HomeMy WebLinkAbout031202 ORD - 07/25/2017 Ordinance to adopt the fiscal year (FY) 2017-2018 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 FY2017-2018 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 of the grants from HUD into the Grant Fund No.
1059 for the approved FY2017-2018 CAAP projects and further to execute
funding agreements, amendments and all other documents necessary to
implement the FY2017-2018 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 6 and 16, 2017, and the third
during a meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
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 FY2017-2018 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 FY2017-2018 CAAP to HUD, and
• to amend the FY2017-2018 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 FY2017-2018 CAAP, and
• to execute funding agreements, amendments and all other
documents necessary to implement the FY2017-2018 CAAP with
organizations for approved projects.
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That the foregoing ordiUance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading on this the \1 day of , 2017, by the following vote:
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Joe McComb at 1 Ben Molina 111)
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Rudy Garza , L / Lucy Rubio
Paulette Guajardo 1W. ' Greg Smith -r-0
Michael Hunter no 4 Carolyn Vaughn
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Debbie Lindsey-Opel
That th or�eg-oing ordina ce as read for the second time and passed finally on this
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the a '"day of Al.L f , 2017, by the following vote:
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Joe McComb ONL, Ben Molina
Rudy Garza aUy Lucy Rubio ___Ib2
Paulette Guajardo i / Greg Smith I_,
Michael Hunter OSL Carolyn Vaughn ii '
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Debbie Lindsey-Opel
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 7.-<Jda of
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
RECOMMENDED FY2017 CDBG PROGRAM
FY2017 CDBG Allocation $2,405,193
Reprogrammed Funds $100,000
Program Income from Demolition Liens $200,000
Program Income from Rehabilitation Program(Revolving Loan Funds estimate) $500,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2017 CDBG PROGRAM $3,205,193
# PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Request Staff Recomm Council Adopt
HCD-CDBG Program Administration
This project will fund 5.4 FTE staff salaries and administrative costs:1-
Administrator, 1-Program Manager,1.8-Sr.Management Assistants,and
1.6-Contract Administrators. Staff is responsible for administering the
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG),the HOME Investment
1 Partnership(HOME),and Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)Programs. $460,000 $460,000 $436,000
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.
HCD-Rehabilitation Services
This is the operating budget for 13.5 FTE staff that service the various
housing programs administered by HCD:1-Director(at 60%),2-Program
Managers,3-Property Advisors,.5-Contract Administrator(12%),3-
Program Specialists, 1-Mortgage Servicing Aide,1-Managment
Assistant(at 40%), 1-Managment Aide,and 1 Sr.Staff Assistant. The
staff manage and administer the Demolition/Reconstruction Loan
Program,Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program,Minor Home
Repair Grant Program,Appliance Replacement Grant Program,
2 Homebuyer Closing Cost Program,the Type A Homebuyer Program, $847,000 $847,000 $750,000
and Mortgage Servicing which manages the servicing of approximately
700 loans provided through the Single Family Demolition/Reconstruction
and Rehabilitation Loan Programs. 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$20,000 for repairs which include lead based
paint testing as required by HUD regulations on houses built prior to
3 1978.Repairs consist of roof repairs,plumbing,electrical,heating,and $444,775 $444,775 $444,775
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 62 years old or older or disabled.
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 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
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-$500,000
Parks and Recreation-Play for All Playground at Salinas Park
Phase II
Play for All Playground at Salinas Park is the City's first fully accessible
playground for people of all ages and abilities. Phase II of the Play for
5 All Playground at Salinas Park includes the addition of a shade structure $225,000 $225,000 $225,000
for the play strucutre,swings,play panels,exercise equiptment and
additional slides for all children to utilize. The playground is located next
to Miracle Field-a fully accessible ball field. Phase I of the structure
_ was built in February 2017.
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# PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Request Staff Recomm Council Adopt
Parks and Recreation-Nutrition Education Service Center(Central
Kitchen)located at the Del Mar West Campus
6 This Improvement Project will include a new roof to the city-owned S74 800 S74,800 71 800
portion of the building,and the replacement of 3 HVAC systems.The
Nutrition Education Service Center prepares daily meals for the elderly
for the eiaht senior centers and the Meals on Wheels Proaram
Parks and Recreation-Moody Park Improvements
The Moody Park Improvements Project will include the replacement of
the playground and a basketball court,and also provide new park
7 benches and picnic tables,along with planting trees.Parks and $112,750 $112,750 $112,750
Recreation will work with a playground and park amenity manufacturer to
provide and install all of the structural improvements. As use of the park
increases and neighbors are encouraged to connect with each other,it
can serve as a base line for combating crime in the area.
Parks and Recreation-South Bluff Park Improvements
The South Bluff Park Improvements Project will include the replacement
of the playground,trail enhancements,park lighting,bathroom
upgrades,and also provide new park benches,trash cans,BBQ pits,and
8 trees.The department will work with a playground and park amenity $132,000 $132,000 $132,000
manufacturer to provide and install all of the structural improvements.
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.
