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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2010-04-12 Item 2A - Grant Applilcation - 2011 Minor Home Repair Program with King CountyTO: FROM: Evie Boykan, Human Services Manager DATE: April 12, 2010 SUBJECT: Authorization to submit CDBG Application for Minor Home Repair 2011 ISSUE King County must receive the Mayor's signature by authorization from the City Council to submit the annual application to King County for Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. These funds target the Tukwila Minor Home Repair program. For 2011, we again propose serving as the fiscal administrator for minor home repair in the cities of Tukwila, SeaTac, Des Moines, and Covington. This program successfully assists low and moderate income homeowners in maintaining their homes. BACKGROUND The Office of Human Services has been administering this program in -house since 2005. In 2009 our contractors served 24 unduplicated households with 165 hours of labor. Tukwila's current budget for this program is $100,000 for the entire program and $25,000 for Tukwila. We propose asking for $110,000 to cover work related to new regulations on lead based paint. DISCUSSION This application competes county wide with other capital federal applications from both cities and non profit agencies. Tukwila sits at the table to recommend capital projects, but of course cannot vote on their own application. RECOMMENDATION City of Tukwila INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Mayor Haggerton Community and Parks Jim Haggerton, Mayor We seek Council support for this application and look forward to discussion at the April 26, 2010 Committee of the Whole Meeting and subsequent May 3, 2010 Regular Meeting. ATTACHMENTS Part I of the Application to King County. W:12010 InfoMemos \MinorHomeRepair2011.doc Released: March 10, 2010 King County King County Department of Community and Human Services Community Services Division Housing and Community Development Program PRE- APPLICATION FORM for 2011 CDBG Capital Funds Deadline: April 9th, 2010 The purpose of this pre application is to assist CDBG applicants with the submission of their project proposals. Using the answers provided by applicants, we hope to ensure that proposals contain all necessary information to qualify by the final application deadline. If the proposed project is ineligible under the CDBG Program guidelines, this screening will prevent the applicant from spending time on an unnecessary final application. (For paper forms, please type or print legibly) *North /East sub region Identify the Sub Region you are located *see bottom of page 4): Both Sub regions 1. Project Title: 2. Project Location: Agency Name: Agency Address: Contact Person: Title: Telephone: Email Address: 3. On page 2 please provide a brief description of the proposed project. Include the project location, address, the geographic area the project will serve, and the population group the project will serve in King County. 4. Identify the category to which you are applying Community Facilities Microenterprise Pu blic Improvements Parks 5. Identify the population that will be served, Lo w/Moderate Licome Elderly Persons with Disabilities Hom eless Other: 6. Is acquisition of property or right of way involved? Yes 0 No CDBG Joint Agreement Cities Federal Way Renton Other Grant, State, Federal Funding Private Fundraising: Total Other Funds: Indicate Cities: (check all that apply) Shoreline so 8. Estimate amount of funds you anticipate requesting: King County Consortium CDBG Funds Requested: Total Other Funds: Total Project Cost: King County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consortium Funding 2011 Total Funding SUBMITTAL of PRE APPLICATION REQUIRED to QUALIFY for FUNDING Tukwila, SeaTac, Des Moines, Covington Minor Home Repair program The jurisdictional boundaries of Tukwila, SeaTac, Des Moines and Covington City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila,WA 98188 Evelyn Boykan Human Services Manager 206 433 -7180 eboykan@ci.tukwila.wa.us Minor Home Repair Other $110,000 $0 $110,000 *South sub region 7. Indicate amounts requested from Joint Agreement Cities of Federal Way, Renton or Shoreline and other funders (if any): Status Indicate one: Anticipated Committed Award Date I El Alternate formats available upon request (206) 296- 9092or TTY:711 (Relay Service) Return this form by April 9, 2010 by FAX, electronically by e-mail or hand deliver by close of business to: Kathy Tremper, Community Development Coordinator King County Housing and Community Development; 401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 510, Seattle, WA 98104. Telephone: (206) 263 -9097 Fax (206) 296 -0229 TTY: 711 (Relay Service). If sending fax, please confirm that receipt of document with Kathy Tremper. Kathy.tremper @kingcounty.gov Alternate formats available upon re9uest (2061296 or TTY:711 (Relay Service) Response to question 3: Project Description: Describe in detail what you plan to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate. Give specific details related to the project and proposed use of the CDBG funds. Identify the permits that will be required for the project as well as any land use approvals (i.e. lot line adjustment, subdivision, rezone, conditional use, etc.) Limit answer to space provided. Funds will be used to pay licensed contractors to provide minor home repair to income eligible populations within the jurisdictions of Tukwila, SeaTac, Des Moines and Covington. Staff support from each respective city is contributed to administer the program at each respective city while the City of Tukwila provides support as the fiscal agent. Repairs target maintaining the safety and health of the residents and preserving the housing as well as conserving energy. All permits required by consistency with city code are obtained as necessary. Activities include but are not limited to earthquake preparedness, small plumbing and electrical repairs, preventive maintenance activities, etc. The program is offered to residents on a first come first serve basis with safety and health concerns being prioritized. This subregional program has successfully widened it's scope of influence each year by bringing on new city partners to meet the needs of communities with affordable homeownership housing stock in need of preventive maintenance and repair. The majority of residents served in the program are extremely low to very low in income. Additional funds have been added to cover the costs of environmental review and lead based paint regulations. To request additional information contact King County Housing Community Development Program (HCD), (206) 293 -9092, or TTY:711 (Relay Service). ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES Fire Protection acquisition, design, construction or rehabilitation of fire protection facilities and purchase of fire protection equipment. Relocation relocation payments and assistance to individuals, families or businesses displaced temporarily or permanently by a CDBG project. A CDBG proposal which may entail relocation must include a relocation plan and budget. Community Facilities acquisition, design, construction, or rehabilitation of community facilities which primarily serve, or will serve, low- and moderate income persons. CDBG funds can be used to acquire, rehabilitate, or construct senior centers, food banks,: emergency shelters, and community clinics. Minor Home Repair Programs activities related to emergency repairs including 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. Public Infrastructure Improvements paving of gravel streets; installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage, etc. Environmental Quality Projects design, construction or reconstruction of water and sewer projects, flood drainage facilities, and solid waste disposal facilities to serve existing low- and moderate- income communities or neighborhoods. Parks, Recreation, Open Space acquisition, design, site preparation, drainage, construction or rehabilitation of parks or recreational facilities. Any park structure must be permanently affixed. Communities can use these funds to build picnic shelters, and purchase and install play structures. Streets, Walkways, and Architectural Barriers street improvements such as curb and roadside drainage; purchase and installation of traffic signals; construction of walkways, crosswalks, neighborhood roads, parking lots, and pedestrian malls; and the removal of architectural barriers that bar persons with disabilities and elderly and limit their mobility within the public right of way. :Removal of Architectural Barrier A projec t w hich rem oyes material or architectural barriers restri cting m obility and accessibility of elderly persons or adults meeting t he Bureau of the Census' Current Popul ation Reports def inition of "severely !disabled" to publicly -owned and privately -owned nonresidential buildings, facilities and improvements, and the common areas of 'residential structures containing more than one dwelling unit is considered to benefit primarily low- and moderate- income persons_ if it is restric ted to the e xtent possible t o t he rem oval of suc h b arriers. (Must b e q ualified t hrough Pu blic Facility or Pu blic Improvement) Alternate formats available upon request (2061296-9092 or TTY:711 (Relay Service) March 10, 2010 April 9, 2010 April 12, 2010 Applications March /April /May May 21, 2010 June July 2010 Au 2010 Evaluation August 13, 2010 August (TBD); 2nd September 23, 2010 November 2010 January 1, 2011 New dr ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS Presumed Benefit Certain groups are presumed by HUD to be principally low- and moderate income. These are abused children, battered spouses, elderly persons, adults meeting the Bureau of the Census' Current Population Reports definition of "severely disabled," homeless persons, illiterate persons, persons living with AIDS, and migrant faun workers. Verification of Benefit For public facility projects: Agency client data must verify the income of those receiving benefit, and at least 51% of the beneficiaries must be low- and moderate income. For public infrastructure improvement projects of a neighborhood or community-wide benefit at least 45.2% of the beneficiaries must be low- and moderate- income. :Income Eligibility (Direct Benefit) Requirements In this case, each direct beneficiary is screened for income to restrict project benefit to only those persons who are low- and moderate income. Benefit by Nature /Location of the Project This means that the project activity is of such a nature and in such a location that it may be concluded that the clientele will be primarily low- and moderate income persons; for instance, a food bank at an assisted housing project. Request For Proposal (RFP) application are available for non profit organizations and public agencies only who serve residents of: North /East sub region cities: Beaux Arts, Bothell, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Duvall, Hunts Point, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Mercer Island, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish, Skykomish, Snoqualmie, Woodinville and Yarrow Point. South sub region cities: Algona, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Maple Valley, Pacific, SeaTac and Tukwila. Please return the Pre Application form to: King County Housing and Community Development; Kathy Tremper, Community Development Coordinator; 401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 510, Seattle, WA 98104. Telephone: (206) 263 -9097 Fax (206) 296 -0229 TTY: 711 (Relay Service). If sending fax, please confirm receipt. FUNDING TIMELINE Pre Applications Available on Web Pre Applications Due (Required to be eligible to submit Application Available Technical Assistance Workshops and One on One consultation w /HCD Staff Applications Due to King County HCD, 12:00 p.m. Review Process (Applicants may be contacted during this time for additional information). Process Public Forum Applicant Presentations at the King County International Airport Sub Regions Advisory Group(s) meet finalize award recommendations (if needed) Meeting (if needed) JRC Adopts/Modify Recommendations Applicants are notified of awards program year begins King County Community Development Block Grant Consortium Cities are: *North /East sub region cities: Beaux Arts, Bothell, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Duvall, Hunts Point, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Mercer Island, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish, Skykomish, Snoqualmie, Woodinville and Yarrow Point. *South sub region cities: Algona, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Maple Valley, Pacific, SeaTac and Tukwila. Alternate formats available upon request 206) 296 -9092 or TTY:711 (Relay Service)