1 Overview of Federal Funding Process and Prioritization Jay Chapa Housing & Economic Development Department January 12, 2010

2 Presentation Overview Financial Update of HUD Findings Consolidated Plan Overview –Funding Priorities Action Plan – CDBG Funding –Eligible Uses of CDBG Funds –CDBG 2009 Budget Breakdown –Continued Projects for –Requested Projects for –Project Prioritization

3 Financial Update on Findings (FY2003 – FY2008) Reimbursed to date:$1,433,439 Pending reimbursement:$ 246,291 Substitute funding to close findings:$ 282,000 Cleared through documentation:$1,978,666 Reimbursements not required:$2,487,796 Projects still being worked out:$7.2 mil. Next step - M&Cs to appropriate funds to complete reimbursements ($126,055) and/or substitute funding ($282,000) to close findings. - ($1.55 mil. originally deposited in escrow)

4 Consolidated Plan Overview

5 The Plan Summarizes: –Housing and community development needs, particularly of low-income households –The goals, objectives and strategies to address these needs Plan Consists of Two Parts: –The Long-Term Strategic Plan (3 years) –Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD which includes projects and expenditure of funds Consolidated Plan Overview

6 Objective 1: Decent Housing Objective 2: A Stable Living Environment Objective 3: Expanded Economic Opportunities Consolidated Plan Statutory Goals

7 Statutory Goals: Decent Housing Assisting Homeless Persons and Persons at Risk of Becoming Homeless Obtain Affordable Housing Retaining the Affordable Housing Stock Increasing the Availability of Permanent Housing in Standard Condition to Low- Income and Moderate-Income Families Providing Affordable Housing That is Accessible to Job Opportunities Increase Supply of Supportive Housing to Enable Person’s With Special Needs to Live in Dignity and Independence

8 Statutory Goals: A Stable Living Environment Improving the Safety and Livability of Neighborhoods Eliminating Blighting Influences and the Deterioration of Property and Facilities Increasing Access to Quality Public and Private Facilities and Services Reducing the Isolation of Income Groups Within Areas Through Spatial Deconcentration of Housing Opportunities for Lower Income Persons and the Revitalization of Deteriorating Neighborhoods

9 Statutory Goals: Expanded Economic Opportunities Job Creation and Retention Establishment, Stabilization and Expansion of Small Businesses The Provision of Public Services Concerned With Employment Availability of Mortgage Financing for Low- Income Persons at Reasonable Rates Using Non-Discriminatory Lending Practices Access to Capital and Credit for Development Activities That Promote the Long-Term Economic Viability of a Community

10 Consolidated Plan Schedule EventDate Public Input Meeting #1 – Riverside Community Center Jan Public Input Meeting #2 – Texas Wesleyan University Jan Public Input Meeting #3 – Greenbriar Community Center Jan Public Input Meeting #4 – R.D. Evans Community Center Feb Public Hearing #5 Present to CDC*– City HallFeb Comment Period Begins/Ends Mar-9 to Apr Council Reviews Consolidated Plan – City HallApr City Council Approval of Consolidated PlanApr Consolidated Plan Submitted to HUDApr

11 LocationDate Riverside Community Center 700 E Belknap Fort Worth, Texas Jan :00 pm Baker Building–Texas Wesleyan University 3021 E. Rosedale Fort Worth, TX Jan :00 pm Greenbriar Community Center 5200 Hemphill Fort Worth, Texas Jan :00 pm R.D. Evans Community Center 3242 Lackland Road Fort Worth, Texas Feb :00 pm Community Development Council Meeting City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, Texas Feb :00 pm Public Consolidated Plan Meetings

12 Action Plan CDBG Funding

13 Benefit to Low-Moderate Income –Residential area with at least 51% low-moderate income population –Direct benefit to low-moderate income persons –70% of grant funds must meet this first criteria Elimination of Slum & Blight –Area basis (designated by state/local law) –Spot basis (specific condition/structure) Urgent Need (Tornado, Flood, Disaster, Etc.) –Immediate threat to health & welfare –No other local funding source CDBG: Must Meet At Least One National Objective

