HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 2009-09-02 - CDBGAGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
6:00 P.M.
LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11330 BULLIS ROAD
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Iris Pygatt, Chairperson
Antonio Munguia, Commissioner
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RECEIVED
AUG 2`7 2009
CITY OF LYNWOOD
CITY CLERKS OFFIC
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Patricia Carr, Vice Chairperson
Evelia Hernandez, Commissioner
Kim Battle, Commissioner
OPENING CEREMONIES
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
E. MINUTES -None
F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
G. NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing -Consolidated Annual Performance
And Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2008-9
H. STAFF ORALS
I. BOARD ORALS
J. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF LYNWOOD
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
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Executive Summary 1
A. Assessment 2
B. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing 3
C. Affordable Housin 4
D. Continuum of Care 5
E. Other Actions Taken 6
1. Actions to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs 6
2. Foster and maintain affordable housing 7
3. Eliminate barriers to affording housing 7
4. Overcome gaps in institutional structures and enhance
coordination 8
5. Improve public housing and resident initiatives 8
6. Evaluate and reduce lead base paint hazards 8
7. Ensure compliance program, comprehensive planning,
requirements and monitoring
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8. Reduce the number of people livin below the povert level 9
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F. Leveraging Resources 10
G. Citizen Participation 12
H. Program Requirements 12
I. Performance Measures 12
J. CDBG FINANCIAL SUMMARY -IDIS/ PR 26 13
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION (CAPER)
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires Cities that receive Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program funds to submit a Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER provides a summary of the actions taken
during fiscal year 2008-09 to meet the housing and community development needs identified in the FY
2008 Annual Action Plan with the use of CDBG and HOME program funds. The CAPER also identifies
non-federally funded activities that assisted in meeting the City's goals of providing decent housing, a
suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities.
In FY 2008, the City of Lynwood had CDBG funds in the amount $1,848,954 and HOME funds in the
amount of $603,578 available to meet HUD's national objectives and Annual Consolidated Action Plan
goals, which are ,also consistent with the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan goals, objectives and
outcomes. The City identified the following priority needs to increase housing opportunities for all residents
of Lynwood and promote stability in declining areas by (1) Preserving the Existing Housing Stock; (2)
Increasing Affordable Housing Opportunities; (3) Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing; (4) Addressing the
Needs of Homeless Individuals, Families and Special Populations; (5) Providing public Infrastructure
Improvements; (6) Expanding the City's Economic Base and Promoting Job'Opportunities. The table
below shows the types of activities undertaken in FY2008 to address some of the needs, and the goals,
objectives and outcome they met.
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Fair Housin Activities Provide decent housing and
suitable livin environment Availability/
Accessibilit
80 eople
214 eo le
Senior Citizens Pro ram
Suitable Livin Environment Availabilityl
Accessibilit
200 seniors
300 seniors
Public Services
Suitable Livin Environment Availabilityl
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1600 eo le
6500 eople
Graffiti Removal Suitable Livin Environment Sustainabili 50,000 s .ft. 65,000 s .ft.
Code Enforcement Suitable Livin Environment Sustainabili 1500 ins ect. 4070 ins ect.
ADA Im rovements
Suitable Livin Environment
Sustainabili Improve City
facilities Project in
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Housin Rehabilitation
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11 HOMES
CHDO Activities Provide Decent Housin Affordabil 5 HOMES 3 HOMES
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CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
A. ASSESSMENT OFANNUAL PROGRESS
The fiscal year 2008-09 Consolidated Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) describes how the City
of Lynwood is meeting statutory requirements of the federally funded Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME programs. Those statutes, which primary benefit low income persons, set forth three
goals:
To provide decent housing;
To provide a suitable living environment; and
To expand economic opportunity
The City strives to meet the above goals, which have resulted in improvement and stability in low-income
neighborhoods. Activities such as street improvements, economic development, public facility
improvements and the provision of public services, have along-term impact on the community. For fiscal
year 2008-09 CDBG and HOME funds were available was follows:
FY2008 CDBG allocation $1,568,954
CDBG Program Income: $ 180,000
CDBG Uncommitted Balance $ 100,000 (prior year carryover funds)
FY2008 HOME Allocation: $ 603,578
Combined resources from the CDBG, HOME Program and City's General fund are used to further assure
decent, safe and sanitary housing by implementing home improvement programs, graffiti removal and Code
Enforcement activities focusing on the identification and elimination of slum, blight, code violations, health
and safety and overcrowded conditions. Issuance of over 4500 code violations citations this fiscal year is
evidence that the City is determined to meet its goal of eliminating blighted conditions in Lynwood.
In May 12, 2009, a Substantial Change was made to FY 2008-09 Action Plan in order for the City to apply
for American Relief and Recovery Act funds in the amount of $646,575 to address homelessness. The
proposed use of these funds is for homeless prevention and rapid re-housing activities. The City proposes
to provide short term assistance (3 months) in the form of rental, utility, deposit, and reasonable moving
costs. Medium term assistance will be limited to 6 months. After the third month re-evaluation of the
household will occur at which time only 2/3 of the rent will be subsidized, 1/2 in the following month and only
1/3 in the final month. Rental assistance will be provided for rental and utility arrears up to 6 months. It is
expected that Legal Aid Society will assist with the disbursement of some funds to households at risk.
The rapid re-housing program will address the growing permanent residents who reside at motels. The
general plan is to provide short term rental assistance, credit repair, and case management to these
populations and provide decent, safe and sanitary living conditions at a more affordable price. With the
funds it is expected that the City will be able to help up to 44 families and individuals at an average cost of
$7,500 per family (including only financial rental assistance and excluding services and legal services).
The second substantial change was to create a new CDBG-R program. This program will expend up to
$210,000 to create new pavement on Sanborn Street between Virginia Street and Louise Street. This
project will be initiated within 120 days of the date the funds are made available to the City. The total
budget is $210,000. This project will maximize job creation by providing badly needed construction jobs
which are most impacted by the current recession. The renewal of this key street will improve the
infrastructure leading to a new housing project located at 11300 Atlantic. This project should produce 21
construction jobs for approximately 2 months and will provide long term economic benefit for at least 10
years.
CDBG-R will also expend up to $212,000 to create new pavement on Mulford Street from California Street
to Birch. The projects will be initiated within 120 days of the date funds are made available to the City. The
total budget is $212,000. This project will maximize job creation by providing badly needed construction
jobs for those most impacted by the current recession. The project should produce 21 construction jobs.
