HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-07-2017 Item 07 Public Hearing - 2017 Community Development Block Grant Funding Recommendations Meeting Date: 3/7/2017
FROM: Michael Codron, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Jenny Wiseman, Acting Housing Programs Manager
SUBJECT: 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION
1. As recommended by the Human Relations Commission (HRC), adopt a Resolution
(Attachment E) to approve funding allocations for $442,462 of CDBG funds for the 2017
Program Year; and
2. Reallocate $31,200 in 2014 CDBG funds from the Women’s Shelter Program to Family
Care Network, Inc.
DISCUSSION
Background
The City’s annual CDBG review process provides Council and the public with an opportunity to
provide early input in the grant award process and assist the City Council with direct input to
prioritize community needs. One of the main purposes of the process is to maintain an open,
inclusive and fair grant application process. The HRC advises the Council on community needs
and funding recommendations. The five major steps in the 2017 CDBG review process are as
follows:
1. HRC hosts a “Needs Workshop”: The HRC hosted a public hearing on September 7, 2016,
to inform the public about upcoming funding amounts, how to apply for grants, and to
receive community input on grant funding needs. The HRC discussed the community needs
identified during public comment and adopted grant funding priorities for Council
consideration.
2. Council priority-setting: On October 18, 2016, the City Council endorsed the HRC’s
recommended CDBG funding priorities for 2017. The ranked priorities established by the
HRC and City Council are listed below:
1. Provide emergency and transitional shelter, homelessness prevention and services.
2. Develop and enhance affordable housing for low and very-low income persons.
3. Promote accessibility and/or removal of architectural barriers for the disabled and elderly.
4. Enhance economic development (to include seismic retrofit, economic stability, low and
moderate income jobs).
These priorities were used by staff and the HRC in reviewing the applications to develop
their recommendations for the 2017 CDBG funds.
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3. CDBG applications hearing: On December 7, 2016, the HRC held a public hearing to
review the 2017 CDBG applications with respect to the Council’s adopted funding priorities,
and forwarded its funding recommendations to the County for inclusion in the 2017 Draft
Action Plan. The Draft Action Plan review period lasts until February 28, 2017.
4. Reservation Letter: On January 3, 2017, Council approved a CDBG Reservation Letter to
reserve $200,000 in 2017 CDBG funds for Transitions Mental Health Association’s (TMHA)
property acquisition costs for the Bishop Street Studios project. Bishop Street Studios will
consist of renovating the existing Sunny Acres building and new construction of 21 units,
creating 34 new affordable units to income eligible residents served by TMHA’s mental
health programs. In order for the project to move forward, TMHA must apply for highly
competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credits requiring committed funding sources at time
of application. Since Tax Credit applications were due on March 1, 2017, the County
requested all projects applying for Tax Credits obtain a Reservation Letter prior to the March
CDBG public hearing. After approved by Council, the letter was sent to the County and
approved by the Board of Supervisors on February 7, 2017.
5. CDBG Program Hearing: On March 7, 2017, the City Council will hold a public hearing
to consider the HRC’s recommendation as shown in the Draft Action Plan and adopt
recommendations for projects to be funded during the 2017 CDBG Program Year. This
action will be submitted to the County Board of Supervisors for inclusion in the final 2017
CDBG Action Plan for the San Luis Obispo Urban County.
HRC and Staff Recommended 2017 CDBG Funding Allocations
On December 7, 2016, the HRC recommended funding allocations of $442,462 in 2017 CDBG
funds and reallocating $31,200 in 2014 CDBG funds, further explained below. The preliminary
funding estimate was provided by the County based on available information from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The table below lists the projects
recommended for funding by the HRC in the amount of $442,462.
