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Home My WebLink About1999-05-10 99-181 ORDERCOCNCH. ACTION Date: May l0 1999 Item No. 99 m Rem/Subject: Authorization to Execute and File a Final Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan for Community Development Entitlement Funds order Title I of the Housing and Commmdty Development Act of 1974 Responsible Department: Community and Economic Development Commentary: The City is required to hold public hearings before adoption of the FY 1999 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. The Commonalty act Economic Conanitlee held public bearings at their meetings on February 17, 1999 sed May 5, 1999. A copy of the proposed City of Bangor 1999/2000 Community Development Block Grant Program for the period July 1, 1999 to lune 30, 2", as recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee, is attached. Also anached is a summary of the City of Bangor 1999 Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan for Housing add Community Development. DettsuntpOlfHead Manager's Comments: �i0 (OtGn•tAY LtCityManana ger Associated Information: Q r.,4jAt Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: (Ntyeolleftory X Passage First Reading Page�of Referral Assigned to CounNor rube any 10, 1999 _p CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE) (Orberf Authormation m Execute ad File a Consolidated Housing and """"""Community Development Plan for Community Development Entitlement Funds under Tide I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 19'74 By the CB9 Coined ofdw Cfe9 ofBmwer' ORDERED, THAT the City Council of Bangor, as the local governing body, hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to submit in ad file with the Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan for Community Development Block Grant Entltlement FmWs as provided for in Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1994, as amended, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and to provide such additional m oration and famish such documents as may be required by the Department of Housing and Ufian Development to execute such contract or contracts as may be necessary for the en idement gram in be received; ad to execute and file requisitions for buds. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, THAT, the City Manager is hereby appointed as the authorized representative of the City of Bangor to act in correction with such Plan of the City of Bangor for Federal Community Development Black Grant fads under Tide I of the Housing ad Community Development Act of 1994, as amended. IM cm COM m May 10, 1999 Motion for Passage Made and Seconded 99-181 ORDER Title, Authorizing to Execute and Me a Comolidated Housing and Comity ➢ veloPnent Plan for Comity Develop- mmf'>mfiflidddt'Nddd'dddei wife I'df the Homing and Ca®mlty Development Act at.1914................................ a' to ....................... Councilman 99-181 CITY OF BANGOR 1999/2000 Community Development Block Grant (COBS) Program Proposed Community Development Activities July t, 1999 to June 30.2000 CDBG Settlement Grant $1,252,030 Pmlecled Program Income Rom CDBGhanded ban repymen6: 300,000 TOTAL CDBG FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR USE $1,552,000 The primary objecfie draw Cily of Bangor CommunM Berebpment Program is me development of a ego same connino M provl0ing Meer no sang a suitable living Mallonmanl and repandng a onomicopponumNes, birdealpbr (came ,0less-antl motlmleimcome. Consiumeru with qs pmnery oblec9ve, Bangor s FY 2000 program yea (funded war Federal FY 1999 funs) sp2dAc objectives and canceled race of funs are: PROPSTI) WN104119IBB 0301 PM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Comments, Incurred OorvMown Boos lion and Handicap Cori $100,000 Access Loans and Pusblme. (Thais In slogan 0 the $58,311 pmenEy agai far this sell real mWared ham repayment of Previous loom) PARK WOOn—%Of FuM trthscmemanagemeMp onand Melenaeltme Park Waoh $51,783 ncedetltosig pubmaspositionLaw . PROPERTY RFMGP LrtpTION weatand assumed moment bamfor sweetenedof CltyatiEe 50M swevirme�edengafamryM1ameantl mnzryrmelunn PROPER"ITTION egatwo. urface,e mental renedbmon and Wnx Downtown Waterford, $30.010 cash preened win Ne tlis(nation of LDBGawuiretl property. EURUC MPROVEMENTE Lawlncome Neighborhoods Neighborhood Public Improvements Ne ighborhood DrummondStrad $16,000 Nelson Slee 4500 Third Share (Cedar to Umi 7500 Neighborhood Public Improvements Submit $29666 Broadcast Havislization Adds Hammon Street 5bswdk-Hammond SVeN Cbroad Profen $45000 Downtown Revitalrraden Area Sul opal $45,000 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SUBTOTAL $73,000 PROPSTI) WN104119IBB 0301 PM iN Name BOexrn Uana6real Mal) UNION M�E NEIGHBORHOOD S4J1tf NPAOJECT Popery ecqulirean, rebcabon petal pro perlyhmelNon & cleanup, and puEle improvements 533408 UNION PIACE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSEWATWN PROJECT SUBTOTAL $333488 PRG(:RtM Oversight Management WalOand Coordinating of CDB Program rogra rec NIA 8231,305 Provinceofpul internatlam infarmtlion materials, public nodi and putAlpudlwtion regplremerwl. Cllywide 3000 PROGRAM ROMINISTI'l SUBTOTAL 5234,305 P1ANdWG ldetl in ReimbumemefMothe Planning ONaon icrgram support metal men[Progam acOrNec. WA g25,Wo aCOmmuniryllant waRmont RanmmgCNINGS zs Ooo PWINING 9UBTOTA. PROPST09 WK10409199 03 01 PM City of Bangor Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development 1999 Annual Action Plan The Bangor 1999 Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan presents a coordinated approach w addressing Bangor's housing and community development needs over the fifth year of the five year period addressed by the 1995 Consolidated Plan. The goal of doe plan is to integrate economic, physical and human development in a comprehensive and coordinated fashion so that families and communities can work tognter act thrive. The Consolidated Plan describes the City's planned use of federal, state and local funds and oder housing resources to address to reeds of homeless and low- and moderate -income households and persons in ways that promote community and individual stability. The 1999 Consolidated Plan Amoral Action Plan integrates to application, planting and cifizen participation for Burger's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Ultimately, the Consolidated Plan allows the City of Bangor, its citizens, housing and related service providers and citizens, the opportunity to create a unified vision for community development actions. The 1999 Bangor Consolidamd Plan Annual Action Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development must primarily benefit low- and mod raft,b come persons in accordance wit the following major goals: M Provide decent housing. Assist homeless persons to obtain affordable housing; renin the affordable housing stock, increase to availability of permanent housing that is affordable to low-income households; and increase supportive (rousing that includes sttucturd futures and services in enable persons with special needs to live in dignity. - M Provide a suitable living environment. Improve to safety and livability of neighborhoods; increase access to quality facilities and services; rnduce to isolation of income groups within areas by deconcentmting housing opportunities and revimlizing deteriorating neighborhoods; restore act preserve natural and physical features of special value for historic, architectural, or aesthetic reasons; and conserving energy resources. M Expand econontc opportunities. Within this god 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. CONTENTS OF PLAN Housing, Service and Homeless Needs Assessment: Includes bousing and population chamclerirtics for Bangor and its residents and identifies housing and human services reeds. 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 Than, 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 In be undertaken doing the next year to address priority needs. Indicates areas to receive assistance and efforts to: address homeless and other special needs, further affordable housing, evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the effects of poverty, enhance public/private cooperation, and improve the public housing environment. Key Public PeNcies: 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 Rodney McKay or Stanley Moses information or City of Bangor a copy of the Community Development Division proposed plan City Hall, 73 Harlow Street annual: Bangor, ME 04401 AN945-0400, ext. 211