HomeMy WebLinkAbout030203 ORD - 06/17/2014Ordinance to adopt the fiscal year (FY) 2014 -2015 Consolidated Annual
Action Plan (CAAP), for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and the HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME) Programs; to authorize the City Manager or designee
to submit the FY2014 -2015 CAAP to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), and to amend if required by HUD; to authorize
the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to
accept and appropriate upon receipt the grants from HUD into the Grant
Fund No. 1059 for the approved FY2014 -2015 CAAP projects and further to
execute funding agreements and all other documents necessary to
implement the FY2014 -2015 CAAP with organizations for approved
projects.
Whereas, with proper notice to the public and in accordance with HUD regulations,
three public hearings were held, the first and second on December 5th and 9th, 2013,
and the third during a meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chambers on Tuesday,
June 101h, 2014. All hearings were held at City Hall, in the City of Corpus Christi, during
which all interested persons were allowed to appear and be heard; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that this Ordinance would best serve public
health, necessity, convenience and the general welfare of the City of Corpus Christi and
its citizens.
Now therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas:
Section 1. That the FY2014 -2015 CAAP, which includes the CDBG, the ESG, and the
HOME Programs, is adopted.
Section 2. That the City Manager or the City Manager's designee is authorized:
• to submit the FY2014 -2015 CAAP to HUD, and
• to amend the FY2014 -2015 CAAP if required by HUD.
Section 3. That the City Manager or the City Manager's designee is authorized:
• to execute all documents necessary to accept and appropriate
upon receipt the grants from HUD into the Grant Fund No. 1059 for
the approved FY2014 -2015 CAAP, and
• to execute funding agreements and all other documents necessary
to implement the FY2014 -2015 CAAP with organizations for
approved projects.
FY2014- FY201S CAAP Ordinance DWB
030203
INDEXED
That the foregoing ordi ance was r: ad for the first time and passed to its second
reading on this the (U1 fay of : , 2014, by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez
Kelley Allen
Rudy Garza
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre
Lillian Riojas
Mark Scott
That the foregoing ordi ance was read for the second time and passed finally on this
the 11' 'day of , 2014, by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez
Kelley Allen
Rudy Garza
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre
Lillian Riojas
Mark Scott
PASSED AND APPROVED this 11 day of
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Corpus
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
FY2014- FY2015 CAAP Ordinance DWB
isti, Texas.
Nelda Ma in
Mayor
0302(13
, 2014 at a Regular
ATTACHMENT "D"
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2014 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
RECOMMENDED FY2014 CDBG PROGRAM
FY2014 CDBG Allocation
Reprogrammed Funds
Program Income from Demolition Liens and Propery Clearance
Program Income from Rehabilitation Program (Revolving Loan Fund estimate)
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2014 CDBG PROGRAM
$2,559,415
$227,126
$147,000
$1,000,000
$3,933,541
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PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
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HCD - 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
Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs. Staff interprets CDBG, HOME, and
ESG federal regulations, conducts public hearings /meetings, reviews
proposed projects and activities to determine funding and eligibility,
monitors Subrecipients for program compliance, provides technical
assistance, conducts environmental assessments of funding
projects /activities and enforces Davis Bacon Federal wage rate
requirements.
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$410,000
$410,000
$410,000
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HCD - Rehabilitation Services
This is the operating budget for staff that service the various housing
programs administered by HCD. Included in these funds are the salaries
for the staff that manage and administer the Single Family Rehabilitation
Loan Program; Emergency Home Repair Grant Program; $5,000
Homebuyer Assistance Program; and the Type A Homebuyer Program.
Services provided include applicant in -take, loan processing, loan
settlement, Homebuyer Education Classes, construction monitoring,
project estimating, and development of specifications and drawings.
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$800,000
$800,000
$800,000
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HCD - Mortgage Servicing
Staff salaries and operational funding of our Mortgage Servicing section.
Current salaries includes one Senior Account Clerk and one Senior Staff
Assistant that manage the servicing of 800 loans provided through the
Single Family Rehabilitation Loan 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.
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$97,000
$97,000
$97,000
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HCD - Minor Home Repair Grant Program
Emergency repair grants up to $6,500 for repairs and up to $4,500 for
lead based paint remedial activities required by HUD regulations on
houses built prior to 1978. Repairs consist of roof repairs, plumbing
electrical, heating, and minor structural repairs. 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 65 years old or older or disabled.
$200,000
$200,000
$200.000
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HCD - Single Family Rehabilitation
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 rehabilitation and
reconstruction loans; demolition grants; relocation grants and lead base
paint grants for remedial activities. Rehabilitation Loan Program. All
funds requested are from Program Income generated from the program.
No Entitlement funds will be used.
