HomeMy WebLinkAbout06763AS AMENDED 12/26/01
ORDINANCE NO. 6 7 63
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF
PUEBLO'S ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR 2002
LISTING PROJECTS AND FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME FUNDS.,
AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
SUBMIT THE APPLICATION TOGETHER WITH ALL,
REQUIRED AND NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS.,
ASSURANCES AND DOCUMENTATION TO THE U. S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'
FOR CDBG AND HOME FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING AND
BUDGETING CDBG AND HOME FUNDS THEREFORE
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo 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 fiscal year 2002; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo held four public meetings at different locations within the City
of Pueblo in addition to a public hearing before City Council to obtain the views of citizens, non-
profit and neighborhood groups on the City's housing and community needs. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1
The City Council hereby finds and determines that the City of Pueblo's 2002 One Year Action
Plan listing projects and funding for CDBG and HOME federal programs and activities, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "2002 One Year Action Plan "), 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
City Council hereby approves and adopts the 2002 One Year Action Plan, which implements
the third year of the Five Year Consolidate Plan as approved by the U. S. Department ofHousing and
Urban Development.
SECTION 3
The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to submit in the name of the City of
Pueblo the Application and Objectives and Activities for 2002, together with all required and
necessary certification, assurances and documentation to the U. S. Department ofHousing and Urban
Development for $1,900,000 in Federal Community Development Block Grant funds and $900,000 in
HOME funds.
SECTION 4
Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $1,900,000 and HOME funds
in the amount of $900,000 are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the projects listed in the
attached 2002 One Year Action Plan with such project modifications and appropriations therefore as
the City Council may by Resolution approve upon the recommendation of the City Manager and
certification of the Director of Finance that there are available grant funds to meet such
appropriations.
INTRODUCED: December 10, 2001
By Rich Golenda
Councilperson
ATTEST:
City :1k
PASSED AND APPROVED: December 26, 2001
As
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance _
AGENDA ITEM #
DATE: December 10, 2001
DEPARTMENT: HOUSING AND CITIZEN SERVICES -TONY BERUMEN
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF
PUEBLO'S ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR 2002
LISTING PROJECTS AND FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME FUNDS,
AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
SUBMIT THE APPLICATION TOGETHER WITH ALL
REQUIRED AND NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS,
ASSURANCES AND DOCUMENTATION TO THE U. S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
FOR CDBG AND HOME FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING AND
BUDGETING CDBG AND HOME FUNDS THEREFORE
ISSUE
The purpose of this agenda item is to present for City Council review the recommendations for the
FY 2002 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership
funding. These recommendations are the work of the Citizen Advisory Committee and staff.
The One -Year Action Plan for FY 2002 (Attachment B) is required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive and implement HOME and Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds. The Plan is a component of the Consolidated
Plan, and is submitted annually to HUD. It delineates the City's specific projects and activities for
one -year use of CDBG and HOME funds in order to meet the City's overall housing and community
development needs as specified in the Consolidated Plan (FY March 1, 2000 - February 28, 2005).
That 5 -year plan was adopted by City Council and submitted to HUD in January 2000.
RECOMMENDATION
As a result of deliberations held by the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), staff recommends
accepting the recommendations of the committee, with minor adjustments and that the City Council
submit the application together with all certifications, assurances and documentation to HUD.
After the review group finalized the recommendations, they were presented to the City Manager for
review. Staff worked with the Citizens' Advisory Committee to develop a modification to the 2002
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process. Specifically, staff recommended that all
application requests for funding be considered by neighborhood targeting. This recommendation
was made in an effort to better impact target areas as opposed to "shotgun" approach, streamlines the
CDBG allocation processes, and increases the effectiveness and productivity of the program. CAC
supported this recommendation and voted to make the change in the 2002 process.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Housing and Citizen Services administers the fund allocation process on an
annual basis. The funds available are from the federal government (HOME and CDBG). The fund
round includes providing technical assistance to potential housing developers, notification of fund
availability, collection and review of applications, and providing assistance to a community based
committee which reviews the funding applications and makes funding recommendations on the
awarding of funds. This memo is the culmination of the annual fund round process. The funds
allocated through this process have generally been in the form of grants.
