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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 01-08 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR COODY TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF$655,977.00 WHEREAS, the Community Resources Division has developed and will submit an "Action Plan" for proposed uses of Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, the estimated funds which will be awarded by HUD is $655,977.00 to be divided into several programs specified in the Commumty Resources memo. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: The City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the Community Development Block Grant program as shown in the memo in the total amount of $655,977.00 to be divided into the indicated programs shown in the "Action Plan" and authorizes Mayor Coody to execute the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Agreement when received PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of January, 2008. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: I . ,a..✓ . By: er> .Lc sv D COODY, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer _ �i Yolanda Fields Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items Contracts ,3 Sat o8 -6-Bee-9f- City Council Meeting Date CR Division Action Required: Operations Department Present the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan, and request authority to be given to the Mayor to execute the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Agreement upon receipt. $0.00 Cost of this request Account Number Project Number Budgeted Item x Category/Project Budget Funds Used to Date Remaining Balance Budget Adjustment Attached Program Category / Project Name Grant Revenue Program / Project Category Name Community Development Fund Name Department D ector City Attorney Finance and Internal Service Director Mayor IZD`1 O-1 Date Original Contract Date: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 12-1�-a7 I1 to OI Date Date Original Contract Number: Received in City tk's e RED Approval of authority request. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor and Council Thru: Gary Dumas, Director of Operations From: Yolanda Fields, CR Direc Date: December 6, 2007 Subject: 2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends authority be given to the Mayor to execute the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Agreement upon receipt. BACKGROUND Fayetteville has been a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement city since 1975. Funding is 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. This process sets aside CDBG for the City of Fayetteville each year the Community Resources Division submits an annual "Action Plan" outlining the proposed used for the funds to the U.S Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for CDBG funding. If the Action Plan meets HUD requirements an agreement is received. This agreement must be executed, returned to the HUD field office in Little Rock then sent to Washington D.C. for the release of funds. Grant amounts vary each year dependent upon funding levels authorized by Congress through the annual federal budget process. The estimated award for 2008 is $655,977.00 Grant funding detail: Administration $130,249 Housing Rehabilitation $323,087 EOA of Washington County $ 10,848 Fayetteville Public Library $ 2,800 Just Communities $ 8,683 LifeSource $ 10,669 Parks & Recreation $ 22,000 Peace at Home $ 15,000 Code Compliance $ 42,641 Richardson Center $ 10,041 Life Styles $ 45,020 Peace at Home $ 19,760 YouthCan! $ 15,179 Grant Total $655,977 DISCUSSION The timeliness in returning the CDBG agreement will reduce the waiting time in starting the both internal and external program to assist the low -to -moderate income residents of our community. Any change in the funding amount will be presented to Council. BUDGET IMPACT 2008 estimated grant revenue - $655,977. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR COODY TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $655,977.00 WHEREAS, the Community Resources Division has developed and will submit an "Action Plan" for proposed uses of Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, the estimated funds which will be awarded by HUD is $655,977.00 to be divided into several programs specified in the Community Resources memo. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS° Section 1: The City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the Community Development Block Grant program as shown in the memo in the total amount of $655,977.00 to be divided into the indicated programs shown in the "Action Plan" and authorizes Mayor Coody to execute the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Agreement when received. PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of January, 2008. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By: DAN COODY, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer LIFESOURCE, INC. just communities FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY LIFESTYLES YDUTHCANeoa of Itoncounty parks & recreation Peace at hume LEGAL /\I D THE AC N I OF P:4p1i:2M LE Community Resources Division Helping to Build a Better Community Community Development Block Grant www.accessfayetteville.org Community Resources 479 575 8260 of CONTATS FORM 424 INTRODUCTION 1 CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2 community profile s housing 1 community development needs 6 available resources to public access 1 participation .......... to analysis of impediments to fair housing 11 ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN 12 administration 13 housing services ....._._._._...._ ................_.._._._._._._ 13 redevelopment program 13 public services 13 public facilities 14 monitoring program 15 APPENDICES appendix a: appendix b: appendix c: appendix d: appendix e: appendix f: appendix g: certifications public hearing announcement citizen participation plan listing of projects maps comments tables OMB Numtwr. 4040-0004 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02 '1. Type of Submission: '2 Type of Application New • It Revision, select appropriate leder(s) *Other (may) • Preapplication _ ® Application ❑ Changed/Correded Application ■ Continuation • Revision 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier 11/15/2007 B -08 -MC -0001 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 65b. Federal Award Identifier. State Use Only: 8. Date Received by State: 17. State Application Identifier. 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: 'a. Legal Name: City of Fayetteville 'b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/rIN): 71-8014482 'c. Organizational DUNS: 141-310587 d. Address: 'Street 1: 113 W Mountain Street 2: 'City. Fayetteville County: Washington 'State: AR Province: 'Country: US 'Zip / Postal Code 72701 is Organizational Unk: Department Name: Operations Division Name: Community Resources L Name and contact Information of person to be contacted on matters Involving this application: Prefuc Ars. 'First Name: Yolanda Middle Name: 'Last Name: Fields Suffix Tide: Director Organizational Affiliation: 'Telephone Number: 479-575-8290 Fax Number 479-444-3445 'Email: yfieldsed.fayettevide.ar.us OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiation Date: 01131(2009 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02 '9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: A.State Government Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: *Other (Sperry) 10 Name of Federal Agency: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14-219 CFDA Title: Community Develooment Block Grants/Entitlement Granas 12 Funding Opportunity Number. Tntle: 13. Competition Identification Number. Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Fayetteville 95. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project Community Development Bbdc Grant&JEntitlemeM Grants OMB Rumba: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 01/31/2009 Authorized for Local Reproduction D Standard Form 424 (Revised 102005) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02 16. Congressional Districts Of: •a. Applicant: AR -3 •b. Program/Project: AR -3 17. Proposed Project •a. Start Date: 01/012008 •b. End Date: 12/312008 18. Estimated Funding ($): •a. Federal *b. Applicant •c. State d. Local •e. Other M. Program Income •g. TOTAL 653,244 653,244 •19. Is Appllatton a This application b. Program is c. Program is Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process subject to E.O.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. not covered by E. O. 12372 for review on • ❑ *20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.) No ■ Yes 21. *By signing this herein are true, complete with any resulting me to aiminal, civil, application. I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications" and (2) that the statements and accurate to the best of my kncw$edge. I also provide the required assurances" and agree to comply terns if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or daims may subjed or administrative penalties. (U. S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) end assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this Usti is contained in the announcement or ructions CI " I AGREE "The list of certifications agency apedric ku Authorized Representative: Prefix Middle Name: *Last Name: Suffix: Mr. 'First Name: pan Coodv *Title: Mayor *Telephone Number. 479-575-8330 Fax Number: • Emelt: dcoodyyd.fayettevIlle.ar.us *Signature of Authorized Represertatve: L �. 'Date Sign dgf h Authorized for Local Reproduction D Standard Form 424 (Revised 102005) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 OMB Number. 