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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.j Date: Item No. 2021 Community Development Block Grant Application Proposed Action Staff recommends adoption of the following motions: Move to adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application in the amount of $178,838. Overview The City has been informed that it will be receiving approximately $178,838 in CDBG funding in 2021, which is $41,000 higher than the 2020 funding level. Use of these funds is contingent upon the City submitting and receiving approval of an application to the Dakota County Community Development Agency that identifies activities that meet at least one of the federal objectives of either benefiting low/moderate income persons, eliminating slum and blight or for planning purposes. At least 50% of the proposed activities for 2021 must be activities or projects that provide benefit to low/moderate income (LMI) individuals. A breakout of the recommended allocation for 2021 is included in Attachment A. In 2021, CDBG funds are proposed to be used to provide programming to seniors at the Heritage Center, provide assistance to Lakeville seniors with outdoor chores and minor home repairs, fund the Lakeville LOOP (a weekly senior circulator bus service for Lakeville seniors), and to pay for ADA compliance improvements at city facilities. Additionally, the Home Improvement Loan program will be used to assist qualifying residents in need of home improvements. Dakota County is expected to receive approximately $1.9 million of the federal allocation for the Community Development Block Grant program. This amount is divided between 14 cities, as well as a consortium of townships and small cities throughout Dakota County. Supporting Information • Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Community Development Block Grant Application • Attachment A – 2021 CDBG Application Description and Breakdown • Home Improvement Loan Program brochure • Lakeville LOOP brochure Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y☒ N☐ Source: Related Documents: (CIP, ERP, etc.): Envision Lakeville Community Values: Diversified Economic Development Report Completed by: Kati Bachmayer, Economic Development Coordinator January 4, 2021 178,838 CDBG Attachment A 2021 CDBG Application The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) requires that all cities submit applications with at least 50% of the proposed allocation for 2021 being activities or projects that provide benefit to low/moderate income (LMI) individuals. One of the more commonly identified LMI activities in Dakota County is the Home Improvement Loan Program administered by the Dakota County CDA. Preservation of the existing residential neighborhoods adjacent to the Downtown have been identified as a goal of the City Council in the Downtown Development Guide. Another area identified by staff is the Valley Park area, one of Lakeville’s older neighborhoods. Attached is a copy of a CDA brochure that describes this program in greater detail includes the current income guidelines for the program. Staff recommends funding this program at $98,838 for 2021. The City of Lakeville has partnered with DARTS since 2017 on the Lakeville LOOP, a senior circulator bus service that runs five hours a day for one day a week, which can stop at seven senior housing locations and several retail locations. Deviated stops are also possible along the route. Almost 100 rider registrations have been received since the LOOP’s inception, and the $25,000 will be used to continue the service through 2021. Senior Services has been a very popular program at the Heritage Center, serving over 200 seniors in 2020. The City of Lakeville enhanced the services our community can offer to seniors in 2018 by partnering with DARTS to fund outdoor chores and minor home repairs services under this CDBG activity. Total allocation request in 2021 is $20,000. The City of Lakeville plans to fund the ADA Compliance Improvement activity in order to update city facilities as identified in the ADA Compliance Study Report. Staff recommends funding this program at $35,000 for 2021. The 2021 CDBG application is recommended to be submitted as follows. The 2020 allocation approved last year is also provided below as a reference: 2021 Program Activities 2020 Program Activities Housing Rehab $98,838 Housing Rehab $57,471 Senior Transportation $25,000 Senior Transportation $25,000 Senior Services $20,000 Senior Services $20,000 ADA Compliance $35,000 ADA Compliance $35,000 TOTAL Allocation $178,838 TOTAL Allocation $137,471 CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. _________ A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville is a participating jurisdiction with the Dakota County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program for Fiscal Year 2021 (ending June 30, 2022); and WHEREAS, the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) is a Subgrantee of Dakota County for the administration of the CDBG Program; and WHEREAS, the Dakota County CDA has requested Fiscal Year 2021 CDBG applications be submitted by January 15, 2021, based on an allocation of funds approved in the Annual Action Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lakeville hereby approves the following: 1. The Fiscal Year 2021 CDBG application is approved for submission to the Dakota County CDA. 2. The Mayor and City Clerk for the City of Lakeville are authorized to execute the application and all agreements and documents related to receiving and using the awarded CDBG funds. 3. The Dakota County CDA is designated as the administrative entity to carry out the CDBG program on behalf of the City of Lakeville, subject to future Subrecipient Agreements that may be required for specific CDBG-funded activities. ADOPTED this 4th day of January, 2021. By: Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: Charlene Friedges, City Clerk APPLICATION FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Application must be received by the Dakota County Community Development Agency NO LATER THAN JANUARY 15, 2021 For July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 General Information Applicant Name: City of Lakeville DUNS #: 147151125 Contact Name: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director Applicant Address: 20195 Holyoke Avenue City, State, Zip: Lakeville, MN 55044 Phone:952-985-4421 Email:dolson@lakevillemn.gov Proposed Activities Activity Funding Amount #1 Title: Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program CDBG Request: $ 98,838 #2 Title: Senior Transportation CDBG Request: $ 25,000 #3 Title: Senior Services CDBG Request: $ 20,000 #4 Title: ADA Compliance Improvements CDBG Request: $ 35,000 #5 Title: Click or tap here to enter text. CDBG Request: $ Click or tap here to enter text. Total Request: $ 178,838 PLEASE NOTE: AT LEAST 50% of the proposed funding must qualify as a