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Home My WebLink About029831 ORD - 05/14/2013Ordinance to adopt the fiscal year (FY) 2013 -2014 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP), for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs; to authorize the City Manager or designee to submit the FY2013- FY2014 CAAP to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and to amend if required by HUD; to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept and appropriate upon receipt the grants from HUD into the Grant Fund No. 1059 for the approved FY2013 -2014 CAAP projects and further to execute funding agreements and all other documents necessary to implement the FY2013 -2014 CAAP with organizations for approved projects; and to ratify the ESG funding agreements and other applicable implementation documents to be effective as of August 1, 2013. Whereas, with proper notice to the public and in accordance with HUD regulations, three public hearings were held, the first and second on December 11th and 19th, 2012, and the third during a meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 23`'. All hearings were held at City Hall, in the City of Corpus Christi, during which all interested persons were allowed to appear and be heard; and Whereas, the City Council has determined that this Ordinance would best serve public health, necessity, convenience and the general welfare of the City of Corpus Christi and its citizens. Now therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas: Section 1. That the FY2013- FY2014 CAAP, which includes the CDBG, the ESG, and the HOME Programs, is adopted. Section 2. That the City Manager or the City Manager's designee is authorized: • to submit the FY2013- FY2014 CAAP to HUD, and • to amend the FY2013- FY2014 CAAP if required by HUD. Section 3. That the City Manager or the City Manager's designee is authorized: • to execute all documents necessary to accept and appropriate upon receipt the grants from HUD into the Grant Fund No. 1059 for the approved FY2013 -2014 CAAP, and • to execute funding agreements and all other documents necessary to implement the FY2013 -2014 CAAP with organizations for approved projects. Section 4. Additionally, that the City Council ratifies the ESG funding agreements and other applicable implementation documents to be effective as of August 1, 2013. J: \LegislativeBilIs \LISA \2013 Ordinance V013-2014 CAAP Ord Clean format.3cO 9 8 31 INDEXED That the foregoing or roan a was r d for a first time and passed to its second reading on this the of , 2013, by the following vote: Nelda Martinez Kelley Allen Rudy Garza Priscilla Leal David Loeb Chad Magill Colleen McIntyre Lillian Riojas Mark Scott That the foregoing ordina ce was read for the second time and passed finally on this the i'4 - iay of , 2013, by the following vote: Nelda Martinez Kelley Allen Rudy Garza Priscilla Leal David Loeb PASSED AND APPROVED this 14 day of Meeting of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. Chad Magill Colleen McIntyre Lillian Riojas Mark Scott ATTEST: Armando Chapa City Secretary EFFECTIVE DATE $Illl3 , 2013 at a Regular Nelda Martinez Mayor ,LegislativeBilIs \LISA \2013 Ordinance \2013 2014 CAAP Ord Clean forrnat.doa 029931 ADOPTED FY2013 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FY2013 CDBG Allocation $2,462,699 Reprogrammed Funds $846,149 Program Income from Demolition Liens and Propery Clearence $150,000 Program Income from Rehabilitation Program (Revolving Loan Fund $700,000 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2013 CDBG PROGRAM $4,158,848 Code Enforcement Program The Code Enforcement request is to fund staffing for salaries to support 7.25 full time employees (FTE's): 5 -Code Enforcement Property Advisors (100 %); 1- Code Enforcement Property Advisor (50 %); 1- Zoning Project Coordinator (50 %); 1- Senior Account Clerk/Administrative Support (100 %); Zoning & Code Enforcement Administrator (25 %) in the of amount of $323,296.34 which includes a total of $7,250.00 (7.25 Staff members @ $1,000.00 = 7,250.00) for training through classes, seminars and/or conferences for education opportunities and for certifications required for code enforcement. The CE Property Advisors and Zoning Project Coordinator are responsible for the inspection of properties within CDBG eligible areas for violations of approximately seventy five (75) health, safety, and welfare related City Codes. These efforts support the City Council's objective of enhancing the City Council's objective of enhancing the City of Corpus Christi "Pride" initiative through revitalization and sustainability in all CDBG eligible neighborhoods. The Zoning and Code Enforcement Administrator oversees all functions of the Code Enforcement Division including investigating and enforcing substandard structures, junked vehicles, care of premises, zoning, illegal dumping, illegal signage, open storage, accumulation of litter and solid waste, tall weeds which includes the stated approximate 75 City Ordinances. The Senior Account Clerk provides administrative support to the Code Enforcement Property Advisors and Zoning Project Coordinator by processing compliance request through the mail and researching property owner's name and address. $323,296 CDBG Program Administration This project will fund staff salaries and administrative costs. Staff is responsible for administering the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs. Staff interprets CDBG, HOME, and ESG federal regulations, conducts public hearings/meetings, reviews proposed projects and activities to determine funding and eligibility, monitors Subrecipients for program compliance, provides technical assistance, conducts environmental assessments of funding projects/activities and enforces Davis Bacon Federal wage rate requirements. $437,000 Clearance of Vacant Properties Program This project consists of clearance of vacant properties in regards to the removal of accumulation of litter and solid waste and the mowing of high weeds and dangerous weeds; to include, abatement of unsightly and unsanitary matter