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RESOLUTION: 2004-15
SUBJECT: 2004 One Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council adopt the 2004 One Year Action Plan establishing projects and project funding levels for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Grant Programs.
FUNDING SOURCE: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME)
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER: Using federal guidelines, staff prepared the One Year Action Plan for the use of CDBG and HOME grant funds expected to be received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2004. The One Year Action Plan also serves as the annual application to HUD for the CDBG and HOME programs. City Council endorsed the One Year Action Plan at their Study Session January 5, 2004, and directed staff to prepare a resolution for adoption at the February 9, 2004 public meeting.
At the Study Session, City Council requested detailed information on projects and funding levels recommended under the categories of Public Facilities and Neighborhood Plan Implementation. Projects are placed within these broad categories to take advantage of opportunities as they arise. The following are a list of examples, but not by limitation, of proposed 2004 projects.
Public Facilities
McDonnell Park Improvements $ 33,000
14th & Harlan Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk $ 63,000
14th east of Estes Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk $ 43,000
Zephyr, Chase, Newland & 9th Pl. Paving $ 30,300
Sheridan Blvd. Sidewalk/ROW Acquisition $120,000
Contingency $ 58,300
Total $347,600
Neighborhood Plan Implementation
Aviation Park Improvements $180,000
Neighborhood Cleanups $ 30,000
SCRUB 2004 $ 35,000
Neighborhood Newsletters $ 15,000
Economic Study $ 25,000
Program Management $110,000
Total $395,000
Since the Study Session on January 5, 2004, staff has been notified by HUD that the City will be receiving additional dollars associated with the HOME program. It is proposed that the American Dream Downpayment Initiative will receive an allocation of $55,156 to help homebuyers with downpayment and closing costs. This increase is reflected in the resolution under the HOME program.
The Action Plan presented at the January 5, 2004, Study Session included a total figure of $2,043,000 for the expected 2004 funds. Based on recent federal appropriations legislation, the combined funding for the 2004 CDBG and HOME programs is now anticipated to be $2,116,156.
RESOLUTION ADOPTION DATE: February 9, 2004
ORIGINATED BY: Department of Community Planning and Development
Department of Housing and Family Services
STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Jennifer Eby, Planner II, 303-987-7521
Linda Reynolds, CDBG Program Manager, 303-987-7503
Vince Harris, Manager, Strategic Planning, 303-987-7613
Kim Buehler, Program Development & Senior Services Manager, 303-987-7808
Bill Lunsford, Housing Development Manager, 303-987-7581
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Resolution 2004-15
Policy Report 2004-1
SUBMITTED BY:
Frank Gray, Director Department of Community Planning & Development
Vincent Harris, Manager Strategic Planning
Jennifer Eby, Planner II
Tami Fischer, Director Department of Housing and Family Services
Kim Buehler, Program Development & Senior Services Manager
Bill Lunsford, Housing Development Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Michael J. Rock, City Manager
Joni Inman, Director Mayor and City Manager's Office
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
Policy Report No. 2004-1
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
THRU: Frank Gray, Director of Community Planning and Development
Tami Fischer, Director of Housing and Family Services
FROM: Roger Wadnal, Manager, Strategic Planning
Linda Reynolds, CDBG Program Manager
Kim Buehler, Program Development and Senior Services Manager
DATE: February 6, 2004
City Council Study Session Date: January 5, 2004
SUBJECT: 2004 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2004 HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council:
A. Endorse the 2004 One Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
B. Endorse the 2004 One Year Action Plan for the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program.
C. Direct staff to prepare a resolution to be brought forward at City Council's regular meeting on February 9, 2004, supporting the recommended programs and funding levels in the 2004 One Year Action Plan.
BACKGROUND
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will grant funds to the City of Lakewood for housing and community development activities once the One Year Action Plan for the 2004 Program Year is reviewed and approved. An estimated $1,371,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and an estimated $672,000 in HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds will be available in 2004.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program: The purpose of the CDBG Program is to enable communities to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities and services. Communities with a population greater than 50,000 are considered entitlement communities and automatically receive Block Grant funds based on the community's population size and number of low- to moderate-income residents. Lakewood has been an entitlement community for CDBG since 1974.
