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RESOLUTION NO. 68-05
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2005 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTION PLAN AND
THE 2005 FUNDING APPROVAL/AGREEMENT AND TO
AUTHORIZE MAYOR COODY TO SIGN THIS FUNDING
APPROVAUAGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Congress has authorized $722,566.00 in Community Development
Block Grants for Fayetteville for 2005; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing held on September 30, 2004 and a comment
period throughout the month of October, 2004, the Community Resources Division
prepared the 2005 Action Plan identifying community needs, available resources, and
proposed actions.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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
approves the 2005 Community Development Block Grant Funding Approval/Agreement
and authonzes Mayor Coody to sign this Funding ApprovaUAgreement.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
approves the 2005 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and
authorizes the expenditures of Community Development Block Grants for the projects
specified in the 2005 Action Plan in the amounts specified in the 2005 Action Plan.
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of April, 2005.
ATTEST:
By: dw24-4u &had
SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk
By
APPROVED:
ice.
DAN COODY, Mayor
Funding Approval/Agreement
Ile I of the Housing and Community
Qevelopment Act (Public Law 930383)
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1. Name of Grantee (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424)
City of Fayetteville
2. Grantee's Complete Address (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424)
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, (Washington County), AR 72701
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U.S. Department of Housing an ban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Community Development Block Grant Program
CDBG Metro
FYI(Z) ECC
865/70162
3. Grantee's 9 -digit Tax ID Number
71-6018462
5a. Project/Grant No. 1
B -05 -MC -05-0001
5b. Project/Grant No. 2
4: Date use of funds may begin
(mrntdd/yyyy) 01/01/2005
6a. Amount Approved
$722,566
6b. Amount Approved
5c. Project/Grant No. 3
6c. Amount Approved
Grant Agreement: This Grant Agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the above named Grantee is made pursuant to the
authority of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act o(1974, as amended (42 USC 5301 et seq.). The Grantee's submissions for Title. 1 assistance, the
HUD regulations at 24 CFR Pan 570 (as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time), and Otis Funding Approval, including any special conditions.
constitute part of the Agreement. Subject to the provisions of this Grant Agreement, HUD will make the funding assistance specified here available to the Grantee upon
execution of the Agreement by the parties. The funding assistance specified in the Funding Approval may be used to pay costs incurred after the date specified in item
4 above provided the activities to which such costs are related are carred out in compliance with all applicable requirements. Pre -agreement costs may not be paid with
funding assistance specified here unless they are authorized in HUD regulations or approved by waiver and listed in the special conditions to the Funding Approval.
The Grantee agrees to assume all of the responsibilities for environmental review, decision making, and actions, as specified and required in regulations issued by the
Secretary pursuant to Section 104(g) of Title 1 and published in 24 CFR Part 58. The Gran ee further acknowledges its responsibility for adherence to the Agreement by
sub -recipient entities to which it makes funding assistance hereunder available.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (By Name)
lames E. Slater
Grantee Name
Honorable Dan Coody
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b. Amendment
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❑ d. Indian CDBG Programs, Sec 106(a)(1)
❑ e. Surplus Urban Renewal Funds, Sec 112(b)
❑ 1. Special Purpose Grants, Sec 107
❑ g. Loan Guarantee, Sec 108
11. Amount of Community Development
Block Grant
FY
(2005)
FY (2005)
FY
(2005)
a. Funds Reserved for this Grantee
$722,566
b. Funds now being Approved
$722,566
c. Reservation to be Cancelled
(1 la minus 11b)
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12a. Amount of Loan Guarantee Commitment now being Approved
12b. Name and complete Address of Public Agency
Loan Guarantee Acceptance Provisions for Designated Agencies:
The public agency hereby accepts the Grant Agreement executed by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development on the above date with
respect to the above grant number(s) as Grantee designated to receive
loan guarantee assistance, and agrees to comply with the teens and
conditions of the Agreement, applicable regulations, and other
requirements of HUD now or hereafter in effect, pertaining to the
assistance provided it.
12c. Name of Authorized Official for Designated Public Agency
Title
Signature
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Project Number
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Date Entered LOCCS (mnVdd/yyyy)
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Verified By
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form HUD -7082 (4/93)
HELPING TO BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY
2005 Action Plan
Public Hearing:
September 30, 2004
Comment Period:
October 1 - 30, 2004
For more information, contact the Community
Resources Division
Phone: 479-575-8260
Email: Community_Resources@ci.fayetteville.ar.us
Visit our offices: Community, Planning and
Engineering Building at 125 W. Mountain St.
