Iowa Department of Economic Development Local Housing Assitance Program Applications
August 23, 2000
IOWA
DEPAItTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Honorable Terrance Duggan, Mayor
City of Dubuque
City Hall - 1305 Central Ave.
Dubuque, IA 52001
SUBJECT:
Local Housing Assistance Program Application #01-LHAP-002
Project Name: Dubuque
Dear Mayor Duggan:
TharJ( you for submitting a prc-application last month for funding under the Local Housing Assistance
Program. Yours was among 54 pre-applications we received for a variety of housing activities (;overing
the state. The total amount of funds requested was $12,485,935.
On behalf of the Iowa Department of Economic Development, I am pleased to invite you to submit a full
LHAP application for the activity proposed in your pre-application. An application form is enclosed.
Please note that some of the application information has been entered for you, mcluding the project
description, the amount of the LHAP request and some recommendations for you to follow as you
prepare the full application. These may be different than you proposed in your pre-application, but
reflect the terms under which we will consider your full application.
Please complete the application and submit it to the Division of Community and Rural Development at
the address below by 4:30 p.m. on November 13, 2000. Unfortunately, due to the limited amount of
funds available, we will not be able to fund every invited application. Review will be very competitive.
As we make award decisions, our intention is to fund those applications that maximize the return on the
investment of state funds.
If you have any questions, please call your assigned staff contact for the application process, Donna
Grgurich, at (515) 242-4766. Again, thank you for your interest in LEAP We look forward to
receiving your full application.
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THOMAS J. VILSACK, GOVERNOR SALLY J. PEDERSON, LT. GOVERNOR
C J. Niles, Director. 200 East Grand Avenue . Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1827 . 515.242.4700 . Fax: 515.242.4809
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Dubuque (Ol-LHAP-002)
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS
· Part A of the application has been completed for you. It needs only to be signed by the CEO.
· Part B of the application requests additional general information about your LHAP proposal.
· Part C of the application lists questions about the specific type of activity proposed.
· If you have questions, call the assigned staff person indicated in the letter inviting your application.
· Please type the application. Submit this original application form (no copies needed) by 4:30 p.m.
November 13, 2000 to: Division of Community and Rural Development (LHAP)
Iowa Department of Economic Development
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
PART A: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant:
Dubuque
City Hall- 1305 Central Ave.
Dubuque, IA 52001
CEO Signature:
. Terrance Duggan, Mayor
Contact person:
David Harris
. Phone: (319) 589-4239 Ext.
Activity Type: Homebuyer Assistance
LHAP Request: $100,000.00
Project description: Proposed is a project to demolish 2 vacant-abandoned 100 year-old structures &
construction of 5 new attached condominium-type homes. These will be 1000 sq.
ft., 2 BR homes, to be sold to 1 st time buyer families earning no more than 60%
of area median income. The $70,000 per home cost will be subsidized with
LHAP funds at $20,000 per home to result in purchase cost of $50,000.
Application recommen dations/parameters/requirements:
· Will need historical clearance.
· Is targeting 60% and below feasible?
· A developer needs to be identified.
· Are there condominium association rules and regulations in place?
· How do association fees affect affordability to buyers?
· Submit design of units.
PART B: GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
Attach a narrative response to the following questions. Be sure the narrative also addresses each of the
recommendations/parameters/requirements listed on the front of the application.
1. Describe how the proposed activity is linked with other economic development activities in the area.
2. Describe plans for project administration. If the applicant will contract for administrative services,
identify with whom. Ifnot, describe the applicant's administrative experience.
3. Describe the timeline for completion of the proposed activity.
4. Describe other housing and community development activities in the area with which the LHAP
project will be coordinated.
5. List all other sources of funds for the activity. Identify the status of other funding commitments.
6. Describe how the proposed activity will impact the identified housing need.
7. If the proposal includes an opportunity for re-use of funds, describe how funds will be re-used.
8. Describe how costs for the activity were determined.
9. Describe the housing to be provided and/or households to be assisted through the proposed activity.
10. Describe any unresolved issues related to the proposed activity.
PART C: ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS (ACQUISITIONIDEMOLITIONINEW HOUSING)
Attach a narrative addressing the following questions:
1. Will all of the sites acquired be vacant? If not, will the occupants be paid any consideration for
relocation?
2. If relocation is planned, who will be responsible for that activity?
3. How will the applicant ensure that the margin of profit for the developer of the new units will be
reasonable?
IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
August 23, 2000
The Honorable Terrance Duggan, Mayor
City of Dubuque
City Hall- 1305 Central Ave.
Dubuque, IA 52001
SUBJECT: Local Housing Assistance Program Pre-application #OI-LHAP-003
Dear Mayor Duggan:
Thank you for submitting a pre-application last month for funding under the Local Housing Assistance
Program. Yours was among 54 pre-applications we received for a variety of housing activities covering
the state. The total amount of funds requested was $12,485,935. Unfortunately, the amount of funds
available through the program is about $4.5 million.
On behalf of the Iowa Department of Economic Development, I regret that we are unable to invite you
to submit a full LHAP application for the housing activity you proposed. The reasons for this decision
are as follows:
· No local cash was included in project budget.
· Funds are still available for use from 1997 LHAP award for similar activity.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call your staff contact, Donna Grgurich, at
(515) 242-4766. Again, thank you for your interest in LHAP.
Sincerely,
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C. J. Niles, Director. 200 East Grand Avenue . Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1827 . 515.242.4700 . Fax: 515.242.4809
info@ided.state.ia.us . TrY: 1.800.735.2942 . www.state.ia.us/ided