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HomeMy WebLinkAbout025309 RES - 05/20/2003A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FY2003 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, WHICH INCLUDES THE CDBG, ESG, AND HOME PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE FY2003 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE FY2003 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN IF REQUIRED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The FY2003 Annual Action Plan, which includes the CDBG, ESG, and HOME Programs, is hereby adopted. SECTION 2. The City Manager or the City Manager's designee is authorized to submit the FY2003 Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. SECTION 3. The City Manager or the City Manager's designee is authorized to make changes to the FY2003 Annual Action Plan if required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ATTEST: Armando Chapa City Secretary CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI amuel Mayor APP ~OVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: . ~Tiz ;~/n R. Hundl~y Assis I~ht City Attorney ~ for the City Attorney //"~',2003 Corpus Christi, Texas ,2003 The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Samuel L. Neal, Jr. Brent Chesney Javier D. Colmenero Melody Cooper Henry Garrett Bill Kelly Rex A. Kinnison Jesse Noyola Mark Scott H \LEG-DIR\elizabeth\Dept FileslE H Resolutions\E Hres 130 wpd revised 5-20-03 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI APPROVED FY2003 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FY2003 CDBG Allocation Reprogrammed Funds Program Income from Rehabilitation Program TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2003 CDBG PROGRAM $4,219,000 $734,152 $700,000 $5,653,152 Business Resource Center The City of Corpus Christi Business Resource Center i$ requesting funding for operational expenses including staff salarie= and benefits for 3 people and administrative costs. The mission of the BRC is to promote the growth of small businesses by $110,000 ;~roviding information and technical assistance on contrtacting opportunities, certifications, financing, bonding, insurance, business planning, and marketing. CDBG Program Administration ~,dministrative cost covers the staff salaries. The staff is responsible for administering the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and the Emergency Shelter Grant Programs. The staff interprets CDBG, HOME, and ESG federal regulations, conducts public hearings/meetings, reviews proposed projects and $453,364 activities to determine funding e~igibility, monitors subrecipients, provides technical assistance, conducts environmental assessments of funding projects/activities, and enforces Davis Bacon federa~ wage rate requirements. City of Corpus Christi - Public Facilities and Improvements This project cost will cover design, engineering, consulting, and contingency of facility barrier moval/improvements. See ~xpanded worksheet $599,805 Clearance of Vacant Properties Program The activity will entail the clearance of vacant properties by the removal of weeds, rubbish, brush, junk accumulation, and 3ther unsightly, objectionable or unsanitary matter. The properties will be bid out to contractor to clear the properties. Lien= $200,000 ,viii be placed against the properties to cover the costs incurred. Code Enforcement Program The salaries of four (4) code enforcement inspectors and 1/2 salary of a clerk will be funded in the amount of $161,701.40. Funds in the amount of $125,408.58 will be used for program delivery costs. The inspectors are responsible for inspecting ;~reperties within the CDBG target area for violation of city code and health ordinances. Inspections are conduced on $262,110 ,articular violations. The inspectors will also implement a comprehensive approach to coordination of multi-departmental :earns of city services and programs to address specific needs of each neighborhood. Comprehensive Planning Assistance The Comprehensive Planning work product for FY03-04 will be to create a comprehensive draft revision to the Corpus Christi Policy Statements. The Corpus Christi Policy Statements were adopted by City Council in 1987 and have not been comprehensively revised and updated for over 15 years. The revision and appreval process will take two years and $75,000 =onsolidate Area Development Plans and Citywide Future Land Use and Transportation elements into a single document. The first year of funding will allow staff to draft the revisions to the Corpus Christi Policy Statements. The second year of this ~wo-year project will include the public hearing, revision and approval process. Corpus Christi Renewal ComlEcon. Dev. The request for $111,280 is to provide funding to the City of Corpus Christi to implement the Renewal Community Tax Incentive Utilization Plan and the Course of Action and to market available forms of assistance that will spur and promote $20,000 acenomic development in Corpus Christi. Additionally, due to the complex nature of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), contracting with professionals with expertise in IRC will be needed. Demolition Grant Program The removal of unsafe structures is a priority in neighborhood revitalization in the community. The Code Enforcement staff identifies structures that are unoccupied, open, and dilapidated. A total of $2,000.00 will be expended for the processing Ol $215,700 the unsafe structure and a total of $213,700.00 will be expended in the board up and/or demolition of unsafe structures. Emergency Home Repair Grant Program Funds are used to provide emergency repair grants up to $6,500 to homeowners who are 65 years or older, very Iow-incem; and/or persons with disabilities. The program is designed to only address hazardous conditions related to roofing, heating, $964,595 plumbing, electrical, and minor structural repairs. It is anticipated that 153 homeowners will be assisted. !Garcia Arts Educ Center Area Street Improvement Phase t & 2 This proposal requests additional funds for ROW acquisition, demolition, relocation, and compensation to the Neighborhoo( Childcare Center for damages to existing structure. The additional ROW is necessary to provide for a straight alignment of Marguerite St. instead of a curvilinear alignment. Future funds will be requested for street and drainage construction for $80,000 11th, 17th and Marguerite St.. This street alignment increases parking for local residents and activities in the Arts Center 8 Neighborhood Childcare Center. H. P. Garcie Park Plan, design, and implement general site grading, leveling for conditions to allow future use and proper drainage of area ($15,000). Plan, design, and install a playground with curbing system to contain resilient sun<acing material ($78,750). Plan, design and install a crushed shell roadway with concrete curbing. Roadway should lead to playground area ($42,000). Pier $80,000 design, and install a 30" (round or square) open air pavilion ($35,000). Plan, design, and install a trail system with benches and picnic table systems (covered table, BBQ pit and trash container) installed on concrete pads along the trail ($19,850). Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan PrOgram The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program provides loans to Iow income homeowners to repair and make improvements to their houses. It is anticipated that 10-15 houses will be rehabilitated and 20-25 will be reconstructed. These funds will als~ $1,133,000 be used to demolish and relocate homeowners being assisted with the reconstruction of their homes. Mansheim Area Drainage Impr. Phase 2 This proposal consists of design and construction of Phase 2. Phase 2 includes the continuation of a drainage culvert with curb, inlets, curb, and gutter replacement and pavement repair to be extended along Gabriel Street (Sunnybreok to Mansheim) and along Mansheim (Gabriel to apprex. 150 ft west of Franklin), The Proposed drainage culvert alignment will $50,000 require reconstruction of sidewalk, curb, gutter, and driveway in the immediate area of the construction of the underground culven<. Mortgage Servicing Project Will pay for salary and expenses for one person to administer loans provided to Iow income homeowners funded through the Rehabilitation Loan Program. The Portfolio consists of 870 active loans, plus new loans entered during fiscal year 2003- 2004 and 117 deferred loans. The bilingual services provided by our administrator include collection of current and delinquent loans up to 120 days, payment disbursements of property taxes and of annual insurance premiums from escrow $38,845 accounts. Personal, on site, counseling is given o customers regarding payment alternatives and program rules. Operatiol and procedures are reviewed by the A/R Collections Manager to assure internal control and compliance. Rehabilitation Administration Pays for staff salaries to provide support services to Iow and moderate income persons, such as loan processing. Development of specifications and plans, inspections, housing counseling and other related services associated with the $545,000 various loan and grant programs. Southmoreland Addition Area Street Improvements Phase 3B This proposal consists of design and construction of 28" B-B street pavement curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and underground drainage for Phase 3B. Phase 3B of this project consists of: Lewis - Clemmer to Watson apprex. 300 I.f., $78,000 Naples Street - Richard to Watson apprex. 750 I.f., Watson - Ayers to Naples approx. 1250 I.f. SunnybrooldEvelynlGollihar/Kostoryz Area St & Drainage Improvement Phase 2 This proposal consists of design and construction of 28' B-B street pavement curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and underground drainage for Phase 2, Phase 2 of this project consists of Helen Street (Golihar to Sunnybreok) 1250 I.f. and $37,000 Theresa (Helen and Evelyn) 300 I.f. Unified Development Code An 18-24 month project to comprehensively update and unify the City's land development codes. CDBG funding is requested for 50% of the total project costs over a two-year period. This funding request is for one(l) year, with plans to request the same amount for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. Local utility fund revenue will provide 50% share of the overall $75,000 project costs. A major goal of the UDC will be to implement affordable housing policies in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Weed & Seed Program The Weed and Seed Program is a comprehensive multi-agency approach to combating violent crime, drug use and gang activity in high crime neighborhoods. The goals are to "weed" out crime from targeted neighborhoods, while at the same $50,000 time "seed" the target areas with a wide range of crime prevention programs and Human Services to prevent crime from reoccurring within the target areas. City Projects Total $5,067,4t9 ~,ccessible Communities, inc. 3onstruction of a new building, the Resource Center for Independent Living: for training, meeting, and office and storage space for persons/families with (cross) disabilities; providing an accessible, comprehensive source for services, supports, $120,795 snd learning opportunities, resulting in community inclusion, Boy's & Girl's Club of Corpus Christi Project is for the installation of air conditioning in our gymnasium, which is used primarily by our westside