HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-2016 Item 11 Consideration of 2016 Community Development Block Grant Funding Recommendations
Meeting Date: 3/1/2016
FROM: Michael Codron, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Jenny Wiseman, Planning Technician
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF 2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS.
RECOMMENDATION
As recommended by the Human Relations Commission (HRC), adopt a Resolution (Attachment
D) to approve funding allocations for $454,910 of CDBG funds for the 2016 Program Year.
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 four major steps in the CDBG review process are as follows:
1. HRC hosts a “Needs Workshop”: The HRC hosted a public hearing on September 2, 2015,
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 6, 2015, the City Council endorsed the HRC’s
recommended CDBG funding priorities for 2016. These ranked priorities established by the
HRC and City Council are listed below:
1) 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) 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
recommendations for the 2016 CDBG funds.
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3. CDBG applications hearing: On December 2, 2015, the HRC held a public hearing to
review the 2016 CDBG applications with respect to the Council’s adopted funding priorities,
and forwarded its funding recommendations to the County for inclusion in the 2016 Draft
Action Plan.
4. CDBG Program hearing: On March 1, 2016, the City Council will hold a public hearing to
consider the HRC’s recommendations as shown in the Draft Action Plan and adopt
recommendations for projects to be funded during the 2016 CDBG Program Year. This
action will be submitted to the County Board of Supervisors for inclusion i n the final 2016
CDBG Action Plan for the San Luis Obispo Urban County.
HRC and Staff Recommended 2015 CDBG Funding Allocations
On December 2, 2015, the HRC recommended funding allocations of $454,910. 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 $454,910.
Applicant Project Funding
Recommendation
Public Services (Maximum allocation allowed: 15% of 454,910 = $68,236)
CAPSLO Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter $68,236
Housing Authority of the
City of San Luis Obispo
(HASLO)
Affordable Housing Property
Acquisition – 3680 Broad $190,692
City of SLO ADA Curb Ramps $105,000
Program Administration (Maximum allocation allowed: 20% of 454,910 = $90,982)
City of SLO CDBG Administration $31,844
County of SLO1 CDBG Administration $59,138
Total $454,910
1CDBG administration funding share per the 2015-17 Cooperation Agreement between the City and County
The City received seven applications for the 2016 CDBG Program Year totaling $821,898;
approximately 81% 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 2, 2015, HRC staff report with a description of each
funding request, followed by the meeting minutes as Attachment C.
CAPSLO has requested $69,916 for the homeless shelter. The City is limited to using 15% of its
allocation for public service uses per HUD limitations. 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 2016 for a recommendation of $68,236 in funding. In addition, the City has
budgeted $48,000 from the General Fund for the shelter during the 2016-17 fiscal year.
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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 2/3rds of the 20%
allocation to cover administrative costs associated with City funded projects. CDBG
administration includes processing CDBG applications, completing environmental review,
preparing contracts, preparing quarterly reports, and monitoring projects as they progress. The
recommendation is consistent with the 2015-17 Cooperation Agreement.
Final CDBG allocations from HUD have not been released; should there be an increase in
CDBG funds, staff recommends any additional funding increase be allocated to HASLO’s
Affordable Housing Project located at 3680 Broad, once increases for public services (15% of
allocation) and program administration (20% of allocation) have been adjusted. This project
meets funding priority two, developing and enhancing affordable housing, and an increase in
CDBG funding could improve the project’s chances of obtaining a low income housing tax credit
award. The Draft Council Resolution reflects this possible modification (Attachment D, Draft
Resolution).
Next Steps
The 2016 CDBG funding recommendations adopted by the City Council will be forwarded to the
County Board of Supervisors for inclusion in the 2016 Urban County Action Plan, which
includes funding allocations for all of the participating jurisdictions. Although the CDBG fiscal
year begins on July 1, 2016, 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 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.
ALTERNATIVES
1. The Council may modify the proposed funding amounts.
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 2016 CDBG Program Year.