4040-0004 Expurim Dula 01/312009 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02 *Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation The following should contain an explanation H the Applicant organization is delinquent of any Federal Debt. introduction This document serves as the City of Fayetteville's Consolidated Plan Submission of the 2008 One -Year Action Plan for the use of 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 of the City of Fayetteville's 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan. The One -Year Action Plan is a component of the 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 25, 2007, with published notice providing notification that the City was accepting applications for 2008 CDBG program funding. This notice of funding, in combination with the public hearing held on October 11, 2007, allowed agencies and interested citizens the opportunity to express concerns and community needs. The public hearing announcement is included in Appendix B of this document. Following the application submission period, 17 funding requests were received and reviewed by staff and the members of the selection committee. Applications were reviewed for compliance application require- ments. Council adopted local community development objectives and consistency with the priorities and objectives contained in the 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan. CDBG funded activities must qualify by meet- ing one of the three national objectives: benefit low -and -moderate income individuals, prevent or eliminate blight and slums or meet urgent community development 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 Times on September 19 and September 23, 2007. This public notice marked the start of the 30 -day public comment period. In addition, the public notice advised the general public of three locations that the proposed 2007 One -Year Action Plan was available for their review. The draft One -Year Action Plan was then discussed at a public hearing held on October 11, 2007. page 1 consolidpitagg In order to receive its annual CDBG grant, the City of Fayetteville must develop and submit to the De- partment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) its Consolidated Plan. This plan is the City's com- prehensive planning document and application. In the Consolidated Plan, the City identified 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 pull together all local resi- dents interested in community development to help identify the needs of the community and formulate strategies for addressing those needs. The concept behind the Consolidated 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 com- munity development • Create a comprehensive vision which includes affordable housing, fair housing, transportation, economic development, community rehabilitation • Enable communities to apply this comprehensive approach in helping the homeless in a con- tinuum of care a comprehensive system for moving individuals and families from homeless 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 Consoli- dated Plan all have in common the characteristic that expenditures must primarily benefit ex- tremely -low (0 to 30 percent of median income), very low (31 percent to 50 percent of me dian income), and low-income (51 percent to 80 percent of median income) persons and page 2 households. In addition, they 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 home- less; retention of affordable housing stock; increase the availability of affordable permanent hous- ing 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 decon- centration 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 microbusinesses); 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 «»ENTQF ISI O�eP yOGN 0 I II Z I ��GIIII/ Tsdq DEV E\'OQ INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE and COORDINATION Federal regulations require recipients to establish a common program year and identify a single lead agency to prepare and submit the Plan. The task of preparing this Plan is assigned to the City of Fay- etteville's Community Resources Division (CRD). Annually, CRD 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 govemmental and non-profit agencies in preparation for the writing of this plan. Notices of funding availability were pub- lished 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, leader- ship, and levels of commitment, capacity, productivity and understanding of the issue. The Community Resources Division plans to continue working with the various organizations as it implements the provi- sions of the 2008 One -Year Action Plan and the 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan. Staff also maintains relationships with state and federal partners and agencies to better link services to our targeted population. CRD staff has assumed leadership and support roles with the Northwest Arkan- sas Housing Coalition, Local Community Clinic, League of United Latin American Citizens, New Arkansas Resource Network Advisory Committee, City of Fayetteville Housing Task Force, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee, and board member of the National Community Development As- sociation. page 4 com e The City of Fayetteville, county seat of Washington County, is located in the northwestern part of Ar- kansas. Washington County is the second 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 islocated 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 reputa- tion as one of the best places in the country t0 live and raise a family. The 'City and the region are experiencing rapid populationgrowth 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. A special census completed in June of 2006 showed the population to be 67,158. The city is the third most populous in Arkansas. The City currently encompasses 34,153.5 acres. As of the 2000 census, there were 58,047 people, 23,789 households, and 12,136 families residing within the city. The population density was 1,336.6/mi. There were 25,467 housing units at an average density of 586.4/mi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.50% White, 5.11% African American, 126% Native American, 2.56% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, ..1.99% from other races, 2.42% from two or more races and 4.86% Hispanic or Latino of any race. In the city the population was spread out with 19.9% under the age of 18, 25.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The median income for a household in the city was $31,345, and the median income for a family was $45,074. The per capita income for the city was $18,311. 19,9% of the population and 11.4% of families were below the poverty line. page 5 n°BMaiegdli'�'& HOUSING The City of Fayetteville is committed to the de- velopment 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 2005, the City has fo- cused on developing community partnerships with local entities with expertise in specialized housing activities. This cooperation will further the Attainable before Housing effort in the City of Fayetteville. Attain- able housing has become a topic of great concern for this division. Housing costs in Northwest Arkansas have increased at a considerable rate throughout the past 10 years according to the lat- est 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. kitchen rehabilitation kitchen rehabilitation after REHABILITATION window rehabilitation before The City of Fayetteville has been helping homeowners with rehabilita- tion of their homes for approximately 30 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 the loan and typically have the greatest amount of deferred maintenance. The chart below reflects the income levels from January 2007 - September 2007. window rehabilitation after page 6 20°' INCOME LIMITS 10% „ a 70% ■ 30% Extremely Low ■ 50% Very Low 060% Low ❑ 80% Low -Moderate I♦ 100% Median According to the U.S. Census Bureau approximately 1,640 homes were built prior to 1978 in the City of Fayetteville. Any rehabilitation activities on homes constructed prior to 1978 will have lead hazards identified and actions taken to remove the hazard Lead-based paint hazards consist of any condition that causes exposure to lead. In 2007, the program has conducted 11 Lead -Based Paint tests and has removed hazards from the homes that tested positive. Along with the Lead -Based Paint need, the U S Census Bureau reports that there are approximately 4,608 residents over the age of 65 in the City of Fayetteville. These homeowners are generally on a fixed-income and cannot afford to make any repairs on their homes or address making their homes energy efficient. The program addresses both Lead -Based Paint and making the home energy efficient to allow the homeowners to remain in their homes for up to 10 years longer than expected. The charts below reflect the statistics on the participants that have been assisted in the past nine months of 2007. We have provided rehabilitation to 14 homes since January 1, 2007. 30% 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD 0% ■ Single / Non -elderly ■ Elderly / 62 & above 0 Related / Single parent O Related / Two parent 70% *Other SEX OF HOUSEHOLD Male Page 7 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 Taxi Program provides subsidized cab fare for our elderly and disabled citizens, providing a transpor- tation 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 elderly and disabled the opportunity to participate in community lite and live independently. The Transit Program provides monthly passes to 100 qualified low -to -moderate income residents of Fayetteville. This form of supplemental transportation was gamered out of a partnership between Ozark Regional Transit and the City of Fayetteville. PUBLIC FACILITIES 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 YouthCANls Community Imagination Studio, Seven Hills Homeless Center, Head Start, Yvonne Richardson Center, and Peace at Home Family Shelter, as well as renovations and improvements to streets, side- walks and other infrastructure located in the designated target area. 