CDBG Annual Action Plan FY17_Setting Public Hearing Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Items to be set for Public Hearing # 5.
ITEM TITLE: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Annual
Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2017.
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending the City Council set a public
hearing for review of the Community Development Block
Grant Annual Action Plan on February 17, 2016 in
conjunction with the Housing & Community Development
Department's budget hearing.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year
2017 (Program Year 2016) Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG)Annual Action Plan
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt
Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 2/17/16
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
FY 2017 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing-MVM City Manager Memo
Memo
Staff memo Staff Memo
FY2017 Annual Action Plan for use of Community Supporting Documentation
Development Block Grant Funds
Resolution Resolutions
Notice of Public Hearing Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2017 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
DATE: January 26, 2016
Housing and Community Development Director Alvin Nash is recommending the City
Council set a public hearing for review of the Community Development Block Grant
Annual Action Plan on February 17, 2016 in conjunction with the Housing & Community
Development Department's budget hearing.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael 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 Department Director
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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To: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
From: Alvin Nash, Housing and Community Development Department
Subject: FY 2017 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
Date: January 26, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The attached Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Action Plan is being submitted for inclusion in
the annual City budget. The Community Development Advisory Commission approved
the attached plan at the January 20, 2016 meeting. This memorandum requests a
public hearing be set by City Council for review of the Action Plan on February 17,
2016, in conjunction with the Housing & Community Development Department's budget
hearing.
DISCUSSION
The attached FY 2017 Annual Action Plan provides for use of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the anticipated entitlement of $954,011, with anticipated
revenues of$373,015 in program income for a total of$1,327,026. The City has not
received notice from HUD of the FY 2017 entitlement amount. The Action Plan will be
revised when the city receives notification of the proposed FY 2017 CDBG entitlement.
Due to the timing for the City budget process and the need for Commission review the
Plan, it is proposed that the Council set a public hearing for February 17th on the
attached FY17 Annual Plan which was reviewed by the Community Development
Advisory Commission in January. If necessary, the plan will be revised to reflect the
actual FY 2017 funding allocation. The City Council public hearing would be on the
same day as the Housing and Community Development Department budget hearing.
This request is for Council to hold a public hearing on February 17, 2017 in conjunction
with the department's budget hearing. A thirty day public comment period is required
prior to this meeting. Notice of the start of the 30 day comment period was published in
the Telegraph Herald on January 17, 2016. Commission's recommendation will then
be forwarded to the City Council for the Council's February 10th public hearing. Final
approval of the FY2017 Annual Plan will occur after federal allocations of CDBG to
entitlement communities are announced in February, and the final plan will be adopted
after public hearing by the Community Development Advisory Commission in March.
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Commission Action
On January 20, the Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed the staff
recommended FY 2017 Annual Plan, and was asked to make a recommendation to
Council. By a vote of 6-0, the Community Development Advisory Commission
recommends approval of the FY 2017 Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG and
additionally recommends the City consider supporting a Senior Center or Senior
Activities located in the downtown area where it is more accessible to low- and
moderate- income seniors.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I recommend that the attached FY 2017 Annual Action Plans be included in the City
budget and a public hearing be scheduled with the Housing and Community
Development Department budget session on February 17th.
Prepared by Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist
Cc: Jenny Larson, Budget Services Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 35-16
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2017
(PROGRAM YEAR 2016) 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 2017 (Program Year 2016) 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 2017 (Program Year 2016) 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 17,
2016 for the purpose of holding a public hearing and taking action on the Fiscal Year 2017
(Program Year 2016) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and he 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 2017 (Program Year 2016) Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of February, 20. 6.
Attest:
KevintFirnstahl, City en.1 k
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PROPOSED ANNUAL PLAN ACTION PLAN FOR USE OF FY 2017 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
In conjunction with a related City budget hearing, the Dubuque City Council will hold a
public hearing on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa to obtain
comments from citizens relative to the proposed Annual Action Plan for the use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year 2017 (Program Year
2016) from July 1 , 2016 to June 30, 2017 for the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
The City of Dubuque will direct the use of Community Development Block Grant funds to
meet the priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community
Development as adopted by the City Council.
A detailed summary of the activities proposed to be undertaken are on file and can be
reviewed at the following locations: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street;
Housing and Community Development Department, 350 West 6th Street, Suite 312;
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 360 West 11th Street; and City of Dubuque website
www.citvofdubuque.org.
Questions or comments may be directed to Erica Haugen, Housing and Community
Development Department, 563-589-4212 or ehaugen(acityofdubugue.org. 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 hearings all
interested citizens and parties will be given an opportunity to be heard for or against said
proposal.
Any visual or hearing impaired persons needing special assistance or personswith special
accessibility needs should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100 or TDD (563)
690-6678 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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THE CITY OF Dubuque
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PROPOSED
FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN
FOR USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2016
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS
The FY 2017 Entitlement Allocations have not been announced. This
document is subject to revision.
