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.
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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
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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, 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.