HomeMy WebLinkAbout91-15 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 91-15
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT
FOR 2015 WHEN RECEIVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $574,209.00 AND TO
APPROVE THE 2015 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 amount
of $574,209.00 for 2015 when received, and approves the 2015 Action Plan proposed as follows:
Administration
$72,900.00
Housing Rehabilitation
$417,735.00
Redevelopment
$54,400.00
Big Brothers Big Sisters
$5,000.00
Transportation
$21,500
NWA Free Health Center
$2,671.00
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of May, 2015.
APPROVED ATTEST:
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
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File Number: 2095-0193
Agenda Date: 5/5/2015 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control• City Council File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A. 2
2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT FOR 2015 WHEN RECEIVED IN THE
AMOUNT OF $574,209.00 AND TO APPROVE THE 2015 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 amount of $574,209.00
for 2015 when received, and approves the 2015 Action Plan proposed as follows:
Administration
$72,900
Housing Rehabilitation
$417,738
Redevelopment
$54,400
Big Brothers Big Sisters
$5,000
Transportation
$21,500
NWA Free Health. Center $2,671
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 9 Printed on 5/6/2095
Yolanda Fields
Submitted By
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2015-0193
tegistar File ID
5/5/2015
City Council Meeting Date -Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
4/13/2015 Community Resources/
Development Services Department
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Approval of the 2015 Action Plan and the Mayor's authority to execute the 2015 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Agreement upon receipt.
Budget Impact:
N/A 2180 - CDBG
Account Number Fund
N/A N/A
Project Number Project Title
Budgeted Item? Yes Current Budget $ 1,254,117.00
Funds Obligated $ 136,114.44
Current Balance1,18€#€32 S
Does item have a cost? No Item Cost
Budget Adjustment Attached? No Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
V20140710
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Original Contract Number: Approval Dater �� S
Comments:
CITY OF
e1 e CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF MAY 5, 2016
TO: Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jeremy Pate, Dir, Development Services
FROM: Yolanda Fields, Dir. Community Resources
DATE: April 13, 2015
SUBJECT: 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the attached 2015 Action Plan be approved and that the authority be given to the
Mayor to execute the 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement upon receipt.
BACKGROUND:
Fayetteville has been a CDBG Entitlement City since 1975. Funding is based on a formula allocation
process that takes into account such factors as population, percent of low/moderate income persons, and
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 of Housing 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.
DISCUSSION:
Grant amounts vary each year based upon the funding levels authorized by Congress through the annual
federal budget process. The award for 2015 is $574,209. The grant funding detail submitted to HUD in
the 2015 Action Plan is as follows:
Administration $ 72,900
Housing Rehabilitation $417,738
Redevelopment $ 54,400
Big Brothers Big Sisters $ 5,000
Transportation $ 21,500
NWA Free Health Center $ 2.671
$574,209
Approving the 2015 Action Plan and the Mayor's authority to execute the 2015 CDBG Agreement upon
receipt will reduce the waiting time for HUD to release the funds. This will allow for a quicker start to both
internal and external programs which assist low and moderate income residents in Fayetteville.
BUDGETISTAFF IMPACT:
2015 CDBG grant revenue - $574,209
Attachments:
2015 Action Plan (3 parts)
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Community Development Block Grant
2015 Action Plan
Community Resources Division
Helping to Build a Better Community
Table of Contents
Form 424 ......
Introduction..........................................................................................................
Consolidated Action Plan.......................................................................................
Institutional Structure and Coordination..............................................................
CommunityProfile.........................................................................................
Housing I Community Development Needs ........................................................
Available Resources.................................................................................... .
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: Map
F: Comments
G: Tables
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OMB Number: 4040.0004
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S. Date Received by State:
7. State Application Identifier:
S. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
"a. Legal Name: City of Fayetteville
b. EmployerlTaxpayer Identification Number (EINiTIN):
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County/Parish: Washington
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' Zip! Postal Code: 7271-6083
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Department Name:
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Title: Community Resources Director
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C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
Olher (specify):
10. Name of Federal Agency:
Department of Housing and t)rban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14.218
CFDA Title:
Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants
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'19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
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-J h. Program is subject to E,Q. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
R c. Program is not covered by E,O. 12372.
