Action Plan Projects Summary CDBG, HOME, and Human Service Program Budget

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1 Requested Action Plan Projects Summary CDBG, HOME, and Human Service Program Budget Recommended % FY 09 FUNDING SOURCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) Year 3 Cooperation Agreement Bonus and Federal Stimulus Program Income / Prior Yr Entitlement (1) HOME FY 09 Allocation Program Income * Human Services Donations 1 Administration 156, ,330 10% 101,033 55, Administration - CDBG Program 150, , ,033 49, Fair Housing Contract (Legal Aid Foundation SB Co.) 5,775 5,775 5,775 3 Code Enforcement 100, ,000 7% 100,000 4 Housing / Economic Development - City 466, ,500 31% 40, , Economic Development - Self Employment Training (SET) Program 3,000 3,000 3, Housing / Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund 250, , ,000 Housing Emergency Repair Grant Program (Catholic 4.2 Charities) 40,000 40,000 40, Housing / Economic Development Loan Program Delivery Costs 173, , ,500 (salaries, lead based paint home inspects, loan servicing 5 Housing - Non-Profit 650, ,127 15% ,157 14, LHCDC Operating Subsidy (State HOME Program Income) 14,000 14,000 14, LHCDC Casa Del Desarrollo Affordable Housing Project 188, , , HOME Reserve 23,127 23, SBHAC Ocean Plaza 448,000 6 Public Facilities 931, ,660 27% 188, , Vet Memorial Building Electrical Work 350, Lompoc Hospital Birthing Center 350, Federal Stimulus Streets Project 135, , , Public Facilities To Be Determined 95,764 95,764 95,764 7 Human Service Program 305, ,000 10% 75,774 16,900 27,326 40,000 1 Boys & Girls Club (Drop-in Scholarships) 34,000 14,250 2 Catholic Charities (Community Services) 20,000 14,100 3 Catholic Charities (Food Distribution Services) 20,000 15,875 4 CASA (Court Appointed Sp.Advocates) 12,000 4,750 4,750 5 City of Lompoc PR & UF (Summer Drop in Play Prg.) 37,509 13,750 13,750 6 Community Action Commission (Senior Nutrition) 18,000 12,215 7 Community Partners in Caring (Faith in Action) 5,124 2,517 2,517 8 Domestic Violence Solutions (Emergency Shelter) 20,000 13,500 9 Family Service Agency (211 Helpline) 10,000 1,000 1, Family Service Agency (Homemaker) 6,500 3,888 3, Family Service Agency (Lompoc Family Resource Center) 10,000 7,000 7, Food Bank of SB County (Food Distribution Program) 15,000 7,750 7, Good Samaritan Shelter Inc. (Recovery Way Home) 10,000 4,500 4, Legal Aid Foundation - (Emergency Legal Services) 20,000 11, Lompoc Family YMCA (Before & After School Prog.) 4,300 2,075 2, LHCDC (Bridgehouse) 6,000 2,875 2, LHCDC (Mark's House) 5,000 2,875 2, Lompoc Valley Youth Center (Target Teen Program) 4, Lompoc PAL Program (Boxing ) 7,800 2,725 2, Meals on Wheels 5,000 3, , No. Co. Rape Crisis & Child Protect (Lompoc Program) 22,000 12,750 1, Santa Barbara CO Dist Atty Off (Sexual Assault Resp) 5, Valley Haven (Senior Day Care) 2,000 1,500 1, Transitions (Lompoc Drop-in Mental Health Program) 5,200 4,300 4,300 Total: 305, ,000 GRAND TOTALS: 2,609,191 1,527, % 505, , , ,157 14,000 40,000 * HOME Program Income includes City HOME and 1992 State HOME (1) Program Income estimated for and new income anticipated to be received in ATTACHMENT # 5 Z:\councilagenda\2009\090519a\no7a\[090519n7a5.xls]Sheet1 5/15/09 12:03 PM

