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2014 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG)Application Workshop
August 29, 2013, Colfax Iowa10:00 to 3:0010:00 to 3:00
Agenda» Overview of State of Iowa CDBG Program
– 2014 Water and Sewer Fund
– 2014 Community Facilities and Services Fund
– 2014 Housing Fund
» Before You Apply– USDA-RD and DNR Presentations
– Program Requirements
– Procurement
– Low and Moderate Income Survey
– Iowa Green Streets CriteriaIowa Green Streets Criteria
» Online Application at IowaGrants.gov– www.IowaGrants.gov
– Key Points by Program
» Post-Award Reminders
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Introductions Introductions
Overview:State of Iowa CDBG Program
http://iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/community/community/default.aspx
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State of Iowa CDBG Program
» 2013 Allocation = $21,858,155
» National Objectivej– Benefit to low- and moderate-income persons (70% of allocation or greater)
– Slum & blight elimination
– Urgent need
» Eligible Applicants– All cities under 50,000 population (including Cedar Falls)
– All Counties
City or County on behalf of non profit entity– City or County on behalf of non-profit entity
Method of Distribution
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2014 WATER AND SEWER CDBG Overview
2014 WATER AND SEWER FUND
2014 Water and Sewer Fund
» 2013 set-aside: over $7 million» Fund Ceilings
• 0-999 population - $300,000 (max of $1,000 per person)
• 1,000-2,499 - $500,000• 2,500-14,999 - $600,000• 15,000-49,999 - $800,000
» Eligible Activities– Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Expansion, rehabilitation, new construction– Water and wastewater collection systems
• Rehabilitation, new construction– Water storage– Wells– Stormwater/sanitary sewer separation
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2014 Water and Sewer Fund
2014 Application Cycle
» August 29, 2013 Application Webinar
» November 13, 2013 Applications submitted to IowaGrants.gov by 11:59 PM.
» April 28, 2014 Awards (tentative date)
» May 12, 2014 Recipient Workshop (tentative date)
2014 COMMUNITY FACILITIES CDBG Overview
2014 COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES FUND
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2014 Community Facilitiesand Services Fund
» 2013 set-aside: over $2 million
» Fund Ceilingsg• 0-999 population - $300,000 (max of $1,000 per person)
• 1,000-2,499 - $500,000
• 2,500-14,999 - $600,000
• 15,000-49,999 - $800,000
» Eligible Activities– Child Care Centers
Facilities for Physically and Mentally Challenged– Facilities for Physically and Mentally Challenged
– Senior Centers
– Homeless Shelters
– Stormwater & Drainage
2014 Community Facilitiesand Services Fund
2014 Application Cycle
» August 29, 2013 Application Webinar
» January 15, 2013 Applications submitted to IowaGrants.gov by 11:59 PM.
» April 28, 2014 Awards (tentative date)
» May 12, 2014 Recipient Workshop (tentative date)
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2014 HOUSING FUNDCDBG Overview
2014 HOUSING FUND
2014 Housing Fund
» 2013 set-aside: over $5 million
» Single-family, owner-occupied rehabilitation only
» Per Unit Limit = $37,500– $24,999 hard rehabilitation costs
– $4,500 technical services
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2014 Housing Fund
2014 Application Cycle
» August 29, 2013 Application Webinar
» December 11, 2013 Applications submitted to IowaGrants.gov by 11:59 PM
» April 28, 2014 Awards (tentative date)
» May 12, 2014 Recipient Workshop (tentative date)
QUESTIONS?
