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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action PlanCity of Dubuque Copyrighted February 13, 2019 Public Hearings # 1. ITEM TITLE: SUMMARY: SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution FY 20 Action Plan PowerPoint Presentation Proof of Publication Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2019), and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (Program Year 2019) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for inclusion in the City Budget Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Type City Manager Memo Staff Memo Resoluti ons Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation THE CITY OF Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: FY 2020 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan DATE: February 8, 2019 Dubuque bilkEl IHwIa p4 rnxirxz� �111F 2007.2012 2013.2017 Housing and Community Development Department Director Alexis Steger recommends City Council approval of a Resolution to include the Fiscal Year 2020 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan in the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2020 budget. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. IA11144 Pt's., Mich'ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Alexis Steger, Housing and Community Development Director Jennifer Larson, Budget Director Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist THE CITY OF Dui Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque kit All -America City 111111 To: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager From: Alexis Steger, Housing and Community and Development Subject: FY 2020 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan Date: February 7, 2019 INTRODUCTION The Housing & Community Development Department is submitting the attached Fiscal Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for review by the City Council at the February 13, 2019 public hearing. This memorandum transmits a resolution to include the FY 2020 Annual Action Plan in the FY 2020 City Budget. 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 2020 Annual Action Plan provides for use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the anticipated entitlement of $1,073,776 and revenues of $405,187 in program income, fora total of $1,478,963. The FY 2020 Annual Action Plan provides for year five of the five-year Consolidated Plan. The FY 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan was adopted by City Council in July 2015. DISCUSSION The attached plan is recommended for inclusion in the City Budget. The United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has not announced the entitlement allocations for use in the City's fiscal year 2020. The attached plan was prepared using an estimated entitlement amount. HUD requires communities submit a balanced plan that includes the actual entitlement allocation and not an estimate. The plan will be amended in accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan to reflect the actual allocation prior to submission to HUD. The final plan will be adopted after a public hearing held by the Community Development Advisory Commission and approval by City Council. The amended action plan must be submitted to HUD on or before August 16, 2019, or in accordance with CPD Notice providing direction for submission of the plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION I recommend the City Council approve the attached resolution adopting the proposed Annual Action Plan for inclusion into the City's FY 2020 budget. Prepared by Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist RESOLUTION NO. 48-19 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 (PROGRAM YEAR 2019) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY BUDGET Whereas, the City of Dubuque, through a series of public meetings and hearings, proposed a Fiscal Year 2020 (Program Year 2019) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for inclusion in the City Budget addressing housing and non -housing needs in the community; and Whereas, the City Council has held a public hearing on the proposed plan on February 13, 2019. 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 2020 (Program Year 2019) Annual Action Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made a part hereof, is hereby adopted for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2020 City Budget on March 7, 2019. Section 2. That proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan is based on an estimated entitlement and may need to be amended prior to submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to reflect the actual entitlement amount awarded; and, Section 3. The amended plan will be prepared and reviewed in accordance with the adopted Citizen Participation Plan prior to submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to directed staff to prepare and submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development the Fiscal Year 2020 (Program Year 2019) Annual Action Plan with all related documents, for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds based on this adopted budget and execute standard contracts and agreements. Passed, approved and adopted this 13th day of February 2019. Attest: Key? Firnstahl, City Clerk THE CITY OF DUItt5bUi Masterpiece on the Mississippi 1 Dubuque Ittall All -America City 11111®' 2007 • 2012 • 2013 • 2017 PROPOSED FY 20 ANNUAL PLAN FOR USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2019 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS For Inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2020 City Budget. This document is subject to revision. Exhibit A 2 PREPARED BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE BUDGET DEPARTMENT CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA FY 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2019 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 2020 Annual Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds; the adopted City Budget and recommended amended City Budget are shown in Exhibit A.: RESOURCES Estimated Entitlement 2020 $1,073,776 The Fiscal Year 2020 entitlement allocations have not been announced. The entitlement is an estimate based on Fiscal Year 2019 Allocation. Program Income $405,187 Program income projects are based on forecast for loan repayments based on the loan portfolio and program income generated from CDBG funded programs. TOTAI RESOURCES S1,478,963 PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION $235,883 CDBG regulations limit expenditure on panning and administrative funds to 20% of the current year program income plus the current entitlement. The proposed resources for administration support the plan's current requirements. Housing & Community Development Administration $37,547 On-going staff support for general management, oversight, and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant housing programs. Housing Program Administration $46,213 On-going staff support for general housing planning activities and department administration. Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility (DH1) Neighborhood Development Administration $60,219 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) Planning, Monitoring, & Budgeting $91,904 Staff support for general management. Oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant program; assures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements. Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/ Sustainability (SL3) HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $956,332 3 First Time Home Buyer Program Provides for loans to assist low and moderate -income are used to cover the "entry costs" of homeownership National Objective: Location: Proposed Accomplishments: Priority: Objective/Outcome: $20,000 families to purchase their first homes. These funds — down payments and closing costs. Low and Moderate -Income Housing Citywide 4 Households High Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) Homeowner Rehabilitation $75,000 1) Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program An on-going program to provide low-interest loans to qualified low and moderate -income homeowners for the rehabilitation of substandard housing units. 2) Home Repair Program Zero % loans to improve conditions of property for income -eligible homeowners 3) Accessibility Zero % and forgivable loans to remove architectural barriers and increase access for people with physical disabilities. National Objective: Location: Proposed Accomplishments: Priority: Objective/Outcome: Housing Inspection Program (Area Basis) Intensive inspection program of rental units within low and ensure safe and sanitary housing. National Objective: Location: Proposed Accomplishments: Priority: Objective/Outcome: Low and Moderate -Income Housing Citywide 3 Housing Units High Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) $109,536 moderate -income residential neighborhoods to Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Low/Mod Residential Areas 700 Housing units High Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) Lead Hazard Reduction (Lead & Healthy Homes Grant Match) $40,000 Provides activities in support of efforts to reduce lead paint hazards in housing, including assessment and lead paint reduction or abatement, with forgivable loans to low/Moderate-Income residents. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 4 Housing units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3) Lead Service Line Replacement $30,000 Provides activities in support of efforts to replace lead service lines with forgivable loans to lowlModerate-Income residents impacted by Bee Branch Infrastructure projects. National Objective: Location: Proposed Accomplishments: Priority: Objective/Outcome: Low and Moderate -Income Housing Citywide 6 Housing units High Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3) 4 Purchase/Rehab/Resale $80,000 Provides funding to address the redevelopment of sub -standard and vacant/abandoned city -owned properties. Properties acquired, rehabbed, and sold to low and Moderate -Income homebuyers or to property owners maintaining affordable rents. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 1 Housing Unit Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $356,796 On-going staff support, including program management, technical assistance, loan packaging and inspection, for the City's rehabilitation loan program. Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility (DH1) Proposed Accomplishments: 43 Households Rental Dwelling Rehabilitation Programs $245,000 1) Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program An on-going program to provide loans to qualified housing providers serving low and moderate - income residents for the rehabilitation of substandard housing units. 2) 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. 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: 25 Housing Units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $270,486 Public Services activities are restricted to 15% of the previous year program income and the current year entitlement. Public Service activities in this plan represent 15% of the proposed expenditures. Accessible Curb Ramps $12,600 Replace curbs at intersections throughout the City with accessible ramps to make public sidewalks accessible to persons with disabilities. National Objective: Location: Proposed Accomplishments: Priority: Objective/Outcome: 5 Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Citywide 2 Accessible ramps High Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3) Neighborhood Recreation Programs $131,096 1) Recreation Programs: $81,315 Targeted and enhanced recreation offered in the City's older low -and moderate -income neighborhoods to meet the needs of at -risk youth, promote self-esteem, and build community. Activities include expanded after-school programs, open gym, basketball league, music lessons, playtime for tots, scholarships, swim passes, summer day camp and other recreational programs. 