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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-23 88-243 ORDERWV'13^"V' 88-243 Date'wAo wr l'�— Item No. Item/Subject: gsib. zatis, to Submit Application for Fy 1988 Comity Responsible DepartmeMw.ramnt Foods Commentary: - Please see attached material relating to the proposal uae of n 1988 community Development Funds. Isepmo,"tHemd Manager's Comments:-ham1 11 q&j-d � �tDrrv��J ILII IVn XFWf iW/JlP✓XdLCU. �tL P rty Mevger ��„��g� Associated Inrormaeion: �va.rr. ae.FY (qv $wW/uw.dm N 84-Paeg.a.nr O.rbw,' (T—""". Budget Approval: Finv ce Ale Legal Approval: CirySelitiror � Introduced For ®Passage ❑ First Reading Page_ ai— ❑Fateful 88-343 Introduced by Councilor Shubert, May 33, 1988 _ryp CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) (orbEC. .Autb 1 ation to Exeeute and File s Final Statement of Coommity Development Objectives and Projected Uses of Funds for Community Development Entitlement Funds under Title I Of the Ensuing and Community Development Act of. 1974 BY the out Caused! ef41e Cur OfBantur: ORDERED, T8 city Council of Bangor, as the local governing body, hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to submit to and file with the Department of Housing and Urban Development a Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Uses of Funds for Community Development Block Grant Entitlement funds as provided for in Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, a copy of which is attached hereto a "Exhibit A• and consisting of six (6) numbered pages; and to provide such additional information and furnish such documents as may be required by the Department of Housing and urban Development to execute such contract or contracts as may be necessary for the entitlement grant to be received; and to execute and file requisitions for funds. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, THAT, the City Manager is hereby appointed as the authorized representative of the City of Bangor to act in connection with such statement of the City of Bangor .for Federal Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. 88-243 IN CITY COUNCIL O R D May 23, 1988 YrNP z0 Passed Title. t (.( /� vAuthorization to Execute and Pile a Cir C GF 3aydi, CITY ® R1L ................................... IIY CLEPN Final Statement of Community Development ................................. I.... Objectives and Projected Uses of Funds for Comemunity Development Entitlement Funds under T1t l o,o$ uen8 d n eve o t Ac[ of 1974 CCWC11man 88-263 MEMORANDUM TO: Edward A. Barrett, City Manager FR: Rodney G. McKay, Director of Planning and Community Development RE: Py 1988 Community Development Application DATE: May 16, 1988 The City has received notification from the U.S. Department of Housing and COmmunity Development that it can expect to receive an allocation of $937,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) for the City's Community Development Program Year beginning July 1, 1988 and ending June 30, 1989. In addition to this amount, the City has unspent CDBG funds from FY 1986 and income received from Community Development activities. The proposed "Final Statement of Community Development Objectives' required to he submitted to HUD would involve the following available funds: FY 1988 Community Development Grant 1$ 937,000 Reprogrammed remaining FY 1966 CD Grant Funds 207,275 Accumulated Community Development Income 200,000 Total Available Funds $1,344,275 As required by HUD regulations, a public hearing on the proposed FY 1988 Community Development Program has been scheduled to be held before the City Council at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 23rd at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The staff is proposing that these funds be used for the following Community Development activities: 1. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION ACTIVITIES The proposed use of $159,000 for downtown improvements to include completion of curb and sidewalk improvements (brick pavers) n Independent Street from water Street to Short Street to coincide with the completion of the Haymarket Square project, replacement of the deteriorated concrete sidewalks on the east side of Exchange Street with brick pavers in front of the Maliseet Gardens Project and Key Bank building and replacement of the York Street sidewalk adjacent to the Maliseet project, replacement of the deteriorated sidewalks in the Norumbega Mall and Hannibal Hamlin Mall with brick pavers, replacement of the deteriorated sidewalk in front of the newly renovated vated Laeger, Brooks, Carter, Ade 6 Hersey building on MerchantsPlaza, and street, curb, sidewalk, lighting and landscaping improvements to the area adjacent to the new parking structure. In addition, $144,000 remains available free FY 1987 funds for facade and revitalization loans. 2. WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION The proposed use of $160,000 for waterfront activities to include filling, grading, looming and seeding and construction of temporary parking areas n City acquired Front Street waterfront properties which willincrease the suitability and marketability Of these properties for redevelopment, completion of relocation and clearance of the Main Coal Energy property and acquisition of vacant properties in the Pleasant/Railroad Street area (Block 43) to reserve for future parking and development as recommended in the Bangor Waterfront Study. 3. HANDICAP ACCESS PROJECTS The proposed use of $353,500 for elderly and handicapped access activities to include elevators, handicap ramps and entrances for the new parking garage, handicap access lift/ramp and wheelchair eating area for the Cameron Stadium, installation of an elevator at Mary Snow School in anticipation of the reactivation of this school, handicap restroms at the Fourteenth Street School in anticipation of the reactivation of this school, and purchase of materials for the handicap accessible portion of the Creative Playground to be constructed this fall in Fairmount Park. 4. LOWER MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION AREA The proposed use of an additional $142,500 for this year's increment of lower Main Street improvements to include replacement of the existing sidewalk, esplanade improvements, landscaping, replacement of axisting street lighting with new high pressure sodium lighting, realignment of utility and sign poles, replacement of the board fence along the railroad property frontage and acquisition of property needed for the realignment of the Main and Railroad Street intersection as recommended by the Waterfront Study. Also proposed is the construction of anexpended parking area of Bass Park near the Chamber of Commerce building. The total project, to complement the resurfacing of lower Main Street, is estimated to cost approximately $250,000. Last year, $70,000 of CD funds were allocated to relocate overhead utility wires to underground on the river side of the street. Approximately $37,500 will remain to be funded in future years to complete the project along this entrance to Bangor. 5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT It is proposed that $30,000 be used to reimburse the Economic Development Department for services provided in the administration of the Bangor Economic Incentive Revolving Loan Fund for which $332,347 remains aailable from prior years CD funding and income from repayment of loans. 6. PROPERTY DISPOSITION It is proposed that $6,000 be used for legal fees and administrative expenses for disposition of City owned properties. 7. PLANNING It is proposed that $51,500 be used to reimburse the Planning Division for services provided in support of planning involved in Community Development projects, preparation of the Housing Assistance Plan, design review, property disposition, downtown and waterfront revitalization, Zoning Ordinance revision, land use and development studies, contract administration, and comprehensive planning. 8. CODE ENFORCEMENT It is proposed that $10,000 be used to reimburse the Bureau of Code Enforcement and Fire Prevention for services provided to the Community Development Program for property inspections related to the Community Development Property Rehabilitation Loan Program and inspections of properties in Community Development project areas. 9. PROPERTY REHABILITATION It is proposed to allocate $255,085 to the Community Development Property Rehabilitation Loan Program for additional loan funds and administration of the City's program and loans financed by the Maine State Housing Authority under the federal Rental Housing Rehabilitation Program. The loan funds are available city-wide to finance the rehabilitation of residential properties owned or occupied by low- and moderate -income persons. 10. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION It is proposed that $176,690 be made available for the administration of the Community Development Program to include staffing at the present level, reimbursement to the Legal Department of legal services provided in the administration of the Community Development Program, postage, newspaper ads and notices, training and conference fees, publications, fees for meustership in professional organizations, insurance, travel reimbursement for all City staff relatedto Community Development, and contractual services and supplies to include City Hall rent, data processing, telephone, audits, and equipment maintenance. It is recommended that the proposed FY 1988 Community Development Program be reviewed and considered by the Community Development Committee prior to the May 23rd City Council meeting and Public Hearing and that the necessary City Council Orders and Resolves be considered and approved