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Home My WebLink About7061"As Amended 1/25/93" RESOLUTION NO. 7 0 61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, ADOPTING THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FINAL STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 1993 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE FINAL STATEMENT AND OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO OBTAIN APPROXIMATELY $1,887,000 IN FEDERAL CDBG FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo, hereinafter called City, is designated as an entitlement city under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended through 1990; and WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on November 9, 1992, to obtain the views of citizens 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 Community Development Program 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 attached Community Development Block Grant Final Statement of Objectives and Activities for 1993, which attachment is made a part of this Resolution. Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit the Final Statement of Objectives and Activities for 1993, together with the other necessary documentation, including the required assurances, to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approximately $1,887,000 in Federal Community Development Block Grant funds and to affix his signature thereto. INTRODUCED January 25 _ ,1993 BY: JOYCE LAWRENCE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER APPROVED: BY: /- PRE ENT 0 F CITY COUNCIL 4 1, IJAA-1 IE �A MEMORANDUM TO: Lew Quigley, City Manager FROM: Tony Berumen, Housing Departme DATE: January 29, 1993 RE: CDBG Final Statement Submitted to HUD Attached is a HUD memo which guides other entitlement cities and the City of Pueblo in regards to having large "contingencies" or line items on the CDBG final statement which give the appearance of a "local option" account such as "projects to be determined." Rather than have HUD question our Final Statement, because of a large projects to be determine account, as passed by City Council, on January 25, 1993, I will submit the final statement by classifying an account on the final statement as "Reserve for Senior Center Bid" in the amount $205,474. The actual amount to be allocated under the Final Statement for the Senior Center will be $100,000. I feel this will better meet the spirit of the attached HUD directive and meet City Council's intent. Once the Senior Center bid comes in City Council will then determine what to do with this reserve by formal resolution. Copy: City Council Members OffICE OF THE A3=TANT SECRETARY eil �y FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING ANO DEVELOPMENT MAR 11 1987 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. 20410 -7000 W M MEMORANDUM FOR: All Regional Administrators All Regional Directors for CPD� r.,, All Field Category A Manag D Division Directors `, FRO ac�c General Deputy Assistan �retary for Community Planning and Development,' CDr SUBJECT: Use of "Contingency Funds" in Final Statements and Grantee Performance Reports It has recently come to our attention that an increasing number of CDBG entitlement grantees are listing "contingency funds" as an unspecified line item on Final Statements and budgeting significant amounts for this purpose. In tracking these funds in subsequent Grantee Performance Reports, we have found cases where "contingency funds" have been used to fund new activities for which the required citizen participation and amendment requirements have not been fulfilled. We would therefore like to clarify the appropriate use and 1b reporting of "contingency funds" in connection with eligible CDBG activities. Prior to 1981, section 104(b)(1) of the statute did permit grantees to use 10 percent of their annual entitlement for local option activities. In 1981, amendments to the statute removed this provision. Furthermore, the 1983 amendments added a new provision at section 104(a) requiring grantees to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on substantial changes to the annual program of activities. (Clearly, the addition of a new activity would be a substantial change.) This new requirement makes the co of local option activities, which by their nature are not subject