R-80-335 - 10/23/19801
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CITY OF
ROUND ROCK
" GOOD LIVING WITHA PROUD HERITAGE"
1981
DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
1981
PREAPPLICATION
SMALL CITIES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
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THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK
214 E. Main St. • AC 512-255-3612 • Round Rock, Texas 78664
LARRY L. TONN
I Mayor
MINE ROBINSON
Mayor Pro - tem
COUNCILMEMBERS IlAWRENCE "HANK' HESTER
GRAHAM HOWELL
PETE CORREA
JOE BARER
TRUDY L. LEE
I BOB BENNETT
City Manager
STEPHAN L. SHEETS
Gity Attorney
I RANDY E. DREWEETT
Municipal Judge
Sincere
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"GOOD LIVING WITH A PROUD HERITAGE"
November 10, 1980
Mr. Finnis Jolly, Area Director
Department of Housing and Urban Development
P.O. Box 9163
San Antonio, Texas 78204
Dear Mr. Jolly,
In response to HUD's request for pre - applications for
1981 Community Development Block Grant Funds, Small City,
the City of Round Rock submits the enclosed application.
This pre - application has been developed on the basis of
demonstrated community needs as determined through a
community survey and Citizen's Participation efforts.
Round Rock's pre - application is for a three - year compre-
hensive program. If funded it will allow the continuation
of Round Rock's local housing assistance program which
utilizes CDBG funds to leverage private funds. It would
provide funds for the implementation of plans prepared under
the HUD 701 Planning Assistance Program, and for the
expansion and retention of services that are conveniently
located near the homes of low- and moderate - income persons.
If in the course of your review you or your staff need
additional information or assistance, please call me. We
look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your
consideration and assistance.
y,
Gilson H. Westbrook
Community Development Coordinator
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a. Applicant Name : City of Round Rock
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Round Roc Central Area Comprehensive
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*Support Energy Conservation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Standard Form 424
Comprehensive Program Preapplication Guide
I. Criteria for Selection
II. Needs to be Addressed by Program
III. Community Development Program
Table 1: Description of Activity
IV. Cost Information
A. Description of Cost
B. Table 2: Program Cost
C. Table 3: Cost by Program Year
V. Impact of Proposed Program
Design Criterion 1: Support Comprehensive Neighborhood
Conservation, Stabilization, and Revitalization.
Activity 01: Housing and Commercial Facilities
Rehabilitation .
Activity 02: Street Improvement
Activity 03: Water and Sewer Improvement
Activity 04: Walkways
Activity 05: Clearance
Activity 06: Code Enforcement
Activity 07: Community Facility
Design Criterion 7: Attract and Retain Businesses
Which Provide Essential Services
Activity 01: Housing and Commercial Facilities
Rehabilitation
Street Improvement
Water and Sewer Improvement
Remove Slums and /or Blighted
Conditions
Housing and Commercial Facilities
Rehabilitation
Street and Drainage
Walkways
Clearance -
Code Enforcement
Activity 02:
Activity 03:
Design Criterion 8
Activity 01:
Activity 02:
Activity 04:
Activity 05:
Activity 06:
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Design Criterion 11: Supports Energy Conservation 34
Activity 01: Housing and Commercial Facilities
Rehabilitation 34
Activity 03: Water and Sewer Improvement 35
Activity 04: Walkways 37
Activity 06: Code Enforcement 38
Activity 07: Community Facility 40
Table 4: Analysis of Amount of Funds Used to Benefit
Low- and Moderate - income Persons 41
VII. Performance in Housing and Equal Opportunity 42
Map VII -la: Location of Rental- assisted Housing Complexes 43
Table VII -ib: Distribution of Racial Groups in Assisted
Housing 44
Exhibit VII -lc: Public Information on Fair Housing 45
Table VII -1d: New Horizons Memorandum of Understanding 47
X. Energy Conservation 50 .
c. Maps
Map 1: Enumeration Districts 52
Map 2: Location of Proposed Activities 53
Map 3: Location of Areas with Minorities 54
Map 4: Location of Areas with Low- and Moderate Income 55
Map 5: Concentration of Substandard Housing 56
d. Small Cities Program Status Report 57
Timetable 65
e. A -95 Documentation 67
XI. Letters of Support
APPENDIX
A. 1981 CpBG Program Timetable
B. Public Information
C. 1980 HELP Program Flow Chart
Citizen Participation Documentation 51
Comprehensive Program
Preapplicaticn Guide
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This suggested format is intended for use in oonjuncticn with the Area Office-
Review Process Statement and the Federal Regulations for Small Cities
Community Development Block Grant Program (24 CFR 570 Subpart F).
Preapplicant City of Round Rock, Texas
Check One: x metropolitan Check One: x Individual
ncrametropolitan Joint
•�•In Behalf Of
Check One: Single-time ocmprehensive
x multiyear comprehensive
Total amount requested $ 2,250,000.00 .
WiE: All responses should be as brief as possible. If additional space is
necessary, use the back of the page.
I. Criteria for Selection. Select four program design criteria as described
in Section 570.424(c)•of the Snail Cities Regulations. Choose the
criteria which best address the needs of the community and which allow a
comprehensive approach to meeting those needs. Place the number of each.
criterion selected below:
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2) 7
3) R -
4) 11
II. Needs to be Addressed by Program. Since the program must meet a
substantial porticn of needs in a defined area, the needs you will address
should be described in relation to the overall needs of the area.
Describe the extent of need in measurable terms (i.e.,- of 400 units in the
area, 200 require rehabilitation assistance).
II. Needs to be Addressed by Program
300 houses need rehabilitation -
26,000 linear feet of streets need paving -
8,000 linear feet of water lines -
9,600 linear feet sidewalks -
10% property code violations
8,000 linear feet wastewater lines
Need to made human services accessible
to low- and moderate - income persons
Need to stabilize the Central
Business District
Need to attract businesses which provide
jobs and essential services for low- and
moderate - income persons as recommended by
HUD 701 initiated CBD Study and Plan
1,600 linear feet storm drainage
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Need to study, review, and develop
plans to address the needs of low
and moderate - income persons
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15,800 linear feet proposed
3,500 linear feet proposed
9,000 linear feet proposed
code enforcement and clearance -
of 24 parcels proposed
3,000 linear feet proposed
- one neighborhood facility
proposed
- 10 loans to attract, expand,
or retain business in the CBD
- Propose to undertake the necessary
infrastructural improvements to
attract new businesses which are
conveniently located near the homes
of low and moderate - income persons.
- 900 linear feet proposed
- Propose to develop programs which
implement local plans and studies
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The project area was the original nineteenth century site of the town
of Round Rock. The project area population is 3,510, of which 45% belong
to minority groups. HUD's low income definitions are met by 72% of the
households. These is a wide variety in the structural conditions of the
1003 housing units in the area. The needs of the project area as outlined
on the preceeding page are as follows:
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
The cost of new construction and home improvement loans is causing a
growing number of housing units to be in need of repair. Thirty percent
of the households surveyed feel their houses need major repairs; forty -two
percent feel they need minor repairs. As a result of seventy -two percent
of the households needing some type of repair, the city will leverage
private funds through loan guarantees and payment subsidies to assist
low- and moderate - income families to bring their property up to minimum
standards. It is anticipated that 90 units will benefit from this assistance.
STREET IMPROVEMENT
Street repair was a need cited frequently by project area residents. An
adequate street system within the target area would include paving, exca-
vation, and ditching. CDBG and local funds will be used to rehabilitate .
15,800 linear feet of streets in the project area.
WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT
The EPA has informed Round Rock that its wastewater collection system has a
serious infiltration problem, and has granted the city $100,000.00 to deter-
mine the source and cause of the infiltration. As the collection system in
the project area is the oldest in the city, the consulting engineer for
the City of Round Rock has indicated in his report that the great
majority of the infiltration is occurring in the project area. An
estimated 8,000 linear feet of wastewater lines are in need of re-
placement. Lines in scheduled street projects will be rehabilitated.
The water distribution system does not meet State standards. To bring
the system up to standard, approximately 50 fire hydrants must be
installed in the project area and approximately 3,500 linear feet of
water lines will need to be reconstructed and modernized. CDBG funds
will be used to lower and replace water and wastewater lines to rehab-
ilitated streets. EPA and local funds will supplement CDBG funds.
WALKWAYS
The HUD - sponsored 701 Sidewalk Study revealed a need to establish
pedestrian routes to schools, parks, businesses, and other public facilities
in the project area. The sidewalk plan calls for 9,000 linear feet of
sidewalks in the project area. CDBG funds will be used to construct
9,000 linear feet of sidewalks in existing city right -of -ways to provide
barrier -free, safe foot routes to businesses, schools, and parks in the
project area.
CLEARANCE
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The second most frequently expressed
by the Project Area Residents Survey
of the age of the project area, many
undesignated maintenance responsibili
and abandoned substandard buildings
will be cleared.
neighborhood need as determined
was a neighborhood clean -up. Because
lots are estate properties with
ty. Overgrown lots need to be cleared
removed. It is estimated that 24 lots
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
The project area is a transitional area and is in need of strict code
enforcement beyond that which is currently carried out by the city.
Block grant funds will supplement local code enforcement efforts.
NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES
The current lack of space in Round Rock for providing community
services to low- and moderate - income residents forces those who utilize
these services to travel to Georgetown or Austin. There is a need for
a local facility to house health, social, recreational, and other
services. The benefits of such a facility will be felt by 2,500
low- and moderate - income residents.
