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AB# 21.412 2014-2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
FUNDING PLAN AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
DEPT. DIRECTOR ^
MTG. 11/5/13
2014-2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
FUNDING PLAN AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
CITY ATTORNEY JJ^T
DEPT. CED
2014-2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
FUNDING PLAN AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY MANAGER vhj^
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2013-256 approving the 2014-2015 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program Funding Plan and
authorizing the distribution of a "Request for Proposals" for the 2014-2015 CDBG/HOME Program.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
In fiscal year 2014-2015, the City of CaHsbad may be entitled to a new allocation of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). As a participant in the San Diego Urban County Home Investment Partnership (HOME)
Consortium, the City may also be eligible to receive federal HOME funds.
CDBG Program
The total amount of CDBG funds available to the City for the 2014-2015 program year is unknown at this
stage in the federal budgeting process. However, it is anticipated that the City may receive less than the
$470,769 allocation it received for the 2013-2014 program year. It is estimated that a total of up to
$95,154 of the new funds will be available for the City's administration of the program and approximately
$70,615 will be available for public service activities. It is estimated that up to $153,500 will be available
for affordable housing, and up to $152,500 may be available for facility improvements or other eligible
projects.
The primary objective ofthe CDBG program is to assist lower income persons/households. Each proposed
project must meet at least one of the national objectives for the CDBG Program and at least one of the
local housing and community development objectives. These national and local objectives are outlined in
the attached "CDBG/HOME Program Funding Plan" (Exhibit 2). These objectives refiect the City's desire to
develop a program which best meets the various needs of low and moderate-income CaHsbad residents.
HOME Program
The primary objective of the HOME program is to provide affordable housing opportunities for lower
income households. HOME funds may be used to implement the following housing activities directly,
through its local housing authority, or through for profit or non-profit organizations: 1) housing
acquisition/rehabilitation; 2) housing rehabilitation; 3) housing construction; 4) rental assistance/security
deposits; 5) homebuyer assistance; and 5) associated administration/planning activities. The total
amount of new HOME funds available for allocation to eligible projects is anticipated to be less than the
2013-2014 allocation of $148,309.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Frank Boensch 760-434-2818 frank.boensch@carlsbadca.gov
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Application Review Process
No changes are proposed to the application review process as approved by the City Council for use during
previous program years.
CDBG/HOME Advisory Committee
To facilitate the selection and funding of activities which best meet the objectives of the CDBG/HOME
Program, a City Council appointed CDBG/HOME Advisory Committee will be responsible for interviewing
applicants, evaluating applications, and developing recommendations for funding amounts. The Advisory
Committee's funding recommendations will then be presented to the City Council for consideration and
final approval.
The following residents were appointed last year to serve two-year terms on the Advisory Committee:
Planning Commission, Kerry Siekmann
Senior Commission, Dr. David Tweedy
Northwest Quadrant, Ray Pearson
Southeast Quadrant, MaHene Towns
Southwest Quadrant, Niki Coates
At a future meeting, staff will request that the Mayor appoint Advisory Committee Members to represent
the Northeast Quadrant (NE) and Housing Commission (HC) due to the fact that the previous
representatives, Shaunee Williams (NE) and Emelda Bradwell (HC) have expired terms.
FISCAL IMPACT:
It is anticipated that the City will receive up to $470,769 in new CDBG entitlement funds and up to
$148,309 in new HOME funds during fiscal year 2014-2015. Federal regulations allow the City to use a
maximum of 20 percent of the new allocation for administration costs. The City's Cooperative agreement
with The San Diego County HOME Consortium allows the City to recover approximately $4,000 in
administrative costs. Administration of the CDBG/HOME program can be fully funded by use of the
federal funds. There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT;
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, approval of a funding-plan and request for proposal,
does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a
direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment, and therefore does not require environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
1. City Council Resolution No. 2013-256 approving the 2014-2015 CDBG/HOME Funding
Plan and authorizing the distribution of a "Request for Proposals" for the 2014-2015 CDBG/HOME
Program
2. 2014-2015 CDBG/HOME Funding Plan
3. "Request for Proposals" for CaHsbad's 2014-2015 CDBG/HOME Program.