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Before You Apply
INFORMATION FROMBefore You Apply
INFORMATION FROMUSDA-RURAL DEVELOPMENT
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Introduction
Karla PeifferCommunity Programs Director
USDA Rural DevelopmentUSDA Rural [email protected]
(515) 284-4663
www.rurdev.usda.gov/ia
11 offices in Iowa
Albi Atl ti D M i H b ldt Albia, Atlantic, Des Moines, Humboldt, Indianola, Iowa Falls, Le Mars, Mt Pleasant, Storm Lake, Tipton and Waverly
Community Programs
» Community Facilities– Public Safety
Health Care– Health Care – Education– Public Buildings
» Water and Environmental Programs– Water and wastewater systems
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Community Facilities
Eligibility» Essential Community Facility» Essential Community Facility
» Located in an eligible Rural Area – 20,000 population
» Public Body – Nonprofit – Indian Tribe
» Other credit not available
Community Facilities
Types of FundingDirect loans» Direct loans– 40 year term
– No maximum loan amount
– Fixed interest rate
» Guaranteed loans– 90% guarantee
» Grants» Grants– Based on need and median household income
– Matching funds required
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Water and Environmental Programs
EligibilityWater or Wastewater systems» Water or Wastewater systems
» Solid Waste systems
» Storm Wastewater Disposal Systems
» Located in eligible Rural Area – 10,000 pop
» Public Body – Nonprofit – Indian Tribe» Public Body Nonprofit Indian Tribe
» Other credit not available
Water and Environmental Programs
Types of Funding» Direct Loans
– 40 year terms– No maximum loan amount– Fixed interest rate
» Guaranteed loans– 90% guarantee
» Grants– Based on need and median household income– Matching funds requiredMatching funds required
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Application Process
Application FormsPreliminary
Engineering or Architect Report
Environmental
Report
Community Programs
Go to www.rurdev.usda.gov/ia and click on
» Community Facilities» Community Facilities
» Water and Environmental• Program Fact Sheets
• Application Materials
• Architect or Engineer Information
• Environmental Assessment Information
• RD Contact Information (General)
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INFORMATION FROM Before You Apply
INFORMATION FROM THE IOWA SRF (Jointly operated by Iowa Department of Natural Resources & Iowa Finance Authority)
SRF Overview
»The State Revolving Fund is one of Iowa’s primary sources of financing for water quality and water supply projects. Loans are available for infrastructure planning and design and construction.
»The Clean Water SRF finances publicly owned wastewater and sewer projects, as well as nonpoint source control practices.
»The Drinking Water SRF finances water system improvements and source water protection for eligible public water supplies.
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State Revolving Fund Organizational Structure -- IowaTerry BranstadIowa Governor
Chuck GippDirector
Department of Natural Resources
David JamisonDirector
Iowa Finance Authority
Bill NortheyIowa Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture and
Land StewardshipLori Beary
IFA SRF CoordinatorBruce TrautmanDeputy Director
Jim OppeltCWSRF Team Leader
Jennifer BuntonDWSRF Team Leader
Dennis AltSupervisor
Water Supply Engineering
Patti Cale-FinneganDNR SRF Coordinator/ Team Leader, General
Nonpoint Source Program
Adam SchniedersSupervisor
NPDES
Shirley ChristoffersenGrant Manager
Anne PhamSupervisor
Water Supply Operations
Satya ChennupatiSupervisor
Wastewater Engineering
Jean Krewson, Tiffany Wilson Lillard
Dan OlsonOn Site Wastewater
William EhmEnvironmental ServicesDivision Administrator
Cynthia AxneAdministrative ServicesDivision Administrator
Jennifer NelsonChief Budget and Grants
Tony ToigoLocal Water Protection, Livestock Water Quality
Facilities
Alyson Fleming Program Specialist
Shelli GrappChief Water Quality Bureau
Tracy SceboldSRF Finance Officer
Jane LarsonLinked Deposit Administrator Wayne Petersen
Storm Water Quality
CWSRF Team Leader DWSRF Team Leader
Jeanne Johnson Administrative Assistant
Tiffany Wilson Lillard,Lee Wagner
ER/Sponsored Projects
On-Site Wastewater Program
INVESTING IN IOWA’S WATER
CWSRF Project Managers:Tim Bauer, Larry Bryant,
Jeremy Enano, Din Gupta, Marty Jacobs,
Terry Kirschenman, Laura Knispel, Suresh
Kumar, Emy Liu, Mark Valmore
DWSRF Project Managers: Michael Anderson, Bob Campbell, Daryl Enfield,
Mark Moeller, AJ Montefusco, SkippSlattenow, Sara Smith,
Taroon Veerab
P & D Loans
» Planning and Design (P&D) loans are available to use for upfront engineering and other costs.
» Interest rate is 0% for up to three years.
» P&D loans can be rolled into SRF construction loans or paid off through other permanent financing.
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Planning -- CWSRF
»Plan ahead for wastewater and sewer projects. To start the permitting and SRF process, submit a work record request to have a project manager assigned.
»The DNR project manager will schedule a project initiation meeting with all the parties involved in the project.
»Don’t forget that anti-degradation analysis has to be done before facility plan and IUP application is submitted.
Intended Use Plan Application» The IUP application is used to apply for
inclusion on the project priority list of the SRF Intended Use Plans (IUP) IUPs are SRF Intended Use Plans (IUP). IUPs are developed on an annual basis with quarterly updates.
» Deadlines are the first of December, March, June, and September.
