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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2008-05-12 Item 5B - Grant Application - CDBG Block Grant for 2009 Minor Home Repair for $75,000 .TI ►�A, w COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials ITEM NO. J(i `j 0 Itileetitzg Date Prepared by 1 Mayor's review I Council review 1 a• "U `o I 05/12/08 I EB I •h, �°I_k I 05/19/08 I EB I I U rsoa I I I ITEM INFORMATION I CAS NUMBER: 08-054 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: MAY 12, 2008 AGENDA In:MTrnm Authorization for Mayor to sign application for 2009 Minor Home Repair program for the cities of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Altg Date 05/12/08 Altg Date 05/19/08 Altg Date Altg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date SPONSOR Counci l Ma yor Adr�z Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal (i P&R Police PIV SPONSOR'S Applications for 2009 Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block SUMMARY Grant Funds are due to the Council by the end of May. The program is managed through the Office of Human Services, and serves low and moderate income homeowning residents. REVIEWED BY U COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte U Transportation Cmte El Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. fl Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DA Ih: 04/28/08 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. Council review and authorize Mayor's signature COMMITTEE Unanimous approval; forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: CDBG Comments: City must expend the budget first (proposed $75,000) and then seek reimbursement from King County, MTG. DATE I RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 5/12/08 MTG. DATE I ATTACHMENTS 5/12/08 1 Informational memorandum dated 5/12/08 HUD Income Guidelines Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 4/28/08 MEMORANDUM E M DATE: 5/12/08 TO: CITY COUNCIL CC: MAYOR'S OFFIC FROM: EVIE BOYKAN, HUMAN SERVICES RE: MINOR HOME REPAIR APPLICATION FOR 2009 King County has started their application process for 2009 Community Development Block Grant dollars. Applications are due to the County by the end of May. In order to complete our application, we will need City Council's authorization for Mayor's signature. We propose continuing to manage this program on behalf of the cities of Des Moines, SeaTac and Tukwila. While administratively heavy, we are better equipped than the other cities to manage the program. We propose asking for $75.000 to serve the three cities. Last year the City served 23 households with $22,668. This included 17 senior residents and 6 residents with disabilities. The program successfully assisted very low income homeowners who needed assistance in maintaining their homes. Client satisfaction as measured by an end of year survey was high. Please let me know if you have any questions. 2008 HUD INCOME GUIDELINES Median Family Income $81,400 Effective February 13, 2008 30% MEDIAN 50% MEDIAN 80% MEDIAN FAMILY VERY LOW MODERATE-. SIZE LOW- INCOME INCOME INCOME 1 317,100 328,500 343,050 2 $19,500 332,550 $49,200 3 321,950 $36,650 355,350 4 324,400 340,700 361,500 5 326,350 343,950 366,400 6 328,300 347,200 371,350 7 330,250 350,450 $76,250 8 332,200 353,700 381,200 2. The definition of family shall include all persons living in the same household who are related by birth, marriage or adoption and includes dependent children living away from home. The definition of income includes all sources of income required to be reported on Internal Revenue Service Form 1040. 3. Income guidelines may be adjusted periodically by HUD. The Agency agrees to use updated income guidelines that shall be provided by the County. The County shall provide the updated guidelines to the Agency electronically or by hard copy. 4. Services provided with funding under this Exhibit may be limited to residents of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines. 5. Services shall be provided on a first come, first served basis with safety and health issues prioritized. 6. Eligible clients must have lived in their home for at least one year. E. Definitions 1. Disabled person is an adult who has severe disabilities based on the Bureau of the Census definition. 2. Elderly person is an individual who is 62 years or older. 3. Emergency repair includes activities that protect, repair or arrest the effects of disasters, imminent threats or physical deterioration that pose an imminent danger to life, health or safety. 4. Routine maintenance includes activities that merely keep a structure in good operating condition; such activities do not add to the value of the structure, appreciably prolong its useful life, or adapt it to new uses. 5. Unit of service is a minor home repair, measured by unique job or repair hour that is undertaken in a client's home. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 6 2008 Contract Exh 111 ,SOM, y Cit o f Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee J lV. J COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 28, 2008 5:00 p.m.; Conference Room #3 PRESENT Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Verna Griffin and De' Sean Quinn Staff: Evie Boykan, Bruce Fletcher, Moira Bradshaw, Rhonda Berry and Kimberly Matej Guests: Chuck Parrish CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 4:58 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Minor Home Renair Program for 2009 Staff is seeking Council authorization to submit the 2009 Community Development Block Grant application requesting $75,000. The City's application proposes to continue the Human Services Minor Home Repair Program for Tukwila as well as the fiscal management of similar programs for the cities of SeaTac and Des Moines. As with the 2008 application, incorporation of three cities into one application makes our request more competitive against other projects. The funding for this program is not a guarantee. Evie explained that this program predominantly serves the lowest income homeowners, allowing repairs that may not normally be completed. The program assistance generally falls into one of two categories, preventative maintenance or repairs. Additionally, the program only serves single family homeowners. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Parks and Onen Snace Plan Bruce Fletcher stated that staff had set an aggressive timeline for the review and adoption of the new Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan due to a grant deadline with the Washington State Recreation Conservation Office [RCO; formerly known as the Office of Interagency Committee (IAC)]. However, it has been determined that it would be most beneficial to the City and the Plan to approach the review a bit slower. Staff has requested a two month adopted plan extension from the RCO which is currently due June 1. A draft plan was not available for distribution to the Committee. Staff should have a draft document to the Committee for review within a week and a half. This item will return to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee for discussion on May 12. Bruce discussed two items in the draft plan including park impact fees and results of a mail out/phone back survey. RETURN TO MAY 12 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE. C. Renewal of Sian Code Moratorium Ordinance The current moratorium on animated and electronic signs will expire on May 26, 2008. Staff is requesting that the moratorium be extended for an additional 180 days due to the recent formation of the Sign Code Advisory Committee. This will be the second renewal of the moratorium (see Council minutes dated 06/040/7 and Community Affairs and Parks Committee minutes dated 10/23/07). UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION.