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NOVEMBER 27, 2007
07 -335
RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 1--0 LOST
LAID OVER
WITHDRAWN
)
PURPOSE:
APPROVAL OF AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THE CITY
OF OSHKOSH 2008 ACTION PLAN TO OBTAIN 2008
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 2008 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 2008 Action Plan and presented the 200B
Action Plan at a Neighborhood Public Hearing on November 1, 2007 and to the Plan
Commission on November 13, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh, that the City of Oshkosh 2008 Action Plan, is hereby adopted, contingent
upon final approval by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of th1e
projected funds and proposed projects, including any proposed acquisition projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials 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.
. 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program Action Plan
Projects
Central City Development & Community
Facilities
A. Targeted Central City Redevelopment
Subtotal
Housing/Neighborhood Development
A. Housing Rehabilitation
B. Neighborhood Initiatives/Development
C. Habitat for Humanity of OshKosh, Inc.
Subtotal
Public Services
A. General Public Services
B. Fair Housing Center of NortheastWI
C. Oshkosh Housing Authority
D. Oshkosh Srs. Center Health Program
E. Oshkosh Srs. Center Fitness Program
Subtotal
Administration and Planning
. A. Administration and Salaries
B. Public Services Consortium Admin.
Subtotal
Totals
Est. 2008
Allocation
$156,500
$156,500
$270,447
$60,000
$30,000
$360,447
$100,000
$10,000
$17,500
$8,555
$6,445
$142,500
$186,000
$10,000
$196,000
$855,447
Est. LMI
Benefit
$270,447
$60,000
$30,000
$360,447
$100,000
$17,500
$8,555
$6,445
$132,500
$492,947
If more funds are received than estimated, funds will be split 70% toward
Housing & Neighborhood activities, and the remaining 30% to Central City.
If funding is less than projected, activities will not be cut, but funding will be
reduced on a pro rata basis.