by the City Council at the May 23rd City Council meeting to allow for submission of the Application for Community Development Funds by May 31st. PROPOSED FY 89 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS The following is a listing and description of Community Development funded public improvement projects proposed for completion during fiscal year 1989: Downtown Revitalization Area -Independent Street Curb and Sidewalk, Water Street to Short Street. Concrete paver, "brick", sidewalks and granite curb will be installed to coincide with the completion of the Haymarket Square project. $ 30,000 -Exchange Street Sidewalks, Hancock Street to Washington Street, both sides, and York Street to Hancock Street, east side. Concrete paver sidewalks will be installed in place of existing deteriorated poured concrete sidewalks. The work between York and Hancock will be coordinated with the construction of the Maliseet Garden project. $ 60,000 -Norumbega Mall Sidewalks. The existing uneven and poorly drained asphalt sidewalks will be replaced with concrete pavers. $ 19,000 -Replacement of the deteriorated sidewalk in front of the newly renovated Laeger Brooks Carter Ade b Hersery building on Merchants Plaza, and street, curb, sidewalk, lighting and landscaping improvements to the area adjacent to the new parking structure. $ 50,000 Waterfront Revitalization Area -Site Preparation of City acquired properties on Front Street. Filling, grading, loaming and seeding and/or construction of temporary parking areas on city -acquired Front Street waterfront properties. These improvements are expected to ine the suitability and marketability of these properties for per Bangor Waterfront Study recommendations. $ 30,000 Lower Main Street Revitalization Area -Main Street Sidewalks, Lighting and Landscaping, Onion Street to I-395. Replacement of existing sidewalk with better defined asphalt sidewalk, sodded esplanade areas, street trees where appropriate, replacement of existing street lighting with new high pressure sodium lighting, realignment of utility and sign poles, and replacement of board fence along the railyard frontage. Also proposed is the reconstruction and expansion of the Bass Park parking lot adjacent to the Chamber of Commerce Building. The first year increment of this estimated $250,000 project will consist of $70,000 of 1987 and $92,500 of 1988 CHBG funds. Approximately $87,500 will remain to be funded in future years to complete the project along this entrance to Bangor. $162,500 Handicap Access Projects -Mary Snow School Elevator. Installation of an external three -stop elevator on the rear of the building in anticipation of the reactivation of this school. $130,000 -Handicap Restrooms in the Fourteenth Street School, in anticipation of the reactivation of this school. $ 51000 -Downtown Parking Structure Elevators. Installation of elevators, handicap ramps and entrances for the new parking garage. $145,000 -Cameron Stadium. Handicap access lift/ramp and wheelchair seating area for the stadium. $ 61,000 -Handicap Playground. Purchase of materials for the handicap accessible portion of the Creative Playground to be constructed this Fall in Fairmount Park. $ 12,500 Total all projects: $705,000 R.G.M. RGM/rp DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES JULY 1908 - JUNE 1989 IAA'iSifL•L11 PURPOSE: The Community Development Division's primary function, as defined by Chapter II; Article 12 of the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor, Maine, is to assist in the development of the City, including the development of decent housing, suitable living environments, and the expansion of decent opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate -income living in the City. Consistent with this purpose the activities of the C.D. Division are directed toward the following specific objectives: 1. Elimination of slums and blight and the prevention of blighting influences and the deterioration of property in neighborhoods and community facilities of importance to the welfare of the community. 2. Elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety and public welfare, through code enforcement, demolition and rehabilitation assistance. 3. Conservation and expansion of the City's housing inventory to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for all persons, but principally those of plow-nnd moderate -income.: 4. Expansion and improvement of the quantity and quality of community nity services, principally for persons of low -and moderate -income, which are essential for the sound community development of Bangor. 5. More rational utilization of land and other natural resources n the better arrangement of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and other needed activity centers. 