HomeMy WebLinkAbout08900RESOLUTION NO. 8900
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, ADOPTING THE CITY OF
PUEBLO'S FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR
2000 LISTING OF PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
AND HOME FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AND
OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo, hereinafter called City, is designated as an entitlement city under the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and will receive Community Development Block Grant
and HOME federal funds for 2000; and
WHEREAS, the City held four public meetings in addition to a Public Hearing before City Council on
October 12, 1999, to obtain the views of citizens, non - profits and neighborhood groups on the City's
housing and community needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that:
SECTION 1
The City Council hereby declares the City of Pueblo's 2000 One Year Action Plan Listing of
Proposed Projects for CDBG and HOME federal programs has been developed so as to give maximum
feasible priority to activities which will benefit low -and moderate - income families and /or aid in the prevention
or elimination of slums and blight.
SECTION 2
The City Council hereby adopts the City's 2000 One Year Action Plan Listing of Proposed Projects
for CDBG and HOME activities, which implements the first year of a Five Year Consolidate Plan as
approved by HUD.
SECTION 3
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit the Application and Proposed Use of
Objective and Activities for 2000, together with the other necessary documentation, including the required
assurances, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $1,882,000 in Federal
Community Development Block Grant funds and $991,000 in HOME funds and to affix his signature thereto.
INTRODUCED January 24. 2000
BY Robert Schilling
Councilperson
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APPROVED: 9,
President of the Council
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COUNCIL AGENDA
TITLE: A Resolution of the City Council of Pueblo, Colorado,
Adopting the City of Pueblo's Five Year Consolidated Plan
and the One Year Action Plan for the Year 2000 Listing of
Proposed Projects for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Funds and Authorizing the City Manager
to Submit the Application and Other Necessary
Documentation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development
AGENDA ITEM #
SUMMARY
A. Issue:
DEPARTMENT:
Housing & Community
Development
DATE: January 24, 2000
Adoption of the 2000 One Year Action Plan as required by HUD and the Five Year
Consolidated Plan submitted to HUD by the City on January 24, 2000, (see
Executive Summary ) . The passage of this Final Resolution will satisfy all public
review requirements and finalize the remittance of the 2000 CDBG and HOME
funding requirements.
B. Recommendation:
Adopt resolution for submission of the federal application listing the final
CDBG /HOME 2000 One Year Action Plan for the CDBG grant allocation expected
to be in the amount of $1,882,000 and 991,000 in HOME funds. In addition to set
up a projects to be determined for excess prior year CDBG funds in the amount
of $209,876 and HOME funds in the amount of $340,000 (please see attached
Exhibit "A ". Also enclosed is the "Executive Summary of Consolidated Plan 2000
Through 2005" to be submitted to HUD (Exhibit "B ").
II. BACKGROUND
The City of Pueblo has completed all of the requirements necessary in order to submit
its 2000 One Year Action Plan and the Five Year Consolidated Plan. These requirements
have included citizen input of four (4) neighborhood meetings, one (1) public hearing and
publication of the 2000 Draft Statement of Objectives and Activities with the required
waiting period for comments. Attached is a summary of citizens comments.
III. FINANCIAL IMPACT
The estimated amount of the Community Development Block Grant funds to be allocated
to the City of Pueblo in 2000 is $1,882,000 and $991,000 for HOME. Final figures will
change based on congressional approval of HUD/VA bill.
IV. ALTERNATIVES
A. The City could elect not to submit the One Year Action Plan and lose HUD funds.
B. The City could further revise the total activities and amounts.
C. The City could elect to submit the Consolidated Plan and Final Statement of
Activities as presented.
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City of Pueblo
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2000 THRU 2005
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CITIZEN'S SUMMARY
Pueblo's 2000 Consolidated Plan constitutes a strategic vision for housing and
community development in the city. This document summarizes that plan so that citizens
in the community can have a quick overview of Pueblo's housing and community
development problems; the 5 -year broad goals, strategies and actions proposed to deal
with those problems; and, the specific projects proposed for 2000 to carry out this
strategy.