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13 ATTACHMENT # 5 FY PUBLIC FACILITY PROGRAM $ 284,121 PURPOSE AND GOAL The City makes available funds every year to develop, restore, or improve public facilities and infrastructure either 1) in low- to moderate-income census tracts in the City; or 2) which create jobs for low- and moderate-income households and/or 3) that are available for use by low- to moderate-income persons and households. Funds used by this program include 1) CDBG entitlement, 2) an additional allocation of CDBG funds made available to the City under the City/ County Cooperation Agreement, and 3) CDBG Program Income funds. For FY , the following new requests for funds were received: 1. Rewiring of Veterans Memorial Building PURPOSE: To set aside funds for the re-wiring of this historic building in order to arrest deteriorating conditions, and enhance this structure s use as a community asset. In addition to the request to the City of Lompoc, project proponents have submitted a request for $350,000 to the County of Santa Barbara, and $807,000 in special federal appropriation funding. AMOUNT: $350,000 in FY Lompoc Valley Medical Center Birthing Center PURPOSE: To provide funds for a state-of-the-art birthing center. Total project expected to cost $700,000. Balance of funds to be raised through a capital campaign. AMOUNT: $350,000 in FY New requests for CDBG public facility funding are in addition to existing projects identified in prior years as priorities. Previously identified projects for CDBG funds include: 1. Lompoc Theater Restoration and New Construction 2. PAL Youth Center 3. North County Rape Crisis Office 4. Ryon Park Restroom 5. ADA Street/ Curb cuts in low income census tracts 6. Pioneer Park Renovation 7. Charlotte s Web Children s Library G:\CDBG RDA\CDBG\35 Year 09-10\Budget\Public Facility Program.doc

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40 ATTACHMENT # 5 FY NON-PROFIT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM $ 225,127 PURPOSE AND GOAL The City makes available funds every year to develop affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families. Funds administered by this program include State HOME Program Income, HOME Consortium funds, and CDBG funds. This year, the City will receiving an estimated $211,157 in HOME Consortium funds through the County of Santa Barbara, and will receive approximately $18,000 in State HOME program income. Although potentially $225,127 is available for reservation, the recommendation is to approve requests from LHCDC for $188,000 and $14,000 for a total reservation of $202,000. For FY , the following requests for funds were considered: 1. Lompoc Housing and Community Development Corporation (LHCDC) PURPOSE: Operating Subsidy. To provide general operating assistance to LHCDC as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) as permitted under the HOME Investment Partnership Program (24 CFR ). AMOUNT: $14,000 in State HOME Program Income PROJECT SUMMARY: LHCSC requests CHDO operating funds for staffing costs associated with the management of its affordable housing stock. 2. Lompoc Housing and Community Development Corporation (LHCDC) PURPOSE: Casa De Desarrollo. Estimated $4.1 million project with 19 affordable units REQUESTED AMOUNT: $188,000 in City HOME funds PROJECT SUMMARY: LHCDC is requesting $188,000 in FY HOME funding for the development of Casa De Desarrollo. The City has previously earmarked $580,925 over the past 4 fiscal years, so the total City earmark for this project would be $768,925. The County of Santa Barbara is allocating $387,290 in Unincorporated County HOME funds, for a total City/ County HOME allocation to this project of $1,156,215. Z:\councilagenda\2009\090519a\no7a\090519n7a5e.doc

41 Lompoc Housing Development Program 2 Proposed Projects for Lompoc The proposed project is a 19-unit Single Room Occupancy (SRO) complex for transitioning youth with an emphasis on those who have just left the foster care system. The project will also include an on-site community room and offer extensive case management services. The City of Lompoc Redevelopment Agency provided short term financing for the purchase of the site. LHCDC plans on applying for HUD s Supportive Housing Program (SHP), federal Affordable Housing Program (AHP) funding and Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to fund the project. 3. Santa Barbara Housing Assistance Corporation (SBHAC) PURPOSE: Ocean Plaza. Estimated $25.4 million project with 78 affordable units REQUESTED AMOUNT: $448,000 in City and County HOME funds PROJECT SUMMARY: This project would provide 78 affordable units to low-income seniors, 55 years of age and older, including units that would be available to persons with disabilities. The development would provide on-site nutrition programs, health maintenance, social and recreational programs, limited transportation for residents, and some client advocacy services. Z:\councilagenda\2009\090519a\no7a\090519n7a5e.doc

