FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant Updated Annual Action PlanCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 20.
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June 21, 2021
ITEM TITLE: FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant Updated Annual Action
Plan
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of the updated
Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and direct staff
to transmit this plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for
Inclusion in the City Budget
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CDBG Updated Annual Action Plan-MVM Memo
FY22 AAP Update Staff Memo
Resolution Updated FY22 AAP
FY22 Updated Annual Action Plan
Updated FY22 AAP Caps
CDAC Agenda 6.16.21 Public Hearing AAP update
Type
City Manager Memo
Staff Memo
Resolutions
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
2007-2012-2013
2017*2019
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant Updated Annual Action
Plan
DATE: June 17, 2021
Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger recommends City Council
approval of the updated Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and
direct staff to transmit this plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
On June 16, 2021, the Community Development Advisory Commission held a public
hearing and voted to approve the updated plan.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Micl�ael C. Van Milligen'
MCVMjh
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brurnwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Alexis M. Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi '0117 1 '111 - 'M - 'M-
To: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
From: Alexis M. Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
Subject: FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant Updated Annual Action
Plan
Date: June 17, 2021
INTRODUCTION
The Housing & Community Development Department is submitting the attached
updated Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds
for review by the City Council, due to an increase in formula funding of $16,006. This
memorandum transmits a resolution to update the FY 2022 Annual Action Plan in the
FY 2022 City Budget.
BACKGROUND
The City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program. The updated FY 2022 Annual Action Plan provides for use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the anticipated entitlement of
$1,102,197, and revenues of $254,192 in program income, for a total of $1,356,389.
DISCUSSION
The attached updated plan is recommended for inclusion in the City Budget. This years'
Annual Action Plan has several new programs such as a Credit Repair Program,
Childcare Assistance, Aquaponics for Food Deserts, and Neighborhood Broadband that
will meet the new 5-year Consolidated Plan Goals as well as the Goals and Priorities of
the City Council. The additional funding will be allocated to Public Service Projects.
The City Council will adopt the plan for inclusion in the City Budget, and to transmit to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as soon as possible, as
required to receive the increase in funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I recommend the City Council approve the attached resolution adopting the updated
Annual Action Plan for inclusion into the City's FY 2022 budget, and directing staff to
transmit this plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Prei)ared by Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Devel., 350 W. 6t' St., Suite 312, (563) 690-6072
Return to Adrienne N. Breiffelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, 1A 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 204-21
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 (PROGRAM YEAR 2021)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY BUDGET.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, through a series of public meetings and hearings,
proposed an updated Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Community Development
Block Grant Annual Action Plan for inclusion in the City Budget addressing housing and
non -housing needs in the community; and
Whereas, the City Development Advisory Commission has held a public hearing
on the proposed plan on June 16, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the updated Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year
2022 (Program Year 2021) Annual Action Plan, attached hereto and by this reference
made a part hereof, is hereby adopted for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2022 City Budget
on June 21, 2021.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to directed staff to prepare
and submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development the
updated Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Annual Action Plan with all related
documents, for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds based on this
adopted budget and execute standard contracts and agreements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day of June, 2021.
Da�,o C. 8prank, Mayor Pro Tern
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfeldjr, City Clerk
THE CITY OF
Dubuque
DtUB E
All-AmerlcaGlq
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
2007-2012-2013
2017*2019
Amendment #1
FY22ANNUALPLAN
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.
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
CITY OF DUBUQUE9 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 2022 Annual
Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds.
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CDBG Entitlement FY 2022 $1,102,197
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 $I
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION $220,684
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 $94,465
On -going staff support for general management, oversight, and coordination of the Community
Development Block Grant housing programs.
Planning, Monitoring, & Budgeting $126,219
Staff support for general management. Oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block
Grant program; assures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements.
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/ Sustainability (SL3)
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $625,898
First Time Home Buyer Program $43,000
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)
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 $235,566
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 (DHI)
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)
PUBLIC FACILITIES $81,449
Park Equipment Replacement $81,449
New playground equipment at low/mod income area parks based on community input.
National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: Park Design/Community Input
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL I)
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $428,358
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 $132,754
1) Recreation Programs: $82,754
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: $50,000
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 Envirom-nent/Accessibility (SLI)
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)
Neighborhood Related Infrastructure Improvements $22,272
National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Enviromnent/Sustainability (SL3)
1) Bus Stop Improvements $22,272
ADA Accessible bus stop improvements including push lighting, cement pads, and benches.
