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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 2289 ATTEST: EI"LE�LL, City Clerk µ-- NA4- aCIO RAMIREZ R. , City Attorney kpVcou W842-93mBLOCKgmtFUNDS 2290 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 2291 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 . 2292 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