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Contract - HUD - CDBG Annual Action Plan - 7/27/2017 R. UND ROCK TEXAS CDBG 2017-2018 DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 Prepared by: The Office of Community Development 221 East Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664 www.roundrocktexas.gov 512.341.3328 Round Rock CDBG Annual Action Plan 2017-2018 ROUND ROCK TEXAS ROUND ROCK CITY COUNCIL Craig Morgan Mayor Will Peckham Mayor Pro-tem Council Members Tammy Young— Place 1 Rene Flores — Place 2 Frank Leffingwell — Place 3 Will Peckham — Place 4 Writ Baese— Place 5 Kris Whitfield, Place 6 Laurie Hadley, City Manager Round Rock CDBG Annual Action Plan 2017-2018 PP-OUND ROCK TEXAS Table of Contents AP-05 Executive Summary—24 CFR 91.200(c),91.220(b).......................................................... 1 PR-05 Lead& Responsible Agencies—91.200(b).......................................................................... 6 AP-10 Consultation—91.100. 91.200(b),91.215 (1)...................................................................... 8 AP-12 Participation—91.105,91.200(1.2)..................................................................................... 17 AP-15 Expected Resources—91.220(c) (1,2)................................................................................. 20 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives—91.220(c) (3) &(e)............................................................ 22 AP-35 Projects—91.220(g)............................................................................................................... 24 AP-50 Geographic Distribution—91.220(f).................................................................................... 31 AP-55 Affordable Housing—91.220(g)........................................................................................... 33 AP-60 Public Housing—91.220 (h)................................................................................................... 34 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities—91.220(i)................................................ 36 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing—91.220(j)......................................................................... 39 AP-85 Other Actions—91.220(k)..................................................................................................... 41 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements—91.220(1) (1,2,4).......................................................... 44 Attachments Attachment I: Public Notice Attachment II: Grantee Unique Appendices A. Maps: • Project Maps • Low to Moderate Income Map • Concentration of Ethnic Minorities • Concentration of Racial Minorities Attachment III: SF 424 and Certifications Round Rock CDBG Annual Action Plan 2017-2018 Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary- 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Round Rock(the City) is a federal entitlement community under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's(HUD)Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program.As a HUD entitlement community,the City is required to prepare an Annual Action Plan in order to implement the CDBG program that funds housing,community development and economic development within the community. The City of Round Rock Annual Action Plan covers the period from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018. The City of Round Rock will receive$605,539 in CDBG funds for the 2017- 2018 program year. This is the fourth year to implement the high priority needs that are identified in the City of Round Rock Five Year Consolidated Plan (2014-2018). In this fourth year,Community Development Block Grant funds are allocated to Public Services, Public Facilities and Improvements and Program Administration. (see projects in Section AP 35) During the development of this plan,the City held two public hearings to solicit input from residents and social service providers in Round Rock. There were no comments received.The City will obligate up to 20%of the current year's allocation ($121,107.80)for eligible and reasonable planning administrative costs. [25 CFR 570.200(g)] The City will obligate up to 14%of the current year's allocation ($85,950)for public services [24 CFR 570.201(e)] and up to 66%($398,481)for public facility and infrastructure improvements[24 CFR 570.201(c)]. In addtion to funding caps, other federal requirements will be considered to determine if a project is eligible for CDBG funding. Any project or activity must meet one of the three (3) National Objectives to be eligible [24 CFR 570.200(a)]: 1) Benefit low to moderate income persons,or 2) Prevent slum or blight; or 3) Meet an urgent need (per HUD's definition). 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment,the housing market analysis or the strategic plan. Annual Action Plan 1 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) The Action Plan defines the one-year activities in relationship to the five-year goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan covering Fiscal Years 2014-2018,submitted to HUD in October 2014. The Action Plan provides a brief description of the programs and projects of the City of Round Rock in Fiscal Year 2017- 2018,as well as funding announcements for the CDBG program. The City established three priorities based on the analysis of market and community conditions, and input from Round Rock residents and service providers: 1. Public Facilities& Infrastructure 2. Public Services 3. Decent Affordable Housing Furthermore,the City of Round Rock is using the three(3) main components of the HUD Outcome Performance Measurement System:Objectives,Outcomes and Indicators. The HUD Outcome Performance Measurement System offers three (3) possible objectives for each activity: Decent housing,a suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities. The HUD's Performance Measurement System is closely related to the objectives.The program outcome helps further refine the grantee's objective and is designed to capture the nature of the change or the expected result of the objective that a grantee seeks to achieve. The three outcomes are:Availability, Affordability and Sustainability. There are some common indicators that will be reported for nearly all program activities. The four common indicators are: 1.Amount of money leveraged from other Federal,State, local, and private sources, per activity. 2. Number of persons, households, businesses, units or beds assisted as appropriate. 3. Income levels of persons or households by 30 percent,50 percent, 60 percent,or 80 percent of area median income. 4. Race,ethnicity,and disability rate for activities that currently report these data elements. The City has been awarded CDBG funds in the amount of$605,539 for the 2017-2018 program year. The City has an additional$150,000 from the general fund to fully fund social services projects that exceed the 15%cap for public services. In accordance with the priorities identified and outlined in the City's Consolidation Plan,two public facilities and improvement projects and four public service programs were identified for PY17 allocations. The projects will serve low to moderate income areas and households within the City. The Action Plan covers the period of October 1, 2017 through Annual Action Plan 2 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) September 30,2018. The projects meet national goals and supports ongoing efforts in the community to address the growing population. The City has developed these performance measures in accordance with the Final Rule for 24 CFR Parts 91.220 and 91 as well as utilizing IDIS to track the outputs and outcomes of each project and activity. 3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. The City of Round Rock has a history of successful programs funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program. Of importance to the health of the City,there have been programs that address the condition of the housing stock. The City has funded CDBG projects which have improved the overall quality of life and the community serving low-and moderate-income persons. The City has also funded home repair activities targeting lower income and elderly households unable to properly maintain their homes. During the upcoming year the City will continue to utilize viable resources and successfully administer CDBG subrecipients that provide services aimed at helping low to moderate income persons with housing/mortgage assistance and access to a food pantry to improve the quality of life in the community. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The City of Round Rock's goal for citizen participation is to ensure a broad participation of City residents, housing,economic and service providers in the planning and implementation of community development and housing programs. Citizen Participation takes the form of advertised public hearings.The consultation and public participation process for the development of this year's Annual Action Plan consisted of two public hearings and one public notice advertising funds to solicit applications for Public Servies and Infrastructure Improvement/Public Facility Projects. For the development of the 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan,a public notice was published in the Round Rock Leader on February 22,2017. Notice of this"Needs Assessment" public hearing was also posted on the bulletin outside city hall on February 20, 2017 and posted in the"City News"section of the City of Round Rock's website (www.round rocktexas.gov). Annual Action Plan 3 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) The "Needs Assessment" public hearing was held March 9, 2017 and received no public comments. Residents were notified of the draft plan comment period (May 9, 2017 to June 7,2017) in the Round Rock Leader on May 6, 2017 and notice was posted on the bulletin outside City Hall and on the City website as well. The 2017 Draft Annual Action Plan was placed in the Central Library,the offices of the Housing and Community Development,the Alan R. Baca Senior Center,the Round Rock Housing Authority and online for public review and comment during the period May 9,2017 to June 7, 2017 at 5pm. The Draft Action Plan public hearing was held June 8,2017. 5. Summary of public comments This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. At the Annual Action Plan Needs Assessment public hearing, no comments were received. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them See above for details on commentary. 7. Summary The Community Development Block Grant program is provided through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)Office of Community Planning and Development. Due to its size and composition,the City of Round Rock is classified as an entitlement community. This means that Round Rock does not apply for the CDBG program, but is awarded CDBG funds at level based on a HUD formula involving population and demographics. In order to receive CDBG funds,the City must complete a Consolidated Plan every five years and an Annual Action Plan, based on the Consolidated Plan that details the uses of funds. Congress' primary objective for CDBG is to improve communities, principally for low and moderate income persons by: 1. Providing Decent Housing, 2. Providing a Suitable Living Environment, and Annual Action Plan 4 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) I Expanding Economic Opportunities. Annual Action Plan 5 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies —91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency CDBG Administrator ROUND ROCK Raynesha Hudnell Table 1—Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) As the lead agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan (CP)the City uses the CP as a guide for federal funding decisions for the next five years. The CP is guided by three overarching goals that are applied according to a community's needs.The goals are: • To provide decent housing by preserving the affordable housing stock, increasing the availability of affordable housing, reducing discriminatory barriers, increasing the supply of supportive housing for those with special needs,and transitioning homeless persons and families into housing. • To provide a suitable living environment through safer, more livable neighborhoods,greater integration of low-and moderate-income residents throughout the City, increased housing opportunities, and reinvestment in deteriorating neighborhoods. • To expand economic opportunities through more jobs paying self-sufficient wages, homeownership opportunities,development activities that promote long-term community viability, and the empowerment of low-and moderate-income persons to achieve self- sufficiency. The overall priority for the investment of federal funds is to increase self-sufficiency and economic opportunity for lower income residents and individuals with special needs so that they can achieve a reasonable standard of living. Annual Action Plan 6 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) As an effort to be consistent with the overall priority for the investment of federal funds,the City's annual funding requests open in February with applications due in March for public services and infrastructure and public facilities projects. Funding decisions are approved by City Council in April with the decision-making process beginning in March and continuing through final approval in May. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Office of Community Development 221 East Main Street Round Rock,TX 78664 Contact: Raynesha Hudnell,CDBG Coordinator Telephone:512-341-3328 Email: rhudnell@roundrocktexas.gov Annual Action Plan 7 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-10 Consultation—91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1. Introduction The City of Round Rock CDBG Office is the lead agency in implementing the Consolidated Plan and Annual Plan. The CDBG Administrator works closely with local social service agencies and other City agencies to coordinate resources delivered to eligible LMI households/residents. These efforts will continue in the 2017-2018 plan year. The City works with a wide variety of agencies, organizations and service providers to identify local housing and service needs. On-going relationships,focused on specific needs designed to bring public input into the Annual Action Plan,are another way the City utilizes outside organizations in the consultation and development process. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)) The City of Round Rock attends the Williamson County Monthly Networking Meetings held the first Tuesday of every month. At these networking meetings, non-profits, social service providers, public housing agencies,and health and human service providers discuss the needs of their clients as well as resources and services that their agency provides for the community. The City also works closely with the Housing Authority of Round Rock who organizes resources from the federal government to address the housing needs of City's lowest income households. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth)and persons at risk of homelessness. The City of Round Rock Office of Community Development works closely with local homeless providers, including Hope Alliance and the Round Rock Area Serving Center to address the needs of the homeless persons. In the past,the City of Round Rock has funded the Round Rock Area Serving Center. Funding was used for the purchase of food for the food pantry. The Round Rock Area Serving Center assisted over 950 households with food during program year 2016. In an effort to prevent homelessness,the Round Rock Area Serving Center also provides mortgage assistance to the residents of Round Rock. Annual Action Plan 8 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Describe consultation with the Continuum(s)of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City of Round Rock does not receive ESG funds. The City works closely with the Williamson Burnet Counties Opportunities(WBCO) organization,the recipient of ESG funds for the area that includes the City of Round Rock. The City of Round Rock is also a member of the Texas Homeless Network,the lead agency for Continuum of Care in Williamson County. 2. Describe Agencies,groups,organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing,social service agencies and other entities Annual Action Plan 9 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Table 2—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization ROUND ROCK AREA SERVING CENTER Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Housing Services-homeless Services-Education What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs-Families with children Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization The City of Round Rock has an on-going relationship with the Round Rock Area was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of Serving Center. During the year,the Office of Community Development often the consultation or areas for improved coordination? receives calls from residents asking for information on resources for homeless or homeless prevention. The City works throughout the year with the Serving Center to meet the needs of these residents through the Housing Assistance Program which provides a subsidy to those facing homelessness. The anticipated outcome will be to reduce families at-risk of homelessness with services provided by RRASC. 2 Agency/Group/Organization ROUND ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA Services-Education Services-Employment Service-Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Public Housing Needs Consultation? Annual Action Plan 10 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization The Round Rock Housing Authority has three (3) locations in Round Rock that was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of provide housing to 100 families. The Round Rock Housing Authority issues the consultation or areas for improved coordination? approximately 125 housing vouchers a year. In addition to receiving CDBG funds for their Neighborhood Outreach Center,they also receive a yearly Capital Fund Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that allows them to maintain and rehab existing units. The anticipated outcome allows for a viable PHA housing stock as well as education and resources to those folks within the PHA and surrounding community. 3 Agency/Group/Organization HOPE ALLIANCE Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs-Families with children Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization The City of Round Rock works closely with Hope Alliance throughout the year. was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of In addition to previously awarding CDBG funds for shelter rehabilitation,the the consultation or areas for improved coordination? City also awards Hope Alliance with social service funds to support a Safety& Recovery for Family Violence and Sexual Assault Victims Program. The anticipated outcome is to have victims and their families become more knowledgeable about the dynamics of family and sexual violence; more aware of their options and resources;and better equipped to avoid re-victimization. 4 Agency/Group/Organization BLUEBONNET TRAILS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health Health Agency What section of the Plan was addressed by Transitional Housing Consultation? Annual Action Plan 11 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization CDBG staff networks with providers of different programs at Blue Bonnet Trails was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (BBTMHR). CDBG staff anticipates the consultation or areas for improved coordination? utilizing resources from BBTMHMR to collaborate and leverage resources among other CDBG funded subrecipients.The resources from various programs at BBTMHMR will directly benefit subrecipient clients as well as build a network of non-profits to share ideas and resources to service those located in the City of Round Rock. 5 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services-Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Actions to foster/maintain affordable housing Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization City of Round Rock is currently funding Habitat for Humanity for their was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of Affordable Home Repair Program. CDBG staff refers clients needing home the consultation or areas for improved coordination? repair to Habitat for Humanity. Through the Home Repair program the CDBG staff anticipates several citizens will be assisted with home repairs needed. These outcomes will be accomplished through funds to purchase materials that will be used by volunteers to do the repairs. A plumber or electrician may be hired if needed to complete the repairs. 6 Agency/Group/Organization ABUSED&NEGLECTED CHILDREN-CASA Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-homeless Services-Victims What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs-Families with children Consultation? Annual Action Plan 12 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization CDBG staff works with CASA during the program year to support the child abuse was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of initiative by providing grant funding that employs a full-time Director of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Volunteer and Recruitment. Through the Abused and Neglected Children program the CDBG staff anticipates a number of children who are abused to be placed in safe homes or entered into therapy programs which allow for personal expression and release of past abuse.These outcomes will be accomplished through the funded Director of Volunteer and Recruitment which advocates on behalf of children in court who are affect by child abuse. 7 Agency/Group/Organization City of Round Rock Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Other government-Local Planning organization Grantee Department Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization CDBG staff consults during the program year and during the development of the was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of action plan with the City of Round Rock Code Enforcement, Planning, the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Development Services, Inspection,and Neighborhood Services departments through phone calls, emails, and meetings. 8 Agency/Group/Organization AUSTIN TENANTS COUNCIL Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs Consultation? Annual Action Plan 13 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization CDBG staff consults with the Austin Tenants Council during the program year. was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of Residents needing assistance with tenant/landlord issues or wanting to file a the consultation or areas for improved coordination? fair housing complaint are referred to the Austin Tenants Council. 9 Agency/Group/Organization WILLIAMSON COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS Services-Health Health Agency Other government-County What section of the Plan was addressed by health care needs Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization CDBG staff networks during the program year with the Williamson County was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of Health District. Coordination, client needs, and resource information are the consultation or areas for improved coordination? exchanged at the Williamson County monthly networking meeting. 10 Agency/Group/Organization WILLIAMSON BURNET COUNTIES OPPORTUNITIES(WBCO) Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs-Families with children Consultation? Annual Action Plan 14 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization CDBG staff works with Williamson Burnet Counties Opportunities(WBCO) was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of during the program year. The CDBG staff anticipates the outcome will be to the consultation or areas for improved coordination? provide resources to WBCO which will benefit homeless families in need of available beds and resources to become self-sufficient. The partnership with WBCO will decrease the number of homeless families and unemployment among the population. The decrease in both homeless families and unemployment among the population will be accomplished through job training readiness classes,computer skills classes and local affordable housing partnerships . 11 Agency/Group/Organization Williamson County Commissioners Court Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government-County What section of the Plan was addressed by Networking Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization CDBG staff networks and consulted with the Williamson County CDBG was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of Coordinator during the program year. CDBG staff collaborates with Williamson the consultation or areas for improved coordination? County CDBG Coordinator to provide grant funding to rehab a shelter for abused women (Hope Alliance). The anticipated outcome will be to make the structure compliant with local codes, handicap accessible and a decent and safe living environment. Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting A wide array of agencies were invited to consult in the development of the Annual Action Plan. No individual agency was intentionally omitted. Annual Action Plan 15 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care Texas Homeless Network Coordinating homelessness services with Continuum of Care priorities. Table 3-Other local/regional/federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) Annual Action Plan 16 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-12 Participation —91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The policies and procedures in this Citizen Participation Plan relate to several stages of action. The City of Round Rock Citizen Participation Plan details procedures to follow for public hearings, plan amendments, reporting information and public accountability. In general,these stages or events include: 1. Needs Assessment Public Hearings, hearings held twice a year to obtain citizens'views and to respond to proposals and questions. 