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Applicant Project
2017 CDBG
Funding
Recommendation
2014
CDBG
Reallocation
Public Services (Maximum allocation allowed: 15% of $442,462 = $66,369)
CAPSLO Maxine Lewis Homeless
Shelter $66,369
Housing and Public Facilities
Transitions Mental
Health Association
Affordable Housing Property
Acquisition – Bishop Street
Studios
$200,000
Family Care Network Estelita Ct. Supported Housing
Rehabilitation $87,601 $31,200
Program Administration (Maximum allocation allowed: 20% of $442,462 = $88,492)
City of SLO CDBG Administration $30,972
County of SLO1 CDBG Administration $57,520
Total $442,462 $31,200
1CDBG administration funding share per the 2015-17 Cooperation Agreement between the City and County
Seven applications for the 2017 CDBG Program Year were received by the City, totaling
$648,782; approximately 46% more than anticipated available funding. Attachment A includes a
list of the applications submitted to the City for CDBG funding and the recommended funding
amounts. Attachment B includes the December 7, 2016, HRC staff report with a description of
each funding request, followed by the meeting minutes as Attachment C.
The City is limited to using 15% of its allocation for public service uses with CAPSLO
requesting $125,000 for the homeless shelter. In the past, the City has chosen to provide 100% of
this allowance to the shelter to maximize the benefit of these funds. The City will continue this in
2017 and is recommending $66,369 in funding. To help offset the difference, the City has
budgeted $48,000 from the General Fund for the shelter during the 2017-18 fiscal year.
The recommendation also reflects the maximum allowed grant allocation of 20% for program
administration. The City has entered into a Cooperation Agreement with the County for program
years 2015-17. This Agreement includes a provision for the County to retain 2/3 of the 20%
allocation to cover administrative costs associated with City funded projects. CDBG
administration includes processing CDBG applications, completing environmental clearances,
preparing contracts, preparing quarterly reports and monitoring projects as they progress. The
recommendation is consistent with the 2015-17 Cooperation Agreement.
CDBG Reallocation
On March 31, 2016, the Women’s Shelter informed staff that they could no longer carry out their
plumbing rehabilitation project that had received $31,200 in 2014 CDBG funding (Attachment
D). As the City is faced with timely expenditure requirements, Staff is now recommending that
the funds be reallocated to Family Care Network’s rehabilitation project. The rehabilitation
project is ready to move forward and will be able to use the funds towards their project in a
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timely manner.
Next Steps
Final CDBG allocations from HUD have not been released; should an increase in CDBG funds
be announced, Staff recommends the additional funds be split evenly between both housing
projects after subtracting the public services and program administration increases. The Draft
Council Resolution reflects this possible modification (Attachment E, Draft Resolution).
The 2017 CDBG funding recommendations adopted by the City Council will be forwarded to the
County Board of Supervisors for inclusion in the 2017 Urban County Action Plan, which
includes funding allocations for all of the participating jurisdictions. The Board of Supervisors is
scheduled to review the Action Plan on April 11, 2017. Although the CDBG fiscal year begins
on July 1, 2017, funds for projects awarded by the City Council are not expected to be available
until October.
FISCAL IMPACT
Decisions made regarding CDBG funding determine how the limited pool of funds the City
receives through the Urban County allocation process is spent. To the extent that projects are
funded through CDBG, the burden on the City’s General Fund and Affordable Housing Fund to
pay for those projects is reduced. As a result, projects that receive CDBG funding have a
positive fiscal impact on the City if they otherwise would have been paid for out of the General
Fund or Affordable Housing Fund.
ALTERNATIVES
1. The Council may modify the proposed funding amounts within the applicable funding
constraints outlined in this report.
2. The Council may choose to fund an eligible CDBG application not recommended by the
HRC or staff.
3. The Council may continue consideration of funding for the 2017 CDBG Program Year. Staff
does not recommend this action because the City’s recommended funding priorities must be
received by the County by March 31, 2017, in order to be included in the final 2017 Action
Plan.
