HomeMy WebLinkAbout028129 ORD - 04/21/2009A RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE FY2009 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
WHICH INCLUDES THE CDBG, ESG AND THE HOME PROGRAMS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT
THE FY2009 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE
CHANGES IN THE FY2009 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
IF REQUIRED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The FY2009 Consolidated Annual Action Plan, which includes the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG) Program, and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, is adopted
by the City of Corpus Christi. Furthermore, the City Manager or his designee is
authorized to submit the FY2009 Consolidated Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development and to make changes in the FY2009
Consolidated Annual Action Plan if required by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED: April 10, 2009
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lizag th R. Hundley
Ass i nt City Attorney
for the City Attorney
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
He'hry Garr
Mayor
028129
Corpus Christi, Texas
A) day of
, 2009
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummel)
Bill Kelly
Priscilla G. Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
028129
Rev. 04/22/09 ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2009 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
ADOPTED FY2009 CDBG PROGRAM
FY2009 CDBG Allocation (ESTIMATED) $3,350,000
Reprogrammed Funds $122,747
Program Income from Demolition liens and Property Clearance $204,762
Program Income from Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program (Revolving Fund)
$600,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2009 CDBG PROGRAM
$4,277,509
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ADA Improvements in CDBG Areas
This project would address the needs of ADA Improvements to include a Master Plan in CDBG
eligible areas. It will include sidewalks where none exist and ADA compliant curb cut ramps. The
implementation plan would be an IDIQ Method ( Indefinite Design,lndeflnite Quantity) which will
allow the design consultants to evaluate each identified priority area and determine scope,
design and cost as well as perform construction management. The priority list is attached (see
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$188,938
Attachment k1) itemizes the locations identified be the ADA Title 11 Comprehensive Evaluation
and Transition Plan adopted by City Council on February 11, 2003 as well as other priority areas
indentified by the Mayor's Committee for Person with Disabilities.
CDBG Program Administration
This project will fund staff salaries and administrative costs. Staff is responsible for administering
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME)
and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Programs. Staff interprets CDBG, HOME, ESG and
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$447,823
Continuum of Care federal regulations, conducts public hearings/meetings, reviews proposed
projects and activities to determine eligibility, funding, monitors subrecipients, provides technical
assistance, conducts environmental assessments of funded projects/activities and enforces
Davis Bacon federal wage rate requirements.
Clearance of Vacant Properties Program
This activity will entail the clearance of vacant properties by the removal of weeds, rubbish,
brush, debris accumulation and other unsightly, objectionable or unsanitary matter in all CDBG
eligible areas to include designated Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) Areas. Liens may be
placed against the properties to cover the cost incurred.
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$200,000
Code Enforcement Program
The salaries of (4) Code Enforcement Property Advisors, (2) Project coordinators (50%),
Management Assistant (50%), Model Block Administrator (75%) and Zone & Code Enforcement
Administrator (25%) will be funded in the amount of $343,218. Also, includes for a
Neighhorhood Planner in the amount of $49,831. The Property Advisors/Project Coordinators
are responsible for inspecting properties within CDBG Target Areas for violations of City Code
and Health Ordinances. The Neighborhood Initiative Program has 22 neighborhoods within
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$350,000
CDBG Target Areas that are in need of compliance assistance (including Model Block Program
Site). The substantability efforts for these neighborhoods need continued monitoring and citizen
compliance; inspections are conduced on particular code violations.
Cole's Gym
This is project is to replace two of the existing AC units for the gymnasium located at 924
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$50,000
Winnebago. The existing units are past the life expectancy and new energy efficient units would
lower over all operating cost.
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Demolition Program
This activity will facilitate the securing and/or removal of unsafe structures. The removal of
unsafe structures is a priority for neighborhood revitalization within the community. The Code
Enforcement Staff identifies structures that are occupied, unsecured, and dilapidated. The
Building Standards Board (BSB) consists of City Council -appointed members that review sub-
standard building cases, where owner compliance is not obtained, and orders the repair or
demolition of the structures presented. The BSB processes have recently been revised and sub-
standard case procedures have been enhanced to provide efficient and effective management.
Liens may be placed against the properties to cover the cost incurred.
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$200,000
Emergency Home Repair Grant Program *
Emergency repair grants up to $6,500, are provided to homeowners who are 65 years old or
older or disabled and very low income. Work is limited to roof repairs, plumbing, electrical,
heating and minor structural repairs. (A) If the $6,500 remains the same we are requesting
$500,000 to assist 77 homeowners, (B) If the grant is increased to $10,000 and the age
requirement is lowered to 62 from 65, we project 132 homeowners seeking assistance; therefore,
we are requesting $1,320,000.
