Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2008-25-CDBG Annual Action Plan — reading text

RESOLUTION 08-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AN APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE GRANT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach is eligible to apply for funds under the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development' s ( HUD) Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) program; and WHEREA~ HUD requires that the City execute a Grant Agreement following approval of the City' s application. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: Section I. That the City Manager is authorized to submit the Annual Action Plan and an application for CDBG funds in the manner and format prescribed by HUD, in the amount of $141, 267. 00 for Program Year 2008 ( Fiscal Year 2008/ 2009). Section II. That the City Manager is authorized to execute the subsequent Grant Agreement when presented by HUD. Section III. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Council and signature by the Mayor. Passed and duly adopted by the City CouncH on this / 2008. Ot day of A ytu.it Mike Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: o A 0. ~~" ><. J.i>>' I I o Prepared for United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Effective October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009 Prepared by: Missy McKim Community Development Services Director City of Fort Walton Beach P. O. Box 4009 107 Miracle Strip Parkway Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32549 o  Funding Sources 0 Entitlement Grant ( includes reallocated funds) CDBG $ 141, 267 ESG $ 0 Home $ 0 HOPWA $ 0 Total $ 141, 267 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 $ 141, 267 0 Other Funds $ 0 Submitted Proposed Projects Totals $ 0 Un- Submitted Proposed Project Totals $ 0 o 2  City of Fort Walton Beach 2008 Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan 0 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 within the City limits. Peak seasonal population of the living miles of City is estimated to be around 22, 226. The City contains 4,400 acres or seven ( 7) square 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 f1IIIls 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 neighborhoodsare 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. The Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan described activities and funding for and housing development programs to be administered through the Community community Development Department of the City of F ort 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: o 3  Promote citizen participation and develop local priority needs and objectives by 0 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 Port Walton Beach' s proposed 2008 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. 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 prpposed 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 for allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds. o 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 Action Plan advertised public meeting. After the City Council then approves the Annual at an Plan is adopted by City Council, a notice is provided in the newspaper that the Final Annual Action Plan is available. o 4  PROGRAM YEAR 2008 - 2009 ACTION PLAN (Section 91.200) 0 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 Consolidated Plan. b.2) Other Resources. The City participates in the World Changer 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 supplement the CDBG funds to with the cost of the materials. The labor is provided by the World help Changers. World Changers is expected to paint and/or replace roofs on 20 homes in the City of Fort Walton Beach from June 23 - 27, 2008. The City' s Community Redevelopment Agency ( CRA) capital improvements budget includes funds for residential rehabs, payment of building permit fees and sewer and water connection fees for bonafide affordable housing construction, and for the purchase of lots for Habitat for Humanity and similar programs. The funding for these programs in 2006 - 2007 was $ 217, 726.00 and for 2007 - 2008 is $ 251, 035. 00. Q c) Activities to be undertaken ( 91. 220c) ADMINISTRA TION/PLAN ING Administration/ Plannin2 Bud2et Amount: $ 28.253. 00 City of Fort Walton Beach Target Area: Not Applicable Community Development Department Units of Services: Not Applicable 105 Miracle Strip Parkway Beneficiaries: Not Applicable Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850- 833- 9598 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 andperformance of programs, and assure compliance with grant requirements. This project is eligible under 24 CFR 570. 205 and 570. 206. 0