Attachments:
a - 2017 CDBG Funding Recommendations
b - Human Relations Commission Staff Report - December 7, 2016
c - Human Relations Commission December 7, 2016 Approved Minutes
d - Women's Shelter Program CDBG Declination Letter to City of SLO
e - Draft Resolution
f - Council Reading File - 2017 Community Development Block Grant Applications
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Amount Requested2017 CDBG2014 CDBG ReallocationGeneral Fund (Note 1)(Note 2)(Note 3)1Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter 125,000$ 66,369$ -$ 48,000$ 114,369$ 2Senior Homemaker Program 5,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ SUBTOTAL, Public Services 130,000$ 66,369$ -$ 48,000$ 114,369$ 3Affordable Housing Site Acqusition and Offsite Improvements: Bishop Street Studios200,000$ 200,000$ -$ -$ 200,000$ 4Estelita Ct. Supported Housing Rehab125,290$ 87,601$ 31,200$ -$ 118,801$ 5ADA Street Improvements - Curb Ramps105,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ SUBTOTAL, Housing/Public Facilities 430,290$ 287,601$ 31,200$ -$ 318,801$ 6aCDBG Administration30,972$ 30,972$ -$ -$ 30,972$ 6bCounty of SLO (Note 4)CDBG Administration57,520$ 57,520$ -$ -$ 57,520$ 88,492$ 88,492$ -$ -$ 88,492$ 648,782$ 442,462$ 31,200$ -$ 521,662$ 1Estimated Funding for CDBG Program Year 2017: $442,462234Reallocation of $31,200 in 2014 CDBG awards from Women's Shelter Program Award Returned to City in late 2015 Tentative General Fund allocations per current policy, updates for FY 17-18 pending.CDBG administration funding share per the 2015-17 Cooperation AgreementHousing & Public Facilities Program Administration $88,492 Available (20% of $442,462)Public Services $66,369 Available (15% of $442,462) Activity/ ProgramApplicantCity of SLOSUBTOTAL, Program Admin/Planning TOTALNOTES:HASLO & TMHAFamily Care Network, Inc.City of SLO 2017 CDBG Funding RecommendationsAmount RecommendedCAPSLOLifesteps Foundation, Inc No.TotalPage 1Packet Pg. 597
Meeting Date: December 7, 2016
Item Number: 2
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: 2017 CDBG Funding Recommendations
PROJECT ADDRESS: Citywide BY: Jenny Wiseman, Acting Housing Programs Manager
Phone Number: 781-7010
e-mail: jwiseman@slocity.org
FILE NUMBER: GENP-4175-2016
BACKGROUND
The City received a total of five 2017 CDBG applications requesting a total of $560,290. Estimated
funding for the 2017 Program Year is $442,462. Of the total estimated allocation, 20% of the funds are
reserved for administrative costs. Since the County has taken over the main portion of each
jurisdiction's administrative duties, 65% of the total administrative funds for the City are claimed by
the County and only 35% of the total administration funds stay with the City. Therefore, of the City’s
$442,462 estimated allocation, the City will receive $30,972 for administration purposes and $57,520
goes to the County.
In addition, the City has $31,200 in additional CDBG funds to award in the 2017 CDBG cycle from
the unsuccessful 2014 CDBG award to the Women’s Shelter Program for renovations to their facility.
In late 2015, the Women’s Shelter Program returned the funds as they were unable to proceed with the
project due to funding and prevailing wage limitations.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
On October 18, 2016, the City Council endorsed the HRC’s recommended CDBG funding priorities
for 2017. The ranked priorities established by the HRC and City Council are:
1. Provide emergency and transitional shelter, homelessness prevention and services.
2. Develop and enhance affordable housing for low and very-low income persons.
3. Promote accessibility and/or removal of architectural barriers for the disabled and elderly.
4. Enhance economic development (to include seismic retrofit, economic stability, low and
moderate income jobs).
