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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
January 26, 1999
To: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
From: James D. Burke, Community and Economic Development Director
Subject: FY 2000 Annual Action Plan
Introduction
The Community Development Advisory Commission is submitting the attached Fiscal Year 2000
Annual Action Plan to the City Council for public hearing and approval as part of the FY 2000
budget. The Commission reviewed and approved the Plan at a public hearing on December 1,
1998 with additional comment and recommendation made on January 19, 1999.
Discussion
The attached Annual Action Plan presents a plan for the use of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. The anticipated entitlement and program
income for this period $1,419,000 and $771,911 respectively.
The Annual Action Plan is currently available for review at the Community and Economic
Development Department, Housing Services Department, Carnegie Stout Public Library and the
City Clerk's office. The 30 day comment period has begun with publication of a notice in the
Telegraph Herald and Dubuque Advertiser. A public hearing with the Commission and City
Council should occur at the conclusion of the 30 day comment period to discuss the Annual
Action Plan. Last year, the public hearing was held during the joint department budget
worksession for Community and Economic Development, Housing Services and Planning
Services. The final adoption of the plan would take place at the final public hearing and adoption
of the City's annual budget. Adoption by resolution of the City Council is required prior to
submission to HUD.
The Community Development Advisory Commission developed the Plan following a series of
public meetings in October and November. A public hearing was held on December 1 and a
proposed Plan was adopted. Following that hearing, the Commission reviewed a request by
Housing Services for an additional $6500 on January 19th. This request would provide funding
to supplement the current housing services customer services survey with additional information
gathering, planning and assessment effort, culminating in a "Housing Summit" to be held in the
Spring of 2000. If approved, the existing planning committee will convene a community-wide
housing needs assessment process.
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The Commission recommended approval of the additional $6500 in CDBG funding to Housing
Administration due to an increase in the CDBG entitlement from $1,409,000 for FY 1999 to
$1,419,000 for FY 2000. They emphasized the need for completion of the survey with
implementation of action steps and also recommended the proposed housing summit be held in
Dubuque if possible.
Recommended Action
I recommend that the City Council set a public hearing with the Community Development
Advisory Commission on the attached FY 2000 Annual Action Plan on February 22, 1999. This
is the date of the joint department budget worksession for Community and Economic
Development, Housing Services and Planning Services. Final adoption of the Annual Action
Plan shall occur at the final public hearing and adoption of the City's annual budget in March.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
In conjunction with a related City Budget hearing, the Dubuque City Council will hold a
public hearing on Monday, February 22, 1999 at a meeting to commence at 6:00 P.M.
in the Public Library Auditorium to obtain comments from citizens relative to the
following: Proposed Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funds Program Year 1999: July 1, 1999-June 30, 2000 - City of
Dubuque, Iowa, Grant No. 8-99-MC-19-0004. The City of Dubuque will direct the use of
Community Development Block Grant Funds to meet the priorities identified in the
Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development as adopted by the City
Council. (Copy of proposed Annual Action Plan is on file in the City Clerk's Office and
may be viewed during normal working hours.
Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office on or before time of said
meeting.
At said meeting, all interested citizens will be given an opportunity to address the
council regarding Proposed Annual Action Plan.
Any visual or hearing impaired persons needing special assistance or persons with
special accessibility needs should contact the City Clerk's Office at (319) 589-4120 or
TOO (319) 589-4193 in the Human Rights Department at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 1 st day of February, 1999.
Mary A. Davis CMC
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In conjunction with a related City Budget hearing, the Dubuque City Council will hold a
public hearing on Monday, February 22, 1999 at a meeting to commence at 6:00 P.M.
in the Public Library Auditorium to obtain comments from citizens relative to the
following: Proposed Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funds Program Year 1999: July 1, 1999-June 30, 2000 - City of
Dubuque, Iowa, Grant No. 8-99-MC-19-0004. The City of Dubuque will direct the use of
Community Development Block Grant Funds to meet the priorities identified in the
Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development as adopted by the City
Council. (Copy of proposed Annual Action Plan is on file in the City Clerk's Office and
may be viewed during normal working hours.
Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office on or before time of said
meeting.
At said meeting, all interested citizens will be given an opportunity to address the
council regarding Proposed Annual Action Plan.
Any visual or hearing impaired persons needing special assistance or persons with
special accessibility needs should contact the City Clerk's Office at (319) 589-4120 or
TDD (319) 589-4193 in the Human Rights Department at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 1 st day of February, 1999.