City of Fayetteville
FAYEITEVLLLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
ACTION PLAN.
Table of Contents
I. Community Profile.
II. Introduction 2
III. Community Develop Focus in 2005.. 3
• Public Access & Participation
• Citizen Comments
• Housing
• Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
• Pubhc Services
• Public Facilities
W. Action Plan 20057
• Available Resources
o Federal/State-
o Municipal Government
• Description of Activities.
o Housing Services
• Residential Rehabilitation
• Home Ownership
• Habitat for Humaiuty of Washington County
o .Public Services
• Youth CAN!
• Fayetteville Elderly Taxicab Program
• Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club
o Admmistration
o Redevelopment Program
• Monitoring
o Community Development Programs
o Housing Programs
o Public Service Activities
o Redevelopment Programs
• Lead -Based Paint Hazards
• Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities
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City of Fayetteville
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ACTION PLAN - 2005
COMMUNITY PROFILE
The City of Fayetteville, county seat of Washington County, is located in the northwestern part
of Arkansas and is regarded as the business and cultural center of the Metropolitan Statistical
Area for Benton and Washington Counties, which has an estimated population of approximately
311,000. Fayetteville is situated near the tallest of the mountains in the Ozark Mountain Range
and is the fourth largest city in the state. It 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 Northwest Arkansas region have
gained a national reputation as one of best places in the country to live and raise a family.. The
City and the region are experiencmg rapid population growth and an increasing number of
visitors. Fayetteville's population has increased from approximately 20,000 in 1960 to 58,047
according to the 2000 census.
The City was settled in 1828 and was incorporated on August 23, 1870. The City operates under
a Mayor -Council form of government, in which a Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk/Treasurer,
Municipal Judge, and eight Aldermen are elected. Based on the population thresholds in
Arkansas law, City Council adopted an ordinance that provides for staggered aldermanic terms.
Beginning with the 2000 election, all terms for elected officials are four years.
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Fayetteville is a participant in the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Entitlement Cities Program and is awarded funds annually to carry out eligible
activities in pursuit of these statutory goals:
• Provide Decent housing - - which includes:
assisting homeless persons obtain affordable housing; assisting persons at risk of becoming
homeless; retention of affordable housing stocic; 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 - - 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 deconcentration 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 - - 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.
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Community Development Focus in 2005
Public Access and 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 resources holders are integrated to
designate action priorities.
Five formal public hearings were held to present and discuss proposed CDBG activities for
fiscal year 2005. Non-profit agency representatives and others attended the meetings.
Community Development staff has been active in the presentation of program information.
Information was provided during National Community Development Week. The Community
Development Division partnered with the University of Arkansas School of the Arts to
generate a pictorial journal of current CDBG projects in the City of Fayetteville. The framed
pictures were presented at a press conference held at the local convention center. Pictures
were on display for a month and then were placed on loan with the partnering agencies. This
year also brought the development of a quarterly newsletter. The newsletter serves to inform
the community of current and future projects. Program literature in Spanish is also
available in the office City of Fayetteville program information and forms have been
translated into Spanish. Staff continues to be very active in the Northwest Arkansas
Housing Coalition and the Community Development Directors Association of Arkansas.
After five meetings for Attainable Housing a Housing Element Document was generated.
This document outlines some policies that will assist in reaching the goal of attainable
housing.
In accordance with Fayetteville's Citizen Participation Plan, the 2005 Consolidated Action
Plan is submitted for a 30 day citizen review period. Also, in preparation for the composition
of the five (5) year Consolidated Plan, the Community Resources Division held a public
hearing to obtain views of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties that will or
may be affected by program funds, such as minorities, persons with disabilities, residents of
public and assisted housing developments, residents living in slum and blighted areas,
residents in predommantly low -to -moderate income neighborhoods, particularly Southeast
Fayetteville residents which is the targeted revitalization area.
Citizen comments on the plan were encouraged and submitted to:
Yolanda Fields, Director
City of Fayetteville
Community Resource Division
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Citizen Comments:
Comments from Public Hearing # 1 - May 26a', 2004:
#1- "I [work] at Jefferson Elementary School. I see everyday at Jefferson Elementary
how the Boys & Girls Club Program impacts the children attending Jefferson. Many
of these children would go to homes and remain alone for many hours after school
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without this program. The safety and other issues which are documented regarding
children at home alone without supervision are to[o] numerous to mention. Many of'
these children are able to eat a healthy snack after school. They are able to attend
many after school activities at the Jefferson and the staff transports the children once
a week and more often for special activities. I cannot tell you how important I feel
this program is for the parents, the students and the staff of Jefferson. Please, please,
please, continue to support everyone involved at Jefferson Elementary School."
