HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2004-111Temporary Resolution #10391
May 3, 2004
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2004- /11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR INCLUSION
IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR EXPENDITURE OF THE U.S. HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
ESTIMATED TO BE $509,000 FOR THE FIFTH
PROGRAM YEAR (CASE NO. 9-MI-04); 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 2004 funding allocation in the
estimated amount of $509,000 under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program for the City's Fifth Program Year; 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 benefiting low and moderate income
people, helping to eliminate slum and blight, or addressing existing conditions that pose
a serious or immediate threat to the health and welfare of the community; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac adopted the City of Tamarac Five Year
Consolidated Plan for FY 2000-2005 via resolution R-2000-2003 which established the
City's strategic priorities for the CDBG program during this period; and
WHEREAS, each year a new Annual Action Plan is required to detail projects,
activities, and programs to be funded by that year's funding allocation in compliance
with the adopted Consolidated Plan; and
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, the first portion of the public participation has been completed; and
WHEREAS, upon the passage and adoption of this resolution a thirty (30) day
public review period will be advertised in order to gather additional public input; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director and the Planning Board
recommend the approval of the projects recommended for inclusion in the Fifth
Program Year Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2004; and
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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 2004 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of the U.S. Housing and Urban
Development Community Development Block Grant funds estimated to be $509,000 for
the Fifth Program Year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA-
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this
Resolution.
SECTION-2- That the City Commission hereby approves the projects
recommended for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2004 Annual Action Plan for expenditure
of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant
funds estimated to be $509,000 for the Fifth Program Year.
SECTION. 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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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.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 121h day of May, 2004.
,JOE SCHREIBER
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARION SWENSON, CMC MAYOR SCHREIBER
CITY CLERK DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER
DIST 2: COMM. FLANSBAUMJALABI,;1 O
DIST 3: V/M SULTANOF
DIST 4: COMM. ROBERTS
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
MITCHELL S. KRAFT
CITY ATTORNEY
"Exhibit 1"'
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City of Tamarac
U.S. Housing and Urbdil ueveioprneriz
Community Development Block Grant Program
FY 04 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
RECOMMENDED PROJECTS
City of Tamarac City Commission
Public Hearing
April 21, 2004
City of Tamarac
Proposed FY04 CDBG Projects
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Tamarac is an entitlement recipient of federal funds from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The City anticipates receiving
$509,000 in fiscal year 2004 funds to address community development and
housing needs in Tamarac. In order to receive these funds, the City must
develop and adopt an Annual Action Plan that is consistent with the 2000-2005
Consolidated Plan as approved by HUD.
In developing the plan, the City is requesting public input on the types of projects
and activities that should be undertaken as part of the CDBG program. Projects
must be eligible CDBG activities and meet at least one national objective as
defined by Congress.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The national objectives defined by Congress include:
1. Activities that benefit low and moderate -income persons
2. Activities that eliminate slums or blight
3. Activities that address an urgent community development need related to
conditions that pose a serious threat to health or welfare of the community
Low-income is defined as 50% or less than the median area income and
moderate income is defined as 80% or less that the median area income. A
chart of low and moderate -income households, adjusted for family size, is shown
below.
Family Size
Low Income
Moderate Income
1
$21,050.00
$33,700.00
2
$24,100.00
$38,550.00
3
$27,100.00
$43,350.00
4
$30,100.00
$48,150.00
5
$32,500.00
$52,000.00
6
$34,900.00
$55,850.00
7
$37,300.00
$59,700.00
8
$39,750.00
$63,550.00
City of Tamarac
Proposed FY04 CDBG Projects
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Projects that are aimed at eliminating slum or blight must be officially designated
as a deteriorated or deteriorating area as defined in State or local law and must
exhibit signs of blight or decay.
Projects that address an urgent need would be major catastrophes such as a
hurricane or flood that threatens the community's residents with the spread of
disease. Urgent need projects must be identified to HUD prior to utilizing CDBG
funds for these types of projects.
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Activities that are eligible for CDBG funding include:
• Acquisition of real property
• Disposition of real property
• Clearance of property
• Public facilities and improvements
• Public services
• Interim assistance to blighted or slum areas
• Relocation assistance
• Loss of rental income for persons affected by CDBG projects
• Building rehabilitation
• Construction of new housing
• Code enforcement
• Economic development activities
• Microenterprise assistance
• Community -based development organizations
• Homeownership assistance
• Planning and capacity building
• Administration
Projects undertaken to support these activities must also meet one of the
national objectives described above.