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$400,000
Greenwood Senior Center Increased Accessibility
Greater access is to be achieved by implementing public facility improvements of barrier removal
for senior center, principally benefiting a low and very low income neighborhood where this
center is located. The Greenwood center located at 4040 Greenwood is surrounded by an
average of 29% of seniors living below poverty and also 44-48% persons with disabilities and/or
those using mobility devices will benefit form the increased accessibility measures of new curb
ramps, access aisles, crosswalk striping, and realigning improved parking lot spaces.
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$19,800
Health Department Increased Accessibility
As these citizens approach the Health Department located at 1702 Horne Road, whether via
motor vehicle or public transportation, persons using mobility devices or strollers for their children
will benefit from the increased accessibility measures of new curb ramps, access aisles,
crosswalk striping, and improved parking lot spaces, i.e.: former staff only parking lot is now for
general public use. Locally over 21 % of the population represents individuals with disabilities,
including children as young as 5 years old.
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$20,900
Model Block Program Neighborhood Revitalization
This request would support the Model Block Program Neighborhood Site #1: support the
anticipated commencement of Model Block Site #2 and would be essential in the continued
support of projects in the twenty-two Neighborhood Initiative Program sites that are in the CDBG
Target Areas. Special projects such as neighborhood clean up campaigns, materials for "do -it-
yourself' repairs, and " landlord workshops are conducted to provide continuous efforts to
prevent neighborhood deterioration and sustainability efforts. Demolitions of substandard
structures and clearance of properties are also a priority in order to eliminate slums and blight in
the NIP Sites. Short term projects will include minor/major repairs for homeowners; long-term
planning will be a direct benefit for aiding residents with mplementing projects.
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$100,000
Mortgage Servicing
The funds being requested are for the operations of our mortgage servicing section and include
the salaries of one staff person that handles the servicing of all loans provided through the City's
Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program. Our request includes funding for one additional staff
person that will assist the one person currently handling all mortgage servicing. Services include
collection of loan payments; paying property taxes and annual insurance premiums; managing
the individual homeowner's escrow accounts; providing homeowners with income tax form 1098;
preparing end of year escrow analysis; processing of payment booklets; preparing monthly end
of month reports; conduct daily posting of payments; and handle release of liens. Mortgage
Services is currently servicing 850 different types of loans.
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$58,700
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Rehabilitation Services
The funds being requested are to pay the operating costs and salaries of staff that provide
support services for the administration of the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program;
Emergency Home Repair Grant Program; Homebuyer Programs; Loan Counseling, Homebuyer
Classes; Support for the 4A Board, Model Block Program, NIP Program: Support for the CCCDC;
and Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program. These programs are designed to assist low and very
low income households. Services include loan processing; developing specifications and plans;
monitoring of construction projects through inspections; processing of homebuyer applicants;
conducting inspections and conducting homebuyer classes.
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$622,000
Residential Traffic Management Program
In April 1998, the City Council approved the Residential Traffic Management Program (RTMP)
which provides for installation of speed humps to improve neighborhood traffic safety on local
residential streets. This program includes the possibility for residents to share in the cost of the
installation of speed humps under certain conditions. The purpose of this request to allocate
CDBG funds to bear the residents share of installation of costs in qualified CDBG eligible tracts.
The City of Corpus Christi will still bear the expense of the City's share of the installation costs
(which may range from 0% to 100%).
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$17,000
RTA Bus Stop Landing Pads and Accessible Routes In CDBG Areas - Categories 1 & 2
The project will address various bus stops that are not ADA compliant. This project will address
the non compliant issues of 1) ADA ramps 2) Accessible routes & ADA compliant bus stop
landing pads for bus stops. This project would begin as soon as funds are available with the first
phase being design for ADA compliance of deficiencies. Ths second phase would incorporate
construction of the compliant facilities. Construction dollars will be allocated to the highest priority
bus stops locations first, and then proceeding down the list until funding has been exhausted.
The project will be matched 20/20/60% (CDBG/RTA/City Bond 2008).
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$100,000
Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program
The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program provides zero percent and three percent interest
loans to homeowners interested in rehabilitating their homes. Itis estimated that 1-4 units will be
rehabilitated and 10-15 units will be reconstructed. These funds will also be used to demolish
and relocate homeowners being assisted with the reconstruction of their homes. The funds
provided for demolition and relocation will be provided as a grant to the homeowner.
Rehabilitation Loans (580,000), Demolition (192,900); Relocation (232,000).
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$610,000
United States Census 2010
Census 2010 is a decennial event to record and measure the growth and socioeconomic
changes that have occurred. City is participating in full association with appropriate Census 2010
staff to submit the essential information necessary to meet all requirements. City Staff is focused
on creating the necessary updates to both the census tracts and block groups, as well as, all
annexed properties added within the past ten years. Staff is also participating with the 2010 Local
Update of Census Address (LUCA) Project in order to verify all address are correct and assist
the Census 2010 staff in that process.
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$36,348
Weed and 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 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. This request is for staff salaries for the support of the Weed and Seed
Program.
119
$50,000
Zavala Senior Center Renovations
This project will consist of repair to the roof of the facility and associated damage to the interior
caused by leaks in the roof for the center located at 510 Osage Street. An evaluation of the
foundation will also be conducted to determine the cause of the cracks in the dry wall in the
hallway.
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$25,000
PROJECT& (ESCRIPTION
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Coastal Bend Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Center d/b/a/ Charlie's Place
Install security fence, rehabilitate the parking lot and paint the exterior of the building at the new
facility located at 5501 IH 37 @ McBride Lane. Agency Capital Contribution $3,000
124
$85,000
Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living
Construction of home modifications/wheelchair ramps will provide 40 people with disabilities
access to their homes and community, a city-wide project.
151
$100,000
Communities in Schools (CIS)
The project will provide funding for Phase 1 of 3 improvements for the CIS/Gonzales Educational
Enhancement Center located at 702 S. Brownlee. Phase 1 will consists of funding replacement
of the deteriorated roof and installation; however, may expand scope to include additional
improvements which is contingent on availability of funding.
176
$75,000
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
The project involves the demolition of the building at 1906 Leopard Street. The site will then be
paved to provide parking for staff and volunteers that serve the shelters and soup kitchen.
Agency Capital Contribution $5,000
363
$100,000
Del Mar College/Business Resource Center
Provide for small business counseling & training assistance; assistance with job
creation/retention opportunities for LMI & Section 3 persons/business. The requested increase is
to provide for a Section 3 database. Section 3 is subject to HUD requirements to ensure that
employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD -assisted
projects covered by Section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low -and very
low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.
Agency Capital Contribution $1,020,919
389
$175,000
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery, Inc.
Remove old, rotting prefabricated Building "C" from site and build new 3,000 square feet Building
"C" in place to serve low income and homeless child care located at 900 Kinney Avenue.
Agency Capital Contribution $5,000
434
$75,000
Mental Health Mental Retardation Center of Nueces County
Rehabilitate two buildings: Building one located at 1546 South Brownlee is proposing to replace
the roof and paint. Building two for youth services located at 3733 S. Port Avenue is proposing
to replace the roof. Agency Capital Contribution $5,000
458
$75,000
Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi, Inc.
The Molina Neighborhood Center located at 614 Horne Road is in need of system upgrade and
replacement of two (2) air conditioning units which are over 25 years old and two other units
which already need repairs. The NC units benefits the children in child care facility. Agency
Capital Contribution $5,000
484
$46,000
Sea City Work Camp
Adult and youth groups rehabilitate homes for approximately 20 low income, disabled and/or
elderly homeowners in Corpus Christi. CDBG funds will be used for materials, a city-wide
project.
509
$50,000
CDBG PROGRAM TOTAL
$4,277,509
$100,000 of the approved $400,000 funding is set aside for the Northside area of the City
ADOPTED FY2009 ESG PROGRAM *
FY2009 ESG Allocation $149,354
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Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi
Provision of Homeless Prevention including short -term subsidies,
security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal
services and to prevent homelessness
553
$12,000
payments
City of Corpus Christi - ESG Administrative Cost
Administrative cost is being requested in essence to offset cost for the
participation in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
HMIS is a HUD mandated database for those agencies receiving ESG
and Continuum of Care Grant Program Funds.
567
$7,467
Coastal Bend Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Center d.b.a. Charlie's
Place
Provision of Essential services including services concerned with
employment, physical health and education for the homeless. Payment
of maintenance operations including rent, insurance, utilities and
furnishings.
568
$12,000
Corpus Christi Hope House
Provision of Essential services including services concerned with
employment, physical health and education for the homeless. Payment
of maintenance operations including rent, insurance, utilities and
furnishings. Provision of Homeless Prevention including short -term
subsidies, security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs,
legal services and payments to prevent homelessness.
587
$12,000
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
Provision of Essential services including services concerned with
employment, physical health and education for the homeless. Payment
of maintenance operations including rent, insurance, utilities and
furnishings. Provision of Homeless Prevention including short -term
subsidies, security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs,
legal services and payments to prevent homelessness.
616
$30,000
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery, Inc.
Provision of essential services including services concerned with
employment, physical health and education for the homeless. Payment
of maintenance operations including rent, insurance, utilities and
furnishings.
