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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-2019 Item 11, CodronCouncil Memorandum firs o� February 19, 2019 .J Cy FEB 19 2019 TO: City Council FROM: Michael Codron, Community Development Director SLO CITY CLERK VIA: Derek Johnson, City Manager SUBJECT: Correction of Attachment B to Item 11 on the City Council Agenda for February 19, 2019 Meeting It has come to the attention of staff that there was an error merging and uploading two of the three Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications in the agenda packet. For the record, please see the correct versions of the applications attached. a., 0 LO�1 HOUSING AUTHORITY' SAN LUIS OBISPO Housing Our Community SLONP/HASLO CDBG APPLICATION Permanent Supportive Housing for Special Needs Homeless/At Risk of Homeless Location: San Luis Obispo Eligible Activity: Acquisition 'of Vacant Housing S A N• L U I S• O B I S P O• C O U N T Y !111 HOUMqG 54MU FUND a HOUSING FOR ALL' — October 18, 2018 Delivered via email to SSmith haslo.or Scott Smith Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo 487 Leff Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Re: Support for CDBG application Dear Mr. Smith: The San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund strongly supports HASLO's request for CDBG funds to purchase homes in the City of San Luis Obispo for special needs households and individuals. Increasing the supply of affordable rental housing for lower income households is rightfully the City's top housing priority. Your proposal addresses this priority and it does far more. Safe, supportive and affordable housing for our neighbors with special needs is even more critical than affordable apartments. It is a matter of life and death for many. It is also more difficult and expensive than simply building new apartment units. It can be j ust as difficult and time consuming to get the needed approvals and financing for just one or two units of special needs housing as it is for 30 or 40 apartments. In addition to the housing structure, you need to secure, coordinate and fund various services for the clients who live in these homes. HASLO has a long track record of partnering with local governments, funders and service providers to make special needs housing successful. The Housing Trust Fund is proud to have worked with you on a number of these projects. Incidentally, our most recent loan was for Hope House in Los Osos. We partnered with you and Restorative Partners to provide a housing environment in which women released from incarceration can re-enter society and reunite with their children. Kudos for your great work. The Housing Trust Fund has always prioritized financing housing for those with special needs. We look forward to partnering with you again to create more safe, supportive and affordable housing for those with special needs using your new CDBG grant. Best of luck. Sincerely, Gerald L. Rioux Executive Director 71 Zaca Lane, Suite 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ♦ (805) 543-5970 4 wywv.slochtf.org L TYN LUISBISPO COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO HSG -1003 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING 08/28/2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2019 Application The County of San Luis Obispo is pleased to announce the availability of funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Applications MUST address one of the three national objectives set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or they will NOT be considered for CDBG funding (see the section on Qualifying Criteria for detailed information on the objectives). Furthermore, completed applications should provide the necessary exhibits, budgets, or requested information on targeted populations. Please email grant applications to ActionPlan@co.slo.ca.us by the application deadline of 5:00 P.M., Friday, October 19, 2018. Please label your email subject with the grant program name and the agency name (Example: CDBG - CAPSLO). *Note: Supplemental documents and information or answers which exceed the allotted space or character limit may be added as attachments. APPLICANT INFORMATION (1-1) Organization Name San Luis Obispo Non -Profit Housing Corp (HASLO affiliate) Scott Smith, CEO/Executive Director 805-594-5323 DUNS Number Project Manager/Title Phone/Fax Numbers Email ssmith@haslo.org 487 Leff Street Address City, State, Zip San Luis Obispo, CA PROJECT SUMMARY (2-1) Project/Program Title Affordable Housing Acquistion - Special Needs San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo Project/Program Address jurisdiction/Area Served Targeted clientele Very Low Income Special Needs Homeless Households or at Risk of Homelessness Project type (select one): ❑ Public Service ❑ Public Facilities ❑ Economic Development [] Housing (2-2) Brief Project Description: SLONP/HASLO seeks CDBG funds to assist with the acquisition of an existing home to utilize as permanent housing for Special Needs Households that are either homeless, or at risk of being homeless. These households with special needs that are also homeless or at risk or homelessness face the greatest landlord barriers and are the most difficult to house. We currently operate19 similar properties through the County (10 in SLO), and yet there remains a severe shortage. City CDBG funds would leverage funds from HASLO, the Housing Trust Fund and private bank financing. (2-3) Total CDBG Funding Requested 350,000 Total Cost to Complete Project $700,000 Anticipated Start Date: July 2019 Anticipated End Date: December 2019 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 1 OF 22 www.sloplanning.org I action plan@co.slo.ca.us HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION AGENCY DETAILS, CAPACITY, AND EXPERIENCE (25 points) (3-1) Type of Agency ❑✓ 501 (c)(3) [:]For Profit Gov't/Public ❑Faith -based L] Other: Date of Incorporation Annual Operating Bridget Number of Paid Staff Number of Volunteers (3-2) Agency Mission Statement: The mission of San Luis Obispo Non -Profit Housing Corporation is to provide affordable housing to lower income households in San Luis Obispo County. SLONP is a 501c3 of HASLO, the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo. They maintain a special commitment to the poorest and most difficult to house special needs populations. (3-3) Please describe your organization's capacity to implement the proposed project/program. Who will be involved in the project/program? (In-house employees, contractors, other agency partners, etc.) List projects of similar size and type that your organization has completed. SLONP/HASLO has a long history of operating all types of housing, but in particular the group home and special needs housing described in this application. SLONP/HASLO currently owns and operates 19 homes throughout San Luis Obispo County. 10 are located in the City of San Luis Obispo. Referrals and wrap around services are provided by multiple community partners, including Dept of Social Services, CAPSLO, SLOCODA, Transitions Mental Health, Restorative Partners, Dignity Health and others. Each agency partner has indicated a severe shortage of housing for these special needs populations. This CDBG project seeks to add to the supply of permanent supportive housing for special needs homeless/at-risk of homeless individuals and families. We are asking to retain flexibility in the subpopulation of Special Needs group that could be housed overtime, as community needs change. However, the housing itself would permanently be reserved for Special Needs Homeless or At Risk of Homeless. Some of the Special Needs populations currently residing in our 19 homes/group homes include mental health patients in recovery, substance disorder residents in recovery, family reunification residents working with DSS, women exiting incarceration seeking sober living with structured re-entry support services, and medically fragile homeless. Each of the 19 homes is paired with a service provider MOU highly experienced with the needs of the particular population. SLONP and HASLO will implement this activity through in-house employees. We maintain staff highly trained and experienced in housing acquisition, financing, property management and CDBG compliance. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 2 OF 22 nfanninP_&.co.slo.ea.us I www.sIpp1anning,org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (3-4) Briefly describe your agency's record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project/program: We gather housing applicant eligibility information at intake, including third party verifications. Staff are third party trained, tested and certified in HUD and State of California compliance rules. Client files are maintained in locked, fire resistant storage. Data is updated annually. Reports are provided regularly to all funders. We maintain two Certified Public Accountants on staff. Annual third party audits are conducted and provided to our oversight board as well as funders. (3-5) Briefly describe your agency's auditing requirements, including those for the proposed project/program, and attach a copy of your most recent audit: All programs are audited annually. A copy of the most recent audit is attached. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 3 OF 22 lap nning@co.slo.ca.us I www.slanlanninQQrg HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (3-6) Will the services offered by your organization increase or expand as a result of CDBG assistance? If YES, please answer the following two Yes ❑ No questions. What new programs or services will be provided? Yes. New Special Needs Housing for Homeless/At Risk will be created. Additionally wrap around services that support the personal development and self-sufficiency of residents will be provided. Describe how existing programs or services will be expanded and what percentage of an increase is expected? Programs will be expanded through the addition of new Permanent Supportive Housing. This would represent a 10% increase in the City of SLO (we currently operate 10 Special Needs housing facilities in SLO). (3-7) If your program serves homeless households, please describe how your program coordinates with other homeless service providers to connect homeless individuals and families to resources. We coordinate extensively with homeless service providers. We have active partnership MOU's with each of the following providers: Dignity Health - medically fragile homeless CAPSLO - general homeless ECHO - general homeless 5 Cities Homeless Coalition Department of Social Services - Family Reunification Rise - Domestic Violence Stand Strong - " " Restorative Partners - re-entry households Transitions Mental Health - mental health homeless County Behavioral Health/SLOCODA - substance use disorders 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 4 OF 22 lanning@co.slo.ca.us I www.sloplanning.org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION QUALIFYING CRITERIA (10 points) The Community Development Block Grant program was established by Congress in 1974 with passage of the Housing and Community Development Act and is administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program provides funds to municipalities and other units of government around the country to develop viable urban communities. This is accomplished by providing affordable, decent housing, a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities principally for low and moderate income persons. Although local units of government develop their own programs and funding priorities, all activities must be consistent with one or more of the following HUD national objectives: • Principally benefits low- and moderate -income persons ® Prevents or eliminates slum or blight • Addresses an urgent need or problem in the community (e.g., natural disaster) As an entitlement Urban County under the CDBG program, the County of San Luis Obispo receives annual funding allocations from the federal government to fund activities to address these national objectives. As a funding recipient, San Luis Obispo County is required to submit an Annual Action Plan that describes how the Urban County will utilize federal funds to address the national objectives in a manner that will produce the greatest measurable impact on the Urban County communities. The lead agency responsible for submission of this Plan to HUD is the Planning and Building Department of the County of San Luis Obispo. (4-1) Please identify the appropriate CDBG objective that applies to the proposed project/program by checking the box next to A, B, or C. In addition, please provide a corresponding explanation of how the proposed activity meets the national objective. [] A. Objective One - Low/Moderate Income (check one): Note: To meet this national objective, the proposed activity must benefit a specific clientele or residents in a particular area of the County or participating city, of which at least 51 percent are low - and moderate -income persons. Select one: ® Area Benefit - The project serves only a limited geographic area which is proven by 2010 Census data or survey to be a predominately (51% or more) low/moderate-income area. Applicants choosing this category must be able to prove their project/activity primarily benefits low/moderate-income households. ® Clientele - The project benefits a specific group ofeeoople at least 51% of whom are low/moderate-income persons. Note: Income verification for clients must be provided for this category; however, the following groups are presumed to be low/moderate-income: abused children; 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 5 OF 22 (panning@cpslo.ca.us I www.sloplanning.org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION elderly persons; battered spouses; homeless persons; illiterate adults; adults meeting census definition of severely disabled; persons living with AIDS; and migrant farm workers. 0 Housing - The project adds or improves permanent residential structures that will be/are occupied by low/moderate-income households upon completion. ® jobs - The project creates or retains -permanents jobs, at least 51% of which are taken by low/moderate-income persons or considered to be available to low/moderate-income persons. ® Assistance to Microenterprises - The project provides technical assistance to microenterprises owned by low/moderate-income persons. ❑ B. Objective Two - Slums or Blight Assists in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. Note: To meet this national objective, the proposed activity must be within a designated slum or blighted area and must be designed to address one or more conditions that contributed to the deterioration of the area. Select one: ® Addressing Slums or Blight on an Area Basis ® Addressing Slums or Blight on a Spot Basis - This project will prevent or eliminate specific conditions of blight or physical decay. Activities are limited to clearance, historic preservation, rehabilitation of buildings, but only to the extent necessary to eliminate conditions detrimental to public health and safety. ❑ C. Objective Three - Urgent Need Meets community development needs having a particular urgency where existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and no other funding sources are available, i.e., a major catastrophe such as a flood or earthquake. Note: To meet this national objective, the proposed activity must deal with major catastrophes or emergencies such as floods or earthquakes. Please explain how the proposed activity meets the selected National Objective: All beneficiaries will be very low income and will be provided decent, safe, affordable housing. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 6 OF 22 l2lanningC@co.slo,ca, I www.sl_op a_nning.org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (4-2) Which of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan goal(s) does your project/program plan to address? Check all that apply. ❑✓ Create housing opportunities for residents ❑✓ Preserve and maintain existing affordable housing ❑✓ Reduce and end homelessness ❑ Create a suitable living environment through public services ❑ Stabilize and revitalize diverse neighborhoods (public facility improvements) ❑✓ Improve educational and job readiness (4-3) Check any of the following eligible activity categories that apply to the proposed project or program: (Refer to CDBG regulations and bttps://www.hudexchan.e.l fQtrcesovrce-sId9�urnentslBasically Ci?BG Chapter 2-Activitypdf ) ❑✓ Acquisition of real property* ❑ Disposition of real property ❑ Public facilities and improvements (may include acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation)*' ❑ Privately owned utilities U Public services ❑ Relocation of individuals, families, businesses, non-profit organizations, and/or farms ❑ Removal of architectural barriers ❑ Housing rehabilitation' ❑ Homeownership assistance ❑ Technical assistance to businesses/micro-enterprise development ❑ Administrative technical assistance and planning studies (specified) * See relocation provisions in Exhibit A t See lead-based paint provisions in Exhibit A PROJECT DETAILS/DESCRIPTION (25 points) (5-1) Targeted Clientele: Individuals or households? Identify the projected target population your proposed activity will serve. (Include age, race, residency, handicap status, income level or other unit characteristics or subgroup information) SLONP/HASLO seeks CDBG funds to assist with the acquisition of an existing home to utilize as permanent housing for Special Needs Households that are either homeless, or at risk of being homeless. These households with special needs that are also homeless or at risk or homelessness face the greatest landlord barriers and are the most difficult to house. The target clientele is proposed to serve Special Needs populations that are homeless or at risk. The Special Needs categories will include but not be limited to: mental health, substance recovery, re-entry, and family unification. We anticipate that 95% will have a disability. We anticipate that 95% will be Extremely Low Income (at or below 30% AMI). Regarding age we anticipate the majority to be adults but also children in the case of family unification. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 7 OF 22 plannin&@co.slo.ca.us I wvvw.sloplannlnp-.org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (5-2) If the project or program is designed specifically to provide benefit to low- and moderate -income persons, please estimate the number of unduplicated persons (or households) to benefit from the project, and break that estimate down by income group. Note: Unduplicated means the number who are served, i.e., the grant will allow 25 children to participate in preschool - not 25 children x 5 days x 52 weeks = 6,500. (Check box if project serves households or individual Number Households Persons persons) TOTAL Number of Persons or Households ❑ ❑ (regardless of income): Of the total number of persons or households entered above, how ma ny will be low-income: ❑ ❑ (earning 51% - 80% or less of the County median -income) Of the total number of persons or households entered above, 5 how many wdl be very low-incom ❑✓ ❑✓ (earning 50% or less of the County median -income) (5-3) Please describe the proposed project or program in detail. Make a case for why your project should be funded. Describe the need and the degree of urgency for the proposed project or program. What would the consequences be if the proposed project or program is not funded in the next year? Please attach a timeline of the project/program milestones. Homelessness and the lack of affordable housing that will accept homeless households is an extreme problem. Add a Special Need such as the various type of circumstances or disabilities previously described - mental health, substance recovery, family unification, or re-entry, and the barriers become almost insurmountable. The project specifically addresses this hardest to house need. It also addresses these households need for wrap around services to be successful. HASLO/SLONP has service partnerships with many agencies including CAPSLO, Restorative Partners, Transitions Mental Health, County Drug and Alcohol, Rise, Stand Strong and others that we will expand upon. HASLO/SLONP is a highly experienced developer and operator of housing in our community, and in particular very experienced with Special Needs households. This project will succeed in being completed on schedule, within budget, and operating well over time due to our experience and 50 year track record. If the project is not funded, it will mean at least one additional year of these households living on the street or at high homeless risk. In other cases it could mean an additional year before homeless parents are reunited with their children. Due to the drawn out nature of obtaining CDBG funding (estimated 8.5 months from application deadline to HUD June approval of County Action Plan, and then an additional 3-4 months until funding is available), it is most practical to enter into escrow on the subject house once funding is committed by the City. At this writing, 10/18/18, there are 14 vacant 3+ bedroom homes for sale in the City within our $700,000 budget. This is typical, and we are confident as an experienced real estate developer that given the nature of the project this is the best way to structure activity delivery/the acquistion. Timeline: Spring 2019 Summer 2019 December 2019 January 2020 CDBG Grant Award Purchase Contract Escrow Close/House Acquisition Housing placement and service operations 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 8 OF 22 fan�ning@co.sl%ca.a5 I www.slo Ia�g.orQ HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (5-4) Does the project require the issuance of a permit? (State, local, or federal) Yes ❑ No If YES, please respond to the following: Identify the permits necessary: This is housing acquisition and requires no permit. The acquired housing would operate within City occupancy rules, with maximum 5 unrelated adults sharing a home. Have the necessary permits been issued? Please provide proof of issuance: N/A I If permits are required but not yet obtained, when will the permits be issued? 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 9 OF 22 pla_nningncola.ca.us I www.slo lap hningor� HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION BENEFICIARY DATA (15 points) Organizations will be asked to provide detailed beneficiary data regarding race, ethnicity, gender, income, etc. If they cannot provide data, they may not be eligible for funding. (6-1) How do you document and maintain income status of each client in compliance with HUD regulations? (Example: very low (<_50% AMI) and low (<_80% AMI) Area Median Income (AMI). Please provide a sample of your intake process as an attachment if possible. We certify for AMI income eligibility as well as other eligibility criteria for over 3,000 households annually. Our staff are third party trained, tested and certified in HUD and State of California compliance rules for affordable housing programs including CDBG. Each applicant completes a housing application with relevent information for determining eligibility. Each applicant then attends an in-person interview and staff go through a standardized questionnaire with them exploring in detail eligiblity information. Third party written documentation is obtained to verify all information. Applications and supporting materials are maintained in individual client files and stored in locked filing cabinets. (6-2) How do you collect demographic data on the beneficiaries of the proposed project or program? (Example: racial/ethnic characteristics) Please provide a sample of your intake process as an attachment if passible. Our intake process includes questions regarding race, ethnic and other informatii made clear that responses are in no way a condition of receiving service. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 10 OF 22 plan ning@co. low I www.sloplann€ng.org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION FINANCIAL INFORMATION (20 points) For CDBG applications to the County of San Luis Obispo involving acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation projects, the County will require additional information on financial source and use of funds and other budget details prior to the draft Action Plan funding recommendations. (7-1) How do you plan to fund the operation and maintenance costs (if any) associated with this project? Are these funds available now? If not, when will they be available? Will the project be required to pay a prevailing wage? This project will be self-supporting and will not require ongoing City/County funding for operations or maintenance Rent receipts from clients will be utilized to cover operations, maintenance and debt service. However, because clients are anticipated to have little to no income initially, HASLO will issue each client a Section 8 voucher, which will then be used to cover rental costs on behalf of that client. Yes, these funds are available now. This project is not required to pay prevailing wage CDBG rules require that projects designed for 8 or more units require Davis Bacon wages. This project is designed for 5 residents, below the "8 unit" threshold of CDBG. Funding for the acquisition is anticipated as follows: $350,000 City CDBG $350,000 Bank and/or Housing Trust Fund $700,000 Total Project Cost, including inspections, closing costs, etc (7-2) Do you have any CDBG funds remaining from prior Fiscal Year allocations? Yes ❑■ No ❑ If YES, answer the following: What fiscal year did you receive funding? What project did you receive funding for? How much is remaining? 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 11 OF 22 glanniOg@co.slo.ca.us I ww%slot� .nnin�orZ HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (7-3) Itemize all sources of funding expected to be available for each category, if applicable (please include commitment letters if available): CDBG Funds Requested $350,000 Other Federal Fund(s) State Source(s) Local Source(s) Title 29 Requested Applicants Matching Funds Section 8 for Operations and Maintenance Other: $350,000 Housing Trust Fund and/or private bank financing (7-4) Will CDBG funds be used to match/leverage other funds from other sources? List below funding sources and amounts and identify award dates of these sources. Source(s): Amount: Housing Trust Fund and/or private bank loan (see HTF letter of strong support & priority status) $350,000 Section 8 Operating and Maintenance Support - Commitment 10/17/18 - $2,500/mo x 10 years $300,000 ( Section 8 Commitment is permanent, but 10 years was used to illustrate cumulative value) TOTAL (7-5) Identify all jurisdictions you are applying to for CDBG funds. Indicate the amount applied for at each jurisdiction, and the total amount requested. Note: Any project/program being recommended less than $8,000 total will not be funded per the Cooperation Agreement. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 12 OF 22 pianning0co.slo.ca o I www.sloplanning.or; HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION Exhibit A - Housing Rehab and Construction Projects No Rehab. This is Acquistion Only Will the affordable housing project be applying for tax credits? ® Yes ® No If yes, what round? a March O June If March was selected and if your project is identified to receive funds, will your project require a Reservation Letter for the state tax creditors Yes No Has NEPA been completed on this project? Yes ® No What is the age of the property/building in years? Has a property inspection report been completed if undertaking rehab? Yes No For buildings/structures constructed prior to 1978: Have asbestos and lead hazard risk assessment reports been issued for the facility? 0 Yes No Has the facility been abated for asbestos and lead paint? Yes ® No Will children occupy the facility? Yes No If yes, indicate the age range of children: Has a Phase I or Phase II environmental assessment been conducted for the property? If so, please provide a copy. O Yes O No I List and describe any known hazards (e.g. asbestos, storage tanks - underground, aboveground): 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 19 OF 22 nlanningPcn.sEo.ca.s _I�nnin wS— HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION Has the property been designated or been determined to be potentially eligible for designation as a local, state, or national historic site? If Yes, describe below: ® Yes � No Public facility ❑ Public right-of-way What is the current zoning of the project site? Residential Is the building/structure located on a Historic Site? ® Yes G No Is the building/structure located in a Historic District? O Yes O No Is the building/structure in a Flood Zone? Yes E) No Is the building/structure in a Flood Plain? Yes 0 No Does your agency have flood insurance? Yes No Will there be demolition required? ® Yes • No The questions below ask about zoning. If zoning information is not known, contact the local municipality to request assistance. What is the project structure type? ■ Residential I ❑ Commercial Public facility ❑ Public right-of-way What is the current zoning of the project site? Residential Is the project site zoned correctly for the proposed activity? • ® Yes ® No If no, provide below an explanation of efforts and a timetable to change the zoning or obtain a variance: 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 20 OF 22 lag nning2g. io.ca.us I w .sem kap nningor� HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION B.15. Does the project require temporary/permanent relocation of occupants? 