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
The City adopted its Consolidated Plan in 2000. The Consolidated Plan provided
a strategy to coordinate the activities of the CDBG, State Housing Initiatives
Partnership (SHIP) and Home Investments Partnership (HOME) programs. All
CDBG projects must also be consistent with this plan. The City identified two
strategic priorities in the Consolidated Plan: housing programs and public
services. The housing programs incorporated such activities as home
rehabilitation and first time homebuyer program. The public service programs
included safety, health, social, and transportation projects.
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Proposed FY04 CDBG Projects
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PROPOSED PROJECTS
Input was solicited from City departments for proposed projects. Four proposals
were received, three from Parks and Recreation and one from Community
Development. The proposals are shown in Attachment 1. The projects include:
1. Residential Rehabilitation (Minor Home Repair) $347,660
This project will provide minor home repairs to low and moderate -income
homeowners 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 520.202(a) and will benefit low and moderate -income persons on an
area -wide basis.
2. Public Service $ 59,540
These projects will include funding for a full-time social worker to provide
information and referral services to elderly residents, a program to promote
health among seniors called "Fit for Life," and a Life Skills support group which
provides group seminars to assist seniors in developing skills to cope with the
changes associated with aging. 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.
3. Program Administration $101,800
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 assumed to
benefit low and moderate -income persons and are eligible under 24 CFR
570.206(a).
Each proposal was evaluated to ensure the activity would meet HUD guidelines,
meet a national objective, and provide a direct benefit to low and moderate -
income persons. All four projects satisfactorily meet the criteria for inclusion in
the Annual Action Plan and are consistent with the Consolidated Plan. Three of
the recommended programs fall within the public services category as defined by
HUD and one falls within building rehabilitation. Funding for public service
programs is limited to 15% of the CDBG funds and administration is limited to
20% of the CDBG funds. The recommended activities are within the funding
guidelines.
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Proposed FY04 CDBG Projects
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FY 2004 Proposed Project Distribution
Administration
20%
Public
Services
12%
Administration
Consultant (17.5%)
Finance (Audit)
Fair housing
Total Administration
Proposed Budget
M;1
Public Service
Parks &Recreation
P&R (Temporary Social Worker) $45,760
P&R (Fit for Life) $10,000
P&R (Life Skills Support) $ 3,780
Total Public Service
Housing Rehabilitation
TOTAL GRANT
$101,800
sing
(20%)
$ 59,540 (12%)
347 660 (68%)
$509,000
CITY OF TAMARAC
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
5th PROGRAM YEAR
PROPOSED PROJECT / ACTIVITY / PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT Community Development DIVISION Economic Development
PROJECT NAME Minor Home Repair
PRIORITY # 1
ELIGIBLE (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation
CATEGORY
PROJECT MANAGER Chris King, Community Development Director
PROPOSED SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES
This activity will assist in the financing of minor home repairs to an owner -occupied residential unit to correct
building and municipal code violations including the repair or replacement of mechanical, electrical, plumbing,
or structural components and performing building maintenance and repairs that are a threat to the health and
safety of the occupants.
The assistance will be made to income eligible households for a maximum of $15,000, The award is considered
a deferred five-year loan forgiven at a rate of 20% per year. During the five-year period, the owner must reside
in the assisted home as a permanent abode. If the property owner sells or fails to maintain residency, the prorated
amount of the deferred loan will be due and payable. At the conclusion of the fifth year and upon meeting the
program requirements, the deferred loan will be considered a grant with no repayment required.
Based on a $15,000 maximum award, it is projected that a minimum of 23 homes can be rehabilitated with
$347,660 in funding. Additional homes will be funded for repair if the full amount available per home is not
utilized.
PROJECT COST
AMOUNT OF (CDBG)
FUNDS REQUESTED
OTHER FUNDING SOURCE (S)
AND AMOUNT
ESTIMATED
COMPLETION DATE
$347,660
$347,600
The City will also use SHIP and HOME funds for home rehabilitation
proi ects.
