Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2012-21 Amend 11-12 CDBG Annual Action Plan — reading text

RESOLUTION 2012 -21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FY 2011 -2012 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. Approval of Plan. The City of Fort Walton Beach hereby approves the amendment to the Community Development Block Grant entitlement funding Annual Action Plan for FY 2011 - 12. Section 2. Authority. The City Manager is hereby designated and authorized to execute any documents and certifications required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as related to the Annual Action Plan, and to do all things necessary and proper to carry out the terms and conditions of said program. Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upoon approval of City Council, Adopted: L Z Mike Anderson, Mayor Attest: Approved for legal sufficiency: J Helen Spencer, aty Clerk RaYN> PkDykes, Jr, City o e uisPOSITION  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2011 -2012 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Prepared for and submitted to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in accordance with 24 CFR Part 91. 505 NNON WMm c Prepared by: City of Fort Walton Beach avcE6 ry Development Services 105 Miracle Strip Parkway SW 0 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850) 833 -9697 www.fwb. org vUc7m tu LE UN  v Table of Contents I. Introduction 11. Proposed Action Plan Amendments III. Identification of Funding Designated for Reallocation IV. Project Description and Annual Objectives V. 2011 -12 Annual Action Plan Amended Budget VI. Citizen Participation and Public Comment Period VII. Table 3C Listing of Projects  mI Introduction The City of Fort Walton Beach receives federal funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG). CDBG is designed to assist in the development of viable communities by supporting projects that provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic development opportunities primarily for low- and moderate- income persons. For receipt of these funds, the c City must submit an Annual Action Plan to address the allocation of funds granted by HUD. To receive funds through the a CDBG program, all proposed projects outlined in the Annual Action Plan must undergo an application process, staff c0 review, evaluations by a review committee, and approval by City Council. The proposed 2011 -2012 Annual Action Plan Amendments set forth in this document are also subject to approval by the City Council UQ N The City' s 2011 -2012 Annual Action Plan was approved by the City Council on August 9, 2011 and was submitted to the c U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on August 12, 2011. HUD' s approval of the 2011 -2012 Annual Action Plan was received October 12, 2011. Among other items, the Plan allocated $30,000 in new funding to the World Changers project, which was consistent with CDBG regulations and objectives. The program was completed in June 2012 with a remaining balance of $19, 483 in unspent funds. The City proposes to re- allocate these funds to a new project that is eligible per 24 CFR 570 Subpart C. mQ0UN 0N O Federal regulation 24 CFR 91. 505 and the City of Fort Walton Beach Citizen Participation Plan require a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan if there is a new activity proposed that was not previously described in the Action YLL Plan. The City of Fort Walton Beach must complete a substantial amendment to the 2011 -2012 Annual Action Plan since c the proposed amendment will add another project and reallocate funding in the amount of $19, 483, 15. 4% of the original budget. E Q II. Proposed 2011 -2012 Action Plan Amendments NN0N The City of Fort Walton Beach is proposing a substantial amendment that will make changes to the projects approved and the budgeted amounts in the 2011 -2012 Annual Action Plan. Council will consider the proposed amendment to the 2011- Mm 2012 Annual Action Plan during the September 11, 2012 City Council Meeting. Per the City' s Citizen Participation Plan, Substantial Amendments require a 30 day public comment period which is scheduled from August 30, 2012 to September 30, 2012. acvEc Specifically, the City proposes the following amendment to the 2011 -2012 Annual Action Plan to re- allocate unspent funds on another eligible project and/ or activity that meets the City' s 2011 — 2015 Consolidated Plan and one or more of QE n¢. HUD' s National Objectives. This will assist in meeting timely expenditures of CDBG funds as re quired by HUD and ensure that any unspent CDBG funds are used to meet City' s goals and objectives. The substantial amendment includes N the following change: 2011 -2012 Action Plan Amendment The City of Fort Walton Beach received total of $30,000 in new funding in addition to $ 26,245 in unspent funds from the previous fiscal year for the World Changers project. This program provides upgrades and m0Nm U repairs to existing homes that are owned and/or occupied by low to moderate income persons. The program c was completed in June of 2012, with a balance of $19,483. The City recommends reprogramming the E remaining balance to address slum/ blight removal on a spot basis pursuant to 24 CFR 570. 208 ( b) ( 2). This amendment will support CDBG eligible activities as cited at 24 CFR Part 570. 201 and meet the City' s uR Consolidated Plan goals. a  t Ili. Identification of Funding Designated for Reallocation The City of Fort Walton Beach is proposing that the remainder of the funds designated to the World Changers projects be reallocated towards a new program which will aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight on a spot basis. In the reallocation of funds, the City of Fort Walton Beach Development Services staff reviewed the proposed project to ensure that it met at least one of the CDBG National Objectives and met the criteria of an eligible activity per 24 CFR Part 570.20LThe Table 3C Listing of Projects in the attachments to this amendment provides a detailed summary of the project and the eligibility criteria citations for the project. IV. Project Description and Annual Objectives The City of Fort Walton Beach proposed Blight Remediation Program will undertake the following activities on a spot basis to eliminate specific conditions of blight, physical decay, or environmental contamination that may or may not be located in a slum or blighted area: clearance; historic preservation; remediation of environmentally contaminated properties; or rehabilitation of buildings. Identifying and remediating slum or blight on a spot basis will prevent the spread of blight to adjacent properties or areas. The objective and outcome for the Blight Remediation Program is as follows: The City of Fort Walton Beach 2011 - 2012 identifies priorities, goals, and objectives to address the City' s community development needs. The information below summarizes the priority and expected outcome of the Blight Remediation Program. 2011 -07 Blighted Remediation Program CDBG Funds will be used to prevent or eliminate spot blight by clearance, remediation or rehabilitation to prevent the spread of slum or blighted conditions. Funds Recommended: 19, 483 Eligible Activity : 24 CFR 570. 201 ( d) Clearance and remediation activities National Objective: 24 CFR 570.208 ( b) ( b) Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight Consolidated Plan Priority: