support a wide range of individual,
family and neighborhood efforts to develop the personal and organizational skills
needed to become self-sufficient and self-reliant.
4. Maintenance and improvement of public and private facilities such as alleys,
streets, parks and sidewalks, to either aid in the prevention or elimination of
blighting influences in the community or to benefit low and moderate income
neighborhoods.
5. Management and oversight activities to formulate and guide policies, plans
and programs to aid in the physical, social and economic development and
conservation of the community and its resources.
The following is a list of activities to be completed as part of the Fiscal Year 2018
Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program and the
environmental findings on each activity. Project descriptions are shown in Appendix A.
AH projects determined to be categorically excluded under NEPA (National
Environmental Protection Agency) but subject to review under authorities listed in
24CFR58.5 have been or will be assessed as per the Statutory Checklist in regard to
regulatory compliance. No funds for site-specific projects, as identified, will be
committed prior to completion of a review for the other related laws of 24CFR58.5,
including Section 106, and resulting Finding of No Significant Impact, if necessary. See
attached files for Section 58.5 and 58.6 checklists.
Strategy for Tiered Environmental Reviews and Assessments
The City of Dubuque Iowa will annually review and analyze all projects funded with
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to evaluate their impact on the
environment. An overall tiered review will be completed for the entire CDBG program
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year and individual site-specific environmental reviews will be completed as required.
Site specific environmental review will be completed for all of the following projects:
Homeowner Rehab (Home Repair Program, Residential Rehab and Water and Sewer
Connection/Repair, Historic Preservation); Rental Unit Rehab (Rental Rehab,
Emergency Code Enforcement, Accessibility Rehab); Purchase/Rehabilitation/ Resale;
Lead Paint Hazard Control; Four Mounds HEART Program; Bee Branch Healthy
Homes Lead Waterline & Sewer Repair/Replacement.
Individual environmental assessments will be performed for site-specific projects for the
Commercial /Industrial building Rehab Loan program and the Economic Development
Financial Assistance program.
The site-specific environmental review process for the CDBG program requires
completion of the statutory and regulatory checklists. The Section 106 review for
historic preservation review will be forwarded to appropriate staff for review and
approval prior to completion and sign off for the project. The `Noise Attenuation
Recommendations for Rehabilitation of Properties' form will be completed by an
inspector for all housing rehab projects located within 3000 feet of a railroad, 1000 feet
of a major roadway or 15 miles of the airport. Upon completion of the review by
planning staff and the housing inspector, the environmental review officer will be
notified for final review and sign off of the site-specific statutory and regulatory
checklists.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FINDINGS
A. HOUSING PROGRAMS
1. First Time Home Buyer Program: This program 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.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(b) (5) and not subject to
24CFR58.5.
2. Homeowner Rehabilitation
Home Repair Program: am: Loan for minor exterior repairs to improve conditions of
property to income -eligible homeowners.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a)3(i) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
Residential Rehab 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. Includes Historic--P-reservation, water-and--sewer--line-eonnec-tion and-repair,—small
and substantial rehabilitation programs, and emergency repair programs.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a)3 (i) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
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3. Housing Code Enforcement: Intensive program of inspection of rental units within low
and moderate -income neighborhoods to ensure the provision of safe and sanitary housing.
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34 (a) (5)
4. Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff: On-going staff support, including program
management, technical assistance, loan packaging and inspection, for the City's
rehabilitation loan program.
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a) (3)
5. Lead Hazard Control: Provides activities in support of efforts to combat lead paint hazards
in housing, including assessment and abatement with grants of up to $6000 to low/moderate
income residents.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a)3 (i) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
6. Rental Unit Rehabilitation
Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Program: This program provides for rehab
loans to correct code deficiencies and, in particular, emergency or health and safety corrections,
for rental properties. The program aims at preventing the displacement of economically
disadvantaged tenants as a result of code enforcement actions. Loans are fully amortized, no
deferred payment terms.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a) (3)(i) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
Rental Rehab: This program provides for rehab loans to correct code deficiencies for
rental properties. The program aims at improving the quality of rental housing available in the
community. Loans are fully amortized, no deferred payment terms.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a) (3)(i) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
Accessibility Rehab: This program provides grants to disabled tenants to make rental
units accessible to the physically disabled.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(2) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
7. Purchase Rehab Resale: This program makes available funding to acquire vacant and
abandoned properties, rehabilitate those properties, and sell them to income eligible households
at an affordable price.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a) (5) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
8. Bee Branch Healthy Homes Lead Waterline & Sewer Repair/Replacement:
An on-going program to provide loans to qualified low and moderate -income homeowners for the
rehabilitation of substandard housing units and repair or replacement of water/sewer lines in
conjunction with the Bee Branch Healthy Homes program.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a)3 (i) but subject to
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compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
B. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
1. Commercial/Industrial Building Rehab Loans: This program 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.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58:35(a)(3) (ii) but subjectto
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5. An
individual environmental assessment will be performed for site-specific projects
as per 24 CFR Part 58.
2. Economic Development Financial Assistance Program and Microenterprise
Assistance Program: This program 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.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3) (ii) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
An individual environmental assessment will be performed for site-specific
projects as per 24 CFR Part 58 if required.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
1. Accessible Curb Ramps: Replace curbs at intersections throughout the City with
accessible ramps to make public sidewalks accessible to persons with disabilities.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(1) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
See attached Statutory Checklist and Regulatory Checklist. Exempt as per 24
CFR 58.34 (12)
2. Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
Neighborhood Street Overlays: Provides for pavement overlays in income eligible
neighborhoods.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(1) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
See attached Statutory Checklist
Neighborhood Sidewalk Program: An on-going grant program to income eligible
homeowners, on a case-by-case basis, to pay 75% of the cost to repair public sidewalks in front of
their homes.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(1) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
See attached Statutory Checklist
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Neighborhood Lighting: Provides for installation, purchase of materials, or upgrade of
lighting in income eligible residential neighborhoods.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(1) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
See attached Statutory Checklist
Neighborhood Connectivity: Provides for installation, purchase of materials, or upgrade
of fiber, cable, broadband, or other means of providing Internet access in low and moderate
income residential areas.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(1) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
See attached Statutory Checklist
3. Neighborhood Recreation Programs: 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.
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4)
4. Neighborhood Support Grants: 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.
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4)
5. Purchase of Services: Public service activities that will not have a physical impact or
result in any changes.
Activity Exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4)
6. Senior Center: Education and recreation services provided to elderly citizens at the Hills &
Dales Lifetime Center.
Activity Exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4)
7. Washington Tool Library: 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 reNair t3oIS and 4n cover bl.111d ll lg rent and 'u'tllitiws. income ellglble 1 esld en is bol l oVV tools at 110
charge for home repairs and improvements
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4) and (7)
8. Zoning Inspection/Enforcement: 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.
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(5)
9. Four Mounds HEART Program: Program provides youth education and job training
opportunities while rehabilitating homes and revitalizing neighborhoods.
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a)3 (i) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
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Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
C. PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
1. CDBG Administration Services and Staff : Staff support for general management.
Oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant program; assures
compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements.
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(3)
2: Neighborhood Developrrrent-Services and Staff: The Neighborhood Development
Specialist coordinates the City's neighborhood Development programs and provides technical
assistance to organizations and residents to improve Dubuque's neighborhoods.
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(9)
3. Housing Planning/ Administrative Services and Staff: On-going staff support for general
housing planning activities, including Consolidated Plan, and department administration.
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34 (a)(3)
See Appendix A: Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Plan (Program Year 2017)
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Appendix A: Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Plan (Program Year 2017)
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THE CITY OF Dubuque
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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