HomeMy WebLinkAbout030887 ORD - 07/12/2016 Ordinance to adopt the fiscal year (FY) 2016-2017 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 FY2016-2017 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 FY2016-2017 CAAP projects and further to
execute funding agreements and all other documents necessary to
implement the FY2016-2017 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 February 2 and 8, 2016, and
the third during a meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chambers on Tuesday,
June 21, 2016. 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 FY2016-2017 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 FY2016-2017 CAAP to HUD, and
• to amend the FY2016-2017 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 FY2016-2017 CAAP, and
• to execute funding agreements and all other documents necessary
to implement the FY2016-2017 CAAP with organizations for
approved projects.
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That the foregoing ordinace was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading on this the A day of v , 2016, by the following vote:
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That the foregoing ordinance,was read for the second time and passed finally on this
the 1 am-day of a_ , 2016, by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez 0 1 Chad Magill4.
Rudy Garza IA ' Colleen McIntyre (.1, 4' I
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Mark Scott IL. ,: Michael Hunter
Brian Rosas I ' Li L
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PASSED AND APPROVED this I day of d L.A_ , 2016 at a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Corpus C1 sti, Tells.
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Rebecca Huerta Nelda Martinez
City Secretary Mayor
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
ADOPTED FY2016 CDBG PROGRAM
FY2016 CDBG Allocation $2,404,066
Reprogrammed Funds $419,435
Program Income from Demolition Liens $55,000
Program Income from Rehabilitation Program(Revolving Loan Fund estim $1,000,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2016 CDBG PROGRAM $3,878,501
# PROJECT&DESCRIPTION City Council
Adopt
HCD-CDBG Program Administration
This project will fund 5.25 FTE staff salaries and administrative costs: 1
Administrator, 1.75-Sr. Management Assistants (1 at 100% and 1 at
.75%), and 2-Contract Administrators(1 at 100% and 1 at 50%). Staff is
responsible for administering the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnership(HOME), and Emergency
1 Solutions Grant(ESG) Programs. Staff interprets CDBG, HOME, and $460,000
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. The amount indicates 19%of allowed 20%of
administrative costs.
HCD-Rehabilitation Services
This is the operating budget for 16 FTE staff that service the various
housing programs administered by HCD: 1-Director(at 60%), 2-Program
Managers, 4-Property Advisors, 4-Loan Officers, 1-Mortgage Servicing
Aide, 1-Managment Assistant(at 40%), 1-Managment Aide, and 2 Sr.
Staff Assistants. The staff manage and administer the Single Family
Rehabilitation Loan Program, Minor Home Repair Grant Program,
Appliance Replacement Grant Program, Veterans Minor Home Repair
2 Grant Program, Veterans Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program, $847,000
Homebuyer Assistance Program,the Type A Homebuyer Program, and
Mortgage Servicing which manages the servicing of 800 loans provided
through the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program. Services include
collection of loan payments, escrowing of insurance and property taxes,
payment of insurance and property taxes, preparing end of year escrow
analysis, and providing release of liens on loans that are paid off.
Services provided include applicant in-take, loan processing, loan
settlement, Homebuyer Education, construction monitoring, project
estimating, and development of specifications and drawings.
HCD-Minor Home Repair Grant Program
Minor repair grants up to$15,000 for repairs which include lead based
paint testing as required by HUD regulations on houses built prior to 1978
. Repairs consist of roof repairs, plumbing electrical, heating, and minor
3 structural repairs. Lead based activities may include actual work or $200,000
testing required to meet the lead based paint requirements. Assistance
through this program is provided to very low income homeowners who
are 62 years old or older or disabled.
Program Income-$200,000
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# PROJECT&DESCRIPTION City Council
Adopt
HCD-Single Family Rehabilitation
The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program benefits only low-and
very low-income homeowners. The Program provides zero percent and
4 three percent interest loans to homeowners interested in rehabilitating $800,000
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.
Program Income-$800,000
HCD-Appliance Replacement Grant Program
The Appliance Replacement Grant Program is designed to provide
energy efficient appliances for low-and very low-income homeowners.
Eligible applicants will be homeowners already income and program
5 approved and receiving assistance from Single Family Rehabilitation $200,000
Program. The grant will provide up to$6,000 per home which will cover
the installation of energy efficient top load washer/dryer, refrigerator, and
oven, as well as the removal of the existing non-working or energy
efficient appliances.
Parks and Recreations-Sacky Park Improvements
The Sacky Park Improvements Project will include the construction of a
new playground to serve youth ages 2-12 years old,outdoor fitness
6 equipment for teens and adults, new park benches and picnic tables, $184,469
trees and a split rail fence around the perimeter of the park to protect the
improvements and to prevent access by vehicles. The department will
work with a playground and park amenity manufacturer to provide and
install all of the improvements.
Parks and Recreation-Ben Garza Park Improvements
The Ben Garza Park Improvements Project will include the improvement
of two existing youth baseball/softball fields,outdoor fitness equipment
for teens and adults, new park benches and picnic tables,trees and a
split rail fence around the perimeter of the park to protect the
improvements and prevent access by vehicles. The department will work
7 with a playground and park amenity manufacturer to provide and install $200,000
all of the structural improvements and a landscape company for the
improvements to the ballfields and trees. The park is listed as a major
investment park for the 2012 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. As use
of the park improves and neighbors are encouraged to connect with each
other, it can serve as a base line for combating crime in the area. The
department will also partner with the Police Athletic League to schedule
games and practices at the ballfields.
