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Home My WebLink AboutAmendment-Annual ActionAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 City of Miami Department of Community Development Substantial Amendment - Annual Action Plan FY2008 CDBG - Recovery Act THE CDBG-R SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT Jurisdiction(s): City of Miami Jurisdiction Web Address: www. miamigov. com/communitydevelopment CDBG-R Contact Person: George Mensah Address: 444 SW 2 Avenue, 2 Floor Miami, FL 33130 Telephone: (305) 416-1978 Fax: (305) 416-2090 Email: gmensah@miamigov.com The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("Recovery Act") was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The Recovery Act awards $1 billion in CDBG Recovery (CDBG-R) funds to be distributed to cities, counties, insular areas and states, of which $10 million has been reserved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its administrative costs and $10 million of which will be awarded to Indian tribes. Recipients of the remaining $980 million of CDBG-R funds will be the approximately 1,200 jurisdictions that received CDBG funding in Fiscal Year 2008. Funding available under the Recovery Act has clear purposes — to stimulate the economy through measures that modernize the Nation's infrastructure, improve energy efficiency, and expand educational opportunities and access to health care. HUD's Notice of Program Requirements FR -5309-N-01 asks from grantees to evaluate proposed projects for consistency with the goals of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and to specifically follow the provisions of Title XII of Division A of the Act. This Title requires that in selecting CDBG-R projects to be funded, "recipients shall give priority to projects that can award contracts based on bids within 120 calendar days from the date the funds are made available ". In addition, Section 1602 of ARRA requires that grantees shall use grant funds in a manner that maximizes job creation and economic benefit. Section 1602 also states that, when CDBG-R funds are being used for infrastructure investments, "grantees must give preference to activities that can be started and completed expeditiously, including a. goal to obligate at least 50 percent of the funds for activities that can be initiated within 120 days..." City of Miami — CDBG-R Substantial Amendment A. SPREADSHEET FOR REPORTING PROPOSED CDB G -R ACTIVITIES City of Miami CDBG-R Formula Grant Amount: $2,218,946 Date: 6!512009 �a Public Facilities Roadway and Sidewalk Improvements and Replace deteriorated and defective roadways and Improvements sidewalks in low to moderate income areas to improve roads and pedestrian access safety and walkability for residents in eligible census tract areas. Improvements include the construction/ renovation of roadways (milling & resurfacing), 570.201(c) 570.208(a)(1) $ 1,597,641 $ - $ 1,000,000 $ 2,597,641 sidewalks, and curbs. It may also include signage, pavement striping, Swale block, storm drainage improvements, bike and pedestrian safety improvements and ADA ramp installations. Sidewalks are a critical component of public transit and they are primarily utilized by low to moderate -income peLoLle. Commercial This program is geared toward improving the Facade Program exterior of commercial structures by installing windows, doors, and awnings among other qualifying improvements. This will create more attractive, productive, and a safe business environment for customers and business owners. 570.202(a)(3) 570.208(a)(1) $ 399,410 $ - $ 300,000 $ 699,410 The Commercial Fagade program stimulates the economic revitalization of businesses by improving the storefronts and signage to enhance the business environment and attract more business patrona a to the area. CDBG-R Funding will be used to efficiently and effectively Planning and monitor the use of CDBG-R funding. (10 percent - $ 221,895 $ $ $ 221,895 Administration of total funding) '"`."a,ri' '+'k"' ar''x, 4 testi :'! "' .. i ° i#d }� k✓ ¢:�¢�,�:'i %. •,4'').;.'£ 5'^"�,�'�'"1 3 .P� 1„,n /J :�'�i 79aaf.. R `dC ew':r J ,�,.3,^S pixy a,' 1,; i Yh �>. M.xYw ':...; Fj'r*,'✓. .q.. z,y `�.Y '� 1} nr,t s ::, x+�A ;'fig y ! 1V �+;h'r';. '`z. e� ; ° E'..r.i`.w 4k .M n 'k�t��:xi +. . , r. ._ T„i.,A M� e�^' �. .. w . x � r ., x 3 � ,n - d ry , a5`5KS`£ � ,q,. f "". .�'S.. +F >. B. CDB G -R INFORMATION BYACTIVITY(COMPLETE FOR EACHACTIVITY) As per Title XII of Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), priority was given to infrastructure projects whereby construction could start within 120 days of HUD's approval of the City's plan. In addition, to meet the requirements of Section I602 of ARRA, the City will utilize grant funds in a manner that maximizes job creation and economic benefit. In addition, it is the City goal to obligate at least 50 percent of the funds for those activities that can be initiated within 120 days. 1. Public Facilities and Improvements: Roadwav and Sidewalk Improvements Replace deteriorated and defective roadways and sidewalks in low to moderate income areas to improve roads and pedestrian access safety and walkahility for residents in eligible census tract areas. Improvements include the construction/ renovation of roadways (milling & resurfacing), sidewalks, and curbs. It may also include signage, pavement striping, swale block, storm drainage improvements, bike and pedestrian safety improvements and ADA ramp installations. Sidewalks are a critical component of public transit and, in the City of Miami, they are primarily utilized by low to moderate -income people. This activity will be undertaken on a citywide basis. The successful implementation of this activity will provide an immediate area benefit to residents of the assisted neighborhoods (areas targeted will be constituted of 51% or more low income residents) and will create construction jobs for one of the most affected segments of the local workforce. Prior to selecting this project, the City carefully analyzed different project alternatives and took into consideration the requirements of Title XII of Division A and Section 1602 of the ARRA (as explained above) and decided to go with a project that could be implemented rapidly and that maximized the number of jobs to be generated from the activity. This activity is geared toward modernizing the City's infrastructure and is in direct support of the intent of the Recovery Act. Improving the current subpar roadway and sidewalk conditions provide long term results that contribute to the economic upswing of low income areas by making neighborhoods more attractive to private investment. In addition to funding this activity with CDBG-R, the City will allocate approximately $1,000,000 of leveraging funding to further extend the outreach of this activity. There will be no additional Recovery Act funding associated with this project. Job Creation: The City estimates that 46 temporary construction jobs will be created/ retained with CDBG-R funding. Allocated Amount: The following is the projected funding for this activity: CDBG-R: $1,597,641 Other Leveraged Funding: $1,000,000 Total: $2,597,641 City of Miami — CDBG-R Substantial Amendment Responsible Organization: The City of Miami through its Capital Improvement Program will be responsible for implementing this activity. For additional information on the activity, you may contact: City of Miami — Department of Community Development George Mensah, Director 444 SW 2°d Avenue, 2"d Floor Miami, FL 33130 305-416-1978 City of Miami — Capital Improvements Program Ola A. Aluko, Director 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 80 Floor Miami, FL 33130 305-416-1280 2. Commercial Facade Program This program is geared toward improving the exterior of commercial structures by installing windows, doors, and awnings among other qualifying improvements. This will create more attractive, productive, and a safe business environment for customers and business owners. The Commercial .Facade program stimulates the economic revitalization of businesses by improving the storefronts and signage to enhance the business environment and attract more business patronage to the area. The City plans to implement an informal process to select a current service provider familiar with HUD regulations and the provision of similar rehabilitation activities in the targeted area. The City, however, will require such sub -grantee to follow adequate competitive procurement procedures to select contractor to perform the requirements of this activity. Job Creation: The City estimates that 29 temporary construction jobs will be created/ retained with CDBG-R funding. Allocated Amount: The following is the projected funding for this activity: CDBG-R: $399,410 Other Leveraged Funding: $300,000 Total: $699,410 Responsible Organization: The City of Miami through its Department of Community Development will be responsible for implementing this activity. For additional information on the activity, you may contact: City of Miami — Department of Community Development George Mensah, Director 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 2"d Floor Miami, FL 33130 305-416-1978 City of Miami — CDBG-R Substantial Amendment 3. CDBG-R Planning and Administration Funding will be used to efficiently and effectively monitor the use of CDBG-R funding. (10 percent of total funding) The following is the projected funding for this activity: CDBG-R: $221,895 Total: $221,895 C. PUBLIC COMMENT The City of Miami strictly followed its Citizen Participation Plan in accordance with 24 CFR part 91, except that enforced a 7 -day minimum comment period requirement as allowed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under FR -5309-N-01 by posting the plan on for public comments on its website. The City opened a 7 -day comment period to provide City residents with an opportunity to submit written comments and views on the proposed uses of CDBG-R funding. The substantial amendment and its comment period timeframe were placed on the City's website on May 21, 2009. The document was also available for review at 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 2 Floor, Miami, FI. 33130. The review period started on May 21, 2009 and ended on May 27, 2009. The posting included a brief summary of the item, the commencement and ending dates of the comment period, information on how to submit written comments, and the date the item was going to be presented to City Commission for approval. The public hearing took place on May 28, 2009 at City Hall (3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Fl.). The location was accessible to persons with disabilities and translation services for non-English speaking persons were available as requested. Although Public Participation was encouraged, the City of Miami did not receive any public comments in reference to the implementation of CDBG-R Activities. City of Miami — CDBG-R Substantial Amendment CDBG-R Substantial Amendment Grantee Checklist For the purposes of expediting review, HUD asks that applicants submit the following checklist along with the CDBG-R Substantial Amendment, Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities, and SF -414. Jurisdiction(s): City of Miami CDBG-R Contact Person: George Mensah Lead Agency Address: 444 SW 2 Avenue, 2 Floor Miami, FL 33130 Jurisdiction Web Address: Telephone: (305) 416-1978 www.miamigoucom/communitydevelopment Fax: (305) 416-2090 Email: mensah miami ov.com The elements in the substantial amendment required for the CDBG recovery funds are: A. SPREADSHEET FOR REPoRTINGPROPOSED CDBG-R ACTIVITIES Does the submission contain a paper copy of the Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities? Yes® No❑ Verification found on page 2 Does the submission include an electronic version of the Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities sent to the email box CDBG-R@hud.gov? Yes® No❑ Date Spreadsheet was emailed: 5/29/2009 Does the Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities include, for each activity: • amount of funds budgeted for each activity, including CDBG-R funds, any additional Recovery Funds used and total activity budget, Yes® No❑ Verification found on page(s) 2 + the Eligibility citation (eligibility regulatory cite or HCDA cite), Yes® No❑ Verification found on page(s) 2 • the CDBG national objective citation, Yes® No❑ Verification found on page(s) 2 B. CDBG-R INFORMATION BYACTIVITY Does the submission contain information by activity describing how the grantee will use the funds, including: • a narrative for each activity describing how CDBG-R funds will be used in a manner that maximizes job creation and economic benefit, Yes® No❑ Verification found on page(s) 3_4 • projected number of jobs created for each activity, Yes® No❑ Verification found on page(s) 33=4 City of Miami — CDBG-R Substantial Amendment • whether an activity will promote energy efficiency and conservation, Yes[] No® Verification found on page(s) n/a • the name, location, and contact information for the entity that will carry out the activity, Yes® No❑ Verification found on page(s) 33=4 • evidence that no more than 10% of the grant amount will be spent on administration and planning, Yes® No❑ Verification found on page (s) 4 • evidence that no more than 15% of the grant amount will be spent on public services, Yes❑ No® Verification found on page (s) n/a • evidence that at least 70% of the grant amount will benefit persons of low and moderate income, Yes® No❑ Verification found on page (s) 5 C. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Was the proposed action plan amendment published via the jurisdiction's usual methods and on the Internet for no less than 7 calendar days of public comment? Yes® No❑. Verification found on page(s) 5 Is there a summary of citizen comments included in the final amendment? Yes❑ No® Verification found on page(s): No comments were received D. CERTIFICATIONS The following certifications are complete and accurate: (1) Affirmatively furthering fair housing Yes® No❑ (2) Anti -displacement and relocation plan Yes® No❑ (3) Drug-free Workplace Yes® No[] (4) Anti -lobbying Yes® No[] (5) Authority of jurisdiction Yes® No[] (6) Consistency with plan Yes® No❑ (7) Section 3 Yes® No❑ (8) Community development plan Yes® No❑ (9) Following a plan Yes® No❑ (10) Use of Funds Yes® No❑ (11) Excessive Force Yes® No[] (12) Compliance with anti -discrimination laws Yes® No[—] (13) Lead-based paint procedures Yes® No❑ (14) Compliance with laws Yes® No❑ (15) Compliance with ARRA Yes® No[] (16) Project selection Yes® No[:] (17) Timeliness of infrastructure investments Yes® No[:] (18) Buy American provision Yes® No❑ (19) Appropriate use of funds for infrastructure investments Yes® No[] (20) 70% of CDBG-R for LMI Yes® No❑ Optional Certification (2 1) Urgent Need Yes❑ No® City of Miami — CDBG-R Substantial Amendment 7