HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 10Vffl. CDBG
Community Development Block Grant
As an Entitlement City, the City of Miami is dedicated to complying with the goals of the federal statutes in
providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and economic opportunity for low and very low-
income income residents through its Community Development Block Grant (C I ' G) Program. As such, projects
included in the Annual Action Plan are designed to give the maximu # • to feasible activities that
implement the national objectives:
• To provide benefits to low and moderate-incom
• To aid in the prevention or elimination of s
• To meet other community developme
conditions pose a serious and imm
Grants under the CDBG Program are awarded by the
these national objectives. Specifically, the City utilizes C
eeds that,
eat to
• 108 Debt Service
■ Administration
• Economi lization
•
■ Quali ement - Capit
• of Li
Reduction of CDBG Fund
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be a painful transition year for the City of Miami in the area of public
of financial support. Several factors have contributed to the current situation.
s experienced a considerable reduction in Community Development Block Grant
few years. Second, the federal government has established that no more than 15%
e used for social services in the community.
As a result of the reduction in CDBG funds, the City has had to downsize a significant number of
community service agencies that provide social services. This was achieved through a painstaking and
competitive approach in concurrence with a point rating criteria set forth in the RFP process for CDBG
subsidy. Nevertheless, the City of Miami will continue strive to improve the economic opportunities and
quality of life of its residents through the use of its CDBG funds and other resources.
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Table 13: CDBG Program Year Funding
CDBG Program Year Funding
FY 2005-2006
Fulfillment Allocations
FY 2004-2005
FY 2003-2004
FY 2002-2003
*Including close-out funds
Community Development Strategy
According to the Five -Year Consolidated Plan, the c
is firmly rooted in the concept of neighborhood revital
vital and diversified economy, a growing workforce with
ategy will be to
is growth in
hroughoutit
neighborhoods. As such, the focus of
strategy seeks to promote not only stro
renewed economic development in com
aims to empower residents economically a
business activity.
Specifically, the C
within the Neig
Corridors (CB s).
are poised for revitali
possible • cular,
the
so
servi
CDBG
formula al
poverty, and
that each commt
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'mportant to not
the public sery
r the elderly, t
' ies are gene
en. The
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ill seek to sti
ent Zones
fuel developm
BG doll
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opment strategr the City of Miami
e Ci understands the importance of a
titive skills, and how that relates to healthy
ward these interrelated ends. The
r ployment centers but, also,
borhoods. Further, the strategy
o distressed areas through new
late neigh ' . rhood revitalization by concentrating funding
Zs), the Model Blocks and the Community Business.
d encourage investment by focusing on areas that
will be directed to these target areas as much as
omic development activities will be concentrated within
ever, to the tremendous need for social programs in the City of Miami,
ctivitie • tided by CDBG must target broader geographic areas. This includes
isabl youth and other underserved populations. As a result, funding for
y divided among the City's five Commission Districts based on the HUD
_ formula takes into account the total population, number of persons living in
overcrowded units in each area. The table below indicates the percent of funds
strict will receive based on the HUD formula.
CDBG Funding Allocation Percentage by Commission District
Commission
District
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Total
Total
Population
67,847
72,008
72,824
75,528
73,247
361,454
Persons in
Poverty
19,060
15,157
23,564
13,352
29,272
100,405
Funding Allocation
Overcrowding By District
8,463
5,127
8,920
6,294
6,915
35,719
21.2%
15.2%
23.9%
16.1%
23.6%
100.0%
Source: City of Miami Planning & Zoning
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The following sections provide a detailed description of how the City of Miami will use CDBG funds to
carry out its community development strategy and provide social services in the various target areas.
Housing
Based on the findings of the Housing Needs Assessment and the Housing Market Analysis in the 2004-
2009 Consolidated Plan, the top priority for the City of Miami will be to preserve affordable housing. The
City will seek to accomplish this through its CDBG funds by supporting the Section 8 Rental Assistance
Program, providing single-family rehab and residential code compliance assistance, supporting fair housing
activities, and developing a lead -based hazard program. Below is a description of the strategies and
outcomes related to these activities.
Activities for Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance
1. Activity: Section 8 Housing Assistance
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: 1 RH (c)
Strategy: Provide rental assistance to very
Program.
1) Maintain or increase Section 8 lease up ra
enable families to rent throughout the jurisdi
2) Undertake measures to e cess to affordab
City, regardless of unit sizts.
3) Maintain or increase Section
those outside of minority and
4) Maint
incr
5) Appl
6 everage
house
nt su
m
local
predomin
Affirmative
eeds
Targete
awareness
disproportion
e Section 8 I
tance of the
e-up rates
gram.
d low in . me residents thr
Section 8
ing payment standards that will
sing among families assisted by the
ng programs to owners, particularly
effectively screening Section 8 applicants to
Section 8 units .uchers should they become available.
es in the community through the creation of mixed-
particu , City of Miami will direct CDBG funds towards housing
or new construction homeownership projects and will make available
litation of Section 8 multi -family rental projects with
eligib erly tenants that have met their affordability term requirements.
arket families of races/ethnicities shown to have disproportionate housing
ncrease the affordable housing options for all eligible populations, and increase
g assistance resources among families of races and ethnicities found to have
needs.
Source: CDBG, Section 8, and Miami -Dade County Surtax
Activities for Homeowner Assistance
1. Activity: Single Family Rehab and Code Violation Elimination Assistance
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: l HA (a)
Strategy: Provide rehab assistance to homeowners for deferred maintenance, home repairs and
elimination of code violations.
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Targeted Outcome: Improve the quality of existing owner occupied housing through rehab assistance.
Source: CDBG and SHIP
Fair Housing Activities
1. Activity: Fair Housing
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: 1 FH (a)
Strategy: Provide funding for fair housing services, landlord ten
Impediments to Fair Housing Study.
1) Support a program performing fair housing counse
to respective individual's victimized by discrimi
Targeted Outcome: Guarantee and secure the fair h igh
needs groups and minorities.
Source: CDBG
Lead -based Paint Activities
1. Activity: Lead -based Paint Haza
Consolidated Plan Reference Code:
Strategy: Seek t F s of an experi consultin. to develop a comprehensive Lead -based
Paint Hazard P _ = am E" °., "u ovides lead- ► ,ed paint m tgation, prevention, outreach and education
services.
1) Strive grat E • d hazard evalu and reduction activities into existing housing
programs.
quality as ance inspection monitoring and tenant education.
uce lead poisoning of children and fully developed adults in low
the deterioration of building structures and housing units built prior
an + ediation services and analysis of
vestigation, and mediation services
ces.
is o dividuals including special
argeted Out
come neighbor
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CDBG
Pubic Service Delivery
Public Service activities must be directed toward enhancing special needs.lth, safety, and overall well being The specific activities that will be of
low and moderate income residents and persons withyouths services, services for the disabled, childcare,
funded with CDBG dollars include; elderly services,
job training, substance abuse programs, and ex -offender rehabilitation.
The Department of Community Development must exercise a rigorous competitive Request for Proposal
(RFP) process to ensure that only the most qualified and committed organizations receive CDBG public
service dollars, due to the limited amount funding available attributed to the 15% public service cap. The
public services included are limited to HUD compliance regulations. (24 CFR 570 Sec. 201 (e) and 207)
The following provides a list of the public service activities and their respective strategies and outcomes.
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Activities for Elderly Services
1. Activity: Nutritional Services (elderly meals)
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: 1PS (a)
Strategy: To support agencies providing nutritional services and activities to low and moderate
income senior citizens, in a manner where health, dignity, and nutritional needs are excelled.
Targeted Outcome: Increase the quality of health for elderly citizens through the reduction of
malnourishment.
Source: CDBG and Transportation Funds
2. Activity: Recreational Activities for the Elderly
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: 1 PS (b)
Strategy: To reduce isolation of income gr
elderly persons.
Targeted Outcome: Reduce isolation and deprivat
enhancements in a supervised se ' g.
Source: CDBG
3. Activity: Trans 6 ' ervices
Consolida = n Refer Code: 1 PS
Strategy: To h ly need of .port services to essential community resources.
Iderly res - s who are destitute with available community resources
gaps in the continuum of care.
oncentration of or lower income
derly citizens by promoting quality of life
Activities rvices
1. Activity: Re ional Activities, Tutoring, Arts, Counseling, and Mentoring (Preference given to
activities ex • ' ted on City Parks)
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: 3 PS (a)
Strategy: Sponsor programs that assist in the various stages of child development, such as physical,
mental, social, nutritional and emotional development.
Targeted Outcome: Prepare children and youth to transition into successful adults.
Source: CDBG
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Activities for Childcare/Head Start
1. Activity: Childcare Service
Consolidated Plan Reference Code; 4 PS (a)
Strategy: Assist low income families and poverty stricken children by supporting childcare facilities
that offer quality childcare services and promote a safe environment, while simultaneously enabling
low to moderate income parents to join the workforce.
Targeted Outcome: Endow a suitable living environment to low i ' e children and families that
y•
helps to meet both quality of health and sustains economic self- tie
Source: CDBG
Activities for Disabled Services
1. Activity: Programs for the Disabled/Handicap
Consolidated Plan Reference • e: 2 PS (a)
Strategy: Amplify the supply of su
special needs to live with dignity an
Targeted Outcome: Promote a stable • e omit: d environment coupled with a healthy
supportive systehe provision ompassion• services.
Source: C
ivity: Job Ski aining ' ograms
rence Code: 6 PS (a)
Strateg ist ec • • mically disadvantage individuals and others who face barriers to employment
enhance th of life through the attainment of marketable labor skills or by improving their
earning capac
Targeted Outcome: To prepare youth and unskilled adults for entry into the labor force.
Source: CDBG
d transitional - - equired to enable persons with
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Activities for Substance Abuse Services
1. Activity: Substance Abuse Programs
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: 5 PS (a)
Strategy 5 PS (a): To support programs designed to reduce drug and alcohol dependency in selected
neighborhoods by allocating funds to Commission Districts identifying this priority in the local public
hearings, as part of the Citizen Participation process.
Targeted Outcome: Provide a supportive network, structure and environment that will assist
individuals in remaining drug -free and alcohol dependent.
Source: CDBG
Economic Development
The Department of Community Development s rive
City residents through support of programs and activit
employment in conjunction to facilitating small business
initiative will integrate job creation,
Commercial/Industrial improvements
Commercial Business Corridors (CBCs).
activities will be divided among the five
result, the funding priority for economic de
The City aims at re
employment pro
accomplished
of the Community B
outcomes
ber of pave
to the creatio
ess attraction
. Below is a
enterprise assista
tance to private
tion of CD
icts base
increase econo opportunities for
p 1 . and modera income persons attain
pment. The economic development
chnical assistance,
ofit entities, within the identified
s for economic development
n the HUD formula allocation. As a
be awarded to the CBCs.
level famil s by supporting human development and
nd retention of job opportunities. This will be
ention programs which will result in the expansion
cription of the economic development strategies and
tention
Con erence Code: 1 ED (a)
Strategy: onomic development designed to create job opportunities while simultaneously
supporting b s expansion and recruitment; to include funding priorities directed at the
Commercial ' • siness Corridors.
Targeted Outcome: Create employment opportunities in financially distressed neighborhoods while
promoting job creation in the Commercial Business Corridors, to include areas within the vicinity of
the corridors as well.
Source: CDBG
2. Activity: Job Retention Assistance to Businesses
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: 2 ED (a)
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Strategy: To promote the long term viability of the local area residents expanding economic
opportunities for extremely low, low and moderate income persons.
Targeted Outcome: Develop business attraction and retention programs within the Commercial
Business Corridors creating a chain reaction that will sprout economic development activities for low
and moderate income residents.
Source: CDBG
Activities for Micro -Enterprises Assistance
1.
Activity: Working Capital, Financial Support and Busin
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: 3 ED (a)
Strategy: Support small businesses and entrepre
working capital, loan guarantees, and financial
strategic technical assistance and business
help companies align entry level jobs.
Targeted Outcome: Improve the financial growing
Commercial Business Corridors h ,_ will increase the d
Source: CDBG
Activities for T
1. Activity:
tratcgy: 0
ganization in a
ublic investor
Tar
suppo
moderate
Outcome:
.ces, ma
e
Source: CD
istance
ce for Start U
nce
ical nce
rt to sa
finesses
sistance
evelopment
port to continue empha
ization vices which rais
h the provision of
the delivery of
ductivity and
ial of small business firms in the
for labor and create living wage jobs.
to start up businesses structured upon the successes of the
d the company's future investment, building a network of private
cure small business incubators that provide inexpensive space to include
erial advice and consulting services for business activities that benefit low and
ons.
Activities for Commercial or Industrial Improvements (Rehabilitation)
1. Activity: The Facade Improvement Program
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: 4 ED (a)
Strategy: Execute facade improvements along the Commercial Business Corridors where there is a
prospect of serious business investment, dividing the cost with business owners.
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Targeted Outcome: The improvement of street trees, landscaping, sidewalk replacement, awnings,
signs, lighting and other exterior facade improvements.
Source: CDBG
Activities for Code Compliance
1. Activity: Code Enforcement
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: 5 ED (a)
Strategy: To support the use of coordinated enforcement o
ensure the safety and health of low and moderate income
Targeted Outcome: Improved safety and appeara
Source: CDBG
Other Economic Developmen
CDBG assistance can be utilized to assi
appropriate or in observance with the reg
appropriate in order to assess the degree to
may be in the form of grants, loans, loan gua
Aell%
Public Facilities and Park Improvements
The m • ' is to a e assis • ublic facilities and parks to improve the health and welfare
of r= d augment the availability of local services to low and moderate income
vehicle for neighborhood services delivery. It is essential to the
s that these facilities continue operating and providing services to
cted towards neighborhood facilities, child care centers, parks and
cilities, and parking facilities, where activities benefit low and moderate
ctivities
e for -profits bus
er 24 CFR 57
benefits fr
lem
mercial
and zoning codes in order to
ors and neighborhoods.
when the assistance is deemed
he assistance must be classified as
e aid to a business. The assistance
s, and technical assistance.
resi
recrea
income c
izati
ons. Public fa
rm stability of
The assistant
cilities, healt
orho
are th ., s
eighbo
lbed'
Consequently ' arks and recreation facilities are in need of repair. The need to repair and
maintain them is al. Revitalization of City parks is an important aspect of community development.
