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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8575RESOLUTION NO. 8575 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, ADOPTING THE DRAFT STATEMENT OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO'S 1999 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN LISTING OF PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo, hereinafter called City, is designated as an entitlement city under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended through 1990; and WHEREAS, the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) on Community Development has received and reviewed applications for the use of 1999 CDBG funds. Said Committee has made its recommendations to the City Council on the projects to be approved; and WHEREAS, the City held a Public Hearing on October 13, 1998, and in.addition, Quadrant Meetings at various locations within the City to obtain the views of citizens and various groups on the City's housing and community development and housing needs for the 1999 One -Year Action Plan submitted to HUD under the five year City of Pueblo Consolidated Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: SECTION 1 The City Council hereby authorizes the publication of the City's Community Development Block Grant Statement of Objectives and Activities for 1999. This publication will afford affected citizens an opportunity to examine the statement's contents and the City's proposed use of 1999 Community Development Block Grant funds, and to provide comments on the proposed statement. INTRODUCED November 23, 1998 BY: Al Gurule Councilperson APPROVED:��' President o0he C uncil ATTEST: /CP.ao # Ss TITLE: A Resolution of the City Council of Pueblo, Colorado, AGENDA ITEM # Adopting the 1999 One Year Action Plan Recommendations for the City of Pueblo's 1999 One Year Action Plan Listing of Proposed Projects for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Funds and Authorizing the Publication DATE: November 23, 1998 DEPARTMENT: Housing & Community Development i. SUMMARY A. Issue: Publication of the City of Pueblo's 1999 Draft Statement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Activities. B. Recommendation: Publish the City of Pueblo's 1999 Draft Statement of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Activities as required by Federal requirements, thus allowing public comments on the proposed objectives and activities for the 1999 CDBG year before final submission to HUD. II. BACKGROUND The City of Pueblo has completed all of the requirements necessary prior to publication of its 1999 Draft Statement of Activities and submission to HUD. These requirements have included Citizen input and Public Hearings. The comments will be incorporated into the City of Pueblo's Consolidated Plan submission to HUD. III. FINANCIAL IMPACT The estimated amount of the Community Development Block Grant funds to be allocated to the City of Pueblo in 1999 is $2,100,000 and approximately $900,000 in HOME funds. IV. ALTERNATIVES A. The City could elect not to publish the Draft Statement and not comply with citizen participation under CDBG regulations. B. The City could elect to publish the Draft Statement and allow public review prior to final approval. THE CITY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) DRAFT STATEMENT OBJECTIVES AND ONE YEAR PROJECTS The City Council of Pueblo, Colorado, proposes the following objectives for use of CDBG funds in 1999 that will be included in the 1999 Consolidated Plan. It is estimated that approximately $2,100,000 in CDBG funds and HOME federal housing dollars of approximately $900,000 will be received by the City of Pueblo in 1999, along with program income from Housing Loan payback of approximately $85,000. It is the intent of the City of Pueblo that approximately 70% of the program funds would benefit the needs of low and moderate income persons. Conditions of slum and blight included. Permanent involuntary displacement of housing or businesses is not expected. Any low and moderate income housing which is demolished or converted will be replaced in compliance with federal regulations. Program Year: March 1, 1999 - February 28, 2000 B- 98 -MC -08 -0007 City of Pueblo, Colorado "Y" I CITIZENS REQUESTED BY ZONE ADVISORY RECOMMEN D RISLEY RECREATION PROGRAM (625 Monument 1 Summer recreation programming EAST SIDE CHILD CARE CENTER (2717 E. 8th Street) Tile flooring replacement EAST SIDE CHILD CARE CENTER (2717 E. 8th Street) Playground surface compliance - Install a resilient surface for permanently installed playground equipment LA GENTE YOUTH SPORTS (2709 E. 15th Street) Recreation for boys and girls in the Eastwood Heights and East Side area. Wrestling, spring softball,, baseball, basketball, football, fishing derby, Christmas party awards, banquets, field trips NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES (825 N. Greenwood) Administrative expenses for neighborhood revitalization /affordable housing program THE OLD LINCOLN HOME PROJECT (2713 N. Grand) Rehab work, parking lot accessible, all phases to meet handicap accessibility HYDE PARK RECREATION PROGRAM (2500 W. 18th Street) Summer recreation program REHABILITATION PLAN FOR HISTORIC "MONKEY MOUNTAIN" - PUEBLO ZOO (3455 Nuckolls) To complete the final site plans and prepare construction and bidding documents (architectural services) for the rehabilitation PSAS PLAYGROUND /PARK (1745 Acero) To create a playground for the Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences. The playground will be a two -acre park with grass, trees, seating, soccer and baseball fields NORTHERN AVENUE STREETSCAPE EXTENSION TO 1 -25, EXIT 97A Add water; power, lights, planters and trees. Upgrade