CDBG FY2020 (Plan Year FY19) Annual Plan Environmental Review, Request for Release of Funds Copyrighted
June 17, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 19.
ITEM TITLE: Community Development Block Grant FY2020 (Plan Year
FY2019)Annual Plan Environmental Reviewand Request
for Release of Funds
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of the Environmental
Review Determination and Request for Release of Funds
and Certifications for the Fiscal Year 2020 Community
Development Block Grant.
RESOLUTION Authorizing requestfor Release of Funds
and Certification for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year2020 (Program Funds
2019)
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receiveand File;Adopt
Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
FY20 CDBG Environmental Reviewand Requestfor City Manager Memo
Release of Funds-MVM Memo
Staff memo Staff Memo
ResolutionAuthorizingMayorSignature Resolutions
Environmental Review Record for Mayor's Signature Supporting Documentation
Request for Release of Funds/ Certification Supporting Documentation
Annual PlanAmendment Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Environmental
Review & Request for Release of Funds
DATE: June 10, 2019
Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger recommends City Council
approval of the Environmental Review Determination and Request for Release of Funds
and Certifications for the Fiscal Year 2020 Community Development Block Grant.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Alexis Steger, Housing and Community Development Director
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TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
RE: FY 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Environmental Review& Request for Release of Funds
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum transmits a resolution authorizing the FY 2020 CDBG
Environmental Review Record and authorize a Request for Release of Funds
and Certification for the FY 2020 CDBG programs and activities.
BACKGROUND
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 published 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, as part
of the environmental review process.
The City is the Responsible Entity for activities in the jurisdiction of Dubuque.
Inspector, Roger Benz, 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 2020 and will be amended as necessary when
new activities are added. Activities requiring compliance measures not
described in the attached review record or requiring a Phase I or Phase II
environmental assessment require a separate environmental review.
Prior to expending federal grant funds, the City must request for release of
funds and certify those funds will be used in accordance with federal
requirements. Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds was published in
the Telegraph Herald on May 31 , 2019 to begin a fifteen (15) day comment
period. Following the comment period, the review findings and Request for
Release of Funds and Certifications will be forwarded to HUD for a fifteen (15)
day comment period prior to HUD authorizing the use of funds.
ACTION STEP
I respectfully request approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor, as the
Certifying Officer for the City of Dubuque, to sign the attached Environmental
Review Determination and Request for Release of Funds and Certification(s).
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RESOLUTION NO. 231-19
AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS AND CERTIFICATION FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2020 (PROGRAM FUNDS 2019)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has been awarded Community Development Block Grant
funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
Whereas, pursuant to the rules and regulations as promulgated by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an environmental review has been processed
for Community Development Block Grant funds; and
Whereas, a Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for said grant has been
published on May 31, 2019 to commence the required fifteen (15) day comment period;
and
Whereas, any and all comments received as a result of such notice will be duly
considered before proceeding with a Request for Release of Funds and Certification, and
Whereas, a Request for Release of Funds and Certification must be sent to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at the conclusion of the comment
period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
execute a Request for Release of Funds and Certification on or about June 17, 2019 and
submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan Projects
Fiscal Year 2020 (Program Year 2019)
Housing Programs: First Time Home Buyer Program; Homeowner Rehabilitation (Home
Repair Loan Program; Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program; Historic Preservation
Rehab, Accessibility Rehab, Lead Waterline & Sewer Replacement); Housing Code
Enforcement; Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff; Lead Hazard Control; Rental Unit
Rehabilitation (Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Program; Rental Rehab Loan
Program, Residential & Mixed -Use; Accessibility Rehab; Purchase Rehab Resale;
Economic Development Programs: Commercial/Industrial Building Rehab Loans;
Economic Development Financial Assistance Program and Micro -Enterprise Assistance
Program.