Mary A. Davis CMC
City Clerk
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OFFICIAL NOTICE
In conjunction with a related City Budget hearing, the Dubuque City Council will hold a
public hearing on Monday, February 22, 1999 at a meeting to commence at 6:00 P.M.
in the Public Library Auditorium to obtain comments from citizens relative to the
following: Proposed Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funds Program Year 1999: July 1, 1999-June 3D, 2000 - City of
Dubuque, Iowa, Grant No. 8-99-MC-19-0004. The City of Dubuque will direct the use of
Community Development Block Grant Funds to meet the priorities identified in the
Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development as adopted by the City
Council. (Copy of proposed Annual Action Plan is on file in the City Clerk's Office and
may be viewed during normal working hours.
Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office on or before time of said
meeting.
At said meeting, all interested citizens will be given an opportunity to address the
council regarding Proposed Annual Action Plan.
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Plan for the use of Community
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(COBG Funds Program Year
1999; July 1, '999-June 30
2000 - City of Dubuque, Iowa:
Grant. No. B-99-MC-19-0004.
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City of Dubuque, Iowa
Official Notice
In conjunction with a related City Budget hearing, the Dubuque City Council will hold a public hearing on
Monday, February 22, 1999 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, Carnegie- Stout Public Library,
360 West 11 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa to obtain comments from citizens relative to the following:
PROPOSED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE USE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
PROGRAM YEAR 1999: JULY 1, 1999 - JUNE 30, 2000 - CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
GRANT NO. B-99-MC-19-0004
The City of Dubuque will direct the use of Community Development Block Grant funds to meet the priorities
identified in the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development as adopted by the City Council.
FUNDING SOURCES
Estimated Entitlement... . ... .... ... ... .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . .. ... ................ . ......... .. . ... ....... . .. . .... $1,409,000
Program Income.................................................................................................... 771.911
TOTAL SOURCES........................................................................................... $2, 180,911
Implementing Location(s)* National Funding
Activity Name Agency Objectives*
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Problem Properties Management Housing Services City- Wide SIB $ 2.500
Department
Homeowner Rehab: Housing Services City-Wide L/M $455.000
1) Operation: Paintbrush 2) Operation: Upkeep Department
3) Residential Rehab Loan 4) Sewer
Connection Loan
Housing Code Enforcement Housing Services L/M Income L/M $82.672
Department Area
First Time Home Buyer Program Housing Services City- Wide L/M $125,000
Department
Lead Paint Hazard Abatement Project: Housing Services L/M Income L/M $40,000
Department Area
Rental Unit Rehab: Housing Services City- Wide L/M $55,000
1 )Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Department
2 )Moderate Income Rental Rehab Loan
3 )Accessibility Rehab 4) Single Room
Occupancy
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff Housing Services City- Wide L/M $193,978
Department
Housing Planning! Administrative Services and Housing Services N/A N/A $48.323
Staff' Department
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES/COST - FISCAL YEAR 2000
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Community Partnership Program (cp2) VariollS non-profit City- Wide L/M $120,000
organizations
Senior Center Dubuque Area L/M Income L/M $25.000
LifeTime Center
Neighborhood Recreation Programs Leisure Services L/M Income L/M $119.296
Department Area
Family Self-Sufficiency Alternative City-Wide L/M $15.000
Services
Information and Referral Service Project Concern City-Wide L/M $22.601
Child Care Resource and Referral Service Child Care L/M Income L/M $7,964
Resource and Area
Referral Service
Zoning InspectionlEnforcement Planning Services L/M Income L/M $15.000
Department Area
Historic Preservation Rehab Grants Community and City wide L/M $10.000
Economic
Development
Dept.
Washington Neighborhood Tool Library Washington City-Wide SIB $10.500
Neighborhood
Tool Library
Neighborhood Support Grants Community and L/M Income L/M $20.000
1) Neighborhood Communication Grants Economic Area
2) Neighborhood Clean Up Development
Dept.
Leadership Training- Community and N/A N/A $5,000
Economic
Development
Dept.
Handicap Curb Ramps Public Works City Wide L/M $60.000
Dept.
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Public Works L/M Income L/M $50,000
1) Neighborhood Street Overlays Dept. Area
2) Neighborhood Sidewalk Program
3) Neighborhood SteplWal1 Repair
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center Human Rights N/A N/A $1.500
Department
F air Housing Education Human Rights N/A N/A $3.000
Department
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff Community and N/A N/A $ 59.285
Economic
Development
Dept.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Economic Development Financial Assistance Community and City-wide L/M $150.000
Program Economic
Development
Dept.
