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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
Government Body: CITY COUNCIL
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Date: February 23, 2000
Place of Meeting:
PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above identified governmental body will meet at
the time, date and place as set forth above.
The TENTATIVE AGENDA for the meeting is as follows:
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2001 Annual Action Plan for Community
Development Block Grant Funds
Following Special Meeting
Review Fiscal Year 2001 Department Budgets -- Community and Economic
Development, Planning Services, Housing Services, Human Rights, Water
Department
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, 1999, and applicable local
regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the
meeting.
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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
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
2001 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2000
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
INTRODUCTION
The 2001 Annual Action Plan for the use of Program Year 2000 Community
Development Block Grant Funds has resulted from a two month process of public involvement
and decision-making regarding the needs, priorities and proposed uses of CDBG funds in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa. 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 resources expected to be available to address the priority needs identified in this
plan include both CDBG and HOME funds. The City anticipates $2,285,171 in CDBG
assistance in Fiscal Year 2001 (July 1,2000 - June 30, 2001), which includes the annual
entitlement, program income and prior year carry-over funds. The City continues to use its $3.6
million lead paint grant funding to address both homeowner and rental lead paint problems.
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 continues to work with developers to access Low Income Housing Tax
Credits and Historic Preservation Tax Credits in order to develop feasible housing projects.
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 sununarizes the projects to be completed in the 2001
Annual Action Plan with the use ofCDBG funds:
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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: Slum and Blight
Location: Low/Moderate Income Area
Proposed Accomplishments: 15 housing units managed
Homeowner Rehabilitation
1) Operation: Paintbrush
An on-going grant 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.
$475,000
2) Operation: Upkeep
Grant or deferred payment loan for minor exterior repairs up to $2,000 to income-eligible
homeowners.
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: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City-Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 60 housing units assisted
Honsing Code Enforcement $ 90,940
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: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 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 homeownership -
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down payments and closing costs.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City- Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 30 families assisted
Rental Unit Rehabilitation
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.
$ 60,000
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.
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: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City-Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 47 housing units rehabilitated
PurchaselRehabilitationlResale $ I 5,000
This program provides funding to address the redevelopment of derelict properties. Properties
acquired are resold to low/mod income home buyers as part of the DREAMS program or to
landlords who will provide affordable rents.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City- Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: I housing unit rehabilitated
Housing Trust $75,000
The Housing Trust provides funding to private or non-profit initiatives to create permanently
affordable housing.
National Objective:
Location:
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City-Wide
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Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $206,875
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 $ 48,178
On-going staff support for general housing planning activities, including Consolidated Plan, and
department administration.
Total Housing Programs
$1,098,493
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
CommerciallIndustrial Building Rehabilitation Loan $200,000
This activity provides loans for exterior and code compliance rehabilitation of older commercial
and industrial buildings.
National Objective: Slum and Blight
Location: Low/Mod Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: I building rehabilitated
Enterprise Opportunity Program $ 15,000
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 of up to
$10,000 for small, labor intensive owner-operated businesses.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City- Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 20 persons trained/I micro loan
Economic Development Program Services & Staff $88,534
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
$303,534
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NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Community Partnership Program (CP2) $110,000
An on-going grant 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 $124,718
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 programs, open gym, basketball league and summer
day camp.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 1200 kids registered for programs; 5000 open gym users
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.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City-Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 35 families assisted
Information & Referral Services $ 23,166
The purchase of services from Project ConcernlPhone 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: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City-Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 1,200 inquiries answered
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Child Care Resource and Referral $ 8,163
This purchase of services project provides child care information and assistance to both those
needing child care and to providers.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 200 children served
Zoning InspectionlEnforcement $ 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: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 150 inspections completed
Historic Preservation Rehabilitation Grants $ 15,000
This program provides grants to low and moderate income homeowners to help them meet
required historic preservation rehabilitation standards.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City-Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 4 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: Slum and Blight
Location: Low/Moderate Income Area
Proposed Accomplishments: 3,700 housing units benefitted
Neighborhood Grants $ 30,000
This grant program provides resources for organized neighborhoods in low/mod income areas to
encourage self-initiated revitalization efforts including physical improvements, clean-ups,
communication efforts or other special projects.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 9 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.
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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: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City-Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 75 handicap ramps installed
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements $100,000
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 SteplWaIl Repair
An on-going program to renovate or remove steps and walls in low income areas that
pose a safety problem.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 5 neighborhood-based projects assisted!
30 homeowners assisted
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center $ 2,000
Training, marketing and promotion of the Dubuque Dispute and Resolution Center.
Civil Rights Education $ 1,500
Provides outreach and educational materials in low/mod income neighborhoods and schools.
Neighborhood Development Services & Staff $ 60,356
The Neighborhood Development Specialist coordinates the City's neighborhood reinvestment
programs and provides technical assistance to organizations and residents to improve Dubuque's
neighborhoods.
Total Neighborhood and Community Development Programs
$605,403
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PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
CDBG Administration Services and Staff $101,036
General management, oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant
program. Assures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements.
Finance Services and Staff $ 9,759
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 $166,946
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
$277,741
Contingency
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Grand Total CDBG Commitment:
$2,285,171
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