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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 # PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Page Request Staff Recomm City Council Adopt 1 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. - $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 2 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. - $800,000 $800,000 $800,000 3 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. - $97,000 $97,000 $97,000 4 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 1 # PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Page Request Staff Recomm City Council Adopt 5 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. - $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 6 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. - $330,000 $330,000 $330,000 7 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 - $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 2 # PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Page Request Staff Recomm City Council Adopt 8 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 - $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 9 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. 1 $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. 7 $600,000 $0 $0 3 # PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Page Request Staff Recomm City Council Adopt CDBG NON - PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 1 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 11 $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 21 $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 43 $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 63 $95,000 $95,000 $95.000 5 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. 82 $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 4 ATTACHMENT "D" FY2014 RECOMMENDED FY2014 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM ESG Allocation $221,614 # PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Page Request Staff Recomm City Council Adopt 1 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. - $16,621 $16,621 $16,621 2 Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Homeless Prevention -Case Management and short- and medium -term rental assistance 1 $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 11 $30,000 $20,000 $20,000 4 Recovery Contacts, Inc. Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Emergency Shelter- Essential Services and Shelter Operations 19 $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 27 $25,000 $20,000 $22,000 6 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 37 $30,000 $25,000 $30,000 7 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 51 $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 71 $30,000 $20,000 $20,000 9 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 81 $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 91 $20,000 $15,000 $15,000 11 Charlie's Place Recovery Center Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Emergency Shelter- Essential Services and Shelter Operations 99 $30,000 $14,993 $14,993 Total $296,621 $221,614 $221,614 * All ESG funding must be matched at 100% 5 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 # PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Request Staff Recomm City Council Adopt 1 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 2 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* 2 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* 3 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* 6