» Each quarter the IUPs are published for public comment and presented to the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission for approval.
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Environmental Review
» An SRF environmental review (ER) specialist will coordinate when other funding is also involved. (Jean Krewson Tiffany Wilson Lillard and Lee Wagner)Krewson, Tiffany Wilson Lillard, and Lee Wagner)
» When the IUP application is submitted, please attach the information requested in the Environmental Review Checklist. Keep the ER specialist apprised of any changes in the project to avoid delays.
» The ER specialist will determine whether a Categorical Exclusion (CX) can be used or if a full review is needed to reach a Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI).
Bidding and Construction
» SRF front-end specifications must be included in the plans and specifications submitted as part of the construction permit application construction permit application.
» Currently SRF requirements include Davis-Bacon prevailing wages.
» When the applicant identifies the lowest responsive bidder, a packet of bid documents must be submitted to SRF staff (Jeanne Johnson) for review of eligible costs and concurrence with the bid award.
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Construction Financing
» The loan application must be submitted to the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA). This application is separate from the Intended Use Plan application separate from the Intended Use Plan application and requests information on user rates, outstanding debt, and system financial data.
» The applicant works with bond counsel to schedule and hold a public hearing and pass a bond resolution. Typically the loan is not executed until after bidding is completed and final project costs are known.
Interest Rates and Fees
» Current interest rate for loans up to 20 years is 1.75%.
» Disadvantaged communities can also get 1.75% on up to 30 year loans.
» Origination fee of 0.5%.
» 0 25% annual servicing fee» 0.25% annual servicing fee.
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Loan Disbursements
» Disbursements made weekly. (Tracy Scebold, Alyson Fleming)
» Disbursement requests can be scanned and emailed, faxed, or mailed.
» IFA reviews disbursement requests. Disbursements are checked against eligible expenses.
» Change orders must be submitted to the DNR project manager who will verify acceptable expenses and notify IFA of the change.
Practice Type Who is Eligible Where to Apply Loan Information
Runoff control on agricultural land (e g terraces buffer strips
Farmers, livestock producers and
Soil and WaterConservation District
Work with participating local lender; interest rate 3% max
Watershed (Nonpoint Source) Projects
land (e.g. terraces, buffer strips, manure management)
producers, and landowners
Conservation District lender; interest rate 3% max
Green infrastructure – publicly owned
Cities, counties, other public entities
Soil and Water Conservation District
Regular SRF financing; interest rate 1.75%
Green infrastructure – privately owned
Landowners, developers, homeowners, businesses, others
Soil and Water Conservation District
Work with participating local lender; interest rate 3% max
Protection or restoration of lakes, streams, and wetlands
Communities, individuals, watershed organizations,others
Department of Natural Resources
Varies depending on borrower
Replace inadequate onsite septic system
Homeowners County PublicHealth/County Sanitarian
Work with participating local lender; interest rate 3% max
Other NPS water quality practices such as brownfield cleanup and landfill closure are also eligible for SRF. The SRFWater Resource Restoration Sponsored Projects effort offers an additional way to protect water quality. If you have a project and aren’t sure how to get it funded, contact the SRF Coordinator, Patti Cale-Finnegan, at 515-725-0498 or [email protected].
