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24.a. Motion adopting the FY 98 Community Development Block Grant, Emergency
Shelter Grant and HOME Programs.
ATTEST:
A~etary
City of Corpus Christi
M98 - 164
MI i OJ: ILMEI)
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY98 ANNUAL ACTION
Approved CDBG Program
FY98 CDBG Allocation $ 4,900,000
Reprogrammed Funds $ 288,694
Program Income from Rehabilitation Program $ 700,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY98 CDBG PROGRAM $ 5,888,69~
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1 Rehabilitation Loan Servicing & Delinquent Payment Collection 48,949
Administration of loans provided to Iow income homeownem funded through the Rehabilitation Loan Programs.
2 ADA Compliance/Curb Ramp Improvement: Agnes Street between Port Ave and Carancahua 100,000
Design and construction of 71 curb ramps at intersections along this section of Agnes Street is consistent with the pdority
of projects listed in the ADA Accessibility Needs Study. The Study identified accessibility ramp improvements (barrier-free
ramps) on selected principal arterial streets in the City with input from the mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities.
3 Omaha Street Improvement: IH 37 to Leopard Street 510,000
Reconstruction of street pavement, underground storm sewer, curb, gutter, sidewalks and driveways, to 40' B-B for distance
of approximately 2,100 linear feet with minor waterline adjustment
4 Rojo Street & Drainage Improvements 60,500
Design and construction of underground drainage, approximately 400 L.F. in length including minor utility adjustments.
This project will improve the drainage situation that adversely impacts the Christ the King Church parking lot on Rojo.
5 Southmoraland Addition Street Improvement - Phase II 260,000
Construction of street pavement, underground drainage, curb, gutter, sidewalks, driveways, approximately 3,300 If in length
including waterline replacement
6 City Hall ADA Compliance 87,500
Construct a ramp, curb ramp with signage, construct a storefront wind break, and install an automatic door operator at the
Lipan Street entrance.
7 Convention Center/ADA Compliance 70,000
The exterior stairs that lead from the ground level to the plaza level of the Sayfront Plaza Convention Center are not in
compliance with federal and state accessibility standards. This project would remove and construct handrails and remove
and replace the stair tread surfacing to bring the stairs in to compliance with these accessibility standards.
8 Oveal Williams Senior Center 22,000
Site improvements and ADA Compliance. Hard surface access around the existing Senior Center ara necessary to allow
the seniors access to public sidewalks along MLK Dr. and Winnebago St.
9 I Workforce Development Center/Weatherizafion Improvements, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive Upgrade the building's 230,000
waterproofing envelope to include a new below grade waterproofing and roofing improvements to the building in an effort
to minimize future water infiltration problems.
10 Code Enforcement 100,000
Funding to supplement the city's effort in elimination of slum and blight including the removal of substandard buildings.
Funds will be used for staffing costs for code enforcement in eligible CDBG areas where other city improvements ara
planned
11 Demo/Replacement and Relocation Grant 125,000
Funds are used to demolish structures of property owners heing assisted through the Demolish/Replacement Loan
Program. Under this program, existing structures are demolished and a new replacement unit is constructed. Funds ara
also used to provide grants to Iow and moderate income individuals to cover relocation costs and related expenses.
12 Demolition 100,000
Elimination of slum and blight including removal of substandard structures, high weeds, debris, garage, trash and other
health hazards to the public in all target areas.
13 Emergency Home Repair Program 850,000
Emergency repair grants up to $6,500 to Iow income elderly and/or handicapped persons
14 General Administration 391,200
Administrative support for the CDBG, HOME, and Emergency Shelter Grant programs. This activity is responsible for the
planning, oversight, coordination, staff supervision, monitoring and management. Technical assistance is provided for
special projects that foster housing and community development opportunities.
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# PROJECT & DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
15 Minority Business Opportunity Committee {MBOC) 45,000
Funding for the FY98 MBOC Program incJudes $70,000 grant proposed from U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority
Business Development Agency and a $45,000 conthbufion request from the CDBG Program.
16 Operation Weed & Seed 75,000
Continuation of the Weed & Seed Program to combat violent cdme, drag use and gang activity in high crime
neighborhoods. The goal is to 'weed" out crime from the targeted neighborhoods which encompasses the entire enterprise
zone and to 'seed" the target site with a wide range of crime and drag prevention pmgrems, human service agency
resoumes to prevent clime from reoccurring within the targeted areas.
17 Rehabilitation Services 622,000
Provide support services to Iow and moderate income persons, such as loan processing, development of specs and plans,
inspections, housing counseling and other related resources associated with the vadous loan and grant programs
18 Single/Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program 700,000
I Funds are used to provide Iow interest loans to homeowners in order to assist them in bdnging their house up to current
building standards
19 HP Garcia Park Development Plan 65,000
Procure professional service with expertise in landfill reclamation and development to evaluate and master plan the park
into a major community park. Renovate to include walkway, jogging trail, picnic areas, softball/soccer fields, parking,
lighting, landscape and irfigation, (Multi-year funded project)
20 Price Park/Complex ADA Public Reetrooms Improvements 100,000
Demolish existing restrooms and construct new ADA public restroom.
21 Zavala Senior Center Drainage Improvements 100,000
Construct underground drainage system at Zavala Senior Center.
22 Comprehensive Planning Assistance 74,545
Comprehensive Planning for the City of Co~pus Christi includes all areas inside the city limits and the City's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction. The Comprehensive Planning program is an ongoing effort to approve new plans and regularly update
previously adopted plans.
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
23 Boys & Girls Club of Corpus Christi Improvements to club entry, including lights, ADA standards, and a covering. 150,000
Improvements to two restrooms, including ADA standards. Improvements to the Club Auditorium, including new ceiling
and floor.
