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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2008-098Temp. Res. No. 11434 ' June 19, 2008 Page 1 of 4 Revision 1 —June 27, 2008 RESOLUTION NO. 2008- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR INCLUSION IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR EXPENDITURE OF THE U.S. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS ESTIMATED TO BE $418,811 FOR THE NINTH PROGRAM YEAR (CASE NO. 07-MI-08); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ' has notified the City of Tamarac of its HUD Fiscal Year 2008 funding allocation in the estimated amount of $418,811 under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the City's Ninth Program Year (attached hereto as Exhibit " 1 "); and WHEREAS, funding received for the CDBG program must be utilized for eligible CDBG activities; and WHEREAS, all CDBG eligible activities must meet one of three national objectives, as defined by Congress, including benefitting 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 City of Tamarac adopted the City of Tamarac Five Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2005-2010 via Resolution R-2005-151 which established the City's strategic priorities for the CDBG program during this period; and Temp. 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No. 11434 June 19, 2008 ' Page 2 of 4 Revision 1 — June 27, 2008 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 (attached hereto as Exhibit "2"); and WHEREAS, the Annual Action Plan requires a public hearing process to solicit input in the development and review of the plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Tamarac was selected to participate in one of the required hearings regarding recommendations for proposed uses of the CDBG funding; and WHEREAS, on May 14, 2008, the City Commission held a public hearing regarding the Ninth Program Year Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2008 and adopted ' Resolution 2008-69; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director and the Planning Board recommended the approval of the projects recommended for inclusion in the Ninth Program Year Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2008; 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 the Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds estimated to be $418,811 for the Ninth Program Year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE ' CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: Temp. Res. No. 11434 June 19, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Revision 1 — June 27, 2008 SECTION 1. That 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 projects recommended for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds estimated to be $418,811 for the Ninth Program Year. SECTION 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. ' SECTION 4. 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 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. 1 Temp. Res. No. 11434 June 19, 2008 Page 4 of 4 Revision 1 — June 27, 2008 PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY CO MISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THIS DAY OF , 2008. ATTEST: MARION SWE SON, CMC CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOLUTION as to form. AMUEL S. GOREN CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA 4�� BETH TALABISCO, MAYOR RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO DIST 1: COMM PORTNER Gam DIST 2: COMM ATKINS-GRA ' DIST 3: VIM SULTANOF DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER 1 1 1 Exhibit "1" CITY OF TAMARAC Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Action Plan Ninth Program Year Prepared by: City of Tamarac Community Development Department 7525 NW 88th Avenue Tamarac, FL 33321 Submitted to: Broward County, Florida Community Development Division and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development The Office of Community Planning and Development July 2008 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 4 CommunityDescription.......................................................................................4 CITYMAP.................................................................................................................. 5 FISCAL YEAR 2008 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN ........................................................ 6 ACTIVITIES...............................................................................................7 PROPOSED FY 2008 CDBG PROJECTS................................................................ 8 Residential Rehabilitation.....................................................................................8 Public Service -Support Group/Counseling................................................8 Public Service -Temporary Full -Time Social Worker.........................................8 Fitness "It Starts in the Parks" Educational Campaign ............................... 8 Public Service-Meditation/Arthritis Tai Chi................................................9 Public Facilities and Improvements/Area-Wide Low Moderate Area (Sidewalks) ............... 9 AuditingServices...................................................................................9 Program Administration...................................................................................9 ACTIVITY DISTRIBUTION..........................................................................10 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME)...................................................10 CONSISTENCY WITH CONSOLIDATED PLAN ............................................ 11 OTHER ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES.......................................................... 11 Barriers to Affordable Housing............................................................. 11 FairHousing.......................................................................................12 LeadBase Paint.................................................................................................12 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS....................................................................13 PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT.............................................................14 INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE AND COORDINATION...................................16 Institutional Structure..........................................................................16 Continuumof Care..............................................................................16 Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan ................................................. 16 CERTIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 17 Affirmatively Further Fair Housing....................................................... 17 Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan ................................................ 17 Drug Free Workplace........................................................................................17 Anti-Lobbying.....................................................................................18 Authority of Jurisdiction..................................................................... 19 Consistencywith plan......................................................................... 19 Section3........................................................................................... 19 Citizen Participation........................................................................... 20 Community Development Plan........................................................................ 20 Followinga Plan.................................................................................................20 Useof Funds.................................................................................................. 20 ExcessiveForce.................................................................................................21 Compliance With Anti -discrimination Laws .................................................... 21 Lead -Based Paint...............................................................................................21 Compliance with Laws....................................................................................... 21 APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS......................................................................... 22 Lobbying Certification............................................................................ 22 Drug -Free Workplace Certification........................................................ 22 MONITORING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES ............................................... 24 APPENDIXI...........................................................................................................28 PUBLICNOTICE................................................................................................. 28 APPENDIX11..........................................................................................................29 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE .................................................. 29 (COMMUNITY 2020)............................................................................................ 29 City ofTamarac—Action Plan FY08 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM INTRODUCTION Community Description The City of Tamarac is centrally located in the Tri-County areas of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami -Dade. The City occupies twelve square miles and is easily accessible from the Sawgrass Expressway and the Florida Turnpike. Tamarac offers all the delights of the South Florida climate with a highly desirable business environment. Well -kept homes, lush golf courses, and plentiful modern recreation facilities make residents happy to call Tamarac "home". From fishing, hunting and boating in the Everglades on our western boundary, to the Atlantic Ocean in the east, there are an abundance of water -oriented activities to engage in. Nature trails and bike paths wind around neighborhoods and public parks adding to the gracious living in Tamarac. The city has a state of the art Community Center, and new Aquatic Facility, and Tamarac Elementary School was named a National School of Excellence. All of this, and Tamarac remains one of Florida's most rapidly growing cities having surpassed 50,000 in population. The City of Tamarac has experienced significant growth since its incorporation in 1963. The population has increase more than ten -fold from 5,078 in 1970 to an estimated 60,639 in 2008. A corresponding change in the demographics of the community has also been seen. As the population grows younger, different types of services, public facilities, commercial enterprises, employment opportunities, and educational institutions are needed. Broward County has responded tot his growth by building a new elementary and middle school, and a new library in Tamarac. Accompanying this rapid growth has been a transition to an active business community. Tamarac today offers an array of employment opportunities and maintains the lowest crime rate of any City its size in Broward County. More and more young families are moving to Tamarac to take advantage of the high quality of life offered in the City. Tamarac operates under a city commission/city manager form of government. Residents elect their Mayor -at -large and each of four City Commissioners from single - member electoral districts. Tamarac's customer -first' orientation is a secret to the City's recent economic and community development successes. The City promises businesses and residents a professional "customer service that is second to none." City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM No Text CITY MAP Low and Moderate Income % By Blockgroup 4091 36.4 1 204101 204061 2041171 �Cily Limits � 48.0 27.1 28.8 204062 Census Blockgroup 46.7 % Low And Moderate Income 16.9 . 