Goals
A common goal for Pueblo is to provide adequate housing and affordable housing for
their residents. Affordable housing is based on a local strategy to provide housing for a
range of people who cannot afford to pay market rents or own their own home. This goal
becomes increasingly difficult to attain as inflation, unemployment, and rapidly
increasing construction costs compound the problems associated with a lack of adequate
housing. The present market mechanism cannot provide adequate housing for all at
reasonable cost. However, unguided governmental intervention is not the solution. The
private and public sectors must be encouraged to cooperate to a greater extent if the goal
of adequate housing is to be realized. Affordability, availability, and accessibility persist
as central housing problems for Pueblo County as a whole. This being the case, the
development of a strategy must establish priorities and propose an action plan for
implementation and funding. Many of the current Pueblo County housing strategies have
proven effective in dealing with specific housing problems and are recommended for
continuation. Other goals and strategies need only incremental or technical changes to
become consistent with the overall goals now being proposed. There are opportunities for
increased participation by the private sector, which can enhance its working partnership
with both the non - profit and public sectors in implementing housing programs.
Action Plan
The consolidated plan includes an action plan constituting an application for funds under
two different HUD formula programs (including reallocations from prior years) for a total
of $3.092 million. The funding breakdown is as follows:
$1,882,000 Community Development Block Grant
$ 991,000 HOME
Citizen Participation
The City of Pueblo, Department of Housing, and Community Development was the lead
agency within the Pueblo County area to prepare the Consolidated Plan for fiscal year
2000. To begin that process, meetings were held in September 1999, consisting of
citizens' advisory committee members' discussions about the upcoming year 2000 public
meetings for the Community Development Block Grant program. It was decided by the
City of Pueblo to use the citizen's input requirement presently used under the CDBG
program to meet the citizens' input requirement under the 2000 Consolidated Plan. The
City held four public meetings within different quadrants of the city for interested
citizens, neighborhood groups, and non - profits could attend and discuss the issues and
funding requests for the next 5 year neighborhood plan and CDBG/HOME current year
funding levels. A fifth public meeting allowed the above groups to present their views at
the November, 1999, Pueblo City Council meeting. In addition to the public meetings,
the City of Pueblo requested specific data and narratives from the various housing
agencies at a meeting held on December 6, 1999, to allow more documentation on
quantifying needs and barriers, and strategies to address the housing and related support
issues in the following areas: Public Housing, Homelessness, Special Populations,
Affordable Housing.
COMMUNITY PROFILE
The Pueblo housing market area encompasses all of
Pueblo County and is coterminous with the Pueblo
Metropolitan Statistical Area. The housing market area
is in South - Central Colorado. Pueblo is the primary
regional trading and servicing center for Southern
Colorado. Pueblo is also an important manufacturing
center. The population of the housing market area in
1997 is estimated at 133,870 persons. The City of
Pueblo population is estimated at 102,723. The
population of Pueblo County experienced an increase
between 1990 and 1997. There were 40,862 housing
units in Pueblo, Colorado based on the 1990 census and increase to 42,848 housing units
as of December 1998.
Per - capita personal income data show that, in 1995, the average Colorado resident had an
income of $23,958, slightly higher than the average American's income of $23,196.
However, Pueblo County residents' incomes lagged behind those of Colorado residents as a
whole. The average per capita personal income for Pueblo County residents was $18,441.
Further, the income disparity between Pueblo County residents and Colorado residents overall
is growing over time. From 1969 through 1994, the average annual increase in per capita
income for Pueblo County was 7.2 percent, compared with 7.4 percent in Colorado overall.
The above information, it is no surprise that Pueblo County has a higher poverty rate than
many other counties in Colorado. Based on the U.S. Bureau of the Census poverty estimates
for 1993, Pueblo has the eleventh- highest poverty rate of the state's 63 counties, with 20.7
percent of the population living below the poverty line believed to have changed significantly
from 1990 to 1998. The above fact helps to understand the housing needs of low and
moderate - income households in Pueblo County.
Per - capita personal income data show that, in 1995, the average Colorado resident had an
income of $23,958, slightly higher than the average American's income of $23,196.
