2011 community development block grant cdbg overview and 2011 project recommendations

2011 Community Development Block Grant

CDBG Overview

And

2011 Project Recommendations

CDBG: Victim of Federal ReductionsFunding Levels

2009 - $996,434

2010- $1,082,250

2011- $904,578

17 % reduction

CDBG “the process”

• January 2011 Solicited applications

• February 2011 (2) Technical Assistance Meetings-Eligibility/benefit/evaluation criteria explained

• February 2011 1st Public Hearing

• February 2011 Applications due

• April 2011 Recommendations posted

• April 22-May 23 2011 Public Comment

2011 CDBG Staff Project Recommendations

PROJECT NAME RECOMMENDED FUNDING

Housing 34%

City Property Improvement Prog $170,900

NAILS- Rehabilitation Project $10,500

CNHS-Homebuyer Closing Cost Grant $22,000

HRDC Weatherization $11,000

Friends Aware, Inc.-Residential Rehab $16,938

Blight Removal $50,800

Home Improvement Grants $29,000

Housing

Possible Blighted Property for Demo

.

2011 CDBG Staff Project Recommendations Cont.

Infrastructure/Public Facilities 33%

HACC-FCH Comm Ctr Demolition $20,000

HRDC Senior Center Sect 108 Loan Repay $60,000

Engine Co 2 Firehouse Rehab $59,500

CB Sidewalk Improvements $40,000

CB Residential Street Paving $40,000

Recommended 2011CDBG sites: Public Facilities/Infrastructure

Facilities/Infrastructure cont.

2011 CDBG Staff Recommendations Cont.

Admin/Planning 20%

Administration $180,000

Public Services 13%

HRDC Office of Housing Opps $11,000

City Rec Babysitting/Swim Instruction $5,500

Salvation Army Comm Outreach Prog $11,200

HRDC Emergency Assistance $25,500

Fair Housing $28,100

Archway Station Freedom Card Prog $4,200

Associated Charities-Long Term Prescription $10,733

Allegany Health Right Dental $6,000

YMCA Y-Teens Summer Program $16,707

TOTAL $904,578

TOTAL 2011 ALLOCATION $904,578

Recommended Public Services CDBG programs

Public Services cont.

Available Funding By Type-2005-2010

Comm. Betterment

Blight

Streets

Sidewalks

Accessibility TreesComm. Betterment

Blight

Streets

Sidewalks

Accessibility

Trees

Total Available-$235,929

Public Comments

• April 22-May 23