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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2019-420 - 7/3/2019 - NA FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ESG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CORPUS CHRISTI FAMILY ENDEAVORS, INC. This first amendment ("First Amendment") is made by and between the City of Corpus Christi ("City") and Corpus Christi Family Endeavors, Inc. ("Subrecipient"). WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient executed an agreement ("Agreement"), which was approved by the City Council on July 24, 2 018, for the purpose of utilizing the City's FY2018 Emergency Solutions Grant ("ESG") Program funds; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into this First Amendment to express their mutual desire to reaffirm all terms, conditions, and covenants stated in the original Agreement and to extend the compliance and termnation dates of the Agreement. Section 1. By execution of this instrument, the parties agree to reaffirm and continue in force all terms, conditions, and covenants stated in the original Agreement, as may be amended by the execution of this First Amendment. Section 2. Section XXI Effective Date of the Agreement is amended by deleting the original termination date of"September 30, 2019," and inserting the new and extended termination date of"September 30, 2020." Section 3. By execution of this First Amendment, the parties agree to revise and extend the compliance and term dates stated in the original Agreement. All other terms, conditions, and covenants of the Agreement not changed by this First Amendment remain the same and in full force and effect. (EXECUTION PAGE FOLLOWS) Family Endeavors FY2018 ESG First Amendment-final S CANN ED EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE, each of which is considered an original, on this the -S day of 1, �_... , 2019. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI /a" 1/11 / Kei h elman, Assistant City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: ‘j/2 7/I 9 , 2019 40' !x`;01. , Name: GJ,/ Assistant City Attorney For the City Attorney SUBRECIPIENT: CORPUS CHRISTI FAMILY ENDEAVORS, INC. By: kUJ )L ' lm, ) Printe ame: M !isiro ,4. G y arnl /la, Title: FroqvcLm Dfredv I Date: i. (9g/ 9 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF NUECES § This instrument was acknowledged beforea on this day of Joa 2019, by 4-it t tivrul�t , who is the /'k,e,t44& J))f % of Corpus Christi Family Endeavors, Inc., a domestic nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, on behalf of the corporation. S. DAVENPORT Public, State of Texas r' :+,iz Comm. Expires 03-11-2020 ce// J)P1/‘‘ tqlelt- Notary ID 11707398 I/1 Notary Public, State of Tex s Family Endeavors FY2018 ESG First Amendment-final Page 2 of 2 OUs.0 tc o ssill"" III SIGNATURE REQUEST t x.._ U 4 ticoRpowo 12 MEMORANDUM To: Keith_S rn A ss is i er (2.-e 0e(Lei- '061/3.-6~- Thru: Rudy Bentancourt, Housing and Community Development Directo r From: Leticia Kanmore, Housing and Community Development Administrator Date: July 2, 2019 Subject: FY2018 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Family Endeavors, Inc. Explanation of Request: Family Endeavors, Inc. is requesting a 1st Amendment to the Veteran program services agreement. A recent reorganization in the agency has negatively impacted processing timelines. Prior Approvals Signature from City Manager is: City Council 7 Required 7 City Attorney X Desired but not required Department Head ® Routine & Reoccurring ACM Special Circumstances Other If special circumstance, please explain: Attachments Funding Amendments • Family Endeavors, Inc., (in duplicate) • Ordinance 031483 Jennifer Wenger From: Melissa Escamilla, PhD, CRC, LCDC-I <mescamilla@endeavors.org> Sent: Tuesday,June 18, 2019 4:50 PM To: Jennifer Wenger Cc: Annie Erickson; Aaron Javener C.F.R.E. Subject: City of Corpus Christi ESG Extension Request Attachments: Extension Letter for FY 18.pdf [ [ WARNING: E-mail from outside e-mail system, avoid clicking on links or attachments. When in doubt, call the Help Desk at 826-3766 ] ] Good Afternoon! Attached is the formal request for a 6 month extension for FY 18 ESG funds. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Melissa Escamilla, PhD, CRC, LCDC-I Program Director p: 956-278-0751 x335 e: mescamilla@endeavors.org w: endeavors.org ENDEAVORS 501;e:41 Endeavors® 1130 Pecan Blvd. McAllen, Texas 78501 ESU® a 0 This document is intended for internal use only and shall not be distributed outside of Endeavors without the written permission of the author. Endeavors Privacy Policy 1 ENDEAVORS® June 18, 2019 City of Corpus Christi Housing and Community Development 1201 Leopard St., 2"d Floor Corpus Christi, TX 78401 To whom it may concern: Family Endeavors, Inc. (dba Endeavors) is formally requesting a 6 month extension to the 2018 ESG Grant. The Endeavors team has been hard at work expending the current fiscal year funds and are confident the funds will be expended prior to the 6 month extension. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me via email at mescamiilaaendeavors.orq or via phone at 956-278-0751. Thank you in advance, I _ s 1/4 fl Melis• . . Escamilla, PhD, CC, LCDC-I Program Director Veteran Supportive Services Endeavors Smart Social Services 602 North Staples Street, Suite 190 • Corpus Christi,TX 78401 • 361.356.3650 endeavors.org Solutions Grant (ESG). The plan must be included in the annual action plan required under 24 CFR 91.220. SUBRECIPIENT also agrees that to the maximum extent practicable,they will involve, through employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under this AGREEMENT and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under this AGREEMENT as listed in 24 CFR §576.405 in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 11375 (c) (7) and 42 U.S.C. 11375 (d). SECTION XXI Effective Date The effective date of this AGREEMENT shall be October 1, 2018, such date being the date the City of Corpus Christi entered into this AGREEMENT with SUBRECIPIENT and shall terminate on the 30th day of September 2019. Executed in DUPLICATE originals to be effective as of the date first set forth above. ATTEST: City of Corpus Christi * 12-late,e1A- 1— -e,(1-ht, 4,( 4 / l Rebecca Huerta Ke th elman Secretary Interim City Manager C\VCI (\31 I' N4frl;it. .._._..�,2, .. . , SEC. ,1,--. ,...„... 2018 Family Endeavors ESG Agreement Page 14 of 36 Ordinance adopting the fiscal year (FY) 2018-2019 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to submit the CAAP, accept and appropriate funding for the approved CAAP projects and further execute funding agreements, amendments or other documents necessary to implement the FY2018-2019 CAAP with organizations for approved projects. Whereas, with proper notice to the public and in accordance with HUD regulations, four public hearings were held, the first and second on February 9, 2018, February 15, 2018, the third on June 5, 2018, and the fourth during a meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. 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 FY2018-2019 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 FY2018-2019 CAAP to HUD, and • to amend the FY2018-2019 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 FY2018-2019 CAAP, and • to execute funding agreements, amendments and all other documents necessary to implement the FY2018-2019 CAAP with organizations for approved projects. 5e746ff7-95c4-4359-b9e4-e86d6d2bffcf 031483 INDEXED That the foregoing orqingpcf was r ad f r the first time and passed to its second reading on this the I 1 'day of , 2018, by the following vote: i Joe McComb DBen Molina 1 ti Rudy Garza ' Everett Roy I •Aaf ` Paulette Guajardo ( Lucy Rubio 011RVA-4— 0)0,4-44---Michael HunterGreg Smith --Q/dL Debbie Lindsey-Opel 11-ff- That the ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this the ay of , 2018, by the following vote: Joe McComb (ICA/C Ben Molina Rud GarzaJ y (7(LjL. Everett Roy Paulette Guajardo I A , Lucy Rubio __LI, S.)--- Michael Hunter (U) 4t - Greg Smith (.' Debbie Lindsey-Opel a,44'Lk 4- PASSED AND APPROVED on this 2 4day of , 2018. - ATTEST: czA , Reaecca Huerta J'ae McComb City Secretary a or ' /314S : 5e746ff7-95c4-4359-b9e4-e86d6d2bffcf CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY2018 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN RECOMMENDED FY2018 CDBG PROGRAM FY2018 CDBG Allocation $2,687.817 Reprogrammed Funds $343,000 Program Income from Rehabilitation Program(Revolving Loan Fund estimate) $450,000 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2018 CDBG PROGRAM $3,480,817 GT.4DESC TION Request Staff Recomm Council Adopt HCD-COBG Program Administration This project will fund 6.50 FTE staff salaries and administrative costs. 1- Administrator. 1-Program Manager,2-Sr. Management Assistants,and 2.50-Contract Administrators. 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 5457.000 8457.000 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. Staff must attend mandatory and required trainings in order to remain in federal compliance HCD-Rehabilitation Services This is the operating budget for 14 FTE staff that service the various housing programs administered by HCD 1-Director(at 60%).2-Program Managers,4-Property Advisors, 1-Contract Administrator,4-Loan Processors, 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,Homebuyer Closing Cost Program,the Type A Homebuyer Program and Mortgage Servicing which 2 manages the servicing of approximately 700 loans provided through the $752.000 $752 000 $752.000 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. Staff must attend mandatory and required trainings to remain in federal compliance. HCD-Single Family Rehabilitation The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program benefits only low-and very low-income homeowners. The Program provides zero percent and 3 three percent interest loans to homeowners interested in rehabilitating $542.981 $542,981 $542 981 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-$450,000 Library-McDonald Library Broadband project This project proposes to expand Ben F.Mcdonald Library's broadband capability from 50Mbps.which is shared with five other library locations,to 4 1Gbps.Approximately 10,000 feet of fiber will be installed from Navigation $214,804 $214,804 $214 804 Blvd and Bear Lane to the Library.Five wireless access points will be installed within the library to provide wireless/broadband access. 1 N PROJECT&DESCRIPTIONquest Staff Recomm Council Adopt Code Enforcement-Demolition This program consists of the demolition of substandard structures determined to be health and safety issues and meet a threshold of 51%or more deterioration of the general structure.The demolition of these structures is an abatement measure as deemed ecessary by the City Code of Ordinances and Public Safety Officials.The removal of unsafe structures is a priority for neighborhood revitalization within the community as well as a goal established by City Council.Each structure will be assessed and surveyed by Code Enforcement as a sub-standard building 5 case.The property owner is provided the opportunity to resolve the sub- $100,000 $100,000 5100 000 standard conditions within the parameters of the City's Building Codes. Structures remaining sub-standard will be demolished under the authority of the Building Standards Board.The City may charge an abatement cost and place a lien against the properties to cover the cost incurred;or,The Demolition Grant Program allows the property owner the opportunity to voluntarily agree to have their structure demolished.This Program benefits low income persons in CDBG eligible areas to aid in the prevention/elimination of slums or blight. Code Enforcement-Clearance of Vacant Properties This program consists of the clearance of vacant properties in regards to the removal of the accumulation of litter;solid waste:the mowing of tall weeds and dangerous weeds.and,abatement of unsightly and unsanitary matter The City may charge an abatement 6 cost and place a lien against the properties to cover the cost incurred. $100,000 $100 000 $100,000 This Program benefits low income persons in CDBG eligible areas to aid in the prevention/elimination of slums or blight.All CDBG eligible census tracts in the city meet the HUD criteria for a deteriorating area and meet the national objective of serving the low income clients. Code Enforcement Program(Staffing) This request is to fund full salary for six(6)full-time employees in the Code Enforcement Division of the Police Department-five(5)Compliance Officers at 100%and one(1)Senior Account Clerk at 100%for special code enforcement activities associated with the investigation,notification and abatement of ordinance violations $307,032 $307.032 $307 032 in CDBG eligible areas.This amount includes$10,000($1.666.67 for each staff member for required training and certifications.)Program benefits low income persons in CDBG eligible areas to aid in the prevention/elimination of slums or blight. Parks and Recreation-Del Mar College Nutrition Education Service Center The Senior Community Services Nutrition Education