640
$12,000
New Life Fellowship of Corpus Christi, Inc.
Payment of maintenance operations including rent, insurance, utilities
and furnishings.
660
$5,000
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South Texas Substance Abuse Recovery Services, Inc. (STSARS)
Provision of Homeless Prevention including short -term subsidies,
security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal
services and payments homelessness.
671
$5,000
The ARK Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth
Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities
and furnishings.
687
$12,000
The Salvation Army
Provision of essential services including services concerned with
employment, physical health and education for the homeless. Payment
of maintenance operations including rent, insurance, utilities and
furnishings.
708
$20,000
Timon's Ministries
Payment of maintenance operations including rent, insurance, utilities
and furnishings.
728
$9,887
Wesley Community Center
Payment of maintenance operations including rent, insurance, utilities
and furnishings.
741
$12,000
ESG PROGRAM TOTAL
$149,354
* Must participate in the Continuum of Care process
ADOPTED FY2009 HOME PROGRAM
FY2009 HOME Allocation (ESTIMATED)
Program Income
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2009 HOME PROGRAM
$1,604,000
$400,000
$2,004,000
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Homebuyer Assistance Program ($5,000)
Provide deferred forgivable loans to low income homebuyers to assist them with down
payment and closing costs for the purchase of a home.
755
$270,000
Home Administration/Technical Assistance
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,
non -profits, owners/investors of rental property and other organizations that may participate
in the program. May include administrative funds for direct operating support for the
CHDO's.
756
$160,400
Major Rehabilitation
Provide loans to low income homeowners to assist them with major rehabilitation of their
homes.
757
$400,000
Model Block Program Neighborhood Revitalization
Neighborhood Services Department is requesting support for the neighborhood revitalization
projects within the Model Block Program (MBP) Site #2 dedicated to the purchase of land,
housing rehabilitation, new construction of single famly housing (infill housing); homebuyer
assistance and other eligible improvements projects to be established by the participating
neighborhood.The MBP is a comprehensive plan to provide opportunities and resources for
an improved quality of life in a designated neighborhood/target area identified for potential
revialtization and development. The MBP is designed to identify and address several major
issues within a targeted area including; Neighborhood and economic stability; prevention of
further housing and neighborhood deterioration; resource availability; land assembly for
renovation and redeveloment (infill housing); afffordable housing development and special
needs housing.
759
$100,000
Cliff Maus Village (CMV) Trust
CMV Trust, a 110 -unit complex located at 1458 West Point Road for Section 8 and low
income residents, is requesting for additional funding for sewer re-routes for 10 housing
units with 40 year old underground cast iron pipes with varying degrees of deterioration and
renovations of 13 inhabitable units.
772
$110,000
Costa Tarragona II
Costa Tarragona II will construct a 96 -unit development located on 6.9 +/- acres in Corpus
Christi, TX which is located next to Costa Tarragona I at IH37 and 358. The proposed tax
credit development will be 100% affordable serving families at or below 60% of AMI or Tess.
791
$350,000
Nueces County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center (NCMHMR)
NCMHMR located at 1642 S. Brownlee will replace roof, refurbish fascia boards and paint
exterior of the Pathways Building which provides for transitional housing for NCMHMR
clients.
839
$31,300
TX LULAC West Park Housing, L.P.
This is a request for additional funding for a 124 -unit multi -family rehabilitation tax credit
project, with 1, 2, & 3 bedroom units for families at or below 60% of the AMI.
862
$252,300
Nueces County Community Action Agency - Single Family Mortgage Revolving Loan
Fund - CHDO
Provide interim construction for three homes and upon completion of the construction then
convert into permanent mortgage financing for qualified households.
889
$130,000
TG 110, Inc./Samuels Place Apartments - CHDO
Replacement of roof and gutter system in a 60 -unit multifamily complex located at 4315
Carroll Lane benefiting a low to extremely low income property.
939
$200,000
Subrecipient's/Other Entities/CHDOs are contracted lhru the CCCIC or the
•* COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDOs) - The City of Corpus Christi must set aside, by
HOME program federal regulations, a minimum of 15% ($240,600) of the entitlement for use by CHDOs within a 24 -month
period. This is an estimated total and based on FY09 HOME allocation.
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HOME PROGRAM TOTAL.
$2,004,000
Subrecipient's/Other Entities/CHDOs are contracted lhru the CCCIC or the
•* COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDOs) - The City of Corpus Christi must set aside, by
HOME program federal regulations, a minimum of 15% ($240,600) of the entitlement for use by CHDOs within a 24 -month
period. This is an estimated total and based on FY09 HOME allocation.