/ :AC "GRl)('ND- 0,VE YEA R zI(7 /0N /'L, IN
The Consolidated Plan is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
required planning document that must be prepared for this community to continue participating
in the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs. The
One -Year Action Plan is submitted annually to HUD. It delineates the City's specific projects
and activities for one -year use of CDBG and HOME funds in order to meet the City's overall
housing and community development needs as specified in the Consolidated Plan (FY March 1,
2000 thru February 28, 2005) adopted by City Council and submitted to HUD in January 2000.
The Consolidated Plan is a document that details the goals and objectives of how the City of
Pueblo intends to spend its' annual allocation of CDBG and HOME funds to HUD. The
Executive Summary of the Consolidated Plan is included with this memo as Attachment A.
//O11//:: HOME is a federal program (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
administered through the Division of Housing as part of its overall funding program. The program
has been in place for ten years and provides $900,000 annually for housing activities. The program
emphasizes adding assisted housing units that are affordable to households earning up to 80% of the
Area Median Income ($37,500 for a four person household).
CommullifY Derclopment Block Grunt (CDBG): CDBG is also a federal source of funding, in
existence since 1975. Funding may be used for a variety of housing and community development
activities, which benefit low- income people. Since 1979, approximately 15% of each year's
allocation, usually $250,000 to $300,000 a year, is spent on public services and 20% on program
administration. As with the HOME program, the target annual income range for CDBG funds is up
to 80% of the Area Median Income.
I I' NI)_ F \I) IM; RF\ IIRO('FSS
The process for allocating CDBG FY 2002 dollars was initiated in September 2001. Interested
parties were invited to submit an application and attend public meetings at the various city
neighborhoods with the Citizen Advisory Committee being available to hear presentations. Staff
provided technical assistance to applicants through the month of September 2001. City Housing
Division staff analyzed the proposals, evaluating financial feasibility, organizational experience, and
the capacity to develop and manage new units and along with other rating criteria forwarded all the
applications to the CAC. The CAC group is composed of citizen members representing various
neighborhoods. The Housing Division staff wishes to acknowledge both the time and the
contributions in terms of time, insight, and commitment to the process by the individual members.
The CAC review group convened in October and November to consider requests for funding. On
November 1, a final deliberation session was held, in which each member of the committee after
their review and rating of each project, was asked to vote on each application and program. The
CAC voted on each project (see attachment C) and came to agreement regarding the funding
recommendations for this round.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
CDBG funds are estimated at $1,900,000 and HOME funds have been increased to $900,000 over
the FY 2002 entitlement award.
ATTACHMENTS
A Executive Summary- Consolidated Plan Amended 2/25/00
B 2002 One -Year Action Plan
IIA
City of Pueblo
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE PUEBLO CONSORTIUM PERIOD
2000 THRU 2004
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CITIZEN'S SUNINURY
Pueblo, Colorado is designated an entitlement city and is allocated each year Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME federal funds. Under the HOME program, the city and county formed a consortium in 1992. The
two funds are a direct federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and can be
spent contingent upon the City and County producing a HUD - approved Consolidated Plan. The CDBG program can only
be spent in the city of Pueblo and allows for spending in economic development initiatives, infrastructure improvements,
housing activities or building rehabilitation. Planning and administrative activities are also eligible expenses. The
objective is to apply funding where it benefits low to moderate income residents, aids in preventing or eliminating slums
and blight, creates jobs, or addresses an urgent community development need. Establishing the CDBG and HOME
program requires the following activities:
1. Producing the 5 -year consolidated plan for the Pueblo Consortium
2. Conducting the public involvement process
3. Installing the grant management system
4. Participating in HUD training
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
The Consolidated Plan consists of a community needs assessment; a 5 -year strategic plan to address those needs; and a
one -year action plan. The one -year action plan is required every fiscal year to acquire annual funding.
A goal for Pueblo is to provide adequate and affordable housing for its residents. Affordable housing is based on a local
strategy to provide housing for persons who cannot afford to pay market rents or to own their own homes. 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 a reasonable cost. However, unguided
governmental intervention is not the solution. The private and public sectors must be cooperating 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. 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.