September 30, 2005
CITY OF TAMARAC
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
HUD Fiscal Year 2004 - 5th PROGRAM YEAR
PROPOSED PROJECT / ACTIVITY / PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation DIVISION
PROJECT NAME Senior Life Skills Support Group
PRIORITY # 2
ELIGIBLE (CDBG) Public Service
CATEGORY
PROJECT MANAGER Rose Cure, Social Services Supervisor
PROPOSED SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES
Social Services
The Social Services Division received $2,500 in funding from the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) 4th year program to offer a life skills support group to the elderly residents of Tamarac. The program is
conducted bi-weekly, 1.5 hours per session through an independent contracted licensed social worker. Over 20
members participate in each session. The group addresses areas of depression, anxiety, physical and mental
changes. The group has become a very popular and important avenue for seniors experiencing difficulty with the
changes of aging. Due to the increase in participation, the funds would be used to continue the Life Skills group
in addition to adding an additional session each month.
Life Skills Sueport Group
Contractual Licensed Social Worker
36 sessions @ 1.5 hrs per session........ 54 total hours
54 hrs @ 70 per hour = $ 3,780.00
PROJECT COST
AMOUNT OF (CDBG)
FUNDS REQUESTED
OTHER FUNDING SOURCE (S)
AND AMOUNT
ESTIMATED
COMPLETION DATE
$3,780
$3,780
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September 30, 2005
CITY OF TAMARAC
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
HUD Fiscal Year 2004 - 5th PROGRAM YEAR
PROPOSED PROJECT / ACTIVITY / PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT I Parks and Recreation I DIVISION 1 Social Services
PROJECT NAME I Temporary Full-time Social Worker
PRIORITY #
ELIGIBLE (CDBG) Public Service
CATEGORY
PROJECT MANAGER Rose Cure, Social Services Supervisor
PROPOSED SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES
The Office of Social Services provides information and referral services to residents who would otherwise be
unable to access necessary services. This procedure often involves an in depth, personalized assessment of
multiple needs impacting the life and functioning of the individual, in addition to determining current and
available resources. This process can take several hours and span a period of days or months. Currently, the
Social Services Supervisor has the responsibility of providing information and referral services in addition to
overseeing the Senior Program, administering the volunteer program and tending to daily supervisory functions.
With the increase in our residents' age, use of this service has increased exponentially, with calls currently
averaging around 60 per month and an open caseload averaging 35 per week.
In order to provide ongoing case management to our residents in need, the Department hired a Part -Time
Temporary Social Worker utilizing Year two (2) and Year four (4) Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds. As assessment and referral needs continue to increase and time requirements expand, it is
necessary to maintain this position whose sole focus and purview is to provide these services.
Temporary Full -Time Social Worker:
2,080 hours @ $22/hr = $45,760
PROJECT COST
AMOUNT OF (CDBG)
FUNDS REQUESTED
OTHER FUNDING SOURCE (S)
AND AMOUNT
ESTIMATED
COMPLETION DATE
$45,760
$45,760
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September 30, 2005
CITY OF TAMARAC
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
HUD Fiscal Year 2004 - 5th PROGRAM YEAR
PROPOSED PROJECT / ACTIVITY / PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT I Parks and Recreation I DIVISION 11 Social Services
PROJECT NAME Fit For Life
PRIORITY # #3
ELIGIBLE (CDBG) Public Service
CATEGORY
PROJECT MANAGER Charlene F. Nevadomski, Special Events Manager
PROPOSED SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES
The Parks and Recreation Department received $15,000 in funding from 0' Program Year Community
Development Block Grant funding to provide education and opportunities for senior citizens to realize the
importance of maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle through offering seminars, instruction and a signage program.
The Parks and Recreation Department would like to continue to offer programs to educate and provide
opportunities for senior citizens to realize the importance of maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle. This will be
accomplished through expanded seminars, instruction, public campaigning and promotion. FIT FOR LIFE is a
campaign designed to build upon the 41h year CDGB Hearts n' Parks Program in educating seniors on how to
condition their lifestyle towards a heart healthy lifestyle.
Educational Brochures
$3,500.00
Recreational Fitness Campaign
$1,000.00
Staffing: Fitness Instructor
$2,000.00
Nutritionist
Transit Advertising
$1,500.00
Fun and Fitness Kickoff
$2,000.00
PROJECT COST $10,000.00
AMOUNT OF (CDBG) $10,000.00
FUNDS REQUESTED
OTHER FUNDING SOURCE (S)
AND AMOUNT
ESTIMATED September 30, 2005
COMPLETION DATE