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WHEREAS, the City of CaHsbad, California, is entitled to a new allocation of
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE 2014-2015 CDBG/HOME PROGRAM
FUNDING PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF A
4 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE 2014-2015 CDBG/HOME
PROGRAM.
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7 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and
8 Urban Development (HUD) for fiscal year 2014-2015; and
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WHEREAS, the City of CaHsbad, California is entitled to an allocation of HOME
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Investment Partnership (HOME) funds for the fiscal year 2014-2015 as a member of the San
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Diego County HOME Consortium; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of CaHsbad held a public hearing to obtain
14 comments on the 2014-2015 CDBG/HOME Funding Plan and to consider approving the
15 distnbution of a "Request for Proposals" forthe 2014-2015 CDBG/HOME Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has taken all testimony into account.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council approves the 2014-2015 CDBG/HOME Funding Plan,
21 required by federal regulations, for CaHsbad's CDBG/HOME Program.
3. That staff of the Housing and Neighborhood Services Department is
authonzed to distnbute a "Request for Proposals" for the City of CaHsbad's 2014-2015
CDBG/HOME Program and accept applications for funding and review by the Citizen's Advisory
Committee.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting ofthe City Council ofthe City
of CaHsbad on the 5*^ day of November, 2013, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
None.
ABSENT: None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
ATTEST:
BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk
Exhibit 2
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CDBG/HOME PROGRAM
2014-2015 FUNDING PLAN
CITY OF CARLSBAD
2014-2015
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
The City of Carlsbad Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be allocated to
organizations, agencies, City Departments, or persons to implement programs or develop/improve public
facilities v\/hich meet the following community development objectives:
1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
• Provide direct benefit to lower income persons through the provision or retention of
affordable housing units in Carlsbad;
• Provide shelter or services to homeless or near homeless persons/families which result in
an improved situation through employment, permanent or transitional housing, treatment of
mental, or substance abuse problems, etc.; and,
• Provide direct assistance to lower income households to prevent or eliminate residential
Building or Municipal Code violations and/or improve the quality of housing units in Carlsbad
through residential (rental and/or owner occupied) rehabilitation programs
2. SOCIAL SERVICES (GENERAL):
• Provide assistance to non-profit public service providers who meet the basic needs of lower
income Carlsbad residents. Basic needs are defined as those which provide food, shelter,
clothing and, in some cases, health care;
• Provide assistance to non-profit public service providers who offer counseling and self-
improvement programs/activities for lower income Carlsbad residents; and,
• Provide assistance to non-profit public service providers who offer recreational and/or
cultural programs/activities for lower income Carlsbad residents.
3. SOCIAL SERVICES (CHILDREN & ADULTS):
• Provide assistance to organizations which administer programs that directly benefit lower
Income children living in Carlsbad. The programs must provide one or more of the following
activities: day care, after-school care, cultural enrichment, recreation, health
care/immunization or self-improvement. The City may also give priority to single-parent
assistance programs such as counseling services; and
• Provide assistance to organizations which administer programs that directly benefit low
Income adults living in Carlsbad. The programs must provide one or more of the following
activities for adults: employment services, job training, and educational programs. Programs
designed for elderly adults only must provide one or more of the following activities: meals,
homemaking or personal assistance services, financial assistance services, counseling,
transportation, or shared housing or other housing related services.
4. CITY PROJECTS SERVING LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS:
• Provide assistance to City projects which are intended to benefit lower income households.
Such projects must be able to demonstrate that they will serve areas of the City that meet
HUD requirements regarding household incomes for that area.
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
2014-2015
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR 2014-2015 PROGRAM YEAR
Source of Funds
New Entitlement Grant
Amount($)
470,769
Funds Available bv Activity
Public Service (Maximum 15% of new grant.)
Affordable Housing
Public Facilities, Improvements/Other
Proqram Administration/Fair Housing (Maximum 20% of new grant)
Total Available Funds
Amount ($)
70,615
152,500
152,500
95,154
470,769
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2014-2015
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM STRATEGY
The City of Carlsbad, as a member of the San Diego Urban County HOME Consortium, may
allocate its HOME Investment Partnership funds to implement the following activities directly,
through local housing authorities, or for-profit or non-profit organizations:
1. Property Acquisition/Housing Construction
HOME funds may be used for property acquisition and all other eligible costs of
providing new affordable housing for lower-income persons and special needs groups.