42 Housing/ Economic Development Program ATTACHMENT # 5 Page 1 of 2 FY HOUSING/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BUDGETED AMOUNT: $466,500 PURPOSE AND GOAL This Program administers 3 sub-programs, the Housing/ Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund ($250,000) and Self Employment Training Program (SET) ($3,000), the Emergency Repair Grant Program ($40,000), and the Housing Rehabilitation/ Economic Development Loan Delivery and Servicing Program ($173,500). Housing The Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan and Grant Program includes marketing and promotion, responding to inquiries, working with homeowners and contractors on developing a scope of work, verifying contractor license and insurance requirements, ordering home inspections and lead based paint testing for homes built before 1978, creating loan documents, working with homeowners on executing the loan and securing the lien on the property title, providing on-going loan servicing, facilitating payments to contractors, and providing loan re-financing or reconveyance services when needed. The goal for is to complete an average of five (5) rehab loans for a total of $250,000. Multi-family rehab loans will be offered at 3% and 5% interest, depending on affordability covenant terms. Single-family rehabilitation loans are offered at 3% or 4% for deferred loans (60+ years of age or disabled). Currently the City of Lompoc administers a portfolio of over $3 million in housing or economic development loans. Most of these 65 loans are housing-related (i.e. multi-family acquisitions or rehabilitations and single family rehabilitations). The City has one (1) active economic development (Saletti s restaurant). Catholic Charities administers the Emergency Repair Grant Program to owners of mobile home or frame construction dwelling units. Most of the households assisted are either elderly and/or disabled. Catholic Charities does an initial assessment of the extent of the emergency housing repair, oversees contractors or repair personnel to make repairs, and does a follow up visit with the homeowner to ensure that the repair was made and all needs were met. The goal for the Program is for 10 low and very low-income households to have emergency repairs completed in Economic Development The purpose of the Program is to benefit low- and moderate-income persons by assisting private, forprofit businesses through loans, grants, or interest subsidies in order to create or retain jobs in Lompoc. Under the Economic Development Revolving Loan (EDRL) Program, at least 51% of the jobs created or retained must be made available to or held by low- and moderate-income persons, as determined by HUD-issued income guidelines. The standard for evaluating public benefit is established as 1 job created for every increment of $35,000 in CDBG funds used. All jobs and income levels of new hires must be documented for at least two years after the loan is extended to the business. The City also offers a Self Employment Training (SET) Program for small businesses, also sometimes called micro enterprises, which are businesses with 5 or fewer employees. The goal for FY is to Z:\councilagenda\2009\090519a\no7a\090519n7a5d.doc

43 Housing/ Economic Development Program ATTACHMENT # 5 Page 2 of 2 create or retain a minimum of approximately 5 jobs under either of these 2 programs. The $3,000 identified for the SET Program will be provided as grant funds to subsidize qualified low-income applicants tuition in a nuts and bolts oriented small business development-training program developed through the office of the City s Economic Development Program Manager. Loan funds may be made available on an as needed basis from the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund, depending on funding availability. PROCEDURES Loans shall be structured to provide a reasonable return so loan funds can be recaptured and re-loaned, thus maximizing the public benefit. Prudent lending practices such as credit analysis, and review of collateral shall be used. Underwriting analysis and loan structuring is provided by a City Loan Committee and by consulting with bank professionals as needed. All loan structures and public benefit shall be acceptable to and approved by the City s CDBG program, City Finance and Management Services Director, Community Development Director, City Attorney, City Administrator and the City Council prior to execution of any loan documents. Z:\councilagenda\2009\090519a\no7a\090519n7a5d.doc

44 ATTACHMENT # 5 FY CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM $100,000 PURPOSE AND GOAL The Code Enforcement Program will be providing a public service in areas of Lompoc, where at least 51% of the residents are low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons according to the most recent census. The Program will include costs incurred for the investigation of alleged code violations and to further enhance the enforcement of building and safety codes. These costs may include salaries and related expenses of persons providing code enforcement inspection services and legal proceedings but not including the cost of correcting the violations. Costs for correcting violations may be eligible for CDBG funding under the Housing Rehabilitation or Public Facility Programs. The Code Enforcement Program is targeted at deteriorated or deteriorating areas in Lompoc where 1) at least 51% of the residents of the area are LMI income persons; and 2) the Code Enforcement Program, together with public improvements, rehabilitation, and services to be provided, may be expected to arrest the decline of the area. Hours of operation will be: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with an office at City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, in Lompoc. The Code Enforcement Program will establish goals as to the number of housing units that will be assisted in addressing code and safety violation issues. Code Enforcement activities meet the Low/Mod National Objective under the Area Benefit Criteria if they take place in a delineated area containing at least 51% percent low- and moderate-income persons. This area must be primarily residential in nature. Verification records shall be kept on site and available for Community Development staff or HUD inspection upon request. Z:\councilagenda\2009\090519a\no7a\090519n7a5c.doc