Enterprise Opportunity Program Community and Citv- Wide L/M $30.000
Economic
Development
Dept.
Economic Development SelVice and Staff Community and City-Wide L/M and SIB $86.864
Economic
Development
Dept.
CDBG Administration SelVices and Staff Community and N/A N/A $106.241
Economic
Development
Dept.
CDBG Administration SeIVices/Staff -Finance Finance N/A N/A $8,589
City Planning SelVices and Staff Planning SelVices NA NA $168.367
Department
Contingency $84.831
*L/M=Benefit to Low and Moderate Income TOTAL $2.180.911
Persons SIB=Prevention of Slum and Blight
N/A=Not Applicable
A plan describing actions and assistance available to any persons displaced by CDBG activities is available at the
Office of Community and Economic Development, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001.
A summary of eligible activities that may be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant funds and a
summary of the activities proposed to be undertaken for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999 are on file and can
be reviewed at the following locations:
1. Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 50 West 13th St.
2. Department of Community & Economic Development, City Hall, 50 West 13th St.
3. Housing Services Department, 1805 Central Avenue
4. Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 360 West 11th Street
Documentation may be seen between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at any of the above locations, except
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. In addition, these documents may be viewed after 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday at
the Carnegie Stout Public Library. Questions or comments may be directed to James Burke or Aggie Kramer of
the Department of Community and Economic Development, 589-4393.
Published officially on January 20, 1999.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
2000 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 1999
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
INTRODUCTION
The 2000 Annual Action Plan for the use of Program Year 1999 Community
Development Block Grant Funds has resulted from a three month process of public involvement
and decision-making regarding the needs, priorities and proposed uses of CDBG funds in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa. Using priorities established by the 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan and
reconfirmed during this planning process, projects and budgets were developed to address
community housing and non-housing needs. The following action plan represents the efforts of
citizens, commissioners, public officials and staffto craft a document responsive to identified
opportunities and needs in the community.
RESOURCES
Federal
Federal resources expected to be available to address the priority needs identified in this
plan include both CDBG and HOME funds. The City anticipates $2,180,911 in CDBG
assistance in Fiscal Year 2000 (July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000), which includes the annual
entitlement and program income. The City does not receive HOME funds as an entitlement but
was awarded $220,000 in May, 1998, from the State ofIowa to support rental unit rehabilitation
over a two year period. Another HOME application for an additional $220,000 is pending, and
an application for $350,000 from the Federal Home Loan Bank is pending to support first time
home buyers. The City will also continue to utilize a $3.6 million lead paint grant over the next
3 years.
The City of Dubuque will utilize other federal assistance programs as appropriate to meet
community needs. Sources of funds include $3.3 million in Section 8 rental assistance payments,
the Section 108 Loan Guarantee program, EDA Public Works Grant Program and SBA 504 loan
program. The City has successfully worked with developers to access Low Income Housing Tax
Credits and Historic Preservation Tax Credits in order to develop feasible housing projects.
Other
Repayments from the City's former State-funded Rental Rehabilitation Program will
provide an estimated $50,000 for rental rehabilitation. Local Housing Assistance Program funds
from the Iowa Department of Economic Development are being used to support $150,000 in
loans to first time home buyers who meet 81-100% Low/Moderate Income guidelines.
The City works with the State of Iowa to access available funds for both housing and
non-housing projects, especially job creation economic development funds. The City leverages
its CDBG money through its lending policies which require private equity participation.
Matching funds are required in almost all programs, although volunteer time is allowed to fulfill
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this requirement for most public service programs. The City actively seeks partners, whether
they are developers, bankers, homeowners, neighborhood organizations or outside agencies, to
carry out the programs and projects funded by the CDBG program in an effort to coordinate and
leverage the limited resources available.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
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 2000
Annual Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds:
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Problem Properties Management $ 2,500
A last resort option to remedy severe code violations/neglect in both vacant and occupied
buildings. The City may contract for repairs and assess costs against the property. Relocation
assistance and demolition may also be necessary.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Slum and Blight
Low/Moderate Income Area
15 housing units managed
Homeowner Rehabilitation $455,000
1) Operation: Paintbrush
An on-going program which provides low and moderate income homeowners with
exterior house paint free of charge. Homeowners are required to arrange for the actual
painting of their homes.
2) Operation Upkeep
Funding for minor exterior repairs up to $2,000 to homes of income-eligible owners.
3) 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.
