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RESOLUTION NO. 1593
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 2003-2004 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 2003-2004 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 of funds and the types of programs for which the City
of Baytown should apply; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed both recommendations; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: The City Council hereby approves the and authorizes the City Manager to
make application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for 2003-
2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds for the amounts and programs described in
Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes.
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.
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INTRODUCED,READ,and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City
of Baytown, this the I01h day of July, 2003.
PETE C. ALFARO, May r
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GAY W, SMITH, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
2003-2004 PROPOSED PROJECTS WITH
CDAC AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
FUNDS TO BE
REQUESTED
Bay Area Rehabilitation Center
Funds were used in Phase 1 to construct a nature trail for the handicapped $35,048
accessible playground. Additional funds for required drainage improvements.
Tejas Park
Funds were used to begin planning and design work for major rehab. $0
Additional funds for actual construction.
Sidewalk,Curb&Alleyway Repairs
Funds for a Public Works crew to repair/replace dilapidated sidewalks,curbs, $181,125
gutters,and alleyways plus construct handicap ramps in the target areas.
Vacant Lot and Alleyway Clearance
Funds provide disposal fees to clear vacant lots and alleyways of overgrown $0
conditions in the CDBG target areas to prevent further deterioration of the area.
Code Enforcement Program
Funds will provide a portion of salaries and related expenses for five(5) $144,200
Neighborhood Protection Officers to enforce nuisance violations including
high weeds,junk vehicles,illegal dumping,fires,hazardous materials,etc.
Demolition of Structures
Funds for salary and related benefits for the Urban Rehabilitation Specialist to $140,000
address vacant&dilapidated structures.Staff also works with the Urban Rehab
Standard Review Board and administers the Rental Inspection Program.
Other costs include demolition/securing 25 structures and asbestos abatement.
Residential Sewer Line Replacement
Funds to replace failing sanitary sewer service lines for at least sixteen(16) $48,000
low/moderate-income homeowners in the CDBG target area.
Basic Home Improvement
Program provides up to$5,000 to at least ten(10)low/moderate income $56,450
homeowners for repairs that will bring a system(s)into code compliance.
Homebuyers'Assistance Program
Program costs include salary and related benefits for the Housing Planner. $158,334
Other costs include actual closing costs for at least twenty(20)homebuyers
and nine(9)home buying training workshops for all interested citizens.
Housing Rehabilitation
Program costs include salary and benefits for the Housing Rehab Specialist. $271,497
Other costs include code-compliant repairs and lead-based paint abatement
for at least nine(9)low income homeowners. Staff also administers the
Basic Home Improvement Program.
Our Promise for West Baytown
Funds were used for staff to provide youth tutoring and other operating expenses. $8,000
Additional funds for computer software,utilities,janitorial services,insurance,
and transportation costs to assist the Promise Study Club operations.
Senior/Disabled Citizens Taxi Program
Program provides low income citizens with four(4)one-way rides per month up $64,667
to$6.00. Staff provides additional services via the Baytown Para-Transit Program.
Exhibit"A"
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
2003-2004 PROPOSED PROJECTS WITH
CDAC AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
FUNDS TO BE
REQUESTED
Literacy Programs-Sterling Municipal Library
Salaries and related expenses to administer individual and small group tutoring $62,546
for functionally illiterate adults.
Families Learning Together-Salaries for part-time personnel to teach parents $27,454
English,academic parenting skills,computer skills,and to increase participant's
access to local resources.
Downtown Redevelopment Coordinator
Salaries and related expenses to coordinate the economic and physical $56,958
revitalization of the historic retail districts of Baytown. Staff is preparing to
apply for inclusion in the Texas Main Street Program.
Program Administration
General program administration includes salaries and related benefits for the $152,642
CDBG Planner,CDBG Secretary,and 25%of the Grant Accountant.
TOTAL $1A06.921
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMING FUNDS OCTOBER 2002 OCTOBER 2003
Entitlement Allocation $1,089,000 $1,028,000
Prior Year Entitlement Re-allocation $462,759 $322,471
Prior Year Program Income $35,000 $56,450
TOTAL AVAILABLE $1,586,759 $1,406,921
Exhibit"A"