CC Resolution No. 1394 2643
RESOLUTION NO. 1394
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 1999-2000
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.
WHEREAS,the 1999-2000 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 1999-2000 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 8th day of July, 1999.
PETE C. ALFARO Mayor
ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ACID RAMIREZ, SRAJ
y Attorney
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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, 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
1998-99 CDAC&
Program Administration BUDGET STAFF PROPOSAL
Program administrative costs include salary and related benefits for a full-time $123,341 $170,064
CDBG Planner,Housing Planner,and a full-time CDBG Secretary. Other
administrative costs are office supplies,equipment rentallmaintenance,
association dues,and training and education.
Scope of work:supervise and monitor the CDBG programs in accordance
with HUD regulations.
Housing Rehabilitation
The housing rehabilitationlreconstruction program costs include salary and $528,000 $397,872
related benefits for a full-time Housing Rehabilitation Specialist. Other
housing rehabilitation costs are office supplies,office equipment,association
dues,housing rehab costs,and education and training.
Scope of work: rehabilitatelreconstruct fifteen(15)structures at a cost of
$23,000 each.
Demolition of Structures
The demolition of structures program costs include salary and related benefits $123,750 $206,749
for the Urban Rehabilitation Specialist.Other cost are association dues,
demolition work,and education and training.
Scope of work: demolish 50 dilapidated structures at an average cost of
$2,500 each for a total cost of$125,000. This includes the abatement of lead-
based paint and asbestos prior to demolition in accordance to federal
regulations.
Homebuyers'Assistance Program
Closing cost assistance for eligible homebuyers in CDBG target areas; $45,676 $32,760
credit counseling and home buying training for all interested citizens.
Scope of work: Closing cost assistance for the purchase of five(5)houses
at a cost of$4,500 each and nine(9)homebuying workshops at a cost of
$450 each.
Taxi Program
The taxi service program will provide up to$6 towards eight(8)full-fare $123,000 $120,285
rides to low-income senior and disabled citizens or up to$3 towards eight(8)
half-fare rides to low-moderate income senior and disabled citizens per month
within the city limits.
EXHIBIT 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, 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
1998.99 CDAC&
BUDGET STAFF PROPOSAL
Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program
Funds to be used for City of Baytown Public Works crew to replace $149,805 $152,726
sidewalks and curbs throughout CDBG target areas.
Literacy Programs-Sterling Municipal Library
Individual and small group tutoring for all functionally illiterate low income adults $44,275 $33,558
including those for whom English is a second language.
Families Learning Together literacy program serves families for whom $36,857 $34,682
English is a second language.
Bay Area Sheltering Arms
Funds to be used to rehabilitate shelter for the homeless. $20.000 $25,000
Bay Area Women's Center
Funds to be used to rehabilitate shelter for victims of domestic violence. $4,000 $8,570
Interim Assistance/Code Enforcement
The interim assistance/code enforcement program provides vacant lot $35,000 $35,000
clean-up of heavy overgrown properties in the CDBG target areas.
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.
Code Enforcement Program
Funds will provide salariesand related costs for two(2)code enforcement $0 $80,620
officers to work in CDBG target areas enforcing care of premises and
abandoned vehicle ordinances.
Lincoln Cedars Park-Phase III
Funds to be used for completion of park in Lincoln Cedars neighborhood. $92,614 $0
Construction will include a walking trail,picnic shelters,and landscaping.
Consolidated Plan Update
Funding for the HUD-mandated 5-year update of the CDBG planning document. $20,000 $0
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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, 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
OPTION I: CDAC PROPOSAL
1998-99 1999.2000
BUDGET PROPOSAL
Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program
Funds to be used for City of Baytown Public Works crew to replace $149,805 $152,726
sidewalks and curbs throughout CDBG target areas.
Literacy Programs-Sterling Municipal Library
Individual and small group tutoring for all functionally illiterate low income adults $44,275 $33,558
including those for whom English is a second language.
Families Learning Together literacy program serves families for whom $36,857 $34,682
English is a second language.
Bay Area Sheltering Arms
Funds to be used to rehabilitate shelter for the homeless. $20,000 $25,000
Bay Area Women's Center
Funds to be used to rehabilitate shelter for victims of domestic violence. $4,000 $8,570
Interim Assistance/Code Enforcement
The interim assistance/code enforcement program provides vacant lot $35,000 $35,000
clean-up of heavy overgrown properties in the CDBG target areas.
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.
Code Enforcement Program
Funds will provide salaries and related costs for two(2)code enforcement $0 $80,620
officers to work in CDBG target areas enforcing care of premises and
abandoned vehicle ordinances.
Lincoln Cedars Park-Phase III
Funds to be used for completion of park in Lincoln Cedars neighborhood. $92,614 $0
Construction will include a walking trail,picnic shelters,and landscaping.
Consolidated Plan Update
Funding for the HUD-mandated 5-year update of the CDBG planning document. $20,000 $0
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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, 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
OPTION I: CDAC PROPOSAL
1998-99 1999.2000
Program Administration BUDGET PROPOSAL
Program administrative costs include salary and related benefits for a full-time $123,341 $170,064
CDBG Planner, Housing 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 $528,000 $397,872
related benefits for a full-time Housing Rehabilitation Specialist. Other
housing rehabilitation costs are office supplies,office equipment,association
dues,housing rehab costs,and education and training.
Scope of work: rehabilitate/reconstruct fifteen(15)structures at a cost of
$23,000 each.
Demolition of Structures
The demolition of structures program costs include salary and related benefits $123,750 $206,749
for the Urban Rehabilitation Specialist.Other cost are association dues,
demolition work,and education and training.
Scope of work: demolish 50 dilapidated structures at an average cost of
$2,500 each for a total cost of$125,000. This includes the abatement of lead-
based paint and asbestos prior to demolition in accordance to federal
regulations.
Homebuyers'Assistance Program
Closing cost assistance for eligible homebuyers in CDBG target areas; $45,676 $32,760
credit counseling and home buying training for all interested citizens.
Scope of work: Closing cost assistance for the purchase of five(5)houses
at a cost of$4,500 each and nine(9)homebuying workshops at a cost of
$450 each.
Taxi Program
The taxi service program will provide up to$6 towards eight(8)full-fare $123,000 $120,285
rides to low-income senior and disabled citizens or up to$3 towards eight(8)
half-fare rides to low-moderate income senior and disabled citizens per month
within the city limits.
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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, 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
OPTION I: CDAC PROPOSAL
1998-99 1999-2000
BUDGET PROPOSAL
Love,Inc.
Funding for emergency medical,clothing,and $15,000 $11,860
transportation assistance for low-income citizens.
Duke Hill Park
Funds will provide a base map and topographic survey $0 $11,159
for future rehabilitation project.
Central Little League Park Improvements
Funding to complete the construction of a disabled-access $172,633 $0
parking lot and walking trail.
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $1,549,951 $1,335,905
Entitlement Allocation $1,085,000 $1,091,000
Prior Year Entitlement Re-allocation $434,951 $234,905
Program Income $10,000 $10,000
Sub-total $1,529,951 $1,335,905
Contingency Savings
TOTAL AVAILABLE $1,549,951 $1,335,905
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