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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: May 17, 2005
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Ken Waldo
SUBJECT
Items Related to the Completion of the Spring Cycle of the Competitive Process for Allocating
City Financial Resources to Affordable Housing and Community Development Projects/
Programs and Community Development Activities Utilizing Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Funds.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolutions and the Ordinances. The CDBG Commission
presents a list of recommendations as to which programs and projects should receive funding.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Resolution 2005-055 Approving the Fiscal Year 2005 Community Development Block
Grant Programs and Projects and the Use of Unprogrammed FY 04 CDBG Entitlement
Grant Funds, Reprogrammed FY 03 HOME Grant Funds, Unprogrammed FY 04 HOME
Grant Funds, and the HOME FY 04-05 Community Housing Development Organization
Set Aside Funds for the City of Fort Collins.
B. Resolution 2005-056 Approving the Fiscal Year 2005 Home Investment Partnerships
Program for the City of Fort Collins.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 059, 2005, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and
Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Between Program Years in the Community
Development Block Grant Fund.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 060, 2005, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
HOME Investment Partnerships Fund.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment
Partnership Program provide Federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to the City of Fort Collins which can be allocated to housing and
community development related programs and projects, thereby, reducing the demand on the
City's General Fund Budget to address such needs. The City Council is being asked to consider
the adoption of two resolutions related to funding under the CDBG and HOME Programs. The
first resolution (Resolution 2005-055) establishes which programs and projects will receive
funding with CDBG funds for the FY 2005 Program year, which starts on October 1, 2005, and
the Use of Unprogrammed FY 04 CDBG Entitlement Grant Funds, Reprogrammed FY 03
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HOME Grant Funds, Unprogrammed FY 04 HOME Grant Funds, and the HOME FY 04-05
Community Housing Development Organization Set Aside Funds. The CDBG Commission
presents a list of recommendations as to which programs and projects should receive funding.
The second resolution (Resolution 2005-056) establishes the major funding categories within the
HOME Program for the FY 2005 Program year, which also starts on October 1, 2005. Specific
projects for the use of HOME funds will be determined in November as a result of the fall
funding cycle of the competitive process for the allocation of the City's financial resources to
affordable housing programs/projects and community development activities.
The following are the allocations recommended by the Community Development Block Grant
Commission to the Fort Collins City Council:
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Maximum 20% of CDBG Grant Funds - $230 817
Amount of Request Recommendation Applicant—Project
$193,046 $193,046 City of Fort Collins - CDBG Administration
$20,000 $0 North Fort Collins Business Association—Urban
Renewal Action Plan
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
Amount of Request Recommendation Applicant—Project
$200,000 $200,000 City of Fort Collins Advance Planning - Home
Buyer Assistance
$300,000 $300,000 Fort Collins Housing Corporation - Village on
Plum Preservation Phase II
$152,735 $152,735 Fort Collins Housing Corporation - Village on
Bryan Avenue Senior Apartments, Rehabilitation
$240,000 $51,000 Habitat for Humanity - Vacant Property
Acquisition
$251,611 $251,611 Neighbor to Neighbor- Rehabilitation of
Affordable Housing
$500,000 $0 CARE Housing - Affordable Housing Land
Collaborative
$90,000 $0 Collins Colorado Housing, LLC - "Access Sumac"
Acquisition and Rehabilitation
All affordable housing project funding allocations are a Due-on-sale Loan with a 5% fee
PUBLIC FACILITY APPLICATIONS
Amount of Request Recommendation Applicant—Project
$47,376 $0 City of Fort Collins Engineering - Daisy Street
Improvements
$97,572 $0 City of Fort Collins Engineering - Scott Avenue
Improvements
$211,500 $0 City of Fort Collins Engineering - North Mason
Road Improve ents
$84,600 $0 City of Fort Collins Engineering - Alpine Street
Improvement
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$97,010 $0 City of Fort Collins Engineering - Pinon Street
Improvements
$12,000 $12,000 City of Fort Collins Facilities - Crossroads
Safehouse Rehabilitation
$7,000 $7,000 Northern Colorado AIDS Project - Facility
Purchase
All public facility funding allocations are a Due-on-sale Loan with a 5% fee
PUBLIC SERVICE APPLICATIONS
Amount of Request Recommendation Applicant-Project
$20,000 $0 Project Self-Sufficient
$17,500 $15,000 Springfield Court Early Learning Center- Sliding
Fee Scholarshi Program
$12,464 $0 Court Appointed Special Advocates
$5,200 $0 Ensi ht Skills Center-Home Safety
$6,669 $6,669 Elderhaus- Eagle's Club
$20,000 $0 Win shadow - Outreach Program
$10,000 $8,500 Education and Life Training Center- Employment
Skills Training
$10,000 $10,000 Respite Care - Sliding Fee Scholarship Program
$9,490 $0 Meals on Wheels-Meal Subsidy Project
$19,685 $19,685 B.A.S.E. Cam - Sliding Fee Scholarship Program
$14,000 $12,250 Sunshine School - Sliding Fee Tuition Scholarship
$15,000 $3,599 Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurses Association-
Home Health Care Scholarship Fund
$4,000 $0 FirstCall - 2-1-1 Enhanced Information and
Referral
$30,000 $25,000 Neighbor to Neighbor-Comprehensive Housing
Counseling
$14,000 $4,640 Northern Colorado AIDS Project- Case
Management and Homeless Prevention
$25,500 $23,500 United Day Care - Sliding Scale Tuition
Scholarship
$11,750 $7,750 The Family Center/La Familia El Nidito Child Care
Center
$30,000 $26,000 Catholic Charities Northern- Shelter and
Supportive Services for the Homeless
$15,000 $0 Women's Resource Center- Dental Care
Assistance and Health Care Assistance
$10,520 $10,520 Disabled Resource Services - Access to
Independence Program
All public services funding allocations are a Grant.
Total amount of funding requested = $2,805,228
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A summary of the Commission's CDBG funding recommendations by category is as follows:
Recommended Funding % of Total Category
$ 193,046 14.4% Planning and Administration (Maximum $230,817
based on 20% of CDBG Entitlement Grant
955,346 71.3% Affordable Housing
19,000 1.4% Public Facilities
173,113 12.9% Public Services (Maximum $171113 based on 15%
of CDBG Entitlement Grant
$1 340 505 100.0% Total
CARRYOVER FUNDING for the Fall Cycle of the Competitive Process
Amount Source
$121,436 Unprogrammed FY 2005 CDBG Entitlement Grant
11,831 Unprogrammed FY 2004 CDBG Entitlement Grant
46,265 Reprogrammed FY 2003 HOME Grant
159,663 Unprogrammed FY 2004 HOME Grant
23,330 Unprogrammed FY 2004-05 HOME CHDO Set Aside
$362 525 1 Total
Unprogrammed funding is the amount of grant funds available from a fiscal year federal grant
that has yet to be allocated to a specific project. Reprogrammed funding is the amount of grant
funds that were previously allocated to a project(s) but have been returned to the City due to
failure to complete the project(s).
Presented below is a series of tables summarizing the CDBG Commission's recommendations
by funding source.