Over $200,000 in CDBG funds was allocated towards public service and safety programs to provide safe
crossing at intersection for school children and their families; health, educational and recreational programs
for seniors; tutoring and mentoring to at risk children; after school and school dropout diversion programs,
crime awareness, and gang prevention programs, in addition to various recreational activities. These
activities provided services to thousands of Lynwood residents.
B. AFF/RMATIVELYFURTHER FAIR HOUSING:
The City believes that fair housing cannot be treated as a separate entity. It must be integrated into all of
the housing and community development programs in a manner to affirmatively further fair housing, dealing
with each situation as appropriate.
The City is conscious of the need to address this issue in all of its program activities in housing
transactions. The City assumes the responsibility of promoting fair housing and provides funding to a fair
housing organizations to provide its citizens with education and legal rights as referred to housing, which
has a significant impact on preventing, reducing or eliminating housing discrimination and other barriers to
equal housing opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, family status, disability or national origin.
Through education, outreach and enforcement of fair housing laws, the City's fair housing program reduces
and/or eliminates unlawful housing discrimination that can effectively lock out a person from housing for
which they are otherwise qualified. The City contracts with the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF), to assist in
promoting equal housing opportunities through education and training of tenants, homeowners, and
landlords/ Professional complaint and audit investigative techniques are also provided to sustain fair
housing litigation.
To overcome fair housing impediments as identified in the City's AI, the City will continue to support the
Fair Housing Foundation to monitor and investigate complaints and inquiries for housing discrimination.
Other services provided include:
• Counseling for possible and actual victims of housing discrimination, property owners and
managers, homeowners, insurers, lenders and other housing industry representatives;
• Accepting and investigating housing discrimination complaints;
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• Counseling and referrals on landlord/tenant housing complaints;
• Providing remedies for individuals and systemic forms of discrimination, including conciliation,
administrative, and judicial enforcement efforts; and
• Conducting investigative audits to detect patterns and practices of illegal discrimination.
The City will continue to promote equal opportunity in housing by avoiding economic segregation, and
discrimination based upon age, sex, race, religion, ethnic background, marital status, and other arbitrary
factors. This fiscal year FHF provided services to 214 Lynwood residents. The City of Lynwood is
currently in the process of updating its Impediments of Fair Housing Choice (Al) for submittal to HUD during
the 2009 fiscal year.
C. AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
Lynwood's housing goals are to preserve the existing housing stock by correcting substandard properties,
increasing the supply of affordable housing units, and providing assistance to first-time homebuyers to
enable more low and moderate-income families to become homeowners. Lynwood's housing strategy
involves designing programs that address housing priorities identified in the ConPlan; the expansion of
housing opportunities for lower income household; and increasing the level of participation by redistributing
available funding to encompass a wider range of housing programs
For fiscal year 2008, 11 families received home improvement funds through our housing rehabilitation
program. The City maintains agreements with two Community Housing Development Organizations to
further our housing goals.
Habitat .for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH), a non profit organization and a qualified
CHDO that has developed more than 175 homes in Los Angeles County. HFH consists of
developers, lenders and builders that use volunteer labor and in-kind donations to reduce housing
costs, thereby making housing available to low income families. HFH is currently working with the
City's through the HOME program to construct ten single family units, located at 4237 Imperial
Hwy, which will be made available to low income families. We expect completion of this project
during the next fiscal year.
2. The WIN Project is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization dedicated to developing affordable housing
for low to moderate income families. Their mission is to create a supply of housing for purchase
and rental within the State of California by acquiring and developing vacant land and/or
rehabilitation multi unit and single family properties. The WIN Project has acquired two properties
located at 12698 Hansa Court and 3686 Virginia Street. These properties will be rehabilitated and
sold to a qualified low income person with affordability restrictions fora 45 year period.
3. AOF Pacific is not a City CHDO, but is a CHDO in other cities and will be considered as a CHDO
upon presentation of an appropriate project. AOF Pacific was organized to foster, support, provide,
develop, acquire, rehabilitate, operate and sell quality affordable housing for low-income, elderly,
and/or mentally or physically challenged persons or families. AOF/Pacific was selected by the
Lynwood Redevelopment Agency to rehabilitate a rental project located at 3250 Magnolia Avenue.
This project is restricted to lower income households.
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In addition, the City utilizes its Low Motl Housing Fund through the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency (LRA)
to augment affordable housing development. LRA is currently in negotiation with two separate developers
for the construction of fifteen (15) single family homes. A portion of these homes will be made available to
low income families.
Summary of Efforts to Address Worst Case Needs Housing: Worst case needs housing is defined by HUD
as low income renters who pay more than 50% of income for rent, live in severely substandard housing,
(including homeless people) or have been involuntarily displaced.
All of the City's housing programs consider low income resident needs. The programs are designed to
ease the housing burdens for low income residents. The City's Redevelopment Department/Housing
Division will continue in its effort to locate sites for supportive housing projects and attempt to provide funds
to non-profit agencies to development supportive housing units for special needs populations. The City is
seeking to create at least one Extremely low income unit for Seniors at 11300 Atlantic Avenue.
Public Housing: Although the City does not have it's own public housing facilities, the City contracts with
the Los Angeles County, Community Development.Commission (CDC) /Housing Authority to administer a
rental assistance program (Section 8 Program) that subsidizes the cost of rental housing for eligible
households. Low-income families and individuals rent privately owned housing, and the Housing Authority
of the County of Los Angeles pays the owner directly for a portion of the monthly rent. The City of Lynwood.
and CDC`s goals are to empower families by providing clean, safe, and decent affordable housing for low-
income families, seniors, and disabled persons.
The City displaced two renters located at 4237 Imperial Highway. The displaced households were provided
Federal Relocation benefits pursuant to URA.
D. CONTINUUM OF CARE:
Lynwood's continuum of care strategy is to provide emergency, temporary and/or permanent housing for
the homeless, in addition to referrals and supportive services to move the homeless population to self-
sufficiency.
The City of Lynwood does not have a homeless prevention program at this time, however the City will
respond to inquires to homeless assistance by making referrals to facilities in surrounding areas and will
have a new HPRP program during the 09-10. Referrals are made according to need. Referral programs
include:
Proaram Service Location
Compton Welfare Right Shelter Emergency Shelter Compton
The Shields for Families, Inc. Transitional Housing Los Angeles
MJB Transitional Recovery Domestic Violence Shelter Los Angeles
Palms Residential Care Facility Mental Health Care/Housing Los Angeles
South Central Health/Rehabilitation Long Term Management Los Angeles
Parents of Watts Home for Mothers Los Angeles
Esther's House Domestic Violence Center Los Angeles
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Referrals are also made to the following organizations:
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). LAHSA operates a comprehensive variety of
programs to strengthen and promote the effective operation of the continuum of care process. Services
offered include Outreach and assessment; Crisis Intervention; Hotel vouchers; Move-in assistance;
Emergency shelters; Transitional housing; and Permanent and affordable housing.
