CDBG Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Action Plan Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 9.
ITEM TITLE: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year
2017 Annual Action Plan
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution
adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Action Plan and
authorizes the City Manager to prepare and submit the Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD).
RESOLUTION Adopting 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)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
FY 2017 Annual Action Plan-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Resolution Resolutions
FY17 Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG funds Supporting Documentation
Certifications Supporting Documentation
THE CITY ODubuque
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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
DATE: April 25, 2016
Housing & Community Development Director Alvin Nash is recommending City Council
approval of a resolution adopting the FY 2017 Annual Action Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant Program and authorizes the City Manager to prepare and
submit the Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The
Community Development Advisory Commission approved the plan at a public hearing
on April 20, 2016.
1 concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mich el C. Van Milligen
MCVM:sv
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Director
Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist
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: April 25, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The Community Development Advisory Commission is submitting the attached Fiscal
Year 2017 Annual Action Plan for submission to HUD. The Commission reviewed and
approved the plan at a public hearing on April 20, 2016. This memorandum transmits a
resolution to include the FY 2017 Annual Action Plan in the 5 year Consolidated Plan for
the use of CDBG funds and submit to HUD.
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
$963,306, with anticipated revenues of$373,015 in program income, for a total of
$1,336,321. The FY 2017 Annual Action Plan provides for year two of the five year
Consolidated Plan. The FY 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan was adopted by City Council
in July 2015.
The Community Development Advisory Commission held a series of planning meetings
and two public hearings to develop the FY 2017 Annual Action Plan. Development of
the Plan coincided with the preparation and adoption of the FY 2017 City budget. The
Community Development Advisory Commission held a public hearing on January 20,
2016 and recommended the FY 2017 CDBG Annual Action Plan to City Council for
consideration inclusion in the FY 2017 City Budget. City Council held a public hearing
on the plan, after a 30 day comment period, on February 17, 2016. The Annual Action
Plan was included in the FY 2017 City Budget adopted by City Council on March 14,
2016.
To allow for additional citizen engagement, the Community Development Advisory
Commission held a final public hearing on the proposed plan on April 20, 2016. No
public comments were received during the hearing. By a unanimous vote, the
Commission recommends the attached Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Action Plan for the use
of CDBG be forwarded to City Council for adoption and submission to HUD prior to May
15, 2016.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I recommend the City Council approve the attached resolution adopting the FY 2017
Annual Action Plan and authorizing the City Manager to prepare and submit the Plan to
HUD.
Prepared by Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist
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RESOLUTION NO. 165-16
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING 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,
proposed 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 have been available for public comment 30 days prior to City Council action;
and
Whereas, the City's Community Development Advisory Commission has reviewed and
recommended adoption of an Annual Action Plan following a public hearing; and
Whereas, the City Council has held a public hearing on the proposed plan on February
17, 2016 following a 30 day public comment period; and
Whereas, City Council has included the Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Action Plan in the
Fiscal Year 2017 City Budget on March 14, 2016;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2017 (Program
Year 2016) Annual Action Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made a
part hereof, is hereby adopted.
Section 2. That the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal' Year 2017 (Program
Year 2016) Annual Action Plan, shall be included in the Five Year Consolidated Plan for
the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2016-2020.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and submit to
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development the Fiscal Year 2017
(Program Year 2016) Annual Action Plan with all related documents for the use of
Community Development Block Grant funds based on this adopted budget and execute
standard contracts and agreements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of May 2016.
