Housing and Community Development FY 2014 Public Hearing & Budget PresentationCITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE,
NOTICE is hereby
given that the Dubuque
City Council will con-
duct a public hearing
at a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m.
on Thursday, February
Z1, 2013, in the Historic
Federal Building, 350
West 6th Street, on the
following:
The Dubuque City
Council's intent to
review and take action
on the Fiscal Year 2014
(Program Year 2012)
Community Develop-
ment Block. Grant
Annual Plan.
Copies of supporting
documents for the
public hearing are on
file in the City Clerk's
Office and may be
viewed during normal
working hours.
Written comments
regarding the above
public hearing may be
submitted to the City
Clerk's Office on or
before said time of
public hearing. At said
time and place of
public hearing all .
interested citizens and
parties will be given an
opportunity to be
heard for or against
said rezoning.
Any visual or hearing
impaired persons need-
ing special assistance
or persons with special
accessibility needs
should contact the City
Clerk's Office at (563)
589 -4100 or TTY (563)
690 -6678 at least 48
hours prior to the
meeting.
Kevin S. Firnstahl
City Clerk
1t 2/8
STATE OF IOWA {SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION
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 8, 2013, and for which the charge is $16.13.
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
this /4eX day of , 20 /5 .
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
MARY K. WESTERMEYER
Commission Number 1548E
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CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby
given that the Dubuque
City council. will
`conduct a public
hearing at a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m.
on Thursday, February
21, 2013, in the Historic
Federal Building, 350
West 6th Street, on the
following:
The Dubuque City
Council's intent to
review and take action
on the Fiscal Year 2014
(Program Year 2012)
Community Develop-
ment Block Grant
Annual Plan.
Copies of supporting
documents for the
public hearing are on
file in the City Clerk's
Office and may be
viewed during normal
working hours.
Written comments
regarding the above
public hearing may be
submitted to the City
Clerk's Office on or
before said time �f
public hearing. At said
time and place of
public hearing all
interested citizens and
parties will be given an
gpportunity to be
heard for or against
said rezoning.
Any visual or hearing
impaired persons need-
ing special assistance
or persons with special
accessibility needs
should contact the City
Clerk's Office at (563)
589 -4100 or TTY (563)
690 -6678 at least 48
hours prior to the
meeting. '
Kevin S. Firnstahl
City Clerk
It 1 /11
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STATE OF IOWA {SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION
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: January 11, 2013, and for which the charge is $16.13.
,s
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
this /1 day of , 20 /3 .
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
4Pin: or y MARY K. WEhf .flMi7:`i.
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
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All-America City
2012
FY 2014 ANNUAL PLAN
FOR USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2013
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS
Exhibit A
PREPARED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Exhibit A
FY 2014 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PROJECTED SOURCES
Estimated Entitlement
Program Income
Total Sources
FY 2014
928,372
303,555
1,231,927
Housing Development Programs:
FY 2014
First Time Homebuyer Program
41,784
Homeowner Rehab Program
157,450
Housing Administration
64,619
Housing Code Enforcement
184,781
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff
361,603
Housing Trust
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Lead Hazard Control Program
30,000
Purchase /Rehab /Resale DREAMS
-
Rental Unit Rehabilitation
-
Housing Totals
840,237
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
12,600
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center
728
Information & Referral - Project Concern
12,500
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff
63,740
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
13,400
Neighborhood Recreation Program
112,794
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
275,796
Planning and Administration
CDBG Admin. Services and Staff
115,894
Planning and Administration Totals
115,894
TOTAL CDBG
1,231,927
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
FY 2014 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2013
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 2014 Annual Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds:
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS _
First Time Home Buyer Program $41,784
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:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
Low and Moderate Income Housing
Citywide
2 Households
High
Decent Housing /Affordability (DH2)
Homeowner Rehabilitation
1) Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program (3 Housing Units)
An on -going program to provide low- interest loans to qualified low and moderate - income
homeowners for the rehabilitation of substandard housing units.
2) Operation: Upkeep
Grant or deferred payment loan for minor exterior repairs to income - eligible homeowners
$157,450
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 $64,619
On -going staff support for general housing planning activities, including Consolidated Plan, and
department administration.
