HomeMy WebLinkAbout032166 ORD - 07/28/2020Ordinance adopting the fiscal year (FY) 2020-2021 Consolidated Annual
Action Plan (CAAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
budget in the amount of $2,758,645, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
budget in the amount of $232,899, and the HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME) budget in the amount of $1,141,628 for a total of $4,133,172.00 of
entitlement funding from the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) and authorizing the execution of all necessary
documents to submit the CAAP, authorizing a staff complement of 26
positions; accept and appropriate funding for the approved CAAP projects
and further execute funding agreements, amendments or other documents
necessary to implement the FY2020-2021 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 on February 7, 2020, the second on
February 13, 2020, and the third and final public hearing during a meeting of the
City Council, in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. 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 adopting the
FY2020-2021 CAAP would best serve the public health, safety, necessity,
convenience and 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 FY2020-2021 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 FY2020-2021 CAAP to HUD, and
• to amend the FY2020-2021 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
the grants from HUD into the Grant Fund No. 1059 for the
approved FY2020-2021 CAAP, and
• to execute funding agreements, amendments and all other
documents necessary to implement the FY2020-2021 CAAP
with organizations for approved projects.
Section 4. The proposed personnel complement of 26 positions is authorized for
carrying out aspects of the approved FY 2020-2021 CAAP.
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That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading on this the 20-1- day of Tk\L , 2020, by the following vote:
Joe McComb
Roland Barrera
Rudy Garza
Paulette M. Guajardo
Gil Hernandez
Michael Hunter Ckb5-eAt
Ben Molina
Everett Roy
Greg Smith
That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on
this the $' day ofd ?),, 2020, by the following vote:
Joe McComb A`,Z__ Michael Hunter
Roland Barrera 4— Ben Molina
Rudy Garza Everett Roy
Paulette M. Guajardo16.Y.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on thisay of 71--\11( , 2020.
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FY2020
Program
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RECOMMENDED FY2020 HOME PROGRAM
HOME Allocation
Income from Rehabilitation Program
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2020 HOME PROGRAM
$1,141,628
$375,000
$1,516,628
PROJECT . rC'. C(P ION
HOME Administration/Technical Assistance
Administrative funds for 2 FTE staff, planning, oversight, coordination, staff
supervision, monitoring and evaluation, contracting, recordkeeping/reporting
and overall program management. Staff training and administrative
expenses are also included in the request. 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. The amount indicates 10% of the allowed 10% for administrative
costs.
Request
Staff Recommendation
$114,162
$114,162
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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 demolition and relocation
grants and reconstruction loans to eligible homeowners whose homes are
51% or more deteriorated.
Program Income Projection: $375,000
Entitlement Funding: $125,000
$500,000
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$500,000
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HCD Homebuyer Assistance
HCD will offer homebuyer down payment assistance to income- eligible
residents meeting the income guideline requirements for 80% AMI. The
program will provide up to $10,000 in down payment assistance and up to
$10,000 in closing cost assistance.
$200,000
$200,000
INTERDEPARTMENTAL TOTAL
$814,162
$814,162
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Accessible Housing Resources, Inc.
AHRI will receive referrals of individuals with disabilities, elderly, (55+)
Veterans, homeless or at-risk of homlessness or institutionalization who
have a need for affordable, accessible and decent rental housing through
outreach to CBCIL, AAA-ADRC, Salvation Army, and others. The program
funds will cover rent, utilities, housing deposits and project delivery costs.
$202,466
$202,466
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TG 110, Inc. - Village at McArdle
Village at McArdle is a proposed 82-rental unit multifamily apartment
community of which 70 units will be at or below 60% AMI. Due to the area
having many job opportunities and amenities in close proximity, the project
will also include 12 market rate units. Demolition and reconstruction of 99-
units. The new construction of the community will include energy efficient
materials, fixtures and appliances. The planned on-site amenties, zoned
CG-2, are full-perimeter fencing, computer learning center-2 per 20 units, a
new furnished community room, community laundry room, WIFI in the
office/community center, children's playscape area and swimming pool. 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.
Total Project Cost: $18,122,680
$500,000
$500,000
HCD Projects Total
$814,162
$814,162
Non-Profit Projects
$202,466
$202,466
Housing Tax Credit Projects
$500,000
$500,000
Overall Total
$1,516,628
$1,516,628
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RECOMMENDED FY2020
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM
FY2020 ESG Allocation $232,899
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City of Corpus Christi - ESG Administrative Cost
Administrative Cost is being requested to fund a staff person at .25
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.
$17,467
$17,467
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Corpus Christi Hope House
The funding requested will provide emergency shelter and supportive
services 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
Program Assistance, and transition individuals and families out of
homelessness into permanent housing through Rapid Rehousing
Program Assistance.
$85,216
$95,216
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The Salvation Army
The requested funding will allow The Salvation Army to continue to
provide food, emergency shelter, case management, and supportive
services including Rapid Rehousing to homeless and at -risk
individuals, families and Veterans and Coordinated Entry services.
