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HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD14775 BILL NO. 2010116 SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN Medin ORDINANCE NO. 1 +1 -7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreementwith the Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson City, Missouri for the administration of the CDBG Project. Section 2. The agreement shall be substantially the same in form and content as the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 1. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval. Passedr,! E r -�f � Approved: r� Presi`dJirig Officer Mayor ATTEST: APPRON [7 AS TO FORM: rl'11 Y/- Cify Clerk City Counselor rk f: Fo u r ro ra m Ye a r Action Plan The CPMP Fourth Annual Action Plan includes the SF 424 and Narrative Responses to Action Plan questions that CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG grantees must respond to each year in order to be compliant with the Consolidated Planning Regulations. The Executive Summary narratives are optional. �� r�. 1 i l} `'� 'rte '+: r i y k �.tr""�'t ' � �,S" „ _ ,Fe x.r� '7 ''x '� --�: ! � •� r>s; h.r Complete the fillable fields (blue cells) in the table below. The other items are pre- filled with values from the Grantee Information Worksheet. Date Submitted Applicant Identifier Type of Submission plicatiQu er Date Recd Federal Identifier Construction Construction Non Construction Non Construction I !icant Information urisdiction JOG Code 20 E McCart 4-812-7740 treet Address Line 2 r anizational Unit it Missouri e artment 5101 lCountry U.S.A. ivision 4-6000-193 /6 pplicant Type: pecify Other Type if necessary. ocal Government: City pecify Other Type U.S. Department o r® ram Fundin g men atalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers; Descriptive Title of Applicant Project(s); Areas Affected by Project(s) (cities, Counties, localities etc.); Estimated Funding ommunity Development Block Grant i-42 i&Entitlement Grant DBG Project Titles- ` Descripti;on of;Areas-Affeded by.CDBG amenwner Su pport. Project(s),Census Blocks 010100- ublic-I,rnprovernents 1,2,3;01;0200 1; 0105000_,;.010600 2 ei hborhood 'Im rovements. DBG Grant Amount $290;000 $ dditionaf HUD:Grant(s)' Describe Hazard Mitigation Leverage : 548 0;00 Grant was received.: Additional Federal Hinds Le' veragedi a $Additional State Funds Leveraged, Ioball y:Levera.ge d Finds $Grantee:Funds'Leveraged;$60,000 nticipated Pro ram:Inco g me $35,0000 Other taI Funds Leveragedifor CD,BG-based•,Project(s) $643 Q00 me Investment Partnerships Program 14.239 HOME �Il!!t'f'F"'E pl-nn ram Vci�r nr#-inn DI�n y - - • -. Jurisdiction HOME Project Titles - NA Description of Areas Affected by HOME Project(s) $HOME Grant Amount Tv Leveraqed_ditional HUD Grants) Describe $Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $Additional State Funds Leveraged $Locally Leveraged Funds $Grantee Funds Leveraged $Anticipated Program Income Other (Describe) Total Funds Leveraged for HOME-based Project(s) Housing Opportunities for People with 14.241 HOPWA AIDS HOPWA Project Titles NA Description of Areas Affected by HOPWA Project s $HOPWA Grant Amount itional HUD Grant(s) Describe Tve ILeveraged $Additional Federal Funds Leveraged 11 Additional State Funds Leveraged $Locally Leveraged Funds $Grantee Funds Leveraged Anticipated Program Income Other (Describe) Total Funds Leveraged for HOPWA-based Project(s) Emergency Shelter Grants Program 14.231 ESG SG Project Titles - NA Description of Areas Affected by ESG Pro-ect s ESG Grant Amount $Fldditional HUD Grant(s) Leveraged Describe Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $Additional State Funds Leveraged Locally Leveraged Funds $Grantee Funds Leveraged $Anticipated Program Income Other (Describe) total Funds leveraged for ESG-based Project(s) Congressional Districts of: Is application subject to review by state 4th =Applicant Districts 41h = Project Executive Order 12372 Process? [Districts Is the applicant delinquent on any federal ❑ Yes. This application..was made.available.to debt? If"Yes" please include an additional the state ED 12372 process.For review, document explaining the situation, on DATE ® No Program fs not covered b ED 12372 ❑ Yes © No ❑:N/A Program has not been selected by the state for review Fourth Program Year Action Plan 2 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction _ Person to be contacted regarding this application Melva Fast 573-634-6305 573-634-6329 mfast @jeffcitymo.org Granted Website Other Contact Signature of riEed Re esent e Date Sig ed ifs CP11AP Non - State Grantee ,! 11111111 certifications -IN°"�'� Many elements of this document may be completed electronically, however a signature must be manually applied and the document must be submitted in paper form to the Field Office. This certification does not apply, . X This certification is applicable. NON-STATE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as arnerided,and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CD6G or HOME programs. Drug Free Workplace-- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: 1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about- a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will - a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted - a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or b. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications 1 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction Anti-Lobbying ---To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: S. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 9. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 10. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. Nov 7, 2011 Signature thorize ficial Date Name Eric Struem h Title Ma or Address 320 E. McCarty City/State/Zip Jefferson City, MO 65101 Telephone Number 573/634-6303 Jurisdiction ❑ This certification ft es ; ot, apply;. 0 This certification is appgicab:e. Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in Full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan --Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570) Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD_ Use of Funds --It has complied with the following criteria: 11. Maximum Feasible Priority -With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); 12. Overall Benefit - The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2011, 2012, 2013, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 13. Special Assessments - It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee:charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital casts of public improvements(assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108,.unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, In the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force--It has adopted and is enforcing: 14. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 15. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exist from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications 3 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws --The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the l=air Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint-- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B, 7, K and R, of title 24; Compliance with Laws--It will comply with applicable laws. Nov 7, 2011 Signature/Authorized Official Date Name Eric J Struem h Title Mayor Address 320 E McCarty City/State/Zip Jefferson City, MO 65101 Telephone Number 573/634-6303 N a 'r, � CI * Fourth Program Year Action Plan The CPMP Fourth Annual Action Plan includes the SF 4)4 and Narrative Responses to Action Plan questions that CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG grantees must respond to each year in order to be compliant with the Consolidated Planning Regulations. The Executive Summary narratives are optional. f� a rrative Responses Id Executive Summary The Executive Summary is required. Include the objectives and outcomes identified in the plan and an evaluation of past performance. Program Year 4 Action Plan Executive Summary: The City of Jefferson has three primary areas of emphasis: 1) Assist LMI owner-occupied residents; 2) Support Neighborhood Improvement in the Old Town sector; 3) Fund Public Improvements in Old Town sector. Objectives and Outcomes: 1) ASSIST LMI OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTS: exterior code deficiency improvements/energy efficiency - 15 homes; & provide downpayment assistance for 2 LMI property owners, emergency assistance to LMI households that have public health and safety violations - 5 projects. 2) SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT IN OLD TOWN SECTOR: redevelopment of deterioriated properties/sites in Old Town - 2 projects, assist Habitat with providing homes — 3 projects; 3) FUND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OLD TOWN LMI AREAS: replace defective sidewalks and/or curb & gutters in Old Town - 1000 linear feet. Fourth Program Year Action Plan I Error!Not a valid lank. Error? Not a valid link. 1 Owner Housing Objectives 1-a Improve Owner Occupied CDBG #units 10 DH- Housing-code deficiency 3 1-b CDBG #units 2 DH- Increase Owner Occupied 2 Housing-down payment assistance Homeless Objectives 4 Homeless Outreach-bus passes for CDBG #individua 30 SL.- homeless fair is 1 Special Needs Objectives l-c Assist homeowners w/accommodations CDBG #units 1 DH- -emergency assistance to homeowners Y 2 Community Development Objectives 2-a Improve Neighborhoods in Old Town- CDBG #projects 5 SL- Habitat support&redevelopment 3 l-e Improve public Health &Safety- CDBG #projects 5 SL.- Emergency assistance to homeowners 3 (including Moreauview Dr) 3 Infrastructure Objectives 3-a Replace crumbling, deteriorated CDBG Linear feet 1000 SL-1 sidewalks/curbs/gutters Public Facilities Objectives 3-b Accessibility for city-owned CDBG # projects 1 SL-1 facilities Other Objectives 1-d Increase energy efficiency in CDBG #units 5 DH- owner 2 Occupied homes Error!Not a valid link. General Questions 1. Describe the geographic areas of the jurisdiction (including areas of low income families and/or racial/minority concentration) in which assistance will be directed during the next year. Where appropriate, the jurisdiction should estimate the percentage of funds the jurisdiction plans to dedicate to target areas. 2. Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) (91.215(a)(1)) during the next year and the rationale for assigning the priorities. 