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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant FY 2011 Annual Action Plan
Amendment 1
DATE: June 30, 2010
$76,259 to assist with the Multicultural Family Center expansion
$10,000 to increase Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvement Program
$21,565 to increase Planning Administration funding
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Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
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Housing and Community Development Department Director David Harris is
recommending an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Action Plan for the City's
Community Development Block Grant Program to reflect a $107,824 increase in the
federal allocation over previous projections.
The Community Development Advisory Commission is recommending that the funding
be allocated as follows:
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request the City Council's approval of the
attached resolution approving an amendment to Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Action Plan
for the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This amendment
is needed to reflect the increase in the CDBG entitlement allocation for FY 2011.
DISCUSSION
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations require
that each year a city must prepare and file an Annual Plan prior to receipt of its CDBG
entitlement. The Annual Plan is adopted following a public participation process that
includes a published notice, a public comment period, and a public hearing. A city
must follow its adopted plan as it expends entitlement funds. If its revenues or
activities change, the city must amend.
The City Council approved a FY 2011 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds on March 9,
2010 as part the City budget. Subsequently we were notified by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the allocation for FY 2011 was
$1,344,084, a $107,824 increase in anticipated funding over the approved FY 2011
Annual Plan.
The following changes are being proposed to the FY 2011 Annual Plan:
Fund Multicultural Family Center 2 Floor Expansion ($76,259): The MFC was
completed in September 2009 with the assistance of $475,780 in CDBG funds.
720 adults and 350 youth are currently registered at the MFC and use the
Center for numerous activities and programs. The $76,259 in CDBG funds
would be used in conjunction with other undetermined funds to expand the
center onto the second floor for additional meeting area for programming.
Grants and other funds are being pursued to cover the anticipated $600,000
cost.
- Increase Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvement Program by $10,000
($50,000): The program currently is allocated $40,000 in FY 2011 for three
activities- street overlays and step /wall repair in low /moderate income areas and
sidewalk assistance for low /moderate income homeowners. $20,000 has been
designated for street overlays and $20,000 for sidewalk assistance. The
additional $10,000 is proposed for sidewalk assistance. In addition, the
amendment would adjust the assistance provided based on the percentage of
the homeowner's area median income (30 %, 50% or 80% AMI), with greater
assistance being provided to those with less income. This would allow us to
extend program benefits to more homeowners, while not increasing the costs of
the program.
Increase Planning Administration by $21,565 ($89,789)
The Citizen Participation Plan requires a 30 -day comment period prior to the public
hearing, which commences with the publication of a notice in the Telegraph Herald on
May 13, 2010 and on the City website.
The Community Development Advisory Commission held a public hearing on June 16,
2010. Tara Velez and Dana Livingston spoke about the need for additional program
space at the Multicultural Family Center. The Commission reviewed and discussed the
funding changes, voted to approve the attached amendment and recommended City
Council approval.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council approve the above - described FY 2011 (Program
Year 2010) Annual Action Plan- Amendment 1 for the use of CDBG funds.
ACTION STEP
The Action Step is for the City Council to adopt the attached resolution.
Prepared by Aggie Tauke, Community Development Specialist
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RESOLUTION NO. 220 -2010 (220-10)
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN FISCAL YEAR 2011 (PROGRAM YEAR
2010) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN - AMENDMENT 1 FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG).
Whereas, the City of Dubuque approved a Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Action
Plan on March 9, 2010 by Resolution No. 72 -2010; and
Whereas, the City now desires to amend said Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Plan to
reflect the increased Fiscal Year 2011 CDBG allocation as per the attached Exhibit A;
and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque now proposes to amend the Neighborhood
Infrastructure program to adjust the sidewalk assistance eligibility requirements as
per the attached Exhibit B; and
Whereas, said amendment is a substantial amendment as provided in the
City's Citizen Participation Plan and therefore must be approved by resolution of the
City Council after a public hearing by the Community Development Advisory
Commission; and
Whereas, the City advertised a 30 day public comment period beginning May
13, 2010; and
Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed the
proposed amendment at a public hearing on June 16, 2010, and has voted to
approve said amendment and to recommend approval by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Action Plan (Program Year
2010) Amendment 1 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
hereto attached as Exhibits A and B is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit
a copy of this resolution and Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Passed, approved and adopted this6th day of July, 2010.
oy D. Buol, Mayor
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Exhibit A
FY 2011 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN - Amendment 1
FY2011 Action
Plan
PROJECTED SOURCES Amendment 1
Estimated Entitlement 1,344,084
Program Income 381,280
ED Revolving Loan Fund 29,810
Total Sources 1,755,174
Housing Development Programs:
First Time Homebuyer Program
Historic Preservation Rehab Grant
Homeowner Rehab Program
Housing Administration
Housing Code Enforcement
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff
Lead Paint Hazard Abatement Project
Rental Unit Rehabilitation
Economic Development Programs:
Commercial /Industrial Building Rehab Loans & Revolving Loan Fund
E.D. Financial Assistance Program & Revolving Loan Fund
Economic Development Totals
Neighborhood and Community Development Programs
Accessible Curb Ramps
Child Care Resource /Referral- Project Concern
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center
Information & Referral - Project Concern
Multicultural Center- 2nd Floor Expansion
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
Neighborhood Recreation Program
Neighborhood Support Grants
Opening Doors
Senior Center
Washington Tool Library
Zoning Inspection /Enforcement
Neighborhood & Comm. Develop. Totals
Planning and Administration
CDBG Admin. Services and Staff
Finance
City Planning
Approved by CDAC on June 16, 2010
Planning and Administration Totals
Housing Totals
TOTAL CDBG
Amendment 1
160,077
0
225,000
64,867
168,989
320,371
30,000
50, 000
1,019,304
0
7,757
7,757
53,000
9,098
1,000
25,821
76,259
89,953
50,000
143,267
20,000
10,000
25,000
15,500
13.000
531,898
101,599
4,827
89.789
196,215
1,755,174
Exhibit B
FY 2011 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN:
Amendment 1
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
1) Neighborhood Street Overlays
Provide pavement overlays in income eligible neighborhoods.
$50,000
2) Neighborhood Sidewalk Program
Current: 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.
Amendment:
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.
3) Neighborhood Step /Wall Repair
An on -going program to renovate or remove steps and walls that are public safety
problem in low - income areas.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low /Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 30 public facilities
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3)
F. \USERS\ATAUKE \CDBG \AnnualPlan\FY 1 I\FY 2011 CDBG Amd 1 Exhibit B doc