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Home My WebLink AboutCSA #2 - CDBG Action PlanCITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA WORK AUTHORIZATION FORM CONSULTANT SERVICE AGREEMENT (CSA) Guardian Community Resource Management (CRM) Inc. 15000 Citrus Country Drive, Suite 331 Dade City, FL 22523 Work Authorization No:, CSA- #2 (RFP 19-12) Prolect Title: CDBG Administration 2020/21 Action Plan IT IS AGREED to undertake the following work in accordance with the provisions of the Guardian CRM Inc., Master Agreement entitled CDBG Administration Services Dated January 9, 2020. Description of Assignment: Guardian CRM Inc. will provide CDBG administration services for CDBG Entitlement funding. The work1project will include: 1. Contract Administration CDBG Contract Administration including full grant compliance of the 2020/21 CDBG Entitlement funding using the same list of services in the base contract for regular CDBG grant administration. 2. Vendor's Responsibility To provide the services as outlined in the agreement for CDBG administration. Estimated Hours TOTALS 24,148.00 2. Deliverables Provided to the City (surveys. pplans, eta) I Description Quantity a. Same as outlined In the agreement. b. c. Basic of Compensation/Period of Services: The above referenced description for CSA # 2 will be performed for a gat fee in the amount of $24,148.00. I 4.1 1 4.2 Description Pricing Description Contract Administration (not including advertisement costs and City admin costs 0 1%) I I AGREED: VENDOR - Date: Guardian CRM Inc. A/a§q�kZ 11 I JeAhotte Williams, MMC. City Clerk Quantity Contracted Unit Price i 24,148.00 CITY O EBAS ��g ��j P E. Ca isle _ _- ity Manager = = Approved as to Foan and for Rellancet _ by the Ci f Se 5nelny n Jr.ity Attorney - — — a� j{{{r1yyyl�J��t9aI U.S. DEPARTMENT OFNGANDURBAN DEVELOPMENT Illllu, ` WASHINGTOPJGTON, DC 20410-7000 ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNRY MANNING AND DEVO-OPMENT October 22, 2020 CORRECTED NOTICE The Honorable Ed Dodd Mayor of Sebastian City 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mayor Dodd I am pleased to inform you of your jurisdiction's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 allocations for the Office of Community Planning and Development's (CPD) formula programs, which provide funding for housing, community and economic development activities, and assistance for low- and moderate -income persons and special needs populations across the country. President Trump signed Public Law 116-94 on December 20'", 2019, which includes FY 2020 funding for these programs. Since issuing the original allocation announcement letters, HUD has discovered an error in the formula calculation for two CPD formula programs, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, stemming from issues at HUD field offices in California which are currently being resolved. HUD informs you that the correction to the formula has resulted in a decrease in the allocation for your community, an amount representing 99.98% of your total CDBG grant for FY 2020. Sebastian City's original CDBG allocation was $127,114. Yourjurisdiction's FY 2020 available allocation is now as follows: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $127,095 This letter highlights several important points related to these programs. We remind grantees that CPD seeks to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing and suitable living environments while expanding economic opportunities for low - and moderate -income and special needs populations, including people living with HIV AIDS. The primary means towards this end is the development of partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including both for -profit and non-profit organizations. Based on yourjurisdiction's CDBG allocation for this year, you also have $635,570 in available Section 108 borrowing authority. Since Section 108 loans are federally guaranteed, this program can leverage your jurisdiction's existing CDBG funding to access low -interest, long-term financing to invest in Opportunity Zones or other target areas in your jurisdiction. HUD continues to emphasize the importance of effective performance measurements in all of its formula grant programs. Proper reporting in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System_ (,'DIS) is critical to ensuring grantees are complying with program requirements and w".hud.gov a panal.hud.gov policies, providing demographic and income information about the persons that benefited from a community's activities, and allowing HUD to monitor grantees. Your ongoing attention to ensuring complete and accurate reporting of performance measurement data continues to be an invaluable resource with regard to the impact of these formula grant programs. The Office of Community Planning and Development is looking forward to working with you to promote simple steps that will enhance the performance of these critical programs and successfully meet the challenges that our communities face. If you or any member of your staff have questions, please contact your local CPD Office Director. Sincerely, John Gibbs Assistant Secretary (Acting) for Community Planning and Development U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development JNu,o-b t'a III�II� U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IIWASHINGTON, DC 2W WWD ,N` ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNRY PLANTING AND DEVELOPMENT February 18, 2020 The Honorable Jim Hill Mayor of Sebastian City 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mayor Hill: I am pleased to inform you of yourjurisdiction's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 allocations for the Office of Community Planning and Development's (CPD) formula programs, which provide funding for housing, community and economic development activities, and assistance for low- and moderate -income persons and special needs populations across the country. President Tramp signed Public Law 116.94 on December 20'", 2019, which includes FY 2020 funding for these programs. Yourjurisdiction's FY 2020 available amounts are as follows: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $127,114 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) $ 0 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) S 0 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) S 0 This letter highlights several important points related to these programs. We remind grantees that CPD seeks to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing and suitable living environments while expanding economic opportunities for low - and moderate -income and special needs populations, including people living with HIV/AIDS. The primary means towards this end is the development of partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including both for -profit and non-profit organizations. Based on yourjurisdiction's CDBG allocation for this year, you also have $635,570 in available Section 108 borrowing authority. Since Section 108loans are federally guaranteed, this program can leverage yourjurisdiction's existing CDBG funding to access low -interest, long -tens financing to invest in Opportunity Zones or other target areas in your jurisdiction. Because die funds are not appropriated by Congress, Housing Trust Fund (HTF) formula allocation will be announced at a later date under separate cover. HUD continues to emphasize the importance of effective performance measurements in all of its formula grant programs. Proper reporting in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) is critical to ensuring grantees are complying with program requirements and policies, providing demographic and income information about the persons that benefited from a community's activities, and allowing HUD to monitor grantees. Your ongoing attention to ensuring eww.hud.p, ispmml.hud.g., complete and accurate reporting of performance measurement data continues to be an invaluable resource with regard to the impact of these formula grant programs. The Office of Community Planning and Development is looking forward to working with you to promote simple steps that will enhance the performance of these critical programs and successfully meet the challenges that our communities face. If you or any member of your staff have questions, please contact your local CPD Office Director. Sincerely, L- . David C. Well, Jr. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2020 CITY OF SEBAST" HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2020 Prepared by: Guardian CRM Inc City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan November 18, 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2020 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Sebastian Community Development Department is pleased to present the Second Year Annual Action Plan for 2020. This plan addresses programs for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and identifies the second programmatic year specific objectives and outcomes. To provide a suitable living environment This includes improving the safety and livability of neighborhoods; increasing access to quality facilities and services; reducing the isolation of income groups within areas by de -concentrating housing opportunities and revitalizing deteriorating neighborhoods; restoring and preserving natural and physical features of special value for historical, architectural or aesthetic reasons; and conserving energy resources. To provide decent housins Included within this broad goal are thf housing; retain the affordable housing affordable to low and moderate incon housing the includes structural features dignity. following: assist homeless persons in obtaining affordable stock; increase the availability of permanent housing that is to residents without discrimination; and increase supportive and services to enable persons with special needs to live in To expand economic opportunities Within this goal are creating jobs accessible to low and very low-income persons; providing access to credit for community development that promotes long term economic and social viability; and empowering low- income persons in federally assisted or public housing to achieve self sufficiency. II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION This plan was created through consultation with various agencies and public hearings open to the public for comment on the needs of low- to moderate -income persons in the City. The City has not received any written comments relative to the CDBG program, and if any are received, they will be documented in future Action Plans. III. RESOURCES The City is slated to receive an allocation for the CDBG program for FY2020 of $127,095. Table 1: Funding Sources Funding Source Community Development Block Grant Amount $127,095 Utilizing CDBG funds will help leverage other funds, including monies from the tax increment financing district (Community Redevelopment Area) and other dedicated revenue funds for capital improvements. City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan November 18, 2020 2 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2020 IV. ANNUAL OBJECTIVES The City wishes to keep the program simple to meet the national objective of benefiting low to moderate income persons through housing and eliminating blighted/deteriorated public facilities. The goals and objectives to be carried out during the action plan period are indicated by placing a check in the following boxes: ® Objective Category ® Objective Category: ❑ Objective Category: Decent Housing Suitable Living Expanded Economic Environment Opportunities Which includes: Which includes: Which includes: ❑ assisting homeless persons ❑ improving the safety and ❑ job creation and retention obtain affordable housing livability of neighborhoods ❑ assisting persons at risk of ® eliminating blighting ❑ becoming homeless influences and the deterioration of property and facilities UI 0 retaining the affordable housing stock increasing the availability of affordable permanent housing in standard condition to low-income and moderate -income families, particularly to members of disadvantaged minorities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability increasing the supply of supportive housing which includes structural features and services to enable persons with special needs (including persons with HIV/ADOS) to live in dignity and independence providing affordable housing that is accessible to job opportunities ❑ increasing the access to quality public and private facilities ❑ reducing the isolation of income groups within areas through spatial deconcentration of housing opportunities for lower income persons and the revitalization of deteriorating neighborhoods ❑ restoring and preserving properties of special historic, architectural, or aesthetic value F EM ❑ conserving energy resources ❑ and use of renewable energy sources establishment, stabilization and expansion of small business (including micro - businesses) the provision of public services concerned with employment