HUD Community Development Block Grant Program Public Hearing For The PY 2015 Action Plan & Pre-Application Workshop March 19, 2015

What is the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)?

Program and Intent Federal program funded through non- competitive grants to cities, counties & states To reduce poverty and its effects By meeting at least ONE of HUD’s National Objectives: Benefitting Low- to Moderate-Income residents Reducing or eliminating Slum and Blight Meeting an Urgent Need

Only 15% ($47,644) can be used for public services Only 20% ($63,526) can be used for administration and program management, including public participation and fair housing activities At least 70% of the funds must serve low- to moderate-income residents Infrastructure and facility projects must be located in CDBG Target Areas, including the new Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area

Incomes equal to or less than the (80% of the Area Median Income): 1-Person Household$38,850 2-Person Household$44,400 3-Person Household$49,950 4-Person Household$55,450 5-Person Household$59,900 6-Person Household$64,350 7-Person Household$68,800 >=8-Person Household$73,200

Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Primarily residential At least 28.99% low- to moderate-income Older, declining or lacking infrastructure and/or public facilities Opportunity for economic development Where the City intends to concentrate improvements over a 5-10 year period

Install and improve sidewalks Resurface Park Avenue with diagonal parking along east side of the street Improve pedestrian crossings at major intersections Improve storm drainage Improve water lines Enhance the Historic District Assist with façade improvements for commercial structures Encourage economic development & new commercial endeavors Support UM Army’s home repairs at no cost to the City or the CDBG program

Services for Seniors and/or Disabled Rent, Utility, Prescription & Food Assistance Legal Services Youth Services Transportation Domestic Violence Services/Shelter Employment Training Health Services Services to Abused & Neglected Children The City has determined the following to be possible public service projects to be carried out by non-profit agencies:

Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

Racial & Ethnic Minorities Elderly & other specific age groups Families, children & pregnant women Single-parent households Disabled Singles, unmarried couples, LGBT individuals/couples Households living in certain neighborhoods

Landlords refusing to rent to protected classes Landlords refusing to make reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants or allowing service and assistance animals Sellers refusing to show homes to or sell to protected classes Lenders refusing to lend to protected classes or in specific neighborhoods Insurance companies refusing to insure homes or contents of protected classes or in specific neighborhoods Homeowners Associations (HOAs) setting deed restrictions prohibiting protected class members or certain housing types such as group homes Cities having ordinances or policies that discriminate against protected classes, low-income or affordable housing types Cities installing or allowing negative land uses in certain neighborhoods Retail establishments, cities, transit companies that refuse to provide equal access to amenities in certain neighborhoods

Your Input is Always Welcomed & Encouraged! Contact: Peg Purser of MKP Consulting: Kris Carpenter of City of League City:

Workshop for Public Service Applications (Applications due by 4:00 Thursday April 9 th 2015)