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$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
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Police - Code Enforcement Program
The Code Enforcement request is to fund staffing for salaries to support
7.25 full time employees (FTE's): 5 -Code Enforcement Property Advisors
(100 %); 1- Code Enforcement Property Advisor (50 %); 1- Zoning Project
Coordinator (50 %); 1- Senior Account Clerk /Administrative Support
(100 %); Zoning & Code Enforcement Administrator (25 %) in the of
amount of $323,296.34 which includes a total of $7,250.00 (7.25 Staff
members @ $1,000.00 = 7,250.00) for training through classes, seminars
and /or conferences for education opportunities and for certifications
required for code enforcement. The CE Property Advisors and Zoning
Project Coordinator are responsible for the inspection of properties
within CDBG eligible areas for violations of approximately seventy five
(75) health, safety, and welfare related City Codes. These efforts
support the City Council's objective of enhancing the City Council's
objective of enhancing the City of Corpus Christi "Pride" initiative through
revitalization and sustainability in all CDBG eligible neighborhoods. The
Zoning and Code Enforcement Administrator oversees all functions of the
Code Enforcement Division including investigating and enforcing
substandard structures, junked vehicles, care of premises, zoning, illegal
dumping, illegal signage, open storage, accumulation of litter and solid
waste, tall weeds which includes the stated approximate 75 City
Ordinances. The Senior Account Clerk provides administrative support
to the Code Enforcement Property Advisors and Zoning Project
Coordinator by processing compliance request through the mail and
researching property owner's name and address.
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$330,000
$330,000
$330,000
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Police - 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; to include, abatement of unsightly and
unsanitary matter in all CDBG eligible areas. The City may charge an
abatement cost and place a lien against the properties to cover the cost
incurred.
Program Income: $60,000; Entitlement: $140,000
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$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
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Police - Demolition Program
This program consists of the demolition of substandard structures
determined to be health and safety issues and 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 will
be demolished under the authority of a judge's ruling via Environmental
Municipal Court and the Demolition Grant Program that allows the
property owner to voluntarily agree to have their structure demolished.
Program Income: $87,000; Entitlement: $113,000
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$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
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ENG - Sunnybrook Rd. Accessibility Improvements
Design and construction of sidewalks and ADA curb ramps along
Sunnybrook Rd. from Ayers Rd. to Dodd St. A total of 8 new ADA curb
ramps will connect to the exhisting sidewalks on Archer Dr., Blundell Dr.,
Cheryl Dr., and Dodd Dr. Approximately 930 linear ft. of 5 ft. wide
sidewalk to be built, bordered on both sides by header curb, with
detectable warning panels indicating ends of sidewalk at driveways and
cross streets.
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$200,000
$0
$0
10
ENG - Southmoreland Addition Area Street Improvements; Phases
3B and 4B, Part 4
Construction of a 28 ft. back to back street pavement, curb, gutter,
sidewalk, ADA reuirements, driveways, underground drainage and
utilities for Phase 3B and 4B. Watson -770 linear ft. southeast of Ayers
Rd. to Naples St.; and Watson St. to Clemmer St. New waster and
wastewater lines will be installed to replace the existing aged lines.
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$600,000
$0
$0
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CDBG NON - PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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Nueces County Community Action Agency
To provide weatherization and minor home repairs to housing for elderly -
disabled and single parents and families with children 5 years and
younger. Improvements will include, but not limited to, ADA
ramps /bathroom modifications, replacing windows, replacing water
heaters, etc., and other minor home repairs.
Leverage Contribution: $432,301
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$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
2
TG 303, Inc. / Housing and Community Services
The project will be a newly constructed Neighborhood Network
Center /Community Center (Approx. 1,800 sq. ft.) located at Casa De
Manana Apartments on 4702 Old Brownsville Rd. The center will ajoin to
the smaller, pre- existing center and will serve as a hub for not only
residents but also provide the neighboring community with a community
space and much - needed supportive services.
Capital Contribution: $100,761
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$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
3
Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf, Inc.
dba The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center
Project will be the construction /addition to the buiilding located behind the
existing building at 5151 McArdle Rd. The new building will increase the
space of the agency by approximately 50% and allow the agency to
provde enhanced programs and services for the deaf and hard of hearing
community.
Capital Contribution: $293,500
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$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
4
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Nueces County, Inc.
dba CASA of the Coastal Bend
Renovation and interior demolition of the building located on the property.
Construction will include 5 offices for CASA staff and volunteers to
conduct meetings, staffings, as well as to construct a room that will serve
as a volunteer /child visit room where volunteers can meet with their
children and /or families after court hearings and other approved
meetings /outings.
