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CC Resolution No. 1500 2808 RESOLUTION NO. 1500 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 2001-2002 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 2001-2002 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 2001-2002 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. 2809 INTRODUCED,READ,and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown, this the 12th day of July, 2001. " G d*� ATE C. ALFARO, Mayor ATTEST: G- Y) MITH, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: fet4ACIO RAMIREZ, SR., i Attorney dAMyDocuments\Counci1\00-01 Uu1y\AdoptCD13GBudget0 1-02.doc CITY OF BAYTOW N COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FINAL STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS ACTION PLAN FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1,2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 2000-01 CDAC/STAFF BUDGET PROPOSAL Program Administration Program administrative costs include salary and related benefits for a full-time $148,465 $160,486 CDBG Planner,a full-time 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 rehabilitation/reconstruction program costs include salary and $500,552 $339,077 related benefits for a full-time Housing Rehabilitation Specialist. Other program costs are office supplies,office equipment,association dues, housing rehab costs,lead testing,and education and training. Scope of work: rehabilitate/reconstruct ten(10)structures at an average cost of$30,000 each. Demolition of Structures The demolition of structures program costs include salary and related benefits $268,014 $206,475 for the Urban Rehabilitation Specialist.Other costs are training,demolition work,and asbestos abatement in accordance with federal and state regulations. Scope of work: demolish 50 residential and commercial dilapidated structures at an average cost of$2,500 each for a total cost of$125,000. Homebuyers'Assistance Program The homebuyam'assistance program costs include salary and related benefits $147,789 $170,467 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 25 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 City of Baytown Public Works crew to replace $215,035 $258,164 sidewalks and curbs throughout CDBG target areas and construct handicap ramps wherever possible. Vacant Lot and Alleyway Clearance The program provides interim assistance to clear vacant lots and alleyways $60,000 $71,120 of heavy overgrown conditions in the CDBG target areas to prevent further deterioration of the area. Funds also provide landfill and disposal fees. Code Enforcement Program Funds will provide salaries and related costs for two(2)code enforcement $93,081 $87,096 officers to work in CDBG target areas enforcing care of premises and abandoned vehicle ordinances. EXHII?IT A 2000-01 CDAC/STAFF BUDGET PROPOSAL Literacy Programs-Sterling Municipal Library Individual and small group tutoring for all functionally illiterate low income adults $37,500 $41,571 including those for whom English is a second language. Families Learning Together literacy program serves families for whom $29,676 $37,813 English is a second language. Senior/Disabled Citizens Taxi Program The tab program will provide up to$6 towards seven(7)one-way rides a $71,679 $56,265 month to eligible low-income senior and disabled citizens within the city limits. Program will also provide seven(7)one-way rides a month to wheelchair-bound participants. A subsidy is included in the general fund budget. Duke Hill Park-Phase I&II Funds to be used for the construction phase including a parking area,trails, $35,000 $195,000 playground,picnic facilities,lighting,and new backstop. Unidad Park Funds to be used to build a playground,a send volleyball court,benches and $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 $10,000 sites with grills. W.C.Britton Park Funds to be used to construct a floating fishing pier,a 6-foot wide concrete $25,726 trail and provide area fighting. Bay Area Women's Center Funds to be used for partial acquisition costs for structure to replace the $76,000 BAW C thrift store. Love,Inc. Funding to provide medical,transportation,work clothing,school uniforms $12,000 personal hygiene,and furniture assistance to low-income citizens. Functional Plan-Transportation Funding to prepare a transportation plan and identify actions and funding $27,912 sources to implement such plan for low/moderate income citizens. Basic Home Improvement Program provides up to$5,000 to at least ten(10)low/moderate homeowners $51,550 to assist in repairs that will bring a system(s)into code compliance. Bay Area Rehabilitation Center Funds to be used in Phase 1 to construct a nature trail and handicapped $50,000 accessible playground. Upon completion,it will be open to the public. Our Promise for West Baytown Funds to be used as seed money for a Program Director's salary. The position $5,000 would provide continuity to the eldsting Our Promise program in West Baytown. TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET 57.800.428 $1,730,074 Entitlement Allocation $1,087,000 $1,126,000 Prior Year Entitlement Re-allocation $657,794 $571,514 Prior Year Program Income $155,634 $33 5`0 TOTAL AVAILABLE $1,800,428 $1,730,074