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 -to -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. redevelopment cleanup before redevelopment cleanup after redevelopment cleanup redevel opulent cleanup before after page 8 According to the Community Sourcebook of Zip Code Demographics, 37.2% of the population makes less than $25,000; 26.0% make $25,000 to $49,000; 24.3% make $50,000 to $99,000; 8.0% make $100,000 to $149,000; and 4.6% make $150,000 or more. The Target Area is located within the 72701 zip code area, which is comprised of mainly low -to -moderate -income residents. With a great percentage making less than $25,000 a year, it is evident that residents will not have the resources to correct code violations on their property. In 2005, the Program expanded to assist any low -to -moderate income resident and owner occupied resident within the City of Fayetteville. Without the assistance of the Redevelopment Program, residents would be placed under more economic strain. From January 2007 - September 2007, we have successfully assisted 5 households, spending over $8,198 on dean -ups. The charts below demonstrate the statistics on the participants that were assisted. INCOME LEVEL 0% ■ 30% Extremely Low 40% ■ 50% Very Low o 60% Low ▪ 800/o Low -Moderate • 100% Median HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD 0% 20% ■ Single / Non -elderly ■ Elderly / 62 & above ❑ Related / Single parent O Related / Two parent ■ Other As a way to reach out to more residents in the Target Area, the Redevelopment Program took a tum and changed its tactics to educate the residents of the Target Area. The Redevelopment Officer is now dedicating three days a week to meet with residents and local organizations. The goal is to not only educate the public on the city ordinances and the program, but also to develop more relationships to further the efforts of the program. page 9 ta FEDERAL I STATE The City is the recipient of a formula grant program, the Community Development Block Grant. 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 dona- tions including fund-raising activities. The City anticipates the CDBG formula allocation in 2007 will be approximately $653,244. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT The City's Street Division has estimated $130,401 for street overlay and repair of streets located in the designated Community Development Target Area. The City's Budget Division has budgeted approximately $16,223 for maintenance of city -owned buildings occupied by area non-profit agencies performing public service activities. CDBG Activities are designed and carried out based on local needs. Through public meetings, consulta- tion 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 are integrated to designate action priorities. One formal public hearing was held to present and discuss proposed CDBG activities for fiscal year 2007. Non-profit agency representatives and others attended the meetings. Community Development staff have been active in the presentation of program information. To celebrate over 30 years of the Com- munity Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the Division spent the month of April 2007 providing activities and programs for the community. On April 14, 2007, the CR Division organized the first an- nual Housing Fair Plus at the Fayetteville Senior Center. The Division also reached out to some of our local non -profits by volunteering our services for projects. To celebrate, CDBG staff planted flowers with the children at Head Start, worked in the food pantry at LifeSource International, painted a new resident apartment for Life Styles, Inc., and worked on a home under construction for Habitat for Humanity of Washington County. The Division wrapped up the month by giving presentations at Legal Aid, the Fay- etteville Police Department and the Arkansas Department of Human Services. In addition, the development of a quarterly newsletter serves to inform the community of current and fu- ture projects. Program literature in Spanish is also available in the office. Staff continues to be very page 10 active in the Northwest Arkansas Housing Coalition and the Community Development Directors Association of Arkansas. In accordance with Fayetteville's Citizen Participation Plan, the 2008 Consolidated Action Plan is submitted for a 30 day citizen review period. analysis o�ofl37� The "Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing" (Al) was updated in 2005. CDBG Program regulations require recipient jurisdictions to "affirmatively further fair housing," required by Section 808 of the Fair Housing Act. The Al is conceived as an effort to affirmatively further fair housing choice by identifying all 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 Al 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 will help describe a clearer picture of housing conditions for LMI households in Fayetteville, and aid us in defining current and future housing directions. The current Al identified three areas of action: • Further development of the Attainable Housing Element that provides methods of enhancing attainable housing by providing a multi -faceted policy. • Encouragement of continuing education/outreach in the realtor/developer community, and local newspapers and other publications on fair housing. • Enhancement of local fair housing ordinance. Action development in these areas will be the purview of the administration program. page 11 • ' 11: SUMMARY I USE OF FUNDS The One -Year Action Plan for the 2008 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 2008 Action Plan can be sent to: City of Fayetteville Community Resources Division 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Attention: Yolanda Fields 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 follow- ing 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 1 and 2. page 12 ADMINISTRATION Administration funds are used for the salary and benefits of the Community De- velopment Director, administration staff, office supplies, travel and training costs, some Fair Housing activities and other costs associated with administration of community development activities. CDBG funds allocated - $130,249. Location: Community Planning & City Engineering Building, 125 West Mountain Street, Fay- etteville, Arkansas, 72701 HOUSING SERVICES RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION I This allocation provides forgivable loans to low and moderate income persons for rehabilitation of owner -occupied housing. The following ser- vices are offered: • Minor Rehabilitation up to $10,000 • Moderate Rehabilitation up to $25,000 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. $323,087 is allocated and includes salary and program delivery costs for management and oversight of all housing programs. Fifty house- holds to be served. Location: Citywide, applicants are prioritized 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. REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Program activities conducted in the target area include code compliance, clearance and demolition and land acquisition for attainable housing. Twenty-five households to be served. CDBG funds allocated - $42,641. PUBLIC SERVICES CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION I Funding for transportation, education, and recreation programs at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center. A Make the Grade Program will help children with school work and college preparation. Other programs include social recreation such as field trips to commercial recreation businesses in and around Fayetteville. $22,000. EOA of WASHINGTON COUNTY I Program provides education, counseling, and case management services to low -to -moderate income persons who are intersed in homeownership and building a long-term asset. $10,848. FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY I Lending Hands provides access to free library materials to an un- page 13 derserved population of homebound persons residing within the city limits of Fayetteville. Trained volun- teers will deliver materials to those persons residing in homes, assisted living facilities, retirement centers, nursing homes and health and rehabilitation facilities. Funds will be used to purchase additional library materials, in particular large print books and audio books. $2,800. JUST COMMUNITIES I Our Town for Teens is a leadership institute for high school students of differ- ent races, cultures, religions, and interests. This week-long residential program is designed to challenge stereotypes, prejudices, perspectives, and to provide tools that are necessary to break down the walls of bias and bigotry. $8,683. LIFESOURCE INTERNATIONAL I Funds requested will help support an eight week summer program that provides educational and recreational activities to at -risk youth who will be entering the 2nd through 9th grades in the upcoming school year. This program will reduce the stress of low-income parents who have a difficult time affording child care during the summer months, as well as providing children with positive activities along with nutritional meals during their summer vacation. Other activities include: char- acter building studies, arts and crafts, music, life skills guidance, recreational sports and weekly field trips. $10,669. PEACE AT HOME FAMILY SHELTER I Funds used to assist 20 extremely -low income battered women and children who are also homeless in Fayetteville. The assistance will provide a way to obtain and maintain violence -free homes and employment which will provide sufficient income to support the survivors of domestic violence. $15,000. PUBLIC FACILITIES ELIZABETH RICHARDSON CENTER I Funds to provide paint for the non -brick exterior areas of the Elizabeth Richardson Center's Preschool located at 1760 Woodlawn Avenue in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Building needs significant update to the exterior appearance. $10,041. LIFE STYLES, INC I Funds used to replace six heating and air systems, six refrigerators, 11 hot water heaters, and 16 programmable thermostats at the residential facilities. These outdated appliances will be replaced with energy -efficient models. The facility houses individuals with disabilities who are learning to live independently. These appliances are considered permanent fixtures of the facility. $45,020. PEACE AT HOME I Funds assisting in the construction of a new sewer system that will connect the shel- ter, located in Fayetteville, to the Springdale Water Utilities existing sanitary system. $19,760. YOUTH CAN I Funds used to renovate the kitchen area of the Sang Building. The kitchen would al- low the Creative Action Network for Youth to provide at least one healthy meal for youth attending the summer programs, encourage more family participation during Family Plan Days and teach self-sufficien- cy skills to the youth by adding culinary arts component to the Summer Art Explosion and Creativity Club. $15,179. page 14 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 regula- tions 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 prior to final payment on all housing rehabilitation projects. Follow-up visits will be made to all minor rehabilitation project sites. PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES Sub -recipient agreements will be required for all public service activi- ties. 