CDBG F Y2017 Annual Action Plan Public HearingCity of Dubuque
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ITEM TITLE: SUSPEND THE RULES
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year
2017 Annual Action (Program Year 2016)
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to conduct a
public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Action (Program Year
2016). Staff will make a presentation.
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation,
Conduct Public Hearing
ATTACHMENTS
Description Type
Staff Memo Staff Memo
FY 2017 Annual Action Plan - Draft Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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To: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
From: Alvin Nash, Housing and Community and Development
Subject: FY 2017 Annual Action Plan
Date: February 10, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The Community Development Advisory Commission is submitting the attached Fiscal
Year 2017 Annual Action Plan for inclusion in the annual City budget. The Commission
reviewed and approved the plan at a public hearing on January 20, 2016. This
memorandum transmits a draft of the FY 2017 Annual Action Plan as the second year in
the five year Consolidated Plan for the use of CDBG funds. The draft estimates 2017
entitlement amounts as federal allocations have not been released. The proposed FY
2017 Annual Action Plan is attached as Exhibit A.
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 attached FY 2017 Annual Action Plan provides for use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the anticipated entitlement of
$9541011, with anticipated revenues of $373,015 in program income, for a total of
$1,327,026. The FY 2017 Annual Action Plan provides for year two of the five year
Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan was approved and adopted by City Council
resolution 259-15 on July 20, 2015.
The Community Development Advisory Commission held a public hearing and
approved the FY 2017 Annual Action Plan on January 20, 2016. A public hearing on
the Annual Plan will be held by the City Council on February 17, 2016, with final FY
2017 budget approval at the March 14th public hearing to adopt the FY 2017 budget. A
required 30 day public comment period commenced with publication of notices on the
City website and in the Telegraph Herald on January 17th
DISCUSSION
At the time of this public hearing, in conjunction with the Housing & Community
Development Department budget hearing, the federal fiscal year's appropriation has
been enacted; however, HUD has not computed grantees' allocation amounts. It is
expected HUD will announce the FY 2017 allocation amounts to grantees no later than
mid-February. HUD advises grantees not to submit their annual action plan until after
the FY 2016 formula allocations have been announced. Therefore, the proposed
FY2017 Annual Action Plan may require revision before submission to HUD in May
2016. After the FY 2017 allocations are announced, the revised plan will be presented
to Council for adoption by resolution prior to submission to HUD.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I recommend the City Council hold a public hearing, in conjunction with the Housing and
Community Development Department's budget hearing, on the proposed FY 2017
Annual Action Plan.
Prepared by Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist
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THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007.2012.2012
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
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:
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First Time Home Buyer Program
$50,000
This program provides for loans to assist low and moderate
income families to purchase their first hom es.
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
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:
Location:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Priority:
Objective/Outcome:
Low and Moderate Income Housing
Citywide
10 Housing units
High
Decent Housing/Affordability (DH2)
Total Housing Programs $814,855
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
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
$0
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
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 Lighting
An on-going program to provide additional lighting in residential low/moderate income
neighborhoods.
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 0 Light
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 (SLI)
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)
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:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Objective/Outcome:
Total Neighborhood and
Community Development Programs
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Low/Moderate Income Areas
45 Housing Units
Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3)
$248,305
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
Contingency
$0.0
Grand Total: CDBG Funding Proposed for FY 2016 $1,327,026
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
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - FY 2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: CAPS
1 20 % ADMINISTRATIVE CAP
Estimated FY 16 CDBG Allocation
954,011
Current Year Program Income
373.015
Total Available
1,327,026
Cap %
20
First Time Homebuyer Program
Homeowner Rehab Progann
Housing Administration
Housing Code Enforcement
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Stafl
Lead Hazard Control Program
Rental Unit Rehabilitation
Mcroenterprise Assistance Program
Harvest Kitchen and Bar
Accessible Curb Ramps
Information & Referral - Project Concern
Multicultural Center
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
Neighborhood Recreation Program
Neighborhood SupportGrants
Purchase of Services
Four Mounds HEART
Opening Doors
Senior Center
Washington Tool Library
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement
CDBGAdmin. Services and Staff
Contingency
TOTALS
ADMIN
FY17 AP
AMD 1
72,170
83,967
107,729
135,045
263,866
0
115 % PUBLIC SERVICE CAP I
954,011 FY 16 CDBG Allocation
493,629 Previous Year Program Income
1,447,640 Total Available
15% Public SeMce Cap
PUB SERVICE
FY17 AP
AMD 1
135,045
14,560
20,000
10,000
18,200
15,790
213,5951
0
OVER (1,539) (265,405) (3,551) (217,146)
F:v-SERMCDBG\CDBG\AnnuaIRamFY 17\ Dopy of FY17 Annual Acction Plant - Adjusted w th E
FY17 AMD 1
263,866 0
213,595 0
849,565 0
1,327,026 0
60,000
50,000
0
0
12,600
0
0
13,400
8,710
FY17
Total 1 1,327,026
Over/Under 0
General Fund Expense
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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: February 05, 2016, and for which the charge is $28.13.