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21. "13y 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 218, Section 1001)
X "I AGREE
" The list of certitieattons and assurances, or an internal site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific iostrucllons,
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2015 Action Plan I Introduction
This document serves as the City of Fayetteville's One -Year Consolidated Action Plan Submission for
the use of 2015 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 23 and 27, 2014
with published notices that -the City was holding a mandatory subrecipient grant application workshop
and accepting applications for GY2015 CDBG program funding. This notice of funding, in combination
with the public hearing held on October 8, 2014, 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, Fifteen funding requests were received and reviewed for
compliance with application requirements. Eligible applications were reviewed by staff and the other
members of the grant prioritization committee. 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 Democrat. Gazette on September 25 and 28, 2014. It was also published in the
weekly papers The Fayetteville Free Weekly and La Prensa Libre(in Spanish) with the October 22,
2014 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. The public notices
advised the general public of two locations that the proposed 2015 One -Year Action Plan was available
for their review and comments. In addition to the public notices, Community Resources 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 8, 2014.
The original public comment period was almost complete when NOTICE: CPD-14-015 regarding
submitting Annual Action Plans for 2015 was issued on October 21, 2014. The draft made available in
October 2014 for public comment specified that funding levels were estimated amounts. The draft did
not, however, include "contingency provision" language (CPD-14-015 Section llla); therefore, a second
public comment period was held following the release of the 2015 actual award amount, It was
published in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette on February 15 and 18, 2015. The 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 notice advised the public of the locations that the
proposed 2015 Action Plan was available for review and comments. A public hearing was scheduled for
March 4, 2015; however, snow/ice required that the meeting be rescheduled to March 18, 2015. An ad
notifying the public of the rescheduled hearing date was published in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat
Gazette on March 11 and 15, 2015.
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2015 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 CUBG programs, which also serve as the
criteria against which HUD will evaluate the City's performance in carrying out its goals. The
Consolidated Plan promotes a comprehensive approach to local decisions by requiring cities to include
all local residents interested in community development to help identify the needs of the community and
formulate strategies for addressing those needs.
The concept behind the Consolidated Action Plan is to:
• Enable a community to view HUD programs not as isolated tools to solve narrow functional
problems, but rather as an invitation to embrace a comprehensive vision of housing and community
development;
• Create a comprehensive vision which includes affordable housing, fair housing, transportation,
economic development and community rehabilitation;
• Enable communities to apply this comprehensive approach in helping the homeless in a continuum
of care, a comprehensive system for moving individuals and families from homelessness to
permanent housing;
• Improve program accountability and support results oriented management by establishing clear
priority needs and goals; providing more timely and readable information on needs, goals and
proposed projects to citizens; providing measurable indicators of progress; and reporting on
progress against these measures;
• Facilitate citizen involvement and commitment in the planning process by increased community
outreach;
• Partner with the local Public Housing Authority in comprehensive planning efforts to revitalize
distressed neighborhoods and help low-income residents;
• Integrate efforts to identify and take measures to overcome impediments to fair housing, which is an
integral part of comprehensive planning efforts. The programs covered by the Consolidated Plan all
have in common the characteristic that expenditures must primarily benefit extremely low (0 to 30
percent of median income), very low (31 percent to 50 percent of median income), and low
(51 percent to 80 percent of median income) income persons and households.
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J: 2015 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 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.
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2LD15 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 Resources Division. Annually, Community Resources
prepares the One -Year Action Plan as an update to the Five -Year Consolidated Plan. The Division
addresses the various housing needs and strategies of the City of Fayetteville and administers the City's
CDBG Program. It also functions as a program and services delivery unit to help address the
community's needs for decent housing, a suitable living environment, and sustained economic health.
The Community Resources Division has been in contact with an extensive network of 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 Resources Division will continue working with the various organizations as it implements the
provisions of the 2015 One -Year Action Plan.
Staff also maintains relationships with state and federal partners and agencies to better link services to
our targeted population. Community Resources staff has assumed leadership and support roles with
the Northwest Arkansas Housing Coalition and the Hispanic Women's Organization. Community
Resources 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.
