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
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Assigned to Councilor Durgin
CITY OF BANGOR
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(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
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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
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$ 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
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Funding M
$ 125,000
$ 191,572
TOTAL PROPOSED CDBG FUNDED ACTIVITIES $ 957,864
Attachment #1 CO - CDBG APPLIC - CD Budget & Proposed Activities FY2014 051214
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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.
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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