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HomeMy WebLinkAbout35-13 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO.35-13 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT FOR 2013 WHEN RECEIVED IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $540,787.00. 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 $540,787.00 for 2013 when received, with allocation proposed as follows: ➢ Administration $107,245 ➢ Housing Rehabilitation $305,701 ➢ Redevelopment $41,043 ➢ Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA $5,000 ➢ CASA of NWA $10,000 ➢ LifeSource (Services) $20,000 ➢ Peace at Home Family Shelter $10,000 ➢ Salvation Army $5,000 ➢ Transportation $6,000 ➢ LifeSource (Facilities) $27,000 ➢ YRCC $3,798 PASSED and APPROVED this 19'h day of February, 2013. APPROVED: LE ATTEST: By: t .�- e znu;—�4 SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items and Contracts, Leases or Agreements 2/19/2013 City Council Meeting Date Agenda Items Only Yolanda Fields Community Services Development Services Submitted By Division Department Approval of the 2013 Action Plan (CDBG) Agreement upon receipt. Cost of this request Account Number Project Number Action mequirea: authority to execute the 2013 Category / Project Budget Funds Used to Date Remaining Balance Budgeted Item Budget Adjustment Attached I� %ally NLLVIIIVY ofM•'N$ Date /-V-/J Date t-31-3-00 Finance and internal Services Director Date Date Block Grantl Program Category 1 Project Name Program / Project Category Name Community Services Fund Name Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Date: Original Contract Number: Received in t63 ? - 13 AG--, = .j -0 r V Clerk's Office Received in rsMayor's Office Staff recommends approval of the 2013 Action Plan and the Mayors authority to execute the 2013 CDBG Agreement upon reciept. Revised January 15, 2009 • LrayL l e ARKANSAS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: City Council Thru: Jeremy Pate, Dir. Community Development From: Yolanda Fields, Dir. Community Servicef� Date: January 28, 2013 Subject: 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) PROPOSAL: THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE 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 an 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 2013 is $540,787. The grant funding detail submitted to HUD in the 2013 Action Plan is: Administration $107,245 Housing Rehabilitation $305,701 Redevelopment $ 41,043 Big Brothers Big Sisters ofNWA $ 5,000 CASA of NWA $ 10,000 LifeSource International $ 20,000 Peace at Home Family Shelter $ 10,000 Salvation Army $ 5,000 Transportation $ 6,000 LifeSource International $ 27,000 YRCC 3,798 $540,787 THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS Approving the 2013 Action Plan and the Mayor's authority to execute the 2013 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 2013 Action Plan be approved and that authority be given to the Mayor to execute the 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement upon :receipt. BUDGET IMPACT: 2013 estimated CDBG grant revenue - $540,787. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT FOR 2013 WHEN RECEIVED IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $540,787.00. 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 $540,787.00 for 2013 when received, with allocation proposed as follows: ➢ Administration $107,245 ➢ Housing Rehabilitation $305,701 ➢ Redevelopment $41,043 ➢ Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA $5,000 ➢ CASA of NWA $10,000 ➢ LifeSource (Services) $20,000 ➢ Peace at Home Family Shelter $10,000 ➢ Salvation Army $5,000 ➢ Transportation $6,000 ➢ LifeSource (Facilities) $27,000 ➢ YRCC $3,798 PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of February, 2013. APPROVED: 0 ATTEST: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer 60FV lie ARKANSAS Community Development Block Grant 2013 Action Plan Community Services Division Helping to Build a Better Community Table of Contents Form424.............................................................................................................. Introduction.......................................................................................................... Consolidated Action Plan....................................................................................... Institutional Structure and Coordination.............................................................. CommunityProfile............................................................................. •..... Housing I Community Development Needs ........................................................ AvailableResources..................................................................................... Public Access I Participation........................................................................... Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing........................................................... Section3.................................................................................................... One -Year Action Plan............................................................................................. Administration.............................................................................................. HousingServices.......................................................................................... Redevelopment Program ........................................... ............................... PublicServices............................................................................................ PublicFacilities............................................................................................ Monitoring.................................................................................................. Appendices A: Certifications B: Published Notices C: Citizen Participation Plan D: Project Listing E: Maps F: Comments G: Tables i 1 2 4 5 6 11 19 12 12 13 14 14 14 15 16 17 OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 03/31/2012 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 * 1. Type of Submission: * 2. Type of Application: ` It Revision, select appropriate letter(s): ® Preapplication ®x New Application ® Continuation `Other (Spedty) ® ChangedlCorrected Application 13 Revision * 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier. E3-13-MC-05-0001 5a, Federal Entity Identifier: * 5b. Federal Award Identifier. State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier. S. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * a. Legal Name: City of Fayetteville * b. Employerfraxpayer Identification Number (EINfrIN): ' c. Organizational DUNS: 71-6018462 141-310578 d. Address: ` Streets 113 W Mountain Street2: * City: Fayetteville County: Washington "State: JAR Province: ' Country: USA: UNITED STATES * Zip / Postal Code: 72701 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: I Community Services Division Development Services Department f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Ims. ` First Name: IYotanda Middle Name: ' Last Name: Fields Suffix: Title: I Community Services Director Organizational Affiliation: . Telephone Number: 479-575-8290 Fax Number: 479-444-3445 * Email: jyfieIds@c1.iiqyetteviIIe.ar.us Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 8. 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 GrantlEntitlement Grant 12. Funding Opportunity Number: " Title: 13. Competition Identification Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected. by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Fayetteville AR * 1 a. Deseriotive Tide of AaDlicant's Prolect: Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement City Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16. Congressional Districts Of: * a. Applicant AR-003 ' b. Program/Project AR-003 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. 17. Proposed Project: • a. Start Date: 01 101 /2013 ` b. End Date: 12/31 /2013 18. Estimated Funding ($}: * a. Federal $ 540,787.00 * b. Applicant * a State * d. Local * e. Other * f. Program Income * g. TOTAL $ 540,787.00 ` 19. is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? ® a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on J. b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.) Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation ® Yes Q No 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 213, Section 1001) O '-I AGREE '* The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr ' First Name: Lioneld Middle Name: * Last Name: liordan Suffix: " Title: Mayor * Telephone Number: Fax Number: 479-444-3�445 479-575-8331 * Email: Ijordan&i.fayetteville.anus * Signature of Authorized Representative: Date Signed: ® 2— 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. 2013 Action Plan I Introduction This document serves as the City of Fayetteville's One -Year Consolidated Action Plan Submission for the use of 2013 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 25 and 29, 2012 with published notices that the City was holding a mandatory subrecipient grant application workshop and accepting applications for GY2013 CDBG program funding. This notice of funding, in combination with the public hearing held on October 4, 2012, 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, 16 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 26 and 30, 2012. It was also published in the weekly papers The Fayetteville Free Weekly and La Prensa Libre (in Spanish) for the week of October 1, 2012. 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 2013 One -Year Action Plan was available for their review and com- ments. In addition to the public notices, Community Services published an announcement on City's web - site (www.accessfayetteville.org) including a link to the Action Plan draft. The draft One -Year Action Plan was then discussed at a public hearing held on October 4, 2012. Page 1 2013 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 harrow functional problems, but rather as an invitation to embrace a comprehensive vision of housing and community development; • Create a comprehensive vision which includes affordable. housing, fair housing, transportation, economic development and community rehabilitation; • Enable communities to apply this comprehensive approach in helping the homeless in a continuum of care, a comprehensive system for moving individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing; • Improve program accountability and support results oriented management by establishing clear priority needs and goals; providing more timely and readable information on needs, goals and proposed projects to citizens; providing measurable indicators of progress; and reporting on progress against these measures; • Facilitate citizen involvement and commitment in the planning process by increased community outreach; • Partner with the local Public Housing Authority in comprehensive planning efforts to revitalize distressed neighborhoods and help low-income residents; • Integrate efforts to identify and take measures to overcome impediments to fair housing, which is an integral part of comprehensive planning efforts. The programs covered by the Consolidated Plan all have in common the characteristic that expenditures must primarily benefit extremely low (0 to 30 percent of median income), very low (31 percent to 50 percent of median income), and low (51 percent to 80 percent of median income) income persons and households. Page 2 2013 Action Plan In addition, the goals are intended to meet the following three federal statutory objectives: PROVIDE DECENT HOUSING I which includes: assisting homeless persons obtain affordable housing; assisting persons at risk of becoming homeless; retention of affordable housing stock; increase the availability of affordable permanent housing in standard condition to low income and moderate income families, particularly to members of disadvantaged minorities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability; increasing the supply of supportive housing which includes structural features and services to enable persons with special needs (including persons with HIV/AIDS) to live in. dignity and independence; and providing affordable housing that is accessible to job opportunities. PROVIDE A SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT I which includes: improving the safety and livability of neighborhoods; increasing access to quality public and private facilities and services; reducing the Isolation of income groups within areas through spatial de -concentration of housing opportunities for lower income persons and the revitalization of deteriorating neighborhoods; restoring and preserving properties of special historic, architectural or aesthetic value; and conservation of energy resources. EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES J 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 jobsresulting 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 2013 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 2013 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. Page 4 2013 Action Plan Community Profile COMMUNITY PROFILE The City of Fayetteville is the county seat of Washington County and is located in the northwestern part of Arkansas. Washington County is the third most populous county in Arkansas and one of the fastest growing. Fayetteville is situated at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Fayetteville is the southernmost city in metropolitan Northwest Arkansas and is located approximately 185 miles northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas, 125 miles east of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 350 miles northeast of Dallas, Texas and 210 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri. Fayetteville and the Northwest Arkansas region have gained a national reputation as one of the best places in the country to live and raise a family. The City and the region are experiencing rapid population growth and an increasing number of visitors. Fayetteville's population has increased from approximately 20,000 in 1960 to 73,580 according to the 2010 census. The city is the third most populous in Arkansas and currently encompasses 35,454 acres (55.39 square miles). The 2010 census found that there were 73,580 people, 30,726 households and 7,076 families with children residing within the city. The 2010 census numbers reflect increases from the 2000 census. They show a 21% increase in the number of people, 23% increase in households and a 8% increase in the number of families with children. There are 36,188 housing units; this is an increase in housing units of 30% between the 2000 census and the 2010 census. The racial makeup of the city is 83.8% White, 6% African American, 1.1 % American Indian/Alaska Native, 3.1 % Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 2.8% Other, 3% Identified by two or more races. The 2010 census showed that 6.4% of the community was Hispanic or Latino. The age distribution in the City was 18.5% under the age of 18, 26.1 % from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 49, 12.8% from 50 to 64, and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The 2010 census did not update the median income information therefore the following is utilizing information from the 2010 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. The median income for a household in the city is $32,908, and the median income for a family was $52,158. The per capita income for the city was $22,501. 