HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2019-423 - 7/9/2019 - NA FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE
INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT")
FY2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") PROGRAM
BETWEEN THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ("HCD")
AND
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT ("DEPARTMENT")
This First amendment ("First Amendment") is made by and between the Housing and
Community Development Department ("HCD") and the Library Department
("Department").
WHEREAS, the HCD and the Department executed an agreement ("Agreement"), which
was approved by the City Council on July 24, 2018 for the purpose of utilizing the City's
FY2018-19 Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program funds for a project
entitled Broadband-Bridging the Digital Divide ("Project").
WHEREAS, the Department has timely requested a revised scope of work in order to
complete the project contemplated under the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to execute this First Amendment to express their mutual
desire to reaffirm all terms, conditions, and covenants stated in the original Agreement
and the amendments contained herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and
other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereby agree to the following:
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. Paragraph 2, subsection 2.1, of the Agreement is hereby amended to replace
the second sentence to read as follows: "The Department through its contractors and
subcontractors shall make improvements to the Project by December 31, 2019 as follows:
Improvements to existing network infrastructure and equipment necessary to increase
broadband capabilities for enhanced broadband connectivity for the City of Corpus
Christi's public library system in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas."
Section 6. By execution of this First Amendment, the parties agree to revise the
construction 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.
SCANNED
Executed in duplicate this day of July 2019.
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
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Laura Garcia, irector Date
Library Department
HOUSING AN I TY DEVELOPMENT
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Rudy Bent-ourt, Director Date
Housing an• ommunity Development Department
CITY ADMINISTRATION
Keith Selman Date
Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: c94--etk �'' ' , 2019.
Kent Mcllyar
Assistant City Attorney
for the City Attorney
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.
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reading on this the 1 'day of , 2018, by the following vote:
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That the ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this
the ay of , 2018, by the following vote:
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Rudy Garza (7LL Everett Roy OX2JuJ
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Michael Hunter eti,_IR//i(A-- Greg Smith (.
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Lil AND APPROVED on this 2 I day of 0 , 2018.
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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) 5450,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2018 CDBG PROGRAM $3,480,817
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HCD-CDBG 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 -
public hearings/meetings,reviews proposed projects and activities to S457.000 $457.!
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 •
three percent interest loans to homeowners interested in rehabilitating
3 their homes.Funds requested will be used to provide rehabilitation and $542.981 $542,981 $542.981
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.
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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 S100,000 $100.000
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 5100 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
7 with the investigation,notification and abatement of ordinance violations $307,032 S307.032 5307.032
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 $110000 $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)T4ling
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 phases/projects
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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
10 proposed improvements provide improved access and safety for
pedestrians and bicyclists with minor drainage improvements that reduces $398,500 $398.500 $398,504
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.
Nueces 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.
1 Program beneficiaries will be those that meet the criteria outlined in the $100,040 $100,000 $100,000
Area Median Income(AMI)guide.Upon receipt of 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
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RECOMMENDED FY2018
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM
FY2018 ESG Allocation $216,522
# PROJECT S�,1) IPTlaN s s
City of Corpus Christi-ESG Administrative Cost
1 Administrative Cost is being requested to fund a staff person at.50 $16,232 1 E
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-
2 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
3 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
4 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%
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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
# PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Request Staff Recomrn 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 the request. Technical $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 $100,000 $100,000 $100.000
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
less than 80%AMI with up to$20,000 to purchase a newly constructed
3 5500,000 $500.000 $500.000
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 S110.379 S110.379 SI 10 379
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&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
Christi.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
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Ngo P 52 MEMORANDUM
To: Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
From: Rudy Bentancourt, Director HCL .
Date: July 9, 2019
Subject: Community Development Block Grant FY2018 Amendment
Brief Description / Title of Item Requiring Signature
City Council passed a 2nd Ordinance on July 44, 2018 for the appropriation of the proposed
FY2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The following FY2018 CDBG
Amendment between Housing and Community Development Department and the Library
Department has been signed by the department as well as Keith Selman, Assistant City
Manager (for the City Manager) and is now awaiting to be filed.
Ordinance #031483
Comments
File original amendment in City Secretary's Office
Requested Return Date Please indicate your timeframe/urgency.
N/A
Recommendation
N/A
Attachments
CDBG FY2018 Amendment for:
• Library Department 1st Amendment