HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 05-12
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT
FOR 2012 WHEN RECEIVED 11\1 THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF
$589,066.00.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes
the Mayor to execute the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement in the
estimated amount of $589,066.00 for 2012 when received, with allocation proposed as follows:
➢ Administration $109,757
➢ Housing Rehabilitation $320,101
➢ Redevelopment $43,208
➢ CASA of NWA $10,000
➢ Community Clinic -St. Francis $10,000
➢ LifeSource $20,000
➢ Washington Reg. Med. Foundation $5,000
➢ Transportation $26,000
➢ Life Styles $30,000
➢ YRCC $15,000
PASSED and APPROVED this 3`a day of January, 2012.
APPROVED:
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
City Council Agenda Items
and
Contracts, Leases or Agreements
1/3/2012
City Council Meeting Date
Agenda Items Only
Community Services
Division
Action Required:
Development Services
Department
Approval of the 2012 Action Plan and the Mayor's authority to execute the 2012 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Agreement upon receipt.
Cost of this request
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Staff recommends approval of the 2012 Action Plan and the Mayor's authority to execute the 2012 CDBG Agreement upon reciept.
Revised January 15, 2009
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE
ARKANSAS
www.accessfayetteville.org
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: City Council
Thru: Jeremy Pate, Dir. Community Development 3
From: Yolanda Fields, Dir. Community Sery
Date: December 7, 2011
Subject: 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
PROPOSAL:
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 formula allocation process awards CDBG funding to the
City of Fayetteville. Each year the Community Services Division submits a Consolidated Action Plan to the
U.S. Department and Urban Development (HUD) outlining the proposed uses of CDBG funding. If HUD
approves the Action Plan a CDBG Agreement for that year is received. This Agreement must be executed,
returned to the HUD Field Office in Little Rock and then sent to HUD in Washington D.C. for the release of
funds.
Grant amounts vary each year dependent upon the funding levels authorized by Congress through the annual
federal budget process. The estimated award for 2012 is $589,066. The grant funding detail submitted to HUD
in the 2012 Consolidated Action Plan is:
Administration $109,757
Housing Rehabilitation $320,101
Redevelopment $ 43,208
CASA bf NWA $ 10,000
Community Clinic — St Francis $ 10,000
LifeSource $ 20,000
Wash. Reg. Med. Foundation $ 5,000
Transportation $ 26,000
Life Styles $ 30,000
YRCC $ 15,000
$589,066
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
Approving the 2012 Action Plan and the Mayor's authority to execute the 2012 CDBG Agreement upon receipt
will reduce the waiting time for HUD to release the funds. This will allow for quicker start up of both internal
and external programs to assist low and moderate income residents in Fayetteville. Any change in the awarded
funding amount will be presented to the Council.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the 2012 Action Plan be approved and that authority be given to the Mayor to execute
the 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement upon receipt.
BUDGET IMPACT:
2012 estimated CDBG grant revenue - $589,066.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT FOR 2012 WHEN
RECEIVED IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $589,066.00.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the
Mayor to execute the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement in the estimated amount
of $589,066.00 for 2012 when received, with allocation proposed as follows:
> Administration $109,757
> Housing Rehabilitation $320,101
➢ Redevelopment $43,208
> CASA of NWA $10,000
> Community Clinic -St. Francis $10,000
> LifeSource $20,000
> Washington Reg. Med. Foundation $5,000
➢ Transportation $26,000
> Life Styles $30,000
➢ YRCC $15,000
PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of January, 2012.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Community Development Block Grant
2012 Action Plan
Community Services Division
Helping to Build a Better Community
Community Services Division
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008:. rector
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file Arkansas 72701
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' Phone 479 575 8260
Fax 479 444 3445
community_resources@ci.fayettevilie.ar.us
Table of Contents
Form 424
Introduction 1
Consolidated Action Plan 2
Institutional Structure and Coordination 4
Community Profile 5
Housing 1 Community Development Needs 6
Available Resources 11
Public Access 1 Participation ............ 11
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 12
Section 3 12
One -Year Action Plan 13
Administration 14
Housing Services 14
Redevelopment Program 14
Public Services 15
Public Facilities 16
Monitoring 17
Appendices
A: Certifications
B: Published Notices
C: Citizen Participation Plan
D: Project Listing
E: Maps
F: Comments
G: Tables
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 03/31/2012
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
*1. Type of Submission:
Preapplication
Application
* 2. Type
of Application: " If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
43 New
" Other (Specify)
la Application
Continuation
Ell Changed/Corrected
El Revision
' 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
B -12 -MC -0001
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
* 5b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by
7. State Application Identifier:
State:
8. APPLICANT
INFORMATION:
* a. Legal Name:
City of Fayetteville
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
71-6018462
* c. Organizational DUNS:
141-310578
d. Address:
• Streets:
Street2:
' City:
County:
' State:
Province:
'Country:
' Zip / Postal Code:
113 W Mountain
Fayetteville
Washington
AR
USA: UNITED STATES
72701
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Division Name:
Development Services Department
Community Services Division
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
Ms.