Unprogrammed FY 04 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$12,000 1 City of Fort Collins Facilities - Crossroads Safehouse Rehabilitation
7,000 Northern Colorado AIDS Project- Facility Purchase
$19,000 61.6%Allocated
11,831 38.4% Unprogrammed
$38 831 Total
FY 05 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$193,046 City of Fort Collins - CDBG Administration
200,000 City of Fort Collins Advance Planning - Home Buyer Assistance
300,000 FCHC—Village on Plum Preservation Phase II
166,491 Neighbor to Neighbor - Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
$859,537 87.6% Allocated
121,436 12.4% Unprogrammed
$980 973 Total
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FY 05 CDBG Entitlement Grant—Public Services $173 117 maximum
$ 17,500 1 Springfield Court Early Learning Center— Sliding Fee Scholarship Program
6,669 Elderhaus—Eagle's Club
8,500 Education and Life Training Center- Employment Skills Training
10,000 Res pit Care - Sliding Fee Scholarship Program
19,685 B.A.S.E. Cam - Sliding Fee Scholarship Program
12,250 Sunshine School - Sliding Fee Tuition Scholarship
3,599 Rehabilitation/Visiting Nurses Association—Home Health Care Scholarship
Fund
25,000 Neighbor to Neighbor—Comprehensive Housing Counseling
4,640 Northern Colorado AIDS Project- Case Management/Homeless Prevention
23,500 United Day Care - Sliding Scale Tuition Scholarship
7,750 The Family Center/La Familia El Nidito Child Care Center
26,000 Catholic Charities Northern— Shelter/Supportive Services for the Homeless
10,520 Disabled Resource Services - Access to Independence Program
$173 113 100.0%Allocated
Reprogrammed FY 03 HOME Grant
$152,735 1 FCHC - Village on Bryan Avenue Senior Apartments
51,000 Habitat for Humanity - Vacant Property Acquisition
$203,735 81.5% Allocated
46,265 18.5% Unprogrammed
$250 000 Total
Unprogrammed FY 04 HOME Grant
$ 0 0.0%Allocated
$159,663 100.0% Unprogrammed
$159 663 Total
HOME FY 04-05 Co munity Housing Development Organization Set Aside
$ 85,120 Neighbor to Neighbor- Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
$ 85,120 78.5% Allocated
$ 23,330 21.5% Unprogrammed
$108 450 1 Total
BACKGROUND
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment
Partnership Program provide Federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to the City of Fort Collins which can be allocated to housing and
community development related programs and projects, thereby, reducing the demand on the
City's General Fund Budget to address such needs. The City Council is being asked to consider
the adoption of two resolutions related to funding under the CDBG and HOME Programs. The
first resolution (Resolution 2005-055) establishes which programs and projects will receive
funding with CDBG funds for the FY 2005 Program year, which starts on October 1, 2005, and
also how some unprogrammed and reprogrammed funds from both the CDBG and HOME
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Programs will be utilized during the coming year. The CDBG Commission presents a list of
recommendations as to which programs and projects should receive funding. The second
resolution (Resolution 2005-056) establishes the major funding categories within the HOME
Program for the FY 2005 Program year. Specific projects for the use of HOME funds will be
determined in November as a result of the fall funding cycle of the competitive process for the
allocation of the City's financial resources to affordable housing programs/projects and
community development activities.
The resolution establishing which programs and projects will receive CDBG funds represents the
culmination of the spring cycle of the competitive process approved in January 2000 by the
Council for the allocation of the City's financial resources to affordable housing
programs/projects and community development activities. Additional background material
about the competitive process is included in Attachment 1.
Since early January of this year, the CDBG Commission and members of the City staff's
Affordable Housing Team have conducted public hearings to assess community development
and housing needs in Fort Collins, conducted technical assistance training workshops for
applicants, and solicited applications for CDBG funding. The City's Affordable Housing Board
reviewed the written applications for affordable housing projects and forwarded a priority
ranking of proposals, as well as comments and questions, to the CDBG Commission. See
Attachment 2 for a copy of the Board's materials sent to the CDBG Commission. The CDBG
Commission, in addition to reviewing the written applications, personally interviewed each
applicant, analyzed the applications, and formulated a list of recommendations to the City
Council as to which programs and projects should receive funding.
The competitive process established refined criteria to determine priorities between proposals
received by the City. The ranking criteria are divided into five major categories. Each category
is given a total number of points that has been weighed according to its importance with respect
to local and federal priorities. The five major categories are:
1. Impact/Benefit
2. Need/Priority
3. Feasibility
4. Leveraging Resources
5. Capacity and History
The Impact/Benefit criteria provide greater rewards to proposals that target lower income
groups. The Need/Priority criteria help assure the proposal meets adopted City goals and
priorities. The Feasibility criteria reward projects for timelines and documented additional
funding. The Leveraging Resources criteria reward proposals which will return funds to the City
(loans) and for their ability to leverage other resources. And, the Capacity and History criteria
help gage an applicant's ability to do the project and reward applicants that have completed
successful projects in the past (have good track records). The ranking sheet used to assist the
CDBG Commission and the Affordable Housing Board is presented in Attachment 1.
The Commission also considered the funding guidelines contained in the updated Priority
Affordable Housing Needs and Strategies report adopted by the Council on July 20, 2004.
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These guidelines include:
• CDBG funds should generally be allocated as follows: 65% for Housing
projects; 15% for Public Services; and the balance for Administration and
Public facilities;
• funds allocated to housing should generally be divided as follows: 70%
for rental projects and 30% for homeownership opportunities; and
• the average subsidy should be $7,400 per unit, with relatively more
funding to projects producing housing for lower income families.
The CDBG Program is an ongoing grant administration program funded by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Fort Collins has received CDBG Program
funds since 1975. In 1975 and FY 1976-1977 the City received HUD CDBG discretionary
grants. Since FY 1977-1978, the City has been an Entitlement Grant recipient of CDBG funds,
meaning the City is guaranteed a certain level of funding each year. The level of funding is
dependent on the total amount of funds allocated to the program by Congress and on a formula
developed by HUD, which includes data on total population, minorities as a percentage of
population, income levels, housing stock conditions, etc. Additional background information on
the City's Community Development Block Grant Program is presented in Attachment 3.
AVAILABLE FUNDS
The amount of the City's CDBG Entitlement Grant for FY 2005-2006 is $1,154,087. The
Entitlement Grant will be combined with $30,831 of Unprogrammed FY 2004 CDBG funds and
$518,113 of HOME Program funds to create a total of $1,703,030 of funds available for
programs and projects during the next CDBG Program year.
The following summarizes the amount and sources of available funds:
AMOUNT SOURCE
$1,154,086 FY 2005 CDBG Entitlement Grant
30,831 CDBG FY 2004 Unprogrammed Funds
250,000 HOME FY 2003 Reprogrammed Funds
159,663 HOME FY 2004 Reprogrammed Funds
108,450 HOME FY 2004-2005 CHDO Funds
$1730030 1 Total
Unprogrammed funding is the amount of grant funds available from a fiscal year federal grant
that has yet to be allocated to a specific project. Reprogrammed funding is the amount of grant
funds that were previously allocated to a project(s) but have been returned to the City due to
failure to complete the project(s).