Staff does not recommend this action because the City’s recommended funding priorities
must be received by the County by March 25, 2016, in order to be included in the final
2016 Action Plan.
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Attachments:
a - 2016 CDBG Funding Recommendations
b - HRC 2016 CDBG Recommendation Staff Report
c - HRC 12-02-2015 - Approved Minutes
d - Draft Resolution
Council Reading File - 2016 CDBG Applications
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Meeting Date: December 2, 2015
Item Number: 1 2
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: 2016 CDBG Funding Recommendations
PROJECT ADDRESS: Citywide BY: Jenny Wiseman, Planning Technician
Phone Number: 781-7010
e-mail: jwiseman@slocity.org
FILE NUMBER: GENP-2152-2015 FROM: Tyler Corey, Housing Programs Manager
Situation
On October 6, 2015, the City Council endorsed the HRC’s recommended Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funding priorities for 2016. The priorities established by the HRC and City
Council are listed below:
1.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.Economic development (to include seismic retrofit, economic stability, low and moderate
income jobs).
2016 CDBG Applications
The above priorities are used as the basis for making recommendations regarding the 2016 CDBG
applications. The City received a total of 7 CDBG funding applications requesting $821,898.
Estimated funding for the 2016 Program Year is $454,910. The following discussion provides a brief
overview of each funding request and evaluates the proposals for consistency with funding priorities.
This recommendation is also summarized in a spreadsheet, which was reviewed and approved by the
City’s Capital Improvement Plan Committee on November 16th (Attachment 1). A copy of each of the
2016 CDBG applications is provided for HRC review (Attachment 2).
Project Overview and Funding Recommendations
1.CAPSLO (Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter): CAPSLO’s request for the homeless shelter is for
$69,916. The City is limited to using 15% of its allocation for public services uses. In the past, the
City has chosen to provide 100% of this allowance to the shelter to maximize the benefit of these
funds. This year staff recommends funding the total public services funding amount to the shelter,
anticipated to be $68,236 (15% of the City’s estimated CDBG allocation). The City has also
budgeted $48,000 from the General Fund for the shelter during the 2016-17 fiscal year. General
Fund support for the Homeless Shelter was previously approved in the 2015-17 Financial Plan.
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to current ADA standards. The project is consistent with Council adopted priority three and staff is
recommending funding in the amount of $105,000.
7.City/County (Program Administration): HUD allows up to 20% of the City’s CDBG allocation
($90,982) to be used for program administration. The City has entered into a Cooperation
Agreement with the County for programs years 2015-17. This Agreement includes a provision for
the County to retain 13% 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. Staff recommends funding CDBG program administration consistent with the
2015-17 Cooperation Agreement.
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 of 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 2016 CDBG program year. The entire Draft Action Plan will be considered by the
Council in March 2016.
Attachment
1.Funding Recommendations
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2. Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Luis Obispo County (CASA) (Child Advocacy
Program): CASA has requested $8,000 to provide additional advocacy services for abused and
neglected children in their Child Advocacy Program. Typically the City recommends 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 program would reduce
available funding to the Homeless Shelter, which is a higher priority. In addition, due to limitations
on CDBG funding only applicable to certain budget items, the project may create a challenge for
HUD program compliance and reimbursement purposes for both the service provider and staff.
Staff recommends the applicant apply to the City’s Grants-In-Aid grant program to potentially fund
the project.
3. Transitions Mental Health Association (SLO Hotline): Transitions Mental Health Association
(TMHA) is requesting $8,000 to expand their SLO Hotline program which is devoted to calls that
are categorized as suicide prevention, mental health crisis managements, mental health information,
education and referrals. Typically the City recommends 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 program would reduce available funding to the
Homeless Shelter, which is a higher priority. In addition, this program may face difficulties with
verification and tracking of income qualification of clients, creating reimbursement and program
compliance challenges. Staff recommends the applicant apply to the City’s Grants-In-Aid grant
program to potentially fund the project.