However, Pueblo County residents' incomes lagged behind those of Colorado residents as a
whole. The average per capita personal income for Pueblo County residents was $18,441.
Further, the income disparity between Pueblo County residents and Colorado residents
overall is growing over time. From 1969 through 1994, the average annual increase in
per capita income for Pueblo County was 7.2 percent, compared with 7.4 percent in
Colorado overall. The above information, it is no surprise that Pueblo County has a
higher poverty rate than many other counties in Colorado. Based on the U.S. Bureau of
the Census poverty estimates for 1993, Pueblo has the eleventh- highest poverty rate of
the state's 63 counties, with 20.7 percent of the population living below the poverty line
believed to have changed significantly from 1990 to 1998
Rental rates in Pueblo have recently experienced a steady increase due to the tight
housing market. Until quite recently, rental prices were quite low with median rent of
$250 for a renter occupied dwelling within the City of Pueblo, according to the 1990
census. Based on the 1990 census data the number of multi- family units in Pueblo was
7,944 with a vacancy rate of 6.3 %. More current figures based on a September 1999
multifamily rental survey conducted annually by the State of Colorado Division of
Housing shows that there is a current vacancy rate of 5% in Pueblo and that amount is
considered to be an equilibrium rate allowing renters some choice as to available housing
while ensuring a reasonable rate of return to property managers. Pueblo had the highest
vacancy rate of 5.0% in the survey of 12 geographical areas. Average rent in Pueblo had
the second lowest average rent in the survey at $427, compared to a high of $1,096 for
Aspen and a low of $349 for Fort Morgan/Sterling.
The Hispanic population in Pueblo grew significantly during the 1980 -1990 period, while
other racial groups correspondingly declined. Almost 40% of the City of Pueblo's
population is Hispanic compared to 35.5% ten years previously. Hispanic households
comprise 33% of Pueblo's households. Two trends will characterize Pueblo's future; the
population will become increasingly elderly and increasingly Hispanic.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS
Community Development Needs
Most discussions in this the neighborhood plan are organized into five primary categories
of pursuit. These five were selected because they cover the urgent issues confronting the
Y neighborhoods in a comprehensive manner
• Housing/Shelter/Infrastructure
• Neighborhood Parks /Improvements
• Education/Technology
• Economic Development
• Human Services
• Mobility
Based on the above categories citizens and experts identified the following community
development needs, which are necessary to make Pueblo's living environment healthy
and productive:
Neighborhoods. Develop and implement during the next 5 years a neighborhood
plan. Neighborhood -based services are considered a key to revitalizing
neighborhoods. Existing neighborhood institutions, such as churches, schools, and
community centers, can complement these services. Work closely with
Neighborhood Housing Services and other non - profits to provide neighborhood
housing and improvements.
Human service delivery systems. With increasing numbers of persons living in
poverty, particularly minorities, long -term funding for program development is
needed. Greater awareness of existing services, better coordination among
providers, and more continuity of services for youth is needed.
Education. Residents indicated that the schools should provide more training to
help youth inside and outside the classroom. Topics for training should include
parenting skills, conflict resolution exercises, and programs to enhance self -
esteem, especially in junior high school. Schools also need to be connected to the
community and responsive to its diverse cultures. Schools should function as
community resource centers, acting as a hub for adult education, recreation, local
cultural events, and life -long learning.
Planning. City, neighborhood, environmental, and housing planning must be a
part of the city's community development and neighborhood revitalization
programs.
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Infrastructure. Residents have expressed support for neighborhood playgrounds,
landscaping and tree removal, better lighting, sidewalk replacement, street and
alley paving, and block beautification.
Economic development. On-the-job training that pays more than minimum wage
and offers benefit packages is not readily available, inhibiting individuals from
securing long -term employment. Supportive services -- such as day care,
transportation, and health care -- are needed.
Housing Conditions and Housing Market Conditions
In September 1998, BBC Research & Consulting was retained by the County of Pueblo
and the City of Pueblo to conduct a joint housing study and market analysis to evaluate
residents' current and future needs with respect to all types of housing, including
permanent rental /owner occupied housing and housing serving people with special needs.