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Below is a summary of recent CDBG funding levels allocated from HUD to the City of Fort
Collins:
Entitlement Reprogrammed Program Total
Year Grant Funds Income Funds
1995 $1,231,000 $ 0 $ 40,000 $1,271,000
1996 $1,202,000 $ 0 $ 40,000 $1,242,000
1997 $1,188,000 $181,273 $ 50,000 $1,419,273
1998 $1,162,000 $216,875 $ 50,000 $1,428,875
1999 $1,169,000 $ 0 $ 50,000 $1,219,000
2000 $1,175,000 $ 34,358 $ 93,544 $1,302,902
2001 $1,227,000 $403,151 $ 89,651 $1,719,802
2002 $1,209,000 $767,262 $ 87,712 $2,063,974
2003 $1,243,000 $ 0 $182,686 $1,425,686
2004 $1 219 000 $220 400 $ 0 $1 439 400
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for the City's FY 2005-2006 CDBG Program began on January 6, 2005,
when the CDBG Commission held a public hearing to obtain citizen input on community
development and affordable housing needs. The CDBG Program office placed legal
advertisements in local and regional newspapers starting in January to solicit requests for CDBG
funded programs and projects for FY 2005-2006. The application deadline was Thursday
February 24. At the close of the deadline the City received 36 applications requesting a total of
approximately $2.8 million.
Copies of all applications were forwarded through the City Manager's office to the City Council
on March 3 and placed in the Council Office for review. Also on March 3, copies of the housing
applications were distributed to the Affordable Housing Board and copies of all applications
were distributed to the CDBG Commission.
On Thursday, March 24 the Affordable Housing Board conducted a special meeting to review
the housing proposals and prepare a priority listing of applications to the CDBG Commission.
On Tuesday March 29, Wednesday March 30, and Thursday March 31, the Commission met to
hear presentations and ask clarification questions from each applicant. The Commission then
met on Thursday April 7 for the purpose of preparing a recommendation to the City Council as
to which programs and projects should be funded for the FY 2005-2006 program year. At this
meeting the Commission reviewed the written applications, the applicant's verbal presentation,
the information provided during the question and answer session, and reviewed the performance
of agencies who received FY 2004-2005 CDBG funds or funding in other previous years. The
Commission then worked on the formulation of their list of recommendations.
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CDBG COMMISSION'S LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS
HUD CDBG regulations limit the amount of available CDBG funds which can be allocated to
various generic categories. Funds for Planning and Administrative purposes are limited to 20%
of the total of the Entitlement Grant and any Program Income. This means the 20% limitation
for Planning and Administrative purposes is $230,817. CDBG funds for Public Services are
limited to 15% of the total of the Entitlement Grant and Program Income, making the amount
$173,113.
The Commission, thus, not only had to decide which applicants presented programs and projects
which best fit into the City's CDBG Program, but also had to insure funding allocations were
kept within HUD regulations and follow the funding guidelines contained in the Priority
Affordable Housing Needs and Strategies report.
Listed below is a summary of each applicant's initial request for funding and the Commission's
list of recommendations.
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
AD-2 City of Fort Collins - CDBG Administration
Amount of Request: $193,046
Recommendation: $193,046
Proposal covers the administrative costs of the FY 2005-2006 CDBG Program Administration
including salary, benefits and operating expenses for 2.4 staff positions.
PA-1 North Fort Collins Business Association—Urban Renewal Action Plan
Amount of Request: $20,000
Recommendation: $0
This proposal will cover costs to help implement the North College Urban Renewal Plan beyond
the City's efforts to conduct a market study for the area and update the North College Corridor
Plan.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
HO-1 City of Fort Collins Advance Planning- Home Buyer Assistance
Amount of Request: $200,000 Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
Recommendation: $200,000 Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
This program is administered by the Advance Planning Department and provides zero-percent
interest loans to eligible first-time homebuyers. The assistance covers down payment and closing
costs to a maximum of$9,576 for households at 5 1% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) and
$19,152 for buyers at or below 50% of AMI who are receiving section 8 assistance or Habitat
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loans. Approximately 40 households will be assisted in the next year with this portion of the
funding. Matching HOME funds will be requested in the fall cycle.
HO-2 Fort Collins Housing Corporation -Village on Plum (aka Sleepy Willow)
Preservation Phase II
Amount of Request: $300,000Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
Recommendation: $300,000Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
The Village on Plum is located at Taft Hill Road and West Plum Street. The Fort Collins
Housing Corporation is requesting funding for various upgrades to improve marketability and
retention, based upon the recommendations of the private consultant that conducted a study last
fall. Improvements include: replacement of aluminum windows and window coverings,
electrical replacements/fixtures, boilers, air conditioners, site-work and parking.
HO-3 Fort Collins Housing Corporation - Village on Bryan Avenue Senior Apartments,
Rehabilitation
Amount of Request: $152,735 Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
Recommendation: $152,735 Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
The Village on Bryan Avenue, Senior Apartments are located on the corner of Bryan Avenue
and Mountain Avenue. The Fort Collins Housing Corporation is requesting funding for
immediate needs of the property including: air conditioning, accessible tub surrounds, security,
wheel chair accessible automatic door, and concrete repair.
H04 Habitat for Humanity -Vacant Property Acquisition
Amount of Request: $240,000 Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
Recommendation: $51,000 Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
Habitat for Humanity is requesting money to purchase four lots at $60,000 per lot.
HO-5 Neighbor to Neighbor- Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
Amount of Request: $251,611 Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
Recommendation: $251,611 Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) is requesting funds to improve and preserve existing affordable
housing. N2N recently completed a Capital Needs Assessment of their properties, and this
application addresses their priority needs for nine of their properties.
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HO-6 CARE Housing -Affordable Housing Land Collaborative
Amount of Request: $500,OOODue-on-sale loan with 5%fee
Recommendation: $0
CARE Housing proposes to acquire 35 acres of land at Rigden Farm, to be used in a
collaborative development with the Fort Collins Housing Authority, and Fort Collins Habitat for
Humanity. The collaborative partnership would result in the development of at least 109 multi-
family rental units and 56 single-family homes.
HO-7 Collins Colorado Housing, LLC - "Access Sumac" Acquisition and Rehabilitation
Amount of Request: $90,OOODue-on-sale loan with 5%fee
Recommendation: $0
Collins Colorado Housing is requesting funding to acquire, preserve as affordable, and
rehabilitate for accessibility, an existing 4-plex located at 3303 Sumac Street. $50,000 of the
request is for acquisition and $40,000 for rehabilitation of two units. These units will provide
housing for those who are disabled and want to remain in their homes. Residents would also be
connected with local resources through direct referral.
PUBLIC FACILITY APPLICATIONS
PF-1 City of Fort Collins Engineering- Daisy Street Improvements
Amount of Request: $47,376 Grant
Recommendation: $0
Engineering is requesting funding to upgrade the existing roadway from a sidewalk-less, gravel
and dirt roadway to a paved roadway, including: an asphalt surfaced road, concrete sidewalks,
and a curb and gutter drainage system.
PF-2 City of Fort Collins Engineering- Scott Avenue Improvements
Amount of Request: $97,572 Grant
Recommendation: $0
Engineering is requesting funding to upgrade the existing roadway from a sidewalk-less, gravel
and dirt roadway to a paved roadway, including: an asphalt surfaced road, concrete sidewalks,
and a curb and gutter drainage system.
PF-3 City of Fort Collins Engineering- North Mason Road Improvements
Amount of Request: $211,500 Grant
Recommendation: $0
Engineering is requesting funding to upgrade the existing roadway from a sidewalk-less, gravel
and dirt roadway to a paved roadway, including: an asphalt surfaced road, concrete sidewalks,
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and a curb and gutter drainage system.
