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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR HUD HOME FUNDS FOR THE 2018 PROGRAM YEAR, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 18-0078R, adopted January 22,2018, approved FY 2018 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 Grants program [ESG]);
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:
2018 HOME PROGRAM - FUND 260, AGENCY 020, OBJECT 5434, PROJECT CD18HM
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PROJECT ACTIVITY PROJECTS AMOUNT
GN18 1734 Homeless Rental Asst. Program (TBRA)- HRA $ 83,500
GN18 173A TBRA Admin - HRA $ 7,000
GN18 6915 CHDO CLT Acquisition/Rehabilitation -
One Roof $ 90,000
GN18 1226 Garfield Square Apartments-
Center City Housing Corporation $ 200,000
GN18 AD01 Program Administration (City) $ 34,500
Total $ 415,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the following are hereby designated as the financial sources for the above program:
Year 2018 HOME Grant $ 415,000
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 the recommendations of the Community Development Committee (CD committee) with concurrence of the Community Planning manager. The CD committee solicited comments from organizations and citizens as related to the proposed FY 2018 funding for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). The recommendations contained in this resolution were developed based on consideration of citizen comments, the public hearing held on November 28th, 2017, surveys, and the deliberations of the CD committee. There was a 30-day public comment period from October 27, 2017, to November 27, 2017, on the draft 2018 annual action plan portion of the 2015-2019 consolidated plan, which also includes recommended funding for the 2018 CDBG, HOME and ESG programs. The CD committee held a public hearing on November 28, 2017, to hear comments on the funding recommendations and then modified, if necessary, its initial amounts to reflect those comments. The CD committee’s recommendations were adopted on November 28, 2017, with the concurrence of the Community Planning manager.
Source of Funds:
$415,000 in new 2018 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 2018 HOME Program.
(b) Authorizes contracts for the activities upon receipt of the funding contract and completion of the environmental review process.
18-HM-01
Project Name: Homeless Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) - 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: 13 homeless families to be served
Amount Recommended: $83,500
18-HM-02
Project Name: Garfield Square Apartments - Center City Housing Corporation
Project Summary: Center City Housing, a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), will construct 50 new housing units (one-bedroom apartment units) for high barrier single adults who experience chronic homelessness.
Goal: 50 housing units
Amount Recommended: $200,000
18-HM-03
Project Name: Community Land Trust Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Resale- One Roof Community Housing
Project Summary: One Roof, a Community Housing Development Organization, will acquire and rehab eight housing units, 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: 8 Housing Units
Amount Recommended: $90,000