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Home My WebLink About2009-05-11 09-158 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 39 158 Date: May 11, 2009 Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Executing and Filing 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 coming year. The City will receive $1,026,058 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds. In addition, we estimate that approximately $250,000 will be available in program income, primarily as a result of repayments of outstanding property rehabilitation loans. Among the projects to be funded in the coming year are: business development assistance loans ($50,000); social services at the City's Park Woods project ($91,972); property rehabilitation ($553,670); public improvements to our waterfront ($100,000); public improvements to a variety of neighborhood streets and sidewalks ($129,690); and replacing playground equipment in a neighborhood park ($70,000). The Business & Economic Development Committee held two public hearings at their meetings on March 18 and May 6. After the second public hearing, the Committee recommended that the program be adopted as outlined in this Order. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Department Head Managerorillico-16. -�- - City Fi nce Director 0111 Z� Ci Solicitor Page _of_ Assigned to Councilor mwFs MAY 1 1 2009 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Execution and Filing of 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 BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT the City Council, 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 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan for Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Funds as provided for in Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; 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 Plan of the City of Bangor for Federal Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. IN CITY COUNCIL May 11, 2009 Motion Made and Seconded for Passage Pass CLERK ORDER CrrrLE,) AUTHORIZING EXECUTING AND FILING A FINAL CONSOLIDATED HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENTITLEMENT FUNDS UNDER TITLE I OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNI DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 Assigned to Councilor 39 158 CITY OF BANGOR 2009/2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Proposed Community Development Activities July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 CDBG FUNDING SOURCES AVAILABLE FOR USE CDBG Entitlement Grant: $1,026,058 Projected Program Income from CDBG funded loan repayments: 250,000 TOTAL CDBG FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR USE $1,276,058 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS 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 2010 program year (funded with Federal FY 2009 funds) specific objectives and projected use of funds are: Activity Name & Description Locations Funding BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Commercial, Industrial, Downtown Revitalization and Handicap City-wide $50,000 Access Loans and Assistance. PARK WOODS - SOCIAL SERVICES Funds for the case management position and the clerical time Park Woods $91,972 needed to support that position. PROPERTY REHABILITATION Low interest and deferred payment loans for rehabilitation of City-wide $553,670 lower-income, owner -occupied, single-family homes and multi -family rental units. ADA Projects Low interest and deferred payment loans, and grants for Downtown $0 the removal of barriers that restrict the mobility of the elderly and handicapped. PROPERTY DISPOSITION Legal fees, surveys, environmental remediation and other Downtown, Waterfront, $5,000 costs associated with the disposition of CDBG-acquired Low-income Neighborhoods property PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Riverfront Redevelopment Area Infrastructure improvements $100,000 Riverfront Redevelopment Area Subtotal $100,000 Downtown Revitalization Area Public Infrastructure Improvements Downtown Revitalization Area Subtotal $0 $0 CD Department Budget FY2010 - 043009 RM.xls 5/6/2009 Activity Name & Description PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Cont. Maine Business Enterprise Park Infrastructure improvements Maine Business Enterprise Park Subtotal Neighborhood Streets &Sidewalks Husson Ave. (new Curb & Sidewalk) Griffin Road (Sidewalk) Griffin Road (Sidewalk) Intersection Griffin Rd. & Ohio St. Location(s) Kend. Ave. to Husson Circle Mitchell St. to Ohio St. - north sid( Griffin Park to Ohio St. - south sic Crosswalks & Pedestrian lights $ $ 39 158 $51,116 $39,236 $19,338 $20,000 Neighborhood Streets & Sidewalks Subtotal $129,690 Neighborhood Parks & Playgrounds Neighborhood Playground $70,000 Neighborhood Parks & Playgrounds Subtotal $70,000 Funding M PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SUBTOTAL $299,690 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION Oversight, Management, Monitoring, and Coordinating of CDBG Program activities. N/A $267,727 Provision of public information (Program information materials, public hearing notices, and publication requirements). City-wide 3,000 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SUBTOTAL $270,727 PLANNING Reimbursement to the Planning Division for services provided in support of Community Development Program activities. N/A $5,000 PLANNING SUBTOTAL $5,000 :. .. ::..:.::.....:.;:.;:.;:.;:.;:.;:.;;:;::::.:::::::::..:.::.::.;::.::.;;:.;;:.;...........:.::.:... ................................... CD Department Budget FY2010 - 043009 RM.xls 5/6/2009 v9 :58 City of Bangor Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development 2009 Annual Action Plan The Bangor 2009 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 2005-2009 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 2009 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 2009 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. 39 15� 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 Kaleena Nakowicz information or City of Bangor a copy of the Community Development Division proposed plan City Hall, 73 Harlow Street contact: Bangor, ME 04401 992-4241 April 25, 2009