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Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant FY2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2_HearingCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting Public Hearings # 2. Copyrighted December 20, 2021 ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant FY2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the Community Development Block Grant FY2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type FY22 CDBG Amendment 2-MVM Memo City Manager Memo FY22 AAP Amendment 2 Staff Memo Staff Memo FY22 AAP Amendment 2 Resolution Resolutions FY22 AAP Amendment 2 Budget Supporting Documentation FY22 AAP Amendment 2 Plan Supporting Documentation THE CITY OF Dubuque DUB TEE1. All -America City Masterpiece on the Mississippi � pp zoo�•*o 13 zoi720zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant FY2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 DATE: December 14, 2021 Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger recommends City Council approval of the Community Development Block Grant FY2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2. The Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed the amendment and recommends City Council adoption. The FY2022 Annual Action Plan is being amended to reflect the funding amounts of activities with carryover from previous years' allocations, and the re -allocation of funds to spend funds more expeditiously to meet timeliness requirements per HUD. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Alexis M. Steger, Housing and Community Development Director Dubuque THE CITY OF AII•Americs city DUB E i nx 2007�2012�2013 Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2017*2019 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Alexis M. Steger, Housing and Community Development Director SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant FY2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 DATE: December 13, 2021 Introduction The attached memorandum transmits information regarding proposed changes to the FY2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan for public hearing scheduled for December 20, 2021. Discussion The FY2022 Annual Action Plan is being amended to reflect the funding amounts of activities with carryover from previous years' allocations, and the re -allocation of funds to spend funds more expeditiously to meet timeliness requirements per HUD. Activities with carryover funds from the prior fiscal year are: • Homeowner Rehab: $57,760 • Rental Rehab: $17,672 • Purchase/Rehab/Resale: $79,782 • Homeless Shelter Rehabilitation: $350,000 • Housing Code Enforcement: $34 • Lead Paint Abatement: $103,841 • Rental and Mortgage Short -Term Assistance: $48,273 • AHNI Agreement: $30,000 • Microenterprise Assistance Program: $27,750 • Comiskey and Avon Park Improvements: $315,972 • Tree Removal: $42,800 • St. Mark's Tuckpointing: $10,000 • Neighborhood Recreation Program: $28,000 • Neighborhood Support Grants: $8,586 • Bus Stop Improvements: $20,730 • MFC Sidewalk: $25,000 • Sidewalks: $15,000 • Street Overlays: $58,305 • Purchase of Services Grant Competition: $27,258 • Years Previous to FY21 Carryover: $554,805 Additional funds received through program income and activities unable to spend all funds allocated in the fiscal year are being reallocated. Activities being funded: • Purchase/Rehab/Resale: $233,749 • Rental and Mortgage Short -Term Assistance: $28,000 • AHNI Agreement (90 Main Street): $221,900 • Lincoln Wellness Project: $63,135 • Mount Pleasant Home Elevator: $25,000 Two programs were previously allocated, but are being submitted for approval to move to the correct fund: • Energy Savers Program: $125,000 • Window Replacement Program: $17,672 • CDBG Revolving Applications: $454,676 The funds that have been re -allocated from projects originally included in the FY22/PY21 Annual Action Plan will be submitted for inclusion in the FY23/PY22 Annual Action Plan so their benefit to the community will still be realized. These programs include: • Homeowner Rehabilitation: $125,000 • Credit Repair Program: $50,000 • Park Equipment Replacement: $81,449 • Bus Stop Improvements: $22,272 • Childcare Assistance: $50,000 • Aquaponic Systems for Food Deserts: $90,958 The Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed this amendment and recommends City Council adoption of the amended plan. Recommendation I respectfully request the City Council approve the FY2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 as recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission. Prepared by: Maddy Haverland, Community Development Specialist Prepared by Maddv Haverland Housing & Community Devel 350 W. 611 St Suite 312 Telephone: (563) 690-6072 Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100 RESOLUTION NO. 443-21 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 (PROGRAM YEAR 2021) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT#2 Whereas, the City of Dubuque, through a series of public meetings and hearings, proposed a 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 Community Development Advisory Commission approved the second amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan; and Whereas, all services provided will be to a minimum of 51 % low/moderate income residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, is hereby approved. 