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HomeMy WebLinkAbout033377 RES - 06/11/2024Resolution authorizing a Substantial Amendment to the City of Corpus Christi's Fiscal Year 2024/Program Year 2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP) reprogramming unspent funds from FY2022/PY2021 and FY2023/PY2022 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $1,159,244, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) in the amount of $1,182,626 fora total of $2,341,870; and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents to submit the Substantial Amendment to the AAP; accepting the approved Substantial Amendment AAP projects and authorizing the execution of funding agreements, amendments, and other documents necessary to implement the FY2024/PY2023 AAP. Whereas, on July 25, 2023, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 033116 adopting the City Fiscal Year 2024 and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2023 (FY24/PY23) AAP; Whereas, previously approved projects have changed so that the City needs to amend the FY24/PY23 AAP which triggers the need for a Substantial Amendment; Whereas, the City published notice of the proposed Substantial Amendment to the City's FY24/PY23 AAP, public hearing and 30-day public comment period in The Caller Times on about May 12, 2024; Whereas, the City Council has determined that the Substantial Amendment to the City's FY24/PY23 AAP would best serve the public health, safety, necessity, convenience and the general welfare of the City of Corpus Christi and its citizens. Now therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas: Section 1. That the FY24/PY23 AAP, which includes the Community Development Block Grant and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, is amended as follows: a) Reprogram the following: • CDBG $1,159,244 • HOME $1,182,626 b) Approve and increase the following • Littles-Martin House $500,000 • HEB Tennis Complex Park $449,986 • Dr. HC Dilworth Park $74,238 • Central Kitchen - Senior Meals Generator $77,388 • Ben Garza Bathroom Renovation $57,632 Section 2. That the City Manager or the City Manager's designee is authorized: a) to submit the Substantial Amendment to the FY24/PY23 AAP to HUD, and b) to amend this Substantial Amendment to the FY24/PY23 AAP if required by HUD. Section 3. That the City Manager or the City Manager's designee is authorized to execute funding agreements and all other documents necessary to implement the Substantial Amendment to the FY24/PY23 AAP with organization for approved projects. OVED on the 1 `day of ATJFS�T: aulette Guajardo, May , 2024. acee Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary 033377 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY24/PY23 Substantial Amendment Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2024/PY2023 FY24/PY23 CDBG Entitlement Reprogrammed Funds $1,159,244 Program Income TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $1,159,244 # PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Proposed 1 Littles-Martin House Renovations Parks and Recreation is requesting funding for the renovation of the Littles- Martin House. The home was relocated to Heritage Park area which is located within an eligible CDBG census tract. Heritage Park contains historic homes that are registered in the National Registry. The Littles- Martin home is not eligible for historic preservation because it was relocated from another site. However, Littles-Martin is a registered landmark. Heritage Park is Corpus Christi's historic park which hosts and supports many art and cultural activities, as well as a variety of community events throughout the year. The home was restored by the National Association of Colored People (NAACP) to serve as its Corpus Christi headquarters. However, significant weather events have damaged the home. Littles-Martin was approved for $343,485 in the FY24/PY23 Annual Action Plan but due to the extent of the damage, additional funds are needed. $500,000 2 HEB Tennis Complex and Pool Park Parking Lot and Improvements to Other Amenities HEB Park is a full -service municipal park designated as a community/ regional park. The park offers tennis, swimming pool, handball, park and playground that offers residents a variety of programs. The tennis courts increase their skill level and knowledge of the sport. HEB Park is located in an underserved area that would greatly benefit from park amenities that improve the health and well- being of its residents. The Park offers a large public tennis facility attracting city-wide participation. Funding will be used to make parking lot improvements and improvements to other park amenities. The park is located within two low- mod -income block groups. Additional funds may be requested in the FY2025 Annual Action Plan. $449,986 # PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Proposed 3 Dr. HC Dilworth Park Pavilion and Other Improvements Dr. HC Dilworth Park is an underserved area that would benefit from having park amenities that would improve the health and well-being of its residents. Improvement may include but are not limited to a 30' x 30' covered pavilion, concrete floor with new sidewalks, wood structure on pier foundation, asphalt shingle tile roof, controlled lighting, electrical service and wooden sunscreen structures. This project was allocated $320,000 in FY2024 but cost estimates are $394,237. $74,238 4 Central Kitchen - Senior Meals Generator Nutrition Education Service Center public facility improvements for the installation of fixed generator for senior meal program delivery programming and services. The Central Kitchen prepares 800 meals a day for the elderly residing at the eight senior centers and for the Meals on Wheels Program. Approximately 240,000 meals are prepared and delivered annually. The kitchen prepares meals from 6:30AM to 10:00 AM. The City recognizes the need and benefits of maintaining program operations for program delivery to homebound senior and disabled residents during power outages, severe weather events and unforeseen circumstances. Original award for FY23 was $350,000. With bid, new cost is $427,387.74. $77 388 5 Ben Garza Bathroom Renovation The proposed project will enhance Ben Garza Gymnasium. The Gymnasium is located on the grounds of Ben Garza Park and provides recreational space for the immediate neighborhood which includes single family homes, apartments, homeless shelters and assisted housing units. The gym and covered pavilion sit in the middle of the park providing opportunities for programs such as basketball, volleyball and pickleball leagues. The park is listed as a major investment park in the 2012 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Ben Garza Gymnasium recently installed new gym flooring installed as part of the initial improvements. Parks is completing facility improvements with bathroom/locker room renovations. This area is subject to high levels of juvenile delinquency and the negative impacts of chronic disease (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.). Recent improvements to the park and the Gymnasium will complete this park area by addressing an underserved area of the community. This project was approved for $455,336 of CDBG in FY2022 to make the bathroom improvements and replace the roof. The roof was replaced with other funds. The bathroom/locker room renovation cost bids, at $512,968, exceed the original award amount and an increase is requested. $57,632 TOTAL $1,159,244 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY24/PY23 Substantial Amendment HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) FY2024/PY2023 FY24/PY23 HOME Entitlement Reprogrammed Funds $1,182,626 Program Income TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $1,182,626 # PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Proposed 1 Single Family Rehabilitation The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program benefits only low- and very low-income homeowners. The program provides zero percent deferred forgivable loans to homeowners interested in rehabilitating their homes. Funds requested will be used to provide demolition and relocation grants and reconstruction loans to eligible homeowners whose homes are 51 % deteriorated. Funds will assist 6 households. $1,182,626 TOTAL $1,182,626