2. Adoption of a Consolidated Plan,a plan adopted every five years that assesses community characteristics and needs, identifies priorities in addressing community needs,and establishes specific objectives that the City intends to initiate or complete during the following five- year period. 3. Adoption of an Annual Action Plan,a plan covering a single year within a Consolidated Plan that sets forth specific projects and initiatives that will be funded with CDBG funds during that year. 4. On occasion during the year, it might be necessary to change the use of the money already budgeted in an Annual Action Plan, or to change the priorities established in the Consolidated Plan. In that case, a Substantial Amendment, as defined below,will be proposed, considered and acted upon. 5. After a Program Year, defined below, is complete,a consolidated annual performance and evaluation report("CAPER") must be drafted for public review and comment and then sent to HUD. Citizen participation was obtained through public hearings on March 9, 2017 at City Council meeting and public notices in the local newspaper. The Action Plan will be available on the City website,at the public library,at the Alan R. Baca Senior Center, at City Hall,and the Round Rock Housing Authority,and all public notices listed these places along with the address to each location. Annual Action Plan 17 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Ord Mode of Outrea Target of Outrea Summary of Summary of Summary of comme URL(If applicable) er ch ch response/attendan comments receiv nts not accepted ce ed and reasons Persons with disabilities Residents of No comments 1 Public Hearing No response N/A Public and received Assisted Housing Seniors Persons with disabilities Residents of No comments 2 Newspaper Ad No response N/A Public and received Assisted Housing Seniors Persons with disabilities 3 Internet Residents of No response No comments N/A www.roundtocktexas. Outreach Public and received gov Assisted Housing Seniors Annual Action Plan 18 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Sort Ord Mode of Outrea Target of Outrea Summary of Summary of Summary of comme URL(If applicable) er ch ch response/attendan comments receiv nts not accepted ce ed and reasons Persons with disabilities posting of public notice on city Residents of No comments 4 No response N/A bulletin outside Public and received City Hall Assisted Housing Seniors Table 4—Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 19 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources—91.220(c) (1, 2) Introduction It is anticipated that the City of Round Rock will receive CDBG funds totaling$605,539 for FY 2017-2018. The Action Plan lists proposed activities in priority order. Priority Table Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Reminder of ConPlan CDBG public- Acquisition CDBG funds will be used to address federal Admin and housing and non-housing community Planning development needs. Program income is Economic generated by Habitat for Humanity Land Development 605,539 6,663 0 612,202 526,524 Acquisition. Housing Public Improvements Public Services Table 5-Expected Resources—Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Annual Action Plan 20 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) To leverage funds,the City has combined the CDBG Annual Allocation and General Funds to assist the social service funding process. By combining these two processes,the City assures the funding of social service programs providing high priority needs with General Funds that could not be funded with CDBG funds due to the 15%funding cap. This also eliminates the duplication of services. The process for selecting projects for funding social services is as follows:the scoring team,consisting of Council members,an Assistant City Manager,City Finance staff and CDBG staff, review agency applications using set criteria and performance measurement. Funding recommendations are presented to the City Council through the budget process. Awarded agencies are contracted to deliver the specific services to residents of Round Rock. If appropriate,describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Sidewalk improvements in the Chisholm Subdivision will address the need in the community for improved public facilities. Discussion The City of Round Rock developed Program Income Policies and Procedures. These policies and procedures are included with every CDBG agreement as an attachment. The policy details the following: • definition and examples of program income • disposition of income and reports • income more than$25,000 or income less than$25,000 Should an agency or activity generate program income,the City will use this policy to determine how these funds will be spent. Annual Action Plan 21 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 1 Public Facility and 2014 2018 Non-Housing Non-housing CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure Infrastructure Community Community $398,481 Activities other than Improvements Development Development Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit:819 Persons Assisted 2 Public Services: 2014 2018 Affordable Affordable CDBG: Public service activities for Housing Assistance Housing Housing $23,000 Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit:250 Households Assisted 3 Public Services: Food 2014 2018 Public Services Affordable CDBG: Public service activities other Banks Housing $23,000 than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit:850 Persons Assisted 4 Public Services: 2014 2018 Public Services Non-housing CDBG: Public service activities other CASA Child Advocacy Community $21,000 than Low/Moderate Income Development Housing Benefit: 100 Persons Assisted 5 Public Services:After 2014 2018 Public Services Non-housing CDBG: Public service activities other School Tutoring Community $18,950 than Low/Moderate Income Development Housing Benefit: 100 Persons Assisted Table 6—Goals Summary Annual Action Plan 22 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements Goal Construction of sidewalks located in Chisholm Valley Subdivision and park improvement to Frontier Park. Description 2 Goal Name Public Services: Housing Assistance Goal Housing and emergency shelter needs, help the elderly maintain independence, help families avoid eviction and Description homelessness. 3 Goal Name Public Services: Food Banks Goal Purchase food from the Capital Area Food Bank for$0.13 a pound to provide food to indigent, low income, Description homelessness and transient people. 4 Goal Name Public Services: CASA Child Advocacy Goal Court appointed volunteers who advocate for the abused or neglected children in court. Description 5 Goal Name Public Services:After School Tutoring Goal Personnel and supplies for the Neighborhood Outreach Center Description Table 7—Goal Descriptions Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b): The City of Round Rock does not receive HOME funds. Annual Action Plan 23 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-35 Projects—91.220(d) Introduction The Annual Action Plan reflects the City's funding priorities and identifies the projects that the City proposed to implement with funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program. The funding is allocated according to the community's highest priority needs. # Project Name 1 Public Services 2 Public Facilities and Improvements 3 1 City of Round Rock Program Administration Table 8—Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Allocation priorities were based upon the Needs Assessment undertaken as part of the planning process and demand for projects and services in the past.The City identified one low-to-moderate income neighborhood where pedestrian transportation is minimal. The City has several areas that are without sidewalks. Unfortunately,the need for infrastructure far exceeds the amount of CDBG funding available. The primary obstacle to addressing underserved needs is the limited resources available to address such needs throughout the City. The Social Services fund of 15%is also oversubscribed at far beyond what is available. The City encourages CDBG applicants to seek other resources from other public and private entities to leverage the limited amount of CDBG funds available. Annual Action Plan 24 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Projects AP-38 Projects Summary Project Summary Information Table 9—Project Summary 1 Project Name Public Services Target Area Goals Supported Public Services: Housing Assistance Public Services: Food Banks Public Services:After School Tutoring Public Services:CASA Child Advocacy Needs Addressed Non-housing Community Development Affordable Housing Funding CDBG:$85,950 Description Funding will pay for public service activities that were approved in the 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan. Matrix codes:05N, 05W,05Q,05A,05 Target Date 9/30/2018 Annual Action Plan 25 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Estimate the number and The estimated number of low-imcome families who will benefit from these services are 1300. type of families that will . Round Rock Housing Authority- Neighborhood Outreach Center: 100 unduplicated clients benefit from the proposed activities Eligibility Criteria: 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public Services National Objective: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(B)LMI • Round Rock Area Serving Center-Food Pantry: 850 unduplicated clients Eligibility Criteria: 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public Services National Objective: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(B)LMI • Round Rock Area Serving Center- Housing Assistance: 250 unduplicated clients Eligibility Criteria: 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public Services National Objective: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(B)LMI • CASA of Williamson County,Texas-Court Advocacy for Abused or Neglected Children: 100 unduplicated clients Eligibility Criteria: 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public Services National Objective: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(B)LMI Location Description The location for applicants selected for CDBG funding, are as follows: • Round Rock Housing Authority-Neighborhood Outreach Center: 1505 Lance Lane, Round Rock,TX 78664. • Round Rock Area Serving Center- Food Pantry: 1099 E Main Street, Round Rock,TX 78665. • Round Rock Area Serving Center-Housing Assistance: 1099 E Main Street, Round Rock,TX 78665 • CASA of Williamson County,Texas-Court Advocacy for Abused or Neglected Children:805 W University Ave Ste 111, Georgetown,TX 78626 Annual Action Plan 26 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Planned Activities The proposed planned activities for applicants selected for CDBG funding,when actual funding allocation is released, are as follows: • Round Rock Housing Authority-Neighborhood Outreach Center: Funding will provide after school tutoring for the kids at the Round Rock Housing Authority. • Round Rock Area Serving Center- Food Pantry: Funding will assist with feeding residents with food from their food pantry. • Round Rock Area Serving Center- Housing Assistance: Funding will provide rent or mortgage payments for up to$100 per client. • CASA of Williamson County,Texas-Court Advocacy for Abused or Neglected Children: Funding will pay for the partial salary for the Volunteer Recruiter/Trainer Coordinator position that will recruit and train volunteers that will advocate for abused and neglected children in court. 2 Project Name Public Facilities and Improvements Target Area Goals Supported Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Non-housing Community Development Funding CDBG:$398,481 Description Funds will be used to pay for public facilities and improvements that will be approved in the 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan. Target Date 9/30/2018 Annual Action Plan 27 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Estimate the number and The estimated number of low-income families who will benefit from these services are 819. type of families that will Chisholm Valley Subdivision Sidewalk Improvement benefit from the proposed activities Eligibility Criteria: 24 CFR 570.201 (c) Public Facilities and Improvements National Objective: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1)(i) Low to Moderate Income Area Frontier Park-Park Improvements Eligibility Criteria: 24 CFR 570.201 (c)Public Facilities and Improvements National Objective: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1)(i) Low to Moderate Income Area Location Description Chisholm Valley Subdivision -Sidewalks constructed the north side of Chisholm Valley Drive,the south side of Buffalo Pass and the east side of Wagon Gap Drive Frontier Park-Park improvements Annual Action Plan 28 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Planned Activities Planned activities for projects selected for CDBG funding are as follows: • Round Rock Transportation Department-The construction of approximately 37,680 square feet of 4 foot wide sidewalk along sections of the Chisholm Valley subdivision.The 2017 CDBG Sidewalk Gaps Project will provide connectivity between the neighborhood and the already established Chisholm Valley Park. Further, it will complete the connection from the neighborhood to Bluebonnet Elementary.The project will provide for a 4 foot sidewalk to be extended throughout the Chisholm Valley Neighborhood; specifically,the north side of Chisholm Valley Drive,the south side of Buffalo Pass and the east side of Wagon Gap Drive. • Round Rock Parks Department-The Frontier Park Improvement Project is comprised of both replacing existing amenities and new construction of park elements. Items to be replaced include existing trail, park pavilion,tennis court fencing and lighting system,and concrete sidewalks. Amenities to be constructed include a new walking trail and improvements to both pedestrian bridges.All park benches, picnic tables, drinking fountains, bike racks,and trash receptacles will be replaced or added as needed. 