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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031202 ORD - 07/25/2017 Ordinance to adopt the fiscal year (FY) 2017-2018 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 FY2017-2018 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 of the grants from HUD into the Grant Fund No. 1059 for the approved FY2017-2018 CAAP projects and further to execute funding agreements, amendments and all other documents necessary to implement the FY2017-2018 CAAP with organizations for approved projects. Whereas, with proper notice to the public and in accordance with HUD regulations, three public hearings were held, the first and second on February 6 and 16, 2017, and the third during a meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. 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 FY2017-2018 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 FY2017-2018 CAAP to HUD, and • to amend the FY2017-2018 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 FY2017-2018 CAAP, and • to execute funding agreements, amendments and all other documents necessary to implement the FY2017-2018 CAAP with organizations for approved projects. 24e0fe9c-6049-42b0-8ec6-c5e281ef5db6.docx 0312.02.312.0a INDEXED That the foregoing ordiUance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the \1 day of , 2017, by the following vote: 1 1 Joe McComb at 1 Ben Molina 111) 0 _4 __ Rudy Garza , L / Lucy Rubio Paulette Guajardo 1W. ' Greg Smith -r-0 Michael Hunter no 4 Carolyn Vaughn 0-A-6/(- Debbie Lindsey-Opel That th or�eg-oing ordina ce as read for the second time and passed finally on this S the a '"day of Al.L f , 2017, by the following vote: 1 Joe McComb ONL, Ben Molina Rudy Garza aUy Lucy Rubio ___Ib2 Paulette Guajardo i / Greg Smith I_, Michael Hunter OSL Carolyn Vaughn ii ' f 11 I Debbie Lindsey-Opel PASSED AND APPROVED on this 7.-<Jda of y , 2017. ATTEST: (<* C cep 1 c -f7'(7A K Rebecca Huerta Joe Comb City Secretary Myo 24e0fe9c-6049-42b0-8ec6-c5e281ef5db6.docx ) 3 1 2 l) 2 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN RECOMMENDED FY2017 CDBG PROGRAM FY2017 CDBG Allocation $2,405,193 Reprogrammed Funds $100,000 Program Income from Demolition Liens $200,000 Program Income from Rehabilitation Program(Revolving Loan Funds estimate) $500,000 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2017 CDBG PROGRAM $3,205,193 # PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Request Staff Recomm Council Adopt HCD-CDBG Program Administration This project will fund 5.4 FTE staff salaries and administrative costs:1- Administrator, 1-Program Manager,1.8-Sr.Management Assistants,and 1.6-Contract Administrators. Staff is responsible for administering the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG),the HOME Investment 1 Partnership(HOME),and Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)Programs. $460,000 $460,000 $436,000 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. HCD-Rehabilitation Services This is the operating budget for 13.5 FTE staff that service the various housing programs administered by HCD:1-Director(at 60%),2-Program Managers,3-Property Advisors,.5-Contract Administrator(12%),3- Program Specialists, 1-Mortgage Servicing Aide,1-Managment Assistant(at 40%), 1-Managment Aide,and 1 Sr.Staff Assistant. The staff manage and administer the Demolition/Reconstruction Loan Program,Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program,Minor Home Repair Grant Program,Appliance Replacement Grant Program, 2 Homebuyer Closing Cost Program,the Type A Homebuyer Program, $847,000 $847,000 $750,000 and Mortgage Servicing which manages the servicing of approximately 700 loans provided through the Single Family Demolition/Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Loan Programs. Services include collection of loan payments,escrowing of insurance and property taxes,payment of insurance and property taxes,preparing end of year escrow analysis, and providing release of liens on loans that are paid off. Services provided include applicant in-take,loan processing,loan settlement, Homebuyer Education,construction monitoring,project estimating,and development of specifications and drawings. HCD-Minor Home Repair Grant Program Minor repair grants up to$20,000 for repairs which include lead based paint testing as required by HUD regulations on houses built prior to 3 1978.Repairs consist of roof repairs,plumbing,electrical,heating,and $444,775 $444,775 $444,775 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 62 years old or older or disabled. HCD-Single Family Rehabilitation The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program benefits only low-and very low-income homeowners. The Program provides zero percent and 4 three percent interest loans to homeowners interested in rehabilitating $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 