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Home My WebLink About2004-05-10 04-137 ORDERItem Na nn -lav Date: Mav 10. 200d PUBLIC HEARING Item/Subject: ORDER Authorization ro Execute and File a Final Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan for Community Development Fundament Funds under Tide I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 Responsible Department: Community&Economic Development Commentary: The City is required to hold public hewing before adoption of the FFY 20M Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. The Business and Economic Development Committee held a public hearing at its mating on February 17, 2004 and Ne City Council will hold a public hearing at the City Council meeting on May 10, 2004, following the public turning, the Council may take action on the FPY 04 Consolidated Plan and related actions. A copy of the Proposed City of Bangor 2004/2005 Community Development Block Chant Program for the period July 1, 2004 m Jane 30, 2005, as recommended by the Business and Economic Development Committee is attached. Also attached is a summary of the City of Bangor 2004 Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. Department Head Managees Comments: City Manager Aseuciated Information: Budget Approval: Finance Director City Solidtor Passage First Reading Page _of_ Referral AesignM to Councilor Yalmer 11e910. 2006 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.)Order, Authorization to Excem and File a Consolidated Housing and Cortmcunity Development Plan for Comm,mity Development Entitlement Fonds under Title l of the Housing and Community Development Ad of t9]4 By (he Gly eoowl of the Cly of&n9a: ORDERED, THAT the City Council of Burger, m the local governing body, hereby authorizes and direct 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 Oram bandsman 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 Clark; and to provide such additional information and famish 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 %a entitlement grant to be received; and to execute and file raluisitions for funds. BE R FURTHER ORDERED, THAT, the City Manager is hereby appointed as the authorized representative of the City of Burger to act in connection with such Plan of the City of Bangor for Federal Community Development Block Count funds ander Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of M4, as amended. IN CITY COWCM may 10, 20M Notion Made and seconded to Opea Public Hearing. Public Hearing Opened. No one from the Public come forward. Motion Hade and Seconded to Close Public Hearing. Public Hearing Closed. Milan Made and seconded for Passage Motion Mde and Seconded to Anend by Reducing the Business Development Assistance by $25,000(from $50,000 to $25,000) and Property Rehabilitation by $30,000 (free $863.628 to $813.628) and add $55.000 to Public Improvements - Beason Avenue Sidewalk Extension to Kenduskeag Avenue Motion to Amend ] bted Vote: 6 no. 3 yes Councilors voting no: Cashuell, D'errlco, Farrington, Cratuick, Nealley 6 Tremble Councilors voting yea: Allen. Greene and Palmer Notion to dosed Failed Passage Passed I (C[TY CI.J30C v # 04-131 ORDaR t 3 (TITLE,) Authorisation to feature and File a Conso idated Noasiug and Co®anify Oeoeiopneat Plan for comassuaiby Development- fussing and conumnity, Development Act of 19]6 Assigned W CCwnnciiWW 04V6 /�w CITY OF BANGOR 200012005 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Proposed Community Development Activities July 1, 2004 to June $0, 2005 COBB FUNDING SOURCES AVAILABLE FOR USE CDBG EntilHmend Dart $1.252,000 PerrsokE Program Inrgmetram CDBGlunrbrl loan repayment: 375.000 TOTAL COBS FONDS AVAILABLE FOR USE $1,527,000 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS The primary oblenlive area City M Bangor Community 0eudpanent Progress is the development as adds vbnn commonly by provking desenl housing, a Faious Ning enwhomment and extending ttmomic oprolunilas grinsipally br panda of new. and matlerateJnwme. Consistent Whit this prini total Beni FY 2005luomman year (landed arm Federal FY 2001 Nee) same electives and preferred um aNunds xe: AoM& Nemo 80eacdctim LQCellm/sl FunMno/SI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Commend, Industrial, Dwmtown Revuel@Mmn and Handiam City -wise $59000 Access Lwns and A»Isbnae. (ices is m aaONion toee$358.173 presently manage for this monvia aaumubted man repayment of previou loans). PARK WOODS -SOCIAL SERVICES Funds for the dome management potation and the chandal time Park Woods $69200 needed W support that season, PROPERTY REHABILITATION Low interest