3 Project Name City of Round Rock Program Administration Target Area Goals Supported Needs Addressed Non-housing Community Development Affordable Housing Funding CDBG:$121,108 Description Funds will be used for the oversight and administration of the CDBG program for the City of Round Rock. Target Date 9/30/2017 Annual Action Plan 29 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Estimate the number and N/A:Administrative activities type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 221 E. Main Street, Round Rock,TX 78664 Planned Activities Administration and management of the CDBG program Annual Action Plan 30 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-50 Geographic Distribution —91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement(including areas of low-income and minority concentration)where assistance will be directed Priority CDBG funding areas in the City of Round Rock include those areas where there is a high rate of low to moderate income(LMI) persons. The following are the LMI block groups within the City of Round Rock: Census tract:18.51/Block group:3/Persons:1165/50%LMI Census tract:18.51/Block group:4/Persons:1000/66.45%LMI Census tract:205.04/Block group:l/Persons:1055/66.14%LMI Census tract:205.04/Block group:2/Persons:920/49.339%LMI Census tract:205.04/Block group:4/Persons:1655/75.74% LMI Census tract:206.02/Block group:2/Persons:265/47.75%LMI Census tract:207.01/Block group:l/Persons:710/57.96%LMICensus tract:207.03/Block Annual Action Plan 31 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) group:2/Persons:2025/54.22% LMI Census tract:207.04/Block group:2/Persons:1045/53.18% LMI Census tract:207.04/Block group:3/Persons:750/70.42%LMI Census tract:207.07/Block group:2/Persons:1095/71.34% LMI Census tract:208.03/Block group:l/Persons:1250/53.19% LMI Census tract:215.02/Block group:1/Persons:2425/62.02% LMI Census tract:215.02/Block group:2/Persons:850/79.44%LMI Census tract:215.03/Block group:1/Persons:1205/59.21% LMI Census tract:215.05/Block group:1/Persons:795/54.27%LMI Percentage of Funds: 100% Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Table 10-Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City of Round Rock estimates that 100%of the funds will be dedicated to projects in the target areas and that these funds assist a large number of low to moderate income residents. Target Area: Low to Moderate Income(LMI)Areas Percentage of Funds: 100% Discussion N/A Annual Action Plan 32 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing— 91.220(g) Introduction The City of Round Rock proposed to support one program in FY 2017 (2017-2018)that supports affordable housing to low-mod clients. The programs will assist with the need of affordable housing within the City of Round Rock. The program that will be supported will ensure that low-mod clients are provided resources that will alleviate cost burdens within their respective households. Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County will be supported by FY 2013 CDBG funds. This program provides minor home repair of low income residents of Round Rock up to$10,000 per unit. Funds will be spent on the purchase of materials;volunteers will do the actual home repairs. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 0 Special-Needs 0 Tota 1 0 Table 11-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 5 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 5 Table 12-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The Habitat for Humanity will be funded with prior 2013 funds. They have proposed to rehab a minimum of 5 existing units. Annual Action Plan 33 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-60 Public Housing— 91.220(h) Introduction The Round Rock Housing Authority(RRHA)was established in 1966,with the first development built in 1972. Today,the Housing Authority owns 100 units and administers 209 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.The City of Round Rock(CORR) plans encourage more partnerships with RRHA through public events/activities for low-mod families who are public housing residents. CORR will act as resource for the RRHA to assist the public housing authority with capacity building as well as programming that is associated with CDBG funds. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The Round Rock Housing Authority receives approximately$97,040 annually in Capital Fund Grant from HUD to provide for the maintenance and renovation needs of its public housing stock,which it considers to be in good condition. CORR plans to support the RRHA by providing administrative services that will allow for environmental assessments to the RRHA capital improvement projects. The CORR plans to increase their visibility at round tables that discuss public housing issues while offering resources/grant announcements to assist with the need of public housing. In an effort to address and improve the needs of public housing and resident initiatives,the City of Round Rock will fund the Round Rock Housing Authority Neighborhood (RRHA)Outreach Center(NOC) Program. The RRHA partnered with Round Rock ISD to employ retired educators to tutor/mentor elementary and secondary children after school.CDBG funding was provided for the salaries of teachers and a facilitator. The facilitator will work with families of the Housing Authority and will provide resources to assist in growth development. An implemented reading program for the afterschool tutoring program will increase reading levels with children that attend the NOC. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership The RRHA is a five member board, including a resident board member,oversees the Round Rock Housing Authority. The board is appointed by the CORR Mayor and City Council. The CORR employ their affordable housing knowledge in selecting new board members when a position becomes available. The CORR is invested in ensuring that selections made are in the best interest of the RRHA. Each board member appointed by CORR Mayor and City Council posse management qualities that will ensure that best business practices are deployed. The CDBG staff will meet with RRHA to have brainstorm sessions in regards to the RRHA administered Family Self Sufficiency Program and how to leverage programs and funds for homeownership. Staff will provide affordable housing expertise, homeownership grant resources and programming initiatives to promote self-sufficiency to the program participants. The FSS program serves families in the Housing Annual Action Plan 34 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Choice Voucher(HCV)and Public Housing(PH) Programs. Present participants have completed the following goals: • obtaining or maintaining employment • continuing to pursue higher education • continue to maintain first time businesses with supportive mentorship and education The unique value of the FSS program is that clients are able to receive supportive case management to reach their individual goals towards self-sufficiency. Currently there are no public housing homeownership initiatives in place either under the public housing program or the Section 8 program. The CORR plans to encourage Affordable Housing Roundtables that are conducted by the RRHA and include affordable housing builders, Housing Counseling non-profits and banking institutions. If the PHA is designated as troubled,describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance N/A-the Round Rock Housing Authority is no longer in "troubled status." The Round Rock Housing Authority holds a "High Performer"status under HUD's Section Management Assessment Program (SEMP);therefore, it is not designated as a "troubled"agency. Units are inspected, repaired, and maintained on a regular basis. Per RRHA,the physical condition of its public housing stock is considered to be in compliance with building standards according to their previous review per HUD. "High Performer"status will allow RRHA to apply for additional programs and funding,allowing for an increased level of service for families in the City of Round Rock. Discussion The housing authority continues to partner with several local agencies,faith-based organizations,the City,and the school district in order to bring resources to residents. Annual Action Plan 35 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities—91.220(i) Introduction The City of Round Rock and Williamson County are part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC). The BoS CoC is part of the Texas Homeless Network(THN),a non-profit membership-based organization helping Texas communities to prevent and end homelessness. THN is a 501(c)(3) organization that is partially funded through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Texas Department of State Health Services. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons(especially unsheltered persons)and assessing their individual needs The City of Round Rock funds the Round Rock Area Serving Center with CDBG funds to assist residents in jeopardy of becoming homeless with housing and mortgage assistance. Sometimes the loss of a job or an illness can cause a family to fall behind on rent or mortgage which can lead to eviction. Funding the housing/mortgage assistance program is an action and goal that will assist with reducing homelessness. The following agencies reach out to homeless persons and assess their individual needs such as the need for temporary shelter,transitional housing and other services: • The Williamson County Crisis Center(Hope Alliance)offers two housing programs to assist its clients.They offer a short-term,transitional housing program that helps families who are transitioning out of the shelter and a longterm, supporting housing program. • STARRY Emergency Shelter serves children who need immediate protection,typically after being removed from their home by court order due to life-threatening abuse or neglect. • Lifeworks provides emergency shelter and transitional housing as well as counseling, education/workforce and youth development to youth and their families. • Round Rock Area Serving Center provides emergency shelter,food and clothing vouchers, as well as mortgage and utility assistance, in an effort to prevent homelessness. • CASA provides trained,court-appointed volunteers to advocate in the best interest of abused and neglected children on their journey to a safe, permanent home. The City of Round Rock will join Texas Homeless Network in participating the Point-In-Time survey to Annual Action Plan 36 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) collect the count of the city's homeless population. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Hope Alliance and Williamson Burnet Counties Opportunities(WBCO)were both awarded Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)Grants from FEMA. Hope Alliance is using these funds to provide emergency shelter, purchase food and aid toward the purchase of bedding and cleaning supplies and other like items for the domestic violence shelter. WBCO is using the EFSP funds to purchase food for the Senior Nutrition Program. Helping homeless persons(especially chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children,veterans and their families,and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness,facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units,and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The City of Round Rock will continue to fund the Round Rock Area Serving Center for program year 2017-2018. Funding will be used to purchase food for the food pantry at the Round Rock Area Serving Center. The Round Rock Area Serving Center assists over 1,000 households with food every program year. To prevent homelessness, CDBG funding will allocate funding to the Round Rock Area Serving Center to provide mortgage and rent assistance to the residents of Round Rock. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care(such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions);or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health,social services, employment, education,or youth needs. Homelessness is a regional issue and is best addressed countywide through the efforts of both Williamson and Travis Counties and local jurisdictions. Since Round Rock's emergency shelter only provides temporary facilities for displaced women and children,the City will work with area providers such as Bluebonnet Trails MHMR to address its share of the homeless need through facilities and services provided at the regional level. Discussion Though Round Rock has a very small visible homeless population,the loss of a job,an increase in rent, Annual Action Plan 37 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) an eviction or domestic violence situation can easily lead to homelessness for many low income individuals and families. Round Rock will continue to fund high priority activities that are concentrated on homeless prevention and non-homeless special needs such as the Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry and Housing Assistance Program. One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of HOPWA for: Short-term rent, mortgage,and utility assistance to prevent homelessness of the individual or family Tenant-based rental assistance Units provided in housing facilities(transitional or permanent)that are being developed, leased,or operated Units provided in transitional short-term housing facilities developed, leased,or operated with HOPWA funds Total Annual Action Plan 38 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing —91.220(j) Introduction The City of Round Rock CDBG Program is currently working with other local entitlements, participating jurisdictions and housing authorities to develop the AFFH due January 2019. CDBG staff will enter into a interlocal agreement with other cities/housing authorities and prepare a scope of work for procurement. The largest entitlement/participating jurisdiction will undertake the procurement process. In 2000, consultants from the University of Texas prepared a report titled "Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, Round Rock,Texas" (AI). This document provided a comprehensive review of the City's administrative and judicial policies. This study's assessment of the location,availability,and accessibility of housing will assist in planning to address impediments to fair and affordable housing. This analysis profiled the housing market in Round Rock,addressed housing affordability, physical condition of housing stock, and public housing. Barriers to affordable housing identified through the City's citizen participation process were: • Lack of options • Lack of transitional support, assistance needed for move-in costs/deposits • Land prices • Lack of community involvement and creativity in problem solving • Negative neighborhood perception regarding low income housing • Lack of public transportation Identified policies impacting the development of affordable housing included the following: • Inflexible development standards • Lack of incentives for developers to construct affordable housing • High development fees The City of Round Rock CDBG staff refers anyone needing to file a housing discrimination complaint or needing information on fair housing to the Austin Tenants Council. The Austin Tenants Council Fair Housing Program helps any person who has been discriminated against in the rental,sale,financing or appraisal of housing. The state and federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of a person's race,color, national origin, religion, sex,disability(mental or physical)or familial status. The Fair Housing Program documents and investigates complaints;provides advice about remedies under fair housing laws,and coordinates legal services to assist victims of housing discrimination. The Fair Annual Action Plan 39 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Housing Program provides fair housing seminars and presentations to interested parties. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls,tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes,fees and charges,growth limitations,and policies affecting the return on residential investment The CDBG staff will strategize with internal departments to develop strategies that will assist in the removal of barriers to affordable housing. The CDBG staff will enlist industry and subject matter experts to brainstorm ideas in developing a comprehensive plan for affordable housing. Discussion The City of Round Rock former Mayor,Alan McGraw and City Council proclaimed April 2017 as Fair Housing Month. A proclamation was signed for the CDBG office to display. Annual Action Plan 40 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-85 Other Actions—91.220(k) Introduction The City of Round Rock will continue to work with partners in the region to improve the housing and employment opportunities for low and moderate income persons and other special populations. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Despite ongoing efforts,there still remains a number of significant obstacles to meeting underserved needs. The following obstacles to meeting these needs in Round Rock include: • Population growth • Cut backs in state and federal funding for basic needs and services • High cost of housing • Need for transportation to existing services and childcare available services To address these needs,the City of Round Rock dedicated CDBG funds to the following: • Round Rock Area Serving Center for the purchase and distribution of food and to provide rent and mortgage assistance • Round Rock Housing Authority to pay for partial salaries for the resident services coordinator/facilitator and teachers at the Neighborhood Outreach Center(NOC)at the Round Rock Housing Authority. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City of Round Rock will support two programs in FY 17 (2017-2018)that support affordable housing. These include the housing assistance program through the Round Rock Area Serving Center (RRASC)to assist residents with rent or mortgage at$100 a household,and a program through Habitat for Humanity for the minor home repair of low income residents of Round Rock up to$10,000 per unit. Funds will be spent on the purchase of materials and volunteers will do the actual home repairs. A plumber or electrician will be hired if needed. Habitat for Humanity will be funded by FY13 CDBG funds. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The CDBG program has procedures in place to comply with the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Annual Action Plan 41 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X)and subsequent changes in September 1999.These procedures include notification, identification, and treatment(if necessary). Most of the development in Round Rock occurred after the use of the lead based paint was banned. HUD estimates that as many as 540 housing units in Round Rock built prior to 1978 and occupied by extremely low, low and moderate income households could contain lead-based paint. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City's anti-poverty strategy is based on attracting a range of businesses and providing workforce development including job training services for low income residents. Planned economic development and anti-poverty programs include: • Friendly Rock Program to assist residents with utility bills • Food Pantry Program provides residents access to food • Foundation Communities Tax Center provides free tax preparation • YMCA provides after school and summer scholarship dollars to low and moderate income families in Round Rock Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City relies on a network of public sector, private sector, and non-profit organizations to implement the Strategic Plan, particularly to address homelessness and special needs. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies In an effort to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies,the City of Round Rock CDBG staff will continue to attend the Williamson County Monthly Networking Meetings. These meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at the Alan R. Baca Senior Center. Collaboration and coordination between agencies is important to ensure that the needs in the community are being addressed. Discussion The City of Round Rock,Office of Community Development is responsible for the administration of the City's programs funded with CDBG funds. This office has the primary responsibility for managing and implementing the City's affordable housing and infrastructure program,the Consolidated and Annual Plans and related documents. The City of Round Rock has developed a monitoring system to ensure that the activities carried out in Annual Action Plan 42 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) the Plan are done so in a timely manner in accordance with the federal monitoring requirements of[24 CFR 570.501 (v)] and [24 CFR 85.40] and all other applicable laws, regulations, policies and sound management and accounting practices. Sub-recipients are monitored to ensure that they have implemented and administered their CDBG funded activities according to applicable federal requirements. Particular attention is paid to compliance with management systems, procurement practices and compliance with civil rights requirements. When applicable,sub-recipients are required to submit copies of paid receipts,timesheets, income documentation, client data and self-certification forms with their monthly requests. This information is used to determine the number of unduplicated beneficiaries. Monthly reports are submitted by each sub-recipient enabling staff to monitor the progress of each activity, provide technical assistance or consultation when needed and to ensure that all objectives are met. The City of Round Rock conducts monitoring of sub-recipients every program year during the summer. Particular attention is paid to compliance with eligibility and national objective requirements. The HUD monitoring checklist is used during these on-site monitoring visits. The monitoring visits are conducted by the CDBG Program Coordinator. Technical assistance is provided for sub-recipients at the beginning of the program year and anytime during the program year upon request. Throughout the year,staff conducts mini desk reviews of all sub-recipients. Sub-recipients are required to submit monthly progress reports and reimbursement requests by the 15th of every month. This allows the City to monitor the sub-recipient's progress and spending on a monthly basis. The City of Round Rock Office of Community Development maintains an open door policy for all agencies and frequent unofficial visits are made at participating agencies throughout the year. Annual Action Plan 43 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements—91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table.The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1.The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 6,663 2.The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4.The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5.The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 6,663 Other CDBG Requirements 1.The amount of urgent need activities 0 2.The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit-A consecutive period of one,two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70%of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00% Discussion Annual Action Plan 44 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Attachments Annual Action Plan 45 2017 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) C *it 'izen • ion • • Public Notices 1. Notice of Applications for Funding 2. Needs Assessment Public Hearing 3. Notice of 30 Day Comment Period Public Hearing IIII IIII AUSTIN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS PFLUGERVILLE PFLAG & ROUND ROCK LEADER NOTICE of APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OF TEXAS FUNDING COUNTY OF TRAVIS & WILLIAMSON Before me, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public ROUND RACK COMMUNITY in and for the Counties of Travis & Williamson, State DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT of Texas, on this day personally appeared Alejandro PROGRAM Cado. Advertising Agent of the PFLUGERVILLE The City of Round Rock Community PFLAG & ROUND ROCK LEADER, which are Development Block Grant (CDBG) Pro- newspapers of general circulation published in the gram i s now accepting a p p l i cati o n s for counties of Travis & Williamson in the state of Texas, the Fiscal Year beginning October 1 , who being duly sworn by me, states that the attached 2017 and ending September 30, 2018. advertisement was published at the lowest published Applicants with programs and projects rate for Classified advertising in said newspaper on specifically designed to meet the CDBG the following date(s), to wit, and that the attached is a Program objectives and high priority true copy of said advertisement: the following date(s), needs are encouraged to obtain an ap- CITY OF ROUND ROCK CDBG DEPT„first date plication a t the Community Develop- ment Office located at 221 East Main of Publication 02/15/2017, last date of Publication Street Round Rock, Texas or at www. 02/16/2017, web and print times Published 2, Legal roundrocktexas.govstarting Friday, Notices, 1 X 32. February 17, 2017 or by calling (512) PY 17/18 App Notice 341 -3328. The deadline for submission Ad ID: 1386738 of applications and related materials is Ad Cost: 202.88 Friday, March 17, 2017 by 4:OOP.M. *Technical assistance will be provided to applicants upon request. The City's 2017-2018 allocation is esti- mated to be $572,999. If you have any questions, please call the Community Development Office at (512) 341 -3328. 