their homes.Funds requested will be used to provide rehabilitation and reconstruction loans;demolition grants;relocation grants and lead base paint grants for remedial activities.Rehabilitation Loan Program. Program Income-$500,000 Parks and Recreation-Play for All Playground at Salinas Park Phase II Play for All Playground at Salinas Park is the City's first fully accessible playground for people of all ages and abilities. Phase II of the Play for 5 All Playground at Salinas Park includes the addition of a shade structure $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 for the play strucutre,swings,play panels,exercise equiptment and additional slides for all children to utilize. The playground is located next to Miracle Field-a fully accessible ball field. Phase I of the structure _ was built in February 2017. 1 # PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Request Staff Recomm Council Adopt Parks and Recreation-Nutrition Education Service Center(Central Kitchen)located at the Del Mar West Campus 6 This Improvement Project will include a new roof to the city-owned S74 800 S74,800 71 800 portion of the building,and the replacement of 3 HVAC systems.The Nutrition Education Service Center prepares daily meals for the elderly for the eiaht senior centers and the Meals on Wheels Proaram Parks and Recreation-Moody Park Improvements The Moody Park Improvements Project will include the replacement of the playground and a basketball court,and also provide new park 7 benches and picnic tables,along with planting trees.Parks and $112,750 $112,750 $112,750 Recreation will work with a playground and park amenity manufacturer to provide and install all of the structural improvements. As use of the park increases and neighbors are encouraged to connect with each other,it can serve as a base line for combating crime in the area. Parks and Recreation-South Bluff Park Improvements The South Bluff Park Improvements Project will include the replacement of the playground,trail enhancements,park lighting,bathroom upgrades,and also provide new park benches,trash cans,BBQ pits,and 8 trees.The department will work with a playground and park amenity $132,000 $132,000 $132,000 manufacturer to provide and install all of the structural improvements. As use of the park improves and neighbors are encouraged to connect with each other,it can serve as a base line for combating crime in the area. Police-Code Enforcement Program The Code Enforcement request is to fund staffing for salaries to support 6 full time employees(FTE's):5-Code Compliance Officials(100%) which includes a total of$307,032. Funding will be for salaries and approximately$6,667 for training and for certifications required for code enforcement. The CE Compliance Officials are responsible for the 9 inspection of properties within CDBG eligible areas for violations of $208,868 $208,868 $307,032 approximately seventy-five(75) health,safety,and welfare related City Codes. All CDBG eligible census tracts in the city meet,per Resolution, HUD's criteria for a deteriorating area and meet the national objective of serving the low income citizens. The Senior Account Clerk provides administrative support to the Code Enforcement Property Advisors by processing compliance requests through the mail and researching a property owners name and address. Police-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 10 established by City Council for livable neighborhoods.Each structure will $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 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. Program Income:$100,000 Police-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 11 weeds and dangerous weeds;to include,abatement of unsightly and $100,000 $100,000 $122,836 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. Program Income:$100,000 Total City Projects $3,205,193 $3,205,193 $3,205,193 Overall Total $3,205,193 $3,205,193 $3,205,193 2 RECOMMENDED FY2017 HOME PROGRAM FY2017 HOME Allocation $844,596 Reprogrammed Funds $400,000 Program Income from Rehabilitation Program(Revolving Loan Fund estimate) $340,779 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2017 HOME PROGRAM $1,585,375 # PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Request Staff Recomm Council Adopt HOME Administration/Technical Assistance Administrative funds for.70 FTE staff,planning,oversight,coordination, staff supervision,monitoring and evaluation,contracting, recordkeeping/reporting and overall program management.Staff training 1 and administrative expenses are also included in the request. Technical $84,459 584.459 584.459 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. The amount indicates 10%of the allowed 10% for administrative costs. Homebuyer Assistance Program 2 Provide deferred forgivable loans to low income homebuyers to assist them $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 with down payment and closing costs for the purchase of a home. HCD-Single Family Rehabilitation The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program benefits only low-and very low-income homeowners. The Program provides zero percent and three 4 percent interest loans to homeowners interested in rehabilitating their $440,779 $440,779 $440,779 homes. Funds requested will be used to provide rehabilitation and reconstruction loans,demolition grants,relocation grants and lead base paint grants for remedial activities. Rehabilitation Loan Program. INTERDEPARTMENTAL TOTAL $625,238 $625,238 $625,238 Funding determination will be made no later than September 1,2017 TG 110-Samuel Place Apartments* (CHDO) Samuel Place Apartments,to be located on 4315 Carroll Lane,is an affordable housing multi-family community consisting of 60 units which serve low-income families,seniors and individuals. The project proposes to rehabilitate the entire complex. Improvements will include:energy efficient apartments and appliances,ceiling fans,low-E vinyl windows,central heat and air,a new common area building with community center and kitchen, $300,000 business center/computer lab and laundry facility.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. Samuel Place Apartments will serve residents at 30%,50%,and 60%area median income. Total project cost:$14,137,611 1 # PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Request Staff Recomm Council Adopt MDA Housing Lipes Ltd.-The Avanti Bayside Apartments The Avanti Bayside apartments,to be located at 5409 Lipes Blvd.,is a proposed affordable housing multi-family community consisting of 88 units to serve low-income families,seniors,and individuals. The development will 2 be financed primarily through the Texas Department of Housing and $300,000 Community Affairs'Low Income Housing Tax Credits,private debt,and HOME funds through the City of Corpus Christi. The Avanti Bayside Apartments will propose to serve residents at 30%,50%,and 60%area median income. Total project cost: $16,431,777 TG 110-Village at Henderson*(CHDO) Village at Henderson,to be located 5409 Lipes Blvd,is a proposed affordable housing multi-family community consisting of 88 units to serve low-income families,seniors,and individuals. The development will be 3 financed primarily through the Texas Department of Housing and $300.000 Community Affairs'Low Income Housing Tax Credits,private debt,and HOME funds through the City of Corpus Christi.Village at Henderson Apartments will propose to serve residents at 30%,50%,and 60%area median income. Total project cost: $16,089,629 HCD Projects Total $625,238 $625,238 $625,238 Overall Total $1,525,238 • Total Set-Aside to be determined no later than September 1,2017 $585,137 $585,137 $585,137 *HOME Subrecipient Agencies who submitted HOME FY2017 funding will be awarded funding no later than September 1,2017 after determination of which agencies received Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs* 2 RECOMMENDED FY2017 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM FY2017 ESG Allocation $216,432 # PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Request Staff Recomm Council Adopt City of Corpus Christi -ESG Administrative Cost Administrative Cost is being requested to fund a staff person at.40 1 FTE for the overall administration of the Emergency Solutions Grant $16,232 $16,232 516,232 Program. These functions include the financial oversight, compliance, and technical assistance components of the program. Corpus Christi Hope House Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency 2 Shelter Activities, Homeless Prevention-Case Management and $50,050 $50,050 $50,050 short and medium term rental assistance and Rapid Re-housing Case Management and short and medium term assistance. Corpus Christi Metro Ministries Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency 3 Shelter Activities, Homeless Prevention-Case Management and $50,050 $50,050 $50,050 short-and medium term rental assistance, and Rapid Re-housing- Case Management and short-and medium term assistance. The Salvation Army Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency 4 Shelter Activities, Homeless Prevention-Case Management and $50,050 $50,050 $50,050 short-and medium term rental assistance and Rapid Re-housing- Case Management and short-and medium term assistance and Street Outreach, Family Endeavors of Corpus Christi Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency Shelter Activities, Homeless Prevention-Case Management and 5 short-and medium term rental assistance and Rapid Re-housing- $50,050 $50,050 $50,050 Case Management and short-and medium term assistance and Street Out. Family Endeavors assists homeless veterans in the community. Overall Total** $216,432 $216,432 $216,432 *All ESG funding must be matched at 100% 1