Attest:
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
F:\USERS\CDBG\CDBG\AnnualPlan\FY 17\Council\FY2017 PIan.Resolution.doc
Flog D. Buol, Mayor
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
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 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 $59,234
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 $109,295
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 $824,150
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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(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)
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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 2017 $1,336,321
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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 963,306
Program Income 373,015
Total Sources 1,336,321
Housing Development Programs: FY 2017
First Time Homebuyer Program 50,000
Homeowner Rehab Program 59,234
Housing Code Enforcement 104,327
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff 391,294
Lead Hazard Control Program 60,000
Purchase/Rehab/Resale 109,295
Rental Unit Rehabilitation 50,000
Housing Totals 824,150
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 1,336,321
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - FY 2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: CAPS
20 % ADMINISTRATIVE CAP 15 % PUBLIC SERVICE CAP
Estimated FY 16 CDBG Allocation 963,306 963,306 FY 16 CDBG Allocation
Current Year Program Income 373.015 493,629 Previous Year Program Income
Total Available 1,336,321 1,456,935 Total Available
Cap% 20% 15% Public Service Cap%
Maximum allowed 267,264 218,540 Maximum allowed
ADMIN PUBSERVICE UNCAPPED
FY16 AP AMD 1 FY16 AP AMD 1 FY16 AP AMD 1
First Ti m e Hom ebuyer Frog ram 50,000
Homeowner Rehab Progarm 59,234
Housing Administraton 72,170
Housing Code Enforcement 104,327
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff 391,294
Lead Hazard Control Program 60,000
Purchase/Rehab/Resale 109,295
Rental Unit Rehabilitation 50,000
Microenterprise 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 Support Grants 14,560
Purchase of SeMces 20,000
Four Mounds HEART 10,000
Opening Doors
Senior Center 18,200
Washington Tool Library 15,790
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement 8,710
CDBG Admin.Services and Staff 107,729
Contingency 0
TOTALS 263,8661 0 1 213,5951 0 1 858,860 10
OVER (3,398) (267,264) (4,945) (218,540)
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Kevin Firnstahl
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Erica Haugen
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:35 PM
Kevin Firnstahl
RE: CDBG Signature pages
Yes, one set is to replace the August 2017 (for the fiscal year 2018 plan) and the other is for resolutioii,165-16 a opting
the Fiscal Year 2017 plan.
-Erica
From: Kevin Firnstahl
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:32 PM
To: Erica Haugen <Ehaugen@cityofdubuque.org>
Subject: CDBG Signature pages
Erica,
Can you tell me if the pages you asked the Mayor to sign last night belong to this item from August 7, 2017 Council
agenda?
It appears we had a set of signature pages. Are these to replace those?
Please advise.
Thank you.
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
City of Dubuque
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
563-589-4100
kfirnsta@cityofdubuque.org
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OMB Number:4040-0004
Expiration Date:8/31/2016
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: If Revision,select appropriate letter(s):
❑ Preapplication R New
®Application ®Continuation *Other(Specify):
R Changed/Corrected Application ❑Revision
3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier:
5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier:
IA191464 DUBUQUE
State Use Only:
6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier:
8.APPLICANT INFORMATION:
*a.Legal Name: CITY OF DUBUQUE
*b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.Organizational DUNS:
42-6004596 0931053020000
d.Address:
*Streetl: HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Street2:
*City: DUBUQUE
County/Parish:
*State: IA: Iowa
Province:
*Country: USA: UNITED STATES
*Zip/Postal Code: 52001-4805
e.Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: MR *First Name: ALVIN
Middle Name:
*Last Name: NASH
Suffix:
Title: HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Organizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number: 563-589-4239 Fax Number:
Email: ANASH@CITYOFDUBUQUE.ORG
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type:
Other(specify):
*10.Name of Federal Agency:
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
CFDA Title:
7--
*12.Funding Opportunity Number:
Public Law 114-113
*Title:
Fiscal Year 2016 Office of Community Planning and Development's CPD formula programs: Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG)
13.Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
Add Attachment
*15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Jurisdictions Fiscal Year 2017 Plan Year 2016 Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG funds.
Includes funding for housing development, economic development, neighborhood, and administrative
costs
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16. Congressional Districts Of:
* a. Applicant IA-1
* b. Program/Project IA-1
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
Add Attachment Del t `: tac 't'. %:P ,arnerr
17. Proposed Project:
* a. Start Date: 07/01/2016
* b. End Date: 06/30/2017
18. Estimated Funding ($):
* a. Federal
* b. Applicant
* c. State
* d. Local
* e. Other
* f. Program Income
* g. TOTAL
963, 306.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
373, 015.00
1, 336, 321.00
* 19. Is Application
a. This application
b. Program is subject
Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
covered by E.O. 12372.
