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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-12 14-167 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 14-167 Date: May 12, 2014 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 2015. The City expects to receive $782,864 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds. In addition, we estimate that approximately $175,000 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: property rehabilitation; neighborhood public improvements; acquisition of land; demolition and clearance activities; and continuation of business development assistance and facade improvements. The Business & Economic Development Committee held two public hearings at -their meetings on April 8 and May 6. After the second public hearing, the Committee recommended that the program be adopted as outlined in this Order. Tanya Emery Department Head Manager's Comments: City Manager Associated Information: Attachments — Proposed Budget and Annual Action Plan Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: ity Solicitor Introduced for x Passage First Reading Page _ of _ Referral Assigned to Councilor Durgin CITY OF BANGOR 14-167 MAY 12, 2014 (TITLE.) 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 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 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 12, 2014 as d CITY CfERK CITY OF BANGOR 2014/2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Proposed Community Development Activities July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 CDBG FUNDING SOURCES AVAILABLE FOR USE CDBG Entitlement Grant.- Projected rant:Projected Program Income from CDBG funded loan repayments: TOTAL CDBG FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR USE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS 14-167 MAY 12, 2014 $ 782,864 175,000 $ 957,864 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 2015 program year (funded with Federal FY 2014 funds) specific objectives and projected use of funds are: Activity Name & Description BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE & FACADE GRANTS Commercial, Industrial, Downtown Revitalization, Handicap Access Loans and Assistance, and Facade Grants PROPERTY REHABILITATION Low interest and deferred payment loans for rehabilitation of lower-income, owner -occupied, single-family homes and multi -family rental units. Administrative expenses Property Rehabilitation Subtotal NSP Projects Continuation of local NSP program PROPERTY DISPOSITION Legal fees, surveys, environmental remediation and other costs associated with the disposition of CDBG-acquired property ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION & CLEARANCE Acquisition, demolition and clearance of City properties (NRSA priority) Location(s) City-wide Downtown/West Side Village area City-wide City-wide Downtown, Waterfront, Low-income Neighborhoods Attachment #1 CO - CDBG APPLIC - CD Budget & Proposed Activities FY2014 051214 Funding ($) $ 139,972 $ 200,000 $ 71,320 $ 271,320 $ 125,000 5,000 $ 100,000 Activity Name & Description Location(s) PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Neighborhood Public Improvements (Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) priority) Neighborhood Public Improvements Subtotal PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SUBTOTAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION Oversight, Management, Monitoring, and Coordinating of CDBG Program activities and reimbursement to City departments for services provided in support of Community Development Program activities $ 125,000 $ 125,000 14-167 MAY 12, 2014 Funding M $ 125,000 $ 191,572 TOTAL PROPOSED CDBG FUNDED ACTIVITIES $ 957,864 Attachment #1 CO - CDBG APPLIC - CD Budget & Proposed Activities FY2014 051214 14-167 MAY 12, 2014 City of Bangor Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development 2014 Annual Action Plan The Bangor 2014 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 2014 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 2014 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. 14-167 MAY 12, 2014 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 > Affordable Housing > Homelessness > Institutional Roles & Coordination > Anti -Poverty -Strategy. > Public Infrastructure > Economic Development > Lead -Based Paint Hazards 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 Jason Bird, Econ. & Comm. Coordinator 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 6, 2014