the provision of jobs to low-income persons living in areas affected by those programs and activities under programs covered by the plan availability of mortgage financing for low income persons at reasonable rates using non-discriminatory lending practices access to capital and credit for development activities that promote the long-term economic social viability of the community City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan 3 November 18, 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2020 Table 2: 2020 CDBG Activities Activity Amount Sidewalk Repair/Replacement ADA CRA $50,000.00 Home Repair Program for Veterans, Elderly and Disabled $51,676.00 Administration $25,419.00 The City of Sebastian's Community Development Department staffs are the lead agency for the development and implementation of the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. The Staff, stakeholders, and the City Council itself have all worked in cooperation for the development of the plan. V. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES PROJECT 1— PUBLIC FACILITIES, LMI AREA (CENSUS TRACTS OF 51% LMI) Sidewalk Repair/Replacement (North Central Avenue) 1. Description: Engineering design and construction of an ADA sidewalk. Replaces a blighted, crumbling downtown sidewalk. 2. National Objective: Slum and Blight Area 3. Completion Date: September 30, 2022 4. Outcome Indicator: Replace blighted sidewalk with new ADA sidewalk within Sebastian's Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) 5. Outcome Statement: Eliminating blighting influences and the deterioration of property and facilities. Benefit to LMI Census Areas. PROJECT 2 — HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR VETERANS, ELDERLY AND THE DISABLED City Wide application for LMI Veterans, Elderly and the Disabled 1. Description: Provision of home rehabilitation work targeted for veterans. Home repairs may include rehabilitation to make the improvements for someone with disabilities. 2. Completion date: September 30, 2022 3. Service Area: City-wide 4. Outcome Indicator: Rehab Two LMI Households for Code, Safety and ADA needs 5. Outcome Statement: No major findings, and timely expenditure of funds. Benefit to two LMI households. VI. GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION/ALLOCATION PRIORITIES To further the objectives of the grant, it is necessary to identify the location of neighborhoods by Block Groups where the majority of households are very low, low- or moderate- income households. The Block Groups that have a population where the percent of low- income households is greater than 50% are illustrated on the map below and are listed as: • Block Group 3 of Census Tract 508.08 (55.92% LMI) • Block Group 2 of Census Tract 508.06 (54.75% LMI) • Block Group 1 of Census Tract 508.08 (60.26% LMI) • Block Group 1 of Census Tract 508.06 (54.22% LMI) • Block Group 2 of Census Tract 508.05 (50.51% LMI) City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan 4 November 18, 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2020 Refer to the Consolidated Plan Chapter 1 for census tract maps The CRA district qualifies as meeting the national objective of eliminating slum and blighted area as so designated by the City under Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes. Therefore, CDBG funded activities would be eligible under the National Objective for those that "address slums and blight on an area basis" at 24 CFR, 570,208 (b) of the federal Regulations. Most of the CRA area also falls within Census Tracts that are greater than 50% LMI. VII. ANNUAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING GOALS The City will support the Indian River County's established goals relative to housing. The City seeks to support the County's use SHIP and other state funded programs developed through Housing Trust Funds for the provision of affordable housing. VIIL PUBLIC HOUSING The City will participate in any Public Housing needs assessment process to address needs and planned activities. IX. HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS The City of Sebastian does not receive public or private funds to address homeless needs. However, the City will provide technical assistance and staff support to the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council. X. BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING The City will continue to support Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code changes that address housing needs identified: • Regulatory barriers including zoning regulations and impact fees • Need for additional affordable housing units Strategies to remove these regulatory barriers include changing regulations to allocate density bonuses for developments that will build affordable units. Also, local municipalities may choose to refund impact fees and other fees like building permit fees. The Shimberg Center projects that over the next five, ten, fifteen years the need for housing, while affordable in Sebastian will continue to grow. The projected needs based upon households paying 50% or more of their income for housing costs. Refer to the Consolidated Plan Chapter 2 for Shimberg Center the projected affordable housing need. XI. OTHER ACTIONS Antipoverty strategv The City will coordinate with various agencies whenever possible for activities like employment outreach and training to respond to individuals and families. Lead Based Paint The City will continue to coordinate with the State Department of Health whenever to ensure that structures in the housing program (as applicable) with lead based painted are properly remediated. City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan 5 November 18, 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2020 XII. CDBG PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Of primary note, the City does not expect to generate or receive any program income from CDBG funded projects. There is not any program income received in a preceding year program. The City does not have a Section 108 loan. Surplus funds are not applicable in this annual action plan. There are no CDBG grant funds unexpended from a prior year. There is not income from float -funded activities. None of the projects listed in this action plan are categorized as "Urgent Need" per the HUD regulations. The City will ensure that over a three-year period, 70% of CDBG funds are utilized for activities that benefit low - and moderate- income persons. City of Sebastian Annual Action Plan 6 November 18, 2020