4. HASLO (Affordable Housing Property Acquisition; Iron Works, 3680 Broad): HASLO has
requested $500,000 to acquire property for the construction of a 46-unit apartment project located at
3680 Broad Street. The project is 100% affordable to low and very-low income households and will
include twelve (12) one-bedroom units, nineteen (19) two-bedroom units, and fifteen (15) three-
bedroom units. HASLO will be reapplying to the State for tax credits in 2016; CDBG funding will
assist the application to be competitive on a regional basis. The project meets the second priority for
use of CDBG funds and staff is recommending funding of this proposal in the amount of $190,692.
The project has already been awarded a $920,000 Affordable Housing Fund award and has applied
for County HOME funds. Iron Works has received all necessary planning entitlements; pending a
2016 tax credit award, construction should be underway by 2017.
5. SLO Housing Connection/Sunny Acres (Get Inside Program): The SLO Housing Connection, in
partnership with Sunny Acres, has requested $40,000 to continue their services of providing
homeless residents with housing and supportive services. In addition, they have stated that portions
of requested funding be used for rehabilitation of the transitional housing located at Sunny Acres,
off of Los Osos Valley Road, which is not located within City limits. Although the project meets
priority number one for emergency and transitional shelter and homeless prevention, the project is
not fully located within the City, and the County of San Luis Obispo found the project to be
inconsistent with local land use codes. In addition, both County and City staff have concerns
regarding the applicant’s ability to meet HUD grant program requirements, as well as ongoing
compliance and documentation regarding client income eligibility.
6. City of San Luis Obispo (Curb Ramps): The City of San Luis Obispo, Public Works Department,
requested $105,000 for curb ramp replacement projects along Marsh and Higuera Street to remove
architectural barriers for disabled and elderly persons. As the Public Works Department moves
through various neighborhoods and re-paves streets, the City is required to upgrade each curb ramp
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No. Activity (Note 1)(Note 2)(Note 3)Total
Public Services $68,236 Available (15% of $454,910)
1 Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter 69,916$ 68,236$ 48,000$ -$ 116,236$
2 Child Advocacy Program 8,000$ -$ -$ 8,000$ 8,000$
3 SLO Hotline 8,000$ -$ -$ 8,000$ 8,000$
SUBTOTAL, Public Services - 15% Max 85,916$ 68,236$ 48,000$ 16,000$ 132,236$
4 Affordable Housing Property
Acquisition & Construction 500,000$ 190,692$ -$ 920,000$ 1,110,692$
5 Rehabilitation & Homeless Supportive
Services 40,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$
6 ADA Street Imps - Curb Ramps 105,000$ 105,000$ -$ -$ 105,000$
$295,692 Available 645,000$ 295,692$ -$ 920,000$ 1,215,692$
Program Administration $90,982 Available (20% of $454,910)
7a CDBG Administration 31,844$ 31,844$ -$ -$ 31,844$
7b County of SLO (Note 4)CDBG Administration 59,138$ 59,138$ -$ -$ 59,138$
90,982$ 90,982$ 90,982$
821,898$ 454,910$ -$ 936,000$ 1,438,910$
1 Estimated Funding for CDBG Program Year 2016: $454,910
2 Tentative General Fund allocations per current policy
3 CDBG Reallocations, General Fund, Affordable Housing Fund or Grants-In-Aid Program
4 CDBG administration funding share per the 2015-17 Cooperation Agreement
Amount
Requested
City of SLO
CAPSLO
2016 CDBG Preliminary Funding Recommendations
Amount Recommended
Housing
City of SLO
Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA)
SUBTOTAL, Program Admin/Planning - 20% Max
TOTAL
Applicant
Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA)
HASLO
Sunny Acres/ SLO Housing
Public Facilities
SUBTOTAL, Housing/Public Facilities
Transitions Mental Health Assoc.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015
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 2, 2015 at 5:10 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room,
located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Tasseff.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Julia Jones, Carol Sexton, Maria Troy, Vice Chair
Robert Clayton and Chair Michelle Tasseff
Absent: Commissioner Gene Strohl
Staff
Present: Tyler Corey, Housing Programs Manager; Monique Lomeli, Recording
Secretary
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR CLAYTON, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER TROY,
CARRIED 5-0 to approve the Minutes of the Human Relations Commission meeting of
November 4, 2015.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public desiring to speak.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2016 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funding Recommendations
Housing Programs Manager Corey narrated a PowerPoint presentation, outlining the
current staff recommendations for CDBG funding with an estimated total funding
amount of $454,910; provided an overview of the adopted funding priorities of the
program and applicant qualifications; requested input and recommendations from
the Commission.