PF-4 City of Fort Collins Engineering - Alpine Street Improvements
Amount of Request: $84,600 Grant
Recommendation: $0
Engineering is requesting funding to upgrade the existing roadway from a sidewalk-less, gravel
and dirt roadway to a paved roadway, including: an asphalt surfaced road, concrete sidewalks,
and a curb and gutter drainage system.
PF-5 City of Fort Collins Engineering - Pinon Street Improvements
Amount of Request: $97,010Grant
Recommendation: $0
Engineering is requesting funding to upgrade the existing roadway from a sidewalk-less, gravel
and dirt roadway to a paved roadway, including: an asphalt surfaced road, concrete sidewalks,
and a curb and gutter drainage system.
PF-6 City of Fort Collins Facilities - Crossroads Safehouse Rehabilitation
Amount of Request: $12,000 Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
Recommendation: $12,000 Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
The City of Fort Collins, Facilities developed the Crossroads Safehouse Master Plan in
September of 2004. This application requests funding to address priorities of the plan including:
a new furnace, new sidewalk, and insulation improvements to increase energy efficiency and
improve the comfort of the residents.
PF-7 Northern Colorado AIDS Project- Facility Purchase
Amount of Request: $7,OOODue-on-sale loan with 5%fee
Recommendation: $7,000 Due-on-sale loan with 5%fee
Northern Colorado AIDS Project is seeking funding to complete the acquisition of their facility
at 400 Remington Street.
PUBLIC SERVICE APPLICATATIONS
PS-1 Project Self-Sufficiency
Amount Requested: $20,000 Grant
Recommendation: $0
The mission of Project Self-Sufficiency is to assist single parents in their efforts to build and
maintain strong, healthy families, achieve economic independence, and become free from
community and government assistance. CDBG funds of$20,000 will be used to pay salaries of
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advisors who work with Fort Collins participants.
PS-2 Springfield Court Early Learning Center—Sliding Fee Scholarship Program
Amount Requested: $17,500 Grant
Recommendation: $15,000 Grant
Offering full-day childcare services, Springfield Court Early Learning Center scholarship
program provides sliding scale day care to benefit low-income families. CDBG funding of
$17,500 will provide sliding scale day care for 32 children, at a requested subsidy of $547 per
child.
PS-3 Court Appointed Special Advocates
Amount Requested: $12,464 Grant
Recommendation: $0
CASA recruits and trains community volunteers to work as Court Appointed Special Advocates
to represent children who are in the court system due to abuse and/or neglect. CDBG funding of
$12,464 will provide partial salaries for the Case Supervisors and the Volunteer Coordinator.
PS-4 Ensight Skills Center—Home Safety
Amount Requested: $5,200 Grant
Recommendation: $0
Ensight provides visual rehabilitation to people with diseases of the eye. CDBG funding of
$5,200 will provide the partial salary for one of two part-time Occupational Therapists to do
home visits.
PS-5 Elderhaus—Eagle's Club
Amount Requested: $6,669 Grant
Recommendation: $6,669 Grant
Eagle's Club is a men's group designed to meet the biopsychosocial needs of the members and
to encourage participation so that their caregivers can receive some needed time away. CDBG
funds of$6,669 would be used to pay the partial salary of the Program Director.
PS-6 Wingshadow- Outreach Program
Amount Requested: $20,000 Grant
Recommendation: $0
The Outreach Program includes six services: Street Intervention, Wolf Paws, G.E.D. classes,
Community Service Projects and the Challenge Course. CDBG funds of$20,000 would be used
to pay the entire salary of an outreach assistant.
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PS-7 Education and Life Trainin¢ Center- Employment Skills Training
Amount Requested: $10,000 Grant
Recommendation: $8,500 Grant
ELTC equips clients, many of whom are often low- and moderate- income, for immediate entry
into the job market through a variety of skills training. CDBG funds of$10,000 would be used
to provide salaries and benefits of teachers who provide computer courses, medical office
courses and literacy courses.
PS-8 Respite Care - Sliding Fee Scholarship Program
Amount Requested: $10,000 Grant
Recommendation: $10,000 Grant
Respite Care offers day and overnight care as a service for families with developmentally
disabled children up to age 21. CDBG funds of$10,000 could be used to provide sliding fee
scholarships to low-income families. The subsidy requested is $500 per child for specialized
care.
PS-9 Meals on Wheels—Meal Subsidy Project
Amount Requested: $9,490 Grant
Recommendation: $0
Meals on Wheels provides meals and social interaction to homebound clients in Fort Collins five
days a week. CDBG funds of $9,490 would be used to completely subsidize a year's worth of
meals to 10 extremely-low and low-income persons.
PS-10 B.A.S.E. Camp - Sliding Fee Scholarship Program
Amount Requested: $19,685 Grant
Recommendation: $19,685 Grant
BASE Camp provides before and after school day care for 1800 elementary-aged children at 25
school sites. CDBG funds of$19,685 would be used to support sliding fee scholarships for low-
income families. The requested subsidy is $197 per child, for children receiving part-time care.
PS-11 Sunshine School - Sliding Fee Tuition Scholarship-
Amount Requested: $14,000 Grant
Recommendation: $12,250 Grant
Sliding Fee Tuition Scholarship provides quality full-day childcare services to low-income
families of children 2-1/2 to 6 years of age. CDBG funds of$14,000 would be used to support
sliding fee scholarships for 16 low-income children. The requested subsidy is $875 per child.
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PS-12 Rehabilitation and Visitine Nurses Association — Home Health Care Scholarship
Fund
Amount Requested: $15,000 Grant
Recommendation: $3,599 Grant
RVNA provides home care services, skilled and unskilled, as well as acute and long-term care.
CDBG funds of $15,000 would provide services to 25 frail, elderly and/or disabled who have
minimal or no access to health care needs. The requested subsidy per person served is $600.
PS-13 FirstCall- 2-1-1 Enhanced Information and Referral
Amount Requested: $4,000 Grant
Recommendation: $0
2-1-1 provides information about services that are available and makes appropriate referrals to
the programs which will best serve the caller's needs. CDBG funds of $4,000 will be used to
support the staff salary of one referral specialist.
PS-14 Nei hbor to Neighbor—Comprehensive Housing Counselin
Amount Requested: $30,000 Grant
Recommendation: $25,000 Grant
Housing Counseling consists of Emergency Rent Assistance Counseling, Pre-rental Counseling,
Landlord/Tenant Counseling, Pre-purchase Counseling/Homebuyer Training, Mortgage Default
Counseling and Reverse Mortgage Counseling. CDBG funds of $30,000 would be used to
support the staff salaries of direct-service employees. The requested subsidy is $9 per person
served, for the variety of services provided.
PS-15 Northern Colorado AIDS Project- Case Manaeement and Homeless Prevention
Amount Requested: $14,000 Grant
Recommendation: $4,640Grant
The Case Management and Homeless Prevention Program help families and individuals coping
with HIV/AIDS retain their stability and health as their ability to be financially independent
diminishes. CDBG funds of$14,000 will provide partial funding for two case managers, and a
special fund to provide short-term housing assistance, prescription assistance and utility
assistance to keep clients housed and in stable living situations.
