Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-26-12 regular — reading text

to .t RESOLUTION ( ID # 1847) after school care, and tutoring. The funds will be used to subsidize program fees for low and moderate income families for children enrolling in the programs. 11. 4. Habitat for Humanity Property Acquisition Habitat for Humanity is a non -profit organization that builds homes for low income families. This funding will assist in the purchase of a property for the organization to build a home on. 2. 1. 5. Greater Peace Baptist Church Computer Lab Greater Peace Baptist Church has launched a community outreach campaign, PEACE (Positive Encouragement and Character Enhancement), that assists low to moderate income individuals, specifically youth, meet academic and employment goals. The funds will provide a small computer lab in which to host job training, job fairs, and allow the individuals to search for employment. 2. 1. 6. Small Business Incentive Program This program will provide low interest loans to small businesses that wish to expand. The qualifying businesses will be required to create or retain one permanent, FTE position held by a person of low to moderate income status for each loan granted. Any income generated by the loan fund will be reported in the following year' s Annual Action Plan. 3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: 3. 1. The Citizen' s Advisory Committee held two meetings at which time they reviewed the applications submitted and recommended approval of funding distribution as follows: 24,908 20. 0% 3. 1. 1. Planning and Administration 30, 000 24. 1% 3. 1. 2. World Changers 18, 681 15. 0% 3. 1. 3. Chester Pruitt Enrichment Program 18, 810 15. 1% 3. 1. 4. Habitat for Humanity Property Acquisition 7, 250 5. 8% 3. 125. Greater Peace Computer Lab 24, 892 20% 3. 1. 6. Small Business Incentive Program 4. RECOMMENDATION: 4. 1. Staff respectfully recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 2012 -11 to approve the CDBG Annual Action Plan for FY 2012 -2013 as recommended by the Citizen' s Advisory Committee. ATTACHMENTS: CDBG FY 2012- 13 Annual Action Plan ( DOC) CDBG FY 2012 -13 Annual Action Plan Certifications ( PDF) PDT) CDBG FY 2012 - 13 Annual Action Plan Checklist ( Packet Pg. 43  to.t RESOLUTION ( 1D # 1847) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Virginia Shirah Completed 06/ 12/ 2012 9: 21 AM Stella Jones Completed 06/ 13/ 2012 3: 16 PM Tim Bolduc Completed 06/ 19/ 2012 1: 28 PM Michael Beedie Skipped 06/ 19/ 2012 5: 04 PM Finance Completed 06/ 20/ 2012 8: 59 AM Grants Manager Completed 06/ 20/ 2012 8: 59 AM Carole Jones Completed 06/ 20/ 2012 9: 03 AM City Manager Completed 06/ 20/2012 10: 14 AM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 44  10. 1 RESOLUTION ( ID # 1847) RESOLUTION 2012 -11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FY 2012 -2013 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 Community Development Block Grant entitlement funding Annual Action Plan for FY 2012 -13. 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 approval of City Council. Adopted: Mike Anderson, Mayor Attest: Approved for legal sufficiency: Helen Spencer, City Clerk Hayward Dykes, Jr, City Attorney Packet:Pg. 45  t0. t. a C11Y f F'I Rt I l i r 7NEW11012 MV,"I L' L T , 1'- 41 IL it for the Prepared for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Effective October 1, 2012 — September 30, 2013 Prepared by: Ginger Shirah Planning, Permitting, and Grant Technician Through: Stella Jones City Planner City of Fort Walton Beach 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Packet.Pg. 46  10.— a FY 2012 -2013 Annual Action Plan Table of Contents I. Executive Summary II. Agency and Resources Overview Lead Agency Profile Consultation Institutional Structure, Resources, and Coordination III. Citizen Participation IV. Targeted Areas Community Development Lead Based Paint Antipoverty Strategy V. Housing Housing Needs Housing Objectives Public Housing Strategy Barriers to Affordable Housing Homelessness Needs VI. Annual Action Plan ( 2012 -2013) Proposed Schedule of Adoption Priorities /Objectives Proposed Programs /Activities Proposed Outcomes Funding Sources Table 3A Summary of 2012 -2013 Objectives VII. Monitoring VIII. Tables IX. Targeted Area Maps 2 Packet Pg. 4T  10. 1. a I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida receives funding through the Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City is considered an " entitlement community" with a prescribed formula for funding developed by HUD using select City demographic information. The funding from HUD is used for community development projects which reduce or reverse evidence of physical, social, or economic decline in low -income neighborhoods. Every year, an Annual Action Plan is prepared to provide information concerning the intended use of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD) program funds to address the needs identified in the 5 - Year Consolidated Plan. This document provides an assessment of the housing and community development needs; a strategic plan for addressing these needs; and a specific ono -year Action Plan for the use of the CDBG funds. The specific objectives outlined in the Consolidated Plan are as follows: 1. Provide decent housing - to assist homeless persons obtain appropriate housing and helping those who are at risk of becoming homeless; increasing the availability of permanent, affordable housing to low to moderate income families; and increasing the supply of supportive, non -discriminate housing. 2. Provide a suitable living environment — improving the quality and safety of neighborhoods; increasing access to public facilities and services; and reducing the isolation of low income groups within the city. 3. Expanding economic opportunities — creating jobs that are available to low to moderate income individuals; providing access to funds for development activities that promote economic viability for the community; and utilizing resources to empower low to moderate income persons to achieve self - sufficiency. Overall, the Action Plan is consistent with the 5 -year Consolidated Plan, which enforces the City' s commitment to ensure that 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. II. AGENCY AND RESOURCES OVERVIEW Lead Agency Profile The City of Fort Walton Beach' s Engineering & Utility Services Department prepares the Annual Action Plan as part of a collaborative process to establish a unified vision of community development actions. This process creates the opportunity for strategic planning and citizen participation to take place in a comprehensive context at the local level. It also provides a method to measure progress of the various program goals, 3 PaekaS Pg. 48  10. 1. a specific objectives, and annual goals set by the Engineering & Utility Services Department. Consultation ( 91. 2006) The City of Fort Walton Beach works with many public and private agencies to administer the CDBG program and achieve the goals and objectives set forth in the plan. Table 1 below identifies the various agencies involved in the City' s consultation process. Tahle 1. Consultation 24 CFR Requirement A enc ( ies) Yes No FWBHA, OCDC, FRESH X 91. 100( a)( 1) Housing Services Start, Habitat for Humanity Social Services Shelter House, Inc., Striving X for Perfection Ministries, United Way OCDC X Fair -Housing Services