Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 3 2 21 Copyrig hted
April 5, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 3/3, 3/4, 3/8, 3/9, 3/11, 3/15, 3/22, and 3/24;
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 2/23; Civil Service Commission
of 3/15; Community Development Advisory Commission of 3/2 and 3/17;
Historic Preservation Commission of 3/18; Housing Commission of
3/23; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 3/1, 3/3, 3/4,
3/8, 3/9, and 3/11; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary
of Revenues for the Month Ended February 28, 2021
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 3/3/21 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/4/21 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/8/21 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/9/21 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/11/21 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/15/21 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/22/21 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/24/21 Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 2/23/21 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 3/15/21 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 3/2/21
Community DevelopmentAdvisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 3/17/21
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 3/18/21 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 3/23/21 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/1/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/3/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/4/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/8/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/9/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/11/21
Proof of Publication for List of Claims/ Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for Month Ended 2/28/21
MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(UNAPPROVED)
DATE: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual GoToMeeting due to social distancing guidelines related to the COVID-
19 Pandemic
Chairperson Michelle Hinke called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m., following staff assurance
of compliance with lowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Dean Boles, Janice Craddieth, Hilary Dalton, Kelly Fox, Michelle
Hinke, Tom Wainwright, Julie Woodyard
Commissioners Absent: Gerald Hammel and Tom Wainwright
Staff Present: Alexis Steger, Chris Lester and Karla Escobar
Public Present: Carol Gebhart, Deb Gustafson, Rick Mihm
Certification of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Woodyard to approve the February 22, 2021 Commission meeting minutes
as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Craddieth. Motion carried 6-0
New Business
a. Community Development Block Grant Application Review
No applications received.
b. Set Public Hearing for FY2020 Amendment#4 to incorporate the second Cares Act
Motion by Commissioner Dalton to set a Public Hearing for FY2020 Amendment #4 to
incorporate the second Cares Act for Wednesday, March 17,2021. Seconded by Commissioner
Fox. Motion carried 6-0
c. Public Hearing for FY 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
Motion by Commissioner Woodyard to open the public hearing for FY2020 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Seconded by Commissioner Craddieth. Motion
carried 6-0
Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director, stated just under $1.7 million has
been spent in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for FY2020. Many goals
have been accomplished; however, due to COVID-19 a couple of homeowner rehab projects
were not able to be finalized.
Steger reported although a significant portion of people assisted were white, there was an
increase in the number of racial minorities that were served.
Steger also reported they were able to leverage housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds
this year along with the rehab program to rehabilitate homes that were dilapidated. These homes
were turned into residential units in which 15` Homebuyers were able to use CDBG funds to
purchase the homes.
Motion by Commissioner Craddieth to close the public hearing for FY 2020 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report. Seconded by Commissioner Dalton. Motion carried 6-0
Motion by Commissioner Woodyard to approve the FY2020 CAPER. The CAPER will then be
presented to the City Council for final approval on Monday, March 8, 2021. Seconded by
Commissioner Craddieth. Motion carried 6-0
d. Public Hearing for Amendment 2 of FY 2021 Annual Action Plan
Motion by Commissioner Dalton to open the public hearing for Amendment 2 of FY 2021 Annual
Action Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Craddieth. Motion carried 6-0
Steger stated one of the major changes is reallocating the Rental Unit Rehabilitation funds to
the Homeless Shelter Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $250,000. Three applications
were presented to the commission at the last CDAC meeting. Alexis invited representatives to
summarize their request.
Rick Mihm, Executive Director of Dubuque Rescue Mission, explained there is a need to rehab
the third-floor bathroom area where thirty homeless men stay at the emergency shelter. This
project would involve renovating four bathrooms, flooring, lighting, and HVAC system. The
amount of their request is $80,000.00.
Deb Gustafson, Executive Director of Child Care and Social Services for the Dubuque YMCA,
explained the need for the Domestic Violence Shelter to renovate two kitchens, replace existing
flooring, cabinets, counter tops, five bathrooms, windows, and electrical panel repair work, in
order to provide a safe and descent place for families to go to when in need. Requesting
$117,000.00.
Carol Gebhart, Executive Director for Opening Doors, is looking to perform some repairs to the
Maria House. Looking to repair the soffit, downspouts, and fascia that are falling. Requesting
$53,000.
Steger asked the Commission if they would consider waiving the 25% match for the Homeless
Shelter Rehabilitation Program.
Commissioner Dalton inquired if the Commission could go back through the purchase of
services applications to possibly utilize some of the remaining unallocated CDBG funds. Steger
suggested the Commission form a small sub-committee to review purchase of service
applications.
Steger stated the rental assistance program is currently being administered under Cares Act
funds. Steger explained the new budget request of $50,000 in Amendment #2 would be
administered under regular Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for tenants
facing evictions not related to COVID-19. She also stated since CARES ACT funds are being
exhausted, there is a need to allocate additional CDBG funds to cover Housing administration
expenses.
Motion by Commissioner Boles to close the public hearing for Amendment 2 of FY 2021 Annual
Action Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Dalton. Motion carried 6-0
Motion by Commissioner Dalton to approve Amendment 2 of FY 2021 Annual Action Plan.
Seconded by Commissioner Boles. Motion carried 6-0
Motion by Commissioner Woodyard to waive the 25% match for the Homeless Shelter
Rehabilitation Program. Seconded by Commissioner Dalton. Motion carried 6-0
Motion by Commissioner Dalton to form a small sub-committee to review the purchases of
services application that have been submitted previously. Seconded by Commissioner Fox.
Motion carried 6-0
Motion by Commissioner Woodyard to approve Commissioners Dalton, Fox, and Woodyard as
the three-person sub-committee to review purchase of service applications. Seconded by
Commissioner Craddieth. Motion carried 6-0
Reports
Housing Commission
Steger reported the Housing Commission reviewed the Source of Income Report and
Recommendation to City Council. It will be considered at City Council on March 1, 2021 for
adoption.
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
No reports were available
Human Rights Commission
No reports were available
Adiournment
There being no further business, motion by Commissioner Dalton to adjourn at 6:38 p.m.
Seconded by Commissioner Woodyard. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by:
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Karla Escobar,
Housing Financial Specialist
Respectfully submitted by: -
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Christopher Lester,
Community Development Specialist'