LOW/MOD benefit and NO MORE THAN 40% of the proposed funding can be for PUBLIC SERVICES. As public services may not account for more than 15% of the County’s total funding, public service requests may need to be decreased once all applications are submitted and reviewed by CDA staff. Certification I certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct and that it contains no misrepresentations, falsifications, intentional omissions, or concealment of material facts. I further certify that no contracts have been awarded, funds committed, or construction begun on the proposed project(s), and that none will be made prior to notification from the Dakota County CDA based on HUD’s issuance of a Release of Funds Notice. Signature of Authorized Official Date Title of Authorized Official PLEASE ATTACH THE RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY SHOWING APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FOR CDBG FUNDS 1 Please complete the following Sections I -V for EACH proposed activity. (For example, if 3 activities are being proposed, there will be 3 sets of the following pages.) Activity # 1 Activity Title: Housing Improvement Loan Program II. Activity Information Has this Activity received CDBG funding before? ☒ Yes ☐ No Check the eligible activity category of the proposed activity: (See attached definitions) I. Activity Title Describe the proposed activity in detail. Please be specific about purpose, location, number of people or households served, etc. The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program provides loans in amounts up to $25,000 to home owners in Lakeville who meet equity and credit requirements and low/moderate income requirements. Those who qualify for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program will benefit from the structural integrity of the redevelopment of their properties. Residents and the City will also benefit from the increased market value and subsequent increased tax revenues generated from improved properties. The City of Lakeville is committed to supporting the continued viability of existing residential structures and neighborhoods throughout the entire community. The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program will provide up to $25,000 loans to low/moderate income individuals that would be deferred until the sale of the property at which time repayment of the loan would be expected in full. The loan would provide for necessary improvements to the home to maintain the quality of the housing stock in the community. Therefore, the City is requesting funding for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program administered by the Dakota County CDA. 2 Affordable Rental Housing ☐ Rehabilitation of Multi-Unit Residential ☐ Fair Housing Activities ☐ Energy Efficiency Improvements Public Services ☐ Senior Services ☐ Youth Services ☐ Transportation Services ☐ Operational Support Affordable Homeowner Housing ☐ Homeownership Assistance ☐ New (Re)Construction Homeowner Housing ☒ Rehabilitation/ Energy Efficiency Improvement of Single Unit Residential ☐ Fair Housing Activities Public Facilities ☐ Recreational Parks ☐ Public Water/Sewer Improvements ☐ Street Improvements ☐ Sidewalks ☐ Assessment Abatement ☐ ADA Improvements Homelessness ☐ Coordinated Access to Services & Shelter ☐ Housing Stabilization ☐ Emergency Shelter Operation Neighborhood Revitalization ☐ Acquisition of Real Property ☐ Clearance and Demolition ☐ Clean-up of Contaminated Site Economic Development ☐ Employment Training ☐ Economic Development Assistance ☐ Rehabilitation of Commercial/Industrial Buildings ☐ Micro-Enterprise Assistance ☐ Relocation Planning and Administration ☐ Planning ☐ Administration 3 Describe the activity schedule: Is this a continuation of a previously funded activity? ☒Yes ☐No Is this a time-specific project? ☐Yes ☒No If this is a time-specific project, please note the start and end dates below: Proposed Activity Start Date: Ongoing Proposed Activity Completion Date: Ongoing CDBG funded projects/activities must meet one of the following program objectives. Check the objective for which the CDBG funds will be used. If you checked the Low/Mod Housing Benefit box, please answer the following: How many Low/Mod Households will benefit? (TBD based upon applications) Households (Income eligibility must be verified by written documentation) Where will this activity occur? (Address of property, neighborhood, or citywide) Citywide III. CDBG National Objective ☐ Low/Mod Area Benefit ☐ Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit ☒ Low/Mod Housing Benefit ☐ Low/Mod Jobs Benefit ☐ Slum/Blight Area Benefit ☐ Slum/Blight Spot Benefit ☐ Urgent Need (extremely rare; used only for emergencies): (Please explain) Click or tap here to enter text. If you checked the Low/Mod Area Benefit box, please answer the following: In what Census Tract/Block Group(s) do beneficiaries of your Activity live? (Please include map) Click or tap here to enter text. How many residents live in this area? Click or tap here to enter text. What is the percentage of low and moderate-income beneficiaries? Click or tap here to enter text.% How was this documented? ☐ HUD Data ☐ Survey (Please include a copy of survey) 4 If you checked the Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit box, please answer the following: How many Low/Mod People or Households will benefit? Click or tap here to enter text. People Click or tap here to enter text. Households (Please choose either People or Households for each project). How will income be verified? ☐ Income Verification Request Forms ☐ Eligibility Status for other Governmental Assistance program ☐ Self Certification (Must request source documentation of 20% of certifications and must inform beneficiary that all sources of income and assets must be included when calculating annual income) ☐ Presumed benefit (HUD presumes the following to be low and moderate-income: abused children, battered spouses, elderly persons (62+), severely disabled persons, homeless persons, persons living with AIDS, migrant farm workers) If you checked the Low/Mod Jobs Benefit box, please answer the following: To meet the requirements of the “Jobs” National Objective, the business being assisted must enter into an agreement showing commitment that at least 51% of jobs created or retained will be available to low/mod income persons. The business must also be prepared to provide a list of all jobs, detailed information about the jobs being created or retained, the selection and hiring process, and demographic information about the employees. Will this activity create or retain full time equivalencies (FTEs)? ☐ Create ☐ Retain For job(s) that are being retained, please provide evidence that the assisted business has issued a notice to affected employees or that the business has made a public announcement to that effect, OR an analysis of relevant financial records that shows the business is likely to cut back on employment in the near future without planned intervention. Will the job(s) created or retained require a special skill? ☐ Yes ☐ No What percent of permanent FTEs will be held by or available to low/mod income persons? Click or tap here to enter text. % If you checked the Slum/Blight Area or Slum/Blight Spot Benefit box, please answer the following: What are the boundaries of the slum/blight area or the address of the slum/blight spot? Click or tap here to enter text. (Please provide letter from building inspector or other documentation noting deficiencies and include photos) What deficiency will be corrected or the public improvement be? Click or tap here to enter text. If Slum/Blight Area, what percent of buildings are deteriorated? Click or tap here to enter text.