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December 14, 2011
RESOLUTION NO. R-2012-IS-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR EXPENDITURE OF THE U.S. HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE TWELFTH PROGRAM YEAR
(CASE NO. 28-MI-11) TO PROVIDE FOR REALLOCATION
OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2011, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac
("City") adopted Resolution No. 2011-R-69 which approved the inclusion of specific
activities within the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Annual Action Plan for the expenditure of the
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Black Grant ("CDBG")
Funds in an amount of $377,497 for the City's Twelfth Program Year; and
WHEREAS, previously, the City of Tamarac adopted the City of Tamarac Five
Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2010-2015 via Resolution No. 2010-R-102 which
established the City's strategic priorities for the CDBG program during this period, and
WHEREAS, funding received for the CDBG program must be utilized for eligible
CDBG activities; and
WHEREAS, each year a new Annual Action Plan is required to detail projects,
activities, and programs to be funded by that year's funding allocation in compliance
with the adopted Consolidated Plan; and
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2012- /
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Annual Action
Plan to provide for the re -allocation of CDBG Funds among existing activities and add
one new activity, as provided in Exhibit "1" which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this amendment to the Fiscal Year
2011/2012 Annual Action Plan meets one of three national objectives, as defined by
Congress, including benefiting low and moderate income people, helping to eliminate
slum and blight, or addressing existing conditions that pose a serious or immediate
threat to the health and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director recommends the approval of
the activities contained in this amendment to the Twelfth Program Year Annual Action
Plan for Fiscal Year 2011/2012; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be
in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to approve this
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of the
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds
estimated to be $377,497 for the Twelfth Program Year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2012- / S
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this
Resolution.
SECTION 2: That the City Commission hereby approves the attached
Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of the
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds
estimated to be $377,497 for the Twelfth Program Year, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit "1" and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide a signed copy of
the First Amendment to the appropriate Broward County Representative.
SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions on in conflict herewith be,
and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this
Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in
part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of
this Resolution.
SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2012-/6—
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE C Y COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA THIS c,2,Av DAY OF , 2012.
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PAMELA BUSHNELL, MAYOR
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FL
Annual Action Plan
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program
Fiscal Years 2011/2012
1st Amendment -January 2012
Prepared by:
City of Tamarac Community Development Department
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Submitted to:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The Office of Community Planning and Development
Miami Field Office
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Annual Action Plan
Executive Summary 91.220(b)
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Citizen Participation Plan 91.220 (b)
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Resources 91.220 (c) (1) and (c) (2)
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Annual Objectives 91.220 (c) (3)
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Description of Activities 91.220 (d) and (e)
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Objectives
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Performance Measurements
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Geographic Distribution/Allocation Priorities 91.220 (d).and (f)
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Annual Affordable Housing Goals 91.220 (g)
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Public Housing 91.220 (h)
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Homeless and Special Needs 91.220 (i)
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Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.220 Q)
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Other Actions 91.220 (k)
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Program Specific Requirements
CDBG 91.220 (1) (1) 20
HOME 91.220 (1) (2) 21
HOPWA 91.220 (1) (3) 23
Other Narratives and Attachments
Section 3 Initiatives 24
Davis Bacon Initiatives 24
Fair Housing 24
ATTACHMENTS:
SF-424
Certifications
C" Uzen Participation Plan ------------ --- ---
CDBG Low -Moderate Area Map
Resolution -Submission Approval for Annual Action Plan
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CITY OF TAMARAC
FY 2011/2012 Annual Action Plan
DUNS #077270940
City of Tamarac
Mayor Pamela Bushnell
Vice -Mayor Diane Glasser
Commissioner Marion Swenson
Commission Michelle Gomez
Commissioner Harry Dressler
City Manager Michael C. Cernech
Our Vision
The City of Tamarac, Our Community of Choice -Leading the nation in
quality of life through safe neighborhoods, a vibrant community,
exceptional customer service and recognized excellence.
Our Mission
We "Committed to Excellence... Always"
It is our job to foster and create an environment that:
Responds to the Customer
Creates and Innovates
Works as a Team
Achieves Results
Makes a Difference
Our Values
As stewards_ of_the __Dublic_trust. we_value:___
Vision
Integrity
Efficiency
Quality Service
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Annual Action Plan 1st Amendment- January 2012
The CPMP Annual Action Plan includes the SF 424 and Narrative Responses
0 to Action Plan questions that CDBG, HOME, HOP WA, and ESG grantees
must respond to each year in order to be compliant with the Consolidated
Planning Regulations.
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NAME OF JURISDICTION:
Annual Action Plan:
Consolidated Plan Time Period:
CITY OF TAMARAC, FL
FY 201112012
FY201012011- FY201412015
Annual Action Plan includes the SF 424 and is due every year no less than 45 days prior to the
start of the grantee's program year start date. HUD does not accept plans between August 15
and November 15.
Executive Summary 91.220(b)
1. The Executive Summary is required. Include the objectives and outcomes identified in the
plan and an evaluation of past performance.
The City of Tamarac participated in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) entitlement allocation formula as a recipient of federal funds for the
first time in Fiscal, Year 2000. The City is recently embarked on its second five-year
cycle to receive HUD Federal grant allocations providing funds to promote affordable
housing initiatives and socio-economic programs to address identified community
development needs. In Fiscal Year 2011-2012, it is estimated that the City of Tamarac
will receive $377,497.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, to
address identified community development needs. Entitlement allocations from other
HUD funds may become available in future years. To receive CDBG funding, the City
must assess local housing and community development needs and resources, and
socioeconomic impediments toward building viable neighborhoods.
The statutes for the HUD CDBG grant programs set_ forth three basic_goals_which _are
closely related to the major commitments and priorities of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Each of these goals must primarily benefit
very low, low and moderate income persons within the context described below:
1. To provide suitable living environment
2. To provide decent housing
3. To expand economic opportunities
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This annual action plan incorporates priorities and programs addressing these goals.
EXISTING PROGRAM
The City of Tamarac receives federal funding under both the CDBG and HOME
program. Additional funds are received from the State's, State Housing Initiative
Partnership (SHIP) Program. To date activities approved using these funding sources
focus on housing assistance (home rehabilitation), public service, and public facilities
improvements. These activities benefit residents by direct assistance or indirectly
through area -wide or limited clientele activities based on low -moderate income
determinations.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Over the last year, U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds
(CDBG & HOME) have assisted with the following:
❖ Provided home rehabilitation for owner -occupied homes.
4- Installed and repaired sidewalks and accessibility pads.
❖ Provided a full-time temporary social worker that assisted residents in obtaining
referrals, counseling and other social service needs.
Provided fitnessljazzercise classes for seniors.
❖ Provided sessions of individual and group counseling.
Citizen Participation 91.220(b)
2. Provide a summary of the citizen participation and consultation process (including efforts to
broaden public participation in the development of the plan.
Citizen Participation and Consultation
The Citizen Participation Plan in accordance with the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended and 24 CFR Part 91, Subpart B: Citizen
Participation and Consultation sets forth the citizen participation plan requirements.
This section of the Act provides for and encourages citizen participation with
particular emphasis on persons of low and moderate income, in addition to slum and
blighted areas. Consistent with the Act, the City of Tamarac provides citizens
reasonable and timely access to local meetings, information and records. In
addition, technical assistance is made available to low and moderate income
representative groups. The Citizen Participation Plan details the process to develop
needs, review proposed activities and program performance as well as the manner
- -in whfclrhearings- are —advertised -and--conducted-(Citizen___ParticiWo-ru-Plan- --
attached hereto)
The City published a public notice on May 22, 2011 for the 30-day public review
period which began May 23, 2011 and ended June 22, 2011. The first local public
hearing was conducted by the City's Planning Board, on June 1, 2011, to receive
comments on recommendations for the Consolidated Strategic Plan and the Annual
Action Plan. The public notice for this meeting was published on May 29, 2011. The
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final public hearing was held during the City Commission meeting on June 22, 2011
which by resolution adopted the Annual Action Plan and authorized its submission to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to the July 15, 2011
deadline.
A second Public Notice was issued pursuant to the 1st Amendment from
January 8, 2012 to January 25, 2012. No public comments were received.
The citizen participation process provides ample time for written complaints and
grievances. Through the on -going efforts of our Neighborhood Partnership Program,
the City stimulates and enhances neighborhood vitality and customer satisfaction by
addressing the concerns and special needs of neighborhoods through progressive
and collaborative planning. In the spirit of collaboration the City staff serves as
consultants and facilitators. Throughout all stages of the program, the City of
Tamarac Community Development Department staff is responsible for the effective
development and inclusion of citizen comments in all phases of the CDBG Program.
All projects must be proven feasible prior to receiving HUD funds, as many require
documentation indicating financial feasibility and conformance with applicable
regulations and constraints (i.e. zoning, land use, flood plan, etc.). Projects will not
be funded if the proposed project duplicates an existing program which the public
sector administers.
Community Development/Housing to solicit project
recommendations from Department heads
Advertisement for 30-day review period and Public
Hearing on proposed FY 10/11 Annual Action Plan
Beginning of 30-day review period
Advertisement for Public Hearing with City Planning Board
Public Hearing at the Planning Board for input
of activity proposals
End of 30-day review period
Commission approval and review/public hearing of
recommended activities for final approval
Send HUD RROF Form 7015.15
Wait for HUD Clearance to commit funds
Funding Agreement from HUD issued
March 28, 2011
May 22, 2011
May 23, 2011
May 29, 2011
June 1, 2011
June 22, 2011
June 22, 2011
Sept. 30, 2011
October 12, 2011
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Advertisement for 1st Amendment & Public Hearing January 8, 2012
Commission approval & Public Hearing of 1st Amendment January 25, 2012
3. Provide a summary of citizen comments or views on the plan.
No comments were received on the Annual Action Plan.
No comments were received regarding the 1st Amendment.
4. Provide a written explanation of comments not accepted and the reasons why these
comments were not accepted.
Had any comments been received, the City would have responded and considered
accordingly. No comments were received.
Resources 91.220(c) (1)) and (c) (2)
5. Identify the federal, state, and local resources (including program income) the jurisdiction
expects to receive to address the needs identified in the plan. Federal resources should
include Section 8 funds made available to the jurisdiction, Low -Income Housing Tax Credits,
and competitive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act funds expected to be available to
address priority needs and specific objectives identified in the strategic plan.
As a entitlement recipient of CDBG, HOME and SHIP funds, the City intendeds to
allocate according to priority need. For the next year, the City expects the housing
market to continue its slow recovery from the drastic slump it has been in since
2005. The appropriate federal and state resources described below will be utilized
and applications will be submitted- and or supported in achieving the City's listed
projects and actions outlined in this section.
FEDERAL RESOURCES
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) was first authorized by the U.S.
Congress in 1974, by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
(HCDA), with subsequent amendments. The primary purpose of the HCDA is the
--- cAVPlopment -of--viable—urban---rornrr-lunitles,- -by---pro-vidtng---decent—housing and --a—
suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for
persons of low and moderate income. At least 70% of all CDBG funds must be
spent on activities which benefit low or moderate income persons. Funds are used
for housing to benefit low and moderate income persons, public facilities and
improvements, expanded public services that include employment training, child
care, fair housing counseling or recreational needs; rehabilitation of private or
publicly owned buildings; economic development activities that create or retain jobs
for low and moderate income persons.
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Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
In FY 2002, the City of Tamarac became a member of the Broward County HOME
Consortium along with the Entitlement Cities of Tamarac, Margate, Deerfield Beach,
Sunrise, Lauderhill, Plantation, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, and Coconut
Creek was recently added. The United States Congress passed the National
Affordable Housing Act In 1990. This Act created a variety of affordable housing
programs, including the Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME).
The City of Tamarac receives an allocation of these funds as a member of the
Consortium. The purpose of the HOME program is to provide funds to local
jurisdictions to strengthen public -private partnerships to provide more affordable
housing through acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction of housing, and
tenant based rental assistance. In addition, HUD rules require that at least 15% of
HOME funds be set aside for community housing development organizations to
develop affordable housing. HOME funds may be used to provide: affordable
renter/owner occupied units; tenant based rental assistance; administrative and
planning costs; and payment of operating expenses of community housing
development organizations. Housing development costs include acquisition, new
construction, re -construction, pre -development and financing costs.
STATE RESOURCES
State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program
The City of Tamarac typically receives an annual allocation under this program.
Florida Housing administers the State Housing Initiatives Partnership program
(SHIP), which provides funds to local governments as an incentive to create
partnerships that produce and preserve affordable homeownership and multifamily
housing. The program was designed to serve very -low, low and moderate income
families.
When the program is funded, SHIP funds are distributed on an entitlement basis to
all 67 counties and 53 Community Development Block Grant entitlement cities in
Florida. The minimum allocation is $350,000 and the maximum allocation is over
$8.8 million. In order to participate, local governments must establish a local housing
assistance program by ordinance; develop a local housing assistance plan and
housing incentive strategy; amend land development regulations or establish local
policies to implement the incentive strategies; form partnerships and combine
resources in order to reduce housing costs; and ensure that rent or mortgage
_payments within-thetargeted- areas--do-net-exceed--30-percent--of tln-a--area--median-- - ---
income limits, unless authorized by the mortgage lender.
SHIP dollars may . be used to fund emergency repairs, new construction,
rehabilitation, down payment and closing cost assistance, impact fees, construction
and gap financing, mortgage buy -downs, acquisition of property for affordable
housing, matching dollars for federal housing grants and programs, and
homeownership counseling. SHIP funds may be used to assist units that meet the
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standards of chapter 553; SHIP funds may also be used to assist manufactured
housing constructed after June 1994 in accordance with the installation standards
defined in the rules of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
A minimum of 65 percent of the funds must be spent on eligible homeownership
activities; a minimum of 75 percent of funds must be spent on eligible construction
activities; at least 30 percent of the funds must be reserved for very -low income
households (up to 50 percent of the area median income or AMI); an additional 30
percent may be reserved for low income households (up to 80 percent of AMI); and
the remaining funds may be reserved for moderate -income households (up to 120
percent of AMI.). It is important to note that no more than 5 percent of SHIP funds
may be used for administrative expenses. However, if a local government makes a
finding of need by resolution, a local government may use up to 10 percent for
administrative expenses. Funding for this program was established by the passage
of the 1992 William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act. Funds are allocated to
local governments each month on a population -based formula. These funds are
derived from the collection of documentary stamp tax revenues, which are deposited
into the Local Government Housing Trust Fund. Total actual disbursements are
dependent upon these documentary stamp collections.