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The Department of Health Services, who provides housing opportunities for persons with AIDS; the
Peoples Guide to Health Welfare and Other Services, who provide information to the homeless on how to
get food, money and other help from government programs, and Shelter First who has five locations,
providing short term and transitional shelter to homeless men, women and children.
The Union Rescue Mission, which is the national's largest and Los Angeles' oldest rescue mission.
Services include emergency food and shelter, residential recovery programs for men, women and families,
health care, job training, computerized learning centers, clothing and hygiene provisions.
The City of Lynwood has not been approached by agencies or requested to support application of agencies
for homeless housing/supportive service programs. However, the City is very interested in providing all
services needed and supports the efforts of any local non-profit agencies seeking funds to locate
homeless/transitional facilities within the City and encourages applications for federal funds from service
providers who target the homeless population and persons with special needs.
Proposed Activity and Funding Allocation for FY 2008.09
In May of 2009, the City applied for ARRA funds in the amount of $645,525 to address homeless needs. If
approved by HUD, 60% of these funds will be expended in the first two years on the following eligible
homeless prevention and rapid rehousing as follows:
Short term assistance will be limited to three months of rental, utility, deposit, and reasonable moving costs.
Medium term assistance will be limited to a total of six months. After the third month re-evaluation of the
household will occur at which time only 2/3 of the rent will be subsidized, 1/2 in the following month and
only 1/3 in the final month. Rental assistance will be provided for rental and utility arrears up to 6 months. _
It is expected that Legal Aid Society will assist with the disbursement of some funds to households at risk. '
The rapid re-housing program will address the growing permanent residents who reside at motels. The
general plan is to provide short term rental assistance, credit repair, and case management to these
populations and provide decent, safe and sanitary living conditions at a more affordable price. With the
funds it is expected that the City will be able to help up to 44 families and individuals at an average cost of
$7,500 per family (including only financial rental assistance and excluding services and legal services).
Another new program for the City is the CDBG-R program. This program will expend up to $210,000 to
create new pavement on Sanborn Street between Virginia Street and Louise Street. This project will be
initiated within 120 days of the date the funds are made available to the City. The total construction budget
is $210,000. This project will maximize job creation by providing badly needed construction jobs which are
most impacted by the current recession. The renewal of this key street will improve the infrastructure
leading to a new housing project located at 11300 Atlantic. This project should produce 21 construction
jobs for approximately 2 months and will provide long term economic benefit for at least 10 years.
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CDBG-R will also expend up to $212,000 to create new pavement on Mulford Street from California Street to
Birch. The projects will be initiated within 120 days of the date funds are made available to the City. The
total construction budget is $212,000. This project will maximize job creation by providing badly needed
construction jobs for those most impacted by the current recession. The project should produce 21
construction jobs.
E. OTHER ACTIONS:
fn 2008, the following actions were taken to address obstacles to meeting the needs of underserved
residents in Lynwood:
Funds were provided to the Fair Housing Foundation for housing counseling, housing
discrimination investigations, and landlord-tenant mediation and counseling.
• Ongoing funding was provided for senior citizen activities such as health and safety awareness,
diet and weight management, computer training, and referrals for legal matters and/or issues, etc.
• Continuing efforts by the City's Human Resource Department to provide job training and
employment readiness education including focusing on keeping kids in school.
• CHDO funds were provided to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles for two new
construction projects specifically to target housing for low income families.
1. Actions to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs: Lynwood's special needs groups
includes disabled persons, single-parent households, persons with drug andlor alcohol addiction,
elderly and frail elderly people, persons with AIDS and related diseases. Special needs groups include
families below poverty, the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. People with special
needs are provided with services, activities and program provided by the City and public and private
agencies and institutions, some of which are noted above. In addition, special services are provided to
Lynwood seniors in the form of health, safety and exercise classes, and legal aid and Dial-A-Ride. The
Steelworkers Foundation provides hot meals Monday through Friday, at a City Facility. In addition,
low-income residents may receive Health Care Screening and vaccinations, free of charge, through St.
Francis Medical Center located in the City of Lynwood. The Los Angeles County Department of Public _ ..
Social Services provides financial assistance to a variety of disabled persons including cooking,
cleaning, personal care and transportation. The City's Rehabilitation program provides preferential
slots to expedite applications of seniors wishing to participate in the City's Rehabilitation program.
Various youth programs and activities are on going in the City. There are also five State licensed facilities
for the developmentally disabled; Angelica Guest Home, Hope Adult Home, Hope Family Adult Home, Sea
Breeze Manor and Wilson Care Facility, in operation throughout the City.
Economic Opportunities: Although the City did not fund any economic development programs with CDBG
or HOME funds, Lynwood provided job training through its Workplace Development Program, which
designs and implements employment and training programs for the community.
This fiscal yearjob training programs included:
HUB Cities Consortium Youth Program - 52 TRAINEES
Lynwood provided job training and facilities for Lynwood residents, funded by HUB Cities. Training offered
at Lynwood facility sites included office administration, telephone systems and communication, office
equipment and machines, custodial and recreational leaders. Workers were provided training off-site at
Lynwood Medical Offices, Lynwood Library, Child Care Centers and community based non-profit
organization.
Lynwood Unified School District Regional Occupational Program - 67 TRAINEES
Lynwood provided job training to community youth in the Business License, Redevelopment, and Finance
Departments; Parking Enforcement, Lynwood City Garage and the Water Yard.
In addition, the City currently has a Section 108 Loan with a balance of $5.6 million. These funds will be
used for redevelopment and job creation. The City is in the process of identifying projects for approval by
HUD. Lynwood has always assisted in local employment by using local contractors in public improvement
and housing projects. Local contractors use local tradesmen and workers and make an effort to purchase
materials for projects from local merchants. The social service agencies that receive pass-through funding
from the CDBG program perform tasks that allow the low/moderate income households to redirect their
funds to other needs that could otherwise not be addressed.
