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Home My WebLink About2013-05-13 13-151 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 13-151 Date: May 13, 2013 Item/Subject ORDER, Authorizing Execution and Filing with the Department of Housing and Urban Development a Final Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan for Community Development Entitlement Funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development Commentary: This Order will authorize the City's Community Development Block Grant Program for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013. The total proposed program is approximately $883,870 which includes $708,870 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds and approximately $175,000 in program income, which is the result of repayments of outstanding property rehabilitation loans. Among the projects to be funded in the coming year are: property rehabilitation; neighborhood public improvements, continuation of the Neighborhood Stabilization Project (NSP); acquisition of land; demolition and clearance activities; and a new Homeownership Assistance program. It is important to note that the Community Development Block Grant Funds have been reduced again by over $35,000 or 5%. The Business & Economic Development Committee held two public hearings at their meetings on April 2 and May 7. After the second public hearing, the Committee recommended that the program be adopted as outlined in this Order. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Attachment — Proposed Budget and Annual Action Plan Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for x Passage First Reading Referral Rosie Vanadestine Department Head mo Finance Director ity Solicitor Page _of_ 13-151 MAY 13, 2013 Assigned to Councilor Sprague CITY OF BANGOR ER, Authorizing Execution and Filing with the Department of Housing and i Development a Final Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan )mmunity Development Entitlement Funds under Title I of the Housing and nunity Development Act of 1974 D BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT as the local governing body, hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to vith the Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated nmunity Development Plan for Community Development Block Grant is as provided for in Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of ad, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; to provide such cation and furnish such documents as may be required by the Department of ian Development to execute such contract or contracts as may be necessary for grant to be received; and to execute and file requisitions for funds. R ORDERED, THAT r is hereby appointed as the authorized representative of the City of Bangor to i with such Plan of the City of Bangor for Federal Community Development Is under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as IN CITY COUNCIL May 13, 2013 Passed D P CITY CLERK 13-151 MAY 13, 2013 City of Bangor Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development 2013 Annual Action Plan The Bangor 2013 Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan presents a coordinated approach to addressing Bangor's housing and community development needs over the five-year period addressed by the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. The goal of the plan is to integrate economic, physical and human development in a comprehensive and coordinated fashion so that families and communities can work together and thrive. The Consolidated Plan describes the City's planned use of federal, state and local funds and other housing resources to address the needs of homeless and low- and moderate -income households and persons in ways that promote community and individual stability. The 2013 Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan integrates the application, planning and citizen participation for Bangor's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Ultimately, the Consolidated Plan allows the City of Bangor, its citizens, and housing and related service providers, the opportunity to create a unified vision for community development actions. The 2013 Bangor Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development must primarily benefit low- and moderate - income persons in accordance with the following major goals: * Provide decent housing. Assist homeless persons to obtain affordable housing; retain the affordable housing stock, increase the availability of permanent housing that is affordable to low-income households; and increase supportive housing that includes structural features and services to enable persons with special needs to live in dignity. * Provide a suitable living environment. Improve the safety and livability of neighborhoods; increase access to quality facilities and services; reduce the isolation of income groups within areas by de -concentrating housing opportunities and revitalizing deteriorating neighborhoods; restore and preserve natural and physical features of special value for historic, architectural, or aesthetic reasons; and conserving energy resources. * Expand economic opportunities. Within this goal are creating jobs accessible to low- and very low-income persons; providing funding for community development that promotes long-term economic and social viability; and empowering low- and very low-income persons in federally assisted and public housing to achieve self-sufficiency. 13-151 MAY 13, 2013 CONTENTS OF PLAN Housing, Service and Homeless Needs Assessment: Includes housing and population characteristics for Bangor and its residents and identifies housing and human services needs. The data presented will inform current and future planning efforts as Bangor continues toward the development of a continuum of housing and services to meet the needs of its residents. * Housing Demand and Needs Assessment - includes housing assistance needs, demand for housing, nature and extent of homelessness, and housing and support needs for populations with special needs. * Housing Market Analysis - addresses general market conditions, housing affordability and the housing market. Strategic Plan: For the City of Bangor, national and local goals for community and human development, a summary of federal, state, local and private resources relative to the strategic plan, and the five-year activities and allocation strategies for each of the following areas: > Public Housing Initiatives > Public Infrastructure > Affordable Housing > Economic Development > Homelessness > Lead -Based Paint Hazards > Institutional Roles & Coordination > Anti -Poverty Strategy. Action Plan: Describes resources expected to be available and activities to be undertaken during the next year to address priority needs. Indicates areas to receive assistance and efforts to: address homeless and other special needs, further affordable housing, improve public infrastructure, reduce the effects of poverty, enhance public/private cooperation, and improve the public housing environment. Key Public Policies: That impact housing and community development in Bangor include the City Comprehensive Plan, income eligibility, geographic targeting, and the siting of subsidized housing. Appendix: Provides supplemental program information, HUD -required certifications and HUD -required maps, charts and tables. For further Rosie Vanadestine, Director information or Community & Economic Development Dept. a copy of the City of Bangor proposed plan City Hall, 73 Harlow Street contact: Bangor, ME 04401 992-4241 May 3, 2013 CITY OF BANGOR 2013/2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Proposed Community Development Activities July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 CDBG FUNDING SOURCES AVAILABLE FOR USE CDBG Entitlement Grant: Projected Program Income from CDBG funded loan repayments: TOTAL CDBG FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR USE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS 13-151 MAY 13, 2013 $ 708,870 175,000 $ 883,870 The primary objective of the City of Bangor Community Development Program is the development of a viable urban community by providing 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 2014 program year (funded with Federal FY 2013 funds) specific objectives and projected use of funds are: Activity Name & Description Location(s) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE & City-wide FACADE GRANTS Downtown/West Side Village area Commercial, Industrial, Downtown Revitalization, Handicap Access Loans and Assistance, and Facade Grants PROPERTY REHABILITATION Low interest and deferred payment loans for rehabilitation of City-wide lower-income, owner -occupied, single-family homes and multi -family rental units. Administrative expenses Property Rehabilitation Subtotal NSP Projects Continuation of local NSP program City-wide PROPERTY DISPOSITION Legal fees, surveys, environmental remediation and other Downtown, Waterfront, costs associated with the disposition of CDBG-acquired Low-income Neighborhoods property ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION & CLEARANCE Acquisition, demolition and clearance of City properties (NRSA priority) Attachment #1 CO - CD APPLIC - CD Budget & Proposed Activities CDBG FY2013 050213 Fundinq ($) $ 100,000 209,104 $ 71,320 $ 280,424 $ 125,000 5,000 $ 100,000 13-151 MAY 13, 2013 Activity Name & Description Location(s) Funding M PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Neighborhood Public Improvements (Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) priority) $ 71,672 Neighborhood Public Improvements Subtotal $ 71,672 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SUBTOTAL $ 71,672 HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE New program addressing homeownership issues West Side Village stragegy area $ 25,000 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION Oversight, Management, Monitoring, and Coordinating of CDBG Program $ 176,774 activities and reimbursement to City departments for services provided in support of Community Development Program activities T.,OTAL PR(yPO ED CD8G UNf�El7 AC1`fVITIES . _ $ :.883;s70 Attachment #1 CO - CD APPLIC - CD Budget & Proposed Activities CDBG FY2013 050213