% 5 IV. Proposed Objectives and Outcomes Indicate the proposed objective and outcome of the activity/project. Outcome #1 Availability/Accessibility Outcome #2 Affordability Outcome #3 Sustainability Objective #1 Suitable Living Environment ☐ Accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment ☐ Affordability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment ☒ Sustainability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment Objective #2 Decent Housing ☐ Accessibility for the purpose of providing decent housing ☐ Affordability for the purpose of providing decent housing ☒ Sustainability for the purpose of providing decent housing Objective #3 Economic Opportunity ☐ Accessibility for the purpose of creating economic opportunities ☐ Affordability for the purpose of creating economic opportunities ☐ Sustainability for the purpose of creating economic opportunities Indicate how the activity outcome will be measured and projected number of beneficiaries. ☐ People ☒ Households TBD ☐ Housing Units ☐ Public Facilities ☐ Jobs ☐ Businesses ☐ Organizations V. Project Budget Provide the total project cost and CDBG request. Total Project Cost: $ 98,838 Total CDBG Request: $ 98,838 CDBG Percent of Total Cost: 100% Describe all other funding sources. Source of Funds Amount Committed Pending Click or tap here to enter text. $ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. $ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. $ ☐ ☐ Total: $ ☐ ☐ 6 Please itemize project expenses, using the following guidance as applicable: • Acquisition & Improvement Costs - Include purchase price, closing costs, site improvements, clearance of toxic contaminants, and other acquisition and improvement costs • Construction/Rehabilitation Costs - Include site improvements, construction (labor, materials, supplies), installation, permits and other construction/rehabilitation costs • Professional Fees and Personnel Costs - Include architectural, engineering and code inspection fees, surveys, appraisals, legal fees, hazardous materials surveys, project management, and other professional/personnel fees • Other Development Costs - Include relocation, financing costs, environmental reviews, environmental studies, and other development costs • Eligible Costs for Planning Projects - Include professional services, project management costs, and other planning costs * * * * * Please review each section for completeness. Each activity should have separate Sections I through V. Itemized Use of Funds/Expenses Costs CDBG Funds Requested Other Funding Sources Housing rehabilitation loans, administrative costs, program marketing and mailing $ 98,838 $ 98,838 $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Total: $98,838 $ 98,838 $ 7 Please complete the following Sections I -V for EACH proposed activity. (For example, if 3 activities are being proposed, there will be 3 sets of the following pages.) Activity # 2 Activity Title: Senior Transportation II. Activity Information Has this Activity received CDBG funding before? ☐ Yes ☐ No Check the eligible activity category of the proposed activity: (See attached definitions) Affordable Rental Housing ☐ Rehabilitation of Multi-Unit Residential ☐ Fair Housing Activities ☐ Energy Efficiency Improvements Public Services ☒ Senior Services ☐ Youth Services ☒ Transportation Services ☐ Operational Support Affordable Homeowner Housing ☐ Homeownership Assistance ☐ New (Re)Construction Homeowner Housing ☐ Rehabilitation/ Energy Efficiency Improvement of Single Unit Residential ☐ Fair Housing Activities Public Facilities ☐ Recreational Parks ☐ Public Water/Sewer Improvements ☐ Street Improvements ☐ Sidewalks ☐ Assessment Abatement ☐ ADA Improvements Homelessness ☐ Coordinated Access to Services & Shelter ☐ Housing Stabilization ☐ Emergency Shelter Operation Neighborhood Revitalization ☐ Acquisition of Real Property ☐ Clearance and Demolition ☐ Clean-up of Contaminated Site Economic Development ☐ Employment Training ☐ Economic Development Assistance ☐ Rehabilitation of Commercial/Industrial Buildings ☐ Micro-Enterprise Assistance ☐ Relocation Planning and Administration ☐ Planning ☐ Administration I. Activity Title Describe the proposed activity in detail. Please be specific about purpose, location, number of people or households served, etc. The City of Lakeville has a subrecipient agreement with DARTS to provide circulator bus service to senior citizens (age 62 and older), people with disabilities, and individuals who qualify based on income. Bus service runs one day a week for five hours per day. It provides rides at a reasonable, all-you-can-ride day fare to seniors at seven senior housing facilities and takes them to various retail locations in the city. This senior transportation service is known as the Lakeville LOOP. 8 Describe the activity schedule: Is this a continuation of a previously funded activity? ☒Yes ☐No Is this a time-specific project? ☐Yes ☒No If this is a time-specific project, please note the start and end dates below: Proposed Activity Start Date: Ongoing Proposed Activity Completion Date: Ongoing CDBG funded projects/activities must meet one of the following program objectives. Check the objective for which the CDBG funds will be used. If you checked the Low/Mod Housing Benefit box, please answer the following: How many Low/Mod Households will benefit? Click or tap here to enter text. Households (Income eligibility must be verified by written documentation) Where will this activity occur? (Address of property, neighborhood, or citywide) Click or tap here to enter text. III. CDBG National Objective ☐ Low/Mod Area Benefit ☒ Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit ☐ Low/Mod Housing Benefit ☐ Low/Mod Jobs Benefit ☐ Slum/Blight Area Benefit ☐ Slum/Blight Spot Benefit ☐ Urgent Need (extremely rare; used only for emergencies): (Please explain) Click or tap here to enter text. If you checked the Low/Mod Area Benefit box, please answer the following: In what Census Tract/Block Group(s) do beneficiaries of your Activity live? (Please include map) Click or tap here to enter text. How many residents live in this area? Click or tap here to enter text. What is the percentage of low and moderate-income beneficiaries? Click or tap here to enter text.