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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 c AN1yDocuments\Counci Weeti ngs\J my\CDBG 1999-2000Budget9.doc 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 1 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 2 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 2 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. 1 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 3