36.7 204062 36.7 - 48.0 204112 46.7 48.0 • 58.7 36.7 58.7.69.7 801061 801111 42.1 3$'2 601063 �1063,.6 44.7 601091 N 16.9 33.5 0 1 0 1 Miles . g1 eala5pur fi TablepCGGB Gpnspl0—d Plan ThYs map Isipr generalr Display purposes ony. / \- City of Tamarac —Action Plan FY08 5 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM No Text FISCAL YEAR 2008 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN As a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement community, the City of Tamarac submits this proposed FY 2008 Annual Action Plan to HUD after allowing for public comment through public notice, public review, and public hearing by the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida. Resources for FY 2008 Federal Community Development Block Grant $418,811 Home Initiatives Partnership (HOME) $129,377 Other State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) $532,360 The FY 2008 Program Year includes an estimated $418,811 in CDBG funds, and $129,377 in HOME funds. Other non-federal sources of funding include approximately $532,360 from the State Housing Initiative (SHIP) program and an estimated $60,000 in program income for that program. SHIP funds are allocated to housing in accordance with the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) adopted by the City Commission. The City of Tamarac has also received $723,804.00 for 2005 Disaster Recovery Initiative Program funds. These funds are intended to assist residents whose properties were damaged during the 2005 Hurricane season, specifically those "red -tagged" after Hurricane Wilma. The City will address residential rehabilitation of multi -family and single-family properties, as well as Relocation Assistance. Additionally, the City received supplemental funding for 2005 Disaster Recovery Initiative Program in the amount of $593,339.51. These funds have been allocated to Disaster Mitigation. City of Tamarac —Action Plan FY08 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM No Text ACTIVITIES Ten (10) activities were proposed by the various City departments. All ten activities were eligible and eight (8) were recommended for funding. The FY 2008 Annual Action Plan addresses the City's priorities of Maintenance of the Affordable Housing Stock and Public Services in the following activities: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Home Rehabilitation $142,608.80 Meditation/Tai Chi $ 3,120.00 Counseling/Support Group $ 6,020.00 Social Worker $ 50,280.00 Fitness "It Starts in the Parks" $ 3,020.00 Sidewalks $130,000.00 Auditing Services $ 5,500.00 Program Administration $ 78,262.20 State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP): Residential Rehabilitation $151,727.00 Storm Shutter/Impact Resistant $ 30,000.00 Disaster Mitigation $ 75,000.00 Code Correction $ 40,000.00 Purchase Assistance $190,000.00 Program Administration $ 46,000.00 Home Investments Partnership (HOME): Residential Rehabilitation $129,377.00 City ofTamarac—Action Plan FY08 7 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM No Text FY 2008-2009 PROPOSED PROJECTS DESCRIPTIONS Residential Rehabilitation (Minor Home Repair) $ 142,608.80 This activity will provide minor home repairs to a minimum of five 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. Public Service (Support Group) $ 6,020.00 This activity will include funding for support groups to individual's, families, and single mothers as a result of continuing family issues (bereavement, mental health, parenting skills). Approximately eighty (80) unduplicated clients will be served by the various Support Group 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 (Temporary Full -Time Social Worker) $ 50,280.00 This activity will include funding for a temporary 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 60 calls a month and managing a caseload of about 35 a week. Approximately one hundred and twenty (120) 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 (Fitness "It Starts in the Parks") $ 3,020.00 This activity will include funding for an initiative of the Florida Recreation and Park Association intended to better position parks and recreation to focus on public education on fighting obesity, conditioning of healthy choices in nutrition, and the importance of daily physical activity. "It Starts in the Parks" is a 10 week program that will track and measure each individual's progress. Approximately seventy-five (75) unduplicated clients will be served by the Fitness Campaign 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. City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 g 6/25/2008 4:44:34 PM No Text Public Service (Meditation and Arthritis Tai Chi) $ 3,120.00 This activity will include funding for classes that will be offered to elderly residents providing exercise and meditation to assist those coping with stress. Approximately one hundred and forty four (144) elderly residents will participate in the Arthritis Tai Chi and Meditation classes as qualified under 570.201(e) Public Services. Area -Wide Low -Moderate Neighborhood Benefit $ 130,000.00 (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) Auditing Services $ 5,500.00 Since the FY 2009 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 $ 78,262.20 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). City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 9 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM No Text ACTIVITY DISTRIBUTION In accordance with the Consolidated Plan, and the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP), the City has addressed the needs within the community and distributed funds accordingly. Total Distributed $418,811.00 FY 2008 Activity Distribution For Allocation of $418,811 ❑Administration - 19% ❑Auditing Services - 1 % 0 Public Services - 15% Home Rehabilitation - 34% ■ Sidewalks - 31 % HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) Broward County has been designated as a consortium in the Home Investments Partnership (HOME) program. The County receives an annual allocation of HOME funds, which is distributed among the cities participating in the consortium. These funds will enable members of the consortium to expand their initiatives to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing to their residents. With the additional HOME funds, the City can increase the resources available for home rehabilitation. An additional four (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 affordable housing. The ultimate and cumulative advantage 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 City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 10 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM No Text 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. During 2007, the City entered into an Interlocal Agreement to administer its own HOME funds in-house. Staff is now able to provide the residents with direct access and assistance in the applying for, and processing of HOME funds. CONSISTENCY WITH CONSOLIDATED PLAN The local Planning Board met May 7, 2008 at 9:00 AM to make recommendations on the FY08 Annual Action Plan. No public comment was received during this public hearing. Funding from SHIP, CDBG, and HOME programs will be used to help meet the identified needs. Activities proposed in this plan are consistent with the City's 2005- 2010 Consolidated Plan. The City's priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan are 1) Housing and 2) Public Service. This proposed FY08 Action Plan includes projects supporting these two priorities including the housing rehabilitation program, the services of a full-time social worker. [011:1 =I :7lI&r[•IL,6'V_1.1.7d�r►V�rr 11 Barriers to Affordable Housing The City continues to support affordable housing efforts by focusing on the grants available through the CDBG, SHIP and HOME 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. The City currently has several incentive strategies for builders and developers working with affordable housing programs that target very low, low and moderate households. City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 t i 5/7/2008 11:20i32 AM No Text 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. • The City expedites the processing of affordable 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." Fair Housing The City hired a fair housing consultant (Housing Opportunities for Project Excellence, H.O.P.E., Inc) during the 2007 fiscal year to complete an update to its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and prepare and action plan for the City's Fair Housing events in the upcoming year. Fair Housing is promoted during community events, workshops, and as part of the one-on-one housing counseling at the staff level. 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. Additionally, the H.O.P.E, Inc. Discrimination Hotline phone number has been added the City's website. Lead Base Paint The City implements and evaluates Lead -Based Paint regulation. Each applicant is screened through the application process by determining whether the house was built prior to 1978. All homes built prior to 1978 are inspected with the City's consultant CHMM, Inc., a Florida corporation with principal offices located at 1605 SW 17th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (Contractor) for the purpose of providing lead based paint assessments for the City of Tamarac. CHMM, Inc. will evaluate the home with a Visual Assessment, Paint Testing, or Risk Assessment (or Lead Hazard Screen). The Residential Lead -Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, also known as Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, amended the Lead -Based City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 12 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM Paint Poisoning Prevention Act of 1971 (Lead Act), which established the current Federal Lead -based paint requirements. The new lead -based paint regulation implements sections 1012 and 1013 of this Act. The new regulation appears within title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations as part 35 (24 CFR 35.105). HUD has issued a new regulation to protect young children from the poisoning hazards of lead -based paint in housing that is financially assisted or sold with federal government resources. The regulation, which took effect September 15, 2000, increased the requirements in current lead -based paint regulations. The regulation does not apply to housing built after January 1, 1978, when lead -based paint was banned for residential use. It is important to note that most of Tamarac' housing was built after 1978. A pamphlet "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" is given to each applicant explaining to them the effects of Lead to adults and children. All homes receiving CDBG funds that meet the criteria for Lead -Based Paint are being tested. More attention is placed on eliminating lead dust and the new regulation outlines clean- up and final clearance procedures. Occupants must receive notification of lead -based paint hazards. In general, for homes built prior to January 1, 1978, all lead -based paint must be either stabilized or removed; and dust testing must be performed after the paint has been disturbed to ensure that a house is lead -safe. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS The City held a series of public hearings to develop and finalize the FY 2008 Annual Action Plan. The first public hearing was held on May 7, 2008 during the City Planning Board meeting to collect project proposals and input during the development of the plan. No public comment was received. Planning Board and City staff produced a list of recommended projects for review by the City Commission and the public. The City Commission was presented with the recommended projects and a public hearing was held on May 14, 2008. The City then advertised a 30-day public review period to collect any additional comments and approve the plan. The Plan was available for review in the City, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321, in the City's Clerk Office for the required 30-day period from May 28, 2008 to June 27, 2008. There were no inquiries or comments during the 30-day review period. July 9, 2008 the final public hearing was held during the City Commission meeting at which time the FY 2008/2009 CDBG Annual Action Plan was adopted. All hearings and review periods were advertised in the Sun -Sentinel. The hearing and review schedule was as follows: City of Tamarac -Action Plan FY08 13 6/18/2008 1:12:48 PM Advertisement for Public Hearing with City Planning Board April 27, 2008 First Public Hearing at the Planning Board for input of activity proposals May 7, 2008 Advertisement for Public Hearing with the City Commission May 4, 2008 City Commission approval and review and public hearing of recommended activities May 14, 2008 Advertisement for 30-day review period and final Public Hearing on proposed FY 2008 Annual Action Plan May 18, 2008 Beginning of 30-day review period May 28, 2008 End of 30-day review period June 27, 2008 Final Public Hearing with City Commission to approve the July 9, 2008 FY2008 Annual Action Plan ON -GOING COORDINATION 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. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT 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: Rehabilitation (Minor Rehabilitation) Public Service (Support Groups, Social Worker, Fitness class and Meditation/Arthritis Tai Chi classes) Area -Wide Low Mod Benefit (Sidewalks in Low -Mod Neighborhoods) Accessibility, Affordability, and Sustainability for the purpose providing decent affordable housing. Project: Residential Rehabilitation City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 14 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS FY 2U08-2009 OUTCOME/ SP,eCIFIC SOURCE OF PERFORMANCE EXPECTED OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY # OSEJECTiVE FUNDS INDICATORS NUMBER Housing Minor Home CDBG, SHIP, Number of homes 1 Rehabilitation HOME assisted 5 -PER YEAR DH-2 Public Services Number of Support unduplicated residents 80 residents 2 Groups CDBG & CITY attending PER YEAR SL-1 Number of unduplicated residents 75 residents 3 Fitness Class CDBG & CITY participants PER YEAR SL-1 120 Temporary Number of unduplicated Full -Time unduplicated residents 4 Social Worker CDBG & CITY clients/cases PER YEAR SL-1 144 Meditation and Number of unduplicated Arthritis Tai Chi unduplicated residents residents 5 Classes CDBG & CITY participating PER YEAR SL-1 Public Facilities Improvements / Area -Wide Low Moderate Neighborhood Rsknafit 6 Sidewalks I CDBG I N/A I N/A I SL-1 *" Outcome/Objective Codes' Availability/ Accessibility Affordability Spstainability Decent Housing DH-1 DH-2 DH-3 Suitable Living Environment SL-1 SL-2 SL-3 Economic Opportunity EO-1 EO-2 EO-3 City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 15 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE AND COORDINATION Institutional Structure The City of Tamarac administers the CDBG program. The housing component is provided through the Community Development Department. Public service activities' are provided through the Parks and Recreation Department. The Community Development Department's Housing Division will provide oversight to ensure the services provided are in accordance with all statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and this plan. The City will also maintain financial oversight through the payment of contractors and routine audits of financial records. Continuum of Care The City will work with the County, and local non-profit social service and housing providers to fully support the countywide Continuum of Care system to assist homeless families and individuals. As a member of the Broward Housing and Community Development Task Force, city staff are availed to several partnerships and contact to be sure all the needs of Tamarac's residents are met. Internal partnerships within the City government al serve as a way to meet the needs of the residents with Code Compliance out in the field on a daily basis, HOA attended meetings by City staff, expos and events year round throughout the City, Citizen surveys, and other checks and balances to reach the Tamarac community. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan The City of Tamarac has incorporated and will comply with the acquisition and relocations requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations 49 CFR 24: and it has in effect and is following a residential anti -displacement 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 and HOME programs. City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 16 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM M:1-.49IJ[of_NIIQkiE-9 In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The City of Tamarac will affirmatively further fair housing. An analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction has been conducted in the past, and an update was completed within the FY07 funding cycle. The jurisdiction will take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of the impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- The City of Tamarac 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 anti -displacement 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 -- The City of Tamarac 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 City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 17 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM 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 (10) 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 ugh implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1. 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, City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 18 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. 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 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti - lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all sub -awards at all tiers (including subcontractors, sub -grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub -recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and The City of Tamarac 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 funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- The City of Tamarac will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. Jeffr . Miller, City Manager City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 19 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM -7/rl Date SPECIFIC CDBG CERTIFICATIONS The City of Tamarac certifies that: Citizen Participation -- The City of Tamarac is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- The City of Tamarac's 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 -- The City of Tamarac is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds - - The City of Tamarac has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, The City of Tamarac 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; 2. Overall Benefits. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed during program year(s) 2008/2009 (10/1/08 - 9/30/07) (a period specified by the grantee consisting or 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; 3. Special Assessments. The City of Tamarac 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, City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 20 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. 4. The City of Tamarac 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 -- The City of Tamarac has adopted and is enforcing: 1. 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 2. 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 2001d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. Lead -Based Paint -- The City of Tamarac's notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR §570.608-7 Compliance with Laws -- The City of Tamarac will comply with applicable laws. Jeffr6j L. Miller City Manager City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 21 5/7/2008 1120!32 AM Date APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: A. 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. B. 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 City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 22 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM 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 4, Subpart F. 7. Definitions of terms in the Non -procurement 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 nolo contend ere) 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 controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: (1) All "direct charge" employees, (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or Involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are not 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 sub -recipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 23 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM TAMARAC FY 2005 - 2010 FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN MONITORING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES The City of Tamarac Monitoring Standards and Procedures cover activities and programs funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). This document includes standards and procedures that will be used to monitor City funded activities in the major categories of Housing, Living Environment, and Economic Opportunities as prioritized in the FY 2005 - 2010 Five Year Consolidated Plan. The extent to which barriers to affordable housing can be removed and minority business outreach initiatives are effective will also be monitored for performance purposes. The City will monitor the extent to which its Consolidated Plan is consistent with its Comprehensive Plan. Sub -recipients approved for funding agreements under the CDBG program are provided a Procedures Manual for Sub -recipients. This manual illustrates the standards and procedures they must comply with in order to fiscally and programmatically work effectively with the City of Tamarac. Also, the funding agreement includes, under Exhibit "C", a timetable/schedule for projects. This is comprised of specific work tasks, a start-up date and a completion date. Sub -recipients are also required to submit, under Exhibit "D", Monthly Progress Reports, chronologically detailing the steps taken to meet the quantifiable objectives enumerated in Exhibit "C". Monthly Progress Reports are intended to provide an update on a sub -recipients progress in meeting agreed upon objectives; they should include federally mandated reporting information, such as, matching contributions, contracts let to minority and women owned businesses and statistics on any relocations. In certain instances, additional information is required of sub -recipients so that Broward County Community Development Division staff working on behalf of the City can effectively engage in desk monitoring activities. Items such as environmental review documents, documentation provided by escrow/title companies, etc., necessary for determining compliance with certain policies may be requested as necessary. In-house staff monitors the timely expenditure of CDBG program funds on an on -going basis. Monthly Progress Reports, reimbursement requests and IDIS draw downs are tracked and documented regularly to ensure that HUD expenditure rates are met. If expenditure rates fall below the norm, staff contacts sub -recipients immediately to try to resolve any impediments to getting CDBG funds spent in a timely manner. If a sub - recipient cannot move forward in a timely manner due to circumstances beyond their control, funds will then be reprogrammed and used for activities where they can be expended in a more expeditious manner. The City identified the major categories of Housing, Living Environment, and Economic Opportunities as high priorities in the FY 2005-2010. Consolidated Plan. A few of the activities implemented under these categories are carried out by sub -recipients. The sub -recipients are generally non-profit organizations. Actions to be taken toward monitoring performance in meeting goals and objectives are as noted: City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 24 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM 1. Staff will conduct desk monitoring during all stages of each project based on a combination of risk analysis and random sample. Documented desk monitoring includes the following: a detailed review of the sub -recipient's agreement, including national objectives, eligible activities, cost reasonableness, anti -speculation, citizen and public participation and certifications; requests for payment; ERR; procurement and contracting; acquisition; construction bids/contracts; labor standards, weekly payrolls employee reviews; Section 3; housing rehabilitation guidelines; home ownership assistance guidelines; monthly progress reports; sub -recipient agreements' closeout reports and audits. After a document such as a monthly progress report is desk monitored, the sub -recipient is notified in writing, as to whether the document is compliant or what corrective actions are needed with a date for such to be completed. 2. Staff will also conduct on -site monitoring visits at least twice a year for non- profit organizations and once a year for governmental organizations. Additionally, the frequency of an on -site visit may be based on risk analysis which takes into account the following: prior desk and on -site monitoring of both the specific project being reviewed and prior projects; the knowledge and experience of the administrative staff; staff turnover; the date of the last on -site visit; the nature and complexity of project undertaken; project revisions; audit concerns and complaints. During the on -site monitoring, samples of files are reviewed and the project sites are visited to ensure conformance with the information in the inter -agency agreement. The City contracts with three local General Contractors. Before funds are committed, the inspectors visit the site and prepare a work write-up. This includes a list of all items to be constructed, repaired or replaced or replaced. A cost estimate is listed for each item. Code violations are identified and must be included in the work write-up with an estimated cost associated with them. The Contractor conducts on -site inspections during the time that construction is underway to ensure that all rehabilitation and reconstruction projects funded by CDBG funds comply with City Housing Codes and Housing Quality Standards. Funds are not released until the project has passed a substantial completion walk through and a certificate of occupancy is issued. Fiscal monitoring is conducted at least twice a year for every non-profit sub -recipient. At least one fiscal monitoring visit per year is conducted for each governmental sub - recipient. Fiscal monitoring visits cover the following: 1. Financial management of governmental activities will be reviewed for compliance with applicable requirements of 24 CFR 85.20 entitled "Standards for Financial Management Systems"; CFR 85.26 "Non - Federal Audits"; CFR 85.42 "Retention and Access Requirements for Records". City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 25 5/7/2008 1120:32 AM Financial requirements for non-profit entities will be reviewed for compliance with requirements of OMB Circular A-110, Subpart C, Sections 110.20-110.28 and 110.50-110.53 on Financial Management Systems. 2. Procurement procedures will be examined to determine compliance with CFR 85.36 (governmental entities) and OMB Circular A-110, Subpart C, Sections 110.40-110.48 (non -profits). 3. Cost allow ability will be checked by a review of expenditures for compliance with the sub -recipient agreement and OMB Circulars A-87 (governmental entities) and A-122 (non-profit organizations). 4. All sub -recipients expending more than $5,000 of grant funds from the City are required to provide an organization -wide audit prepared by an Independent Certified Public Accountant licensed by the State of Florida, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principle and OMB Circular -133 entitled Audits of States, Local Government and Non -Profit Organizations" as applicable. This report will be used as an essential tool in the monitoring of sub -recipients. 5. Prior to receipt of any grant funds, new recipients will be visited to ensure that they have an adequate accounting system in place with proper controls to account for all grant funds and to safeguard City assets. Programmatic, on -site monitoring will be conducted at least twice a year by Monitoring Unit staff utilizing both fiscal and programmatic monitoring checklists. These checklists are an attachment to the Monitoring Plan. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted if needed to review non-profit sub -recipients. Governmental sub -recipients will be monitored at least once per year. Monitoring visits may be conducted for new sub -recipients when they are initially funded. They will also be monitored once sufficient progress has been made with their scope of services so that a valid judgment can be made, yet early enough to avoid major problems. Monitoring Unit staff will: 1. Analyze sub -recipients to determine strengths and weaknesses. 2. Monitor actual performance against the activities timetable in the sub - recipient agreement. 3. Make sure all documents/reports are submitted to the Community Development Division in a timely manner. 4. Review client files for eligibility as applicable. City ofTamarac—Action Plan FY08 26 5/7l2008 11:20:32 AM 5. Ensure that corrective actions are taken to resolve deficiencies in program weaknesses. 6. Ensure that sub -recipients are engaged in minority business outreach efforts and comply with equal opportunity requirements. 