PS-16 United Day Care - Slidine Scale Tuition Scholarship
Amount Requested: $25,500Grant
Recommendation: $23,500 Grant
United Day Care provides full-day early child care and education programs. CDBG funds of
$25,500 would be used to subsidize the difference between the parent fee and the actual cost of
May 17, 2005 -16- Item No. 26 A-D
care for 47 low-income children. The requested subsidy per child is $543.
PS-17 The Family Center/La Familia El Nidito Child Care Center
Amount Requested: $11,750Grant
Recommendation: $7,750 Grant
The Family Center provides bilingual early childhood development care as well as other
educational programs to provide a full-range of services for the child and his family. CDBG
funds of $11,750 would be used to support the staff salaries of three teachers to help retain a
stable staffing environment. The requested subsidy translates to $181 per person served.
PS-18 Catholic Charities Northern—Shelter and Supportive Services for the Homeless
Amount Requested: $30,000 Grant
Recommendation: $26,000Grant
The Mission provides overnight shelter to homeless individuals and families. CDBG funds of
$30,000 would be used to support salaries to staff The Mission. The requested subsidy translates
to $33 per person served.
PS-19 Women's Resource Center - Dental Care Assistance and Health Care Assistance
Amount Requested: $15,000Grant
Recommendation: $0
Dental Care and Health Care assist low-income women with their dental health needs and
information on HIV/AIDS prevention. CDBG funds of$15,000 would provide support for staff
salaries.
PS-20 Disabled Resource Services - Access to Independence Program
Amount Requested: $10,520 Grant
Recommendation: $10,520 Grant
The DRS Independent Living Center provides short and long-term help to low-income disabled.
CDBG funds of$10,520 would be used to support staff salaries.
Total amount of funding requested = $2,805,228
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A summary of the Commission's CDBG funding recommendations by category for the total
amount of funds available is as follows:
Recommended Funding % of Total Category
$ 193,046 14.4% Planning and Administration (Maximum $230,817
based on 20% of CDBG Entitlement Grant
955,346 71.3% Affordable Housing
19,000 1.4% Public Facilities
173,113 12.9% Public Services (Maximum $173,113 based on 15%
of CDBG Entitlement Grant
$1 340 505 100.0% Total
CARRYOVER FUNDING for the Fall Cycle of the Competitive Process
Amount Source
$121,436 Unprogrammed FY 2005 CDBG Entitlement Grant
11,831 Unprogrammed FY 2004 CDBG Entitlement Grant
46,265 Reprogrammed FY 2003 HOME Grant
159,663 Unprogrammed FY 2004 HOME Grant
23,330 Unprogrammed FY 2004-05 HOME CHDO Set Aside
$362 525 Total
The total amount of CDBG funding requests considered by the CDBG Commission was
approximately $2.8 million, however, only $1.7 million of CDBG and HOME funds are
available. With the amount of total requests far exceeding available funding, obviously not all
applications could be funded. Due to HUD funding limitations, some Public Service applications
received no funding or less funding than requested in order to keep the generic category within
program maximums.
The CDBG Commission has recommended full funding for eleven (11) proposals. In the
Commission's opinion, these applications recommended for full funding best fit CDBG Program
national objectives, the selection criteria, and the funding guidelines.
The CDBG Commission has recommended partial funding for ten (10) proposals. Proposals,
which did not receive full funding, were deemed of a lower priority and, in some cases, a lack of
funds, program category limitations (especially in the Public Services category), or funding
guidelines prohibited their full funding.
The Commission has recommended no funding for fifteen (15) proposals.
The Commission's reasons for either full funding, partial funding, or no funding are presented in
Attachment 4.
A comparison of the Commission's funding recommendations according to the priority ranking
of affordable housing proposals developed by the Affordable Housing Board is presented below.
The table lists the Board's ranking of affordable housing proposals and presents each proposal's
request for funding and the funding recommendation by the Commission.
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Priority Applicant Funding Funding
Ranking Project Request Recommendatio
n
1 City of Fort Collins $200,000 $200,000
Home Buyer Assistance Program
2 Ft. Collins Housing Corporation Bryan $152,735 $152,735
Avenue Senior Apartments,
Rehabilitation
3 Ft. Collins Housing Corporation $300,000 $300,000
Village on Plum Preservation Phase II
4 CARE Housing $500,000 $0
Affordable Housing Land
Collaborative
5 Neighbor-to-Neighbor $251,611 $251,611
Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
6 Collins Colorado Housing $90,000 $0
"Access Sumac" Acquisition and
Rehabilitation
7 Habitat for Humanity $240,000 $51,000
Vacant Property Acquisition
Again, the Commission's reasons for either full funding, partial funding, or no funding are
presented in Attachment 4.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Background Information on the Competitive Process for the Allocation of City Financial
Resources to Affordable Housing Programs/Projects and Other Community Development
Activities
2. Affordable Housing Board's Priority Ranking of Affordable Housing Proposals
3. Additional Background Information on the Community Development Block Grant
Program
4. April 2005 Funding Recommendations
ATTACHMENT
Background Information on the Competitive Process
for the Allocation of City Financial Resources
to Affordable Housing Programs/Projects
and Other Community Development Activities
In February of 1999, the City Council approved the Priority Affordable Housing Needs and
Strategies report, which contained the following strategy:
Change from an administrative funding mechanism...to a competitive application process
for the Affordable Housing Fund.
Between September and November of 1999, a subcommittee consisting of members from the
Affordable Housing Board and the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Commission
met with staff to review issues and develop options for establishment of a competitive process.
In addition, the staff solicited ideas from existing affordable housing providers. The
subcommittee established the following Mission Statement for their work:
Develop a competitive application process and establish a set of shared criteria for the
allocation of the City's financial assistance resources to affordable housing
projects/programs that address the City's priority affordable housing needs.
Competitive Process
Five options for a competitive process were reviewed and discussed by the subcommittee. The
subcommittee reached a general consensus to support a competitive process that involved both
the Affordable Housing Board and the CDBG Commission. The option selected would have the
Affordable Housing Board providing recommendations to the City Council in regards to
affordable housing policy. In addition, the option would have the Affordable Housing Board
reviewing all affordable housing applications for CDBG, HOME and Affordable Housing funds.
The Board would then provide a priority listing of proposals to the CDBG Commission. The
CDBG Commission would then make the final recommendations to the City Council for funding.
Funding Cycles
The subcommittee also agreed that there should be two funding cycles per year, one in the spring
and the other in the fall. CDBG Program funds would be allocated in the spring to affordable
housing programs/projects and other community development activities (public services, public
facilities, etc.). HOME Program and Affordable Housing funds would be allocated in the fall
primarily to affordable housing programs/projects.
The staff and subcommittee agreed that overlaying the new process and cycles would be
heightened staff technical assistance to applicants. Both the subcommittee and staff recognize
that a bi-annual process will require additional meetings by both the CDBG Commission and
Affordable Housing Board, and will require more time from current City staff, and increase the
City Council's involvement.
Schedule
The subcommittee also discussed two alternative schedules for the funding cycles. The option
selected incorporates a spring cycle that starts in January and ends in May, and a fall cycle that
starts in July and end in November.
