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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Nebraska State Office
Executive Tower Centre
10909 Mill Valley Road
Omaha, Nebraska 68154-3955
October 14, 1999
Honorable Terrence M. Duggan
Mayor of Dubuque
City Hall
50 West 13th St.
Dubuque,IA 52001-4864
Dear Mayor Duggan:
Subject: Consolidated End-of-Year Review - Program Year 1998
HUD's Office of Community Planning and Development has sought to establish partnerships with
state and local governments. The focus of our partnership has been to work with communities to ensure
that our joint efforts result in housing and community development programs and policies that benefit and
serve low- and moderate-income persons. These efforts occur within the framework of the statutes we
administer and the regulations and emerging policies that are designed to improve program performance.
The provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the
National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, require the annual submission of performance reports by grant
recipients receiving federal assistance through programs covered under these Acts. Additionally, these Acts
require that a determination be made by the Secretary, that the grant recipient is in compliance with the
statutes and has the continuing capacity to implement and administer the programs for which assistance is
received.
Traditionally, these determinations were made through the review of annual reports submitted by
grantees for each individual program receiving assistance. With the implementation of the Consolidated
Planning Regulations of January 5, 1995, the Department is required to conduct a comprehensive
performance review of your overall progress at least annually (24 CFR 91.525). The review consists of
analyzing your consolidated planning process; reviewing management of funds; determining the compliance
of funded activities with statutory and regulatory requirements; determining the accuracy of required
performance reports; as well as evaluating your accomplishments in meeting key Departmental objectives.
We congratulate you on your many accomplishments during 1998 on achieving Departmental
Objectives. An example of these accomplishments are in the area of housing. The city assisted 41 families
with its owner-occupied rehabilitation loan program. Lead-based paint hazard abatement loans were made
to address problems in 6 units. Emergency code enforcement loans were made for 32 units. Rental rehab
loans were made for 6 units of low-income housing. There were 30 first-time home buyer assistance loans
made. An additional unit was acquired this year for the Dreams Program. The Housing Trust program, a
homeless initiative, completed 17 units of permanent affordable housing.
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Handicap curb cuts were made in 85 different locations, providing wheelchair access by way of
incline ramps. Handicap accessibility work was also completed at the YMCANWCA and on the William
Black Steamboat. Sidewalk repair was completed for 32 low-income households. A Fair Housing Tenant
Conference was held which served to explain tenant rights to the participants.
Public service accomplishments included:
60 households were assisted in the Family Self Sufficiency Program
710 low-income persons were assisted by the 24 hour hotline information referral service
60 households received family counseling/referral through the Family Self Sufficiency program
204 parents and child care providers benefited from the Child Care Resource and Referral program
12 various neighborhood functions were held in low income neighborhoods
40 persons from various neighborhood associations received leadership training
161 youth received self esteem development in the Day Camp Program
769 youth attended various classes in the Neighborhood Recreation Program
In the area of economic development, the loan to FDL Foods for equipment awarded in an earlier
year by the city has resulted in a total of 1145 jobs, 641 of which were filled by low-income persons. This
is an increase of 200 jobs during the year. A nine week small business training course was completed by
17 low-income persons. These achievements in the various program areas are only some of the city's
accomplishments for the year.
In conclusion, as a result of our analysis, we have determined that your overall progress in 1998 was
satisfactory. This determination is based upon the information available to this office and does not reflect a
comprehensive evaluation of specific activities.
Sincerely,
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Director
Community Planning and
Development Division
cc:
Mr. James Burke
Mr. David Harris