2. Housing Acquisition/Rehabilitation
HOME funds may be used for acquisition of existing housing units with or without
rehabilitation for lower-income persons and special needs groups.
3. Housing Rehabilitation
HOME funds may be used for housing rehabilitation costs incurred separately or in
connection with the acquisition of existing housing for lower-income persons and special
needs groups.
4. Rental Assistance
HOME funds may be used for tenant based rental assistance, related residential
security deposit 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 and closing
cost assistance, direct loan to the home buyer, interest subsidy to the lender, or "gap"
financing.
6. Administration/Planning
A portion of HOME funding may be used for eligible HOME administration and planning
costs, including direct administrative and overhead costs, public information, fair
housing, and program development costs.
Funding Process
The City's portion of HOME funds will be awarded to eligible housing activities
implemented by the City or by for profit or non-profit organizations on behalf of the City.
Staff of the Housing and Neighborhood Services Department shall evaluate and
determine those eligible housing activities to be considered for funding under the HOME
Program based upon the housing need priorities established in the City's General Plan
Housing Element and the Consolidated Plan. Staff will present the recommendations
for project funding to the City Council for consideration and final approval.
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Leverage
In so far as possible, HOME funds will be leveraged with other public and private
funding sources to enhance program productivity.
Area of Activity
HOME funds may be used for housing activities implemented within the City of Carlsbad.
CITY OF CARLSBAD
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
SUMMARY OF FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR 2014-2015 PROGRAM YEAR
2014-2015 HOME Funding Allocation for Carlsbad $148,309
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EXHIBIT 3
CITY OF CARLSBAD
2014-2015
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/HOME PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
I. Introduction
Funding for the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is authorized
under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act. The program provides grants on
a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities through the
provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment and by expanding economic
opportunities for lower income persons.
Funding for the federal Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program is authorized under Title
II of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act. The program provides grants on a
formula basis to entitled cities, counties and city/county consortiums to create affordable housing
for lower income households. The City of Carlsbad receives HOME funds as a member of the
San Diego County HOME Consortium, a group consisting of the County of San Diego and
various cities in the county formed for the purpose of obtaining federal HOME funds.
II. Program Development
The City of Carlsbad is eligible to receive CDBG funds on an annual basis. In order for Carlsbad
to receive the grants, a list of community development objectives must be developed along with
an outline of proposed projects. The City of Carlsbad must also certify that it has followed an
approved Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and that not less than
70% of the CDBG funds will be used for activities that benefit low and moderate income
persons. Low and moderate income guidelines are based upon household size and a chart is
attached for your reference.
The City is eligible to receive HOME funds on an annual basis as a member of the San Diego
County HOME Consortium. The City submits projects eligible for HOME funds to the
Consortium for inclusion in the County's Consolidated Plan. The eligibility of households for
HOME assistance varies with the nature of the funded activity. For rental housing and rental
assistance, at least 90% of benefiting households must have incomes that are no more than
60% of the median family income for the area. In rental projects with five or more assisted units,
at least 20% of the units must be occupied by families with incomes that do not exceed 50% of
the area median income. The incomes of households receiving HOME assistance must not
exceed 80% of the area median income.
III. Request for Proposals
The total amount of CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
estimated to be available for Carlsbad in 2014-2015 is approximately $470,769. Of the
$470,769 estimated total CDBG funds available, approximately $95,154 will be used for the
City's administration of the CDBG Program and $70,615 will be available for eligible public
service activities. Approximately $152,500 will be available for public facilities, improvements
and other eligible activities. Approximately $152,500 in CDBG funds will be available for
selected projects that will provide affordable housing opportunities in Carlsbad. Approximately
$148,309 will be available from the City's allocation of 2014-2015 HOME funds to assist in
providing affordable housing opportunities for lower income households. Additional HOME
funds from prior program years may be available for reallocation from other programs if a
suitable proposal requires more than the estimated $148,309 available in 2014-2015 program
funding.
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The combination of 2014-2015 CDBG and HOME funds being made available for
affordable housing totals approximateiv $300.809. Specifically, the $300.809 will be
targeted for use in acguisition of property for affordable housing purposes that does not
reguire relocation of existing residents.
Organizations are strongly discouraged from applying for funds unless they are ready to
implement the activity proposed for funding. A matching funds requirement will be
applied to CDBG funded public facilities/improvement activities, and documentation
showing use of matching funds wili be reguired prior to distribution of CDBG funds for
activities under that category. CDBG funding for amounts of $100.000 or more may be
made in the form of a deferred, no interest loan, to be forgiven in twenty years if the
facility remains in use for purposes as stated in the application.
To develop a 2014-2015 CDBG/HOME program which meets the needs of the lower income
population, Carlsbad requests assistance from members of the community. Citizen participation
is critical to the success of the Carlsbad CDBG/HOME program. Therefore, we are encouraging
all qualified nonprofit organizations to consider the needs of lower income persons within
Carlsbad and submit an application for a proposed project or service. The Proposal Review
Process for the CDBG/HOME Program is attached for your information.
Per federal regulations, all HOME funds must be used for affordable housing purposes and
CDBG funds may be used for, but are not limited to: public service activities, acquisition of real
property, relocation and demolition, rehabilitation of residential and nonresidential structures,
construction of public facilities and improvements and conversion of schools for eligible
purposes. The types of activities that generally are not eligible for CDBG funding include:
buildings for the general conduct of government, political activities, income payments,
construction of new housing and other facilities offering 24-hour care.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The City of Carlsbad is committed to using CDBG funds to finance projects and services that
provide direct benefit to lower income residents. Every project proposed for the CDBG program
must address at least one of the three broad National Objectives for the program. The National
Objectives are:
1. Provide direct benefit to lower income persons;
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; and
3. Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing
conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare ofthe community
where no other financial resources are available to meet such needs.
LOCAL OBJECTIVES
In addition to meeting the National Objectives, every project proposed for CDBG funding must
meet at least one of the local Community Development Objectives, which are:
1. Affordable Housing:
Provide direct benefit to lower income persons through the provision of additional
affordable housing units in Carlsbad;
Provide shelter or services to homeless or near homeless persons/families which
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 eliminate
residential Building or Municipal Code violations and/or improve the quality of
housing units in Carlsbad through residential (rental and/or owner occupied)
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rehabilitation programs.
2. SOCIAL SERVICES (GENERAL):
Provide assistance to public service providers who meet the basic needs of lower
income Carlsbad residents. Basic needs providers are defined as those that
provide food, shelter, clothing, and in some cases, health care;
Provide assistance to public service providers who offer counseling and self-
improvement programs/activities for lower income Carlsbad residents; and.
Provide assistance to public service providers who offer recreational and/or
cultural programs/activities for lower income Carlsbad residents.
3. SOCIAL SERVICES (CHILDREN & ADULTS):
Provide assistance to organizations which administer programs that directly
benefit lower income children living in Carlsbad. The programs must provide one
or more of the following activities: day care, after-school care, cultural enrichment,
recreation, health care/immunization or self-improvement. The City may also give
priority to single-parent assistance programs such as counseling services; and
Provide assistance to organizations which administer programs that directly
benefit lower income adults living in Carlsbad. The programs must provide one
or more of the following activities for adults: employment services, job training,
and educational programs. Programs designed for elderly adults only must
provide one or more of the following activities: meals, homemaking or personal
assistance services, financial assistance services, counseling, transportation, or
shared housing or other housing related services.
It is the intent of the City to only approve CDBG/HOME assisted projects that do not result in the
displacement of lower income persons from their homes. Therefore, all persons submitting
project proposals to the City should consider the displacement impact upon lower income
households.
IV. Submission of Reguest For Proposals
All persons, organizations, agencies, etc. wishing to submit an application for funding
consideration under the CDBG/HOME program must obtain a "Funding Proposal Application"
from the City of Carlsbad Housing and Neighborhood Services Department. Interested persons
may request a Funding Proposal Application by calling (760) 434-2818.
Organizations that have not received CDBG/HOME funds from the City of Carlsbad within
the last three years must attend an orientation meeting on December 4, 2013 at 3:00 PM.
Applications for funding will not be accepted from organizations that have not received
CDBG/HOME funds from the City within the last three years if they do not have a
representative attend the orientation meeting.