28.6% of the population and 14.4% of families were below the poverty line. Page 5 2013 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS HOUSING The City of Fayetteville is committed to the development of programs which address the need for housing for Low and Moderate Income (LMI) persons and families. In response to priority needs revealed during the development of the City's five year Consolidated Plan in 2011, the City has focused on developing community partnerships with local entities with expertise in specialized housing activities. This cooperation will further the attainable housing effort in the City of Fayetteville. Attainable housing continues to be a topic of great concern for this division. 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. A qualified homeowner had a septic system that failed (see above photos) The homeowner received housing rehabilitation With Community Development Block Grant funds. The rehabilitation project consisted of demolishing the existing septic system and installing a new one (see pictures left and right). REHABILITATION The City of Fayetteville has been helping homeowners with rehabilitation of their homes for approximately 33 years. The funding has allowed homeowners to stay in their homes and the improvements to their homes have acted as a catalyst for other, high quality renovations and new construction of housing in the project area. The majority of recipients have been very low income and/or elderly households. These owners have little or no funds available to repay a loan and typically have the greatest amount of deferred maintenance. The chart on the following page reflects the income levels of the 20 program participants from January 2012 - September 2012. Page 6 2013 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs Housing Projects Completed I Income Limits 30% 50% 80% According to the U.S. Census Bureau approximately 7,722 homes were built prior to 1978 in the City of Fayetteville. Any rehabilitation activities of more than $5,000 on homes constructed prior to 1978 will have Lead -Based Paint (LBP) testing done and actions taken to remove any identified hazards. Lead - based paint hazards consist of any condition that causes exposure to lead. To date in 2012, the program identified 1 home in the housing rehabilitation program with LBP concerns and the identified concerns were abated. Anytime that homes are identified as having LBP issues those hazards are corrected. The 2010 Census reported 5,752 residents over the age of 65 in the City of Fayetteville. Homeowners in this age group are generally on a fixed income and often cannot afford to make any repairs on their homes or address making their homes energy efficient. The housing rehab program addresses both Lead -Based Paint issues and making the home energy efficient which can allow the homeowners to remain in the home longer than expected. The races of the households are 15 (75%) White and 5 (25%) African American. Two (10%) were Hispanic. The following charts reflect the statistics on the participants that have been assisted in the first nine months of 2012. We have provided rehabilitation to 20 homes from January - September 2012. 10 2 Housing Projects Completed I Head of Household SrigleINGnSderly Elderlyl62+ Related/Single Parent Related/Two Parents Other Page 7 2013 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs 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 Life Styles, LifeSource International, NWA Free Health Center and the Yvonne Richardson Community Center Page 8 2013 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 cone violations on their property. Currently there are 34 active cases in the Target Area. The Redevelopment Program assists residents with correcting code violations without creating additional economic strain. From January 2012 - September 2012, we have successfully assisted 10 households. The following charts provide statistics on the participants that were assisted. Redevelopment Projects Completed I Income Limits 30% 50% - 80% Page 9 2013 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs Redevelopment Projects Completed I Head of Household Single / Non- Elderly / 62 & Related / Single Related ! Tw o Other elderly above parent parent ® Cut back tree fimbs ■ Removed junk and debris ■ Mow ed grass and w eeds ■ Other 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. Page 10 2013 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 2013 will be approximately $540,787. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT The City's Street Division has estimated $186,384 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 2013. 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 is active in the Northwest Arkansas Housing Coalition and with the NWA Livability Partners. In accordance with Fayetteville's Citizen Participation Plan, the 2013 Consolidated Action Plan was made available for a 30 day citizen review period. Page 11 2013 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. Page 12 2013 Action Plan One -Year Action Plan ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN 2013 SUMMARY I USE OF FUNDS The One -Year Action Plan for the 2013 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 2013 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. Page 13 2013 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 - $107,245. 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 - $305,701 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. Eleven households to be served. CDBG funds allocated - $41,043. Location: The identified Target Area in southeast Fayetteville. Page 14 2013 Action Plan Public Services SUBRECIPIENT GRANT PROGRAM - Public Services Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas J $5,000 A e_t Fayetteville Mentoring Program am A portion of the costs associated with the provision of mentoring at -risk youth living in the CDBG Target Area. in addition to poverty, one or more of the following risk factors will also be present for the children enrolled in this program: single parent or other guardianship, incarcerated parent and/or poor school performance. 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. LifeSource International j $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. Peace at Home Family Shelter j $10,000 Self Sufficient Plans: The Key for Domestic Violence Survivors' Housing Success A portion of the costs associated with assisting domestic violence victims obtain violence free housing through the utilization of client developed self sufficiency plans. Salvation Army i $5,000 Fayetteville Emergency Shelter Staff Costs A portion of the Emergency Shelter staff costs providing safe shelter and support services to Fayetteville's homeless population. Transportation Program I $6,000 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. Page 15 2013 Action Plan Public Facilities SUBRECIPIENT GRANT PROGRAM - Public Facilities LifeSource international i $27,000 Warehouse Garage Door Bathroom Baby Changing Stations. Flooring and Wall Structure Replacement LifeSource provides a food pantry, clothing closet, children's programming, senior life programming, counseling and community meal outreach_ Funds will allow them to do updates to the facility including a new warehouse garage door used to unload food, supplies, clothing and other donations, install baby changing stations, replace a "false" wall with a permanent wall and replace old/damaged flooring. Yvonne Richardson Community Center j $3,798 2013 Window and Storage Additions The Yvonne Richardson Community Center will use funding to add interior windows to the facility that will provide staff with increased visibility in previously hard to view areas of the facility. It will also provide storage lockers to provide a safe space for patrons to store personal items while using the center. Page 16 2013 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. Page 17 Yolanda Fields Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items and Contracts, Leases or Agreements NIA K,�n �� use i�� D10", N 20I 3 �0�' City Council Meeting Date Agenda Items Only Community Services Development Services Division Department Action Kequirea: Mayor's signature on the three (3) copies of the Grant Agreement and Funding Approval form as Dept. of Housing and Urban Development for the CDBG FY2013 allocation of $586,996. Cost of this request Account Number Project Number Budgeted Item 0 Category / Project Budget Funds Used to Date Program Category / Project Name Program / Project Category Name Remaining Balance Fund Name Budget Adjustment Attached •a Date Y=14-- a Dale Finance and Internal Services Director Date Previous Ordinance or Resolution # ` Original Contract Date: Original Contract Number: ULEVEREDReceived in City Clerk's Office " -/9 6 Date EKTEREI Received in Mayor's Office �D Date Staff recommends signature of the Mayor on all copies of the Grant Agreement and Funding Approval form. Revised January 15, 200 • .ay PVlIle -ARKANSAS� CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Jeremy Pate, Development Services Kit Williams, City Attorney Paul Becker, Finance and Internal Services Director Don Marr, Chief of Staff Lioneld Jordan, Mayor From: Yolanda Fields, Community Se 'c Date: August 12, 2013 THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Subject: Mayor's signature on CDBG Grant Agreement and Funding Approval form PROPOSAL: Community Services is submitting the attached staff review form requesting the Mayor's signature on the three (3) copies of the Grant Agreement and Funding Approval form as executed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the City of Fayetteville CDBG FY2013 allocation in the amount of $586,996. The City Council passed Resolution No. 35-13 on February 19, 2013 giving the Mayor authorization to sign the agreement in the estimated amount of $540,787. A budget adjustment recognizing the actual amount of the award, which is $586,996, will be submitted for Council approval on August 27, 2013. The Grant Agreement and Funding Approval forms executed in the amount of $586,996 are attached to this memo. A copy of Resolution No. 35-13 is also attached. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval for the Mayor to sign all the copies of the Grant Agreement and Funding Approval form. BUDGET IMPACT: The actual CDBG award for 2013 is $46,209 more than estimated. A budget adjustment recognizing the actual amount of the award will be submitted for Council approval on August 27, 2013. RESOLUTION NO.35-13 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT FOR 2013 WHEN RECEIVED IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $540,787.00. 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 $540,787.00 for 2013 when received, with allocation proposed as follows: ➢ Administration $107,245 ➢ Housing Rehabilitation $305,701 ➢ Redevelopment $41,043 ➢ Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA $5,000 ➢ CASA of NWA $10,000 ➢ LifeSource (Services) $20,000 ➢ Peace at Home Family Shelter $10,000 ➢ Salvation Army $5,000 ➢ Transportation $6,000 ➢ LifeSource (Facilities) $27,000 ➢ YRCC $3,798 PASSED and APPROVED this 190i day of February, 2013. APPROVED: LN ATTEST: By:� "46� Le . A!�' SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer Toe q Y O'cSG.�,r. `"': FAYETTEVI -U- r. r ,• DE4 August 1, 2013 Honorable Lioneld Jordan Mayor, City of Fayetteville 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Dear Mayor Jordan: L.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEF.( NNIENT Litd,�, Rock Field Office. Region Vt Office of the Field Office Dirmor 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1000 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone (501) 918-5700 - Fax (501) 324-6142 ii-Aw.hud.gor espanol.hud.gov I am pleased to inform you of your community's Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 allocations for the Office of Community Planning and Development's (CPD) formula programs, which provide funding for housing, community and economic development activities, and assistance for low - and moderate -income persons and special populations across the country. The Program Year for these funds began on January 1, 2013. Your community's FY 2013 available amounts are: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $586,996 HUD noted that the Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan submitted for the use of these funds, provided a planning estimate of $540,787 for CDBG. Since the planning estimate is less than the actual funding amounts, please make the necessary corrections in your proposed budget and activities to reflect the actual funding received. Also, if you have not already done so, please provide this office with a copy of your revised budget within 15 days of the date of this letter. Please note that those changes that are considered substantial, or are for new activities, or those that are completely deleted, will require an amendment to your Consolidated Plan or Action Plan. Enclosed are three copies of the Grant Agreement and Funding Approval form that have been executed by this office. This document constitutes the contract between the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City of Fayetteville for the CDBG program. Please sign all copies. After execution, please return two copies to this office as soon as possible. The copy should be retained in the City's files. 3 You are reminded that certain activities are subject to the provisions of 24 CFR Part 58 (Environmental Review Procedures for the Community Development Block Grant Program). Funds for such activities may not be obligated or expended unless HUD has approved a release of funds in writing. A request for release of funds must be accompanied by an environmental certification. •a 2 The special condition in your Grant Agreement and Funding Approval concerning the review procedures under Executive Order (E.O.) 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 52, restricts the obligation or expenditure of funds for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities until the completion of the review process and receipt of written notification of release of funds from HUD. Since you have not submitted your Consolidated Action Plan (CP) for review under E.O. 12372, we assume you do not propose to use funds for activities subject to review. However, the condition requires that in the event you amend or otherwise revise your CP to use funds for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities, you must receive written release of funds from HUD before obligating or expending funds for such activities. In addition to the conditions contained on form HUD 7082, the grantee shall comply with requirements established by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, including Appendix A to Part 25 of the Financial Assistance Use of Universal Identifier and Central Contractor Registration, 75 Fed. Reg. 55671 (Sep. 14, 2010) (to be codified at 2 CFR part 25) and Appendix A to Part 170 of the Requirements for Federal Funding and Accountability and Transparency Act Implementation, 75 Fed. Reg. 55663 (Sept. 14, 2010) (to be codified at 2 CFR part 170. The FY 2013 Budget may have significantly reduced funding for the CDBG programs compared to the FY 2012 levels. Grantees that have already submitted their annual Action Plan based on an anticipated amount higher than the FY 2012 allocations for these programs must revise their Action Plan consistent with the allocation and applicable amendment