% How was this documented? ☐ HUD Data ☐ Survey (Please include a copy of survey) 9 If you checked the Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit box, please answer the following: How many Low/Mod People or Households will benefit? 70-100 People Click or tap here to enter text. Households (Please choose either People or Households for each project). How will income be verified? ☒ Income Verification Request Forms ☐ Eligibility Status for other Governmental Assistance program ☐ Self Certification (Must request source documentation of 20% of certifications and must inform beneficiary that all sources of income and assets must be included when calculating annual income) ☒ Presumed benefit (HUD presumes the following to be low and moderate-income: abused children, battered spouses, elderly persons (62+), severely disabled persons, homeless persons, persons living with AIDS, migrant farm workers) If you checked the Low/Mod Jobs Benefit box, please answer the following: To meet the requirements of the “Jobs” National Objective, the business being assisted must enter into an agreement showing commitment that at least 51% of jobs created or retained will be available to low/mod income persons. The business must also be prepared to provide a list of all jobs, detailed information about the jobs being created or retained, the selection and hiring process, and demographic information about the employees. Will this activity create or retain full time equivalencies (FTEs)? ☐ Create ☐ Retain For job(s) that are being retained, please provide evidence that the assisted business has issued a notice to affected employees or that the business has made a public announcement to that effect, OR an analysis of relevant financial records that shows the business is likely to cut back on employment in the near future without planned intervention. Will the job(s) created or retained require a special skill? ☐ Yes ☐ No What percent of permanent FTEs will be held by or available to low/mod income persons? Click or tap here to enter text. % If you checked the Slum/Blight Area or Slum/Blight Spot Benefit box, please answer the following: What are the boundaries of the slum/blight area or the address of the slum/blight spot? Click or tap here to enter text. (Please provide letter from building inspector or other documentation noting deficiencies and include photos) What deficiency will be corrected or the public improvement be? Click or tap here to enter text. If Slum/Blight Area, what percent of buildings are deteriorated? Click or tap here to enter text.% 10 IV. Proposed Objectives and Outcomes Indicate the proposed objective and outcome of the activity/project. Outcome #1 Availability/Accessibility Outcome #2 Affordability Outcome #3 Sustainability Objective #1 Suitable Living Environment ☒ Accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment ☐ Affordability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment ☐ Sustainability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment Objective #2 Decent Housing ☐ Accessibility for the purpose of providing decent housing ☐ Affordability for the purpose of providing decent housing ☐ Sustainability for the purpose of providing decent housing Objective #3 Economic Opportunity ☐ Accessibility for the purpose of creating economic opportunities ☐ Affordability for the purpose of creating economic opportunities ☐ Sustainability for the purpose of creating economic opportunities Indicate how the activity outcome will be measured and projected number of beneficiaries. ☒ People 70-100 ☐ Households ☐ Housing Units ☐ Public Facilities ☐ Jobs ☐ Businesses ☐ Organizations V. Project Budget Provide the total project cost and CDBG request. Total Project Cost: $ 25,000 Total CDBG Request: $ 25,000 CDBG Percent of Total Cost: 100% Describe all other funding sources. Source of Funds Amount Committed Pending Click or tap here to enter text. $ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. $ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. $ ☐ ☐ Total: $ ☐ ☐ 11 Please itemize project expenses, using the following guidance as applicable: • Acquisition & Improvement Costs - Include purchase price, closing costs, site improvements, clearance of toxic contaminants, and other acquisition and improvement costs • Construction/Rehabilitation Costs - Include site improvements, construction (labor, materials, supplies), installation, permits and other construction/rehabilitation costs • Professional Fees and Personnel Costs - Include architectural, engineering and code inspection fees, surveys, appraisals, legal fees, hazardous materials surveys, project management, and other professional/personnel fees • Other Development Costs - Include relocation, financing costs, environmental reviews, environmental studies, and other development costs • Eligible Costs for Planning Projects - Include professional services, project management costs, and other planning costs * * * * * Please review each section for completeness. Each activity should have separate Sections I through V. Itemized Use of Funds/Expenses Costs CDBG Funds Requested Other Funding Sources Click or tap here to enter text. $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Total: $25,000 $ 25,000 $ 12 Please complete the following Sections I -V for EACH proposed activity. (For example, if 3 activities are being proposed, there will be 3 sets of the following pages.) Activity # 3 Activity Title: Senior Services II. Activity Information Has this Activity received CDBG funding before? ☒ Yes ☐ No Check the eligible activity category of the proposed activity: (See attached definitions) I. Activity Title Describe the proposed activity in detail. Please be specific about purpose, location, number of people or households served, etc. The City of Lakeville values living options for people of all ages and stages of life and strives to be a community where residents can live and age in place. This Community Value aligns with Dakota County's Homes for a Lifetime initiative, which gives aging residents the ability to live in their own homes for as long as safely, confidently, and comfortably possible. The Senior Services program offers reduced rates to seniors (age 62 and older) in order to expand accessibility and reduce barriers to participation in Lakeville Heritage Center membership and programming. Lakeville Parks and Recreation staff served over 200 seniors in FY20, by paying for applicants' eligible activities. This activity will also provide assistance to Lakeville seniors by paying for eligible DARTS Outdoor Chores and Home Repair services. The Outdoor Chores program assists Lakeville senior residents (62 and older) with home maintenance chores such as snow removal, lawn mowing, weeding gardens and small tree and shrub trimming. Minor Home Repair services assist seniors with safety and accessibility solutions, as well as providing more aesthetic solutions like minor painting jobs and power washing. 