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CC Resolution No. 1448 2726 RESOLUTION NO. 1448 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 2000-2001 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. *aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa**aaaaaaaaa**aa*►aaaaaaa****ass:a*aaaaa*aaa***a*�****saga WHEREAS, the 2000-2001 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 2000-2001 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 13`h day of July, 2000. PETE C. ALFARO, Mayor ATT J GA W. SMITH, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: GG A�MIREZ, SR., qit Attorney c:\MyDocuments\Council\99-00liul doptCDBG20-01 Budget.doc CITY OF BAYTOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FINAL STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS ACTION PLAN FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 1999.2000 2000-01 BUDGET BUDGET Program Administration Program administrative costs include salary and related benefits for a full-lime $170,064 $148,465 CDBG Planner,a tull-lime CDBG Secretary,and 50%of a Grant Accountant. 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 rehabilitafion/reoonstrucbon program costs include salary and $397,872 $500,562 related benefits for a full-time Housing Rehabilitation Specialist. Other housing rehabilitation costs are office supplies,office equipment association dues,housing rehab costs,lead testing,and education and training. Scope of work: rehabilitate/reconstruct fifteen If 5)structures at an average cost of$30,000 each. Demolition of Structures The demolition of structures program costs include salary and related benefits $217,908 $268,014 for the Urban Rehabilitation Specialist.Other costs are association dues, demolition work,and education and training. Scope of work: demolish 60 residential and 6 commercial dilapidated structures at an average cost of$2,652 each for a total cost of$175,000. This includes the abatement of lead-based paint and asbestos prior to demolition in accordance to federal and state regulations. Homebuyers'Assistance Program The homebuyers'assistance program costs include salary and related benefits $32,760 $147,789 for the Housing Planner.Other costs include actual closing costs for eligible homebuyers,credit counseling and home buying training for all interested citizens. Scope of work: Closing cost assistance for the purchase of at least 20 homes at a cost of$4,500 each;6 English-language and 3 Spanish-language homebuying workshops at a cost of$500 each. Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program Funds to be used for Cily of Baytown Public Works crew to replace $152,726 $215,035 sidewalks and curbs throughout CDBG target areas and construct handicap ramps wherever possible. Bay Area Women's Center $8,570 $75,000 Funds to be used for partial acquisition costs for structure to replace the BAWC thrift store. Duke Hill Park-Phase I $0 $35,000 Funds to be used for the planning and engineering of the site in preparation for the construction phase scheduled next year. EXHIBIT A CITY OF BAYTOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FINAL STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS ACTION PLAN FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 1999-2000 2000-01 BUDGET BUDGET Unidad Park Funds to be used to build a playground,a sand volleyball court,benches and $0 $43,000 renovation of damaged portions of the trail and curbs. Pelly Park Funds to be used to construct a large family grill picnic shelter and 5 picnic $0 $10,000 sites with grills. W.C.Britton Park Funds to be used to construct a floating fishing pier,a 6-foot wide concrete $o $25,725 trail and provide area lighting. Interim Assistanca/Code Enforcement The interim assistance/code enforcement program provides vacant lot $36,000 $40,000 clean-up of heavy overgrown properties in the CDBG target areas. This program also provides clean-up of platted and unmaintained alley-ways $15,000 $20,000 in the CDBG target areas. Code Enforcement Program Funds will provide salaries and related costs for two(2)code enforcement $80,620 $93,081 officers to work in CDBG target areas enforcing care of premises and abandoned vehicle ordinances. Literacy Programs-Sterling Municipal Library Individual and small group tutoring for all functionally illiterate low income adults $33,558 $37,600 including those for whom English is a second language. Families Learning Together literacy program serves families for whom $24,682 $29,676 English is a second language. Functional Plan-Transportation Funding to prepare a transportation plan and identify actions and funding $0 $27,912 sources to implement such plan for low/moderate income citizens. Bay Area Homeless Services Funds were used to rehabilitate the shelter including the kitchen renovation. $25,000 $o Senior/Disabled Citizens Taxi Program* The taxi program will provide up to$6 towards seven(7)full-fare rides to $120,285 $71,679 eligible low-income senior and disabled citizens per month within the city limits. Love,Inc. Funding to provide medical,transportation,work clothing,school uniforms $11,860 $12,000 personal hygiene,and furniture assistance to low-income citizens. TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET e+,336, 91,800-428 Entitlement Allocation $1,091,000 $1,087,000 Prior Year Entitlement Re-allocation $234,905 $557,794 Prior Year Program Income S10.00 $155.6 TOTAL AVAILABLE $1,336,906 $1,800,428 'The 2000-01 total budget is$107,219 which includes$71,679 from CDBG and a proposed$35,640 subsidy from the General Fund.