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To: Michael an Milligen, City Manager
From: David Ha ris, Housing and Community and Development
Subject: Revised FY 2013 Annual Action Plan
Date: February 16, 2012
Dubuque
All-America City
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2007
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum transmits the revised Fiscal Year 2013 (Program Year 2012)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for the Council's
February 29th public hearing.
BACKGROUND
The City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program. The Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed and
approved a FY2013 Annual Action Plan on December 14th and forwarded that
recommendation to the Council in January, which was set for public hearing. The City
was then notified by HUD that the CDBG allocation had been reduced by $198,626
(- 17.62 %). The Commission therefore held another public hearing on February 15,
2012, following a 30 day comment period, and approved the revised FY 2013 Annual
Plan.
The attached FY 2013 Annual Action Plan provides for use of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the anticipated entitlement of $928,372, with anticipated
revenues of $322,075 in program income and $7,297 in Economic Development
Revolving Loan Fund, for a total of $1,257,744.
The City Council has scheduled a public hearing on the FY 2013 Annual Action Plan for
February 29, 2012. A required 30 day public comment period commenced with
publication of notices on the City website and in the Telegraph Herald on January 23rd
and the Dubuque Advertiser on January 25th
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I recommend the City Council include the attached FY 2013 Annual Action Plan,
containing the revised funding allocations, in the February 29th public hearing. The
Council will adopt the Plan at their March 7th meeting.
Prepared by Aggie Tauke, Community Development Specialist
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FY 2013 ANNUAL PLAN
FOR USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2012
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS
Exhibit A
PREPARED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Exhibit A
FY 2013 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PROJECTED SOURCES FY 2013
FY2013 CDBG Allocation $ 928,372
Program Income $ 322,075
ED Revolving Loan Fund $ 7,297
Total Sources $ 1,257,744
Housing Development Programs:
FY 2013
First Time Homebuyer Program
. 46,900
Homeowner Rehab Program
157,450
Housing Administration
54,773
Housing Code Enforcement
170,060
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff
320,814
Lead Hazard Control Program
60,000
Rental Unit Rehabilitation
.28,185
• Housing Totals
838,182
Economic Development Programs:
Commercial /Industrial Building Rehab Loans & Revolving Loan Fund
-
E.D. Financial Assistance Program & Revolving Loan Fund
-
Economic Development Totals
-
Neighborhood and Community Development Programs
Accessible Curb Ramps
12,628
Child Care Resource /Referral- Project Concern
6,624
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center
728
Information & Referral - Project Concern
18,798
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff
87,433
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
13,400
Neighborhood Recreation Program
111,324
Neighborhood Support Grants
14,560
Opening Doors
7,280
Senior Center
18,200
Washington Tool Library
11,284
Zoning Inspection /Enforcement
8,710
Neighborhood & Comm. Develop. Totals
310,969
Planning and Administration
CDBG Admin. Services and Staff
108,593
Planning and Administration Totals
108,593
Contingency
TOTAL CDBG
1,257,744
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
FY 2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2012
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 2013 Annual Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds:
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
First Time Home Buyer Program $46,900
This program 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: 3 Households
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2)
Homeowner Rehabilitation $157,450
1) Operation: Upkeep (4 Housing Units)
Grant or deferred payment loan for minor exterior repairs to income - eligible homeowners.
2) Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program (4Housing Units)
An on -going program to provide low- interest loans to qualified low and moderate - income homeowners for
the rehabilitation of substandard housing units.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
Low and Moderate Income Housing
Citywide
See above
High
Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2)
Housing Planning/Administration Services and Staff $54,773
On -going staff support for general housing planning activities, including Consolidated Plan, and
department administration.
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome:
Decent Housing/Accessibility (DHI)
Housing Code Enforcement $170,060
Intensive inspection program of rental units within low and moderate - income neighborhoods to ensure
safe and sanitary housing.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 400 Housing units
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2)
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Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $320,814
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)
Lead Hazard Control Program $60,000
Provides activities to support efforts to combat lead paint hazards in housing, including assessment and
abatement with forgivable loans of up to $12,000 to low /moderate income residents.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 4 Housing units
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility (DH1)
Rental Unit Rehabilitation $28,185
1) Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Program
This program provides for 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.
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 forgivable loans to disabled tenants to make rental units accessible to the
physically disabled.
4) Single Room Occupancy Rehab
This loan program targets the rehabilitation of single room occupancy units.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
Low and Moderate Income Housing
Citywide
1 Housing units
High
Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2)
Total Housing Programs $838,182
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Commercial/Industrial Building Rehab Loan Program and Revolving Loan $0
This program provides low interest and forgivable loans /grants for rehabilitation of commercial and
industrial buildings in the City's older neighborhoods and downtown. Rehabilitation assistance is limited
to improvements to the exterior of the building and to the correction of code violations. On -going
revolving loan fund established.
National Objective: Removal of Slum and Blight
Location: Slum and Blight Area
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3)
Economic Development Financial Assistance Program and Revolving Loan SO
This program provides both large and small businesses with attractive low- interest and forgivable loan
packages or grants 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. On -going revolving loan fund established.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Jobs
Location: Citywide
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome: Economic Opportunity/Sustainability (E03)
Total Economic Development Programs SO
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Accessible Curb Ramps
Replace curbs at intersections throughout the City with
accessible to persons with disabilities.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
Child Care Resource and Referral
This purchase of services project provides
childcare and to providers.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
$12,628
accessible ramps to make public sidewalks
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Citywide
4Accessible ramps
High
Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3)
$6,624
childcare information and assistance to both those needing
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Citywide
600 People
High
Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center $728
Training of volunteers, marketing and promotion for the Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center, which
offers mediation of disputes between neighbors, including race - related disputes
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 413eople
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
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Information & Referral Services $18,798
The purchase of services from Project Concern for a twenty-four hour information network for community
residents and a resource /counseling center for community services.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 3000 People
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Neighborhood Development Services & Staff $87,433
The Neighborhood Development Specialist coordinates the City's neighborhood Development programs
and provides technical assistance to organizations and residents to improve Dubuque's neighborhoods.
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements $13,400
1) Neighborhood Street Overlays
Provides for pavement overlays in income eligible neighborhoods.
2) Neighborhood Sidewalk Program
Grant program to income eligible homeowners, on a case -by -case basis, to pay a maximum of 75%
of the cost to repair public sidewalks in front of their home. Grant amount varies based on
percentage of area median income.
3) Neighborhood Step/Wall Repair
An on -going program to renovate or remove steps and walls that are public safety problems
In low - income areas.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 10 public facilities
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3)
Neighborhood Recreation Programs $111,324
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 expanded
after - school programs, open gym, basketball league, music lessons, playtime for tots, scholarships, swim
passes, summer day camp and other recreational programs.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 2400 People
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Neighborhood Support Grants $14,560
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: 2000 People
Priority: . High
Objective /Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3)
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Opening Doors $7,280
Program providing emergency and transitional housing to women, alone or with children at two sites,
Teresa Shelter and Maria House.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 225People
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility (DH1)
Senior Center $18,200
Education and recreation services provided to elderly citizens at the Hills & Dales Lifetime Center.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
600 People
High
Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Washington Tool Library $11,284
An on -going free tool loan program operated by the Washington Neighborhood Tool Library,
a non - profit organization staffed by volunteers. Funds are used to buy and repair tools and operating
costs. Income eligible residents borrow tools at no charge for home repairs and improvements
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
City Wide
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
500 People
High
Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $8,710
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/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 45 Housing Units
Objective /Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3)
Total Neighborhood and
Community Development Programs
$310,969
PLANNING AND ADNIINISTRATION
CDBG Administration Services and Staff $108,593
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)
Total Planning and Administration $108,593
CONTINGENCY
Grand Total CDBG Commitment
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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 Wed-
nesday, February 29,
2012 commencing at
6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, Historic
Federal Building, 350
West 6th Street, Dubu-
que, Iowa to obtain
comments from citi-
zens regarding the fol-
lowing:
. PROPOSED ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN FOR
THE USE OF
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS -
FISCAL YEAR 2013
(PRO 2RA2M YEAR
JULY 1, 2012 thru
JUNE 30, 2013
CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA GRANT NO. B-
12 -MC-19 -0004
The City of Dubuque
will direct the use of
Community Develop-
ment Block Grant funds
to meet the priorities
identified in the Con-
solidated Plan for
Housing and Communi-
ty Development as
adopted by the City
Council.
Comments may be
submitted on or before
the time of the public
hearing to the Housing
and Community Devel-
opment Department,
350 West 6th Street,
Suite 312, Dubuque Io-
wa 52001 (563 -589-
4239) or atauke®cityof
dubuque.org.
-At said time and place
of public hearing all in-
terested citizens and
parties will be given an
opportunity to be
heard for or against
said revision.
Any visual or hearing
impaired persons
needing special assis-
tance or persons with
special accessibility
needs should contact
the City Clerk's Office
at (563) 589 -4120 or
TTY (563) 690 -6678 at
least 48 hours prior to
the meeting.
Published this I7th
day of February, 2012.
Kevin S. Firnstahl,
City Clerk
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STATE OF IOWA {SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
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I, Suzanne Pike, 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: February 17, 2012, and for which the charge is $21.53.
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Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
this /7 day of �i,� , 20 /4 .
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
" MARY K. WESTERMEYER
Commission Number 154885