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Home My WebLink About032503 ORD - 07/27/2021 Ordinance adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget in the amount of $2,784,119, the Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG) budget in the amount of$235,265, and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) budget in the amount of $1,162,686 for a total of $4,182,070 annual funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); authorizing the execution of all necessary documents to submit the CAAP; authorizing a staff complement of 13 positions; accepting and appropriating funding for the approved CAAP projects and authorizing the execution of funding agreements, amendments and other documents necessary to implement the FY 2021-2022 CAAP. Whereas, with proper notice to the public in accordance with HUD regulations, three (3) public hearings were held by the City to receive public input on the FY 2021-22 Consolidated Annual Action Plan. The final public hearing to be held on July 20, 2022 along with the first reading of this ordinance; Whereas, the City Council has determined that this ordinance adopting the FY 2021-2022 CAAP will 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. The FY 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Action Plan, which includes the funding for CDBG, ESG and HOME Programs is hereby adopted. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to submit the FY 2021-2022 CAPP to HUD and to amend the FY 2021-2022 CAAP as needed in accordance with HUD regulations. Section 3. The City Manager or his 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 FY 2021-2022 CAAP. Section 4: The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute funding agreements related to the FY 2021-2022 CAAP, and amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary to implement the FY 2021-2022 CAAP with internal and external organizations for projects and programs related to the FY 2021-2022 CAAP. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the ,,-L \ day of , 2021, by the following vote: Paulette M. Guajardo ... John Martinez A... Roland Barrera ,I,� Ben Molina ! r — Gil Hernandez . Mike Pusley Michael Hunter Greg Smith !.. Billy Lerma .;`. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this the 111'h 032503 SCANNED day of 2021, by the following vote: Paulette M. Guajardo NO John Martinez Roland Barrera 'Y Ben Molina Gil Hernandez NV), Mike Pusley /�, p Michael Hunter Greg Smith Billy Lerma (f.) PASSED AND APPROVED on this the I day of ate\ , 2021. ATTEST: VIL-1-6(--e' t--?-1At/trg:: Air 1 1 14-601041 Rebecca Huerta Paulette M. Guajardo City Secretary Mayor 032503 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN RECOMMENDED FY2022/PY2021 CDBG PROGRAM FY21/PY20 FY22/PY21 FY22/PY21 CDBG Entitlement $2,758,645 $2,784,119 $2,784,119 Reprogrammed Funds $406,146 $112,000 $112,000 Program Income from Rehabilitation Program(Revolving Loan Fund estimate) $300,000 $200,000 $200,000 Program Income from Code Enforcement(Revolving Fund) _ $100,000 $0 $0 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $3,564,791 $3,096,119 $3,096,119 # PROJECT&DES Previous Year Originally Proposed Allocation Allocation Allocation Continents GM-Program Administration 11%of total award This project will fund 6 FTE staff salaries and administrative costs:1-Grant Monitoring Manager,2- Coordinators,1-Sr.Management Assistant,and 2-Contract Administrators. Staff is responsible for administering the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG),the HOME Investment Partnership 1 (HOME),and Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)Programs. Staff interprets CDBG,HOME,and ESG $445,000 $325,352 $325,35:- 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. GM-Program Delivery 15%of total award This is the operating budget for 7 FTE staff that service the various housing programs administered by HCD:1-Assistant Director,1-Coordinator,2-Rehab Specialists,1-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 2 Homebuyer Program,and Mortgage Servicing which manages the servicing of approximately 550 $777,000 $465,918 $465,918 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. GM-Minor Home Repair Grant Program Entitlement-$600,000 Program Income-$200,000 3 The Minor Home Repair Grant Program assists homeowners with a grant to provide repairs involving $600,000 $800,000 $750,000 the roof,plumbing,electrical,heating,minor structural repairs,and accessible ramps.The applicant must be at least 62 years old or disabled. The applicant must meet the very low-income limits(50% AMI). Rising Tide-Minor Home Repair Grant Program Rising Tide Ministries will provide a Minor Home Repair Grant"Safe at Home"Program assists with a grant to improve aging-in-place outcomes for low-income older adults by making repairs to their home 4 $0 $0 $50,000 environment to meet their mobility and accessibility needs including repairs such as accessible ramps,handrails,bathroom and kitchen modifications. The applicant must be at least 62 years old or disabled. The applicant must meet the very low-income limits(50%AMI). Parks and Recreation Proposed is Ben Garza Roof replacement and locker room renovation The proposed project will include the enhancement of Ben Garza Gymnasium.The Gymnasium is located on the grounds of Ben Garza Park and provides recreational space for the immediate neighborhood which includes single family homes,apartments,homeless shelters and assisted housing units. The gym and covered pavilion sit in the middle of the park providing opportunities for programs such as basketball,volleyball and pickleball leagues. The park is listed as a major 5 investment park in the 2012 