2. Foster and maintain affordable housing: The implementation of new housing .policies and
procedures have enhanced and expedited housing development and rehabilitation activities. Housing
strategy involves cooperation and facilitation in the planning, permitting, approvals and construction
approval process. Rehabilitation assistance was provided to 11 low-income residents to preserve housing
standards. Code enforcement is the key to maintaining and improving the affordable housing stock. Rental
and property maintenance inspectors worked with various other departments throughout 2008 to focus on
problems that threatened safe and secure housing. The City utilized its administrative review process to
mitigate housing problems on a timely basis.
The City held a Fair Housing Fair this fiscal year that matched low income residents with the local -
developers, provided legal advice to low income tenants, and Fair Housing information and seminars. The
City also offered Landlord Training Program twice during fiscal year 2008 in order to educate property
owners on such topics as fair housing regulations, lead paint disclosure requirements, property
maintenance codes, fire safety and crime prevention. Training consisted of a four hour program which
included presentations by Fair Housing Foundation regarding rules. Attendance was mandatory for
landlords who owned City Projects and was highly recommended for new and longtime landlords.
3. Eliminate barriers to affordable housing: The City continued to fund fair housing activities through
the Fair Housing Foundation, as noted above. By eliminating impediments to fair housing choice, low-
income renter households are able to access and maintain affordable housing. In addition, the City
continued its affordable housing rehabilitation loan and grant program to upgrade the City's supply of
affordable ownership housing stock.
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The City promoted public awareness by providing and/or distributing fair housing literature at public places
such as Lynwood's City Hall Bateman Hall, Senior Citizen Center, the Public Library and the foundation for
Early Childhood Education and by holding the first Fair Housing Fair. A variety of literature was offered in
English and Spanish.
4, Overcome gaps in institutional structures and enhance coordination: The City has made a
concerted effort to eliminate institutional gaps, and enhance coordination of programs to all segments of the
community., The City and community based organizations work closely with governmental entities and
community commissions and activist to determine the critical needs of households, in order to ensure
CDBG and HOME funded activities address gaps in services. Public hearings and forums are held
throughout the program year to obtain community input. The City also works closely with the Los Angeles
Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), to provide critical information regarding homeless services and
identifying and prioritizing gaps and needs in the regional system of care.
All of these partners have at some point had a specific role in the implementation of Consolidated Plan
.programs and activities. To implement the non-housing portions of the Consolidated Plan, such as public
facilities and improvements, the County will generally use its own workforce or contracts with municipalities.
Most public service activities are undertaken by non-profit agencies under contract with the County.
5. Improve public housing and resident initiatives:
There is no public housing located in the City of Lynwood at this time.
6. Evaluate and reduce lead base paint hazards: It is the City of Lynwood's goal to provide an
environment free of lead based hazards. Therefore, the City has integrated lead hazard evaluation and
reduction procedures into its housing programs that include:
• Incorporating lead-based paint hazard reduction procedures into the City's housing programs;
• Producing standard specifications for all hazard abatement and cleanup work;
• Coordinate public and private efforts for lead based educational programs;
• In coordination with the Los Angeles Health Services Department, design and implement programs
to screen young children for elevated levels of lead in the blood.
• Require lead-based paint testing in all rehabilitation projects that are occupied by children under
the age of 6 years, and built prior to 1978. Also require testing where rehabilitation activities are
likely to disturb painted chewable, impact or friction surfaces, and/or occupied by children 6 years
of age or younger.
• Coordinating with Development Services to provide Lead Abatement information at the counter.
Integral to the City's residential rehabilitation program is a Lead Based Paint Hazard assessment for each
project. During this program year, the City initiated steps to further implement federal requirements for lead
based paint abatement by~contracting with a qualified firm to conduct property inspections and risk
assessments for federally funded rehabilitation projects. Within the residential rehabilitation program,
homes have been inspected and properties were abated.
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Property owners are provided the Lead Based Paint Pamphlets and literature regarding the hazards and
protection from lead in the home. Homeowners are also required to sign a statement verifying their review
and understanding of LBP. Homeowners also receive a copy of their report to make them aware of the
lead found in their property. New residential and commercial construction, contractors are not permitted to
use paint containing more than 0.006 percent lead by weight in the total content of liquid paint. All
commercial properties assisted under the City's housing programs are required to have buildings tested for
LBP and must agree to its abatement if rest results in positive findings, prior to assistance.
7. Ensure compliance with program and comprehensive planning requirements and monitoring:
The City as made every effort to comply with all CDBG, HOME and Consolidated Plan regulations. The
adopted Citizen Participation Plan ensured input from the community prior to any action to approve or
revise the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plans.
Housing rehabilitation, construction, and professional service agreements have been prepared to ensure
compliance with applicable federal regulations. CDBG subrecipient agreements also contain language to
ensure HUD compliance. Additionally, the City has continued its on-going program monitoring efforts
including on-site monitoring of CDBG subrecipients and housing unites assisted with HOME funds and
subject to affordability covenants.
The City will. reassess all long-term goals prior to the development of each Annual Action Plan under the
Consolidated Plan. This will be done by assessing progress made the previous year(s) and expectations for
the upcoming year. This assessment will be used as a tool to determine if specific goals are feasible.
Additionally, each year the City will reassess the long-term goals in coordination with measurements of
activity progress and benchmarks. This reassessment will be conducted at the beginning of the 6th month
of any Action Plan.
8. Reduce the number of persons living below the poverty level: The 2008 Action Plan identified
strategies for reducing the number of persons living below poverty level in Lynwood. The City provided
resources to households living in poverty through network of social and public service agencies and
programs. Specifically, resource referrals, housing, and food programs were utilized to assist these
households. The City's goal is to provide affordable housing assistance through its first time homebuyers
programs. Persons interested in the Program that did not qualify, were referred to other agencies. The
City funded public facility improvements to enhance the overall infrastructure of the City.
F. LEVERAGING RESOURCES:
Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds were the principal source of revenue to meet the
goals and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan. However, the City pursued all available resources
during the program year.
Resources used to lever federal funds include:
- Program Income
- Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit
- Private Investment
- Redevelopment Tax Increment
- Local Lending Institutions
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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For housing projects, the City considers redevelopment set-asides funds and HOME funds for home
improvement and new housing construction. CDBG funds, Bonds and the City's General funds are utilized
for various infrastructure and public facility improvements. The City's general funds are also utilized to
augment the cost of several public service activities.
In FY 2008-09, the City applied for CDBG-R funds in the amount of $422,822. This project will be initiated
within 120 days of the date the funds are made available to the City. No other recovery act funds are
anticipated to be utilized with this project and no other city funds will be utilized towards this project. The
total budget is $422,822. This project will maximize job creation by providing badly needed construction
jobs. These jobs are most impacted by the current recession.
G. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
This section describes the process whereby the City includes residents in the review of the CAPER. HUD
requires resident participation at every level of the grant process. A Citizen Participation Plan is a
precondition of funding through the Consolidated Plan process.
On August 13, 2009, the City advertised the availability of the draft CAPER Report for fiscal year 2008-09.
Copies of the Draft CAPER placed at the City's Redevelopment Department, City Clerk's Office and Public
Library. The CAPER was made available fora 30-day period. On September 2, 2009, the CDBGAB
Commission will hosted a public hearing in order to allow the public to review, comment and/or provide
input on the draft CAPER report. During the hearing, no negative comments were submitted. After further
review and discussion, the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board Commission approved
the FY2008-09 CAPER for submission to HUD.
1. Provide a summary of citizen comments.
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H. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Lynwood's primary objectives are providing decent and affordable housing, a suitable living environment
and expanding economic opportunities for persons of low and moderate income and special needs. During
this fiscal year, overall benefit to low income persons is equal to 100% of the City's allocation.
Expenditures for program planning and administration represent 15%, while public services were 15%. The
City provides and solicited citizen participation in the planning, development, implementation, monitoring
and evaluation of activities funded with federal funds. The City held several public hearings throughout the
year to obtain citizen input on community development and planning needs, and to provide the public with
information on program accomplishments and the use of federal funds.
The City has actively sought to implement its Consolidated Plan. Based on the information provided in this
report, the City continued to make major progress in carrying out the goals and objectives in the Plan.
Agencies with whom the City has contracted to provide public services usually exceed their stated
proposed accomplishments. Public improvement activities have been bought current, due to fast tracking
efforts, which had alleviated Lynwood's timelineness issues.
In addition, Performance Measurement Systems has been effective in determining how well programs and
projects are meeting needs, and then using this information to improve performance and better target
resources. There will be two critical components of performance measurements: (1) productivity and (2)
program impact, Program impact will reflect the level of efficiency (quantity, quality, and pace) and
program impact will reflect the extent to which those activities yield the desired outcomes in the City and in
the lives of the people assistance. There are two State Licensed residential care facilities for the elderly, in
Lynwood. Healthview Terrace, a 64-bed facility and Oates Home for the Elderly a 6-bed facility. The City
refers those seeking assistance with substance abuse, free health screening and vaccinations to St.
Francis Medical Center. Lynwood has three State Licensed facilities for the mentally disabled; Highland
Manor Guest Home, Howard's Rest heaven and Lightstar Adult Residential Home. Lynwood's Women and
Children's Center offers programs for addicted women of childbearing age.
The City of Lynwood in conjunction with Los Angeles County, as well as other public and private service
providers, will continue its efforts to address the needs for low income housing, as well as persons with
AIDS and related diseases; and continue to fund activities that assist in the development of a suitable living ~ -
environment.
Overall, the City has followed the blueprint of the Consolidated Plan and has addressed the high priority
needs for housing and community development.
I. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
The City of Lynwood succeeded in the implementation of the HUD outcome framework performance
measurement system for the CDBG and HOME programs and activities included in the FY2008 Annual
Plan. Each Subrecipient agreement included specific tasks that are to be accomplished, with the
information being reported in writing monthly to the City. City employees are evaluated annually utilizing a
performance based evaluation system. The City of Lynwood realizes the importance of having a system to
measure performance for the CDBG and HOME programs and will continue to work toward fully
implementing that process.
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AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
6:00 P.M.
LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11330 BULLIS ROAD
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Iris Pygatt, Chairperson
Patricia Carr, Vice Chairperson
Antonio Munguia, Commissioner
Evelia Hernandez, Commissioner
Kim Battle, Commissioner
OPENING CEREMONIES
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
E. MINUTES -None
F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
G. NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing -Consolidated Annual Performance
And Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2008-9
H. STAFF ORALS
I. BOARD ORALS
J. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
6:00 P.M.
LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11330 BULLIS ROAD
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Iris Pygatt, Chairperson
Antonio Munguia, Commissioner
Patricia Carr, Vice Chairperson
Evelia Hernandez, Commissioner
Kim Battle, Commissioner
OPENING CEREMONIES
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
E. MINUTES -None
F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
G. NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing -Consolidated Annual Performance
And Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2008-9
H. STAFF ORALS
I. BOARD ORALS
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J. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION
PUBL-IC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
6:00 P.M.
LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11330 BULLIS ROAD
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Iris Pygatt, Chairperson
Antonio Munguia, Commissioner
Patricia Carr, Vice Chairperson
Evelia Hernandez, Commissioner
Kim Battle, Commissioner
OPENING CEREMONIES
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
E. MINUTES -None
F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
G. NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing -Consolidated Annual Performance
And Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2008-9
H. STAFF ORALS
I. BOARD ORALS
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J. ADJOURNMENT
J. CDBG FINANCIAL SUMMARY
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
GRANTEE NAME: CITY OF LYNWOOD GRANT NUMBER: B08MC060559
REPORTING PERIOD:
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PART 1: SUMMARY OF CDBG RESOURCES
1. Unexpended CDBG funds at end of previous period: $
2. 2008 Entitlement Grant Amount: $
3. Program Income -Revolving Funds: $
4. Prior Period Adjustments (if negative enclose in brackets) $
5. Total CDBG Funds available for use during this reporting period: $
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PART 11: SUMMARY OF CDBG EXPENDITURES
6. Total expenditures reported on IDIS Activity Summary: $
7. Total expended for Planning and Administration: $
8. Amount subject to low/mod benefit calculation: c $
9. CDBG funds used for Section 108 principal & interest payments: $
10. Total expenditures (line 6 plus line 9): $
11. Unexpended balance (line 5 minus 10): $
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PART 111: LOW/MOD CREDIT THIS REPORTING PERIOD
12. Total from activities qualifying as low/mod expenditures: $
13. Percent benefit to low/mod persons (divide line 12 by line 8) 100%
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PART IV: FOR PUBLIC SERVICES (PS) ACTIVITIES ONLY
14. Total PS expenditures:
15. Total PS unliquidated obligations: $
16. Sum of line 14 and line 15: $
17. Total of unliquidated obligations reported at end of previous year: $
18. Net obligations for PS (line 16 minus line 17):
19. Amount of Program Income received in proceeding program year:
20. Entitlement Grant Amount (from line 2):
21. Sum of lines 19 and line 20: $
22. Percent of funds obligated for Public Service Activities:
(line 18 divided byline 21)
CDBG Financial Worksheet
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PART V. PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION CAP CALCULATION
23. Amount subject to planning and administration cap: $
(Grant amount from line 2 plus line 3)
24. Amount expended for Planning and Administration: $
(from line 7 above)
25. Percent funds expended (line 24 divided by line 23j:
CDBG FINANCIAL SUMMARY WORKSHEET
FISCAL YEAR
Reconciliation of IDIS and Cash Balances to Unexpended balance of CDBG funds shown on IDIS
summary:
Unexpended balance shown on IDIS Summary: $
ADD:
LOC balance as of CAPER Date:
Cash on Hand:
• Grantee Program Account
• Subrecipients Program Accounts
Revolving Fund Cash Balance:
TOTAL
SUBTRACT:
Grantee CDBG Program Liabilities:
(include any reimbursement due to the Grantee from program funds)
- Subrecipient CDBG Program Liabilities: $-0-
(same instructions as above) TOTAL
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K, SELF EVALUATION
The purpose of the CDBG and HOME programs are to provide a decent and suitable living environment
and to expand economic opportunities for principally low and moderate income persons. The City of
Lynwood's accomplishments and plans for the fiscal year 2008 carry out this purpose both in spirit and
action. The strategy concentrates both CDBG and HOME funding on affordable housing, eliminating
barriers to housing, homeownership, affirmatively furthering fair housing and the coordination of public
services that benefit low and moderate income persons, including the elderly, special needs groups and
those persons with disabilities.