SHIP funds have not been appropriated since FY 2008/2009.
6. Explain how federal funds will leverage resources from private and non-federal public
sources.
To the extent of the activities described in this Annual Action Plan, private or non-
federal leveraging is not likely. Most of the leveraging comes from private sources
under the State SHIP Program under the Down Payment Assistance Program from
lending institutions in the form of the first mortgage.
In FY 2008 and 2010, the City received grant allocations under the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (Round 1 and Round 3). These programs also provide
homeownership opportunities utilizing private lending institutions which may be
leveraged with CDBG funds.
Annual Objectives 91.220(c)(3)
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Complete and submit Table 3A.
*If using the CPMP Tool. Complete and submit the Summary of Specific,4nnual Objectives
Worksheets or Summaries.xls
Goals and objectives to be carried out during the action plan period are indicated by
placing a check in the following boxes.
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assisting homeless ❑ improving the safety ❑ I job creation and retention
persons obtain and livability of
❑ assistingpersons at ® eliminating blighting U establishment, stabilization
risk of becoming influences and the and expansion of small
homeless deterioration of business (including micro -
property and facilities businesses
® retaining the affordable ® increasing the access ❑ the provision of public
housing stock to quality public and services concerned with
increasing the
❑
reducing the isolation
❑
the provision of jobs to low -
availability of
of income groups
income persons living in
affordable permanent
within areas through
areas affected by those
housing in standard
spatial
programs and activities under
condition to low-
deconcentration of
programs covered by the plan
income and moderate-
housing opportunities
income families,
for lower income
particularly to
persons and the
members of
revitalization of
disadvantaged
deteriorating
minorities without
neighborhoods
discrimination on the
basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national
origin, familial status,
or disability
increasing the supply of
restoring and
❑
availability of mortgage
supportive housing
preserving properties
financing for low income
which includes
of special historic,
persons at reasonable rates
structural features and
architectural, or
using non-discriminatory
services to enable
aesthetic value
lending practices
persons with special
needs (including
persons with
dignity and
❑ providing affordable ❑ conserving energy ❑ access to capital and credit
housing that is resources and use of for development activities that
accessible to job renewable energy promote the long-term
opportunities sources economic social viability of
the community
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Description of Activities 91.220(d) and (e)
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Complete and submit Table 3C
*If using the CPMP Tool. Complete and submit the Projects Worksheets and the Summaries
Table.
7. Provide a summary of the eligible programs or activities that will take place during the
program year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the strategic
plan.
CDBG FY 2011-2012 PROPOSED AND AMENDED PROJECTS DESCRIPTIONS
Three (3) activities were proposed by City departments, the 1S amendment added
a new activity; Public Facilities Improvement (Installation of Sidewalks). All
three- four activities were eligible and were recommended for funding; two (2) Public
Service activities and (1) Community Development activity, and one new Public
Facilities Improvement activity (15t Amendment). Additionally, administrative
activities are included as part of this Annual Action Plan
Public Service (Full -Time Social Worker) $ 46,220.00
This activity will include funding for a full-time social worker to provide information
and referral services to elderly residents, ongoing case management,
implementation of the Senior Program and the Volunteer Program, addressing an
average of 80 calls a month and managing a caseload of about 40 a week.
Approximately one hundred (100) unduplicated clients will be served by the Social
Worker this fiscal year. These activities are eligible under 24 CFR section
570.201(e), and will benefit low and moderate income persons as qualified under
570.208(a)(2), limited clientele.
Public Service (Fit 4 U Jazzercise) $ 10,400.00
This activity will include funding for Jazzercise which is a blend of jazz dance and
easy -to -follow exercise movements set to various music including pop, jazz, country,
funk, and classics. Each 60 minute class includes a gentle warm up, a 30 minute
aerobic workout, a muscle toning and strengthening session which may be done
with weights and a stretch finale or warm down. Approximately one -hundred (100)
seniors per class will be served by the Fit 4 U Jazzercise this fiscal year with 4
classes available per week. These activities are eligible under 24 CFR section
570.201(e), and will benefit low and moderate income persons as qualified under
570.208( A 21_limited clientele.
Residential Rehabilitation (Minor Home Repair)$245,380.00 $180,380.00
This activity will provide minor home repairs to a minimum of eight (8) low to
moderate -income households who are experiencing conditions in and around the
home that pose a threat to health, safety, and welfare of the household occupants.
This project will be carried out on a citywide basis.. This activity is eligible under 24
CFR Section 570.202(a) and will benefit low and moderate -income households on
an area -wide basis.
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1st Amendment, January 2012
This activity's funding decreased, funds re -allocated to the new Installation of
Sidewalks activity (Public Facilities Improvement).
Area -Wide Low -Moderate Neighborhood Benefit $ 0.nn $ 65,000.00
(Installation of Sidewalks)
The activity will provide for installation of sidewalks in low -moderate income
neighborhoods. There are no existing sidewalks at these locations and the
installation will improve accessibility and allow for area -wide benefit. This activity is
eligible under 24 CFR Section 570.208 (a) (1)
1st Amendment, January 2012
This activity added, and funding re -allocated from the Home Rehabilitation
activity.
Auditing Services $ 5,000.00
Since the FY 2010 CDBG program is an expenditure driven program that may result
in total federal expenditures exceeding $500,000, the City is required under the U.S.
Single Audit Act and the OMB Circular A-133 to have an annual compliance audit
conducted. These activities are presumed to benefit low and moderate -income
persons and are eligible under 24 CFR 570.206(a).
Program Administration $ 70,497.00
This activity will provide general management, oversight, and coordination of the
programs. Also, this activity will provide for an annual grant audit, and provide
provision of fair housing services designed to further the fair housing objectives of
the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.C.C. 3601-20. These activities are presumed to benefit
low and moderate -income persons and are eligible under 24 CFR 570.206(a).
FY 2011/2012 Activity Distribution
Allocation: $377,497.00
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HOME FY 2011-2012 PROPOSED PROJECTS DESCRIPTIONS
(Broward County Consortium Member)
Home Rehabilitation Minimum of 5 recipients
SHIP FY 2011-2012 PROPOSED PROJECTS DESCRIPTIONS
SHIP is not funded for FY 2011/2012
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (ROUND 3) DESCRIPTIONS
Foreclosure/Abandoned Property Acquisition & Rehabilitation for the purpose of
re -sale to income eligible homebuyers in areas of greatest need as identified in
the City's FY2010/2011 Substantial Action Plan Amendment.
Describe the outcome measures for activities in accordance with Federal Register Notice dated
March 7, 2006, i.e., general objective category (decent housing, suitable living environment,
economic opportunity) and general outcome category (availability/accessibility, affordability,
sustainability).
The City plans to fund the above activities to produce outcomes that fulfill HUD's
objectives as follows:
Accessibility, Affordability, and Sustainability for the purpose of creating
suitable living environments.
Project: Public Service (Social Worker, and Fitness class)
Public Facilities/Low-Mod Area wide Benefit (Sidewalks)
Accessibility, Affordability, and Sustainability for the purpose providing
decent affordable housing.