Review Criteria
The subcommittee also discussed and agreed to a new set of review criteria to be used to rank
proposals. The criteria are divided into the following five major categories:
1. Impact/Benefit
2. Need/Priority
3. Feasibility
4. Leveraging Resources
5. Capacity and History
The Impact/Benefit criteria provide greater rewards to proposals that target lower income groups
and provide longer benefits. The Need/Priority criteria help assure the proposal meets adopted
City goals and priorities. The Feasibility criteria reward projects for timeliness and documented
additional funding. The Leveraging Resources criteria reward proposals which will return funds
to the City(loans) and for their ability to leverage other resources. And, the Capacity and History
criteria help gage an applicant's ability to do the project and reward applicants that have
completed successful projects in the past(have good track records).
See next page for a detailed criteria scoring sheet.
Application Forms
Two new application forms have also been developed. One form would be used for Housing
proposals while to other form would be used for Non-Housing Proposals (public services, public
facilities, etc.).
City Council Adoption
On January 18, 2000, the City Council approved Resolution 2000-13, formally adopting the
competitive process for the allocation of City financial resources to affordable housing
programs/projects and community development activities and the component parts discussed
above.
Ranking Criteria for CDBG, HOME and Affordable Housing Funding
The ranking criterion is divided into five major categories. Each category is given a total number of points that has been weighed
according to their importance with respect to local and federal priorities.This ranking sheet will be used to assist the Community
Development Block Grant Commission(CDBGC)and the Affordable Housing Board(AHB)in the FY01 Competitive Funding
Process.CDBG and AHB members will rank projects according to the questions and criteria shown below.
Impact/Benefit(maximum 30 points)
I. Primarily targets low income persons? (0-10)
(0-30%of AMI= 10 pts,31-50%=8 pts,51-80%=4 pis)
2. Project produces adequate community benefit related to cost? (0-5)
3. Does the project provide direct assistance for persons to gain self-sufficiency? (0-5)
4. Does the project provide long-term benefit or affordability? (0-10)
(1-10 yrs=3 pts, 1 I-19 yrs=6 pts,20 to 30 yrs=8 pts,and Permanent= 10 pts)
Sub-total
Need/Priority(maximum 15 points)
I. Meets a Consolidated Plan priority? (0-5)
2. Project meets goals or objectives of City Plan and Priority Needs and Strategies study (0-5)
3. Has the applicant documented a need for this project? (0-5)
Sub-total
Feasibility(maximum 15 points)
1. The project will be completed within the required time period? (0-3)
2. Project budget is justified?(Costs are documented and reasonable)? (0-4)
3. The level of public subsidy is needed?(Private funds not available)? (0-4)
4. Has the applicant documented efforts to secure other funding? (0-4)
Sub-total
Leveraeine Resources(maximum 25 points)
1. Does the project allow the reuse of our funding? (0-8)
A. Principal and interest(30 year Amortization or less) 8 point
B. Principal and no interest or Principal and balloon payment 4 poim
C. Declining balance lien(amount forgiven over time) I poim
D. Grant(no repayment) 0 poim
2. Project or agency leverages human resources(Volunteers) (0-7)
3. Project leverages financial resources?(Including in-kind) (0-10)
A. Less than 1:1 0 point
B. 1:1 to 1:3 4 poim
C. 1:4 to 1:6 7 point
D. More than 1:7 10 Pon
Sub-total
Capacity and History(maximum 15 points)
I. Applicant has the capacity to undertake the proposed project? (0-10)
2. If previously funded,has the applicant completed prior project and maintain regulatory compliance? (0-5)
3. If new,applicant has capacity to maintain regulatory compliance? (0-15)
Sub-total
GRAND TOTAL
ATTACHMENT 2
Affordable Housing Board's Priority Ranking of Affordable Housing Proposals
Spring 2005 Competitive Process
On Thursday March 24, the Affordable Housing Board conducted a special meeting to
formulate a priority ranking of affordable housing proposals received by the City
requesting funding during the spring cycle of the 2005 competitive process. The Board's
list of priority projects is as follows:
1. HO-1, City- Home Buyer Assistance Program
2. HO-3, FCHC - Village on Bryan Avenue Senior Apartments, Rehabilitation
3. HO-2, FCHC - Village on Plum (aka Sleepy Willow) Preservation Phase II
4. HO-6, CARE Housing- Affordable Housing Land Collaborative
5. HO-5,Neighbor-to-Neighbor - Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
6. HO-7, Collins Colorado Housing- "Access Sumac" Acquisition and Rehabilitation
7. HO-4, Habitat for Humanity- Vacant Property Acquisition
The Board believes all projects are worthy of some funding and the lower ranked
proposals should not be denied funding just because of their relative lower ranking.
ATTACHMENT
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
on the
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG PROGRAM NATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of the CDBG Program is Athe development of viable urban communities,by
providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities,
principally for persons of low and moderate income. Programs and projects funded with CDBG
funds must address at least one of the following three broad National Objectives:
(1) provide a benefit to low or moderate income households or persons,
(2) eliminate or prevent slum and blight conditions, or
(3) meet urgent community development needs which pose an immediate and serious
threat to the health and welfare of the community.
Presented below is a comparison of City CDBG expenditures for programs and projects categorized
according to the National Objectives:
National Objectives
Low/Moderate Slum/Blight Urgent
Income Benefit Elimination Need
National Average 90% 10% 0%
Cit Expenditures for:
1995 100% 0% 0%
1996 100% 0% 0%
1997 100% 0% 0%
1998 100% 0% 0%
1999 100% 0% 0%
2000 100% 0% 0%
2001 100% 0% 0%
2002 100% 0% 0%
2003 100% 0% 0%
2004 100% 0% 0%
CDBG PROGRAM ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
CDBG funds can be used on a wide range of activities including:
(1) acquiring deteriorated and/or inappropriately developed real property (including
property for the purpose of building new housing);
(2) acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating or installing publicly owned facilities and
improvements;
(3) restoration of historic sites;
(4) beautification of urban land;
(5) conservation of open spaces and preservation of natural resources and scenic areas;
(6) housing rehabilitation can be funded if it benefits low and moderate income people;
and
(7) economic development activities are eligible expenditures if they stimulate private
investment of community revitalization and expand economic opportunities for low
and moderate income people and the handicapped.
Certain activities are ineligible, under most circumstances, for CDBG funds including:
(1) purchase of equipment,
(2) operating and maintenance expenses including repair expenses and salaries,
(3) general government expenses,
(4) political and religious activities, and
(5) new housing construction.
Presented below is a comparison of CDBG expenditures by activity category compared to the
national average for that category:
National
Activity Average 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1 1997
Housing 43% 44% 54% 73% 72% 64% 73% 73% 63%
Public Facilities 21% 26% 18% 11% 2% 5% 2% 2% 13%
Planning/Administration 14% 17% 14% 7% 11% 17% 10% 10% 9%
Max 20%
Economic Develo ment 13% 0% 0% 1 0% 1 0% 1 0% 0% 0% 0%
Public Services 9% 13% 14% 1 9% 1 15% 1 14% 15% 15% 15%
Max. 15%
The Planning and Administration category can include funds allocated for planning related
projects as well as program administration. In the past, planning projects have included funds for
the East and West Side Neighborhood Plans and the Downtown Plan. The 2000 figure includes
funds for the BAVA Neighborhood Plan. The 2001 Administrative percentage was 12%.