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 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 administered according to city ordinances and policy/procedures guidelines. Land acquired will be utilized for attainable housing in the target area. Program efforts will serve to ad- vance the revitalization of the target area. LEAD BASED PAINT Hazard Reduction 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 policy will be reviewed on an annual basis by CDBG staff. GRANTEE MONITORING Division staff continues to take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with program requirements. All activities are looked at on an individual basis to determine what regula- tions are applicable and how they should be met Division staff receives on -going training to develop the knowledge and skills to operate and comply with program requirements. page 15 Request for Release of Funds U.S. Department of Housing OMB No. 2506.0087 and Certification and Urban Development (up. 12/31/2007) Orrice of Community Planning and Development This form Is to be used by Responsible Entities and Recipients (as defined in 24 CFR 68.2) when requesting the release of funds, and requesting the authority to use such funds, for HUD programs Identified by statutes that provide for the assumption of the environmental review responsibility by units of general local government and States. Public reporting burden for this collection of Information is estimated to average 36 minutes per response, Including the time for reviewing Instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conductor sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number. Community Development 4. OMB Catalog Number(s) 6. For Intonation abort this request. corsad (name & phone number) Yolanda Fields, 479-575-8290 8. HUD or State Agency and office unit to receive request Little Rock HUD Office B -08 -MC -0001 I . Name and address of responsible entity City of Fayetteville 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 and address of redplent (d diferent than respo"Ift Honorable Dan Coody, Mayor The recipient(s) of assistance under the program(s) listed above requests the release of funds and removal of environmental grant conditions governing the use of the assistance for the following 9. Program ACWay(bsyProil d Name($) 11. Program ActivnpPro)ecl Description 24 CFR 58.34 Exempt Activities Administration of the Community EGA of Washington County Fayetteville Public Library ,lust Communities LifeSource Parks and Recreation-YRC Peace at Home 10. Locatierr (Street address, city, camty, State) Development Block Grant 24 CFR 58.35 Categorically Excluded Activities Housing Services Program Redevelopment Program Elizabeth Richardson Center Life Style, Inc. Peace at Home YouthCanI Previous edalons are obsolete form HUD -T015.15 (1/99) Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity) With reference to the above Program Activity(ies)/Project(s), I, the undersigned officer of the responsible entity, certify that: 1. The responsible entity has fully carried out its responsibilities for environmental review, decision -mating and action pertaining to the project(s) named above. 2. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the environmental procedures, permit requirements and statutory obligations of the laws cited in 24 CPR 58.5; and also agrees to comply with the authorities in 24 CFR 58.6 and applicable State and local laws. 3. After considering the type and degree of environmental effects identified by the environmental review completed for the proposed project described in Part 1 of this request, I have found that the proposal F]did r'Idid not require the preparation and dissemination of an environmental impact statement. 4. The responsible entity has disseminated and/or published in the manner prescribed by 24 CFR 58.43 and 58.55 a notice to the public in accordance with 24 CFR 58.70 and as evidenced by the attached copy (copies) or evidence of posting and mailing procedure. 5. The dates for all statutory and regulatory time periods for review, comment or other action are in compliance with procedures and requirements of 24 CFR Part 58. 6. In accordance with 24 CPR 59.71(b), the responsible entity will advise the recipient (if different from the responsible entity) of any special environmental conditions that must be adhered to in carrying out the project. As the duly designated certifying official of the responsible entity, I also certify that: 7. 1 am authorized to and do consent to assume the status of Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and each provision of law designated in the 24 CFR 58.5 list of NEPA-related authorities insofar as the provisions of these laws apply to the HUD responsibilities for environmental review, decision -malting and action that have been assumed by the responsible entity. B. I am authorized to and do accept, on behalf of the recipient personally, the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the enforcement of all t$3e responjbilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity. Address of Codifying OBicer Part 3. To be completed when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity The recipient requests the release of funds for the programs and activities identified in Part I and agrees to abide by the special conditions, procedures and requirements of the environmental review and to advise the responsible entity of any proposed change in the scope of Date signed Warning: HUD win prosecrae faSclalms end statements. Conviction may resuain odmkral andlorciva pennies. (18 U.S.C.1001,1010,101$ 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3902) Previous editlons are obsolete form HUD -7015.15 (1199) CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing — The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Asti -displacement and Relocation Plan — It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Drug Free Workplace — It will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by: .rIT.r-,,y,\.n fl ,,%.1..uuI, . I 4' jfl.i.uir'.'i.w, ii. . • .;IiI. •: 1 tAY 1 1 1 1 11 1 L _ I �' •• 'J : 11 1 1• 1_ I 1• � w. : 1 L1s1tth1!I II (a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such-- -- - --- conviction; • 1• 1- Y I I 1 1• 11 _ 1 Y: _ .: 1. _Y Y I I• 1 1 Y 11 •_ • !"-'.'Q 1 11 : III • _ • • I Y IA I YI I Y I I\ Y• 1 �• _IIY. , v• I1•• 1 1 1' I• • I • Y 'J : 111• 'J:1 :Y• 1 1 _•_1 •••1' 1_• I1: • n '11 :Y I : V Y 1 I 1• 1 \ 1• 11\ 1 _. 1 1 1 JI :•• ..L. 111 I Y • 1: 1_ Y .I 'I : I 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted: (a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or Anti -Lobbying — To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief • 1 rl 1' I wll • 1' \ 1 _I Y 1 • II Y_ • rlll• I • 1•' _I VII • _ \ 1•'J �'C "1 1 1 • r•11\ • • 11 'J 1 1 MII1 1 • rlll_ • •'1'J I 111 _VI 11 1 1 \1'_• :I _•_ contract,L 11V1\ :1 Federal_9 1 1 11 V1' • 1 _•_ • 1 I entering 1 I 1 1 YI flV%agreement,:1• \_• 11 41 , 1\1 it 11 1\11_1 1 11\I IV:I 111 1 _Ir •1 M '_I 1 \ 1• Cooperative .I 1 1 _ 1 :11 _1 4 11 • 1 _I 1 1 1 1 __1 1. 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 ,•___i.,. ' fr for1 7 _ I. 1' 1 . u 1 1 1 I i .I r 11 1 1 _.. 1 •1 1 I ' .I u 1 V 1 Congress,:1officer1 _1111 \ 11'J_ 1 1 VII11 1 rp l_ 1 11 _Ln 1 £ I I_ V I• I I I FederalIi Y I I 1 4 y I 1 I 1cooperative'J V V I I I 41 III . I J I11 II IIt I 1 11 1 I' •1 11 •1 'wll III 1' 1 44• IIY I VI11 11 _ 1 that1 ' _ 1 paragraph L 1_ I •1 1 11 1 me 1 1.• • t M 11I _ y • 1 i1 1 1 11 1I'1 r: 1 y _YII 41 : 11 1 V 1 11 MI 1 certify 1s c 11' 1 1 1 1 1. 411 1 I rl 11 -I 1 I r1 1 I r 1 I 1I1 1\t 1 _y: I1• 1 Jkk•' 1 I •'J :11' 1 1 1 r VII' funding, 1 accordance1 :II V:1 1 11 t 1 1• 4 1 1 1 I I r 41 1 1: • 4 1 1 •' 1 1 I r11 '1 _I 1 1 v I; 1 41 41 11 I 1 .. 41 1 1 II l I IPI11' rJ :111 1 1 _ __ i --fl Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that Citizen Participation — It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan — Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570) Following a Plan — It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds — It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of alums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); I) 1 - 1.4... _ \ 1 r •_ 1 1• 1\ 'J : III r: 1 1 granteeY I 1 \ 1 Ir 1 11 1 \J principallyIwl 1 persons\ 1• 1\ moderateincome1 : 1 Anne 1 : .I I : I percent\ amount - 11 .nde 1 \ 1: benefit1 Ir 11 \ 1' 1 Irsign .l Ie 11 1 .. 111 L♦ 1 t' • • 1recover1 1 \ v 1 1 1 11 1\ ell rl r'iW:1 1. n 1 I 1 1• -Y 1 1 1: 1 1 1 -:1 u 1 r r. Y 1• 1 n 1 1• against 1' \ I r l r, l L am\ and \ Y V n a l I r) I l s \ 11 moderateI Y\ I I I I g a 1 : rI • n\�1t914' r1 11 : 1 11.1 1 \ 1 \ 11 1 nel 1JP1' 1 11 1 r I 1 1dii •1 1' \ ''1&'!i' \ 1 1 1 1 : \ YI 1. \ 1 1 Ilil 1 rl en .I 1 1 1 t r fl 1 : ce ro • I Y rl .1 ♦I 1 �YII VI 1 1 _ 11 1 11• 'l: 1' 1 1 11' 1 �I:V 1 1 1 1 11'♦ 1 ell rl 1 1 1 rl 1 ,\ V 1 I H 1 :II r LI' I 1 1 V 1 11 I r l l • :r1 r 1 VI I r\'• • I. 1 1111 I: I r1\ .\ 1 n\ I I •1 I. 11 �' I : 1 1 :I 11. I • I'•I 111 .- • 11 Yattributable11- 1 1.r \ 1 1 11 •\ 11 LI 1yr 1 1 1 1' 1: 1 ,1 ♦:� 1 1 II 1 I 1:1' 11 1 11:1 1' 11� 1 �•� 1 1 1 111 •\ r I I -II 1, 1 r\ 1 sourceother 1 1 1 r 1 I1 1 1 1 P*Ja1 1 1- , K I' 1 .1 : ,.q 1 V 1 • :1 • 11 1 1 r . 11 11 11 1 I \' r• 11 n l ll: _ II: • II I11r I 1' I II11 rile rI 1 1 ♦ 1 I: I1 �rQ vl 1 I r I1 -11r. • i 1 Excessive Force — It has adopted and is enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws — The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. Lead -Based Paint — Its activities concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35, subparts A, B, I, K and R; vill comply with laws. Date OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION CDBG TFI.?V 1' :111 1 VIII 1 1 1-. it -'I 1111 1 ' 1 _9 :1 1--1 -1\K 1 1 1, l )i -1 :VI 1 1 In yl -1 1 II- 1 .\1111 IIII-I 1I' 1: I'1 Ir: V -I 1-V: 'l1 I' •ILI II' 1\ 1 II II II -I I V: .J!/ ��i: I 1111 II I II L I- II: Li -1 11�` II 1 \ n '11 I 1 l� 1 1.1 • 4r�a {I �. Title a" Specific HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance — If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant -based rental assistance: The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. Eligible Activities and Costs — it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME fiords for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214. I I f'' r . '• . 1 M 11 II II 1• I II. I . •I .r 1 I -V I .VN 1I I 1 1� I 1\I' I I I I• II II I n :I II\ 'III IkU II • II I I- -1�. . r r I I I- .. 1 Iit. i I• ESG Certifications The Emergency Shelter Grantee certifies that: Major rehabilitation/conversion — It will maintain any building for which assistance is used under the ESG program as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for at least 10 years. If the jurisdiction plans to use funds for rehabilitation (other than major rehabilitation or conversion), the applicant will maintain any building for which assistance is used under the ESG program as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for at least 3 years. Essential Services and Operating Costs — Where assistance involves essential services or maintenance, operation, insurance, utilities and furnishings, it will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESG assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site or structure as long as the same general population is served. I , ___ ,• iHIsI 1,., . p,.. ••t,'•,,_ - rn r' IL.41.! . '.L w$'' •1 I .Z!JIL Il LSJ .L Ui.. PW .<. r.i . i•:�IL,1f. _I : {tI ./I .._I .l /'a.a.n 1 'I' 1 It6"I _ I I- I 1 ((p..7'sthu II 1\I I YII; I Y[ I I_ I ..M I w I .': .. I- I 1Y 1I\ I\ U II II I' \I' II 11 Y w I• I I.1 \ 1 1� I I i� rIY tY\II 1 :I?DII✓.II I Y: IMPiI: \1 I \11 -ti •1.YIN EIIiI \ :III �1 :II I YI _,MI\ II wI\ II' I _Iinformation. 4, pIzezr 'I I 1111'\',Ii:I�\tl HOPWA Certifications The HOPWA grantee certifies that: Activities — Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources. Building — Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan: I. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility, 2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation or repair of a ]building or structure. v Title APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to fie the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than S100,000 for each such failure. V.! I I ✓. I .1 11 - .I .se 11 1 V II11 : 1 •I •' I YLIn.• YIIV.III 1111- 1 I .• .II YI • 11 1 1 •• :Y Y ' I :1. 11I 1 I 11n Yue .s :• • I -•. • YI 1 I u 11 III .1 IIY I 1 _ .1 V \Al if •1r '!1 \_91 Y.C11-1:111 1 1-x•111 I .11 1.11 1 1- w 1 1Y: \• 1 .11' 1 1 '!:1 \• 1\1 1 grantee•.1Y: 1\ •., a workplaces I" 11 \ t 1 1 ✓. \ • 11 \ 1 \ 131 ] 1 \ 1 • • 1 'I 1 - I ii11 .1 1 •31 1 1 Y •I IY. 11 1 1 \IIY II. 11: 1 1\• 1• I 1 \ i• n 1 v llii. Y \• I 1 • Y I• ii iii hr T'1i1p i1 ii�i' 71'. . - ii 41 6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) Check__if if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the drug -free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 24, subpart F. "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as farther defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; irnrnw f!!JJ L .! ____ I • ura..uplu1'.'Lfz.j,)tuu lily .,iP L• •jjtLtp. ;I, ,1iiu'' :,i, :!.k1 4. Sunday, July 29, 2007 NoRTitwpsT ARKANSAS DIMES applicafiris for funding for program year 2008 are • . - inTl avaiable' Wednesday, August 1,. 2001:.. vVle Appigations may be picked up alto .office of the:.. Y . A KANSAS. Corrrnunkty Resources Division at the Community;:. ... ' Planning & Ehgineering BU1ldirig at t25 W. Mountain at:, or requested by calf ing 478-575 8270. An appligtibii' • . wOp �►! tFe field on :Thursday, August 9, 2007 at the City Administration Buildings iooin 326 at 10 f)(i a.im to assist with -the suocessfui completion of the appii anon.. The application deadline Is Friday, August.31, 2007 at 500 p.rn. . The Community Resources DMSLOn will be holding a public hearing to obtain views of citizens, pubic'agencies, and other intereoted parties .that will or may be affected by program funds, such as minorities, persons with disabil- ties, residents of public and assisted I ouSng developrirents; residents living in slum anal bllgMed areas,' residents in- predomtnanily low -to -moderate income neighboriioods, partioularty So'itheast.Fayetteville residents which is the tang tedtevitalization area, .The public hearing vAll be held on Thursday, October 11,. 20Q7 at 530 p.m. in room 219 at the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain St. For more information, please contact tine Community Resources Divisional 479-575-8270 or Cpinmunity FiesoucesC�Pcl,fayetteviile.arus or visit our offices in . the Community, Planning & Engineering Building at. 125 W. Mountain a _ - N0RTliW.n AkXARsAS TIMtS. n nre.. ; x;:o i'4 tt>@ •. eri 25 %:Mountain SL:; orkegee'ste( 1cShOPwflbOhOkJOflm w�s.�[iirtie iFriday,:4u' Ccxrimuniiy.Res zur{�e �l�rision w111 • N �,• •. .a;public hearing: to of tfill e�vs;Qf:' •, ,ens, f?�blic geri ids;.and p i ntere8tvd.partins.i t+Hill.d o '. aB ide ny t rrr � atotu such a§ minegtTeSr pe N1s w! b°i abi� The public hearing win be•tsd on murslfay a 5 0.p.m, iri room 2t9'at dA' CityAdnistratiai Building W�WwtiSn.st. I ►�P. inLorrpatign, please contad the Cpmmunity, Fiesburces, Diytsbn a 7a: Or Conunurdty. Rcsoufleg(�cl.tayettevili9;art3s or visit ou es In. tha Community; Planning & Engineering t uikiing at 125 V it>tsin' f Sunday, September 23, 2007 NORTHWEST AnANSAS TIMES t1mdwa boom.mTayeev Ie � �. mbn 7i, 2007 the ARRAN'SAS ll OIRO� IH.Nbn* to HlA «hash iq m 125 W 41gw 1ay� i� c once in is Oonnyn nary of iM Acton Plan aid M BtWOet is ptnstded below. . 249.00 1 WEV? HQptcH1 i3sr�AIiA PU GBMCES i 42.611,00 . { f 10,641.00. = 7600000. .aelYQn g .� i 2.600,00 • ,awex $1O6 Parks & Reaegn - =?21,003.00 tlotne.. PUBLIC4F g i 1$.W0.00 i 10.641,00 S OO.00 P aoaHok $ 45,020.00 i 49,710,00 TOTAL ' i 15,179,00 n..awv-- _ 4CSS.977.00 ............ September 26, 2007 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES Fqs !Q°. b IT�xove= ragARKANSASe ueve aumiai6y kwi0es and b pwNs Mrir• ' ICM Why tKm anil- ii derb n Ls Cky W FaysWNb. On a.aboA WNw•adaly Nsrawdyr 13.-2007 Yra • X19' Owabpnars at. wi auM* b NW • the l of Caruoidaesd Aation Plan br 6a (tooPyogran� Occiead the pUn w awlabM ■ theane o1 C6n Qy Oak N the C y A6rrnhtrubn oldg. Fayassyrs PWio LhraM Fa) e.e NousYq NAwAX grid 6ia Cannsally Biscuits. oi.Won olive in 2a Camnxty Pla tg and Fiipi!Osrkq BWd" on.12S W. Mou1aL1 S. • &fluty d 2n Action Pan and the &k19at k preaa6ed bear, $ 130.249.00 ,DEVaCacJC- $ 323,047.00 PUBLIC SERVICES $ 12.611.00 OfVbuhnpion sy $10, 4t00 S 70.000.00 • Fayettevile Lbeary $ 2.600.00 LNeSg ux"I $ 76.683.00 Paid AAeonadon $ 22,000.00 • P7 • uF $15. $ 90A0o I dw Center $ 8100 at Im 00 • LNInc. • Hors $ 19.1&J.00 bjthCinLOYAL S 16.179.Oo . $ 663.977,00 .W 7hurefsx October 1/e 2007 r Sao NNo, 22'1 M07f+ ACi y Ad • 9i0ip. 113 W Mowtan S. to loans Caaaidabd Pkn aid Caisc abd Anion P4 it U a wason.h 6r Cam wy Noticias^11bres • L del 2fi.de sepC�an6re de 2001. I.1- II 1 ,- 1. ..II . . ••I" r. 11.1 1 • • • .11 1.. 1 1. . .11 1'1 • I .- 11. L1 _ 11.'1' YI YII-. Yll 1� I -I bt /1 \ .'.1'1: 111 ,, YI I" II , YI 11 1 r 1 11 1 '1 II M6 YI\ II V. 1.1.'111.1 .1111 •r'1 II_ :<II 111, '111111 I 1 1 it II :I 11 II '.t r q ♦. . ,1I.P�' 1 1' I' YI ' I II �11 1' I •1'1 '. II •1 11 1 t' '1.Y111 I .'♦n• -.1 �. .. 1 i1 1.I Wednesday, October 3, 2007 bit NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES Sundal, October 7, 2007 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES �sd.�___ _i'CWWsbf;psrilraiii"mac Monday, October 8, 2007 —'U—. Pad _ , . I twr M4Q"8tY 10n 42SW CaiUMn tFll4Nlfa*r b Nity M acu1M Oty.af h aE�etbt c. . CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN 24 CAR 91 (SEC. 91.105) APPLICABILITY The legislation which created the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and regulation implementing it encourages citizen participation in planning, carrying out and evaluating local CDBG activi- ties. As the regulation gives maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low -to -moderate income persons, this Participation Plan especially provides for and encourages participation of low -to -moderate income families and individuals in low and moderate income areas of the City of Fayetteville. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION The City will take whatever actions are appropriate to encourage its citizens including; (a) Minorities and non-English speaking persons (b) Persons with disabilities (c) Residents of public and assisted housing developments (d) Extremely low, very low, and low -to -moderate income individuals and families (e) Residents living in slum and blighted areas (f) Areas where CDBG funds are proposed to be used (g) Residents in predominantly low -to -moderate income neighborhoods, along with other low in- come residents of the City, (h) Particularly residents in Southeast Fayetteville which is the targeted revitalization area. The City encourages the participation of its residents in the process of developing the; (a) Consolidated Plan (b) Substantial amendments to the plan (c) The Performance Report (d) The Citizen Participation Plan and any amendments to the plan. The City shall make an effort to provide information to the Fayetteville Housing Authority about the Con- solidated Plan activities so the Housing Authority can make this information available at its annual public hearing. The City will provided citizens with an opportunity to comment on any substantial amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan. ACCESS TO INFORMATION The City will make available to citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties the amount of as- sistance the City expects to receive from grants and program -income. The City will provide an estimated amount that will benefit persons whose income levels range from ex- tremely low -to -low income levels. Citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties, especially those most affected, will have the op- portunity to receive information, review and submit comments on any proposed submission concerning the proposed activities. COMMENT PERIODS The City encourages its citizens to comment during the development of the Consolidated Plan and on the proposed Consolidated Plan. A summary of all comments and views shall be attached to the final consolidated plan. The comment period from citizens and groups will be 30 days after the date the proposed Consolidated Plan was published in the Northwest Arkansas Times & Noticias Libres. The City will consider any comments or views of citizens received in writing or orally at the public hear- ings, in preparing the final Consolidated Plan. The City will provide timely written replies to complaints and grievances within 15 days when practical. PUBLISHING A summary