6. The reduction of isolated income e groups within the community and the geographical a and the promotion of aincrease n the diversity and vitality of the City's neighborhoods through spatial deconcentration of housing opportunities for persons of lower income and reorganization of deteriorating neighborhoods to attract persons of higher income. J. Restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic, architectural Or aesthetic reasons. GENERAL LGNG RANGE GMLB: In view of the above stated purpose, the Community - Development Division has, over the past 13 years, pursued several long-range goals to developa viable urban community in Bangor by providing decent housing, a suitable living � environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low- and moderate -income. These long-range goals are; 1. To expand the housing stock through development and rehabilitation to increase the availability, choice and locational preference for all e c levels and social groups through encouragement and assistance to owners and developers, public and private; 2. To promote and assist a program of housing and neighborhood improvement by locating and removing blighted, dilapidated and substandard housing scattered throughout the community and utilizing such space for additional housing, open space or neighborhood improvement; 3. To promote coordinated and economic use of land i s manner that will induce the orderly, harmonious and compatible development of all housing types and compatible commercial, recreational and social service facilities; 4. To provide direction and support to community growth and economic improvement for residential, recreational, cultural, commercial and industrial activities by providing encouragement, technical assistance, financial assistance and by improving and expanding necessary community facilities and services through a continuing and comprehensive program for development; 5. To preserve and protect the historical heritage and culture of Bangor through the rehabilitation, reuse and protection of buildings and facilities of special historical, architectural and aesthetic value; 6. To continue and further the revitalization of downtown Bangor to renew its economic vitality, to preserve, reuse and protect its historic and architecturally significant buildings, facilities and institutions to improve its visual attractive- ness, to redevelop its vacant buildings and land parcels, to improve its accessibility to vehicles,. pedestrians and handicapped/elderly persons; 7. To redevelop Bangor's historic waterfront as a water -oriented community and regional coaxnercial, recreational and cultural center emphasizing the historic importance of the Penobscot River and maximizing public access to the waterfront; 8. To expand and improve the availability of a wider choice of recreational and leisure opportunities and facilities to serve the changing needs and interests of the older, densely populated residential neighborhoods, the downtown and waterfront as well as the city-wide community. 9. To protect and provide appropriate public access to natural resources and areas of special natural, recreational andaesthetic value including waterways, wetlands, forests and shorelands; 10. To continue programs to protect the quality of the natural environment and eliminate causes of all forms of pollution and blight. IMPLEMEN- TATION MECHANISMS[ In a continuing effort to achieve the aforementioned long-term objectives, the City Council has approved a number of development plans and established several programs to define and direct on-going Community Development activities. Those plans and programs currently being implemented by the Community Development Division are; The Garland -State Neighborhood Conservation Project scomprehensive residential improvement program in an older transitional neighborhood and consisting of " selective property acquisition and clearance and consequential tenant relocation and property disposition; public improvements to streets, sidewalks and parks, low-interest and deferred property rehabilitation loans and code enforcement activities. This is the most recent i s of similar comprehensive projects in the Third -Main Street, Hancock -York, East Side, West Side, Curve Street and Center Street residential neighborhoods. The Downtown Revitalization Program - emphasizes the establishment of a public/private partnership in the restoration of downtown as a functional, economical- ly nomreal- ly vital, aesthetically pleasing, social and cultural center of the community and the region and states policies which provide the basis for individual program and actions by the City. 3. Revitalization Plan for the Front Street Riverfront Revitalization Project - has asits primary goal the development of an economically viable and attractive pris by providing expanded economic opportunities marily for persons of low- and moderate -income, by providing adequate public facilities and by eating an environment which will permit safe and functional u of this area for suitable living, recreational, and other activities. 