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Home My WebLink About029047 RES - 04/26/2011A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN ("CAAP") WHICH INCLUDES THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT, AND HOME PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 CAAP TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ("HUD"); AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 CAAP IF REQUIRED BY HUD. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The City of Corpus Christi's fiscal year 2011-2012 ("FY2011") Consoli- dated Annual Action Plan ("CAAP") which includes the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant, and HOME Programs is adopted. Additionally, the City Manager, or her designee, is authorized to submit the FY2011 CAAP to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). Furthermore, the City Manager, or her designee, is authorized to execute all necessary documents to make changes in the FY2011 CAAP if required by HUD. ATTEST: Armando Chapa City Secretary APPROVED: Eliza •; .h R. Hundley Assi tant City Attorney for the City Attorney EHres285 CAAP Adoption FY1112 20110408 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Joe A ame Mayor 029047 Page 1 of 2 INDEXED Corpus Christi, Texas Due day of , 2011 The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Joe Adame Chris N. Adler Larry Elizondo, Sr. Kevin Kieschnick Priscilla G. Leal John E. Marez Nelda Martinez Mark Scott Linda Strong Eiires285 GAAP Adoption FY1112 20110408 029047 Page 2 of 2 REV 04/26/11 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY2011 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN ADOPTED FY2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FY2011 CDBG Allocation (ESTIMATED) $3,054,685 Reprogrammed Funds $166,424 FY2011 CDBG Subtotal Program Income from Rehabilitation Program (REVOLVING FUND) TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2011 CDBG PROGRAM $3,221,109 $700,000 $3,921,109 Accessible Routes in CDBG Residential Areas Phase 2 This project involves providing accessible routes in CDBG residential areas which do not have sidewalks but heavy pedestrian traffic. This project will provide approximately 5140 linear feet of 4 to 5 foot wide sidewalks and approximately 20 curb ramps along the following streets: Wilson Lane/Westland Dr to Bartlett Dr. 1610 LF, Yerby Circle/Entire Street both sides 900 LF. Flour Bluff Drive/SPID to Sun Bird St 2630 LF. 1 $100,000 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. Continuum of Care (COFC) and the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP), Staff interprets CDBG, HOME, ESG, COFC and HPRP federal regulations, conducts public hearings/meetings, reviews propose projects and activities to determine funding, eligibility, monitors Subrecipients, provides technical assistance, conducts environmental assessments of funding projects/activities and enforces Davis Bacon Federal wage rate requirements. 17 $401,309 Clearance of Vacant Properties Program This project consists of clearance of vacant properties in regards to the removal of accumulation of litter and solid waste and the mowing of high weeds and dangerous weeds. The abatement of unsightly and unsanitary matter in all CDBG eligible areas to include Neighborhood Initiative Program Areas and Model Block. The City may charge an abatement cost and place a lien against the properties to cover the cost incurred. 21 $200,000 Code Enforcement Program The Code Enforcement, Neighborhood initiative (NIP) & Model Block Programs (MBP) request is for salaries to support the current staff. In this amount is included a total of $13,000 for training through classes, seminars and/or conferences for education opportunities and for certifications required for code enforcement. Training opportunities will also be essential for staff to accomplish the goals of both the NIP and MBP. The Property Advisors and Zoning Project Coordinators (both have Code Enforcement duties) are responsible for inspecting properties within CDBG Target Areas for violations of approximately seventy five (75) City Code and Health Ordinances. The Zoning project Coordinators implement a comprehensive approach to coordinate City Services and programs to address specific needs of each neighborhood. The sustainability efforts for these neighborhoods need continued monitoring and citizen compliance; inspection are conducted on particular code violations. The Program Administrator oversees all functions of the revitalization efforts for the Model Block Program and the implementation and sustainability efforts for the Neighborhood Initiative Program; the Zoning & Code Enforcement Administrator oversees all functions of the Code Enforcement Division. These programs support the City Council's objective of enhancing the City of Corpus Christi "Pride" efforts through revitalization and sustainability efforts for NIP Sites. (6.5 Staff Members @$1,000.00=6,500.00). 