3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 4. Identify the federal, state, and local resources expected to be made available to address the needs identified in the plan. Federal resources should include Section 8 funds made available to the jurisdiction, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and competitive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act funds expected to be available to address priority needs and specific objectives identified in the strategic plan. Program Year 4 Action Plan General Questions response: 1. The geographic area for the public improvements is generally focused on the Old Town --Census Tracts 101 & 105 which includes the downtown and older parts of the city. The funds will benefit LMI individuals in Jefferson City. Much of the facilities and housing stock are old and deteriorated. The introduction of an energy efficiency program in 20111 will be continued in 2012. 2. There is no allocation for investments 3. Actions that will address the obstacles are improvement and accessibility of public facilities-sidewalk improvements in deteriorated neighborhoods, improvement of owner-occupied housing through addressing code deficiency/energy efficiency, assist with prison redevelopment area and surrounding neighborhood, removal of slum and blighted areas. Closer cooperation with other agencies through Samaritan Center and its Unmet [deeds Committee is anticipated. 4. The City of Jefferson has pledged general fund revenue to encourage individuals to purchase and occupy vacant, older houses in Old Town in the form of a residential tax reimbursement program. Another Single Family Loan Interest Loan Program has been created by five local banks (Central Bank, Hawthorn Bank, Home Savings Bank, Jefferson Bank, Providence Bank) to encourage occupancy of older homes in old town. The program has been initiated with $2.5 mil. A brochure is included - Exhibit I. Managing the Process 1. Identify the lead agency, entity, and agencies responsible for administering programs covered by the consolidated plan. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 3 Error!Not a valid link. Error! Not a valid link. 2. Identify the significant aspects of the process by which the plan was developed, and the agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the process. 3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to enhance coordination between public and private housing, health, and social service agencies. Program Year 4 Action Plan Managing the Process response: The lead agency, entity and agency responsible for administering programs: CITY OF JEFFERSON 320 E. MCCARTY STREET JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101 Contact person: MELVA FAST 573-634-6305 mfasj@jeffcitymo.org Significant aspects of the process to develop the plan include input from a 5 member Council Committee, Staff, organizations and individual citizens who are concerned or involved with LMI individuals and areas. Agency involvement includes: River City Habitat, Old Munichburg Association, Neighborhood Watch Groups, old Town Revitalization Company, Jefferson City Housing Authority, Samaritan Center, Cole County Health Department, Cole County Human Development Corporation. City staff will also continue to support a resources fair to prevent homelessness that was established in 2011. It is anticipated that this event will be held two times in 2011 and HUD resources will provide bus passes for homeless individuals as needed. Citizen Participation 1. Provide a summary of the citizen participation process. 2. Provide a summary of citizen comments or views on the plan. 3. Provide a summary of efforts made to broaden public participation in the development of the consolidated plan, including outreach to minorities and non- English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities. 4. Provide a written explanation of comments not accepted and the reasons why these comments were not accepted. *Please note that citizen Comments and Responses may be included as additional files within the CPMP Tool. Program Year 4 Action Plan Citizen Participation response: Error!Not a valid link. The Citizen Participation Plan requires a public hearing to solicit public input at least thirty days prior to council action. Postings of the public hearing were at city hall, library and housing authority. This year a Community Development survey was distributed in September as part of the Neighborhood Night Out. Police officers participated in neighborhood meetings and distributed a short one page survey to gather input From every participant. The survey Sixty-one responses were received and the results were compiled. The survey and results are attached as Exhibit II. The survey showed significant support for sidewalk replacement and repair (77 0/0), assist with redevelopment projects to remove slum and blight (7511/0), assist with emergency repairs for homeowners (56%). The least support was given for down payment assistance (23 9%) and improving ADA accessibility in public facilities (340/%). Written comments on the survey: endorsed sidewalks next to schools, improve sidewalks/curbs in older areas, saving older buildings is important, non-resident landlords who do not maintain their properties should be addressed. A public hearing