2-16/2017 4706485 SWORN AND SUBS RIBE'6TO BEFORE ME, on ��''' '°'''�� J .r ��. MARISSA K. AUSTIN Notary Public,State Texas 02/20/2017 =='•�1• My Commission of T %;lt.•`F t�`, Expires March 09, 2019 Notary Public IIII 1111 ` AUSTIN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ROUND ROCK LEADER STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON NEEDS ASSESSMENT Before me, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public PUBLICHEARINGNOTICEin and for the County of Williamson, State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Alejandro Cado. CITY OF SND ROCK Advertising Agent of the ROUND ROCK LEADER, T1 Ckyct Randftt.71111 kald2Pd3khwi1rt1brfl*pupwc(MkIttim-ECDAIIST l.k.1 CeIItrmrDrRlEfrrc ElEdG113111 ab-711 Pui0.CmMrk-J1V Vll k030dir'W which is a newspaper er of general circulation published hrNat;>>rl i> �h +]I �ooalat►zir,�Pt+t.t[ i f�rtl�itratzazni*dtr� in the county of Williamson in the state of Texas, who aflat ni rjjkadzk Cltt i twm TkaPtiklr Hiattrtsi wfl N to GIkA T.kvrs*VtJrKk 9,2fil i it-.%W P.x being duly sworn by me, states that the attached C"t=1rt1–Cduttll CtrtMkd% 121 Erlt tlo r advertisement was published at the lowest published Rind RocLTv=79i 4 rate for Classified advertising in said newspaper on Tb;Clti jod tfw ti profa4d_1]l.7 tibvooiaf Iffadn"I 53T'.4�W WC-Mand, Dudrfeni HkAGi psi iPerj1 Ana l is sprtm N or dlttkk,rd+itw. the following date(s), to wit, and that the attached is a Publk tadnM Nwfs i lansinxim true copy of said advertisement: the following date(s), �rltxC�><t�ri Find Tiril><bFfECCmam i�rtd�trk Y,�#rr�rc+��.�it CITY OF ROUND ROCK CDBG DEPT„first date MgMdcioiFidlltW i rM14c vanit of Publication 02/23/2017, last date of Publication 114-tlik Fiditim 02/23/2017, web and print times Published 1, Legal Chili Can Cama Lca mic D ir¢Irpmrt Nattik NrUrf Fxilk:kt 1 TidoUlAtah4ma Notices, 2 X 5. PublkSairTkttllNafs PY 17/18 Needs Assessment Public Notice 5tilrlarstmra ` CWeMlbranti Ad ID: 1386778 flt�>tfk�PPki rwim Lniarc V1113ShILK 4itta k Vr' ' fl ita Ne'ft Ad Cost: 137.50 Cbllf Can trsk* Cronmill Plamkt acaoladm far b tfuils %lik Lvdaps Ul bar prod ad upo mgml. Ltr pswa iaw as Win at*F41al pan alidils ramm qw al lo duKa For non l0hMbrtkL 00*YM IWCtatmaoiii ECtrMDfnttl CCttPrtumCf."I EiixMili';-bwl lid Rad,TSL or rill e 1 Zi-14 1-35M'Abm M n Ili My k t'wn rlkd me Rm saaM HolwAL CE43r CcErtfwar Ctiy-ar mcimd lit I Ent Y'tla StuL Fximd ftciLTIL 7,M## C�f I i M 1_;.ice# rkmdzAP13153D±1rr..UlW FOILS '4tr CHrW. r I rmif$AC LU' W a Of■M&C.l AW.'1r=r ih7L-d dR Au 22r k.f z r_,V1t-a i CXCit1G.INILM:MV ROSIE. S i EPHENS �r hpp.Y HUS�� y Notary Public,State of Texas. ' �r•. �' ,' � Comm Expires 09-26-2020 SWORN AND SUBSC D T B F , on ' � ''�� ;� ;;,�` Not, .n 7531322 02/27/2017 Notary Public Illi CN�_ _ AUSTIN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ROUND ROCK LEADER STATE OF TEXAS di COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON AI O DE AUDENCIA PUBLICA PAPA Before me, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public j. in and for the County of Williamson, State of Texas, EVALUACION DE LAS NECESIDADES on this day personally appeared Alejandro Cado. CIUDAD DE ROUND RCXK Advertising Agent of the ROUND ROCK LEADER, La Citlil & Rreod Rrck win im miik-a pikicr Du it propoi1$3 � r�liia3r which is a newspaper of general circulation published o3srbriw Arai;l Prrgnio&Dmrralis conmioria �Ta>�_rl.Lit.zaaarirArk-iEnidrf mkmci udsnlapuratr Piss imliuAiELM1 -201I,oiarisd6iIsVinil REct. in the county of Williamson in the state of Texas, who LA iokmir prriiu=n iliigainlo- rrry*0 ck M rm 2017o 1aK i M HSt being duly sworn by me, states that the attached Cliff[till-Condl Chirrriirs 2111.EwJ!V kiSIW advertisement was published at the lowest published Round RocLroii rate for Classified advertising in said newspaper on L9 Citrw slik-i" a um 120m t-0 & S5+21.1m.9 pra J Ptwira ti Dwarr-11r- �_ �r��1I.. ratlita�ada r�sln� rliFvrral�i�.�rlhi� r iit the following date(s), to wit, and that the attached is a %xrddadndi trndziodwa P+0blkm, Nece,idtd%deltiturdrtdhri true copy of said advertisement: the following date(s), CAIrOl&P.M3ta3.W1Mt W+rai.,wDmaa &rmaI»aaa CITY OF ROUND ROCK CDBG DEPT„first date amm atquilB 3w:k.s-ziz' aril �r� of Publication 02/23/2017, last date of Publication Ciiumi dW Ur6c, *43rat da b Calk .z'Rk-raacKra itcedtrllrod 02/23/2017, web and print times Published 1 , Legal I�riilQFnir d��al�xi �rir�idtd�,d,�G�rmalio E�ai�ai�� Notices 2 X 5. Wbialm&E%xiatilliAata SPANISH - PY 17/18 Needs Assessment Public ' traidmdndi SerrkiosF10 Ico Noce dtdesRd elm de EnirMla Notice 5ori cin p wj Estmwi mervu,* N icaatdades de'IT kndu :W-ImpKi d5up&iU& Mmllctdditdi to Camaldod Ad I D: 1386785 5arrcimpm.i la li%&W Ad Cost: 137.50 k.-MA61Mpian MMLW i1C3Pbi1&h5dQb@rJz.tr&F<db640 JN1 M' 1. Lnpramximaw learn it zpM pun acpAh&pimm&gwiK IG66M. Fara rk�wr � iifamw 5a ar pan 4mix atwaor m w iw,p 3r iw vi:iko 6 riciaa ,[ rtt a [tea 3 Ca®trii 221 Ew Wio Sim Rral bkt n -,ME4 or Ibm a PA■” Hudwil d 1`5121 341-332S, or par arP3 i6drLcira rindmI iiIrix km -'P3• CER-TIM TIM PE REQM0 eC&I Jz tiv 0&t kv zu i 1:Y4 JAkl v %Y e!►.1nr w�'f ==int'FfLNW4P ,Na!71 � iu::, '�!.EL':M'I 3t+q fy-F;tai,k fii tr:rl t v 3FT14f M 134+ki!: r)k AaW C-;ALF1RWxDr1' i . �,r ROSIE STEPHENS ;o1w�Y�U�`� Notary Public,State of Texas z� COrnm. Expire,09-26-2020 ';''�` la {Q 7$31322 11 SWORN AND SUBS C I EDT BEF RE ME, onrr .�aXa 02/27/2017 Notary Public ;lalCSnianMEDIA Austin Aincricaa statcsnian austin360 iahora Sr' PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC NOTICE Before me,the undersigned authority,a Notary Public in and for the County of Williamson,State of Texas,on this day personally appeared Alejandro Cado,Advertising Agent of the Round Rock Leader,which is a newspaper of general circulation published in the county of Williamson in the state of Texas,who being duly swom by me,states that the attached advertisement was published at the lowest published rate for Classified advertising in said newspaper on the following pub s),a wit,and that the attached is a true copy of said advertisement:the following date(s),,first date ( Publication 05/06/2017,last date of Publication 05/06/2017,web and print times Published 1,Legal ads l C. ROUND ROCK,CITY OF 221 E MAIN ST ROUND ROCK,TX 786645271 Signed (Legal Advertising Agent) Swom or affirmed to,and subscr ed be r me,this 1 t day of May.21317 in Testimony whereof,I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal,th y an ar of esaid- Signed (Notary) �,ti►i"r'rf ROSIE S1-EPHELIS Please see Ad on following page(s) '7;T Notary Public,State of Texas C:on m.Expires 09-26-2020 Notary ID 7831322 Page 1 of 2 NOTICE OF 30 DAY COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 In order to receive certain grants from the US Ieparlmenl of Housing and Urban Development(11I1D), the City of Round Rock most submit a Consolidate Annual Action Plan to BUD which describes community needs,resources,priorities and proposed activities with regard to housing,community development,econumic development and public services.The plan k due to the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development on August 15,2017,In Fiscal year 1017-2018,the City of Round Rock anticipates to receive approximately S572,999 through the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)program upon final federal budget approval The Draft Consolidated Annual Action Plan will be available forpnblic review and written comment beginning May 9,2017 until lune 7,2017 al 5 p in at the office of community development at the address below,at the Round Rock Public Library at 216 East Main St,at the Alan R.Baca Senior Center at 301 W.Bagdad Ave,Round Rock llousing Authority 1505 lance lane,and on the city website at wwvw.ruundrocklexas gov. A public hearing will be held to receive comments All interested persons are invited to attend at the location and lime listed below. Thursday,June 8,2017 "City Council fleeting City Council Chambers 221 East Main Street Round Rock,TX 78664 Time:7:00 PM This hearing is sponsored by the Office of Community Development For more information concerning the hearing,please contact the Community Development office,Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m at 341-3328(voice)or 711(TDD) The City of Round Rock is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will he provided upon request Please call 218-5491(voice)or 711(TDD)for assistance For a sign language interpreter,please call Raynesha Hudnell at 341-3328 at least 24 hours in advance The City dues nol discriminate based on disability in the admission or access to,or treatment or employmen+ in,its programs and activities.-1 he City Human Resources Department has been dcsignaicd as the City's ADA/ Section 504 Office This office is located al 231 East Main Street,lsl Floor if you have any questions or complaints regarding your ADAISeciion 504 Rights,please call the City of Round Rock Human Resuurcm Once at 318-5643(voice) This publication isavailable in alternative formats Please call 218-3295(voice)or 71 1(TDD)for assistance POSTINC CFAITIFICATION I certifr shut this notire of it pnLlic hens ing�respasied on Phis 5"daJ•aI b!a}-2017 ar.5:00 p+n as ieguii ed by law in arcurdance inth 5'erlion 55/043 of the Teras Gmrrnrnrnt Code, /ORIGINAL SIGNED/ Sara L White,TRMC,City Clerk Dale of Publication:Saturday,May 6,2017 AVISO DE 30 DIAS DE PERIODO DE COMENTARIOS Y LA AUDIENCIA PUBLICA CDBG PLAN ANUAL DE ACCON M DEL ANO FISCAL 2017-2018 Para recibir la concesion de subvenciones del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano(HUD)..la Ciudad de Round Ruck dobe presenter una plan de action anual do HUD,quo describe las necesidades de la comunidad,recursos,prioridades y actividades prupuestas on materia de vivienda,comunidad el desarrollo, el desarrollo econ6mico y Ins servicios publicos TI plan se dehe al Departamentr de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbane de EE.UU,el 15 de Agosto do 2017.En el ano fiscal 2017-2018,se espera quo la Ciudad de Round Rock va a recibir aproximadamente S 572,999 a!raves del programa de Desarrollo de)a Comunidad(CDBG) sobre aprobacion do presupuesto loderal.EI Plan de Accion Anual Consolidado estari disponible para so revision y cornenlarios pot escrito a parlir del 9 de Mayo de,el a6o 2017 hasty el 7 de Junio de,2017 a las 5 pm on la oficina de desarrolln de la comunidad en la dureccion mdicada mss ahaln,on la Bihlioleca Pi5blica de Round Rock en 216 East Main Si ,en el Centro de Mayores Alan R.Baca on el 301 W.Bagdad Ave., Autoridad de Vivienda de Round rock 1505 a Lance Lane,y on el Sitio de la ciudad en www roundrocklexas gov.Una audiencia publicH it Ilevarii a tabu para recibir comentarios.Todas las personas interesHdas estun invitados a participar on el lugar y hora indicados a continuation: Jueves,8 de Junio 2017 City Council Meeting City Council Chambers 221 East Main Street Round Rock,TX 78664 H ura:7;00 PM Emu uudicncia es palrocinado pot la Oficina de Dcsurrolln do la Cnmunidad Para oblener mos information r� relaliva a la audiencia,pot favor,p6ngase en contacto con la oficina de Desarrollo de la Comunidad,de lures a viernes 08 a m-05:00 p to a 341 a 3328(voz)o 711(TDD)La Ciudad de Round Rock esla comprometida con el cumplimiento de IosAmericanoscon Discapacidades(ADA)y laSecci6n 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitaci6n de 1973,seg6n enmendada.modificaciones razonables a igual aemo a comunicaciones dispunibles baju petition Por favor,Ilame al 218-5491(vnz)o 711(TDD)para oblener avuda Para un interpreie de lenguaje de signos,pot favor Ilame al 341-3328 Raynesho Hudnell al menus 24 horas de antelacion,Round Rock no d scrimina sobre la base de la discapacidad on la admisiun o acceso a,o tratamiento o empleo on sus programas y actividades EI Departamento de Recursos Humanos de ld ciudad ha side designada come ADA /Secci6n 504 Oficina de la Ciudad.Esta oficina esti ubicada on 231 East Main Street,primer piso Si Listed tiene alguna pregunta o queja con respecto a so ADA/Seccion 504 Derechos,pot favor!lame a la Ciudad de)a Oficina do Recursos H umanos ch:Round Rock en 318-5643(voz) Esta publicacion esti disponible on formatos alternatives Per favor,(lame al 218-3295(voz)o 711(TDD)para eblener ayuda. CERTIFICACION DE DESPLAZAMiENTO Certifico que este aviso de una audiencia p6blica fue publicada hoy 5 de Mayo,2017 a 5:00 pm coma Io requiere la ley de conformidad con la Seccion 551 043 del Codigo de Gohierno deTexas /Original hrmado/ Sara L White.TRMC,Seeretario de la Ciudad Fecha de publicacion:SSbado,6 de mayo de,cl ano 2017 Notice of 30 Day Comment Period and Public Hearing Draft Consolidated Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2017-2018 In order to receive certain grants from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Round Rock must submit a Consolidate