The national goal of the CDBG program is to develop viable communities. It is important that there is a strong relationship between all funded programs and the national goal. All activities undertaken with CDBG funds must address one of the following three national objectives:
1. Benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight (as defined by the
community).
3. Address other community development needs that present a serious and immediate
threat to the health or welfare of the community.
CDBG activities must also address a local objective in the community's Five Year Housing and Community Development Plan. Last year, City Council adopted the 2003-2007 Housing and Community Development Plan (HCDP) for Lakewood. In addition, funded programs must meet eligibility requirements and the "caps" set by HUD, which limit spending to 15% for public service programs and 20% for program administration.
HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program: HUD distributes HOME monies to cities and states according to entitlement formulas similar to CDBG. Lakewood began receiving HOME funds in 1994. HOME funds are used to expand the supply of affordable rental housing units available to low-income households and to assist with developing single-family homes affordable to low-income homebuyers.
As with CDBG, HOME activities must also meet requirements set by HUD and address an objective in the Housing and Community Development Plan. Federal regulations require that 15% of the HOME grant be set aside for narrowly defined Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). Another 10% of this grant is reserved for program administration.
THE ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN
The One Year Action Plan lists and describes the programs that the City proposes to fund during a specific year to address priority objectives identified in the HCDP. It also serves as Lakewood's annual funding application for the CDBG and HOME programs. The 2004 program year begins on April 1, 2004 and ends on March 31, 2005.
Estimated 2004 Funding Allocation Summary
RESOURCES AVAILABLE AMOUNT
HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Grant $672,000
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $1,261,000
2003 CDBG Program Income (Estimated) $110,000
Subtotal CDBG $1,371,000
Total CDBG/HOME Resources $2,043,000
Program Selection Process: A funding recommendation review committee consisting of representatives from the City Manager's Office, the Departments of Housing and Family Services, Community Resources, Community Planning and Development, Public Works and Finance met to review the federal and local goals and recommended projects. Keeping in mind the commitment to ongoing programs, the team reviewed the proposed annual allocation of funds and selected the recommended programs included in the 2004 One Year Action Plan. The following criteria are used to evaluate and select individual programs and develop the overall recommendations submitted to Council:
1. The program addresses an identified need in the 2003-2007 Housing and Community Development Plan.
2. The program provides a benefit to low- and moderate-income residents of Lakewood.
3. The program benefits Target Area neighborhoods that are in need of revitalization. (See Target Area Map attached.)
4. The program corrects a condition of documented building or infrastructure deterioration.
5. The program conforms to HUD limitations on administration and public services costs.
Programs may contain many specific activities designed to carry out a program objective. Programs provide a framework that will give staff flexibility in designing activities within the broader category to best meet community needs and allow staff to take advantage of new opportunities as they arise.
2004 PROGRAMS RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING
HOME Investment Partnership
Lakewood Housing Authority Rental Housing Development $429,000
Homeownership Assistance $75,000
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) Set Aside $100,800
HOME Program Administration $67,200
Total HOME Funds $672,000
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
HOUSING PROGRAMS
Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (Contract with Jefferson County
Housing Authority) $170,000
Housing Administration and Development $120,000
NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS
Neighborhood Cleanup/Code Enforcement $80,000
Public Facilities $328,600
Neighborhood Plan Implementation $395,000
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Child Care Scholarships $70,400
Lakewood Self-Sufficiency Program $112,000
OTHER
CDBG Administration/Planning/Technical Assistance $95,000
Total CDBG Funds $1,371,000
TOTAL CDBG/HOME GRANT FUNDS $2,043,000
SUMMARY
Staff is requesting Council direct staff to prepare a resolution to be brought forward at the City Council's regular meeting on February 9, 2004, supporting the programs and recommended funding levels in the 2004 One Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs.
Submitted by:
Linda Reynolds, CDBG Program Manager
Kim Buehler, Program Development and Senior Services Manager
Roger Wadnal, Manager Strategic Planning
Frank Gray, Director Department of Community Planning and Development
Tami Fischer, Director Department of Housing and Family Services
Reviewed by:
Joni Inman, Director City Manager's Office
Michael J. Rock, City Manager
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