neighborhood outh. $99,205 Corpus Christi Hope House, Inc. Renovations to improve the living conditions for the residents at our shelters and expansion of the shelter's capacity. $58,000 GOD'S GYM -Air Conditioning New air conditioning units. Replace old office unit and Install four new units for gymnasium and classes. $40,000 Habitat for Humanity - Corpus Christi Yhe Habitat for Humanity Restore Building Project is seeking funds to eliminate conditions detrimental to public health and safety. The building is in need of extensive roofing improvements to prevent the collapse of the roof as well as structural $80,328 damage to the electrical system of the facility. Nueces County Community Action Agency To weatherize homes occupied by families from Iow to vJery Iow incomes in target areas. $80,000 R/omen's Shelter of South Texas Rehabilitation and improvements of the emergency shelter and support services facilities, Emergency shelter rehabilitatior includes repair and replacement of ceiling,, tiles, doors~ safety latches, and lighting. Exterior rotting wood will be replace and repainted. Replacement of the damaged track of the security gate. Rehabilitation of the support services facilities $72,405 includes roof replacement, expansion of current security system, security fencing, resurface and expansion of parking, an( addition of sidewalk, TG-110, Inc. d.b.a. Lexington Manor Apts. Puchase and installation of industrial playground equipment for youth of apartment complex. $35,00O Non Profits Total $585,733 TOTAL $5,653,152 APPROVED FY2003 ESG PROGRAM FY2003 Allocation $ '170,000 Catholic Charities Provision of Homeless Prevention short-term subsidies, security deposits or 1st month's rent, $ 10,000 mediation programs, legal services and payments to prevent foreclosure on a home. Corpus Christi Hope House Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and $ 15,000 education of the homeless. Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. Corpus Christi Metro Ministries Provision of Essential Services including ~ ervices concerned with employment, physical health and education of the homeless. Provision of Homeless Prevention including shod-term subsidies, $ 50,000 security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal services, and payment to prevent foreclosure on a home. Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. Gulf Coast Council of La Raza Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and $ 20,000 education of the homeless. Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and $ 10,000 education of the homeless. The Ark Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter of Youth Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and $ 12,750 education of the homeless. The Salvation Army Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and $ 20,000 education of the homeless. Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. Timon's Ministries Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. $ 2,250 Women's Shelter Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and education of the homeless. Provision of Homeless Prevention including shod-term subsidies, $ 30,000 security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal services, and payment to prevent foreclosure on a home. Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. TOTAL $170,000 APPROVED FY2003 HOME PROGRAM FY2003 Allocation $1,862,562 CCCIC HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM A deferred, forgivable loan not to exceed $3,000 will be provided to Iow income, homebuyers for the $549,000 ~urpose of meeting down payment and closing costs expenses. ADMINISTRATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Administrative funds for staffing, planning, ova 'sight, coordination, staff supervision, monitoring and avaluation, contracting, recordkeeping/reportir g and overall program management. Technical $186,256 assistance will be provided to enhance the cai acity of CHDO's, nonprofits, owners/investors of rental properly and other organizations that may par1 cipate in the program. Also includes administrative Iunds for direct operating support for the CHD* )'s. MINOR REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM Minor rehabilitation of units with more than $11000 but less than $6,500. Grants will be provided to $100,000 homeowners who are 65 years and older and/13r persons with disabilities. MAJOR REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM Loans of 0% to 3% for qualified income families with up to a 20 year term. Reconstruction of owner- occupied units unsuitable for rehabilitation and to provide for the reconstruction of new suitable units. $250,000 Relocation grants will be provided for temporary relocation and a grant to provide funds to demolish and construct the replacement unit. NEW CONSTRUCTION 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. A deferred loan, not to exceed $20,000, $497,922 payable after the 1st mortgage is paid, will be provided to Iow income home buyers for the purchase of a home. The amount of the deferred loan will be based on HUD income limits. NEW CONSTRUCTION Low interest loans/grants to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO's) for the purpose of constructing new rental housing units/homeownership. ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION $279,384 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 of up to 15 years. TOTAL $t ,862,562 *COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDO) The City of Corpus Christi will set aside at a minimum the 15% ($279,384) required by regulations for use by the CHDO within the 24-month period. The City of Corpus Christi will provide technical assistance and capacity building as necessary.