To conduct the study, BBC completed extensive primary and secondary research
including interviews with key City and County representatives, community and business
leaders, and special needs organizations. The study team also collected quantitative data
from a wide range of national, state, and local sources. The housing market in Pueblo can
be characterized via three basic descriptors: the amount of housing that is available, the
condition of the housing stock, and the cost of the housing stock.
The above survey yielded several distinct findings related to housing demand, both for the
general population and for various special populations. The first, and most basic conclusion
that arises from the above analysis is that overall housing demand is rising, at the rate of
approximately 650 units per year over the period from 1990 through 2005. This growth
includes both native households formed by persons who are currently living in the area, and
immigrant households, formed by persons who are relocating into Pueblo from other
geographic areas.
While the net increase in demand will be approximately 650 units per year, this finding alone
does not illustrate the large amount of flux and change that is occurring in the local housing
market. Additionally, a significant number of rental households will decide to purchase
homes each year, and a smaller number of homeowners will elect to sell their homes and
become renters again, or to "trade up" or "trade down" to different owned homes.
The next major finding concerns the characteristics of new household growth. In terms of age
of householder, demand in Pueblo is increasing fastest among households where the head of
household is aged 45 to 54, primarily due to the aging in place of a large "baby boom bulge"
of households that were in the 35 to 44 year -old age category in 1990. This is the highest
income wage segment in Pueblo, so the proportion of new growth that is "high income" is
increasing faster than lower income segments of the population. While three- quarters of the
households in this age group own their own homes, the rapid growth in this segment will not
radically increase home purchase trends, because the vast majority of these potential
homeowners already purchased homes in their younger years.
The next largest growth groups by age category are households under the age of 25 and
households over the age of 65. The increase in younger households is a result of new
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household formation and immigration into the area, and is overwhelmingly renters. The
increase in elderly households is primarily due to the aging in place of existing households.
While these elderly households are primarily homeowners, the effect on housing demand of
an increase in the elderly population occurs in the rental market, because home ownership
tends to decline beyond the age of 65 as some households trade their owned homes for rentals.
Overall, these trends indicate that rental demand is increasing, and will continue to increase, at
a higher rate than ownership demand. While ownership demand is expected to increase at a
rate of approximately 1.0 percent per year, rental demand is expected to increase at a rate of
approximately 1.9 percent per year.
It appears from available data and interviews with a wide range of community representatives
that the housing needs of certain special populations mirror that of the general population;
namely, the greatest need is for affordable housing. Certain categories of seniors, migrant
farmworkers, the disabled, and the mentally ill are all in need of low- income rental units. To a
lesser extent these populations are in need of affordable single - family homes to purchase. In
addition, a significant and growing demand was illustrated for shelters and supportive services
for the homeless, although an increase in affordable housing could help to alleviate some of
the risk of an increasing homeless population.
In 1990, the latest year for which a comprehensive housing inventory was completed in
Pueblo, the County had 50,872 housing units. Almost exactly 80 percent of those units were
located inside the City of Pueblo, which had 40,862 units. An updated unit inventory dated
December 1998, from the City of Pueblo Planning Department shows there are now 42,848
units in the city of Pueblo and 58,057 in the county. The following information is provided
from the 1990 Census data.
Rental housing for extremely low income: These renter households were 4,262 of the
total renter households of 13,446 or 31.7 %. Seventy -five percent of these households
experienced some kind of housing problem. 73% had a cost burden of greater than 30%
and 57% had a cost burden greater than 50 %? The Pueblo Housing Authority has a
waiting list of 1480 and 80% of this number are families. There is a large demand for
affordable housing for 2 and 3- bedroom subsidized rental units utilizing Section 8
certificates and vouchers.
Rental housing for very low income: These renter households were 2,462 or 18.3% of
total renter households. Sixty -six percent of these households experienced some kind of
housing problem. 68% had a cost burden of greater than 30% while 19% had a monthly
housing cost of greater than 50 %.
