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HomeMy WebLinkAbout35-14 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO.35-14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT FOR 2014 WHEN RECEIVED IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $540,700.00 AND APPROVING THE 2014 ACTION PLAN 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 $540,700.00 for 2014 when received, and approves the 2014 Action Plan proposed as follows: ➢ Administration $107,700 ➢ Housing Rehabilitation $263,070 ➢ Redevelopment $46,300 ➢ LifeSource (Services) $20,000 ➢ Prism (Services) $20,000 ➢ Transportation $21,500 ➢ LifeSource (Facilities) $35,000 ➢ NWA Free Health Center $3,630 ➢ Prism (Facilities) $23,500 PASSED and APPROVED this 18'' day of February, 2014. ATTEST: By: SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasuret 'Will rl1111//o Y •� C-) a FAYETTEVi�� City of Fayetteville Item Review Form 20140055 Legistar File Number February 18, 2014 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only NIA for Nora -Agenda Item Yolanda Fields Development Services Submitted By Department Action Required: Approval of the 2014 Action Plan and the Mayor's authority to execute the 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement upon receipt. Does this item have a cost? NO Cost of this request Account Number Project Number Category or Project Budget Funds Used to Date $0.00 Remaining Balance Budgeted Item? YeS Budget Adjustment Attached? 1� Program or Project Name Program or Project Category Fund Name V20130812 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # FAME Original Contract Number: Comments: Staff recommends approval of the 2014 Action Plan and the Mayor's authority to execute the 2014 CDBG Agreement upon receipt. Jftll�, AdN-lv N ARKANS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: City Council Thru: Jeremy Pate, Dir. Community Development From: Yolanda Fields, Dir. Community Reso c Date: January 29, 2014 Subject: 2014 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 Resources 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 2014 is $540,700. The grant funding detail submitted to HUD in the 2014 Action Plan is: Administration $107,700 Housing Rehabilitation $263, 070 Redevelopment $ 46,300 LifeSource International $ 20,000 Prism Education Center $ 20,000 Transportation $ 21,500 LifeSource International $ 35,000 NWA Free Health Center $ 3,630 Prism Education Center $_ 23,500 $540,700 Approving the 2014 Action Plan and the Mayor's authority to execute the 2014 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. THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the 2014 Action Plan be approved and that authority be given to the Mayor to execute the 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement upon receipt. BUDGET IMPACT: 2014 estimated CDBG grant revenue - $540,700. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT FOR 2014 WHEN RECEIVED IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $540,700.00 AND APPROVING THE 2014 ACTION PLAN 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 $540,700.00 for 2014 when received, and approves the 2014 Action Plan proposed as follows: ➢ Administration $107,700 ➢ Housing Rehabilitation $263,070 ➢ Redevelopment $46,300 ➢ LifeSource (Services) $20,000 ➢ Prism (Services) $20,000 ➢ Transportation $21,500 ➢ LifeSource (Facilities) $35,000 ➢ NWA Free Health Center $3,630 ➢ Prism (Facilities) $23,500 PASSED and APPROVED this 181 day of February, 2014. APPROVED: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor ATTEST: LE SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer ARKANSAS Community Development Block Grant 2014 Action Plan Community Services Division Helping to Build a Better Community Table of Contents Form424.............................................................................................................. introduction.......................................................................................................... ConsolidatedAction Plan ........................................................ .......................... Institutional Structure and Coordination.............................................................. CommunityProfile... ................................ ..................................................... Housing J Community Development Needs ........................................................ Available Resources ..................................................................................... Public Access f 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: Map F: Comments G: Tables i 1 2 4 5 6 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 15 16 17 OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration. Date: 813112016 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 * 1. Type of Submission: Preapplication ® Application Changed/Corrected Application ' 2. Type of Application: ` If Revision. select appropriate letter(s): ® New Continuation ' Other (Specify): Revision ' 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier. ww-1-4-71 8�14-MC-05-OD01 5a. Federal Entity Identifier - - 5b. Federal Award Identifier State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: T State Application Identifier. 