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NOVEMBER 28, 2006
06-342
RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 7 -0 LOST
LAID OVER
WITHDRAWN
PURPOSE:
APPROVAL OF AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THE CITY
OF OSHKOSH 2007 ACTION PLAN TO OBTAIN 2007
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT
FUNDS
INITIATED BY:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approved
WHEREAS, the primary objective of Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, is the development of viable urban
communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and
expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate-
income; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has approved a Consolidated Plan for the
period from 2005-2009 which contains a housing and homeless needs assessment,
housing market analysis, an assessment of non-housing community development
needs, strategies, priority needs and objectives; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Annual Action Plan to implement the Consolidated Plan
has been developed to ensure that the activities to be carried out meet one of the
national objectives of benefit to low- and moderate-income families; or aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or meet other community development
needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and
immediate threat to the health and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City developed the 2007 Action Plan and presented the 2007
Action Plan at a Neighborhood Public Hearing on November 1, 2006 and to the Plan
Commission on November 7, 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh, that the City of Oshkosh 2007 Action Plan, is hereby adopted, contingent
upon final approval by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of the
projected funds and proposed projects, including any proposed acquisition projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and appropriate staff
members are hereby authorized and directed to file and execute the necessary
documents and assurances required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development and any and all additional information required.
Executive Summary
In the 2007 Program Year, the City of Oshkosh will pursue the implementation of projects and
activities in four major categories - Central City Development & Community Facilities, Housing
and Neighborhood Development, Public Services, and Administration and Planning. Of the
$764,542, a minimum of $428,499 will be used to benefit Low and Moderate Income persons.
Proposed allocations are shown in the following table.
2007 Community Development Block Grant Program Action Plan
Projects 2007 LMI Benefit
Allocation
Central City Development & Community
Facilities
A. Targeted Central City Redevelopment 150,000
Subtotal 150,000
II. Housing/Neighborhood Development
A. Housing Rehabilitation 261 ,499 261 ,499
B. Rental Rehabilitation 30,000 30,000
C. Neighborhood Initiatives 10,000 10,000
Subtotal 301,499 301 ,499
Public Services
A. General Public Services 90,000 90,000
B. Fair Housing Center of Northeast WI 10,000
C. Oshkosh Housing Authority 17,000 17,000
D. Oshkosh Srs. Center Health Program 8,555 8,555
E. Oshkosh Srs. Center Fitness Program 6,445 6,445
F. Neighborhood Services 5,000 5,000
Subtotal 137,000 127,000
Administration and Planning
A. Administration and Salaries 166,043
B. Public Services Consortium Admin. 10,000
Subtotal 176,043
Totals 764,542 $428,499