Priority: High
Objective /Outcome:
Housing Code Enforcement
Intensive inspection program of rental units
safe and sanitary housing.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
Decent Housing /Accessibility (DH1)
$184,781
within low and moderate- income neighborhoods to ensure
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Low/Moderate Income Areas
400 Housing units
High
Decent Housing /Affordability (DH2)
2
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $361,603
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 $30,000
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:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
Low/Moderate Income Areas
2 Housing units
High
Decent Housing/Accessibility (DH1)
Rental Unit Rehabilitation $0
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
OHousing units
High
Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2)
Total Housing Programs $840,237
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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 $0
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:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
Citywide
High
Economic Opportunity /Sustainability (E03)
Total Economic Development Programs $0
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Accessible Curb Ramps
Replace curbs at intersections throughout the
accessible to persons with disabilities.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
$12,600
City with accessible ramps to make public sidewalks
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Citywide
4 Accessible ramps
High
Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3)
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:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
City Wide
2 People
High
Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
4
Information & Referral Services $12,500*
( *Estimate only pending Council approval of purchase of services grant applications)
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:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
Citywide
3000 People
High
Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility (SL1)
Neighborhood Development Services & Staff $63,740
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
National Objective:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
$13,400
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
High
Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability (SL3)
1) Neighborhood Street Overlays
Provides for pavement overlays in income eligible neighborhoods.
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 3 streets
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.
Location: City Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 7 sidewalks
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.
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Neighborhood Recreation Programs $112,794
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 or City wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 5730 persons
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)
5
Opening Doors
Program providing emergency and trans
Teresa Shelter and Maria House.
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
Senior Center
Education and recreation services prov
National Objective:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
$7,280
onal housing to women, alone or with children at two sites,
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Citywide
225People
High
Decent Housing/Accessibility (DH1)
$18,200
ded to elderly citizens at the Hills & Dales Lifetime Center.
Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Citywide
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
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective /Outcome:
City Wide
450 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:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Objective /Outcome:
Total Neighborhood and
Community Development Programs
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Low/Moderate Income Areas
45 Housing Units
Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3)
$275,796
CDBG Administration Services and Staff $115,894
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 $115,894
Grand Total: CDBG Funding Proposed for FY 14 $1,231,927
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THE CITY OF
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2014 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
DATE: January 3, 2013
Dubuque
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All- America City
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Housing and Community Development Director Alvin Nash recommends the City
Council set a public hearing for February 21, 2013, on the Fiscal Year 2014 Annual
Action Plan.
The Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Action Plan provides for use of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the anticipated entitlement of $928,372, with anticipated
revenues of $303,555 in program income for a total of $1,231,927.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
kr,„709,,,
Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Alvin Nash, Housing and Community Development Director
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
To: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
From: Alvin Nash, Housing and Community Development Department
Subject: FY 2014 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
Date: January 3, 2013
Dubuque
All- America City
1
2012
INTRODUCTION
The Community Development Advisory Commission is submitting the attached Fiscal
Year 2014 Annual Action Plan for inclusion in the annual City budget. The Commission
reviewed and approved the plan at a public hearing on January 2, 2013.
DISCUSSION
The attached FY 2014 Annual Action Plan provides for use of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the anticipated entitlement of $928,372, with anticipated
revenues of $303,555 in program income for a total of $1,231,927. A public hearing by
the City Council must be held following a 30 -day public comment period. The public
hearing is proposed for February 21, 2013 with the Housing and Community
Department budget work session.
The Commission reviewed and approved the FY 2014 Annual Action Plan at a public
hearing on January 2, 2013. No one was present to speak in regard to the proposed
Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I recommend that the attached FY 2014 Annual Action Plan be included in the City
budget and the Council adopt the attached resolution setting a public hearing for
February 21st, the same date as the Housing and Community Development Department
budget work session.