of the proposed Consolidated Plan will be published in the Northwest Arkansas Times and Noticias Libres. The summary shall describe the contents and the purpose of the Consolidated Plan, and a list of the locations where the entire proposed Consolidated Plan may be examined. Copies of the entire Consolidated Plan will be made available at the Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville Housing Authority, Community Development Office, City Clerk's Office, and a reasonable number of free copies of the plan will be made available to citizens or groups that request it. AMENDMENTS The City shall amend its approved plan whenever it makes one of the following decisions; (a) A change in its allocation proprieties (b) A change in its method of distribution of funds (c) To carry out a new activity using funds, from any program covered by the Consolidated not previously described in the action plan. (d) To change the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity The City encourages its citizens to comment on substantial amendments to the plan. A substantial amendment is a change in the allocation of $100,000.00 or greater and changes in the use of CDBG funds from one eligible activity to another. The City shall make the amendment available to the public. The comment period from citizens will be 30 days after the date the amendment was published in the Northwest Arkansas Times & Noticias Libres. The amendment will not be implemented until the 30 day comment period has elapsed. The City shall consider all comments or views of citizens on the amendment in writing or orally at public hearings if any. A summary of all comments or views, and a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore, shall be attached to the substantial amendment of the Consolidated Plan. The City shall notify the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) that an amendment has been made. The letter transmitting the copy of any or all amendments shall be signed by the Mayor. PERFORMANCE REPORTS The City encourages its citizens to comment on performance reports. The Performance Report will be made available to the public. A notice will be published in the Northwest Arkansas Times & Noticias Libres, that the performance re- port is available for comment at the Community Development Office. The Community Development Office will accept comments for 15 days, starting the day after the publica- tion in the newspaper. The City shall consider all comments or views of citizens in writing or orally at public hearings if any, on preparing the performance report. A summary of all comments or views shall be attached to the Performance Report. PUBLIC HEARINGS The City will provide a minimum of two public hearings during each program year, with one held before the proposed consolidated plan is published for comment. These hearings will be conveniently timed and located for people who might or will benefit from program funds. The hearings will be held in an area that is accessible to people with disabilities. The hearings will be adequately publicized. The hearings will be held to obtain views of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties that will or may be affected by program funds. In the case of a public hearing where a significant number of non-English speaking persons are expected a bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking person shall be present at each public hearing. PROGRAM YEAR Fayetteville's CDBG Program year runs from January 1 through December 31. The citizen participation planning process begins in June of the prior year, approximately six months be- fore the start of the program year to be planned. It begins with an advertisement in the Northwest Arkansas Times for individuals and organizations in- volved with low -to -moderate income individuals and families, and leads to a public hearing by the Com- munity Development Staff. DISPLACEMENT The City plans to minimize displacement of persons and will assist any persons displaced. The City ex- pects no displacements to occur. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Will be provided to low through extremely low income individuals and groups that request assistance in developing a proposal under the consolidated submission. The assistance shall be provided by the Com- munity Development Division staff. A bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking person shall be made available to non-English speaking persons. ADDRESS All comments and complaints may be addressed to: City of Fayetteville Attn: Yolanda Fields Community Resources Division 113 W Mountain Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 PROJECT LISTING I FUNDING ADMINISTRATION $ 130,249 (Funding CAP of 20%) HOUSING PROGRAM $ 323,087 PUBLIC SERVICES eoa of washington county 10,848 fayetteville public library 2,800 just communities 8,683 lifesource 10,669 parks & recreation 22,000 peace at home family shelter 15,000 (funding CAP of 15%) $ 70,000 REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM code compliance 42,641 $ 42,641 PUBLIC FACILITIES yvonne richardson center 10,041 life styles 45,020 peace at home family shelter 19,760 youthcan! 15,179 $ 90,000 TOTAL GRANT REQUEST $ 655,977 FAYETTEVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM TARGET AREA I Ir ____ It ______ &Cif __ Ut _______Er is i-- IS• Housing Rehabilitation Program Projects City -Wide Redevelopment Program Projects City -Wide W C, z w 0 Z 0 W Co rrt I 6i� F� lP �o iirei ^pry 4 F Y'L • I IT' sa?`� a I Er — a H O Ui O J w U) 0 0 V z O 0 C J 0 2 W Cl) D 0 m 0 z 2 F - z W U OC W m To Whom It May Concern: I am a recipient of the Transitional Program through Peace at Home Family Shelter. As a recipient, I fully support this program because it has been a tremendous assistance to me and to my children. For one thing, the Transitional Program has helped us get a safe place to live by writing directly to the apart- ment manager stating that the Transitional Program will assist me with the monthly rental fee. If it was not for that letter, the apartment manager would not allow us to rent due to no source of income. When I was given the opportunity to lease an apartment, my heart expressed joy knowing that the children and I did not have to return to our abuser and that we did not have to live our lives with misery. For another, the Transitional Program has bestowed us with home supplies and gas cards. For a person with no income, buying a bathroom tissue is an issue. Therefore, every single contribution does matter. In addition to that, the Transitional Program has provided me with the letter of recomendation to obtain a scholarship from the Single Parent Scholarship. Getting a recommendation letter was difficult for me because I had been isolated at home and made no acquaintance. Moreover, the Transitional Program has provided us counseling sessions and given us an emotional support to help overcome the separation process. Personalty, the counceling sessions help me conquer some old issues I had in the past. As you can see, the Transitional Program has been a remarkable support for me and my children, and I strongly recommend this program to be supported financially becuase somewhere out there are individuals waiting for similar support I have received. Yours Truly, AB I would like to start with a simple thank you to the Peace at Home Family Shelter for everything that they did for me and my family. Without the help from them, I have no doubts that I would still be in a very abusive home, and my children as well. They are finding out finally what its like to live normal and happy. So thanks, to the Peace at Home Family Shelter. TU 1100*00*I I I I10 October 10, 2007 I am a resident at Peace at Home Shelter, and this weekend I am moving out. I have been here for two months and when I got here I was a hurt, broken, scared woman, trying desperately to save myself and my three children. Today as I write this letter, I am confident, secure, clean, and my children are safe. I have a job, my car is now running fine, and like I said, I am moving into a new place. I just wanted to let you know I wouldn't have been able to have done any of this without the help of Peace at Home. It would not be right of me to leave without letting you know that without Peace at Home, who knows what would have happened to me and my Idds. You have given me the emotional, mental, finan- cial, and physical support to help me out of a bad situation and turn me into a strong woman ready for a successful future with my family. I thank God and everyone at Peace at Home for the immeasureable help you have given. I will miss you all! God Bless. U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 25064117 and Urban Development (Exp. $/31f2008) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need High Project Tide Public Services-YouthCan! Description Funds requested will be used to renovate the kitchen area of the Sang Building. The kitchen would allow the Creative Action Network for Youth to provide at least one healthy meal for youth attending the summer programs, encourage more family participation in the Family Plan Days, and teach self- sufficiency skills to the youth by adding a culinary arts component to the Summer Art Explosion and Creativity Club. Objective category: X Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: X Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community Wide Objective Number Project ID 1 0001 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03 570.201(c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LO LMC Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/2008 12/31/2008 Performance Indicator Annual Units 02 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG 15,179 ESG HOME HOP WA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA The primary purpose of the project is to help: 0 the Homeless ❑ Persons with MV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities 0 Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need High Project Title Administration OMB Approval No. 2.506-0117 (Esp. Ls11200E) Description Salary and benefits of the Community Development Director, administration staff, office supplies, travel and training cost, some fair housing activities and other costs associated with administration of Community Development activities. Objective category: X Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: X Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community Wide Objective Number Project ID 1 0002 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 21A 570.206 Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LG URG Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/08 12/31/08 Performance Indicator Annual Units 01 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total 130,249 130,249 The primary purpose of the project is to help: O the Homeless O Persons with HIV/AIDS O Persons with Disabilities O Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMN Appovi Na 2506-117 and Urban Development (Exp, 5/3112018) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need high Project Title Housing Rehabilitation Program Description Address current housing conditions for low to moderate income residents including permanent housing rehabilitation and minor repair. Objective category: X Suitable Living Environment X Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: X Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Locationifarget Area Community wide/yes Objective Number Project ID Funding Sources: 1,2 0003 CDBG 323,087 ESG HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 14A 570.202 HOME HOP WA Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LO LMC Total Formula Prior Year Funds Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/2008 12/31/2008 Assisted Housing Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA 04 0 Other Funding Total 323,087 Local ID Units Upon Completion 50 U.S. Department of Housing oMB Approval No. zslbsill7 and Urban Development (gip. SF3pa) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need high Project Tide Public Services -Fayetteville Public Library Description Lending hands provides access to free library materials to an underserved population of homebound persons residing within the city limits of Fayetteville. Trained volunteers will deliver homebound materials to those persons residing in individual's homes, assisted living facilities, retirement center, nursing homes and health and rehabilitation facilities. Funds will be used to purchase additional library materials, in particular large print books and audio books. Objective category: X Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: X Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community Wide Objective Number Project ID 1 0004 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05A 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LG LMC Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/2008 12/31/2008 Performance Indicator Annual Units 03 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESO HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total 2,800 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless 0 Persons with HIV/AIDS [] Persons with Disabilities 0 Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need High Project Title Public Services-EOA of Washington County OMB Apprmal No. 2506x117 (Exp. 5/!1/2000) Description The Program will provide education, counseling and case management services to low -to -moderate income person who are interested in homeownership and building a long —term asset. Objective category: X Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: X Availability/Accessibility O Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location LocationiTarget Area Community Wide Objective Number Project ID 1 0005 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 13 570.201(n) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LG LMC Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/08 12/31/08 Performance Indicator Annual Units 04 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOP WA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total 10,848 10,848 The primary purpose of the project is to help: O the Homeless O Pasons with HIV/AIDS O Pasons with Disabilities O Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need High Project Title Just Communities o01a Apprmal Nw 35K-0117 (Exp. 8/31/2009) Description Our Town for teens is a leadership institute for high school students of different races, cultures, religions and interest. The week-long residential program is designed to challenge stereotypes, prejudices, perspectives and to provide tools that are necessary to break down the walls of bias and bigotry. Objective category: X Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: X Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community Wide Objective Number Project ID 1 0006 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05D 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LG LMC Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/08 12/31/08 Performance Indicator Annual Units 02 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total 8,683 The primary purpose of the project is to help: O the Homeless O Persons with HWV/ADS O Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housia g OMB App'ovdNo. 2506-0117 and Urban Development (Exp. anteass)s) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need High Project Title LifeSource International, Inc. Description This Program will help support an 8 week summer program that provides educational and recreational activities to at -risk youth who will be entering the tad through 7th grades in the upcoming school year. Objective category: X Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: X Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community Wide Objective Number Project ID 1 0007 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05D 570.201 (e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LG LMC Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/08 12/31/08 Performance Indicator Annual Units 02 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG 10,669 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total 10,669 The primary purpose of the project is to help: O the Homeless O Pmoas with HIV/AIDS O Persons with Disabilities O Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need High Project Title Redevelopment Program -Code Compliance assistance Description Assistance to low to moderate, owner occupied properties in the Community OMB Approval No.2506J117 ten. e(slrtas) Objective category: X Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: X Availability/Accessibility X Affordability X Sustainability Location/Target Area Community wide Objective Number Project ID 1 0009 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 15 570.202(c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LG LMC Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/2008 12/31/2008 Performance Indicator Annual Units 04 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOP WA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total 42,641 42,641 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless O Pesons with HIV/AIDS O Persons with Disabilities O Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMB Appnnl No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development (tip. sf31Rpa1 Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need High Project Title Public Services -Parks and Recreation Description This project includes funding for transportation, education, and recreation programs at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center. Objective category: z Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: x Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability ❑ ❑ Location/Target Area Community Wide Objective Number Project ID 1 0008 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05D 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LG LMC Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/08 12/31/08 Performance Indicator Annual Units 02 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOP WA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total Ott 22,000 The prinwy purpose of the project is to help: 0 the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities 0 Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need High Project Title Public Services -Peace at Home OMB Approvd No. 25%41t7 (Exp. $/31/2009) Description This project will assist 20 Fayetteville homeless, extremely low income households (battered women and their children) to obtain and maintain violence free homes and employment that provides sufficient income to support the survivor of domestic violence and their children. Objective category: x Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: x Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community Wide Objective Number Project ID 1 0009 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05G 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LO LMC Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/08 12/31/08 Performance Indicator Annual Units 04 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOP WA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total 15,000 15,000 7be ptimtuy propose of the project is to help: 0 the Homeless 0 Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities 0 Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 25060117 and Urban Development (Esp, 8/31/2008) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need High Project Title Public Facilities -The Elizabeth Richardson Center Description Funds requested will provide paint for the non -brick exterior areas of the building's fa�ade. Objective category: x Suitable Living Environment O Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: x Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability O Sustainability Location/Target Area Community Wide Objective Number Project ID 1 0010 HUD Matrix Code CDBO Citation 03 570.201O Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LO LMC Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/08 12/31/08 Performance Indicator Annual Units 11 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOP WA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total 10,041 10,041 The primary purpose of the project is to help: [Jute Homeless O Persons with HIV/AmS O Persons with Disabilities O Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need High Project Title Public Facilities -Life Styles, Inc. OMB Approval Na ]506-0117 (Exp. a/312008) Description Funds requested will be used to replace outdated appliances at its residential facilities with energy - efficient models. (6 IHVAC systems, 6 refrigerators, 