27 $325,000 Comprehensive Planning Assistance Comprehensive Planning includes development of City Area Development Plans, Master Plans and plan implementation programs required by City Charter . Comprehensive Planning also encompasses work related assessments for capital improvement planning, annexation disannexation, and coastal management including Beachfront Construction Certificates and Dune Protection Permits. The Planning Division also reviews new subdivisions, rezonings and site plans for compliance with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan. 31 $25,000 :.....,9 - eg: •.Gt¢ •.. ` - w ... S:: ..Y : am >._,, ,,.--. _. :b'. ...:?$_? .....a. s°ef �.?:° °g e ';`E'r' ai z�."c'fge:• •a s.^,�»-.•.: .•z: »z ';» "4% s;;;; . ,. "�.-. 6 «3 Lf�` w»PE tib&«:Y1If.a,.,G%:ai "CI :-R.r2 »«....PA P P 9�h fly y L {��,� '��`S»ij" aca ..... e...0 °�a..� . ��9 ' :=.:z,., a..'.= E �5' :: iG= ..:.xy: �°°,p,�;Ea?»SLe6&g .'.6' "B .:,.- -.SY`1",s':L'B. YT.'G S', xl kRtl�., ttax g$13 ' eY� i�PRfli SH.s$ Y'9'°SS3 `:,rr'AviySe�I£yg,. m. .:z;•e ";°z¢a,0:' _.�P°.:�.^°em:... %..9 m.:„w�yr;<yazi.g- `g'g e.,_ j. .e......- ,,;.:._:,;41' e°m'6 9°0,,°. -`g' :MN %tiRtm s, �e m..e: ....«G.Bg ii9lY E $( bYSyiL'•;;•gtg 9°.m .. Lt�Btl ° 6� SL..,a m�9.: ,�,pg,, E -F •=., " m s i$& iJ°.8:»r'".`,a,.. Yeffi9iC89&Y3Y�U`= F Demolition Program This program consists of demolition of substandard structures determined to be health and safety issues 51% or more deterioration of the general structure. The demolition of these structures is an abatement measure as deemed necessary by the Building Code and Public Safety Officials. The removal of unsafe structures is a priority for neighborhood revitalization within the community and as a goal established by City Council for livable neighborhoods. Each Structure will be assessed and surveyed as building case, providing the property owner an opportunity to resolve the substandard conditions within the parameters of the City's Building Codes. The Substandard structures were demolished under the following: Building Standards Board, Emergency Demolitions and Demolition Grant program. The City may charge an abatement cost and place a lien against the properties to cover the cost incurred. 33 $200,000 Emergency Home Repair Grant Program Emergency repair grants up to $6,500 for repairs and up to $4,500 for based paint remedial activities. Work is limited to roof repairs, plumbing electrical, heating, minor structural repairs, and lead based paint remedial activities required by HUD regulations on houses built prior to 1978. Lead based activities may include actual work or testing required to meet the lead based paint requirements. Assistance through this program is provided to very low income homeowners who are provided to low income homeowners who are 65 years old or older or disabled. and income. Work is limited to roof repairs, plumbing, electrical, heating and minor structural. Requesting $660,000 to assist approximately 60 homeowners. 43 $200,000 Ethel Eyerly Senior Center Remodeling of the restrooms in the center to increase the number of stalls in each restroom by adding a building addition. This install would allow the restroom to be upgraded to full ADA accessibility standards and would help handle to heavy customer usage. Additional office space and a storage room for the center with the increased usage at the center. 2. New HVAC systems are needed for the building. The HVAC is at the end of its service life and needs replacement 3 HVAC Units, a 7.5 ton and 2-10 ton units Outside and Inside equipment. 3. The exterior entrance way to the building has a tile fascia and the weather has taken a toll. Repair and/or redesign is needed. This area will be affected by the addition to the building and would need to be addressed as part of the Restroom and office space expansion. 44 $100,000 Mortgage Servicing Staff salaries and operational funding of our Mortgage Servicing section. This section manages the servicing of all loans provided through the Single Family Rehabilitation Loam Program. Services includes collection loan payments; escrowing of insurance and property taxes; paying of insurance and property taxes; providing Tax Form 1098; preparing end of year escrow analysis ; daily posting of payments; and providing release of liens on loans that are paid off. Increases in self Insurance and Group Insurance have been worked into this budget request. 50 $80,000 Rehabilitation Services This is the operating budget for staff that service the various housing programs included are staff salaries. Staff provides services for the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program; Emergency Home Repair Grant Program; $5,000 Homebuyer Programs; Support services for the 4A Affordable Housing Program ,Corpus Christi Community Development Corporation and Nueces County Community Action Agency homebuyer program. Staff services include loan counseling, Homebuyer Educational Classes, developing project specifications, project management, and estimating project cost . Requesting $740,000 for FY 11-12. Increases over last year's funding is due to new federal regulations requiring licensing of loan processors as loan originators requiring mandatory training; increase in self insurance, group insurance, and in -direct costs, 81 $622,000 Psuxe9 � �+ >]£ .z: tb9£ 'iYPY"'PY9Y Ems.. :SY:. '.4 wa�P Y. IP` g zE� .� [[ §§8^ #[ ��; �i Y Y: 16.F:; g3 . 4..aa 'ba ^°'°➢f •8°Y ffi4': £B .:LIg : r[ I[ N< ''''F T r.'.�eyyn � xdtGi»«�k {� yg gy--°9g°em8`�ER:I��' .�(£�r. 