Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program August 4, 2015 City Council Public Hearing

 Background CDBG Program  Update on Accomplishments  Action Item - FFY 2015 Annual Action Plan Presentation Outline

 Federal Program that started in 1974 in order to provide funding for housing and community development needs.  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) * Local Decision on Programs & Projects to Fund CDBG Entitlement Program in General

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 - Background

 Qualified Target Areas for CDBG funding CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

 CDBG requires 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  Annual Action Plan  1 year plan describes actions to occur over the coming year  Prepared annually  CAPER – Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report 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 CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

 Completed 3.5 miles of Seminole Woods Multi-Use Path  Provided 18 recreational scholarships  10 housing rehabilitation projects underway  6 Completed  4 Under Construction Accomplishments Community Development Programs

Housing Programs Past Programs  Neighborhood Stabilization Programs  NSP1 and NSP3 = $4 Million  51 Homeowners Assisted  Housing Rehabilitation Program – State of Florida  $750,000 Grant from State  10 Homeowners Assisted Current Programs  Joint City-County SHIP Program  $604, Since FY 2012/13  32 Palm Coast Homes Assisted  Housing Rehabilitation Program – CDBG  Round 1: FFY2012&2013 = $240,000  17 Total Approved Applicants  10 Assisted, 7 Waiting List  Round 2: FFY2014&2015 = $287,080  Opening January 2016, Waiting List Preference  Residential Construction Mitigation Program  City Recently Applied for $194,000

Action Item FFY 2015 Action Plan Activity Proposed Allocation Construction of Seminole Woods Multi-Use Path (Materials Only) $250,000 Home Repair Financial Assistance for Owner-Occupied Units$153,979 Public service – recreational program scholarships $10,000 Planning and Administration $25,000 TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR FFY 2015 (2015/16) $438,979

CDBG – Action Items-Next Steps  Public Hearing with Citizens Advisory Task Force (June 17)  30-day public comment period (June 18 – July 18)  City Council Workshop – July 28  City Council Public Hearing – August 4  HUD Submission Deadline – by August 15

FY 2015 – Income Limits FY 2015 Income Limit Area Median Income FY 2015 Income Limit Category Persons in Family Palm Coast, FL MSA $49,200 Very Low (50%) Income Limits ($) 19,40022,15024,90027,65029,90032,10034,30036,500 Extremely Low Income Limits ($)* 11,77015,93020,09024,25028,41032,100*34,300*36,500* Low (80%) Income Limits ($) 31,00035,40039,85044,25047,80051,35054,90058,450