Resolution FY 2010 CDBG Annual Action PlanTHE CITY OF DUBUQUE
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Dubuque
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2007
To: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
From: Davi rris, Housing and Community and Development
Subject: FY 2009 Annual Action Plan
Date: February 27, 2009
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum transmits the resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2010 (Program
Year 2009) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program. The attached FY 2010 Annual Action Plan provides for use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the anticipated entitlement of
$1,209,427, with anticipated revenues of $451,330 in program income and $25,192 in
ED Revolving Loan Fund, for a total of $1,685,949.
The Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed and approved a Plan at a
public hearing on December 18, 2008. A public hearing was held by the City Council on
February 19, 2009 following a 30-day public comment period.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I recommend the City Council approve the attached resolution adopting the FY 2010
Annual Action Plan as recommended by the City Manager and authorizing the City
Manager to prepare and submit the Plan to HUD for use of CDBG funds.
Prepared by Aggie Tauke, Community Development Specialist
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-09
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING TH FISCAL YEAR 2010 (PROGRAMM YEAR 2009)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AS
AMENDED.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has, through a series of public meetings and
hearings, finalized a Fiscal Year 2010(Program Year 2009) Community Development Block
Grant Annual Action Plan addressing both housing and non-housing needs in the
community; and
Whereas, copies of the draft Fiscal Year 2010 (Program Year 2009) CDBG Annual
Action Plan have been available for public comment 30 days prior to City Council action;
and
Whereas, the City's Community Development Advisory Commission has reviewed
and recommended adoption of an Annual Action Plan following a public hearing; and
Whereas, the City Council has held a public hearing on the proposed plan on
February 19, 2009 following a 30 day public comment period and approved the FY 2010
Annual Action Plan as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan,
attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made a part hereof, is hereby adopted
as amended.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and
to submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development the Fiscal
Year 2010 (Program Year 2009) Annual Action Plan for the use of Community
Development Block Grant funds based on this adopted budget.
Passed, approved and adopted this 9th day of March 2009.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, Assistant City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Y 1 TI
FY 2010 ACTION
PROJECTED SOURCES PLAN
Estimated Entitlement 1,209,427
Program Income 451,330
ED Revolving Loan Fund 25,192
Total Sources 1,685,949
Housing Development Programs: FY 2010
First Time Homebuyer Program 70,000
Historic Preservation Rehab Grant -
Homeowner Rehab Program 225,000
Housing Administration 61,769
Housing Code Enforcement 153,267
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff 319,437
Lead Paint Hazard Abatement Project 60,000
Rental Unit Rehabilitation 40,000
Housing Totals 929,473
Economic Development Programs:
Commercial/Industrial Building Rehab Loans & Revolving Loan Fund -
E.D. Financial Assistance Program & Revolving Loan Fund 72,535
Economic Development Totals 72,535
Neighborhood and Community
Development Programs
Accessible Curb Ramps 30,000
Child Care Resource/Referral-Project Concern 9,098
Community Partnership Program (CP2)* -
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center 1,000
Information & Referral - Project Concern 25,821
Leadership Training 2,000
Multicultural Center 76,540
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff 89,479
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements 40,000
Neighborhood Recreation Program 140,561
Neighborhood Support Grants 20,000
Opening Doors 10,000
Senior Center 25,000
Washington Tool Library 15,500
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement 13,000
Neighborhood & Comm. Develop. Totals 497,999
Planning and Administration
CDBG Admin. Services and Staff 137,459
Finance 4,671
City Planning Services and Staff
Planning City Planning 43,812
Planning and Administration Totals 185,942
TOTAL CDBG 1,685,949
Approved by Council March 9, 2009
FOR USE PRG YEAR 2009
CO UNITY DEVELOP EI~T BLOCK G N
(CG) FUN S
Exhibit A
PREPARED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY F U U tJE, A
F T' E LT~E P G YEA 2009
C Ul~'I' EVEL P E 'T ~L C 'I' F1~T
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 2009 Annual Action Plan with the use of
CDBG funds:
HOUSIh1G DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
First Time Home Buyer Program $70,000
This program provides for loans of up to $5000 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
Local Objective: T1G1.1
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2)
Historic Preservation Rehabilitation Grants $ 0
This program provides grants to low and moderate income homeowners to help them meet required historic preservation
rehabilitation standards.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments:
Local Objective: T 1 G5.2
Priority: Medium
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3)
Homeowner Rehabilitation $225,000
1) Operation: Paintbrush
An on-going grant program, which provides low and moderate-income homeowners with exterior house paint free of charge.
Homeowners are required to arrange for the actual painting of their homes. (6 Housing Units)
2) Operation: Upkeep (12 Housing Units)
Grant or deferred payment loan for minor exterior repairs up to $5,000 to income-eligible homeowners.
3) Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program (23 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.
4) Sewer/Water Connection Loan (7 Housing Units)
A program provides loans to low income homeowners to pay for sanitary sewer connection charges and emergency repairs to
water and/or sewer lines.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: See above
Local Objective: T 1 G2.7
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2)
Housing Planning/Administration Services and Staff $61,769
On-going staff support for general housing planning activities, including Consolidated Plan, and department administration.