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT STABILIZATION
Economic development activities will be pursued with the intention
of increasing commercial and business activity in an effort to expand
and retain services that are conveniently located near the homes of
low- and moderate - income persons.
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Activity Number
' ' Description of Activity
Location
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4 Housing and commercial facilities
ED 24,23
rehabilitation CO housing units and
Central city and
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10 commercial facilities)
15,800 1.f. of street improvement
Old Town , ,
ED 23,24- Central
city and Old Town
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_5,500 1.f. of water and sewer line
ED 23,24- Central
improvement -2,995 persons benefitted
city and Old Town •
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9,000 1.f. of walkways - 6,000 persons
ED 23,24- Central
benefitted
city and Old Town
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Clearance - 24
ED 23,24- Central
City and Old Town
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Code Enforcement- 15 units
ED 23,24, Central
City and Old Town
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Community Facility- 6,000 persons
ED 23,24- Central
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III. Community Develounent Program. The Comprehensive Program must consist
of two or more related activities that are carried out in a coordinated
manner. Using Table 1, describe the activities which make up the
program, and their locations:
1. Column a - number each activity that you will describe in column
b. The numbers assigned here will be used throughout this form to
identify activities. List administration, planning, and management
as the last activity in the column.
2. Column b - Describe each 'activity in measurable terms (i.e., number -
of housing units which will receive rehabilitation assistance,
number of persons to be served by a public facility, etc.)
.3. Column c - List the location(s) of each activity by census tract or
enumeration district. If activities are only in a portion of the
census tract, describe the general area they will be in.
Table 1
IV. Cost Information
A. Describe the estimated casts of the community development program to
be carried out with Small Cities funds. Explain briefly' how you arrived
at these estimates:
Activity Description of Activity and
Number Estimation Determination'Method; ' Cost
01 Housing and Commercial Rehabilitation
100 units @ $4,000.00 $ 400,00.0,00
02 Street and Drainage 1,062,650,00.
35' -40' curb & gutter @$65. -
x 10,000 linear. feet $ 650,000.
Chisholm Trail, Main St,
Anderson Ave., Liberty Ave.,
East Austin, Lewis, Sunrise
30' -35' Curb & gutter @$55.
x 5,800 linear feet
319,000.
Ledbetter St., Clark St.;
Black, Bagdad, Blair, Stone Sts.
800 linear feet offsite drainage
@ $45. Clark St., Chisholm Trail ' 36,000.
Contingencies and Engineering 57,650.
03 Water and Wastewater Improvement
3 cut -in valves @ $12,000. - 36,000.
8 fire hydrant assemblies @$2,000.- 16,000;
2,000 LF 8" water line @ $14.- 28,000.
1,500 LF 6" water line @ $12.- 18,000.
3,000 LF 6" wastewater line @$15,- 45,000.
Contingencies and Engineering
Services @ 4% of total- 5,720.
-148,720.00
04 Walkways
9,000 LF 4' sidewalks @ $12.- 108,000.00
05 Clearance - 24 parcels @ $125. - 3,000.00
06 Code Enforcement
' 20% of Salary Schedule 6 Staff Person x 3 yrs. 7,620.00
07 Community Facility - cost to build similar
facility in Austin 400,000.00
00 Planning and Administration 120,000.00
TOTAL 2.250.000.00
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Shall Cities
Cost
Non —Shall
Cities Cost
Source of Cost
Estimates
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$ 400,000.00
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City Staff
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1,062,000.00
$ 800,000.00
1980 -83 CIP
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148,720.00
700,000.00
Consulting Engineer
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108,000.00
Consulting Engineer
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3,000.00
6,000.00
City Staff
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7,620.00
29,880.00
City Staff
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400,000.00
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Survey of cost of
facilities in adjoini
communities
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120,000.00
36,000.00
City Staff
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B. List the following items in the chart below:
1. Column a - the number of the activity
2. Column b - the portion of the cost using Small Cities funds,
3. Column c - the portion of the cost using non -Shall Cities
funds, if any, and
4. Column d —'the source of the cost estimates.
Table 2
* Non-Small Cities funds will be to aid in furnishing the facility.
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Cost
Activity
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Cost
Activity.
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Cost
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$200,000.
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500,000.
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40,000.
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Total Cost:1S
746,050.00
Total Cost:r$1,162,320.0
Total Cost:$
341,630.00
C. In addition to the program costs reported above, multiyear
' preapplicants must list the activities (by number) -and their costs by
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Table 3
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V. IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED PROGRAM
Design Criterion 1: Support Comprehensive Neighborhood Conservation,
Stabilization, and Revitalization.
The specific needs and problems of the Central City Area as identified
by a HUD - sponsored 701 Central Business Study (19801, Revised General
Plan (1979), EPA Step 1 Facility Plan, and special surveys and studies
by the city and its consulting engineer will be addressed with CDBG
assistance under this design criterion. Activities to be addressed are:
01) HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES REHABILITATION
a. Results to be Achieved
CDBG funds will be used to leverage private funds in order to
provide incentive loans to 100 eligible property owners in the
project area for additional new construction and /or rehabilitation.
b. Persons to Benefit
90 residential rehabilitation loans to low- and moderate - income.
persons and 10 commercial rehabilitation loans to businesses
providing essential services to low- and moderate - income persons.
This is a 100% benefit to low- and moderate- income households.
c. Additional Action
No additional city action will be required to fully resolve this
problem.
d. Previous Action Taken
Using 1980 CDBG funds, Round Rock entered into an agreement with
local lenders to provide low- interest loans to eligible property
owners in the 1980 CDBG project area. 1981 CDBG funds will be
used to extend the loan program into the 1981 CBDG project area
and to include commercial rehabilitation.
e. Environmental Concerns
The preservation of structures unique to the area of Round Rock.
If implemented as proposed, funds would be available to restore
structures which house or serve low- and moderate - income persons.
f. Site Selection
Housing and commercial facilities participating in the loan program
will be selected using HUD's eligibility guidelines.
g. Displacement
No displacement anticipated.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation 'to Need
Seventy -two percent (72 %) of all households in the project area need
some type of repair to their homes.
02 STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
a. Results to be Achieved
Rehabilitate and resurface 15,800 linear feet of streets in the
project area and include drainage improvements.
b. Persons to Benefit
1349 persons will primarily benefit from the improvements to street
and drainage in the project area: This is a 91% benefit to low -
and moderate - income households.
c. Additional Action
As a result of CDBG funds and the local CIP Program, 90% of the
street and drainage improvement needs of the project area will be
addressed over the next three years. Only an additional 2,600
linear feet of street and drainage improvement will be needed after
the completion of the CDBG and CIP Programs. A collector street
over Brushy Creek will be needed when the area is redeveloped.
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d. Previous Actions Taken
Round Rock citizens passed a $5,000,000. bond program which
included $1,500,000. for improvements in the project area.
e. Environmental Concerns
If implemented as planned the project will have a very positive
impact on the area by correcting problems which are environmental
threats (i.e. flooding of low -lying areas, erosion).
f. Site Selection
Street and drainage improvements will be made in existing street
and drainage right -of -ways and were chosen on the basis of greatest
need.
g. Displacement
No displacements - all improvements in existing right -of -way.
h.: Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
Street improvement was the need most frequently cited during
public hearings and citizen surveys. Streets in the project area
are the oldest in the city.
03) WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
a. Results to be Achieved
Replacement of water lines and water hydrants and cut -off valves
will bring the system up to state standards. Replacement of
wastewater lines will correct a serious infiltration problem as
noted by EPA study of the wastewater system,
b. Number of Persons to Benefit
As a result of the proposed activity, 1,349 persons will be assured
of adequate water and wastewater services in the project area.This
is a 91% benefit to low- and moderate - income persons.
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c. Additional Actions
CDBG funds and scheduled CIP will resolve the majority of the
needs of the water and wastewater collection and distribution
system in the project area. Few additional needs are foreseen.
d. Previous Action Taken
The citizens of Round Rock passed a $5,000,000. bond program
which includes funds for improvement of the water distribution
system in the project area. _In addition to local funds, the
city received an EDA grant to tie two new water wells into the
water distribution system. EPA funds have been granted to locate
the cause and source of infiltration into the wastewater system.
As the wastewater lines in the project area are the oldest in the
city, it is felt that the majority of the problem is in the pro-
ject area.
e. Environmental Concerns
The pollution of the city's water supply is a serious potential
threat to the health and safety of residents of the project area.
If the program is implemented as planned, this possibility will
be substantially reduced.
f. Site Selection
Upon recommendation of the city's consulting engineer, lines
which are in need of replacement will be replaced. The EPA
- sponsored smoke test results will also be used in determining
which wastewater lines are in need of replacement.
g. Displacement
None anticipated.
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h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
Based upon the city's consulting engineer's recommendations, a
majority of the needed water and wastewater system improvements
will be addressed by this, program. Additional needs will be
addressed as funds become available.
04) WALKWAYS
a. Results to be Achieved
Construction of sidewalks along one side of collector streets
in the project area to provide a safe path to the Central Business
District, school, regional shopping center, and post office.
This will provide a major part of the implementation of the HUD
701 Sidewalk Study.
b. Number of Persons to Benefit
891 persons will benefit from the proposed activity. The side-
walks will serve a 54 -unit rental assisted housing complex, a •
50 -unit HUD Section 8 New Construction complex, and other single -
family residential units in the project area. The activity will
be of 91% benefit to low- and moderate - income households.
c. Additional Action
No additional city action is required.
d. Previous Action Taken
The city, using HUD 701 Planning Funds, prepared a sidewalk plan
to be used in development of a sidewalk system in Round Rock. The
city amended its subdivision ordinance to require developers to place
a sidewalk on one side of each collector street in new subdivisions.
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e. Environmental Concerns
No environmental concerns at this time. The City will make
every effort in the planning and construction phases to limit
any adverse environmental effects.
f. Site Selection
The city will place sidewalks on existing city right -of -ways
on collector streets in the project area.
g. Displacement
No displacement will be caused by this activity.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
The HUD 701 Sidewalk plan indicated a need for 9,600 linear feet
of sidewalks in the project area. CDBG funds will be used to
construct 9,000 linear feet and private funds will furnish the
remaining 600 linear feet.
05) CLEARANCE
a. Result to be Achieved
Clearance and clean -up of 24 overgrown and debris- strewn Tots
in the project area.
b. Persons to Benefit
Overgrown and debris - strewn lots are a health and safety hazard
to residents of the project area. 72% of this activity will
benefit low- and moderate - income persons.
c. Additional Action
Where the owners of overgrown and debris - strewn lots are known
and can be contacted, the city will require that they clear
their property. Elderly and handicapped persons who cannot afford
to clear their property will be provided a grant for this purpose.
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d. Previous Action Taken
Where possible, the city has enforced an ordinance prohibiting
overgrown and debris- strewn lots.
e. Environmental Concerns
The damage to the environment caused by improperly discarded
rubbish will be reversed by this action.
f. Site Selection
Any overgrown and debris- strewn lot in the project area which
has an unknown owner will be cleared.
g. Displacement
No displacement will be caused by this activity.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
Clean -up of the area was the second most frequently cited need
on the project area resident survey.
06) CODE ENFORCEMENT
a. Result to be Achieved
Implementation of a strict code - enforcement program to maintain
the area as an attractive and safe place for residential and
business investment.
b. Persons to Benefit
All of the 3,500 residents of the project area will benefit from
the proposed activity. The project area population is 72%
low- and moderate - income.
c. Additional Action
Subsidized loans to property owners whose property does not meet
minimum housing standards. Clearance of tracts when the owners
are unknown or otherwise unable.
addressed under Activities 01 and 05.
These actions will be
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d. Previous Action Taken
Round Rock's budget includes funds for a Fire Marshall and
Building Inspection Department. These departments have
primarily been concerned with new construction. CDBG funds
will be used to supplement local funds to include existing
structures.
e. Environmental Concerns
This activity will reduce the possibility of environmental
damage from code violations such as improper waste disposal
and fire hazards.
f. Site Selection
Any building which is reported or noticed to be in violation
of minimum city codes will be inspected.
g. Displacement
None. All property owners whose houses do not meet minimum
code standards will be encouraged to participate in the loan
subsidy program. Vacated property must comply with the Building
Code before city services will be reinstated.
07) COMMUNITY FACILITY
a. Result to be Achieved
Acquisition of land and design and construction of a neighborhood
center to house social, health, and human service agencies and
to provide space for cultural and recreational activities.
b. Persons to Benefit
The facility will benefit the 2,500 low- -and moderate - income
residents of the project area by eliminating the need to drive
long distances for social services.
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c. Additional Action
The City of Round Rock will supply the furnishings for the
facility and will contract with state and county agencies
for office space in the facility.
d. Previous Action Taken
None.
e. Environmental Concerns
The building will be sited, planned „and designed in a way
that will not be detrimental to the environment.
f. Site Selection
A site centrally located in the project area will be sought.
g. 'Displacement
None. The building is to be constructed on vacant land.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
There is currently no facility in Round Rock to house a
comprehensive social, recreational, and cultural program. As
a result of this activity such a facility will be provided.
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Design Criterion 7: Attract and Retain Businesses Which Provide
Essential Services
Because of the complexities of attracting and retaining businesses which
provide essential services in the project area, Round Rock with the
assistance of HUD 701 funds prepared a Central Business District (CBD)
Study. Community Development Block Grant funds will be used in the
implementation of the HUD 701 CBD study and plan.
Round Rock is a HUD designated growth center. Round Rock requests points
be assigned for this designation. As a result of Round Rock's residential
growth it has become an attractive place for business and industrial devel-
opment thus reducing the need to drive to Austin for employment and essential
services. However, to attract such development, the city must provide the
necessary infrastructure to encourage business and industry to locate in
expanding commercial areas, while retaining the character and economic vigor
of the central business district.
In addition to providing the necessary infrastructure, CDBG funds will be
used to leverage private funds to create a marketable mix of property uses
in the central business district. This mix will be an amplification and
expansion of the existing uses and services already available in the down-
town area plus some new downtown twists. Round Rock requests special
consideration for using CDBG funds to leverage . rivate funds. The loan
program developed under the local 1980 CDBG program for residential structures
will be expanded to include commercial structures.
The ingredients envisioned in the mardetable mix will consist of government,
financial institutions, entertainment, housing, offices, and retail sales
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activities. The creation of such a mix offers a much greater likelihood
of successful redevelopment than does redevelopment hinged on any single
component. This diversity is already underway with the governmental sector
represented by an existing city hall, a new municipal library, and a new
city hall annex; with financial institutions represented by a major local
bank and savings association being headquartered in the downtown area;
with a number of offices and office buildings both existing and proposed;
with a number of retail stores already located downtown; and with existing
housing and park projects located on the periphery of the CBD. In order
to create the mix of activities necessary to successfully redevelop the
downtown area, the city using CDBG funds will improve the basic public
facilities and services already available in the downtown area, and at the
same time, provide loans to businesspersons wishing to locate or remain
in'the central business district.
CDBG funds will be used to implement the following activities:
01) HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES REHABILITATION
a. Result to be Obtained
- Increase commercial activity in the project area by providing
seven commercial improvement loans to retain existing businesses
which provide essential services to low- and moderate - income
persons, and three loans to attract businesses to locate in vacant
buildings within the central business district.
- Increase commercial activity in the project area by providing
necessary infrastructure to support the desired commercial activity.
-Stop the need to drive to Austin for essential services by attracting
businesses into the project area so that they are conveniently located
near the homes of the low- and moderate - income persons.
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- Creation of 300 sales, clerical, and service jobs as a result
of attracting new businesses which provide essential services
to low- and moderate - income persons.
- Continued economic viability of the project area making goods,
services, and employment easily accessible to low- and moderate
income persons.
- Retention of the character and economic vigor of the central
business district.
- Implementation of the HUD 701 initiated Central Business Study
and Plan.
b. Persons to Benefit
This activity is of 100% benefit to low- and moderate - income
residents of the project area because businesses which provide
essential services will be conveniently located near their homes.
An estimated 300 persons will benefit from the sales, clerical,
and service jobs created as a result of expansion and new business
in the project area.
c. Additional Action
The city will continue to implement the recommendations of the
HUD 701 Central Business District Study (1980).
d. Previous Action Taken
Using 1980 CDBG funds, Round Rock entered into an agreement with
local lenders to provide low- interest loans to eligible property
owners in the 1980 CDBG project area. 1981 CDBG funds will be
used to extend the loan program into the 1981 CDBG project area
and to include commercial rehabilitation.
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In order to attract and retain businesses which provide essential
services in the CBD, Round Rock utilized HUD 701 funds for the
preparation of plans and the establishment of goals and objectives
to guide the transition taking place in the CBD.
The city has granted Historical District Zoning to part of the
project area to retain the character of the area.
A new public library, new post office, city hall annex, and other
-public facilities have been located in the project area.
Using EDA grant funds and local Capital Improvement funds, Round
Rock has made infrastructural improvements to serve an industrial
and commercial center in the project area.
e. Environmental Concerns
The preservation and conservation of existing structures unique to
the area of Round Rock will have a positive environmental impact.
f. Site'Selection
Housing and commercial facilities participating in the loan program
will be selected using HUD's eligibility guidelines.
g. Displacement
No displacement anticipated.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
In order to create the mix of activities necessary to successfully
redevelop the downtown area, the city must improve the basic public
facilities and services already available in the downtown area, and
at the same time provide major new facilities. While the need for
the provision of these new and improved facilities has existed for
several years, the community has lacked the public and private cap-
ital to implement a plan to any great extent.
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02) STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
a. Results to be Achieved
Rehabilitate and resurface 15,800 linear feet of streets in the
project area and include drainage improvements.
b. Persons to Benefit '
1349 persons will primarily benefit from the improvements to street
and drainage in the project area. This is a 91% benefit to low- and
moderate - income households.
c. Additional Action
As a result of CDBG funds and the local CIP program, 90% of the
street and drainage improvement needs of the project area will be
addressed over the next three years. Only an additional 2,600
linear feet of street and drainage improvement will be needed after
the completion of the CDBG and CIP Programs. A collector street will
be needed in the near future to serve the Old Town neighborhood.
d. Previous Actions Taken
Round Rock citizens passed a $5,000,000.00 bond program which
included $1,500,000.00 for improvements in the project area.
Local funds were used to reconstruct the arterial streets
serving Old Town and to correct a drainage problem.
e. Environmental Concerns
If implemented as planned the project will have a very positive
impact on the area by correcting problems which are environmental
threats (i.e. flooding of low -lying areas, erosion).
f. Site Selection
Street and drainage improvements will be made in existing street
and drainage right- of-ways and were chosen on the basis of greatest
need.