In response to Commission inquiries regarding the affordability of the Housing
Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO) project for which staff is recommending
$190,692 of available funds, Housing Programs Manager Corey explained the mix of
forty-six low and very-low-income units, deed restrictions, and determination of
affordability; referenced the Affordable Housing Standards on the City’s website,
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indicating the “very low and lower” amounts are applicable to the HASLO
development in question.
In response to Commission inquiries, Housing Programs Manager Corey explained
the recommendations of staff are based partially on the applicant’s demonstrated
ability to meet HUD program requirements and ability to spend the grant money in a
timely manner to prevent the loss of funding.
Housing Programs Manager Corey reviewed a list of organizations not being
recommended for funding; clarified that Court Appointed Special Advocates of San
Luis Obispo and Transitions Mental Health each requested $8,000 which is an
amount more suitable for the Grants-In-Aid Program; explained that Sunny Acres
requested $40,000 and was not recommended due to a variety of concerns.
Commissioners inquired about the reasons for not recommending funding for Sunny
Acres, remarking that the effort of the organization to fill a community need is
appreciated.
Housing Programs Manager Corey explained that the expectation of an applicant is
their ability to comply with adopted building codes; responded to further Commission
inquiry, indicating that, if all other factors were addressed, a reasonable approach for
grant funding may be to start with a smaller grant amount which would allow the
applicant to prove their ability to comply with CDBG program requirements.
Chair Tasseff opened Public Comment.
Scott Smith, Executive Director of HASLO, provided a brief overview of current
housing projects; expressed gratitude to the Commission for the 2015 CDBG award
which contributed to the fruition of a 20 unit development for homeless veterans;
stated the current housing project recommended for funding includes five units for
very low income; briefly outlined the process for obtaining tax credits; responded to
Commission inquiries with regard to affordability of units, the re-evaluation of tenant
income, and summarized other services the organization provides; responded to
public inquiry regarding on-site space for social services and explained the
regulatory challenges with providing day care on housing development properties.
There being no other members of the public desiring to speak, the public comment
period was closed.
ON MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR CLAYTON, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER TROY,
CARRIED 5-0 to approve staff 2016 Community Development Block Grant funding
recommendations as presented.
2. Review of 2014-2015 Grants in Aid (GIA)Year End Report
Commissioner Troy presented the 2014-2015 GIA Year End Report for SLO NOOR
Foundation, Partnership for the Children of SLO County, Alliance for Pharmaceutical
Access, San Luis Obispo Legal Alternatives Corporation, and the Alzheimer’s
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Association, offering a brief overview of services provided by each organization and
a general breakdown of how the grants were utilized by the organization.
3. Review 2016-17 Grants-in-Aid Application
The Commission reviewed the final draft of the 2016 -17 Grants-in-Aid application
with special reference to language used in questions 8-10; by general consensus the
application was accepted as presented.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Vice Chair Clayton initiated discussion of the proposed Templeton Behavioral Health
Facility; provided time and location of the upcoming hearing for interested
commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Tasseff adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m., to the next regular meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, January 6, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room
at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
Respectfully submitted,
Monique Lomeli
Recording Secretary
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R ______
RESOLUTION NO. XXXX (2016 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2016 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo along with the cities of Arroyo Grande,
Atascadero, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and the County of San Luis Obispo
cooperatively administer several federal grant programs under the provisions of the September
23, 2014 Cooperative Agreement executed between the City and County, 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 1, 2016, 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
NOW, THEREFORE, 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. 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program Amendments.
The City’s 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program is hereby approved, as shown
in Exhibit A. 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 to HASLO’s affordable 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 2016 Consolidated Plan.
