HomeMy WebLinkAbout021792 RES - 11/16/1993A RESOLUTION
ADOPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI'S COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
STRATEGY (CHAS) ANNUAL PLAN FOR FY94.
WHEREAS, the National Affordable Housing Act requires participating jurisdictions
to develop a CHAS Annual Plan for FY94;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi's Policy Statements, an element of the
Comprehensive Plan, speak to and identify the need to implement objectives and policies
for the provision of appropriate housing for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the CHAS Annual Plan for FY94 implements the goals and objectives
of the Comprehensive Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Mt CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That there is hereby approved the City of Corpus Christi CHAS
Annual Plan for FY94, a substantial copy of which is hereby attached as Exhibit "A."
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THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
APPROVED THE 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1993
JAMES R. BRAY, C ATTORNEY
By Off"
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st. City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
SUMMARY OF CHAS ANNUAL PLAN for FY94
The intent and purpose of the City of Corpus Christi's annual
plan is to ensure that the community receives and provides the
necessary assistance in order that housing and related needs be
met. The City of Corpus Christi's annual plan objective is to
mitigate the housing needs of the very low income, low income and
special needs families of this community. The objective is to
make the annual submission based on the approved 5 -year strategy
and outline the steps and actions that will improve the
availability and affordability of decent, safe and sanitary
housing in a suitable living environment.
In the CHAS Annual Plan for FY94, the City of Corpus Christi
estimates the housing assistance needs of its very low-income,
low-income, and moderate income families, including the needs of
homeless individuals and families, and assesses the availability
of unassisted housing, assisted housing, and other resources for
addressing these needs.
STRATEGIES
A. RENTAL HOUSING (HOME)
New Construction Funding: $68,000
Construction of new housing city-wide to be made available to
very low income and special needs persons at affordable terms.
Qualified agencies, nonprofit and Community Housing Organizations
(CHDO's) are eligible for participation. A projected match of
30% is required: $20,400.
Acquisition/Rehabilitation Funding: $137,000
Loans/grants for the acquisition/rehabilitation of existing
single family and multi -family housing for special needs
population. The units may be located city-wide with participating
agencies responsible for managing the units and for providing the
support services to low income and special needs population
occupying the units. Nonprofit organizations and CHDO's are
eligible for participation. A projected match of 25% is
required: $34,250.
Rehabilitation (Substantial/Moderate) Funding: $165,000
Low interest loan assistance to owners/investors of single family
or multi -family units for rehabilitation of structures. When
completed, the units will be made available to qualified very low
and low income persons. The units may be located city-wide and
must have code violations present. The owner/investor is
required to provide a 25 percent match for each of the projects.
Eighty percent of the units will be available to very low income
persons. Projected match required: $41,250.
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Tenant Rental Assistance Funding: $29,500
Rental assistance through the Public Housing Authority to very
low income, homeless and disabled persons. Preference will be
given to persons that are on the Housing Authority's Section 8
waiting list or to qualified residents impacted as a result of
occupied units being rehabilitated with HOME funds. Funds will
be used to assist households who are at 60 percent and below of
median income. This activity will be carried out city-wide. A
projected match of 25% is required: $7,375.
B. OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING (HOME)
New Construction Funding: $123,500
Construction of new housing which will subsequently be acquired
by low and very low income persons. Participating agencies will
construct the housing and sell the units to low and very low
income persons at affordable terms. Qualified agencies, nonprofit
and CHDO's are eligible participants. A projected match of 30%
is required: $37,050.
Acquisition/Rehabilitation Funding: $190,000
Financial assistance for the acquisition and rehabilitation of
existing housing by CHDO'S, nonprofit organizations and
qualified agencies. The dwellings will be made available for
purchase by low and very low income persons at affordable terms.
Properties throughout the city are eligible for this activity.
Projected match required: $47,500.
Substantial Rehabilitation Funding: $252,900
Loans in excess of $25,000 to owner -occupants for rehabilitation
of their dwellings, including manufactured homes. Owner -
occupants will be required to meet income guidelines as
established by HUD and the rehabilitated unit must serve as the
primary residence. Demolition and reconstruction, at the same
site, of units determined to be economically unfeasible for
rehabilitation will be an eligible activity. This activity is
applicable city-wide. A projected match of 25% is required:
$63,225.
Moderate Rehabilitation Funding: $168,600
Loans to owner -occupants for rehabilitation of their dwellings,
including manufactured homes. Loan amounts will vary from
approximately $5,000 to $25,000. Owner -occupants will be required
to meet income guidelines as established by HUD and the
rehabilitated unit must serve as the primary residence. This
activity is applicable city-wide. A project match of 25% is
required: $42,150.