The Emergency Shelter portion will provide for Emergency Shelter
management and kitchen staff, a a portion of shelter utilities,
maintenance and food. the Rapid -Rehousing portion will provide for
rent and utility funds for 5 households with an average of 3 people
each for a total of 15 people.
$85,216
$95,216
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Endeavors of Corpus Christi
ESG funds will assist Endeavor Veterans Supportive Services
Program (EVSSP) in serving additional Veterans who are at risk of
homlessness with prevention funding to maintain and sustain current
housing. Homeless prevention services will be provided through the
form of intensive case management and rental and utility arrears.
The requested funds will support the EVSSP's to ensure Veterans
overcome barriers to housing stability and are successful after
obtaining housing stabilization.
$25,000
$25,000
Overall Total
$232,899
$232,899
All ESG funding must be matched at 100%
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FY2020
Reprogrammed
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Program
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RECOMMENDED FY2020 CDBG PROGRAM
CDBG Allocation
Funds
Income from Code Enforcement (Revolving Fund)
Income from Rehabilitation Program (Revolving Loan Fund estimate)
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2020 CDBG PROGRAM
$2,758,645
$406,146
$100,000
$300,000
$3,564,791
Staff Recommendation
$445,000
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PROJECT & DESCRIPTION "" ` ' " "' `
HCD - CDBG Program Administration
This project will fund 5.75 FTE staff salaries and administrative costs: 1 -
Administrator, 1 -Program Manager, 2 -Sr. Management Assistants, and
1.75 -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
determine funding and eligibility, monitors subrecipients for program
compliance, provides technical assistance, conducts environmental
assessments of funding projects/activities, and enforces Davis Bacon
Federal Labor Standards requirements. Staff must attend mandatory and
required trainings in order to remain in federal compliance.
Recommendation is 16% of allowable 20%.
Staff salaries without benefits: $303,982.30
HCD operational budget: $48,600.94
Request
$445,000
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HCD - Rehabilitation Services
This is the operating budget for 10 FTE staff that service the various
housing programs administered by HCD: 1 -Director, 3 -Program
Managers, 2 -Rehab Specialists, 2 -Program Specialists, and 2 -
Management Assistants. The staff manage and administer the
Demolition/Reconstruction Loan Program, Single Family Rehabilitation
Loan Program, Minor Home Repair Grant Program, Accessible Ramp
Program, Down Payment Assistance Program, Homebuyer Closing Cost
Program, the Type A Homebuyer Program, and Mortgage Servicing which
manages the servicing of approximately 550 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. Staff must attend mandatory and required trainings to remain in
federal compliance.
Staff salaries without benefits: $504,013.23
HCD operational budget: $74,242.24
$777,000
$777,000
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HCD - Minor Home Repair Grant Program
The Minor Home Repair Grant Program assists homeowners with a grant
to provide repairs involving the roof, plumbing, electrical, heating or minor
structural repairs. The applicant must be at least 62 years old or disabled.
The applicant must meet the very low-income limits (30% AMI).
Program Income Projection: $300,000
Entitlement funding: $300,000
$600,000
$600,000
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Parks and Recreation -Salinas Park Improvements
Salinas Park is designated as a community/regional park with ADA play
structures that are unique to this community. Salinas Park is located in an
underserved area that would greatly benefit from park amenities that
improve the health and well being of its residents. Phase I and Phase II
created accessible play structures, Play for All playground, shade
structure over the playground and new splash pad. The proposed
improvements will include shade structure over the new Play for All
Splash Pad; additional shade structures and picnic tables around splash
pad for families; install partial fencing around the basketball court to allow
for wheelchair basketball to be played without the ball rolling into the
adjacent parkland; remove and replace the asphalt walking trail in the
park to meet ADA compliance; park lighting (sports field and walking trail)
and install an irrigation system where none exists and other improvements
deemed necessary.
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
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Request
Staff Recommendation
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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 necessary 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
case. The property owner is provided the opportunity to resolve the sub-
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. $150,000 of this funding will go
towards the assessment, treatment, and demolition of 1113 N. Alameda
as part of the Harbor Bridge Projects Mitigation Plan. PI - 50,000
$200,000
$200,000
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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
cost and place a lien against the properties to cover the cost incurred.
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. PI - $50,000
$50,000
$50,000
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Code Enforcement Program (Staffing)
This request is to fund full salary for eight (8) full-time employees in the
Code Enforcement Division of the Police Department - seven (7)
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 in CDBG eligible areas.
This amount includes $2,400 ($300) for each staff member for required
training and certifications). The Program benefits low income persons in
CDBG eligible areas to aid in the prevention/elimination of slums or blight.
$392,791
$392,791
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Boys and Girls Club -Locker Room Plumbing
The Greenwood Unit locker rooms are currently closed to everyone due to
the corroded plumbing in that area of the facility. The pipes are extremely
old, unsafe, and have collapsed in some places. Funding will go towards
the replacement of the plumbing in the locker rooms so individuals are
able to utilize the space within the facility.
$100,000
$100,000
Overall Total
$3,564,791
$3,564,791
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