The following 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. The City and County
of Pueblo under the Pueblo Consortium will pursue the following goals:
• 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.
Action Plan
The consolidated plan includes an action plan through an application for funds under two different HUD fornnila programs
(including reallocations from prior years) for a total of $2.873 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 Citizen Services was the lead agency within the Pueblo County area to
prepare the Consolidated Plan for fiscal year 2000. Meetings were held in September 1999, by the CDBG citizens'
advisory committee to discuss the 2000 public meetings for the Community Development Block Grant program. The City
held four public meetings within different quadrants of the city so for interested citizens, neighborhood groups, and non-
profits to attend and discuss the issues and funding requests for the next five (5) year neighborhood plan and
CDBG /HOME current year funding levels.
A fifth public meeting allowed the public to express its views at the November 1999 Pueblo City Council meeting. In
addition to the public meetings, the City of Pueblo requested input from the various housing agencies that attended a
meeting on December 6, 1999. This allowed the city to have more documentation on housing needs, barriers, and
strategies.
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 in 1997.
The population of Pueblo County increased between 1990 and 1997. Based on the 1990 census there were 40,862 housing
units in Pueblo in 1990 and increased to 42,848 housing units by 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.
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. It is no surprise that Pueblo County has a higher poverty rate than many other counties in Colorado.
Executive Summary - Consolidated Plan Pueblo, CO 2
Amended 2125100 Attachment A
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.
Rental rates in Pueblo have recently experienced a steady increase due to the tight housing market. Until quite recently,
rental prices were quite low. In 1990, Median rents of $250 for a renter occupied dwelling were available within the City
of Pueblo. In 1990, the number of multi - family units in Pueblo was 7,944 with a vacancy rate of 6.3 %.
More recent data from 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 a 5.0 % vacancy rate in the survey of 12 geographical areas. Average rent in the survey
showed Pueblo had the second lowest average rent at $427. This 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 prior.
Hispanic households comprise 33 % of Pueblo's households. Two trends will characterize Pueblo's future: the population
will become increasingly elderly and increasingly Hispanic.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS
Community Development Needs
The discussions in this Consolidated Plan are based on the EZ /EC application submitted to HUD in 1994 by the City of
Pueblo. The neighborhood plan is organized into six primary categories that cover the urgent issues confronting the Y
neighborhoods in a comprehensive manner.
I. Housing /Shelter /Infrastructure
II. Neighborhood Parks /Improvements
III. Education/Technology
IV. Economic Development
V. Human Services
VI. Mobility
Based on the above categories citizens and experts identified the following community development needs 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.
• Human service delivery systems. With the increasing number 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 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 middle 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.
Executive Summary - Consolidated Plan Pueblo, CO 3
Amended 2125100 Attachment A
• Infrastructure. Residents have expressed support for neighborhood playgrounds, landscaping and tree
replacement, better lighting, sidewalk replacement, street and alley paving, and block beautification.
• Economic development. On-the-job training that pays more than minim wage and offers benefit packages is
not readily available, prohibiting 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 the current and future housing needs. The survey included
permanent, rental, owner occupied housing and housing serving persons with special needs. BBC conducted extensive
research that included 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 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 is that overall housing demand is rising at the rate of
approximately 650 units per year 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. 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. Demand in Pueblo is increasing fastest
among households where the head of household is aged 45 to 54, primarily due to the aging 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 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 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: 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.
Executive Summary - Consolidated Plan Pueblo, CO 4
Amended 2125100 Attachment A
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 42,848
units in the city of Pueblo and 58,057 in the county. The following information is provided from the 1990 Census data,
and Table 5, which is included in the Consolidated Plan.
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. The
Housing Authority will make every effort to secure funding from HUD to develop additional units of public housing, in
addition to applying for additional Section 8 Vouchers. Attempts will be made to build 80 single- family detached houses
on a parcel of land located on the east side of Pueblo.
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 greater than 30 % and 2 % had a
severe housing cost burden of greater than 50 %?
Homeownership / Owner Occupied Housing: Approximately 24.6 % 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 than
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
guidelines for low income families, rising housing costs, and employment stability qualification requirements for most
privately financed mortgages. The median price for a three - bedroom home in Pueblo for 1999 was $94,444.