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 3 Bus Stops
Childcare Assistance $50,000
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)
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $7,710
This project provides funding for inspection/enforcement staff services to low/mod income areas for
zoning ordinance infractions and to provide support for neighborhood cican-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 $4,664
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 Moderatc-Income Benefit
Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 25 Units
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3)
Acquisition Support: Visiting Nurses Association $20,000
This project provides funding for acquisition and permanent equipment purchase 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 (SLI)
Grand Total: CDBG Funding Proposed for FY 2022 $4,356,389
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - FY 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: CAPS
20 % ADMINISTRATIVE CAP
FY 22 CDBG Allocation 1,102,197
Current Year Program Income 254,192
Total Available 1,356,389
Cap % 20%
Maximum allowed 271,2781
ADMIN
FY22 AP
First Time Homebuyer Program
Homeowner Rehab (Small & Large)
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff
Lead Hazard Reduction
Bus Stop Improvements
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement
Vacant/Abandoned Building Inspection
Aquaponics
Broadband
Childcare
Credit Repair
Windows Replacement
Low/Mod Income Park Replacements
Neighborhood Recreation Program
Purchase of Services
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff
Housing Administration
94,465
CDBG Admin. Services and Staff
126,219
TOTALS
220,684
Subtract Previous Year Unspent Public Service Obligations
TOTAL PROPOSED FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
OVER (UNDER) Maximum Cap
(50,594)
15 % PUBLIC SERVICE CAP
1, 100, 184
FY 21 CDBG Allocation
575,000
Previous Year Program Income
1,675,184
Total Available
15%
Public Service Cap %
251,278
Maximum allowed
PUB SERVICE
FY22 AP I
132.754
1 132,754 1
132,754
(118,524)
UNCAPPED
FY22 AP
43,000
125,000
235,566
102,332
22,272
7,710
4,664
20,000
90,958
100,000
50,000
100,000
20,000
81,449
1 1,002,951 1
THE CITY OF Dubuque OFFICIAL MEETING AGENDA
krityl Meeting Contact:
DUUB E All-Amedca CRY Madeline Haverland, Community Development
Specialist; Office: (563) 690-6102, TDD/TYY:
Masterpiece on the Mississippi 563-589-4230, Fax: (563) 589-4244, web:
www.cityofdubuque.org/CDBG
The City of Dubuque COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION will hold a virtual meeting on
Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Due to social distancing guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic,
CDAC Commissioners and City staff will participate by GoToMeeting and will not meet in person. To join this
meeting visit https://qlobal.gotomeeting.com/'oin/628281701 from your computer, tablet or smartphone or dial
Toll Free (877) 309-2073 and enter access code 628-281-701.
Agenda
1. Call to Order/Meeting Certification
2. Amend Meeting Minutes, March 17,2021
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes, May 19, 2021
4. Correspondence/Public Input
a. At this time, anyone may address the Commission on matters which are of concern to them and which
are not an agenda item. Reminder: No formal or official action may be taken at this time on public
comments because of the notice requirements of the Iowa Open Meeting Law. This notice is given
pursuant to Chapter 21, The Code of Iowa, and applicable regulations of the City of Dubuque. Visual or
hearing -impaired persons needing special assistance should contact the City Manager's Office at (563)
589-4110 or (563) 690-6678 for TDD/TYY.
5. Old Business
6. New Business
a. Community Development Block Grant Application Review
i. At this time, city staff administering existing CDBG funded programs may present funding
recommendations for CDBG applications requiring Commission review and comment.
b. Confirmation of satisfactory year and CAPER completion FY 2020 (Program Year 2019).
c. Public hearing for increase in formula funding FY 2022 (Plan Year 2021).
d. Set a public hearing to amend the Citizen Participation Plan.
e. Approve Purchase of Services Grant Applicants for Funding.
f. JFK Sidewalk Assessment Financial Assistance.
7. Reports
a. Housing Commission
b. Resilient Community Advisory Commission
c. Human Rights
8. Information Sharing
9. Adjournment
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Madeline Haverland, Community Development Specialist