Prepared by Aggie Tauke, Community Development Specialist
Cc: Jenny Larson, Budget Services Manager
F : \USERS\ATAUKE \CDBG\AnnualPlan \FY 14 \FY14 Plan Council Pub Hrg .mvm memo.doc
(RESOUTION NO. 7-13)
RESOLUTION NO. 7 -2013
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR
2014(PROGRAM YEAR 2013) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has, through a series of public meetings and
hearings, finalized a Fiscal Year 2014 (Program Year 2013) Community
Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan addressing both housing and non -
housing needs in the community; and
Whereas, copies of the draft Fiscal Year 2014 (Program Year 2013) CDBG Annual
Action Plan will be available for public comment for 30 days prior to City Council
action; and
Whereas, the City's Community Development Advisory Commission has reviewed
and recommended adoption of the Annual Action Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council will meet in the Historic Federal Building, Council
Chambers, 2nd Floor, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa at 6:30 p.m. on February
21, 2013 for the purpose of holding a public hearing and taking action on the Fiscal
Year 2014 (Program Year 2013) Community Development Block Grant Annual
Action Plan.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to
publish a notice of such public hearing and the City Council's intent to review and
take action on the Fiscal Year 2014 (Program Year 2012) Community Development
Block Grant Annual Plan.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January, 2013.
Kevin F stahl, City Cler
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Affordable housing
Suitable living environment
Economic opportunities for
low /moderate income persons
CDBG National Objectives
Benefit low and moderate -
income persons
Eliminate slum and blight
Meet an urgent need
SUSTAINABLE
DUBUQUE
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Advisory Commission
Planning, Implementation and Assessment of
the CDBG Program
Identifies Community Development
Needs and Priorities
Encourages Public Participation
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PURCHASE OF SERVICES GRANT 7
PROCESS
New Council Directive: Grant Application
Process to Provide Support for Human
Services Programs
CD Commission:
Established Application Process
Reviewed Not - For - Profit Agency
Applications
Recommendations for FY14 Purchase
of Services Grants
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Purchase of Services Grants
FY14 CDAC Funding Recommendations
Total Applicant Requests : $194,092
Commission Recommended : $73,582 or $86,988
City Manager Recommended Funding: $56,289
Council Review at Feb 25th
Purchase of Services Budget Hearing
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SUSTAINABLE
DUBUQUE
FY 2012 Housing
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4 First Time Homebuyers
25 Homeowner Rehabs
Housing Code Enforcement141
Low /Moderate Income Areas:
495 Inspections
Code Violations in 321 Units
228 Units Corrected Violations
Agency Partnerships
Washington Tool Library
458 Served
Hills and Dales Senior Center
819 Served
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Information and Referral ---11 -
1973 Served
Child Care Resource
and Referral
486 Served
Opening Doors
Emergency and
Transitional Housing
221 served
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Neighborhood
Grants �
AGENCIES
Multicultural Family Center/ Summer Youth & Family Enrichment
North End Neighborhood Newsletters & Flyers
Downtown Neighborhood Love Your Block Project
Historic Bluffs Neighborhood 2 Cleanups; Newsletters /Flyers
Valley View Neighborhood Beautification /Newsletter & Flyers
Washington Neighborhood/ Beautification / Landscaping
Orange Park /Development Corp 2 Cleanups
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7 Sidewalk Improvements
Low and moderate
income households
i Street Overlay
Low and moderate income area
SUSTAINABLE
DUBUQUE
viable • livable • equitable
Zoning Enforcement
49 Properties in low and moderate
income areas corrected zoning violations
Neighborhood
Recreation Programs
Assisted
174 Day Camp - Four Mounds
95 Recreation - Dubuque County Extension
i8 Music Lessons for Low Income Youth -
Northeast Iowa School of Music
87 Playtime for Tots - Comiskey Park & St. Lukes
i6 Comiskey Community Basketball League
41 Swim Passes for Low Income
33 Low Income Scholarships
Total 464 Persons Assisted
4,993 Open Gym & After School -
Audubon, Prescott & Lincoln
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(Area Population)
FY 2012 CDBG Financial Impact
• Expended
$1,625,900
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• Leveraged
$6,610,270
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FY2014 CDBG
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PUBLIC HEARING
HUD ENTITLEMENT 928,372
PROGRAM INCOME (REVENUES) 303,555
TOTAL SOURCES $ 1,231,927
FY 2014
Housing
Programs
First Time Homebuyer
Homeowner Rehab
Housing Administration
Housing Code Enforcement
Housing Rehab Services /Staff
Lead Paint Hazard Control
Housing Program Totals
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41784
157,450
64,619
184,781
361,603
30,000
$840,237
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FY 2014 Neighborhood &
Community Development
Accessible Curb Ramps
Dubuque Dispute Resolution
Information & Referral
Neighborhood Development Staff
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
Neighborhood Recreation Programs
Neighborhood Support Grants
Opening Doors
Senior Center
Washington Tool Library
Zoning Inspection /Enforcement
Neighborhood & CD Totals
12,600
728
12,500
63,740
13,400
112,794
14,560
7,280
18,200
11,284
8,710
$275,796
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FY 2014 CDBG ANNUAL PLAN
Housing Development 840,237
Neighborhood & CD 275,796
Planning and Admin 115,894
TOTAL CDBG $1,231,927
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Homeless Prevention and Rapid
Re- Housing Program (HPRP) $502,294
Grant Ended July 14, 2012
Total Assisted: 195 Families (479 Persons)
SERVICES: Rental assistance, security and utility
deposits, utility payments, moving costs and case
management.