4. Community Development Property Rehabilitation Loan Program - provides low-interest and deferred payment rehabilitation loans to owners of low- and moderate - income rental and o - cupied housing. This program i vailable to eligible borrowers with property in Comsunity Development neighborhood project areas, downtown, the waterfront and on a City-wide basis. 5. Bangor Center Revitalization Iran Program - provides low-interest loans to downtown and waterfront property r owners to create and retain jobs, principally for low -and moderate -income persons; leverage private investment; alleviate physical and economic distress; restore and preserve properties of special value for historic, architectural or esthetic reasons; remove material and architectural barriers which restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly and handicapped persons, eliminate blight and blighting influences; and to strengthen the economic, employment and tax base of the downtown area. This ° i-UDAG" program is intended for projects too small to be viable candidates for HUD's UDAG program, and, a6 such, has a limit of $75,000 or 25% of the total project cost; 6. Facade Loan Pool Program - the City participates i low interest bank loans to assist owners or tenants of downtown properties in bringing those properties into compliance with the Bangor Center Revitaliza- tion Area Ordinance, commonly known as the Facade Ordinance. The City participates in the loan by contributing one-half of the principal loan amount, up to a maximum of $15,000, at aninterest rate of 0% and a term of 30 years. This program may be combined with the Bangor Center Revitalisation Loan Program. 7. The Bangor Economic Incentive Revolving Loan Program - makes loans for economic development projects located within the City limits of Bangor which provide aaurable economic impact in terms of jobs created or retained principally for low- and moderate -income persons. On the average, loans must leverage at least three dollars ($3) of private investment for each dollar ($1) of loan funds. First priority is given to uses commonly found in industrial parks. This program is administered by the Economic Development office and is capitalized with Community Development Block Grant Funds. B. HUD's Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) Program - the City may apply for UDAG funds to assist large Projects which need a relatively small amount of Public assistance to make feasible private investment which, but for the UDAG, would not be made. Funds are typically loaned to the developer at a favorable interest rate to reduce the debt service burden or fill a funding gap, or used by the City to complete public improvements necessary for the private investment to be made. UDAG's leverage, n the average, about six private dollars per UDAG dollar. Project applications compete for in creas- ingly scarce UDAG funds on the basis of theleverage ratio of private to UDAG dollars in the project, jobs created or retained, housing units built and the degree of distress of the applicant city. The City's five UDAG awards have assisted commercial and residential projects in and near to downtown. 9. Bangor Center Revitalization Area ordinance - commonly known as the "Facade Ordinance", establishes minimum maintenance requirements and property rehabilitation standards for downtown properties and building exteriors. This program is administered by the Code Enforcement Officer with the participation of a City Council appointed Design Committee, which currently is the Historic Preserva- tion Commission.. 10. Bangor Center Management Corporation - a non-profit quasi -governmental corporation with which the City contracts to provide centralized management, promotion and coordination of public and private sector effort to revitalize the downtown and a waterfront a An initially City Council appointed, and thereafter self-perpetuating board of directors, which represents a cross-section of downtown and City interest, hires a full-time professional executive and staff which carries out the provisions of the City's contract with funds provided by the City from a special assessment tax district, Bangor Center Development District, and general City revenues. A City Council appointed Municipal Development District Advisory Board oversees the Bangor Center Management Corporation and advises the City Council regarding the annual development district program and budget. SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES: The Community Development Division administers and manages an on-going program of activities, carried out through the implementation mechanisms described above, in a continuous effort to achieve the long-range goals and to ultimatelyfulfill the purpose of the City's Community Development program. During the periods of July 1, 1988 through June 30, 1989, the Community Development Division will continue the implementation of its Federal Fiscal Year 1987 - funded activities and initiate its federal Fiscal Year 1988 - funded activities. Continuing 1987/1988 Program Year activities consist of: 1. Completing approximately $230,250 in residential property rehabilitation loan activity in the neighborhood conservation project areas and city- wide. Completing Code Enforcement activity in conjunction with assisted rehabilitation projects. These activities involve 13 residential buildings containing 40 dwelling units. 