Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 07-17-CDBG Action Plan — reading text

Prescribed by OMS Circular A- 1 02  U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan System SF424 Supporting Document In reference to submission: Applicant Identifier: B2007- MC- 12- 0030 State Identifier: DUN # for Fort Walton Beach 07- 945- 5101 Contact person: Missy McKim 850) 833- 9598 17. If applicant is delinquent on any Federal debt, attach an explanation: N/A Funding Sources Entitlement Grant ( includes reallocated funds) CDBG 148, 027 ESG 0 Home 0 HOPWA 0 Total 148, 027 Prior Year' s Program Income NOT previously programmed or reported CDBG 0 ESG 0 HOME 0 HOPWA 0 Total 0 Total Estimated Program Income 0 Section 108 Loan Guarantee Fund 0 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 148, 027 Other Funds 0 Submitted Proposed Projects Totals 0 Un- Submitted Proposed Project Totals 0 City of Fort Walton Beach 2007 Consolidated Plan/ Annual Action Plan I. COMMUNITY PROFILE The City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida is located in the Florida Panhandle, approximately 40 miles east of Pensacola, Florida. Fort Walton Beach, SMSA has a population of approximately 188, 900 with an estimated 21, 008 living within the City limits. Peak seasonal population of the City is estimated to be around 22, 226. The City contains 4,400 acres or seven ( 7) square miles of land and contains 9, 007 dwelling units. Two military installations, Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field, are major employers in the area. These bases have introduced many people to the area who have! made the Fort Walton Beach area their home upon retirement. The City also has a Commerce & Technology Park which contains many defense contracting firms and provides employment for many residents. During times of military cutback, the City has seen the local base~ expanded or remain constant. Military personnel and their dependents comprise approximately one third of the total population of the City of Fort Walton Beach. As there is no military housing located within the City limits, these households occupy traditional housing types provided by the private sector. Comparison of the 1990 and 2000 Census figures shows that the City has only experienced a moderate increase in population of approximately 2. 1 percent. The City does not expect to experience any significant change to this growth pattern. The City is bounded by Santa Rosa Sound to the south, Choctawhatchee Bay to the east, and Eglin Air Force Base and Okaloosa to the north. The only opportunity for the City to significantly impact its growth pattern is through annexation. A. INTRODUCTION The purpose of the 2007 Action Plan is to describe how the City will begin working towards the goals and strategies outlined In the 2005- 2010 Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan also identifies the City' s commitment to ensure the Fort Walton Beach neighborhoods are places of opp90rtunity that offer decent, safe and affordable houSing, promote strong, healthy families and improve the quality of life of all residents. Programs supported by HUD funding represent some of the City' s primary resources to preserve and increase safe and quality housing, provide services to families and individuals in need and strengthen economic and workforce development. Understanding the importance of community involvement in planning for development in Fort Walton Beach neighborhoods, the public was invited to help shape this 2007 Action Plan by attending CDSG meetings. The Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan described activities and funding for housing and community development progjrams to be administered through 1 the Community Development Department of the City of Fort Walton Beach. Activities described in this Plan apply to the City' s Fiscal Year 2007, beginning October 1, 2007. This Annual Action Plan is intended to: Promote citizen participation and develop local priority needs and objectives by providing comprehensive information on the needs of the community; Promote the development of an action plan that provides a basis for assessing performance; and Encourage consultant with public and private agencies to identify shared needs and solutions to community issues and problems. This document serves to present the City of Fort Walton Beach' s proposed 2007 Annual Action Plan. This document describes recommended funding level to address housing, public services, clearance and demolition, planning and administrative needs. The application process starts with Citizen Participation. Citizens and local service provider are asked to discuss their views on how the various grant program funds are to address the common goals that are set by statutes governing the program. These goals are met through a collaborative process. Four