Administered by Project Concern
Staff assisted Participants with
•Increasing income and skills
•Maintain permanent housing
Self Determination
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Connecting people
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HPRP Impact
62 Families provided Homeless Assistance
134 Families assisted with Homeless Prevention
185 Families received Financial Assistance
195 Families received Case Management & Outreach 44
Assisted Year i Year 2 Year 3
Families 140 118 45
Homeless 38 48 39
Eliminated Participant Need for Homeless Assistance
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Urban Revitalization
10 year Residential Tax Exemption
Taxation Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 oil
Properties Added 16 29 23 58 18
Annual Value Added $1.3M $1 M $1.6M $2.8M $703,700
Total Properties 108 111 115 166 168
Total Property Value $6.8M $7.4M $8.5M $10.9 M $10.7 M
Promote Homeownership through
Lending Programs & Workshops
Since 2010:
76 participants received Certificates of
Completion and
35 First Time Homebuyers
Classes consist of City Programs;
Financial Solutions; Basic Banking Tips
and Energy Efficiency
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Bluff Street
Broadway Extended
Downtown Neighborhood Council
Grandview Neighborhood
Hilltop /Ivy League
Historic Bluffs Neighborhood
Langworthy District
North End Neighborhood
Point Neighborhood
South Grandview /Bradley
Valley View Neighborhood
Washington Neighbors
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Bee Branch Restoration Area
2200-2300 Washington Street
Washington Street Redevelopment 7!
Bee Branch Restoration of
City- Acquired Properties
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DUBUQUE
viable • livable • equitable
New Property Owners in Bee Branch
Redevelopment
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
(NSP) Grant: $444,000:
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Restoration of 9 Vacant and
Foreclosed Properties - Sold to
New Homebuyers
Anticipate over $200,000 from sale
of Homes which will be reinvested
to complete additional properties.
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SUSTAINABLE
DUBUQUE
viable • livable • equitable
Young Professionals'
Dubuque Community Days of Caring
In 2012, over 700 volunteers assisted with
more than 3o area service projects.
Projects included landscaping, painting,
I washing windows, general cleaning, light
construction and lawn maintenance among
others.
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Partnership with DB &T Community Corp
Acquire and Rehab Vacant Buildings
Washington Historic Row Houses
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DUBUQUE
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$240,000 I -Jobs Award
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Washington Neighborhood
29 Properties converted from
rentals or vacant buildings
Over $3M Total Value of
Properties Sold
SUSTAINABLE
DUBUQUE
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DUBUQUE
Homeowner Rehabilitation in the
Washington Neighborhood
FY 2012
12 Households assisted
$324,053 expended
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Iowa Finance Authority Award
Dubuque Housing Trust Fund
Purpose:
Promote Homeownership in
Washington Neighborhood
$132,637 Received in FY12
Total Funding $1.3 Million since 2003
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DEVELOPMENT C O R P O R A T I O N
The mission of the Washington Neighborhood
Development Corporation is to empower people and
revitalize the Washington Neighborhood in a
sustainable manner by leveraging public and private
resources to promote housing, economic opportunity
and human potential
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Washington Initiative Financial Impact
Private 2005 - 2012
Investment
City Investment
Other Govt
Investment
Total Investment in
Washington
Neighborhood:
$34,612,395
Lead Paint Hazard Control
Grants
1997-2014
Total Grant Funds
Total Match
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$12,190,735
$2,715,157
1,151 Housing Units Made Lead Safe
Lead Paint Hau d
Control Progra'ni
Targeted area)
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Lead Poisoning Reduction
in Children Under Age 6
• City Wide
• Target Area
1997
io.8%
12.8%
2010
2.8%
4.5%
National Average : 1.6%
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Lead Poisoning Decrease Through
Remediation and Outreach Events
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Economic Impact to
Local Small Businesses
2011 - 2012
$767,555 Awarded to Contractors
97 Percent Awarded
to Small Income Businesses
38 Jobs Created
—14:71%-s'
Lead Paint Hazard Control Program
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Goals
• Reduce Lead Poisoning in Children's to National
average or below
• Continue Building Partnerships
• Education and Outreach Events
• Lead Training
• Making 175 more Units Lead safe by 2018
• Neighborhood Improvements
Healthy Homes Production Grant
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Keep it Clean
Keep it Safe
Keep it Pest -free
Keen it Contaminant -fre
Keep it Well- Ventilated
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Healthy Homes Production Program
Goals
• Reduce Asthma and Upper Respiratory Illnesses
• Reduce Missed School Days
• Reduce Missed Work Days
• Reduce Doctor & Emergency Room Visits
• Education and Outreach
• Create 125 Healthier and Safer Housing Units by 2018
• Transform Lives and Improve Housing
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Promote Integrated Interventions
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Lead Hazard Reduction
Restoration - Renovation
Energy Efficiency
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GHHI Home Advocate
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Role:
❑ Central point of contact
❑Advocacy
❑ Community Resources Link
❑ Facilitates Behavior /Lifestyle Changes
❑ Connect City GHHI to National GHHI organization
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative
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Helping People_ Changing Lives.
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Participating Partners
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VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
A rubaidfury of Foley Ti -States Health Group. Inc.
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a eighborhood
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Dubulue Area
landlord
Association
Dubuque
Multicultural
Family Center
HOUSING EDUCATION AND REHABMATION TRAINING
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES
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Housing Appeals Board
•Time Extensions for Housing Code Compliance
•Variances from Housing Code
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A special thanks to the late Board Member
Paul E. Newman, who passed away last year.
Rental Property Inspections
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9o% of properties inspected are in
compliance
1026 Initial inspections
696 Complaint
212 Exterior Inspections
Emergency Relocation
11 Tenants Relocated in 2012
• Fire damages
• Electrical hazards
• Lack of heat
Expansion of Rental Market
• io.6 % increased since 2009
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• 8400 licensed rental units
Developers responding to a
increased consumer
demand
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Strengthening Families
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program provides rental
assistance to make housing affordable for low income
families. Families living in stable, secure housing have their 44
basic need for a safe place to live met. Stable housing provides
families a foundation to build on. Families are given the
opportunity to work toward a brighter future.
Housing Commission Members
Jim Holz
Dorothy Culbertson
Ricardo Woods
Dr Patricia Foster
Lisa McAllister
Judie Root
Dorothy Schwendinger, OSF
Amy Eudaley
Ann Fernandes
Rick Baumhover
Purpose: Monitor and adopt local policies within
I the Family and Assisted Housing Programs
considering local needs, priorities, goals and
resources
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Resident Advisory Board
Provides the City of Dubuque Housing Authority and I
the Participants a forum for sharing information about
the Agency's Annual Plan.
Membership is comprised of tenants
Provide Recommendations for City of Dubuque
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Family & Assisted Housing Programs:
Housing Choice Voucher
Tenant Based Voucher
Project Based Voucher
Voucher Homeownership
Moderate Rehabilitation
Family Self - Sufficiency
Circles Initiative
Shelter Plus Care
Moderate Rehabilitation Program
Provides project -based rental assistance for low income
households
Two owners currently have 14 total units at their
properties
Owners select eligible households for participation
Project -Based Voucher Program
• 17 Assisted Living Units at Rose of Dubuque
located at 3390 Lake Ridge Drive in Dubuque
• Began leasing in FY13
Housing Assistance Payments to
Property Owners
FY 2012
$3,607,969
Housing Assistance
Payments
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Shelter Plus Care Program
Provide permanent housing and supportive services to
homeless people with disabilities and their families
Primary target populations are homeless people who
have
Serious mental illness; and /or
Chronic problems with alcohol, drugs or both; and /or
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or related
diseases
Project Concern provides case management
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Landlord/
Property Owner
How things work
Voucher Program
Family Demographics
Average Household Size: 1.9 members
Average Gross Income: $10,842
55% Have a Disabled Family Member
46% Head of Household is Disabled
20% Elderly- Average age is 72
Voucher Homeownership
Program
Began in 2002
21 Families have
purchased homes`
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Family Self-Sufficiency FYE 2012
Encourages strategies to help voucher families obtain
employment that lead to economic independence and self -
sufficiency.