11 hot water heaters and 16 programmable thermostats.) Objective category: x Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: x Availability/Accessibility O Affordability x Sustainability Location/Target Area Community Wide Objective Number Project ID 1 0011 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03B 570.201(c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LO LMC Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/08 12/31/08 Performance Indicator Annual Units 01 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOP WA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total 45,020 45,020 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless O Persons with HIV/AIDS x Pawns with Disabilities O Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing ONE Appnnl No. 2S%4117 and Urban Development (Exp.snlll00s) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Fayetteville Priority Need High Project Title Public Facilities -Peace at Home Description Funds requested will assist in the construction of a new sewer system that will connect the shelter, located in Fayetteville, to the Springdale Water Utilities existing sanitary systems. • Objective category: x Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: x Availability/Accessibility 0 Affordability x Sustainability Location/Target Area Community Wide Objective Number Project ID 1 0012 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03' 570.201(c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective LO LMC Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/08 12/31/08 Performance Indicator Annual Units 04 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOP WA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total 19,760 19,760 The primazy purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS 0 Persons with Disabilities 0 Public Housing Needs S Community Development Block Grant Proposed 2008 Action Plan ADMINISTRATION 130,249 (funding cap of 20%) HOUSING PROGRAM 323,087 PUBLIC SERVICES EOA of Washington County 10,848 Fayetteville Public Library 2,800 Just Communitites 8,683 LifeSource 10,669 Yvonne Richardson Community Center 22,000 Peace at Home 15,000 (funding cap of 15%) 70,000 REDVELOPMENT PROGRAM Code Compliance 42,641 PUBLIC FACILITIES Elizabeth Richardson Center 10,041 LifeStyles 45,020 Peace at Home 19,760 YouthCan! 15,179 90,000 TOTAL GRANT REQUEST 655,977 2008 Community Development Block Grant Funding City of Fayetteville, Parks and Recreation - $22,000 This project includes funding for transportation, education and recreation programs at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center. These programs include a Make the Grade program that helps children with school work and college prep. Other programs offered include social recreation such as field trips to commercial recreation business in and around Fayetteville. The Elizabeth Richardson Center - $10,041 Funds requested will provide paint for the non -brick exterior areas of the building's facade. The Elizabeth Richardson Cen- ter's Preschool located at 1760 Woodland Avenue in Fayetteville. The building needs significant updates to its exterior appear- ances. EOA of Washington County - $20,000 ($10,848) Partial Funded The program will provide education, counseling and case management services to low -to- moderate income person who are interested in homeownership and building a long-term asset Fayetteville Public Library - $2,800 Lending Hands provides access to free library materials to an underserved population of homebound persons residing within the city limits of Fayetteville. Trained volunteers will deliver materials to those persons residing in individuals' homes, assisted living facilities, retirement center, nursing homes and health and rehabilitation facilities. Funds will be used to purchase addi- tional library materials, in particular large print books and audio books. Just Communities - $8,683 Our Town for Teens is a leadership institute for high school students of different races, cultures, religions and interest. The week-long residential program is designed to challenge stereotypes, prejudices, perspectives and to provide tools that are neces- sary to break down the walls of bias and bigotry. LifeSource International, Inc. - $10,669 Funds requested will help support an 8 week summer program that provides educational and recreational activities to at -risk youth who will be entering the 2nd through 9th grades in the upcoming school year. This program reduce the stress for low income parents who have a difficult time affording child care during the summer months, as well as provides children with positive activities along with nutritional meals during their summer vacation. Other activities include: character building stud- ies, arts and crafts, music, life skills guidance, recreational sports and weekly field trips. Life Styles, Inc. - $45,020 Funds requested will be used to replace outdated appliances (6 heating and air systems, 6 refrigerators, 11 hot water heaters and 16 programmable thermostats) at its residential facilities with energy -efficient models. The facilities house individuals with disabilities who are learning to live independently. These appliances are considered permanent fixtures of the facility. Peace at Home Family Shelter - $15,000 The project will assist 20 Fayetteville homeless, extremely low income households (battered women and their children) to obtain and maintain violence -free homes and employment that provides sufficient income to support the survivor of domestic violence and their children. Peace at Home Family Shelter - $19,760 Funds requested will assist in the construction of a new sewer system that will connect the shelter, located in Fayetteville, to the Springdale Water Utilities existing sanitary system. YouthCanl - $15,179 Funds requested will be used to renovate the kitchen am of the Sang building. The kitchen would allow the Creative Action Network for Youth to provide at least one healthy meal for youth attending the summer programs, encourage more family participation in the Family Plan Days, and teach self-sufficiency skills to the youth by adding a culinary arts component to the Summer Art Explosion and Creativity Club. Community Development Block Grant 5 Year Summary (2003 - 2007) Total CDBG Funding Boys and Girls Club 104,633 Economic Opportunity Agency 20,000 Evacuee Assistance 38,153 Fayetteville Housing Authority 102,898 Fayetteville Public Library 44,100 Habitat for Humanity 299,633 Head Start 13,683 Housing Program 1,117,412 Legal Aid of AR 23,428 Life Source 8,606 Life Styles 3,112 NOARK Girl Scouts 5,389 NWACC 28,219 Redevelopment 66,541 Sang Rehab 17,609 Seven Hills 245,000 Taxi 99,718 Walker Park Playground 20,966 YouthCan! 53.961 Yvonne Richardson Community Center 1,280,007 5 YEAR TOTAL 3,593,068 (1.14.08) lance Pearman - Res. 01-08 Page 1 From: Clarice Pearman To: Fields, Yolanda Date: 1.14.08 2:36 PM Subject: Res. 01-08 Attachments: 01-08 CDBG Grant 2008.pdf CC: Audit Yolanda: Attached is a copy of the above resolution regarding the CDBG Program. Please let me know if there is anything else needed for this item. Have a good day. Thanks. Clarice 4l Funding Approval/Agreement - Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act (Public Law 930383) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development Community Development Block Grant Program I. rvame or uramee Las snows In Item J 01 otanaara ton 424) 3. uraniee5 9-0Igu Iax Iii Number 4. uaie use of tunas may begin City of Fayetteville 71-6018462 (hind tyyyy) 01/01/2008 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 B -08 -MC -05-0001 5b. Project'Grant No. 2 Urant Agreement: Ibis Grant Agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the above named Grantee is made pursuant to the authority of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, (42 USC 5301 et seq.). The Grantee's submissions for Title I assistance, the HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 570 (as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time), and this 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 carried 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 I and published in 24 CFR Part 58. The Grantee 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) Grantee Name James E. Slater Honorable Dan Coody Title Title Director, Com unity Planning and Development Mayor Signature a (mMdd/yyyy) Signature Date (mmli lyyyy) 7. Category of Title I Assistance for this Funding Action 8. Special Conditions 9a. Date HUD Received Submission 10. check one (check only one) ® a. Entitlement, Sec 106(b) ❑ b. State -Administered, Sec 106(d)(1) ❑ c. HUD -Administered Small Cities, Sec 106(d)(2)(B) ❑ d. Indian CDBG Programs, Sec 106(a)(1) ❑ e. Surplus Urban Renewal Funds, Sec 112(b) ❑ f. Special Purpose Grants, Sec 107 ❑ g. Loan Guarantee, Sec 108 (check one) ❑ None ® Attached (mnVdd") 11/16/2007 ® a. Orig. Funding Approval ❑ b. Amendment Amendment Number 9b. Date Grantee Notified (mnVdd/yyyy) 03/19/2008 9c. Date of Start of Program Year (mMdd/yyyy) 01/01/2008 11. Amount of Community Development Block Grant FY ( ) FY ( ) FY (2008) a. Funds Reserved for this Grantee $635,930 b. Funds now being Approved $635,930 c. Reservation to be Cancelled -0- 11aminus l i b 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 terms and 12c. Name of Autho' d Official for Designated Public Agency conditions of the Agreement, applicable regulations, and other Title �I v requirements of HUD now or hereafter in effect,, pertaining to the assistance provided it. Signature HUD Accounting use Only Batch TAO Program Y A Reg Area Document No. Project Number ®;Z6 �000m= Y Project Number 0 Pro'e� d Number J Effective Date Category Amount (mrSddlyyyy) 'Hi 000 Amount Amount Date Entered PAS (mnVdd/yyyy) Date Entered LOCCS (mnVdd/ ) Batch Number Transaction Code Entered By Verified By 24 CFR 570 torm HUD -7082 (4/93) B.O. 12372 SPECIAL CONTRACT CONDITION WATER OR SEWER FACILITIES Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, no funds provided under this 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.) 123.72, Intergovernmental Review:_of.'Pederal Programs, and BUD's implementing regulations at 24 en Part 52. The recipient shall also complete the review procedures required under 8.0. 12372 and 24.CFR Part S2 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 E.0. 12372 and implementing regulations.