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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR HUD HOME FUNDS FOR THE 2016 PROGRAM YEAR AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 15-0858R, adopted December 14, 2015, approved FY 2016 annual Action Plan portion of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, the secretary of HUD is authorized to make grants to cities and/or counties to finance local community development programs, approved in accordance with the provisions of Title I of said Act, as well as grants under the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, (the HOME program) and the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, as amended (the Emergency Solutions Grant - ESG - program);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to make and submit appropriate documentation to HUD for those projects and corresponding funding levels as set forth below:
2016 HOME PROGRAM - FUND 260, AGENCY 020, OBJECT 5434, PROJECT CD16HM
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PROJECT ACTIVITY PROJECTS AMOUNT
GN14 1736 Homeless Rental Asst. Program (TBRA)- HRA $ 115,000
GN14 1737 TBRA Admin - HRA $ 7,500
GN14 1738 Housing Rehab - Housing Resource
Connection - HRA $ 45,306
CH14 6915 CHDO CLT Acquisition/Rehabilitation -
One Roof $ 72,500
GN14 2001 Center for Changing Lives- LSS $ 200,000
GN14 AD01 Program Administration (City) $ 40,590
Total $ 480,896
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the following are hereby designated as the financial sources for the above program:
Year 2016 HOME Grant $ 480,896
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth and its officials are authorized and directed to assume full responsibility for assuring that its community development program is carried out in full compliance with the provisions of the acts implementing the programs and all regulations of HUD issued pursuant thereto. This authorization shall also apply to existing programs with the city and HUD under the HUD CDBG, HOME and ESG programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate city officials are authorized to
execute the appropriate agreements with these agencies upon receipt of approval of
HUD funds.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution reflects comments from organizations and citizens as related to the fund for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). In addition to citizens, the public hearing and the community development committee (cd committee) each played a role in the recommendations contained in this resolution. There was a 30-day public comment period from October 30 - November 30, 2015, on the draft FY 2016 Annual Action Plan portion of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, which includes recommended funding for the 2016 CDBG, HOME and ESG programs. The cd committee held a public hearing on December 1, 2015 to hear comments on the funding recommendations and then modified the initial recommendations to reflect the comments and the final grant amounts. These recommendations were approved on December 1, 2015, and December 14, 2015, with the concurrence of the Community Development Manager.
Source of Funds:
$480,896 in new 2016 HUD HOME Funds
The resolution, in addition to authorizing application for grant funds and administration of same when received, also takes the following actions:
(a) Allocates funds by project for 2016 HOME Program.
(b) Authorizes contracts for the activities upon receipt of the funding contract and completion of the environmental review process.
16-HM-01
Project Name: Homeless Rental Assistance Program - Duluth HRA
Project Summary: The program will provide rental assistance for households who would otherwise be homeless or are homeless by HUD’s definition. The City and the HRA have established this program to provide rental assistance as a significant component in the continuum of services to prevent homelessness.
Goal: 18 homeless families to be served
Amount Recommended: $115,000
16-HS-01
Project Name: Housing Resource Connection
Project Summary: HRC will provide low interest loans for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied and rental housing in Duluth. CDBG funds will be used for emergency rehabilitation work. The HOME funds will address code deficiencies and lead paint hazards. The HRA will serve as the fiscal agent for the HRC, which includes One Roof, Ecolibrium3 and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency.
Goal: 130 Housing Units
Amount Recommended: $45,306
16-HS-02
Project Name: CHDO CLT Acquisition/Rehabilitation- One Roof Comm. Housing
Project Summary: Three housing units will be acquired and rehabilitated, providing affordable homeownership opportunities, for low-moderate income households. The long-term affordability of the homes will be preserved through the Community Land Trust (CLT) program.
Goal: 3 Housing Units
Amount Recommended: $72,500
16-HM-02
Project Name: Center for Changing Lives- LSS
Project Summary: Projects includes the construction of ten one-bedroom permanent supportive housing for homeless youth/young adults in need of affordable housing with access to support services.
Goal: 10 Rental Units
Amount Recommended: $200,000