Neighborhood and Community Development Programs: Accessible Curb Ramps;
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements (Neighborhood Street Overlays; Neighborhood
Sidewalk Program; Neighborhood Lighting Replacement); Neighborhood Lighting Program;
Neighborhood Connectivity (Broadband/Internet); Neighborhood Recreation Program;
Neighborhood Support Grants; Neighborhood Slum & Blight Reduction; Purchase of
Services; Senior Center; Washington Tool Library; Zoning Inspection/ Enforcement; Four
Mounds HEART Program.
Planning and Administration: CDBG Administration Services and Staff; Neighborhood
Development Services and Staff; Housing Planning/Administrative Services and Staff.
No funds will be committed prior to completion of a review for other related laws of 24
CFR 58.5, including Section 106, if required, for site-specific projects that are currently
unidentified.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent to
assume the status of a responsible federal official under the National Environmental
Protection Act, insofar as the provisions of the said Act apply to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development responsibilities for review, decision making, and action
assumed and carried out by the City of Dubuque as to environmental issues.
Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent
personally, in his official capacity and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, to accept the
jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation
to environmental review process, decision-making and action.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of June 2019.
Attest:
Ke\'n S. Firnslahl, City—Clerk
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Environmental Review Record FY 2020
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Environmental Review Record
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Fiscal Year 2020
HUD Program Year 2019
Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program
Environmental Review Record FY 2020
Environmental Review Record
(24 CFR 58, Section 58)
Responsible Entity [24 CFR 58.2(a)(7)]: City of Dubuque, lowa
Certifying Officer [24 CFR 58.2(a)(2)]: Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Project Name: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
FY 2020 Annual Action Plan
Project Location: Dubuque, Dubuque County, IA
Grant Recipient [24 CFR 58.2(a)(5)]: City of Dubuque
Recipient Address: 350 W 6th Street, Suite 312
Dubuque, lA 52001
Project Representative: Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
Telephone Number: (563)690-6072-Alexis Steger
Environmental Review Record
DETERMINATION OF LEVEL OF REVIEW FOR ERR FILE #FY20 Annual Plan
Project Name: Community Development Block Grant
FY 2020 Annual Action Plan
Project Number (IDIS): NA
HUD Program: CDBG
HUD Program Year: 2019
Project Location: City of Dubuque, lowa
Project Costs: $1,486,176
Grant Numbers (s): Grant B15MC19004
Grant B16MC19004
Grant B17MC19004
Grant B18MC19004
Grant B19MC19004
Project Description (Attach additional descriptive information, as appropriate to the project, including
Environmental Review Record FY 2020
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 project. Include additional information including checklists, studies, analyses
and documentation as appropriate.
FINDING: [58.40(g)]
Lf Finding of No Significant Impact
(The projects will not result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment)
0 Finding of Significant Impact
(The project may significantly affect the quality of the human environment)
Preparer Signature: Date:
Title/Agency: Madeline Haverl.iid, General Housing Specialist, City of Dubuque, Iowa
Certifying Officer Signature:
Date: 4)--/7-71
Title/Agency: Roy D. uol, Mayor, City of Dubuque IA
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REQUIREMENTS listed at 24 CFR 58.6
PROJECT NAME: Community Development Block Grant FY2020 Annual Plan (PY2019)
ERR FILE#: FY20 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. Part51.303(aJ(3J]
Does the project involve the sale or acquisition of property located within a Civil AirporYs 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
�Coastal8arrier ImprovementAct of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 3501J]
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. 4001-4128J]
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.)
( ) Yes. Cite or attach Source Document:
Is the community participating in the National Insurance Program (or has less than one year
passed since FEMA notification of Special Flood Hazards)?
( ) 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 2019 (FISCAL YEAR 2020)
The City of Dubuque will direct the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for Program
Year 2019, from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, 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. Maintain and improve public and private facilities such as alleys, streets, parks and
sidewalks to aid in the prevention or eliminate blighting influences in the community
and/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 2019 Annual Action Plan
for the Community Development Block Grant program and the environmental findings on each
activity. Project descriptions are shown in Appendix A.