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For More Information
» www.IowaSRF.com» Patti Cale-FinneganPatti Cale Finnegan
– DNR, 515-725-0498
» Lori Beary– IFA, 515-725-4965
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSBefore You Apply
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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Program Requirements
» Low- and Moderate Income Survey*
» Community Development and Housing Needs Assessmenty p g
» Minority Impact Statement
» Federal Assurance Signature Page
» Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Form
» Public Hearing Documentation– Notice, Signed Minutes and Proof of Publication or Affidavit of Posting
R l ti C itti F d» Resolution Committing Funds
» Documentation of other funding sources
» Target Area Map
Program Requirements
» Water/Sewer Fund– Procurement of engineering services*
– Cost estimates
– DNR inspection reports or correspondence
– Copy of current rate ordinance for W/S utilities
» Community Facilities and Services Fund– Cost estimates
– Child Care Center Planning Tip Sheet
– Iowa Green Streets Criteria
» Housing Fund– Windshield Survey
– Form W9 – Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
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PROCUREMENTBefore You Apply
PROCUREMENT
Procurement
» All water & sewer applications must have procured for preliminary engineering services prior to CDBG application
– If not, applications will be considered incomplete
– Procurement of final design also recommended prior to application
» CDBG recipients must comply with procurement requirements of 24 CFR Part 85.36
– Standards that are applicable to procurement for federal awards
– Deals with:
• Methods for procurement; (RFQ for A/E RFP for Admin Sealed Bids for • Methods for procurement; (RFQ for A/E, RFP for Admin, Sealed Bids for construction)
• Recipient responsibilities;
o Request shall be publicized from adequate number of qualified sources
o Evaluation criteria developed for A/E
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Federal Requirements
» Efficiently and Economically
» Open and Free Competitionp p
» Direct Solicitation of Engineering Firms– Must clearly explain the criteria that sources will be evaluated on
» Publicize in Official Publication– Utilize publication(s) typically used for entities general business publication notices
– Must clearly explain the criteria that sources will be evaluated on
Professional Services Evaluation:Arch/Eng Example
» Qualification Based Selection method (QBS)
» Sample Evaluation factorsp– Experience and technical competence
• Firm and individuals
• Creativity and problem solving abilities
– Capacity and capability
• Technical project cost controls, construction observance, time scheduling
– Past record of performance
• References
• Customer satisfaction
– Proximity and familiarity of the area
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LOW AND MODERATE INCOME (LMI) SURVEY
Before You Apply
For Water/Sewer and Community Facilities & Services projects
Types of LMI Benefit
» Area benefit– Targeted project area
– Community-wide project area
» Limited clientele– Benefiting a specific group of people
– Presumed to be 51% LMI without conducting a survey
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Limited Clientele
» Groups defined by CDBG regulationsp y g– Abused children
– Elderly persons
– Battered spouses
– Homeless persons
– Adults meeting census definition of “severely disabled adults”
– Illiterate adults
– Persons living with AIDSe so s g t S
– Migrant farm workers
Methods to Determine LMI Benefit
HUD LMI t b d 2007 t i l» HUD LMI percentage based on 2007 census material
» Limited clientele (presumed 51%)
» Income survey– Surveys completed in 2011, 2012 or 2013
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Conducting an Income Survey» Survey guidelines
– Project areas less than 300 households – ALL households
– Project areas larger than 300 households – Random sample survey
» Survey sample for areas larger than 300 households– Selected randomly
– Must include minimum of 300 households
– Utility billing list to select households
– Group quarters are not considered households
• Dormitories
• Jails
• Care facilities
– Contact IEDA concerning sampling technique prior to completing survey
Conducting an Income Survey(continued)
» Acceptable survey methods
– House-to-house
– Telephone
– Mail out/pick-up
» Surveys must have an 80% response rate to be valid
» Unacceptable/unusable methods– Mail-out/mail-in survey with low response rate
Third part estimates of ho sehold income– Third party estimates of household income
– Income assumptions about classes of people
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Sample Survey Form
» Use a simple survey form– Brief explanation of the survey
– Assurance of anonymity
– Name of local official or responsible party
– Household size
– Household income
– Citizen support?
– Racial and ethnic data
• Neighborhood projects
• Direct beneficiary projects such child care facilities
Racial and Ethnic Data
» Collect as part of the survey process
» Generally applies to CF&S fund projects– Direct beneficiaries
» Racial/ethnic categories
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Household Racial and Ethnic Information
Racial/Ethnic Group Number of Persons
Each Group Hispanic Origin
White
Black/African American
Asian
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
American Indian/Alaskan Native & White
Asian & White
Black/African American & White
American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American
Other Multi-Racial
TOTAL PERSONS SERVED
Survey Tabulation
» Survey Tabulation– Complete survey tabulation results sheet and maintain in your files
– Maintain a copy of the actual survey instrument used
» LMI Verification– Maintain separate list of those completing survey
– Keep all survey responses completely confidential
– Maintain surveys in file
» Re-survey for some funded projectsCF&S fund projects with direct beneficiaries– CF&S fund projects with direct beneficiaries
– Potential changes in users
– LMI benefit must be documented at project completion
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In Summary…
» Surveys must be completed prior to application submittal
» Survey all households if project area is under 300 householdsy p j
» Survey sample must include minimum of 300 households
» All households must have equal chance of being surveyed
» Survey must have an 80% response rate to be valid
» Maintain survey instrument and tabulation results in your files
» Surveys must be available for review at monitoring
» Contact IEDA with any questions about survey methodology or sampling
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QUESTIONS?
