2. Cuyahoga County Department of Development 2009 Municipal Grant Seminar June 17, 2008 Mayfield Village Civic Center COMMISSIONERS Jimmy Dimora Timothy F. Hagan Peter Lawson Jones

3. Municipal Grant Program Funded by CDBG Administered by the Department of Development Annual competitive funding cycle Anticipate $1.1 million for 2009 Historically fund 9 – 11 projects

4. Municipal Grant Applications Complete applications must be submitted in a 2-inch 3 ring binder by noon on Friday November 14, 2008 Urban County communities may apply in either or both tiers. No more than 2 applications ALL Eligible projects must meet a HUD National Objective

5. HUD National Objectives 1.Benefit Low to Moderate Income Persons Limited Clientele Permanent Jobs Geographic Area 2.Aid in the Prevention or Elimination of Slums or Blight 3.Meet other Urgent Community Need Section 1 pages 3-9 of manual

6. Tier 1 Maximum of $325,000 in CDBG funding Recipients are ineligible to apply for Tier 1 funding for 3 years (eligible in 2013) Applications scored on a 100 point scale Most competitive applications will be those that serve both a low to moderate income group AND address an issue of an improvement target area (ITA)

7. Tier 2 Maximum of $100,000 in CDBG funding Applications scored on an 80 point scale Eligible projects must meet ONE National Objective Applicant may choose either Low Moderate Income Benefit OR Improvement Target Area benefit Residential improvements are not eligible Programming is not eligible

8. Eligible CDBG Projects Acquisition of Real Property Disposition of Property Public Facilities & Improvements Removal of Architectural Barriers Rehabilitation & Preservation Economic Development Planning Section 1 pages 4-5 of the manual

9. Ineligible Activities Building used for the general conduct of government Government expenses Purchase of construction equipment Street repair Political activities Section 1 page 3 of the manual

10. Planning Grants Up to $30,000 per community Application scored on a 55 point scale Eligible Planning Grants: Master Plan National Register Application Services Redevelopment Feasibility Study Certified Local Government Services Section 5 of manual

11. Planning Grants Technical Assistance Department of Development: www.development.cuyahogacounty.us Cleveland Restoration Society: www.clevelandrestoration.org www.clevelandrestoration.org National Park Services: www.nps.gov/nr/www.nps.gov/nr/ Contact Jonathan Holody 216-698-2576 jholody@cuyahogacounty.us

12. How to choose a project? The Maps 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan Master Plan Citizen Participation Technical Assistance

13. Technical Assistance Department of Development Division of Community Development 216-443-8397 phansberry@cuyahogacounty.us

14. Cavslake Tier 1 Muni Grant Application Project: James Ave., Gibson St., Wallace Rd. and West Rd. Streetscape and ADA Upgrades Amount Requested: $325,000

15. Part 1 - HUD National Objective Maximum 45 Points A. Low and Moderate Income Benefit Limited Clientele Permanent Jobs Geographic Area B. Prevent/Eliminate Slum & Blight Entire project in ITA Majority of project in ITA PART 1 SUBTOTAL √ 35 points √ 10 points 45 points

16. Part 2 – Past Performance Maximum 20 Points A. Fair Housing B. Affordable Housing Opportunities C. Financial Management/Competency D. Master Plan 1 point 3 points 0 points PART 1 SUBTOTAL5 points

17. Leverage of Funds Total Project Cost - Grant Request Total Project Cost=Leverage % Example: 329,000 – 50,000 = 54% 329,000 Total Project Cost includes all committed funds and in-kind contribution

18. Part 3 - Project Design & Impact Maximum 35 Points A. Leverage of Funds B. Citizen Participation 350,000-325,000 = 350,000 7% C. Quality of Application D. Development or Redevelopment of the Project Area 0 points 2 points 5 points PART 3 SUBTOTAL E. Health and Safety5 points F.Usage of Recycled/Green/Sustainable Material 0 points 12 points

19. Total Points HUD National Objective Past Performance Project Design & Impact Bonus Point Municipal Grant Seminar Fair Housing Seminar 45 points 5 points 12 points 1 points 0 points 63 pointsTOTAL POINTS

20. Submitting a Competitive Application Plan Ahead –Schedule Citizen Participation –Get pre-approval for Fair and Affordable Housing points Follow Directions Pay attention to the details –Submit appropriate supporting documentation –Give a clear description of the project

21. Parks and Playground Initiative Eligible communities: LMI higher than 41% of the total population Maximum of $35,000 in CDBG funding Applications available December 1, 2008 Applications due February 12, 2009

22. Parks and Playground Initiative Eligible Projects: Installation of playground equipment Installation of a multi purpose trail New construction of a playground Installation of surfacing material Athletic courts or playing fields

23. Parks and Playground Initiative Ineligible Projects: Swimming pools Golf Courses Park Programs Acquisition

24. Technical Assistance Department of Development Division of Community Development 216-443-8397 phansberry@cuyahogacounty.us

25. 15 Minute Break

26. Roundtable Discussions  Brownfield  Fair Housing  Site Selection  Municipal Grants  Affordable Housing  Historic Preservation  Economic Development Loans  Parks and Playground Initiative  Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements  Commercial Redevelopment Loans