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g. Displacement
No displacements as all improvements will be in existing right -of -way.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
Street improvement was the need most frequently cited during
public hearings and citizen surveys. Streets in the project area
are the oldest in the city.
03) WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
a. Results to be Achieved
Replacement of water lines and water hydrants and cut -off valves
Will bring the system up to state standards for commercial develop-
ment. Replacement of wastewater lines will correct a serious
infiltration problem as noted by an EPA study of the wastewater
system.
As a result of providing essential services to prime potential
development areas, a regional shopping center, two industrial
parks, and the local post office will be accessible to low- and
moderate-income persons. An estimated 360 sales, clerical, and
service positions will be created within the project area.
b. Number of Persons to Benefit '
As a result of the proposed activity, 1,349 . persons will be assured
of adequate water and wastewater services in the project area. This
is a 91% benefit to low- and moderate- income persons.
c. Additional Actions
CDBG funds and scheduled CIP will resolve the majority of the
needs of the water and wastewater collection and distribution
system in the project area. Few additional needs are foreseen.
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d. Previous Action Taken
To attract and retain business in Old Town and northwest Round Rock
the city has used EDA and local funds to improve the water distri-
bution system in this area. The citizens of Round Rock passed a
$5,000,000.00 bond program which includes funds for improvement of
the water distribution system in the project area. In addition to
local funds, the city received an EDA grant to tie two new water
wells into the water distribution system. EPA funds have been
granted to locate the cause and source of infiltration into the
wastewater system. As the wastewater lines in the project area are
the oldest in the city, it is felt that the majority of the problem
is in the project area.
e. Environmental Concerns
The pollution of the city's water supply is a serious potential
threat to the health and safety of residents of the project area.
If the program is implemented as planned, this possibility will
be substantially reduced.
f. Site Selection
Upon recommendation of the city's consulting engineer, lines
which are in need of replacement will be replaced. The EPA
- sponsored smoke test results'will also be used in determining
which wastewater lines are in need of replacement.
g. Displacement
None anticipated.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
Based upon the city's consulting engineer's recommendations, a
majority of the needed water and wastewater system improvements
will be addressed by this program. Additional needs will be
addressed as funds become available.
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Design Criterion 8 - Remove Slums and /or Blighted Conditions
The City of Round Rock requests points for designing and implementing
a housing rehabilitation program which leverages private funds.
Round Rock will expand its housing rehabilitation assistance program to
include the.project area. Under the 1980 CDBG program, Round Rock
began a housing rehabilitation assistance program which it titled
"Housing Enrichment Loan Program'." or HELP. Under the HELP Program the
City utilized CDBG funds to leverage private funds for rehabilitation
through loan guanantees, and interest subsidized and deferred payment
loans. The City has entered into an agreement with the three local
lenders; Equitable Savings, Farmers' State Bank, and First National Bank,
to implement the program.
The Round Rock HELP Program design is outlined in Appendix C. Using HUD
Section 8 guidelines, loans are provided to the Heads of Households.
Application for the loan program is made at City Hall. The Community
Development staff determines the applicant's eligibility based on the
verification of information provided by the applicant on the pre- appli-
cation form. The City staff notifies the Housing Inspector who then
inspects the property and prepares a write -up of needed repairs and a
cost estimate.
The applicant's credit check, inspection report, and cost estimate are
submitted to the Application Review Committee (ARC). The ARC is composed
of one representative from each of the three lenders. The ARC sets the
type, terms, and conditions of each loan, and determines the portion that
the City is to provide.
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If the ARC approves the loan, detailed construction drawings and bid
documents are prepared by the city's consulting architect. Following
review and approval of the drawings by the client and city, the city
solicits bids for rehabilitation work. If the client, city, and
architect accept the bid proposal, final loan closing is performed by
the lender and applicant. The city then draws down and deposits its
agreed share with the lender. Rehabilitation construction will begin
within 0 to 45 days.
Activities to be addressed are:
01) HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES REHABILITATION
a. Results to be Achieved
CDBG funds will be used to leverage private funds in order to
provide incentive loans to 100 eligible property owners in the
project area for additional new construction and /or rehabilitation.
b. Persons to Benefit
90 residential rehabilitation loans to low- and moderate - income
persons and 10 commercial rehabilitation loans to businesses
providing essential services to low- and moderate - income persons.
This is a 100% benefit to low- and moderate - income households.
c. Additional Action •,
No additional city action required to fully resolve this problem.
d. Previous Action Taken
Using 1980 CDBG funds, Round Rock entered into an agreement with
local lenders to provide low- interest loans to eligible property
owners in the 1980 CDBG project area. 1981 CDBG funds will be
used to extend the loan program into the 1981 CDBG project area
and to include commercial rehabilitation.
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e. Environmental Concerns
The preservation of structures unique to the area of Round Rock.
If implemented as proposed, funds would be available to restore
structures which house or serve low- and moderate - income persons.
f. Site Selection
Housing and commercial facilities participating in the loan program
will be selected using HUD's eligibility guidelines.
g Displacement
No displacement anticipated.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
Seventy -two percent (72%) of all households in the project area 'need
some type of repair to their homes.
02 STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
a. Results to be Achieved
Rehabilitate and resurface 15,800 linear feet of streets in the
project area and include drainage improvements.
b. Persons to Benefit
1349 persons will primarily benefit from the improvements to street
and drainage in the project area. This is a 91% benefit to low -
and moderate - income households.
c. Additional Action
As a result of CDBG funds and the local CIp Program, 90% of the
street and drainage improvement needs of the project area will be
addressed over the next three years. Only an additional 2,600
linear feet of street and drainage improvement will be needed after
• the completion of the CDBG and CIP Programs.
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d. Previous Actions Taken
Round Rock citizens passed a $5,000,000. bond program which
included $1,500,000. for improvements in the project area. —
e. Environmental Concerns
If implemented as planned the project will have a very positive
impact on the area by correcting problems which are environmental
threats (i.e. flooding of low -lying areas, erosion).
f. Site Selection
Street and drainage improvements will be made in existing street
and drainage right -of -ways and were chosen on the basis of greatest
need.
g.'. Displacement
No displacements - all improvements in existing right -of -way.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need - -
Street improvement was the need most frequently cited during
public hearings and citizen surveys. Streets in the project area
are the oldest in the city.
04) WALKWAYS
a. Results to be Achieved -
Construction of sidewalks along one side of collector streets
in the project area to provide a safe path to the Central Business
District, school, regional shopping center, and post office.
This will provide a major part of the implementation of the HUD
701 Sidewalk Study.
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b. Number of Persons to Benefit
891.. persons will benefit frcm "the proposed activity. The side -
walks'will serve a 54 -unit rental assisted housing complex, a _
50 - unit HUD Section 8 New Construction complex, and other single -
family residential units in the project area. The activity will
be of 91% benefit to low- and moderate - income households.
c. Additional Action
No additional city action is required.
d. Previous Action Taken
The city, using HUD 701 Planning Funds, prepared a sidewalk plan
to be used in development of a sidewalk "system in Round Rock. The
city amended its subdivision ordinance to require developers to place
a sidewalk on one side of each collector street in new subdivisions.
e. Environmental Concerns
No environmental concerns at this time. The City will make
every effort in the planning and construction phases to limit'
any adverse environmental effects.
f. Site Selection
The city will place sidewalks on existing city right - - ways
on collector streets in the project area.
g. Displacement
No displacement will be caused by this activity.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
The HUD 701 Sidewalk plan indicated a need for 9,600 linear feet
of sidewalks in-the project area. CDBG funds will be used to
construct 9,000 linear feet and private funds will furnish the
remaining 600 linear feet.
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05) CLEARANCE
a. Result to be Achieved
Clearance and clean -up of 24 overgrown and debris- stream lots
in the project area.
b. Persons to Benefit
Overgrown and debris - strewn lots are a health and safety hazard
to residents of the project area. 72% of this activity will
benefit low- and moderate - income persons.
c. Additional Action
Where the owners of overgrown and debris - strewn lots are known
and can be contacted, the city will require that they clear
their property.
d. Previous Action Taken
Where possible, the city has endorced an ordinance prohibiting
overgrown and debris - strewn lots.
e. Environmental Concerns
The damage to the environment caused by improperly discarded
rubbish will be reversed by this action..
f.• Site Selection
Any overgrown and debris- strewn lots in the project area which
has an unknown or unreachable owner will be cleared.
g. Displacement
No displacement will be caused by this activity.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
Clean -up of the area was the second most frequently cited need
on the project area resident survey.
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06). CODE ENFORCEMENT
a. Result to be Achieved
Implementation of a strict code - enforcement program to maintain
the area as an attractive and safe place for residential and
business investment.
b. Persons to Benefit
All of the 3,500 residents of the project area will benefit from
the proposed activity. The project area population is 72%
low- and moderate - income.
c. Additional Action
Subsidized loans to property owners whose property does not meet
minimum housing standards. Clearance of tracts when the owners
are unknown or otherwise unreachable. These actions will be
addressed under Activities 01 and 05.
d. Previous Action Taken
Round Rock's budget includes funds for a Fire Marshall and '
Building Inspection Department. These departments have
primarily been concerned with new construction. CDBG funds
will be used to supplement local funds to include existing
structures.
e. Environmental Concerns
This activity will reduce the possibility of environmental
damage from code violations such as improper waste disposal
and fire hazards.
f. Site Selection
Any building which is reported or noticed to be in violation
of minimum city codes will be inspected.
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g. Displ acement
None. All property owners whose houses do not meet minimum
code standards will be encouraged to participate in the loan
subsidy program. Vacated property must comply with Building
Code before city services will be reinstated.
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Design Criterion 11: Supports Energy Conservation
The City of Round Rock has an Energy Code. Round Rock's Community
Development Program is designed to support energy conservation by
planning activities which when implemented will reduce the amount
of energy required to heat and cool buildings and to obtain goods
and services. Activities to be addressed are:
01) HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES REHABILITATION
a. Results to be Achieved
CDBG funds will be used to leverage private funds in order
to provide incentive loans to 100 eligible property owners
in the project area for additional new construction and /or
rehabilitation. All facilities participating in the CDBG
Rehabilitation Program shall employ cost - effective energy
conservation measures, reducing the amount of energy that
is required for climate control.
b. Persons to Benefit
90 residential rehabilitation loans to low- and moderate
- income persons and 10 commercial rehabilitation loans to
businesses providing essential services to low- and moder-
ate- income persons. This is a 100% benefit to low- and
moderate - income households.
c. Additional Action
No additional city action will be required to fully resolve
this problem.
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d. Previous Action Taken
Using 1980 CDBG funds, Round Rock entered into an agreement
with local lenders to provide low- interest loans to eligible
property owners in the 198G CDBG project area. 1981 CDBG funds
will be used to extend the loan program into the 1581 CDBG
. . project area and to include commercial rehabilitation.
e. Environmental Concerns
The preservation of structures unique to the area of Round Rock,
If implemented as proposed, funds would be available to restore
structures which house or serve low- and moderate - income persons.
f. Site Selection
Housing and commercial facilities participating in the loan
program will be selected using HUD's eligibility guidelines.
g. Displacement
No displacement anticipated.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
Seventy -two percent (72 %) of all households in the project area
need some type of repair and energy conservation measures in their
homes.
03) WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
a. Results to be Achieved
Replacement of water lines and water hydrants and cut -off valves
will bring the system up to state standards and reduce water loss;
Replacement of wastewater lines will correct a serious infiltration
problem as noted by EPA study of the wastewater system. By re-
ducing the amount of water lost and the amount of infiltration into
the system the amount of power needed to operate the systems will
be reduced,
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b. Number of Persons to Benefit
As a result of the proposed activity, 1,349 persons will be
assured of adequate water and wastewater services in the project
area. This is a 91% benefit to low and moderate - income persons.
c. Additional Actions
CDBG funds and scheduled CIP will resolve the majority of the
needs of the water and wastewater collection and distribution
system in the project area. Few additional needs are foreseen.
d. Previous Action Taken
The citizens of Round Rock passed a $5,000,000 bond program
which includes funds for improvement of the water distribution
system in the project area. In addition to local funds,•the
city received an EDA grant to tie two new water wells into the
water distribution system. EPA funds have been granted to locate
the cause and source of infiltration into the wastewater system.
As the wastewater lines in the project area are the oldest in the
city, it is felt that the majority of the problem is in the
project area.
e. Environmental Concerns
The pollution of the city's water supply is a serious potential
threat to the health and safety of residents of the project area.
If the program is implemented as planned, this possibility will
be substantially reduced, and water resources will be conserved.
f. Site Selection
Upon recommendation of the city's consulting engineer, lines
which are in need of replacement will be replaced. The EPA
.-sponsored smoke test results will also be used in determining
which wastewater lines are in need of replacement.
g.
Displacement
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None anticipated,
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
Based upon the city's consulting engineer's recommendations, a
majority of the needed water and wastewater system improvements
will be addressed by this program. Additional needs will be
addressed as additional funds become available.
04) WALKWAYS
a. Results to be Achieved
Construction of sidewalks along one side of collector streets
in the project area will provide a safe path to the Central Busi-
ness District, school, regional shopping center, and post office,
effectively reducing automobile dependence and fuel consumption.
b. Number of Persons to Benefit
891 persons will benefit from the proposed activity. The side-
walks will serve a 54 -unit rental assisted housing comples, a
50 -unit HUD Section 8 New Construction complex, and other single
- family residential units in the project area. The activity will
be of 91% benefit to low- and moderate - income households.
c. Additional Action
No additional city action is, required.
d. Previous Action Taken
The city, using HUD 701 Planning funds, prepared a sidewalk plan
to be used in development of a sidewalk system in Round Rock. The
city amended its subdivision ordinance to require developers to
place a sidewalk on one side of each collector street in new
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subdivisions. These activities were undertaken to encourage
less dependence on automobiles by providing pedestrian acces-
sibility to schools, shopping areas, and public facilities.
e. Environmental Concerns
No environmental concerns at this time. The city will make
every effort in the planning and construction phases to limit
any adverse environmental effects.
f. Site Selection
The city will place sidewalks on existing city right -of -ways
on collector streets in the project area.
g. Displacement
No displacement will be caused by this activity.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
The HUD 701 Sidewalk Plan indicated a need for 9,600 linear feet
of sidewalks in the project area. CDBG funds will be used to
construct 9,000 linear feet and private funds will furnish the
remaining 600 linear feet.
06) CODE ENFORCEMENT
a. Result to be Achieved
Enforcement of the city's Building Code which includes standards
for energy conservation.
b. Persons to Benefit
All of the 3,500 residents of the project area will benefit from
the proposed activity. The project area population is 72%
low- and moderate - income.
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c. Additional Action
Subsidized loans to property owners whose property does not
meet miminum housing standards. Clearance of tracts when the
owners are unknown or otherwise unable to carry out clearance.
These actions will be addressed under Activities 01 and 05.
d. Previous Action Taken
Round Rock's budget includes funds for a Fire Marshall and
Building Inspection Department. These departments have
primarily been concerned with new construction. CDBG funds
will be used to supplement local funds to include existing
structures.
e. Environmental.Concerns
This activity will reduce the possibility of environmental
damage from code violations such as improper waste disposal
and fire hazards.
f. Site Selection
Any building which is reported or noticed to be in violation
of minimum city codes will be inspected.
g. Displacement
None. All property owners whose houses do not meet minimum
code standards will be encouraged to participate in the loan
subsidy program. Vacated property must comply with the Building
Code before city services will be reinstated.
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07) COMMUNITY FACILITY
a. Result to be Achieved
Acquisition of lAnd,and energy efficient design and construction
of a neighborhood center to house social, health, and human
service agencies and to provide space for cultural and recrea- .
tional activities. This will alleviate the necessity of driving
long distances for these services and activities which will in
turn reduce automobile fuel consumption.
b. Persons to Benefit
The facility will benefit the 2,500 low- and moderate - income
residents of the project area by eliminating the need to drive
long distances to attain social services.
c. Additional Action
The City of Round Rock will supply the furnishings for the
facility and contract with state And county agencies
for office space in the facility.
d. Previous Action Taken
None.
e. Environmental Concerns
The building will be sited, planned, and designed in a way
that will not be detrimental to the environment.
f. Site Selection
A site centrally located in the project area will be sought,
g. Displacement
None. The building is to be constructed on vacant land.
h. Nature of Activity in Relation to Need
There is currently no facility in Round Rock to house a compre-
hensive social, recreational, and cultural program.
Activity
Number
7bta1 No. of persons
that the activity
will serve
# of low- & moderate-
% of persons served
who have low- and
moderate inccxie
Amt. of funds
requested for
the activity
Amt. of funds to
benefit low /mod
incase persons
inc ie persons that
the activity will serve
01
2,500
2,500
100%
$ 400,000.00
$ 400,000.00
02 '
1,349
1,228
91%
1,062,650.00
967,012.00
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1,349 •
1,175
91%
148,720.00
135,335.00
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891
811
91%
108,000.00 '
98,280.00
05
3,500
2,520
72%
3,000.00
2,160.00
06
3,500
2,520
72%
7,630.00
5,494.00
07
2,500
2,500
100%
400,000.00
400,000.00
TOTALS-
$2,130,000,00
$2,008,281.00
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ANALYSIS OF AMOUNT OF FUNDS USED
TO BENEFIT LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME PERSONS
Total percent benefit to low- and moderate persons -
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2,10
SourceMethodology: Survey of project area by city staff.
94.3 %
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VII. Performance in Housing and Equal Opportunity. The selection system provides
points to a preapplicant which claims and demonstrates outstanding performance,
as defined in the Review Process Statement, in the categories listed below.
The specific basis for claiming points must be described. For example, if
enforcement of a Fair Housing ordinance is claimed, the date the ordinance was
enacted and the authorizing body must be provided and the specific enforcement
actions taken must be stated.
1 Performance in Housing (total points:100). Fifteen points for each of the
first four criteria and twenty points for the last two criteria will be
awarded to each preapplicant that claims and demonstrates outstanding per-
formance in:
a. Providing housing choices for low -and moderate- income families in areas
outside of minority and low- and moderate - income concentrations; or is
in a neighborhood experiencing revitalization and substantial displacement
as a result of private reinvestment, by enabling low- and moderate - income
persons to remain in their neighborhood or, if the community is predomi-
nantly inhabited by persons who are members of minority and /or low- income
groups, the extent to which Federally assisted housing is distributed
throughout the community.
The City of Round Rock claims 15 points for providing housing choices for
low- and moderate- income families. (See attached Map VII -1a.) As noted by
the map, there is a balanced distribution of assisted housing throughout
the community. Assisted housing is located outside of area of high
minority concentration and within an area undergoing revitalization.
b. Integrating the occupancy of assisted housing projects by race and ethni-
city; if the preapplicant has a Section 8 Existing Housing Program,
demonstrating a racial and ethnic mix of program participants.
