Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-02-09 special — reading text

that will accommodate those children with physical disabilities. Approximately 100 children between the ages of 3 - 5 of low income families will benefit. Chester Pruitt Youth Enrichment Program: This includes both a summer program and a year round tutoring program for approximately 40 low /moderate income youth. Administration: The City of Fort Walton Beach Community Development Services Director is responsible for the oversight of this program. The City is contracting with Okaloosa Community Development Corp. to administer the funds. 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. The Community Development Services Department or representative provide technical assistance to groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request assistance in developing CDBG proposals. The level and type of assistance appropriate is determined by the Fort Walton Beach City Council based on its ability to provide or arrange for such assistance, the cost of providing such assistance and other relevant factors. The City received notification on March 6, 2009 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that the CDBG program will receive an additional $38,366 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. These additional dollars will be used for a residential rehabilitation that will foster energy independence within the City. The City has allocated $ 56, 824 for residential rehab and with the additional dollars being added from the Recovery Act this will now be $ 95, 190. The overall CDBG budget for FY 2008 -2009 has increased from $ 141, 267 to $ 179, 633. A table is provided on the following page of the proposed budget, projects and outcomes.  Proposed Budget. Proiects and Outcomes Program Outcome Funding of Grant Housing Rehabilitation Providing Decent Housing — 56, 824 31. 6% Estimate up to 3 single family Homes rehabilitated for low /moderate income residents Housing Rehabilitation Providing Decent Housing — 38,366 21. 4% Estimate 1 single family Home Rehabilitated for low /moderate Income resident. World Changers Providing Decent Housing — 35, 000 19. 5% Estimate approximately 20 single family homes reroofed Chester Pruitt Youth Enrichment Providing a Suitable Living 14, 190 7. 9% Program Environment —Estimate 40 youth Public Service) will participate in the summer pro - PUBLIC SERVICES gram and over 135 hours of tutoring with over 400 6 -12 year olds being assisted. Okaloosa County Comprehensive Providing Suitable Living 7, 000 4% Head Start Child Development Environment —Estimate of 100 Public Service) Program low income 3 - 5 year olds assisted PUBLIC SERVICES Fair Housing & Homeownership Providing a Suitable Living 500 0.2% Services Environment Administration ADMINISTRATION Administration /Planning 27, 753 15. 4% Administration ADMINISTRATION TOTAL 179, 633 100%  Funding Sources Entitlement Grant ( includes reallocated funds) CDBG $ 1415267 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 $ 38, 366 ESG $ 0 Home $ 0 HOPWA $ 0 Total $ 179, 633 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 $ 179, 633 Other Funds $ 0 Submitted Proposed Projects Totals $ 0 Un- Submitted Proposed Project Totals $ 0  City of Fort Walton Beach 2008 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 approximately 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 bases 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 2008 Annual Action Plan is to describe how the City will work towards the goals and strategies outlined in the 2005 -2010 Consolidated Plan. The Annual Action Plan also identifies the City' s commitment to ensure the Fort Walton Beach neighborhoods are places of opportunity 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 2008 Action Plan by attending CDBG meetings and providing comments on the Plan. The Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan described activities and funding for housing and community development programs to be administered through the Community Development Services Department of the City of Fort Walton Beach. Activities described in this Plan apply to the City' s Fiscal Year 2008, beginning October 1, 2008. 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 consultation 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 2008 Annual Action Plan. This document describes recommended funding levels to address housing, public services, planning and administrative needs. B. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION The application process starts with Citizen Participation. Citizens and local service providers 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. A public meeting is held to obtain citizens views and announce the funding available for the next year' s program. Information is also provided on how to apply for public service funds. Citizen comments and suggestions are incorporated into a proposed funding allocation. These comments, the applications received from Public Service agencies, and the proposed budget are forwarded to the Citizen Advisory Committee ( CAC) for consideration. The Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee ( CAC) is comprised of up to five citizens who volunteer their time. The Committee reviews all proposals and provides funding recommendations for allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds. Recommendations are developed by the CAC and CDBG staff working together. With the CAC input, the Annual Action Plan is prepared and advertised for comment for at least 30 days. The City Council then considers all public comments and approves the Annual Action Plan at an advertised public meeting. After the Plan is adopted by City Council and upon acceptance from HUD, a notice is provided in the newspaper that the Final Annual Action Plan is available. In developing the Plan and throughout the year, the City requests and shares information with agencies such as the United Way, Fresh Start ( Transition Housing), the Coalition for the Homeless, Okaloosa Community Development Corporation, Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing, United Way, Bridgeway, Sharing and Caring, and other social service agencies within the City. The City has developed a close working partnership with many local churches, military groups and youth groups. Staff provides support to lay advisory boards such as the CAC, Municipal Planning Board, Community Redevelopment Agency, and Vision Plan Stewardship Committee which further serves to expand the network. In addition, the City is periodically in contact with local social service agencies concerning the needs of the community as indicated on the following table.  Consultation 24 CFR Requirement A enc ( ies) Yes No 91. 100( a)( 1) Housing Services Housing Authority, Okaloosa X Community Development Corp., Fresh Start ( Transition Housing), Habitat for