CC Resolution No. 1358 2591
RESOLUTION NO. 1358
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE 1998-99 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS; DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY
GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, the 1998-99 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,the
rehabilitation of owner occupied homes and providing transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Baytown Community Development Program (the"Program") is eligible for such funds and
desires to apply for a grant; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Advisory Committee and City Administration have made
recommendations as to the amounts and types of funds for which the local Program should apply, such recommendation
being known as the Community Development Block Grant Final Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds,
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: The City Council hereby approves the Community Development Block Grant Final Statement
of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds and authorizes the Program to make application to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for 1998-99 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, Texas.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown,this
the 9th day of July, 1998.
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PETE C. ALFARO Mayor
ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ACIO RAMIREZ, SR., City tt ey
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FINAL STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS
ACTION PLAN
FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
1997-98 CDAC&
BUDGET STAFF PROPOSAL
Program Administration
Program administrative costs include salary and related benefits for a full-time $ 127,334 $ 124,341
CDBG Planner and a full-time CDBG Secretary. Other administrative costs are
office supplies,equipment rental/maintenance,association dues,and training
and education.
Scope of work:supervise and monitor the CDBG programs in accordance
with HUD regulations.
Housing Rehabilitation
The housing rehabilitation/reconstruction program costs include salary and 576,487 528,000
related benefits for a full-time Housing Rehabilitation Specialist and a full-time
Housing Planner. Other housing rehabilitation costs are office supplies,office
equipment,association dues, housing rehab costs,and education and training.
Scope of work: rehabilitate/reconstruct eighteen(18)structures at a cost of
$23,000 each and complete emergency repairs on five(5)structures at a cost of
$5,000 each for a total of$439,000.
Demolition of Structures
The demolition of structures program costs include salary and related benefits 126,416 123,750
for the Urban Rehabilitation Specialist. Other costs are association dues,
demolition work,and education and training.
Scope of work: demolish 30 dilapidated structures at an average cost of
$2,500 each for a total cost of$75,000. This includes the abatement of lead-
based paint and asbestos prior to demolition in accordance with federal
regulations.
Homebuyers'Assistance Program
Down-payment and closing cost assistance for eligible homebuyers in CDBG 54,415 45,676
target areas;credit counseling and home buying training for all interested
citizens.
Scope of work: down payment assistance loans for(8)eight houses at$4500
each and six(6)homebuying workshops at$500 each.
EXHInfT A
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FINAL STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS
ACTION PLAN
FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
1997-98 CDAC&
BUDGET STAFF PROPOSAL
Bay Area Women's Center
Funds to be used for rehabilitation of kitchen and purchase of a commercial $ - $ 4,000
freezer at shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program
Funds to be used for City of Baytown Public Works crew to replace sidewalks - 149,805
and curbs throughout CDBG target areas.
Interim Assistance/Code Enforcement
The interim assistancelcode enforcement program provides one-time clean-up of 35,000 35,000
heavily overgrown properties in the CDBG target area.
This program also provides clean-up of platted and unmaintained alley-ways in 15,000 15,000
the Pelly,West Baytown, Middletown and Airhart neighborhoods.
Literacy Programs-Sterling Municipal Library
Individual and small group tutoring for all functionally illiterate low income adults 40,152 44,275
including those for whom English is a second language.
Families Learning Together literacy program serves families for whom 37,453 36,857
English is a second language.
Bay Area Sheltering Arms
Funds to be used to rehabilitate kitchen at shelter for the homeless. 18,800 20,000
Lincoln Cedars Park-Phase III
Funds to be used for completion of park in Lincoln Cedars neighborhood. 92,614
Construction will include a walking trail, picnic shelters,and landscaping.
Baytown Housing Authority
Security fence around perimeter of Lincoln Courts Housing project 20,000 -
Pubic Works Projects
Sanitary Sewer repairs in CDBG target areas. 96,543 -
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FINAL STATEMENT OF SBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS
ACTION PLAN
FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
1997-98 CDAC STAFF
BUDGET PROPOSAL PROPOSAL
Taxi Program
The taxi service program will provide eight(8)full-fare rides to low- $ 90,000 $ 116,000 $ 123,000
income senior and disabled citizens or eight(8)half-fare rides to
low/moderate income senior and disabled citizens per month
within the city limits of Baytown.
Oaks of Baytown
Funding will provide karate classes for resident youth at this - 2,340 -
apartment complex.
Love, Inc. 8,400 30,000 15,000
Funding for emergency medical,clothing, and transportation
assistance for low-income citizens.
Central Little League Park Improvements
Funding for construction of a disabled-access parking lot and - 162,272 172,633
walking trail.
Contingencies 21
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $ 1,246,000 $ 1,529,951 $ 1,529,951
Consolidated Plan Update
Funding for the HUD-mandated 5-year update of the CDBG 20,000
planning document.
GRAND TOTAL $ 1,549,951
Entitlement Allocation $ 1,121,000 $ 1,085,000
Prior Year Entitlement Re-allocation 115,000 434,951
Program Income 10,000 10,000
Sub-total 1,246,000 1,529,951
Contingency Savings - 20,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE $ 1,246,000 $ 1,549,951
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