Local Objective: T 1 G2.1
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility (DH1)
Housing Code Enforcement $153,267
Intensive program of inspection of rental units within low and moderate-income neighborhoods to ensure the provision of safe
and sanitary housing.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 1000 Housing units
Local Objective: T 1 G5.1
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2)
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $319,437
On-going staff support, including program management, technical assistance, loan packaging and inspection, for
the City's rehabilitation loan program.
Local Objective: T1G2.1
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility (DH1)
Lead Paint Hazard Reduction $60,000
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.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Housing units
Local Objective: T 1 G2.5
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility (DH1)
Rental Unit Rehabilitation $40,000
1) 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.
2) Moderate Income Rental Rehab Loan Program
This program provides loans to rehabilitate rental units throughout the community and is not tied to the Section 8 rental
assistance program. The program is intended for renters at the 50-80 % of median income and loans are made fully amortizing
with no deferred payment periods.
3) Accessibility Rehab
This program provides grants to disabled tenants to make rental units accessible to the physically disabled.
4) Single Room Occupancy Rehab
This loan program targets the rehabilitation of single room occupancy units.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 11 Housing units
Local Objective: T 1 G2.4
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2)
Total Housing Programs $929,473
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Commercial/Industrial Building Rehab Loan Program and Revolving Loan ---
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.
National Objective: Removal of Slum and Blight
Location: Slum and Blight Area
Proposed Accomplishments:
Local Objective: T3G2.2
Priority: Medium
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3)
Economic Development Financial Assistance Program and Revolving Loan $72,535
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.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Jobs
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 2 Jobs
Local Objective: T3G1.1
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Economic Opportunity/Sustainability (E03)
Total Economic Development Programs
$72,535
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Accessible Curb Ramps $30,000
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: 30 Accessible ramps
Local Objective: T2G3.1
Priority: Medium
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3)
Child Care Resource and Referral $ 9,098
This purchase of services project provides childcare information and assistance to both those needing childcare and to
providers.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 700 People
Local Objective: T2G1.1
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
4
Community Partnership Program (CP2) $ - 0 -
An on-going grant program to provide support for activities developed and implemented by private agencies designed to
benefit the community's low and moderate income residents or special needs populations. Funds are awarded on a competitive
basis and are limited to $50,000 per recipient per year. The program is designed to support new and innovative projects,
including capital expenditures and pilot programs and the removal of architectural barriers for accessibility.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments:
Local Objective: T2G 1.2
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center $1,000
Training, marketing and promotion of the Dubuque Dispute and Resolution Center.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 17 People
Local Objective: T1G3.2
Priority: Medium
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Information & Referral Services $25,821
The purchase of services from Project Concern/Phone A Friend, Inc. Services for atwenty-four hour information network for
community residents and aresource/counseling center for co mmunity services.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 7000 People
Local Objective: T2G1.2
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Leadership Training $2,000
This provides leadership-training opportunities to neighborhood organization members or residents of low/mod income
neighborhoods working to revitalize their neighborhoods.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/ Moderate Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 3 Organizations
Local Objective: T2G2.2
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3)
Multicultural Center $76,540
Renovation of the 1St floor of 1157 Central Avenue to create offices for a multicultural center to provide assistance,
opportunities and resources for immigrant and diverse popu lations.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/ Moderate Area
Proposed Accomplishments: 2000 People
Local Objective: T2G1.2
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SLl)
Neighborhood Development Services & Staff $89,479
The Neighborhood Development Specialist coordinates the City's neighborhood Development programs and provides
technical assistance to organizations and residents to improve Dubuque's neighborhoods.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/ Moderate Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 9 Organizations
Local Objective: T2G2.1
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements $40,000
1) Neighborhood Street Overlays 10 public streets
Provides for pavement overlays in income eligible neighborhoods.
2) Neighborhood Sidewalk Program 20 Households (sidewalks)
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.
3) Neighborhood Step/Wall Repair
An on-going program to renovate or remove steps and walls that are public safety problems in low- income areas.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 30 public facilities
Local Objective: T2G3.1
Priority: Medium
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3)
Neighborhood Recreation Programs $140,561
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/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 3031 People
Local Objective: T2G1.3
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Neighborhood Support Grants $20,000
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/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 2000 People
Local Objective: T2G2.3
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3)
Opening Doors $10,000
Program providing emergency and transitional hous ing to women, alone or with children at two sites, Teresa Shelter and
Maria House.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 225 People
Local Objective: T1G4.1
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility (DH1)
Senior Center $25,000
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: 1200 People
Local Objective: T 1 G3.3
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Washington Tool Library $15,500
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 to cover building rent and utilities.
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: 550 People
Local Objective: T1G2.1
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SLl)
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $13,000
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/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 80 Housing Units
Local Objective: T2G2.5
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3)
Total Neighborhood and Community Development Programs
$497,999
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
CDBG Administration Services and Staff $137,459
Staff support for general management. Oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant
program; assures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements.
Local Objective: T2G3.3
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/ Sustainability (SL3)
Finance Services and Staff $4,671
Additional financial reporting support and loan portfolio management is provided to the CDBG program from the City's
Finance Department.
Local Objective: T2G3.3
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/ Sustainability (SL3)
City Planning $43,812
On-going staff supports to assist in the formulation and implementation of policies, plans and programs for guiding the
physical, economic and social development, redevelopment and conservation of the community and its resources.
Local Objective: T2G3.3
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/ Sustainability (SL3)
Total Planning and Administration $185,942
Contingency
Grand Total CDBG Commitment $1,685,949
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