Rental housing for moderate income: These renter households were 2,716 or 20.2% of
the total. Thirty-five percent of these households experienced some kind of housing
problem. 29% had a cost burden of grater than 30% and 2% had a severe housing cost
burden of greater than 50 %?
Homeownership /Owner Occupied Housing: Approximately 24.6 percent of Pueblo's
housings stock was built prior to 1940, requiring a continued rehab program for older
homes. While the Pueblo area has a significantly older housing stock that is typical for
Colorado, other housing conditions indicators are comparable to statewide averages. The
majority of 50+ year- old - housing in the county is located in the City of Pueblo,
Specifically in the five- neighborhood Pueblo "Y" area.
The biggest obstacle to home purchase will continue to be affordability, increasingly
tough credit and underwriting requirements for low income families, rising housing cost,
employment stability qualification requirements for most privately financed mortgages.
The median price for a three - bedroom home in Pueblo was $94,444 as of Any strategy to
fulfill homeownership needs for low and moderate - income households would have to
take into consideration Pueblo County's low- income status and provide appropriate
financial loan packages with some form of subsidy or deferred loans, in addition to down
payment assistance.
Homeless: Specifically, the County's 1998 Continuum of Care Gaps Analysis estimated that
families are experiencing an unmet need of over 100 units of emergency shelter, over 50 units
of transitional housing, and nearly 20 units of permanent supportive housing, or a total of 180
units of housing for persons in families with children. The County is projected to need an
additional 63 units of emergency shelter and 9 units of transitional housing for individuals.
Pueblo Housing Authority: With 1480 low and very low income families registered on
the Waiting List for housing assistance the Housing Authority will make every effort to
secure funding from HUD to develop additional units of public housing, in addition to
make application for additional Section 8 Vouchers. Attempts with are made to build 80
single detached houses on a parcel of land located on the east side of Pueblo. .
Seasonal farm workers. The most recent data that addresses the housing needs of seasonal
farmworkers in Pueblo County is the Seasonal Farmworker Housing Market Needs report
prepared by Lease Associates in December 1995. The report concluded, "Many of these
farmworkers and their families live in inadequate, overcrowded and/or unaffordable housing ".
The report went on to conclude that there is a projected need for affordable units for nearly all
migrant families, at least 100 units, and for housing for at least 200 single migrant
farmworkers.
Other Special Needs Housing: All special needs non - profit agencies reported the need
for additional HUD vouchers, for example the Pueblo County Board for Developmental
Disabilities has a waiting list of 50. 11 for 0 -1 bedrooms, 2. For 2- bedroom, 5 for
homeownership, and 50 needing residential services.
Barriers to Affordable Housing
Pueblo is unaware of any excessive, exclusionary, or duplicative policies, rules, or
regulations that constitute barriers to affordability in excess of the responsibility to
provide for public health, safety, and general welfare. Although it is not a public policy,
there is a concern in the community about the strict underwriting criteria used by local
lenders. Such criteria restrict the number of eligible loan applicants without necessarily
decreasing risk to the lender. The city will continue to work with local lenders through
the Community Reinvestment Act and the Fair Housing Committee to review lending
criteria and educate the lenders on the needs of lower income borrowers.
An additional concern is the lack of affordable accessible housing available for physically
handicapped persons in the community. Because of this deficit, physically handicapped
individuals cannot live independently, or must live in the group homes usually
apartments. The city will continue to work with landlords and provide increased
accessible housing through the barrier removal program.
Fair Housing
There is a concern that fair housing issues are not clearly defined and lending practices
make it difficult to obtain favorable loan rates for non - profits organizations wanting to
development housing. The city administration will conduct a fair housing analysis in
compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations
during the 2000 -2005 consolidated plan period. A finding that problems exist will lead to
development of strategies to address the concerns.
Lead -Based Paint
Although most of the housing units in the City of Pueblo are relatively old, 70% and EBL
has not been noted by the City and County Health Department, and there are no major
health problems involving lead -based paint in the City or the County. The Department of
Housing & Community Development has integrated lead hazard evaluation activities into
all existing rehabilitation programs.