in all CDBG eligible areas. The City may charge an abatement cost and place a lien against the properties to cover the cost incurred. $200,000 1 Demolition Program This program consists of the demolition of substandard structures determined to be health and safety issues and 51% or more deterioration of the general structure. The demolition of these structures is an abatement measure as deemed necessary by the Building Code and Public Safety Officials. The removal of unsafe structures is a priority for neighborhood revitalization within the community and as a goal established by City Council for livable neighborhoods. Each structure will be assessed and surveyed as building case, providing the property owner an opportunity to resolve the substandard conditions within the parameters of the City's Building Codes. The substandard structures will be demolished under the authority of a judge's ruling via Environmental Municipal Court and the Demolition Grant Program that allows the property owner to voluntarily agree to have their structure demolished. $200,000 Single Family Rehabilitation The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program benefits only low and very low income homeowners. The Program provides zero percent and three percent interest loans to homeowners interested in rehabilitating their homes. Funds requested will be used to provide rehabilitation and $700,000 reconstruction loans; demolition grants; relocation grants and lead base paint grants for remedial activities. Rehabilitation Loan Program. Request of $700,000 (Loans -$487,600, Demolition - $68,575, Lead - base Paint - $22,500, Relocation - $121,325) Rehabilition Services This is the operating budget for staff that service the various housing programs administered by NSD. Included in these funds are the salaries for the staff that manage and administer the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program; Emergency Home Repair Grant Program; $5,000 Homebuyer Assistance Program; and the Type A Homebuyer Program. Services provided include applicant in -take, loan processing, loan settlement, Homebuyer Education Classes, construction monitoring, project estimating, and development of specifications and drawings. $600,000 Mortgage Servicing Staff salaries and operational funding of our Mortgage Servicing section. Current salaries includes one Senior Account Clerk and one Senior Staff Assistant that manage the servicing of 800 loans provided through the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program. Services includes collection $85,877 loan payments; escrowing of insurance and property taxes; paying of insurance and property taxes; providing Tax Form 1098; preparing end of year escrow analysis ; daily posting of payments; and providing release of liens on loans that are paid off. Emergency Home Repair Grant Program Emergency repair grants up to $6,500 for repairs and up to $4,500 for lead based paint remedial activities required by HUD regulations on houses built prior to 1978. Repairs consist of roof repairs, plumbing electrical, heating, and minor structural repairs. Lead based activities may include actual work or testing required to meet the lead based paint requirements. Assistance through this program is provided to very low income homeowners who are 65 years old or older or disabled. $50,000 2 ADA Improvements Design of approximately 10,000 linear feet of 5 foot wide sidewalk and 63 curb rambs along Brownlee Blvd. from S. Staples St. to Leopard St. which will be constructed in two phases. The design will separate the phases so the construction from Ph 1 and Ph II can be bid seperately which will allow for a future grant funding request. Ph 1 will construct 5,042 If. of 5 ft. wide sidewalk and 15 curb ramps from Morgan to Staples St. as this area has high pedestrian usage. This project is included in the ADA Master Plan adopted by City Council on December 11, 2012. $495,400 Ethel Eyerly Senior Center AC Renovation Funding requested for the replacement of two central AC units that are currently not operational. The ability to cool the building is difficult and the seniors are in need to of the AC for the summer months. The replacement of the units will include new duct work to all the rooms, new control systems to operate the system and new venting and return equipment. New units will be efficient and would reduce the operating costs of the center. $201,500 3 Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery, Inc. Funding request is for a new 4,000 sq. ft. Building "C ". The John Chapman Building will be constructed on the footprint of the old Building "C ". The new Building "C" will have 2 classrooms, 2 restrooms, an activity room, an office, a janitor's room, a foyer, and a covered porch. The John Chapman Building will allow Bethune to continue to provide the highest quality of day care services, expand programming, and most importantly provide a safe environment for the low income and homeless students and their families. Capital Contribution: $105,000 Corpus Christi Housing Authority The Navarro Place construction of concrete drive and parking lot asphalt overlay project will consist of construction of concrete drive, 5"xl 8" wide by 2054 with radii, and to overlay existing parking with 1 1/2" compacted asphalt pavement and apply traffic control striping, speed hump, and accessible symbols. Capital Contribution: $15,000 Corpus Christi Housing Authority The La Armada I New Playground project request is for an accessible playground to be placed in an open space area behind the central office. The project will also provide for accessible walkways and ramps for participants with accessible needs. This space is 50'x56'. The playground will serve low to moderate income families. Total Non - Profit Total City Projects Overall Total $393,000 $195,430 $55,000 $643,430 $3,292,773 $3,936,203 4 ADOPTED FY2013 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2013 ESG PROGRAM City of Corpus Christi - ESG Administrative Cost Administrative Cost is being requested for the overall administration of the Emergency Solutions Grant Program. These functions include the financial oversight, compliance, and technical assistance components of the program. $18,847 Wesley Community Center Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Emergency Shelter - Essential Services and Shelter Operations $20,000 Corpus Christi Metro Ministries Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency Shelter - Essential Services and Shelter Operations; Homeless Prevention -Case Management and short- and medium term rental assistance; and Rapid Re- housing -Case Management and short- and medium term assistance $60,000 Recovery Contacts, Inc. Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Emergency Shelter - Essential Services and Shelter Operations Charlie's Place Recovery Center Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Emergency Shelter - Essential Services and Shelter Operations $20,000 $20,000 The Salvation Army Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency Shelter - Essential Services and Shelter Operations; Homeless Prevention -Case Management and short- and medium term rental assistance; and Rapid Re- housing -Case Management and short- and medium term assistance $56, 000 Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Homeless Prevention - Case Management and short- and medium -term rental assistance $20,000 Corpus Christi Hope House Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency Shelter - Essential Services and Shelter Operations; Homeless Prevention -Case Management and short and medium term rental assistance; and Rapid Re- housing Case Management and short and medium term assistance $18,230 Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery, Inc. Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Emergency Shelter - Essential Services and Shelter Operations $18,229 Total $251,306 1 ADOPTED FY2013 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FY2013 HOME Allocation Reprogrammed Funds Program Income (estimate) TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2013 HOME PROGRAM PROGRAM (HOME) $979,141 $800,000 $120,000 $1,899,141 HOME Administration/Technical Assistance Administrative funds for staffing, planning, oversight, coordination, staff supervision, monitoring and evaluation, contracting, recordkeeping/reporting and overall program management. Technical assistance will be provided to enhance the capacity of CHDO's, non - profits, owners /investors of rental property and other organizations that may participate in the program. Major Rehabilitation Program Provide loans to low income homeowners to assist them with major rehabilitation or demolition/reconstruction of their homes. Homebuyer Assistance Program ($5,000) Provide deferred forgivable loans to low income homebuyers to assist them with down payment and closing costs for the purchase of a home. INTERDEPARTMENTAL TOTAL $97,914 $250,000 $50,000 $397,914 TG 110, Inc. - Woodland Creek Apartments (CHDO) TG 110, Inc., is proposing the demolition and reconstruction of the Woodland Creek Apartments. This complex is comprised of 94 units (100% Section 8) serving low- income families, seniors, and individuals. The development will be financed primarily through The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs' Low Income Housing Tax Credits, private debt, and HOME funds though the City of Corpus Christi. Woodland Creek will serve residents at 30 %, 50 %, and 60% of area median income. Total project cost: $15,932,416 TG 110, Inc. - Lexington Manor Apartments (CHDO) TG 110, Inc. is proposing the demolition and reconstruction of the Lexington Manor Apartments. This complex is comprised of 153 units (52 as Section 8) serving low- income families, seniors, and individuals. The development will be financed primarily through The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs' Low Income Housing Tax Credits, private debt, and HOME funds through the City of Corpus Christi. Lexington Manor will serve residents at 30 %, 50 %, and 60% area median income. Total project cost: $21,493,268 Wesley Community Center - Wesley House Wesley Community plans to renovate the former convent for residential Housing. This grant will accommodate changes for ADA accessibility. CHDO Total Subrecipients /Other Entity Total CCCIC Total Total Set -Aside to be determined no later than August 1, 2013 $200,000 $0 $200,000 $397,914 1 I, the Director `of Financia SM,eruir;es of th P t Corpus Chri ti, y a (o hill d ly . authorze - representative), hereby,certifyto i e ity C until and otherapprapriate office ?that the more rre wired or�h s % � W. C. 1 ,4- gate X 7 s n � � nya a Fn current fiscal year's portion ofxthe contra agreement obljgatron or expenditure describe "d below rs rn th Treasury to the credit of the Fund sped ed below.,Kfrom�,whichr it'is to be dra n n, and has not beentap ropnate for any other purpose. ' Future payments= areAuappropriation fay the Cify Council City Council Action Date: Agenda Item: Ordinance to' adopt ;the fiscal year (FY)`20132014 Consolidated. Annual Action Plan (CAAP), for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs, to authorize the City Manager or designee to submit the `FY2013- FY2014 CAAP to the U.S. ;Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and to amend if required by HUD; to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept and appropriate upon receipt the grants from HUD into the Grant Fund No 1059 for the approved FY2013 -2014 CAAP projects and further to execute funding agreements and all other documents necessary to implement the FY2013 -2014 CAAP with organizations for approved projects; and to ratify the ESG funding` agreements and other applicable implementation documents to be effective as of August 1, 2013. Amount Required: Fund Name $ . 8:309.295' Account No. Fund No. Community Development Block Grant 530000 1059 Org. No. 00000. Project No. Amount $3,458,848 Revolving Loan Fund. 9040 48003` $700,000 Emergency Solutions Grant HOME Investment Partnerships Program Total 530000 ❑ Certification Not Required 1059 9045. 00000 48004 $251;306 $1,899,141 $6,309,295 Director of Financial Services Date: 4- 2 a 3