Annual Action Plan to HUD which describes community needs, resources, priorities and proposed activities with regard to housing, community development, economic development and public services. The plan is due to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on August 15, 2017. In Fiscal year 2017-2018, the City of Round Rock anticipates to receive approximately $572,999 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program upon final federal budget approval. The Draft Consolidated Annual Action Plan will be available for public review and written comment beginning May 9, 2017 until June 7, 2017 at 5 p.m. at the office of community development at the address below, at the Round Rock Public Library at 216 East Main St., at the Alan R. Baca Senior Center at 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock Housing Authority 1505 Lance Lane, and on the city website at www.roundrocktexas.gov . A public hearing will be held to receive comments. All interested persons are invited to attend at the location and time listed below: Thursday,June 8, 2017 City Council Meeting City Council Chambers 221 East Main Street Round Rock,TX 78664 Time: 7:00 PM This hearing is sponsored by the Office of Community Development. For more information concerning the hearing, please contact the Community Development office, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 341-3328 (voice) or 711 (TDD). The City of Round Rock is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Please call 218-5491 (voice) or 711 (TDD) for assistance. For a sign language interpreter, please call Raynesha Hudnell at 341-3328 at least 24 hours in advance. The City does not discriminate based on disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. The City Human Resources Department has been designated as the City's ADA/Section 504 Office. This office is located at 231 East Main Street, 1" Floor. If you have any questions or complaints regarding your ADA/Section 504 Rights, please call the City of Round Rock Human Resources Office at 318-5643 (voice) This publication is available in alternative formats. Please call 218-3295 (voice) or 711 (TDD)for assistance. POSTING CERTIFICATION I certify that this notice of a public hearing was posted on the ist day of May 2017 at 5:00 p.m.as required by law in accordance with Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code. Sara L. White,TRIVIC, City Clerk Date of Publication: Saturday, May 6, 2017 Aviso de 30 dias de periodo de comentarios y la audiencia publica CDBG Plan Anual de Accion del ano fiscal 2017-2018 Para recibir la concesion de subvenciones del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD), la Ciudad de Round Rock debe presentar una plan de accion anual de HUD, que describe las necesidades de la comunidad, recursos, prioridades y actividades propuestas en materia de vivienda, comunidad el desarrollo, el desarrollo economico y los servicios p6blicos. El plan se debe al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE.UU., el 15 de Agosto de 2017. En el ano fiscal 2017-2018, se espera que la Ciudad de Round Rock va a recibir aproximadamente $ 572,999 a traves del programa de Desarrollo de la Comunidad (CDBG) sobre aprobaci6n de presupuesto federal. El Plan de Accion Anual Consolidado estara disponible para su revision y comentarios por escrito a partir del 9 de Mayo de, el ano 2017 hasta el 7 de Junio de, 2017 a las 5 pm en la oficina de desarrollo de la comunidad en la direccion indicada mas abajo, en la Biblioteca P6blica de Round Rock en 216 East Main St., en el Centro de Mayores Alan R. Baca en el 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Autoridad de Vivienda de Round rock 1505 a Lance Lane,y en el sitio de la ciudad en www.roundrocktexas.gov. Una audiencia p6blica se llevara a cabo para recibir comentarios. Todas las personas interesadas estan invitados a participar en el lugar y hora indicados a continuacion: Jueves, 8 de Junio 2017 City Council Meeting City Council Chambers 221 East Main Street Round Rock,TX 78664 Hora: 7:00 PM Esta audiencia es patrocinado por la Oficina de Desarrollo de la Comunidad. Para obtener mas informaci6n relativa a la audiencia, por favor, pongase en contacto con la oficina de Desarrollo de la Comunidad, de lunes a viernes 08 a.m.-05:00 p.m. a 341 a 3328 (voz) o 711 (TDD). La Ciudad de Round Rock esta comprometida con el cumplimiento de los Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA) y la Secci6n 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitacion de 1973, seg6n enmendada. modificaciones razonables e igual acceso a comunicaciones disponibles bajo peticion. Por favor, Ilame al 218-5491 (voz) o 711 (TDD) para obtener ayuda. Para un interprete de lenguaje de signos, por favor(lame al 341-3328 Raynesha Hudnell al menos 24 horas de antelacion. Round Rock no discrimina sobre la base de la discapacidad en la admision o acceso a, o tratamiento o empleo en sus programas y actividades. EI Departamento de Recursos Humanos de la ciudad ha sido designada como ADA/ Seccion 504 Oficina de la Ciudad. Esta oficina esta ubicada en 231 East Main Street, primer piso. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o queja con respecto a su ADA/Seccion 504 Derechos, por favor Ilame a la Ciudad de la Oficina de Recursos Humanos de Round Rock en 318-5643 (voz). Esta publicacion esta disponible en formatos alternativos. Por favor, Ilame al 218-3295 (voz)o 711 (TDD) para obtener ayuda. CERTIFICACION DE DESPLAZAMIENTO Certifico que este aviso de una audiencia publica fue publicada hoy 1 de Mayo,2017 a 5:00 pm como to requiere la ley de conformidad con la Seccion 551.043 del Codigo de Gobierno de Texas. ftwl, ." Sara L. White,TRMC, Secretario de la Ciudad Fecha de publicacion: Sabado, 6 de mayo de, el ano 2017 AVISO DE AUDENCIA PUBLICA PARA EVALUACION DE LAS NECESIDADES CIUDAD DE ROUND ROCK La Ciudad de Round Rock tendra una audiencia publica con el proposito de solicitor comentarios para el Program de Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG). Los comentarios recibidos seran considerados para la Plan de Action Anual 2017-2018 de la Ciudad de Round Rock. La audencia publica sera el siguiente: Jueves,9 de Marzo 2017 a las 7:00 P.M. City Hall—Council Chambers 221 East Main Street Round Rock,Texas 78664 La Ciudad anticipa a una asignacion de $572,999 para el Programa de Desarrollo Comuntario (CDBG). A continuacion se muestra una lista parcial de las actividades eligibles. Necesidades de Instalaciones Publicas Necesidades de Infraestructura Centros de Personas Mayores Mejoras de Drenaje de Inundaciones Centros Juveniles Mejoras de Agua y Alcantarillado Centros del Barrio Mejoras de la Calle Parques y Recreacion Accesibilidad Instituciones de Salud Necesidades de Desarrollo Economico Centros de Cuidado Infantil Asistencia tecnica Facilidades de Estacionamiento Necesidades de Servicios Publico Necesidades Refugios de Emergencia Servicios para Personas Mayores Necesidades de Vivienda Servicios para discapacitados Planificacion de la Comunidad Servicios para la Juventud Acomodaciones para personas incapacitadas deberan ser disponibles bajo peticion. Las presentaciones se haran en espanol para acluellas personas clue asi to deseen. Para obtener mas informacion or para enviar comentarios escritos, por favor visite la Oficina del Departamento de Desarollo Comuntario, 221 East Main Street Round Rock,TX 78664 or (lame a Raynesha Hudnell al (512) 341-3328 or por correo electronico rhudnell@roundrocktexas.Bov CERTIFICATION DE REGISTRO Certifico que este aviso de una audencia publica fue publicada el dia 24 de Febrero 2017 a las 5:00 p.m. como to require la ley, de conformidad con la Seccion 551.043 del Codigo de Gobierno de Texas. �. 0 L1--I I # VM Sara L. White,TRMC, City Clerk Fecha de publicacion: miercoles, 22 de Febrero 2017 NEEDS ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF ROUND ROCK The City of Round Rock will hold a public hearing for the purpose of soliciting comments for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Comments received will be considered for the City of Round Rock 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and make their views known. The Public Hearing will be as follows:Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. City Hall—Council Chambers 221 East Main Street Round Rock, Texas 78664 The City anticipates a proposed 2017 allocation of approximately $572,999 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Below is a partial list of eligible activities. Public Facilities Needs Infrastructure Improvement Needs Senior Centers Flood Drain Improvements Youth Centers Water Improvements Neighborhood Facilities Sewer Improvements Parks and Recreation Facilities Street Improvements Health Facilities Accessibility Child Care Centers Economic Development Needs Parking Facilities Technical Assistance Public Service Needs Lead Based Paint/Hazard Abatement Senior Services Code Enforcement Handicapped Services Emergency Shelter Needs Youth Services Housing Needs Child Care Services Community Planning Accommodations for individuals with handicaps shall be provided upon request. Las presentaciones se haran en espanol para aquellas personas que asi to deseen. For more information, please visit the Community Development Department Office, 221 East Main Street Round Rock, TX or call (512) 341-3328. Written comments may be forwarded to: Raynesha Hudnell, CDBG Coordinator City of Round Rock 221 East Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664 (512) 341-3328 rhudnell@roundrocktexas.gov POSTING CERTIFICATION i certify that this notice of a public hearing was posted on this 24th day of February 2016 at 5:00 p.m. as required by law in accordance with Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code. 4ft/�. do Sara L. White,TRMC, City Clerk Date of Publication: Wednesday, February 22, 2016 NOTICE of APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ROUND ROCK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The City of Round Rock Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is now accepting applications for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2017 and ending September 30, 2018. Applicants with programs and projects specifically designed to meet the CDBG Program objectives and high priority needs are encouraged to obtain an application at the Community Development Office located at 221 East Main Street Round Rock, Texas or at www.roundrocktexas.gov starting Friday, February 17, 2017 or by calling(512) 341-3328.The deadline for submission of applications and related materials is Friday, March 171 2017 by 4:00 P.M. *Technical assistance will be provided to applicants upon request. The City's 2017-2018 allocation is estimated to be $572,999. If you have any questions, please call the Community Development Office at (512) 341-3328. POSTING CERTIFICATION 1 certify that this notice of a public hearing was posted on this 7 1 day of February 2017 at 5:00 p.m. as required by law in accordance with Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code. Sara L. White,TRMC, City Clerk Publication date:Thursday, February 16, 2017 Maps 1. City of Round Rock, Texas Maps a. Map 1: Low- and Moderate -Income Areas b. Map 2: Concentration of Ethnic Minorities c. Map 3: Concentration of Racial Minorities 2. Public Services Location Map a. CASA Court Advocacy for Abused or Neglected Children Program b. Round Rock Housing Authority Neighborhood Outreach Center c. Round Rock Area Serving Center— Food Pantry Program and Housing Assistance Program 3. Project Location Maps a. 2017 Sidewalk Project- Chisholm Valley Subdivision b. 2017 Park Improvement- Frontier Park City of Round Rock, Texas Map l.- Low- and Moderate- Income (LMI) Areas .03 8.04 4ir T�. X20 'f 0.0 l 215.07 208 • 44-T CM -4 ............. rl 21 60 . 8 z ... . ....... :O .............. Co Rd 123 S 15. 215.05 203.10 . ... ..... 18 0 r 205.UO Ir: ......... 205.05 7 8. TX 0, 77 . .......... ....................... e7, ......... UAL 18.55 207 -- 18.55Stat 18.57 Legend Low- and Moderate- Income (LMI)Areas, > 47.75% City of Round Rock Round Rock2010 Census Tract Boundaries Stre ets City of Round Rock, Texas Map 2: Concentration of Ethnic Minorities .03 215." :a "� I:T fry �,;,r �,?=' _ �•% 215.46 �-- 206.45: 215A7yY, r 206.03 n2 215.48v-J` Rd 123 23 24$ : r 5.43(63�215A5 S 207. — ti�'4' �2Q7JD$ 8 7 1 - 205.06 Y. t y • - _ 245.43- 0$ r r ... •.. •. . ... 207• � � 2 I » t1$.53 18.55 207.03'---. 07.03 ` .� --- Legend 38.9% or more ethnic minorities Low and Moderate- Income (LMI)Areas, }_47.75% Streets City of Round Rock Round Rock 2010 Bloch Groups Round Rock 2010 Census Tract Boundaries City of Round Rock, Texas Map 3: Concentration of Racial Minorities .03 tt i 206.0 2215A4 xT 1 .03 J -" �s 215.06CL .x'' 215.07 ' * 206.03 rk o 47 Tj 1-1 -y,.,.�-_ ,.• �- _ qtr_ �p,� 123 -� 2W '_~ 5.03? 7I5A5 a ................ .. r�• �� 207. - 4 207.1 .t y}- y f� x � 'T' ; 205.03 :.2: 47: 3:: f CI;Rd 18.53 207.03 +- e n d 19.3% or more racial minorities Low and M oderate- Income (LIVI I)Areas, >_47.75% City of Round Rock Round Rock 2010 Block Groups Round Rock 2010 Census Tract Boundaries Streets A • A • • • A • ' • • • ' • • a • • • 1 son Round Rock Area Serving Center-Food Pantry Program an WE Housing Assistance Program 1099 E Main St IM NO ���\♦♦t tit♦t �t�tt� �♦� Gtr �''� `��� . ��i�i��� .. ter ,, �� �♦+ � ,,, ,• ��„ ■ 111►t♦�t �� I►I���" ` �: 1,�., � ■ ` ■VIII//IIIIIII�III � '�� � ♦ ,�♦��/j � �; ,■ 1� ■/1/■111111111/Illlll�. �� — • ♦� . I` MON � Billt►►//11111111►1�t���t�� S,ttf r �: �� '' ■ ■ ■ :■ �"!= 1111/%�����,1111���1��� �� ,r ��`i� 44 OR Its � . Ill►%� • i�� ��►� ��, ■ ■ ■ - .. 35 ■�■ ■ S �■� 111111/ � .,s�. �` ., ��` ���i►► % � �,, '��� `� 111 � ♦,♦�� '- ♦ •' ,r�' ,�, ,:���►�= ,'�� LEGEND: t NOTES: 1.ALL NEW SIDEWALK WILL BE 4'WIDE AND 3'B.O.C. 4'SIDEWALK PATH UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY CITY (3'B.O.C.) REPRESENTIVE. 2.ALL NEW SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION NOT EXISTING WATERLINE TO EXCEED 2%CROSS-SLOPE. PROPSED CURB RAMPS 3.ALL NEW SIDEWALK"TIE-WS"WILL MEET&MATCH WIDTH,&CROSS-SLOPE,OF EXISTING S.W.&DRVWYS Q EXISTING UTILITY POLE WITHIN A MAXIMUM 2 FT.TRANSITION. 4.ALL NEW 4'SIDEWALK WILL SLOPE TO CURB. S.FORM TO FIT S.W.AT DRVWY INTERSECTIONS. NEW 4'SIDEWALK PATH 6.ALL NEW SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTED ACROSS A DRIVEWAY SHALL BE 4'WIDE,UNLESS OTHERWISE BLACKTEIT NEW 6'DRIVEWAY PATH CHISHOLM VALLEY DIRECTED BY A CITY REPRESENTATIVE. DRIVEWAY MEETSA.D.A CODE PARK 7.ALL NEW DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION SHALL (Tie into Existing Driveway or Ramp) ' MAINTAIN EXISTING CREST ELEVATION,UNLESS x OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY CITY REPRESENTATIVE. S.REASSESS SW CROSSLOPES AT DRVWYS TO INSURE DRIVEWAY REQUIRES G'WIDE 2%A.D.A.COMPLIANCE. S FOR 4'S.W.PATH. (Seeee DryDrywy Sawcut Plan&Profile) 9.NEW LOCATIONS FOR SIGNS WILL BE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD BY THE CITY REPRESENTATIVE. 10.MEANDER SIDEWALK AS NEED,WITHIN R.O.W.TO FULL DRIVEWAY RECONSTRUCTION PRESERVE VEGETATION&MAINTAIN ADA COMPLIANCE Q Tree ACRONYMS: R.O.W. =RIGHT OF WAY B.O.C. =BACK OF CURB S.W. =SIDEWALK DRVWY=DRIVEWAY f BLUEBONNET ELEMENTARY aF 2017 CDBG Sidewalks Project- r � ROUNO ROO(TExAS 1 in=250 ft Chisholm Valley Subdivision (N.T.S.-Reference Only) �t: � �� .�� tis.j :,, �- �• - f ,�'` � =a.:` :� =. � +�` "�i �. � � " x jg( a +a$ • p f �0 ,iii + y <. -, tII { '` "• `* g yF40 ! r .� .�* Y. 4'r °1.- _�'� ANG'' r1joe �it 41 �,-.i "'- 1(.: •� } � ,, �'a a X11 - q � .a _�- .` � C �a, .;. 16 A mss' y �.�e « bY�`, t _Z:7 s k ''• '�� ! a #. ,. . ^,per .. �' " 'k-- g" r -:t# ,yl .., `_ '!• 'i ,' o "4m 4ft OA "~ {�,{_ a r p t• .I '� �' " ' "i" Frontier • 'rk r ow ..:�«�, �j,i,� ,. ��.., .. �,'`�. t,'� �+� �� ��' ,„ x..•tom *` '', _� a=.,y '�. •�' - Rs - .w : I' ~,�' r It �:d' �, x ' r � 4 f .. ''!w / I, f �-. '._ ".. Tar +$; .• _. a1 •T .- d� a $4 P 'w! , e oil 140 pp f � � L _ t at. v r 'e.' �, «' � t �+�• � gym. � , r `- _•, #., �"` { b ��` ''fps �-�^. � � " _r i � r.. w g *.� .°* «; " sit ►°+`` t , . " Y + TF F a los t -s - .-- a - qr'" :..; .,- ��_M. �.«.r-•'� + Bim. -."" i9AO « AL pp- s- r OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date:10/31/2019 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): F] Preapplication F]New ®Application ®Continuation *Other(Specify): Changed/Corrected Application F]Revision *3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier: 06/28/2017 City of Round Rock 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier: TX 484674 B17MC480514 State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier: 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: *a.Legal Name: City of Round Rock *b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.Organizational DUNS: 74-6017485 1027407920000 d.Address: *Streetl: 221 East Main Street Street2: *City: Round Rock County/Parish: *State: TX: Texas Province: *Country: USA: UNITED STATES *Zip/Postal Code: 78664-5244 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Finance Department Community Development f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: *First Name: Raynesha Middle Name: *Last Name: xudnell Suffix: I � Title: CDBG Coordinator Organizational Affiliation: *Telephone Number: 512-341-3328 Fax Number. *Email: rhudnell@roundrocktexas.gov Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: *Other(specify): *10.Name of Federal Agency: Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.218 CFDA Title: Community Development Block Grant Program for Entitlement Communities *12.Funding Opportunity Number: *Title: 13.Competition Identification Number: Title: 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: FY 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments I Delete Attachments View Attachments Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: *a.Applicant 31 st *b.Program/Project 31 st Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment 17.Proposed Project: *a.Start Date: 10/01/2017 *b.End Date: 09/30/2018 18.Estimated Funding($): *a.Federal 605,539.00 *b.Applicant *c.State *d.Local *e.Other *f. Program Income *g.TOTAL 605,539.00 19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. *20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.) Yes ®No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach Add Attachment Delete Attachment I View Attachment 21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001) ® **I AGREE **The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Craig Middle Name: *Last Name: Morgan Suffix: *Title: Mayor *Telephone Number: 512-218-5410 Fax Number: 512-218-7097 *Email: craigmorgan@roundrocktexas.gov *Signature of Authorized Representative: *Date Signed: CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing--The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing. Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan--It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,as amended,(42 U.S.C.4601-4655)and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs. Anti-Lobbying--To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it,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; 2. 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,it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions;and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying 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. Authority of Jurisdiction--The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law(as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan--The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant,HOME,Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan. Section 3--It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968(12 U.S.C. 1701 u)and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. Signature f Author" d Official Date Mayor Title Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation--It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan--Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program(i.e.,the development of viable urban communities,by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities,primarily for persons of low and moderate income)and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570. Following a Plan--It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds--It has complied with the following criteria: 1.Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low-and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available(see Optional CDBG Certification). 2.Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans, during program year(s) 2017-2018 [a period specified by the grantee of one, two,or three specific consecutive program years],shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period. 3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds,including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds,by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements(assisted in part with CDBG funds)financed from other revenue sources,an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. In addition,in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income(not low-income) families,an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force--It has adopted and is enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations;and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws--The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C.2000d)and the Fair Housing Act(42 U.S.C. 3601-3619)and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint--Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35, Subparts A,B,J,K and R. Compliance with Laws--It will comply with applicable laws. If"t, M / _41 Z' ' Signature of thoriz V Official Date Mayor Title APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION: Lobbying Certification 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. OPTIONAL Community Development Block Grant Certification Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c): The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG- assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. l'JT• Signature of A horizedficial Date Mayor Title Specific HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance--If it plans to provide tenant-based rental assistance,the tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of its consolidated plan. Eligible Activities and Costs--It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR§§92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities,as described in§92.214. Subsidy layering--Before committing any funds to a project,it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; N/A Signature of Authorized Official Date Title Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Certifications The HOPWA grantee certifies that: Activities--Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources. Building--Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the consolidated plan: 1. For a period of not less than 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction,substantial rehabilitation,or acquisition of a facility, 2. For a period of not less than 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure. N/A Signature of Authorized Oficial Date Title Emergency Solutions Grants Certifications The Emergency Solutions Grants Program recipient certifies that: Major rehabilitation/conversion/renovation—If an emergency shelter's rehabilitation costs exceed 75 percent of the value of the building before rehabilitation,the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed rehabilitation. If the cost to convert a building into an emergency shelter exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building after conversion,the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed conversion. In all other cases where ESG funds are used for renovation,the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 3 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed renovation. Essential Services and Operating Costs—In the case of assistance involving shelter operations or essential services related to street outreach or emergency shelter,the recipient will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESG assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site or structure, so long the recipient serves the same type of persons(e.g., families with children,unaccompanied youth,disabled individuals,or victims of domestic violence)or persons in the same geographic area. Renovation—Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the building involved is safe and sanitary. Supportive Services—The recipient will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing, appropriate supportive services(including medical and mental health treatment,victim services, counseling, supervision,and other services essential for achieving independent living),and other Federal State, local,and private assistance available for these individuals. Matching Funds—The recipient will obtain matching amounts required under 24 CFR 576.201. Confidentiality—The recipient has established and is implementing procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted under the ESG program,including protection against the release of the address or location of any family violence shelter project,except with the written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of that shelter. Homeless Persons Involvement—To the maximum extent practicable,the recipient will involve, through employment,volunteer services,or otherwise,homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating,maintaining,and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program,in providing services assisted under the ESG program,and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under the program. Consolidated Plan—All activities the recipient undertakes with assistance under ESG are consistent with its consolidated plan. Discharge Policy—The recipient will establish and implement,to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate,policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care(such as health care facilities,mental health facilities,foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions)in order to prevent this discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for these persons. N/A Signature of Authorized Official Date Title