CDBG FY2020 (Grant Year 2019) Annual Plan Amended for Allocation (#1) Copyrighted
June 17, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 18.
ITEM TITLE: Community Development Block Grant FY2020 (Grant Year
2019)Annual Plan Amended for Allocation (#1)
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of Amendment 1 to
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Annual
Action Plan.
RESOLUTION Adopting Amendment 1 to the Fiscal Year
2020 (Program Year 2019) Community Development Block
G rant(C D B G)Annual Action P lan
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receiveand File;Adopt
Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
FY20 CDBG Amendment 1-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Resolution Approving Amendment Resolutions
AnnualAction Plan asAmended Supporting Documentation
Action Plan Cap Review Supporting Documentation
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FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Amendment 1
DATE: June 13, 2019
Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger recommends City Council
approval of Amendment 1 to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
Action Plan.
Amendment 1 increases the Fiscal Year 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan budget to
match the allocation provided to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) of$1 ,080,989 and estimated program income of$405,187. The
City of Dubuque has been allocated CDBG funds that have been programmed for
specific uses as per the adopted Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2020. Amendment 1
allocates an additional $7,231 to the Purchase/Rehab/Resale Program, and allocates
$85,000 to the Visiting Nurses Association for acquisition and equipment. This was not
a substantial amendment; however, a new allocation of funding is being provided with
this amendment to a community partner.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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FROM: Alexis M. Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
SUBJECT: FY 20 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Amendment 1
DATE: June 13, 2019
Introduction:
This memorandum transmits a resolution for the Council's consideration to adopt
Amendment 1 to the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
Discussion
Federal regulations require each year a city must prepare and file an Annual Plan
prior to receipt of its CDBG entitlement. The Annual Plan is adopted following a public
participation process that includes a published notice, a public comment period, and
a public hearing. A city must follow its adopted plan to expend entitlement funds. If its
revenues or activities change, the city must amend. This requirement applies to plans
for previous years as well as the current year.
Amendment 1 is increasing the Fiscal Year 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan budget to
match the allocation provided to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) of $1,080,989 and estimated program income of $405,187. The
City of Dubuque has been allocated CDBG funds that have been programmed for
specific uses as per the adopted Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2020. Amendment 1
allocates an additional $7,231 to the Purchase/Rehab/Resale Program, and allocates
$85,000 to the Visiting Nurses Association for acquisition and equipment. This was not
a substantial amendment; however, a new allocation of funding is being provided with
this amendment to a community partner.
Commission Action
The Community Development Advisory Commission received Amendment 1 at the April
22"d, 2019.
The Community Development Advisory Commission held a public hearing on May 15t"
2019 to review and receive comments on Amendment 1. No public comments were
received. No additional comments were made by the commission. The motion to
approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan as amended for the allocation
received by HUD passed; all present in favor.
Requested Action
I respectfully request City Council receive and file, and adopt the attached resolution
adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan Amendment 1 and authorizing the
City Manager to direct staff to prepare and submit Amendment 1 to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 230-19
ADOPTING AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 (PROGRAM YEAR 2019)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque prepared an Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2020;
and
Whereas,- the City now desires to amend said Annual Plan by reallocating funds
between existing activities and providing funds for new activities; and
Whereas, said amendment is a substantial amendment as provided in the City's Citizen
Participation Plan and therefore must be approved by resolution of the City after a public
hearing by the Community Development Advisory Commission; and
Whereas, the City made available for public comment said Annual Action Plan on April
17, 2019 at a public meeting of the Community Development Advisory Commission; and
Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed said
amendment during a public hearing on May 15, 2019 and voted to approve said
amendment and recommend approval by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT:
Section 1. The Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2020 (Program Year
2019) Annual Action Plan Amendment 1, attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2020 (Program Year
2019) Annual Action Plan, as Amended, shall be included in the Five -Year Consolidated
Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2016-2020.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of June 2019
Attest:
S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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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
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PREPARED BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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
CDBG Entitlement 2020 $1,080,989
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.
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PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION $235,883
CDBG regulations limit eapenditure 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 deparhnent administration.
PrioriTy: High
Objective/Outcome: DecentHousing/Accessibility(DHl)
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 EnvironmenUAccessibility(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 requuements.