Project: Home Rehabilitation
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PERFORMANCE
8 -CDBG PER
YEAR
5 — HOME PER
YEAR
Home
CDBG, HOME,
Number of homes
7 —NSP
11
Rehabilitation
1 NSP
I assisted
ROUND 3
DH-3
Number of
unduplicated
Fitness 4 U
residents
100 residents
2
Class
CDBG & CITY
participants
per Class
SL-1
140
unduplicated
residents
Number of
PER YEAR
Full -Time
unduplicated
40 cases
3
Social Worker
CDBG & CITY
clients/cases
PER MONTH
SLA
Amendment —
January 2012
Installation of
Number of
4
Sidewalks
CDBG
sidewalks installed
1 location
SL-1
Decent Housinq I DH-1 I DH-2
Economic Oaaortunity I EO-1 I EO-2 I EO-3
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Geographic DistributionlAllocation Priorities 91.220(d) and (t)
8. Describe the geographic areas of the jurisdiction (including areas of low income families
andlor raciallminority concentration) in which assistance will be directed during the next
year. Where appropriate, the jurisdiction should estimate the percentage of funds the
jurisdiction plans to dedicate to target areas.
The City utilizes data from the 2000 Census to create a low -moderate income map
for the City. All projects proposed take place within those designated areas. The
City will update its low -moderate income map upon the release of the 2010 Census
data. (Low -Moderate Income Map -attached hereto)
9. Describe the reasons for the allocation priorities, the rationale for allocating investments
geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) during the next
year, and identify any obstacles to addressing underserved needs.
The main focus is maintaining affordable housing and public services to all low -
moderate income residents of Tamarac, including those with special needs.
The major obstacle is funding, or lack thereof. Both federal and state allocations
fluctuate and are often decreased from year to year making planning for the future
and meeting the needs of the underserved difficult.
Another obstacle may be the lack of data to justify allocating funds to what may
appear to be an unmet need. The 2000 Census is out dated, the 2010 Census is
not available yet, and local resources may be unavailable to confirm an unmet need.
Annual Affordable Housing Goals 91.220(g)
*If not using the CPMP Tool: Complete and submit Table 3B Annual Housing Completion
Goals. *If using the CPMP Tool: Complete and submit the Table 3B Annual Housing
Completion Goals.
10. Describe the one-year goals for the number of homeless, non -homeless, and special -needs
households to be provided affordable housing using funds made available to the jurisdiction
and one-year goals for the number of households to be provided affordable housing through
activities that provide rental assistance, production of new units, rehabilitation of existing
uni s, or acquisition o existing units using jun Zs male avvaila� to t jurisdicson.
term affordable housing shall be defined in 24 CFR 92.252 for rental housing and 24 CFR
92.254 for homeownership.
Home Rehabilitation will be the only affordable housing activity in the FY 2011/2012
Annual Action Plan. It is anticipated that a minimum of 8 dwelling units for FY
2011/2012 will receive assistance under this program.
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The City of Tamarac intends to allocate funds to sustaining the existing housing
stock, making funds available for barrier free accessibility, and preserving homes
through strengthening and mitigation, and ensuring there is affordability in
homeownership. In conjunction with the City's HOME and NSP program funds, the
City will provide funding for Home Rehabilitation, including Disaster Mitigation, Barrie
Free Accessibility, Code Correction, and Emergency Repairs, as well as Down
Payment Assistance to low -moderate income households. The total rehabilitation
cost may be limited to a minimum of five hundred dollars ($500) to a high of thirty
thousand dollars ($30,000). The program will target low income households.
However, moderate -income households will also be eligible to participate utilizing
non-CDBG funds.
The housing units that are considered for rehabilitation will be classified in one of
three groups. The categories are:
(i) Standard Condition
(ii) Substandard Condition, or
(iii) Dilapidated Condition
Typically, most units will be classified as "standard condition" indicating that they do
not have major physical damage. Repair work will include fagade treatment,
painting, minor exterior wood and/or masonry repairs, and energy efficiency
improvements.
Units that are classified as "Substandard" will typically require repairs in the frame,
foundation, roof or superstructure of the unit. Additionally, improvements may
include repair and/or replacement of exterior doors and windows. Lastly, a unit may
be determined to be "substandard" if it is missing some or all of the plumbing
facilities.
As part of the Home Rehabilitation activity, the City will provide inspections, bid write-
up, financial counseling for the homeowner and underwriting for each rehab job. All
work will be based on a competitive bid process from a pre -approved list of
participating contractors. All participating contractors will be State licensed
contractors with the necessary bonding (if required) and insurance. The contractors
will be paid directly from CDBG funds.
The housing rehabilitation will be in the form of a deferred loan grant to eligible low
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Public Housing 91.220(h)
The service provider for public and rental subsidy housing for the City of Tamarac is the
Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA). This agency receives referrals via the
North County Satellite office of the Broward County Bureau of Family and Children
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Services. Families renting in Tamarac, and in need of public housing, can receive
assistance from the County's North Satellite office. To date, there is no public housing
sites located in the city's jurisdiction. However, there is one HUD housing project that
was built in 1974 in the adjacent City of Coral Springs; a majority of the units are for the
elderly.
11. Describe the manner in which the plan of the jurisdiction will help address the needs of
public housing and activities it will undertake during the next year to encourage public
housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in
homeownership.
Residents wishing to participate in homeownership activities are required to attend
an 8-hour Housing Counseling course. Additionally, residents seeking guidance
which are not yet ready for homeownership are recommended to visit a local
housing counseling agency for both group sessions as well as one-on-one sessions
to determine their weaknesses and become educated on the ways to best become
"buyer ready".
12. If the public housing agency is designated as "troubled" by HUD or otherwise is performing
poorly, the jurisdiction shall describe the manner in which it will provide financial or other
assistance in improving its operations to remove such designation during the next year.
The Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA) is not a "troubled" agency. They
received grant funds for numerous sources due to their quality programming and
staff. As a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency, they assist residents from all
over the South Florida area as well as participate regularly in outreach and
educational workshops.
Homeless and Special Needs 91.2200)
The City of Tamarac does not currently fund any homeless or homeless prevention
strategies. Any homeless identified within the City are assisted through HIP. The City of
Tamarac's Social Service Division is also available to assist residents with resources
within the County.
A survey conducted in 2009 found that there were 4,154 homeless persons in Broward
County. Although dispersed throughout_ the entire county, the vast majority of homeless
persons were concentrated within the older communities of Pompano Beach, Fort
Lauderdale, and Hollywood, where the majority of services to the homeless are
provided.
As a partner of the Broward Homeless Initiative Partnership (HIP), Tamarac participates
in regular meetings and workshops to assist in addressing the needs of the County's
homeless population.
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13. Describe, briefly, the jurisdiction's plan for the investment and use of available resources
and describe the specific planned action steps it will take over the next year aimed at
eliminating chronic homelessness.
14. Describe specific action steps to address the needs of persons that are not homeless
identified in accordance with 91.215(e).
15. Homelessness Prevention Describe planned action steps over the next year to address the
individual and families with children at imminent risk of becoming homeless.
.Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.2200)
16. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to remove barriers to
affordable housing.