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: The 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 families with children. The County is projected to need an additional 63 units of
emergency shelter and 9 units of transitional housing for individuals.
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 awaiting list of 50. Eleven (11) in need of 0 -1
bedrooms, two (2) in need of 2- bedrooms, 5 in need of homeownership.
Barriers to Affordable Housing
The City of Pueblo is unaware of any excessive, exclusionary, or duplicative policies, rules, or regulations that constitute
Executive Summary - Consolidated Plan Pueblo, CO 5
Amended 2125100 Attachment A
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 Task Force 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 group
homes, usually apartments. The city of Pueblo will continue to work with property owners and provide funding to non-
profits to increase accessible housing that includes barrier removal.
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 do 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
Strategies and actions proposed to evaluate and reduce lead -based paint hazards Strategies and actions proposed to
evaluate and reduce lead -based paint hazards although most of the housing units in the City of Pueblo are relatively old.
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 it encouraged 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 its older
units.
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 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:
I. To continually maintain and enhance physical and social conditions that ensures our basic survival, safety,
and welfare;
H. 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;
M. To make physical and social connections that creates continual opportunities for mobility, communication,
and achievement.
Executive Summary - Consolidated Plan Pueblo, CO 6
Amended 2125100 Attachment A
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 in which CDBG and HOME funds can be
targeted. It is part of the Empowerment Zone /Enterprise Community strategy to build strong neighborhood -based
associations 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.
Executive Summary - Consolidated Plan Pueblo, CO 7
Amended 2125100 Attachment A
AS AMENDED 12/26/01
2002 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN
Overy Overview: The Citizens Advisory Committee identified neighborhood issues that, subsequently, were compared with
information from prior /ongoing community -wide strategic plans and public meetings. In recommending projects and
programs, the CAC considered, existing and proposed projects, agency programs and organizational needs, CDBG projects
eligibility requirements, and rating criteria before voting for specific projects. The Citizen Advisory Committee then
prioritized projects and programs. The process used to arrive at the strategies and 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. The housing needs were then prioritized into the six main priorities of the Consolidated Plan: (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) 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 Citizen Advisory Committee recommendations, and staff comments for the year 2002 projects
and programs the City of Pueblo will undertake to meet the goals and strategies of the Consolidated Plan.
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment 8)
Proj. # Program Description Comments Requested by CAC Ree'd Council Appr'd
/Notes
3
RISLEY AREA
Annual summer
PARKS &
15,000
15,000
RECREATIONAL
recreation programming
RECREATION
PROGRAMMING (Risley
for elementary schools
DEPARTMENT,
Middle School -625 Monument)
that are in the Risley
Rich Zajac, Director
Middle School area
10
EASTSIDE PRIMARYI- JEALTH
Total estimated cost of
PUEBLO COMMUNITY
2pp
200,000
CARE CENTER (1302 E. 5th
project $1,886,952. Est
HEALTH CENTER, INC.
000
Street)
revenue sources: $985,000
(PCHC),
from Foundation, $515,000
Renovate the primary health care
from State funds, $535,
Byron Geer, Executive
facility, formerly known as Park
from other funds and
Director
Hill Baptist Church, for a target
$185,000 CDBG provided
population -low income, minority
in 2001 for bldg purchase
residents who are medically
uninsured and/or underinsured
11
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Total estimated project cost
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
125.
125.000
SIDEWALKS
is $125,000
NEIGHBORHOOD
000
RESIDENTS,
Install sidewalks along E. $'` Street
Utica Avenue, E. 1 t'' Street, E. If
Clotive Sanchez. Lorraine
and E. 15"' Streets. This would
Baca
complete the installation of
sidewalks in the neighborhood
12
SIDEWALKS & HANDICAP
Total estimated project cost
Neighborhood Residents:
95,0
95.000
RAMPS IN THE VICINITY OF
is $95,000 for the 1st and
Fred Montoya, F,lizar
00
THE COUNTY-CITY HOUSING
2nd years. The 3rd year cost
Valdez, Gilbert Mora
BUILDING
will be $50,000 and the 4th
Complete the project by: Install
year cost will be $35,000
ramps at comers west of Dry Creek
along both sides of E. I, E. I C , E.