•
c. Program is not
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any
Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)
Yes No
If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
re- ac me,e
21. *By signing this
herein are true, complete
comply with any resulting
subject me to criminal,
application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
El. ** I AGREE
** The list of certifications
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: MAYOR
* First Name: ROY
Middle Name: D.
* Last Name: BUOL
Suffix:
* Title: MAYOR
* Telephone Number:
563-564-5455 Fax Number:
* Email: RD'$UOL@CITYOFDUBUQUE . ORG
*Signa u / f Authorized R presentative:
6 is y s
* Date Signed: 05/02/2016
CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which
means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and
maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,
as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a
residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with
funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the
making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and
submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its
instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants,
and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall
certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as
applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is
seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and
HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 31-- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and
implem'itinregulations X124 CFR Part 135.
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Signatu /Authorized Official Date 05/02/2016
Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation--It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan--Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies
community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community
development objectives that provide decent housing,expand economic opportunities primarily for
persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan--It is following a current consolidated plan(or Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy)that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds--It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority.With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds,
it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to
activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination
of slums or blight.The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are
designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community,and other financial resources are not available);
2. Overall Benefit.The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans
during program year(s)2015,2016, 2017 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one,
two,or three specific consecutive program years),shall principally benefit persons of low and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended
for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period;
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount
against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income,including any fee
charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However,if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to
the capital costs of public improvements(assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from
other revenue sources,an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect
to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted
with CDBG funds,including Section 108,unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of
fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other
revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with
respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.Also,in the
case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income(not low-income)families,an
assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a
source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the
assessment.
Excessive Force--It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC
3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
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05/02/2016
SignaturAuthorized Official Date
Mayor Roy D. Buol
Title
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING:
A. Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed
when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a
prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352,title 31,
U.S. Code.Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a
civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure.
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16JUL26 AN 10: I9.
City Clerk's Office
[)ub'u le , IA
Honorable Roy Buol
Mayor of Dubuque
City Hall
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
Dear Mayor Buol:
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Omaha Field Office
Edward Zorinsky Federal Building
1616 Capitol Avenue, Suite 329
Omaha, Nebraska 68102-4908
July 22, 2016
This is to inform you that a review of your fiscal year 2016 Annual Action Plan has been
completed. The grant assistance, which you are receiving, includes Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of S963,306.
Enclosed are the Grant Agreements and Funding Approvals (three copies), which constitute
the contract between the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
You should note particularly the special conditions included in the Grant Agreement. If you
are planning to charge any expenses as indirect costs to the grant, you must complete the indirect
cost chart for the grant before returning the agreement. Also, of a particular note are the
requirements for compliance with the Universal Numbering System and System for Award
Management (SAM) and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (11 -IATA).
Other special conditions regard period of performance; selling, trading or transferring CDBG
funds; review of activities providing CDBG to for-profit entities; and the restrictions on using
eminent domain for CDBG activities. It is also important to understand the date you may begin to
obligate grant funds for eligible activities. Please contact your HUD program representative if you
have any questions regarding your agreement.
In order to establish a line of credit for these grant funds, you should execute and return two
copies of the Grant Agreement. Retain one copy of the Grant Agreement for your files. If there is
a need to establish or change the depository account to which these grant funds are to be wired, a
Direct Deposit Sign -Up Form (SF -1199A) must be completed by you and your financial institution
and mailed to this office.
You are reminded that certain activities are subject to the provisions of 24 CFR Part 58
(Environmental Review Procedures for the CDBG Program). Funds for such activities may not be
obligated or expended unless the release of funds has been approved in writing by HUD. A
request for the release of funds must be accompanied by an environmental certification.
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The special condition in your Grant Agreement and Funding Approval concerning the
review procedures under Executive Order (E.O.) 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs, and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 52 restricts the obligation or
expenditure of funds for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities until the
completion of the review process and receipt of written notification of release of funds from HUD.
Since you have not submitted your final statement for review under E.O. 12372, we assume you do
not propose to use funds for activities subject to review. However, the condition requires that in
the event you amend or otherwise revise your Annual Action Plan to use funds for the planning or
construction of water or sewer facilities, you must receive written release of funds from HUD
before obligating or expending funds for such activities.