Exhibit A
PREPARED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
FY 2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2016
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 2017 Annual Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds:
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
First Time Home Buyer Program $50,000
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: 8 Households
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
Homeowner Rehabilitation $157,867
1)Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program (7 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)Home Repair Program
Zero%loans to improve conditions of property for income-eligible homeowners
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: See above
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
Housing Code Enforcement $104,327
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)
Lead Paint Hazard Reduction $60,000
Provides activities in support of efforts to combat lead paint hazards in housing, including assessment and
lead paint reduction or abatement, with grants of up to$14,200 to low/moderate income residents.
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $391,294
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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(DHI)
Purchase/Rehab/Resale $0
This program provides funding to address the redevelopment of derelict properties. Properties acquired
are resold to low/mod homebuyers or to property owners who will provide affordable rents.
Rental Unit Repair $50,000
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) Rental Unit Rehabilitation
Provides loans for property owners to correct code deficiencies and make substantial repairs to
sub-standard rental units.
3) Accessibility Rehab
This program provides forgivable loans to disabled tenants to make rental units accessible to the
physically disabled.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Housing units
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
Total Housing Programs $814,855
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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: Citywide
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Economic Opportunity/Sustainability(E03)
Total Economic Development Programs $0
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Accessible Curb Ramps $12,600
Replace curbs at intersections throughout the City with accessible ramps to make public sidewalks
accessible to persons with disabilities.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 4 Accessible ramps
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements $13,400
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: 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 Lighting
An on-going program to provide additional lighting in residential low/moderate income
neighborhoods.
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 0 Light
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Neighborhood Recreation Programs $135,045
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)
Four Mounds HEART Program $10,000
Youth education program where youth experience hands-on learning while promoting neighborhood
revitalization and earning high school diploma.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 20 People
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1)
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: 600 People
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1)
Washington Tool Library $15,790
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: City Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 450 People
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1)
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Purchase of Services Grant $20,000
Local non-profits may apply for funding that meets the City Council Goals and Priorities for FY 2016.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: To be determined
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
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
$248,305
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Neighborhood Development Services&Staff $83,967
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)
Housing Planning/Administration Services and Staff $72,170
On-going staff support for general housing planning activities, including Consolidated Plan, and
department administration.
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility(DHI)
CDBG Administration Services and Staff $107,729
Staff support for general management Oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block
Grant program;assures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements. Includes$30,000
for consultant for Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments.
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
Total Planning and Administration $263.866
Contingency $0.0
Grand Total: CDBG Funding Proposed for FY 2016 $1,327,026
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FY 2017 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING June 30, 2017
PROJECTED SOURCES FY2017
Entitlement 954,011
Program Income 373,015
Total Sources 1,327,026
Housing Development Programs: FY 2017
First Time Homebuyer Program 50,000
Homeowner Rehab Program 159,234
Housing Code Enforcement 104,327
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff 391,294
Lead Hazard Control Program 60,000
Rental Unit Rehabilitation 50,000
Housing Totals 814,855
Economic Development Programs:
E.D. Financial Assistance Program
Microenterprise Assistance Program
Economic Development Totals -
Neighborhood and Community Development Programs
Accessible Curb Ramps 12,600
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements 13,400
Neighborhood Recreation Program 135,045
Neighborhood Support Grants 14,560
Four Mounds HEART 10,000
Senior Center 18,200
Washington Tool Library 15,790
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement 8,710
Purchase of Services 20,000
Neighborhood & Comm. Develop. Totals 248,305
Administration
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff 83,967
Housing Administration 72,170
CDBG Admin. Services and Staff 107,729
Administration Totals 263,866
Contingency
TOTAL CDBG 1,327,026
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT- FY 2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: CAPS
20% ADMINISTRATIVE CAP 15% PUBLIC SERVICE CAP
Estimated FY 16 CDBG Allocation 954,011 954,011 FY 16 CDBG Allocation
Current Year Program Income 373,015 493,629 Previous Year Program Income
Total Available 1,327,026 1,447,640 Total Available
Cap% 20% 15% Public Service Cap
Maximum allowed 265,405 217,146 Maximum allowed
ADMIN PUB SERVICE UNCAPPED
FY17 AP AMD 1 FY17 AP AMD 1 FY1 P AMD 1
First Time Homebuyer Program 50,000
Homeowner Rehab Progarm 159,234
H ousin g Adm inistration 72,170
Housing Code Enforcement 104,327
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff 391,294
Lead Hazard Control Program 60,000
Rental Unit Rehabilitation 50,000
Mcroenterprise Assistance Program 0
Harvest Kitchen and Bar 0
Accessible Curb Ramps 12,600
Information&Referral- Project Concern 0
Multicultural Center 0
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff 83,967
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements 13,400
Neighborhood Recreation Program 135,045
Neighborhood SupportGrants 14,560
Purchase of Services 20,000
Four Mounds HEART 10,000
Opening Doors
Senior Center 18,200
Washington Tool Library 15,790
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement 8,710
CDBGAdmin.Services and Staff 107,729
Contingency 0
TOTALS 263,866 0 213,595 0 849,565 0
OVER(UNDER)Maximum (1,539) (265,405) (3,551) (217,146)
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FY17 AMD 1 FY17
263,866 0 Total 1 1,327,026
213,595 0 10eer/Underl 0
849,565 0 1 General Fund Expense
1,327,026 0
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