requirements. Your local CPD field office is available to provide additional information regarding amendment requirements. CPD has moved rapidly to implement the OneCPD technical assistance process. Under OneCPD, technical assistance adopts a place -based strategy with the goal of improving the ability of grantees to understand their local market conditions, set goals, and design and effectively carry out their housing and community development programs. This is particularly important as many local governments continue to struggle with budgetary pressures resulting from the economic downturn. HUD again urges grantees to consider the needs of returning veterans and their families in the design and administration of these formula programs. Our fellow Americans have served our nation on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan and seemingly countless other places around the globe. Many veterans are returning to our communities with wounds and injuries that may make it difficult for them to find housing or support themselves and/or their families. I ask that you consider their sacrifice and ensure that these men and women receive every appropriate consideration in the use of these funds at the -local level. 3 CPD looks forward to working with you in a true partnership to successfully meet the challenges we face in FY 2013. On behalf of the Department, I wish the City of Fayetteville much success in the use of these resources to implement the City's community development initiatives, If you have questions, or if we may be of assistance to the City in the implementation of its CDBG programs, please contact me on (501) 918-5700, or Lisa Spigner, Community Planning and Development Representative, on (501) 918-5734. Sincerely, $�� -4 at�— David Blick Acting Field Office Director Enclosures cc: Ms. Yolanda Fields f k Funding Approval/Agreement U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Title I of the Housing and Community Office of Community Planning and Development Development Act (Public Law 930383) Community Development Block Grant Program OMB Approval No. HI-00515R of 20515R 2506-0193 (exp 1/31/2015) 1.Name of Grantee (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424) 3a. Grantee's 9-digit Tax ID Number: 3b. Grantee's DUNS Number: 4. Date use of funds may begin (mmlddlyyyft Cityof Fayetteville 71-6018462 141310578 01/0t/13 2. Grantee's Complete Address (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424) 5a. ProjectlGrani No. 1 6a. Amount Approved 113 West Mountain B-13-MC-05-0001 $586,996 Fayetteville, AR 72701 5b. ProjectlGrant No. 2 6b. Amount Approved 5c. ProjectlGrant No. 3 ) 6c. Grant Agreement: This Grant Agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the above named Grantee is made pursuant to the authority of Tide 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/addendums, 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 1 and published in 24 CFR Part 58. The Grantee further acknowledges its rese2nsibility 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 Clinton E. Johnson Honorable Lioneld Jordan Title Title Director, Comipunity Plpnning and Development Mayor, ily of Fa teville Signature Date (mmlddl 7 -3 l3 Sign Date (mmld ) g 3 7. Category of TitI8 I Assistance k0lis Funding Action (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, Sac 112(b) ❑ f. Special Purpose Grants, Sec 107 Elg. Loan Guarantee, Sec 108 8. Special Conditions (check one) ❑ None ® Attached 9a. Date HUD a ed Submission I (mmldd! 11/15/2012 10. check on ®a. Ong. Funding Approval ❑ b. Amendment Amendment Number 9b. Date Grantee Notified (mmlddlyyyy) 7/26/2013 9c. Date of Start of Program Year (mmlddlyyyy) 01//01113 11. Amount of Community Development Block Grant FY{ ) FY { ) FY (20 ] a. Funds Reserved for Grantee $586,996 b. Funds now being Approved $586,996 c. Reservation to be Cancelled 11a minus 11b 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 12C. Name of Authorized Official for Designated Public Agency loan guarantee assistance, and agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, applicable regulations, and other Title requirements of HUD now or hereafter in effect, pertaining to the assistance provided it. Signature HUD Accounting use Only Effective Date Batch TAC Program Y A Reg Area Document No. Project Number Category Amount (mmlddlyyyy) FM �10000 0 0 Project Number Project Number Batch Number Transaction Code Amount Amount 24 CFR 570 7082 (11/10) B.O. 12372 SPECIAL CONTRACT CONDITION WATER OR SEWER FACILITIES Notwithstanding an other provision of this agreement; no funds provided under thre 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 (8.0. ) 12372, •Intergovernmental' Review of Federal Programs, and HUD'■ implementing regulations at 14�CFR Part 52. The recipient shall also complete the review procedures required under S.O. 12312 and 24.CFR Part 52 and receive written notification from BUD of the release of. funds before obligating or ..expending any funds provided under this agreement for any tsew CC revised activity for the planning or construction of water or never facilities not previously reviewed under E.O. 12372 and implementing regulations. r