Section 4. Community Development Director Authority. The Community
Development Director is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the City in executing grant
agreements and other actions necessary to implement the approved Consolidated Plan and
CDBG Program, including revisions to funding amounts for the 2016 CDBG Program if the
City’s actual CDBG allocation is different than expected.
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Resolution No. (2016 Series) Page 2
Upon motion of , seconded by , and on the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 1st day of March, 2016.
____________________________________
Mayor Jan Marx
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Jon Ansolabehere
Interim 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 ______________, _________.
______________________________
Jon Ansolabehere
Interim City Clerk
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The San Luis Obispo City Council inOos
all interested persons to attend a public
hearing on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at
6;00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Cham-
ber, 990 Palm Street, San Lula Obispo,
California, relative to the following:
CONSIDERATION OF 2016 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (COBG)
FUNi7ING RE OMMENDATIONS — -
A public hearing to consider the Human Re-
lations Commisslon's recommendation to
adopt a resolution to approve funding rec-
ommendations
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2016 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funding Recommendations
March 1, 2016
1
03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation
Recommendation
As recommended by the Human Relations Commission
(HRC), adopt a resolution to approve funding allocations
for $454,910 of CDBG funds for the 2016 Program Year.
2
03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation
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 and moderate income persons and
households
Prevent or eliminate slums or blight
Meet urgent community development needs that
pose a serious, immediate threat to public health or
welfare
3
03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation
CDBG Process Overview
1. HRC Community Needs Workshop – September
2015
2. Council established funding priorities – October
2015
3. HRC reviewed CDBG applications and made
recommendations based on funding priorities –
December 2015
4. City Council forwards its funding decisions to the
Board of Supervisors to be included in the 2016
Urban County CDBG Action Plan - Tonight
4
03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation
2016 Funding Priorities
1)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)Economic development (including seismic retrofit,
economic stability, low and moderate income jobs).
5
03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation
Funding Recommendations
6
Applicant Project Funding
Recommendation
Public Services (15% of $454,910)
CAPSLO Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter $68,236
Housing & Public Facilities
HASLO Affordable Housing Property
Acquisition (3680 Broad) $190,692
City of SLO ADA Street Improvements –
Curb Ramps $105,000
Program Administration (20% of $454,910)
City of SLO CDBG Admin $31,844
County of SLO CDBG Admin $59,138
Total $454,910
03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation
Projects Recommended for Funding
Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter
$68,236
Public Services – Limited to 15% of total CDBG allocation
HASLO (3680 Broad Street, “Iron Works”)
$190,692
Affordable Housing Property Acquisition, 46 units
City of SLO – ADA Street Improvements (Curb Ramps)
$105,000
Removal of architectural barriers for disabled and elderly
CDBG Administration
City of SLO = $31,844
County of SLO = $59,138
Limited to 20% of total CDBG allocation
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03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation
Projects Not Recommended for
Funding
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Child Advocacy Program
Transitions Mental Health Association (TMHA)
SLO Hotline
Sunny Acres/ SLO Housing Connection
Rehabilitation & Homeless Supportive Services
8
03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation
Final HUD Allocations
County provided final 2016 CDBG allocations on
February 23rd.
Increase of approximately $6,300
As stated in Resolution:
Community Development Director is authorized to
approve final dollar amounts
Additional funds shall be allocated to HASLO’s affordable
housing project once public service and admin allocations
adjusted.
9
03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation
Recommendation
As recommended by the Human Relations Commission
(HRC), adopt a resolution to approve funding allocations
for $454,910 of CDBG funds for the 2016 Program Year.
10
03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation
Staff & HRC Recommendations
11
03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation
Recent CDBG Funding History
12
03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation
CDBG Project Balances
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Program
Year
Women’s
Shelter
(Plumbing
Rehab)
City of SLO
(Curb Ramps)
313 South St.
(Property
Acquisition)
Mission
CSC
HASLO (860
on the Wye)
City of SLO
(CDBG Admin)
2013 $800 $3,040
2014 $31,200 $161,813
2015 $105,000 $197,971 $2,909
Total $31,200 $266,813 $800 $3,040 $197,971 $2,909
03-01-2016 Item 11, Presentation