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2015 Action Plan Community Profile
COMMUNITY PROFILE
The City of Fayetteville is the county seat of Washington County and is located in the northwestern part
of Arkansas. Washington County is the third most populous county in Arkansas and one of the fastest
growing. Fayetteville is situated at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Fayetteville is the southernmost
city in metropolitan Northwest Arkansas and is located approximately 185 miles northwest of Little Rock,
Arkansas, 125 miles east of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 350 miles northeast of Dallas, Texas and 210 miles south
of Kansas City, Missouri. Fayetteville and the Northwest Arkansas region have gained a national
reputation as one of the best places in the country to live and raise a family. The City and the region are
experiencing rapid population growth and an increasing number of visitors. Fayetteville's population has
increased from approximately 20,000 in 1960 to 73,580 according to the 2010 census. The city is the
third most populous in Arkansas and currently encompasses 35,454 acres (55.39 square miles).
The 2010 census found that there were 73,580 people, 30,726 households and 7,076 families with
children residing within the city. The 2010 census numbers reflect increases from the 2000 census.
They show a 21 % increase in the number of people, 23% increase in households and a 8% increase in
the number of families with children. There are 36,188 housing units; this is an increase in housing units
of 30% between the 2000 census and the 2010 census, The racial makeup of the city is 83,8% White,
6% African American, 1.1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 3.1 % Asian, 0.2% Native
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 2.8% Other, 3% Identified by two or more races. The 2010 census showed
that 6.4% of the community was Hispanic or Latino.
The age distribution in the City was 18.5% under the age of 18, 26.1% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to
49, 12.8% from 50 to 64, and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The 2010 census did not update the
median income information therefore the following is utilizing information from the 2010 American
Community Survey 1 -Year Estimates. The median income for a household in the city is $32,908, and
the median income for a family was $52,158. The per capita income for the city was $22,501. 28.6% of
the population and 14.4% of families were below the poverty line.
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BEFORE
REHABILITATION
2015 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.
Replacement of
damaged flooring
Two 2014 Housing
Rehabilitation Projects
Replacement of siding
and door
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 26 program participants
from January 2014 - December 2014.
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2016 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs
Housing Projects Completed I Income Limits
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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. In 2014, the program
identified 5 homes 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 85 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 20 (77%) White,
5 (19%) African American and 1 (4%) Other. Two (8%) were Hispanic. The following charts reflect the
statistics on the participants that have been assisted in the first nine months of 2014.
Housing Projects Completed I Head of Household
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2015 Action Plan Housing & Community Development Needs
Housing Projects Completed I Sex of Household
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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 andlor 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 Development Public Facilities projects in Fayetteville.
CDBG dollars have assisted with construction, renovation and development of facilities for local
non-profit organizations such as LifeSource International, NWA Free Health Center and Prism Education
Center.
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2015 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 9 active cases in the
Target Area. The Redevelopment Program assists residents with correcting code violations without
creating additional economic strain.
From January 2014 - December 2014, we have successfully assisted 8 households, The following
charts provide statistics on the participants that were assisted.
Redevelopment Projects Completed I Income Limits
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Redevelopment Projects Completed I Head of Household
5
4
2
0
Single / E'ion- Elderly 1 i'i2 & Related I Related ! Two Other
elderly above Single parent parent
Redevelopment Projects Completed 1 Work Performed
In addition to identifying code violations in the Target Area, the Redevelopment Program seeks
opportunities to educate residents and local organizations about the availability of the Redevelopment
Program. The goal of education is not just to provide information to the public but also to develop and
maintain relationships.
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1 2015 Action Plan Available Resources & Public Access I Participation
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
FEDERAL J 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 of Fayetteville CDBG formula allocation in
2015 will be $574,209.
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT The City's Street Division has an estimated $ 132,538 in their 2015 budget
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.
Two formal public hearings were held to present and discuss proposed CDBG activities for fiscal year
2015. Community Development staff were active in the presentation of program information.
In addition, a Community Resources Outreach Quarterly 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.
