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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-18; City Council; 14095; SOLICITATION OF COMMMENTS ON CARLSBAD'S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/ HOME PROGRAM\> I 1- PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CDBGlHOME PROGRAM RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hold a public hearing to accept comments on the housing and community development needs moderate income persons within the City of Carlsbad. In addition, the City Council may accepl on the various proposals which have been submitted for funding under the City of Carlsbac Community Development Block GranUHOME program. ITEM EXPLANATION: Under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the City of Carlsbad c be eligible to receive funding under the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to finance projects which serve the identified needs of low and moderate income per participant in the San Diego Urban County HOME Investment Partnership Consortium, the C receive federal HOME funds to provide affordable housing opportunities for lower income housc In identifying the needs of low and moderate income persons, federal regulations require tt Council "hold at least one public hearing to obtain the views of citizens on the grantee's housing and community development needs." During the public hearing, the City Council may comments on specific activities proposed to meet the needs of low and moderate income persc The City of Carlsbad is entitled to receive an anticipated new CDBG allocation of $618,000 c year 1997-98. The City also has CDBG funds which were allocated in previous years but now reallocated to new projects. The following projects were completed with a surplus of CDBG $1,409.96 remaining balance from the City of Carlsbad's Fair Housing Survey; 2) $11,76C requirements, and, 3) $77.65 remaining balance from 1995-96 CDBG funds for repayment ( Section 108 Loan. The total amount of CDBG funds currently available for allocation to eligible projects whic needs of low and moderate income persons is $631,253.61. The total amount of HOME fundir for allocation to eligible projects is anticipated to be approximately $1 97,052. Attached for City Council's information is the City's Funding Plan Strategy (Exhibit I). Tt outlines the national objectives and the local objectives established for the Carlsbad CDBC Eligible housing activities for the HOME program are also outlined. In response to the City's "Request for Proposals", a total of (31) proposals, with $1, CDBG/HOME funding requests, have been submitted to date for consideration by the City C January 20, 1997 and January 22, 1997, the CDBG Funding Advisory Committee interviewed organizations/agencies requesting funding. The Committee met on January 29, 1997 to balance from 1994-95 CDBG funds for the renovations to Holiday Park in compliance wi the Housing and Redevelopment Office (2965 Roosevelt Street). , Pahe 2 of Agenda Bill # %:*95 0 The chart below summarizes the CDBGIHOME funding available and the maximum amount wI allocated in eaGh expenditure category; TOTAL 1,922,465 In selecting projects for CDBG funding, top priority should be given to developing a we1 program which best meets the various public service and public facility needs of low and moder Carlsbad residents. Each eligible proposal submitted was evaluated based upon the follow with a maximum score of 100 points. 2) financial stability; 3) benefits and beneficiaries; and 4) ready implementation of program/project. CC proposals were then selected from each of the three local objective categories based upon the average evaluation score. The chart provided as Exhibit 2 outlines each request for funding the City for the 1997-98 CDBG program with an indication of the average evaluation score t recommendation. In selecting activities for HOME funding, top priority should be given to projects which be! identified needs of low income residents of Carlsbad, as detailed within the City's Consolid Additionally, staff evaluated each proposal submitted based upon the above referenced criteria provided as Exhibit 3 outlines each request for HOME funding with an indication of staffs score, the corresponding Consolidated Plan priority, and funding recommendation. Staff recommends that the City Council accept public comments on the needs of low anc income persons and the proposalls submitted for funding under the 1997-98 CDBG/HOME meet those needs. Then, as a second action, it is recommended that the Council express i approve final project funding allocations at a future City Council meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: The City of Carlsbad will receive an estimated new allocation of $618,000 in CDBG funds f year 1997-98. An additional $13,253.61 in CDBG funds is also available for reallocation from approved, canceled or completed projects. The City may use a maximum of twenty percent (; new allocation, or $123,600, for administration of the City's CDBG and HOME program. Program has no impact on the General Fund. I) organization's ability and capacity; 0 . PaQe 3 of Agenda Bill # 9: 09s AS a participant in the San Diegv Urban County HOME Investment Partnership GOnSOmUm, the City will receive approximately $1 97,052 to increase affordable housing opportunities in Administration of the HOME Consortium, including overall program management, is the resr the County of San Diego. The HOME Program has no impact on the General Fund. EXH 1 BITS : 1. 2. 3. 4. 