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First-time Homebuyer Funding: $167,000
Assistance to low and very low income first-time homebuyers.
Funds of up to $3,000 per applicant will be used to cover cost
associated with the acquisition of single family units and may
include down payment costs, closing costs and rental subsidies to
assist persons with "rent -to -own" acquisition. Qualified
applicants must meet income guidelines and the acquired dwelling
must be their primary residence. This activity will be conducted
on a city-wide basis. A projected match of 25% is required:
$41,750.
Administration and Technical Assistance Funding:$168,500
Administration and technical assistance for the planning,
monitoring, coordination and implementation of the various HOME
activities. Nonprofit Organizations and CHDO's will receive both
technical assistance and funds for capacity development/operations.
Counseling assistance will be provided by City staff and nonprofits
to tenants, homeowners and first-time homebuyers participating in
the program. No match is required.
C. OWNER -OCCUPIED HOUSING (CDBG)
Demolition -Replacement Program Funding: $500,000
Demolition and replacement of low income homeowners dwellings. Low
interest loans for repayment and temporary relocation assistance
will also be provided to the homeowners. This activity will be
carried out city-wide with emphasis on helping elderly owner -
occupants.
Substantial Rehabilitation Program Funding: $250,000
Loans for the rehabilitation of owner -occupied housing. This
activity will be for those units that are owned by low income
individuals and which will require in excess of $25,000 worth of
repairs in order to make the housing safe and decent. This
activity will be carried out city-wide.
Moderate Rehabilitation Program Funding: $250,000
Loans to be used by owner -occupants for the rehabilitation of their
structures. Loan amounts will vary from approximately $5,000 to
$25,000. Owner -occupants will be required to meet income
guidelines as established by HUD. This activity will be carried out
city-wide. Priority will be given to addressing large family
units.
Emergency Repair Grant Program Funding: $700,000
Assistance to elderly or handicapped owner -occupants who meet
income requirements. Funds of up to $3,300 will be provided to the
owner -occupant for emergency type repairs such as roofing,
plumbing, structural defects, security, etc. This activity will be
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carried out city-wide.
Homeowner Assistance/Rehab Services/Loan Funding: $654,000
Counseling
Homeowner assistance to include counseling, loan processing,
development of plans and specifications, technical assistance and
other services necessary in the various housing programs.
Code Enforcement Funding: $150,000
Demolition of substandard structures to assist in the elimination
of slum and blight. Grants of up to $3,000 will be made available
to qualified low income property owners for the demolition of the
structures. This activity will also provide the funds for the
demolition of structures that will be rebuilt under the Demolition
Replacement Program. This activity will be carried out city-wide
and should displacement occur, relocation assistance will be
provided as per the Uniform Relocation Act.
D. HOMELESS (ESG) Funding: $60,000
Funds to support the provision of emergency shelter, transitional
housing, counseling and support services to the homeless. The City
of Corpus Christi will also consider the use of CDBG and HOME funds
to address the needs of the homeless. Special emphasis will be
given to those agencies providing assistance to the frail elderly,
persons with disabilities and persons requiring transitional
housing assistance such as battered women and runaway youth.
E. RESOURCES
Funds to carry out its housing activities from HUD programs
include the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME
Program, Housing Authority Comprehensive Grant Program, HOPE
Program and the Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG). The City
will submit/support funding applications for assistance from other
federal programs, including Section 202 and Section 811 programs,
McKinney Act, State of Texas Energy Conservation Program, local
government funds, and other private sources
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION TO HUD
The CHAS Annual Plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for review and approval by
December 31, 1993 to cover the period of October 1, 1993 through
September 30, 1994.
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CHAS PRIORITIES FOR CDBG FUNDS: YEAR THREE
Owner Occupied
Housing
New Construction -
replacement
# Amt from
CDBG
500,000
Est, Cost_Per
HEEEUnit/HCititehtiltEHH:E:i
27,700
Units/Households'+r
Served
18
Substantial Rehabilitation
250,000
25,000
9
Moderate Rehabilitation
250,000
16,500
16
Emergency Repair
700,000
4,000
175
Rehab Services/Loan
counseling
654,000
1,300
500
Code Enforcement
150,000
2,830
65
TOTAL
2,504,000
77,330
783
CHAS PRIORITIES FOR ESG FUNDS: YEAR THREE
Homeless
Shelters/Services
# Amt from
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Match
Est, Cost'Per
Unit/Household
Households
Served
Services
20,000
20,000
200
200
Operations
40,000
40,000
100
800
TOTAL
60,000
60,000
300
1,000
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Dr. Jack Best
Melody Cooper
Cezar Galindo
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
David Noyola
Clif Moss
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