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Commission members present:
Bob Browning, Chair
Eric Berglund, Vice-Chair
Trina Buxton Flores
Michael Kulischeck
Tia Molander
Jeff Taylor
Theresa Ramos-Garcia
Laura Sutherlin
Jennifer Wagner
Staff:
Ken Waido
Heidi Phelps
Maurice Head
Julie Smith
Melissa Visnic
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MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Mr. Browning called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
At the end of non-PS, Mr. Berglund accept grid as-is. Taylor seconds. Unanimous.
Mr. Browning: Everyone obviously did their homework.
Mr. Taylor: Moved for adjournment, seconded by Ms. Ramos-Garcia.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
HOUSING PROJECTS
At the conclusion of motions of housing and facilities proposals, moved by Mr.
Berglund, seconded by Mr. Taylor: To accept the recommendations as finalized.
Motion approved unanimously.
HO-1 — Homebuyer Assistance - $200,000 request
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Mr. Taylor: To recommend full funding.
Motion approved 6-0-1.
Total recommended funding level - $200,000
Reasons for the Recommendation
This is a successful program that meets a need of people achieving home ownership
who may not otherwise have that opportunity. The program meets the City's funding
priorities.
110-2 — FCHC — Village on Plum - $300,000 request
Moved by Mr. Berglund, seconded by Ms. Molander: To recommend full funding.
Motion approved unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $300,000
Reasons for the Recommendation
In evaluating what has been paid for to the present and what may be available in the
future, funding can work to making an existing facility viable and self-sufficient. This
project is high on the Affordable Housing Board's priorities. It serves the lowest AMI
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levels. The appearance of the rehab work is impressive. A need exists to keep
properties funded that need continuing subsidy due to the low income levels served.
HO-3 FCHC Village on Bryan - $152,735 request
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend full funding, to
be taken from HOME FY03 funds. Motion approved unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $152,735
Reasons for the Recommendation
It is preferable to maintain existing stock serving low income households rather than
having to replace it with new construction.
HO-4 — Habitat for Humanity - $240,000 request
Moved by Ms. Ramos-Garcia, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend full
funding. Friendly amendment proposed by the second, with agreement of
movant: To take the funds from HOME FY03 reprogrammed funds. Motion failed
4-4.
Moved by Ms. Ramos-Garcia: To recommend funding of $120,000. Motion died for lack
of a second.
Moved by Ms. Ramos-Garcia: To recommend funding of $51,000 for one unit.
Motion passes 5-3.
Total recommended funding level - $51,000
Reasons for the Recommendation
The city is experiencing housing affordability issues. Habitat can purchase lots at a
relatively good rate, while housing prices will rise. The applicant has identified
properties and has presented a good model in making projects successful. The program
is ostensibly moving to reach a critical mass where it becomes self-sufficient. Habitat
can address an immediate need. The applicant has shown the ability and resources to
meet the workload that it takes on, with no evidence that they will hold on to appropriate
funding, waiting for opportunities to arise. The city-wide issue of affordable ownership
needs to be addressed, and this applicant does that well. However, this applicant has
taken on a large workload. Other agencies have a more immediate need for the funds.
Future needs may be able to look toward Land Bank holdings. The applicant is
presently holding other appropriated funds, so other current funding is available to them.
Other funding sources are also available. Concerns are that applicant is taking on too
much responsibility for too many lots. Too much funding is being tied up for one
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applicant, increasing the risk for those funds. The funding reaches low number of
families and, therefore, has lower impact than other applications. If partial funding is
allocated, it will not meet the full intent of the housing construction 'blitz" that was
presented.
HO-5 — Neighbor to Neighbor - $251,611 request
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend full funding,
with funding to be comprised of $85,120 from CHDO funding, and $166,491 from
CDBG FY05 funds. Motion approved 7-1.
Total recommended funding level - $251,611
Reasons for the Recommendation
The applicant has shown good direction in acquiring properties through its change in
management. The new asset manager provides higher levels of capability. Funding
provides the opportunity for the applicant to live up to its ambitious promises. This
proposal addresses real needs that are present within the structure. However, funding
this project opens the potential need for future and continued funding. The most
immediate needs may be addressed with partial funding. The applicant should be held
accountable to its rehabilitation plan.
HO-6 — CARE Housing - $500,000 request
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Mr. Taylor: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved 6-1-1.
Total recommended funding level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
The Commission is impressed with the formation of this coalition. However, from a loan
perspective, this proposal is very early within the funding stages. No construction plans
or other plans that would be timely are in place. Planning needs to be more complete
before funding is requested. With the funds presently available, the applicant is
encouraged to meet more immediate needs. The applicant presently has a $100,000
funding appropriation from the prior year, with no results yet produced. There is time to
consider this application as its planning continues.
HO-7 — Collins Colorado Housing - $90,000
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend full funding,
to be comprised of HOME funds. Motion fails, 2-7.
Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved, 6-3.
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Total recommended fundina level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
This is a worthy project that provides a limited population for truly accessible housing. A
solid plan presented. This is a good representation of the results that can be achieved
by a for-profit applicant using public funding. This project may encourage other for-profit
entities. However, the result of funding this project carries the likelihood of yet another
responsibility to be assumed for CDBG-funded maintenance into the future, as
evidenced by other similar projects. Future funding needs remain uncertain. The project
owner needs to have the property become self-sustaining.
AD-2 CDBG Admin - $193,046 request
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend full funding.
Motion approved unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $193,046
Reasons for the Recommendation
No comments.
PA-1 — NFC Business Association - $20,000
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved, 7-1.
Moved by Ms. Ramos-Garcia: To recommend funding of $10,000. Motion died for lack
of a second.
Moved by Ms. Ramos-Garcia: To recommend funding of$5,000. Motion failed, 2-7.
Total recommended fundina level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
This application generally represents a good cause. The Commission encourages
membership by those in the affected corridor. A small contribution - i.e., seed money -
could leverage higher capabilities. This is an opportune time for expenditures in this
depressed area and will have a positive effect on the citizens of this area. Revitalization
of North College is a Council priority. However, the proposal serves businesses as
opposed to low income citizens. This does not constitute a high priority for basic needs.
No leverage was described or has apparently been sought. The presentation seemed to
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be premature, given the status of this project. The need is relatively undefined in
comparison to the other proposals.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
PF-1 — City of Fort Collins Engineering — Daisy Street - $47,376 request
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
This application is a low priority in comparison to other projects. No health and safety
issues are apparent in the request. Given the limited CDBG budget and the small
numbers served by the proposal, funding has higher priority elsewhere. A certain level
of citizen needs are being attended to at present.
PF-2 — City of Fort Collins Engineering — Scott Avenue - $97,572 request
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
This application is a low priority in comparison to other projects. No health and safety
issues are apparent in the request. Given the limited CDBG budget and the small
numbers served by the proposal, funding has higher priority elsewhere. A certain level
of citizen needs are being attended to at present.
PF-3 — City of Fort Collins Engineering — North Mason Street - $211,500 request
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
This application is a low priority in comparison to other projects. No health and safety
issues are apparent in the request. Given the limited CDBG budget and the small
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numbers served by the proposal, funding has higher priority elsewhere. A certain level
of citizen needs are being attended to at present.
PF-4 — City of Fort Collins Engineering — Alpine Street - $84,600
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
This application is a low priority in comparison to other projects. No health and safety
issues are apparent in the request. Given the limited CDBG budget and the small
numbers served by the proposal, funding has higher priority elsewhere. A certain level
of citizen needs are being attended to at present.
