1. 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop 2014 Applicants’ Workshop Overview & Introduction to Georgia’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

2. Page 2 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Review of Binder and CD Binder includes DCA Web Site will include December 11-13, 2013

3. Page 3 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Conference Overview Boot Camp and Basic Application Development ▪Gaining competitive advantage Concurrent Sessions – Application Development December 11-13, 2013

4. Page 4 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Conference Overview Concurrent Sessions – Examples of Successful Applications (Guest Speakers) Project Showcase – Madison, GA (Guest Speaker) One-on-One Technical Assistance/Resource Tables December 11-13, 2013

5. Page 5 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Conference Overview Guest Speaker – Asset Management FHEO Presentations Guest Speaker – State 504 Coordinator Wrap Up December 11-13, 2013

6. Page 6 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Our Mission Discuss the fundamentals of CDBG as preparation for review of DCA forms 1 – 13 and Compliance Overview Briefly discuss what’s new December 11-13, 2013

7. Page 7 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Introduction to CDBG Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, created the CDBG program December 11-13, 2013

8. Page 8 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Introduction to CDBG The primary objective of the HCDA is ▪development of viable communities by the provision of decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate- income. December 11-13, 2013

9. Page 9 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Introduction to CDBG Further, HCDA identifies three National Objectives ▪LMI Benefit ▪Removal of Slum and Blight ▪Immediate Threat and Danger December 11-13, 2013

10. Page 10 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division LMI National Objective Low- and moderate-income person means… ▪Those families at 80 percent or less of Area Median Income (AMI) December 11-13, 2013

11. Page 11 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division LMI National Objective Overall benefit to LMI persons must be at least 70% ▪Low/Mod Area Benefit (LMA) ▪Low/Mod Clientele (LMC) ▪Low/Mod Jobs (LMJ) (51% for jobs) For CDBG, the law requires that overall benefit to L/M persons be at least 100% ▪Low/Mod Housing (LMH) December 11-13, 2013

12. Page 12 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division CDBG L/M Area Benefit (LMA) For projects that will benefit a geographic area— target area or city-wide area— ▪each activity (e.g., water improvements) must benefit at least 70% LMI persons ▪and each geographic area chosen must contain a population of at least 70% LMI persons. December 11-13, 2013

13. Page 13 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division LMA (cont.) December 11-13, 2013 Area of Non-benefit Area Boundary Water Improvement Area of Benefit & TA Population of at least 70% LMI Target Area Area of Benefit

14. Page 14 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division LMA (cont.) December 11-13, 2013 Water Improvement Area of Benefit – 50% LMI Target Area Boundary TA Population of at least 70% LMI Target Area Area of Benefit

15. Page 15 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division CDBG L/M Clientele Benefit (LMC) CDBG provides a “place” for LMI persons to receive a benefit ▪e.g., health center, senior center, etc. 70% of recipients of benefit must be LMI income persons; or December 11-13, 2013

16. Page 16 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division CDBG L/M Clientele Benefit (LMC) HUD must presume 100% of the recipients of the service are LMI persons ▪abused children ▪battered spouses ▪elderly persons ▪severely disabled ▪homeless ▪Illiterate adults December 11-13, 2013

17. Page 17 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division CDBG L/M Housing Benefit (LMH) 100% Benefit to L/M Households December 11-13, 2013

18. Page 18 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division CDBG LMI Jobs Benefit For Economic Development Projects ▪51% of jobs must be held or made available to LMI persons December 11-13, 2013

19. Page 19 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Other National Objectives Removal of Slum and Blight ▪DCA’s Redevelopment Fund Program generally addresses this National Objective Immediate Threat and Danger ▪DCA’s IT&D Program generally addresses this National Objective December 11-13, 2013

20. Page 20 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Summary of National Objectives LMI ▪LMA ▪LMC ▪LMH ▪LMJ Slum and Blight Immediate Threat & Danger December 11-13, 2013

21. Page 21 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Eligible Applicants Non-entitlement Local Governments Generally ▪Cities < 50,000 ▪Counties < 200,000 ▪There are exceptions! ▪See the Manual & DCA December 11-13, 2013

22. Page 22 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Typical CDBG Activities Water lines, sewer lines, lift stations, wells, pumps, drainage pipe, drainage structures, road paving, drainage inlets, buildings, equipment loans, elevated water storage tanks, homeowner and homebuyer activities, loans to businesses for fixed assets, etc. Also see 2014 Applicants’ Manual December 11-13, 2013

