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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2003-R0571 - Resolution Implementing Policy And Targeting Recommendations - 12/18/2003 (3)Resolution No. 2003-80571 December 18, 2003 Item No. 24 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, all related documents to implement the Policy and Targeting Recommendations for the City of Lubbock's 2004-2009 Consolidated Plan. Said documents are attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council this 18th day of December , 2003. X/ ZA/"" MARC cD0 GAL, MAYOR ATTEST: Garza, City S APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney ccdocs/CDBG-ESG-HOME-2004-2009.res December 8, 2003 Resolution No. 2003—RO571 CDBG PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS Community Development and Services Board Consolidated Plan Subcommittee During the last two months, the Consolidated Plan Subcommittee has been meeting in order to develop target areas and priorities for distributing federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding within the community over the next five years, as well as determining the process for organizations to apply for funding and addressing the need for program policy revisions. Final recommendations from the committee will be included in the City of Lubbock's Five Year Consolidated Plan. The following information outlines the committee's recommendations up to this point. Recommendations are not currently in priority order. NEIGHBORHOOD TARGETING RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation #1: Target 9 block groups throughout the community. Through review of 2000 Census block group data on population and housing characteristics and a tour of selected neighborhoods, the following nine block groups are selected as target areas of emphasis for the CDBG program. These areas include over 4,000 total housing units, of which approximately 2,500 units are occupied by the owner. Block Census Block Council Neighborhood Street borders Group* Tract GroupDistrict Association BN 10 4 1 Clayton Carter Birch, Kent, Martin Luther King, North Loop 289 BQ 9 5 2 Parkway and Cherry Martin Luther King, Auburn, Point Zenith, Parkway BT 10 1 2 Parkway and Cherry Parkway, Idalou Rd, 4'b St. Point BV 10 4 2 Windmill Idalou Rd, Loop 289 East, East 19'b St. Dunbar Manhattan East 19 St., Loop 289 East, BY 12 7 2 Heights Southeast Dr., Martin Luther King L 18.01 3 3 Not organized Slide, 34 St, Utica, 39 St. N 18.01 2 4 Not organized Utica, 42' St., Quaker, 50 St. A 104.02 1 5 & 6 Carlisle Alcove Ave., 4 St, Upland Ave., 34'e St. D 17.06 9 6 West End Milwaukee, 19 St, Loop 289 West, 34`h St., Kewanee, 26'h St. * Block Group names labeled for identification purposes Recommendation #2: Create and fund a Property Maintenance Inspector position. Substandard rental housing presents a hurdle to sustaining and developing viable neighborhoods and a quality standard of living within the community. Several neighborhoods in Lubbock contain a significant number of rental properties in unsatisfactory conditions. These areas, especially if left in continuing state of decline, could hinder growth and development of the City as well as create health and safety problems for residents. In an effort to improve the quality of rental housing, the committee recommends the program fund a position in Codes Enforcement (Property Maintenance Inspector) to ensure rental properties are up to code standards and also work with landlords to maintain property within codes. The estimated cost of this position, including salary and fringe is $39,000. Funding for this position will come from the CDBG funds. Specific job responsibilities will be determined later, but will include inspections at vacant rental properties as well as follow-up on citizen complaints. Recommendation #3: Develop a Redevelopment Plan for the Carlisle area. The City of Lubbock is continuing to see extensive growth towards the South and West. It is predicted that this growth will continue to swing around West towards the North part of town. As part of this expansion, the area surrounding West 191h Street is experiencing raid housing and commercial development. Since its annexation, the Carlisle area between 19t Street and 341h Street has not seen the same increase in development. Many sections of the area remain in substandard conditions with poor infrastructure in place. As Lubbock continues in its growth, Carlisle will soon be in the middle of this expansion. If the area remains in its current state and condition, it could be an impediment to successful development. The committee recommends the development of a Redevelopment Plan in order to determine the most effective way to address the issues in this area. Completion of this Plan will provide for direction in efforts, allowing for effective and efficient use of funds for the growth of the community. Recommendation #4: Target Economic Development in the North and East. To complement the City's development efforts in the North and East sections of Lubbock, the committee recommends the entire area be targeted for Economic Development through the CDBG program. Economic Development Loans and Micro -Enterprise Loans can be helpful in this region in order to assist in the creation of new businesses and job opportunities. Policy Consideration Recommendations Recommendation #1: Funding Priorities. The Subcommittee reviewed all areas of non -housing community development needs and ranked the needs as a high, medium, or low priority. The subcommittee recommends the compilation of these priorities be used when reviewing funding proposals during the next application process. Those projects in areas with a high priority will receive funding first, with those in medium and low priority areas receiving funding in subsequent priority order. These funding priorities are consistent with priorities identified through staff meetings with neighborhood associations throughout Fall 2003. Recommendation #2: Adopt a specific project application process. Currently, the application process for CDBG funding is an open request process. Proposals are received for all types of projects, as long as they serve the low -to -moderate income population and meet all minimum program criteria. Due to the large amount of proposals received and the increasing need to meet specific needs, the subcommittee recommends the process move from an open request system to a specific request for programs. This process will be similar to the State CSBG application process. Only program applications that meet specified high priority needs will be accepted and reviewed for funding. Exceptions may be made in cases of urgent need as approved by the committee. Recommendation #3: Amendment of public service policy. The purpose of funding public service projects with Community Development Block Grant funds is to help establish or expand programs or activities that meet the high priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. It is the intention of the City of Lubbock to assist these new or expanded - level programs to become self-sufficient, not relying on federal dollars in order to continue. The current public service policy state the duration of CDBG funding for any public service program or activity is intended not to exceed four (4) consecutive years. Funding amounts to each project will decrease in each year of funding. In order to continue to receive funds, projects must continue to provide services to clients and provide a plan for increasing funding from other sources as their Community Development allocation decreases. In order to more effectively manage the Community Development program and serve potential recipient organizations, the Subcommittee recommends an amendment to the current public service policy stating the duration of CDBG funding for any public service program or activity is intended not to exceed three (3) years. Projects will not receive initial funding without a plan for alternative funding from other sources. By continuing to provide services to clients and following an active plan for obtaining funding sources, the organization may continue to receive funding at the same level for all three years. This funding structure will be beneficial to participating organizations, as it will provide a solid funding source for an extended period of time. Especially assisted by this program will be new programs, allowing the organization to create a solid base program. This new structure will also assist Community Development staff with capacity issues. With less federal funding available and more programs in need of funds, staff will be more able to manage the program under the amended public service policy. Resolution No. 2003-RO571 CDBG ELIGIBLE BLOCK GROUPS 2003 �T r w Y Single Family (Revitalization): • Designation of a Revitalization Area will allow eligibility for the Dollar Homes Program, Officer/Teacher Next Door Program, and discounted home sales to HUD -nonprofits. The local HUD office administers these programs. The criteria used to determine whether an area may be designated is based on either a low-income area, high concentration of foreclosures or a low homeownership rate within each Census Tract Block Group. This review is based on 2000 Census data. Proposed Targeted Block Groups: • Those shaded in red or purple.