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BY. :.-..,°65""S ^� �... ,j}�m ::> ��>IJ'y:f' £"°°" •G896 ess £ug:¢ Y:°iY 4° °:;:: mt�!% [. 11&� i e§$ t.:.'. .q....m..9 m :68g8U >:«:a«:G6^t.':p9 �;,gy,� m __$ E.ieB � ° d: B%��i^:°: .gs e P:".. .e::'.`.�3-: 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%). Thus far, since the inception of the RTMP, residential neighborhoods in CDBG areas have not elected or been able to participate in the RTMP due to difficulty in obtaining the residents' share of the cost. $5 $10,000 Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program benefits only low and very low income homeowners. The Program provides zero percent and three percent interest loans to homeowners interested in rehabilitating their homes. Funds requested will be used to provide loans; demolition; relocation of homeowners being assisted with the reconstruction of their homes; and to pay for lead base paint remedial activities in order t comply with HUD regulations. The funds provided for demolition, relocation, and lead base paint activities are provided as a grant to the homeowner. Requesting funds for loans, relocation, demolition and lead based paint remedial activities (may include work and testing. We estimate being able to assist six (6) for demolition/reconstruction and five (5) homeowners for rehabilitation. 94 $700,000 Amistad Community Health Center Amistad Community Health Center located at 1533 S. Brownlee Blvd. is requesting funding to renovate a portion of the first floor space of our building to accommodate 6 additional patient exam rooms for adult primary health care services. Amistad Community Health Center serves a primarily low-income, uninsured, and medically underserved population, and these additional exam rooms would allow Amistad to expand services to additional adult patient. 113 $31,024 Boys and Girls Club of Corpus Christi Complete the two parking lots at the North and South ends of the Sports Complex located at 3902 Greenwood Drive. Express Soccer is played at the South and Kickball at the north of the complex. The parking lots were begun 2003 as part of Phase 1 of development. 138 $44,244 Coastal Bend Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Center dlbla/ Charlie's Place In order the provide state mandated structured activities to clients in substance abuse treatment, Charlie's Place request located at 5501 IH 37 @ Mc Bride Lane funds to replace the old leaking roof. Patched many times, the roof continues to leak and must now be replaced to prevent further damage to the building. The area is approximately 20,678 sq ft. 178 $31,024 Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living The project shall provide barrier removal to include building wheelchair ramps and home modifications for individuals with disabilities 206 $99,234 Corpus Christi Hope House Replace all exterior fencing and gates: installation of two energy efficient water heaters; repair trim and drywall, paint interior and exterior of Resource Center; replace doors, trim, drywall and paint shelter at 630 Robinson Street. This will benefit up to 30 homeless women and children daily. 233 $46,934 Corpus Christi Metro Ministries The project entails re -roofing the buildings located at 1919 Leopard St., which provides programs for Rustic House, Gabbard Clinic and Vineyard Social & Employment services. Capital Contribution $2,500 259 $24,234 Del Mar CollegelBusiness Resource Center Small business counseling & training assistance at the facility located at 3209 S. Staples; assistance with job creation/retention opportunities for Low to Moderate Income (LMI) & Section 3 persons/business, provide outreach/marketing efforts to better reach LM1'S. 280 $169,234 x ffiii $� .G:..r:a p$ 8A a„gg ",_' tl ��X'd R .�Ca°i. �b ,gPi„,, $yf - ^' E•` :S• �S µ ':£y4,£�£,'pp tee, e` �9'4a. £€ {§ Fiy2 �,py,g6B £ m L £ry °PS : ®fM A7S�4 g S g : d •BHE . -" £�.ere16 °m. $$�6 .sF '4Yd«� d - ' a w I : • .:74.6. . " ... [ t< p � =: §k iii 2 � •A^ alit aw aL & , g 325 d E i dd Y� e «« A-W°Y9 5 « >Y 4 . [ W pgi&^ sm E%5 i3p°e 9 � Fsu €i ? $92,234 Gonzalez Foundation, Inc. This project will provide funding for existing roof replacement at the Gonzalez Education and Recreation Center Bldg. located at 702 S. Brownlee Blvd. Corpus Christi, 78401. Mental Health Mental Retardation Center of Nueces County Remove and replace the old damaged, leaking and energy inefficient windows at 1546 S. Brownlee (front and side windows of the building). 352 $94,234 Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc. For the renovation of a public Transitional Housing that will provide housing for 24 individual men for a period of 18-24 months. In addition, the facility will provide critical supportive services needed for re-entry into the community. 376 $74,234 Nueces County Community Action/Weatherization/Minor Home Repair Twenty Seven (27) yery low income homes will be targeted for minor home repairs and weatherization making home more energy efficient. 440 $74,234 Sea City Work Camp Adult and youth groups rehabilitate homes for approximately 20 low income , disabled and /or elderly homeowners in Corpus Christi. 