Police-Code Enforcement Program
The Code Enforcement request is to fund staffing for salaries to support
6 full time employees(FTE's):5-Code Compliance Officials(100%)
which includes a total of$307,032. Funding will be for salaries and
approximately$6,667 for training and for certifications required for code
enforcement. The CE Compliance Officials are responsible for the
9 inspection of properties within CDBG eligible areas for violations of $208,868 $208,868 $307,032
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 a
property owners name and address.
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
10 established by City Council for livable neighborhoods.Each structure will $100,000 $100,000 $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:$100,000
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
11 weeds and dangerous weeds;to include,abatement of unsightly and $100,000 $100,000 $122,836
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:$100,000
Total City Projects $3,205,193 $3,205,193 $3,205,193
Overall Total $3,205,193 $3,205,193 $3,205,193
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RECOMMENDED FY2017 HOME PROGRAM
FY2017 HOME Allocation $844,596
Reprogrammed Funds $400,000
Program Income from Rehabilitation Program(Revolving Loan Fund estimate) $340,779
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2017 HOME PROGRAM $1,585,375
# PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Request Staff Recomm Council Adopt
HOME Administration/Technical Assistance
Administrative funds for.70 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 the request. Technical $84,459 584.459 584.459
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 to assist them $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
with down payment and closing costs for the purchase of a home.
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
4 percent interest loans to homeowners interested in rehabilitating their $440,779 $440,779 $440,779
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.
INTERDEPARTMENTAL TOTAL $625,238 $625,238 $625,238
Funding determination will be made no later than September 1,2017
TG 110-Samuel Place Apartments* (CHDO)
Samuel Place Apartments,to be located on 4315 Carroll Lane,is an
affordable housing multi-family community consisting of 60 units which serve
low-income families,seniors and individuals. The project proposes to
rehabilitate the entire complex. Improvements will include:energy efficient
apartments and appliances,ceiling fans,low-E vinyl windows,central heat
and air,a new common area building with community center and kitchen, $300,000
business center/computer lab and laundry facility.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. Samuel Place Apartments
will serve residents at 30%,50%,and 60%area median income.
Total project cost:$14,137,611
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# PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Request Staff Recomm Council Adopt
MDA Housing Lipes Ltd.-The Avanti Bayside Apartments
The Avanti Bayside apartments,to be located at 5409 Lipes Blvd.,is a
proposed affordable housing multi-family community consisting of 88 units to
serve low-income families,seniors,and individuals. The development will
2 be financed primarily through the Texas Department of Housing and $300,000
Community Affairs'Low Income Housing Tax Credits,private debt,and
HOME funds through the City of Corpus Christi. The Avanti Bayside
Apartments will propose to serve residents at 30%,50%,and 60%area
median income. Total
project cost: $16,431,777
TG 110-Village at Henderson*(CHDO)
Village at Henderson,to be located 5409 Lipes Blvd,is a proposed
affordable housing multi-family community consisting of 88 units to serve
low-income families,seniors,and individuals. The development will be
3 financed primarily through the Texas Department of Housing and $300.000
Community Affairs'Low Income Housing Tax Credits,private debt,and
HOME funds through the City of Corpus Christi.Village at Henderson
Apartments will propose to serve residents at 30%,50%,and 60%area
median income.
Total project cost: $16,089,629
HCD Projects Total $625,238 $625,238 $625,238
Overall Total $1,525,238
• Total Set-Aside to be determined no later than September 1,2017 $585,137 $585,137 $585,137
*HOME Subrecipient Agencies who submitted HOME FY2017 funding will be awarded funding no later
than September 1,2017 after determination of which agencies received Housing Tax Credits from the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs*
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RECOMMENDED FY2017
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM
FY2017 ESG Allocation $216,432
# PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Request Staff Recomm Council Adopt
City of Corpus Christi -ESG Administrative Cost
Administrative Cost is being requested to fund a staff person at.40
1 FTE for the overall administration of the Emergency Solutions Grant $16,232 $16,232 516,232
Program. These functions include the financial oversight,
compliance, and technical assistance components of the program.
Corpus Christi Hope House
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency
2 Shelter Activities, Homeless Prevention-Case Management and $50,050 $50,050 $50,050
short and medium term rental assistance and Rapid Re-housing
Case Management and short and medium term assistance.
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency
3 Shelter Activities, Homeless Prevention-Case Management and $50,050 $50,050 $50,050
short-and medium term rental assistance, and Rapid Re-housing-
Case Management and short-and medium term assistance.
The Salvation Army
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency
4 Shelter Activities, Homeless Prevention-Case Management and $50,050 $50,050 $50,050
short-and medium term rental assistance and Rapid Re-housing-
Case Management and short-and medium term assistance and
Street Outreach,
Family Endeavors of Corpus Christi
Funding requested for the ESG Activity Components of Emergency
Shelter Activities, Homeless Prevention-Case Management and
5 short-and medium term rental assistance and Rapid Re-housing- $50,050 $50,050 $50,050
Case Management and short-and medium term assistance and
Street Out. Family Endeavors assists homeless veterans in the
community.
Overall Total** $216,432 $216,432 $216,432
*All ESG funding must be matched at 100%
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