2. Completing a large Economic Development loan to a major airport tenant. 3. Initiation of handicap access elevator projects at the Fifth Street and Garland Street Middle Schools and the Mary Snow School, handicap restrooms at the Fourteenth Street School and handicap access to Cameron Stadium at the Garland Street Athletic Field. 4. Purchase of materials for the handicap accessible portion of the Creative Playground to he constructed at Fairmount Park. 5. Commencement of construction of the four and one- half level parking structure on Urban Renewal Parcel B-15, including CDBG funded handicap access aspects. 6. Completion of demolition of the former Irving oil petroleum storage tank farm on the waterfront at Front Street. 7. Implementation of the Waterfront Redevelopment Study from the waterfront consultant, Webster -Baldwin-' Rohman-Day-Czarnieeki, Architects and Engineers. 8. Initiation of downtown public improvements to parks and sidewalks in Norumbega and Hannibal Hamlin Malls and on Independent, Exchange and lower Main Streets. 9. Construction of temporary public parking on the City's waterfront. 10. Completion of landscaping and parking area on the waterfront between the former Viner Shoe warehouse and the-Renduskeag Stream railroad bridge. 11. Acquisition of a PC computer system and software to support C.O. Division and Planning Division activities including: rehabilitation project cost estimating and specification preparation, proposed development project investment and financial analysis, site plan and zoning activity data base management, computer assisted design and mapping, vehicle traffic flow data base management and analysis and word processing. 1988/1989 Program Year activities being proposed include: 1. Continuation of CDBG and Rental Rehabilitation Program funded property rehabilitation loan programs n Community Development project area and city-wide and supporting code enforcement actions. 2. Selective acquisition and clearance of dilapidated Garland Street properties and associated relocation and property disposition. 3. Completion of City's parking structure and bus waiting area at the corner of Water and Broad Streets. 4. Completion of public improvements previously initiated at the waterfront, gas works, downtown sidewalks and pedestrian malls. 5. Completion of previously initiated handicap access projects at Bangor City school facilities. 6. Funding of a low-income rehabilitated housing project to be carried out in conjunction with Maine Housing Enterprise and/or Bangor Housing Authority. 7. Fund the removal of overhead utility linea along the river side of lower Main Street. 8. Initiate the construction of the continuation of the waterfront walkway downstream from the Bangor Landing. 9. Fund the construction of an expanded parking area at Bass Park near the Chamber of Commerce building. 10. Acquire the vacant Central Street land parcel from the Zoidis Estate and develop a landscaped park on the site. 11. Pursue the acquisition and clearance of the gas station at the intersection of Main and Railroad Streets. 12. Discontinue South Street from Pleasant Street toward the river to its termination and acquire adjacent vacant properties to reserve for future parking as recommended by the Bangor Waterfront Study. 13. Obtain City Council approval of a comprehensive program for the redevelopment of lower Main Street and the contiguous side streets and small neighbor- hoods from Cedar Street to the Hampden Town line. 19. Request development proposals for the former V1ner warehouse and remaining waterfront acquisitions, and negotiate disposition of said property for appropriate redevelopment. 15. Design and plan a new Main Street/Railroad Street/Bummer Street intersection. 16. Design and plan a public park/gathering place at Pickering Square upon completion of construction of the parking structure. 17. Design and plan anenclosure for the Renduskeag Stream pedestrian bridge. 18. Participate with the Bangor Center Management Corporation in preliminary planning and organiza- tional efforts aimed at the eventual construction of the Merchants Plaza Arcade. 19. Continue to work with owners/developers of vacant downtown properties toward the goal of redevelopment/occupancy. 