All projects determined to be categorically excluded under NEPA (National Environmental Protection
Agency) but subject to review under authorities listed in 24 CFR 58.5 have been or will be assessed as
per the Statutory Checklist regarding 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 24 CFR
58.5, 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 lowa 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 year and individual site-specific
environmental reviews will be completed as required.
Site specific environmental review will be completed for the following projects: Homeowner Rehab
(Home Repair Program, Residential Rehab and Water and Sewer Connection/Repair, Historic
Preservation, Accessibility Rehab); Rental Unit Rehab (Rental Rehab, Emergency Code Enforcement,
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Accessibility Rehab); Purchase/Rehabilitation/ Resale; Lead Paint Hazard Control; Four Mounds
HEART Program; Bee Branch Healthy Homes Lead Waterline & Sewer Repair/Replacement, Lead
Waterline & Sewer Repair/Replacement; Neighborhood Slum & Blight residential rehabilitation
projects; Neighborhood Grants, Microeconomic lending programs, infrastructure, and sidewalk
projects.
Individual environmental reviews will be performed for site-specific projects for the Commercial
/Industrial building Rehab Loan program and the Economic Development Financial Assistance
program. Environmental Assessments will be performed when required for new construction,
demolition, and major rehabilitation when applicable.
Individual environmental reviews will be performed for slum and blight reduction activities involving
demolition and major rehabilitation when applicable.
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
signature for the site-specific statutory and regulatory checklists.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FINDINGS
HOUSING PROGRAMS
a) First Time Home Buver Pro�ram: This Program provides 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.
i) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835(b) (5) and not subject to 24 CFR
58.5.
b) Historic Preservation Rehab Pro�ram: This Program provides loans to assist low and
moderate-income families with rehabilitation of historic properties.
i) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835 (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
c) Homeowner Rehabilitation
i) Home Repair Program: This Program provides loans for minor repairs to improve
conditions of property to income-eligible homeowners.
(1) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835 (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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ii) Residential Rehab Loan Program: An on-going Program to provide zero-percent interest
loans to qualified low and moderate-income homeowners for the rehabilitation of
substandard housing units. Includes Historic Preservation, water and sewer line
connection and repair, small and substantial rehabilitation programs, and emergency
repair programs.
(1) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835 (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.
iii) Accessibility Rehab: This Program provides forgivable loans to homeowners to remove
materials and architectural barriers that restrict mobility of and accessibility to elderly and
persons living with disabilities.
(1) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835(a)(2) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
d) Rental Rehabilitation: This Program provides low-interest loans to housing providers serving
low and moderate-income households for the rehabilitation of substandard housing units.
Includes emergency code enforcement, accessibility, small and large rehabilitation, and
mixed-use projects.
i) Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Program: This Program provides for rehab loans to
correct code deficiencies and correct health and safety conditions of rental properties.
The program is aimed at preventing the displacement of economically challenged tenants
resulting from code enforcement actions. Loans are fully amortized, no deferred payment
terms.
(1) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835 (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.
ii) Accessibility Rehab: This Program provides forgivable loans to property owners to remove
materials and architectural barriers that restrict mobility of and accessibility to elderly and
persons living with disabilities.
(1) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835(a)(2) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
iii) Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program (Residential): This Program provides loans for
rehabilitation of residential rental properties to correct code deficiencies. The Program
aims at improving the quality of rental housing available in the community while
maintaining affordability.
(1) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835 (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.
iv) Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program (Mixed-Use): This Program provides loans for
rehabilitation of mixed-use residential structures, containing commercial or pubic space.
The program aims at improving the quality of rental housing available in the community
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while maintaining affordability and promoting neighborhoods where residents can live,
work, and play.