#2- "As a parent, it is important that the Jefferson Afterschool Program keeps being
funded because it is a very good program for children. It not only is a lifesaver to
working parents, it is also a program that benefits our children. They enjoy the
different activities — playing & learning."
#3- "Jefferson Branch is Awesome!! My daughter has severe food allergies and the
staff is well educated on how to handle her The staff are excellent role -models for
the kids. Jefferson Branch helps with keeping kids from being home alone."
#4- "My name is - - and I have two children that use the after school program. It is a
great thing to have. I don't have to miss or take off early from work and I know my
children are in a safe & warm environment. I appreciate all the hard work of the
workers. Thank you to all the staff and community."
#5- "I appreciate your efforts with the Jefferson After School program. I know that
many of the children at the facility have very few opportunities to expenence the
positive experiences that this program offers them. As a single mom, it has been a
God -send to my family providing my children with positive experiences at a safe
environment. I also was happy to hear that you are expending efforts into low-priced
housing. I applaud your efforts! Thanks.".
#6- "The Jefferson Branch of the Boys & Girls Club is very important to our family.
I have two sons which both go to Jefferson I am a single working mother and it is
very important to me, for my children to have a safe place to go after school. I like
the fact that they do not have to travel to a safe place. I work until about 5 p.m. and it
would be almost impossible to find after school care that we could afford. My sons
have been giving to aftercare at Jefferson for as long as it has been available. It has
truly been a blessing. Thank you!"
#7- "I have come to appreciate the Jefferson after school program; it has grown from
being a baby-sitting situation, to a viable Teaming environment. My son has enjoyed
it and likes the partnership program with the Boys & Girls Club. I hope that Jefferson
stays in the neighborhood so that my youngest daughter can enjoy the after-school
program also."
#8- "I feel it is needed for the children to unwind after a hard day at school. The
typical child today is not allowed to play in their own yard. Without being told not to
do this or that. Especially if it is an apartment. Some don't even have proper play
yard/parks. This is a safe place to attend and explore their youth. Also, it allows a
parent to have a better job and work schedule. Thank you for all you do. And also
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for them, it is considered a safe place and where they can make new friends."
#9- "The Jefferson Branch of the Boys & Girls Club is a huge help with the
reasonable low fees of After School care, and has definitely helped myself and
children in the past couple of years. My child enjoyed staying after school with the
staff of the Boys & Girls Club, which makes it a lot easier for a parent work later
hours each day."
#10- "Jefferson Rocks!"
#11- "The taxi program is beneficial to citizens who cannot afford cars or are
physically unable to drive. I encourage you to expand the program and to work on
other public transportation projects. I also encourage you to pursue the program to
obtain attainable housing. It is beneficial to the people you help & to the city to
recreate more homeowners."
Comment from Public Hearing #2 - June 15th, 2004:
#1- "Happy to hear of expansion of taxi -cab voucher program for younger people that
need assistance (re: single mother of 4 with no car who couldn't get a car w/ no
job.[)] Couldn't get to a job."
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 pnority needs revealed during the development of the City's five year
Consolidated Plan in 2004, the City has focused on developing of commumty partnerships
with local entities with expertise in specialized housing activities. This cooperation will
further the Attainable Housing effort in the City of Fayetteville. Attamable housing has
become a topic of great concern for this division. Housing costs m Northwest Arkansas have
increased at a considerable rate throughout the past 10 years according to the latest round of
information from the 2000 Census. The cost of the median mortgage payment in the City of
Fayetteville remains the highest in Northwest Arkansas at $916, an increase of 45 percent. It
is the highest median mortgage payment of any city in Northwest Arkansas and 24 percent
higher than the state median of $737. The City of Fayetteville, Community Development
program will work on the development of a plan to bring Attainable housing to the City of
Fayetteville. This office is workmg with the Northwest Arkansas Housing Coalition
(NAHC) and the committees of the organization to build a relationship with the local Public
Housing Office. HUD provided Technical Assistance will be a very important component in
reaching the Attainable Housing goal.