20. Explore the feasibility of the City's acquisition of the Harlow Street portion of the former Sears property on Harlow Street for the development of - off-street parking. 21. Explore the feasibility of establishing a Waterfront Development Zone and development corporation to guide the redevelopment of the Penobscot River waterfront. - aEEVI US"wEdarax _l -- FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 'iwrs a ORaFn3 at E A HUDSON CATMI 06 ,.OF ❑ WIICEa MEM13rKKNy �H' FExoN DATE a SSrF ❑ Fes' •.^, ,...,e .v AV NEo TAR AFHA an (AAFkSARy°N meuwunce ^ q; urucAnw o 88 05 2 BYYT*n 19 .tea e. "wEuwcnxrmEdrlENr x OUPLOVEn CEnnrcnr TY NUMBER ryxl ,NRA,m AH. City of Bangor aaB.u.maaM planning A Community Development 6. Ro. am • .73 Harlow Street 14 ..RAFT Bangor k00,40 Penobscot GRANT • Wine pDR cos. o44o1 TLE❑ a TLE CNY�nity Develop¢ Rodney C. 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AMR FOR ron(AAA.wA RNEMMENTry DATE 19 Oa nVRONEO FOR ED lzonsNauiaaW< BrPIE MRHe Acres 6 LOCAL O 0 c COLORADO OTHER w 1, Tor RnHORAun ❑ H.e ❑ Ho aEEVI US"wEdarax _l CITY OF BANGOR PROPOSED STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES FY 1988 The primary objective of the City of Bangor Community Develop- ment Program is the development of a viable urban community by pro- viding decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate -income. Consistent with this primary objective, Bangor's FY 1988 program year specific objectives and projected use of funds 1. Downtown Revitalization Activities To alleviate physical and economic distress through stim- ulation of private ivestment, community revitalization, expansion of economic opportunities principally for low- and moderate -income persons, and aiding in the elimination of - blighting influences by providing financial and technical assistance for the acquisition, rehabilitation, restoration, reuse, and/or expanded use of existing private properties; design, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, acqui- sition and/or installation of publicly owned and/or operated facilities; promoting and assisting new private development of vacant or underutilized property; preventing and elimi- nating blighting influences through code enforcement and, as necessary, selective acquisition and clearance or rehabili- tation of vacant and/or deteriorated properties; assisting the development of the recreational, residential and com- mercial potential of the waterfront and stream areas; and implementing the City's strategy for downtown revitali- zation. It is projected that $159,000 of FY 1988 CDBG Entitlement Funds will be used to complete improvements to downtown streets and sidewalks. Waterfront Revitalization Activities To alleviate physical and economic distress through stimu- lation of private investment, community revitalization, expansion of economic opportunities principally for low- and moderate -intone persons, and aiding in the elimination of blighting influences by providing financial and technical assistance for the acquisition, rehabilitation, restoration, reuse, and/or expanded use of existing private properties; design, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, acquisition and/ornstallation of publicly owned and/or operated facilities; promoting and assisting new private development of vacant or underutilized property; preventing and eliminating blighting influences through code enforce- -2- ment and, as necessary, selectiveacquisitionand clearance or rehabilitation of vacant and/or deteriorated properties; assisting the development of the recreational, residential and commercial potential of the waterfront area; and imple- menting the City's strategy for waterfront revitalization. It is projected that $130,000 of FY 1988 CDBG Entitlement Funds will be used to acquire property, relocate tenants, clear, improve and dispose of redevelopment parcels to leverage the private investment necessary to restore, rehabilitate, repair, reuse and beautify existing build- ings, redevelop vacant properties, construct new residen- tial, commercial and/or recreational facilities, and expand the City's economic and tax base. It is projected that $30,000 will be used to prepare the acquiredlandparcels for disposition for redevelopment. 3. City -Wide CDBG Residential Property Rehabilitation Loans To improve and expand housing opportunities for low- and moderate -income persons by making available, on a City-wide basis, low-interest rate property rehabilitation loans to owners of existing eligible properties. Eligible proper- ties are those which do not currently meet MBD Section 8 Minimum Property Standards and/or the City of Bangor's Property Maintenance Code, but which can economically be brought into compliance. Rehabilitation will be limited to correcting code violations and/or violations of Section 8 Minimum Property Standards, cost effective energy conser- vation measures, general property improvements necessary to put the property into generally good and readily maintain- able condition and the conversion of a existing structure to housing or to increase the number of dwelling units in an existing residential or mixed-use structure. This program is administered by the community Development Property Rehabilitation Staff. It is projected that $265,085 will be expended on this activity. 