110 1 Yes 1 • No If yes, this project is subject to the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA). Describe the relocation plans, including timetable and notifications to occupants. List how many of the occupied units are: (a) owner -occupied; (b) renter -occupied; or (c) businesses. Indicate whether temporary and/or permanent displacement is required. [NOTE: This will be for site information only. Relocation activities will not be eligible for funding with Fiscal Year 2018 CDBG funds.] The acquisition will involve a vacant structure. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 21 OF 22 plrtning[o.sln.�.,us wwvu_sloPla1Tnirig.org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION Federal regulations require that all facilities and/or services assisted with CDBG funds be accessible to the disabled. Accessibility includes such things as: entrance ramps, parking with universal logo signage, grab bars around commodes and showers, top of toilet seats that meet required height from the floor, drain lines under lavatory sink elther wrapped or Insulated, space for wheelchair maneuverability, accessible water fountains, access between floors (elevators, ramps, lifts), and other improvements needed to assure full access to funded facilities/programs, including serving the blind and deaf. Describe below whether the project currently meets ADA standards for accessibility by the disabled not, describe the accessibility problems and methods to be utilized to address the problems, including funding and timetable. We will ensure that the project meets all applicable requirements. If 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 22 OF 22 planning@�c.,.j.uk I www.slooianning.org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (7-6) Please list expenditures under CDBG by item or cost category, and attach a timeline of the expenditures. Housing Acquisition FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Every person or Agency awarded a 2019 CDBG Contract or grant by San Luis Obispo County for the provision of services shall be required to certify to the County that they will comply with federal and local requirements including, but not limited to, those listed below. Please initial each certification listed to indicate you or your agency can and will comply with these requirements if funded. Federal Requirements Initials Affirmative Marketing Quarterly and annual reports shall be submitted by the project/program manager to the County for CDBG-funded public services and housing projects. Each report shall include the total /- number of project/program applicants and clients served with respect to race, ethnicity, gender, and disability status. Affirmative marketing efforts shall be taken to increase the participation of any underserved groups. Americans with Certify that this agency has reviewed its projects, programs and Disabilities Act services for compliance with all applicable regulations contained in +� Title II, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Audits Agrees to have an annual audit conducted in accordance with current San Luis Obispo County policy regarding audits and 2 CFR 200.501 audit requirements. Shall comply with current San Luis _ Obispo County policy concerning the purchase of equipment and shall maintain inventory records of all non -expendable personal property as defined by such policy as may be procured with funds provided through the grant. - Civil Rights Act Certify that it complies with and prohibits discrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 13 OF 22 plan a sl s I www.sloplanning.arg 2019 CDBG APPLICATION Conflict of Interest (2 CFR 200.112, 200.318, and 570.611) Certify and agree that no covered persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to CDBG-assisted activity, or who are in a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest in any contract, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to the CDBG-assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for a period of one (1) year thereafter, A "covered person" includes any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected or apoointed official of the agency HSG -1003 08/28/2018 Debarment Status of Contractors Certify that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals will not knowingly enter into any subcontract with a person who is, or organization that is, debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible from award of contracts by any Federal agency (https.,Ilwww.sam,goWportal/public/SAM/) Drug -Free Workplace Certify that it will provide a drug-free workplace. Environmental Prior to HUD's release of grant conditions and/or funds for the Review CDBG-funded project, a review of the project's potential impact on the environment must be conducted and approved by the County of San Luis Obispo prior to obligating or incurring project costs. The County must certify to HUD that it has complied with all applicable environmental procedures and requirements. Should project costs be obligated or incurred prior to the completion of the necessary environmental review, the project shall not benefit from the federal funds. The level of environmental review required depends on the nature of the project. 24 CFR Part 58 is available at htt ://www.hud. ov/offiicesl ih/ih/codetaIk/ona /docs/24cfr58. df. Financial Accounting Standards: Agrees to comply with 2 CFR 200(E)(F) and Management agrees to adhere to the accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred. Cost Principles: Shall administer its program in conformance with 2 CFR 200(E), "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organl7ations," or 2 CFR 225, "Cost Principles for State and Local Governments," as applicable, These principles shall be applied for all costs incurred whether charged on a direct or indirect basis. Procurement Policies: Certify and agree to procure all materials, property, or services in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.320-326. NNW 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 14 OF 22 alannine(&co.slo.Ca.us 1 www.slnplgn" QLg =HSG -1003 2019 CDBG APPLICATION HMIS Reporting All homeless service providers applying for CDBG funds to assist, house, or shelter the homeless must identify and demonstrate the capacity to participate in the County of San Luis Obispo Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to provide: personnel for data entry, user licensing, and hardware and software necessary for compatibility with HMIS. HMIS is an electronic data collection system that stores client level information about persons who access the _ homeless services system in a Continuum of Care, and reports aggregate data for the County as per HUD's Data Standards. HUD updated its data standards in 2014, and the new standards are in effect as of October 1, 2014. More information can be found at htt s://www.hudex�hange,infolresvur_ces/doc_u__ ient-sIHMf_S-Datta- Standards-Manual.pd and I)tLps://www. hu dexo bange. i n-fo/resources/documents/H M 1S-Data- �L�.i:1�Ly:�3�. Liability The County and cities require all grant recipients to maintain general liability, automobile and workman's compensation insurance with limits of not less than $1 million (may vary by jurisdiction). If you are successful in obtaining a reward, you will be asked to provide documentation regarding your ability to provide the required coverage. Lobbying Activities Certify that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the agency, 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. Lobbying Disclosure The undersigned certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: A. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Subrecipient, 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 a cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 15 OF 22 pIaanning@LosL co .a.p—s I www.slagfannina,or I r HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION any Federal contract, grant loan, or cooperative agreement in accordance with the Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, known as the Byrd Amendments, and HUD'S 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 87. B. 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, the Subrecipient shall complete and submit Standard Form LL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions, and other federal disclosure forms as requested. C. The Subrecipient shall require that the language of this 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. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Mandatory Disclosure The non -Federal entity or applicant for a Federal award must disclose, in a timely manner*, in writing to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations, potentially affecting the Federal award. Failure to make required disclosures can result in any of the remedies described in 2 CFR 200.338 (Remedies for Noncompliance), including suspension or debarment. (See also 2 CFR Part 180 and 31 USC 3321). Limit one violation per form. The subrecipient acknowledges that the completion and submission of this form will satisfy the requirement in 2 CFR 200.113 (Mandatory Disclosure) and will be done at the time of subrecipient agreement execution with the County. Minority Business Certify that it will comply with 2 CFR 200.321 to take all necessary Enterprise (MBE), affirmative steps to assure that minority firms, women business Women's Business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 16 OF 22 i nnin IQ.c J HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION Enterprise (WBE), Further certify that it will submit to San Luis Obispo County at the Small Business time of project completion a report of the MBE and WBE status of all Contracting subcontractors to be paid with CDBG funds with contracts of $10,000 or greater, in a format that will be provided by the County. Real Property Certify that it will comply with real property standards (24 CFR Part 570.505) applicable to any property within the owner's control that is acquired or improved in whole or in part using CDBG funds in excess of $25,000. Religious Activities Certify and agree that funds provided to the agency will not be utilized for inherently religious activities prohibited by 24 CFR 570.200 0), such as worshi , reli ious instruction, or proselytization. Relocation Any project that involves the acquisition of property, construction, and/or rehabilitation and that is funded in whole or in part with federal CDBG funds is subject to federal relocation requirements. In general, any property owner, commercial business, or residential occupant who is displaced by a HUD -funded project may be eligible for relocation benefits. A project cannot be broken into separate "projects" in order to avoid the federal requirements connected with property acquisition and relocation. Any questions concerning the relocation regulations for a specific property acquisition project should be directed to the County Housing and Economic Development staff before any action is taken on the 2r2ject. Section 3 Certify and agree to ensure that opportunities for training and employment arising in connection with contracts or subcontracts for a housing rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead- based paint hazards), housing construction, or other public construction project are given to low- and very low-income persons residing within the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded project is located; where feasible, priority should be given to low- e_._-__-. and very low-income persons within the service area of the project or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low- and very low-income participants in other HUD programs; and award contracts for work undertaken in connection with a housing rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-based paint hazards), housing construction, or other public construction project to business concerns that provide economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons residing within the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded project is located; where feasible, priority should be given to business concerns that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income residents within the service area or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low- and very low-income participants in other HUD ro rams. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 17 OF 22 plann,Map� sIatinS_ HSG -1003 08/21/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION Section 504 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Certify that it has read and understands all of its obligations under Section 504 to prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities in the operation of oroorams receiving federal financial assistance. Do not hesitate to contact Tony Navarro at; tnavarro@co.slo.ca.us, or by phone at 805-781-5787 if you have any questions. I certify t atlfw formation in this appti[ation is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability. Signat re z DATE Scott mith, CE xec. Di>F SLONP/HASLO 10/18/18 Printed or Typed Name Title 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 18 OF 22 I nin o f I www.slQ I nnl r t COUNTY SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO HSG -1003 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING 08/28/2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2019 Application The County of San Luis Obispo is pleased to announce the availability of funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Applications MUST address one of the three national objectives set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or they will NOT be considered for CDBG funding (see the section on Qualifying Criteria for detailed information on the objectives). Furthermore, completed applications should provide the necessary exhibits, budgets, or requested information on targeted populations. Please email grant applications to ActionPlan@co.slo.ca.us by the application deadline of 5:00 P.M., Friday, October 19, 2018. Please label your email subject with the grant program name and the agency name (Example: CDBG - CAPSLO). *Note: Supplemental documents and information or answers which exceed the allotted space or character limit may be added as attachments. APPLICANT INFORMATION (1-1) Organization Name I City of San Luis Obispo DUNS Number 1098992407 Project Manager/Title I Cara Vereschagin, Assistant Planner - Housing Programs Phone/Fax Numbers I Phone: (805) 781-7010 Fax: (805) 781-7173 Email cvereschagin@slocity.org Address 1919 Palm Street City, State, Zip I San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 PROJECT SUMMARY (2-1) Project/Program TitleCity of San Luis Obispo Program Administration Project/Program Address 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401 jurisdiction/Area Served I City of San Luis Obispo Targeted clientele I Residents of the City of San Luis Obispo ect type (select one): ❑ Public Service ❑ Public Facilities ❑ Economic Development ❑ Housing (2-2) Brief Project Description: This application is made consistent with HUD regulations that allow up to 20% of a jurisdiction's CDBG funding to be used for program administration. Per the City/County Cooperation Agreement, the City will use 7% of program funding for administration of the program. Of this 7% allocation, the City intends to use $15,879 for administration of the CDBG program, and the remaining $15,879 for capacity building for affordable housing. (2-3) Total CDBG Funding Requested 1$15,879 + $15,879 = $31,758 Total Cost to Complete Project $31,758 Anticipated Start Date: 7/1/19 Anticipated End Date: 16/30/2020 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 1 OF 22 www.sloplanning,arg I actionplan@co.sln.ca.us HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION AGENCY DETAILS, CAPACITY, AND EXPERIENCE (25 points) (3-1) Type of Agency ❑ 501 (c)(3) ❑ For Profit ❑✓ Gov't/Public Faith -based ❑ Other: Date of Incorporation 1/1/1856 Annual Operating Budget $142.5 million Number of Paid Staff 350 Number of Volunteers Many (3-2) Agency Mission Statement: The City of San Luis Obispo is a team that puts high value on each citizen it serves. Providers of programs that meet the basic service needs of each citizen. Enhancers of the quality of life for the community as a whole. Service to the community — the best — at all times. Respect — for each other and for those we serve. Value — ensuring delivery of service with value for cost. Community involvement — the opportunity to participate in attaining the goals of the City (3-3) Please describe your organization's capacity to implement the proposed project/program. Who will be involved in the project/program? (In-house employees, contractors, other agency partners, etc.) List projects of similar size and type that your organization has completed. _ CDBG program administration is accomplished by an Assistant Planner, whom works exclusively on housing programs - a full-time position in the Community Development Department. In addition, support will be provided by the Finance Department for financial record keeping. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 2 OF 22 pianning0ca.5lo.caus I www.s;_apls1nning.or =HSG -1003 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (3-4) Briefly describe your agency's record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project/program: City Community Development and Finance Department Staff work to oversee this CDBG administration portion. Community Development Staff also manage and implement projects that incorporate affordable housing. City maintains all necessary documents required by the County and HUD. (3-5) Briefly describe your agency's auditing requirements, including those for the proposed project/program, and attach a copy of your most recent audit: City is audited annually for all budget aspects including use of CDBG funds. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 3 OF 22 lap nning0co.slo.ca.us I www.slogl nninggrg HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (3-6) Will the services offered by your organization increase or expand as a result of CDBG assistance? If YES, please answer the following two El Yes ❑ No questions. What new programs or services will be provided? The request for administrative and capacity building funding is to continue the City's CDBG program and implement plans, policies, and projects related to affordable housing. Both of these areas are vital to ensuring an effective CDBG program. Meeting HUD requirements requires the City to assign sufficient staff resources to administration and to affordable housing -related work efforts. Describe how existing programs or services will be expanded and what percentage of an increase is expected? Administration and capacity building funding for CDBG programs allows growth for new CDBG funded projects, including those related to affordable housing, throughout the City. (3-7) If your program serves homeless households, please describe how your program coordinates with other homeless service providers to cahnect homeless individuals and families to resources. N/A 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 4 OF 22 planning@co.slo.ca.us I www -slop nnlnr_�_arg HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION QUALIFYING CRITERIA (10 points) The Community Development Block Grant program was established by Congress in 1974 with passage of the Housing and Community Development Act and is administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program provides funds to municipalities and other units of government around the country to develop viable urban communities. This is accomplished by providing affordable, decent housing, a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities principally for low and moderate income persons. Although local units of government develop their own programs and funding priorities, all activities must be consistent with one or more of the following HUD national objectives: • Principally benefits low- and moderate -income persons • Prevents or eliminates slum or blight • Addresses an urgent need or problem in the community (e.g., natural disaster) As an entitlement Urban County under the CDBG program, the County of San Luis Obispo receives annual funding allocations from the federal government to fund activities to address these national objectives. As a funding recipient, San Luis Obispo County is required to submit an Annual Action Plan that describes how the Urban County will utilize federal funds to address the national objectives in a manner that will produce the greatest measurable impact on the Urban County communities. The lead agency responsible for submission of this Plan to HUD is the Planning and Building Department of the County of San Luis Obispo. (4-1) Please identify the appropriate CDBG objective that applies to the proposed project/program by checking the box next to A, B, or C. In addition, please provide a corresponding explanation of how the proposed activity meets the national objective. ❑ A. Objective One - Low/Moderate Income (check one): Note: To meet this national objective, the proposed activity must benefit a specific clientele or residents in a particular area of the County or participating city, of which at least 51 percent are low - and moderate -income persons. Select one: ® Area Benefit - The project serves only a limited geographic area which is proven by 2010 Census data or survey to be a predominately (51% or more) low/moderate-income area. Applicants choosing this category must be able to prove their project/activity primarily benefits low/moderate-income households. ® Clientele - The project benefits a specific ,group of oeopflle. at least 51% of whom are low/moderate-income persons. Note: Income verification for clients must be provided for this category; however, the following groups are presumed to be low/moderate-income: abused children; 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 5 OF 22 planning@co.slo.ca.us I Vww siQ�nr. HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION elderly persons; battered spouses; homeless persons; illiterate adults; adults meeting census definition of severely disabled; persons living with AIDS; and migrant farm workers. C) Housing - The project adds or improves permanent residential structures that will be/are occupied by low/moderate-income households upon completion. ® Jobs - The project creates or retains permanents jabs, at least 51% of which are taken by low/moderate-income persons or considered to be available to low/moderate-income persons. ® Assistance to Microenterprises - The project provides technical assistance to microenterprises owned by low/moderate-income persons. ❑ B. Objective Two - slums or Blight Assists in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. Note: To meet this national objective, the proposed activity must be within a designated slum or blighted area and must be designed to address one or more conditions that contributed to the deterioration of the area. Select one: ® Addressing Slums or Blight on an Area Basis Addressing Slums or Blight on a Spot Basis - This project will prevent or eliminate specific conditions of blight or physical decay. Activities are limited to clearance, historic preservation, rehabilitation of buildings, but only to the extent necessary to eliminate conditions detrimental to public health and safety. U C. Objective Three - Urgent Need Meets community development needs having a particular urgency where existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threatto the health or welfare of the community, and no other funding sources are available, i.e., a major catastrophe such as a flood or earthquake. Note: To meet this national objective, the proposed activity must deal with major catastrophes or emergencies such as floods or earthquakes. 1' Please explain how the proposed activity meets the selected National Objective: Administrative and capacity building monies allow the City to properly review, approve, and fund/support new projects within the City. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 6 OF 22 plan ning0co.slo.ca.us I www.so lan nning.org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (4-2) Which of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan goal(s) does your project/program plan to address? Check all that apply. 0 Create housing opportunities for residents ❑✓ Preserve and maintain existing affordable housing 0 Reduce and end homelessness 0 Create a suitable living environment through public services ❑✓ Stabilize and revitalize diverse neighborhoods (public facility improvements) ❑✓ Improve educational and job readiness (4-3) Check any of the following eligible activity categories that apply to the proposed projector program: (Refer to CDBG regulations and https://www.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/Basically-CDBG-Chanter-2-Activity�df ) ❑ Acquisition of real property* ❑ Disposition of real property ❑ Public facilities and improvements (may include acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation)*t ❑ Privately owned utilities ❑ Public services ❑ Relocation of individuals, families, businesses, non-profit organizations, and/or farms ❑ Removal of architectural barriers ❑ Housing rehabilitations ❑ Homeownership assistance ❑ Technical assistance to businesses/micro-enterprise development [1 Administrative technical assistance and planning studies (specified) * See relocation provisions in Exhibit t See lead-based point provisions in Exhibit A PROJECT DETAILS/DESCRIPTION (25 points) (5-1) Targeted Clientele: Individuals or households? Identify the projected target population your proposed activity will serve. (Include age, race, residency, handicap status, income level or other unit characteristics or subgroup information) Administrative funds allow clientele to be served by future awarded CDBG Projects by the City of San Luis Obispo. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 7 OF 22 planning@co.slo.ca.ps I www.slo,pianninp_orf; HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (5-2) If the project or program is designed specifically to provide benefit to low- and moderate -income persons, please estimate the number of unduplicated persons (or households) to benefit from the project, and break that estimate down by income group. Note: Unduplicated means the number who dre served, i.e., the grant will allow 25 children to participate in preschool - not 25 children x 5 days x 52 weeks = 6,500. (Check box if project serves households or individual Number I Households ' Persons persons) TOTAL Number of Persons or Households Li ElN/A (regardless of income): Of the total number of persons or households entered above, N/A how many will be low-income: ❑ ❑ (earning 51% - 80% or less of the County median -income) Of the total number of persons or households entered above, N/A how many will be very low -Income., ❑ ❑ (earning 50% or less of the County median -income) (5-3) Please describe the proposed project or program in detail. Make a case for why your project should be funded. Describe the need and the degree of urgency for the proposed project or program. What would the consequences be if the proposed project or program is not funded in the next year? Please attach a timeline of the project/program milestones. Program administration is vital to an effective CDBG Program. HUD requires extensive record keeping, monitoring and community outreach. Meeting these requirements requires the City to assign sufficient staff resources to program administration. Funds allocated towards capacity building will allow for the City to designate staff resources to manage and implement affordable housing projects, policies, and programs. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 8 OF 22 planning@cg.s1o.c@.us I www.slo I�g.ni €. HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (5-4) Does the project require the issuance of a permit? (State, local, or federal) Yes ❑ No ■❑ If YES, please respond to the following: 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 I SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 I TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 9 OF 22 91Aaojr n&@c0.s(g.ca,Ls Immms1oplan�ir $ HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION BENEFICIARY DATA (15 points) Organizations will be asked to provide detailed beneficiary data regarding race, ethnicity, gender, income, etc. If they cannot provide data, they may not be eligible for funding. (6-1) How do you document and maintain income status of each client in compliance with HUD regulations? (Example: very low (<_50% AMI) and low (<_80% AMI) Area Median Income (AMI). Please provide a sample of your intake process as an attachment if possible. Income status is documented through the income -certification process, which is used to determine eligibility of clients (6-2) How do you collect demographic data on the beneficiaries of the proposed project or program? (Example: racial/ethnic characteristics) Please provide a sample of your intake process as an attachment if possible. Income and asset data is collected to determine eligibility. Dei and annual basis, consistent with HUD reporting requirement: 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 10 OF 22 planning@co.slo.ca.us I avww.0planning grg. HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION FINANCIAL INFORMATION (20 points) For CDBG applications to the County of San Luis Obispo involving acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation projects, the County will require additional information on financial source and use of funds and other budget details prior to the draft Action Plan funding recommendations. (7-1) How do you plan to fund the operation and maintenance costs (if any) associated with this project? Are these funds available now? If not, when will they be available? Will the :e in, and award/support, any new CDBG projects. (7-2) Do you have any CDBG funds remaining from prior Fiscal Year allocations? Yes ❑ No ❑■ If YES, answer the following: What fiscal year did you receive funding? What project did you receive funding for? How much is remaining? 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 11 OF 22 la nnjn&@co.slo.ca.us I www oplannmg.org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (7-3) Itemize all sources of funding expected to be available for each category, if applicable (please include commitment letters if available): CDBG Funds Requested $31,758 Other Federal Fund(5) any remaining funds needed from general fund to cover personnel costs of program State Source(s) Local Source(s) Title 29 Requested Applicants Matching Funds Other: (7-4) Will CDBG funds be used to match/leverage other funds from other sources? List below funding sources and amounts and identify award dates of these sources. (7-5) Identify all jurisdictions you are applying to for CDBG funds. Indicate the amount applied for at each jurisdiction, and the total amount requested. Note: Any project/program being recommended less than $8,000 total will not be funded per the Cooperation Agreement. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 12 OF 22 planningPco.sloxa.us I www.sioolanning.orp, HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION (7-6) Please list expenditures under CDBG by item or cost category, and attach a timeline of the expenditures. City CDBG Administration Capacity Building for Affordable Housing FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $15,879 $15,879 TOTAL J$31,758 Every person or Agency awarded a 2019 CDBG Contract or grant by San Luis Obispo County for the provision of services shall be required to certify to the County that they will comply with federal and local requirements including, but not limited to, those listed below. Please initial each certification listed to indicate you or your agency can and will comply with these requirements if funded. Affirmative Marketing Federal Requirements Quarterly and annual reports shall be submitted by the Initials project/program manager to the County for CDBG-funded public services and housing projects. Each report shall include the total number of project/program applicants and clients served with CV respect to race, ethnicity, gender, and disability status. Affirmative marketing efforts shall be taken to increase the participation of any underserved groups. Americans with Certify that this agency has reviewed its projects, programs and Disabilities Act services for compliance with all applicable regulations contained in CV Title II, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Audits Agrees to have an annual audit conducted in accordance with current San Luis Obispo County policy regarding audits and 2 CFR 1200.501 audit requirements. Shall comply with current San Luis Obispo County policy concerning the purchase of equipment and CV shall maintain inventory records of all non -expendable personal property as defined by such policy as may be procured with funds provided through the grant. Civil Rights Act Certify that it complies with and prohibits discrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. CV 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 13 OF 22 planning@co.slo.ca.us I www.slo Ian nningmZ 2019 CDBG APPLICATION Conflict of Interest Debarment Status of Contractors Drug -Free Workplace Environmental Review Financial Management (2 CFR 200.112, 200.318, and 570.611) Certify and agree that no covered persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to CDBG-assisted activity, or who are in a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest in any contract, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to the CDBG-assisted HSG -1003 08/28/2018 CV activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for a period of one (1) year thereafter. A "covered person" includes any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected or appointed official of the agency Certify that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals will not knowingly enter into any subcontract with a person who is, or organization that is, debarred, suspended, CV proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible from award of contracts by any Federal agency (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) _ Certify that it will provide a drug-free workplace. CV Prior to HUD's release of grant conditions and/or funds for the CDBG-funded project, a review of the project's potential impact on the environment must be conducted and approved by the County of San Luis Obispo prior to obligating or incurring project costs. The County must certify to HUD that it has complied with all applicable environmental procedures and requirements. Should project costs CV be obligated or incurred prior to the completion of the necessary environmental review, the project shall not benefit from the federal funds. The level of environmental review required depends on the nature of the project. 24 CFR Part 58 is available at http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/codetaIk/onap/docs/24cfr58.pdf. Accounting Standards: Agrees to comply with 2 CFR 200(E)(F) and agrees to adhere to the accounting principles and procedures CV required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred. Cost Principles: Shall administer its program in conformance with 2 CFR 200(E), "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations," or 2 CFR 225, "Cost Principles for State and Local Governments," as applicable. CV These principles shall be applied for all costs incurred whether charged on a direct or indirect basis. Procurement Policies: Certify and agree to procure all materials, property, or services in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR CV 200.320-326. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 14 OF 22 panning@cv.sl0..c�+5 I www.sl0o1an0i0g QrJ; HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION HMIS Reporting All homeless service providers applying for CDBG funds to assist, house, or shelter the homeless must identify and demonstrate the capacity to participate in the County of San Luis Obispo Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to provide: personnel for data entry, user licensing, and hardware and software necessary for compatibility with HMIS. HMIS is an electronic data collection system that stores client level information about persons who access the homeless services system in a Continuum of Care, and reports CV aggregate data for the County as per HUD's Data Standards. HUD updated its data standards in 2014, and the new standards are in effect as of October 1, 2014. More information can be found at https://www.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/HMIS-Data-m Stanard-Mannu"1-df and fps://www,hudexchange.info/resources/dQcume= HIM15-Data- Diction y_— Liability The County and cities require all grant recipients to maintain general liability, automobile and workman's compensation insurance with limits of not less than $1 million (may vary by jurisdiction). If you are successful in obtaining a reward, you will be asked to provide CV documentation regarding your ability to provide the required coverage. Lobbying Activities Certify that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the agency, to any person for influencing or j� attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a I Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding CV 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. Lobbying Disclosure The undersigned certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: A. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Subrecipient, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a CV 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 a cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 15 OF 22 p I &o.sl4,Sa.u5 I www.slnglanning.org 2019 CDBG APPLICATION any Federal contract, grant loan, or cooperative agreement in accordance with the Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, known as the Byrd Amendments, and HUD'S 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 87. B. 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, the Subrecipient shall complete and submit Standard Form LL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions, and other federal disclosure forms as requested. C. The Subrecipient shall require that the language of this 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. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Mandatory Disclosure I The non -Federal entity or applicant for a Federal award must disclose, in a timely manner*, in writing to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations, potentially affecting the Federal award. Failure to make required disclosures can result in Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), i Women's Business any of the remedies described in 2 CFR 200.338 (Remedies for Noncompliance), including suspension or debarment. (See also 2 CFR Part 180 and 31 USC 3321). Limit one violation per form. The subrecipient acknowledges that the completion and submission of this form will satisfy the requirement in 2 CFR 200.113 (Mandatory Disclosure) and will be done at the time of subrecipient agreement execution with the County. Certify that it will comply with 2 CFR 200.321 to take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority firms, women business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. HSG -1003 08/28/2018 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 16 OF 22 planning(u?4�sio.C�.u5 WVMsloulnning,org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION Enterprise (WBE), Further certify that it will submit to San Luis Obispo County at the Small Business time of project completion a report of the MBE and WBE status of all Contracting Subcontractors to be paid with CDBG funds with contracts of $10,000 CV or greater, in a format that will be provided by the County. Real Property Certify that it will comply with real property standards (24 CFR Part 570.505) applicable to any property within the owner's control that is acquired or improved in whole or in part using CDBG funds in excess CV of $25,000. Religious Activities Certify and agree that funds provided to the agency will not be utilized for inherently religious activities prohibited by 24 CFR CV 570.200 0), such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization. Relocation Any project that involves the acquisition of property, construction, and/or rehabilitation and that is funded in whole or in part with federal CDBG funds is subject to federal relocation requirements. In general, any property owner, commercial business, or residential occupant who is displaced by a HUD -funded project may be eligible for relocation benefits. A project cannot be broken into separate CV "projects" in order to avoid the federal requirements connected with property acquisition and relocation. Any questions concerning the relocation regulations for a specific property acquisition project should be directed to the County Housing and Economic Development staff before any action is taken on the project. Section 3 Certify and agree to ensure that opportunities for training and employment arising in connection with contracts or subcontracts for a housing rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead- based paint hazards), housing construction, or other public construction project are given to low- and very low-income persons residing within the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded project is located; where feasible, priority should be given to low - and very low-income persons within the service area of the project or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low- and very low-income participants in other HUD programs; and award contracts for work undertaken in connection with a housing CV rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-based paint hazards), housing construction, or other public construction project to business concerns that provide economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons residing within the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded project is located; where feasible, priority should be given to business concerns that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income residents within the service area or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low- and very low-income participants in other HUD programs. 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 17 OF 22 olanningWo-slo.ca.us I www.sloplanning.org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION Section 504 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Certify that it has read and understands all of its obligations under Section 504 to prohibit CV discrimination against persons with disabilities in the operation of programs receiving federal financial assistance. Do not hesitate to contact Tony Navarro at: tnavarro@co.slo.ca.us, or by phone at 805-781-5787 if you have any questions. I certify that the information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability. in Digitally signed by Cara Vereschagin Cara Vereschagin Date: 2018.10.19 13:16:13 -07'00' Signature Cara Vereschagin Printed or Typed Name 10/19/2018 DATE Assistant Planner - Housing Pray Title 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 18 OF 22 planning@to sio els I ww sl❑ Ian i".or =HSG -1003 2019 CDBG APPLICATION Exhibit A - Housing Rehab and Construction Projects Will the affordable housing project be applying for tax credits? ® Yes No If yes, what round? March ® June If March was selected and if your project is identified to receive funds, will your project require a Reservation Letter for the state tax creditors ® Yes No Has NEPA been completed on this project? Yes No What is the age of the property/building in years? Has a property inspection report been completed if undertaking rehab? Yes ® No For buildings/structures constructed prior to 1978: Have asbestos and lead hazard risk assessment reports been issued for the facility? Yes No Has the facility been abated for asbestos and lead paint? Yes ® No Will children occupy the facility? Yes ffNo If yes, indicate the age range of children: Has a Phase I or Phase II environmental assessment been conducted for the property? If so, please provide a copy. Yes ® No 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 19 OF 22 „pllanninggco.slo.ca.us I www.sloplanning,org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION Has the property been designated or been determined to be potentially eligible for designation as a local, state, or national historic site? If Yes, describe below: =OYes ®No Is the building/structure located on a Historic Site? ® Yes No Is the building/structure located in a Historic District? C) Yes ®No Is the building/structure in a Flood Zone? Yes ® No Is the building/structure in a Flood Plain? Does your agency have flood insurance? Yes Yes CJ No 0 No Will there be demolition required? 0 Yes 0 No The questions below ask about zoning. If zoning information is not known, contact the local municipality to request assistance. What is the project structure type? _ ❑ Residential I ❑ Commercial ❑ Public facility ❑ Public right-of-way What is the current zoning of the project site? Is the project site zoned correctly for the proposed activity? ® Yes ® No If no, provide below an explanation of efforts and a timetable to change the zoning or obtain a variance: 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 20 OF 22 ala mgv@w slo.ca.us I www.slfl I nning.nrg =HSG -1003 2019 CDBG APPLICATION J 13.15. Does the project require temporary/permanent relocation of occupants? 10 1 Yes I U f No If yes, this project is subject to the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA). Describe the relocation plans, including timetable and notifications to occupants. List how many of the occupied units are: (a) owner -occupied; (b) renter -occupied; or (c) businesses. Indicate whether temporary and/or permanent displacement is required. (NOTE: This will be for site information only. Relocation activities will not be eligible for funding with Fiscal Year 2018 CDBG funds.1 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 21 OF 22 nianning@co.slo.ca.us I www.sloplanning.org HSG -1003 08/28/2018 2019 CDBG APPLICATION Federal regulations require that all facilities and/or services assisted with CDBG funds be accessible to the disabled. Accessibility includes such things as: entrance ramps, parking with universal logo signage, grab bars around commodes and showers, top of toilet seats that meet required height from the floor, drain lines under lavatory sink either wrapped or insulated, space for wheelchair maneuverability, accessible water fountains, access between floors (elevators, ramps, lifts), and other improvements needed to assure full mrracc to fi inrlarl fmriIitiac/nrnarnmc inrIi irlina cantina the blind and deaf. Describe below whether the project currently m nnt_ ciPsrrihP the ac cPssihility nrohlPms ar 976 OSOS STREET, ROOM 300 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 1 (805) 781-5600 1 TTY/TRS 7-1-1 PAGE 22 OF 22 planningCWco.slo.ca,us I www.sio lap nriing orj;