The City continues to support affordable housing efforts by focusing on the grants
available through the CDBG, SHIP, HOME and NSP programs. By partnering with
Broward County Home Consortium and Florida Housing Finance Authority, the City
is able to refer residents for home ownership counseling and lender's programs as a
way to negate predatory lending. The City also has lender requirements which must
be met in order to fund individual requests for assistance to ensure fair housing
practices.
The City of Tamarac is a participating member of the Broward Housing and
Community Development Task Force which allows for participating agencies to
share commons barriers to affordable housing and important resources to
overcoming them. The Task Force addresses foreclosure prevention, fair housing,
incentives, and any other topics related to housing and community development.
Additionally, the City currently has several incentive strategies for builders and
developers working with affordable housing programs that target very low, low and
moderate households.
Incentive Strategies:
• Permits, as defined in s. 163.3164(7) and (8), for affordable housing
projects are expedited to a greater degree than other projects.
-- • e i expedi a the processing of a#forda�bie housing permits through a
pre -application conference.
• Affordable housing projects are identified by sales price consistent with
the SHIP program's housing value limits.
• The building and Community Development Departments have employees
that serve as liaisons with developers of affordable housing to assist in the
permit process.
• Affordable housing projects are stamped "EXPEDITED."
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Other Actions 91.220(k)
17. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to address obstacles to meeting
underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, evaluate and reduce the number
of housing units containing lead -based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty -level
families develop institutional structure, enhance coordination between public and private
agencies (see 91.21 S(a), (b), (i), (j), (k), and (I)).
The City has been working with Broward County to create an Affordable Housing
Policy. This policy will lay out the City's plans to foster and maintain affordable
housing, ensure future housing needs are met and development is in coordination
with the City's Comprehensive and Consolidated Plans. In addition to the long-term
goals of the policy, the Housing Division will continue to provide lead -based paint
assessments and abatement on properties identified and containing hazards.
Recently the City was invited to be a member of an "Affordable Housing Website
Users Group" committee initiated by Broward County Housing Finance to create a
website incorporating all local, regional, state and federal resources. The website is
intended to give residents a starting point to identify resources including but not
limited to: grant programs, housing counseling agencies, foreclosure prevention
programs, tenant based rental programs and projects, and education and outreach
events. The website is a work in progress and the City intends to continue as a
member to offer an feedback and ideas to improve the availability of resources to the
residents of Tamarac as well as the local community.
18. Describe the actions to coordinate its housing strategy with local and regional
transportation planning strategies to ensure to the extent practicable that residents of
affordable housing have access to public transportation.
Throughout the year, City staff participate in several community events, outreach
efforts, educational workshops, public service announcements, and invitational guest
speaking opportunities at various communities, boards, organizations, non -profits,
and for -profits to assess the needs of the community and share information with the
residents of Tamarac as to the availability of funds
Several members of City staff are members of general local government planning
boards, committees and sub -committees at which county -wide coordination is
reached on issues pertaining to planning, transportation, housing, community
--development and neighborhood -revitalization. _- --- - --- -- _ _ -- ---
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CDBG 91.220(l)(1)
I. Identify program income expected to be received during the program year, including:
• amount expected to be generated by and deposited to revolving loan funds;
• total amount expected to be received from each new float funded activity included in this
plan; and
• amount expected to be received during the current program year from a float funded
activity described in a prior statement or plan.
Program Income is only generated when a previous recipient of CDBG funds breaks
the terms of their deferred loan and repayment is due to the City. The City's Home
Rehabilitation activity is the only activity in which funds are issued as a deferred
loan.
Recapture Terms/Affordability Period for the Housing activities are as such:
Deferred loan secured by a lien against the property for a period of ten (10) years
with zero (0) percent interest with a principal reduction of twenty (20) percent
beginning in year six. At the end of the tenth year, the loan. is forgiven. The pro-
rated repayment is due upon the sale or transfer of the property or if cash equity
is taken out within the ten (10) year loan term.
The City's loan documents provide that the obligation for repayment shall
continue for the entire recapture terms even in the event of the death of the
homeowner. The obligation to repay funds during the recapture period in the
event of the sale of the property, or due to failure to comply with the obligations
as stated in the loan document shall transfer to any heir or beneficiary of the
deceased property owner.
The sale, transfer of ownership of the Property, refinancing of the Property with a
cash payment to the Owner -Occupant, or the Owner -Occupant's vacation of the
property as a primary residence during the ten (10) year term of the Agreement
shall constitute a default. The prorated amount of the principal balance of the
Deferred Payment Loan that is remaining to be paid at the time of the default
shall be payable, in full, to the City of Tamarac.
2. Program income receive in the preceding program year that has not been included in a
statement or plan.
No CDBG Program Income has been received over the past year.
3. Proceeds from Section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the
priority needs and specific objectives identified in its strategic plan.
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4. Surplus funds from any urban renewal settlement for community development and housing
activities.
5. Any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been
included in a prior statement or plan.
6. Income from float funded activities.
7. Urgent need activities, only if the jurisdiction certifies.
8. Estimated amount of CDBG funds that will be used for activities .that benefit persons of low -
and moderate income.
All CDBG funds will benefit low -moderate income persons, households or areas.
It is proposed that $24,9-,37-2 $180,380 will be allocated to Home Rehabilitation for
low -moderate income households, and $56,620 will be allocated to Public Service
activities for low -moderate income persons. .
1st Amendment -January 2012 The City will allocate $65,000 to Sidewalk
Installation for FY 2011112.
HOME 9I.220(l)(2)
In FY 2002, the City of Tamarac became a member of the Broward County HOME
Consortium along with the Entitlement Cities of Tamarac, Margate, Deerfield Beach,
Sunrise, Lauderhill, Plantation, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Miramar and Coconut Creek
which recently joined the Consortium. The United States Congress passed the
National Affordable Housing Act In 1990. This Act created a variety of affordable
housing programs, including the Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME).
With the additional HOME funds, the City can increase the resources available for
home rehabilitation. An additional 4 to 6 homeowners can be assisted because of
HOME funds.
Participation in the Broward County HOME Consortium also provides advantages
beyond additional funding. The consortium allows the cities to collaborate on best
practices, share knowledge, leverage resources, and exchange technology on the
—___provision--of-affor The, ---animate-- and- -cumWeitive-advantaga^of- —___
participating in the consortium is the enhanced capacity of the consortium members
to provide their residents with affordable housing. The added values of quality
housing in these cities include the ability to attract new businesses and working
families and a reduction in code compliance issues that can translate into reduced
crime and vandalism.
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City Staff is able to provide the residents with direct access and assistance in the
applying for, and processing of HOME funds.
In May 2009, the City of Tamarac renewed their commitment to the Broward County
HOME Consortium by entering into a new three year Interlocal Agreement.
1. Describe other forms of investment. (See Section 92.205)
If grantee (P.I) plans to use HOME funds for homebuyers, did they state the guidelines of
resale or recapture, as required in 92.254.
HOME funds are typically allocated to Home Rehabilitation; however, with the
receipt of NSP3 funds, the City may re -allocate a portion of its HOME funds to
homebuyers in the form of Down Payment Assistance. Should this occur, the City
will incorporate resale or recapture guidelines similar to those outline in the City's
Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP).
2. If grantee (PJ) plans to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily
housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds, state .its refinancing guidelines
required under 24 CFR 92.206(b).
3. Resale Provisions -- For homeownership activities, describe its resale or recapture
guidelines that ensure the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR
92.254(a) (4).