13 Affordable Rental Housing ☐ Rehabilitation of Multi-Unit Residential ☐ Fair Housing Activities ☐ Energy Efficiency Improvements Public Services ☒ Senior Services ☐ Youth Services ☐ Transportation Services ☐ Operational Support Affordable Homeowner Housing ☐ Homeownership Assistance ☐ New (Re)Construction Homeowner Housing ☐ Rehabilitation/ Energy Efficiency Improvement of Single Unit Residential ☐ Fair Housing Activities Public Facilities ☐ Recreational Parks ☐ Public Water/Sewer Improvements ☐ Street Improvements ☐ Sidewalks ☐ Assessment Abatement ☐ ADA Improvements Homelessness ☐ Coordinated Access to Services & Shelter ☐ Housing Stabilization ☐ Emergency Shelter Operation Neighborhood Revitalization ☐ Acquisition of Real Property ☐ Clearance and Demolition ☐ Clean-up of Contaminated Site Economic Development ☐ Employment Training ☐ Economic Development Assistance ☐ Rehabilitation of Commercial/Industrial Buildings ☐ Micro-Enterprise Assistance ☐ Relocation Planning and Administration ☐ Planning ☐ Administration 14 Describe the activity schedule: Is this a continuation of a previously funded activity? ☒Yes ☐No Is this a time-specific project? ☐Yes ☒No If this is a time-specific project, please note the start and end dates below: Proposed Activity Start Date: Ongoing Proposed Activity Completion Date: Ongoing CDBG funded projects/activities must meet one of the following program objectives. Check the objective for which the CDBG funds will be used. If you checked the Low/Mod Housing Benefit box, please answer the following: How many Low/Mod Households will benefit? Click or tap here to enter text. Households (Income eligibility must be verified by written documentation) Where will this activity occur? (Address of property, neighborhood, or citywide) Click or tap here to enter text. III. CDBG National Objective ☐ Low/Mod Area Benefit ☒ Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit ☐ Low/Mod Housing Benefit ☐ Low/Mod Jobs Benefit ☐ Slum/Blight Area Benefit ☐ Slum/Blight Spot Benefit ☐ Urgent Need (extremely rare; used only for emergencies): (Please explain) Click or tap here to enter text. If you checked the Low/Mod Area Benefit box, please answer the following: In what Census Tract/Block Group(s) do beneficiaries of your Activity live? (Please include map) Click or tap here to enter text. How many residents live in this area? Click or tap here to enter text. What is the percentage of low and moderate-income beneficiaries? Click or tap here to enter text.% How was this documented? ☐ HUD Data ☐ Survey (Please include a copy of survey) 15 If you checked the Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit box, please answer the following: How many Low/Mod People or Households will benefit? 200-300 People Click or tap here to enter text. Households (Please choose either People or Households for each project). How will income be verified? ☐ Income Verification Request Forms ☐ Eligibility Status for other Governmental Assistance program ☐ Self Certification (Must request source documentation of 20% of certifications and must inform beneficiary that all sources of income and assets must be included when calculating annual income) ☒ Presumed benefit (HUD presumes the following to be low and moderate-income: abused children, battered spouses, elderly persons (62+), severely disabled persons, homeless persons, persons living with AIDS, migrant farm workers) If you checked the Low/Mod Jobs Benefit box, please answer the following: To meet the requirements of the “Jobs” National Objective, the business being assisted must enter into an agreement showing commitment that at least 51% of jobs created or retained will be available to low/mod income persons. The business must also be prepared to provide a list of all jobs, detailed information about the jobs being created or retained, the selection and hiring process, and demographic information about the employees. Will this activity create or retain full time equivalencies (FTEs)? ☐ Create ☐ Retain For job(s) that are being retained, please provide evidence that the assisted business has issued a notice to affected employees or that the business has made a public announcement to that effect, OR an analysis of relevant financial records that shows the business is likely to cut back on employment in the near future without planned intervention. Will the job(s) created or retained require a special skill? ☐ Yes ☐ No What percent of permanent FTEs will be held by or available to low/mod income persons? Click or tap here to enter text. % If you checked the Slum/Blight Area or Slum/Blight Spot Benefit box, please answer the following: What are the boundaries of the slum/blight area or the address of the slum/blight spot? Click or tap here to enter text. (Please provide letter from building inspector or other documentation noting deficiencies and include photos) What deficiency will be corrected or the public improvement be? Click or tap here to enter text. If Slum/Blight Area, what percent of buildings are deteriorated? Click or tap here to enter text.% 16 IV. Proposed Objectives and Outcomes Indicate the proposed objective and outcome of the activity/project. Outcome #1 Availability/Accessibility Outcome #2 Affordability Outcome #3 Sustainability Objective #1 Suitable Living Environment ☐ Accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment ☐ Affordability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment ☒ Sustainability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment Objective #2 Decent Housing ☐ Accessibility for the purpose of providing decent housing ☐ Affordability for the purpose of providing decent housing ☒ Sustainability for the purpose of providing decent housing Objective #3 Economic Opportunity ☐ Accessibility for the purpose of creating economic opportunities ☐ Affordability for the purpose of creating economic opportunities ☐ Sustainability for the purpose of creating economic opportunities Indicate how the activity outcome will be measured and projected number of beneficiaries. ☐ People 200-300 ☐ Households ☐ Housing Units ☐ Public Facilities ☐ Jobs ☐ Businesses ☐ Organizations V. Project Budget Provide the total project cost and CDBG request. Total Project Cost: $ 20,000 Total CDBG Request: $ 20,000 CDBG Percent of Total Cost: Click or tap here to enter text.