The City of Round Rock claims 15 points for integrating the occupancy of
assisted housing (see table VII -lb). Of the persons who are participating
in Section 8 Existing Housing , 10 are Anglo, 4 are Hispanic, and 2 are
Black. The New Housing units are occupied by 53% Anglo, 33% Hispanic,
13% Black, and 1% other (mostly Asian).
c. Actively enforcing a fair housing ordinance that is at least equivalent
in scope and coverage to Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
Round Rock claims 15 points for enforcement of fair housing. Attachment
VII -lc is a copy of a brochure prepared by the City of Round Rock. As you
can see, Round Rock has an ongoing public awareness and public information
campaign on the fair housing laws and individual rights under these laws.
In addition to providing public information on fair housing, the city
provides technical assistance and educational conferences to the housing
industry, local groups, and private and non- profit groups to help them
interpret and implement fair housing laws. The budget of the City of Round
Rock includes funds for a Planning and Community Development Department
whose responsibility includes providing public information and education
on Community, Development and housing, to ensure quality housing of all
types throughout the city. See VII -d for additional information.
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MAP VII - la
Location of Rental- Assisted Housing Complexes
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Future HUD - Assisted Housing Complex
1- Chisholm Trail Sec. 8 New Construction
50 units; 46% minority
2 - Village Oaks Plan 2 FmHA 515 •
24 units; 29% minority •
.` 3- Village Green TEX 322 -022 Turn Key
30 units; .43% minority •
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20 units; 54% minority
5- Future HUD - Assisted Complex
AP of High Minority Concentrat
OW Low- and Moderate - Income Areas
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TABLE VII - lb
Lance Village Chisholm Village Average
Population Round Rock SMSA Haven Oaks Trail Green all units
Minority 24% 32 % 54% 29% 46% 43% 43%
Black 3% 9% 7% 13% 13% 0% 11%
Mexican -
American 21% 23% 47% 16% 33% 43% 32%
White 75% 66% 37% 71% 53% 57% 54%
Other 1% 2% 9% 0% 1% 0% 3%
A
LOCAL
HOUSING
ASSISTANCE
PLAN
UNDER THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ACT OF 1974
Fair Housing is more than just an idea -
It is the law. To find out about your
rights and responsibilities with regard
to Fair Housing, Call Toll Free.
1- 800 - 424 -8590
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Fair Housing
and Equal Opportunity
DUSING
NRU HMENT
DAN
ROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF
ROUND ROCK
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Housing En-
richment Loan Program (HELP) is
to provide housing rehabilitation
loans for low and moderate income
persons who reside in dwellings
which do not meet the minimum
housing code and /or the Rehabili-
tation Standards established by
the City of Round Rock, Texas.
The purpose of these loans is the
upgrading of existing housing
within the specific rehabilita-
tion target area along and near
McNeil Road, as delineated by the
Round Rock Planning Commission
and concurred by the Round Rock
City Council and the Department
of Housing and Urban Development
in approving the City of Round
Community Development Block Grant
Application.
DEFINITION
The Housing Enrichment Loan
Program- is an agreement between
the City and local lending insti-
tutions to provide below market
interest and subsidy loans to
home owners or property owners
who rent to eligible applicants
in the project area. The subsidy
is in the form of a payment of a
portion of the loan or to secure
payment of the loan.
ELIGIBILITY
Two or more persons living to-
gether as a family unit and sin-
gle persons who are elderly (62
years of age or older), handicap-
ped, disabled, or displaced are
eligible to receive loan assis-
tance if their income is below the
limit for that size family. The
limit set for each family size is
as follows:
No. in Family
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AREA OF ASSISTANCE
Income Limit
$ 9,050
10,350
11,650
12,950
13,750
14,600
15,400
16,200
Eligibility is determined through
a personal interview with each
family followed by verification of
income and other allowable deduc-
tions.
Loans will be made to rehabilitate
eligible housing units on the fol-
lowing streets:
McNeil Road Baker
Bellview Rubio
Christopher Logan
Morrell Nash
Tassey
South Mays (from McNeil to Logan)
FAMILY CONTRIBUTION TOWARD LOAN
The amount that the family pays
toward the total loan (principal
and interest) is paid directly to
the lender and is computed as a
percentage of total income. Thus
the actual dollar amount varies
for different families, but is
never more than 25% of the fam-
ily's gross income.
LOAN AMOUNT
The maximum loan amount is
$18,000. The City of Round Rock
anticipates making 35 HELP loans
the first year of the program,
October 1, 1980 to September 30,
1981.
HOW TO APPLY
Application to participate in
the Housing Enrichment Loan Pro-
gram is made at the Round Rock
City Hall Planning and Community
Development Department, 214 East
Main Street, Round Rock, Texas.
Phone 255 -3612.
PARTICIPATING LENDERS
Equitable Savings
200 West Main Street
Round Rock, TX 255 -2586
Farmer's State Bank
1111 I -H 35
Round Rock, TX 255 -3622
First National Bank
118 East Main Street
Round Rock, TX 255 -2501
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d. Implementing a HUD - approved New Horizons Fair Housing Assistance Project
(or participating in a HUD - approved county /state /regional New Horizons
Project) or a fair housing strategy that is equivalent in scope to a New
Horizons Project.
Round Rock claims 15 points for implementing a HUD - approved New Horizons
Fair Housing Assistance Project. See Attachment VII -1d. The Planning
Commission and city council currently assess housing patterns in the com-
munity to develop strategy to insure a mix of housing types throughout the
city. In addition, the city provides public information on fair housing
(see attachment VII -1c) and has representation from the following groups
on boards and commissions: banking /lending community; real estate sales;
housing and human service agencies. See VII -c for additional information.
e. Meeting large family housing assistance needs in relation to that propor-
tion of need.
Round Rock claims 20 points for meeting the needs of large families.
Currently three large families are receiving rehabilitation assistance
and five are receiving existing Sec.8 units. Twenty (20) Sec. 8 New
Construction units are three - bedroom. The need of large families in rela-
tion to total needs is 18 %. 18% of the housing provided is for large
families.
f. Carrying out housing assistance goals from previous HAP(s) or, if the pre -
applicant has no prior HAP, meeting a significant proportion of its housing
assistance needs.
Round Rock claims 20 points for exceeding its HAP goal.
Goal Accomplished
New rental units 103
Rehab of rental units 5 0
Existing rental units 24 24
Rehab assistance to homeowner 6 0
New Construction assist. to homeowner 11 8
Totals 78 135 (173 %)
2. Local equal employment and entrepreneurial effort. (total points: 50).
a. Twenty -five points will be awarded to any preapplicant which claims and
demonstrates that its percentage of minority permanent, full time employees
is greater than the percentage of minorities within the county for nonmetro
- politan preapplicants, or within the SMSA for metropolitan preapplicants,
unless the percentage of minority population in the community itself exceeds
that of the county or SMSA. In such cases, minority employment must generally
reflect the minority population of the community. List only employees that
are directly employed by the preapplicant.
40 number of minority employees
98 number of total employees
41 percent of minority employees
The percent of minorities in the SMSA is 32 %. The city of Round Rock claims
25 points for percentage of monorities employed is greater than minorities
in the SMSA.
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TABLE VII -1d
NEW HORIZONS
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
AND
HUD OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
OFFICE OF VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE
• WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock,
Texas, hereinafter re- •
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the community, is receiving or u pose of f .
Federa to as HUD for the p P
Federal subsidies administered by
nity d housing and services of the community, including commu-
development pity development, for its low and moderate income residents;
WHEREAS,.when receiving Federal subsidies the community is
required to meet certain conditions to provide fair housing for
people of all races, colors., creeds, national origins, and both
sexes;
WHEREAS, the community desires to affirmatively and fair l take
st
to improve the status of fair housing
and beyond those actions required of it under the Federal Fair
Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, and
Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974.
WHEREAS, the COFairt Housing etermined Project and P its
sored New Horizons the community to go beyond the. basic
reuitemes can e ting fair housing and fair lending;
reqquirements in P- omo cress to
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the community ao
enter into a voluntary relationship with the Office of Volun-
tary Compliance to participate in the New Horizons-Fair Housing
Assistance Project• tees to establish
the community agrees force
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, strategy board or
a community-wide l fair housing
fair
will develop an areawide fair
This g
composed of influential citizens and others affected by
housing programs' The community further -
agrees, strategy and action program. and program, to desig-
natee aa ap of government of the strategy
pate an agency of government to implement the strategy and
program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the board or task force
members will be selected and the first meeting held within
three months after the signing of this agreement and that the
board will meet at'least on a quarterly basis after its first
meeting. This board will also monitor implementation of the
program, in accordance with our guidelines on .reporting, and
provide periodic reports
the local HUD office. ice of Voluntary Compli—
ance, with a copy to
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Office of Voluntary Compli—
ance, FH&EO, HUD will provide the /bmmunity- lcorytinuing tech—
nical assistance in this project
Date
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Date HUD Area Office Director
Date Regional Administrator
Region
Date
�9 ,_ NE LA:D, City' Secretary
Larry L. Tonn, Major
Assistant Secretary for
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
(3)
(4)
(5)
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Twenty points will be awarded to each preapplicant which claims
and demonstrates that at least five percent of its contracts,
based on dollar value, have been awarded, within the last two
years, to minority owned and controlled businesses, providing
the applicable percentage of minority population is five percent
or less. If the applicable percentage of minority population
exceeds five percent, the corresponding percentage of contracts
awarded to minority business enterprises will be sufficient for
award of points. Twenty percent of the total dollar value of
its contracts awarded to minority business enterprises will be
sufficient for award of points for any preapplicant.