IOWA GREEN STREETS Before You Apply
IOWA GREEN STREETS CRITERIA
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Iowa Green Streets Criteria
» Sustainability & Smart Growth Principals
» Integrated Design Process» Integrated Design Process
Iowa Green Streets Criteria
» Why the Iowa Green Streets CriteriaD bl– Durable
– Healthy
– Efficient
– Sustainable
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Iowa Green Streets Criteria
*8 Sections:
Section 1 - Integrated DesignSection 1 Integrated Design
Section 2 - Site/Location/Neighborhood Fabric
Section 3 - Site Improvements
Section 4 - Water Conservation
Section 5 - Energy Efficiency
Section 6 - Materials Beneficial to the Environment
Section 7 - Healthy Living Environment
Section 8 - Operations & Maintenance
Iowa Green Streets Criteria
» Integrated Design– Provides the best most cost effective efficient projectProvides the best, most cost effective, efficient project
– Use RFQ for architectural/engineering services
• Experience matters
• Architecture 2030
– Operations and maintenance cost minimization key to project sustainability
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Iowa Green Streets Criteria
» “Mandatory” requirements through-out
» Considered as a requisite for funding (new “threshold” Considered as a requisite for funding (new threshold requirements)
» Information, forms and documentation must be submitted with the Community Facilities Applications
» Treat as important as HUD
requirementsq
Iowa Green Streets Criteria
» Green Development Plan and Checklist
» Preliminary Map depicting Proximity to Existing » Preliminary Map depicting Proximity to Existing Development
» Preliminary Map and/or support documentation that reflects Protecting Environmental Resources
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Iowa Green Streets Criteria
» Preliminary Map depicting Proximity to Services
» Preliminary Map depicting Walkable Neighborhoods – Sidewalks and y p p g gPathways
Iowa Green Streets Criteria
» Green Development Plan and Checklist– http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/community/downloads/green2012/
GreenDevelopmentPlanandChecklist2012.doc
» Mandatory items must be addressed
» Certification by applicant to comply– http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/community/downloads/green2012/
green-appx-b.doc
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Iowa Green Streets Criteria
» There are a number of “optional” items
» You can gain a slight competitive edge by doing optional elementsg g p g y g p
» Optional items proposed will become part of awarded contracts
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Iowa Green Streets Criteria
» Technical Assistance Available– Utility provider
– IEDA design consultation assistance
» Good, early integrated planning is key to a quality, affordable, and sustainable project
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
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Online Application
IOWAGRANTS GOVOnline Application
IOWAGRANTS.GOV
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IowaGrants.gov
IowaGrants.gov
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IowaGrants.gov
IowaGrants.gov
No need to create a new accountif l d i A Aif already using an AnAenabled application.
For technical assistance, contact theDAS ITE Help Desk.
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IowaGrants.gov
IowaGrants.gov
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IowaGrants.gov - Tips
» Use the Back link in IowaGrants, not the browser back button.
IowaGrants.gov - Tips» Budget:
» Ensure the activity budget is correct.y g
» Verify there is an administration line item and the amount is correct.
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IowaGrants.gov - Tips
» Application Forms
» Complete each required field on the form.Co p e e eac equ ed e d o e o
» When done, be sure to mark each form Complete.
IowaGrants.gov - Tips
» When entering text, watch for the maximum character count.» When entering text, watch for the maximum character count.
» Responses should be concise, but fully address the question.
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IowaGrants.gov - Tips
Be sure to provide the Required uploads and Other Attachments.Be sure to provide the Required uploads and Other Attachments.
IowaGrants.gov - Tips
Wh ll i d d t l d d d ll f » When all required documents are uploaded and all forms are marked as complete, submit the application.
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IowaGrants.gov - Reminder
F i t ith th St t ’ A A t t t» For assistance with the State’s AnA system, contact:DAS-ITE Help [email protected] or 1-800-532-1174
» For help with IowaGrants, contact:Don [email protected]
WATER AND SEWER FUND Online Application
WATER AND SEWER FUND –KEY POINTS
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W/S – Key Points
» Need for the Project– Health or safety concerns (DNR violation) or is project just an amenity
» Timely Start and Completion» Timely Start and Completion– A/E procured, realistic construction start date and overall timetable to complete project
» Local Funds Leveraged– % of project leveraged with other, and/or city funds
» Cost Per Beneficiary – < $5000 CDBG dollars / beneficiary
» Best Long Term OptionA/E and/or DNR recommendations– A/E and/or DNR recommendations
» Affordability - Existing Water & Sewer Rates / Bonding Capacity– Most efficient use of leveraged funds
» Readiness to proceed– Preliminary / final design complete, matching funds secured, capacity of recipient
Readiness Requirements
» Procurement of Engineer Prior to Submittal of Application» Submittal of project to Other Funding Agencies by CDBG Due Date
» Submittal of Approvable PER to DNR by CDBG Due Date For All Projects
» Submittal of Approvable PER to USDA
» Submittal of Approvable PER With CDBG Application
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND Online Application
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES FUND – KEY POINTS
CF&S – Key Points
» Need for the Project» Timely Start and Completion
– Realistic construction start date and overall timetable to complete project
» Local Funds Leveraged– % of project leveraged with other, and/or city funds
» Cost Per Beneficiary– < $10,000 CDBG dollars / beneficiary
» Capacity to Operate Facility» Amount of Local Funds Committed or Secured» Amount of Local Funds Committed or Secured
» Readiness to proceed– Procurement of Architect
» Will Meet National Objective After Completion– Certain projects may need to survey; Form 3-D
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Readiness Requirements
» Submittal of Application to Other Funding Agencies by CDBG Due Date
» Documentation of Prior Planning» Coordination with other Entities» Documentation of Signed Agreements or Commitments for all
Entities
Stormwater Management» Defined area – community-wide or targeted area
– Drainage map and analysis of stormwater benefits
– Targeted area project cannot provide community-wide benefit– Targeted area project cannot provide community-wide benefit
» Project justification– Analysis of alternatives – bioswales, detention and infiltration
– Cost effectiveness
– Plan / capacity for maintenance
» Technical Assistance Resources– Stormwater Tip Sheet p
http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/community/downloads/GreenInfrastructureTipSheet_CDBGresource.pdf
http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/community/stormwater/default.aspx
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HOUSING FUND KEY POINTSOnline Application
HOUSING FUND – KEY POINTS
Housing – Key Points
» Sources = Expenditures
» Public Hearing Requirementsg q
» Specific Sections– Condition of infrastructure
– Current housing improvement activities
– Current community development efforts
» Administrator Capacity
» Brief and to the pointp
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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
Post-Award Reminders
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Post-Award Reminders
» Recipient Workshop – May 2014
» Conditions for Disbursement– Admin Plan for Housing Awards
– RARA/Excessive Force Policies
– Contract Conditions must be met
» Lead Based Paint Regulations
» SHPO Comments
» Contractor Clearance and Reportingp g
» Environmental Review – ROF Letter
» Davis Bacon Wage Requirements
» URA/Acquisition
Environmental Review
» Federal Regulation: 24 CFR Part 58
» Completion of an Environmental Review and a release of funds letter pfrom IEDA is required prior to:
– Purchasing property (note: options are allowed before release of funds)
– Bidding for construction/signing construction contracts
» The Environmental Review process can take between 60 to 90 days with federally mandated public comment periods
» Once the Environmental Review is complete, the Authority will release funds via an official letter
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ANY FINAL QUESTIONS?ANY FINAL QUESTIONS?
Community Investment Team Contacts
Name Position Phone Email Special Areas
Tim Waddell Division Administrator 515.725.3002 [email protected]
L li L Di i i C di t 515 725 3071 l li l @i E i t l Leslie Leager Division Coordinator 515.725.3071 [email protected] Environmental Review
Nichole Warren Team Leader 515.725.3081 [email protected]
Jeremy Babcock Project Manager 515.725.3128 [email protected] Housing;Fair Housing
Joe Bohlke Project Manager 515.725.3011 [email protected] Water & Sewer;Procurement
Don Dursky Database Manager 515.725.3048 [email protected] IowaGrants.gov
Jeff Geerts Special Projects Manager
515.725.3069 [email protected] Community Facilities; GreenStreets
Donna Grgurich Project Manager 515.725.3066 [email protected] Housing; Lead Based Paint
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Community Investment Team Contacts
Name Position Phone Email Special Areas
Barb Harvey Program Assistant 515.725.3062 [email protected] Contractor Clearance
KhristyLandphair
Accounting Technician
515.725.3067 [email protected] Audits,Closeouts
Ann Schmid Project Manager 515.725.3082 [email protected] Section 106; SHPO
Tim Metz Contract and Compliance Manager
515.725.3079 [email protected] Contracts
Haley Crozier Data Technician 515.725.3076 [email protected] Pay Requests
Dan Narber Project Manager 515.725.3072 [email protected] Water & Sewer;j g @ g ;Labor Standards
StephanieWeisenbach
Project Manager 515.725.3007 [email protected] DowntownRevitalization
Thank You!
We look forward to great applications…