2) Neighborhood Recreation Program Grants: $49,781 Provide funding to organizations delivering recreational and educational services aligned with the neighborhood and recreation development goals of the Leisure Services Department. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Proposed Accomplishments: Priority: Objective/Outcome: Four Mounds HEART Program Youth education program where youth experience revitalization and eaming high school diploma. National Objective: Location: Proposed Accomplishments: Priority: Objective/Outcome: City wide 5,730 persons High Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1) $10,000 hands-on learning while promoting neighborhood Senior Center Education and recreation services provided to elderly National Objective: Location: Proposed Accomplishments: Priority: Objective/Outcome: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Citywide 20 People High Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1) $18,200 citizens at the Hills & Dales Lifetime Center. Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Citywide 600 People High Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1) Eagle Valley Subdivision Park Develop park to serve residents of Eagle Valley Subdivision National Objective: Location: Proposed Accomplishments: Priority: Objective/Outcome: $30,000 Low and Moderate -Area Benefit Low/Mod Residential Areas Planning for Development High Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3) 6 Neighborhood Support Grants $14,560 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) Neighborhood Related Infrastructure Improvements National Objective: Priority: Objective/Outcome: 1) Neighborhood Street Overlays Provides for pavement overlays Location: Proposed Accomplishments: Su $10,000 Low and Moderate -Income Benefit High table Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3) n income eligible neighborhoods. Low/Mod Residential Areas 0 streets $0.00 2) Neighborhood Sidewalk Program $10,000 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: 2 sidewalks 3) Neighborhood Lighting $0.00 An on-going program to provide additional and upgraded lighting in residential low/Moderate- Income neighborhoods. Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 0 Lights 4) Broadband Access $0.00 An on-going program to provide additional access and upgrade connectivity in residential low/Moderate Income neighborhoods. Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 0 Households Purchase of Services: Grant Competition $20,000 Competitive grant program providing funding for organizations providing human service needs in the community. Services must be consistent with needs identified in the Consolidated Plan and the City's adopted goals and priorities. National Objective: Location: Proposed Accomplishments: Priority: Objective/Outcome: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit City Wide 25 People High Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1) Washington Tool Library $15,790 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) 7 Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $7,710 This project provides funding for inspection/enforcement staff services to low/mod income areas for zoning ordinance infractions and to provide support for neighborhood clean-up efforts. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 45 Housing Units Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3) Grand Total: CDBG Funding Proposed for FY 2019 $1,462,701 Contingency $16,262 Community Development Block Grant Community Development Block Grant for low- and moderate -income populations Community Development Block Grant Objectives Eliminate Slum & Blight Benefit low- and moderate - income populations Meet an Urgent Need 0 Community Development Block Grant Allocations Planning for effective and efficient use of resources $1,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,344,084 $1,236,260 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $0 $1,126,998 $928,372 $974,408 $954,448 $954,011 $963,306 $968,236 $1,073,776 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION Gerald Hammel, Jr Sara Burley Thomas Wainwright Dean Boles Michelle Hinke Janice Craddieth Julie Woodyard Public Participation in Planning 3rd Wednes 5:30 p.m. 3rd Floor of Historic FederalBuilding 350 W 6th St, Suite 312 FiscalYear 2oAnnual Action Plan Proposes the use of $1,462,701 in Community Development Block Grant Funds Estimated Entitlement $1,073,776 The City of Dubuque is an entitlement city for Community Development Block Grant funds. The U.S. Department of Housing & Community Development will provide the City with CDBG resources to meet objectives identified in an approved plan. The annual application for CDBG is called the Annual Action Plan. Program Income $405,187 Recreation Activities Neighborhood Development First Time Homebuyer Re -payments Homeowner Loan Re -payments Infill Loan Repayments Closing Costs for Homeowner Activities Rental Rehabilitation Loan Re -payments Sale of Assets $4,675 $30 $69,532 $201,685 $5,590 $5,217 $38,458 $80,000 Total Reso I a rrev, $1,462,701 The Community Development Advisory Commission provides a platform for citizen participation in the planning process for the use of Block Grant funds and advises City Council and City staff on the use of funds to meet identified community needs. The Annual Action Plan included with the City Budget will be amended after HUD announces allocations. This requires the City amend the proposed plan, through the adopted process in the Citizen Participation Plan, prior to submission to HUD. Resources to meet locally identified needs 0 Oa libiwitW1• Neighborhood Development Infrastructure, recreation, public facilities, and services that improve quality of life in neighborhoods $270.486 4$ * $235,883 Housing & Community Development Programs to provide accessissible, affordable, quality housing choice throughout the community 95 Planning & Administration Planning and administrative costs to manage CDBG funded programs & activities Housing & Community Development Housing Program Admin Neighborhood Development Admin Planning, Monitoring, & Budget $37,547 $46,213 $60,219 $91,904 0 Housing &Community Development Neighborhood Development Creating quality, affordable housing opportunities & suitable living environments for low- mod -income populations $ 9 5 61 3 3 2 First -Time Homebuyer Homeowner Rehabilitation Housing Inspection Program Lead & Healthy Homes Grant Match Lead Service Line Replacement Purchase/Rehab/Resale Rehabilitation Program Services & Staff Rental Dwelling Rehabilitation $20,000 $75,000 $109,536 $40,000 $30,000 $80,000 $356,796 $245,000 $270,486 ADA Curb Ramp Construction Recreation Programming Recreation Programming (Grants) Four Mounds HEART Hills & Dales Senior Center Eagle Valley Subdivision Park Neighborhood Grants Neighborhood Related Improvements Purchase of Services Grants Washington Tool Library Zoning Inspection Program $12,600 $81,315 $49,781 $10,000 $18,200 $30,530 $14,560 $10,000 $20,000 $15,790 $7,710 Focus on Equitable Outcomes with CDBG Community Development Block Grant resources are distributed between three major outcome categories benefiting low - and moderate -income populations: $ 9 7 8, 0 1 5J 8, 7 6 0 $235 926 Availability/Accessibility w«1p Affordability Sustainability 0 CDBG Resources Advancing City Council Goals Livable Neighborhoods & Housing $964,042 • First Time Homebuyer • Historic Preservation • Homeowner Rehabilitation • Housing Code Enforcement • Rehabilitation Services & Staff • Lead Hazard Reduction • Lead Service Line Replacement • Purchase/Rehab Resale • Rental Unit Rehabilitation • Zoning Inspection/Enforcement Financially Responsible, High - Performance Government $235,883 • Housing & CD Administration • CDBG Administration • Neighborhood Development Administration Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, & Recreation Experiences $161,626 • Eagle Valley Subdivision & Park • Neighborhood Recreation Program Adllb gr; Partnership for a Better Dubuque $78,550 • Four Mounds HEART • Purchase of Services • Hills & Dales Senior Center • Washington Tool Library • Neighborhood Support Grants Connected Community $22,600 • Accessible Curb Ramps • Residential Sidewalk Repair (Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements) m Neighborhood Development $270,486 r 0 F FiscalYear2oAnnualAction Plan Summary Housing Development $956,332 First -Time Homebuyer $20,000 Homeowner Rehabilitation $75,000 Housing Inspection Program $109,536 Lead & Healthy Homes Grant $40,000 Match Lead Service Line Replacement Purchase/Rehab/Resale Rehabilitation Program Services & Staff Rental Dwelling Rehabilitation $30,000 $80,000 $356,796 $245,000 ADA Curb Ramp Construction Recreation Programming Recreation Programming (Grants) Four Mounds HEART Hills & Dales Senior Center Eagle Valley Subdivision Park Neighborhood Grants Neighborhood Related Improvements Purchase of Services Grants Washington Tool Library Zoning Inspection Program $12,600 $81,315 $49,781 $10,000 $18,200 $30,530 $14,560 $10,000 $20,000 $15,790 $7,710 Planning & Admin $235,883 Housing & Community $37,547 Development Housing Program Admin Neighborhood Development Admin $46,213 $60,219 Planning, Monitoring, & $91,904 Budget m Community Development Advisory Commission Public Hearing Fiscal Year 20 Annual Action Plan February 20, 2019 5:30 p.m. 3rd Floor of Historic Federal Building 350 W 6th St, Suite 312 Dubuque, IA 52001 Housing & Community Development Department (563) 589-4239 asteger@cityofdubuque.org El www.cityofdubuque.org/cdbg % STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: January 25, 2019, and for which the charge is $18.85 w Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this 01day of ,20/7. Notary Pu (ic in and for Dubuqu MARY i; WESTEBNIEY unnmisskm Number 15485 t (lommission Exp. Feb.1, 2020 CITY_OF DUBUQUE,'. :' IOWA . "OFFICIAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby giv- en that the ;gybuque, City, -Council wil'I ,con duct a public', hearing at a" meeting_to; co619n;,"" - mence' at 6 00 p m. on Wednesday ry 13 2`0,19 in the Historic Federal Burldmg sec ond,floor 350 1N 6th Street Dubuque on thefollowrng �° Int nt to review re- ceive:qublrc comment and take` `n`2on the FrscaJ aea (Pr'o- ,11 grar Com- mCfnity, �xDeveloprient Block'Granf (COB ) An- nual Plan Copies oaf supportipg doclaments for the pub- lic lieaimgs are`tln'file in the'City Clerk's, Of- fice, ity Hall, 50 W. 13th ' 'St Dubuque, Iowa ';and may 71be viewed during normal .' workinghoUrs Writtenc0rnments re- garding"the above,pub- lic hearings may be submit ed to `thh .City. Clerk's,' Office,; ;50` 'W. 13th, `St Dubuque; IA'' 52001 ;�'On or before said 'time of :'public hearing' 'At 'said' time and place of public hearings all mterested citizens,;andarties,j will be''given`an;opp'or- I tunity fdr`� or against said propos al Anyyvlsual'hear ing ifopaifed arsons j needmg���s��eral assisF tang*, persons with specials , accessibility needs;' should contact thespity.gClerk s ;Offiee 5894100 or,,' TDD;.(563) 6907'6678 at least 48 hours prior to the m"eetiHg. Kevin S. Fimstahl, CMC, City Clerk. it 1/25'"