PROGRAMS RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING
The above priorities are used as the basis for making recommendations regarding the 2017 CDBG
applications. Staff is recommending funding three of the five applications, as shown in Attachment A,
these three programs are further described below. The recommendations were previously reviewed and
approved by the City’s Capital Improvement Plan Committee on November 7th. A copy of each of the
2017 CDBG applications is provided for HRC review (Attachment B).
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Project Overview and Funding Recommendations
1. CAPSLO (Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter): CAPSLO has requested $125,000 in CDBG funds to
assist with operational costs of the Maxine Lewis Memorial Homeless Shelter (MLMS). The City
typically chooses to fund 100% of the public services allocation of CDBG funds (15% total) to the
MLMS. The estimated public services allocation is $66,369 and therefore the City is recommending
funding $66,369 to CAPSLO. The City also helps fund MLMS with General Fund money. Should
CAPSLO have remaining funds when 40 Prado opens, those funds will be use to operate 40 Prado.
2. Transitions Mental Health Association (Bishop Street Studios): TMHA and the Housing Authority
of San Luis Obispo are partnering to develop Bishop Street Studios, a 34-unit affordable housing
development which will house clients participating in TMHA mental health programs. They have
requested $200,000 in CDBG funds to cover site acquisition and offsite improvements. Staff is
recommending funding the entire request of $200,000 to this very important affordable housing
project. The project has received full entitlements and will be applying for Low Income Housing
Tax Credits in March 2017. Should the HRC support funding this project, a reservation letter will
be sent to the City Council prior to the March 2017 hearing to ensure CDBG funding will be
included in their tax credit application. Any CDBG funds will be contingent upon a successful tax
credit application.
3. Family Care Network, Inc. (Estelita Court Supported Housing Rehabilitation): FCNI has
requested $125,290 in CDBG funds to renovate their existing four-unit apartment building which
houses up to seven transitional aged youth residents. These individuals are transitioning out of foster
care and are extremely or very-low income. The supported housing complex is in need of a wide
range of repairs including: replacing walkways and driveway asphalt, repairing the roof and
flooring, installing energy efficiency windows and appliances, installing increased security doors
and lighting, and bathroom renovations. Staff is recommending to fund $118,801 towards this
project.
PROGRAMS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING
In addition, staff is recommending not funding two of the five 2017 CDBG Applications. These
programs and recommendation reasoning are further described below.
4. Lifesteps Foundation, Inc. (Senior Homemaker Program): Lifesteps Foundation, Inc. (LFI) has
requested $5,000 to provide additional caregiving support to seniors through their Senior
Homemaker Program. Typically, the City recommends all public service funds be awarded to the
Homeless Shelter as that is the number one funding priority from Council. Since this program is
also categorized as a public service, funding the project would reduce available funding to the
Homeless Shelter, which is a higher priority. The County has also requested a minimum of $8,000
for all CDBG applications. Staff recommends the applicant apply to the City’s Grants-In-Aid grant
program to potentially fund the project.
5. City of San Luis Obispo (Curb Ramps): The City of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department
has requested $105,000 for curb ramp replacement projects to remove architectural barriers for
disabled and elderly persons. Staff had previously recommended the project receive $58,000 in
CDBG funding; however, at the CIP Meeting on November 7th, the City Engineer and Public
Works Director both stated that the proposed funding recommendation would not be enough to
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justify prevailing wage for the entire project and decided to allocate those funds to a higher priority
project.
HRC Role
These recommendations are provided for the benefit of the public and HRC. The HRC’s role is to
consider these recommendations in light of public testimony and either, (1) accept the allocations
proposed if the HRC concurs, or (2) make changes so that the recommendation reflects the views o f a
majority of the Commission. The adopted priorities should guide the Commission throughout the
discussion.
The HRC’s recommended allocations will be forwarded to the County for incorporation into the Draft
Action Plan for the 2017 CDBG program year. The entire Draft Action Plan will be considered by the
Council in March 2017.
Attachments
A. 2017 CDBG Funding Recommendations
B. 2017 CDBG Applications
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Amount Requested2017 CDBG2014 CDBG ReallocationGeneral Fund (Note 1)(Note 2)(Note 3)1Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter 125,000$ 66,369$ -$ 48,000$ 114,369$ 2Senior Homemaker Program 5,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ SUBTOTAL, Public Services 130,000$ 66,369$ -$ 48,000$ 114,369$ 3Affordable Housing Site Acqusition and Offsite Improvements: Bishop Street Studios200,000$ 200,000$ -$ -$ 200,000$ 4Estelita Ct. Supported Housing Rehab125,290$ 87,601$ 31,200$ -$ 118,801$ 5ADA Street Improvements - Curb Ramps105,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ SUBTOTAL, Housing/Public Facilities 430,290$ 287,601$ 31,200$ -$ 318,801$ 6aCDBG Administration30,972$ 30,972$ -$ -$ 30,972$ 6bCounty of SLO (Note 4)CDBG Administration57,520$ 57,520$ -$ -$ 57,520$ 88,492$ 88,492$ -$ -$ 88,492$ 648,782$ 442,462$ 31,200$ -$ 521,662$ 1Estimated Funding for CDBG Program Year 2017: $442,4622Reallocation of $31,200 in 2014 CDBG awards from Women's Shelter Program Award Returned to City in late 20153Tentative General Fund allocations per current policy4CDBG administration funding share per the 2015-17 Cooperation AgreementHousing & Public Facilities Program Administration $88,492 Available (20% of $442,462)Public Services $66,369 Available (15% of $442,462) Activity/ ProgramApplicantCity of SLOSUBTOTAL, Program Admin/Planning TOTALNOTES:HASLO & TMHAFamily Care Network, Inc.City of SLO 2017 CDBG Preliminary Funding RecommendationsAmount RecommendedCAPSLOLifesteps Foundation, Inc No.TotalPage 1Packet Pg. 637
Human Relations Commission Minutes
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order
on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Tasseff.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Julia Jones, Paul Orton, Carol Sexton, Nancy Welts, Vice
Chair Robert Clayton and Chair Michelle Tasseff
Absent: Commissioner Gene Strohl
Staff
Present: Acting Housing Programs Manager Jenny Wiseman, Planning Technician
Steven Orozco, Associate Planner Rebecca Gershow
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Human Relations Commission Meeting of November 2, 2016
Motion by Vice Chair Clayton, second by Commissioner Welts, carried 6-0 to approve
the Minutes of the Human Relations Commission meeting of November 2, 2016.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Neighborhood Matching Grants Presentation
Associate Planner Gershow gave an annual update to the Commission on the
Neighborhood Matching Grants. Ms. Gershow also provided a PowerPoint Presentation
which described the background of the program, the grant selection process and the
HRC`s role, the number of applicants, the use of funds, and pictures from events funded
by the grant.
Vice Chair Clayton encouraged having events like the ice cream social to bring the
community together.
Commissioner Sexton and Orton suggested to Ms. Gershow to inform the HRC on future
events.
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City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle
Human Relations Commission Minutes of December 7, 2016 Page 2
PUBLIC HEARING
3.2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Draft Funding
Recommendations
Acting Housing Programs Manager Wiseman narrated a PowerPoint presentation which
provided an overview of the Community Development Block Grant Program and the
HRC`s role associated with the grant. Ms. Wiseman also updated the Commission on
the applicants who applied for funding and the amounts requested.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Tasseff opened the public hearing.
Michael Kaplan, Transitions Mental Health Association, expressed gratitude for the
recommendation. Mr. Kaplan described the project and the need for funding the project.
Bryn Smith, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo, would like to thank the
HRC and the City of San Luis Obispo for recommendations to fund projects for housing.
Ms. Smith summarized services provided by the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter and the
Prado Day Center. Ms. Smith also described how CAPSLO uses the grant funds to
provide positive services in San Luis Obispo.
Joanna Balsamo, Family Care Network, would also like to thank the HRC and the City of
San Luis Obispo for the recommendation. Ms. Balsamo described the need for funding
and the use of funding at Family Care Network.
Scott Smith, Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO), would like to thank staff for
everything they do and for considering the projects. Mr. Smith also described HASLO`s
role within the community and how they strive to create a positive impact for the
community.
There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the public comment was closed.
After final discussion, a motion to approve the CDBG Recommendations was made by
Vice Chair Clayton, second by Commissioner Jones, Carried 6-0.
COMMISSIONER AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
4.Final Review of 2017-19 Advisory Body Goals
Acting Housing Programs Manager Wiseman reviewed the goals selected by the HRC
and how to accomplish the goals.
Motion by Vice Chair Clayton to approve the 2017- Advisory Body Goals, Second by
Commissioner Jones.
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City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle
Human Relations Commission Minutes of December 7, 2016 Page 3
5.Consider Cancellation of January 2017 Meeting
The January HRC Meeting will be cancelled. Next meeting will be held February 1st.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Tasseff adjourned the meeting at 6:04 pm. to the
next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday February 1, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council
Hearing Room at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ON FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Respectfully submitted,
Steven Orozco
Recording Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. XXXX (2017 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2017 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS (GENP-4175-2016)
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo is a participating jurisdiction in the San Luis
Obispo Urban County, along with the cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Morro Bay, Paso
Robles, Pismo Beach, and the County of San Luis Obispo; and
WHEREAS, said cities and County cooperatively administer several federal grant
programs under the provisions of the Cooperative Agreement executed between the City and
County on September 23, 2014, and under applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development Department (HUD) rules; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said agreement, the Urban County Public Participation Plan,
and HUD rules, the City Council held a public hearing on March 7, 2017, to consider funding
recommendations by the Human Relations Commission (HRC), to review applications for
federal grant funding, and to consider public comments on community needs and the use of such
funds; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered applications for Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds, public testimony, the Urban County’s proposed One -Year Action
Plan, and the HRC and staff recommendations included in the agenda report; and
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
Section 1. Environmental Determination. The project is exempt from environmental
review per CEQA Guidelines under the General Rule (Section 15061(b)(3)). It can be seen with
certainty that CDBG funding allocations could not have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 2. 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program Amendments. The
City’s 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program is hereby approved, as shown in
Exhibit A, with reallocation of previous 2014 CDBG funds. The Community Development
Director is authorized to approve final dollar amounts once HUD releases allocations with the
direction to make up differences in the two amounts. Any additional increase in funding shall be
allocated evenly to each funded housing project once increases for public services (15% of
allocation) and program administration (20% of allocation) have been adjusted.
Section 3. Board of Supervisors Consideration. The Council hereby forwards the
above actions to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors for consideration prior to the
Board’s final action on the Urban County’s 2017 Consolidated Plan.
Section 4. Community Development Director Authority. The Community
Development Director is authorized to act on behalf of the City in executing grant agreements
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and other actions necessary to implement the approved Consolidated Plan and CDBG Program,
including revisions to funding amounts for the 2017 CDBG Program if the City’s actual CDBG
allocation is different than expected.
Upon motion of , seconded by , and on the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 7th day of March, 2017.
____________________________________
Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
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Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this ______ day of ______________, _________.
____________________________________
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
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Exhibit A 2017 CDBG Funding Recommendations
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2017 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funding Recommendations
March 7, 2017
Recommendation
1. As recommended by the Human Relations
Commission (HRC), adopt a resolution to approve
funding allocations for $442,462 of CDBG funds for
the 2017 Program Year; and
2. Reallocate $31,200 in 2014 CDBG funds from the
Women's Shelter Program to Family Care Network,
Inc.
3/17/2015
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CDBG Program Objectives
1. Federal program administered by U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
2. In order to meet program objectives, CDBG funded
projects must:
■ Benefit low-income persons and households with
incomes below 80% of area median income
(currently $61,700 for a 4 -person household)
■ Prevent or eliminate slums or blight
■ Meet urgent community development needs that
pose a serious, immediate threat to public health or
welfare
CDBG Process Overview
1. HRC Community Needs Workshop — September 2016
2. Council established funding priorities — October 2016
3. Preliminary review by City CIP Committee —
November 2016
4. HRC reviewed CDBG applications and made
recommendations based on funding priorities —
December 2016
5. City Council forwards its funding decisions to the
Board of Supervisors to be included in the 2017 Urban
County CDBG Action Plan - Tonight
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2017 CDBG Funding Priorities
1) Provide emergency and transitional shelter,
homelessness prevention and services.
2) Develop and enhance affordable housing for low
and very -low income persons.
3) Promote accessibility and/or removal of
architectural barriers for the disabled and elderly.
4) Enhance economic development (including seismic
retrofit, economic stability, low and moderate
income jobs).
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CDBG Funding Recommendations
Public Services (15% of $442,462)
CAPSLO Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter
$66,369
Housing & Public Facilities
TMHA Affordable Housing Property
$200,000
Acquisition (Bishop St. Studio)
Family Care Estelita Ct. Supportive Housing
$87,601 $31,200
Network Rehabilitation
Program Administration (20% of $442,462)
City of SLO CDBG Admin
$30,972
County of SLO CDBG Admin
$57,520
Total
$442,462 $31,200
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Projects Recommended for Funding
x Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter
■ $66,369
■ Public Services — Limited to 15% of total CDBG allocation
■ TMHA (Bishop Street Studios)
■ $200,000
Affordable Housing Property Acquisition, 34 units
■ Family Care Network, Inc. (Supported Housing
Rehabilitation)
■ $87,601 (plus $31,200 in 2014 CDBG Reallocation)
■ Rehabilitate supportive housing facility for transitional youth
■ CDBG Administration
■ City of SLO = $30,972
■ County of SLO = $57,530
■ Limited to 20% of total CDBG allocation
Projects Not Recommended for
Funding
■ Lifesteps Foundation, Inc.
■ Senior Homemaker Program
■ City of San Luis Obispo
■ ADA Street Improvements (Curb Ramps)
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Recommendation
1. As recommended by the Human Relations
Commission (HRC), adopt a resolution to approve
funding allocations for $442,462 of CDBG funds for
the 2017 Program Year; and
2. Reallocate $31,200 in 2014 CDBG funds from the
Women's Shelter Program to Family Care Network,
Inc.
3/17/2015
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Reservation Letter
■ On January 3rd, Council approved a CDBG
Reservation Letter for $200,000 to Transitions Mental
Health Association (TMHA).
■ Required prior to Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Application deadline.
m Due March 1, 2017
■ After approved by Council, the letter was sent to the
County and approved by the Board of Supervisors on
February 7, 2017
Recent CDBG Funding History
$800,000 .—
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$500,000
$400,000
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CDBG Funding Allocations 2010-2017
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Staff & HRC Recommendations
2017 CDBG Funding Recommendations
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$ 200,000 E
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S 200,000
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4 Family Care Net—rk Inc
Eslebla Cl Supported Housmg
125,290
f 87,601 f
31,200
5
S 118,801
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-
$ 105-000 f - 3
5 -
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5
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S 57520
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Final HUD Allocations
0 No final allocation has been announced
■ As stated in Resolution:
■ Community Development Director is authorized to
approve final dollar amounts
* Additional funds shall be allocated evenly to the two
projects once public service and admin allocations
adjusted.
14
3/17/2015
7
3/17/2015
CDBG Project Balances
CARRY OVER C'rty of SLO CAPSLO HASLO
PfOgfam Yeaf 2014 (Curb Ramps) Homeless llron Works)
Shelter
iQ I'i$31,200
zoos
2016$105,000 County $194,809
Total$31,200 $105,000 $194,809
CITY OF SHR LUIS OBISPO