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 Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 with all related documents, for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds based on this adopted budget and execute standard contracts and agreements. Attest and adopted this 20th day of December 2021. �Ider 41 ,�% //�Roy D. uol, Mayor ��2�/JY��LAdrienne Breit f, City Clerk Passed, approved, Entitlement 1,102,197 1,102,197 Recreation Various Program Fees Homeowner Loan Repayments Rental Loan Repayments Infill-Loan Repayments 1 st Time Homeowner Loans Reimbursements -General Sale of Assets - Other Microenterprise Loans Total Program Income 254,192 254,192 Unexpended Funds Previous Fiscal Years 1,823,550 Total 1,356,389 3,179,938.87 FY22 AAP Amendment 1 Carryover Re -Allocated Funds Budget Amendment 2 Administration 219,670.00 CDBG Planning, Monitoring, & Budgeting 126,219.00 (1,014.00) 125,205.00 Housing & Community Development Administration 94,465.00 94,465.00 Race in the Heartland 1,983.12 (1,983.12) - Housing Development 2,686,309.00 First Time Homebuyer Program 43,000.00 43,000.00 Homeowner Rehab (Small & Large) 125,000.00 57,760.00 (125,000.00) 57,760.00 Energy Savers Program 125,000.00 125,000.00 Purchase Rehab Resale 17,202.00 17,202.00 Purchase Rehab Resale 62,580.00 233,749.00 296,329.00 Lead Paint Abatement 102,332.00 103,841.00 206,173.00 Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff 235,566.00 - (60,566.00) 175,000.00 Rental and Mortgage Assistance / Short Term Assistance 48,273.00 28,000.00 76,273.00 Rental Rehabilitation (move budget to window replacement) 17,672.00 (17,672.00) - Window Replacement Program 20,000.00 17,672.00 37,672.00 Homeless Shelter Rehabilitation 350,000.00 350,000.00 Housing Code Enforcement 33.75 (33.75) - AHNI Agreement 30,000.00 221,900.00 251,900.00 Credit Repair Program 100,000.00 (50,000.00) 50,000.00 Economic Development 2,750.00 Microenterprise Assistance Program 25,000.00 (25,000.00) - Microenterprise Assistance Program 2,750.00 2,750.00 Public Facilities 395,113.00 Park Equipment Replacement 65,443.00 (65,443.00) - Lincoln Wellness Project 16,006.00 63,135.00 79,141.00 Comiskey Park New Entry 30,947.00 30,947.00 Comiskey Park Amenity Replace 93,816.00 93,816.00 Comiskey Park Bid - SC Alarm 10,000.00 10,000.00 Comiskey Park Re -image 87,250.00 87,250.00 Avon Park Improvements 93,959.00 93,959.00 Tree Removal 42,800.00 (42,800.00) - StMark Tuckpointing 10,000.00 (10,000.00) - Neighborhood and Community Development 876,097.00 Neighborhood Recreation Program 132,754.00 28,000.00 (28,000.00) 132,754.00 Neighborhood Support Grants 8,586.00 (8,586.00) - Neighborhood Broadband 100,000.00 100,000.00 Neighborhood Related Infrastructure Improvements - Bus Stop Improvements 22,272.00 20,730.00 (22,272.00) 20,730.00 MFC Sidewalks 25,000.00 25,000.00 Sidewalks 15,000.00 (15,000.00) - Street Overlays 58,305.00 58,305.00 Purchase of Services Grant Competition 27,258.00 27,258.00 Childcare Assistance 50,000.00 (50,000.00) - Aquaponic System for Food Deserts 90,958.00 (90,958.00) - Zoning Inspection/Enforcement 7,710.00 7,710.00 Vacant/Abondoned Building Inspection 4,664.00 4,664.00 Visiting Nurses Association (Acquisition Support) 20,000.00 20,000.00 Washington Tool Library - - Mount Pleasant Home Elevator 25,000.00 25,000.00 CDBG Revolving Application Fund 454,676.00 454,676.00 Grand Total 1,356,389.00 1,268,745.87 554,804.13 3,179,939.00 TOTAL 3,179,939.00 THE COF+ Dubuque DUtBE All-America GiIY Masterpiece on the Mississippi � pp zoo�•*o 13 zoi720zoi9 Amendment #2 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. 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 2022 Annual Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds. RESOURCES CDBG Entitlement FY 2022 CDBG Entitlement Prior Years $1,102,197 $1,823,550 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 $3.179,939 PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION $219,670 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 $125,205 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 PROGRAM $1,686,309 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 $182,760 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. 4) Energy Savers Program (ESP) National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 30 Housing Units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) Purchase/Rehab/Resale $313,531 Provides funding to address the redevelopment of sub -standard and vacant/abandoned city -owned properties. Properties acquired, rehabbed, and sold to low and Moderate -Income homebuyers or to property owners maintaining affordable rents. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Housing Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: 3 Housing Units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) Lead Hazard Reduction (Lead & Healthy Homes Grant Match) $206,173 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: 14 Housing units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3) Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $175,000 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 Assistance Program $76,273 Provides assistance for low -moderate income individuals for assistance for up to 3 months of rent and utility payments. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishment: 35 Households Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) Rental Rehab Program Windows Replacement Program $37,672 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 Households Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2) Homeless Shelter Rehabilitation $350,000 Provides funding to address deterioration of needed housing for homeless populations. Funds will be used to rehabilitate existing structures providing these services. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Clientele Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishment: 4 Units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Rehab; Multi -Unit Residential (1413) Affordable Housing Creation: AHNI $251,900 Single-family Home Rehab/Resale $30,000 Partnership with Affordable Housing Network of Iowa to provide fund for affordable housing creation. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishment: 1 Household Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Rehab; Single -Unit (14A) Multifamily Rehabilitation — 90 Main $221,900 Partnership with Affordable Housing Network of Iowa to provide funds for affordable housing creation. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishment: 30 Units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Rehab; Multi -Unit (14B) Credit Repair Program $50,000 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) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $2,750 Microenterprise Assistance Program $2,750 Assistance to microenterprises run by low and moderate income owners. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Low/Mod Businesses Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Businesses Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Sustainability/Create Economic Opportunities PUBLIC FACILITIES $395,113 Lincoln Wellness Project $79,141 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 (SL1) Comiskey Park Improvements $222,013 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 (SLI) Avon Park Equipment Replacement $93,959 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 (SL1) NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS $876,097 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 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) Neighborhood Related Infrastructure Improvements $104,035 National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3) 1) Bus Stop Improvements $20,730 ADA Accessible bus stop improvements including push lighting, cement pads, and benches. Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 3 Bus Stops 2) MFC Sidewalks $25,000 Location: Low/Mod Residential Areas Proposed Accomplishments: 1 Sidewalk 3) Street Overlays Location: Proposed Accomplishments: $58,305 Low/Mod Residential Areas 3 Streets Purchase of Services Grant Competition 27,258 This competitive grant process provides nonprofit organizations the opportunity to expand services or develop new programming to meet community needs while supporting CDBG objectives and outcomes. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Citywide Proposed Accomplishments: Varies Objective/Outcome: Varies 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 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 $4,664 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 Moderate -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 (SL1) Mount Pleasant Home Elevator $25,000 This project provides funding for retrofitting the only elevator in a multi -unit residential building that serves primarily low -moderate income individuals. National Objective: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Location: Mt. Pleasant Home Proposed Accomplishments: 30 People Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1) Revolving CDBG Applications $454,676 This fund is available for local nonprofits and organizations to apply for assistance to expand or increase their services or reach to benefit low -moderate income people, households, or businesses. National Objective: Location: Proposed Accomplishments: Objective/Outcome: Low and Moderate -Income Benefit Citywide Varies Varies Grand Total: CDBG Funding Proposed for FY 2022 $3,179,939 STATE OF IOWA SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: 12/10/2021 and for which the charge is 29.71 Subscribed to befde me, a Notary Public i nd for Dubuque County, Iowa, this loth day of December, 2021 —ys'k —a-� A 2� Notary Pybl;c in and of r Dubuque (Bounty, Iowa. 'a•.p =A9 CoMy Ad text : CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA OFFICIAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council will conduct a public hearing on December 20, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa, at which meeting the City Council proposes to consider a proposed Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. 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. The official agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain public input options. The City Council agenda can be accessed at https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org. Written comments regarding the above public hearings may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office via email at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before said time of public hearing. At said time and place of public hearings the City Council will receive any written comments. Copies of supporting documents for the public hearings are on file in the City Clerks Office and may be viewed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing, or speech impairments requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD (563) 690-6678, etyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942. Published by order of the City Council given on the 6th day of December 2021. Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk It 12/10