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.The Ben Garza Gymnasium recently $1.000,000 $480,336 $455,336 installed new gym flooring installed as part of the initial improvements. Parks is completing facility improvements with a new roof replacement and locker room renovation.This area is subject to high levels of juvenile delinquency and the negative impacts of chronic disease(diabetes,cardiovascular disease,etc.).Recent improvements to the park and the Gymnasium will complete this park area by addressing an underserved area of the community. Previous is Salinas Park Improvements 1 # PROJECT&DESCRIPTION . _.. Previous Year Originally Proposed Allocation After Allocation Allocation Comments 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 6 the opportunity to resolve the sub-standard conditions within the parameters of the City's Building $200,000 7123207 $148,207 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. Previous Year includes$150,000 for Booker Washington school 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 7 unsightly and unsanitary matter.The City may charge an abatement cost and place a lien against the $50,000 5115 898 $115 898 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. Code Enforcement Program(Staffing) Adds 2 Code Officers and 1 staff for processing citations and notifications This request is to fund full salary for eleven(11)full-time employees in the Code Enforcement Division of the Police Department-nine(9)Compliance Officers at 100%,one(1)Senior Account Clerk and 8 one(1)Administrative Support II at 100%for special code enforcement activities associated with the $392,791 $585 408 $585 408 investigation,notification and abatement of ordinance violations in CDBG eligible areas.This amount includes$2,700($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. Coastal Bend Food Bank Coastal Bend Food Bank is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization that provides food to a network of more than 144 agency partners such as food pantries,shelters,senior centers and feeding agencies.The 9 $0 $200 000 $200 000 proposed capital improvements entails a 100,000 square foot facility for a warehouse and administration offices to be used for food collection and food distribution,nutrition and diabetes management education programs. Boys and Girls Club Locker Room Plumbing $100.000 $0 $0 TOTAL 1 $3,564,791 $3,096,119 $3,096,119 2 RECOMMENDED FY2022 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM FY21/PY20 FY22/PY21 FY22/PY21 $232,899 $235,265 $235,265 Proriallig # PROJECT&DESCRIPTION • Previous Year °Proposed Allocation Allocation Alloc _ After Caents City of Corpus Christi -ESG Administrative Cost Administrative Cost is being requested to fund a staff person for the 1 $17,467 $17,645 $17,645 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 emergency shelter and supportive services to homeless families, specifically, homeless women with 2 children and provide assistance to keep individuals and families at $85,216 $95,216 $95,216 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 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 3 individuals, families and Veterans and Coordinated Entry services. $85,216 $100,000 $100,000 The Emergency Shelter portion will provide for Emergency Shelter management and kitchen staff, 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. Endeavors of Corpus Christi ESG funds will assist Endeavor Veterans Supportive Services Program (EVSSP)in serving additional Veterans who are at risk of homelessness with prevention funding to maintain and sustain 4 current housing. Homeless prevention services will be provided $25,000 $22,404 $22,404 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. Total $232,899 $235,265 $235,265 3 RECOMMENDED FY2022 HOME PROGRAM FY21/PY20 FY22/PY21 FY22/PY21 HOME Entitlement $1,141,628 $1,162,686 $1,162,686 Reprogram $500,000 $0 $0 Program Income $375,000 $375,000 $375,000 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $2,016,628 $1,537,686 $1,537,686 •riginaliy Proposed Previous ear Allocation # PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Proposed Allocation After Allocation Comments HOME Administration/Technical Assistance Administrative funds for staff planning, oversight, coordination, staff supervision, monitoring and evaluation, contracting, recordkeeping/reporting and overall program management. Staff 1 training and administrative expenses are also included in the $114,162 $116,269 $116,269 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. GM Homebuyer Assistance HCD will offer homebuyer down payment assistance to income- 2 eligible residents meeting the income guideline requirements for $200,000 $421,417 $421,417 80%AMI. Up to$25k for down payment assistance and up to$10k for closing costs. Rental New Construction Proposed TG 110, Inc. -Palms at Blucher Park Palms at Blucher Park Palms at Blucher Park is a proposed 72-rental unit multifamily apartment community of which 72 units will be at or below 60%AMI. This community will consist of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units with a number of amenities to include energy efficiencies. The new construction will include energy efficient materials,fixtures and 3 appliances. The planned on-site amenities include full perimeter $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 fencing, secure entry, computer learning/business center, community laundry room, children's play-scape and activity room. 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. Previous TG 110, Inc. -Village at McArdle Single Family Rehabiliation $500,000 $0 $0 Tenant Based Rental Assistance _ $202,466 $0 $0 Total $2,016,628 $1,537,686 $1,537,686 4