I l"' (near the pedestrian bridge).
Install sidewalks and handicap
ramps along both sides of E. 8''
east of Clovis westward towards
Troy
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment 8)
Proj. # Program Description Comments Requested by CAC Ree'd Council Appr'd
/Notes
13
EAST SIDE CHILD CARE
Estimated project cost is
EAST SIDE, CHILD
3,000
3,000
CENTER WINDOWS (2717 E.
$7,500. CDBG project
CARE CENTER,
8th Street)
budget balance is $4,387
from CDBG year 2001
Maria Subia.
To complete the project of
Director
removing and replacing 5 existing
window frames
14
LA GENTE SPORT
Eastwood Heights is one
LA GENTS, 15,000
15.000
To provide new recreational
of the poorest
Juan Madrid, Executive
opportunities to mostly low-
neighborhoods in the City
Director
income Pueblo youth in
of Pueblo. According to
Eastwood Heights. Program
Don Vest, City Planner I
would teach sporting skills and
(Statistician), in 2000, the
provide an alternative to gangs,
median family income in
crime
Eastwood Heights is
$18,698; across the city is
$30,304
LA GENTE YOUTH SPORTS
Complete Community
LA GENIE,
55,000
55.000
COMMUNITYCENIERPHASE
center , project cost of
Juan Madrid, Executive
11(E. IP & Clovis)
$90,112. CDBG granted
Director
$45,000 for Phase I of
15
Siting, rehabilitation & construction
project.
costs for a new Eastwood Heights
Community Center
18
NEIGH H OU S IN G_
Estimated revenue
NEIGHBORHOOD
50,000
50.000
SERVICES O P UEBLO NHS
sources: $158,550 from
HOUSING SERVICES,
82( 5 N. Greenwo
contributions, $63,210
Lionel Trujillo Director
CDBG funds to be used for
from associated
program rehab administrative
organizations
expenditures for rehab /affordable
contributions, $13,125
housing in the Low- to
from fees & grants from
Moderate Income Areas,
government agencies,
specifically the `Y'
$31,500 from County
neighborhoods. Neighborhood
Government, $968,116
revitalization will be conducted
from program fees & net
throughout the City of Pueblo
incidental revenue,
$60,516 from
investment/interest
income
19
COLORA BL
Estimated project cost is
COLORADOBLUESKY
7,500
7500
CHILDCARE EQ
$15,000
ENTERPRISES, INC.
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment B)
Proj. # Program Description Comments Requested by CAC Ree'd Council Appr'd
/Notes
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment B)
20( 03 N Terrace)
(CBE),
Purchase specialized childcare
Kerry Kramer
equipment for children with
developmental disabilities, for
other low - income children and
for all typical children, ages 3 -6,
attending the Infant Toddler
Program
23
H YDE PARK —
PARKS &
20.000
20.000
RECREATION PROGRAM
RECREATION
(Hyde P ark School a 25 00 W
DEPARTMENT.
18t and Irving S at 16
Rich Zajac, Director
W. 21`)
Summer & school year no fee
recreational programming
24
H YDE PA P ARK
_ -.
Requested $100,000 in
PARKS &
160,000
_
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
City 2002 Budget Request
RECREATION
Staff`. CDBG
RENOVA (2500 W. 18th
as a Capital Improvement
DEPARTMENT,
fundsSee
Stream
Fund Project not funded
Rich Zajac, Director
note$58.000
Renovate & replace the 1980's
not approved additional
#74$25.000#
irrigation system to include new
$60,000 needed for total of
54$10.000#6
mains, lateral lines, backflow
$160,000
9$50.000 #53
prevention, heads, valves &
$17.000 re-
control units
program
CDBG funds
2002
28
RIGH T URN LAN Tuxedo_
Boulevard (a) W. 18' St reet
Total estimated project
cost is $38,000
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT,
38,000
38,000
Construct right turn lane to
Tom Cvar, Director
improve traffic flow
34
HYDE PARK
Total project cost is
HYDE PARK
10,000
10,000
NEIGH
$12,500. Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD
REVITALIZATION -TR
residents will contribute a
ASSOCIATION,
PROGRAM Replace, trim and
total of $2,500
E,rcilia Cruz, Travis
remove trees at or below 80% of
Barela, Bill Crain.
the MSA. Families will be asked
Rodney & Celia Hawk
to contribute 25%
37
NO RTH HYDE PARK BA SIC
Estimated project cost is
NORTH HYDE, PARK
103,800
103.800
INFRASTRUCTU W. 26th
$250,000. This is a 2n
NEIGHBORHOOD.
