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Year 12 CDBG Application Workshop
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History of CDBG Created in 1974-as part of the Housing & Community Development Act Consolidation of seven different community development programs Model CitiesOpen Space Urban RenewalWater & Sewer Parks & RecreationNeighborhood Loans Public Facilities Loans
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Methods of CDBG Funding Two Forms of CDBG funding: Entitlement-Must have population of 50,000 Small Cities-Funds awarded to the State and then sub-awarded to local governments
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National Objectives At least one must be met: Benefit to Low-to-Moderate (LMI) Income persons ○ Must be 80% or below of Area Median Income or presumed benefit. Prevention/Elimination of Slum & Blight ○ Specific Process for Documentation Urgent Community Need ○ Must be tied to Presidential Declared Disaster
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Benefit to LMI Persons Area Benefit Limited Clientele Presumed Benefit Require Income Verification ○ Income Limits Housing LMI Jobs
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Presumed Benefit Abused Children Battered Spouses Severely Disabled Adults Illiterate Adults Persons with AIDS Migrant Farm Workers Homeless Persons Elderly (62 and up)
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Current Income Guidelines Family SizeMax. Income Limit 1$32,050 2$36,600 3$41,200 4$45,750 5$49,450 6$53,100 7$56,750 8 or more$60,400 Effective 12/18/13 based on 80% of Area Median Income Anticipated release of 2015 Income Limits February 2015
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Required ALL PROJECTS MUST DEMONSTRATE MEETING ONE OF THE THREE NATIONAL OBJECTIVES
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Applicant Eligibility Non-Profit For Profit Governmental Entity
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Eligible Activities Acquisition of Property Specific guidelines to follow Public Facilities and Improvements Examples include: streets, sidewalks, water, sewer, drainage, community center, and parks Public Service Subject to a 15% cap Removal of Architectural Barriers
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Eligible Activities continued Housing Rehabilitation Homeowner Assistance Economic Development Planning/Administration
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Ineligible Activities Buildings used for General Government Political Activities Replacement of General Fund Dollars Purchase of Equipment and Personal Property Operating and Maintenance Costs Income Payments
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Performance Measures
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Regulatory Items To Consider Environmental Review Davis/Bacon Act Lead Based Paint Open Procurement Methods Relocation
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Funding Process City completes and approves a 5-year Consolidated Plan City solicits, reviews, and awards agency applications Competitive Process Staff Technical Review & Citizen Review City Prepares Annual Action Plan Details what activities will take place City approves Sub-Recipient Agreements Agency begins activity After activity is completed City will monitor Agency program files
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2015 CDBG Timeline Initial Public Hearing – January 20 Applications Available – January 30 Applications Due – February 20 4:00 p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS) Committee Review – March 5 Annual Action Plan Approval – May 5 Agreements Approved - July
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Agreement Legally Binding Agreement between City & Awarded Agency Agreement Outline: What activity will take place? How much it will cost? Who is responsible? Who will it benefit? HUD Regulations
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Projected Allocation of Funds Estimated Year 12 Funds $515,000 60% - CDBG Reinvestment Area 20% - Community Programming 20% - Administration & Fair Housing
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Reinvestment Area (Local CDBG Strategy Area) Census Tracts 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 & the city portion of 112 – 105 Current CDBG investments targeted to the specific needs of each neighborhood. Directed by city staff from a variety of departments and input from area residents.
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CDBG Local Strategy Area
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Application Review Please read the entire application carefully Be sure all Certifications are signed & all attachments are included Submit Original and 6 Copies One copy of attachments Each Agency must have a DUNS # Minimum Request is $10,000 Applications must be received on-time including all attachments.
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Common Application Problems Board Resolution does not state specific project Incorrect Program Budget Percentage Used Previously Funded Application and Did Not Update Information Typos, Missing Pages Lack of Detail in Timeline Description of Organization Instead of Project/Program Unclear what you are doing and how funds will be used
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Staff Review Staff will conduct a technical assessment before the Citizen Review Review will focus on: Eligibility Application Completeness Timeliness & Technical Issues
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Citizen Review Committee Open Public Meeting with Scheduled Review Times for each Eligible Application Total of 100 points available Citizen Review will focus on the following: Effectiveness – 20 points-New Service -15 points Efficiency – 20 points(New Recipients Only) Leveraging – 25 points-Past Performance –15 Points Capacity – 20 points(Previous Recipients Only)
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Boatlanding Road
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Parker Bennett Park
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Boys and Girls Club
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GED-ESL Classes
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GO bg Transit Bus Shelters
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Durban Estates Phase III
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Flood Mitigation Windover Place Apartments
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Wrap Up ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN HAND BY FEBRUARY 20, 2015 @ 4:00 P.M. (NO EXCEPTIONS) Applications should be sent to: City of Bowling Green Attn: NCS RE: CDBG Application P.O. Box 430 707 E. Main Ave. Bowling Green, KY 42102-0430 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me: 270-393-3659 or nick.cook@bgky.org
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