464 $44,234 Universal Little League Would like to provide adequate sidewalks to enable the spectators with disabilities to safely and comfortably walk or usemechanical equipment to support their family at their facility located at 4035 Greenwood Drive. Shaded bleachers with ADA area to protect from ultra violet rays or rain, also, includes improving the roof system. 484 $44,234 Wesley Community Center Our current outdated air conditioning and heating systems are in dire need of upgrading to energy efficient units at their facility located at 4015 MacArthur, 502 $44,234 Westside Business Association This project aims to increase security and safety measures at the Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center located at 2021 Agnes. The proposal includes steps to improve lighting and the installation of security cameras and gates for parking entrances. It also includes a fence for the Garcia Park. 524 $44,234 TOTAL CDSG PROGRAM $3,921,109 ADOPTED FY2011 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM FY2011 ESG Allocation ESTIMATED) $206 237 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 payments to prevent foreclosure on a home. 551 $19,686 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 Mandated database for those agencies receiving ESG, Homeless Prevention & Rapid Rehousing Program and Continuum of Care Grant Program Funds. 570 $10,311 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 and operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. 571 $19,686 Corpus Christi Hope House Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and education for the homeless. Provision of Homeless Prevention including short term subsidies, security deposits 592 or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal services and payments to prevent foreclosure on a home. Payment of maintenance and operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. $19,686 Corpus Christi Metro Ministries Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and education for the homeless. Provision of Homeless Prevention including short term subsidies, security deposits 621 or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal services and payments to prevent foreclosure on a home. Payment of maintenance and operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. $35,938 Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery, Inc. Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and education for the homeless. Payment 649 of maintenance and operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. $19,686 Recovery Contacts, Inc. Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and education for the homeless. Payment 668 of maintenance and operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. $15,936 The Salvation Army Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and education for the homeless. Payment 680 of maintenance and operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. $25,936 1 Wesley Community Center Payment of maintenance and operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. 708 $19,686 Women's Shelter of South Texas Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and education for the homeless. Provision of Homeless Prevention including short term subsidies, security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal services and payments to prevent foreclosure on a home. Payment of maintenance and operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings. 724 $19,686 ESG PROGRAM TOTAL $206,237 2 ADOPTED FY2011 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM FY2011 HOME Allocation (ESTIMATED) Reprogrammed Funds (Corpus Christi Community Development Corporation) TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2011 HOME PROGRAM $1,566,627 $770,000 $2,336,627 CCCICICCHFC 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. 756 $100,000 Home Administration/Technical Assistance Administrative funds for staffing, planning, oversight, coordination, staff supervision, monitoring and evaluation, contracting, recordkeepinglreporting 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. 757 $156,662 Major Rehabilitation Provide loans to low income homeowners to assist them with major rehabilitation of their homes. 759 $764,965 Wesley Community Center Plans to renovate the former convent area of the facility as permanent housing for homeless women with young children moving from transitional and emergency shelters. 934 $150,000 Nueces County Community Action Agency(NCCAA)- HOME Revolving fund To structure a perpetuating source of working capital to develop affordable housing projects in the community. All projects will target households at 80% or below the AMI. Funds will be used for property acquisition, interim financing and/or resident lending. 965 $300,000 The Palms at Leopard This project will be a new construction 120 unit multifamily development on +1- 8.23 acres. The development will be financed primarily through LIHTC funding, with private debt and HOME funds through the City of Corpus Christi. While the development will be open to families at 30%, 50%, and 60% of AMI it is anticipated that this development will replace North side Manor, which has become a substandard property for the residents of that development. 1005 $865,000 HOME PROGRAM TOTAL $2,336,627