Should HOME funds be allocated to homeownership activities, the recapture
guidelines will be as follows:
Terms of the award: Recapture and Default.
Include pay back terms in the event of default (failure to make required payments
on a loan secured by a first mortgage which leads to foreclosure and/or loss of
property ownership).
Deferred loan secured by a lien against the property for a period of ten (10) years
with zero (0) percent interest with a principal reduction of twenty (20) percent
beginning in year six. At the end of the tenth year, the loan is forgiven. The pro-
rated repayment is due upon the sale or transfer of the property or if cash equity
is taken out within the ten (10) year loan term
Th n--documents- provide—tfrat--the -obligation- for repayrent--shul1-- — --
continue for the entire recapture terms even in the event of the death of the
homeowner. The obligation to repay funds during the recapture period in the
event of the sale of the property, or due to failure to comply with the obligations
as stated in the loan document shall transfer to any heir or beneficiary of the
deceased property owner.
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The sale, transfer of ownership of the Property, refinancing of the Property with a
cash payment to the Owner -Occupant, or the Owner -Occupant's vacation of the
property as a primary residence during the ten (10) year term of the Agreement
shall constitute a default. The prorated amount of the principal balance of the
Deferred Payment Loan that is remaining to be paid at the time of the default
shall be payable, in full, to the City of Tamarac HOME program.
4. HOME Tenant -Based Rental Assistance -- Describe the local market conditions that led to
the use of a HOME funds for tenant based rental assistance program.
If the tenant based rental assistance program is targeted to or provides a preference for a
special needs group, that group must be identified in the Consolidated Plan as having an
unmet need and show the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services
received by this population.
5. If a participating jurisdiction intends to use forms of investment other than those described in
24 CFR 92.205(b), describe these forms of investment.
6. Describe the policy and procedures it will follow to affirmatively market housing containing
five or more HOME -assisted units.
Describe actions taken to establish and oversee a minority outreach program within its
jurisdiction to ensure inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minority and women, and
entities owned by minorities and women, including without limitation, real estate firms,
construction firms, appraisal firms, management firms, financial institutions, investment
banking firms, underwriters, accountants, and providers of legal services, in all contracts,
entered into by the participating jurisdiction with such persons or entities, public and
private, in order to facilitate the activities of the participating jurisdiction to provide
affordable housing under the HOME program or any other Federal housing law applicable
to such jurisdiction.
8. If a jurisdiction intends to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily
housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds, state its financing guidelines required under
24 CFR 92.206(b).
HOPWA 91.220(l)(3)
The City of Tamarac is not a recipient of HOPWA funds.
One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of
HOPWA activities for: short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent
homelessness of the individual or family, tenant -based rental assistance, units provided in
housing facilities that are being developed, leased, or operated.
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Include any action plan information that was not covered by a narrative in any other section. If
optional tables are not used, provide comparable information that is required by consolidated
plan regulations.
Section 3
As part of the Community Development Department, Housing Division's goals
over the next 2 years, implementation of a Section 3 Plan is underway.
With CDBG funds utilized for capital projects, and even larger scale home
rehabilitation projects, the City will be including Section 3 language into its
procurement/solicitation of contractors' process. In the near future, smaller
solicitations will be introduced to local vendors with Section 3 promoted. The
long term goal is to begin registering Section 3 residents to be available to
contractors funded with state and federal funds when hiring to work on Tamarac
projects.
City staff has attended local Section 3 training and will continue to improve the
incorporation of Section 3 into grant funded projects.
Davis Bacon
Additionally as part of the Community Development Department, Housing
Division's goals over the next 2 years, implementation of a Davis Bacon Policy is
also underway.
When the City received CDBG-Recovery funds, the Housing Division realized its
weakness in this area. Solicitations referred to "federal regulations"; however,
the follow up and enforcement was lacking. Finally, as part of the CDBG-
Recovery solicitation for Installation of Solar Panels, Davis Bacon language was
incorporated. With each capital project solicitation thereafter, Davis Bacon rules
have not only been incorporated into the solicitation, but enforced.
The City's Davis Bacon Policy is in its draft form; however, it is in full effect. City
staff has attended local Davis Bacon training and will continue to improve the
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Fair Housing
Fair Housing in the City of Tamarac is promoted during community events,
workshops, and as part of the one-on-one housing counseling at the staff level
through Broward County Housing Authority and other local counseling agencies.
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The City maintains an annual Scope of Work Agreement with H.O.P.E Inc. for all its
Fair Housing initiatives and needs.
The Fair Housing Action Plan consists of updating the City's Analysis of
Impediments, conducting Fair Housing educational outreach sessions, distributing
Fair Housing and Predatory Lending educational materials, conducting in
partnership with other jurisdictions a National Fair Housing Month event, and
publishing several Public Service Announcements.
The last update to the City's Analysis of Impediments was completed in 2008.
Additionally, the H.ORE, Inc. Discrimination Hotline phone number has been added
the City's website and it published in the City's Tam -A -Gram newsletter once per
year.
A copy of the City's Updated Analysis of Impediments prepared by H.O.P.E Inc. in
2008 has been forwarded to the Miami Field Office - Office of Equal Opportunity/Fair
Housing and is available upon request.
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APPLICATION FOR
OMB Approved No. 3076-0006
Version 7/03
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
2. DATE SUBMITTED
Applicant Identifier
January 25, 2012
1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION:
3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE
State Application Identifier
Application
Pre -application
4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY
Federal Identifier
® Construction
0 Construction
Non -construction
0 Non -Construction
5. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Legal Name:
Organizational Unit:
Department:
City Manager Office
CITY OF TAMARAC
Organizational DUNS:
Division:
077270940
Community Development
Address:
Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on matters
involving this application(give area code
Street:
7525 NW 88 Avenue
Prefix:
First Name:
Mr.
Michael
City:
a
Middle Name
Tama
County:
Last Name
Broward
Cemech
State:
Zip Code
Suffix:
Florida
33321
Country:
Email:
USA
michaelc@tamarac.org
6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN):
Phone Number (give area code)
Fax Number (give area code)
954-597-3510
954-597-3520
8. TYPE OF APPLICATION:
7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: (See back of form for Application Types)
® New Continuation ® Revision
C - Municipal
If Revision, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es)
See back of form for description of letters.) ❑ ❑Other
(specify)
9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
Other (specify)
US Department of HUD
10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER:
11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT:
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Public Services
TITLE (_Name of Program):
Home Rehabilitation
Public Facilities Improvement (Installation of Sidewalks)
Labor Management ooperation Program
Program Administration
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Low/Mod Areas of Tamarac and Low/Mod Residents of Tamarac
13. PROPOSED PROJECT
14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF:
Start Date:
Ending Date:
a. Applicant b. Project
10/01/2011
09/30/2012
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15. ESTIMATED FUNDING:
16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE
ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
a. Federal
377,497
a. Yes. ri THIS PREAPPLICATIONIAPPUCATION WAS MADE
AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372
PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON
DATE:
b. No. Im PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E. 0. 12372
o OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE
b. Applicant
c. State
d. Local
e. Other
FOR REVIEW
f. Program Income
17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?
.Yes If'yeS° a a h an p,7tplanation _._.��-hlo.._
g TOTAL
18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATIONIPREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. THE
DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE
ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED.