(1) $ minority contracts awarded
fran , to
{ month yea month year
'(2) $ I all contracts awarded during the same
time period
% minority contracts (1 -2)
minority county or SSSA population
total county or S4SA population
(6) ! % minority population (4;-5)
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c. Five points will be awarded to each preapplicant which
demonstrates that at least five percent of its deposits from all
'sources, measured as an average daily balance over the past
year, have been deposited in minority controlled and owned
financial institutions.
(1) $ NA 1 funds deposited in minority banks from.
, _ to ,
month year month year
(2) $ NA all funds deposited during the
same time period.
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(3) NA f % funds deposited in minority
banks (1 +2) .
- VIII. Areawide Housing Gcoortunity Plan (AHOP).
a. Fifty points are to each metropolitan preapplicant that is
in its first year of participation in a HUD- approved Areawide
Housing Opportunity Plan (N OP).
b. Each preapplicant which has been a participating jurisdiction in a
HUD - approved tetrocolitan AiOP for more than one year may only be
awarded the fifty points if the areawide planning organization with
the approved AIP certifies that the preapplicant is adequately
carrying out its responsibility to implement the A"HOP.
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X ENERGY CONSERVATION
The City of Round Rock claims twenty (20) points for promoting energy
conservation within the city through its proposed program. Design
Criterion 11 includes activities which when implemented will reduce the
amount of energy required to heat and cool buildings and to obtain goods
and services. Activities to be addressed under Design Criterion 11 are:
01) Housing and Commercial Facilities Rehabilitation.
All facilities participating in the CDBG Rehabilitation Program
shall employ cost- effective energy conservation measures.
03) Water and Sewer Improvement
Reduce the amount of power needed to operate water and wastewater
systems by reducing the amount of water lost and the amount of
infiltration into the wastewater system.
04) Walkways
Sidewalks will reduce automobile dependence by providing pedestrian
accessibility to schools, shopping areas, and public facilities.
06) Code Enforcement
Enforcement of the city's Building Code which includes standards
for energy conservation.
07) Community Facility
Construct a local neighborhood facility to house local human service
agencies and to provide space for cultural and recreational activities.
This will alleviate the necessity of driving long distances for these
services and activities which will in turn reduce automobile fuel
consumption.
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Small Cities Grant Preapplication
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATION
The applicant certifies that a meaningful citizen input has been provided in the
decision making process during the consideration of priorities and of options
associated with the development and submission of this preap ?lication and
assures that the following Citizen Participation requirements have occured:
1. Developed and made available to the licfatwr tte'.Citiztnon
stage ect ati Plan meets (sP) eets th e requirements 24 CFR 570.431(b).
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(a) Followed this Plan during planning and development
of the preapplication prior to its submission to HUD.
2. Provided the public with the following information:.
(a) to HUD than The likelihood
dn that fm more
redapplications will be submitted
(b) Amount of funds that can be applied for.
(c) Activities that may be undertaken,.or have been
previously funded, and the progress made on these
activities.
(d) Processes to he followed in soliciting and responding
to the views and proposals of citizens in a timely
Signal
Mayor
manner.
(e) A summary of other important program. 'requirements. .
(Chie cuti e Officer)
Title
October 23, 1980
Date
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PLANNING AREA BOUNDARY - - �
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0 600 200
1600 FEET
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Enumeration Districts
app Enumeration District (ED)
r Project Area
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600 0 A00 1200
MAP 3
Location of Areas With Minorities
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LAKE CREEK RD
Area 1 Area 2 Area 3
Minority 220 1553 1111 •
All Persons 3676 3611 4814
Percent Minority 6% 43% • 21%
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600 0 600 1200
.'MAP 4
Location of Areas with Low- and Moderate Income Persons
PLANNING AREA BOUN04 - --
1600 FEET
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Low /Moderate 902 2600 530
All Persons 3676 3611 4814
Percentage L/M 24% 72% 11%
High Concentration of Low /Moderate
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1 SMALL CITIES PROGRAM
STATUS REPORT
' (for previous grantees)
preappli-cants that received prior CDBG assistance mustusubmitna
I status report on performance under that grant
preapplication. Preapplicants that have closed out a prior grant -_
need not submit this report. If this form performance u se d tors'in
1 preapplicants must address each of the p-
Section 570.423(c) of the Regulations.
1 PREPARE ONE STATUS REPORT FOR EACH UNCOMPLETED PREVIOUS GRANT
Grantee Cit of Round Rock Texas
Grant Number B- 80 -D5 -48 -0
Reporting Period:
' approval date 6/1/80
'date of this report 10/1/80
(no earlier than 60 days prior to the submission)
I. Procress
, Rate of Progress. Provide the following information in
I 1• the appropriate columns on Table 1.
Column(a) List the number of each activity from the
' approved application.
Column(b) List the amount approved by HUD for each
1 activity.
Column(c) List the amount actually obligated for each
activity, even if funds have also been
I spent. Funds are considered obligated if
orders have been placed, contracts and /or
grants awarded; services received or other
similiar transactions have occurred_
Column(d) List the amount spent for each activity.
(a)
activity
(b)
approved amount
(c)
amount obligated
(d)
amount spent
01 Planning
$ 1,250.00
$ 1,250.00
$ 1,250.00
02 Rehab
206,150.00
13,000.00
03 Water
54,100.00
18,500.00
04 Sewer
71,000.00
05 Street"
123,000.00
15,000.00
06 Admin.
42,500.00
42,500.00
10,625.00
07 Conting.
.2,000.00
Totals:
$ 5_41210-44
T S 91250,0p
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2. Progress Narrative. For each activity listed in the Progress
table which has not been completed, provide the following
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in appropriate columns on the Table 2 below:
Column (a) List the activity number of the incomplete
activity.
Column (b) .Explain what specific steps have been taken to
meet the program schedule submitted with the
applications (Grantees whose programs were
approved prior to August 1, 1978 did not submit
Program Schedules, and should describe progress
generally for each uncompleted activity.)
Column (c) List the anticipated date of completion, if
different from application.
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Activity
Number
(b)
Steps Taken
02 Contracted for housing inspection and
Architectural Services
Executed contractual agreement with local
lenders to leverage private funds with
Community Development funds
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06
Six units under contract
Contracted for engineering services
Contracted for engineering services
Contracted for engineering services
Contracted for support personnel
Prepared contracts for 02,03,04,05
Prepared procedure manual •
Assisted developers in preparing bid
packets for housing project
Public Information about program
ongoing
3. Problems Encountered.' If expenditures and actions are not in
accordance with the program schedule (or are not complete,
for grantees approved prior to August 1, 1978), provide a
brief explanation for the delay.
(a)
Activity
Number
(b)
Reason For Delay
All activities approximately on schedule..
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(c)
Anticipated
Completion Date
8/28/80 - 9/30/81
9/25/80 - 9/30/81
8%81
7/26/80 - 9/30/81
7/26/80 - 9/30/81
7/26/80 - 9/30/81
7/9/80 - 9/30/81
7/9/80 - 9/25/80
7/9/80 - 9/25/80
9/25/80-
TABLE 3
TI. approval date of usin in
this. form.
1. Housing Provided In the columns provided for housing
assistance to low- and moderate- income persons,
provide the following:
Column (a) Using your approved HAP, list each type
and source of assistance which corresponds to your
goals.
Column (b) List the total number of units provided
to low- and moderate- income persons.
Column (c) List the total number of Uns rovided
to elderly low- and moderate - income persons.
Column (d) List the total number of units provided
to low- and moderate - income families
Column (e) LiSt the total number of units provided
to low- and moderate - income large families.
1976 .
Date HAP approved:
TABLE 4
New Rental Units
Rehab Rental Units
Existing Rental
Rehabilitation *
Assistance
Rehabilitation
Assistance To
Homeowners
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* *FMHA 502 and 504 Prog
TOTALS:
32/93 8/49,
5/0.
24/24 8/8
6/0
11/8
1 June 1_,:0
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16/57
15/34
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Goals - Type and Total
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(e)
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9/20
4/4
2.
Assistance. Absent sing
ache housing
goals, describe the i on of o has taken
low- and
to facilitate the p p
rovis
moderate-income persons. Examples of such actions
are:
removal of impediments such as
building codes
changes in land use to facilitate
provision of sites and /or'infrastructure
organization of a housing authority or similar entity
development of a ',Orland use or housing element dement.
The City of Round Rock has develone approved by the State. In
The 701 and use and housing element was app .o City
additio to meetin
to
of Round Rock has executed a memorandum of understanding with HUD The City
Participate in the New Horizln
• through its Planning and Communit Developmen Department provides
both private and non rofit, to help them interpretand•imolement the
fair h1. i1
T City allocated ,e er 1 R- view Sharin Funds to
place a sewage lift station at a local Housing Authority apartment complex.
liance with Acolicable Laws or Re ulations
III. Com
1.
Other Actions Taken to Facilitate Provi
Housiz
restrictive zoning
construction
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In the Certification signed by the Chief Executive Officer
at application approval, the applicant promised to comply
with all applicable laws and regulations its program. The
certifications are grouped into several related ca
ly
below. For each
ou have category
what actions y
certifications listed in Section 570.307 of the Regulations
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(Subpart D).