23. Page 23 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Basic Limitations Activities and projects are eligible for funding only to the extent: Local governments are applicants They are eligible according to law and regulation They primarily benefit low- and moderate- income persons or remove slum and blight. December 11-13, 2013

24. Page 24 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division CDBG Ineligible Activities Acquisition of furnishings Acquisition of movable equipment, machinery Land write ‑ downs Operating and maintenance expenses Buildings for the conduct of general local government Direct grant assistance to a for-profit business Cost of furnishings and personal property Generally, construction of new housing December 11-13, 2013

25. Page 25 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Resources CDBG 2014 Applicants’ Manual www.hud.gov http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/pr ogram_offices/comm_planning/communityd evelopment/toolsandproductshttp://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/pr ogram_offices/comm_planning/communityd evelopment/toolsandproducts 24 CFR 570.480 (State CDBG Regulations) at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi- bin/ECFR?page=browse http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi- bin/ECFR?page=browse Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities for State CDBG Programs (see 3 rd bullet above) December 11-13, 2013

26. Page 26 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Method of Distribution HCDA – 5304(a)(1) In the case of States receiving grants pursuant to section 5306(d) of this title, the statement of projected use of funds shall consist of the method by which the states will distribute funds to units of general local government. December 11-13, 2013

27. Page 27 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Method of Distribution Award From HUD—FY 2013 Example Total Award -- $37,110,886 Available for Annual Competition $25,897,559+ Employment Incentive Program $8,000,000 The Redevelopment Fund $1,500,000 Immediate Threat & Danger Program $500,000 December 11-13, 2013

28. Page 28 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Maximum Grant Amounts Single-Activity$500,000 Multi-Activity$800,000 December 11-13, 2013

29. Page 29 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Cash Match 5% of amounts from $300,001 to $500,000 in CDBG funds 10% of amounts from $500,001 to $800,000 in CDBG funds December 11-13, 2013

30. Page 30 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Method of Distribution – Rating & Selection Demographic Need - absolute number in poverty40 Demographic Need - percent of poverty person40 Demographic Need - per capita income40 Program Feasibility110 Program Strategy110 Project Impact110 Leverage of Additional Resources25 Bonus for Readiness to Proceed5 Bonus points for RAS20 Maximum Total Points500 December 11-13, 2013

31. Page 31 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Some Things to Think About Feasibility ▪Can the project be accomplished on time and within budget? ▪Are the funding sources available now? ▪Is the project ready to go? ▪Is the project “blueprint” specific enough that another knowledgeable person could carry it out? December 11-13, 2013

32. Page 32 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Some Things to Think About Impact ▪How much of the identified need will be eliminated? ▪How many people are benefiting? ▪Is the cost per person reasonable? ▪What is the extent of benefit to LMI income persons? ▪Is quality of life improved? December 11-13, 2013

33. Page 33 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Some Things to Think About Strategy ▪Addressed possible alternatives for meeting needs? ▪Considered ongoing maintenance/prevention? ▪Have you considered local funding? ▪Are you a Qualified Local Government? December 11-13, 2013

34. Page 34 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Revised Strategy Criteria for 2013 Applications will be compared on their support for comprehensive neighborhood revitalization or target population needs Competitive applications will plan to address most or all target area or target population community and economic development needs using CDBG and locally driven approaches Documentation, results measures and timeframes are important December 11-13, 2013

35. Page 35 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Changes for 2014 Appendix R ▪Revised Section 3 Policy ▪Language Access Plan Updated Compliance Section of Manual ▪FHEO Section 3 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Limited English Proficiency (when applicable) 504 – especially for Buildings December 11-13, 2013

36. Page 36 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Changes for 2014 Buildings/Limited Clientele Projects Other Items ▪Provide source information on maps ▪Use new sample Public Hearing Notice Timeliness requirements have not changed! December 11-13, 2013

37. Page 37 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Sources of Ideas for Project Development Local Comprehensive Plan Citizen Complaints Previous Engineering Studies Professional Standards City Staff/RC Staff/Consultant Staff Other December 11-13, 2013

38. Page 38 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Let’s Recap CD is $ invested to improve the quality of life Proposed activities must be grouped together in a meaningful way Many sources for ideas for projects Address all strategy, impact and feasibility issues Projects must address the needs of L/M persons or households Lots of eligible activities/some activities are ineligible Submit completed applications on time Discuss project with DCA Staff December 11-13, 2013

39. Page 39 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division Deadlines CDBG Annual Competition April 1, 2014 RAS Applications, Annual Reports, Renewals April 1, 2014 December 11-13, 2013

40. Page 40 2014 CDBG Applicants' Workshop Community Finance Division December 11-13, 2013