Capital Contribution: $40,000
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$95,000
$95,000
$95.000
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Nueces County I Believe in Me Foundation
The activities proposed will be to educate young people between 6 to 17
years of age through presentations at local schools and recreation
centers about the dangers of being involved in gangs and drugs. The
Program's aim is to promote self- empowerment, motivation and provide
positive self- esteem to young individuals so they can become
independent productive citizens.
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$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
Total Non - Profit
$620,000
$620,000
$620,000
Total City Projects
$4,037,000
$3,237,000
$3,237,000
Overall Total
$4,657,000
$3,857,000
$3,857,000
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ATTACHMENT "D"
FY2014
RECOMMENDED FY2014
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM
ESG Allocation $221,614
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City of Corpus Christi - ESG Administrative Cost
Administrative Cost is being requested for the overall administration of the
Emergency Solutions Grant Program. These functions include the financial
oversight, compliance, and technical assistance components of the
program.
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$16,621
$16,621
$16,621
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Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Homeless
Prevention -Case Management and short- and medium -term rental
assistance
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$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
3
Corpus Christi Hope House
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency Shelter -
Essential Services and Shelter Operations; Homeless Prevention -Case
Management and short and medium term rental assistance; and Rapid Re-
housing Case Management and short and medium term assistance
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$30,000
$20,000
$20,000
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Recovery Contacts, Inc.
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Emergency Shelter-
Essential Services and Shelter Operations
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$30,000
$20,000
$11,000
5
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery, Inc.
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Emergency Shelter-
Essential Services and Shelter Operations
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$25,000
$20,000
$22,000
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Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency Shelter -
Essential Services and Shelter Operations; Homeless Prevention -Case
Management and short- and medium term rental assistance; and Rapid Re-
housing -Case Management and short- and medium term assistance
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$30,000
$25,000
$30,000
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South Texas Substance Abuse Recovery Services, Inc. (STSARS)
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Homeless
Prevention -Case Management and short- and medium -term rental
assistance
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$30,000
$20,000
$22,000
8
Wesley Community Center
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Emergency Shelter-
Essential Services and Shelter Operations
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$30,000
$20,000
$20,000
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The Salvation Army
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency Shelter -
Essential Services and Shelter Operations; Homeless Prevention -Case
Management and short- and medium term rental assistance; and Rapid Re-
housing -Case Management and short- and medium term assistance
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$30,000
$25,000
$25,000
10
Timon's Ministries
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Emergency Shelter
Essential Services and Shelter Operations; Homeless Prevention -Case
Management and short and medium term rental assistance
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$20,000
$15,000
$15,000
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Charlie's Place Recovery Center
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Emergency Shelter-
Essential Services and Shelter Operations
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$30,000
$14,993
$14,993
Total
$296,621
$221,614
$221,614
* All ESG funding must be matched at 100%
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ATTACHMENT "D"
RECOMMENDED FY2014 HOME PROGRAM
FY2014 HOME Allocation
Reprogrammed Funds
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2014 HOME PROGRAM
$974,920
$700,000
$1,674,920
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PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
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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.
$97,492
$97.492
$97.492
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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.
$50,000
$50,000
$50.000
INTERDEPARTMENTAL TOTAL
$147,492
$147,492
$147,492
NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - Funding determintation will be made no later than October 1, 2014
1
Riverstone Apartments*
Riverstone Apartments is a proposed affordable housing multi - family
community conssisting of approximately 60 units to serve low- income
families, seniors, and individuals. The development will be financed
primarily through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs'
Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Riverstone Apartments will propose to
serve residents at 30 %, 50 %, and 60% area median income.
Total project cost: $9,485,836
$800.000
TBD*
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TG 110, Inc. - Lexington Manor Apartments (CHDO)*
TG 110, Inc. is proposing the demolition and reconstruction of the Lexington
Manor Apartments. This complex is comprised of 153 units (52 as Section
8) serving low- income families, seniors, and individuals. The development
will be financed primarily through The Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs' Low Income Housing Tax Credits, private debt, and
HOME funds through the City of Corpus Christi. Lexington Manor will serve
residents at 30 %, 50 %, and 60% area median income.
Total project cost: $23,447,242
$918,000
TBD*
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Nueces County Community Action Agency
Conduct an affordable housing market study in Corpus Christi to identify the
support of development in affordable housing projects which will include low -
income households.
$25,000
TBD*
CHDO Total
$918,000
$0
Subrecipients /Other Entity Total
$925,000
$0
HCD Projects Total
$147,492
$147,492
$147,492
Total Set -Aside to be determined no later than October 1, 2014
$1,843,000
$0
$1,843,000
"HOME Subrecipient Agencies who submitted HOME FY2014 funding will be
awarded funding no later than October 1, 2014 after determination of which
agencies received Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs*
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