14 CDBG: Eligible Uses of Funds Property Acquisition & Disposition Public Facilities & Improvements –Infrastructure / Community Centers / Parks Demolition / Clearance Rehabilitation of Housing Historic Preservation Public Services for Low-Moderate Income Populations Housing Services to Support HOME Grant Funded Programs Homeownership Assistance Code Enforcement

15 Economic Development –Must produce a public benefit, job creation or retail services, to a low-moderate income neighborhood –Ex. Acquisition / Construction / Rehabilitation / Installation of business equipment or improvements Relocation Associated with CDBG Activities –For households or businesses Grant Matching Funds or Technical Assistance Associated with CDBG-funded activities Neighborhood Revitalization or Economic Development Activities of Community Based Development Organizations (CBDO’s) Planning & Administration of the Grant CDBG: Eligible Uses of Funds

16 General Conduct of Government Political or Religious Activity New Housing Construction (Except for Community Based Development Organizations) Operating or Maintenance Expenses of Public Facilities, Improvements & Services Purchase of Equipment and Furnishings Any Activity NOT Listed as Eligible Is INELIGIBLE CDBG: Ineligible Uses of Funds

17 CDBG: Entitlement Grant $6,744,285 General Administration $1,382,785 (13%) Economic Development $791,053 (12%) Community Facilities & Infrastructure $855,000 (13%) Housing Programs $2,636,775 (39%) Unprogrammed $84,984 (1%) Public Services $993,688 (15%)

18 CDBG: Annual Budget Breakdown Program Public Services (Non Profits) 15%13%12%15% Economic Development 19%18%13%12% General Administration 20% 19%20% Housing Programs 43%46% 39% Community Facilities & Infrastructure 2% 10%13% Unprogrammed 1% 0%1%

19 CDBG: Budget Summary Economic Development Repayment of Section 108 Loan Debt Service General Administration Administration of Federally Funded Grant Programs Contract Compliance Finance, Budget & Planning Public Services (Non-Profits) Non-Profit Programs Total: $993,688 Total: $791,053 Total: $1,382,785

20 Housing Programs Project Ramp $50,000 Rehab/Construction Mgmt Prog. Delivery $930,236 Housing Counseling & Info Prog. Delivery $166,168 Emergency Home Repair $550,000 Cowtown Brushup – Project Funds $343,814 Cowtown Brushup – Prog. Delivery $46,557 Housing Trust Fund Homeowner Rehab Loans $550,000 Total $2,636,775 CDBG: Budget Summary

21 Community Facilities & Infrastructure Neighborhood Playground, Doc Sessions Community Center$150,000 Targeted Infrastructure & ADA Ramps (Including Program Delivery)$605,000 Community Center Security Improvements$100,000 Total$855,000 Unprogrammed Funds $84,984 Total$84,984 CDBG: Budget Summary

22 Projects Identified for Existing Funds Fire Station Number 10 – Community Center (Council District 9) Terrell Heights Street Lights (District 8) Acquisition of 3617 Hardy St. - Infill Housing (Council District 2) UCC – Wesley Center (Council District 2) Lancaster NPO (Council District 8) Demolition – Code Compliance (Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9)

23 Total Discretionary: $939,984 Projects previously approved:($300,000) –Terrell Heights Neighborhood Street Light Replacement Project – $50,000 Annually (Continuation of the neighborhood streetlight replacement program currently underway) –Hardy Street Project – $250,000 (Infrastructure improvements) Total Available: $639,984 CDBG: Continued Projects for

24 CDBG: Funding Requests for Possible Projects Splash pads Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Morningside/Hillside Lights Northside Center YMCA/Boys Club Handley Community Center

25 CDBG: Project Prioritization Rehab of Housing –Roofing Program / Rehab of Housing –Emergency Repair –Historic Preservation Community Facilities –Swimming Pools / Splash Pads –Park Acquisition –Recreational Facilities Infrastructure –Streets / Sidewalks / Lights

26 Institute a City-wide Roof Repair Program Emergency Repair Program –Increase eligibility from 31% to 50% of income CDBG: Staff Recommendations

27 Action Plan Schedule EventDate Public Hearing – Present to CDCFeb Comment Period Begins/Ends Mar-9 to Apr Council Reviews Action Plan – City HallApr City Council Adoption of Action PlanApr Action Plan Submitted to HUDApr

28 QUESTIONS?