Ten copies of each project proposal must be submitted to the attention of Frank Boensch
prior to 5:00 p.m. on December 20, 2013 at the following address:
CITY OF CARLSBAD
HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
IV. Technical Assistance/Questions or Comments
City staff is available to provide technical assistance in preparing applications and to answer
questions regarding the application review process. Please contact City staff at (760) 434-2810
for information regarding technical assistance or if you have questions or comments on the
CDBG/HOME Program.
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CiTY OF CARLSBAD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM
PUBLIC HEARING AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The City of Carlsbad is eligible to receive funding, on an annual basis from the federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to finance projects, which serve the needs of lower income
persons. The funds are to be used to develop viable urban communities through the provision of decent
housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities for lower income
persons. The City will also receive funding under the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program, as
a participant in the San Diego County HOME Consortium. The funds will be used to increase the supply
of decent affordable housing to lower income persons.
The total amount of CDBG funds available to the City for the 2014-2015 program year is unknown at this
stage in the federal budgeting process. However, it is anticipated that the City may receive less than the
$470,769 allocation it received for the 2013-2014 program year. It is estimated that a total of up to
$95,154 of the new funds will be available for the City's administration of the program and approximately
$70,615 will be available for public service activities. It is estimated that up to $153,500 will be available
for affordable housing, and up to $152,500 may be available for facility improvements or other eligible
projects. The total amount of new HOME funds available for allocation to eligible projects is anticipated to
be less than $148,300.
To develop a CDBG/HOME Program that meets the needs of the lower income population, the City
of Carlsbad requests assistance from members of the community. Citizen participation is critical
to the success of the Program. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 to
obtain comments on the draft 2014-2015 CDBG/HOME Funding Plan. The City encourages all
community organizations to consider the needs of lower income persons within Carlsbad and to submit a
proposed project, or projects, for consideration by the City Council at a future public hearing.
Organizations are strongly discouraged from applying for funds unless they are ready to
implement the activity proposed for funding. A matching funds requirement will be applied to
CDBG funded public facilities/improvement activities. Documentation showing use of those
matching funds would be required prior to distribution of CDBG funds for activities under that
category. CDBG funding for amounts of $100,000 or more will be made in the form of a deferred,
no interest loan, to be forgiven in twenty years if the facility remains in use for purposes as stated
in the appiication.
The City of Carlsbad is committed to using CDBG/HOME funds to finance projects/services that provide
direct benefit to lower income residents. It is also the City's intent to approve CDBG/HOME projects
that do not result in the displacement of lower income persons from their homes. Therefore, all
persons submitting project proposals to the City should consider the displacement impact upon
lower income households. If the City does approve a project that results in displacement of lower
income households, the City will provide relocation assistance as required in Section 570.606(b)(2) of the
federal regulations for the CDBG program.
All organizations wishing to submit a project for funding consideration under the CDBG/HOME program
must obtain an application package from the City of Carlsbad's Housing and Neighborhood Services
Department. Interested persons may call (760) 434-2818 to obtain an application. All project proposals
must be submitted to: CDBG Administrator, Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, 1200
Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 prior to 5:00 p.m. on December 20, 2013.
Organizations that have not received CDBG/HOME funds from the City of Carlsbad within the last
three years must attend an orientation meeting at the above location on November 20,2013 at 3:00
PM. Persons who have questions or comments regarding the City of Carlsbad's CDBG/HOME Program
may contact the CDBG Administrator at (760) 434-2818, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m.
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM PUBLIC
HEARING AND R-fJQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The City of Carlsbad is eligible to receive funding, on an annual
basis from the federal Comnnunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to finance proiects, which serve the needs of
lower income persons. The funds are to be used to develop via-ble urban' communities through the provision of decent housing
and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities for lower income persons. The City will also re-
ceive funding under the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program, as a participant in the San Diego County
HOME Consortium. The funds will be used to increase the sup-ply of decent affordable housing to lower income persons.
The total amount of CDBG funds available to the City for the 2014-2015 plrogram year is unknown at this stage in the federal
budgeting process. However, it is anticipated that the City may receive less than the $470,769 allocation it received for the 2()13-
2014 program year. It is estimated that a total of up to $95,154 of the new funds will be available for the City's administration of the program and approximately $70,615 will be available for
public service activities. It is estimated that up to $153,500 will be available for affordable housing, and up to $152,500 may be
available for facility improvements or other eligible proiects. The total amount of new HOME funds available for allocation to
eligible proiects is anticipated to be less than $148,300.
