City of Palm Coast Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program August 6, 2013 City Council Public Hearing

 CDBG Entitlement Program  Background  Update on FFY 2012 Action Plan  Action Items (Public Hearings)  Amendment to Consolidated Plan (5-Year Plan) & FFY 2012 Annual Action Plan  Amendment to Consolidated Plan (5-Year Plan) – Add Public Services  FFY 2013 Annual Action Plan Presentation Outline

Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 Update

Overview State Grant of $2.6M to purchase/rehab/resell/lease foreclosed or distressed properties Demonstrated 100% Obligation of Grant Funds by September 1, 2010 Deadline Expended 100% of Grant Funds by September 1, 2011 Deadline Continuing to Expend Program Income Earned Program Closeout to occur next Fiscal Year

Program Update Amount of Real Estate Purchased / Resold: $5.60 Million Number of Foreclosed Homes Purchased: 30 Number of Foreclosed Homes Resold/Leased: 28 Amount Expended with Local Contractors: $716,000 Average Change in Home Value After Rehabilitation: ↑ 8.36%

Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 Update

Overview Federal Grant of $1.4 Million to purchase/rehab/resell/lease foreclosed or distressed properties Demonstrated 50% Expenditure of Grant Funds by March 2013 Deadline Must Expend 100% of Grant Funds by March 2014 Deadline Possible Expansion of Target Area to reflect changing market conditions –Fewer foreclosures available

Program Update Amount of Real Estate Purchased: $1.04 Million Number of Foreclosed Homes Purchased: 10 Amount Expended with Local Contractors: $131,000

Housing Rehabilitation Program Update

Overview State Grant of $750,000 to assist low/moderate income households with housing rehabilitation Program close out scheduled for end of year Last round of bids in July Number of Households Assisted: 9 Amount Expended with Local Contractors: $225,000

 Federal Program that started in 1974 to provide funding for housing and community development.  The National Objectives of the Program are to: 1)Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (LMI) 2)Prevent or eliminate slum or blight 3)Address urgent community development needs (Emergency) CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

 Local Decision on Programs & Projects to Fund  Programs Must meet National Objectives CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

Example Project/Programs that Beneficiary Must be LMI (National Objective)  Housing Related Activities  Public Services (Limited to 15% of Grant)  Economic Development  Infrastructure Improvement  (In Qualified Areas based on Census or benefits area 51% or greater LMI Area).  Planning/Administration for Program (limited to 20% of allocation) CDBG Entitlement Program

 Program requires completion of the following:  5-year Consolidated Plan –  Document intended to provide a unified vision for community development actions to meet CDBG goals of decent housing, suitable living environment, & expanded economic opportunities  Completed and Adopted by City Council July, 2012  Annual Action Plan  1 year plan describes actions to occur over the coming year  Prepared annually CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

 Use Existing Plans to Identify Existing Programs or Activities which may qualify for CDBG funds  City Council Goals and Objectives  City Budget, Capital Improvements Plan  Prosperity 2021  Comprehensive Plan  Master Plans  Pedestrian-Bicycle Facilities  Recreation and Parks Facilities  Stormwater Consolidated Plan - Background

FFY 2012 Action Plan – Review ActivityAllocation Construction of bicycle-pedestrian facilities (Materials Only) $160,000 Home Repair Financial Assistance for Owner-Occupied Unit$126,338 Economic Development - Microenterprise development $38,000 Planning and Administration $57,000 TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR FY 2012/13 $381,338

FFY 2012 Action Plan Activities – Update Seminole Woods Multi-Use Path -State Road 100 to Ulaturn Tr. (South) - Approximately 1.3 miles -Design & Permitting In-house -Environmental Issues, relocation of infrastructure (utility lines-FPL) -Construction expected to begin in Fall ‘13

FFY 2012 Action Plan Activities – Update Micro-Enterprise Activity -Business Assistance Center coordinating with Small Business Development Center to develop program Housing Rehabilitation Activity -Combine FFY 2012 & proposed 2013 allocation -Solicit applications in October/November 2013

CDBG – Action Items Amendment to Consolidated Plan (5-Year Plan) & FFY 2012 Annual Action Plan Transfer $28,000 from Micro-Enterprise Activity to Infrastructure Activity (Seminole Woods Multi-use Path) Amendment to Consolidated Plan (5-Year Plan) Add Public Services (Recreational Scholarship Program) Review & Approve FFY 2013 Annual Action Plan

 Transfer $28,000 from Technical Assistance for Micro-enterprise Development to Seminole Woods Pkwy. Multi-Use Path Action Items – Consolidated Plan & FFY 2012 Action Plan Amendment ActivityAmount% Change in Funding New Amount% Seminole Woods Multi- use Path$160,00042%+$28,000$188,00049% Housing Rehabilitation$126,33833%No Change$126,33833% Technical Assistance$38,00010%($28,000)$10,0003% Administration$57,00015%No Change$57,00015% $381,338100%$381,338100%

 Add Public Service as a CDBG Activity in the Consolidated Plan  FFY 2013 (2013/14 allocation) will include recreational scholarship program (public service activity)  FFY 2013 allocation is $410,007 Action Items – Consolidated Plan Amendment & FFY 2013 Action Plan

Activity Proposed Allocation Construction of pedestrian-bicycle facilities (Materials Only) $240,007 Home Repair Financial Assistance for Owner-Occupied Units$120,000 Public service – recreational scholarship program $10,000 Planning and Administration $40,000 TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR FY 2013/14 $410,007

FFY 2013 Action Plan – Infrastructure Activity Segment from Ulaturn Trail (S) to north end of Sesame Blvd.

FFY 2013 Action Plan – Other Activities Recreational Scholarship Programs through Parks Department programs Housing Rehabilitation – Solicit applicants for housing rehab program in October/November 2013

Next Steps  Public Hearing with Citizens Advisory Task Force (June 26)  No Comments (Public and Task Force)  30-day comment period (July 1 – July 31)  No Comments  City Council Workshop – July 30  City Council Public Hearing – August 6  HUD Submission Deadline – August 16

City of Palm Coast Community Development Program August 6, 2013 City Council Public Hearing

FFY 2013 Income Limits

CDBG - Consolidated Action Plan  Discussion and Recommendation  The Citizens Advisory Task Force (CATF) recommends the following:  Adjust the maximum amount available to assist owner-occupied households for home-repairs to $35,000. This will provide assistance to more qualified households.  The CATF recommends no other changes to the proposed 1-year Action Plan.