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HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-53 - 1992-93 Application for Community Development Block Grant FundsRESOLUTION NO. 92-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLE- MENT FUNDS APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa is making a good faith effort to implement the policies and programs contained in the City's General Plan; and WHEREAS, it is the City's desire to benefit low and moderate inoome households; and WHEREAS, the City is eligible for $924,000.00 in 1992-93 Community Development Block Grant funds which can be used for housing, social serv- ices, public facilities, and administration as set forth in the attached Statement of Community Development Objectives; and WHEREAS, the City has published one notice announcing the availability of funds and requesting proposals for projects; and WHEREAS, the City has published one notice of public hearing request- ing comments on the "Proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives and Proposed Use of Funds" and made it available to the public; and WHEREAS, the "Proposed Statement of Objectives and Proposed Use of Funds" has been thoroughly reviewed; and WHEREAS, in the "Final Statement of Objectives and Proposed Use of Funds", the City has considered all public comments or views which have been received either in writing or at the public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa that the 1992-93 Community Development Block Grant Application submission is hereby authorized. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby identified as the official representative of the Grantee to submit the Final Statement and application, all certifications and assurances contained therein, and such additional information as may be required. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby identified as the official representative of the Grantee to sign all appropriate subagent agreements for use of funds approved in the Final Statement. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 1992. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Mty Clerk of the City, of Costa sa J1.3 1.14 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF COSTA MESA ) I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and fore- going Resolution No. 92-53 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 18th day of May, 1992. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 19th day of May, 1992. -CA-y Clerk and ex -officio Clerk o the City Council of the City of Costa esa Exhibit for Resolution No. 92-53 r'Statement of (!omroutiity Development ObjecLives and Proposed Ilse of Funtlel' for Lhe commmilLy Development; Itlock clranL Program 1992-93 Fiscal Year and lteallountion of 1991-92 Community Development Block Grant- Funds NOTICE 1S 11G11EDY GIVEN Lhat the City Cotmo 1.1 of the Clty of Costa Mesa will hold a publ_.Lc lleariny on May 4, 1992, to c:otmsider publlc comments and approve Lhe proposed "Statement of Conunu1111-y Deve lopmemll: Ob j ecLlves and Proposed lire of $924,000 Ili Conumul l Ly 1)eve tulrmemrL 11.Lu(At Grant: l umds" for gime comm11lcrn 1 1.y Ueve l opilletrl: 111 ur.lt Grant- Pr:oym:an► 1991-93 Fiscal. Year, and real loonl:lott of 1991.-97. CommmilLy Development 11look Grant l-crnds. over Lire pasL years, lire Cl t:y Inas worked di 1. lyenl:l.y to meet Its ob jec:tAve:; pem-1:a 111 Lucl to Common l Ly Deve i ol>memmL and llorts 1 ny . ThP ohject:lve:1 are as fu.11ows: 1. '1'o ftmrl:her fal_1- hotts.lny by prov1dlny dec;anL and safe housl.mmy for all seymellLs of the commmi LLy i.nc.l.ud i_t1y: low and moderate Income families and ludlviduals, the elderly, and Lhe hatmill_capimed . 2. To prevent b.tlyhtlny lnfluenees and deterioration of housing, llelybboullouds, amid corm milLy fac11.1.Lles. 3. TO pt-ovlde publ.ic nervlces for• l:he SPeCl.a.11red needs of 1 -he handicapped, elderly, amid low Income persons and fam.ill.en. 4. To invesLlyate amid develop trew programs which crall assist the City In meeting Its housing needs and objectives. 5. To provide Le(a1m11cal amid fl.mlanclal assistance to qualified homeowners to encourage Lhe rehablIlLaLion of exlsLlny llousl.tly ummlLs. 6. To reLaltm a qualified staff- hi order to provide adequate services and achieve all of time prev l.ousI y meWAmied objectives. FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 APPLICATION The CommntmmllLy Development Block Grant for Costa Mesa will he HIRE HUNDRED A141) TWENTY FOUR TUOUSAND DOLLARS ($924,000) for fiscal year 1992-93. Below are proposed all.ocaLions for use of the CDBG Grant funds for commsideraLlon and approval by the City Coummcil at a public: meetltmy May 4, 1992. AdmiiiistraLl.oii (20% maximum) $ 1114,1100 Public Service programs (15% maximum') 1311, 600 Repayment 100 Loan 147,400 Ilousiny Rehabilitation 226,600 Neighborhood Improvement Program 2261600 TOTAL: $ 9241000 The following further explains the approved allocaLion of the NINE, HUNDRED AND TWENTY POUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($924,000) grant: Administration - 'These funds will be used to retain a qualified staff to administer and oversee the implemenLation and operaLion of the Community Development Block Grant programs .1.11 accordance w1 Lh Costa Mesa's objectives. Additlona lly, funds ($31,622) to support the Pair llousl.ny Council are allocated from Adinhilstration. Public Service programs - Funds will be allocated Lo yualifyiiiy Public Service Agencies to provide City-wide services to meet Lhe specialized Needs of Lhe homeless, elderly, Handicapped, and low to moderate. income persons and families in keeping with objective 3 above. housing Rehabilitation - Low and moderate income residents are eli.gible'on a City-wide basis to apply for low interest loans or deferred payment loans to rehabilitate their homes. This program has been ongoing for several years and contl.nues to improve the housing stock of the City. This program meets objectives 1, 2, 4, and 5. Repayment 108 Loan - The City obtained a Section 100 Loan (borrowing against future allocations of CDBG) 111 19117 for 1 -he purpose of purchasing land In Lhe Redevelopment Project Area for redevelopment. The loan has been repaid with unused loan funds and interest earned on the l.,oan-Repayment Account unL11 Lhis year.. It Is now necessary to finish repaying that loan with CDBG funds. The final payment on this loan is scheduled to be made August 1, 1993. Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) - In accordance with Objective 2, NIP funds will be used to prevent blighting influences and deterioration of housing, neighborhoods, and community facilities. Program Income - Loans paid back, interest earned on the bank account, (borrowiruy against future allocations of CDBG) are Program Income. These funds have been desiynated for Housing Rehabilitation loans. Currently, the account has $10.000. It is estimated that five (5) loans ($50,000) may be paid back during the 1992-93 year. hent payments received from Costa Mesa Family Village may be approximately $40,000 this year, and it 1s recommended that Program Income from this project be desiynated Lo be used for Housing Itehabill_LaLion. REALLOCA'T'ION - 1991-92 FISCAL YEAR CDBG UNUSED FUNDS That the City Council approve reallocation of approximately THREE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT 'THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($328,400) unused funds from prior years allocations to projects such as the following: Vehicle Parking District Reconstruction, Housinq Rehabilitation, Neighborhood Improvement Program, American Disabilities Act, Removal. of Architectural Barrios, SRO. SUMMARY All current- and past projects meet at least- one of the national objectives which are to benefit low/moderate income persons, prevent slum and blight, and meet urgent- needs. At least '10 percent (70%) of the 1992-93 funds will. be spent- on activities that benefit low to moderate income persons. Relocation Policy It is established policy of the City of Costa Mesa to minimize displacement of persons as a result of activities assisted with CDBG funds. If necessary, personal or commercial benefits will be provided, as required by the U.S. Department of HUD and described in the City's Relocation/D:isplacement- Policy Plan, on file in the Housing and Community Development Department for public review. Citizen Participation Plan It is the policy of the City of Costa Mesa to give all persons, organizations, agencies, and private companies an equal opportunity to participate in the decision making process as related to the use of CDBG funds. A detailed•Citizen Participation Plan, which is consistent with Section 104(a) of the (lousing and Community Development Act of 1974 as recently amended, is on file for public review in the (lousing and Community Development Department-. Compliance with [lousinyAssistance Plata The 1992-93 program objectives and proposed activities are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy approved by IIUD and on" file in the City's housing and Community Development Department for public view. Residents of Costa Mesa are invited to offer their written comments regarding Costa Mesa's use of CDBG funds for fiscal year 1992-93. Please submit your comments by April 17, 1992, to Barbara Surges, Administrative Assistant, (lousing and Community Development, Post Office Box 1200, Costa Mesa, California 92628-1200. 3 Ii"