7. Ensure that activities funded comply with the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan. Following the monitoring visit, a monitoring report listing the results of the visit is submitted to the Division Director for his comments. This report will include all findings, concerns and corrective actions. Once the Division Director has had the opportunity to provide his comments on the monitoring report, a Monitoring Letter is presented to the sub -recipient under the Director's signature outlining findings, concerns, and specific recommendations for improvement along with accompanying deadlines as appropriate. At the end of each year, effectiveness reviews are done, comparing actual accomplishments in each of the Consolidated Plan Priorities with projections in the Annual Action Plan. City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 27 5/7/2008 11:20:32 AM PUBLIC NOTICE City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 28 6/7/2008 11.20.32 AM PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF TAMARAC PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING For Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Action Plan Recommendations of Activities You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing will be held before the Planning Board of the CITY OF TAMARAC on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 105, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue, Tamarac, Florida, to discuss and recommend future use of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The public is invited to participate in this discussion and give recommendations. Recommendations will be submitted to the City Commission for consideration. MARION SWENSON, CIVIC CITY CLERK SEAL PUBLISH: Ft. Lauderdale News/Sun Sentinel Sunday, , 2007 Pursuant to Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, he may need to ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The City of Tamarac complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, please notify the City of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. Additionally, if you are hearing or speech impaired and need assistance, you may contact the Florida Relay Service at either of the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771. PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF TAMARAC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING For Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Action Plan Recommendations of Activities You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing will be held before the City Commission of the CITY OF TAMARAC on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida, to discuss and recommend future use of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The public is invited to participate in this discussion and give recommendations. Recommendations will be submitted to the City Commission for consideration. MARION SWENSON, CIVIC CITY CLERK SEAL PUBLISH: Ft. Lauderdale News/Sun Sentinel Sunday, , 2008 Pursuant to Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, he may need to ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The City of Tamarac complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, please notify the City of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. Additionally, if you are hearing or speech impaired and need assistance, you may contact the Florida Relay Service at either of the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771. 01 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF TAMARAC 9th PROGRAM YEAR Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Annual Action Plan for FY08 10/01/2008 — 09/30/2009 The City of Tamarac must have a HUD -approved Consolidated Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in accordance with 24 CFR part 91. Also, the City must submit a certification that the application for funding is consistent with the HUD -approved Consolidated Plan. The Five-year Consolidated Plan is implemented in annual increments which are submitted to HUD as Annual Action Plans. The City anticipates receiving $418,811.00 in fiscal year 2008 funds. The funds will be used to address community development and housing needs in the City of Tamarac. The City has received public comments on the recommended use of the FY 2008 CDBG funds and has developed a draft for the FY 2008 Annual Action Plan. The below listed projects are included in the draft plan: Residential Rehabilitation (Minor Home Repair) $ 142,608.80 This activity will provide minor home repairs to a minimum of five 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. Public Service (Support Group) $ 6,020.00 This activity will include funding for support groups to individual's, families, and single mothers as a result of continuing family issues (bereavement, mental health, parenting skills). Approximately eighty (80) unduplicated clients will be served by the various Support Group 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 (Temporary Full -Time Social Worker) $ 50,280.00 This activity will include funding for a temporary 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 60 calls a month and managing a caseload of about 35 a week. Approximately one hundred and twenty (120) 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 (Fitness "It Starts in the Parks") $ 3,020.00 This activity will include funding for an initiative of the Florida Recreation and Park Association intended to better position parks and recreation to focus on public education on fighting obesity, conditioning of healthy choices in nutrition, and the importance of daily physical activity. "It Starts in the Parks" is a 10 week program that will track and measure each individual's progress. Approximately seventy-five (75) unduplicated clients will be served by the Fitness Campaign 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 (Meditation and Arthritis Tai Chi) $ 3,120.00 This activity will include funding for classes that will be offered to elderly residents providing exercise and meditation to assist those coping with stress. Approximately one hundred and forty four (144) elderly residents will participate in the Arthritis Tai Chi and Meditation classes as qualified under 570.201(e) Public Services. Area -Wide Low -Moderate Neighborhood Benefit $ 130,000.00 (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) Auditing Services $ 5,500.00 Since the FY 2009 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 $ 78,262.20 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). The City of Tamarac, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321, will solicit public comments on the proposed FY 2008 Annual Action Plan. Copies of the FY 2008 Annual Action Plan are available for review and comment during the 30 day period commencing May 28, 2008 and ending June 27, 2008 at the following locations. - City of Tamarac City of Tamarac City's Clerk Office Community Development Division Room 101 Room 206 7525 NW 88th Avenue 7525 NW 88th Avenue Tamarac, FL 33321 Tamarac, FL 33321 The City of Tamarac Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2008 Annual Action Plan at 7:00 pm on July 9, 2008 in the Commission Chambers at 7525 NW 881h Avenue, Tamarac, FL. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate. The City of Tamarac complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, please notify the City of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. Additionally, if you are hearing or speech impaired and need assistance, you may contact the Florida Relay Service at either of the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771. APPENDIX II APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (COMMUNITY 2020) City of Tamarac — Action Plan FY08 29 5/7/2008 11-120.32 AM APPLICATION FOR OMB Approval No- 0348-0043 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier April 29, 2008 B-05-MC-12-0046 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION: 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier A plication Preapplication 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL. AGENCY Federal Identifier [� Construction ❑ Construction m Non -Construction ❑ Non -Construction 5. APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name: Organizational Unit. CITY OF TAMARAC City Manager's Office Address (give city, county, State, and zip code): Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on matters involvin 7525 NW 88 Avenue this application( ive area code) 954-597-33510 Tamarac, FL 33321 6, EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN), 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: (enter appropriate letter in box) E511—IHOT3 9 5 5 2❑ A. State H, Independent School Dist. B. County 1. State Controlled Institution of Higher Learning 8. TYPE OF APPLICATION: ❑ New m Continuation ❑ Revision C. Municipal. J. Private University D. Township K. Indian Tribe If Revision, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es) f 7 ❑ E. Interstate L. Individual �J F. Intermunicipal M. Profit Organization A. Increase Award B. Decrease Award C. Increase Duration G. Special District N. Other (Specify) D. Decrease Duration Other(speci/y): 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: 1 4— 2 3 1 Housing Rehabilitation Public Services TITLE: Public Facilities Improvements 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (Cities, Counties, States, etc). Administration City of Tamarac, Broward County, FL, USA 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: Start Date Ending Date a. Applicant b. Project 10/1/08 9/30/09 City of Tamarac 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING: 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? a. Federal $ 00 418,811 $ .00 o-i. YES. THIS PREAPPLICA'TION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILA131.1i TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 b, Applicant PROCESS FOR RFVIFW ON: State $ 00 DATE d. Local $ 00 b. No. �] PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E. O. 12372 Ll OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE e. Other $ �.00 I OR REVIEW $ o0 F, Program Incomr, 17. IS THE APPLICAN r DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? y I OTAI_ $ 418,811 L—]Yes If "Yes," attach an explanation. L] No 18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND RELIEF, ALI. DATA IN I HIS 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. a. rype Name of Authorized Representative mm _ b. Tille r.. Telephone Number Jeffrey I., Miller City Manager (954) 597-3510 d. Signa lior��epre septa ive` - e. Date Sid� Previous Editioble / Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424 (Rev, 7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 Exhibit "2" C I N r r'% -I T k-A''FAM-ARAC di x� OR1 0 C�,,)nimunity Development Black Grant Program Consolidated Plana 2005 -- 2010 And Annual. Action Plan — 1 isual Yetar 2005 Prepared by: Broward County, Florida Human Services Department — Community Development Division Submitted to: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development The Office of Community Planning and Development City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005�2010 r 5/5/2008 11,25,25 AM CITY OF TAMARAC CONSOLIDATED PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction............................................................................................................................. 4 VisionStatement........................................................................................................................ 6 Citizen Participation and Consultation................................................................................ 7 Advertisement......................................................................................................................... 8 Meetingsand Hearings......................................................................................................... 8 Written Complaints and Grievances................................................................................. 8 Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment...................................................................... 9 General Population Characteristics.................................................................................. 9 Housing Characteristics and Categories of Persons Affected ................................ 10 Table 1:Broward County Very Low, Low and Moderate Household Income Limits.....................................................................................................................10 Table 2: 2000 Housing Needs of Renter Households........................................12 Table 3: 2000 Housing Needs of Home Owner Households .............................14 Table 4: Substandard Housing Units..................................................................15 Minority Housing Needs ............... HomelessNeeds................................................................................................................... 16 OtherSpecial Needs............................................................................................................ 16 LeadBased Paint Hazards ............. ............. ...:...................... ................. ... .......... ............... 17 HousingMarket Analysis... ................. .................................................................................. 18 HousingSupply.................................................................................................................... 18 Table 5: Tenure of Housing Units.......................................................................18 Publicand Assisted Housing........................................................................................... 19 Institutional Structure and Affordable Housing Incentives ............................... I ... ... 19 Five Year Strategic Plan ..............................,.................................................................. 20 Strategies................................................................................................................................... 21 HousingRehabilitation.......................................................................................................21 PublicServices..................................................................................................................... 23 Priority Analysis and strategy Development.................................................................... 24 Priority Goal "1„ - Housing., .......... ........ ...... ............ .................. . ................... 