143 Families participated
5 Families Completed their Contracts
Completion of Contract requires being free of all cash welfare
payments for a minimum of one year
3 Families that completed their Contracts earned Federal Escrow
Dollars averaging $4,220 �,
2 Additional FSS Coordinators Hired in FY 2013 e-'91
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Dubuque's Circles® Initiative
Mission: To build collaborative circles of support that
strengthen community, inspire tolerance, eliminate
barriers and connect resources for those living in a
cycle of poverty, so they may lead themselves and
their families to permanent stability.
Vision: A community where all have the opportunity
to succeed and contribute.
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Circles® 2012
Over ioo active volunteers of the Circles® Community
(These include Circle® Leaders, Allies, Guiding Coalition
members, Childcare volunteers and other volunteers)
75 -moo community members join us every Tuesday
night
io Matched Circles 3 of those completed their i8
month commitment and accomplished i00% of the
goals they set for themselves.
Goal for 2013 is to reach 24 matched Circles
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Guiding Coalition: Community based group which
provides leadership for the Circles® Initiative- providing
hands on, action oriented roles
35 Community Volunteers
Community Meeting: Organization of meals, childcare,
content and agendas, greetings, set -up and clean -up
Resource: Shares community resource information and
builds partnerships, works toward grant writing for
sustainability
Recruitment & Retention: Build social capital and
community engagement for Circle® leaders, allies and GC
members, retains current volunteerism
Economic Stability: Provides information or
opportunities for employment, education and asset
building
Big View: Addresses systemic barriers that contribute to
the causes of poverty
Introduction to Bridges Concepts
In FY 2012 - 150 Persons
YTD FY 2013 - 455 Persons
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STRATEGIES for
PROFESSIONALS
and COMMUNITIES
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/Jim Ott National Consultant for Aha! Process & Ermina Soler Certified BOP trainer
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Gettin g Ahead
Prerequisite for becoming a Circle® Leader
A curriculum for people in poverty
Assists in understanding economic class issues
Provides a structure to develop a plan to improve
resources
Provides learning that will contribute to being an
effective Circle® Leader
8 Rounds of Getting Ahead Graduates
Round 8 (2012) 10 of 12
Participants Graduated
7 of the 10 Graduates Joined
Circles
Round 9 Currently in process
13 Participants will Graduate in
June 2013
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Recognition
Community Impact Grant (Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuque)- Awarded $5,000 for media marketing
From Vision to Action (best practice book ublished by
Aha! Process) Dubuque Circles champions contributed to
a chapter.
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Major Funding for Circle Initiative from :
City of Dubuque,
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque,
SRNS
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Upgrade Part -time Receptionist to Secretary
Wireless Connection for Inspectors
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A Better Way of Thinking Leads To A
Better Way of Living
Strategic Initiatives and Programs
Expand the Orientation requirements for Assisted Housing
Choice Voucher participants
Assisted families and individuals will participate in
Community Service and enroll in various educational and training
disciplines
Assist parents with children with educational goals
Raise the employment rate of participants
Synchronize staffing for Circles, Family Self - Sufficiency and
Assisted Housing Programs
Strategic Initiatives and Programs
Create Residential Training and Educational Group
Create Residential Safety and Development Committee
Establish Tenant /Landlord Association
Five Year cycle for rental inspections
Revitalization of our core neighborhoods and their
infrastructures
'Increase home ownership opportunities
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Retired after 24 years of service
Tom Smith, Housing Inspector
Retired after 25 years of service
The Housing and Community
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