to citizen cou&6nt, contrary to the amended Act. Although grantees may no longer budget funds for local option activities, they may set aside small amounts of "contingency funds" for potential cost overruns for activities described in the Final Statement. It is important to recognize that "conti ngency funds" may not be used to, in effect, maintain a "local option" fund. Although the CDBG regulations do not contain any cost limitations regarding funds budgeted under this category, the amount should be reasonable in relation to the cost of the activity. r. 14 If any contingency amounts have not been budgeted for a specific activity by the end of the program year, they should be shown on the Activity Summary form (HUD 4949.2) of the Grantee Performance Report. Specifically, they should be identified as "Unprogrammed Funds" in column (b) and the amount of these funds entered in column (j). We wish to emphasize that contingency funds may not be used for activities not listed in the Final Statement, unless applicable citizen participation requirements are followed and an amendment to the Final Statement is submitted to HUD. Please provide copies of this guidance to all entitlement grantees within your jurisdiction and to all CPD staff responsible for reviewing Final Statements and /or Grantee } Performance Reports. 4 . MI February 2, 1993 THE CITY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FINAL STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 1993 The City Council of Pueblo, Colorado, will undertake the following objectives for use of CDBG funds in 1993. CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living erMronment and economic opportunities, principally for law— and moderate — income persons through rehabilitation and preservation, economic/job development and public facilities improvements. It is estimated that approximately $1,887,000 in CDBG funds will be received by the City of Pueblo in 1993, and program Income from Housing Loan paybacks of approximately $ 106,000. It is the Intent of the City of Pueblo that approximately 76% of the program funds would benefit the needs of IoW— and moderate — income persons. Permanent involuntary displacement of neighborhood persons or businesses Is not anticipated. CDBG FUNDING SOURCES AVAILABLE FOR USE: CDBG Fund Allocation for 19903 $1,887,000 Projected Program Income from: — Repayments on Rehab Loans 90,000 — Repayments on Commercial Rehab Loans 10,000 —Sale of Vacant Lots 6,000 TOTAL $1.993.000 C.D.B.G. FINAL STATEMENT REGULATORY CITES ACTIVITY TO BE FUNDED FUNDING EUG./ NAT. OBJECTIVE Public Facilities and Improvements JOSEPH EDWARD$ SENIOR COMPLEX — SENIOR CENTER /UNION PLAZA APTMNTS 100,000 201(c)/208(a)(2) Additional funds needed due to Increase in project scope (Amended per City Council 1/25/93) COMMUNITY YOUTH FOUNDATION — BUILDING REHAB 14,570 201(c)/208(a)(2) Electrical work, handicap accessible, interior rehab of kitchen, cooling system EASTSIDE CHILDCARE CENTER — BUILDING REHAB 6,000 201(c)/208(a)(2) Roof replacement, exterior painting — Alloy PaWng ALLEY PAVING —BLOCK BETWEEN TAYLOR & RIO GRANDE 13,000 201(c)/208(a)(1) From Mesa to Northern ALLEY PAVING — VIKING APARTMENTS AREA 25,000 201(C)/208(a)(1) Public improvements to neighborhood streets/ sidewalks/ curbs — Neighbor /Itaod StiaoW Sfdewv1kW Curbs: CONSTRUCT SIDEWALK ON TROY AVENUE (Census Tracts 10. 11 & 12) 32,000 201(c)/208(a)(1) Construct sidewalk on west side of Troy —E. 4th to Hwy 50B SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT/ REPAIR$— BRADFORD AREA & LOW /MOD CENSUS TRACTS 30,000 201(c)/208(a)(1) Replace broken and unsafe sidewalks in IoW Income areas, approx 1500 lin. feet CONSTRUCT SIDEWALK ON BAY$TATE —ACERO TO PRAIRIE (Census Tract 26) 18,000 201(c)/208(a)(1) Adjacent to Washington School (Head Start) and Pueblo Manor Nursing Home NORTHERN AVENUE STREETSCAPE —PHASE 11 400,000 201(C)/208(a)(1) Landscaping, trees, brickwork, lighting (Orman to Routt) CURB & GUTTER —E. 2ND STREET BETWEEN BRADFORD & CHESTER 7,000 201(c)/208(a)(1) NHS OPERATION LANDSCAPE/ SIDEWALK REPAIRS 20,000 201 (c) /208($)(1) Repair sidewalks & Remove/Replace dead trees — NHS target area CDBG funds to be used as grants to IoW — income homeowners toward repair costs. — Neighborhood Parks EL PUEBLO PRIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS 5,000 201(c)/208(a)(1) Picnic tables, benches FOUNTAIN SCHOOL OUTDOOR IMPROVEMENTS 20,000 201(c)/208(a)(1) Erosion control, playing field, Outdoor Eduction Area RISLEY WELLNESS RECREATION PROJECT (Amended Per City Council 1126/831 — 0 — 201(c)/208(a)(1) Landscaping, lighting, water fountains, electrical outlets, handicap accessibility to Gazebo EASTWOOD PARK IMPROVEMENTS — SHELTER AREA 20,000 201(c)/208(a)(1) Sheltered area (St. Anne's Church Park) BRUNER PARK — REPAIR TENNIS COURTS 15,000 201(c)/208(a)(1) The City of Pueblo has a Relocation Plan for minimizing displacement of persons actually displaced by such activities. This plan is available to the public for inspection during office hours Monday through Friday in the Department of Housing & Community Development on the third floor of City Hall. Lewis A. Quigley, City Manager 1 City Hall Place, Pueblo, CO 81003 Telephone (719) 584 -0830 REGULATORY CITES ACTIVITY TO BE FUNDED FUNDING ELIG./ NAT. OBJECTIVE 24 CFR 570 GROME PARK IRRIGATION t LANDSCAPING 51,318 201(c) /208(a)(1) Automate irrigation system & larxiscape. ADA playground equipment TREES PLEASE- WINTER KILL REFORESTATION (LOW INCOME AREAS) 23,000 204(a)/208(a)(1) Removal and replacement of starWing dead trees in L/M income neighborhoods — Removal of Anchbaciura/ Barriers HANDICAP RAMPS AT STREET CORNERS 50,000 201(k)/208(a)(2) Handicap ramps to meet new Americans With Disabilities Act requirements (Multi Year) REFURBISH / MODIFY WHEEL CHAIR LIFT AT CITY HALL 10,000 207(a)(1)/208(4(2) HANDICAP IMPROVEMENTS TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS 25,000 207(a)(1)/208(a)(2) HANDICAPPED RAMP - FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER 6,612 201(k)/208(a)(2) Wheelchair access to building. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to building. Clemence and Demoltion CONDEMNATION / DEMOLITION STRUCTURES 70,000 201(d)/208(b)(2) Demolition of non— rehabbable, substandard dwellings (appro)dmately 25 structures) Public Services POSADA- ADMINISTRATIVE SALARIES FOR SHELTER /HOMELESS PROGRAMS 22,000 201(a)/208(a) (2) Services, assistance and training for homeless persons/families SANGRE DE CRISTO INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS 4,600 201(a)/208(a)(2) Administrable funds for Program Delivery of services for handicapped (20% total admin.) FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE 20,000 201(e)/208(a)(2) HUD Counseling Agency Operating Funds—Housing/Financial counseling (400 clients) EASTWOOD HEIGHTS CENTER - ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT 5,000 201(e)/208(a)(1) Athletic equipment for youth programs (HUD provide bldg/PPD supply officer & utilities) Rehabilitation — Program Delivery & Administration DEPT OF HOUSING ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR CDBO HOUSING MONITORING 281,526 201(a)0/202(a)() Administer CDBG program, Housing programs & related HUD activities 208(a) (3)/ 901(d) NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION 54,900 204(a)(c)/208(a)(3) Operating costs to Include salaries, Supplies, utilities, Insurance, eta REHAB OF OWNER - OCCUPIED HOUSING FOR LOW /MODERATE HSLOS 90,000 202(b)/208(a)(3) Deferred payment loans of up to $17,500 for substandard housing. Applications on a first come —first served basis. Higher amounts may be risk of each assisted household. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -SMALL BUSINESS LOANS 16,000 203(b)/208(a)(1) Low — Interest loans of up to $25,000 for new businesses for working capital, expansion, 208(a)(4) rehab. Terms on need & risk of each assisted business. Planning/ Contingency HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVER PARK PROJECT 50,000 205(a)/208(d)(4) Final Design Plan for Historic Arkansas River Project FOUNTAIN CREEK FLOOD /SEC. 106 LOAN PAYMENT 250,000 Payment 5 of 6 for HUD 108 Eastside Flood Control Loan RESERVE FOR SENIOR CENTER BID (oor City Council 1126163) 205,474 The City of Pueblo has a Relocation Plan for minimizing displacement of persons actually displaced by such activities. This plan is available to the public for inspection during office hours Monday through Friday in the Department of Housing & Community Development on the third floor of City Hall. Lewis A. Quigley, City Manager 1 City Hall Place, Pueblo, CO 81003 Telephone (719) 584 -0830