24 Priority Goal "A2" -- Public Service ............................. .......................... . ..25 City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 5/5/2008 11.2.5 25 AM FederalResources................................................................................................................... 26 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)..... ................................. 1.........."..'..... 26 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)...................................................................................... 26 Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) ...................................................... 27 Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)............................................ 27 Strategies of General Concern.............................................................................................28 PublicHousing Strategy.................................................................................................... 28 Anti -Poverty Strategy.......................................................................................................... 28 FairHousing Strategy.................................................................................... City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 3 5/5/2008 11,26,22 AM INTRODUCTION 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 currently embarking on its next five-year cycle to receive HUD Federal grant allocations and will provide funds to promote affordable housing initiatives and socio-economic programs to address identified community development needs. In Fiscal Year 2005, the City of Tamarac will receive $481,741 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 result of the afore referenced assessment is the City of Tamarac Consolidated Strategic Plan. This Plan is a prerequisite to receiving the grant funds. HUD envisions the Consolidated Strategic Plan to function as: 1. A planning document for the City of Tamarac, which builds on a participatory process including government, residents, businesses, and educational institutions 2. An application for federal funds under HUD's formula grant programs 3. A strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs 4. An action plan that provides a basis for assessing performance The Consolidated Strategic Plan furthers the statutory goals through a collaborative process whereby a community establishes a unified vision for community development actions. This vision evolves into a Five -Year Plan that offers local jurisdictions a better chance to shape the various programs into effective, coordinated neighborhood and community development strategies that create a specific course of action for revitalization. It is the means to analyze the City local context and the linkages to the larger region. It also creates the opportunity for strategic planning and citizen participation to take place in. a comprehensive context, and to reduce duplication of effort at the local level. The Plan builds on local assets and coordinates a response to the needs of the community; integrates economic, physical, environmental and human development in a comprehensive coordinated fashion. Once the five-year strategic plan is developed, it sets forth goals, objectives and performance benchmarks for measuring progress. city of ramain Consolid2ted Plan 2005-2.010 5/5/2008 11 25:25 AM 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 This five-year consolidated plan incorporates priorities and programs addressing these goals. The Cranston -Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (Act) was enacted by the U.S. Congress to provide new commitment, programs and resources to accomplish the national goal of ensuring every family a decent, affordable home in a safe and livable neighborhood. The Act authorizes new housing programs which are designed to: help families who do not own a home save for a down payment for the purchase of a home 2. retain affordable housing produced with federal assistance 3. support public/private partnerships for the development of affordable housing 4, improve rental assistance for very low income families increase the supply of supportive housing, combining shelter and services for persons with special needs City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 .5/512008 11 25 25 AM Vision Statement The Community Development Department's Vision and Mission Statement is "Tamarac is a planned community of beautiful homes, buildings and landscaping with attractive and safe neighborhoods that contribute to a vibrant local economy and a high quality of life, Our commitment to the pride in our City is matched by our determination to equitably apply the City Codes, to maintain and enhance our high standards through effective planning techniques and to promote a business friendly attitude. Our unity is strengthened by our shared enthusiasm, integrity and pride." The Vision of the Consolidated Plan supports this mission and provides priorities and objectives for meeting the goals for decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons. These priorities will expand and strengthen partnerships throughout government and foster joint ventures among government, private and nonprofit organizations in the production and operation of affordable housing, job training, job creation, community services, and commercial and neighborhood revitalization. The City of Tamarac has already committed itself to similar goals through its Community Development Department, Capital Improvements Budget and the Housing Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Housing Element, as prepared pursuant to Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code, identifies the following housing goals for the City: preserve, enhance, and revitalize the City's neighborhoods ! improve the housing stock through rehabilitation or demolition and reconstruction ! meet the needs of lower income households by ensuring opportunities for affordable housing Accomplishment of the afore cited goals will assist the City in maintaining and developing housing for its present and future residents and include the necessary social and physical infrastructure to support the present and future residents of the City of Tamarac. The Consolidated Strategic Plan, provides the planning and grant application requirements to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The City receives HOME Investment Partnerships Funds as a part of the Broward County HOME Consortium. CDBG Program funds are to be used to upgrade the City's documented lower income areas into self-sustaining communities by providing resources for programs to address the needs of very low, low and moderate income persons and households. HOME funds will address the housing needs of low income residents. City of Tamarac Consolidated Man 2005.2010 5/S/2008 11,25,25 AM 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 S' 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 which hearings are advertised and conducted. (See Appendix I for further details) The first public hearing was conducted by the Broward County Community Development Division on February 17, 2005; this public hearing was provided for all cities within the Broward County area; the County wanted to provide citizen input into the planning and plan project implementation. The second public hearing was conducted by the City's Planning Board, on May 4, 2005, to receive comments on recommendations for the Consolidated Strategic Plan and the Annual Action Plan. The City Commission on July 13, 2005 by resolution adopted the Consolidated Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan for submission to HUD. 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. During the development of the Five Year Plan (2005-2010) and the CDBG FY05 Annual Action plan; Broward County conducted a phone survey to gather data from specialized service providers. In addition to the phone survey, a CDBG consultation task force provided comments on the Five Year Plan and the Annual Action Plan. These service providers represent a wide range of individuals with expertise in engineering, planning, social services, economic development and parks and recreation. The consultation agencies were utilized to determine feasibility, duplication and consistency with local governmental plans, conformance with local zoning district, environmental impact and cost effectiveness. 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. City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 7 5/5/2008 11:25:25 AM Advertisement The City of Tamarac will make available to citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties the summary of proposed projects and the amount allocated to each project. This information will be published for comment in the "Sun Sentinel", a newspaper of general circulation, and also may be published in other local newspapers at the City's discretion. Meetings and Hearings The City of Tamarac will conduct at least two (2) public hearings annually to obtain citizen's views. Each public hearing notice will be published in the "Sun Sentinel", at least 14 days in advance of the public hearing date. The City encourages participation by handicapped residents who may require auxiliary aids for communication. Upon request, these auxiliary aids will be available to City residents. Whenever possible, the City shall produce a verbatim record by recording the hearings and a transcript will be made available for future reference. The City Commissioners formally invite all applicants and concerned citizens to participate in the identification of community needs and project activities that support neighborhood needs. At the completion of this process, the City of Tamarac Commissioners will support by resolution the plan of action to promote the community development vision of the City's Consolidated Strategic Plan. All records relating to the development of the Consolidated Strategic Plan are on file at the City of Tamarac Community Development Department and the public has unlimited access to these records for a period of five (5) years. Upon completion of the final draft of the Consolidated Plan, the City will publish the plan summary in a newspaper of general circulation, allowing up to 30 days for written comment prior to submission of the HUD grant application. All performance reports will be available for review and comment for at least fifteen (15) days, prior to HUD submissions. Written Complaints and Grievances The City responds to all complaints from citizens related to the consolidated plan, amendment 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 practicable. Complaints registered orally will be logged in the Complaint Register located at the City Community Development Department, located at 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida. For further details see Appendix 1. City of f'amarac Consolidated Plan 200.5-2010 51W008 11!25:25 AM HOUSING AND HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT General Population Characteristics The City of Tamarac is a full service city that covers a 12 square mile area and was incorporated in 1963, by City Charter. The City is governed by a five member non- partisan Commission elected at large. The City Manager is appointed by the Commission. Tamarac lies in the northwesterly section of Broward County. Broward, together with Dade, and Palm Beach counties, comprise one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. The City of Tamarac' exponential growth has mirrored the population statistics statewide. New residents have been attracted to Tamarac by its climate, relatively low property taxes and non-existent state income tax. Migration analysis indicated that many people have moved to Tamarac from the North East section of the United States, primarily New York and Massachusetts. The 2000 American Community Survey migration figures also indicate that people moved to Tamarac from Broward and Miami Counties. In 2003, the Broward County Planning Services Division prepared its Population forecasting Model for the County as a whole, as well as individual cities such as Tamarac. This along with U.S. Census data provides the most current portrait of the City of Tamarac housing, social and economic profile. In 2005, the population of Tamarac is projected at 58,674. It was 55,588 in 2000, representing a 5 percent population increase since the 2000 Census base line year. According to 2000 U.S. Census data, the City of Tamarac population increased by 24% from 1990 to 2000 from 44,822 to 55,588. Build -out, anticipated in 2007 or 2008, for the City is over 60,000. The City has a relatively mature population, as the median age was 52.9 years old with thirty percent of the City population under 18 years old. The population, 65 years or older in 2000, represented 37.8 percent of the persons in the City. Also in 2000, 82.1 percent of the residents in Tamarac were white as compared to the 1990 Census; the white population totaled 91.6 percent. Minority population gains were modest with an average increase, one percent in the racial categories with current 2000 estimates as follows: 14.9 percent of the city residents are of Hispanic origin and may be of any race; black residents represent 10.5% percent, and Asian or Pacific Islander residents represented 1.5 percent of the population. The City is comprised primarily of family households. This fact is confirmed by the 2000 U.S. Census population data which indicates families made up 57A percent of the people in Tamarac with an average household size of 2.00 which is below the national average of 2.59 and county average of 2.45. There are 27,423 households in the City. It should be noted that 44.8 percent of the family households are headed by married couple families. The City has relatively low unemployment (3.0%) and the three.primary employment sectors are executive, administrative support and retail. The 2000 median household income in Tamarac was $34,290, HUD utilizes the median family income City or Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005.2010 9 5/5/2008 11:25'25 AM (MFI) for determining low and moderate income persons. The current MFI is $58,100 for Broward County (the Ft. Lauderdale MSA). Housing Characteristics and