public meetings are held to obtain citizens views, and interviews with various services providers are conducted to obtain information and gUidance on the utilization of existing and possible future programs. Citizen comments and suggestions are incorporated into a proposed funding allocation. These proposed projects are forwarded to the Citizen Advisory Committee ( CAC) for consideration. The Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee ( CAC) is comprised of five citizens who volunteer their time. The Committee reviews all proposals and provides funding recommendations to the City Council for allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds. Recommendations are developed by the CAC and CDBG staff worki ng together. 2  PROGRAM YEAR 2007 - 2008 ACTION PLAN (Section 91.200) a) Attached is the completed Standard Form 424 which identifies the proposed projects for Program Year 2007. b) Resources b.1) Federal Resources Attached is the completed Funding Sources form prescribed by HUD. The CDBG Entitlement is the sole federal funding sources available to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the consolidate plan. b.2) Other Resources The City participates in the World Changes Program which is held during the first week of July. For the past five years, the Okaloosa County Community Development Corporation ( OCDC) has provided funds to help with the cost of the materials. The labor is provided by the World Changers. World Changers painted and/or replaced roofs on 33 homes in the City of Fort Walton Beach ttom June 25 - 29, 2007. The City' s Community Redevelopment Agency ( CRA) capital improvements budget includes funds for residential rehabs, payment of building permit fees and sewer and water co1Ulection fees for bonafide affordable housing construction, and for the purchase oflots for Habitat for Humanity and similar programs. The funding for these programs in 2006 - 2007 was $ 217, 726. 00 and for 2007 - 2008 will be $ 250, 000. 00. c) Activities to be undertaken ( 91. 220c) PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION AdministrationIPlanning Target Area AdministrationIPlannin2 Not Aoolicable 29. 605. 00 City of Fort Walton Beach Units of Services Program Community Development Department Not Aoolicable CDBG 105 Miracle Strip Parkway Beneficiaries Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 Not Applicable 850- 833- 9651 Funds for administration and planning established for the Community Development Block Grant Program. This program helps to assess community needs, plan the use of resources, provide for citizens input and public information on programs, monitor and report on the use of funds and performance of programs, and assure compliance with grant requirements. This project is eligible under 24 CFR 570. 205 and 570.206. 3 Homeowner Rehabilitation Target Area Residential Rehabilitation City Wide 62. 622. 00 City of Fort Walton Beach Units of Service Program Community Development Department 2 Households CDBG 105 Miracle Strip Parkway Beneficiaries Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Low and Moderate Income Homeowners 850- 833-9651 The program provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners to rehabilitate their homes and obtain emergency repairs. Housing and Homeowner Services Target Area Fair Housine: Services Citywide 500.00 City of Fort Walton Beach Units of Service Program Community Development Department Not Annlicable CDBG 105 Miracle Strip Parkway Beneficiaries Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 All Residents 850- 833- 9651 This program provides fair housing services consisting of compliant investigations, housing testing, and educational activities. Youth Recreation Services Youth Enrichment Pro2:ram General Tar2:et Atea$20. 000. 00 City of Fort Walton Beach Units of Service Fund Source Community Development Department 60 Youth CDBG 105 Miracle Strip Parkway Beneficiaries Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Low and Moderate Youth 850- 833- 9651 This program provides after school and summer programs that engage, enrich, and instruct youth in low-income neighborhoods. 4 Clearance and Demolition Target Area Clearance and Demolition Pro2ram City Wide 300. 00 City of Fort Walton Beach Units of Service Fund Source Community Development Department Not Applicable CDBG 105 Miracle Strip Parkway Beneficiaries Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Low and Moderate Income Area 850- 833- 9651 Funds will be used for the demolition of structures that cannot be rehabilitated and are contributing to neighborhood blight. Homeowner Rehabilitation Wodd Chan2ers Tar2et Area 35.000. 00 City of Fort Walton Beach Units of Service Fund Source Community Development Department 20 CDBG 105 Miracle Strip Parkway Beneficiaries Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548