A housing specialist does an assessment of lead -based paint when inspections are done
for any type of rehabilitation project. Lead Check Swabs are used on surfaces for
detection, mere presence does not indicate an imminent threat if the paint is sealed or
covered properly through the rehabilitation process /work write up specifications. The
Department notifies all program applicants in written form of the possibilities of lead -
based hazards in their dwellings. The City and County Health Department offers free
lead -based paint inspections for all households in the City and County of Pueblo, and
they encourage all local physicians to check all children under 10 years of age for lead
poisoning, blood lead levels and over exposure. The Pueblo Housing Authority has a
private company testing for lead -based hazards on all of their older units. If found, they
remove or capsulate the problems
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision for Change
We the people of Pueblo, Colorado share the common value for an economically
resilient, well functioning, and sustainable community.
Our community's strengths are derived from our people. We embody a diverse
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and proud ethnic and family heritage, a history of civic and personal achievement
and triumph, and respect for our community resources.
Our vision is to empower the community:
• To continually maintain and enhance physical and social conditions that ensure our
basic survival, safety, and welfare;
• To direct inevitable physical and social change in ways that set the stage for good
things to happen, and sustain our present and evolving values;
• To make physical and social connections that creates continual opportunities for
mobility, communication, and achievement.
Priority Non- Housing Community Development Priorities
Five neighborhoods, collectively known as the Pueblo "Y" have been identified through
the planning process under the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community Application
as geographical areas that CDBG and HOME funds can be targeted. It is part of the
Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community strategy to build strong neighborhood -based
association to help in implementing several of the strategies in the Consolidated Plan.
During the next five years the City of Pueblo intends to develop a comprehensive
neighborhood plan using the EZ plan as a starting point.
Pueblo's non - housing goals are consistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan,
neighborhood plans, housing and economic development goals, and other human and
community development efforts. These goals include:
• Supporting efforts that promote self - sufficiency.
• Strengthening and supporting family units, regardless of their arrangement.
• Helping infants, children, and youth to learn and succeed.
• Ensuring that neighborhoods are kept free from violence.
• Promoting community partnerships and collaboration.
• Promoting diversity and providing equal opportunity and access to services.
• Nurturing neighborhood institutions and organizations.
• Providing support for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
• Ensuring that citizens are well nourished and have access to affordable health
care.
Priority Housing and Homeless Objectives
A common goal for the Pueblo (Consortium) is to provide adequate housing and
affordable housing for their residents. Affordable housing is based on a local strategy to
provide housing for a range of people who cannot afford to pay market rents or own their
own home. This goal becomes increasingly difficult to attain as inflation, unemployment,
and rapidly increasing construction costs compound the problems associated with a lack
of adequate housing. The present market mechanism cannot provide adequate housing for
all at reasonable cost. However, unguided governmental intervention is not the solution.
The private and public sectors must be encouraged to cooperate to a greater extent if the
goal of adequate housing is to be realized. Affordability, availability, and accessibility
persist as central housing problems for Pueblo County as a whole. The development of
the strategy must establish priorities and propose an action plan for implementation and
funding. Many of the current Pueblo County housing strategies have proven effective in
dealing with specific housing problems and are recommended for continuation. Other
goals and strategies need only incremental or technical changes to become consistent
with the overall goals now being proposed. There are opportunities for increased
participation by the private sector, which can enhance its working partnership with both
the nonprofit and public sectors in implementing housing programs.
Priority # 1: To secure contracts with HUD to expand the supply of affordable rental units
and new construction for very low and low - income households within the City.
Priority #2: To encourage and support the rehabilitation of existing housing stock for
very low, low and moderate income households principally for owner- occupants.
Priority #3: To increase and preserve homeownership in entitlement and non-
metropolitan areas through owner- occupied rehabilitation, energy conservation and first -
time buyer programs that assist renter households become homeowners.
Priority #4: To increase and preserve housing opportunities for homeless people with
special needs and, wherever possible, help people maintain or achieve independent living.