Categories of Persons Affected The 2000 housing stock is comprised of a total of 27,732 housing units, of which 7.8 percent were vacant. The occupied units corisisted of 21,921 units that were owner occupied and 5,502 housing units were renter occupied. The housing stock is relatively new, with 47,4% of the structures built since 1970. According to the City of Tamarac' State approved Comprehensive Plan; specific guidelines have been adopted to promote affordable housing. It is important to note that the City is very close to residential build -out. By Fiscal Year 2002, 99% of all residential land had been developed. One possible side effect of build -out is an increase in turnover and higher prices for existing housing, which ultimately, could negatively affect affordability. Keeping in mind the intent of HUD program initiatives such as the CDBG and HOME grant allocations, which are defined on pages 23-24, the persons or neighborhoods served by the City's Consolidated Plan will be described in this section. General housing needs of the affected population are measured by assessing the number of low and moderate income families, those who earn between 30% and 80% of the MFI annually. In addition, the households who live in substandard conditions, live in overcrowded units or pay more than 30% of their income for housing will be examined. Table 2 summarizes the household size and income categories of the very low, low and moderate income households and Table 4 on the following page summarizes the housing burden of households in the City, household type, income and tenure. A low income or a moderate income household is defined as a household having an income between 30% and 80% of the Median Family Income, adjusted for family size. The Median Family Income for Broward County is $58,100, TABLE 1:13ROWARD COUNTY VERY LOW, LOW AND MODERATE HOUSEHOLD INCOME LIMITS Household Size 1 Person 2 Persons Mtxde &lnCpine 801/aUMFl 33,700 38,550 - Low Income 50% of MFI Z1,050 Very Low Income 30% of MFI 12,G5D 24,100 14,450 3 Persons 43,350 27,100 16,250 4 Persons 48,150 30,100 32,500 -- �- 34,900 18,050 5 Persons 52,000 _ 19,500 6 Persons 7 Persons 55,850 — 20,950 23,850 59.700 37,300-- 39,750 8 Persons 1 63,550 Sdwre. Urnted Srates Department of Housing and Urban Development Effective 2/11/05 City of I amarac Gonsolidated Plan 2005-2010 I 5/5/2008 i l,25 25 AM Housing is considered to be affordable, when not more than 30% of the net income goes toward housing expenses. The Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) census tabulations prepared by HUD offer insight into how many households experience housing problems, including being rent/mortgage burdened. The HUD special census tabulations for the City of Tamarac can be found in Appendix III. The HUD 2000 special census tabulations for Tamarac indicates that 20.41 % (5,502) are renter and 79.9 % (21,921) are owner households as summarized below. Renter Occupied Households - 2000: ! 16.0% (878) were extremely low income (earning 0-30 % of the median); 14.0% (765) were low income (earning 31-50% of the median); ! 21.0% (1,137) were moderate income (earning 51-80% of the median; and ! 49.0% (2,675) were middle income (earning 81 - 95 % of the median). It should be noted that the remaining 49.0% (2,675) rental households accounts for households earning 96% of the median income and above. By income category, tenure proportions steadily shift toward owners so that in the extremely low income group, the split is 6/1 owner to renter. The number of low income renters in all categories is lower than owners. For the owner category 75 % (16,419) of the owners are low and moderate income and for renters, this figure is 51 % (2,780). These percentages indicate that extremely low and low income renters are the group most likely to have substantial housing needs. Of this need category 28% and 46% are elderly renters and elderly owners respectively. Coming in second, as it relates to households in need in the extremely low income category of persons affected, are "Small Related Households" and "All Other Households" (see Tables 2 and 4 for details). TABLE 2: 2000 HOUSING NEEDS OF RENTER HOUSEHOLDS Tamarac CDBG , Florida CHAS Data Book Renters Small Large Elderly Related Related All Total (5 or 1 & 2 (2 to 4) more) Other Renters member Households Household by Type, Income, households A B C D E & Housing Problem 1. Household income <=50% MFI 622 542 122 357 1,643 2, Household Income <=30% MFI 359 202 73 244 878 3. % with any housing problems 58.5 90.1 94.6 67.2 71.2 4. % Cost Burden >30% 58.5 82.7 46.6 67.2 65.5 5. % Cost Burden >50% 55.7 77.7 32.9 59 59.8 6. Household Income >30% to <=50% MFI 263 340 49 113 765 7. % with any housing problems 62 98.8 100 74.3 82.6 8. % Cost Burden >30% 62 98.8 100 74.3 82.6 9. % Cost Burden >50% 31.9 42A 8.2 47.8 37.4 10. Household Income >50 to < 80% MFI 243 494 92 308 1,137 11. % with any housing roblems _ 49.4 68 84.8 82.1 69.2 12.% Cost Burden >30% 49.4 54 30.4 82.1 58.8 13. % Cost Burden >50% 16.5 3.8 0 9.7 7.8 14. Household Income >80% MFI 257 1,307 157 954 2,675 15, % with any housing problems 21.4 1 13.2 49.7 6.2 13.6 16.% Cost Burden >30% 21.4 1.5 0 4.1 4.3 17. % Cost Burden >5o% 13.6 0 0 0 1.3 18. Total Households 1,12.2 2,343 371 1,619 5455 19. % with any housing problems 48.8 43.8 73.9 34.6 44.2 48.8 --. .. 33 7 - 29 9 20, % Cost BU(den >30 -- 33 4 -- 36.5 21. "/o Cost Burden >50 32 13.7 7.5 14.1 17.1 Source; Unifed States Department of Housing and Urban 0evelopmeol CHAS 2000 Special Census Tabulations City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 12 515I2008 1 125 25 AM A further review of the cost burden data (Table 2) indicates that in all rent burden categories from 31 % to 50% "Large Related Families" and "All Other Renter Households" have an exceedingly high percent average of 100% and 74.3%. When compared to the 2000 ACS for Tamarac City households totaled 29,750 households, it should be noted that the percent distribution of need remains constant in this analysis between the 1990 benchmark and 2000 measurement. Of the 5,502 renter households, 4,034 households meet the HUD income criteria for housing assistance and/or non housing assistance. More than 3,000 households are rent burdened, meaning more than 30% of their income goes toward housing, Approximately 81 percent of these households report housing problems. A review of the mean rents for Tamarac indicates that the average rent for one month is ($897.00). When one compares the mean rents with HUD determined fair market rents it is evident that a low to moderate income family with a household size of one to three persons can only afford efficiency rental units in order to not be rent burdened. It is estimated that the low and moderate income rental households are paying approximately $151.00 to $163,00 above the thirty percent affordable threshold established by HUD. The City of Tamarac owner households comprise 21,921 units. Of this total, 8,038 households meet the HUD income criteria of extremely low to moderate income. The households paying more than 30% of their income for housing in this HUD income range is 10,370 (48%). These same households also report that they are having" housing problems". Also the census CHAS data from 2000 reveals, that moderate income families living in the City are the largest class of citizens in the HUD income range with a housing cost burden with a commensurate report of housing problems. City of Tamarac Consolidated plan 2005.2010 13 5/5/2008 '11,25:25 AM TABLE 3: 2000 HOUSING NEEDS OF HOME OWNER HOUSEHOLDS Hniminn Prnhlamc r)i rtni it fr,r _AII 1-Inl jenhnle4o Source of Data CHAS Data Book Data Current as of 2000 Tamarac Florida owners Household by Type, Income, & Housing Problem Elderly 1 R 2 member households Small Related (2 to 4) Large Related (5 or more) All Other Households Total Owners F G H 1 J 1. Household Income <-'30% MFI 5,013 488 44 506 6,049 2. Household Income �=3D% MFI 2,029 248 30 309 Z616 3. % with any housing problems 77.8 78,2 100 72.8 77.5 4 % Cost Burden >30% 77.8 78.2 100 1 72.8 77.5 5. % Cost Burden >50% 51.9 70,2 66.7 61.5 55 6, Household Income>30% to <-50% MFI 2,984 238 14 197 3.433 7. %with an housin roblems 49.6 89.5 71.4 72.6 53.7 8. % Cost Burden >30% 49.6 89.5 71.4 72.6 53.7 9. % Cost Burden >50% 17.6 63 71.4 65.5 23.7 10. Household Income >50 to «80% MFI 3,025 746 117 433 4,321 11. % with an housin roblems 25.3 67.8 53.8 56.4 36.5 12.% Cost Burden >30% 253 65.4 15.4 56.4 35.1 13. % Cost Burden >60% 5.1 11.9 0 5.5 6.2 14. Household Income >80% MFI 51169 4,193 440 1.800 11,602 15. %with any housing problems 6.8 15.6 35.2 17,2 12.7 16,% Cost Burden >30% 6.7 12.4 15.9 17.2 10.7 17, % Cost Burden >50% 0 1.9 3.4 1.7 1.1 18. Total Households 13,207 5,425 601 2.739 21,972 _19, % with any housing problems 31.6 28.9 42.9 33.7 31.5 20, % Cost Burden >30 31 6 26.1 21.3 33.7 30.2 21. % Cost Burden >50 13.1 9.1 7.5 13.6 12 __. -W Nu...„ "' ,..,,, -V ­U v )-I uVVCI(j{u I FVj If 4rim,) euuu 3puciai uensus I apular/0r7s The 2000 ACS for the City of Tamarac examined three indicators of substandard housing: lack of complete plumbing, lack of complete kitchen facilities and lack of central heating. As indicated in Table 5 below, the City of Tamarac has approximately 382 units which lack one or more of those features. Unfortunately, it is riot possible to ascertain which of those units have more than one feature lacking. Of these units, 85 units lacked complete plumbing, and 286 lacked central heating. In absolute terms there was an increase in the number of units lacking plumbing and central heating since 1980, The percentage of substandard units remains 1 % of the total housing stock. City of Tamarac ConsolidWt,,d Plan 2005.2010 I 5/5/2008 11,25:25 AM Table 4 shows the housing needs of owner households. Within this group of 25,681 owner -occupied units, the income distribution for owner households is as follows: 12.0% (2,616) were extremely low income (earning 0 -30 % of the median • 16.0% (3,433) were low income (earning 31- 50% of the median) • 20.0% (4,321) were moderate income (earning 51- 80% of median • 53.0% (11,602) were middle -income (earning 81 - 95 % of the median) TABLE 4: SUBSTANDARD HOUSING UNITS Substandard Housing Units - 2000 Characteristic 2000 2000 No. of Units % of Units Lack Complete 36 .01 Plumbing Lack Complete 56 .02 Kitchen Facilities Substandard 92 .05 Total Total No. Housing Units in 2000 = 29,750 Percent Total = .08 Source: United States Bureau of the Census (2000) Historically, these factors have been used by the Census to define substandard housing, however by today's standards they are not as relevant. Other factors play a role including examining compliance to local building codes and how well a structure can withstand hurricane force wind and rain. Seventy (70%) of the housing stock is less than twenty years old indicating that while home rehabilitation programs are not widely needed, in the next five to ten years, home rehabilitation programs will become a major priority. The above figures will provide the baseline data, and incentive to develop a working definition of substandard units, to use for comparison purposes in the future. Minority Housing Needs The 2000 CHAS Data Book provides statistical information with respect to minority subgroups in Tamarac. Of the 5,502 renter -households in Tamarac, 16.0% were very low income, 14.0% were low income, and 21.0% were moderate -income. Racial groups such as Hispanic, White Non -Hispanic, and Black Non -Hispanic were assessed. For Hispanic households, (1063 households), 15% were very low income, 14% were low income, and 31 % were moderate income. For Black households (849 households), 22% were very low income, 13% were low income, and 18% were moderate income. For White households (3,110 households), 15% were very low income, 14% were low income, and 19% were moderate income. City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 15 5/5iN06 11.25 25 AM For all other households in Tamarac (284 households), 9% were very low income, 9% were low income, and 8% were moderate income. Racial groups such as Hispanic, White Non -Hispanic, and Black Non -Hispanic were analyzed. For Hispanic households (2,697 households), 11 % were very low income, 14% were low income, and 24% were moderate income. For Black Non -Hispanic Households (2,148 households), there were 13% very low income, 13% low income, and 22% moderate income. For White Non - Hispanic Households (21,515 households), 13% were very low income, 16% low income, and 20% moderate income. Homeless Needs The April 1998 Homeless Survey, conducted by the Broward Coalition for the Homeless, Inc., estimated that there are approximately 5,000 homeless persons in Broward County. Although dispersed throughout the entire county, the vast majority of the homeless persons are concentrated within the older communities of Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood, where a majority of the services for the homeless are located. The characteristics of the Homeless population changed between 1990 and 1993. It grew substantially during that period and included more children, families, and individuals with chronic mental illness, and HIV/AIDS. Between 1993 and 1998, the homeless population characteristics remained the same. As such, surveys are now administered every two years to assess this situation. As detailed in the Inventory of Facilities and Services for the Homeless and at Risk Homeless, a continuum of service is provided for this population. Several services in the Northern portion of Broward County are located within Tamarac and/or are located in close proximity to the City's jurisdiction. Refer to Appendix IV entitled Homeless Facilities and Services Inventory. Based on the Housing Burden inventory of the City of Tamarac, approximately 2,008 renter households and 6,636 owner households are threatened economically with homelessness due to the housing burden exceeding 30%. Services to assist these households include rental, utility, and foreclosure prevention and residential rehabilitation currently provided by Broward County Human Services Department. Other Special Needs The housing requirements for persons