Service Center (Central Kitchen)prepares approximately 233,009 meals for the Elderly Nutrition Program that includes the meals served at 8 senior centers.the Meals On Wheels Program and the Summer Meal Program for Children/Youth.The Central Kitchen is located at Del Mar West Campus 8 and was constructed in 1999 with CDBG Funds.Adjacent to the Central $110,000 $110,000 $110.000 Kitchen are four classroom utilized by Del Mar College for the Restaurant and Hospitality Management classes.The replacement of the one(1)3/4 ton delivery vehicles for improved safety and efficiency of meal delivery to the senior centers.The current vehicle is a box truck with a lift and the year of the vehicle is 1999(171,866 miles) Purchase of two(2)Titling one(1)Skillet Braising Pan;one(1)milk cooler;and one(1)stainless steel three compartment sink with countertop. Engineering-Sunnybrook Road Sidewalk Improvements-Phase I The existing rural roadway section will be transitioned into an improved section with underground drainage,minor utility adjustments and ADA compliant sidewalks after all phases are complete-The design will evaluate and recommend upgrades to the existing drainage capacity for installation of a new 5'sidewalk on one side in Phase 1.The proposed improvements provide improved access and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists with minor drainage improvements that reduces potential for nuisance 9 flooding.mesquites and undomesticated animals.Future phases will $398.500 $398.500 $398 500 provide sidewalks on both sides of the street and continue sidewalks to Kostoryz.Phase 2 is also proposed to complete the sidewalk and minor drainage improvements on the opposite side of the road.Although not proposed in this phase,area lighting(street illumination)will be evaluated and considered in future phasesr'projects. 2 # PROJECT 8 DESCRIPTION Request 1 Staff Recomm Council Adopt . Engineering-Sunnybrook Road Sidewalk Improvements-Phase 2 The existing rural roadway section will be transitioned into an improved section with underground drainage,minor utility adjustments and ADA compliant sidewalks after all phases are complete The design will evaluate and recommend upgrades to the existing drainage capacity for installation of a new 5'sidewalk on the remaining side in Phase 2.The proposed improvements provide improved access and safety for 10 pedestrians and bicyclists with minor drainage improvements that reduces $398.500 5398.500 potential for nuisance flooding.mesquites and undomesticated animals Future phases will continue sidewalks on both sides of the street to Kostoryz Phase 1 is also a proposed application under this same grant to construct the sidewalk and minor drainage improvements on the first side of the street Nuecee County Community Action Agengy NCCAA proposes to leverage Federal,State and local funding with CDBG funded projects.CDBG funded projects will meet rules and regulations as those projects funded by the federal.state and local governments. t Program beneficiaries will be those that meet the criteria outlined in the $100,000 $100,000 $100.000 Area Median Income(AMI)guide.Upon receipt o1 the CDBG contract funds,NCCAA proposes to begin the home assessment process for weatherization/minor home repairs At a minimum,NCCAA plans to assess and provide weatherization measures in the amount of$4.000 for a total of 25 homes. Total City Projects $3,380,817 $3,380,817 $3,380,817 Overall Total $3,480,817 $3,480,817 $3,380,817 3 RECOMMENDED FY2018 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM FY2018 ESG Allocation $216,522 iit ,N• ' • '77 -egbeSt r Recomm Councif• •opt IICity of Corpus Christi-ESG Administrative Cost Administrative Cost is being requested to fund a staff person at.50 $16,232 FTE for the overall administration of the Emergency Solutions Grant Program. These functions include the financial oversight, compliance,and technical assistance components of the program. Corpus Christi Hope House The funding requested will provide assistance and Emergency Shelter to homeless families,specifically,homeless women with children and provide assistance to keep individuals and families at- risk of homelessness stably housed through Homeless Prevention $50,073 $50,073 $50,073 Program Assistance,and transition individuals and families out of homelessness into permanent housing through Rapid Rehousing Program Assistance,as well