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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR HUD FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR THE 2016 PROGRAM YEAR AND AUTH-ORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.
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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 CITY OF DULUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM-FUND 262, AGENCY 020, OBJECT 5434 PROJECT CD16CD
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PROJECT ACTIVITY AMOUNT PROJECTS
HOUSING PROJECTS
HOUS 1734 $ 614,500 Housing Resource Connection - One Roof/HRA
HOUS 6915 $ 200,000 Gateway Multi-family Development - One Roof
HOUS 6787 $ 30,000 Energy Services & Vol Coord - Ecolibrium3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
ECDV 2412 $ 272,000 SOAR Duluth At Work Collaborative - SOAR
Career Solutions
ECDV 2264 $ 64,000 Growing Neighborhood Businesses - Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc.
PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
PFAC 1974 $ 153,000 Homeless Youth Building Rehab- Life House
PFAC 1050 $ 150,500 Trepanier Hall/Gimaajii Improve- AICHO
PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS
PSVC 1244 $ 70,000 Duluth Hunger Project - CHUM
PSVC 1929 $ 30,000 Access to Dental Health Services - Lake Superior Community Health Center
PSVC 2805 $ 20,000 JET Food Program- Neighb Youth Services
PSVC 1974 $ 28,000 Basic Needs Center for Homeless Youth - Life House
PSVC 1226 $ 19,550 Supportive Housing Programs - Center City
PSVC 2509 $ 7,800 Battered Women’s Shelter Program - Safe Haven Shelter
PSVC 2511 $ 5,250 Family Transitional Housing Program - Salvation Army
PSVC 2109 $ 9,150 Homeless and At-Risk Vets Stabilization/ Outreach - MACV
PSVC 1050 $ 18,250 Transitional and Permanent Housing Services - AICHO
PSVC 1244 $ 36,800 Duluth Shelter Project - CHUM
PSVC HO07 $ 12,000 Coordinated Assessment*
PSVC 6915 $ 27,368 Tenant Landlord Connection - One Roof
PLANNING/PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
ADMC AD01 $ 422,042 CDBG Program Administration
ADMC AD02 $ 20,000 Neighborhood Revitalization Planning
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are hereby designated as the financial resources for the above program:
SOURCE OF FUNDING
Year 2016 CDBG Grant - city $2,210,210
Total $2,210,210
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 HUD funds.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution reflects comments from organizations and citizens as related to the fund for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). In addition to citizens, the Community Forums 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:
$2,210,210 in new 2016 HUD CDBG 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 CDBG Program.
(b) Authorizes contracts for the activities upon receipt of the funding contract and completion of the environmental review process. Housing contracts will include addendums that require affordability restrictions in accordance with HUD regulations.
HOUSING
16-HS-01
Project Name: Housing Resource Connection - Duluth Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)/Fiscal Agent
Project Summary: The Housing Resource Connection will provide low interest and deferred loans for rehabilitation assistance to eligible homeowners and rental property owners within the city of Duluth. Homeowners can apply for up to $20,000 in loans to address code deficiencies and lead paint hazards. Also, the Center will complete up to 11 acquisition-rehabs for homeownership. Rental owners can apply for a 2% interest loan to renovate their properties, which then must serve low to moderate income tenants.
Goal: 132 units (57 Single-family and 75 Rental Rehab)
Amount Recommended: $614,500
16-HS-03
Project Name: Gateway Multi-family Development- One Roof Community Housing
Project Summary: One Roof and Center City Housing will acquire, renovate, and preserve the affordability of Gateway Tower for continued occupancy of the building by existing low income tenants many of whom are disabled and /or elderly.
Goal: 150 Households
Amount Recommended: $200,000
16-HS-04
Project Name: Energy Services Case Management & Volunteer Coordinator- Ecolibrium3
Project Summary: Ecolibrium3 will provide case management and a Giving Comfort at Home volunteer program to assist LMI residents with completion of energy efficiency retrofits, serving those that need additional assistance to access services and/or fall through housing program gaps.
Goal: 20 Households
Amount Recommended: $30,000
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
16-ED-01
Project Name: Duluth At Work Collaborative- SOAR Career Solutions
Project Summary: SOAR Career Solutions, a community based development organization, will work with the Duluth At Work Collaborative to provide job skills training, case management, job placement and job retention support to assist 41 Duluth residents at or below 50% of Area Median Income to complete training and reach employment benchmarks.
Goal: 41 Jobs
Amount Recommended: $272,000
16-ED-02
Project Name: Growing Neighborhood Businesses - Entrepreneur Fund
Project Summary: The Northeast Entrepreneur Fund’s Growing Neighborhood Businesses program will provide technical assistance and peer support for 8 existing small business owners in Duluth Target Neighborhoods to help them grow their business revenue by at least 25% within 2 years.
Goal: 8 LMI neighborhood small business owners grow their business revenue by 25% within 2 years.
Amount Recommended: $64,000
PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
16-PF-02
Project Name: Homeless Youth Building Improvements- Life House
Project Summary: Life House will make improvements to the Life House Building, a non-profit owned facility, located in a CDBG target area. The improvements will improve the accessibility and delivery of vital services for homeless youth.
Goal: 1 facility
Amount Recommended: $153,000
16-PF-03
Project Name: Trepanier Hall/Gimaajii Improvements- AICHO
Project Summary: AICHO will make improvements to the American Indian Center that provides services, events, and meeting space to the neighborhood. Improvements include making the building accessible, upgrading mechanical systems, and other improvements.
Goal: 1 facility
Amount Recommended: $150,500
PUBLIC SERVICES
16-PS-01
Project Name: Duluth Hunger Project - Churches United in Ministry (CHUM)
Project Summary: The Duluth Hunger Project is a coalition of three agencies working together to prevent and alleviate chronic hunger and malnutrition among the lowest income of Duluth’s residents, through congregate meal sites and emergency food shelf programs.
Goal: 12,000 people
Amount Recommended: $70,000
16-PS-02
Project Name: Dental Health Care Services - Lake Superior Community Health Center
Project Summary: Support the provision of affordable, primary health care, including dental care, for uninsured and underinsured low and moderate income individuals and families in accessible locations within the City.
Goal: 3,000
Amount Recommended: $30,000
16-PS-03
Project Name: JET Food Project- Neighborhood Youth Services
Project Summary: The JET Food Project at Neighborhood Youth Services will provide access to daily meals and snacks for 500+ youth ages 6-18 while providing nationally-recognized job training skills that prepare teens for employment in the food service industry.
Goal: 500 youth
Amount Recommended: $20,000
16-PS-04
Project Name: Basic Needs Center for Homeless Youth - Life House
Project Summary: Life House will assist 600 at-risk and/or homeless youth annually, ages 14-20, in Duluth, to address basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) and connect with on-site support services that help with stabilization.
Goal: 600 Persons
Amount Recommended: $28,000
16-HO-01
Project Name: Duluth Shelter Project - CHUM
Project Summary: CHUM will work to provide outreach, referral, prevention and rapid rehousing services to homeless living on the streets and other places not meant for human habitation.
Goal: Shelter (10 beds, 1,000 households), Family Shelter (30 beds, 70 households), and 44 permanent supportive units at Steve O’Neil Apartments.
Amount Recommended: $36,800
16-HO-02
Project Name: Housing Services Program - AICHO (American Indian Community Housing Organization)
Project Summary: AICHO will provide transitional housing and support services to assist homeless families and single women move toward greater housing stability.
Goal: Shelter (10 beds, 144 households), Transitional Housing (5 units, 8 households), Permanent Supportive (29 units, 32 households).
Amount Recommended: $18,250
16-HO-03
Project Name: MACV Duluth Services - MACV-Duluth
Project Summary: MACV will work to provide outreach, referral, prevention, and rapid-rehousing services to veterans living on the streets and other places not meant for human habitation.
Goal: Transitional Housing (9 units, 15 households), Permanent Supportive (12 units, 12 households).
Amount Recommended: $9,150
16-HO-04
Project Name: Family Transitional Housing Program - Salvation Army
Project Summary: Salvation Army will provide transitional housing and support services to assist homeless families (100 persons) move toward greater housing stability.
Goal: Transitional Housing (15 units, 24 households).
Amount Recommended: $5,250
16-HO-05
Project Name: CCHC Housing Programs- Center City Housing Corporation
Project Summary: CCHC will operate and provide supportive services for 21 units of family transitional housing. CDBG funds will be used to provide supportive services.
Goal: Transitional Housing (33 units, 37 households), Permanent Supportive (16 units, 16 households).
Amount Recommended: $19,550
16-HO-06
Project Name: Domestic Violence Shelter - Safe Haven
Project Summary: Safe Haven Shelter is a 39-bed emergency shelter for women and their children who are fleeing domestic violence. Safe Haven provides stabilization services, advocacy, and support to those in the shelter.
Goal: Shelter (39 beds, 269 households).
Amount Recommended: $7,800
16-HO-07
Project Name: Coordinated Assessment
Project Summary: The city of Duluth will work with the St. Louis County Continuum of Care and homeless providers to develop a coordinated access system to ensure all homeless persons have access to services.
Amount Recommended: $12,000
Project Name: Housing and Stabilization Benchmarks
Project Summary: Housing and Stabilization Services Fund-Benchmarks will be established for rapid re-housing and housing placement for homeless singles, families and youth exiting out of the CHUM congregate and family shelters, Safe Haven and Dabinool’gan DV Shelters, from transitional housing facilities in Duluth, including Center City Family Transitional Housing, American Indian Community Housing Organization Transitional Housing for Native American Women & Women with Children, Salvation Army Family Transitional Housing, Life House Teen Transitional Housing and MN Assistance Council for Veterans Transitional Housing. Activities will be developed in coordination with the development of a Coordinated Assessment system for the St. Louis County Continuum of Care.
Amount Recommended: $27,368