A Performance Measurement System has been developed for the City's Subrecipient agencies and staff
has updated project files and Subrecipient agreements to incorporate performance measures. There are
no significant changes in the program objectives from previous years. The performance data outlined in
this report reflects the outcomes of projects carried out by City of Lynwood staff to assist low-moderate
income families and households.
Public Service grant funds were awarded to Subrecipients. This spending supports all categories of needs
identified in the Consolidated Plan, and enabled community based organizations to assist homeless clients
with emergency shelter and linkages to mainstream resources. In addition, various youth programs and
activities were funded and services for the elderly. City staff conducts on-site monitoring reviews, inspection
of financial and beneficiary records, to assist in the evaluation of Subrecipient performance. Additional
monitoring and compliance procedures utilized include monthly reports from Subrecipients identifying the
number of individuals served, their income group, race, ethnicity, and the head of household.
The City of Lynwood has successfully met HUD's timeliness standards after expediting its public
improvement projects, and has also met HUD's reporting requirements throughout the year.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT NARRATIVE STATEMENTS
A. Assessment of relationship between use of CDBG funds and priority needs, goals, and specific
objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan.
Extent to which CDBG funds were distributed amount different categories of housing needs identified in the
Consolidated Plan -The City of Lynwood funded its housing activities with the use of HOME and
Redevelopment funds. Both funds were used for construction of housing. HOME funds were used for
housing rehabilitation and first time homeowner assistance. CDBG funds were used for homeless activities
and to address and enforce housing code standards.
Relationship between CDBG expenditures and high priority activities -The FY 2005- 2009 Consolidated 5-
year Plan list the following high priority activities. The City efforts during the report period are summarized
below:
• Preserve the City's existino housing stock -The City provided housing rehabilitation loans and grants
with the use of HOME funds to 11 low and moderate-income residents. In addition, the City has
acquired two properties, which will provide 6 affordable rental housing units to low and very low income
residents.
• Improve public service for the homeless - No direct services were provided to the homeless this year.
However the City expects to receive $646,575 HPRP funds to address homeless needs.
• Improve social services for the special population -Services for special needs have been implemented
through the City's senior citizen program and/or referred to such agencies as the Department of Social
Services and the Legal Aid Society.
• Affirmatively Further Fair Housino -The City contracts with the Fair Housing Foundation to solve
housing issues relating to discrimination, tenanUlandlord disputes and substandard housing complaints,
as well as educating the public as to their rights under the law. The City also continues to remove
impediments to fair housing choice and updated it Analysis of Impediment to assure that progress is
being made and that any new impediments are being addressed. -
Expand and improve the quality and ouantity of public social services- The City provided services to
over 20,000 residents in the form of senior services, youth diversion programs, educational tutoring,
and youth safe crossing assistance, with the use of CDBG funds.
• Provide public infrastructure improvements. This year the City provided funding for residential street
design and reconstruction. More than 10,000 residents benefited from public improvements throughout
the City.
• Viand the City's economic base and promote greater employment opportunities -The City currently
has a Section 108 Loan which is the process of amendment. Once the City has received approval from
HUD for the use of funds, the City will be able to provide jobs and improve the City economic base.
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Eliminated blighted conditions through the enforcement of existing local building codes- The City's code
enforcement program officers conducted more than 3300 inspections for property maintenance
violations, and building, electrical, plumbing code violations, and cited 42 garage conversions in an
effort to halt substandard housing and improve living conditions. The City along with the Lynwood
Redevelopment Agency (LRA) in a joint effort, has purchased properties to assist in the removal of
blighted areas. LRA has proposed housing projects to provide homeownership to low and moderate
income families.
Evaluation of extent to which CDBG funds were used for activities that benefit low and moderate
income persons -The City of Lynwood ensured that 100% of CDBG funds were spent to benefit low
and moderate income persons and households, as evidenced in the Financial Summary Report.
B. Assessment of Efforts to Carryout Planned Actions as part of Certifications -Resulting
project assessments contained within the CAPER reveal that the City closely adhered to plan actions
and project activities described in the Action Plan, and that it is following the current HUD approved
Consolidated Plan.
C. Pursuant to the certifications in the 2008 Consolidated Plan Annual update, the City
undertook the following actions:
1. Pursued and utilized the following funding sourced described in the plan:
HOME Funds
• CDBG Funds
• Lynwood Redevelopment Agency Fund
• Lynwood General Fund
2. The City did not receive requests for certification for HUD programs from the
3. County or any surrounding jurisdictions.
4. The City did not undertake actions that hindered the implementation of the approved Consolidated
Plan or the 2005-2006 Annual update.
D. CDBG Funds Used Exclusively for the Three National Objectives
The City used its CDBG and HOME funds to meet national objectives, and the City complied
with overall benefit requirements for the activities completed during fiscal year 2008-09.