In accordance with Fayetteville's Citizen Participation Plan, the 2015 Consolidated Action Plan was made
available for a 30 day citizen review period.
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2015 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 Resources 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 ed
ucation programs.
The Community Resources CDBG administration program has responsibility for the efforts to
affirmatively further fair housing. Community Resources has established a Fair Housing Evaluation
Committee that meets quarterly to monitor progress on fair housing goals.
SECTION 3
A condition of receiving HUD Community Planning and Development assistance is compliance with the
requirements of Section 3. The Section 3 regulation is a directive for providing preference to low- and
very low-income residents and businesses that substantially employ these persons for new employment,
training and contracting opportunities resulting from HUD -funded projects that trigger Section 3.
The City of Fayetteville stays current on the Section 3 requirements and annually submits a Section 3
compliance report to HUD.
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2015 Action Plan One -Year Action Plan
ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN 2015
SUMMARY I USE OF FUNDS
The One -Year Action Plan for the 2015 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 2015 Action Plan can be sent to:
City of Fayetteville
Attention: Yolanda Fields
Community Resources Division
113 W Mountain Street
Fayetteville AR 72701
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383) created the CDBG
Program. Re -authorized in 1990 as part of the Cranston -Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act,
local communities can use the resources of the CDBG Program to develop flexible, locally designed
community development strategies to address the program's national objectives of:
1. Providing benefits to low and moderate income persons;
2. Eliminating slums and blight; and
3. Meeting an urgent community need.
Within the framework of these national objectives, the City of Fayetteville has also established the
following local community development objectives:
1. Housing and neighborhood preservation;
2. Economic development through job enhancement;
3. Public facilities and improvements limited to the support of objectives 1 and 2;
4. Elimination of blight and blighting elements limited to the support of objectives 1 and 2; and
5. Special programs offering significant community benefit and in direct support of objectives 1 and 2.
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2015 Action Plan Administration I Housing I Redevelopment
ADMINISTRATION
Administration funds are used for the salary and benefits of the Community Resources 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 -
$72,900. 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 -
$417,738 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 - $54,400. Location: The identified Target Area in southeast Fayetteville.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas 1 $5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Fayetteville_ Youth Mentoring A portion of the costs associated with the
provision of mentoring at -risk youth living in Fayetteville, Arkansas. 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.
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.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
Northwest Arkansas Free Health Center 1 $2,671
Clinic Facility Equipment Funding will be used to purchase and install medical equipment needed to
enhance the Center's ability to treat specialized medical needs. This equipment being on -site will save
patient time, travel expenses and referral fees.
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2015 Action Plan Monitoring
MONITORING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS will be monitored by the Community Development
Program, 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 Development 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 Development staff, State HUD staff
and external auditors. Code compliance issues are administered according to city ordinances and
policy/procedures guidelines. Program efforts will serve to advance the revitalization of the Target Area.
LEAD BASED PAINT hazard reduction will be monitored by CDBG Housing Program staff.
Rehabilitation projects are evaluated and tested for lead -based paint hazards in accordance with the
City of Fayetteville lead -based paint policy. The policy has been established based on current federal
regulation for lead -based paint. This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis by CDBG staff.
GRANTEE MONITORING Division staff continue to take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with
program requirements. All activities are looked at on an individual basis to determine what regulations
are applicable and how they should be met. Division staff receive on -going training to develop the
knowledge and skills to operate and comply with program requirements.