Priority #5: To develop a neighborhood plan for the older Pueblo neighborhood areas and
conduct citizen input in the development of the plan.
Priority #6: To develop affordable migrant farm worker housing.
ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN
Overview: The Citizens Advisory Committee identified neighborhood issues that,
subsequently, were compared with the local values expressed by the Advisory Committee
and information from prior /ongoing community -wide strategic plans and public meetings.
In strategy development, existing and proposed projects, programs and organizational
needs were defined and potential partners were identified. The Advisory Committee then
prioritized projects and programs. The process used to arrive at the strategies an actions
for the Consolidated Plan were based on the findings and evaluation of the different
census data, neighborhood needs, local housing agencies waiting list and general public
comments. All these housing needs were then prioritized into the five main priorities of
(1) Endeavor to secure contracts with HUD to expand the supply of affordable rental
units and new construction for very low and low income households within Pueblo; (2)
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Encourage and support the rehabilitation of existing housing stock for very low, low, and
moderate income households principally for owner occupants; (3) Increase and preserve
homeownership in entitlement and non - metropolitan areas through owner- occupied
rehabilitation, energy conservation and first -time buyer programs and to assist qualified
renter households to become homeowners; (4) Increase and preserve housing
opportunities for homeless, people with special needs, and where ever possible, help
people maintain or achieve independent living and permanent housing; (5) To develop a
neighborhood plan for the older Pueblo neighborhood areas and conduct citizen input in
the development of the plan. (6) Develop affordable migrant farm worker housing for
Pueblo County's farm worker population not provided through private efforts.
The following represents the year 2000 projects and programs the City of Pueblo will
undertake to meet the goals and strategies of the Consolidated Plan.
Listing of Proposed Projects for 2000
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EXHIBIT "A"
CDBG PROJECT TITLE AND
DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
(Census Tract = CT)
AMOUNT
Summer Recreation Program at Baca, Bradford, Fountain,
Parkview Schools
CT 30.03, 12 8, 10
14,000
Kingston Area Clean -Up -From Ash to V Street
CT 12
50,000
Troy Avenue Sidewalk and Handicap Ramps -From 4 to
Hwy 50 Bypass
CT 10, 11
100,000
Sidewalks/Handicap Ramps on 2200 Block E. 12" Street
CT 10
29,750
Risley Recreation Program
CT 11
15,000
El Centro Recreation Center
CT 8
30,000
Sidewalk/Handicap Improvements on 2800 Block E. 13
and E. 14"
CT 30.03
43,150
La Gente Youth Sports Program
CT 30.03
15,000
La Genre Community Center Building
CT 30.03
20,000
Graffiti Removal
CT 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26,
9.05, 28.02, 29.01, 30.03
20,000
Handicap Ramps From E. 17 to E. 19
CT 30.03, 10
12,000
Neighborhood Housing Services
CT 7
50,000
The Old Lincoln Home Project
Historic Preservation
28,000
Pueblo Arkansas River Legacy Project
CT 29.01
28,000
Youth Business Incubator
CT 29.01
25,000
Irving Park Improvements- Benches, Picnic Tables, BB
Hoops /Poles, Resurface Tennis Crt., Replace Berms
CT 2
45,025
Street Improvements /Sewer Line on 3000 Block W. 28"
CT 2
80,000
Infrastructure on 2300 and 2400 Block W. 18'
CT 29.01
80,000
Hyde Park Recreation Program at 2500 W. 18'
CT 29.01
15,000
Hyde Park Park at 2500 W. 18 Fence, Bleachers, B/B &
Tennis Courts
CT 29.01
50,000
Floyd Lane Sewer Line
CT 28.02
80,000
Sidewalk Improvements on 900 Block E. Routt & Summit
CT 20
2,300
Sidewalk Improvements on 1200 Block Pine (Both Sides)
CT 21
5,000
Sidewalk Improvements at 1142 Pine & 613 W. Mesa
CT 20
2,800
Improvements at PSAS Park/Playground
CT 26
68,000
Corwin School Park - Playground Equipment
Limited Clientele
35,000
Family Counseling Center
CT 19
40,000
Stauter Field- Replace Fence