E. Activities involving acquisition, Rehabilitation or Demolition of Occupied Real Property -
Two households were displaced and both were offered Relocation services and benefits pursuant to
URA.
F. Economic Development -Fiscal year 2008-09 CDBG funds were not allocated for economic
development.
G. Narrative for acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition of occupied real property. No CDBG
funds were allocated for housing this fiscal year.
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City of Lynwood
Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
HOME Program
July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009
Affordable Housing
Annual Goals and Strategies
During the program year, the City of Lynwood utilized its cumulative allocation of HOME funds to address
the housing needs that were identified in the City's approved Consolidated Plan. The City put together a
strategy to commit and expend over 1 million of HOME dollars to meet our priorities and goals stated in our
Consolidated Plan. In meeting those goals the City set forth a commitment to provide affordable housing to
its low and moderate income families. The City identified as its Affordable Housing Programs the
combination of the following components:
Housing Rehabilitation
Acquisition and Rehabilitation
Within the program year the City faced many challenges with spending the program allocations and
meeting the required deadlines. These challenges forced the City to make its housing a priority and to
determine strategies of expending and committing HOME funds.
Accomplishments
The City accomplished the commitment of over 1 million and the expenditure of approximately 2.5 million
dollars of HOME Entitlement, CHDO, and Program Income funds to meet the July 31, 2009 expenditure.
deadline. In the City's efforts to meet the expenditure requirement the City doubled its Housing
Rehabilitation program output, initiated a vacant property acquisition/rehab program and began a new
construction project for ten new homes. The following information is a summary of the accomplishments
for 2008 Program Year. This summary includes the total number of housing units planned, the amount
expended, and the type of assistance.
Housing Rehabilitation
The City of Lynwood's Housing Rehabilitation program is the most needed and successful program within
the HOME program. The City continues to have an overwhelming response to its program with over 50
persons who have expressed interest in participating. Concomitant with that interest, the City has
redoubled its efforts to address this interest by increasing its output and engaging outside assistance to
meet this demand.
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The City's rehabilitation program provides technical and financial assistance to qualifying owners of
residential properties within the City of Lynwood. The program, limited to owner occupied homes, is
designed to rehabilitate and correct code violations for existing properties. Within the program year the City
has marketed the program at various town hall meetings and publications, including Lynwood n'
Perspective to provide the information to the community regarding the program. Accomplishments for fiscal
year 2008-09 include:
Number Amount Type of
Of Units Expended Assistance
11 $644,935 11 grants & 11 loans
For the following fiscal year the City is proposing to rehabilitate approximately 10 owner occupied homes
and expend up to $750,000 dollars in HOME funds.
Community Housing Development Organizations
The City of Lynwood approved and designated Habitat for Humanity (HFH), anon-profit housing developer
as one of the City's selected Community Housing Development Organizations. The City has partnered with
HFH for five upcoming housing developments in the City. (two acquisition rehab projects, 4267 Fernwood
Avenue, 4237 Imperial Highway, and 3257 Palm Avenue). These developments will provide new or
rehabbed homes to qualified low income households.
HFH has a development located at 4267 Fernwood Avenue that is currently under construction and is due
to be completed by July 2009. The project will consist of 3 single family units.
Location ,~ -. - " Amount Status `'
Housing Rehabilitation
11 Single Family homes $644,935 Completed - FY 08109
New Construction
3257 Palm Avenue $244,000 Upcoming Project
4267 Fernwood Avenue $360,000 Completed FY 08-09
42371mperial Hwy $1,045,268 Upcoming Project
Acquisition & Rehabilitation
12698 Hansa Court $209,720 Completed FY 08.09
3076 Redwood Avenue $207,295 Completed FY 08.09
5525 Clark Avenue $201,295 Completed FY 08.09
3686 Virginia $193,911 Under Construction
Total HOME Funds Ex ended $3,100,424
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The City has further certified The Win Project as a CHDO qualified to seek projects within the City of
Lynwood. The Win Project, headed by Regina Young, has previously been certified with Los Angeles
County as a qualified CHDO. Currently, The Win Project has two projects located at 12698. Hansa Court
and 3686 Virginia Avenue.
Vacant Property Acquisition and Rehabilitation
In a coordinated effort the City of Lynwood, the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and Habitat for Humanity
(HFH) completed the purchase of two foreclosed and vacant properties. These properties will be
rehabilitated, improved, and sold to deserving and qualified low income households. These households will
be required to provide sufficient "sweat equity" by assisting in the rehabilitation of their home and also
qualifying for a standard market rate loan. The City will "help up" the family by reducing the price of the
home to an affordable level and enabling the family resources to be expended on other necessary family
enhancing activities. The City expended $402,590 of HOME CHDO funds and $211,910 of Redevelopment
set aside funds on these projects. This program may be extended depending upon the allocation of funds
received as a result of the latest Housing Reform Bill recently enacted.
Vacant Property Acquisition and New Construction
The City of Lynwood and HFH acquired a duplex located on a 38,000 square foot lot across from the new
state of the art High School. The proposed project is projected to become a 10 unit new family housing
development. This project expended $1,045,268 of HOME Entitlement, CHDO and Program Income funds.
Pursuant to HUD guidelines, Program Income Funds were exhausted before any HOME Entitlement or
CHDO funds were utilized. The City will be layering the Federal funds by paying for construction of the
project with HFH corporate donations, WISH funds, Begin Funds, and State Housing Set Aside funds. This
property will be under construction within one year and will become available for purchase by a qualified
low income family within 18 months. This project will eliminate blight in the area and will be built to create a
sense of community ownership housing.
Report on match contributions and resources from private and non-federal resources.
The City of Lynwood does not have a matching contribution requirement with the federal formula
entitlement grants.
Contracts with Minority Business Enterprises (MBE's) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE's).
The City has continued its partnership with Avant Garde Inc., which is a certified Women Business
Enterprise. Avant Garde Inc. provides high quality technical support and administration of various
affordable housing projects. As a participating jurisdiction the City maintains an affirmative marketing
approach that provides information and attracts eligible persons for available housing without regard to
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, family status or disability. Addressing the multi ethnic nature of
the city, the City uses marketing procedures that inform potential program participants about Federal fair
housing laws and equal housing opportunities in both Spanish and English. Additionally, the City uses
special public outreach programs that include community based organizations, real estate organizations,
public service groups and employment centers to solicit applications and inform the public about eligible
programs and available assistance.
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HFH has conducted several outreach efforts by conducting community meetings, distributing flyers at
various public institutions such as libraries, churches, senior center, high schools, district offices, banks,
and other public locations. Numerous community meetings to recruit families have been conducted
throughout the city in both Spanish and in English.
