HomeMy WebLinkAbout01. 12-64FEBRUARY 28, 2012 12 -64 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF REVISED 2012 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTION PLAN
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Common Council previously approved submittal of the 2012
Annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan to the US
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, prior to submitting the 2012 Action Plan the City was notified by the
HUD Milwaukee Area Office that its 2012 allocation was reduced by approximately
13.6% from its 2011 allocation and additional public input was required on the revised
proposed programs /projects to be carried out with 2012 CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, the revised 2012 Action 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 revised 2012 Action Plan and presented the
Plan at a neighborhood public hearing on February 15, 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the revised 2012 Action Plan is hereby approved 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 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.
Revised
2012 Community Development Block Grant Program Action Plan Budget
PROJECTS
Estimated
Estimated
2012
2012 LMI
Allocation
Benefit
L Housing Rehabilitation
$436,751
$436,751
I ] Public Services
A. General Public Services /Consortium
$90,000
$90,000
B. Fair Housing Center of Northeast WI
$10,000
$0
Subtotal
$100,000
$90,000
III. Administration and Planning
$123,000
$0
A. Public Services Consortium Admin
$10,000
$0
Subtotal
$133,000
$0
Total
$669,751
$526,751
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ON THE WATER
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Darryn Burich
Director of Planning Services
DATE: February 22, 2012
RE: Approval of Revised 2012 Community Development Block Grant
Action Plan Budget
BACKGROUND
On November 22, 2011, the Common Council approved the 2012 Community Development
Block Grant Action Plan Budget based on an estimated 2012 allocation.
On January 19, 2012, HUD released the actual 2012 CDBG allocation of$669,751 for Oshkosh
indicating a 13.6%reduction (-$105,493) from our 2011 allocation of$775,244.
Due to HUD requirements, two additional public hearings and a 30-day public comment period
are required to approve the revised budget.
On February 15, 2012, the first public hearing was held to discuss the changes. There were no
comments from the public.
The major project categories remain as Housing Rehabilitation, Public Services and
Administration& Planning.
ANALYSIS
HUD regulations require that at least 70% of CDBG funds benefit low and moderate income
(LMI) persons over a three year certification period. As proposed, over 78% of the funds will be
expended on activities that benefit LMI persons.
The budget includes three major project categories. Please find program funding activity
descriptions below:
Housing Rehabilitation $436,751
Owner-Occupied: This funding is used to make 0% interest, deferred-payment loans to
existing homeowners for rehabilitation projects and first-time homebuyers participating
in the Housing Authority's Homebuyer Assistance Program. Applications for general
rehabilitation are accepted from December to March and projects are prioritized on the
basis of location, property condition, need for exterior improvements, credit-worthiness
and special needs of the household.
Emergency applications are accepted year round and a portion of these funds are
segregated for these applications only.
Rental Occupied: This category will also include funds for rehabilitation of rental units
involving a 1:1 match from the property owner and 0% interest, deferred-payment loans.
Public Services $100,000
This activity funds programs that serve local LMI residents with various public service
related activities such as emergency shelter and advocacy services, emergency assistance
grants, nutrition programs, etc. Funds are contributed to the Public Services Consortium
that also includes monies from Winnebago County, the Oshkosh Area Community
Foundation and the United Way.
Fair Housing Center of Northeast Wisconsin: In addition to general public services,
funding is provided for fair housing assistance, discrimination investigation and
regulation, and landlord-tenant training programs.
Administration and Salaries $133,000
This activity provides funding for City staff involved in administration of the CDBG
program and for the administration of the Public Services Consortium.
FISCAL IMPACT
No additional impact on city services is anticipated due to the provision of CDBG funds as
proposed.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval
Approved,
City Manager
Revised
2012 Community Development Block Grant Program Action Plan Budget
Estimated Estimated
PROJECTS 2012 2012 LMI
Allocation Benefit
I. Housing Rehabilitation $436,751 $436,751
II. Public Services
A. General Public Services/Consortium $90,000 $90,000
B. Fair Housing Center of Northeast WI $10,000 $0
Subtotal $100,000 $90,000
III. Administration and Planning $123,000 $0
A. Public Services Consortium Admin $10,000 $0
Subtotal $133,000 $0
Total $669,751 $526,751
Original
2012 Community Development Block Grant Program Action Plan Budget
Estimated Estimated
PROJECTS 2012 2012 LMI
Allocation Benefit
I. Targeted Central City Redevelopment $0 $0
II. Housing Rehabilitation $581,250 $581,250
III. Public Services
A. General Public Services/Consortium $106,250 $106,250
B. Fair Housing Center of Northeast WI $10,000 $0
Subtotal $116,250 $106,250
IV. Administration and Planning $77,500 $0
Total $775,000 $687,500