4) Sewer Connection Loan
A program provides loans to low income homeowners to pay for sanitary sewer
connection charges.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
57 housing units assisted
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Housing Code Enforcement $ 82,672
This activity provides an intensive program of inspection of rental units within low and moderate
income neighborhoods. The program is intended to ensure the provision of safe and sanitary
housing.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
1200 housing unit inspections
First Time Home Buyer Program $125,000
This program provides for loans of up to $5000 to assist low and moderate income families to
purchase their first homes. These funds are used to cover the "entry costs" of homeowners hip --
down payments and closing costs.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
25 families assisted
Lead Paint Hazard Abatement Project $ 40,000
This project provides for a variety of activities to combat lead paint hazards in housing. Low and
moderate income neighborhoods will have units tested as part of Code Enforcement Activities.
Grants/loans of up to $4,500 will be made to low and moderate income homeowners and rental
unit owners to test various abatement methods. The balance of costs will be handled as part of a
separate rehab loan.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
12 families assisted
Rental Unit Rehabilitation $ 55,000
1) Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Program
This program provides for rehab loans to correct code deficiencies and, in particular,
emergency or health and safety corrections, for rental properties. The program aims at
preventing the displacement of economically disadvantaged tenants as a result of code
enforcement actions. Loans are fully amortized, no deferred payment terms.
2) Moderate Income Rental Rehab Loan Program
This program provides loans to rehabilitate rental units throughout the community and is
not tied to the Section 8 rental assistance program. The program is intended for renters at
the 50-80 % of median income and loans are made fully amortizing with no deferred
payment periods.
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3) Accessibility Rehab
This program provides grants to disabled tenants to make rental units handicap
accessible.
4) Single Room Occupancy Rehab
This loan program targets the rehabilitation of single room occupancy units.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
24 housing units rehabilitated
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $193,978
On-going staff support, including program management, technical assistance, loan packaging and
inspection, for the City's rehabilitation loan program.
Housing Planning/Administration Services and Staff $ 48,323
On-going staff support for general housing planning activities, including Consolidated Plan, and
department administration.
Total Housing Programs
$1,002,473
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Economic Development Financial Assistance Program $150,000
This program provides both large and small businesses with attractive low-interest 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.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City-Wide
30 jobs created or retained
Enterprise Opportunity Program $ 30,000
A program designed to help qualifying low/moderate income entrepreneurs with business
education, technical assistance and small loans. The program will fund the development and
presentation of a business training class, start-up business counseling and loans for up to $10,000
for the small, labor intensive owner-operated business.
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National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City-Wide
20 persons trainedl3 micro loans
Economic Development Program Services & Staff $86,864
Staff is responsible for the formulation, coordination and implementation of local economic
development strategies. Staff acquires, develops and manages land for industrial development.
Technical and financial assistance to local businesses in support of increased employment
opportunities for low/mod income population is also provided.
Total Economic Development Programs
$266,864
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Community Partnership Program (cp2) $120,000
An on-going program to provide support for activities developed and implemented by non-City
agencies designed to benefit the community's low and moderate income residents or special
needs populations. Funds are awarded on a competitive basis and are limited to $50,000 per
recipient per year. The program is designed to support new and innovative projects, including
capital expenditures and pilot programs and the removal of architectural barriers.
National Objective:
Location:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
Senior Center $ 25,000
Education and recreation services provided to senior citizens at the Dubuque Area Lifetime
Center.
National Objective:
Location:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City-Wide
Neighborhood Recreation Programs $119,296
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 an expanded after-school program at Prescott and Audubon Schools, open
gym, basketball league, and summer day camp.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 6000 participants
Family Self-Sufficiency $ 15,000
Provides for purchase of services related to the Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Program.
Purchased services will include case management, counseling and referral for all participating
Section 8 families.
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National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
35 families assisted
Information & Referral Services $ 22,601
The purchase of services from Project Concern/Phone A Friend, Inc. Services include a twenty-
four hour informational network for community residents and a resource and counseling center
for community services.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
1,200 inquiries answered
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $ 15,000
This project provides funding for inspection/enforcement statf services to low/mod income areas
for zoning ordinance infractions and to provide support for neighborhood clean up efforts.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
150 inspections completed
Project Concern-Child Care Resource and Referral $ 7,964
This purchase of services project provides child care information and assistance to both those
needing child care and to providers.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
200 children served
Historic Preservation Rehabilitation Grants $ 10,000
This program provides grants to low and moderate income homeowners to help them meet
required historic preservation rehabilitation standards.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
5 housing units assisted
Washington Tool Library $ 10,500
An on-going free tool loan program operated by the Washington Neighborhood Tool Library, a
non-profit corporation. Staffing is provided by volunteers. Funds are used to buy and repair
tools and to cover building rent and utilities.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Slum and Blight
Low/Moderate Income Area
3,700 housing units benefitted
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Neighborhood Support Grants $ 20,000
This grant program provides resources for organized neighborhoods in low/mod income areas to
encourage self-initiated revitalization efforts including physical improvements clean-ups or other
special projects.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
4 neighborhood-based projects assisted
Leadership Training $ 5,000
This provides leadership training opportunities to neighborhood organization members or
residents of low/mod income neighborhoods working to revitalize their neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements $ 50,000
1) Neighborhood Street Overlays
Provides for pavement overlays in low/moderate income neighborhoods.
2) Neighborhood Sidewalk Program
An on-going program provides grants to low and moderate income homeowners, on a
case-by-case basis, to pay 75% of the cost to repair public sidewalks in front oftheir
homes.
3) Neighborhood Step/Wall Repair
An on-going program to renovate or remove steps and walls in low income areas that
pose a safety problem.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
3 neighborhood-based projects assisted!
20 homeowners assisted
Handicap Curb Ramps $ 60,000
Replace curbs at intersections through-out the City with handicap ramps to make public
sidewalks accessible to disabled persons.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
75 handicap ramps installed
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center $ 1,500
Training, marketing and promotion of the Dubuque Dispute and Resolution Center
Fair Housing Tenant Conference $ 3,000
In the past several years, much outreach has been conducted in the area of Fair Housing for
landlords and property owners. In fact. five such conferences will have been held from
November of 1995 through January of 1999. This conference will target tenants to provide Fair
Housing Act information and support.
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Neighborhood Development Services & Staff $ 59,285
The Neighborhood Development Specialist coordinates the City's neighborhood reinvestment
programs and works with organizations and residents to improve Dubuque's neighborhoods.
Total Neighborhood and Community Development Programs
$544,146
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
CDBG Administration Services and Staff $106,241
General management, oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant
program. Assures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements.
Finance Services and Staff $ 8,589
Additional financial reporting support is provided to the CDBG program from the City's Finance
Department. This position also coordinates loan portfolio management with a local bank.
City Planning Services and Staff $168,367
On-going staff support to assist in the formulation and implementation of policies, plans and
programs for guiding the physical, economic and social development, redevelopment and
conservation of the community and its resources.
Total Planning and Administration
$283,197
Contingency
$ 84,231
Grand Total CDBG Commitment:
$2,180,911
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MEMORANDUM
January 18, 1999
To: Mary Davis, Office of City Clerk
David Harris, Housing Services Department
T om Moran, Carnegie Stout Public Library
From: Aggie Kramer, Community and Economic Development Department
Subject: FY 200 Annual Action Plan
Attached is the amended public notice for the FY 2000 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Please have the notice and plan available
for public review until the February 22nd City Council public hearing.
Please toss the previous public notice sent to you last week.
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City of Dubuque, Iowa
Official Notice
In conjunction with a related City Budget hearing, the Dubuque City Council will hold a public hearing on
Monday, February 22, 1999 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, Carnegie- Stout Public Library,
360 West 11 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa to obtain comments from citizens relative to the following:
PROPOSED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE USE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
PROGRAM YEAR 1999: JULY 1, 1999 - JUNE 30, 2000 - CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
GRANT NO. B-99-MC-19-0004
The City of Dubuque will direct the use of Community Development Block Grant funds to meet the priorities
identified in the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development as adopted by the City Council.