To develop a CDBG/HOME Program thatmeets the needs ofthe
lower income population, the City of Carlsbad requests assis-
tance from members of the community. Citizen participation
iscriticalto the success of the Program. A public hearing will
be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 to obtain comments on
the draft 2014-2015CDBG/HOME Funding Plan. The City en-
courages all community organizations to consider the needs of
lower income persons within Carlsbad and to submit a proposed
proiect, qr proiects, for consideration by the City Council at a fu-ture public hearing.
Organizations are strongly discouraged from applying for
funds unless they are ready to implement the activityproposed
for funding. A matching funds requirement will be applied to
CDBG funded public facilities/improvement activities.Docu-
mentations showing use of those matching funds would be re-
quired prior to dis tributionof CDBG funds f or activitieainder
that category. CDBG funding for amounts of $100 , OOOor more
will be made in the form of a deferred, no interestloan, to be
forgiven in twenty years if the f acilityremains in use forpur-
poses as stated in the application.
The City of Carlsbad is committed to using CDBG/HOME funds
to finance proiects/services that provide direct benefit to lower
income residents. it is also the city's intent to approve
CDBG/HOME pro j ects that do not resul t in the displacement of
lower income persons from theirhomes. Therefore, allpersons
submitting project proposals to the City should consider the
displacemeht impact upon lower income households. Ifthe
City does approve a project that results in displacement of lower
income households, the City will provide relocation assistance as required in Section 570.606(b)(2) of the federal regulations for the CDBG program.
All organizations wishing to submit a project for funding consid-
eration under the CDBG/HOME program must obtain an appli-cation package from the City of Carlsbad's Housing and Neigh-
borhood Services Department. Interested persons may call
(760) 434-2818 to obtain an application. All project proposals
must be submitted to:CDBG Administrator, Housing & Neigh-
borhood Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive,
Carlsbad, CA 920OSpriorto 5 : 00 p .m. on December 20,2013. Or-
ganizations that have not received CDBG/HOME funds from
the City of Carlsbad within the last three years must attend an
orientationmeeting at the above locationon November 20,2013
at 3 -00 PM Persons who have questions or comments regard-ing the City of Carlsbad's CDBG/HOME Program may contact
the CDBG Administrator at (760) 434-2818, Monday through Fri-
day between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
PUBLISH DATE: November 2, 2013
2014-2015
CDBG/HOME Program
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG)
Home Investment Partnership
Program (HOME)
CDBG/HOME Program
I.Background
II.Funding Availability
III.Application Review and Funding Process
IV.Recommendations
CDBG/HOME Program
•CDBG
–Serves the needs of lower income persons
–Helps develop viable communities
•HOME
–Improve affordable housing opportunities for
lower income persons
CDBG National Objectives
•Provide benefits to lower income persons
•Prevent or eliminate blight
•Meet urgent needs if no other funds available
Local Objective Categories
•Affordable Housing
•General Services
•Specialized Services
•City Projects
Home Eligible Projects
•Property Acquisition
•Housing Rehabilitation
•New Construction
•Homebuyer Assistance
II. Funding Availability
Activities 2014-2015
Public Service (15%)70,615
Program Administration (20%)95,154
Facilities, Improvements and Other
Eligible Activities 152,500
Affordable Housing 152,500
Subtotal 470,769
Housing Programs/Projects 148,309
TOTAL 619,078
CDBG
HOME
III. Application and Review Process
•Notices published and mailed
•Applications available online and from
Housing & Neighborhood Services Dept.
•Deadline for submission on December 20th
Advisory Committee
•Planning Commissioner
•Housing Commissioner
•Senior Commissioner
•Southeast Quadrant
•Southwest Quadrant
•Northeast Quadrant
•Northwest Quadrant
Application Review Process
•Applications reviewed for eligibility
•Eligible applications evaluated and scored
•Applicants interviewed
•Committee develops recommendations
•Public hearing on proposals
IV. Requested Actions
•Accept Public Comments
•Approve Funding Plan
•Authorize Distribution of Request for
Proposals
2014-2015
CDBG/HOME Program