Results of on-site inspections of affordable rental housing units.
The City has established program guidelines that require all rental units to meet the City's minimum
property standards, building codes and zoning ordinances at the time of project completion. Rent
requirements are enforced by deed restrictions and affordability terms are included in written agreements.
Both occupancy and rental requirements are monitored for 5 to 20 years depending on the amount of
HOME funds provided. The City monitored fve rental projects that were assisted with HOME funds in prior
years. Currently the City is monitoring two rental developments and, per HUD requirements, has acquired
certifications from tenants indicating their low income status. As a result of the monitoring and documents
that were submitted, the project was in compliance with all rent restrictions and occupancy requirements.
Lead Based Paint (LBP)
The City of Lynwood's housing is of old housing stock and has the potential of containing lead hazards.
The City makes this a priority to remove and abate lead hazards in HOME assisted units and all homes
where improvements are sought. The City has implemented the federal regulations and will continue to
provide information and education to households by incorporating the procedures to eliminate LBP hazards
and to provide a process for the proper abatement of LBP in residential properties. The City has, in the
past, distributed Lead Based Paint brochures in the Development Services Department to all homeowners
seeking to improve their homes.
For all residential rehabilitation projects funded by HOME, Lead Based Paint (LBP) inspections were
conducted by a licensed contractor to determine the existence of lead based paint on the property. The City
has expended approximately $15,000 on the abatement of lead in HOME assisted rehab projects. All
applicants to the Housing Rehab program are provided literature regarding the hazards of lead and
methods to protect from lead in the home. Homeowners are also required to sign a statement certifying
their review and understanding of LBP brochure.
For new residential units, including all construction sponsored by the City, contractors are not permitted to
use paint containing more than 0.006 percent lead by weight in the total content of liquid paint.
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Annual. Performance Report U.S. Department Of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0171
and Urban Development (exp. 8131/2009)
HOME Program Office of Community Planning
and Development
Public reporting burden forthis collection of information is estimated to average 2.5 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching
existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct
or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number.
The HOME statute imposes a significant number of data collection and reporting requirements. This includes information on assisted properties, on the
owners or tenants of the properties, and on other programmatic areas. The information will be used: 1) to assist HOME participants in managing their
programs; 2) to track performance of participants in meeting fund commitment and expenditure deadlines; 3) to permit HUD to determine whether each
participant meets the HOME Statutory income targeting and affordability requirements; and 4) to permit HUD to determine compliance with other statutory
and regulatory programrequirements. This data collection is authorized under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act or related
authorities. Access to Federal grant funds is contingent on the reporting of certain project-specific data elements. Records of information collected will
be maintained by the recipients of the assistance. Information on activities and expenditures of grant funds is public information and is generally available
for disclosure. Recipients are responsible for ensuring confidentiality when public disclosure is not required.
This form is intended to collect numeric data to be aggregated nationally as a complement to data collected through the Cash and Management Information
(C/MI)System. Participants should enterthe reporting period in the first block. The reporting period is Octoberl to September 30. Instructions are included
for each section if further explanation is needed.
Submit this form on or before December 31. This report is for period (mm/dd/yyyy) Date Submitted tmmmruyyyyl
Sand one copy to the appropriate HUD Field Office and one copy to: Starting Ending
HOME Program, Rm 7176, 457 7th Street, S. W., Washington D.C. 20410 07/01/08 06/30/09 2008
Part I Participant Identification
1. Participant Number 2. Participant Name
MC-060521 City of Lynwood
3. Name of Person completing this report 4. Phone Number (Include Area Cotle)
5. Address
6. City
7. State 8. Zip Cotle
Part II Program Income
Enter the following program income amounts for the reporting period: in block 1, enter the balance on hand at the beginning; in block 2, enterthe amount
generated; in block 3, doter the amount expended; and in block 4, enter the amount for Tenant-Based rental Assistance.
1. Balance on hand at Beginning 2. Amount received during 3. Total amount expended 4. Amount expended for Tenant- 5. Balance on hand at end of
of Reporting Period Reportng Period during Reporting Period Based Rental Assistance Reporting Period (1 + 2 - 3) = 5
Part III Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE)
In the table below, indicate the number and dollar value of contracts for HOME oroiects completed durinn the rennrtinn nednd
~ ~ a~` ~ ~ ~ .~ ~
~`~' r Minority Business Enterprises (MBE
+
I Q`xh,,. ,n get -t".~ ~y-?,,r~ ~
' a. Total b. Alaskan Netlve or c. Asian or tl. Black e. Hispanic f. White
~„ ...,v §,..;, .m >, ..r,;;4 t#,;
~ American Indian Pacific islander Non-Hispanic Non-Hispanic
A. Contracts
1. Number 11 1 1 6 3
2. Dollar Amount $644,935
B. Sub-Contracts ~
_
1. Number
2. Dollar Amount
~y„f-",~` br;~ ~ s ~ ~ ra
~s ~ a. Total b. Women business c. Male
t
~`s..:x,x ~~'~ ~,~. ~~ Enterprises (WBE)
C. Contracts
7. Number 12 1 11
2. Dollar Amount $684,695
D. Sub-Contracts
1. Number
2. Dollar Amounts
page 1 df 2 24 form HUD-40107 (11/92)
Part IV Minority Owners of Rental Property
In the table below, indicate the number of HOME assisted rental property owners and the total dollar amount of HOME funds in these rental properties assisted
during the reponing period.
. ._ ..
Minority Property Owners
-
__ - a. Total b. Alaskan Native or
American Indian c. Asian or
Pacific tslantler tl. Black
Non-Hispanic e. Hispanic f. White
Non-Hispanic
1. Number 0
2. Dollar Amount 0
Part V Relocation and Real Property Acquisition
Indicate the number of persons displaced, the cost of relocation payments, the number of parcels acquired, and the cost of acquisition. The data
provweu snuwu renect Dory eispiacements ane acg msnwns occurnng qunng the reporling penoq.
a. Number b. Cost
1. Parcels Acquired 1 1,041,168
2. Businesses Displaced
3. Nonprofit Organizations Displaced
4. Households Temporarily Relocated, not Displaced
Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)
Households Displaced a. Total b. Alaskan Native or
American Indian c. Asian or
Pacific tslantler tl. Black
Non-Hispanic e. Hispanic f. White
Non-Hispanic
5. Households Displaced -Number
6. Households Displaced -Cost
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