HomeMy WebLinkAbout033416 ORD - 07/23/2024Ordinance adopting the City Fiscal Year 2025 and U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2024 Annual Action
Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget in
the amount of $3,135,388, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) budget in
the amount of $234,083, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) budget in the amount of $1,369,386 for a total of $4,738,857 annual
HUD funding; amending the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP); authorizing the
execution of all necessary documents to submit the AAP and CPP;
authorizing a staff complement of 18 positions; accepting and appropriating
funding for the approved AAP projects and authorizing the execution of
funding agreements, amendments, environmental review records, and other
documents necessary to implement the FY 2025 PY 2024 AAP.
Whereas, the City has exceeded HUD regulations by conducting five public meetings
during the development of the AAP, the public meetings were held on February 28, 2024,
February 29, 2024, March 4, 2024, March 6, 2024, and March 7, 2024. A public hearing
was held on July 16, 2024. All meetings were held at City Hall and at other locations
across the City during which all interested persons were allowed to appear and be heard;
Whereas, the Planning and Community Development Department sought input from local
stakeholders and the general public to determine the community needs for HUD funding
in AAP in stakeholder consultations with local groups;
Whereas, the City Council has determined that enacting this Ordinance, which adopts
the AAP and amends the CPP for the City 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 FY2025 AAP which was presented to City Council along with this
Ordinance is hereby adopted.
Section 2. That the CPP which was presented to City Council along with this
Ordinance is hereby amended.
Section 3. That a staff complement of 18 positions is authorized to carry out the
activities in the AAP and CPP.
Section 4.
Section 5.
That the City Manager or his designee is authorized:
• to submit the City's FY 2025 AAP to HUD, and
• to submit the City's CPP to HUD.
That the City Manager or his designee is authorized:
• to execute all documents, including related to environmental review
records, necessary to accept and appropriate upon receipt the
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funding from HUD into the Grant Fund No. 1059 and Grant Fund
No. 9045 for the FY2025 PY2024 AAP.
Introduced and voted on the 1 (;) day of
PA D and APPROVED on the' `"day of �y i
Paulette Guajardo, Ma
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ATTEST:
, 2024.
, 2024.
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
FY2025/PY2024
FY24/PY23
FY25/PY24
FY25/PY24
FY25/PY24
CDBG Entitlement
$2,663,378
$2,659,704
$2,659,704
$2,659,704
Reprogrammed Funds
$1,313,162
$175,684
$175,684
$175,684
Program Income
$392,364
$300,000
$300,000
$300,000
TOTAL
1
FUNDS AVAILABLE
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
Minor Home Repair Grant Program
The Minor Home Repair Grant Program assists 45 homeowners with a
grant to provide repairs involving the roof, plumbing, electrical, heating,
minor structural repairs, and accessible ramps. The applicant must be at
least 62 years old or disabled. The applicant must meet the very low-
income limits (50% AMI).
$4,368,904
Previous
Year
Allocation
$1,102,204
$3,135,388
Requested
05.01.2024
$1,272,259
$3,135,388
Proposed
Prior to
Comments
06.09.2024
$1,272,259
$3,135,388
Proposed
After
Comments
To -Date
07.08.2024
$1,143,530
2
HEB Tennis Complex and Pool Park Parking Lot and Improvements
and 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.
$449,986
$476,913
$826,913
$500,000
3
The Salvation Army -Facility Improvements
The proposed project involves the installation of 1,150 feet of perimeter
fencing around the shelter and administrative offices to address safety and
security concerns for homeless residents.
$0
$150,700
$150,700
$150,700
4
Code Enforcement Staffing
Funding for five Code Enforcement Officers to complete inspections in low -
moderate income block groups where the enforcement together with
public or private improvements, rehabilitation, or services may be
expected to arrest the decline of the area.
$306,500
$400,000
$0
$390,642
5
Neighborhood Cleanups
Funding for five to 10 neighborhood cleanup campaigns for seniors in low-
moderate income block groups.
$0
$0
$0
$65,000
6
Program Administration
This request funds 6 FTEs. 1 Management Analyst at about 50%; 1
Contract Administrator at about 50%; 1 Contract Administrator at about
65%; 1 Grant Monitoring Program Coordinator at about 50%; Community
Development Program 1 Assistant Director at about 45%. These staff are
funded predominately from CDBG General Administration. The remaining
percentages are funded from other funds. 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 Labor Standards
requirements. Staff must attend mandatory and required trainings in order
to remain in federal compliance.
$356,785
$356,785
$356,785
$356,785
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
Program Delivery
This request funds 6 FTEs. 1 Program Manager at about 55%; 2
Rehabilitation Specialists at about 95%; 1 Housing Program Coordinator at
about 90%; 2 Program Specialist at about 95%. These staff are funded
predominately from CDBG Program Delivery. The remaining percentages
are funded from other funds. The staff manage and administer the Single
Family Rehabilitation Loan Program, Minor Home Repair Grant Program,
Homebuyer Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program, and
Mortgage Servicing which manages the servicing of approximately 550
loans provided through the Single Family 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, construction monitoring, project estimating, and development
of specifications and drawings. Staff must attend mandatory and required
trainings to remain in federal compliance.
7
Previous
Year
Allocation
$528,731
Requested
05.01.2024
$528,731
Proposed
Prior to
Comments
06.09.2024
$528,731
Proposed
After
Comments
To -Date
07.08.2024
$528,731
Corpus Christi Hope House -Facility Improvements
Replace obsolete HVAC units and appliances with energy efficient items.
Rehabiliation facilities at 630 Robinson St., 658 Robinson St, and 3226
Reid Drive. All facilities will be used to carry out program activities to serve
homeless and at -risk of homelessness clients.
8
$0
$167,400
$0
$0
WeeCare dba Upwards
Provides technical assistance and business support to childcare providers
who run home daycares. The program goal is to expand economic
opportunities for daycare providers in Corpus Christi by training them to us
essential tools to make their operations for efficient and expand childcare.
9
$0
$264,000
$0
$0
10
Rising Tide Ministries -Safe at Home
$50,000
$0
$0
$0
11
12
Rising Tide Ministries -Wave Academy Program
Dr. HC Dilworth Pavilion
$50,000
$394,238
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
13
Littles-Martin House
$843,485
$0
$0
$0
14
Corpus Christi Police Athletic League (CC -PAL)
$151,955
$0
$0
$0
15
Central Kitchen Generator
$77,388
$0
$0
$0
16
Ben Garza Locker Rooms
$57,632
$0
$0
$0
TOTAL
$4,368,904
$3,616,788
$3,135,388
$3,135,388
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
FY2025/PY2024
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1
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
Corpus Christi Hope House
Hope House provides emergency shelter, homeless
prevention assistance, rapid rehousing assistance,
and other supportive services to the homeless and at-
risk of homelessness individuals in our community.
FY24/PY23
FY25/PY24
FY25/PY24
$235,549
Previous Year
Allocation
$117,883
$234,083
Requested
05.01.2024
$136,220
$234,083
Proposed No
Comments to
Date 07.08.2024
$116,527
2
The Salvation Army
To provide case management, food, shelter,
homeless prevention, rapid rehousing and supportive
services to those who are homeless or at -risk of
homelessness.
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
3
Mission 911
To provide utility and rental assistance, case
management, clothing closet and community
outreach.
$0
$100,000
$0
4
Program Administration
$17,666
$17,556
$17,556
Total
$235,549
$353,776
$234,083
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
FY2025/PY2024
FY24/PY23
FY25/PY24
FY25/PY24
HOME Entitlement
$1,352,610
$1,119,386
$1,119,386
Reprogram
$1,182,626
$ -
$ -
Program Income
$308,520
$250,000
$250,000
TOTAL
FUNDS AVAILABLE
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
Single Family Rehabilitation
The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program benefits only low -
and very low-income homeowners. The program will provide two
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.
$2,843,756
Previous Year
Allocation
$2,246,143
$1,369,386
Requested
05.01.2024
$344,916
$1,369,386
Proposed No
Comments to
Date 07.08.2024
$344,916
2
TG 110, Inc - Palms at Morris (CHDO)
Construct 72 units of affordable senior housing at 2212 Morris
Street. Project dependent on 9% LIHTC funding.
$0
$476,913
$587,531
3
come dream. come build. - Homebuyer Assistance
Assist low-income first time homebuyers with downpayment and
closing cost assistance. Serving a minimum of 12 families with up
to $25,000.
$0
$300,000
$300,000
4
Program Administration
This request funds 1 FTE which is a Management Assistant at
about 60%. This staff is funded predominately from HOME
General Administration. The remaining percentage is funded from
other funds.Administrative funds for staff planning, oversight,
coordination, staff supervision, monitoring and evaluation,
contracting, recordkeeping/reporting and overall program
management. Staff training and administrative expenses are also
included in the request. 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.
$166,113
$136,939
$136,939
5
1602 South Staples Housing Inc., Rehabiliation
Rehab HUD 811 apartment complex converting manager's unit to
2-bedroom market unit for extremely low-income tenants with
disabilities and property upgrades.
$0
$111,132
$0
6
TG 110, Inc - Palms at Williams (CHDO)
Construct 64 units of affordable senior housing at 7031 Williams
Dr. Project dependent on 9% LIHTC funding. Project will be
recommended for funding if it receives the 9% LIHTC over Palms
at Morris.
$0
$1,200,000
$0
7
Habitat for Humanity
$431,500
$0
$0
Totals
$2,843,756
$2,569,900
$1,369,386