W. 25th Carthage and Adri
request, To support
Bernadette Villalon
Install curb & gutter, paving and
possible new housing units
sidewalks
40 1
SIDEWALKS FOR THE I
Total estimated project
Frank Barbee, Rita
7,500
7.500
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment B)
Proj. # Program Description Comments Requested by CAC Rec'd Council Appr'd
/Notes
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment 8)
HANDICAPPED (On the
cost $7,500
Barbee
Westside of Windy Way Str
fro Thatcher to Sag
Install 500 linear feet of
sidewalks for handicap persons
41
BENEDIC PAR _ (310
-
2002 Budget Request as a
RECREATION
Addition of amenities to the park
Capital Improvement Fund
DEPARTMENT,
to include a $10,000 '/z court
Project
Rich Zajac, Director
basketball court, $30,000 in
playground equipment for older
BESSEMER
youth & a $30,000 mediumsized
NEIGHBORHOOD
park shelter
ASSOCIATION.
Judy Kochevar
42
STREET IM
Prioritized as:
1. Mesa Ave. from School
BESSEMER
NEIGHBORHOOD
90,700
90,700
BESSEME
NFIGHBORHOOD
St. on the east to Orman on
ASSOCIATION,
Install handicap ramps to
the west }Intersections at
Judy Kochevar
increase mobility of the elderly
School Street access ramp,
and young families with strollers.
Egan 2 access ramps,
Improve the walking routes to
Mahren 2 access ramps,
Central High and Minnequa
Santa Fe 2 access ramps,
School. Project costs:
Eilers 5 access ramps,
• 59 handicap access
Taylor 2 access ramps,
ramps ( $1,500 each =
Elm 3 access ramps,
$88,500
Abriendo 4 access ramps
• 2 crosswalks @ $650
each = $1,300
2. Orman Ave. at Summit
& Jefferson
• 50' of sidewalk (300
Sq. ft.)
$3 /sq.ft. =$900
intersections)7 access
ramps and finish
approximately 50' of
sidewalk on the south side
of Orman at Jefferson.
Define crosswalk at Jones
and Orman ( Minnequa
School)
3. Santa Fe Ave. from
Santa Fe Dr. (Business 50
East) to Northern Ave.) 8
access ramps and define
crosswalk at Northern and
Santa Fe intersection
4. Evans Ave. from
Northern to Jones} 13
access ramps
5. Northern Ave. from
Midwest Steel to I -25
bridge} 6 access ramps
6. Intersections of Summit
& Spruce 4 access ramps
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment 8)
Proj. # Program Description Comments Requested by CAC Ree'd Council Appr'd
/Notes
52
CATHOLIC CHARITIES —
429 W. 10 (formerly Pueblo
and Summit & Cedar 4
access ramps
40,000
40,000
45
SOUTHSIDE CHILDREN'S
counseling and money
SOUTHSIDE
14,310
14,310
CENTER (2601 Sprague)
management services to
CHILDREN'S
low, and moderate- income
CENTER,
Replace daycare playground with a
families.
Brenda Gonzales
53
fall impact area of 6 ", up from 4 ",
Pueblo Regional Bldg
100,000
50,000
as required by the Colorado Dept.
of Human Services, State of
54
Colorado Rules & Regulations
Total project cost is
PUEBLO AREA
25
25,000
REPAIR A ND ESSENTIAL
effective 1 -1 -02. Wood carpeting
$102,500. Estimated
AGENCY ON AGING,
To Be
SERVICES PR
would replace pea gravel for a total
revenue sources: $10,000
Jane Garnett, Program
Funded from
(E RI-SP)
of 6,000 square feet
Foundation Funds and
Manager
CDBG
52
CATHOLIC CHARITIES —
429 W. 10 (formerly Pueblo
Provide homelessness
prevention, housing
40,000
40,000
Family Counseling Services
counseling and money
management services to
low, and moderate- income
families.
53
ABATEMENT OF
Pueblo Regional Bldg
100,000
50,000
DANGEROUS HOUSING
AND BLDG
54
SENIOR EMERGE
Total project cost is
PUEBLO AREA
25
25,000
REPAIR A ND ESSENTIAL
$102,500. Estimated
AGENCY ON AGING,
To Be
SERVICES PR
revenue sources: $10,000
Jane Garnett, Program
Funded from
(E RI-SP)
Foundation Funds and
Manager
CDBG
To assist senior citizens (60 +)
$67,500 Older
Rehab
with much needed repairs and
emergency services to their
Coloradoans State Funds
Program
homes in order to ensure their
safety, improve the condition
of their homes and improve
the quality of their lives. The
program is designed to target
the low- income, minority and
frail elderly in an emergency
situation such as severely
damaged roofs, red tagged
gas furnaces and water
heaters, plumbing problems,
code violations and other
safety issues that may result
in the client having to vacate
the home
57
ZONI ENFO
IN L/M INCOME AR EAS
PUEBLO POLICE
DEPARTMENT (CODE
36,000
36.000
Zoning enforcement within
ENFORCEMENT),
the Y -Zone by utilizing 3
Patrick Van Ryn
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment B)
Proj. # Program Description Comments Requested by CAC Ree'd Council Appr'd
/Notes
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment B)
part-time temporary Zoning
Enforcers and a related part-
time temporary clerical
position
59
NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER
Total estimated project costs:
llEPAR I1�NT OF
207,000
159,000
PLANS & RESIDENT
COMMUNITY
SURVEYS
DEVELOPMENT,
Cathy Green, Planning
To hire a community
3 Neighborhood Plans @
Director
development specialist(s) to
$60,000 = $180,000
devise surveys and plans in the
Hyde Park, Bessemer and
Eastside neighborhoods to
document existing conditions,
neighborhood needs/desires, to
prioritize neighborhood projects
and coordinate the financing of
projects in the City's capital
improvement program
60
INSTALL SIDEWALKS
PUBLIC WORKS
100,000
100,000
(Various locations throughout the
DEPARTMENT,
City of Pueblo)
Tom Cvar, Director
Construct approximately 8,000
feet of sidewalks to improve
pedestrian circulation and
enhance neighborhood aesthetics
61
CONCERNED PARENTS OF
Estimated Revenue sources:
CONCERNED PARENTS
42,190
42,190
PUEBLO 901 N. SantaFe
$15,051 from United Way,
OF PUEBLO
61,000from
Gratfiti removal program city
contributions/foundation,
wide
$7,000 from State TGYS,
$40,000 from county
62
CITY OF PUEBLO'S ANTI
Estimated project cost is
CONCERNED PARENTS
20,000
20,000
GRAFFITI MACHM (Housed
$189,000. See above for
OF PUEBLO,
at 901 N. Santa Fe Avenue)
revenue sources
Lawrence Medina,
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment B)
Proj. # Program Description Comments Requested by CAC Ree'd Council Appr'd
/Notes
2002 One Year Acton Plan (attachment B)
Concerned Parents of Pueblo Executive Director
(CPP) administers the operations
of the anti - graffiti machine for
the City of Pueblo. CDBG funds
will be used for skilled
contracted labor and supplies for
operating the machine
63
TREES FOR TODAY Estimated project KEEP PUEBLO
5,000
5,000
PROGRAM cost is $6.750. BEAUTIFUL
Provide 100 free trees to persons John Perri
living in low to moderate -
income areas within the City of
Pueblo. CDBG funds used for
tree purchases, printing, postage,
advertising
65
NEIGHBORHOOD PUEBLO CITY-
25,000
25,000
CLEANUPS/LTTTER BEE COUNTY HEALTH
EDUCATION (151 Central DEPARTMENT.