Citizen Participation
Single Purpose)___
The City adopted a CP
(See Section.570.930(g) for
an in 1976 and revised it in 9 79
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and two ublic meetin s and two public hearin s rior to full
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application.
qrant award to elicit citizen lartici/ation in - u - u' 1 • in
of the program. Oct 6, 1980, a public hearing will be held to allow
citizens to evaluate the program to date, prior to public hearings
for 1981 grant funds. Hearings and meetings are held in the project
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2. Environment
and was notified of same
has fulfilled al
3- Equal opportunity
in,housi.ng and employment
The City ado.ted a Section 3 Affirmative Action Plan
4. - Di /rel ocation
No displacements are anticipated for this oroject. If so, the
HUD regulation 570.602 will be followed.
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Resolution of Monitorin /Audit Findin s
Address Monitorin• Findin -s• will be
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Findings made as a result WhthDrs P monitoring is
considered
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has Office sends a follow
satisfactory. the Area
ha been made, summarizes the
letter to the grantee. The letter
visit and any findings. A deadline for response to
those findings is established in the letter.
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d. Steps being taken to resolve
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ndin•s. Grantees
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Taken to have an audit at least
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accepted from a grantee
audit finding_
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s should contact your CPD
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date it will begin.
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prepared by Gilson H. Westbrook
Person who can best answer cuestions about
the Status P.eport Gi IsOn H. Westbrook
Address 214 E. Plain St., Round Rock, Texas 78664
Telephone ( 512 ) 255 - 3612 IT WA F A rea code f Executive Off'icerga date
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Larry L Tonn, ayor
Date10 -1 -80
AUGUST
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OCTOBER
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LAWRENCE ' H.,.•..•• HESTER
GRAHAM HCNCLL
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• JOE BAKER
I TRUDY L. L•ZE
BOB BENNETT
Lay Marna,
VEPHAN L. L.' iEETS
Gay AtIO•n•ir
I RANDY E. GREWETT
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THE CITY OF-ROUND ROCK
214 E. Main St. • AC 512-255-3612 • Round Rock, Texas 78664
"GOOD LIVING WITH A PROUD HERITAGE'
November 3, 1980
Mr. Richard G. Bean
Executive Director
Capital Area Planning Council
611 South Congress
Austin, TX 78704
TZe3
Dear Mr. Bean:
In accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development's A-95 instructions I am enclosing a copy
of the City of Round Rock's preapplication for 1981
Community Development Block Grant funds for Small Cities.
If in the course of your review, you need additional .
information or assistance, please call me.
Sincerely,
Gilson H. Westbrook
Community Development Coordinator
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THE CITY OF HOUND HOCK
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Mayas
KE RO3HISON
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COUNCIL \t El.13ERS
LAWRENCE "HANK" HESTER
Dio;.,A!A HOWELL
- TE CORRRA
JO5 RAKER
I R:DY L LEE
GO O SENNETT
C Mavget
STEPHAN L. SHEETS
C AttOrn9y
RANOf E. OREWETT
1.'umc.p al Judge
"GOOD LIVING WITH A PROUD HERITAGE"
November 3, 1980
Mr. Paul T. Wrotenbery
Executive Director
Governor's Office of Budgets and Planning
411 W. 13th Street
Austin, Texas 78701 _
Dear Mr Wrotenbery:
In accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development's A -95 instructions I enclosing t c op i e s
of the City of Round Rock's preapplication for
funds.
If in the course of your review, you need additional in-
formation or assistance, please call me. He look forward
to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Gilson H. Westbrook
Community Development Coordinator
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The Honorable -Larry Tonn .•
Mayor, City of Round - '
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Dear Mayor Tonn:. .'•',,:..,,;•-•':
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Please be advised -that the Round Rock ChaMber of Commerce 'pledge .
its full support in yOur efforts to provide' 'e. ;community center ' through
I the 1981 Community Block Grant through R.17 ', This facility is much ,,. • -
. needed in our town and Would be of' great benefit to the many families -•
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who are unable to afford private facilities.. - , ,
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY
512 - 863 -6566
100 W. 3rd. St., — P. 0. Box 570
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
Larry Tonn, Mayor
City of Round Rock
City Hall
Round Rock, Texas 78664
CS:ds
November 5, 1980
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Dear Mayor Tonn:
This is to confirm my support for the idea of a community
services building for the City of Round Rock.
As you know, many of the clients served by the Williamson
County Health Department live in Round Rock. Those clients en-
dure a 20 mile round trip to Georgetown to receive our services.
This distance poses a large barrier for our clients, especially
because the majority of them are medically indigent.
Our Health Department has for many years had a branch
facility in Taylor, 20 miles east of Georgetown. Round Rock's
explosive growth makes it the third city in the county to reach
s population over 10,000. On the basis of population and dis-
tance from existing services, Round Rock certainly needs a
facility where public health clinics could be held.
512 - 352 -5201
115 W. 6th St. — P. 0. Box 648
TAYLOR, TEXAS 76574
Improving Health — Preventing Disease
Clarence Skrovan, M.D., M.P.H.
Director •
BR /h
ROUND ROCK UNITED WAY
P. O. Box 708
Round Rock, Texas 78664
The Honorable Larry Tonn
Mayor of the City of Round Rock
214 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
November 6, 1980
Dear Mayor Tonn:
The Round Rock United Way enthusiastically endorses
the City's efforts to obtain funding for a community
center through the 1981 Community Block Grant through
H.U.D.
The United Way has a great interest in providing
programs for youths from low income families and would
be supportive of a community facility which would pro-
vide the opportunity for implementation of these programs.
Very truly yours,
ROUND ROCK UNITED WAY
thijj
Billye Reynolds, President
WILLIAMSON - BURNET COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES, INC.
Mr. Larry Tonn, Mayor
City of Round Rock
214 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas
RSE/jg
VC Gilson Westbrook
POST OFFICE BOX 740
St2 • 863.2200 - 863.6561
RAWLEIG S ELLIOTT JAMES E. FAX
E MWS,E DIRECTOR DIRECTOR PRESIDENT
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
November 5, 1980
78664
Dear Mayor Tonn:
Our agency has been working with the Planning Staff of the City
of Round Rock on your application for Community Development Block Grant
funds.
We are very pleased with the application. The need you are
addressing, such as, neighborhood facilities, housing improvements,
streets and drainage, water and waste water are high priorities as
indicated by the low- income residents of Rock in our Planning
Process.
We endorse your application without reservation.
Sincerely,
RA LEIGH S'. ELLIOTT
Executive Director
-CAP COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM-
September 5
September 8 -12
September 15 -19
September 22 -26
September 29 -30
October 6 -10
October 13 -17
October 23
October 27 -31
November 3 -14
November- January
January
May
June
Appendix.A
1981 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PRE - APPLICATION TIMETABLE
HUD Pre - application conference
Identify possible local eligible Community
Development activities
Hold information meeting with City Engineer
and key persons
Develop support data for pre - application
Field survey
Inform planning Commission about Community
Development Program
Meet with key citizens, City boards and
Commission
Post Public Hearing Notice
Prepare public information material
Publish information about the grant
1980 CDBG Performance Hearing
First draft of 1981 CDBG Pre - application
1981 CDBG Public Hearing
Revised Draft
Public Hearing /Council resolution
Meet with HUD officials
Submit 1981 Pre - application
1981 HUD reviews pre - application
HUD invites City to submit a full application
HUD announces Grant Award
Begin 1981 CDBG Activities
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$2.25 million Comniunity Block "1:.:
Grant next year to make improvements in the cent
tral city and Old TOWLI, says a citystaff
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"We stand at least as good a chance of getting
funded this year as we did last Year,.. said Gilson
Westbrook, .city-community.development-coor
dinator. - :v: : • ' "
Appendix B
The Round Rock City Council passed a resolul
tion last week authorizing the mayor to formally
submit a pre-application for the funds to Housing -
and Urban Development (HUD) officiaLs no later
than Nov. 17. If the pre-application is approved in -
January as expected, the city then whtpresent a
regular application:
Work on the project could begin in June if HUD
approves the three-year grant, Westbrook said. •
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housing and sewer andwaterline extensions lathe
central city-and Old Town target area weie devel „
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-,-showed that 72 percent of"the. 1,000:households
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bnd that 30 percent:of the homes: needmajor re.
pairs. the hOmes;require :
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4 i . would be divided overb three-Year 'periOd with
',."• 'about 5750,000 to be spent the first Year; $1.25 Mil-
, - -lion the second year and 5250,000 the third year:.„,
Iteths tote.included in! the:prOppliCatioii.for.i;
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reSidents,of the:.c,entral city and OldiToWn.. The -.
loan program was begun last Sreanfor pappld
ing lathe McNeil Road target area.".'n
Construction of a ,neighborhood Cinter that ,
would provide serviceslor all age levels: :=!c •
.Construction of sidewalks along schoplroutes.
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Development Block Grant funds to rehabilitate •
houses, make street repairs and extend water and
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WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development
has funds available for Community Development Block Grants
for small cities, and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to submit a preapplication
for a grant for the central area of Round Rock, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
City a preapplication for a Communi-
execute on behalf of the
ty Development Block Grant, 'a, copy of said preapplication
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poses.
RESOLVED this 23rd day of Octob , 1980.
'ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION NO. 335
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City of Round Rock, Texas
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