Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Action Plan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget_Initiate Copyrig hted
February 1, 2021
City of Dubuque Items to be set for Public Hearing # 2.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Request to Schedule Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Action
Plan
SUM MARY: City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing, in
conjunction with the Housing & Community Development Department
Budget Hearing on March 8, 2021, for the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual
Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022
(Program Year 2021) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Annual Action Plan Budget
SUGGESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 8,
DISPOSITION: 2021Suggested Disposition:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Set Public Hearing on FY2021 Annual Action Plan- City Manager Memo
MVM Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Set Public Hearing Resolution Resolutions
Notice of Public Hearing Supporting Documentation
FY 2022 Draft Annual Action Plan Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Request to Schedule Public Hearing on FY 2022 Annual Action Plan
DATE: January 27, 2021
Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger recommends the City
Council set a public hearing, in conjunction with the Housing & Community
Development Department Budget Hearing on March 8, 2021, for the Fiscal Year 2022
Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alexis M Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
DATE: January 27, 2021
RE: FY 2022 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
Introduction
This memorandum requests the City Council set a public hearing, in conjunction with
the Housing & Community Development Department Budget Hearing, on March 8, 2021
at 6:00 p.m. for the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Action Plan (Plan) for the use of
Community Development Block Grant funds.
Background
The City of Dubuque receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on
an annual basis from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development on an
entitlement basis. The City must use a public process to plan for, use, and evaluate the
impact of these federal resources in the community. The City uses CDBG funding to
provide decent, affordable housing, create economic opportunity, and suitable living
environments. City staff and partner organizations in the community deliver programs
and activities designed to increase affordability, accessibility, availability, and
sustainability of resources in the community.
On an annual basis, the City holds a series of public meetings designed to receive input
on the planed use of CDBG resources. As the City prepares the Fiscal Year 22 budget,
staff, commission members, and the public have opportunity to comment the use of
CDBG funding to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income populations.
Budget Impact
City staff from multiple departments coordinated to propose a budget for the Fiscal Year
2022 Annual Action Plan. The CDBG funding will be used by these departments to
provide new and continued services that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income
populations.
The City has not been notified of the formula allocation available for Block Grant funds
in Fiscal Year 2022. The attached budget has been prepared using an estimated
entitlement, based on the prior year allocation of $1,100,184, and projected program
income generated from CDBG funded activities. The proposed budget allocates
$1,354,376 to activities delivered by the following departments: Housing & Community
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Development, Leisure Services, Information Services, Engineering, Transit, and
Planning Services.
Discussion
The proposed budget presented to the Council today is subject to change based upon
federal resources made available. The Block Grant allocations have historically been
announced in late February or March. Federal statute requires the City submit a
balanced Plan to HUD. The Community Development Advisory Commission will hold a
series of public meetings and hearings to refine the Plan after HUD makes the
allocations available. Substantial changes in the scale and scope of services provided,
as well as comments from the Commission and public, will be forwarded to the City
Council prior to submitting the plan to HUD. Changes in the Plan impacting the City
budget are reflected in Budget Amendment 1.
Recommendation
I respectfully request the City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a public
hearing for the City of Dubuque Community Development Block Grant Annual Action
Plan for inclusion in the City Budget on March 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
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Prepared by Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Devel., 350 W. 6th St., Suite 312, (563) 690-6072
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 26-21
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2022
(PROGRAM YEAR 2021) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BUDGET.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has prepared a proposed Annual Action Plan for
the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for inclusion in the City Budget;
and
Whereas, the City desires to hold a public hearing to receive comment on the
proposed Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Community Development Block Grant
Annual Action Plan addressing both housing and non -housing needs in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council will meet in the Historic Federal Building, Council
Chambers, 2nd Floor, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, .Iowa at 6:30 p.m. on March 8, 2021
for the purpose of holding a public hearing and taking action to include the Fiscal Year
2022 (Program Year 2021) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan in
the City Budget.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a notice
of such public hearing and the City Council's intent to review and take action on the Fiscal
Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1 st day of February 2021.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Dubuque, lowa, will
hold a public hearing on the 8t" day of March, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal
Building, 350 West Sixth Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, lowa. Due to the ongoing COVID-
19 pandemic, the City Council will meet virtually through GoToMeeting. The official
agenda will be posted on Friday, March 5, 2021, and will contain listening, viewing, and
public input options. The City Council agenda can be accessed at
https://cityofdubuque.novusaqenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or by contacting the City Clerk's
Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk(a�cityofdubuque.org.
At said meeting the City Council proposes to approve the FY 2022 Annual Action Plan in
the Fiscal Year 2022 City Budget.
At the meeting, the City Council will receive oral and written comments from any resident
or property owner of said City to the above action. Written comments regarding the above
public hearing may be submitted to the Housing & Community Development Department,
350 W 6t" Street, Suite 312, on or before said time of public hearing.
Copies of supporting documents for the public hearing are on file in the City Clerk's Office,
City Hall, 50 W. 13t" St., Dubuque, lowa. To comply with social distancing mandates,
documents can be viewed at https://www.cityofdubuque.orq/Aqendas or by contacting the
City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments or
requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100,
TDD/TTY (563) 690-6678, ctyclerk(a�cityofdubuque.orq as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard-
of-hearing individuals can use Relay lowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
Dated this day of , 2021
Adrienne Breitfelder
City Clerk
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PROPOSED
FY 22 ANNUAL PLAN
FOR USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2021
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS
For Inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2022 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 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2021
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 2021 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 FY 2022(Estimated) $1,100,184
Program Income $254,192
Program income projects are based on forecast for loan repayments based on the loan portfolio and
program income generated from CDBG funded programs.
TOTAL RESOURCES �1,354,376
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION $194,503
CDBG regulations limit expenditure on planning 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 $68,458
On-going staff support for general management, oversight, and coordination of the Community
Development Block Grant housing programs.
Planning,Monitoring,&Budgeting $126,045
Staff support for general management. Oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block
Grant program; assures compliance with fedcral regulations and reporting requirements.
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $637,307
First Time Home Buyer Program $50,000
Provides for loans to assist low and moderate-income families to purchase their first homes. These funds
are used to cover the "entry costs" of homeownership—down payments and closing costs.
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Households
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
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Homeowner Rehabilitation $125,000
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: 10 Housing Units
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
Lead Hazard Reduction(Lead&Healthy Homes Grant Match) $102,332
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: 10 Housing units
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability(DH3)
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $151,975
On-going staff support,including program management,technical assistance,loan packaging and
inspection, for the City's rehabilitation loan program.
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility(DH1)
Rental Dwelling Rehabilitation Programs $50,000
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: 6 Housing Units
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
Affordable Housing Creation $38,000
This project provides financial assistance over two years to create a 50-unit affordable housing
development off Radford Road.This provides the gap funding needed to support the$8,000,000 project
creating affordable family units. Additionally, several units have been carved out as 3-bedroom
apartments as well as providing rent affordability for 40%and 30%area median income residents.
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 50 Households
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
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Windows Replacement Program $20,000
This program provides financial assistance to low-moderate income homeowners and property owners
who rent to low-moderate income persons,to replace windows used as Emergency Escape and Rescue
Openings that do not meet City Code. This program assists with the cost of materials(window)and labor
for homeowners,and the cost of materials only for property owners in a rental unit
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 50
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
Credit Repair Program $100,000
This project creates a credit repair program that is comprehensive,to help people qualify for loans to
increase homeownership. This program would consist of credit counseling and upon completion of certain
milestones,participants would receive direct financial assistance to repair credit.Additionally,through a
credit counseling program, credit consolidation and other methods to immediately improve a credit score
will be provided.
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 25 Households
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $522,566
Public Services activities are restricted to 15%of the previous year program income and the current year
entitlement. Public Service activities in this plan represent 15%of the proposed expenditures.
Neighborhood Recreation Programs $131,499
1)Recreation Programs: $81,718
Targeted and enhanced recreation offered in the City's older low-and moderate-income neighborhoods
to meet the needs of at-risk youth,promote self-esteem, and build community. Activities include
expanded after-school programs, open gym,basketball league,music lessons,playtime for tots,
scholarships, swim passes, summer day camp and other recreational programs.
2)Neighborhood Recreation Program Grants: $49,781
Provide funding to organizations delivering recreational and educational services aligned with the
neighborhood and recreation development goals of the Leisure Services Department.
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit
Location: City wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 5,730 persons
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1)
Neighborhood Broadband $100,000
This project provides funding for broadband wireless access in select low-moderate income
neighborhoods. This system is intended to provide free Wi-Fi to low-moderate income neighborhoods and
additional bandwidth Wi-Fi to homes with low-moderate income persons.
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 5,000 People
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
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Neighborhood Related Infrastructure Improvements $29,672
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
1)Bus Stop Improvements $17,072
ADA Accessible bus stop improvements including push lighting,cement pads, and benches.
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 3 Bus Stops
2)ADA Curb Ramp Construction Project $12,600
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: 1 Sidewalk
Childcare Assistance $100,000
Planning and Engineering for a childcare center.
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
Aquaponic System for Food Deserts $90,958
This project provides funding to construct aquaponic systems throughout the City of Dubuque in CDBG
census tracts. They will be constructed on vacant/distressed lots to provide a new sense of space in the
neighborhood.
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
Purchase of Services: Grant Competition $37,354
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: 1,200 People
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1)
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $8,710
This project provides funding for inspection/enforcement staff services to low/mod income areas for
zoning ordinance infractions and to provide support for neighborhood clean-up efforts.
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 45 Housing Units
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability(DH3)
Vacant/Abandoned Building Inspection $4,373
This project provides funding for part-time inspection staff to ensure sustained code compliance in vacant
and abandoned buildings in low/mod income areas.
National Objective: Low and Modcrate-Income Benefit
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 25 Units
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Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3)
Acquisition Support: Visiting Nurses Association $20,000
This project provides funding for acquisition and permanent equipment purohase to continue services in
the neighborhood for healthcare and other social services.
National Objective: Low and Moderate-Income Benefit
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 500 People
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1)
Grand Total: CDBG Funding Proposed for FY 2021 $1,354,552