Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2021-11--FY 21-22 CDBG Action Plan — reading text

RESOLUTION 2021- 11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FY 2021- 22 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach is considered an " entitlement" community and receives funds through the Community Development Block Grant( CDBG) program; and WHEREAS, proposed CDBG projects must be consistent with national priorities such as: activities that benefit low- and moderate- income people, the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or other community development activities that address urgent health or safety issues; and WHEREAS, for FY 2021- 22, the City has been appropriated $ 168, 866.00 for the CDBG program; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach must prepare an Annual Action Plan to allocate CDBG funding for projects in FY 2021- 22; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach has carefully considered and approves the CDBG Annual Action Plan for FY 2021- 22. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Approval of Plan. The City of Fort Walton Beach City Council hereby approves the Community Development Block Grant entitlement funding Annual Action Plan for FY 2021- 22. 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 upon adoption by City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted: k. to J4..„- A..b, Iatvgd a Richard A. Rynearson, ayor Attest: Approved for form, legal ' iency OAT Wiu' ro4, Kim Barnes, City Clerk fin,\ Jb)kes. Jr., C ttorn- sJ t, I 1111117 PLORtO •  City Council of Fort Walton Beach GROWTH MANAGEMENT MEMORANDUM w+! if To: Michael D. Beedie, City Manager From: Christopher Frassetti, Growth Management Director Date: August 10, 2021 Subject: 2021- 11 Resolution Adopting the FY 2021- 22 CDBG Annual Action Plan 1. BACKGROUND: 1. 1. The Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) is a program administered by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD). CDBG is one of the longest running programs that funds local community development activities such as affordable housing, anti-poverty programs, and infrastructure development. The CDBG program is like other block grant programs; however, they are subject to less federal oversight and are largely used at the discretion of state and local governments and their sub- grantees. 1. 2. Proposed CDBG projects must be consistent with national priorities such as: activities that benefit low- and moderate- income people, the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or other community development activities that address urgent health or safety issues. 1. 3. The City of Fort Walton Beach is considered an " entitlement" community and is required to prepare and submit an Annual Action Plan establishing and outlining the goals and objectives for the use of CDBG funds in the coming year. 1. 4. For FY 2021- 22, the City has been appropriated$ 168, 866. 00 for the CDBG program. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1. Staff works closely each year with the Citizen' s Advisory Committee ( CAC) and the public to develop Annual Action Plans that are consistent with the needs of the community and the mission of HUD. 2. 2. Staff accepted applications from the public for potential projects to be funded with the FY 2021- 22 entitlement grant. After CAC review of applications and public meetings, the following projects were recommended for approval by the CAC: 2. 2. 1. Okaloosa County Head Start McGriff Center Facility Improvements — Funding requested for this project will be used to replace tile flooring throughout the facility. This project qualifies as a certified urgent need due to conditions posing a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available. 2. 2. 2. Bridgeway Center, Inc. — Funding requested for this project will be used to provide free blood work for indigent clients who live in Fort Walton Beach. 2. 2. 3. Bridgeway Health Clinics — Funding requested for this project will be used to fund lab work and medications for unemployed or homeless patients. DOC ID: 5621 A Page 1  RESOLUTION 2021 - 11 2. 2. 4. One Hopeful Place Facility Improvements — Funding requested for this project will be used to cover operating costs, such as utilities and supplies, of the newly completed shelters. 2. 2. 5. Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast — Funding requested for this project will support an after-school program for nine ( 9) months where over 100 youth will experience Youth Development Programing in three ( 3) priority outcome areas: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Character& Citizenship. 2. 2. 6. 90Works Project90 — Funding requested for this project will support a 90-day self-sufficiency program that help residents achieve housing, will income/ employment, transportation, health, safety, and support. The goal is to help some residents move from subsidized to unsubsidized housing and/ or secure gainful employment and improve health outcomes. 2.2. 7. HSU Foundation — Funding requested for this project will allow the HSU Institute to provide and moderate- income students the opportunity to low- prepare for in-demand STEM careers that do not necessarily require a college degree. Funding will be used to provide equipment and curriculum to students. 2.2. 8. Homelessness & Housing Alliance — Funding requested for this project will allow HHA to employ a case manager to work part-time with the Fort Walton Beach Police Department' s Homeless Outreach Team. 2. 2. 9. House of Deliverance Church of God in Christ, Bountiful Blessings Food Pantry— Funding requested for this project will be used to construct a 12- foot x 24- foot portable building to store additional food at the organization. 2. 2. 10. S4P Synergy, Inc. — Funding requested for this project will be used at the food pantry to install a metal awning and concrete pad for food deliveries and distribution, as well as a part time employee to aid in food distribution. 2.2. 11. Planning & Administration — The City of Fort Walton Beach Growth Management Department administers the CDBG program and is responsible for conducting all public hearings and meetings, advertising the report, advertising for and accepting applications, reviewing applications, staffmg the CAC, administering funds to sub- grantees, preparing the Annual Action Plan, preparing the CAPER each year, and preparing the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, among other administrative duties. 2. 3. The following projects were not recommended for approval by the CAC after review of applications and public meetings: 2. 3. 1. Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center Pickleball Court Bathroom — Funding requested for this project would provide a restroom facility at the newly constructed senior pickleball courts on Mooney Road. 2. 4. The project applications for the FY 2021- 22 Annual Action Plan were approved for submittal to City Council at the June 7, 2021, CAC meeting and will be presented at the August 10, 2021, City Council meeting for final adoption and submittal to HUD.  RESOLUTION 2021 - 11 3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: 3. 1. Eleven ( 11) applications, totaling $ 301, 882. 42 in requested funding, were received as follows: 3. 1. 1. 90 Works Project 90 8, 100. 00 3. 1. 2. Homelessness & Housing Alliance 22, 000. 00 3. 1. 3. Fort Walton Beach Rec Center Pickleball Court Restroom 85, 000. 00 3. 1. 4. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast 5, 000. 00 3. 1. 5. Bridgeway Center, Inc. 10, 000. 00 3. 1. 6. Bridgeway Health Clinic 18, 254. 92 3. 1. 7. Okaloosa County Head Start 20, 000. 00 3. 1. 8. One Hopeful Place 30, 000. 00 3. 1. 9. House of Deliverance Church of God in Christ 7, 500. 00 3. 1. 10. Striving for Perfection Ministries 10, 500.00 3. 1. 11. HSU Educational Foundation 85, 467. 50 Total FY 2021- 22 CDBG Funding Requested: 301, 822. 42 3. 2. The CDBG Grant has spending minimums and maximums ( caps) for specific funding areas. For example, Planning and Administration has a 20 percent funding cap; Public Service has a 15 percent funding cap, except in cases of projects benefitting the prevention of or response to COVID- 19; and programs benefitting low to moderate income people has a 70 percent funding minimum requirement. 3. 3. The funding cap for Public Service for FY 2021 has been waived by HUD due to the response to COVID- 19. 3. 4. Staff recommended to the CAC the FY 2021- 22 funding distribution as follows: 3. 4. 1. 90 Works Project 90