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing The city ism the process of updating its
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI). CDBG Program regulations require recipient
Jurisdictions to affirmatively further fair housing, which flows from HUD's obligation under
Section 808 of the Fair Housing Act.
The AI is conceived as an effort to affirmatively further fair housing choice by identifyingall
impediments to fair housing choice which presently exist in the community, and to develop
strategies and actions designed to reduce or eliminate the identified impediments. Further,
the process of developing the AI will foster the collaboration of stakeholders and resource
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providers m the public, non-profit, and private sectors, thereby promoting relationship -
building and consensus on fair housing issues. The Al process will help describe a clearer
picture of housing conditions for LMI households in Fayetteville, and aid us in defining
current and future housing directions.
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 Taxi Voucher program provides subsidized cab fare for our city's elder citizens,
allowing an inexpensive transportation choice for many who would not have transportation
available otherwise. This simple, cost effective program receives unwavering support from
those who use it to go shopping, to the doctor, post office, church, out to eat, or any number
of other destinations. The program is hugely successful in providing our elders opportunity
to participate in community life and to live independently.
Public Facilities - Community Needs CDBG has historically supported community
services facilities projects in Fayetteville. CDBG dollars have assisted construction,
renovation and development of facilities for local non-profit organizations such as Seven
Hills Homeless Center, Head Start, Peace at Home Family Shelter, as well as renovations and
improvements to streets, sidewalks and other infrastructure located in the designated target
area.
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L AVAILABLE RESOURCES
A. Resources — Federal/State
The City is the recipient of a formula grant program, the Community Development
Block Grant Entitlement Cities Program. Pnvate non-profit.organi7ations 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 anticipates the
CDBG formula allocation in 2005 will be approximately $761,000.
B. Resources — Municipal Government
The City's Street Division has estimated $100,000 for street overlay and repair of
streets located in the designated Community Development Target Area. The City's
Budget Division has budgeted approximately $15,000 for maintenance of city -owned
buildings occupied by area non-profit agencies performing public service activities.
DESCRIPTION OFACTIVITIES
A. Housing Services
• Residential Rehabilitation
This allocation provides forgivable loans to low and moderate income persons for
rehabilitation of owner -occupied housing. The following services are offered:
• Minor Rehabilitation up to $10,000
• 5 projects of Rehabilitation up to $20,000
The program provides labor, materials, project management, Lead Based Paint (LBP)
Hazard Control, and other associated costs to bring a home into compliance with
State and City Housing Codes. Emphasis is placed on repairs that improve energy
efficiency, those that alleviate deferred maintenance conditions, safety devices, and
replacement of principal fixtures and components. $314,924 is allocated and includes --
salary and program delivery costs for management and oversight of all housing
programs.
Location: Citywide Applicants are priontized according to established criteria to
give preference on the waiting list to those most' in need of services. Priority criteria
include: Very Low Income, Elderly, Disabled, Single -parent household, Lead-based
paint hazards in homes, and homes located in the Target Area.
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• Home Ownership
This program would provide down -payment assistance and homebuyer training. In
an effort to assist in the homeownership dream this program will provide a source of
down -payment funding and homeownership training for eligible residents of the City
of Fayetteville. CDBG funds allocated - $10,000
• Habitat for Humanity of Washington County, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity (HFH -F) mission is to construct attainable housing. HFH -F
was chartered in December 1992 and has assisted low income families by providing
attainable homes. HFH -F is the builder and mortgage lender, homes are sold at no -
profit and no -interest. To date HFH -F has built and sold 20 homes in the past 10
years. Funds received from donations, club pledges, the religious community,
community organizations, and in-kind donations and from HFH -F homeowners'
principle payments. Participants are in the 30-50% of median income range. Their
monthly payments are 20-25% of their monthly gross income including taxes and
insurance. CDBG funds allocated - $10,000
Revenue Sources:
Carpenters Club & Corp. Carpenters Club donors 90,000
Wal-Mart Shoe/Jewelry Divs. Golf Tournament 60,000
Dr Scholl's HFH Tin Cup 5K Run/Walk 30,000
Covenant Church Commitment 15,000
Habitat Hoops 15,000
Unspecified donations 7,545
B. Public Services
YouthCAN!
This project will provide a 5 week summer program that will provide productive and
creative activities to at -risk youth, four hours daily, four days per week for a total of
20 days. Constructive youth development programs such as this reduce the risk of
experimenting with drugs and alcohol and getting in trouble. Youth will participate
in art, mentoring, team building, leadership, & community services activities as well
as attending field trips. The participants will work with professional artists, and other
teens, and will experience a wide variety of art mediums. They will also be evaluated
through a pre/post test assessment to demonstrate impact of programming. CDBG
funds allocated - $15,020.00
• Fayetteville Elderly Taxicab Program
This program provides an alternative transportation choice for elderly residents of
Fayetteville through subsidized cab fare Elderly physically challenged and other
eligible low to moderate individuals will be served by this transportation program.
CDBG funds allocated - $40,000
Location: Citywide
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• Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club
This program will assist participants with homework help,academic, prevention and
health & life skills programs. Participants will receive educational and recreational
programming and activities in a safe and adult caring environment to aide them in
their development during early school years. Participants will also benefit from
structured time to relax and participate in activities such as playing on the playground
or playing in the gym, listening to music, stretching and other whole group fun
activities. This project is child -focused and is aimed at developing the total person
academically, socially, emotionally and physically. Approximately 120 young people
will benefit from the after-school program at Jefferson Elementary. An estimated
90% of all beneficiaries reside in the target area and are low/moderate income.
CDBG funds allocated - $40,000
C Administration
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Administration funds are used for the salary and benefits of the Community
Development Director, administration staff, office supplies, travel and training costs,
some Fair Housing activities and other costs associated with administration of
community development activities. Funding for the update to "Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housmg" has been included in this program. This study will
provide valuable housing information which will be utilized to ensure compliance to
the Section 808 of the Fair Housing Act and will assist m reaching the goal of
attainable housing. CDBG funds allocated - $121,056
Location: Community Planning & City Engineering Building, 125 West
Mountain Street
D. Redevelopment Program
Program activities conducted in the target area include code compliance, clearance and
demolition and land acquisition for attainable housing.
CDBG fund allocated - $210,000
HZ Monitoring
Community Development Programs will be monitored by the Community
Development Division, State HUD staff and external auditors to ensure long-term
compliance with federal, state and local regulations and statutes. Goals and
objectives outlined in the Consolidated Plan will be reviewed periodically by the
Community Development staff to ensure compliance to the plan.
Housing Programs will be monitored by the CDBG Housing Program staff, State
HUD staff and the City of Fayetteville Building Safety Division, when needed for
compliance to building ordinances All building ordinances must be met pnor to final
payment on all housing rehabilitation projects. Follow up visits will be made to all
minor rehabilitation project sites.
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Public Service Activities Sub -recipient agreements will be required for all public
service activities. Monitoring area will include program performance, financial
performance and regulatory compliance. Sub -recipient agreements will require
documentation of activities and results. In addition, agreements will require an
estimated project schedule and a project completion date. Agreement will outline
procedures to be followed in the case a non-compliance situation may occur.
Redevelopment Programs will be monitored by the staff, State HUD staff and
external auditors. Code compliance issues are adnunistered according to city
ordmances and policy/procedures guide. Land acquired will be utilized for attainable
housing in the target area. Program efforts will serve to advance the revitalization of
the target area.
N Lead -Based Paint Hazards
Rehabilitation projects are evaluated and tested for lead-based paint hazards in
accordance with the City of Fayetteville lead-based paint policy. The policy has been
established based on current federal regulation for lead-based paint. This pohcy will
be reviewed on an annual basis by CDBG staff.
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ATTACHMENT A — Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities
There are a number of service organizations and facilities serving persons and families who
are homeless or at-nsk for homelessness. Generally, the organizations provide housing or
housing services as an adjunct to addressing a specific problem for which homelessness, or at
risk for being homeless, is a symptom and aggravating factor. Many of these agencies work
together providing assessment screening and referrals to the agency providing for the
particular need and thus collectively provide a fairly wide safety net of security with a range
of housing assistance services.
Children's House, Fayetteville- The population served is abused or neglected children and
the total capacity for the facility is 22 beds. The children served are referred by Department
of Human Services or Juvenile Court.
NWA Children's Shelter, Bentonville- The population served is abused or neglected
children. The ages of girls are 0-18, boys 0-12 The total capacity that can be held at the
facility is 21. The children served are referred by Department of Human Services or Juvenile
Court.
Peace at Home Family Shelter, Fayetteville- The population served is physically, sexually,
emotionally abused women and children. The facility at full capacity can hold 6 families or
up to 20 people who are homeless. These families voluntarily go to this facility for
assistance.