missing and broken sidewalks. Phase 1 -1300 block Abriendo, 250 feet of 1400 block Abriendo and 300 block Central. Phase II- Finish Central and add 1300 block of Evans 732 BOX ELDER SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION Extension of sanitary sewer main to service 732 Box Elder and vacant lots PUEBLO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER EXPANSION & MODERNIZATION. PHASE III -C Expansion and renovation of the existing dental /administration building at 310 Colorado; will serve an additional 4,000 Pueblo residents HOUSING COUNSELING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT COUNSELING (302 Jefferson Street) Serve low /mod income populations to become homeowners, or to avoid foreclosure, eviction and homelessness ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF PUEBLO (331 E. 4th Street) Build a service center on Chester - a 5,000 square foot facility for office, conference, kitchen, storage, meeting room ZONING WEED AND JUNKED VEHICLE CONTROL ADMINISTRATION Additional staff for the City Zoning Dept. to enforce in low /moderate income areas GRAFFITI REMOVAL - CITY -WIDE Materials, chemicals and supplies for graffiti removal particularly in low to moderate income neighborhoods TREES FOR TODAY PROGRAM Provide low cost trees and free trees to low /moderate income families CONCERNED PARENTS OF PUEBLO. INC. (220 S. Main Street) Administration, purchase youth incentive items, equipment and supplies for graffiti and yards DEMOLITION PROGRAM - CITY -WIDE Single- family residential demolition of substandard structures STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT The replacement of 6" street name signs with 12" street name signs and stop or yield signs at 125 intersections in low /moderate income areas and neighborhoods PCEPA RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS - CITY -WIDE For administering the city -wide collection event at the Colorado State Fairgrounds for paints, oil, antifreeze, tires, batteries and appliances CLEANUP OF ILLEGALLY DISPOSED SOLID WASTE IN LOW /MOD INCOME AREAS Clean -up of building material, carpeting, lumber, furniture, trash, etc. HANDICAP RAMPS AT STREET CORNERS - CITY -WIDE Provide ADA handicap ramps at various street corners Parks & Recreation Department East Side Child Care Center, Maria Subia, Kelly Mendez, Ruth Ann Teem East Side Child Care Center, Maria Subia, Kelly Mendez, Ruth Ann Teem La Gente Youth Sports, John Madrid Neighborhood Housing Services, Lionel Trujillo Martin Luther King Commission, Rev. John Potter Parks & Recreation Department Pueblo Zoo /Pueblo Zoological Society, Jonnene McFarland Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences, Greg Sinn Minnequa Redevelopment Corp David Balsick Bill Trujillo Pueblo Community Health Center, Byron Geer Family Counseling Center Assistance League of Pueblo Larry Fancher City Fleet Maintenance Pueblo Beautiful Association, MaryAnn Hagler, Secretary Concerned Parents of Pueblo, Inc. Regional Building Department, Clint Tawse, Director City Department of Transportation, Dan Came, Director Pueblo County Environmental Pride Association ( PCEPA) Pueblo City- County Health Department, Carey M. Scheberle, Environmental Coordinator City Public Works Department, Tom Cvar, Director 14 U Us 55,000 50,000 10,000 20,000 50,000 200,000 27,000 65,000 60,000 40,000 27,000 20,000 5,000 23,000 100,000 50,000 10,000 12.000 Written comments and any concerns are welcome and must be received by December 31, 1998. Final adoption of 1999 CDBG projects will be finalize by this date including amendments. Information and records of past use of CDBG funds can be obtained from the Department of Housing and Community Services , #1 City Hall Place, (719) 584 - 0830(Voice/TDD), during regular working hours; the building is handicap accessible. Verbal comments can be made to Tony Berumen, Director of Housing. CITIZENS REQUESTED BY ZONE ADVISORY RECOMMEN D HOUSING REHABILITATION FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES (OWNER OCCUPIED SINGLE- City Housing & Community Development Department Y 200,000 FAMILY HOMES, CITY -WIDE Loans for electrical, plumbing and heating for L/M families EMERGENCY HOUSING REHABILITATION FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES City Housing & Community Y 80,000 Emergency loans for electrical, plumbing, and heating for L/M families Development Department SIDEWALKS (HYDE PARK, MINNEQUA, EASTSIDE, EASTWOOD HEIGHTS, SUNNY HEIGHTS. BLOCKS Residents of Neighborhood Y 240,000 AREA) STREETS, CURB & GUTTER (HYDE PARK, MINNEQUA, MINNEQUA, EASTSIDE, EASTWOOD HEIGHTS, Residents of Neighborhood Y 240,000 BLOCKS AREA SANGRE DE CRISTO INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER (803 W. 4th Street) Sangre de Cristo Independent Living Y 5,000 Installation of ramps ($800 per ramp) meeting ADA standards at a disabled, low income person's home and Center a van with a lift utilized by the center for spontaneous transportation needs of disabled individuals HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (CITY HALL) City Housing & Community Y 335,406 Administer and monitor all CDBG projects, housing rehabilitation and homeownership programs Development Department PROJECTS TO BE DETERMINED 26,594 TOTALS $2,100,000 Written comments and any concerns are welcome and must be received by December 31, 1998. Final adoption of 1999 CDBG projects will be finalize by this date including amendments. Information and records of past use of CDBG funds can be obtained from the Department of Housing and Community Services , #1 City Hall Place, (719) 584 - 0830(Voice/TDD), during regular working hours; the building is handicap accessible. Verbal comments can be made to Tony Berumen, Director of Housing.