FUNDING SOURCES
Estimated Entitlement............................... ... ............................. .......... .............. .$1,419,000
Program Income...................................... ................................. ............... ......... .....771,911
TOTAL SOURCES...................... .................................................................... .$2, 190,911
Implementing Location(s )* National Funding
Activity Name Agency Objectives*
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Problem Properties Management Housing Services City- Wide SIB $ 2,500
Department
Homeowner Rehab: Housing Services City- Wide LIM $455,000
I) Operation: Paintbrush 2) Operation: Upkeep Department
3) Residential Rehab Loan 4) Sewer
Connection Loan
Housing Code Enforcement Housing Services LIM Income L/M $82,672
Department Area
First Time Home Buyer Program Housing Services City-Wide LIM $125,000
Department
Lead Paint Hazard Abatement Project: Housing Services L/M Income LIM $40,000
Department Area
Rental Unit Rehab: Housing Services City- Wide LIM $55,000
I )Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Department
2)Moderate Income Rental Rehab Loan
3 )Accessibility Rehab 4) Single Room
Occupancy
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff Housing Services City-Wide LIM $193,978
Department
Housing Planning! Administrative Services and Housing Services N/A N/A $54,823
Staff Department
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES/COST - FISCAL YEAR 2000
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Community Partnership Program (cp2) Various non-profit City- Wide LIM $120,000
organizations
Senior Center Dubuque Area LIM Income LIM $25,000
LifeTime Center
Neighborhood Recreation Programs Leisure Sexvices L/M Income L/M $119,296
Department Area
Family Self-Sufficiency Alternative City-Wide L/M $15,000
Sexvices
Information and Referral Service Project Concern City- Wide LIM $22,601
Child Care Resource and Referral Service Child Care L/M Income L/M $7,964
Resource and Area
Referral Sexvice
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement Planning Services LIM Income L/M $15,000
Department Area
Historic Presexvation Rehab Grants Community and City wide L/M $10,000
Economic
Development
Dept.
Washington Neighborhood Tool Library Washington City-Wide SIB $10,500
Neighborhood
Tool Library
Neighborhood Support Grants Community and L/M Income L/M $20,000
I) Neighborhood Communication Grants Economic Area
2) Neighborhood Clean Up Development
Dept.
Leadership Training- Community and N/A N/A $5,000
Economic
Development
Dept.
Handicap Curb Ramps Public Works City Wide L/M $60,000
Dept.
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Public Works LIM Income L/M $50,000
1) Neighborhood Street Overlays Dept. Area
2) Neighborhood Sidewalk Program
3) Neighborhood Step/Wall Repair
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center Human Rights N/A N/A $1,500
Department
Fair Housing Education Human Rights N/A N/A $3,000
Department
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff Community and N/A N/A $ 59,285
Economic
Development
Dept.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Economic Development Financial Assistance Community and City-wide L/M $150,000
Program Economic
Development
Dept.
Enterprise Opportunity Program Community and City- Wide L/M $30,000
Economic
Development
Dept.
Economic Development Service and Staff Community and City- Wide L/M and SIB $86,864
Economic
Development
Dept.
CDBG Administration Services and Staff Community and N/A N/A $106,241
Economic
Development
Dept.
CDBG Administration Services/Staff -Finance Finance N/A N/A $8,589
City Planning Services and Staff Planning Services NA NA $168,367
Department
Contingency $87,731
*L/M=Benefit to Low and Moderate Income TOTAL $2,190,911
Persons SIB=Prevention of Slum and Blight
N/A=Not Applicable
A plan describing actions and assistance available to any persons displaced by CDBG activities is available at the
Office of Community and Economic Development, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001.
A summary of eligible activities that may be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant funds and a
summary of the activities proposed to be undertaken for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999 are on file and can
be reviewed at the following locations:
1. Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 50 West 13th St.
2. Department of Community & Economic Development, City Hall, 50 West 13th St.
3. Housing Services Department, 1805 Central Avenue
4. Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 360 West 11th Street
Documentation may be seen between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at any of the above locations, except
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. In addition, these documents may be viewed after 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday at
the Carnegie Stout Public Library. Questions or comments may be directed to James Burke or Aggie Kramer of
the Department of Community and Economic Development, 589-4393.
Published officially on January 20, 1999.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
2000 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 1999
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
INTRODUCTION
The 2000 Annual Action Plan for the use of Program Year 1999 Community
Development Block Grant Funds has resulted from a three month process of public involvement
and decision-making regarding the needs, priorities and proposed uses of CDBG funds in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa. Using priorities established by the 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan and
reconfirmed during this planning process, projects and budgets were developed to address
community housing and non-housing needs. The following action plan represents the efforts of
citizens, commissioners, public officials and staff to craft a document responsive to identified
opportunities and needs in the community.
RESOURCES
Federal
Federal resources expected to be available to address the priority needs identified in this
plan include both CDBG and HOME funds. The City anticipates $2,190,911 in CDBG
assistance in Fiscal Year 2000 (July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000), which includes the annual
entitlement and program income. The City does not receive HOME funds as an entitlement but
was awarded $220,000 in May, 1998, from the State ofIowa to support rental unit rehabilitation
over a two year period. Another HOME application for an additional $220,000 is pending. An
application for $350,000 from the Federal Home Loan Bank was funded to support first time
home buyers working with local banks. The City will also continue to utilize a $3.6 million lead
paint grant over the next 3 years.