% Describe all other funding sources. Source of Funds Amount Committed Pending Click or tap here to enter text. $ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. $ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. $ ☐ ☐ Total: $ ☐ ☐ 17 Please itemize project expenses, using the following guidance as applicable: • Acquisition & Improvement Costs - Include purchase price, closing costs, site improvements, clearance of toxic contaminants, and other acquisition and improvement costs • Construction/Rehabilitation Costs - Include site improvements, construction (labor, materials, supplies), installation, permits and other construction/rehabilitation costs • Professional Fees and Personnel Costs - Include architectural, engineering and code inspection fees, surveys, appraisals, legal fees, hazardous materials surveys, project management, and other professional/personnel fees • Other Development Costs - Include relocation, financing costs, environmental reviews, environmental studies, and other development costs • Eligible Costs for Planning Projects - Include professional services, project management costs, and other planning costs * * * * * Please review each section for completeness. Each activity should have separate Sections I through V. Itemized Use of Funds/Expenses Costs CDBG Funds Requested Other Funding Sources Senior Services (Heritage Center programming. Contracted outdoor chores services and minor home repair services) $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Total: $20,000 $ 20,000 $ 18 Please complete the following Sections I -V for EACH proposed activity. (For example, if 3 activities are being proposed, there will be 3 sets of the following pages.) Activity # 4 Activity Title: ADA Compliance Improvements II. Activity Information Has this Activity received CDBG funding before? ☒ Yes ☐ No Check the eligible activity category of the proposed activity: (See attached definitions) I. Activity Title Describe the proposed activity in detail. Please be specific about purpose, location, number of people or households served, etc. In 2013, the City studied accessibility improvements to City facilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Based on study recommendations, CDBG funding was previously used to install power-assist doors with electronic entry access at the entrances to City Hall in 2014. In 2019, power-assist doors were added to the Water Treatment Facility and Central Maintenance Facility, which are both used as polling locations during elections. The City is requesting funding to update the study and address new and remaining projects at City facilities. 19 Affordable Rental Housing ☐ Rehabilitation of Multi-Unit Residential ☐ Fair Housing Activities ☐ Energy Efficiency Improvements Public Services ☐ Senior Services ☐ Youth Services ☐ Transportation Services ☐ Operational Support Affordable Homeowner Housing ☐ Homeownership Assistance ☐ New (Re)Construction Homeowner Housing ☐ Rehabilitation/ Energy Efficiency Improvement of Single Unit Residential ☐ Fair Housing Activities Public Facilities ☐ Recreational Parks ☐ Public Water/Sewer Improvements ☐ Street Improvements ☐ Sidewalks ☐ Assessment Abatement ☒ ADA Improvements Homelessness ☐ Coordinated Access to Services & Shelter ☐ Housing Stabilization ☐ Emergency Shelter Operation Neighborhood Revitalization ☐ Acquisition of Real Property ☐ Clearance and Demolition ☐ Clean-up of Contaminated Site Economic Development ☐ Employment Training ☐ Economic Development Assistance ☐ Rehabilitation of Commercial/Industrial Buildings ☐ Micro-Enterprise Assistance ☐ Relocation Planning and Administration ☐ Planning ☐ Administration 20 Describe the activity schedule: Is this a continuation of a previously funded activity? ☒Yes ☐No Is this a time-specific project? ☒Yes ☐No If this is a time-specific project, please note the start and end dates below: Proposed Activity Start Date: June 2021 Proposed Activity Completion Date: December 2024 CDBG funded projects/activities must meet one of the following program objectives. Check the objective for which the CDBG funds will be used. If you checked the Low/Mod Housing Benefit box, please answer the following: How many Low/Mod Households will benefit? Click or tap here to enter text. Households (Income eligibility must be verified by written documentation) Where will this activity occur? (Address of property, neighborhood, or citywide) Click or tap here to enter text. III. CDBG National Objective ☐ Low/Mod Area Benefit ☒ Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit ☐ Low/Mod Housing Benefit ☐ Low/Mod Jobs Benefit ☐ Slum/Blight Area Benefit ☐ Slum/Blight Spot Benefit ☐ Urgent Need (extremely rare; used only for emergencies): (Please explain) Click or tap here to enter text. If you checked the Low/Mod Area Benefit box, please answer the following: In what Census Tract/Block Group(s) do beneficiaries of your Activity live? (Please include map) Click or tap here to enter text. How many residents live in this area? Click or tap here to enter text. What is the percentage of low and moderate-income beneficiaries? Click or tap here to enter text.% How was this documented? ☐ HUD Data ☐ Survey (Please include a copy of survey) 21 If you checked the Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit box, please answer the following: How many Low/Mod People or Households will benefit? Residents aged 62+ (approx. 6,000 people) People Click or tap here to enter text. Households (Please choose either People or Households for each project). How will income be verified? ☐ Income Verification Request Forms ☐ Eligibility Status for other Governmental Assistance program ☐ Self Certification (Must request source documentation of 20% of certifications and must inform beneficiary that all sources of income and assets must be included when calculating annual income) ☒ Presumed benefit (HUD presumes the following to be low and moderate-income: abused children, battered spouses, elderly persons (62+), severely disabled persons, homeless persons, persons living with AIDS, migrant farm workers) If you checked the Low/Mod Jobs Benefit box, please answer the following: To meet the requirements of the “Jobs” National Objective, the business being assisted must enter into an agreement showing commitment that at least 51% of jobs created or retained will be available to low/mod income persons. The business must also be prepared to provide a list of all jobs, detailed information about the jobs being created or retained, the selection and hiring process, and demographic information about the employees. Will this activity create or retain full time equivalencies (FTEs)? ☐ Create ☐ Retain For job(s) that are being retained, please provide evidence that the assisted business has issued a notice to affected employees or that the business has made a public announcement to that effect, OR an analysis of relevant financial records that shows the business is likely to cut back on employment in the near future without planned intervention. Will the job(s) created or retained require a special skill? ☐ Yes ☐ No What percent of permanent FTEs will be held by or available to low/mod income persons? Click or tap here to enter text. % If you checked the Slum/Blight Area or Slum/Blight Spot Benefit box, please answer the following: What are the boundaries of the slum/blight area or the address of the slum/blight spot? Click or tap here to enter text. (Please provide letter from building inspector or other documentation noting deficiencies and include photos) What deficiency will be corrected or the public improvement be? Click or tap here to enter text. If Slum/Blight Area, what percent of buildings are deteriorated? Click or tap here to enter text.