M&C Review

COUNCIL ACTION:  Approved on 6/2/2009 - Ord. No. 18642-06-2009
CONTINUED FROM A PREVIOUS WEEK
DATE: 5/26/2009 REFERENCE NO.: C-23558 LOG NAME: 17CDBG-R FUNDS
CODE: C TYPE: NON-CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: YES
SUBJECT:  
Approve Plan for Use of Community Development Block Grant R Funds of $1,769,412.00, Authorize Related Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for Use of Grant Funds, Approve Substantial Amendment to City's Consolidated Plan and 2008-2009 Action Plan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing to allow citizen input and consideration regarding the Proposed Plan for Use of Community Development Block Grant R funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;

2. Approve a Substantial Amendment to the City's Consolidated Plan and 2008-2009 Action Plan for use of Community Development Block Grant R funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;
  
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant R funds, along with the execution of any associated certifications and related documents as may be required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in order to receive and administer the Community Development Block Grant R funds; and

4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the total amount of $1,769,412.00 in Community Development Block Grant R funds.
 
DISCUSSION:

In a notice effective March 19, 2009, the City of Fort Worth received an allocation of $1,769,412.00 of Community Development Block Grant R (CDBG-R) funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds were authorized under Title XII of Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) with Congress designating $1 billion in CDBG funds for distribution to almost 1,200 grantees.  Funding available under the Recovery Act has clear purposes – to stimulate the economy through measures that modernize infrastructure, improve energy efficiency, and expand educational opportunities and access to health care.

In order for the City to receive these CDBG-R funds, it must submit a Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated Plan and 2008-2009 Action Plan to HUD by June 5, 2009. The Grant Agreement is expected to be executed by July 2009 and the City has until September 30, 2012, to use all funds.
    
Recommended Use of Funds

From the $1,769,412.00 available to the City, staff is recommending that $176,941.20 be set aside for administration which represents the 10 percent allowed for this use under the CDBG-R regulations.  Staff is recommending that the remaining $1,592,470.80 be used for construction of public facilities improvements - sidewalks located in CDBG-eligible areas to benefit low and moderate income and handicapped residents. The proposed locations are shown on the attached exhibit.
 
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, award of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
 
TO Fund/Account/Centers
3) GR76  451217  005206377000   $1,769,412.00
3) GR76  5(VARIOUS)  005206377010   $176,941.00
3) GR76  539120  005206377020   $1,592,471.00
 
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Thomas Higgins (6140)
Originating Department Head:
Jay Chapa (6192)
Additional Information Contact:
Cynthia Garcia (8187)
Sherie Goin (7545)
 
 
ATTACHMENTS
  17CDBG-R FUNDS AO REVISED.doc
  Copy of CDBGRSidewalkAttachment.xls