CC Resolution No. 1184 2288
RESOLUTION NO. 1184
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE
1993-1994 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS;
DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING
REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT
MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the 1993-1994 Community Development Block Grant Funds
are sources of federal revenue that are made available to local
Community Development Programs for use in reconstructing streets
and drainage facilities and for the rehabilitation of owner
occupied homes, and providing transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Baytown Community Development Program is eligible
for such funds and desires to apply for a grant; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Advisory Committee has made
a recommendation as to the amounts and types of funds for which the
local program should apply, such recommendation being attached as
Exhibit "A" and being made a part hereof for all intents and
purposes; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1: That the Community Development Program is hereby
authorized to make application to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development for 1993-1994 Community Development
Block Grant Funds as described in Exhibit "A. "
Section 2 : That the City Manager is hereby designated as the
authorized representative for all purposes under the grant.
Section 3 : That the City Manager of the City of Baytown is
hereby authorized to accept or affirm any grant award that may
result from the above application.
Section 4 : This resolution shall take effect immediately
from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of
Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED, by the affirmative vote of the
City Council of the City of Baytown, this the 12th day of August,
1993 .
PETE C. A FARO, Mayor
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ATTEST:
EI"LE�LL, City Clerk
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NA4- aCIO RAMIREZ R. , City Attorney
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1993 - 1994 PROPOSED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET
(Revised August 4 , 1993)
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $119, 009
For the administrative costs of operating the Community Development
program. Includes costs for salary plus benefits of Community
Development Coordinator, full time clerk and 259. of Assistant Planner to
assist with data collection for HUD reporting, offices supplies,
equipment and maintenance, furniture, and costs related with education
and training. Also includes 25% match for EDA grant .
$119, 009 represents 11 . 6% of the total budget . HUD regulations require
that the administrative costs be less than 20% of the total budget .
HOUSING REHABILITATION $459, 784
This is the total cost of operating the housing rehabilitation program.
Costs include salary plus benefits, education/training and travel
expenses for one full-time and one half-time Housing Rehabilitation
Specialist . $ 71, 034
Will also allow for the rehabilitation of 19 structures at an average
cost of $19, 500 per structure . $388, 750
DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES $ 68, 603
This is half the total salary plus benefits for one full-time Urban
Rehabilitation Specialist to work on demolition projects .
$ 18 , 603
This also allows for the abatement of lead based paint prior to
demolition of structures to comply with federal regulations . At this
time it is not know when we will be required to start lead base paint
abatement or the number of projects that will be affected. $ 50, 000
CODE ENFORCEMENT $ 28, 979
Includes half of total salary and benefits for urban rehabilitation
personnel and 25% of Assistant Planner to assist with care of premises
and signs in CDBG target areas . Also includes travel and reimbursables
and association dues for code enforcement personnel .
EXHIBIT A
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PUBLIC SERVICES $153 , 600
Operation Valdez $ 12 , 000
Funds would be used to pay the straight time portion of salaries for
police officers for additional patrols in connection with Operation
Valdez .
Youth Activities Program $ 10, 000
Funds would be used to fund activities in conjunction with the Youth
Commission Coordinator position recently created and funded by the City.
Adult Literacy Program $ 15 , 600
Continuation of the Adult Literacy Program in place through Sterling
Municipal Library. Funds would pay partial expenses for one staff
person.
Senior Citizen Taxi Program $ 90 , 000
Continuation of the transportation program for senior citizens .
Currently provides eight one-way rides throughout the city to over five
hundred residents of Baytown.
Low Income Transportation Program $ 26 , 000
This will provide transportation to low income residents to locations
within city limits and to social service agencies and health care
facilities in Houston (within Loop 610) and Pasadena and Channelview.
Riders are limited to eight one-way rides a month within the city, while
limited to rides to Houston, Pasadena, Channelview aren' t limited. The
service only runs out side of the city three days a week.
HUD regulations limit the funds available for public service activities
to no more than 150-. of the total CDBG budget . The $153 , 600 budgeted is
150 of the total 1993-94 CDBG budget .
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS $146, 025
Bay Area Women' s Center $ 17, 025
This will provide the correction of code violations throughout the
structure . These include electrical , fire exit signage and rotten
flooring repair.
Park Improvements $129 , 000
*SEE NOTE BELOW
Rehabilitation of a park (Carver Jones) in Oakwood Subdivision. Will
include installation of restroom facilities, playground equipment,
walking trail and concrete slabs for picnic tables .
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HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $ 48, 000
*SEE NOTE BELOW
This is a new program proposed by the Community Development Coordinator.
These funds will allow us to assist 12 - 13 moderate income families in
the purchase of a home . Assistance will be provided in the form of down
payment/closing costs up to $4 , 000 per applicant . Qualifying applicants
would be chosen on a first come first served basis . Staff members have
met with David Wood of BancOne in Houston regarding this program. They
already have the program in place and have assisted 3 or 4 qualifying
families in Baytown. We will work with Mr. Wood on our program. The
Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) recommended $24 , 000 for
this program because it is a new program and they are unsure of how well
it will work.
*NOTE : The CDAC recommended funding Habitat For Humanity at the
requested $28 , 000 for the construction of one house to be sold to a L/M
income family. Randy Strong of Habitat contacted me Wednesday, August 4
to let me know that they would be withdrawing their request for funds .
Habitat' s national charter will not allow them to accept federal funds
for construction of their projects . They may accept funds for
infrastructure improvements/installation, they do not have a need for
this in Baytown at this time . Mr. Strong indicated they may request
funds in the future for infrastructure if the need arises .
The Community Development Coordinator is recommending that of the $28, 000
recommended for Habitat, $24 , 000 be allocated back to the Homebuyer
Assistance Program and $4 , 000 be allocated to the Park Improvement
activity.
TOTAL CDBG BUDGET $1, 024, 000