CT 20
30,000
Henkle Park -BB Court & Playground Equipment
CT 14
34,975
Grome Park - Playground Equipment
CT 14
25,000
Jackson Park - Playground Equipment
CT 14
25,000
Delavan Park - Playground Equipment
CT 14
25,000
Trees for Today Program
CT 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26,
9 05, 28.02, 29.01, 30.03
5,000
Neighborhood /Dumpsites Clean -ups & Litter Bee
Education
CT 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26,
9.05, 28.02, 29.01, 30.03
16,319
Exhibit "A"
City of Pueblo Flood Proofing Program
CT 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26,
9.05, 28 02, 29.01, 30.03
25,039
Handicap Ramps at Street Corners
CT 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26,
9.05, 28.02, 29.01, 30.03
100,000
Sidewalk Replacement -L/M Areas
CT 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26,
9.05, 28.02, 29.01, 30.03
30,000
Zoning Enforcement -L/M Areas
CT 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26,
9.05, 28.02, 29.01, 30.03
27,000
Concerned Parents of Pueblo
CT 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26,
9.05, 28.02, 29.01, 30.03
30,000
Housing & Community Development Administration
CT 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26,
9.05, 28.02, 29.01, 30.03
335,142
Neighborhood Planner
CT 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26,
9.05, 28.02, 29.01, 30.03
60,000
Traffic Light to Allow Access to Downtown Transit Center
CT 7, 13
50,000
Colorado Bluesky- Elevator
CT 7
20,000
Sangre de Cristo Independent Living Center -Van
CT 7
40,500
El Pueblo Museum - Relocate Electrical Utilities /Line
CT 13
28,000
Midway Ave. Mural Project
CT 14
10,000
TOTAL Year 2000 CDBG Projects
1,900,000
Prior Yr CDBG Excess Funds to Ber Reprogramed
209,876
SUMMARY OF 2000 HOME PROJECTS
BUDGETED AMOUNT
Down Payment Assistance Program
Down payment and closing costs assistance to L/M home buyers previously renting and entering home purchase market
150,000
CHDO
Specifically for non - profits, to include the East Side and Hyde Park neighborhood associations, that meet the federal
definition of a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
148,650
Program Administration (City and County)
Administrative costs allowed under HOME Program to be utilized when needed for administrative and program delivery
County Regular Rehabilitation Loan Program
Correct major mechanical system code violations such as plumbing, electrical, heating and roof for L/M owner- occupied,
single - family homes. Additional renovations as needed.
168,470
Regular Rehab Loan Program
Rehab of owner - occupied homes to repair or replace major mechanical system and code violations such as plumbing,
electrical, heating and roof for L/M owners of existing housing
150,000
First Time Home Buyer `Buy It/Fix It" Program
Provide funds to eligible first time home buyers for second mortgage loans for "gap" loans for rehabilitation of newly
acquired homes
150,000
Vacant Lot Recycle Program
Provide city /county lots to new home buyers
100,000
New Construction
Subordinated loans in cooperation with other housing agencies such as CHAFA, State Housing and County Housing
Programs
123,880
Total for Year 2000
991,000
HOME Program Income:
Program income
City county Housing development fund
200,000
New construction & Infrastructure
140,000
Summary of Public Comments Received
Most of the comments received during the public review process were questions as to why a
project was not funded. In some cases city council received letters directly from the agencies.
Below is a summary of the agencies and their comments
Pueblo Family Counseling:
Amount of funding inadequate
La Gente
Vacant lot donated by Pueblo County if funds would be used to set building on
Concerned Parents
Amount of funding inadequate
Hyde Park —Ms Cruz
Projects approved in Hyde Park
Boys and Girl Club
Council reconsider funding agency for $90,000 due to budget cuts
Pueblo Community Health Center:
Comments why their request not funded for building purchased
Posada
Bldg at 1008 Grand was not funded for repairs
PSAS
Appreciated funding being approved
Health Department
Why Environmental Coordinator was not funded