PrioriTy: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living EnvironmenU Sustainability(SL3)
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HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $888,545
First Time Home Buyer Program $20,000
Provides for loans to assist low and moderate-income families to purchase theu 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: 4 Households
PrioriTy: High
Objective/Outcome: DecentHousing/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: Low and Moderate-Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 3 Housing Units
PrioriTy: High
Objective/Outcome: DecentHousing/Affordability(DH2)
Housing Inspection Program (Area Basis) $109,536
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: 700 Housing units
PrioriTy: High
Objective/Outcome: DecentHousing/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: DecentHousing/Sustainability(DH3)
Purchase/Rehab/Resale $87,213
Provides funding to address the redevelopment of sub-standard and vacanUabandoned city-owned
properties. Properties acquued,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: DecentHousing/Affordability(DH2)
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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: DecentHousing/Accessibility(DHl)
Proposed Accomplishments: 43 Households
Rental Dwelling Rehabilitation Programs $200,000
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: DecentHousing/Affordability(DH2)
PUBLIC FACILITIES $30,530
Eagle Valley Park $30,530
Design Eagle Valley Park for construction in the next fiscal year.
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: Park Design/Community Input
PrioriTy: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living EnvironmenUAccessibility(SL1)
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $324,356
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 eapenditures.
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: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 2 Accessible ramps
PrioriTy: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living EnvironmenUSustainability(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.
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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: City wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 5,730 persons
PrioriTy: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living EnvironmenUAccessibility(SL1)
Four Mounds HEART Program $10,000
Youth education program where youth experience hands-on learning while promoting neighborhood
revitalization and eaming high school diploma.
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 20 People
PrioriTy: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living EnvironmenUAccessibility(SL1)
Senior Center $18,200
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 EnvironmenUAccessibility(SL1)
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 EnvironmenUSustainability(SL3)
Neighborhood Related Infrastructure Improvements $10,000
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit
PrioriTy: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living EnvironmenUSustainability(SL3)
1)Neighborhood Street Overlays $0.00
Provides for pavement overlays in income eligible neighborhoods.
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 0 sheets
2)Neighborhood Sidewalk Program $1 Q000
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
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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: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit
Location: City Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 25 People
PrioriTy: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living EnvironmenUAccessibility(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 EnvironmenUAccessibility(SL1)
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $7,710
This projectprovides 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: DecentHousing/Sustainability (DH3)
Acquisition&Equipment Support: Visiting Nurses Association $85,000
This projectprovides 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: City Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 500 People
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living EnvironmenUAccessibility(SL1)
Grand Total: CDBG Fundina Proposed for FY 2020 $1,479,314
Contingency $6,862
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - FY 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: CAPS
20 % ADMINISTRATIVE CAP 15 % PUBLIC SERVICE CAP
FY 20 CDBG Allocation 1,080,989 1,080,989 FY 20 CDBG Allocation
Current Year Program Income q05,187 343,892 Previous Year Program Income
Total Available 1,486,176 1,424,881 Total Available
Cap% 20% 15% Public Service Cap%
Maximum allowed 297,235 213,732 Maximum allowed
ADMIN PUB SERVICE UNCAPPED
FY20 AP FY20 AP FY20 AP
First Time Homebuyer Program 20,000
Eagle Valley Park 30,530
Homeowner Rehab(Small& Large) 75,000
Housing Code Enforcement 109,536
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff 356,796
Lead Hazard Reduction 40,000
Purchase/Rehab/Resale 87,213
Rental Unit Rehabilitation 200,000
Lead Waterline&Sewer Repair/Replacement 0
Microenterprise Assistance Program 0
Accessible Curb Ramps 12,600
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements 10,000
Neighborhood Lighting 0
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement 7,710
Neighborhood Recreation Program 131,096
Neighborhood Support Grants 14,560
Four Mounds HEART 10,000
Senior Center 18,200
Washington Tool Library 15,790
Purchase of Services 20,000
Visiting Nurses Association 0 85,000
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff 60,219
Housing Administration 83,760
CDBG Admin. Services and Staff 91,904
Contingency
TOTALS 235,883 209,646 1,034,385
Subtrect Previous Year Unspent Public Service Obligations
TOTAL PROPOSED FOR PUBLIC SERVICE 209,646
OVER(UNDER)Maximum Cap (61,352) (4,086)