* First Name: Yolanda
Fields
Title: [Community Services Director
Organizational Affiliation:
* Telephone Number:479-575-8290
Fax Number: 479444-3445
* Email: yfields@ci.fayetteville.ar.us
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C. City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
" Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14.218
CFDA Title:
Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement Grant
" 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
1
• Title:
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Protect (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Fayetteville AR
" 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement City
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
16. Congressional
" a. Applicant
Districts Of:
AR -003 * b. Program/Project AR -003
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
17. Proposed
a. Start Date'
Project:
01/01/2012 " b. End Date: 12/31/2012
18. Estimated Funding ($):
' a. Federal $ 589,066.00
' b. Applicant
- c. State
• d. Local
• e. Other
' f. Program Income
' g. TOTAL $ 589,066.00
* 19. Is Application
a. This application
Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
is not covered by E.O. 12372.
• b. Program
0 c. Program
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.) Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation
Yes / No
21. *By signing
herein are true,
comply with any
subject me to
this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained In the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
i ** I AGREE
** The list of certifications
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
Mr *First Name: Lioneld
[Jordan
` Title: Mayor
* Telephone Number: 479-575-8331 Fax Number: 479-444-3445
' Emit: Ijordan(nici.fayetteville.ar.us
* Signature of Authorized
Representative: �� - *Date Signed: /0. 6 %/
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
* Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation
The following field should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent on any Federal Debt. Maximum number of
characters that can be entered is 4,000. Try and avoid extra spaces and carriage returns to maximize the availability of space.
2012 Action Plan 1 Introduction
This document serves as the City of Fayetteville's One -Year Consolidated Action Plan Submission for
the use of 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds. The Action Plan
describes how the City will address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the five-year
strategy outlined in the City of Fayetteville's 2011-2015 Five -Year Consolidated Plan. The One -Year
Action Plan is a component of the Five -Year Consolidated Plan that is updated annually to reflect
resource allocation changes.
The planning process for the development of this One -Year Action Plan began on July 27th and 31st
2011 with published notices that the City was holding a mandatory subrecipient grant application
workshop and accepting applications for GY2012 CDBG program funding. This notice of funding, in
combination with the public hearing held on October 6, 2011, allowed agencies and interested citizens
the opportunity to express concerns and share community needs. The public hearing announcement is
included in Appendix B of this document.
Following the application submission period, 19 funding requests were received and reviewed by staff
and the members of the grant prioritization committee. Applications were reviewed for compliance with
application requirements. Proposed projects were also evaluated for fit with City Council adopted local
community development objectives and consistency with the priorities and objectives contained in the
2011-2015 Consolidated Plan. CDBG funded activities must qualify by meeting at least one of the three
national objectives: benefit low- and moderate -income individuals, prevent or eliminate blight and slums
or meet urgent community development needs that pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or
welfare of the community. In addition, each application was assessed for project readiness, financial
leverage and other relevant concerns.
A summary of the proposed uses of CDBG funds recommended by staff was published in The
Northwest Arkansas Times on September 21 and 25, 2011. It was also published in the weekly papers
The Fayetteville Free Weekly and La Prensa Libre (in Spanish) for the week of September 26, 2011.
These public notices provided the start and end dates of the 30 -day public comment period; as well as
the date, time and location for the public hearing. In addition, the public notices advised the general
public of two locations that the proposed 2012 One -Year Action Plan was available for their review and
comments. In addition to the public notices, Community Services issued a press release and published
an announcement on City's website (www.accessfayetteville.org) newsfeed including a link to the Action
Plan draft. The draft One -Year Action Plan was then discussed at a public hearing held on October 6,
2011.
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2012 Action Plan
In order to receive its annual CDBG funding, the City of Fayetteville must develop and submit to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) its Consolidated Action Plan. This plan is the
City's comprehensive planning document and application.
In the Consolidated Action Plan, the City identifies its goals for CDBG programs, which also serve as the
criteria against which HUD will evaluate the City's performance in carrying out its goals. The
Consolidated Plan promotes a comprehensive approach to local decisions by requiring cities to include
all local residents interested in community development to help identify the needs of the community and
formulate strategies for addressing those needs.
The concept behind the Consolidated Action Plan is to:
• Enable a community to view HUD programs not as isolated tools to solve narrow functional
problems, but rather as an invitation to embrace a comprehensive vision of housing and community
development;
• Create a comprehensive vision which includes affordable housing, fair housing, transportation,
economic development and community rehabilitation;
• Enable communities to apply this comprehensive approach in helping the homeless in a continuum
of care, a comprehensive system for moving individuals and families from homelessness to
permanent housing;
• Improve program accountability and support results oriented management by establishing clear
priority needs and goals; providing more timely and readable information on needs, goals and
proposed projects to citizens; providing measurable indicators of progress; and reporting on
progress against these measures;
• Facilitate citizen involvement and commitment in the planning process by increased community
outreach;
• Partner with the local Public Housing Authority in comprehensive planning efforts to revitalize
distressed neighborhoods and help low-income residents;
• Integrate efforts to identify and take measures to overcome impediments to fair housing, which is an
integral part of comprehensive planning efforts. The programs covered by the Consolidated Plan all
have in common the characteristic that expenditures must primarily benefit extremely low (0 to 30
percent of median income), very low (31 percent to 50 percent of median income), and low
(51 percent to 80 percent of median income) income persons and households.
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2012 Action Plan
In addition, the goals are intended to meet the following three federal statutory objectives:
PROVIDE DECENT HOUSING I which includes:
assisting homeless persons obtain affordable housing; assisting persons at risk of becoming homeless;
retention of affordable housing stock; increase the availability of affordable permanent housing in
standard condition to low income and moderate income families, particularly to members of
disadvantaged minorities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
familial status, or disability; increasing the supply of supportive housing which includes structural
features and services to enable persons with special needs (including persons with HIV/AIDS) to live in
dignity and independence; and providing affordable housing that is accessible to job opportunities.
PROVIDE A SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT 1 which includes:
improving the safety and livability of neighborhoods; increasing access to quality public and private
facilities and services; reducing the isolation of income groups within areas through spatial
de -concentration of housing opportunities for lower income persons and the revitalization of deteriorating
neighborhoods; restoring and preserving properties of special historic, architectural or aesthetic value;
and conservation of energy resources.
EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES 1 which includes:
job creation and retention; establishment, stabilization and expansion of small businesses (including
micro businesses); the provision of public services concerned with employment; the provision of jobs to
low-income persons living in areas affected by those programs and activities, or jobs resulting from
carrying out activities under programs covered by the plan; availability of mortgage financing for low
income persons at reasonable rates using non-discriminatory lending practices; access to capital and
credit for development activities that promote the long term economic and social viability of the
community; and empowerment and self sufficiency for low income persons to reduce generational
poverty in federally assisted housing and public housing.
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2012 Action Plan Institutional Structure & Coordination
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE and COORDINATION
Federal regulations require CDBG recipients to establish a common program year and identify a single
lead agency to prepare and submit the Consolidated Action Plan. The task of preparing this Plan is
assigned to the City of Fayetteville's Community Services Division. Annually, Community Services
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 Services Division has been in contact with an extensive network of governmental and
non-profit agencies in developing this plan. Notices of funding availability were published in the local
newspaper.
The delivery and financing of affordable/attainable housing involves organizations and participants from
public agencies, businesses and private institutions, non -profits and community based organizations.
The roles and responsibilities of the participants will vary depending on the project, required resources,
leadership, levels of commitment, capacity, productivity and understanding of the issue. The
Community Services Division will continue working with the various organizations as it implements the
provisions of the 2012 One -Year Action Plan.
Staff also maintains relationships with state and federal partners and agencies to better link services to
our targeted population. Community Services staff has assumed leadership and support roles with the
Northwest Arkansas Housing Coalition, League of United Latin American Citizens and the Hispanic
Women's Organization. Community Services has also developed strong ties with the University of
Arkansas including the following departments: Off Campus Connections, the Multicultural Center and
the office of International Students and Scholars.
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2012 Action Plan Community Profile
COMMUNITY PROFILE
The City of Fayetteville is the county seat of Washington County and is located in the northwestern part
of Arkansas. Washington County is the third most populous county in Arkansas and one of the fastest
growing. Fayetteville is situated at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Fayetteville is the southernmost
city in metropolitan Northwest Arkansas and is located approximately 185 miles northwest of Little Rock,
Arkansas, 125 miles east of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 350 miles northeast of Dallas, Texas and 210 miles south
of Kansas City, Missouri. Fayetteville and the Northwest Arkansas region have gained a national
reputation as one of the best places in the country to live and raise a family. The City and the region are
experiencing rapid population growth and an increasing number of visitors. Fayetteville's population has
increased from approximately 20,000 in 1960 to 73,580 according to the 2010 census. The city is the
third most populous in Arkansas and currently encompasses 35,454 acres (55.39 square miles).
The 2010 census found that there were 73,580 people, 30,726 households and 7,076 families with
children residing within the city. The 2010 census numbers reflect increases from the 2000 census.
They show a 21 % increase in the number of people, 23% increase in households and a 8% increase in
the number of families with children. There are 36,188 housing units; this is an increase in housing units
of 30% between the 2000 census and the 2010 census. The racial makeup of the city is 83.8% White,
6% African American, 1.1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 3.1 % Asian, 0.2% Native
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 2.8% Other, 3% Identified by two or more races. The 2010 census showed
that 6.4% of the community was Hispanic or Latino.
The age distribution in the City was 18.5% under the age of 18, 26.1% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to
49, 12.8% from 50 to 64, and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The 2010 census did not update the
median income information therefore the following is utilizing information from the 2010 American
Community Survey 1 -Year Estimates. The median income for a household in the city is $32,908, and
the median income for a family was $52,158. The per capita income for the city was $22,501. 28.6% of
the population and 14.4% of families were below the poverty line.
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2012 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
HOUSING
The City of Fayetteville is committed to the development of programs which address the need for housing
for Low and Moderate Income (LMI) persons and families. In response to priority needs revealed during
the development of the City's five year Consolidated Plan in 2005, the City has focused on developing
community partnerships with local entities with expertise in specialized housing activities. This cooperation
will further the attainable housing effort in the City of Fayetteville. Attainable housing continues to be a
topic of great concern for this division. Housing costs in Northwest Arkansas have increased at a consider-
able rate throughout the past 10 years according to the latest 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.
This home received housing rehabilitation with Community Development Block Grant funds. The moderate rehabilitation consisted of installing a wheel-
chair ramp with concrete landing, new siding, replacing flood damaged drywall in the utility room, replace damaged water spigot and repair of a leaking
HVAC unit.
REHABILITATION
The City of Fayetteville has been helping homeowners with rehabilitation of their homes for approximately
32 years. The funding has allowed homeowners to stay in their homes and the improvements to their
homes have acted as a catalyst for other, high quality renovations and new construction of housing in the
project area. The majority of recipients have been very low income and/or elderly households. These
owners have little or no funds available to repay a loan and typically have the greatest amount of deferred
maintenance. The chart on the following page reflects the income levels of program participants from
January 2011 - September 2011.
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2012 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs
Housing Projects Completed 1 Income Limits
According to the U.S. Census Bureau approximately 7,722 homes were built prior to 1978 in the City of
Fayetteville. Any rehabilitation activities of more than $5,000 on homes constructed prior to 1978 will
have Lead -Based Paint (LBP) testing done and actions taken to remove any identified hazards. Lead-
based paint hazards consist of any condition that causes exposure to lead. To date in 2011, the program
identified no homes in the housing rehabilitation program with LBP concerns. Anytime that homes are
identified as having LBP issues those hazards are corrected.
The 2010 Census reported 5,752 residents over the age of 65 in the City of Fayetteville. Homeowners in
this age group are generally on a fixed income and often cannot afford to make any repairs on their
homes or address making their homes energy efficient. The housing rehab program addresses both
Lead -Based Paint issues and making the home energy efficient which can allow the homeowners to
remain in the home longer than expected. The races of the households are 7 (78%) White, 1 (11%)
African American and 1 (11%) American Indian. The following charts reflect the statistics on the
participants that have been assisted in the first nine months of 2011. We have provided rehabilitation to
9 homes from January - September 2011.
Housing Projects Completed 1 Head of Household
SinglelNonElderly
Elderly/62+
Related/Single Parent Related/Two Parents
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2012 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs
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Housing Projects Completed I Sex of Household
Male
Female
PUBLIC SERVICES
Utilization of CDBG funds for the provision of public services, which serve LMI groups, has been and
continues to be a focus of the Community Development Program. The Transportation Program has two
components and provides assistance to LMI, disabled and/or elderly members of our community. The
Transit Program provides qualifying LMI residents with bus passes through a partnership with Ozark
Regional Transit to supplement their ability to get to appointments, jobs, etc. The Taxi Program
provides supplemental transportation for elderly and/or disabled residents of Fayetteville in hopes of
allowing them greater self-sufficiency. The Public Services component also includes the CDBG
Subrecipient Grant Program which allows local nonprofits to apply for funding through a competitive
grant application process.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
CDBG has historically supported Community Services Public Facilities projects in Fayetteville. CDBG
dollars have assisted with construction, renovation and development of facilities for local non-profit
organizations such as Fayetteville Public Library, Life Styles, LifeSource International and the Yvonne
Richardson Community Center
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2012 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs
REDEVELOPMENT
In 1992, a neighborhood within a low -to -moderate -income area of Fayetteville was designated as the
Target Area. Prior to the creation of the program, Code Compliance efforts were placing an additional
economic strain on the low- and moderate -income homeowners in the Target Area who are physically or
financially unable to correct code violations. Thus, in 2004, the Redevelopment Program was
established for the Target Area to assist in cleaning and revitalizing the deteriorating neighborhood.
According to the 2010 American Community Survey 1 -Year Estimates, 15.4% of the population makes
less than $10,000; 9.1 % make $10,000 to $14,999; 17.4% make $15,000 to $24,999; 11.2% make
$25,000 to $34,999; 11% make $35,000 to $49,999; 13.4% make $50,000 to $74,999; 8% make
$75,000 to $99,999; 8.6% make $100,000 to $149,999; 3.4% make $150,000 to $199,999 and 2.4%
make $200,000 or more. The Target Area is located in southeast Fayetteville which continues to be
comprised of mainly low- and moderate -income residents.
With a high percentage making less than $25,000 a year, it is evident that residents will often not have
the resources to correct code violations on their property. Currently there are 23 active cases in the
Target Area. The Redevelopment Program assists residents with correcting code violations without
creating additional economic strain.
From January 2011 - September 2011, we have successfully assisted 4 households. The following
charts provide statistics on the participants that were assisted.
Redevelopment Projects Completed 1 Income Limits
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2012 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs
Redevelopment Projects Completed I Head of Household
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Redevelopment Projects Completed I Work Performed
In addition to identifying code violations in the Target Area, the Redevelopment Officer seeks
opportunities to educate residents and local organizations in the Target Area on city ordinances and the
Redevelopment Program. The goal of education is not just to educate the public but also to develop and
maintain relationships.
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2012 Action Plan Available Resources & Public Access I Participation
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
FEDERAL I STATE The City of Fayetteville is an entitlement community and therefore receives a formula
grant through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant
Program. Private non-profit organizations in Fayetteville are funded through competitive state and federal
allocations, the local United Way campaign, private foundation grants, other special competitive grants
and private donations including fund-raising activities. The City anticipates the CDBG formula allocation in
2012 will be approximately $589,066.
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT The City's Street Division has estimated $261,513 for street overlay and
repair of streets located in the designated Community Development Target Area.
PUBLIC ACCESS & PARTICIPATION
CDBG Activities are designed and carried out based on local needs. Through public meetings,
consultation with area public and non-profit service agencies, informal discussion with citizens, studies,
city staff and special purpose committees; input from community stakeholders and resource holders is
sought and integrated into designating action priorities.
One formal public hearing was held to present and discuss proposed CDBG activities for fiscal year 2012.
Community Development staff were active in the presentation of program information.
In addition, a quarterly Community Services outreach publication serves to inform the community of
current and future program projects and activities. Program literature in Spanish is also available in the
office and at locations in the community. Staff continues to be active in the Northwest Arkansas Housing
Coalition.
In accordance with Fayetteville's Citizen Participation Plan, the 2012 Consolidated Action Plan was made
available for a 30 day citizen review period.
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2012 Action Plan Analysis of Impediments to Further Fair Housing & Section 3
;: Compliance
ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING
The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (Al) was completed in November 2010. CDBG Program
regulations require recipient jurisdictions to "affirmatively further fair housing" as required by Section 808
of the Fair Housing Act.
The Al is part of the Community Services effort to affirmatively further fair housing choice by identifying
impediments to fair housing which presently exist in the community, and to develop strategies and
actions designed to reduce or eliminate the identified impediments. Further, the 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 helps
describe a clearer picture of housing conditions for LMI households in Fayetteville and aids in defining
current and future housing directions.
The current Al identified four areas of action:
■ Consider initiating a Fair Housing Committee within the Arkansas Community Development
Association.
■ Increase knowledge and understanding of fair housing and affirmatively furthering fair housing
through utilization of education programs and materials provided by the Arkansas Fair Housing
Commission (AFHC).
■ Encourage AFHC to establish baseline and actual level and types of discrimination occurring in the
community through audit testing activities.
■ Continue to support and make referrals to local organizations that provide approved homebuyer
education programs.
The Community Services CDBG administration program has responsibility for the efforts to affirmatively
further fair housing. Community Services has established a Fair Housing Evaluation Committee that
meets quarterly to monitor progress on fair housing goals.
SECTION 3
A condition of receiving HUD Community Planning and Development assistance is compliance with the
requirements of Section 3. The Section 3 regulation is a directive for providing preference to low- and
very low-income residents and businesses that substantially employ these persons for new employment,
training and contracting opportunities resulting from HUD -funded projects that trigger Section 3.
The City of Fayetteville stays current on the Section 3 requirements and annually submits a Section 3
compliance report to HUD.
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2012 Action Plan One -Year Action Plan
ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN 2012
SUMMARY i USE OF FUNDS
The One -Year Action Plan for the 2012 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 2012 Action Plan can be sent to:
City of Fayetteville
Attention: Yolanda Fields
Community Services Division
113 W Mountain Street
Fayetteville AR 72701
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383) created the CDBG
Program. Re -authorized in 1990 as part of the Cranston -Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act,
local communities can use the resources of the CDBG Program to develop flexible, locally designed
community development strategies to address the program's national objectives of:
1. Providing benefits to low and moderate income persons;
2. Eliminating slums and blight; and
3. Meeting an urgent community need.
Within the framework of these national objectives, the City of Fayetteville has also established the
following local community development objectives:
1. Housing and neighborhood preservation;
2. Economic development through job enhancement;
3. Public facilities and improvements limited to the support of objectives 1 and 2;
4. Elimination of blight and blighting elements limited to the support of objectives 1 and 2; and
5. Special programs offering significant community benefit and in direct support of objectives 1 and 2.
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I 2012 Action Plan Administration I Housing I Redevelopment
ADMINISTRATION
Administration funds are used for the salary and benefits of the Community Services Director,
administrative staff, office supplies, travel and training costs, some Fair Housing activities and other
costs associated with administration of community development activities. CDBG funds allocated -
$109,757. Location: Development Services Building, 125 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas
72701.
HOUSING SERVICES
This allocation provides forgivable loans to low and moderate income persons for rehabilitation of
owner -occupied housing. The rehabilitation services are offered 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, alleviate deferred maintenance conditions,
provide safety devices and/or replace principal fixtures and components. CDBG funds allocated -
$320,101 which includes salary and program delivery costs for management and oversight of all housing
programs. Twenty households to be served.
Location: Citywide, when there is a waiting list applicants are prioritized according to established criteria
to give highest priority to those most in need of services. Priority criteria include: very low income,
elderly, disabled, single -parent household, lead -based paint hazards in home 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. Ten households to be served. CDBG funds
allocated - $43,208. Location: The identified Target Area in southeast Fayetteville.
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2012 Action Plan Public Services
SUBRECIPIENT GRANT PROGRAM - Public Services
CASA of Northwest Arkansas I $10,000
One Child, One Advocate A portion of the costs associated with the provision of court advocacy
services to abused children. Advocacy includes home visits and ensuring that the child is safe and
receiving the appropriate medical, psychological, educational and other services..
Community Clinic - Owl Creek School Based Health Center 1 $10,000
Public Services for Pediatrics - Owl Creek School Provision of consumable supplies necessary for
medical and dental pediatric care to uninsured and low income children in Fayetteville through Owl
Creek's School Based Health Center.
LifeSource International 1 $20,000
Kid's Life Summer Camp A portion of the costs associated with implementing the eight week day camp
for at -risk youth. Emphasis is placed on education, health and nutrition and physical activity.
Washington Regional Medical Foundation I $5,000
Cancer Help Fund The project will provide the Washington Regional Cancer Support Home with a
portion of the funds for the Cancer Help Fund. This program will provide assistance to Fayetteville
cancer patients who are experiencing financial hardship.
Transportation Program 1 $26,000
Taxi Program Supplemental transportation for disabled and/or elderly residents to assist in creating
greater self-sufficiency for program participants.
Transit Program Supplemental transportation assistance for qualifying low- and moderate -income
residents.
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2012 Action Plan Public Facilities
SUBRECIPIENT GRANT PROGRAM - Public Facilities
Life Styles 1 $30,000
Wash, Dry and Room for More Life Styles provides transitional housing to individuals with
intellectual or other developmental disabilities at their apartments on Sycamore. Life Styles has
relocated their staff offices to the newly opened College for Living building. This funding will move the
laundry room and renovate the area previously utilized for the laundry room, offices and a common area
into a handicapped accessible two bedroom apartment.
Yvonne Richardson Community Center 1 $15,000
2012 Facilities Renovation The Yvonne Richardson Community Center bathrooms are 17 years old and
inefficient. Funds will allow the bathrooms to be renovated and made more efficient.
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2012 Action Plan Monitoring
MONITORING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS will be monitored by the Community Development
Division, State HUD staff and external auditors to ensure long-term compliance with federal, state and
local regulations and statutes. Goals and objectives outlined in the Consolidated Plan will be reviewed
periodically by the Community Development staff to ensure compliance to the plan.
HOUSING PROGRAMS will be monitored by the CDBG Housing Program staff and State HUD staff.
When needed the City of Fayetteville Building Safety Division will provide monitoring 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 housing rehabilitation project sites.
PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES will be monitored by Community Services staff. Subrecipient
agreements will be required for all public service activities. Monitoring includes assessment of program
performance, financial performance and regulatory compliance. Subrecipient agreements will require
documentation of activities and results. The subrecipient agreement will outline procedures to be
followed in case a non-compliance situation may occur.
REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS will be monitored by Community Services 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 advance the revitalization of the Target Area.
LEAD BASED PAINT hazard reduction will be monitored by CDBG Housing Program staff.
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 continue to take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with
program requirements. All activities are looked at on an individual basis to determine what regulations
are applicable and how they should be met. Division staff receive on -going training to develop the
knowledge and skills to operate and comply with program requirements.
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Community Services Division
CDBG dollars...
community
investments
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Arts Live Theatre 29,603
V Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA 17,000
Credit Counseling of Arkansas 25,451
Economic Opportunity Agency 10,848
Elizabeth Richardson Center 10,041
Fayetteville Animal Services 7,650
Fayetteville Public Library 15,880
Habitat for Humanity 90,000
Housing Rehabilitation Program 1,642,435
Just Communities 8,683
Legal Aid of Arkansas 23,428
LifeSource International 70,752
Life Styles 106,173
NWAEDD 37,508
NWA Free Health Center 38,490
�./ for Ozark Guidance 10,000
the5 Peace at Home 55,719
Past years Redevelopment 210,566
Transportation (Taxi and Transit) 46,100
total UAMS Area Health Education Center NW 6,511
CDBG Youth Bridge 67,651
You Can 50,034
YvonneRichardson Center 72,081
funding 1932 Garland 34,351
S......SSS55................ $ 2,686,955.00