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Home My WebLink AboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2004-037Temporary Resolution #10349 February 8, 2004 Revision 1 - February 17, 2004 Page 1 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2004- 31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 ACTION PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC'S U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR THE HUD FISCAL YEAR 2003 (CASE NO. 4-MI-04); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on July 12, 2000, by Resolution R-2000-203, the City of Tamarac adopted the City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan, a required document which established a Five Year Strategic Plan listing the applicable priorities for the CDBG Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, each year a new Action Plan is prepared detailing the projects, activities or programs to be funded by that year's grant fund allocation and in compliance with the City's Consolidated Plan; and WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the City of Tamarac's Fiscal Year 2003 Action Plan for the expenditure of $519,000.00 under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and Temporary Resolution #10349 February 8, 2004 Revision 1 - February 17, 2004 Page 2 WHEREAS, allocations received for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program must be utilized for eligible CDBG activities; and WHEREAS, all eligible Community Development Block Grant Program activities must meet one (1) of the two (2) "national objectives" as defined by Congress as either benefiting low and moderate income people or helping to eliminate slum and blight; and WHEREAS, during the City's annual budgetary process and subsequent to the submission of the Fiscal Year 2003 Action Plan to HUD, the City identified an additional public service project to be funded through the CDBG program which is described in the proposed scope of activities in Exhibit I" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that funding of this additional program requires an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2003 Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to fund a part-time social worker to provide information and referral services to residents who would otherwise be unable to access necessary services is deemed to be an eligible activity under the public services category and is in compliance with the Consolidated Plan; and WHEREAS, the funding of this additional public service activity falls within the 15% cap for public service expenditures; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2003 Action Plan requires a Public Hearing process by which public input is solicited; and WHEREAS, an advertised thirty (30) day review period began on January 25, 2004 and any comments received were made a part of the document in Exhibit "2"; and Fj 1 Temporary Resolution #10349 February 8, 2004 Revision 1 - February 17, 2004 Page 3 WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2003 Action Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "2", are being submitted for City Commission consideration and approval; and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development recommends approval; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to authorize the appropriate City Officials to amend the Fiscal Year 2003 Action Plan for expenditures of the City of Tamarac's U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the HUD Fiscal Year (FY 2003). 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 authorize the appropriate City Officials to amend the Fiscal Year 2003 Action Plan for the City of Tamarac's U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to amend the budget to reflect the transfer of funds to be used according to the amended Fiscal Year 2003 Action Plan. SECTION 3: That the appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to transfer said funds in accordance with proper accounting standards. Temporary Resolution #10349 February 8, 2004 Revision 1 - February 17, 2004 Page 4 SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution. SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this A5ft day of , 2004. J E SCHREIBER MAYOR ATTEST: MARION SWENSON, CMC CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOL.(TI1!rN ,as to" form. MITCHM S.`KR CITY ATTORN RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR SCHREIBER DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER DIST 2: COMM. FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF DIST 4: V/M ROBERTS 1 1 TR # 10349 Exhibit "1" CITY OF TAMARAC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 41h PROGRAM YEAR PROPOSED PROJECT / ACTIVITY / PROGRAM DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation DIVISION Social Services PROJECT NAME Part-time Social Worker PRIORITY # ELIGIBLE (CDBG) Public Service CATEGORY PROJECT MANAGER Rose Cure, Information and Referral Specialist 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. Historically, the function and duties of the assessment and referral process has primarily been the responsibility of the Information and Referral Specialist. As the City has continued to grow, the opening of the Community Center, and with the increase in our residents' age, use of this service has increased exponentially, with calls currently averaging around 50 per month and an open caseload averaging 32 per week. In order to provide ongoing case management to our residents in need, the Department hired a Temp Social Worker utilizing Year two (2) 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. Part -Time Social Worker: $15,000 PROJECT COST $15,000 AMOUNT OF (CDBG) FUNDS REQUESTED $15,000 OTHER FUNDING SOURCE (S) AND AMOUNT -0_ ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE Se tember 30, 2004 TR #10349 Exhibit "2" COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Fiscal Year 2003 AVAILABLE CDBG FUNDING Fiscal Year 2003 (October 01, 2003 thru September 30, 2004) 519 000 Total CDBG Funds Available for Fiscal Year 2003 $519,000 PROPOSED CDBG PROJECTS (Fiscal Year 2003) Residential e a i nation (M inor Home Repair) 291 700 3067a0 This project is scheduled to provide minor home repairs to low- and moderate -income homeowners who are experiencing conditions in and around the home that pose a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the household occupants. This project will be carried out on a city wide basis. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR section 570.202(a), and will benefit low- and moderate -income persons on an area -wide basis. Economic Development Program $50,000 The Small Business Recruitment Incentive Program will provide grants to building owners who have a signed lease for a new tenant and who need to make repairs or renovations to accommodate the tenant. The size of the grant will be based on the square footage, type of business and number of jobs to be created. There will be a job creation requirement to be eligible. The grant will be structured as a five- year forgiveness loan. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR section 570.203, and will benefit low and moderate -income persons as qualified under 570.208(a)(4) Job Creation Activities. Public Service $69,500 -1§4AN This project is scheduled to provide Life Safety Education, Community Awareness, purchase a 12- passenger minivan for the senior transportation program, aad a Senior Hearts N' Parks Program and provide a_part-time social worker for, information and referral. services. 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 Facility Improvement_ $4,000 This project is scheduled to provide the Community Center with installation of automatic doors to improve the mobility and accessibility of the elderly and handicapped individuals. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR section 570.201(c), and will benefit low -and moderate -income persons as qualified under 570.208(a)(2), limited clientele. Program Administration $103 800 This activity will provide general management, oversight, and coordination of the programs. Also, this activity will provide 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 section 570.206(a). PROJECT DISTRIBUTION - CDBG In accordance with the Consolidated Plan, the City has addressed certain needs within the community and distributed funds with CDBG funds in the following categories: Housing Economic Development Public Service Public Facility Improvement Administration Total Distributed $4, 000 $69, 500 700-----$291.700 50 000 $a4;5A0 $69,500 4 000 103 800 519 000 City of Tamarac Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2003 C 1 Na Ann -ROU'UVV $291, 700 is Housing ■ Economic Development 0 Public Service 0 Public Facility Improvement ■ Administration 51