was held on October 3, 2011 to gather citizen input; three individuals attended the hearing. A brief outline of proposed activities and the survey was distributed. No oral comments were made, but each attendee completed the survey. These surveys were included in the compilation above. Several other meetings and opportunities have occurred that provide input into the Action Plan process. On October 5, 2011, the Unmet Needs Committee was solicited for input. This group is composed of service providers for low income individuals. One comment was received that expressed support cooperation and the energy program pilot. Minutes are attached as Exhibit III. The Old Town Revitalization Company is a community-based nonprofit that meets monthly to address issues in the Old Town sector. The company strives to identify and coordinate the improvement of older neighborhoods, both residential and commercial areas in Old Town. Two of the main goals for the group are to promote single family residential ownerships and encourage redevelopment/removal of dilapidated properties. On October 12, the Council Administration Committee met and reviewed the survey results. Three proposed categories for funding were presented: Owner-occupied support, Neighborhood improvements, public improvements. One committee recommendation was to augment/expand an existing city sidewalk program with CDBG funding that is replacing defective sidewalks in residential neighborhoods. City staff has met to identify projects and gauge progress of existing activities. Institutional Structure 1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to develop institutional structure. Program Year 4 Action Plan Institutional Structure response: In 2012, the CDBG program will be integrated more closely with two city departments: Planning & Development and Public Works. This should result in Fourth Program Year Action Plan 5 Error! Not a valid link. Error' Not a valid link. better communication and a more streamlined approach to project delivery and completion. Monitoring 1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to monitor its housing and community development projects and ensure long-term compliance with program requirements and comprehensive planning requirements. Program Year 4 Action Plan Monitoring response: The City staff will continue to inspect and direct the projects prior to approval and monitor the construction and/or expenditure of funds to ensure the improvements are in compliance. The City's administrative and finance departments monitor to ensure that program requirements are adhered tol. The City will also work with JC Housing Authority, River City Habitat and Old Town Revitalization Compnay to fund projects proposed by these entities. If construction is involved, compliance with HUD requirements will be mandated and city staff will monitor regularly--at least twice a year. Lead-based Paint 1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to evaluate and reduce the number of housing units containing lead-based paint hazards in order to increase the inventory of lead-safe housing available to extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families, and how the plan for the reduction of lead-based hazards is related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards. Program Year 4 Action Plan Lead-based Paint response: The building inspector reviews each property and directs that proper lead safe practiced according to the new EPA guidance effective in April 2010. The inspector directs that surfaces that lead-based paint and the hazards of lead-based paint will be part of the participation process. The housing inspector when he visits the site will be key in identifying and assisting property owners in addressing specific lead- based paint problems and issues. A list of lead certified contractors has been compiled by city HUD staff to be used if during rehab work or energy work lead surfaces are compromised. Also a lead certified individual has been hired on a part time basis to assist contractors and home owners in identifying and removing lead-based paint safely. When an approved activity involves paint removal or friction surfaces, the lead individual is involved with oversight and proper procedures to ensure for the reduction of lead-based hazards. Fourth Prnnram Yaar 4r-Hnn Plan F Error!Not a valid link. Specific Housing Objectives *Please also refer to the Housing Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook. 1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve during the next year. 2. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the period covered by this Action Plan. Program Year 4 Action Plan Specific Objectives response: Improve and increase the number and quality of owner-occupied housing units in the older neighborhoods in Jefferson City is a specific objective. 1. Improve owner-occupied housing for LMI residents. In 2012, the City will continue to improve 10 houses with code-related home repairs; the city will also complete 10 energy audits on homes eligible for the Code Deficiency Program. Five homes will have priority energy improvements completed to reduce the actual energy consumption of these homes by at least 25 11/0. 2. Partner with Habitat for Humanity and Old Town Revitalization Company to secure housing for low-to-moderate income families. 