4. Economic Development Activities To create and retain jobs for low- and moderate -income persons, leverage private investment, alleviate physical and economic distress, and expand tax revenues through the use of CDBG Entitlement funds for the acquisition of real property for economic development purposes; for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and installation of public facilities and site improve- rents; for the acquisition, c nstruction$ reconstruction, ehabilitation, and installation of commerical or -3- industrial buildings, structures and capital equipment, for commercial or real property improvements; and to provide technical and financial assistance to private, for-profit entities when the assistance is necessary to carry out a approved economic development project. Due to avail- ability of adequate funds from previous grants and loan repayments for loans, $30,000 of FY 1988 CDBG Entitlement funds are projected to be expended for the administration Of this activity. 5. Handicap Access Activities To carry out special projects directed to the removal of material and architectural barriers which restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly or handicapped persons to publicly and privately owned buildings, facilities and improvements. It is expected that $353,500 of FY 1988 CDBG Entitlement Funds will be expended on this activity. Lower Main Street Neighborhood Revitalization Area To alleviate physical and economic distress through stimulation of private investment, community revitaliza- tion, expansion of economic opportunities principally for low- and moderate -income persons, and aiding in the elimination of blighting influences by providing financial and technical assistance for the acquisition, rehabili- tation, restoration, reuse, and/or expanded use of existing private properties; design, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, acquisition and/or installation of public facilities; promoting and assisting new private development of vacant orunderutilized property; preventing and eliminating blighting influences through code enforcement and, as necessary, selective acquisition and clearance or rehabilitation of vacant and/or deteriorated properties; assisting the development of the recreational, residential and commercial potential of the waterfront area; and implementing the City's strategy for waterfront revitali- zation. It is projected that $142,500 of FY 1988 CDBG Entitlement Funds will be used to rehabilitate property, improve public facilities, acquire property, relocate tenants, clear and dispose of redevelopment parcels to leverage the private investment necessary to restore, rehabilitate, repair, reuse and beautify existing buildings,redevelop vacant properties, construct new aidentia,, commercial and/or recreational eational facilities, and expand the City's economic and taxbase. No funds applied for in this application or reprogrammed for use during the 1988 program year are designated for public service activities. . _ 5/16/88 Projected Use of Funds City of Bangor 1988 CDBG Entitlement Funds Funds available $1,344,275 FY 1987 Grant: $ 937,000 Program Income: (Projected as of 6/30/881 200,000 Reprogramed FY 86 Ent. Grant Funds: (Balance) 200,275 $1,344,275 Projected Expenditures $1,344,275 General Administration $ 176,6901 Planning 51,5001 Project Area Activities Subject to. Low and Moderate Income Benefit Rules 1,116 085 ,344,275 Project Area Breakdown Water- Property City-wide Handicap Lower Downtown front Disposi- Property Access Main Economic. eo Rev.Area Rev.Area tion Rehab. Activities &LNRA Develop. Total Economic 0 0 0 0 0 0 30,000 30,000 Develop. Rehabili- 0 0 0 255,0852 0 0 0 255,085 tation Cade Enforce. 0 0 0 10,000 0 0 0 10,000 Public Improve. 159,000 30,000 0 0 353,500 92,500 0 635,000 Acq.,Reloc. 0 130,0002 0 0 0 50,000 0 180,000 Demo. Disposition 0 0 6,000 0 0 0 6,000 TOTALS $159,000 $160,000 $6,000 $265,085 $353,500 $142,500 $30,000 $1,116,085 1 General Admin. and Planning x represent .178 of projected expenditures. 2 Reprogr amed PY '86 funds includedditures n 8 Low 6 Mod.Pop.- 888 N/A N/A .1008 1008 64% 1008 $ Low 6 Mod.Benf. 0 N/A N/A $265,085 $353,500 $ 55,000 $30,000 $ 703,585 1 Low 6 Mcd.Benf.. 0 N/A N/A 1008 1008 - - 38.6% 1008 638 BREWER i DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA r -,v j I MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION AREA LmJ -6-