Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 01-10-12 regular — reading text

20 -28 V. Citizens Advisory Committee Minutes 29 -30 VI. Maps G U 31 VII. Advertising 1 Packet Pg. 27  8. 2. a I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida receives funding through the Community Development Block Gram ( 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 the Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) Entitlement Grantees must prepare an Annual Action Plan that identifies community needs, resources, and priorities. This report 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 Action Plan. At the end of each year, the Grantee must also complete a Consolidated Annual a Performance and Evaluation Report ( CAPER). This report identifies the successes and failures of the years plan and helps in developing good strategies for a successful program. iUtn7 U The Report identifies 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. 0N0 0N Summary of Resources and Distribution of Funds NAN The City set specific goals to achieve neighborhood revitalization to benefit its residents through utilizing the funding available through the Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) program. A total of $ 152, 772 was awarded to the City, which was allocated to benefit very low, low- and moderate -income residents within the City limits during the 2010 -11 Fiscal Year. The City of Fort Walton Beach utilized the funds to pursue efforts to stabilize unfavorable conditions within city limits and revitalize neighborhoods throughout the identified CDBG target areas. The goal of the City is to improve the life for our citizens. In doing this, the City supports the Neighborhood Associations and development of our downtown area. The City continues to support code enforcement, neighborhood improvement, infrastructure improvements and housing rehabilitation through various programs initiated by the City. The City of Fort Walton Beach is pleased to report its success in meeting the housing delivery goals identified in the Annual Action Plan. CDBG funds provided direct monetary assistance to the following programs: World Changers is a program developed by the North American Mission Board located in Alpharetta, Georgia, which utilizes Baptist youth and adults from the southeastern states. Using CDBG funds, the City was able to re -roof and/or paint twelve homes and various facilities used in the advancement of HUD national objectives through this program. The rehabilitation projects benefited low- to moderate -income individuals. 2 Packet Pg: 28  F82. a) Activities undertaken ADMINISTRATION / PLANNING: Administration / Planning Bud et Amount: $30, 544. 40 City of Fort Walton Beach Target Area: Not Applicable Units of Service: Expenditure of Engineering & Utility Services Department rant funds to meet timelines 105 Miracle Strip Parkway SW Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Beneficiaries: Low /moderate income 850- 833 -9599 Matrix Code: 2 1 A Pro ram Description: Funds for administration and planning established for the CDBG 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. HOUSING REHABILITATION: World Chan ers Bud et Amount: $35, 000 City of Fort Walton Beach Target Area: Citywide Engineering & Utility Services Department Units of Service: 178 105 Miracle Strip Parkway SW Beneficiaries: Low /moderate income Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Matrix Code: 14A 850- 833 -9599 Program Description: The World Changers program helps low- and moderate -income homeowners by replacing roofs and painting the exterior of the home. The program also promoted suitable living environments through its various projects throughout the target area. This program is eligible under 24 CFR 570. 202, YOUTH SERVICES: Chester Pruitt Youth Enrichment Budget Amount: 21, 000 City of Fort Walton Beach Target Area: Target Area I Recreation & Cultural Services Units of Service: 40 -60 Low/ Moderate Department 15 Carson Drive SE Income Youths Ages 6 -12 Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Beneficiaries: Low /moderate income 850- 833 -9582 Matrix Code: 05D Program Description: This program provides after school and summer programs that engage, enrich, and instruct youth in low- and moderate- income neighborhoods. This program is eligible under 24 CFR 570, 201( e) and must not exceed 15% of the entitlement. 3 Packet Pg. 29  3. 2. a Okaloosa Countv Head Start Daycare Facility Roof Improvements I Budget Amount: $48,217. 60 Okaloosa County Head Start Target Area: I 22 McGriff Street NE Units of Service: 116 Youth Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Beneficiaries: Low /moderate income 850 -651 - 0645 Matrix Code: 03E Pro ram Description: This project made improvements to the roof of the daycare facility. The renovation of this facility is consistent with HUD' s national objectives to provide a sutable environment for facilities serving low -to moderate-income individuals. This program is eligible under 24 CFR 570. 201( c). S4P Svnerev. Inc. Natural Gas Emergency Generator for Budget Amount: $18, 000 Disaster Distribution Center Target Area: 1 S4P Syner , Inc. 24 Bass Avenue SW Units of Service: As needed Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Beneficiaries: Low /moderate income 850- 833 -9599 Matrix Code: 03E Program Description: This project helped to provide a natural gas emergency generator for a food distribution center located in the target area. This program provides assistance to low- and very low - income families on a daily basis. It also serves as a disaster distribution center for low- to very low income individuals should the need arise. This program is eligible under 24 CFR 570. 201( c). II. THREE —FIVE YEAR PLAN ASSESSMENT OF PROGRESS The purpose of the FY 2011 -2015 CDBG Five -Year Consolidated Action Plan was to establish a strategy to address HUD' s National Objectives and the City' s housing, community development, homeless, and economic development needs. The Five -Year Consolidated Plan describes the priorities, objectives, and proposed outcomes and accomplishments of the CDBG program. The Five -Year 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. HUD' s National Objectives: I. Benefiting low- and moderate -income persons, 4 Packet Pg: 30  8. 2. a 2. Preventing or eliminating blight, or 3. Meeting other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. The priority needs, goals, and objectives of the City are outlined in the Consolidated Plan and have been defined by HUD as the following (91. 215f): 1. Providing Decent Affordable Housing —relates to a wide range of housing activities to meet individual family or community housing needs. 2. Providing a Suitable Living Environment — relates to activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment. 3. Expanding Economic Opportunity — applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, orjob creation. In addition, HUD has added a standard set of outcomes for the objectives listed above. These outcomes include: 1. Availability /Accessibility —applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities, housing, or shelter available or accessible to low- and moderate -income people, including persons with disabilities. 2.