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
this Yday o: T" , 20
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
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submitted ito 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 l
parties will be given an
opportunity to be
heard for or against
said proposal:`
Any visual or hearing
impaired persons need-
ing special assistance
or=s with special'
accessibility needs
should contact the City
Clerk's office at (563)
589-4106 or TDD (563)
690-6678 at least 48
hours prior to ,the
meeting.
Kevin S Firnstahl,,
CMc; City Clerk
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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: February 05, 2016, and for which the charge is $28.13.
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
this yoff day o, , 20 /,6
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PROPOSED ANNUAL
PLAN ACTION PLAN
FOR USE OF FY 2017
COMMUNITY DEVEL-
OPMENT 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, His-
toric 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 Devel-
opment Block Grant
(CDFiscal
YearFunds for
is 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 Develop-
ment Block Grant funds
to meet the priorities
identified in the
Consolidated Plan for
Housing and Commun-
ity 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 Develop-
ment Department, 350
West 6th Street, Suite
312; Carnegie -Stout
Public Library, 360
West llth Street; and
City of Dubuque
website www.cityof
dubuque.org.
Questions or com-
ments may be directed
to Erica Haugen,
Housing and Commun-
ity Development De-
partment, 563-589-4212
or ehaugen®cityof
dubuque.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
heardfor or against
said proposal.
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 TDD (563)
690-6678 at least 48
hours prior to the
meeting.
Kevin S. Firnstahl,
CMC, City Clerk
1t 2/5
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, DC 20410-7000
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
February 16, 2016
The Honorable Roy D. Buol
Mayor of Dubuque
50 W 13th St
Dubuque, IA 52001-4805
Dear Mayor Buol:
RECEIVED
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City Clerks Office
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I am pleased to inform you of your jurisdiction's Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 allocations for the
Office of Community Planning and Development's (CPD) formula programs, which provide
funding for housing, community and economic development activities, and assistance for low and
moderate -income persons and special populations across the country. President Obama signed
Public. Law 114-113 on December 18, 2015, which includes FY 2016 funding for these programs.
Your jurisdiction's FY 2016 available amounts are:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $963,306
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) $ 0
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) $ 0
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) $ 0
This letter highlights several important points related to these programs. First, Secretary
Julian Castro is committed to making HUD the "Department of Opportunity" and has established a
number of initiatives intended to achieve that goal. In 2015, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of
the Department's establishment, and these initiatives build on HUD's mission to promote
homeownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housing free
from discrimination. The Department is working hard with grantees on these key goals and urges
you to review the entire plan at: htt ://ortal.hud. tov/h:ud ortal/IIL D?sic=/huclvision, In an era
when the nation's severe shortage of affordable rental housing creates substantial housing
instability—contributing to homelessness, family mobility and unequal educational attainment—I
am particularly interested in working with grantees to increase affordable housing production
through our CPD formula programs.
Second, HUD recommends that grantees effectively plan and implement programs that
leverage these critical Federal financial resources to achieve the greatest possible return for the
communities and individuals they are intended to assist.
• HUD urges grantees to consider using CDBG funds, to the extent possible, to support
investments in predevelopment activities for infrastructure and public facilities activities that
can provide multiple benefits for communities.
• HUD has created a Renewable Energy Toolkit specifically tailored to CPD grantees. To the.
extent that grantees are interested in using funds for renewable energy projects, please feel free
to access that toolkit online at:www.hudexchan Xe,info.
• If you would like assistance from CPD in redesigning, prioritizing or targeting your programs,
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either you or the head of the agency that administers your program may request assistance
through your local CPD Director.
Third, CPD is asking grantees to renew their focus on administration and management of
these programs as part of an effort to ensure effective use of the funds. Throughout 2016, CPD and
HUD's Office of the Inspector General expect to issue a range of guidance that will highlight
particular areas where grantees commonly stumble. I urge grantees to actively review their policies
and procedures governing these programs and to strengthen management practices, particularly with
regard to recordkeeping, in order to avoid problems and risk this vital funding. This focus on
administration is particularly critical because the Integrated Disbursement and Information System
(IDIS), which is HUD's financial and data system for managing these formula programs, will no
longer commit and disburse grant funds on a first -in first -out (FIFO) basis beginning with the FY
2015 grants. All FY 2015 and future grants will be committed and disbursed on a grant specific
basis.
The Office of Community Planning and Development is looking forward to working with you
to promote simple steps that will enhance the viability and performance of these critical programs
and successfully meet the challenges that our communities face. Please contact your local CPD
office if you or your staff has any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Harriet Tregoning
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary