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
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Yolanda Fields
Submitted By
City of Fayetteville
Staff Review Form
City Council Agenda Items
Contracts
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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.
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Cost of this request
Account Number
Project Number
Budgeted Item
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Category/Project Budget
Funds Used to Date
Remaining Balance
Budget Adjustment Attached
Program Category / Project Name
Grant Revenue
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Community Development
Fund Name
Department D ector
City Attorney
Finance and Internal Service Director
Mayor
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Date Original Contract Date:
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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