A primary goal of the Department is to reduce housing discrimination, affirmatively
further fair housing through CPD programs and promote diverse, inclusive communities. To that
end, we encourage your community to take all measures necessary to ensure compliance with the
Fair Housing requirements associated with these funds. A copy of your Consolidated
Plan/Annual Action Plan was provided to the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
(FHEO) for review. FHEO concluded that the Action Plan met both their review requirements and
the terms of the Title VI Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA).
You are encouraged to continue to vigorously promote full partnerships between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and its non-profit service providers, neighborhood organizations, the economic
community and private citizens as you implement your Consolidated Plan. In the process of
transforming plan elements into projects, the quality of success will depend in large part on the
closeness of cooperation among all the Consolidated Plan partners. We offer our continued
support and technical assistance during the coming year to help forward the objectives of the
Consolidated Plan.
If you have any questions regarding the information in this letter, please contact Charlie
House, CPD Representative, at (402) 492-3173 or Charlie.R.House@h ..,ov.
im everin
Di F- ctor
Community Planning and
Development Division
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Alvin Nash
Mr. Erica Haugen
Funding Approval/Agreement
Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act (Public Law 930383)
HI -00515R of 20515R
1. Name of Grantee (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424)
City of Dubuque
2. Grantee's Complete Address (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424)
City Hall
50 W 13th St
Dubuque, IA 52001-4805
U.S. Department of -Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Community Development Block Grant Program
OMB Approval No.
2506-0193 (exp 5/31/2018)
3a. Grantee's 9 -digit Tax ID Number
426004596
3b. Grantee's 9 -digit DUNS Number
093105302
4. Date use of funds may begin
(mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2016
5a. Project/Grant No. 1
B -16 -MC -19-0004
5b. Project/Grant No. 2
6a. Amount Approved
$963,306.00
6b. Amount Approved
Grant Agreement: This Grant Agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the above named Grantee is made pursuant to the
authority of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, (42 USC 5301 et seq.). The Grantee's submissions for Title I assistance, the
HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 570 (as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time), and this Funding Approval, including any special conditions,
constitute part of the Agreement. Subject to the provisions of this Grant Agreement, HUD will make the funding assistance specified here available to the Grantee upon
execution of the Agreement by the parties. The funding assistance specified in the Funding Approval may be used to pay costs incurred after the date specified in item
4 above provided the activities to which such costs are related are carried out in compliance with all applicable requirements. Pre -agreement costs may not be paid with
funding assistance specified here unless they are authorized in HUD regulations or approved by waiver and listed in the special conditions to the Funding Approval.
The Grantee agrees to assume all of the responsibilities for environmental review, decision making, and actions, as specified and required in regulations issued by the
Secretary pursuant to Section 104(g) n Title I and published in 24 CFR Part 58. The Grantee further acknowledges its responsibility for adherence to the Agreement by
sub -recipient entities to which it funding assistance hereunder available.
U.S. Department of Housing and U n evelopment (By Name)
Francis T. Severin
Grantee Name
City of Dubuque
Title%
HUD . P. unit.y.glitung . d Development Director
Title
Honorabl Mayor Roy D. Buol
Sign.. / -
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Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
07/22/2016
Signature
Date (mm//ddd/ yy)
7. Cate.,ory o Title I Assis'Fnce for this Funding Action
(ch only one)
I a. Entitlement, Sec 106(b)
8. Special Conditions
(check one)
• None
9a. Day. -IUD Received Submission
(mm dd/yyyy) 05/17/2016
10. check
one
Orig. Funding
Approval
Amendment
Amendment Number
►1 a.
9b. Date Grantee Notified
(mm/dd/yyyy) 07/22/2016
❑ b. State -Administered, Sec 106(d)(1)
II c. HUD -Administered Small Cities, Sec 106(d)(2)(B)
4 Attached
• b.