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47 Administration Page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENT # 5 FY ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HOME AND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAM $ 156,330 PROGRAM GOALS To pay reasonable program administration costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities assisted in whole or in part with funds provided under the CDBG or the HOME programs. PROGRAM PERFORMANCE AREAS A. Administration. Program administration costs include staff and related costs required for overall program management, coordination, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation, as described at CDBG regulations (a)(1). Other eligible activities include: Citizen participation costs Indirect costs charged using an accepted cost allocation plan Submission of reports and applications for Federal programs Preparing program budgets, schedules and amendments; Resolving audit and monitoring findings; Developing systems for assuring compliance with program requirements Monitoring program activities for progress and compliance with program requirements; and Developing interagency agreements and agreements with subrecipients and contractors to carry out program activities. B. Housing. Promote affordable rental and ownership housing and housing rehabilitation to improve the overall housing stock conditions for low- and very low-income persons. Activities include: Overseeing the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program; Working with housing developers to develop affordable housing projects which achieve Lompoc s housing goals; Administering the City s federal HOME grant; Working with the City s Redevelopment Agency on jointly funded projects C. Fair Housing. Promote and educate renters, landlords, buyers and sellers about rights and responsibilities regarding equal housing opportunities. Identify and remove impediments to fair housing. Administer $5,775 contract with the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County to carry out this program.

48 Administration Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENT # 5 D. Economic Development. Promote job opportunities for low- and very-low income persons through the Economic Development Revolving Loan Program. This involves: Marketing, underwriting analysis, preparation of appropriate loan documents and servicing of loan portfolio; and Coordinating the City s CDBG economic development programs with other programs such as Coastal Business Finance, a Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, the Lompoc Redevelopment Agency, and the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce. E. Human Services. Aid public purpose non-profit corporations that primarily benefit low- and very-low income persons and coordinate and assist the City s Human Services Commission in its programs. Prepare and monitor all Human Service Contracts including fund disbursement. F. Handicapped Access. Work to remove barriers to accessibility for disabled persons. Provide access to public facilities and/or programs to comply with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Contract preparation and monitoring for compliance with federal bid and contract requirements. G. Environmental Review. Perform required environmental review and clearance of all federally funded projects under the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Identifying lead based paint, asbestos and flood hazards in property being improved with federal funds. Coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for modification of historically significant structures or properties older that 50 years old. H. Lead Based Paint. Carry out a Lead Based Paint Awareness Program to reduce the incidence of lead based paint poisoning in housing built before Contracting with a certified Lead Based Paint contractor to perform lead paint assessments of housing under the City s Housing Rehab Loan Program. I. Coordination with Santa Barbara County (Urban County Consortium). Ensure City is receiving CDBG funds from HUD through a 3-year pass through agreement with County. Maintain records needed to verify additional administrative costs reimbursed under the $30,000 Administrative Allowance amount. G:\CDBG RDA\CDBG\34 Year\Action Plan\Administration Budget Narrative.doc

49 ATTACHMENT # 5 FY HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAM NON-PROFIT $ 160,000 PURPOSE AND GOAL The City grants funds every year to local non-profit agencies to provide human services to eligible persons and families. Under the City s program, households may be either income eligible, or may qualify by being presumed beneficiaries, as defined by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulations. Presumed Beneficiaries are presumed to be eligible for services because they are members of the following groups: 1) abused children; 2) battered spouses; 3) elderly persons; 4) severely disabled adults; 5) homeless persons; 6) illiterate adults, 7) persons living with AIDS; and 8) migrant farm workers. The Human Services Program works with the City s five (5) member Human Service Commission on allocating financial resources, which come from 1) federal CDBG entitlement funds and CDBG program income; 2) Comcast corporate donations, and 3) the City s utility customer donation fund. CDBG funded staff provide administrative support to the Commission and oversee the payment of human service funds to agencies, develop public service contracts with the non-profit agencies, process requests for payment, collect and tabulate client statistics, and conduct annual site visits of all the agency program sites. The Human Service Program oversaw 23 different contracts for a total of $168,880 in FY For the City received $304,758 in requests from 24 different programs operated by 20 agencies. The City proposes to allocate a total of $160,000 to local agencies which consists of $92,674 in CDBG entitlement funds, $27,326 in CDBG Program Income funds, $25,000 from a Comcast Corporate donation, and $15,000 in Lompoc utility customer donations to the Human Services fund. Z:\councilagenda\2009\090519a\no7a\090519n7a5j.doc