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Home My WebLink About2015-04-28 - Agendas - Archive City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Meeting Agenda - Tentative Agenda Tuesday, April 28, 2015 4:30 PM City Hall Room 326 City Council Adella Gray Ward 1 Sarah Marsh Ward 1 Mark Kinion Ward 2 Matthew Petty Ward 2 Justin Tennant Ward 3 Martin W. Schoppmeyer, Jr. Ward 3 John S. La Tour Ward 4 Alan Long Ward 4 City Council Meeting Agenda-Tentative April 28,2015 Agenda Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Mayor's Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items: 1. 2015-0116 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT- 1 ST QUARTER 2015,PAUL BECKER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Agenda Additions: A. Consent: A. 1 2014-0502 APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 21,2015 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. A. 2 2015-0193 2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT FOR 2015 WHEN RECEIVED IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $574,209.00 AND TO APPROVE THE 2015 ACTION PLAN Attachments: SRF-CCAM-2015 Action Plan A. 3 2015-0199 AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 191-14 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 191-14 CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) INTERNATIONAL 7300 DUMP TRUCKS WITH HENDERSON BELLY PLOWS FROM SUMMIT TRUCK GROUP OF LOWELL, ARKANSAS FOR USE BY THE TRANSPORTATION DIVISION Attachments: SRP 4-15-15 TRSM Belly Plow Trucks 776-777 City of Fayetteville,Arkansas Page 2 Printed on 412412015 City Council Meeting Agenda-Tentative April 28,2015 Agenda A. 4 2015-0198 WILLIAMS TRACTOR OF FAYETTEVILLE A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) BOBCAT TOOLCAT UTILITY VEHICLE FROM WILLIAMS TRACTOR OF FAYETTEVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,763.00 PLUS ANY APPLICABLE TAXES, PURSUANT TO A NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT, FOR USE BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Attachments: SRP 4-15-15 PKDV Tool Cat 6012 A. 5 2015-0200 SCOTT EQUIPMENT OF SPRINGDALE A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A GRADALL XL3100 IV 4X2 EXCAVATOR TRUCK FROM SCOTT EQUIPMENT OF SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,324.00 PURSUANT TO A NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT FOR USE BY THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT Attachments: SRP 4-15-15 TRSM Gradall 828 A. 6 2015-0201 BID#15-22 TRUCK CENTERS OF ARKANSAS A RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID #15-22 AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) FREIGHTLINER DUMP TRUCKS FROM TRUCK CENTERS OF ARKANSAS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $368,232.00 FOR USE BY THE WATER AND SEWER OPERATIONS DIVISION AND THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Attachments: SRP 4-15-15 TR WS Dump Trucks 778-779-780 BA-WS for 778 Exp, Legistar City of Fayetteville,Arkansas Page 3 Printed on 412412015 City Council Meeting Agenda-Tentative April 28,2015 Agenda A. 7 2015-0203 BID#15-29 HUTCHENS CONSTRUCTION A RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID #15-29 AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF COLD ASPHALT CONCRETE FROM HUTCHENS CONSTRUCTION FOR A UNIT PRICE OF $105.00 PER TON AS NEEDED THROUGH THE END OF 2015 Attachments: SRP 2015-0203 Bid 15-29 Cold Asphalt Concrete A. 8 2015-0194 AMEND RESOLUTION NO.05-15 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 05-15 CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OVERLAY/SIDEWALK PROJECTS LIST FOR 2015 Attachments: SRP 2015-0194 2015 Work Plan Revision A. 9 2015-0207 GARVER, LLC TASK ORDER NO. 2 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TASK ORDER NO. 2 WITH GARVER, LLC FOR DESIGN WORK, BIDDING SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES, MATERIALS TESTING AND CLOSEOUT SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE AIRPORT TERMINAL APRON REHABILITATION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $73,000.00,AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Attachments: Legistar2015-0207 Garver T02 041615 BA BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM LEGISTAR GarverLLC A. 10 2015-0206 ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICS GRANT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR AN ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICS 90/10 GRANT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $500,000.00 FOR REHABILITATION OF THE AIRPORT TERMINAL PARKING APRON, WITH THE FINAL AMOUNT CONTINGENT ON THE ACTUAL COST OF THE PROJECT BASED ON COMPETITIVE BIDDING Attachments: Legistar2015-0206 ADA Grant TermApron Rehab 041615 City of Fayetteville,Arkansas Page 4 Printed on 412412015 City Council Meeting Agenda-Tentative April 28,2015 Agenda A. 11 2015-0208 BRIGHT INVESTMENTS,LLC A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE BOND OF BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLC TO GUARANTEE CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG ARMSTRONG AVENUE BY THE END OF 2017 Attachments: Agenda Packet B. Unfinished Business: B. 1 2015-0151 AMEND §33.329 ELIGIBILITY OF CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND §33.329 ELIGIBILITY OF CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES TO REMOVE THE RESTRICTION ON THE NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE TERMS A CITIZEN MAY SERVE Attachments: Agenda Request§33.329 Eligibility of Citizen Volunteers At the April 7,2015 City Council meeting this ordinance was left on the First Reading. At the April 21,2015 City Council meeting this oridnance was left on the second reading. B. 2 2015-0180 AMEND § 72.03 PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 72.03 PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CODE BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON A CITY STREET IN FRONT OF AND BLOCKING A MAILBOX Attachments: Agenda Request Packet4, 72.03 Parking Prohibited in Certain Places City Attorney Memo 040915 Additional City Attorney Memo At the April 7,2015 City Council meeting this ordinance was left on the First Reading. At the April 21,2015 City Council meeting this ordinance was left on the second reading. C. New Business: City of Fayetteville,Arkansas Page 5 Printed on 412412015 City Council Meeting Agenda-Tentative April 28,2015 Agenda C. 1 2015-0219 AMEND § 72.34 PARKING SIGNS OR CURB MARKINGS REQUIRED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 72.34 PARKING SIGNS OR CURB MARKINGS REQUIRED OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE TRAFFIC SUPERINTENDENT TO ERECT SIGNS OR PAINT CURBS INDICATING A NO PARKING ZONE WHERE NECESSARY Attachments: SM 04-22-2015 C. 2 2015-0210 VAC 15-5001 (4301/4331 N.WATERSIDE CT./SIMS-RENNER OFFICE BUILDING) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING VAC 15-5001 SUBMITTED BY BATES & ASSOCIATES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4301/4331 N. WATERSIDE COURT TO VACATE AN ACCESS EASEMENT Attachments: 15-5001 CC EXHIBITS 15-5001 CC REPORTS C. 3 2015-0204 AMEND §116.02 DOOR TO DOOR SOLICITATION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING §116.02 DOOR TO DOOR SOLICITATION AT PRIVATE RESIDENCES (D)(4) OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CODE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN IMPROVED AND EXPEDITED BACKGROUND CHECK PROCESS FOR APPLICANTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY Attachments: Agenda Packet C. 4 2015-0211 AMEND §178.03 (E)AND (F) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING §178.03(E) AND (F) OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REMOVE PRE-APPROVED SIDEWALK VENDOR LOCATIONS IN FRONT OF THE WALTON ARTS CENTER AS AGREED UPON IN RESOLUTION 118-04, AND TO STREAMLINE THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS Attachments: Exhibit A Agenda Item City of Fayetteville,Arkansas Page 6 Printed on 412412015 City Council Meeting Agenda-Tentative April 28,2015 Agenda C. 5 2015-0177 AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES,INC. AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) KODAK I4200 SCANNERS FROM AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES, INC. OF DALLAS, TEXAS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $19,884.00 PLUS Attachments: Agenda Packet-Kodak i4200 Scanners Final C. 6 2015-0186 EXPRESS CITY COUNCIL INTENT TO DEVELOP INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES POLICY A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO DEVELOP POLICIES OR ORDINANCES TO DISCOURAGE THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES Attachments: 2015-0186 Invasive Species Resolution D. City Council Agenda Session Presentations: E. City Council Tour: F. Announcements: G. Adjournment NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE City of Fayetteville,Arkansas Page 7 Printed on 412412015 City Council Meeting Agenda-Tentative April 28,2015 Agenda All interested persons may address the City Council on agenda items of New and Old Business. Please wait for the Mayor to request public comment and then come to the podium, give your name, address, and comments about the agenda item. Please address only the Mayor. Questions are usually answered by the Mayor,Aldermen or Staff after the public comment period is over. Please keep your comments brief and respectful. Each person is only allowed one turn at the microphone for discussion of an agenda item. All cell phones must be silenced and may not be used within the City Council Chambers. Below is a portion of the Rules of Order and Procedure of the Fayetteville City Council pertaining to City Council meetings: Agenda additions. A new item which is requested to be added to the agenda at a City Council meeting should only be considered if it requires immediate City Council consideration and if the normal agenda setting process is not practical. The City Council may only place such new item on the City Council meeting's agenda by suspending the rules by two-thirds vote. Such agenda addition shall be heard prior to the Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda items shall be read by the Mayor and voted upon as a group without discussion by the City Council. If an Alderman wishes to comment upon or discuss a Consent Agenda item, that item shall be removed and considered immediately after the Consent Agenda has been voted upon. Old business and new business. Presentations by staff and applicants. Agenda items shall be introduced by the Mayor and, if an ordinance, read by the City Attorney. City staff shall then present a report. An agenda applicant(city contractor, rezoning or development applicant, etc.)may present its proposal only during this presentation period, but may be recalled by an alderman later to answer questions. Staff and applicants may use electronic visual aids in a City Council meeting as part of their presentation. Public comments. Public comment shall be allowed for all members of the audience on all items of old and new business and subjects of public hearings. No electronic visual aid presentations shall be allowed, but the public may submit photos,petitions, etc. to be distributed to the City Council. If a member of the public wishes for the City Clerk to distribute materials to the City Council before its meeting, such materials should be supplied to the City Clerk office no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day of the City Council meeting.Any member of the public shall first state his or her name and address, followed by a concise statement of the person's position on the question under discussion. Repetitive comments should be avoided;this applies to comments made previously either to the City Council or to the Planning Commission when those Planning Commission minutes have been provided to the Aldermen. 