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Prefix
First
st Nameell
C dle Name
Last Name
3uffix
Cemech
b. Title
Telephone Number (give area code)
City Manag
954-597-3510
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CPMP Non -State Grantee
Certifications
Dely Many elements of this document may be completed
electronically, however a signature must be manually applied and the
document must be submitted in paper form to the Field Office.
NON -STATE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the
consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which
means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and
maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as
amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential
antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding
under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying
the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform employees about -
a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the
workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given
a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment
under the grant, the employee will -
a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute
occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph
4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of
convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other
designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has
designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification
number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph
4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination,
consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
b. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation
program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or
other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of
paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
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Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
8. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress
in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making
of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement;
9. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit
Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with
its instructions; and
10. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants,
and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,
in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA
funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
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Pamela Bushnell
Name
mayor
Title
7525 NW 88 Avenue
Address
Tamarac FL 33321
City/State/Zip
954-597-3460
Telephone Number
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies
community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community
development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons
of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
11. Maximum Feasible Priority - With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it
certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities
which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or
blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet
other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a
serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources
are not available);
12. Overall Benefit - The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during
program year(s) 2011, 2012, 2_, (a period specified by the grantee gonsisting of one, two, or three
specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a
manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit
such persons during the designated period;
13. Special Assessments - It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted
with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against
properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or
assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue
sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public
improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with
CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or
assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue
sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties
owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be
made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the
jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
14. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction
against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
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15. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from
a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its
jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC
3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of
part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R, of title 24;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
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Pamela Bushnell
Name
mayor
Title
7525 NW 88 Avenue
Address
Tamarac FL 33321
City/State/Zip
954-597-3460
Telephone Number
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OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the
action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having a
particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified
CDBG-assisted activities, which are designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to
the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet
such needs.
Signature/Authorized Official
N/A
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Date
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant -based
rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the
participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and
availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as
described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more
HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
Signature/Authorized Official
Pamela Bushnell
Name
Mayor
Title
7525 NW 88 Avenue
Address
Tamarac FL 33321
City/State/Zip
954-597-3460
Telephone Number
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HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by
available public and private sources.
Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose
specified in the plan:
1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or
acquisition of a facility,
2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation or repair of a
building or structure.
Signature/Authorized Official
N/A
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Date
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ESG Certifications
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local government will ensure the provision of the matching supplemental funds
required by the regulation at 24 CFR 576.51. I have attached to this certification a
description of the sources and amounts of such supplemental funds.
I further certify that the local government will comply with:
1. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 concerning the continued use of buildings for
which Emergency Shelter Grants are used for rehabilitation or conversion of
buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless; or when funds are used
solely for operating costs or essential services.
2. The building standards requirement of 24 CFR 576.55.
3. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, concerning assurances on services and other
assistance to the homeless.
4. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 CFR Part
576, and other applicable federal laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal
opportunity.
5. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59(b) concerning the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
6. The requirement of 24 CFR 576.59 concerning minimizing the displacement of
persons as a result of a project assisted with these funds.
7. The requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug Free Workplace Act of
1988.
8. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56(a) and 576.65(b) that grantees develop and
implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any
individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any
project assisted with ESG funds and that the address or location of any family
violence shelter project will not be made public, except with written authorization
of the person or persons responsible for the operation of such shelter.
9. The requirement that recipients involve themselves, to the maximum extent
practicable and where appropriate, homeless individuals and families in
policymaking, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the
ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities as provided
by 24 CFR 76.56.
10. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57(e) dealing with the provisions of, and
regulations and procedures applicable with respect to the environmental review
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responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and related
authorities as specified in 24 CFR Part 58.
11. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.21(a)(4) providing that the funding of homeless
prevention activities for families that have received eviction notices or notices of
termination of utility services will meet the requirements that: (A) the inability of
the family to make the required payments must be the result of a sudden
reduction in income; (B) the assistance must be necessary to avoid eviction of the
family or termination of the services to the family; (C) there must be a reasonable
prospect that the family will be able to resume payments within a reasonable
period of time; and (D) the assistance must not supplant funding for preexisting
homeless prevention activities from any other source.
12. The new requirement of the McKinney-Vento Act (42 USC 11362) to develop and
implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies
and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or
systems of care (such as health care facilities, foster care or other youth
facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent such
discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for such persons. I further
understand that state and local governments are primarily responsible for the
care of these individuals, and that ESG funds are not to be used to assist such
persons in place of state and local resources.
13. HUD's standards for participation in a local Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) and the collection and reporting of client -level information.
I further certify that the submission of a completed and approved Consolidated Plan
with its certifications, which act as the application for an Emergency Shelter Grant, is
authorized under state and/or local law, and that the local government possesses legal
authority to carry out grant activities in accordance with the applicable laws and
regulations of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Signature/Authorized Official
N/A
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Date
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into
this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
Drug -Free Workplace Certification
1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the
certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency
awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification,
or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other
remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug -Free
Workplace Act.
3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the
certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify
the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must
keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for
Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's
drug -free workplace requirements.
4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other
sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles
of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each
local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations).
5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee
shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see
paragraph three).
6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in
connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the
drug -free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 21.
Place Name Street city County State Zip
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7. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug -Free
Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the
following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in
Schedules I through V of the Controlled
Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through
1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of no/o contendere) or imposition of
sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the
Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non -Federal
criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any
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controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the
performance of work under a grant, including:
a. All "direct charge" employees;
b. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the
performance of the grant; and
c. temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under
the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on
the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement;
consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of
subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).
Note that by signing these certifications, certain documents must completed, in use, and on file for
verification. These documents include:
1. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
2. Citizen Participation Plan
3. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan
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Pamela Bushnell
Name
Mayor
Title
7525 NW 88 Avenue
Address
Tamarac FL 33321
City/State/Zip
954-597-3460
Telephone Number
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
CITIZEN PARTICPATION PLAN
In compliance with 24 CFR Part 91
Consolidated Submissions for Community Planning and
Development Programs
Subpart B: Citizen Participation and Consultation
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
CDBG Citizen Participation Plan
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
Table of Contents
Introduction
Information to be Provided
Public Hearings
Hearing Notice
Hearing Location(s)
Citizen Comment
Amendment to the Consolidated Plan
Publication
Criteria for Amendment
Substantial Change Amendment
Performance Report
Public Notice
Access to Records
Technical Assistance
Complaints
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Introduction
The citizen participation component of all Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funded activities for the City of Tamarac is an important element of our Community
Development Program and, if effectively implemented, can yield substantial benefits to
the City both in assessing need and establishing priorities.
As a recipient of Department Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG funds, the
City of Tamarac is required to adopt a Citizen Participation Plan to comply with the
provisions of 24 CFR Part 91: Consolidated Submissions for Community Planning and
Development Programs; Subpart B: Citizen Participation and Consultation.
These requirements are designed especially to encourage participation by low and
moderate income persons. Additionally, the City will take whatever actions are
appropriate to encourage the participation of all its citizens, including minorities and
non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with mobility, visual or hearing
impairments.