1997-98 CDBG/HOME Consolidated Funding Plan Strategy Summary of CDBG Funding Advisory Committee Recommendations Summary of Housing Commission Recommendations Project proposals (31 total; On file in the City Clerks Office). LA 0 0 C 0 NS 0 LI DATED FUNDING PLAN STRATEGY CITY OF CARLSBAD CDBG/HOME PROGRAM PY 1997-98 e 0 CITY OF CARLSBAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES The City of Carlsbad Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be allocated tl organizations, agencies, City Departments, or persons to implement programs c develop/improve public facilities which meet the following community development objectives 1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: 1997-96 e Provide direct benefit to lower income persons through the provision or retentio of affordable hwsing units in Garlsbcad; Provide shelter or services to homeless or near homeless persons/families whic result in an improved situation through employment, permanent housing treatment of mental, or substance abuse problems, etc.; and, Provide direct assistance to lower income households to prevent or eliminatc residential Building or Municipal Code violations and/or improve the quality c housing units in Carlsbad through residential (rental and/or owner occupiec rehabilitation programs. e 2. SOCIAL SERVICES (GENERAL): e Provide assistance to non-profit public service providers who meet the basi needs of lower income Carlsbad residents. Basic needs are defined as thos which provide food, shelter, clothing and, in some cases, health care; Provide assistance to non-profit public service providers who offer counseling an self-improvement programs/activities for lower income Carlsbad residents: and, Provide assistance to non-profit public service providers who offer recreation( and/or cultural programs/activities for lower income Carlsbad residents. e e 3. SOCIAL SERVICES [CHILDREN & ADULTS): e Provide assistance to organizations which administer programs that directl. benefit lower income children living in Carlsbad. The programs must provide onc or more of the following activities: day care, after-school care, culturc enrichment, recreation, health care/immunization or self-improvement. The Cit may also give priority to single-parent assistance programs such as counselin! services; and e Provide assistance to organizations which administer programs that directl benefit low income adults living in Carlsbad. The programs must provide one c more of the following activities for adults: employment services, job training, anc educational programs. Programs designed for elderly adults only must provid one or more of the following activities: meals, homemaking or personal assistanc services, financial assistance services, counseling, transportation, or share housing or other housing related services. 0 a CITY OF CARLSBAD 1997-98 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM SUMMARY OF FUNDS AVAILABLE Source of Funds Amount ($1 New Entitlement Grant 61 8,000.00 Reallocation of Previous Funds 13,253.61 TOTAL $631,253.61 Completed/Canceled Project Funds to be Reallocated Activity Year Status Balance ($) Fair Housing Survey 89-90 Completed 1,409.96 Holiday Park - ADA Renovations 94-95 Completed 1 1,766.00 Section 108 Loan Repayment 95-96 Completed 77.65 TOTAL $1 3,253.6 1 Funds Available by Activity Amount /$I Public Service 92,700.00 Public Facilities & Improvements, etc. 2 1 030 1.25 Program Administration 123,600.00 Section 108 Loan Payment 191,198.75 Reallocation due to completed or canceled project and unprogrammed funds.’ TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS 13,253.61 $63 1,253.6 1 0 0 SAN DIEGO URBAN COUNTY HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM STRATEGY The City of Carlsbad, as a member of the San Diego Urban County HOME Consortiurr will allocate its HOME Investment Partnership funds to implement the following activitie directly, through local housing authorities, or for-profit or non-profit organizations: @$’ Housing Acquisition/Rehabilitation $% Rental Assistance/ Security Deposits * Housing Rehabilitation &’ Home Buyer Assistance ‘& Housing Construction ‘&‘ Administration/Planning 1. Housinq Acquisition/Rehabilitation 1997-98 HOME funds may be used for acquisition of existing housing units with or withou rehabilitation for lower-income persons and special needs groups. 2. Housing Rehabilitation HOME funds may be used for housing rehabilitation costs incurred separately o in connection with the acquisition of existing housing for lower-income persons and special needs groups. 3. Housing Construction HOME funds may be used for all eligible costs of housing construction for lower income persons and special needs groups, where the existing housing stock i not appropriate for the development of affordable housing. 4. Rental Assistance HOME funds may be used for tenant based rental assistance for eligible lower income persons and special needs groups, related residential security deposi assistance programs, and other eligible related costs. 5. Home Buyer Assistance HOME funds may be used for home buyer assistance programs for lower income persons. Such programs may include, but are not limited to, downpayment anc closing cost assistance, direct loan to the home buyer, interest subsidy to the lender, or “gap” financing. 6. Administra tion/Planninq b A portion of HOME funding may be used for eligible HOME administration an( planning costs, including direct administrative and overhead costs, public 0 0 information, fair housing, and program development costs. 7. NOFA Process The City's portion of HOME funds will be awarded to eligible housing activitie implemented by the City or by for profit or non-profit organizations. All housin< proposals submitted as part of the CDBG/HOME Request for Proposals whicl were not recommended for CDBG funding and proposals which are determine( to be ineligible activities under the CDBG Program will be considered for fundin( under the HOME Program. City staff shall evaluate each proposal and present all eligible HOME fundec housing activities to the Housing Commission. Based upon the evaluation, staf will recommend a housing activity(ies) to be considered by the Housins Commission for a HOME funding recommendation to the City Council. Additionally, the Urban County HOME funding program will be implementec through twice yearly Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA's). 