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City of Fayetteville,Arkansas Page 9 Printed on 412412015 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville,AR 72701 - - (479)575-8323 Text File File Number: 2015-0193 Agenda Date: 5/5/2015 Version: 1 Status:Agenda Ready In Control: City Council File Type: Resolution Agenda Number:A.2 2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)AGREEMENT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT FOR 2015 WHEN RECEIVED IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF$574,209.00 AND TO APPROVE THE 2015 ACTION PLAN BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement in the estimated amount of $574,209.00 for 2015 when received, and approves the 2015 Action Plan proposed as follows: Administration $72,900 Housing Rehabilitation $417,738 Redevelopment $54,400 Big Brothers Big Sisters $5,000 Transportation $21,500 NWA Free Health Center $2,671 City of Fayetteville,Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 412412015 City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 201.5-01.93 Legistar File ID 5/5/201.5 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non-Agenda Item Community Resources / Yolanda Fields 4/13/2015 Development Services Department Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Approval of the 2015 Action Plan and the Mayor's authority to execute the 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement upon receipt. Budget Impact: N/A 2180 - CDBG Account Number Fund N/A N/A Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item? Yes Current Budget $ 11254,117.00 Funds Obligated $ 136,114.44 Current Balancea Does item have a cost? No Item Cost Budget Adjustment Attached? No Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget 1 � 9 V20140710 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Number: Approval Date: Comments: CITY OF pp � CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO L ARKANSAS MEETING OF MAY 5, 2015 TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Jeremy Pate, Dir. Development Services FROM: Yolanda Fields, Dir. Community Resources DATE: April 13, 2015 SUBJECT: 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the attached 2015 Action Plan be approved and that the authority be given to the Mayor to execute the 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement upon receipt. BACKGROUND: Fayetteville has been a CDBG Entitlement City since 1975. Funding is based on a formula allocation process that takes into account such factors as population, percent of low/moderate income persons, and number of housing units. This formula allocation process awards CDBG funding to the City of Fayetteville. Each year, the Community Resources Division submits an Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) outlining the proposed uses of CDBG funding. If HUD approves the Action Plan, a CDBG Agreement for that year is received. This agreement must be executed, returned to the HUD Field Office in Little Rock, and then sent to HUD in Washington D.C. for the release of funds. DISCUSSION: Grant amounts vary each year based upon the funding levels authorized by Congress through the annual federal budget process. The award for 2015 is $574,209. The grant funding detail submitted to HUD in the 2015 Action Plan is as follows: Administration $ 72,900 Housing Rehabilitation $417,738 Redevelopment $ 54,400 Big Brothers Big Sisters $ 5,000 Transportation $ 21 ,500 NWA Free Health Center $ 2,671 $574,209 Approving the 2015 Action Plan and the Mayor's authority to execute the 2015 CDBG Agreement upon receipt will reduce the waiting time for HUD to release the funds. This will allow for a quicker start to both internal and external programs which assist low and moderate income residents in Fayetteville. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: 2015 CDBG grant revenue - $574,209 Attachments: 2015 Action Plan (3 parts) Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 CITY OF aet-lve AANSAS Yds% Community Development Block Grant 2015 Action Plan Community Resources Division Helping to Build a Better Community community Ftesour erector X11tr99t )kr= rkansas 72701 `Rhona 47f)5758260 community_resources@fayefteville-ar.gov Table of Contents IV Form424 .............................................................................................................. i Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1 ConsolidatedAction Plan ....................................................................................... 2 Institutional Structure and Coordination.............................................................. 4 CommunityProfile......................................................................................... 5 Housing I Community Development Needs ........................................................ 6 Available Resources ..................................................................................... 11 Public Access I Participation ........................................................................... 11 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing ........................................................... 12 Section3 .................................................................................................... 12 One-Year Action Plan ............................................................................................. 13 Administration .............................................................................................. 14 HousingServices .......................................................................................... 14 Redevelopment Program ............................................................................... 14 PublicServices ............................................................................................ 15 PublicFacilities ............................................................................................ 16 Monitoring .................................................................................................. 17 Appendices A: Certifications B: Published Notices C: Citizen Participation Plan D: Project Listing E: Map F: Comments G: Tables OMB Number: 4040.0004 Expiration Date: 8/31/2016 Application for Federal Assistance SF424 " 1. Type of Submission: " 2. Type of Application: ` If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): Preappiication New E_._._.._.... �� ® Application L I Continuation ' Other(Specify): Changed/Corrected Application Revision F. • 3 Dale Received 4, Applicant Identifier: C15-MC-05-0001 �. 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier: W 8, APPLICANT INFORMATION: " a. Legal Name: City of Fayetteville " b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EINfrIN): "c. Organizational DUNS: 71-6018462 1 1 1 1.Al-31.067f< d, Address: "Streetl: 113 W Mountain Street2: " City: Fayetteville County/Parish: Washington " State: AR: Arkansas Province: " Country: _ USA: UNITED STATES *Zip/ Postal Code: 72701-6063 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Development ServicesCommunity Resources f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters Involving this application: Prefix: ' First Name: Yolanda Middle Name: �� w Last Name: yields Suffix: Title: Community Resources Director mm� Organizational Affiliation: 'Telephone Number: ((�479-575-8290 Fax Number: 9-444-3445 " Email: yEiel.ds@fayettevi.l.Ie-ar- .gov Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 * 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: IC: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: (* Other(specify): I * 10. Name of Federal Agency: Department o£ Housing and Urban Developmenty 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.218 _ CFDA Title: Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants v ��— * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: 77 f 77 *Title: .:r ` I s t 13. Competition identification Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project(Cities, Counties, States, etc.): ^._........ ._..._._.-_._... ____,.,,_„_ � AXtd �l�ltalGln'lell ., 1,3Gslr=tE? �'�t,-•..•—� fi ( 9iYffSlat�, ,1,ri�'Vies`3Ci11f31`f�j15,:;. * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement City Attach supporting documents as specified in agency Instructions. Ad,OA ttail {t#avlrttln( Vie+ f ttrt ��ac ttv' t , , Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16. Congressional Districts Of: a. Applicant [Alt GG3 I * b. Program/Project AR-TO Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. meorlviw (if—T] Dl 17. Proposed Project: a. Start Date: �CG I./?,G1;., ) * b. End Date: (77./3T./2GVL5 18. Estimated Funding ($): a. Federal (� 5 79, X09 GO ............. rw� * b. Applicant �� G. State *d. Local " e. Other * f. Program Income *g. TOTAL 5"19, ?..0.9 " 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? D a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on [J b. Program is subject to E,O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. M c. Program is not covered by E,O. 12372. * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) I-] Yes M No If"Yes", provide explanation and attach 13, felotsWAlee ixa [1fn 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances" and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. 1 am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) * I AGREE " The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained In the announcement or agency Specific I118KIClien$. Authorized Representative: ) Prefix: first Name �z,7(m. Middle Name: Last Wine Jordan Suffix: Title: 11 MAy - a> a �a Telephone Number, 479-575-8331 Fax Number q q 439 A, Lm ail 1 f,u dair(41 ray� t t ��vr l l r� err cfav ,� � Date Signed: Signature of Authorized Representative: ` w 2015 Action Plan I Introduction NIF This document serves as the City of Fayetteville's One-Year Consolidated Action Plan Submission for the use of 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds. The Action Plan describes how the City will address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the five-year strategy outlined in the City of Fayetteville's 2011-2015 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The One-Year Action Plan is a component of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan that is updated annually to reflect resource allocation changes. The planning process for the development of this One-Year Action Plan began on July 23 and 27, 2014 with published notices that the City was holding a mandatory subrecipient grant application workshop and accepting applications for GY2015 CDBG program funding. This notice of funding, in combination with the public hearing held on October 8, 2014, allowed agencies and interested citizens the opportunity to express concerns and share community needs. The public hearing announcement is included in Appendix B of this document. Following the application submission period, Fifteen funding requests were received and reviewed for compliance with application requirements. Eligible applications were reviewed by staff and the other members of the grant prioritization committee. Proposed projects were also evaluated for fit with City Council adopted local community development objectives and consistency with the priorities and objectives contained in the 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan. CDBG funded activities must qualify by meeting at least one of the three national objectives: benefit low-and moderate-income individuals, prevent or eliminate blight and slums or meet urgent community development needs that pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community. In addition, each application was assessed for project readiness, financial leverage and other relevant concerns. A summary of the proposed uses of CDBG funds recommended by staff was published in The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette on September 25 and 28, 2014. It was also published in the weekly papers The Fayetteville Free Weekly and La Prensa Libre(in Spanish) with the October 22, 2014 publication date. These public notices provided the start and end dates of the 30-day public comment period; as well as the date, time and location for the public hearing. The public notices advised the general public of two locations that the proposed 2015 One-Year Action Plan was available for their review and comments. In addition to the public notices, Community Resources published an announcement on the City's website (www.accessfayetteville.org). The draft One-Year Action Plan was then discussed at a public hearing held on October 8, 2014. The original public comment period was almost complete when NOTICE: CPD-14-015 regarding submitting Annual Action Plans for 2015 was issued on October 21, 2014. The draft made available in October 2014 for public comment specified that funding levels were estimated amounts. The draft did not , however, include"contingency provision" language (CPD-14-015 Section Ilia); therefore, a second public comment period was held following the release of the 2015 actual award amount. It was published in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette on February 15 and 18, 2015. The public notices provided the start and end dates of the 30-day public comment period; as well as the date, time and location for the public hearing. In addition, the notice advised the public of the locations that the proposed 2015 Action Plan was available for review and comments. A public hearing was scheduled for March 4, 2015; however, snow/ice required that the meeting be rescheduled to March 18, 2015. An ad notifying the public of the rescheduled hearing date was published in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette on March 11 and 15, 2015. Page 1 2015 Action Plan In order to receive its annual CDBG funding, the City of Fayetteville must develop and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) its Consolidated Action Plan. This plan is the City's comprehensive planning document and application. In the Consolidated Action Plan, the City identifies its goals for CDBG programs, which also serve as the criteria against which HUD will evaluate the City's performance in carrying out its goals. The Consolidated Plan promotes a comprehensive approach to local decisions by requiring cities to include all local residents interested in community development to help identify the needs of the community and formulate strategies for addressing those needs. The concept behind the Consolidated Action Plan is to: • Enable a community to view HUD programs not as isolated tools to solve narrow functional problems, but rather as an invitation to embrace a comprehensive vision of housing and community development; • Create a comprehensive vision which includes affordable housing, fair housing, transportation, economic development and community rehabilitation; • Enable communities to apply this comprehensive approach in helping the homeless in a continuum of care, a comprehensive system for moving individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing; • Improve program accountability and support results oriented management by establishing clear priority needs and goals; providing more timely and readable information on needs, goals and proposed projects to citizens; providing measurable indicators of progress; and reporting on progress against these measures; • Facilitate citizen involvement and commitment in the planning process by increased community outreach; • Partner with the local Public Housing Authority in comprehensive planning efforts to revitalize distressed neighborhoods and help low-income residents; • Integrate efforts to identify and take measures to overcome impediments to fair housing, which is an integral part of comprehensive planning efforts. The programs covered by the Consolidated Plan all have in common the characteristic that expenditures must primarily benefit extremely low(0 to 30 percent of median income), very low(31 percent to 50 percent of median income), and low (51 percent to 80 percent of median income) income persons and households. Page 2 2015 Action Plan In addition, the goals are intended to meet the following three federal statutory objectives: PROVIDE DECENT HOUSING I which includes: assisting homeless persons obtain affordable housing; assisting persons at risk of becoming homeless; retention of affordable housing stock; increase the availability of affordable permanent housing in standard condition to low income and moderate income families, particularly to members of disadvantaged minorities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability; increasing the supply of supportive housing which includes structural features and services to enable persons with special needs (including persons with HIV/AIDS)to live in dignity and independence; and providing affordable housing that is accessible to job opportunities. PROVIDE A SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT I which includes: improving the safety and livability of neighborhoods; increasing access to quality public and private facilities and services; reducing the isolation of income groups within areas through spatial de-concentration of housing opportunities for lower income persons and the revitalization of deteriorating neighborhoods; restoring and preserving properties of special historic, architectural or aesthetic value; and conservation of energy resources. EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES I which includes: job creation and retention; establishment, stabilization and expansion of small businesses (including micro businesses);the provision of public services concerned with employment; the provision of jobs to low-income persons living in areas affected by those programs and activities, or jobs resulting from carrying out activities under programs covered by the plan; availability of mortgage financing for low income persons at reasonable rates using non-discriminatory lending practices; access to capital and credit for development activities that promote the long term economic and social viability of the community; and empowerment and self sufficiency for low income persons to reduce generational poverty in federally assisted housing and public housing. Page 3 2015 Action Plan Institutional Structure & Coordination INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE and COORDINATION Federal regulations require CDBG recipients to establish a common program year and identify a single lead agency to prepare and submit the Consolidated Action Plan. The task of preparing this Plan is assigned to the City of Fayetteville's Community Resources Division. Annually, Community Resources prepares the One-Year Action Plan as an update to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The Division addresses the various housing needs and strategies of the City of Fayetteville and administers the City's CDBG Program. It also functions as a program and services delivery unit to help address the community's needs for decent housing, a suitable living environment, and sustained economic health. The Community Resources Division has been in contact with an extensive network of governmental and non-profit agencies in developing this plan. Notices of funding availability were published in the local newspaper. The delivery and financing of affordable/attainable housing involves organizations and participants from public agencies, businesses and private institutions, non-profits and community based organizations. The roles and responsibilities of the participants will vary depending on the project, required resources, leadership, levels of commitment, capacity, productivity and understanding of the issue. The Community Resources Division will continue working with the various organizations as it implements the provisions of the 2015 One-Year Action Plan. Staff also maintains relationships with state and federal partners and agencies to better link services to our targeted population. Community Resources staff has assumed leadership and support roles with the Northwest Arkansas Housing Coalition and the Hispanic Women's Organization. Community Resources has also developed strong ties with the University of Arkansas including the following departments: Off Campus Connections and the Office of International Students and Scholars. Page 4 2015 Action Plan Community Profile COMMUNITY PROFILE The City of Fayetteville is the county seat of Washington County and is located in the northwestern part of Arkansas. Washington County is the third most populous county in Arkansas and one of the fastest growing. Fayetteville is situated at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Fayetteville is the southernmost city in metropolitan Northwest Arkansas and is located approximately 185 miles northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas, 125 miles east of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 350 miles northeast of Dallas, Texas and 210 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri. Fayetteville and the Northwest Arkansas region have gained a national reputation as one of the best places in the country to live and raise a family. The City and the region are experiencing rapid population growth and an increasing number of visitors. Fayetteville's population has increased from approximately 20,000 in 1960 to 73,580 according to the 2010 census. The city is the third most populous in Arkansas and currently encompasses 35,454 acres (55.39 square miles). The 2010 census found that there were 73,580 people, 30,726 households and 7,076 families with children residing within the city. The 2010 census numbers reflect increases from the 2000 census. They show a 21% increase in the number of people, 23% increase in households and a 8% increase in the number of families with children. There are 36,188 housing units; this is an increase in housing units of 30% between the 2000 census and the 2010 census. The racial makeup of the city is 83.8%White, 6%African American, 1.1%American Indian/Alaska Native, 3.1%Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 2.8% Other, 3% Identified by two or more races. The 2010 census showed that 6.4% of the community was Hispanic or Latino. The age distribution in the City was 18.5% under the age of 18, 26.1%from 18 to 24, 34.6%from 25 to 49, 12.8%from 50 to 64, and 8%were 65 years of age or older. The 2010 census did not update the median income information therefore the following is utilizing information from the 2010 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. The median income for a household in the city is $32,908, and the median income for a family was$52,158. The per capita income for the city was$22,501. 28.6% of the population and 14.4% of families were below the poverty line. Page 5 2015 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS HOUSING The City of Fayetteville is committed to the development of programs which address the need for housing for Low and Moderate Income (LMI) persons and families. In response to priority needs revealed during the development of the City's five year Consolidated Plan in 2011, the City has focused on developing community partnerships with local entities with expertise in specialized housing activities. This cooperation will further the attainable housing effort in the City of Fayetteville. Attainable housing continues to be a topic of great concern for this division. According to the 2007-2011 ACS 5-year estimates the cost of the median mortgage payment in the City of Fayetteville remains one of the highest in Northwest Arkansas at $1,358. It is 26 percent higher than the state median of$1,004. 