The City of Dubuque will utilize other federal assistance programs as appropriate to meet
community needs. Sources of funds include $3.3 million in Section 8 rental assistance payments,
the Section 108 Loan Guarantee program, EDA Public Works Grant Program and SBA 504 loan
program. The City has successfully worked with developers to access Low Income Housing Tax
Credits and Historic Preservation Tax Credits in order to develop feasible housing projects.
Other
Repayments from the City's former State-funded Rental Rehabilitation Program will
provide an estimated $50,000 for rental rehabilitation. Local Housing Assistance Program funds
from the Iowa Department of Economic Development are being used to support $150,000 in
loans to first time home buyers who meet 81-100% Low/Moderate Income guidelines.
The City works with the State of Iowa to access available funds for both housing and
non-housing projects, especially job creation economic development funds. The City leverages
its CDBG money through its lending policies which require private equity participation.
Matching funds are required in almost all programs, although volunteer time is allowed to fulfill
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this requirement for most public service programs. The City actively seeks partners, whether
they are developers, bankers, homeowners, neighborhood organizations or outside agencies, to
carry out the programs and projects funded by the CDBG program in an effort to coordinate and
leverage the limited resources available.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
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 2000
Annual Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds:
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Problem Properties Management $ 2,500
A last resort option to remedy severe code violations/neglect in both vacant and occupied
buildings. The City may contract for repairs and assess costs against the property. Relocation
assistance and demolition may also be necessary.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Slum and Blight
Low/Moderate Income Area
15 housing units managed
Homeowner Rehabilitation $455,000
1) Operation: Paintbrush
An on-going program which provides low and moderate income homeowners with
exterior house paint free of charge. Homeowners are required to arrange for the actual
painting of their homes.
2) Operation Upkeep
Funding for minor exterior repairs up to $2,000 to homes of income-eligible owners.
3) 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.
4) Sewer Connection Loan
A program provides loans to low income homeowners to pay for sanitary sewer
connection charges.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
57 housing units assisted
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Housing Code Enforcement $ 82,672
This activity provides an intensive program of inspection of rental units within low and moderate
income neighborhoods. The program is intended to ensure the provision of safe and sanitary
housing.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
1200 housing unit inspections
First Time Home Buyer Program $125,000
This program provides for loans of up to $5000 to assist low and moderate income families to
purchase their first homes. These funds are used to cover the "entry costs" of homeowners hip --
down payments and closing costs.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
25 families assisted
Lead Paint Hazard Abatement Project $ 40,000
This project provides for a variety of activities to combat lead paint hazards in housing. Low and
moderate income neighborhoods will have units tested as part of Code Enforcement Activities.
Grants/loans of up to $4,500 will be made to low and moderate income homeowners and rental
unit owners to test various abatement methods. The balance of costs will be handled as part of a
separate rehab loan.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
12 families assisted
Rental Unit Rehabilitation $ 55,000
1) Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Program
This program provides for rehab loans to correct code deficiencies and, in particular,
emergency or health and safety corrections, for rental properties. The program aims at
preventing the displacement of economically disadvantaged tenants as a result of code
enforcement actions. Loans are fully amortized, no deferred payment terms.
2) Moderate Income Rental Rehab Loan Program
This program provides loans to rehabilitate rental units throughout the community and is
not tied to the Section 8 rental assistance program. The program is intended for renters at
the 50-80 % of median income and loans are made fully amortizing with no deferred
payment periods.
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3) Accessibility Rehab
This program provides grants to disabled tenants to make rental units handicap
accessible.
4) Single Room Occupancy Rehab
This loan program targets the rehabilitation of single room occupancy units.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
24 housing units rehabilitated
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $193,978
On-going staff support, including program management, technical assistance, loan packaging and
inspection, for the City's rehabilitation loan program.
Housing Planning/Administration Services and Staff $ 54,823
On-going staff support for general housing planning activities, including Consolidated Plan, and
department administration.
Total Housing Programs
$1,008,973
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Economic Development Financial Assistance Program $150,000
This program provides both large and small businesses with attractive low-interest 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.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
30 jobs created or retained
Enterprise Opportunity Program $ 30,000
A program designed to help qualifying low/moderate income entrepreneurs with business
education, teclmical assistance and small loans. The program will fund the development and
presentation of a business training class, start-up business counseling and loans for up to $10,000
for the small, labor intensive owner-operated business.
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National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
20 persons trained/3 micro loans
Economic Development Program Services & Staff $86,864
Staff is responsible for the formulation, coordination and implementation of local economic
development strategies. Staff acquires, develops and manages land for industrial development.
Technical and financial assistance to local businesses in support of increased employment
opportunities for low/mod income population is also provided.
Total Economic Development Programs
$266,864
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Community Partnership Program (cp2) $120,000
An on-going program to provide support for activities developed and implemented by non-City
agencies designed to benefit the community's low and moderate income residents or special
needs populations. Funds are awarded on a competitive basis and are limited to $50,000 per
recipient per year. The program is designed to support new and innovative projects, including
capital expenditures and pilot programs and the removal of architectural barriers.
National Objective:
Location:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
Senior Center $ 25,000
Education and recreation services provided to senior citizens at the Dubuque Area Lifetime
Center.
National Objective:
Location:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
Neighborhood Recreation Programs $119,296
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 an expanded after-school program at Prescott and Audubon Schools, open
gym, basketball league, and summer day camp.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
6000 participants
Family Self-Sufficiency $ 15,000
Provides for purchase of services related to the Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Program.
Purchased services will include case management, counseling and referral for all participating
Section 8 families.
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National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
35 families assisted
Information & Referral Services $ 22,601
The purchase of services from Project Concem/Phone A Friend, Inc. Services include a twenty-
four hour informational network for community residents and a resource and counseling center
for community services.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
1,200 inquiries answered
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $ 15,000
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:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
150 inspections completed
Project Concern-Child Care Resource and Referral $ 7,964
This purchase of services project provides child care information and assistance to both those
needing child care and to providers.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
200 children served
Historic Preservation Rehabilitation Grants $ 10,000
This program provides grants to low and moderate income homeowners to help them meet
required historic preservation rehabilitation standards.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City-Wide
5 housing units assisted
Washington Tool Library $ 10,500
An on-going free tool loan program operated by the Washington Neighborhood Tool Library, a
non-profit corporation. Staffing is provided by volunteers. Funds are used to buy and repair
tools and to cover building rent and utilities.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Slum and Blight
Low/Moderate Income Area
3,700 housing units benefitted
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Neighborhood Support Grants $ 20,000
This grant program provides resources for organized neighborhoods in low/mod income areas to
encourage self-initiated revitalization efforts including physical improvements clean-ups or other
special projects.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
4 neighborhood-based projects assisted
Leadership Training $ 5,000
This provides leadership training opportunities to neighborhood organization members or
residents of low/mod income neighborhoods working to revitalize their neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements $ 50,000
1) Neighborhood Street Overlays
Provides for pavement overlays in low/moderate income neighborhoods.
2) Neighborhood Sidewalk Program
An on-going program provides grants to low and moderate income homeowners, on a
case-by-case basis, to pay 75% of the cost to repair public sidewalks in front of their
homes.
3) Neighborhood SteplWall Repair
An on-going program to renovate or remove steps and walls in low income areas that
pose a safety problem.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
3 neighborhood-based projects assisted/
20 homeowners assisted
Handicap Curb Ramps $ 60,000
Replace curbs at intersections through-out the City with handicap ramps to make public
sidewalks accessible to disabled persons.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City- Wide
75 handicap ramps installed
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center $ 1,500
Training, marketing and promotion of the Dubuque Dispute and Resolution Center
Fair Housing Tenant Conference $ 3,000
In the past several years, much outreach has been conducted in the area of Fair Housing for
landlords and property owners. In fact, five such conferences will have been held from
November of 1995 through January of 1999. This conference will target tenants to provide Fair
Housing Act information and support.
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Neighborhood Development Services & Staff $ 59,285
The Neighborhood Development Specialist coordinates the City's neighborhood reinvestment
programs and works with organizations and residents to improve Dubuque's neighborhoods.
Total Neighborhood and Community Development Programs
$544,146
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
CDBG Administration Services and Staff $106,241
General management, oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant
program. Assures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements.
Finance Services and Staff $ 8,589
Additional financial reporting support is provided to the CDBG program from the City's Finance
Department. This position also coordinates loan portfolio management with a local bank.
City Planning Services and Staff $168,367
On-going staff support to assist in the formulation and implementation of policies, plans and
programs for guiding the physical, economic and social development, redevelopment and
conservation of the community and its resources.
Total Planning and Administration
$283,197
Contingency
$ 87,731
Grand Total CDBG Commitment:
$2,190,911
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