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
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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