HomeMy WebLinkAbout08015ORDINANCE NO. 8015
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PUEBLO'S 2008 -2009
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPROVED AND ADOPTED
BY ORDINANCE 7695, ESTABLISHING THE NEEDS AND PRIORITIES
OF THE CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HUD AND
PROVIDING STRATEGIES TO MEET THOSE NEEDS, AUTHORIZING
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND CITIZEN SERVICES TO
SUBMIT THE PLAN TOGETHER WITH ALL REQUIRED AND
NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES AND
DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND AUTHORZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE
CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo is a designated entitlement city under the Housing and
Community Development act of 1974; and
WHEREAS, entitlement cities are required to complete a Consolidated Annual Action
Plan for consideration of funding approval; and
WHEREAS, from time to time an entitlement city may find it necessary to amend its
approved Consolidated Annual Action Plan to meet the emerging needs of its community; and
WHEREAS, a draft copy of the substantial amendment to the 2008 -2009 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan was made available to the general public for a 7 -day public comment period,
all comments having been incorporated into the amended Plan.
NOW THEREOFRE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The substantial amendment to the City of Pueblo's 2008 -2009 Consolidated Plan Annual
Action Plan, having been on file in the City Clerk's Office for public comment, is hereby
approved, adopted and incorporated herein.
SECTION 2.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon final approval and passage.
INTRODUCED: May 11, 2009
BY: Judy Weaver
Councilperson
APPR t)' 40 �-
PRESIDENTof City Council
ATTESTEC? BY:
CITY CLERK
PASSED AND APPROVED: May 26, 2009
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Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
AGENDA ITEM # 17
DATE: MAY 11, 2009
DEPARTMENT: HOUSING AND CITIZEN SERVICES /ADA RIVERA CLARK
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PUEBLO'S 2008 -2009 CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 7695,
ESTABLISHING THE NEEDS AND PRIORITIES OF THE CITY AS REQUIRED BY
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HUD AND PROVIDING STRATEGIES TO MEET THOSE
NEEDS, AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND CITIZEN SERVICES
TO SUBMIT THE PLAN TOGETHER WITH ALL REQUIRED AND NECESSARY
CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES AND DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING
THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
ISSUE
Shall City Council amend the City's 2008 -2009 Consolidated Annual Action Plan and
authorize the Department of Housing and Citizen Services to submit said amended Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Approval of the Ordinance
BACKGROUND
In January 2009, the U.S. Congress passed and the President signed the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The City of Pueblo has been
awarded $443,659 in funding under the Community Development Block Grant —
Recovery grant. The grant award requires that the City complete a substantial
amendment to the 2008 -2009 Action Plan to include the activities to be undertaken. It is
a HUD requirement that the City amends its plan and provide for public comments. The
substantial amendment, which is attached must be completed and submitted to HUD by
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June 5
Funding available under the Recovery Act has clear purposes, with the major focus
being to stimulate the economy through measures that preserve and create jobs. In
adherence to the requirements outlined in the Notice of Program Requirements for
Community Development Block Grant Program Funding Under the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009, issued on May 4, 2009, we are proposing that the
funding be provided for architectural barrier removals at City Hall, which will provide for
the installation of a new elevator and ADA bathroom facilities on the 2 nd and 3 rd floor.
The project also serves to meet the timing requirements of the grant. As the grantee is
required to give priority to projects that can be started and completed, "expeditiously, ...
using at least 50% of the funds for activities that can be initiated not later than 120
calendar days after February 17, 2009 ".
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The amendment of the Plan has no financial impact to the General Fund. The grant will
provide $443,659 in additional Community Development Block Grant funding for an
eligible project.