24 Goodwill Industries of South Texas, Inc. Expand job training facility by approximately 4,000 square feet. Expansion is 150,000
office and classroom space needed to provide training services to people who have barriers to employment.
25 Gulf Coast Council of La Raze Construction of a charter school Phase I to provide educational and counseling services 200,000
to troubled youth who have been expelled from the five area school districts. Expulsions due to drug use, gang
involvement, use of weapons, and aggressive behavior.
26 Housing Authority of the City of Corpus Christi Installation of secudty fencing and curb cuts to meet the Americans with 47,000
Disabilities Act requirements at two senior citizen housing developments of the Housing Authority of Corpus Christi.
27 International Westeide Pony League Repair infrastructure of boys and girls fields, pave parking lot, bleachers, red dirt, 100,000
repair existing construction stands, restroom facilities, lighting for girls field, sprinkler system for all fields, scoreboards,
slabs, sidewalks, roof repairs. (4035 Greenwood)
28 ! Nueces County Hospital District Extend and reeprogrem funds which proposed the construction of a Neighbor Care 300,000
Center in the Westside/Molina area of Corpus Christi.
29 ! The Ark Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter for Youth A planned facility to provide services to area youth who 112,500
ara having problems at home, in school, and in the community.
30 The Salvation Army Renovate three restrooms at Salvation Army's Red Shield Lodge, located at 1502 Lipan, for ADA 37,500
compliance.
31 Universal Little League Lights for T-Ball & Kickball field 55,000
TOTAL 5,888,694
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Approved Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program
FY98 ESG Allocation $193,000
# PROJECT & DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
I Catholic Social Services 10,000
The Emergency Aid Depa~roent proposes to use ESG funds to assist homeless individuals in the areas of
-Iomeleee Prevention by providing first month's rent, secority deposits, and payments to prevent foreclosures.
2 Coastal Bend Legal Services 7,500
Proposed ESG funds to be used for the provisions of Essential Services and Homeless Prevention by
emphasizing community legal education in the areas of legal housing rights and responsibilities, individual
assessment and representation of homeless individuals will be provided to determine economic remedies available.
3 Corpus Christi Hope House, Ira=. 14,000
Hope House proposes to use ESG funds for the purpose of Operation and Maintenance by providing emergency
and transitional shelter to pregnant women and their dependents, educational programs, food, clothing,
transportation and emergency aid.
4 Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc. 63,500
Proposes to use ESG funds in the areas of Essential Services by providing salary support and child care
subsidies. Requested funding for Homeless Prevention will be used to provide short term subsidies, utility and
rent payments. Funding for Maintenance and Operation will be used to fund food and building occupancy.
Renovation and Rehabilitation funds to be used for roof and floor repairs and security fence.
5 Dos Mundos Day School, Inc. 35,000
Proposed ESG funding to provide Essential Services in the areas of child care and adult education classes;
Homeless Prevention funds to be used to provide rent and utility assistance, and mediation. Operation and
Maintenance funds will be used to fund transitional housing program, child care operation expenses and child care
for adult education program.
6 Gulf Coast Council of La Raze 43,000
Proposed ESG funding to provide Essential Services in the areas of funding for one full time counselor and three
child care workers. Operation and Maintenance for payment of utility and minor repairs.
7 The Salvation Army 10,000
Proposed ESG funding to provide Essential Services to pay a portion of the Salvation Army's Mobile Feeding Unit
Program Director's salary and Operation and Maintenance funds to be used to operate the Mobile Feeding Unit
on a full time basis.
8 The Women's Shelter 10,000
Proposed ESG funds to provide Essential Services to pay partial salary for community Resource Coordinator and
partial salary for an audit counselor. Homeless Prevention funds to be used to assist with security deposits, first
months rent, and payments to prevent foreclosures. Operation and Maintenance funds to be used for partial
operation and maintenance costs for 24 hours residential facility.
TOTALS 193,000
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Approved FY98 HOME PROGRAM
FY98 HOME Allocation $1,656,000
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# . ... ACTIVITY ADOPTED
CCClC
1. HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 500,000
A deferred, forgivable loan not to exceed $3,000 will be provided to Iow income, homebuyem for the purpose of
meeting down payment and closing costs expenses.
2. ADMINISTRATIONrFECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 165,600
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, nonprofits, owners/investors of rental property and other organizations that
may participate in the program. Also includes administrative funds for direct operating support for the CHDO's.
3. MINOR REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM - Minor rehabilitation of units with more than $1,0{30 but less than 50,000
$6,500. Grants will be provided to homeowners who are 62 years and older and/or handicapped.
I 4. MAJOR REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM - Loans of 0% to 3% for qualified income families with up to a 20 300,000
year term. Reconstruction of owner-occupied units unsuitable for rehabilitation and to provide for the
reconstruction of new suitable units. Relocation grants will be provided for temporary relocation and a grant to
provide funds to demolish and construct the replacement unit.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP, (CDC)
5. NL=W CONSTRUCTION 392,000
Construction of new single family \ Multi - housing units. The units must remain affordable for a minimum of 20
years. These funds may be used by a CDC.
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORG. (CHDO)
6. i NEW CONSTRUCTION 248,400
Low interest loans/grants to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO's) for the purpose of
I constructing new rental housing units.
ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION
Financing to acquire and rehabilitate existing rental housing which would be owned, operated or sponsored by
a Community Housing Development Organization is proposed as an activity. Housing acquired through this
program will be made available to Iow income individuals under affordable conditions for a period up to 15 years.
TOTALS 1,656,000
*COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDO)The City of Corpus Christi will set aside at a minimum the 15% ($233,400)
required by regulations for use by the CHDO within the 24-month period. The City of Corpus Chdsti will provide technical assistanca and capacity
building as necessary.
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