with mental illness are extensive and varied. The array of housing must address a range of options from independent rental apartments, home ownership to supervised congregate living such as small foster and group homes or larger adult congregate living facilities. There are two group homes located in the City of Tamarac with a capacity to serve 16 persons with mental illness. In addition, there are six housing units within the City limits that offer supportive housing for recovered dually diagnosed persons (alcohol/drug and mental health). City Of I amarac Consolidated plan 2006-2010 16 5/5/2008 1 t'25:25 AM Affordable housing for the elderly is an on -going need in the City. Current and future housing initiatives for this "special needs" category will be to diversify and expand supportive housing services that increase "in -place residency" for the elderly. While the 65+ population of Tamarac comprises 37.8% of the total population, it is estimated that within the next decade, the elderly population could double. The City of Tamarac 2000 Census for labor force and disability characteristics indicates that of the labor force 21 to 64 age group, 6,674 persons have a work disability. Of the total disabled population 68.7% of these persons are not prevented from work. With a total work force in this age group of 24,111 laborers the disabled represents approximately 19% of the households in Tamarac. This percentage results in an estimated household need for various housing and supportive services. It should be noted that this household estimate of (19%) need is above the estimated Broward County and national average of 9% and 6 % respectively During the first five years of the City's Consolidated Plan period (2005 - 2010) a data retrieval system will be developed to ascertain more detailed information on the "Other Special Needs" categories for the update of Tamarac Consolidated Plan. Lead Based Paint Hazards The Broward County Community Development Division consulted with the county local health department to obtain assessment of potential lead hazards and poisoning for the City of Tamarac. The Broward County Health Department, Division of Epidemiology and Research provided information for the number of elevated cases in the geographical zip code of 33321. The departments' findings revealed that there is a lower elevated amount of lead based poisoning due to most construction of owner - occupied and renter -occupied housing units occurred after 1970. It should be noted that most incidents of lead based paint hazards are found in the housing inventory built before 1970. According to the 2000 Census of Population and Housing Characteristics only 12% of owner -occupied housing or renter -occupied housing units were established in 1969 or earlier. In addition, many cases of lead based paint are "imported cases" (persons already exposed to lead) and are concentrated in areas with higher exposure to lead products (high concentration areas of pre-1970 constructed housing). In Tamarac and statewide, the percentage of houses in Florida that may be contaminated with lead based paint are quite low. Not only is there the small percentage of the houses that were built before 1970, the prevalent paints ere turpentine -based mineral spirits that were colored with pigments made from zinc oxide and linseed oil rather than lead based paint and widely manufactured, for military and household uses, in Florida. City of Tamarac Consolidated flan 2005-2010 17 5/5/2008 11 25:25 AM HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS Housing Supply A comparison of the 2000 census data and the 2000 American Community Survey (ACS) profile, housing tenure type indicates that the City of Tamarac owner occupied housing stock remains at an upward swing. This upward swing reflects a 5% increase_ This also shows a 5% renter occupied rate decrease during the same time period; with 4% of the housing units seasonally vacant or vacant year-round. Corresponding vacancy figures in Broward County were slightly higher during this time period, Table 5 shows the terms of tenure, 79.9% (21,921) of the City of Tamarac' housing units was owner -occupied in 2003; 30.0% (5,502) of the households was renter - occupied see Table 6 below. During the same period, 70.0% (479,048) of Broward County's housing units was owner -occupied and 30.0% (205,399) were renter occupied. TABLE 5: TENURE OF HOUSING UNITS Housing Supply - 2000 (% of total housing units) Occupied Vacant Tamarac Owner Renter Owner Renter 79.9 % 20,1 % 2.7 % 4.8% Broward County Owner Renter Owner Renter 70.0% 30.0% 1.5% 7.5% Source: 2003 American Housing Survey for Tamarac and Broward County, Florida. The City of Tamarac has continued to experience rapid growth in building activity since 2000. By the end of 2002, according to the 2003 American Community Survey (ACS) produced by the U-S. Census Bureau, the total number of housing units had climbed to 29,750. This figure represents a 3% increase in the number of housing units between 2000 and 2002, Increased housing construction in Tamarac has mirrored "boom" trends across the United States, driven by low interest financing. While the mortgage rate has increased over the past few months, it is anticipated that in Tamarac, housing construction will continue at this pace until substantial residential build -out occurs. Substantial residential build -out is anticipated to occur during the middle of this decade. The affects of build -out on affordable housing supply is expected to be negative, increasing prices higher driven by a market with low turnover and high ab .sorption rates. CO of Tamarac COn59lldwed Plan 2005.2010 I R 5/5/2008 11 25!25 MA Public and Assisted Housing 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 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 236 housing project that was built in 1974 and totals 432 units in the adjacent City of Coral Springs, of this total, 326 units are for the elderly. The City of Coral Springs has approximately 400 units in which tenant vouchers for Section 8 Rental Assistance via the HUD Project Based Subsidy. Institutional Structure and Affordable Housing Incentives The City of Tamarac participates in County/City Committees created to coordinate public, private and community based efforts to expand affordable housing and economic development initiatives through research and program development activities that support community development joint ventures between the private and public sectors. To further the cause for affordable housing, the City will determine the following actions: ! Continue to support the efforts of the City to develop recommendations regarding land use revisions/changes that would provide development incentives for the expansion of affordable rental/owner occupied housing. Establish criteria and implement administrative codes to defer water/sewer hook-up up fees, as development cost write down incentives for the production cost for low and moderate income housing. ! Continue the implementation of the State Housing Incentive Partnership (SHIP) Program to promote and diversify available financing and inducement incentives to expand the affordable housing stock in the city of Tamarac. ! The City of Tamarac Community Development Department will identify publicly owned land/buildings that can be developed for affordable hauling initiatives. The five year strategic plan of goals and priorities will also assist in shaping Affordable Housing policy. City of Tamarac Consolidated flan 2005-2010 19 5/5/2008 11'25:25 AM FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN The five year strategic plan will address the City's needs via three goals and related and corresponding priorities that are summarized below: r',tlalc "To arrest and prevent any physical or economic blight through the rehabilitation and/or construction of housing, infrastructure and community facilities, and through economic development initiatives," Objectives The overall program objective is driven by several factors including (1) the age and condition of the residential developments in the City; (2) the need for community facilities for low/moderate income households particularly elderly households; and (3) the need to provide Public Services, The City of Tamarac continues to insist on high quality housing development, as well as quality maintenance of the City's existing housing stock by residents. However, the City must insure that developers provide affordably high quality housing for the low/moderate income residents of the City. This objective can be achieved over the next five years through the following strategies: • Provide funding assistance to maintain the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation of older units. • Provide first-time homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income residents. • Provide public services through Senior Life Support Skills, Information and Referral, On -going Case Management, and Senior Support and Volunteer Programs. • Code Enforcement activities • Public Facilities improvements City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 20 5/5/2008 11 25.25 AM STRATEGIES Housing Rehabilitation Objective To maintain the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation of older units. Many of the program recipients have been elderly persons living alone in single family homes that cannot afford the cost of repair and maintenance. A number of program participants have also been households headed by a female with children who cannot afford the repair and maintenance of their homes. In some instances, units that are presently in standard physical condition could easily slip to substandard condition because the residents cannot afford the maintenance and repair of their homes. Strategy For the purpose of the Consolidated Plan, "housing rehabilitation refers to minor to major physical rehabilitation of owner occupied, housing dwelling units located within the corporate limits of the City of Tamarac, Florida. The total rehabilitation cost may be limited to a minimum of five hundred dollars ($500) to a high of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). It is anticipated that the majority of the housing rehabilitation cost will fall at around $15,000 per dwelling unit. The program will target low income households. However, moderate -income households will also be eligible to participate. It is anticipated that a minimum of 15 dwelling units per year for the next five (5) years will receive assistance under this program. The yearly cost of the program is estimated at $233,000. 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. City Of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 21 5/5/2008 11 25 25 AM 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. A unit may be classified as "dilapidated" if the unit has major structural deficiencies. A unit that is in dilapidated condition typically will cost more to repair than to rebuild. Therefore, a dilapidated unit will be demolished and the occupants will be relocated based on the City's "Displacement and Relocation Plan". The "Displacement and Relocation Plan" is a part of the CDBG program and is presented in the last part of this document. It is anticipated that there will be very few, if any, occupied dilapidated units within the boundaries of the City of Tamarac, Florida. 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 and moderate income homeowners, City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 27 5/5/2008 11 25 25 AM Public Services Objective To meet the needs of a growing community Public services activities directed towards improving the services provided to the community. Areas include Senior Life Support, Information and referral, On -going Case Management and Senior Program and Volunteer Program. A public service activity or project should either be a new service or one that is a quantifiable increase in an existing service. Str�Y For the purpose of the Community Development Plan, public services are community facilities, services and programs that provide support to the City's residents. Projects in this category will provide safety programs or provide services to residents of the City of Tamarac - The funding of this category will be based on the merits of the request for funding received, The category is subject to a 15% cap. Therefore, priority will be given to programs phased over a number of years, and programs that benefit the greatest number of low and moderate -income persons. City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 23 5/5/2008 1 1:25:25 AM PRIORITY ANALYSIS AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT Priority Goal "I". Housing The goal of decent housing includes assisting low and moderate income persons to obtain appropriate housing and assisting persons at risk to not becoming homeless; retention of the affordable housing stock; increasing the availability of permanent housing in standard condition, and affordable cost to low and moderate income families, particularly to members of disadvantaged minorities, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, family status, or disability. Priority Goal "1" — Existing Homeowners Very low, low, and moderate income (0% to 30%, 31 % to 50%, 51 % to 80% of MFI) Existing Homeowners (i) Analysis As stated before, there is very little substandard housing in the City. Therefore, based on this assessment, the City has assigned a relative numerical priority of "1A" to all existing owner -occupied housing rehabilitation program. (ii) Strate Develo meat -Investment Plan Activities Based on the 2000 CHAS data (See Appendix III, CHAS data is downloaded from hud.gov), the City reflects that 34% of all households in the City of Tamarac had housing problems. Of the 21,921 owner households (as identified in the CHAS) in 2000, 6,049 owner households had incomes less than 50% of the Median Household Income (MHI). Very Low-income owner households counted 2,616, low-income owner households counted 3,433, moderate -income owners counted 4,321. Therefore, based on this assessment, the City has assigned a relative numerical priority of 1X to all existing owner -occupied housing rehabilitation program. The five (5) year goal: Owner -occupied housing rehab = 75 units Pro rq ams 'The following programs and resources (federal and state) will be pursued over the next 5 year period. 