Main Street) To conduct
neighborhood cleanups in the `Y' Sarah Bruestle,
areas to revitalize older Environmental
neighborhoods, to assist seniors Coordinator
and disabled with removal of
waste, to remove illegal
i
dumpings near `Y'
neighborhoods and to educate
youth on keeping neighborhoods
clean through the Litter Bee
Program
68
M TICKET S UCCESS Estimated project cost is SANGRE DE CRISTO
20,000
20,000
X803 W. 4 T — REET $20,000 INDEPENDENT
Job education, training, LIVING CENTER,
preparation for employment Albert Martinez
and job placement for
Pueblo's disabled
population
69
HO RAMPS FO R Estimated project cost is SANGRE DE CRISTO
10,000
10,000
DI SABLED (80 . 3 W. 4t $10,000 INDEPENDENT
St - C
LIVING CENTER,
Fund From
Install ramps at disabled Albert Martinez
Rehab
person's house for
Program
CDB G
2002 One Year Acton Plan (attachment B)
Proj. # Program Description Comments Requested by CAC Ree'd Council Appr'd
/Notes
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment B)
accessibility and mobility
74
REH ADMINIS
Dept Approved Budget:
HOUSING & CITIZEN
380,000
$212,000
PROGRAM DELIVERY
Program Rehab, Vacant
SERVICES,
FUNDS FOR HOUSIN _&
Lot Program, Loan
Tony Berumen,
CITIZEN SERVICES CITY
processing costs,
Director
DEPARTMEN
application taking
Administer and monitor all
CDBG projects, various
housing rehabilitation
programs, home ownership
programs and commercial
loans and rants
74A
A_ D MINISTRATIV _ E FUN
General Department
110,000
FOR HOUSING & CITIZ
Program Administration
SERVICES CITY
Director Costs, Program
DEPARTMENT
Oversight, Budget
Administer of non - housing
preparation
delivery costs
56
SRDA
Replace Carpet in Senior
Senior Resource
21,000
Center Bldg 230 N. Union
Development Agency,
2 and 3` floors
Pueblo , Inc. Stephen
Nawrocki, Executive
Director
9
Boys and Girls Club
Boys and Girls Club Jody
Program administration
27,000
Voss Risley Middle
School 625 Monument
GRAND TOTAL
$1,900,000
1,917,000
Re- Programmed Funds
17,000
FY 2002 CDBG Funds
1,900,000
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment B)
HOME Program Allocations
March 1, 2002 — February 28, 2003
Notes:
Under Consortium Agreement Pueblo County receives 20 % of HOME entitlement grant received by the City of Pueblo
15 % of HOME grant must go to Non- Profit Community Housing Development Organization for Housing Development
In the year 2000, the City and County developed a housing development loan fund with the city contributing $200,000 and
county $200,000 for three years of which 2002 will be the third year.
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment 8) 10
City's Rehab/New Housing Construction to Include
$278,000
Private Lender
Rehab 10- 15
Infrastructure for Housing Program 2nd mortgage Low
Loans When
units low Income
Interest Loans
Purchased for
Hshds
Rehab
Pueblo County/City Housing Development Fund (3rd
$200,000
$200, 000, from
RFP 2nd - 3rd
year contribution)
County To Be
10 -15 primarily
Matched
with CHI A Tax
Credit Program
Bridge Loans
IL I
to be provided
Down payment Assistance Program
$50,000
Private Lender
14@,$3500 per
I st Mortgage
loan for
Loans
purchase of
Administration Dept of Hou sing
home
HOME Share of
$84,000
CDBG Funds to
Dept. Budget for
provide $322, 000
2002,
Set Aside for Community Housing Development
$ 135,000
RFP to be issued
HUD Required
Organizations (CHDOs)
to leverage
Set .Aside for
Additional Funds
Non - Profit
Developer RFP
to be Issued
Pueblo County Share @ 20%
TOTAL ESTIMATED .AMOUNT
$153,000
$900,000
Per
Intergovernment
al Agreement
20% of HOME
funds
12(q),$13,000
2002 One Year Action Plan (attachment 8) 10