3 families will be helped. 3. Utilize homes from NSP program to provide quality housing to LMI families who are currently living in substandard conditions.+ Needs of Public Housing 1. Describe the manner in which the plan of the jurisdiction will help address the needs of public housing and activities it will undertake during the next year to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership. 2. If the public housing agency is designated as "troubled" by HUD or otherwise is performing poorly, the jurisdiction shall describe the manner in which it will provide financial or other assistance in improving its operations to remove such designation during the next year. Program Year 4 Action Plan Public Housing Strategy response: he City of Jefferson, through the Jefferson City Housing Authority, will continue to provide information to public housing residents about programs and incentives available locally to promote homeownership. For example, the City has a Tax Reimbursement Program for individuals who purchase and occupy older homes in Jefferson City. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 7 Error! Not a valid link. Error? Not a valid link. River City Habitat and the City are coordinating to promote homeownership for LMI families. Budgeting, home management and repair courses are offered to allow these "new" owners to succeed in their homeownership. Habitat offers these classes for their new, first time homeowners. These are available free of charge if the family is a LMI new or first time homeowner- regardless of their previous location. These are not available unless a person is a new homeowner-ie. through NSP or Habitat, The City of Jefferson will continue to cooperate with the Housing Authority to provide quality public housing. Local lenders are interested in providing assistance to LMI familites through the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs. They are also looking at providing favorable home loan rates. Barriers to Affordable Housing 1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to remove barriers to affordable housing. Program Year 4 Action Plan Barriers to Affordable Housing response: The major barriers to affordable housing are: 1) Lack of down payment; 2) Availability of quality housing in the lower price range; 3) Deficient credit rating; 4) Raising interest rates (inability to make monthly mortgage payments). The City will meet with lending institutions, banks and mortgage companies, to address the issues of programs and resources for down payment assistance and lower interest rates. The City of Jefferson has offered to assist Habitat for Humanity assistance with down payment and related startup costs for their participants as well. The City of Jefferson will continue to assist property owners in maintaining their homes and cooperating with lenders and residential housing providers to improve the quality of the homes and by addressing code deficiency issues. City staff will also cooperate with 5 local lending institutions that recently launched a single family loan program. This program makes available $2.5 mil for favorable loans to individuals purchasing a residence in the Old Town sector. The program offers less stringent eligibility requirements, lower fees (no mortgage insurance) lower down payments and favorable rates to help people purchase a home in Old Town. HOME/ American Dream Down payment Initiative (AD®I) 1. Describe other forms of investment not described in § 92.205(b). 2. If the participating jurisdiction (PJ) will use HOME or AUDI funds for homebuyers, it must state the guidelines for resale or recapture, as required in § 92.254 of the HOME rule. 3. If the PJ will use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds, it must state its refinancing guidelines required under § 92.206(b). The guidelines shall describe the conditions under which the PJ will refinance existing debt. At a minimum these guidelines must: Error.'Not a valid link. a. Demonstrate that rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure that this requirement is met by establishing a minimum level of rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and refinancing. b. Require a review of management practices to demonstrate that disinvestments in the property has not occurred; that the long-term needs of the project can be met; and that the feasibility of serving the targeted population over an extended affordability period can be demonstrated. c. State whether the new investment is being made to maintain current affordable units, create additional affordable units, or both. d. Specify the required period of affordability, whether it is the minimum 15 years or longer. e. Specify whether the investment of HOME funds may be jurisdiction-wide or limited to a specific geographic area, such as a neighborhood identified in a neighborhood revitalization strategy under 24 CFR 91.215(e)(2) or a Federally designated Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community_ f. State that HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans made or insured by any federal program, including CDBG. 4. If the P3 is going to receive American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI) funds, please complete the following narratives: a. Describe the planned use of the ADDI f=unds. b. Describe the PI's plan for conducting targeted outreach to residents and tenants of public housing and manufactured housing and to other families assisted by public housing agencies, for the purposes of ensuring that the ADDI funds are used to provide down payment assistance for such residents, tenants, and families. c. Describe the actions to be taken to ensure the suitability of families receiving ADDI funds to undertake and maintain homeownership, such as provision of housing counseling to homebuyers. Program Year 4 Action Plan HOME/ADDI response: Not Applicable. ., ,..i ia:-'rl .,-...r,,.o Specific Homeless Prevention Elements *Please also refer to the Homeless Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook. 1. Sources of Funds—Identify the private and public resources that the jurisdiction expects to receive during the next year to address homeless needs and to prevent homelessness. These include the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act programs, other special federal, state and local and private funds targeted to homeless individuals and families with children, especially the chronically homeless, the HUD formula programs, and any publicly-owned land or property. Please describe, briefly, the jurisdiction's plan for the investment and use of funds directed toward homelessness. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 9 Error! Not a valid link. Error!Not a valid link. 2. Homelessness—In a narrative, describe how the action plan will address the specific objectives of the Strategic Plan and, ultimately, the priority needs identified. Please also identify potential obstacles to completing these action steps. 3. Chronic homelessness--The jurisdiction must describe the specific planned action steps it will take over the next year aimed at eliminating chronic homelessness by 2012. Again, please identify barriers to achieving this. 4. Homelessness Prevention—The jurisdiction must describe its planned action steps over the next year to address the individual and families with children at imminent risk of becoming homeless. 5. Discharge Coordination Policy—Explain planned activities to implement a cohesive, community-wide Discharge Coordination Policy, and how, in the coming year, the community will move toward such a policy. Program Year 4 Action Plan Special Needs response: The Salvation Army receives funds from HUD through the Missouri Continuum of Care - Region 5. After a grants meeting hosted by Director of James Heard, a met with a Salvation Army representative regarding the needs of the local shelter here in Jefferson City. Another meeting will be set up before the end of the year to continue the discussion and to assist the Salvation Army if possible. Region Five Totals for last reported on July 29, 2009 are total individuals sheltered = 365 (232-emergency shelter, 99 transitional housing, 34 hotel/motel voucher); gender of sheltered group- 151 female, 213 male, 1 transgender; age of sheltered group 95 under age 17, 170 age 18-45, 99 age 46-60; 1 aged 61+; race of sheltered group- 108 black, 233 white; 2 American Indian; 22 two or more races. 6 Hispanic; 37 chronic homeless, 48 domestic violence, 2 HIV/AIDS, 51 mental illness, 64 substance abuse, 40 veterans, 27 physical disability; 251 households sheltered; 51 family households sheltered; 158 individuals sheltered. According to the report, the five highest contributing factors to homelessness is f- lack of income; 2-foss of income; 3-domestic violence; 4-substance abuse; 5-kicked out of house. In 2011, a Resource Fair to Prevent Homelessness was started. The Fair will occur each April and November. CDBG staff participated with the organizing group and committed resources in the form of bus passes for each event. The number of passes provided will be based on the actual number of homeless individuals counted in January; in 2011 there were 36 reported in the count. City participation will continue in 2012. Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) (States only) Describe the process for awarding grants to State recipients, and a description of how the allocation will be made available to units of local government. Program Year 4 Action Plan ESG response: Not applicable. Fmirth Prnnram VAnr A4 Fin [)I-- n Error!Not a valid link. Community Development *Please also refer to the Community Development Table in the Needs.xls workbook_ I. Identify the jurisdiction's priority non-housing community development needs eligible for assistance by CDBG eligibility category specified in the Community Development Needs Table (formerly Table 28), public facilities, public improvements, public services and economic development. 2. Identify specific long-term and short-term community development objectives (including economic development activities that create jobs), developed in accordance with the statutory goals described in section 24 CFR 91.1 and the primary objective of the CDBG program to provide decent housing and a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons_ *Note: Each specific objective developed to address a priority need, must be identified by number and contain proposed accomplishments, the time period (i.e., one, two, three, or more years), and annual program year numeric goals the jurisdiction hopes to achieve in quantitative terms, or in other measurable terms as identified and defined by the jurisdiction. Program Year 4 Action Plan Community Development response: Old Town revitalization (neighborhood and public improvements) and support for homeowner/homebuyer assistance programs are the two highest priorities. It includes the improvement of existing housing (specifically pre 1951), assisting new LMI buyers as well as improving neighborhoods and neighborhood facilities. Specifically removal of slum and blight and improved public infrastructure-sidewalks in Old Town are long term objectives. Short term objectives in 2012 are assisting 10 homeowners with code deficiency issues, assist 10 homeowners in the identification of energy priorities and direct assist 5 homeowners with direct assist with priority energy items. Neighborhood improvement in 2012 includes the removal of slum and blight by assisting with the redevelopment of areas such as the Quinn Chapel at Lafayette & Miller. Also support of Habitat through assistance with rehabilitation of existing housing or demolition of substandard structures as sites for new Habitat homes. In 2011, the support of LMI property owners in the Moreau View subdivision was proposed. This project would assist owners with sanitary sewer connections from the main to each residence--directly support the property owner. This is a newly annexed subdivision that has an estimated 5 households that are LMI. CDBG funds would be used to assist these property owners with the connection of the house to the city sewer main. The maximum available would be $5000/household and it would be run through the code deficiency program. These properties are current on failing septic systems and will be out of code compliance when the new city sewer main is installed. The sewer main would be installed at city expense; CDBG funds, up to $5000/connection would be provided to eligible property owners to hookup the property to the sewer system by extending the lateral to the main. The project is scheduled for completion in 2012; it is critical to public health and safety. This is included under the emergency assistance Homeowner objective. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 11 Error?Not a valid link. Error! Not a valid link. Antipoverty Strategy 1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to reduce the number of poverty levef families. Program Year 4 Action Plan Antipoverty Strategy response: To improve economic conditions in Jefferson City by supporting the increase of jobs and quality of jobs.**Part of this strategy is to improve the quality of the neighborhood near the Prison Redevelopment Area. State facilities are being constructed at that location and it is part of a jobs retention program to improve the access and neighborhood intersections and facilities. Specifically the City of Jefferson is a member of the Unmet Needs Committee and assists the local group in addressing the needs in the community related to owner- occupied housing and community outreach to address homelessness in Jefferson City. In 2012, the City will continue to support the Unmet Needs Homeless Committee by participating in the biannual Homeless Fair. y ; x " c f] Non-homeless Special Needs (91.220 (c) and (e)) *Please also refer to the Non-homeless Special Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook. 1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve for the period covered by the Action Plan. 2. Describe how Federal, State, and focal public and private sector resources that are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the period covered by this Action Plan. Program Year 4 Action Plan Specific Objectives response: Not applicable. Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS *Please also refer to the HOPWA Table in the Needs.xls workbook. 1. Provide a Brief description of the organization, the area of service, the name of the program contacts, and a broad overview of the range/ type of housing activities to be done during the next year. 2. Report on the actions taken during the year that addressed the special needs of persons who are not homeless but require supportive housing, and assistance for persons who are homeless. 3. Evaluate the progress in meeting its specific objective of providing affordable housing, including a comparison of actual outputs and outcomes to proposed Fourth Program Year Action Plan 1 7 x 4•.-.,,-1 uAt •.,r: hl-1.. Error! Not a valid link. goals and progress made on the other planned actions indicated in the strategic and action plans. The evaluation can address any related program adjustments OF future plans. 4. Report on annual HOPWA output goals for the number of households assisted during the year in: (1) short-term rent, mortgage and utility payments to avoid homelessness; (Z) rental assistance programs; and (3) in housing facilities, such as community residences and SRO dwellings, where funds are used to develop and/or operate these facilities. Include any assessment of client outcomes for achieving housing stability, reduced risks of homelessness and improved access to care. 5. Report on the use of committed leveraging from other public and private resources that helped to address needs identified in the plan. 6. Provide an analysis of the extent to which HOPWA funds were distributed among different categories of housing needs consistent with the geographic distribution plans identified in its approved Consolidated Plan. 7. Describe any barriers (including non-regulatory) encountered, actions in response to barriers, and recommendations for program improvement. 