Lifestyles Inc., Fayetteville- The population served are physically and developmentally
delayed people ranging in age. The facility has 11 rent assisted dwellings, 8 single and 4
double apartments.
Richardson Center, Springdale- The populations served are developmentally disabled. The
preschool at full capacity serves 86 children. This. facility also provides in-home services
depending on staff availability. On average, about 1% are homeless children being served.
Ozark Guidance Center, Fayetteville (Habberton House) - The population served at this
facility is seriously emotionally disturbed children ages 9-18 yrs old. At full capacity they
serve 26 children. On average they are referred but about 1% is homeless children.
Youth Bridge-Fayetteville/Centerton- This facility is an emergency shelter that serves
children ranging in age from 12-18 yrs of age. The Fayetteville facility houses 9 and the
Centerton facility houses 25 at full capacity. There are a small percentage of these children
who are homeless.
Vista Health, Fayetteville- The populations served m this facility have a mental illness,
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City of Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
acute or sub acute. At full capacity it will house 16 in the children's mut and 28 in the
adolescent unit. These children are normally referred for the services that the facility offers.
Salvation Army, Fayetteville- The population served at this facility is homeless people of
all ages. The full capacity is 57 but the facility will not turn anyone away.
Seven Hills, Fayetteville- The populations served at this facility are homeless people of all
ages. It has a day facility that will offer services and food is brought in for lunch. It also has
a transitional housing facility that will house up to 21 women or men. The facility last year
had 19,000 visits from homeless people, 1900 different women, men and children.
Other Special Needs Activities
The Minor & Moderate Rehabilitation program provides supportive housing activities to the
special needs populations of the elderly, frail elderly, and persons with disabilities by
removing barriers to independent living through the construction of an ADA approved
ramps, widening of doorways, and installation of handrails in strategic places. Pnority
within these programs can be given to persons over the age of 62 and persons with a
disability.
The YouthCAN! Program will provide "at -risk" youth in meeting their developmental and
social needs to prevent reduce the risk of experimenting with drugs and alcohol and getting
in trouble.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor and Council
Thru: Gary Dumas, Director of Operations
From: Yolanda Fields, CRCC Director
Date: March 18, 2005
Subject: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2005 Funding Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of grant agreement.
BACKGROUND
Fayetteville has been a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement city
since 1975. The grants are based on a formula allocation that takes into account such
factors as population, percent of low/moderate income persons and the number of
housing units. Each year the Community Resources Division submits an annual "Action
Plan" and funding request to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
(HUD) for CDBG funding.
Grant amounts vary each year dependent on funding levels authorized by Congress
through the annual federal budget process. The award for 2005 is $722,566. Grant
funding detail:
Administration $121,056
Rehabilitation $276,490
Homeownership $ 10,000
Habitat $ 10,000
YouthCan $ 15,020
Elderly Taxi Program $ 40,000
Boys and Girls Club $ 40,000
Code Compliance $ 61,904
Land Acquisition $148,096
Grant Total $722,566
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2005 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTION PLAN AND
THE 2005 FUNDING APPROVAL/AGREEMENT AND TO
AUTHORIZE MAYOR COODY TO SIGN THIS FUNDING
APPROVAL/AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Congress has authorized $722,566.00 in Community Development
Block Grants for Fayetteville for 2005; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing held on September 30, 2004 and a comment
period throughout the month of October, 2004, the Community Resources Division
prepared the 2005 Action Plan identifying community needs, available resources, and
proposed actions.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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
approves the 2005 Community Development Block Grant Funding Approval/Agreement
and authorizes Mayor Coody to sign this Funding Approval/Agreement.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
approves the 2005 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and
authorizes the expenditures of Community Development Block Grants for the projects
specified in the 2005 Action Plan in the amounts specified in the 2005 Action Plan.
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of April, 2005.
APPROVED:
By:
DAN COODY, Mayor
A11EST:
By:
SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk
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8.0. 12372
SPECIAL CONTRACT CONDITION
WATER OR SEWER FACILITIES
Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, no
funds provided under the agreement may be obligated or expended
for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities
until receipt of written notification from:BUD of the release of
funds on completion of the review procedures required under
Executive Order (B.O.) 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs, and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CPR Part 52.
The recipient shall also complete the review procedures required
under 8.0. 12372 and 24.CFR Part 52 and receive written
notification from BUD of the release of funds before obligating
or,expending any funds provided under this agreement for any new
or revised activity for the planning or construction of water or
sewer facilities not previously reviewed under B.O. 12372 and
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