CDBG Entitlement Program Consolidated Action Plan May 29, 2012 City Council Workshop.

CDBGEntitlement Program

Consolidated Action PlanMay 29, 2012

City Council Workshop

Background

CDBG Entitlement Program

Required Planning and Procedures (Consolidated, Strategic, Action)

Action Plan

Presentation Outline

Federal Program that started in 1974 in order to provide funding for housing and community development.

The National Objectives of the Program are to:1) Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (LMI) 2) Prevent or eliminate slum or blight 3) Address urgent community development needs (Emergency)

The program, administered and funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, consists of two components:1) Entitlement - provides funds directly to urban areas2) Small Cities - provides funds to the states for distribution to rural

areas

CDBG Program in General

City Council direction to become an entitlement community

Entitlement communities receive annual allocation from HUD based on formula of population and need.

Background

Funding for FFY2012 is $381,338 Local Decision on Programs & Projects to Fund Programs Must meet National Objectives

1) Benefit Low-Mod Income Beneficiary Must Qualify (Must be LMI) Area Must Qualify (51% Must be LMI) City qualifies as an “Exception Area”

2) Prevent or Eliminate slum or blight 3) Address urgent community development needs (emergency)


Example Project/Programs that Beneficiary Must be LMI (National Objective) Housing Related Activities Public Services (Limited to 15% of Grant) Economic Development Infrastructure Improvement

(In Qualified Areas based on Census or benefits area 51% or greater LMI Area).

Planning/Administration for Program (limited to 20% of allocation)


To receive funding, the following needs to be completed: Consolidated Plan –

Document intended to provide a unified vision for community development actions to meet CDBG goals of decent housing, suitable living environment, & expanded economic opportunities

Strategic Plan – Plan covering 3 or 5 year period that describes how jurisdiction intends

to provide services that address CDBG goals

Annual Action Plan 1 year plan describes actions to occur over the coming year.


Template with questions to be addressed (includes):

Housing & Homeless Needs Assessment Special Needs Population (elderly, frail elderly, disabled –

physically, mentally, substance addictions, HIV, domestic violence victims, farmworkers)

Housing Market Analysis Strategic Plan (3 to 5 years in length) One-year Action Plan

Consolidated Action Plan

Use Annual Reports and Studies from Various Agencies for Background and Needs Analysis

Volusia/Flagler Coalition for the Homeless (Homeless Survey)

Flagler County Department of Health (Lead-based poisoning, HIV/AIDS)

Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Annual Report Department of Children and Family Services Shimberg Center (Housing Needs)

Consolidated Plan - Completion

Use Existing Plans to Identify Existing Programs or Activities which may qualify for CDBG funds

City Council Goals and Objectives City Budget, Capital Improvements Plan Prosperity 2021 Comprehensive Plan Master Plans

Pedestrian-Bicycle Facilities Recreation and Parks Facilities

Consolidated Plan - Completion

Consolidated Plan – Distribution of Minority Population (2010 US Census)

City of Palm Coast Total – 12.7%

City of Palm Coast Total – 10.0%

Consolidated Plan Low-Moderate Income Household(Area Benefit)

*Areas Qualify if 51% of population is low-moderate income

*No Census Tract Block Groups have over 51% low-moderate income persons

*Moderate Income = 80% of Area Median Family Income

*In 2012 – Palm Coast MSA $57,600 for family of four (adjusted based on family size)

Qualified Areas

City qualifies as an “Exception Area” due to lack of Block Group with 51% Low-Moderate Income Households

Other qualified areas include:

Designated slum/blight areas (CRAs) or Designated Revitalization Area

Strategic Plan - Findings

Based on findings in Consolidated Plan, Strategic Plan completed recognizing the following:

1) Available funds are limited and cannot address all the city needs,

2) There are City programs and activities that are eligible for use of CDBG funds consistent with CDBG National Objectives

a) Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (LMI), b) Prevent or eliminate slum or blight, or c) Address urgent community development needs (Emergency)

3) There are social services and agencies serving the City.

Strategic Plan – Identifying Potential Projects



City’s Priorities To Meet Specific Objective of CDBG & On-going Activities

For Decent Housing (Low-Mod Income Household):

Encourage Home Ownership and Reinvestment by providing financial assistance programs for home repairs to retain the affordable housing stock.

On-going Activity: Financial assistance for home repair, home ownership

For Sustainable Living Environment (Qualified Area):

Invest in Capital Projects that improve the safety and livability of neighborhoods.

On-going Activity: Implementation of Ped-Bike projects, stormwater projects, recreation projects


City’s Priorities To Meet Specific Objective of CDBG & On-going Activities

For Expanded Economic Opportunities (Microenterprise-business that has five or fewer employees, one or more of whom owns the enterprise):

Assist Small Businesses by offering business counseling and technical assistance.

Encourage Job Creation by promoting the expansion of micro-enterprises and small businesses.

On-going activity: Palm Coast Business Assistance Center


Action Plan – Recommendation

Activity (% of total funding) Measure # of Units

Allocation

Home Repair Financial Assistance for Owner-Occupied Unit (33%)CDBG Small Cities Grant

# of housing units

Est. 2 $126,338

Technical Assistance - Microenterprise development (10%)Business Assistance Center

# of sessions

266 $38,000

Construction of pedestrian-bicycle facilities (42%)Seminole Woods Pkwy. Materials Only (SR 100 to Ulaturn Tr.)

# of miles Est. 1.5

$160,000

Planning and Administration (15%) $57,000 TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR FY 2012/13

$381,338

Action Plan – Other Potential Projects

Housing Assistance Down-payment assistance program

Infrastructure & Public Facilities Stormwater (benefits 51% Low-Mod area) Parks (service area benefits 51% Low-Mod area or Special needs population)

(Holland Park)

Microenterprise development Job Training Grants, loans, or loan guarantees

Other economic development activities Public infrastructure activities to support economic development activities Job training

CDBG - Consolidated Action Plan-Next Steps

Public Hearing with Citizens Advisory Task Force (June 4) 30-day comment period (June 6 – July 5) City Council Public Workshop – July 10 City Council Public Hearing # 1 – July 17 City Council Public Hearing # 2 – August 7

HUD Submission Deadline – August 16

CDBG - Consolidated Action Plan

Discussion and Direction

CDBG Entitlement Program Consolidated Action Plan May 29, 2012 City Council Workshop.

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