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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 I�r t.! .l lizag th R. Hundley Ass i nt City Attorney for the City Attorney EHres230.doc 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 � s F E P J b S � ION (�a� ! .0 II � 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 1 $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 15 $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. 16 $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 Y9 $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 32 $50,000 Winnebago. The existing units are past the life expectancy and new energy efficient units would lower over all operating cost. pK4JEDT8DSCRIPTIQN Fa e .fP4 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. 36 $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. 43 $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. 44 $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. 47 $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. 51 $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. 62 $58,700 PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Pae A oortcil 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. 66 $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%). 69 $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). 70 $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). 105 $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. 116 $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. 123 $25,000 PROJECT& (ESCRIPTION Pag t Adau fit' 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 PRS JECTr& DESCRIPTION Pae CI GCcpnctt 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 $5,000 P�ROJECT f$ DESCRIPTION 3 Page` Ci Gqugctt ty 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 j2G I C f4f;SCf�int) Page' C(t €�ouriell Adopt Oat/ 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. GI Goi if 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.