and detorted payment bans Nr nhabilitakmof City-wide $843.628 lower-bmme, owmeroccupied, single-larray homes and muk:tanily renal unila. PROPERTY DISPOSITION Legal fees.memos, envtronmenal remediatlon and Mier Opmtmun, Watrfont. $50.000 was auotiated wM Me disposition or COBO aoryired property. Lartincwne Neighborhoods PUBLICIMPROVEll Rivermont Redevelopment Area Public Infraslncfure Improvements Waterfront Design antl Engineering Improvements $03700 Montreal Redevelopment Area Subbbl $03.700 Downtown Revitalization Area Public Infrastructure lmparement Main agent Sidewalk, Union Sl. to Cedar St., SW said $04.110 Hadow Street sidewalk W Accotl Square Parking LM $29025 Downtown ReN gIMmton Area SuMabl $113,135 PUBLIC IMPRMEMENTS SUBTOTAL $196.835 Proposed CO Activities 1 513/2004 Achwil, Name A Dascan Locemns PROPERTY ACQUISITION, RELOCATION AND DEMOLITION Union Platy Neigbborbmtl Carrseriation Projnn Completion of propeM acqubMon. relocation, comolMon and clean-up CIt)-Wltle Acquisition for Rebealluation anafor Derr ion and Clearance Propery Acquisition, Relocation and Dissolution Subtotal PROGRAM ADMINVITRATroN Overnight, Management, Winning and Coordinating of COBS Prcgrem eNNgm. WA Pronoun of ruble iMmmation (Program infomtalion materials, pudic N96K notices, and publicatlon requirememd. City -ride PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SUBTOTAL PLANNING Rei rtimement W Ne Planning Opium Sir sdvi¢s provided in support M Commands hvebpment Program duration. WA PLANNING SUBTOTAL IM—l3] Fund u/S $0 $ 100,000 $ 100000 SZ64.339 3.000 M7.337 Proposed CD Activities 2 SCV2004 04-13] City of Bangor Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development 2004 Annual Action Plan The Bangor 2004 Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan presents a coordinated approach an addressing Ringers housing and community development needs over the fifth year of the five year pend addressed by the 2000-2004 Consolidated Plan. The goal of the plan is to mragre[e economic, physical and human development in a comprehensive and coordinated fashion so that families and communities in work together and thrive. The Consolidated Plan describes the City's planned no of behind, stare and local funds and other housing becomes to address the needs of homeless =it low- and moderate -income households and persons in ways that promme community and individual stability. The 2004 Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan imegrates the application, planning and citizen participation for Bang is Community Development Block Greet (CDBG) program. Mimately, rhe Consolidated Plan allows the City of Bangor, its maxima, housing and related service providers and citizens, the opportunity to create a unified vision for community development actions. The 2004 Bangor Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development most primarily benefit low- and modemroincome persons in accordance with the following major goals: • provide decent housing. Assist homeless persons m 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 muctuml features and services an 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-cmtcenaming housing opportunities and revimliaing deteriorating neighborhoods; restore and preserve natural and physical features of special value for historic, arehiteciuml, or aesthetic reasons; and conserving energy resoumea. Expand economic opportunities. Within this goal are creating jobs accessible in 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. 04-137 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 andfutme planning efforts as Bangor continues toward %e development of continuum of housing and services inmeet the needs of its residents. W 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 Burger, rational 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 hdxasmrenue Affordable Housing > Economic Development Homelessness > Lead -Based Paint Hazards > Institutional Race; &Coordination > Anti -Poverty Strategy. Action Plan: Describes resources expected to be available and activities to be undertaken during the next year to address priority rads. indicates areas to receive assistance and efforts to: address homeless suit 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, H rcquhed certifications and HI1D-required maps, cheris and tables. For further Rodney MCKayor Stanley Moses information or City of Bangor copy of the Community Development Division proposed plan City Hall, 73 Harlow Street contact: Banger, ME 04401 945-4400, ext. 211 rvna mnoau aome ane o W. Mwtmm 'ITe pod;a hmi� wJl h hl6 . msyl.l