'The jurisdiction will generally support applications for these programs and resources from eligible non -profits and other entities when application is limited to City of 7arnerac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 5/5/2008 1 1:25:25 AM 24 such entities. However, when the jurisdiction is also an eligible applicant, it will take the lead and apply directly for funding. Rehabilitation A. Federal CDBG B. State SHIP Priority Goal 'W" -- Public Service Low to moderate income (0% to 30%, 31 % to 50%, and 51 % to 80% of MR) persons. (i) Analysis Public service activities directed towards improving the services provided to the community. Areas include Senior Life Skills Support, on -going implementation of the Senior Program and the Volunteer Program. These services will benefit a low and moderate residents in the City of Tamarac. Programs The following program and resource (federal) will be pursued over the next 5 year period. The jurisdiction will generally support applications for these programs and resources from eligible non -profits and other entities when application is limited to such entities. However, when the jurisdiction is also an eligible applicant, it will take the lead and apply directly for funding. Public Service A. Federal CDBG B. Public Services 1. Senior Life Skills Support CDBG 2. Information and Referral Services CDBG 3, On -going Case Management CDBG 4, Senior Program and Volunteer Program CDBG To support the five year investment plan the appropriate federal 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, It should be noted that this list is not inclusive of all funding options in the private and public sector. City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 25 5/5/2008 11:25:25 AM 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 development of viable urban communities, by providing 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. Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) The Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program was enacted in 1987 as part of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. The ESG program is designed to help improve the quality of existing emergency shelters for the homeless, to help make available additional emergency shelters, to help meet the cost of operating emergency shelters and to provide certain essential social services to homeless individuals, so that these persons have access not only to safe and sanitary shelter, but also to the supportive services and other kinds of assistance they need to improve their situations. The program is also intended to restrict the increase of homelessness through the funding of preventive programs and activities. Eligible activities include; renovation, major rehabilitation, or conversion of buildings for use as homeless shelters; essential services provided to the homeless; operating and maintenance costs for the shelters; and providing homeless prevention services. City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005.2010 26 5/5/2008 1 1 25:25 AM 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 and Miramar. 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, Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program is authorized by AIDS Housing Opportunity Act and amended by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992. The program is designed to provide local governments with resources and incentives to devise long-term comprehensive strategies for meeting the housing needs of persons with AIDS or related diseases and their families. The City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida receives an entitlement grant for this purpose, to service all of Broward County, including addressing the needs of eligible persons residing outside of the Fort Lauderdale City limits. City of I arnarac ConsolidntM Plan 2005-2010 27 5/5/2008 1'1 25'25 AM STRATEGIES OF GENERAL. CONCERN The three strategies that follow: (1) public housing, (2) anti -poverty, and (3) fair housing outline the efforts that will be taken by the City of Tamarac to mitigate the short and long range debilitating impact of social and economic immobilization that occurs when these three variables are not promoted appropriately. To date the City has utilized county- wide efforts administered by private nonprofit organizations, Broward County Government administered programs, Broward County Housing Authority, Broward Economic Training Administration (BETA) and the County Work and Gain Employment Security (WAGES) Program. It should be noted that these three public concern areas are barriers to persons and or households in regards to economic upward mobility and expansion of housing opportunities. Public Housing Strategy Continue to participate in the annual agency/ municipal input in the five year Public Housing needs assessment process and promote local Landlord/Tenant forums to further city fair housing initiatives. It should be noted that Broward County Housing Authority services 106 families in the City of Tamarac with Section 8 rental assistance, of this amount 93 are female head of households. The social characteristic of the 106 households includes the following: (5) elderly, (35) disabled, (55) small family households and (11) large family households. Anti -Poverty Strategy The poverty rate is varied throughout Tamarac. Thus, an anti -poverty strategy is designed to develop affordable housing, create jobs, and stimulate the economic environment for the benefit and enhancement of the entire city. An essential component of an anti -poverty strategy is the successful coordination of social systems which acknowledges an individual -economic status (health, education, employment, job training, minority assistance, etc.). Family status is an influencing factor affecting the poverty rate in the City of Tamarac. According to the 2000 U.S. Census of Population and Housing, approximately 11% of the entire population of Tamarac was categorized at the poverty rate, In addition, the 2000 American Community Survey, (ACS), Profile from the U.S. Census Bureau report shows that the poverty level for elderly persons (age 65 years and over) was estimated at 7.2% for the population of Tamarac. Children, ages 5 to 17 years, were at the 13.5% mark. Families with a female head -of -household maintained the highest estimates at 19.4% (female, head -of -household with children under 5 years). Racial group is also another influencing factor affecting the poverty rate in the City of Tamarac. Minority groups such as Blacks and Hispanics had higher estimates of persons living below the poverty level than Whites (non -Hispanic Origin). The 2000 US, Census Report (Population and Housing) reported that almost 11% of Black families in Tamarac were below the poverty level. The individual rate (all persons) was 12% of City of Tamarac Consolidal d Plan 2005-2010 F " /5/1008 11.2515 AM Black persons. Hispanics were at the 11 % mark for families below the poverty level. All Hispanic persons below the poverty level were 13%. Whites (non -Hispanic Origin) showed a lesser amount with 6% of families below the poverty level. The total number of White persons below the poverty level was .8% of the population. Children (under age 18) living in households with income below the poverty level and elderly persons (65 years and older) reported the highest number of persons in poverty in the City of Tamarac. This is based on the 2000 U,S. Census Bureau report of Tamarac, In addition, for a substantial number of households and families (16.8%) the 2000 Adjusted Gross Income is low, $15,000 to $24, 999. Various Federal and State grants are aiding in the development of housing programs in Broward County. Those Programs include: • Single Family Rehabilitation and Residential Redevelopment • Rental Rehabilitation Program • Community Housing Development Organization Broward County, Housing Authority- Housing Counseling • HOME HOPE • SHIP 0 Emergency Shelters Grant Program Other services for Broward County residents, including Tamarac are administered through the Broward County Human Services Department. Human Services provides services to eligible Broward County residents in need of social services, home assistance, and other services. In sum, the anti -poverty strategy will coordinate agencies to coordinate employment training activities, develop and expand fair housing, create outreach programs to respond to individuals and families. Public transportation will also be expanded throughout the city. Fair Housing Strategy The City of Tamarac during the third year of the HUD approved consolidated plan worked with Community Redevelopment Associates of Florida, Inc. to gather data and commence meetings with agencies and citizens to develop and complete the attached, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing in compliance with . the Fair Housing Rule referenced at 24 CFR Part 14. City of Tamarac Consolidatpd Plan 2005-2010 29 5/5/2008 11 25.25 AM APPENDIX I CITY OF TAMARAC CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR FEDERALFUNDS City of Tamarao Consolidated flan 2005 2010 U 5/5/2008 1 1.25:25 AP I CONSOLIDATED PLAN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA 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. Information to be Provided 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 information will be included in a summary 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. City of Tanraiac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 3 t 5/5/2008 11.25-126 AM 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 located at 9530 W. Sample Road, Tamarac, FL 33065, 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, department of Community Development, located at 9530 W. Sample Road, Tamarac, FL 33065 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 on 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 at least 5 days in advance of the public hearing date. Public hearings will be field at times and locations convenient to potential and actual beneficiaries, and with accommodations for persons with disabilities. Public hearings City or 1 arnarac Consolidated Plan 2005.2010 32 5(5(2008 'I 1:25:25 AM 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. 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 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 allow a period of not less than 30 days 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 time it is submitted to HUD and before it implements changes stipulated in the 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 88t" Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321, and at other governmentnl offices, libraries or public places that the City may deem appropriate. The City will amend its approved plan whenever it makes on 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 3. To substantially change the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity. e City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005.2010 33 5/5/2008 11 25 20 AM Substantial Change 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 The City will submit an annual performance report to HUD 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 to allow a period of not less than 5 days to receive comments from citizens on the performance report, prior to finalization and submission to HUD. 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. City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 34 5/5/2008 11'.25'.25 AM 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 88t" 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. City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 35 5/5/2008 11:25:25 AM APPENDIX it CONSOLIDATED PLAN MAPS Gity Of 'ramaraC Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 3 5/5/2008 1 t25!25 AM THE CITY'S LOW AND MODERATE INCOME % BY BLOCKGROUP MAP Low and Moderate Income % By Blockgroup 1 0 1 Miles r a , 0 era Soures, /alda 6 of C00B Cunwldered Plan 711IS thaw i6 (di general display ,ufee set an1y. '== May 31, 21KJS. Uy of Tarnxac Consolidated Plan 2005 2010 37 5/5/2008 11.25,25 AM City of Tamarac — Median Household Income Census Tract Map Median Household Income Census Tract, Tamarac, FL 1999 N A r'repared ey: Pla$IOW35erVlcas❑rei,ion Bft ,'\NARD Departrnenl of Urban Pi,enniny and Redevelupmenl " r" ., , his mry) js h)f Cnnccpwnlru11,WMe8 only and �kioul :1 r1cH hn usncl I f legt, bourn7ury clelerminfdicrls. City of T�alnarac Consolidated Plan 2005 2010 �� 5/5/2008 11 25:25 AM N I(773Bu Ibnnc 0 d07�a5� TABLE 6: LOW AND MODERATE INCOME BY POPULATION BY CENSUS BLOCK GROUP CITY OF TAMARAC 2000 [Census Grand Total I Block Lpw/Mpd Total Percentage of Tract Pop. C.T. Grou Po Pp Low/Mod Income 050400 1 0 0 0.0% 060107 1 1,718 2,447 66.3% 060105 1 813 1,819 42.1% 060105 2 0 0 0,0% 060105 3 487 1,091 44.6% Sub -Total 1,300 2,910 060106 2 1,720 2,928 58.7% 060106 3 1,174 2,589 44.7% Sub -Total 2,894 5,517 060109 1 270 1,609 16.9% 060109 2 481 911 51.0% Sub -Total 751 2,520 060111 1 788 2,176 35.2% 060111 2 1,196 2,275 54.0% Sub -Total 1,984 4,451 060112 1 2,578 3,866 65.8% 060112 2 884 1,957 52.8% Sub -Total 3,462 5,823 020406 1 1,200 4,108 28.8% 020406 2 1,282 2,800 46.7% Sub -Total 2,482 6,908 020407 1 174 269 70.7% 020408 1 0 0 0.0% Sub -Total 174 269 020409 1 1,113 3,032 36.4% 02Q409 2 2,438 3,941 62.3% Sub -Total 3,551 6,973 020410 1 1,362 2,855 48.0% 020410 2 1,798 3,324 55.1% Sub -Total 3,160 6,179 020411 1 781 2,723 2-7.1% 020411 2 977 2,824 36.7% Sub -Total 1,758 5,547 050202 2 185 445 33.5% 050202 3 287 445 51.9% 050202 4 284 645 40.1% 050202 5 304 799 69.7% Sub -Total 1,060 2,334 050305 1 1,171 1,879 66,8% 050305 2 1,052 1,831 55.0% Sub -Total 2,223 3,710 050400 1 0 0 0.0% City of -ramarac Consolidated Plan 200 -2010 39 5/5/2008 1 1,25:25 AM 060107 1,718 2,447 56.3% 060105 1 813 1,819 42.1% 060105 2 0 0 0.0% 060105 3 487 1,091 44.6% Sub -Total 1,300 2,910 060106 2 1,720 2,928 58.7% 060106 3 1,174 2,589 44.7% Source: US. 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