Police-Code Enforcement Program
The Code Enforcement request is to fund staffing for salaries to support
6 full time employees(FTE's): 5-Code Enforcement Property Advisors
(100%)and 1-Senior Account Clerk/Administrative Support(100%)
which includes a total of$307,032. Funding will be for salaries and
approximately$10,000 for training through classes,seminars and/or
conferences for education opportunities,and for certifications required for
8 code enforcement. The CE Property Advisors are responsible for the $307,032
inspection of properties within CDBG eligible areas for violations of
approximately seventy-five(75) health,safety, and welfare related City
Codes. All CDBG eligible census tracts in the city meet, per Resolution,
HUD's criteria for a deteriorating area and meet the national objective of
serving the low income citizens. The Senior Account Clerk provides
administrative support to the Code Enforcement Property Advisors by
processing compliance requests through the mail and researching
property owner's name and address.
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# PROJECT&DESCRIPTION City Council
Adopt
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
9 established by City Council for livable neighborhoods. Each structure will $100,000
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: $55,000
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
10 weeds and dangerous weeds;to include, abatement of unsightly and $100,000
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.
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# PROJECT&DESCRIPTION City Council
Adopt
CDBG NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Boys& Girls Club of the Coastal Bend
1 Funds requested will renovate a current exercise room into a Teen $200,000
Center and install an HVAC system; install fire monitoring system, install
bleachers in the ovm, and repave the front parkino lot.
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi
Funds requested are for the construction of two concrete accessible
2 concrete ramps, parking and a gate for the newly relocated Catholic $150,000
Charities of Corpus Christi. The main ramp will be 700 sq.ft. and the
second ramp will be 300 sq.ft.
Corpus Christi Hope House
Funds requested will renovate handicapped entrance to the office with a
non-slip covering; remove/replace drywall in throughout shelter; remove
3 damaged floors/replace floors in office/office bathroom and replace floors $130,000
in Apartments 2 and 3; upgrade all doorknobs and locks for safety;
upgrade perimeter fencing for security/safety; and renovate garage in a
laundry room for clients with handicap accessibility.
Canital Cnntrihutinn• $70 000
Total Non-Profit $480,000
Total City Projects $3,398,501
Overall Total $3,878,501
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ADOPTED FY2016
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM
FY2016 ESG Allocation $221,468
# PROJECT&DESCRIPTION City Council
Adopt
City of Corpus Christi-ESG Administrative Cost
Administrative Cost is being requested to fund a staff person at.50
1 FTE for the overall administration of the Emergency Solutions Grant $16,468
Program. These functions include the financial oversight,
compliance, and technical assistance components of the program.
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi
2 Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Homeless $30,000
Prevention-Case Management and short-and medium-term rental
assistance.
Corpus Christi Hope House
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Homeless
3 Prevention-Case Management and short and medium term rental $30,000
assistance; and Rapid Re-housing Case Management and short and
medium term assistance.
South Texas Substance Abuse Recovery Services, Inc.
(STSARS)
4 Funding requested for the ESG Activity Component of Homeless $30,000
Prevention-Case Management and short-and medium-term rental
assistance.
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Homeless
5 Prevention-Case Management and short-and medium term rental $30,000
assistance; and Rapid Re-housing-Case Management and short-
and medium term assistance.
The Salvation Army
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Homeless
6 Prevention-Case Management and short-and medium term rental $30,000
assistance; and Rapid Re-housing-Case Management and short-
and medium term assistance.
Overall Total Adopted $166,468
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ADOPTED FY2016 HOME PROGRAM
FY2016 HOME Allocation $868,482
Reprogrammed Funds $350,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2016 HOME PROGRAM $1,218,482
# PROJECT&DESCRIPTION City Council
Adopt
HOME Administration/Technical Assistance
Administrative funds for.75 FTE staff, planning,oversight, coordination,
staff supervision, monitoring and evaluation,contracting,
recordkeeping/reporting and overall program management.Staff training
1 and administrative expenses are also included in request. Technical $86,848
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. The amount indicates 10%of the allowed 10%
for administrative costs.
Homebuyer Assistance Program
2 Provide deferred forgivable loans to low income homebuyers of up to$5,000 $200.000
to assist them with the closing costs for the purchase of a home.
Veterans Minor Home Repair Program
The Veterans Minor Home Repair Program assists veteran homeowners
with repairs involving roof,plumbing, electrical,heating,or minor structural
3 repairs.The maximum grant amount is up to$15,000. The applicant must $250,000
provide either the DD214 or Veteran ID card, have title in their name and
reside in the home one year prior to applying for assistance, must be current
on all taxes and must meet the HUD HOME Program income limits.
INTERDEPARTMENTAL TOTAL $536,848
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi is proposing to use HOME funds to
assist with the construction costs of ten(10)homes for low income families
1 (30%-60%AMI)during the 2017-2020 build years. Specifically,$20,000 $200.000
will be applied to each home build for construction cost assistance.
Total project cost: $750,000
Affordable Housing Project/Program
Funding proposed will provide for a project and/or program for the continued
2 efforts of the City of Corpus Christi to provide safe and affordable housing to
$250 000
individuals and families within the city limits. The funding will assist in
identifying affordable housing needs in the community and allow for funding
to assist such projects and/or programs.
Other Entity $450,000
HCD Projects Total $536,848
Overall Total $986,848
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