8. Please describe the expected trends facing the community in meeting the needs of persons living with HIV/ATDS and provide additional information regarding the administration of services to people with HIV/AIDS. 9. Please note any evaluations, studies or other assessments that will be conducted on the local HOPWA program during the next year. Program Year 4 Action Plan HOPWA response: Not applicable. Specific HOPWA Objectives Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the period covered by the Action Plan. Program Year 4 Specific HOPWA Objectives response: Not applicable. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 13 Error!Not a valid link. Error! Not a valid link. t Include any Action Plan information that was not covered by a narrative in any other section. The City of Jefferson created three programs since 2005 to assist property owners, both commercial and residential in Old Town. These programs were created to address the slum and blight conditions, deterioration in the older neighborhoods--Old Town area. The three programs are: 1) Neighborhood Tax Reimbursement Program which reimburses qualified property owners if they purchased and live in a home that has been a rental or vacant for at least 12 months. This programs incentives private individuals to purchase, occupy and rehab a property within the older neighborhoods that 2)i=a(;ade Improvement Program which reimburses property taxes for owners who improve the exteriors of their older commercial buildings and then rehab the vacant second/third floors for occupancy. To qualify the property owner must invest at least $10,000 of his own money in the project and rehab the upper floors to health and safety building codes. 3) Down payment Assistance is given to first time homebuyers who purchase vacant or rental older homes in Old Town. Up to $5000 per homebuyer is awarded on a matching basis. The City of Jefferson has received Neighborhood Stabilization funds to purchase foreclosed homes, rehab them and return them to eligible property owners. These funds will revitalize neighborhoods and provide quality homes to LMI families in Old Town. The City of Jefferson, as lead agency, in cooperation with the County of Cole and the State of Missouri-Office of Administration, received a state HUD grant in the amount of $2,183,100. The grant will fund the demolition of blighted structures of the old Missouri State Penitentiary. The City and County have contributed $2 million in road and infrastructure improvements to facilitate the redevelopment of the Missouri State Penitentiary site within Old Town. Geographic Distribution/Allocation Priorities 91,220(d) and (f) 9. Describe the geographic areas of the jurisdiction (including areas of low income families and/or racial/minority concentration) in which assistance will be directed during the next year. Where appropriate, the jurisdiction should estimate the percentage of funds the jurisdiction plans to dedicate to target areas, 10. Describe the reasons for the allocation priorities, the rationale for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) during the next year, and identify any obstacles to addressing underserved needs. Fourth Prnnram YRar Artinn Plan Error?Not a valid link. The geographic area for the public improvements is generally focused on Old Town a portion of Census Tracts 101 & 105 which includes the downtown and older parts of the city. The funds will benefit LMI individuals in Jefferson City. Public facilities and housing stock are old and deteriorated; presence of slum and blight conditions. These Census Tracts have been identified through Census Data as having the highest concentration of low and moderate income residents, deteriorated/inaccessible public improvements and below standard, older housing stock. In 2011, the Owner- occupied program will expand to include increasing energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption in older homes. A map of Old Town is included to delineate the area designated by the city council in 2006. The Old Town area was designated as an allocation priority to improve public infrastructure, housing stock and commercial buildings due to the socio-economic factors identified in the 2000 census. The data shows higher rental and vacancy rates and lower incomes. Generally, the housing/building stock is older and has a lower value. Here is the data: Jefferson City Old Town 1 person households 36.2% 47.5% Non-family households 41.9% 55.411/6 Households on public assistance 3.1% 5.1% Vacancy rate 7.0% 14.8% Rental occupied housing 41.21/16 69.1% Housing built pre 1940 14.9% 39.6% Med. household income $39,628 $22,359 Med. value of owner-occ hsg $97,700 $51,150 Of course, the programs that assist Low-to-Moderate income families/individuals are citywide--such as code deficiency and emergency assistance. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 15 Error! Not a valid link.