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R-02-04-25-11C1 - 4/25/2002RESOLUTION NO. R- 02- 04- 25 -11C1 WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has adopted the 2000 -2001 Community Development Action Plan, ( "Plan ") which identifies how the City will use federal resources to meet priority community needs, and WHEREAS, the Plan identifies resources which will improve the lives of the City's residents by providing homeownership assistance, improving neighborhoods, providing economic opportunities, and delivering needed services, and WHEREAS, the City now wishes to amend said 2000 -2001 Community Development Action Plan, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Amended Program Year 2000 -2001 Community Development Action Plan is hereby adopted, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. ,OD na\" ORLD OX\ O: \WDOX \RESOLUTI \R3042501..0 /80 RESOLVED this 25th day of April, 2002. ST: CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secret 2 ROBE. STLU JR., ayor City of Round Rock, Texas y Project Activities Amount Project 1: Neighborhood Enhancements D Neighborhood Park Improvements $42,000 Project 2: Economic Opportunities Strategy D Microenterprise Assistance Center and. Network $75,000 Project 3: Home Ownership Assistance Program D Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance Loans $100,000 Project 4: Public Services D Grants to Social Service Agencies D Technical /Skills Training $64,950 Program Administration D Grant and Program management $81,050 Project 6: Community Facilities D Senior Center Rehab $70,000 TOTAL $433,000 AMENDED PROGRAM YEAR 2000 -2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN CITY'S INTENT During PY 2000 -2001, the City of Round Rock proposes to spend $433,000 in CDBG entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The proposed Action Plan consists of projects that implement the 5 -Year Strategic Plan to address the City's priority needs which were identified through staff analysis and citizen participation. The Action Plan is structured into projects that are designed to support the strategies that address the priorities identified in the 5 -Year Strategic Plan. This year's Action Plan consists of four projects that are composed of implementation activities for the City staff and project partners to conduct. The Action Plan accounts for activities to conduct beginning October 1, 2000 and concluded by September 30, 2001. Table 1 identifies the Action Plan's funding strategy for these projects. CDAP 2000 -01 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 TABLE 1: PY 2000 -2001 CDBG ALLOCATION PLAN EXHIBIT 6 2000 -2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING ACTIVITIES PROJECT 1: Neighborhood Enhancements Buck Eggers Park. This activity will implement the design phase for park improvements in response to citizen communications through public hearings. This park is in the targeted residential service area that lies in LMI census block group 207013. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $15,000 Program Delivery and Management: Office of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Department Benefit to Residents: Area benefit for low- to moderate - income residents 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: Community Development 2000 -2001 Action Plan Proiect Category: Project 1: Neighborhood Enhancements Mesa Village Park Phase 2. This activity will implement Phase 2, a total renovation of the playground area, including drainage improvements and play equipment replacement/addition. The drainage improvements will solve the flooding issues, and the playground replacement/addition will bring the playground into compliance with all current and applicable guidelines. This park is in the targeted residential service area that lies in LMI census block group 215034. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $27,000 Program Delivery and Management: Office of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Department Benefit to Residents: Area benefit for low- to moderate - income residents CDAP 2000 -01 7 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: Community Development 2000 -2001 Action Plan Project Category: Project 1: Neighborhood Enhancements PROJECT 2: Microenterprise Assistance Microenterprise Assistance Center and Network. These activities provide assistance and support to LMI microenterprise owners. Activities include providing limited space in the Center, T -1 internet connectivity, office resources, skills training, and support from professional and volunteer network. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $75,000 Program Delivery and Management: Office of Community Development in conjunction with Chamber of Commerce Benefit to Residents: Economic opportunities for LMI microenterprise business owners 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: Economic Development 2000 -2001 Action Plan Protect Category: Project 2: Economic Opportunities Strategy Technical Training. This activity involves providing financial resources for basic skills training for eligible individuals seeking to learn or improve work skills. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $5,000 Program Delivery and Management: Office of Community Development in conjunction with Texas Workforce Commission and Austin Community College. Benefit to Residents: Economic opportunities for LMI qualified citizens. 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: Economic Development 1999 -2000 Action Plan Project Category: Project 2: Economic Opportunities Strategy CDAP 2000 -01 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 PROJECT 3: Home Ownership Assistance Program City Down Pavment/Closinq Costs Assistance. This activity involves providing 50% down payment and reasonable closing costs for eligible first -time homebuyers. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $100,000 Program Delivery and Management: Office of Community Development, Designated financial institutions Benefit to Residents: Low- to moderate - income working families capable of making mortgage payments but needing assistance with down payments and closing costs. The program will be applied city -wide. 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: Housing 2000 -2001 Action Plan Project Category: Project 3: Home Ownership Assistance Program PROJECT 4: PUBLIC SERVICES Public Service Agency Funding Program. This program provides funding to specific service agencies in Round Rock. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $59,950 Program Delivery and Management: City Finance Department, Service agencies Benefit to Residents: Expanded public services for low- income persons in need. 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: 2000 -2001 Action Plan Project Category: Public Services CDAP 2000 -01 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 PROJECT 5: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION This activity involves the oversight and administration of CDBG funds and activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and program effectiveness. The Office of Community Development also provides technical assistance to community -based organizations, conducts neighborhood improvement activities, coordinates advisory groups for implementation projects, coordinates public outreach and citizen participation in community development, provides analytical support to community and economic development initiatives, and acts as the staff coordination office for implementation . Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $81,050 Program Delivery and Management: Office of Community Development Benefit to Residents: Low- to moderate- income residents, areas, neighborhoods 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: Housing, Community Development, and Economic Development 2000 -2001 Action Plan Project Category: Program Administration PROJECT 6: COMMUNITY FACILITIES Senior Center Rehab Program. This program provides funding to provide a new roof, replace several interior walls in the building, install a Hepa filter system, and clean out existing ductwork to remove traces of mold. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $70,000 Program Delivery and Management: Parks and Recreation Department; Office of Community Development. Benefit to Residents: Maintain a healthy environment for senior citizens who use the center on a daily basis. 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: High 2000 -2001 Action Plan Project Category: Community Facilities CDAP 2000 -01 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 1 0 FUNDING DISTRIBUTION FOR CDBG ACTIVITIES Figure 1 portrays how Round Rock intends to allocate CDBG funding to implement the Action Plan. This allocation does not include the City's contribution to Public Service Agencies from the General Fund. 19% CDAP 2000 -01 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended Apr 11 25, 2002 16% 15% 10% 17% 23% 0 Neighborhood Enhancements 0 Economic Development ❑Housing Activities a Public Services 0 Program Administration 0 Community Facilities FIGURE 1: Proposed CDBG Allocation to Projects and Administration for PY 2000 -2001 11 CDAP 2000-01 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF CDBG FUNDS Map 1 on the following page identifies the City's census block groups where area activities are eligible based on low- to moderate - income designation. The boxes contain the percentage of families in the block group that are LMI. The eligibility threshold for a CDBG target area in Round Rock is 48.1 percent. This Action Plan allocates $112,000 for area - specific eligible activities which are manifested in Project 1: Neighborhood Enhancements. The remaining $321,000 will be applied to city -wide eligible activities or for program administration. The Microenterprise Assistance Center is also located in a LMI census block group but is a city -wide limited clientele activity. 12 DATE: April 19, 2002 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — April 25, 2002 ITEM: 11.C.1. Consider a resolution adopting the Amended Program Year 2000- 2001 Community Development Action Plan. Resource: Joe Vining, Planning Director Mona Ryan, Community Development Coordinator History: The 2000 -01 Community Development Action Plan was adopted by Resolution R -00 -08- 10 -10A2 on August 10, 2000. Project 3: Home Ownership Assistance Program identifies two activities, Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Loans and Land Acquisition. Land Acquisition, $97,000, is being deleted and this money will be used to fund two new activities: Senior Center Rehab, $70,000; Mesa Park Phase 2 upgrades, $27,000 (Neighborhood Enhancements). This process is considered a substantial amendment to the Annual Plan and requires a thirty-day comment period. Funding Cost: $97,000 Source of Funds: Community Development Block Grant Outside Resources: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Impact: 1. The Senior Center will receive a new roof, new interior walls, and a Hepa filter system as a result of mold damage. 2. The drainage problem at the Mesa Park playground will be resolved. Benefit: 1. A healthy environment will be restored for the elderly citizens who use the facility on a daily basis. 2. Children in the Mesa Village area will have a playground area not prone to flooding or standing water. Public Comment: The required thirty -day comment period expired April 24, 2002. Notices of the comment period were posted in four locations: City Hall, the Senior Center, Parks and Recreation, and the Mesa Village playground located at 1401 Georgetown St. Sponsor: Planning and Community Development Department Project Activities Amount Project 1: Neighborhood Enhancements D Neighborhood Park Improvements $42,000 Project 2: Economic Opportunities Strategy D Microenterprise Assistance Center and Network $75,000 Project 3: Home Ownership Assistance Program D Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance Loans $100,000 Project 4: Public Services D Grants to Social Service Agencies D Technical /Skills Training $64,950 Program Administration D Grant and Program management $81,050 Project 6: Community Facilities D Senior Center Rehab $70,000 TOTAL $433,000 AMENDED PROGRAM YEAR 2000 -2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN CITY'S INTENT During PY 2000 -2001, the City of Round Rock proposes to spend $433,000 in CDBG entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The proposed Action Plan consists of projects that implement the 5 -Year Strategic Plan to address the City's priority needs which were identified through staff analysis and citizen participation. The Action Plan is structured into projects that are designed to support the strategies that address the priorities identified in the 5 -Year Strategic Plan. This year's Action Plan consists of four projects that are composed of implementation activities for the City staff and project partners to conduct. The Action Plan accounts for activities to conduct beginning October 1, 2000 and concluded by September 30, 2001. Table 1 identifies the Action Plan's funding strategy for these projects. CDAP 2000 -01 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 TABLE 1: PY 2000 -2001 CDBG ALLOCATION PLAN 6 2000 -2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING ACTIVITIES PROJECT 1: Neighborhood Enhancements Buck Eggers Park. This activity will implement the design phase for park improvements in response to citizen communications through public hearings. This park is in the targeted residential service area that lies in LMI census block group 207013. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $15,000 Program Delivery and Management: Office of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Department Benefit to Residents: Area benefit for low- to moderate - income residents 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: Community Development 2000 -2001 Action Plan Proiect Category: Project 1: Neighborhood Enhancements Mesa Village Park Phase 2. This activity will implement Phase 2, a total renovation of the playground area, including drainage improvements and play equipment replacement/addition. The drainage improvements will solve the flooding issues, and the playground replacement/addition will bring the playground into compliance with all current and applicable guidelines. This park is in the targeted residential service area that lies in LMI census block group 215034. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $27,000 Program Delivery and Management: Office of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Department Benefit to Residents: Area benefit for low- to moderate - income residents CDAP 2000-01 7 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: Community Development 2000 -2001 Action Plan Project Category: Project 1: Neighborhood Enhancements PROJECT 2: Microenterprise Assistance Microenterprise Assistance Center and Network. These activities provide assistance and support to LMI microenterprise owners. Activities include providing limited space in the Center, T -1 internet connectivity, office resources, skills training, and support from professional and volunteer network. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $75,000 Program Delivery and Management: Office of Community Development in conjunction with Chamber of Commerce Benefit to Residents: Economic opportunities for LMI microenterprise business owners 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: Economic Development 2000 -2001 Action Plan Project Category: Project 2: Economic Opportunities Strategy Technical Training. This activity involves providing financial resources for basic skills training for eligible individuals seeking to learn or improve work skills. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $5,000 Program Delivery and Management: Office of Community Development in conjunction with Texas Workforce Commission and Austin Community College. Benefit to Residents: Economic opportunities for LMI qualified citizens. 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: Economic Development 1999 -2000 Action Plan Project Category: Project 2: Economic Opportunities Strategy CDAP 2000 -01 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 8 PROJECT 3: Home Ownership Assistance Program City Down Payment/Closing Costs Assistance. This activity involves providing 50% down payment and reasonable closing costs for eligible first -time homebuyers. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $100,000 Program Delivery and Management: Office of Community Development, Designated financial institutions Benefit to Residents: Low- to moderate - income working families capable of making mortgage payments but needing assistance with down payments and closing costs. The program will be applied city -wide. 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: Housing 2000 -2001 Action Plan Project Category: Project 3: Home Ownership Assistance Program PROJECT 4: PUBLIC SERVICES Public Service Agency Funding Program. This program provides funding to specific service agencies in Round Rock. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $59,950 Program Delivery and Management: City Finance Department, Service agencies Benefit to Residents: Expanded public services for low- income persons in need. 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: 2000 -2001 Action Plan Project Category: Public Services CDAP 2000 -01 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 9 PROJECT 5: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION This activity involves the oversight and administration of CDBG funds and activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and program effectiveness. The Office of Community Development also provides technical assistance to community -based organizations, conducts neighborhood improvement activities, coordinates advisory groups for implementation projects, coordinates public outreach and citizen participation in community development, provides analytical support to community and economic development initiatives, and acts as the staff coordination office for implementation . Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $81,050 Program Delivery and Management: Office of Community Development Benefit to Residents: Low- to moderate - income residents, areas, neighborhoods 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: Housing, Community Development, and Economic Development 2000 -2001 Action Plan Protect Category: Program Administration PROJECT 6: COMMUNITY FACILITIES Senior Center Rehab Program. This program provides funding to provide a new roof, replace several interior walls in the building, install a Hepa filter system, and clean out existing ductwork to remove traces of mold. Funding Source: CDBG Funding Provided: $70,000 Program Delivery and Management: Parks and Recreation Department; Office of Community Development. Benefit to Residents: Maintain a healthy environment for senior citizens who use the center on a daily basis. 1998 -2002 Strategic Plan Priority: High 2000 -2001 Action Plan Protect Category: Community Facilities CDAP 2000 -01 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 10 Figure 1 portrays how Round Rock intends to allocate CDBG funding to implement the Action Plan. This allocation does not include the City's contribution to Public Service Agencies from the General Fund. 1 9% CDAP 2000 -01 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 FUNDING DISTRIBUTION FOR CDBG ACTIVITIES 1 6% 1 5% 1 0% 23% 0 Neighborhood Enhancements 0 Economic Development ❑ Housing Activities Public Services ❑Program Administration 0 Community Facilities FIGURE 1: Proposed CDBG Allocation to Projects and Administration for PY 2000 -2001 11 Map 1 on the following page identifies the City's census block groups where area activities are eligible based on low- to moderate - income designation. The boxes contain the percentage of families in the block group that are LMI. The eligibility threshold for a CDBG target area in Round Rock is 48.1 percent. This Action Plan allocates $112,000 for area - specific eligible activities which are manifested in Project 1: Neighborhood Enhancements. The remaining $321,000 will be applied to city -wide eligible activities or for program administration. The Microenterprise Assistance Center is also located in a LMI census block group but is a city-wide limited clientele activity. CDAP 2000-01 Adopted August 3, 2000 Amended April 25, 2002 GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF CDBG FUNDS 12