In response to the above requirements of 24 CFR Part 91, Subpart E, the City of
Tamarac Consolidated Plan Citizen Participation Plan will be implemented in a manner
that encourages citizen participation in the development of the consolidated plan, any
amendments to the plan, and the performance report, with appropriate information
furnished to citizens.
The Citizen Participation Plan
encourage resident participation
amendments to the Plan, the
Performance Evaluation Report.
opportunity for resident comment.
Information to be Provided
provides for the implementation of practices that
in the development of the Consolidated Plan, any
Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual
The Citizen Participation Plan was prepared with the
Before the City adopts a consolidated plan, the City will make available to citizens,
public agencies, and other interested parties information that included the amount of
assistance the City expects to receive and the range of activities that may be
undertaken, including the estimated amount that will benefit persons of low and
moderate income and the plans to minimize displacement of persons and to assist any
--persons displaced. This n--wifl- be irrcladed-irr --of-the-proposed— —
consolidated plan, which the City will publish for comment.
The summary will be published in the Sun Sentinel or Miami Herald, newspapers of
general circulation, and also may be published in other local newspapers at the City's
discretion.
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The summary will describe the contents and purpose of the consolidated plan, and will
state that copies of the entire proposed plan may be examined at the Community
Development Department, Housing Division, located at 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac,
FL 33321, and at other government offices, libraries or public places that the City may
deem appropriate.
The summary will be published to allow a period of not less than 30 days to receive
comments from citizens on the proposed consolidated plan before the plan is finalized.
The City will consider any comments or views of citizens received in writing, or orally at
public hearings, in preparing the final consolidated plan. A summary of these
comments or views, and a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the
reasons therefore, will be attached to the final consolidated plan.
Notification of the availability of the consolidated plan as adopted will be published in
the "Sun Sentinel", a newspaper of general circulation, and also may be published in
other local newspapers at the City's discretion.
The notification will state that copies of the adopted consolidated plan can be examined
at City Hall, Community Development Department, Housing Division, located at 7525
NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321 and at other government offices, libraries or public
places that the City may deem appropriate.
Public Hearings
The City will conduct at least two (2) public hearings annually to obtain citizens' views
and to respond to proposals and questions. The hearings will be conducted at a
minimum of two different stages of the program year. Together, these hearings will
address housing and community development needs, development of proposed
activities, and review of program performance. In order to obtain the views of citizens
on housing and community . development needs, including priority non -housing
community development needs, at least one of these hearings will be held before the
summary of the proposed consolidated plan is published for comment. The City is not
required to hold a public hearing to amend the consolidated plan, although one of the
public hearings could accommodate such a discussion.
Adequate advance notice of each hearing will be given to citizens, with sufficient
information published about the subject of the hearing to permit informed comment.
Each public hearing notice will be published in the Sun Sentinel or Miami Herald,
newspapers of general circulation, and also may be published in other local newspapers
at the City's discretion. Each notice will be published in advance of the public hearing
date.
The City will allow for a 30-day public review period for each Annual Action Plan prior to
the public hearing date at which the City Commission is scheduled to approve the
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Annual Action Plan. During this 30-day public review period, the Action Plan will be
available for review at various locations throughout City Hall to receive citizen comment.
All comments will be reflected in the Action Plan.
Hearing Location(s)
Public hearings will be held at times and locations convenient to potential and actual
beneficiaries, and with accommodations for persons with disabilities. Public hearings
may be held during regularly scheduled City Commission meetings. In cases where a
significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to
participate in a public hearing, a translator will be provided to meet the communication
needs of the non-English speaking residents.
Citizen Comment
The City will consider any comments or views of citizens received in writing, orally at the
public hearings, in preparing the final consolidated plan, amendments of the plan or the
performance report. A summary of these comments or views, and a summary of any
comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore, will be attached to the
adopted consolidated plan, amendments of the plan, or performance report.
Amendment to the Consolidated Plan
Publication
When the City decides to make a change that requires an amendment of the
consolidated plan, the City will provide citizens with reasonable notice of the change
and an opportunity to comment on it. A summary of the proposed amended
consolidated plan will be published in the Sun Sentinel or Miami Herald, newspapers of
general circulation, and also may be published in other local newspapers at the City's
discretion.
The summary will be published to receive comments from citizens on the proposed
amended consolidated plan, prior to finalization and submission to HUD. The City will
consider the comments or views received in writing in preparing the final amendment of
the plan. A summary of these public comments or views, and a summary of any
comments or views not accepted and reasons therefore, will be attached to the adopted
amended consolidated plan.
The City will make the adopted amended consolidated plan available to the public at the
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amendment. The above noted published summary will state that copies of the
amended consolidated plan will be available to be examined at the Community
Development Department, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321, and at other
governmental offices, libraries or public places that the City may deem appropriate.
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Criteria for Amendment
The City will amend its approved plan whenever it makes one of the following decisions:
1. To carry out an activity, using funds from any program covered by the
consolidated plan (including program income), not previously described in the
action plan; or
2. To make substantial change in its allocation priorities or a substantial change in
the method of distribution of funds; or
I To substantially change the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an
activity.
Substantial Change Amendment
The City will apply the following criteria in determining whether a change in an activity or
project represents a substantial change:
A. Cancellation of an activity or project previously described in the
consolidated plan.
B. The movement of funds from one eligible activity to another by more than
25% of the costs of the total projects involved as projected in the
consolidated plan. Projects included in the consolidated plan whose
actual costs exceed the estimates presented in the consolidated plan are
exempt from this policy when contingency funds are used to complete the
project.
C. The activity will not meet the National Objective that has been designated
by the City in the consolidated plan.
D. The aggregate use of CDBG funds fails to principally benefit very low- and
low-income families in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of
the amount expended is for activities that benefit such persons during the
designated period.
Performance Report
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within 90 days after the close of the City's program year. Notification of availability of
the performance report will be published in the Sun Sentinel or Miami Herald,
newspapers of general circulation, and may be published in other local newspapers at
the City's discretion.
The notification will be published prior to public hearing to receive comments from
citizens on the performance report, prior to finalization and submission to HUD.
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A summary of these public comments or views, and a summary of any comments or
views not accepted and the reasons therefore, will be attached to the performance
report.
As stated in the Public Hearings section of this Citizen Participation Plan, performance
will also be discussed at one of the two public hearings, at a minimum.
Access to Records
The City will provide citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties with
reasonable and timely access to information and records relating to the City's
consolidated plan and the City's use of assistance under the programs covered by 24
CFR Part 91. To request information, interested parties may contact the Community
Development Department at 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
Technical Assistance
The City will provide technical assistance to groups representative of persons of very
low- and low-income that request such assistance in developing proposals for funding
assistance under any of the programs covered by the consolidated plan, with the level
and type of assistance determined by the City.
City Staff is available year-round for presentations or assistance to all interested parties,
including appearances before homeowners' associations, as well as civic community
action groups operating in areas traditionally affected by CDBG projects and activities.
Complaints
The City will respond to all complaints from citizens related to the consolidated plan,
amendments of the plan, or the performance report. The City will provide a timely,
substantive written response to every written citizen complaint, within 15 working days,
where practical. Complaints registered orally will be logged in the Complaint Register
located in the Community Development Department, with all pertinent information
recorded. The complaint will be responded to orally, or in writing, as deemed
appropriate by the City.
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