These facilities a a safe haven for many city youth. The restoration and rehabilitation of parks is a key
component in the recruitment of non-profit organizations to conduct business on city parks.
Activity: Provide funding for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction or installation of
eligible public facilities in response to the specific priority facility needs of varying communities.
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: 1PP (a)
Strategy: Achieve identified projects for quality public facilities which are responsive to the unique
character and differing needs of individual neighborhoods, taking into consideration the needs of low
and moderate income community members.
1.
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Targeted Outcome: Improve the health he and
welfare of target neighborhoods through the revitalization
of public facilities and parks open general
Source: CDBG
HistoricPreservation
cts
The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 dons are
mandated
a daagencies
ed under Section 106 (36 CFR 800)e Furthermore,
undertakings an historic properties. The regulations are eliaibi +eon the national list of Historic
this implies that public or private places can be rehabbed if they
Places or are officially recognized by state or local law, as such. This ca
preserving or restoring properties of historic significance, whether p
potentially eligible categories for CDBG assistance under historic
patterns of our history; persons significant in our past; distinctiv
construction, or the work of a master, or possessing high art
of prehistory. (24 CFR 570.202 (d))
Preserving the historic resources of the City of
common history and community pride. The Ci
of historical transformation. The mission is to properl
through reconstruction and rehabilitation of the identifie
'ects directed t • y. r j �. the rehabilitation, preservation,
aracte
es; yiel
authorizes the costs of
or privately owned. The following are
n: 1) events significant in the broad
of type, period, method of
ormation important to history
1. Activity: Provide funding of spe
and restoration of historic proper
Consolidated Plan Reference Code:
Strategy: Enco
historical si
objective
Targeted Outcom City's historic sites on a case by case basis as the needs
a ...;.t,t, time of the ated Plan.
because of its i e to the City's
structures it has erited in the course
sites by reve ing the cycle of decay
Source: CDB
Infrastructure
The City will e targeted revitalization areas are adequately served and well-preserved.
Community devel ent studies have
demonstrated contribute CDBGstreets, curbs, walks,
lights, and comm ity facilities. The Department of Community Development will
dollars in eligible projects and neighborhoods, to address such conditions. Nevertheless, due to insufficient
funds in other City departments committed to such improvements, the Department of Community
Development will allocate funding to those projects and neighborhoods deemed as CDBG compatible and
as opportunities arise on a case -by -case basis throughout the life of this plan.
1. Activity: Ensure that CDBG target areas are adequately restored and preserved to current City
standards.
Consolidated Plan Reference Code: 1 IF (a)
port the rest
uch restoratio
Lion and prervation of sites and structures that have ,
ctivities comply with CDBG program national
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Strategy: Provide, to the greatest extent possible all necessary public infrastructures to support the
development of lower -income neighborhoods.
Targeted Outcome: Create safe, attractive and accessible neighborhoods through the stimulation of
economic growth and infrastructure improvement.
Source: CDBG
Other Community Development Needs
Administration and Planning: CDBG and HOME funds are allowed
related to the planning and execution of community development act
costs are not directly related to providing a specific activity. Pro
overall management, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation
affiliated with program administration are preparing budget
program administration has a monetary cap responsive t
set -forth for the subsequent categories: the cap limitat'
funds plus program income may be used for plann
program funds states that nor more than 10% of
costs. (24 CFR 570.206 (a) (1)) (24 CFR 92.207HOME)
Section 108 Loan: This is a very techn
Section 108 loan is an extension of the
community's entire CDBG entitlement as
with the project financed with a loan guaran
obligation. Section 108 loans serve as the foll
oviding long-te
an terms ma
ited to acquisi
or acquired b
site improve
to match sources; a mea
obligating general to
under a 108 loan
rehabilitation o
construction or recons
570.703 &
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ance re
e grants. The
or CDBG funds states th
admini tion; the cap lime
us pr <m income may b
aspect of CDBG bu
am it involve
ral for a loa
08, then
neral and reasonable costs
s, assisted in whole or partially. These
tration includes items such as
s programs. Some of the tasks
and staff salaries. The use of
ing are the cap limitations
ore than 20% of grant
the HOME
d for administration
ractical if put into practice accordingly.
edging up to five years of a
er words, if something goes wrong
G money must be used to pay off the
current CDBG activities; an opportunity
d rate g; and a tool to receive funds without
t up to twe . (20) years. Some of the eligible activities
n for economic development activities, acquisition,
lic entity, clearance, demolition, site preparation for
ts, and housing rehab and preservation. (24 CFR
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