% 22 IV. Proposed Objectives and Outcomes Indicate the proposed objective and outcome of the activity/project. Outcome #1 Availability/Accessibility Outcome #2 Affordability Outcome #3 Sustainability Objective #1 Suitable Living Environment ☒ Accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment ☐ Affordability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment ☐ Sustainability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment Objective #2 Decent Housing ☐ Accessibility for the purpose of providing decent housing ☐ Affordability for the purpose of providing decent housing ☐ Sustainability for the purpose of providing decent housing Objective #3 Economic Opportunity ☐ Accessibility for the purpose of creating economic opportunities ☐ Affordability for the purpose of creating economic opportunities ☐ Sustainability for the purpose of creating economic opportunities Indicate how the activity outcome will be measured and projected number of beneficiaries. ☐ People ☐ Households ☐ Housing Units ☒ Public Facilities Residents aged 62+ (approx. 6,000 people) ☐ Jobs ☐ Businesses ☐ Organizations V. Project Budget Provide the total project cost and CDBG request. Total Project Cost: $ 35,000 Total CDBG Request: $ 35,000 CDBG Percent of Total Cost: 100% Describe all other funding sources. Source of Funds Amount Committed Pending Click or tap here to enter text. $ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. $ ☐ ☐ Click or tap here to enter text. $ ☐ ☐ Total: $ ☐ ☐ 23 Please itemize project expenses, using the following guidance as applicable: • Acquisition & Improvement Costs - Include purchase price, closing costs, site improvements, clearance of toxic contaminants, and other acquisition and improvement costs • Construction/Rehabilitation Costs - Include site improvements, construction (labor, materials, supplies), installation, permits and other construction/rehabilitation costs • Professional Fees and Personnel Costs - Include architectural, engineering and code inspection fees, surveys, appraisals, legal fees, hazardous materials surveys, project management, and other professional/personnel fees • Other Development Costs - Include relocation, financing costs, environmental reviews, environmental studies, and other development costs • Eligible Costs for Planning Projects - Include professional services, project management costs, and other planning costs * * * * * Please review each section for completeness. Each activity should have separate Sections I through V. Itemized Use of Funds/Expenses Costs CDBG Funds Requested Other Funding Sources ADA improvements to existing City facilities $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Click or tap here to enter text. $ $ $ Total: $35,000 $ 35,000 $ 24 CDBG ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES DEFINITIONS The following are summary definitions of Community Development Block Grant Eligible Activities: Please Note: Although an activity may be deemed eligible for CDBG funding, it does not guarantee funding. The Community Development Needs for the CDBG Program in the Consolidated Plan sets forth the priority of needs and as such dictates which types of eligible activities may be funded in a given year. CDBG funds may NOT be used for costs attributable to a building used for the general conduct of government or used for political activities. Acquisition/Disposition: The use of CDBG funds to acquire real property, in whole or in part, by purchase, long-term lease, donation, or otherwise, for any public purpose. Real property to be acquired may include: land, air rights, easements, water rights, right-of-ways, buildings and other property improvements, or other interests in real property. Demolition/Clearance: Clearance, demolition, and removal of buildings and improvements including movement of structures to other sites. Economic Development Activities: Economic development activities may include, but are not limited to: (1) Construction by the grantee or sub-recipient of a business incubator designed to provide inexpensive space and assistance to new firms to help them become viable businesses, (2) Loans to pay for the expansion of a factory or commercial business, and (3) Providing training needed by persons on welfare to enable them to qualify for jobs created by CDBG-assisted special economic development activities. The level of public benefit to be derived from the economic development activity must be appropriate given the amount of CDBG assistance. Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation related activities may include single-family rehabilitation, multi-family rehabilitation, energy efficiency improvements, public housing modernization, and rehabilitation of commercial properties. General Administration: CDBG funds may be used for the general administration costs incurred by a Subrecipient to administer their CDBG program. Administration costs directly associated with a CDBG activity should be part of the activity as project administration. Relocation: CDBG funds may be used for relocation payments and assistance to displaced persons, including individuals, families, businesses, non-profits, and farms, where required under section 570.606 of the regulations (pursuant to the Uniform Relocation Act). Public Facilities/Improvements: CDBG funds may be used by the grantee or other public or private nonprofit entities for the acquisition (including long term leases for periods of 15 years or more), construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation (including removal of architectural barriers to accessibility), or installation, of public improvements or facilities. Buildings for the general conduct of government cannot be acquired or improved with CDBG funds. This includes neighborhood facilities, firehouses, public schools, and libraries, as well as water and/or sewer treatment plants. The regulations further specify that facilities that are designed for use in providing shelter for persons having special needs are considered to be public facilities. Public Services: CDBG funds may be used to provide public services (including labor, supplies, and materials), provided that each of the following criteria is met: 1) The public service must be either a new service or a quantifiable increase in the level of service; and 2) The amount of CDBG funds obligated within a program year to support public service activities under this category may not exceed 40% of the City’s allocation and the total public services of all Subrecipients may not exceed 15% of the total grant awarded to Dakota County for that year. Planning: Includes studies, analysis, data gathering, preparation of plans, and identification of actions that will implement plans. The types of plans which may be paid for with CDBG funds include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive plans; Individual project plans; Community development plans, Capital improvement programs; Small area and neighborhood plans; Environmental and historic preservation studies; and Functional plans (such as plans for housing, land use, energy conservation, or economic development). Homeownership Assistance: Homeownership assistance activities may include financial assistance for downpayments, closing costs or other part of the purchase process and counseling for pre-purchase, post-purc hase or foreclosure prevention. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Housing Rehab Program, 651-675-4465 Home Improvement Loans in Dakota County No Interest – No Monthly Payment Does your home need repairs that you can’t afford to make? The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) may be able to help! The CDA’s Home Improvement Loan (Loan) is an interest free loan program for low and moderate income homeowners in Dakota County. The Loan is repayable when your home is sold or you no longer live there – there are no monthly payments! Loans range from $15,000 to $35,000. The Loan is commonly used for replacing roofs, siding, windows, furnaces, doors, and driveways. The CDA will inspect your home and work with you to determine the scope of the project. You will get bids and a cost reasonable estimate will be selected. After loan papers are signed, the contractor can begin work. Payments will be made directly to the contractor once the work has been completed and approved by you and the CDA. To qualify, you must be a homeowner, have sufficient equity, a satisfactory credit history and a gross annual income under the limits in the following table: Household Size Maximum Income 1 $54,950 2 $62,800 3 $70,650 4 $78,500 5 $84,800 6 $91,100 7 $97,350 8 $103,650 *Income limits are as of July 2020 and are subject to change. You can apply for a Home Improvement Loan by returning a completed application to the CDA. Applications can be downloaded from the CDA’s website at http://www.dakotacda.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/CED_Home_Loan_App.pdf or request an application be mailed to you by calling 651-675-4465. Home Improvement Loan Programs11/17The Dakota County CDA is a local lending partner with Minnesota Housing for the state funded Rehabilitation Loan program. This program assists very low-income homeowners in financing basic home improvements that directly affect the safety, habitability, energy efficiency and accessibility of their homes. To be eligible, borrowers must occupy the property, have less than $25,000 in financial assets and meet program income limits. For more information about Minnesota Housing’s loan programs visit www.mnhousing.gov. Minnesota Housing Rehabilitation Loans Dakota County Home Improvement Loan Programs 1228 Town Centre DriveEagan, MN 55123Low interest loans to help homeowners finance their fix-ups. Loans Terms • 0% interest • No monthly payments • Minimum loan = $15,000 • Maximum loan = $25,000 • Repayable when the home is no longer the homeowner’s primary residence or when the home is sold. Homeowners may also be required to repay the loan if they refinance or take out a home equity loan. • Dakota County CDA home improvement loans are not forgiven. Repayment is required. The Process • If you qualify, the CDA will inspect your home, prepare specifications and assist you in obtaining at least two bids for the work to be done. • Loan proceeds are kept on account for you by the CDA and payments are made directly to the contractors on your behalf when the work is completed. • Inspection of work upon completion is required by both you and the CDA before payment is made. • Special provisions may apply to emergency situations and accessibility improvements, which can be obtained by contacting the CDA. How to Apply Home Improvement Loan applications can be downloaded from the CDA’s website at www.dakotacda.org or call (651) 675-4400 to request an application by mail. Completed applications will be reviewed for eligibility and all personal information will be kept private per Minnesota State Law. Program funding is limited and there is a waiting list for loans. Questions? Contact the CDA Housing Rehab Specialists at (651) 675-4400. Home Improvement Loan Program The Home Improvement Loan Program is funded by the federal Community Development Block Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Additional funding is provided by the Dakota County HOPE Program. The Dakota County CDA has programs for homebuyers and homeowners to be successful. For more information about home improvement loans, weatherization funds, mortgage foreclosure counseling, homebuyer education or first time homebuyer resources, visit www.dakotacda.org Dakota County homeowners needing financial assistance to make improvements to their homes can apply for a Home Improvement Loan from the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA). Common improvements include adding insulation, furnace replacements, exterior upgrades (roofs, siding, windows) and special needs modifications (such as ramps or roll-in showers). How to Qualify Applicants must own and reside their home, meet equity and credit requirements and have a gross annual income that does not exceed the federally mandated limits for the program. For information about the program and income limits, visit www.dakotacda.org. The LOOP is a Thursday bus service that takes seniors to and from local destinations. See Back for Schedule One Stop, Many Options Many stops have multiple businesses within a walkable block. On-Demand Stops Need a special stop? Ask your driver or call 651-234-2272 to ask for a stop within two blocks of the LOOP route. FAQs Q: Can I use the LOOP if I use a scooter, wheelchair or walker? A: Yes. The driver will help load your mobility device and assist you as needed. Anyone can request to use the lift. Q: What do I need in order to ride the LOOP? A: A rider card that is available via application. Applications can be found at the Heritage Center & on the bus. Q: What is the cost? A: $3 all-day fare every Thursday. Thank you to our community partners For questions about the LOOP bus route or schedule, please call DARTS at 651-234-2272. 1:00 1:12 1:16 1:24 1:35 1:37 1:39 1:44 1:47 9:50 10:50 11:50 12:50 1:50 Bus Route & Stop Times 9am-2pm | Every Thursday | $3 per day A.M. P.M. March 2019 Thank you to our community partners Note: The LOOP bus will not run Thursday, Nov. 28 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. 8:45 9:00 9:05 9:15 9:30 9:38 9:45 9:55 10:10 10:15 10:27 10:30 10:34 10:54 11:01 11:06 11:10 11:25 11:30 11:42 11:45 11:49 12:09 12:16 12:21 12:25 12:40 12:45 12:57 1:00 1:04 1:24 1:31 1:36 1:40 1:55