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Funding Approval/Agreement
Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act (Public Law 930383)
HI -00515R of 20515R
1. Name of Grantee (as shown in item 5 of Standard Form 424)
City of Fayetteville
(as shown in item 5 of
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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)
3a. Grantee's 9 -digit Tax 3b. Grantee's DUNS Number. 4. Date use of funds may begin
ID Number. 141310578 (rnm/ddlyyyy)' 01/01/2015
71-6018462
424) 5e. Project/Grant No. I 6a. Amount Approved
8 -15 -MC -05-0001 $574,209
5b. ProjecllGrant No, 2 6b. Amount Approved
5c. Project/Grant No,
Amount
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 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 conditionsladdendurns,
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 land published in 24 CFR Part 58. The Grantee further acknowledges its responsibility for adherence to the Agreement by sub -recipient
entities to which it makes funding assistance hereunder available.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (By Name) Grantee Name
Clinton E. Johnson The Honorable Lioneld Jordan
Planning and Development
,'ategory o Title I As is Funding Action
(check only one)
❑X a. Entitlement, Sec 106(b)
❑ b. State -Administered, Sec 106(d)(1}
❑ c HUD -Administered Small Cities, Sec 106(d)(2)(B)
[3d. Indian CDBG Programs, Sec 106(a)(1)
❑ e. Surplus Urban Renewal Funds, See 112(b)
[31. Special Purpose Grants, Sec 107
[] g. Loan Guarantee, Sec 108
now
06/26/2015
, CAyof Fayetteville
8. Spedal Conditions79a.e H Re ved Submission t0. check and(check one)ld 04/0712015a. Orig. Funding
Nonee Grantee Notified Approval
Attachedlddlyyyy) 0611012015 b Amendment
Amendment Number
e of Start of Program Year
iddlyy'y} 01101/2015
11. Amount of Community Development
Block Grant FY ( . ) FY ( ) FY (15
a. Funds Reserved for this Grantee $574,209
b. Funds now being Approved $574,209
c. Reservation to be Cancelled -0-
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12b. Name and complete Address of Pub(i; 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
loan guarantee assistance, and agrees to comply with the terms and
conditions of the Agreement, applicable regulations, and other requirements of HUD now or hereafter in effect, pertaining to the Title
assistance provided it.
Signature
HUD Accounting use Only
Batch TAC Program Y A Reg Area Document No. Project Number Category
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Effective Date
Amount (mmlddlyyyy) F
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Special Conditions.
(a) The period of performance for the funding assistance specified in the Funding
Approval ("Funding Assistance") shall begin on the date specified in item 4 and
shall end on September, 1, 2022. The Grantee shall not incur any obligations to be
paid with such assistance after September 1, 2022. (Source: 31 U.S.C. 1551-
1557)
(b) If Funding Assistance will be used for payment of indirect costs pursuant to 2
CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles, attach a schedule in the format set forth
below to the executed Grant Agreement that is returned to HUD. The schedule
shall identify each department/agency that will carry out activities with the
Funding Assistance, the indirect cost rate applicable to each department/agency
(including if the de minimis rate is charged per 2 CFR §200.414), and the direct
cost base to which the rate will be applied. Do not include indirect cost rates for
subrecipients.
Administering Direct
DepartmentIAQency Indirect cost rate Cost Base
NIA `NIA^% _NIA
(c) The grantee shall comply with requirements established by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Universal Numbering System
and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements in Appendix A to 2
CFR part 25, and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act
(FFATA) in Appendix A to 2 CFR part 170.
(d) The grantee, unit of general local government or Insular Area that that directly or
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 Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
(the Act). (Source: P.L. 113-235, Consolidated and Further Continuing
Appropriations Act, 2015, Division K, Title If, Community Development Fund)
(e) CDBG funds may not be provided to a for-profit entity pursuant to section
105(a)(17) of the Act unless such activity or project has been evaluated and
selected in accordance with Appendix A to 24 CFR 570 - "Guidelines and
Objectives for Evaluating Project Costs and Financial Requirements." (Source -
P.L. 113-235, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015,
Division K, Title II, Community Development Fund)
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(f) 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. (Source: P.L. 113-
235, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Division K,
Title N, General Provisions, Section 407)
(g) E.O. 12372 -Special Contract Condition - Notwithstanding any other
provision of this agreement, no funds provided under this agreement may be
obligated or expended for the planning or construction of water or sewer
facilities until receipt of written notification from HUD of the release of
funds on completion of the review procedures required under Executive
Order (E.O.)12372,-Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, and
HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 52. The recipient shall also
complete the review procedures required under E.O. 12372 and 24 CFR Part
52 and receive written notification from HUD of the release of funds before
obligating or expending any funds provided under this agreement for any
new or revised activity for the planning or construction of water or sewer
facilities not previously reviewed under E.O. 12372 and implementing
regulations.