9c. Date of Start of Program Year
(mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2016
d. Indian CDBG Programs, Sec 106(a))1)
❑ e. Surplus Urban Renewal Funds, Sec 112(b)
❑ f. Special Purpose Grants, Sec 107
❑ g. Loan Guarantee, Sec 108
11. Amount of Community Development
Block Grant
FY (2016)
FY 0
FY ( )
a. Funds Reserved for this Grantee
$963,306.00
b. Funds now being Approved
$963,306.00
c. Reservation to be Cancelled
(11a minus 11b)
12a. Amount of Loan Guarantee Commitment now being Approved -
N/A -
12b. Name and complete Address of Public Agency
Loan Guarantee Acceptance Provisions for Designated Agencies:
The public agency hereby accepts the Grant Agreement executed by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development on the above date with
respect to the above grant number(s) as Grantee designated to receive
loan guarantee assistance, and agrees to comply with the terms and
conditions of the Agreement, applicable regulations, and other
requirements of HUD now or hereafter in effect, pertaining to the
assistance provided it.
12c. Name of Authorized Official for Designated Public Agency
The
Signature
HUD Accounting use Only Region 7, Field Office 26, Appropriation 866/80162, PAS Code EC1, Source Year 2016 (S)
Effective Date
Batch TAC Program Y A Reg Area Document No. Project Number Category Amount (mm/dd/yyyy)
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Project Number
Project Number
Amount
Amount
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Date Entered PAS (mm/dd/yyyy)
Date Entered LOCCS (mm/dd/yyyy)
Batch Number "
Transaction Code
Entered By
Verified By
24 CFR 570
form HUD -7082 (4/93)
8. Special Conditions.
(a) The period of performance for the funding assistance specified in the Funding
Approval ("Funding Assistance") shall begin on the date specified in item 4 and
shall end on September 1, 2023. The Grantee shall not incur any obligations to be
paid with such assistance after September 1, 2023.
(b) If Funding Assistance will be used for payment of indirect costs pursuant to 2
CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles, attach a schedule in the format set forth
below to the executed Grant Agreement that is returned to HUD. The schedule
shall identify each department/agency that will carry out activities with the
Funding Assistance, the indirect cost rate applicable to each department/agency
(including if the de minimis rate is charged per 2 CFR §200.414), and the direct
cost base to which the rate will be applied. Do not include indirect cost rates for
subrecipients.
Administering Direct
Department/Agency Indirect cost rate Cost Base*
%
%
*Specify the type of cost base utilized - e.g., Modified Total Direct Costs
(MTDC). Do not include amounts.
(c) In addition to the conditions contained on form HUD 7082, the grantee shall
comply with requirements established by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) concerning the Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System
(DUNS), the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), and the Federal
Funding Accountability and Transparency Act as provided in 2 CFR part 25,
Universal Identifier and System for Award Management, and 2 CFR part 170,
Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information.
(d) The grantee shall ensure that no CDBG funds are used to support any Federal,
State, or local projects that seek to use the power of eminent domain, unless
eminent domain is employed only for a public use. For the purposes of this
requirement, public use shall not be construed to include economic development
that primarily benefits private entities. Any use of funds for mass transit,
railroad, airport, seaport or highway projects as well as utility projects which
benefit or serve the general public (including energy-related, communication -
related, water- related and wastewater -related infrastructure), other structures
designated for use by the general public or which have other common -carrier or
public -utility functions that serve the general public and are subject to regulation
and oversight by the government, and projects for the removal of an immediate
threat to public health and safety or brownsfield as defined in the Small Business
Liability Relief and Brownsfield Revitalization Act (Public Law 107-118) shall
be considered a public use for purposes of eminent domain.
The Grantee or unit of general local government that that indirectly receives
CDBG funds may not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer all or any such portion of
such funds to another such entity in exchange for any other funds, credits or non -
Federal considerations, but must use such funds for activities eligible under title I
of the Act.
E.O. 12372 -Special Contract Condition- Notwithstanding any other provision of
this agreement, no funds provided under this agreement may be obligated or
expended for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities until receipt
of written notification from HUD of the release of funds on completion of the
review procedures required under Executive Order (E.O.) 12372,
Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, and HUD's implementing
regulations at 24 CFR Part 52. The recipient shall also complete the review
procedures required under E.O. 12372 and 24 CFR Part 52 and receive written
notification from HUD. of the release of funds before obligating or expending any
funds provided under this agreement for any new or revised activity for the
planning or construction of water or sewer facilities not previously reviewed
under E.O. 12372 and implementing regulations.