(1) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835 (a)(3)(iii)
e) Housin� Code Enforcement: Intensive inspections of rental units within low and moderate-
income neighborhoods to ensure the provision of safe and sanitary housing.
i) Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34 (a) (5)
f) Housin� Rehabilitation Services and Staff: On-going staff support, including program
management, technical assistance, loan packaging and inspection, for the City's rehabilitation
loan program.
i) Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a) (3)
g) Lead Hazard Reduction: Provides activities in support of efforts to combat lead paint hazards
in housing, including assessment, lead hazard reduction and abatement activities with
forgivable loans to benefit low/moderate income residents.
i) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835 (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.
h) 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.
i) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835 (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.
i) Lead Waterline & Sewer Repair/Replacement: This Program to provide loans to qualified low
and moderate-income participants, with preference to households in the Bee Branch Healthy
Homes Program, for the rehabilitation of substandard housing units and repair or
replacement of water/sewer lines in conjunction with the Bee Branch Healthy Homes
program.
i) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835 (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.
2) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
a) Commercial/Industrial Buildin� 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.
i) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835(a)(3) (iii) 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.
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b) Economic Development Financial Assistance Pro�ram: This program provides large
businesses with attractive low-interest and forgivable loan packages 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.
i) Rehabilitation of buildings: Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835(a)(3)
(iii) 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.
ii) Economic development costs not associated with construction or expansion of existing
operations: Activity categorically excluded not subject to 58.5 under 24 CFR 58.35(b)(4)
c) Microenterprise Assistance Pro�ram: This program provides small businesses, with five (5) or
fewer employees, including the owner(s) with low-interest loan packages to support local
economic development efforts.
i) Rehabilitation of buildings: Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835(a)(3)
(iii) 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.
ii) Economic development costs not associated with construction or expansion of existing
operations: Activity categorically excluded not subject to 58.5 under 24 CFR 58.35(b)(4)
3) NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
a) Accessible Curb Ramps: Replace curbs at intersections throughout the City with accessible
ramps to make public sidewalks accessible to elderly persons living with disabilities.
i) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835(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)
b) Nei�hborhood Infrastructure Improvements
i) Neighborhood Street Overlays: Provides for pavement overlays in income eligible
neighborhoods.
(1) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835(a)(1) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5. See
attached Statutory Checklist
c) Nei�hborhood Sidewalk Pro�ram: 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.
i) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835(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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d) Nei�hborhood Li�htin�: Provides for acquisition, repair, improvement, reconstruction or
rehabilitation of existing lighting in income eligible residential neighborhoods.
i) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835(a)(1) but subject to compliance
with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5. See attached Statutory
Checklist
e) Nei�hborhood 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.
i) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835(a)(1) but subject to compliance
with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5. See attached Statutory
Checklist
f) Nei�hborhood Recreation Pro�rams: 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.
i) Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4)
g) Nei�hborhood 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.
i) Activities that will not have a physical impact or result in changes to environment or use
exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4)
ii) Acquisition, repair, improvement, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of public facilities and
areas when facilities are in place and will be retained without change in size or capacity
activities categorically excluded under 5835 (a)(1)
h) Nei�hborhood Slum & Bli�ht:
i) Acquisition, repair, improvement, reconstruction, deconstruction, or rehabilitation of
buildings with density not over 4 units, no change in capacity, and land use not changed
activity categorically excluded subject to 5835(a)(3)(i)
i) Purchase of Services: Public service activities that will not have a physical impact or result in
any changes.
i) Activity Exempt under 24 CFR Part 5835(a)(4)
ii) Tenant-based rental assistance: Activity categorically excluded 24 CFR Part 58.35(b)(1),
not subject to 58.5.
iii) Support Services: Activity categorically excluded 24 CFR Part 58.35(b)(2), not subject to
58.5.
iv) Operating Costs: Activity categorically excluded 24 CFR Part 5834(b)(3), not subject to
58.5.
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j) Senior Center: Education and recreation services provided to elderly citizens at the Hills &
Dales Lifetime Center.
i) Activity Exempt under 24 CFR Part 5834(a)(4)
k) Washin�ton Tool Librarv: 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
i) Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4) and (7)
I) Zonin� 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.
i) Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(5)
m) Four Mounds HEART Pro�ram: Program provides youth education and job training
opportunities while rehabilitating homes and revitalizing neighborhoods.
i) Operating activity categorically excluded 24 CFR Part 5834(b)(3), not subject to 58.5.
ii) Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 5835 (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.
4) PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
a) 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.
i) Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(3)
b) Nei�hborhood Development 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.
i) Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(9)
c) Housin� Plannin�/ Administrative Services and Staff: On-going staff support for general
housing planning activities, including Consolidated Plan, and department administration.
i) Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34 (a)(3)
See Appendix A: Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Plan (Program Year 2019)
Signed Environmental Review Officer Date
Madeline Haverland, General Housing Specialist
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Request for Release of Funds U.S. DepartmentofHousing OMBXNo033�162020
and Urban Development ( p� )
and Certification Office of Community Planning
and Development
This form is to be used by Responsible Entities and Recipients(as defined in 24 CFR 58.2)when requesting the release of funds, and
requesting the authority to use such funds, for HUD programs identified by statutes that provide for the assumption of the environmental
review responsibility by units of general local government and States. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated
to average 36 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and
a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number.
Part 1. Program Description and Request for Release of Funds(to be completed by Responsible Entity)
1. Program Title(s) 2. HUD/State Identification Number 3. Recipient Identification Number
Communit Develo ment Block Grant CDBG B-15,16,17,18-MC-19-0004 �optional)
y p � � 42-6004596
4. OMB Catalog Number(s) 5. Name and address of responsible entity
City of Dubuque
6. For information about this request,contact(name&phone number) 50 W 13th St
Alexis Steger, (563) 690-6072 Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
8. HUD or State Agency and office unit to receive request 7. Name and address of recipient(if different than responsible entity)
HUD Omaha Area Office, Edward Zorinsky Federal Building, Suite 329,
1616 Capitol Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102-4908
The recipient(s)of assistance under the program(s)listed above requests the release of funds and removal of environmental
grant conditions governing the use of the assistance for the following
9. Program Activity(ies)/Project Name(s) 10. Location(Street address,city,county, State)
Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Dubuque lowa
(CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2020 (Program Year 2019)
11. Program Activity/Project Description
Housing Programs: First Time Home Buyer Program; Homeowner Rehabilitation (Home Repair Loan Program;
Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program); Housing Code Enforcement; Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff; Lead
Hazard Control; Rental Unit Rehabilitation (Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Program; Rental Rehab Loan Program;
Accessibility Rehab; Single Room Occupancy Rehab); Purchase Rehab Resale; Been Branch Healthy Homes Lead Waterline
& Sewer Repair/Replacement (Homeowner Rehabilitation activity, limited to residential owner-occupied eligible properties)
Economic Development Programs: Commercial/Industrial Building Rehab Loans; Economic Development Financial Assistance
Program and Microenterprise Assistance Program.
Neighborhood and Community Development Programs: Accessible Curb Ramps; Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
(Neighborhood Street Overlays; Neighborhood Sidewalk Program; Neighborhood Lighting); Neighborhood Lighting,
Neighborhood Connectivity, Neighborhood Recreation Program; Neighborhood Support Grants; Purchase of Services; Senior
Center;Washington Tool Library; Zoning Inspection/Enforcement; Four Mounds HEART Program
Planning and Administration: CDBG Administration Services and Staff; Neighborhood Development Services and Staff;
Housing Planning/Administrative Services and Staff
Previous editions are obsolete form HUD-7015.15(1/99)
Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity)
With reference to the above Program Activity(ies)/Project(s), I, the undersigned officer of the responsible entity, certify that:
1. The responsible entity has fully carried out its responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action pertaining
to the project(s) named above.
2. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with, the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the environmental procedures, permit requirements and statutory obligations
of the laws cited in 24 CFR 58.5; and also agrees to comply with the authorities in 24 CFR 58.6 and applicable State and local
laws.
3. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act, and its implementing regulations 36 CFR 800, including consultation with the State Historic Preservation
Officer, Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, and the public.
4. After considering the type and degree of environmental effects identified by the environmental review completed for the proposed
project described in Part 1 of this request, I have found that the proposal did did not M require the preparation and
dissemination of an environmental impact statement.
5. The responsible entity has disseminated and/or published in the manner prescribed by 24 CFR 58.43 and 58.55 a notice to the public
in accordance with 24 CFR 58.70 and as evidenced by the attached copy (copies) or evidence of posting and mailing procedure.
6. The dates for all statutory and regulatory time periods for review, comment or other action are in compliance withprocedures and
requirements of 24 CFR Part 58.
7. In accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b), the responsible entity will advise the recipient (if different from the responsible entity) of
any special environmental conditions that must be adhered to in carrying out the project.
As the duly designated certifying official of the responsible entity, I also certify that:
8. I am authorized to and do consent to assume the status of Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
and each provision of law designated in the 24 CFR 58.5 list of NEPA-related authorities insofar as the provisions of these laws
apply to the HUD responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action that have been assumed by the responsible
entity.
9. I am authorized to and do accept, on behalf of the recipient personally, the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the enforcement
of all these responsibilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity.
Signature of Certifying Officer of the Responsible Entity
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Address of Certify, Officer
Title of Certifying Officer
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Date signed
6-/7 /f
City of Dubuque, 50 W 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Part 3. To be completed when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity
The recipient requests the release of fiends for the programs and activities identified in Part 1 and agrees to abide by the special
conditions, procedures and requirements of the environmental review and to advise the responsible entity of any proposed change in
the scope of the project or any change in environmental conditions in accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b).
Signature of Authorized Officer of the Recipient
x
Title of Authorized Officer
NA
Date signed
NA
Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C.
3729, 3802)
Previous editions are obsolete form HUD -7015.15 (1/99)
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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
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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
ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
OMB Number: 4040-0009
Expiration Date: 01/31/2019
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
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reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0042), Washington, DC 20503.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the
Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional
assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance,
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability
(including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share
of project costs) to ensure proper planning,
management and completion of project described in
this application.
2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General
of the United States and, if appropriate, the State,
the right to examine all records, books, papers, or
documents related to the assistance; and will establish
a proper accounting system in accordance with
generally accepted accounting standards or agency
directives.
3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the
terms of the real property title or other interest in the
site and facilities without permission and instructions
from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal
awarding agency directives and will include a covenant
in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part
with Federal assistance funds to assure non-
discrimination during the useful life of the project.
4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance
awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and
approval of construction plans and specifications.
5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate
engineering supervision at the construction site to
ensure that the complete work conforms with the
approved plans and specifications and will furnish
progressive reports and such other information as may be
required by the assistance awarding agency or State.
6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
presents the appearance of personal or organizational
conflict of interest, or personal gain.
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8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act
of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed
standards of merit systems for programs funded
under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in
Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
9. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning
Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or
rehabilitation of residence structures.
10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-
discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681
1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29) U.S.C.
§794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse
Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as
amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee
3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
made; and (j) the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the
application.
Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D (Rev. 7-97)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
11. Will comply, or has already complied, with the
requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable
treatment of persons displaced or whose property is
acquired as a result of Federal and federally -assisted
programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real
property acquired for project purposes regardless of
Federal participation in purchases.
12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C.
§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political
activities of employees whose principal employment
activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
13. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act
(40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327-
333) regarding labor standards for federally -assisted
construction subagreements.
14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of
Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973
(P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase
flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction
and acquisition is $10,000 or more.
15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-
190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification
of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c)
protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d)
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance
with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency
with the approved State management program
developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of
1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of
Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation
Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of
1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g)
protection of underground sources of drinking water
under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as
amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of
endangered species under the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).
16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national
wild and scenic rivers system.
17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593
(identification and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq).
18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133,
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit
Organizations."
19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies
governing this program.
20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of
the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as
amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award
recipients or a sub -recipient from (1) Engaging in severe
forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time
that the award is in effect (2) Procuring a commercial
sex act during the period of time that the award is in
effect or (3) Using forced labor in the performance of the
award or subawards under the award.
SIGNATURE OAUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
APPLICANT ORGAN I ZATI O N
CITY OF DUBUQUE
TITLE
MAYOR
DATE SUBMITTED
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CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations,
the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing.
Uniform Relocation Act and Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the
acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655) and implementing regulations at 49
CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti -displacement and relocation assistance
plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the
Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs.
Anti -Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the
entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a. Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be included in
the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,
in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block
Grant, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are
consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C.
1701u) and j plementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signaturfof Authorized Official
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Title
ate
Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing
needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been
developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of
viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily
for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570.
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds, it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which
benefit low- and moderate -income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or
blight. The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies
are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community,
and other financial resources are not available (see Optional CDBG Certification).
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans,
during program year(s) 2016, 2017, 2018 [a period specified by the grantee of one,
two, or three specific consecutive program years], shall principally benefit persons of low and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for
activities that benefit such persons during the designated period.
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds, by assessing any
amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income,
including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public
improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other
revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
In addition, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income)
families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements
financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds
to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations
within its jurisdiction.
Compliance with Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42
U.S.C. 3601-3619) and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Part 35, Subparts A, B, J, K and R.
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signatur s'of Authorized Official Date
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Title
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION:
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 12/31/2019
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
* 1. Type of Submission:
Preapplication
Application
* 2. Type
❑ New
of Application: * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
* Other (Specify):
O Application
Changed/Corrected
Continuation
Revision
* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
5b. Federal Award Identifier:
IA191464 DUBUQUE
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by
7. State Application Identifier:
State:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
* a. Legal Name: CITY OF DUBUQUE
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
* c. Organizational DUNS:
42-6004593
0931053020000
d. Address:
* Streetl:
Street2:
* City:
County/Parish:
* State:
Province:
*Country:
* Zip / Postal Code:
CITY OF DUBUQUE BUDGET DEPARTMENT
50 W 13TH ST
DUBUQUE
DUBUQUE
IA: Iowa
USA: UNITED STATES
52001-4805
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Division Name:
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Ms
* First Name: Alexis
Middle Name:
* Last Name: Steger
Suffix:
Title: Housing & Community Development Director
Organizational Affiliation:
CITY OF DUBUQUE
* Telephone Number:
563-589-4230 Fax Number: 563-589-4149
* Email: asteger@cityofdubuque.org
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
* 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
* Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
CFDA Title:
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
PUBLIC LAW
*Title:
PROGRAM YEAR 2019 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CPD FORMULA PROGRAMS: COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Add Attachment- Yv ent
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DeleteAttacht9eRt--
to ter terxt,,;
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
JURISDICTIONS FISCAL YEAR 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF CDBG FUNDS. INCLUDES FUNDING FOR
HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
ttachnt
Add Ame
,..v
4 r .. .£
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16. Congressional
* a. Applicant
Districts Of:
IA-1
* b. Program/Project IA-1
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
AAactf f ' A a s,
17. Proposed
* a. Start Date:
Project:
07/01/2019
* b. End Date: 06/30/2020
18. Estimated Fund ng ($):
* a. Federal
* b. Applicant
* c. State
* d. Local
* e. Other
*f. Program Income
*g. TOTAL
1, 080, 989.00
x i y
XIATAWyy b4t=W
M - W X
�1
405, 187.00
1,486,176.00
* 19. Is Application
a. This application
b. Program
Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
is not covered by E.O. 12372.
•
1 c. Program
* 20. Is the Applicant
Yes
If "Yes", provide
Delinquent On Any
Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)
►I No
explanation and attach
21. *By signing
herein are true,
comply with any
subject me to
this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
1 ** I AGREE
** The list of certifications
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
Mr.
* First Name: ROY
D.
BUOL
* Title: MAYOR
* Telephone Number:
563-564-5455 Fax Number:
*Email: RBUOL@CITYOFDUBUQUE.ORG
* Signature of Authorized Representative:*Date
Signed: rie