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: 'a. legal Name: City of Fayetteville * b. EmployerlTaxpayer Identification Number (EINMN} ' c. Organizational DUNS: 71-601B462 d. Address: * Stmell: 1113 W Mountain $treet2: ' City: Fayetteville County/Parish: Washington * State: Province: "Country: * Zip! Postal Code: 72701-6083 AR: Arkansas USA: UNITED STATES e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Community Services Development Services f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: tys ' First Name: Middle Name: * Last Name: Fields Suffix: Yolanda Title: Corruaunity Services Director - - Organizational Affiliation: *Telephone Number: 4 79-57 5-8 2 90 Fax !Number: 4 7 9-44 4- 3 445 ail:lyfields@ci.fayetteville.ar.us Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 * g. Type of Applicant is 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. Flame 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 Grants/Entitlement Grants 12. Funding Opportunity Number: * Title: 71 n T 'sa r 13. Competition Identification Plumber. Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, eta): * 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 SF424 16. Congressional Districts Of: * a. Applicant AR-003 " b. Program/Project AR-003 Attach an addifional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. 17. Proposed Project: *a. Start Date: 41/O1/2014 * b. End Date: 12/31/2019 18. Estimated Funding (�): * a. Federal 540, 700.00 * b. Applicant - * c. State * d. Local .>: 777 7-7 * e. Other `f. Program income 540,700.00 *g.TOTAL * 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 ❑ 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 In attachment.) Yes ® No If "Yes", provide explanation and attach 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 1 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 218, Section 1001) ® ** I AGREE ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet 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: Jordan Suffix: * Title: Mayor * Telephone Number: 449-575-8331 Fax Number: 479-444-3445 *Email ijordan@ci.fayetteville.ar.us * Signature of Authorized Representative: " Date Signed:Mau ' 2014 Action Plan I Introduction This document serves as the City of Fayetteville's One -Year Consolidated Action Plan Submission for the use of 2014 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 28, 2013 with published notices that the City was holding a mandatory subrecipient grant application workshop and accepting applications for GY2014 CDBG program funding. This notice of funding, in combination with the public hearing held on October 3, 2013, 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, 12 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 25 and 29, 2013. It was also published in the weekly papers The Fayetteville Free Weekly and La Prensa Libre (in Spanish) with the September 26, 2013 publication date. 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 2014 One -Year Action Plan was available for their review and comments. In addition to the public notices, Community Services published an announcement on the City's website (www.accessfayetteville.org). The draft One -Year Action Plan was then discussed at a public hearing held on October 3, 2013. Page 1 2014 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. Page 2 2014 Action Plan In addition, the goals are intended to meet the following three federal statutory objectives: PROVIDE DECENT HOUSING ( 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 I 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. Page 3 2014 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 2014 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 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 and the office of International Students and Scholars. Page 4 2014 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 2014 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. According to the 2007-2011 ACS 5-year estimates the cost of the median mortgage payment in the City of Fayetteville remains one of the highest in Northwest Arkansas at $1,358. It is 26 percent higher than the state median of $1,004. Two 2013 Housing BEFORE Rehabilitation Projects REHABILITATION AFTER The City of Fayetteville has been helping homeowners with rehabilitation of their homes for approximately 34 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 14 program participants from January 2013 - September 2013. Page 6 2014 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 2013, 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 $5 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 13 (93%) White and 1 (7%)' African American. None (0%) were Hispanic. The following charts reflect the statistics on the participants that have been assisted in the first nine months of 2013. We have provided rehabilitation to 14 homes from January - September 2013. Housing Projects Completed I Head of Household Single/NonQdady Elderlyl62+ Rdsted/&ngle parent Related/Two Parents Other Page 7 2014 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs Housing Projects Completed ( 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 2014 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 31 active cases in the Target Area. The Redevelopment Program assists residents with correcting code violations without creating additional economic strain. From January 2013 - September 2013, we have successfully assisted 10 households. The following charts provide statistics on the participants that were assisted. 5 4 3 2 Redevelopment Projects Completed I Income Limits 30% 50% 80% Page 9 2014 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs Redevelopment Projects Completed I Head of Household Single / Mn- ®derly 162 & Related / Related / jw o Other elderly above Single parent parent Redevelopment Projects Completed I Work Performed ■ Cut back tree limbs ■ Removed junk and debris ■ Mow ed grass and weeds ■ Other 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 2014 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 2014 will be approximately $540,700. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT The City's Street Division has estimated $ 73,525 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 2014. 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 2014 Consolidated Action Plan was made available for a 30 day citizen review period. Page 11 2014 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 tow -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 2014 Action Plan One -Year Action Plan ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN 2014 SUMMARY I USE OF FUNDS The One -Year Action Plan for the 2014 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 2014 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 2014 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 - $107,700. 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 - $263,070 which includes salary and program delivery costs for management and oversight of all housing programs. Ten 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 - $46,300. Location: The identified Target Area in southeast Fayetteville. Page 14 2014 Action Plan Public Services PUBLIC SERVICES 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. Prism Education Center 1$20,000 Willow Heights Preschool Program A portion of the costs associated with supporting low to moderate income families through educational programs and accessibility to resources frequently unavailable to these families. This program will provide preschool programs, parent outreach and therapeutic programs. Transportation Program 1$21,500 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 2014 Action Plan Public Facilities PUBLIC FACILITIES LifeSource Intemational I $35,00b Full Security System Cameras Monitoring and Recording) Alarm SVstern and Exterior Liclhting LifeSource provides a food pantry, clothing closet, children's programming, senior life programming, and community meal outreach. Funds will allow them to install a full security system in hopes of deterring abuse, theft, break-ins and vandalism. Northwest Arkansas Free Health Center 1$3,630 Clinic Equipment Improvements Funding will be used to install blinds on all clinic windows to ensure patient privacy and control utility costs. It will also install a permanent projection screen in the education room to provide diabetes education, nutrition education and smoking cessation classes to patients. Prism Education Center 1$23,500 Razorback Road Renovations Prism Education Center will use funds to put an oven and hood vent in the kitchen, repair a retaining wall in the playground area and fill in a large pothole in the entry drive. Page 16 2014 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 17 191 OFFICE of THE C1 i-y ATTORNEY DEPARTMENTAL ILI OF FAYErr� CORRESPONDENCEe QR+cakSPS TO: Mayor Jordan Sondra Smith, City Clerk/Treasurer CC: Don Marr, Chief of Staff Yolanda Fields, Community Services Director FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney DATE: June 25, 2014 Kit Williams City At torrrey Blake Pennington Assistant City Attorney Patti Mulford Paralegal RE: Funding Approval/Agreement for US Department of Housing and Urban Development 1 assume the City Council has already approved this grant and that this HUD approval form is the same that our Mayor signs every year. I believe the City is in agreement and will comply with all of its terms. if so, Mayor Jordan is authorized to sign this Agreement. Funding Approval/Agreement Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act (Public Law 930383) HI-00515R of 20515R U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development Community Development Block Grant Program OMB Approval No. 2506-0193 (exp 1 /3112015) 1. Name of Grantee (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424) 3a. Grantee's 9-digit Tax 3b. Grantee's DUNS Number: 4. Date use of funds may begin City of Fayetteville 1D N-so W2 141310578 (mmldd/yyyy). 