8. Leveraqe In so far as possible, HOME funds will be leveraged with other public and privatf funding sources to enhance program productivity. 9. Area of Activity HOME funds may be used for housing activities implemented within the City 0' Carlsbad. 0 0 SAN DIEGO COUNTY CONSORTIUM HOME PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM PRELIM IN A RY STRATEGY ALL0 CAT10 NS 1997-98 Participating Jurisdictions Amount ($1 Carlsbad 197,052 Encinitas 1 77,717 La Mesa 171,853 Santee 160,935 Vista 247,506 Urban County 1,847,536 TOTAL $2,802,59 9 CAI 0 CITY OF CARLSBAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 0 1997-98 EVALUATION SCORE OF PROJECT PROPOSALS CDBG Program-List of Projects e 0 PI' 1997-98 Page 2 NOTES: I. The total number of points possible was 100 points. The highest number of points received by any proposal wi lowest number was 70 points. 2. The average point value or mean was 79 points. 3. Each proposal was given an overall impression score from a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being an excellent progra we Ll51Tbl Rmwi 02/25/97 EXI e 0 CITY OF CARLSBAD HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 1997-98 a c City of Carlsbad City Clerk’s Officc DATE: %&&?&A? /7v TO: FROM: Housing and Redevelopment Department Susan Lov, Leaal Advertisinq-NORTH COUNTY TIMES PERSON PLACING AD: Leilani Hines, Manaaement Analvst Phone No. 434-28 1 8 Fax No. 720-2037 NAME OF AD: CDBG/HOME PY 1997-98: Solicitation of Comments PLEASE PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING: Legal Ad X Display Ad Account No. L-440 Account No. L-440 1 TIME(S) IN THE: X Carlsbad/La Costa Zone on %& L /f, North Zone on Both Zones on Size of Ad and/or special instructions: 4 columns wide: Please forward billing and a copv of the advertisement to the Housinq and Redevelopment Department, ATTN Leilani Hines, 2965 Roosevelt Street, Suite B, Carlsbad CA 92008 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive b Carlsbad CA 92008-1 989 6 (61 9) 434-2808b FAX (61 9) 434-1 987 0 0 City of Carlsbad 1 997-98 Community Development Block Grant/HOME Program Notice of Public Hearing The citizens of Carlsbad are hereby notified that Carlsbad's City Council will hold E public hearing on Tuesday, March 18 , 1997 at 6:OO pm in the Counci Chambers located 1266 Carlsbad Village Drive to discuss projects to be included ir the City's 1 997-98 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME Program. The City has approximately $631,253.61 available for allocation to eligible CDBG projects and $1 97,052 to eligible HOME projects. The City of Carlsbad is committed to using CDBG/HOME funds to finance projectslservices which provide direct benefit to lower income residents. To develop a CDBG/HOME program which meets the needs of the low and moderate income population, the City of Carlsbad requests assistance from members of the community. Citizen participation is critical to the success of the Carlsbad CDBG/HOME program. Therefore, the City invites all community members tc consider the needs of low and moderate income persons within Carlsbad, to attend the public meetings, and to provide comments on the housing and community development needs of low and moderate-income persons and the various proposals which have been Submitted for funding under Carlsbad's 1997-98 CDBG/HOME Program. Those proposals selected for funding will be identified within the Consolidated Plan as the activities the City will pursue in the upcoming year to meet the needs of low and moderate income Carlsbad residents. The City has received a total of 31 proposals for CDBG/HOME funding. Copies of all proposals are on file in the City Clerk's Office or the Housing and Redevelopment Department. The following organizations have submitted a request for funding: North County Council on Aging; Senior Adult Services; Western Institute Foundation for Mental Health; EYE Counseling & Crisis Services; Brother Benno Foundation; Catholic Charities-La Posada de Guadalupe; YMCA Oz North Coast; Community Resource Center; Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad; Join Hands Save a Life; City of Carlsbad/Stay n' Play Program; City of Carlsbad/YES to Arts; SER/Jobs for Progress; North County Health Services; Women's Resource Center; Casa de Amparo; AIDS Foundation of San Diego; Fraternity House; North County Community Services; Family Service Association; Hospice of the North Coast; Lifeline Community Services; Vista Community Clinic; and, the City of Carlsbad/Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Program. Persons who have questions or comments regarding the City of Carlsbad's CDBG/HOME Program or who would like more specific information on the proposals submitted for I 997-98 CDBG/HOME funding consideration and those being recommended for funding, please contact Leilani Hines at 434-281 8, Monday through Friday between 8:OO am to 5:OO pm. Persons in need of translators or other special services should contact the Housing and Redevelopment Department at (61 9) 434-281 1. - PROOF OF PUBLldlON . (2010 & 2011 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid: I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to or interested in the above- entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of North County Times formerly known as the Blade-Citizen and The Times-Advocate and which newspapers have been adjudged newspapers of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of San Diego, State of California, under the dates of June 30, 1989 (Blade-Citizen) and June 21, 1974 (Times- Advocate) case number 171 349 (Blade-Citizen) and case number 1721 71 (The Times-Advocate) for the cities of Escondido, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Solana Beach and the North County Judicial District; that the notice of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: March 15, 1997 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. 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