1 4' Replacement of damaged flooring N Two 2014 Housing BEFORE Rehabilitation Projects AFTER _.. I-- A Replacement of siding and door N REHABILITATION The City of Fayetteville has been helping homeowners with rehabilitation of their homes for approximately 34 years. The funding has allowed homeowners to stay in their homes and the improvements to their homes have acted as a catalyst for other, high quality renovations and new construction of housing in the project area. The majority of recipients have been very low income and/or elderly households. These owners have little or no funds available to repay a loan and typically have the greatest amount of deferred maintenance. The chart on the following page reflects the income levels of the 26 program participants from January 2014 - December 2014. Page 6 2015 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs Housing Projects Completed I Income Limits i 14 � i 12 i 10 e , 6 4 2 0 30% 50% 80% According to the U.S. Census Bureau approximately 7,722 homes were built prior to 1978 in the City of Fayetteville. Any rehabilitation activities of more than $5,000 on homes constructed prior to 1978 will have Lead-Based Paint (LBP)testing done and actions taken to remove any identified hazards. Lead- based paint hazards consist of any condition that causes exposure to lead. In 2014, the program identified 5 homes in the housing rehabilitation program with LBP concerns and the identified concerns were abated. Anytime that homes are identified as having LBP issues those hazards are corrected. The 2010 Census reported 5,752 residents over the age of 65 in the City of Fayetteville. Homeowners in this age group are generally on a fixed income and often cannot afford to make any repairs on their homes or address making their homes energy efficient. The housing rehab program addresses both Lead-Based Paint issues and making the home energy efficient which can allow the homeowners to remain in the home longer than expected. The races of the households are 20 (77%)White, 5 (19%)African American and 1 (4%) Other. Two (8%)were Hispanic. The following charts reflect the statistics on the participants that have been assisted in the first nine months of 2014. Housing Projects Completed I Head of Household 12 10 a , s 4 2 G Snak'NonEberl. Enen�:e2♦ Rer e.'Snge Paenl RMmrwoparcne aver Page 2015 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs lb Housing Projects Completed I Sex of Household 14 12 8 6 1 4 2 0 (dale Female PUBLIC SERVICES Utilization of CDBG funds for the provision of public services, which serve LMI groups, has been and continues to be a focus of the Community Development Program. The Transportation Program has two components and provides assistance to LMI, disabled and/or elderly members of our community. The Transit Program provides qualifying LMI residents with bus passes through a partnership with Ozark Regional Transit to supplement their ability to get to appointments,jobs, etc. The Taxi Program provides supplemental transportation for elderly and/or disabled residents of Fayetteville in hopes of allowing them greater self-sufficiency. The Public Services component also includes the CDBG Subrecipient Grant Program which allows local nonprofits to apply for funding through a competitive grant application process. PUBLIC FACILITIES CDBG has historically supported Community Development Public Facilities projects in Fayetteville. CDBG dollars have assisted with construction, renovation and development of facilities for local non-profit organizations such as LifeSource International, NWA Free Health Center and Prism Education Center. Page 8 2015 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs REDEVELOPMENT In 1992, a neighborhood within a low-to-moderate-income area of Fayetteville was designated as the Target Area. Prior to the creation of the program, Code Compliance efforts were placing an additional economic strain on the low-and moderate-income homeowners in the Target Area who are physically or financially unable to correct code violations. Thus, in 2004, the Redevelopment Program was established for the Target Area to assist in cleaning and revitalizing the deteriorating neighborhood. According to the 2010 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, 15.4% of the population makes less than $10,000; 9.1% make $10,000 to$14,999; 17.4% make $15,000 to $24,999; 11.2% make $25,000 to$34,999; 11% make$35,000 to$49,999; 13.4% make$50,000 to $74,999; 8% make $75,000 to$99,999; 8.6% make$100,000 to$149,999; 3.4% make$150,000 to $199,999 and 2.4% make$200,000 or more. The Target Area is located in southeast Fayetteville which continues to be comprised of mainly low-and moderate-income residents. With a high percentage making less than $25,000 a year, it is evident that residents will often not have the resources to correct code violations on their property. Currently there are 9 active cases in the Target Area. The Redevelopment Program assists residents with correcting code violations without creating additional economic strain. From January 2014 - December 2014, we have successfully assisted 8 households. The following charts provide statistics on the participants that were assisted. Redevelopment Projects Completed I Income Limits 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 30% 43230% 50% 80% Page 9 2015 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs Redevelopment Projects Completed I Head of Household I I 4 1 0 Single/Non- Elderly/62& Related/ Related 1 Two Other elderly above Single parent parent Redevelopment Projects Completed I Work Performed 461, ;RA it Gut 6adc Yee limts •Rennved junk and tlebrr •trbwetl grass entl •q 5 In addition to identifying code violations in the Target Area, the Redevelopment Program seeks opportunities to educate residents and local organizations about the availability of the Redevelopment Program. The goal of education is not just to provide information to the public but also to develop and maintain relationships. Page 10 2015 Action Plan Available Resources & Public Access I Participation AVAILABLE RESOURCES FEDERAL I STATE The City of Fayetteville is an entitlement community and therefore receives a formula grant through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program. Private non-profit organizations in Fayetteville are funded through competitive state and federal allocations, the local United Way campaign, private foundation grants, other special competitive grants and private donations including fund-raising activities. The City of Fayetteville CDBG formula allocation in 2015 will be $574,209. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT The City's Street Division has an estimated $ 132,538 in their 2015 budget for street overlay and repair of streets located in the designated Community Development Target Area, PUBLIC ACCESS & PARTICIPATION CDBG activities are designed and carried out based on local needs. Through public meetings, consultation with area public and non-profit service agencies, informal discussion with citizens, studies, city staff and special purpose committees; input from community stakeholders and resource holders is sought and integrated into designating action priorities. Two formal public hearings were held to present and discuss proposed CDBG activities for fiscal year 2015. Community Development staff were active in the presentation of program information. In addition, a Community Resources Outreach Quarterly publication serves to inform the community of current and future program projects and activities. Program literature in Spanish is also available in the office and at locations in the community. Staff is active in the Northwest Arkansas Housing Coalition. In accordance with Fayetteville's Citizen Participation Plan, the 2015 Consolidated Action Plan was made available for a 30 day citizen review period. Page 11 2015 Action Plan Analysis of Impediments to Further Fair Housing & Section 3 Compliance ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing(AI)was completed in November 2010. CDBG Program regulations require recipient jurisdictions to"affirmatively further fair housing" as required by Section 808 of the Fair Housing Act. The Al is part of the Community Resources effort to affirmatively further fair housing choice by identifying impediments to fair housing which presently exist in the community, and to develop strategies and actions designed to reduce or eliminate the identified impediments. Further, the AI will foster the collaboration of stakeholders and resource providers in the public, non-profit and private sectors; thereby promoting relationship-building and consensus on fair housing issues. The Al process helps describe a clearer picture of housing conditions for LMI households in Fayetteville and aids in defining current and future housing directions. The current Al identified four areas of action: • Consider initiating a Fair Housing Committee within the Arkansas Community Development Association. • Increase knowledge and understanding of fair housing and affirmatively furthering fair housing through utilization of education programs and materials provided by the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission (AFHC). • Encourage AFHC to establish baseline and actual level and types of discrimination occurring in the community through audit testing activities. • Continue to support and make referrals to local organizations that provide approved homebuyer ed- ucation programs. The Community Resources CDBG administration program has responsibility for the efforts to affirmatively further fair housing. Community Resources has established a Fair Housing Evaluation Committee that meets quarterly to monitor progress on fair housing goals. SECTION 3 A condition of receiving HUD Community Planning and Development assistance is compliance with the requirements of Section 3. The Section 3 regulation is a directive for providing preference to low-and very low-income residents and businesses that substantially employ these persons for new employment, training and contracting opportunities resulting from HUD-funded projects that trigger Section 3. The City of Fayetteville stays current on the Section 3 requirements and annually submits a Section 3 compliance report to HUD. Page 12 2015 Action Plan One-Year Action Plan IV ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN 2015 SUMMARY I USE OF FUNDS The One-Year Action Plan for the 2015 program year illustrates the various programs, listings of projects and descriptions that will be implemented and funded under the CDBG federal program. Comments regarding the 2015 Action Plan can be sent to: City of Fayetteville Attention: Yolanda Fields Community Resources Division 113 W Mountain Street Fayetteville AR 72701 Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383) created the CDBG Program. Re-authorized in 1990 as part of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, local communities can use the resources of the CDBG Program to develop flexible, locally designed community development strategies to address the program's national objectives of: 1. Providing benefits to low and moderate income persons; 2. Eliminating slums and blight; and 3. Meeting an urgent community need. Within the framework of these national objectives, the City of Fayetteville has also established the following local community development objectives: 1. Housing and neighborhood preservation; 2. Economic development through job enhancement; 3. Public facilities and improvements limited to the support of objectives 1 and 2; 4. Elimination of blight and blighting elements limited to the support of objectives 1 and 2; and 5. Special programs offering significant community benefit and in direct support of objectives 1 and 2. Page 13