01/01/2014 2. Grantee's Complete Address (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424) 5a. Project/Grant No. 1 6a. Amount Approved 113 West Mountain B-14-MC-05-0001 $585,484 Fayetteville, AR 72701 5b.Project/Grant No. 2 6b. Amount Approved 5c. ProjectlGrant No. 3 1 6c. Amount Approved Grant Agreement: This Grant Agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the above named Grantee is made pursuant to the authority of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act 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 conditionsladdendums, constitute pan 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 applicablc requirements Pre -agreement costs may not be paid with funding assistance specified here unless they are authorized in HUD regulations or approved by waiver and listed in the special conditions to the Funding Approval. The Grantee agrees to assume all of the responsibilities for environmental review, decision making, and actions, as specified and required in regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to Section 104(g) of Title I and published in 24 CFR Part 58. The Grantee further acknowledges its responsibility for adherence to the Agreement by sub -recipient entities to which it makes fimdine assistance hereunder availahle U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (By Name) Grantee Name Clinton E. Johnson The Honorable Lioneld Jordan Title Direct r, Co munity fanning and Development Title Mayor, ity o yetteville 5ignatu r, Date (mmlddlyyyy)� Signahr Dad 7. Category o ttie I Assists ce for is Funding Action (check only one) ® 9. Entitlement, Sec 106(b) ❑ b. State -Administered, Sec 106(d)(1) ❑ c. HUD -Administered Small Cities, Sec 106(d)(2)(B) ❑ d. Indian CDBG Programs, Sec 106(a)(1) ❑ e. Surplus Urban Renewal Funds, Sec 112(b) ❑ f. Special Purpose Grants, Sec 107 ❑ g. Loan Guarantee, Sec in 8. peaal onditions (check one) ❑ None © Attached a ate H ecei d Sub fission (mmlddl 4/11/2014 10. check on © a. 06g. Funding Approval ❑ b. Amendment Amendment Number 9b. Date Grantee Notified (mmlddlyyyy) 06/04/2014 9c. Date of Start of Program Year (mmlddlyyyy) 01101/2014 11. Amount of Community Development Block Grant FY ( ) FY ( I FY (14 ) a. Funds Reserved for this Grantee $585,484 b. Funds now being Approved $585,484 c. Reservation to be Cancelled (1 la minus 11b -0- 12a, Amount of Loan Guarantee Commitment now being Approved 12b. Name and lete Address of Public Agency Loan Guarantee Acceptance Provisions for Designated Agencies: The public agency hereby accepts the Grant Agreement executed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the above date with respect to the above grant number(s) as Grantee designated to receive loan guarantee assistance, and agrees to comply with the terms and a f o ' d 0fli Designa d Public Agency conditions of the Agreement, applicable regulations, and other requirements of HUD now or hereafter in effect, pertaining to the Titie assistance provided it. Signature HUD Accounting use Only Effective Data Batch TAC Program Y A Reg Area Document No. Project Number Category Amount (mmlddlyyyy) F 24 CFR 570 form HUD-7082 (11110) 31 Addendum to form HUD-7082 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 the Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act as provided in 2 CFR part 25, Universal Identifier and Central Contractor Registration, and 2 CFR part 170, Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information. The grantee shall ensure that no CDBG funds are used to support any Federal, State, or local projects that seek to use the power of eminent domain, unless eminent domain is employed only for a public use. For the purposes of this requirement, public use shall not be construed to include economic development that primarily benefits private entities. Any use of funds for mass transit, railroad, airport, seaport or highway projects as well as utility projects which benefit or serve the general public (including energy - related, communication -related, water- related and wastewater -related infrastructure), other structures designated for use by the general public or which have other common - carrier or public -utility functions that serve the general public and are subject to regulation and oversight by the government, and projects for the removal of an immediate threat to public health and safety or brownsfield as defined in the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownsfield Revitalization Act (Public Law 107-118) shall be considered a public use for purposes of eminent domain. • The Grantee or unit of general local government that that indirectly receives CDBG funds may not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer all or any such portion of such funds to another such entity in exchange for any other funds, credits or non -Federal considerations, but must use such funds for activities eligible under title I of the Act.