as Case Management. Budgeting classes will also be offered for clients receiving Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Assistance. Corpus Christi Metro Ministries The funding requested will support the programs at Metro Ministries that provide emergency shelter,homeless prevention,and rapid re- $50,073 $50,073 $50,073 housing services to the ever increasing number of homeless,poor, and working poor in the community.All cost estimates are based on the previous year's budget. The Salvation Army The requested funding will allow The Salvation Army to continue to provide food,shelter,case management, and supportive services including coordinated entry,homeless prevention,and rapid re- $50,073 $50,073 $50,073 housing to homeless and at-risk individuals,families,and veterans. Funding requested will also support Coordinated Entry and family reunification programs. Endeavors of Corpus Christi ESG funds would allow Family Endeavors to serve additional Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Corpus Christi with prevention funding to maintain housing or rapid 5 rehousing services to regain housing stability.We will provide rapid $50,073 $50,073 $50,073 re-housing assistance through security deposits,first month's rental assistance,and utility deposits. Homeless prevention will be provided through the form of rental and utility arrears and continuing case management. Overall Total $216,522 $216,522 $216,522 All ESG funding must be matched at 100% i RECOMMENDED FY2018 HOME PROGRAM FY2018 HOME Allocation $1,188,809 FY2017 Unallocated Funds $375,000 Reprogrammed Funds $400,000 Program Income from Rehabilitation Program(Revolving Loan Fund estimate) $340,779 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2018 HOME PROGRAM $2,304,588 r• auRecoStaffounctf Ad mm �C� - � opt 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 the request. Technical $118,880 $118,880 $118,880 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 S100.000 $100,000 S100.000 with down payment and/or closing costs for the purchase of a home Homebuyer Gap Financing Assistance Program Provide assistance to eligible homebuyers with a total household income 3 less than 80%AMI with up to$20,000 to purchase a newly constructed $500,000 $500.000 5500 000 home within an undeveloped area within the City limits of Corpus Christi. The maximum sales prices for the newly constructed home may not exceed $162,000. INTERDEPARTMENTAL TOTAL $718,880 $718,880 $718,880 Accessible Housing Resources,Inc. AHRI will provide Tenant Based Rental Assistance(TBRA)vouchers to a minimum of 4 individuals/households with Very Low Incomes and a minimum of 4 individuals/households with Extremely Low Incomes in the City of Corpus Christi.The population to be assisted will include individuals 1 with disabilities,seniors,Veterans,homeless and others at the lowest $110 379 $110,379 $110,379 income levels who may be at risk of homelessness or institutionalization AHRI seeks HOME TBRA funds to support rent subsidy(for 50%AMI),rent and utility subsidy(for 30%AMI)for the Project for one year;and a part- time staff person to coordinate the Project activities Total project cost:$115,379 Community Development Corporation of Brownsville In order to assist the City of Corpus Christi in meeting its goals for providing access to affordable housing options.CDCB is requesting $300,000 for affordable home-ownership infill development.The proposed project seeks to assist 20-30 qualified families($10,000-$15,000 for each family)over the next 12-24 months secure newly constructed affordable housing for their families. CDCB will market this Home Builder 8 Buyer program to eligible home 2 buyers earning less than 80%of the area median family income for Corpus $300,000 S300,000 $300,000 Chnsti.Utilizing our expertise in development.mortgage,construction and lending services,we work directly with our clients to design and build a home that fits within the clients budget and is custom designed to fit needs. Eligible participants through this proposed program will have access to up to$15.000.Sales prices for these single-family homes will range between $90,000—$160,000 and each unit will range between 800 and 1600 square feet. Total project cost:$3,900,000 HCD Projects Total $718,880 $718,880 $718,880 _ Overall Total $1,129,259 $1,129,259 $1,129,259 Total Unallocated Funds $1,175,329 $1,175,329 $1,175,329 1