PF-5 — City of Fort Collins Engineering — Pinon Street - $97,010 request
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved unanimously.
Total recommended fundina level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
This application is a low priority in comparison to other projects. No health and safety
issues are apparent in the request. Given the limited CDBG budget and the small
numbers served by the proposal, funding has higher priority elsewhere. A certain level
of citizen needs are being attended to at present.
PF-6— City of Fort Collins - Crossroads — $12,000 request
Moved by Mr. Berglund, seconded by Ms. Wagner.: To recommend full funding.
Motion approved unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $12,000
Reasons for the Recommendation
This represents a high need in search of available funding. The applicant has been
diligent in obtaining other funding. This project will complete process that was begun
with the CDBG Commission's encouragement. The Commission feels a responsibility to
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assist with safety issues occurring on City property. Historically, there have been
questionable priorities in this applicant's proposals.
PF-7 — NCAP Facility Purchase - $7,000 request
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend full funding,
with funding to be obtained from unprogrammed funds. Mr. Waido cautioned that
unprogrammed funds are usually reserved for projects needing immediate funding.
Motion approved unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $7,000
Reasons for the Recommendation
This project fulfills the applicant's commitment to the CDBG Commission. Funding will
help this program to continue operating and become more self-sufficient. This request
also helps to free up funds that would normally be requested in the strained Public
Service category.
PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS
Mr. Waido distributed Ms. Zimlich's comments and the response returned by Meals on
Wheels.
Mr. Waido noted that although applicants are requested to enter a minimum amount;
however, most agencies would willingly accept any funding recommended. In this tight
funding cycle, the high levels of demand and crucial need may well override the
applicant's stated minimum funding.
At the end of the discussion on motions, moved by Mr. Berglund, seconded by
Mr. Taylor: To accept the funding recommendations as presented. Motion failed,
4-5.
Moved by Ms. Flores, seconded by Mr. Kulischeck: To reallocate $2,500 from PS-
2, Springfield Court, to bring that applicant to its minimum request; to reallocate
$1,500 from PS-7, ELTC, to bring that applicant to its minimum request; to
reallocate $1,750 from PS-11, Sunshine School, to bring that applicant to its
minimum request; to reallocate $2,000 from PS-16, United Day Care Center, to
bring that applicant to its minimum request; and to reallocate the sum of those
funds, $7,750, to Family Center/La Familia. Motion approved, 5-4.
Moved by Mr. Taylor: To extend equal funding provided, per child served, at a level of
$500 per child for Springfield Court, Sunshine School, Family Center/La Familia, and
United Day Care. Motion died for lack of a second.
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Moved by Mr. Berglund, seconded by Ms. Molander: To accept the Public Service
projects as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
PS-1 — Project Self-Sufficiency - $20,000 request
Moved by Mr. Berglund, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved, 7-1-1.
Total recommended funding level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
While this is a very good application from an applicant with excellent track record, many
clients use other services that have high funding needs as well. This applicant is
extremely proficient at fund-raising, while other applicants present higher needs. The
basic issues of food, shelter, health, and safety are addressed by other organizations
with strained funding sources and high needs.
PS-2 - Springfield Court - $17,500 request
Moved by Ms. Ramos-Garcia, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend full
funding. Motion approved unanimously.
Moved by Ms. Flores, seconded by Mr. Kulischeck: To reallocate $2,500 from PS-
2, Springfield Court, to bring that applicant to its minimum request; to reallocate
$1,500 from PS-7, ELTC, to bring that applicant to its minimum request; to
reallocate $1,750 from PS-11, Sunshine School, to bring that applicant to its
minimum request; to reallocate $2,000 from PS-16, United Day Care Center, to
bring that applicant to its minimum request; and to reallocate the sum of those
funds, $7,750, to Family Center/La Familia. Motion approved, 5-4.
Total recommended funding level - $15,000
Reasons for the Recommendation
The program meets wide variety of income levels while providing an impressive level of
service. The motivation of the program's participants is evident in the staff and level of
service. A need exists to keep people working, and comfortable child care is essential to
meet that need. This applicant's geographical location is advantageous, addressing a
different population set than other similar providers.
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PS-3 — CASA - $12,464
Moved by Mr. Kulischeck, seconded by Ms. Ramos-Garcia: To recommend full
funding. Motion failed, 4-5.
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved, 5-4.
Total recommended funding level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
The service provided is unique and unduplicated. If volunteers are not received, the
affected kids will be unserved. A CASA presence makes a difference in very difficult
cases. Better funding of the program could make this needy program more visible. The
need for this service is growing in the community. However, the program does not
constitute a basic need. The funding needs of this program will be met by other sources.
The very limited funding available to the Commission is needed for other high priority
projects. The program still has the ability to accept each case presented.
PS-4— Ensight - $5,200 request
Moved by Ms. Sutherlin, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved 9-0.
Total recommended funding level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
The program does not meet the very basic needs of the population. A CDBG grant is
not an optimum source of funding. The application has the feel of a back-end stopgap
measure. The application addresses an expansion in services.
PS-5 — Elderhaus - $6,669 request
Moved by Ms. Ramos-Garcia, seconded by Ms. Molander: To recommend full
funding. Motion approved, 6-3.
Total recommended funding level - $6,669
Reasons for the Recommendation
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The program addresses the needs of a growing senior population and their families.
The issues affect not only the senior population but other segments. The applicant
provides a unique service that has no duplication with other providers. The program has
a successful track record. This is hoped to constitute seed money to help the applicant
reach a level of self-sufficiency. Funding provides a safety net for families with
unavoidable difficulties.
PS-6 -Wingshadow — $20,000 request
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend no funding.
Motion 8-1.
Total recommended funding level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
Good use is made of volunteers. However, rather than addressing current needs, the
application creates new positions, thereby creating a higher risk in funding. The
program does not address the more basic needs that exist for the limited funds. The
program can meet its needs with its present funding. Concern was expressed in regard
to too-aggressive growth.
PS-7 - Education and Life Training Center - $10,000 request
Moved by Mr. Berglund, seconded by Ms. Molander: To recommend full funding.
Motion approved 8-1.
Moved by Ms. Flores, seconded by Mr. Kulischeck: To reallocate $2,500 from PS-
2, Springfield Court, to bring that applicant to its minimum request; to reallocate
$1,500 from PS-7, ELTC, to bring that applicant to its minimum request; to
reallocate $1,750 from PS-11, Sunshine School, to bring that applicant to its
minimum request; to reallocate $2,000 from PS-16, United Day Care Center, to
bring that applicant to its minimum request; and to reallocate the sum of those
funds, $7,750, to Family Center/La Familia. Motion approved, 5-4.
Total recommended funding level - $8,500
Reasons for the Recommendation
The program uses its funding very effectively. A large number of people are served per
dollar awarded. The program addresses the basic need of employment abilities, in the
face of an ever-rising community need. The program appears to be very well run.
PS-8 Respite Care - $10,000 request
Moved by Mr. Berglund, seconded by Ms. Molander: To recommend full funding.
Motion approved 5-4.
Total recommended funding level - $10,000
Reasons for the Recommendation
This program serves a large population that requires very basic services. The program
is unique and unduplicated. Funding provides a safety net for families with unavoidable
difficulties.
PS-9 Meals on Wheels - $9,490 request
Moved Mr. Kulischeck, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
The program fills a great role within the community and addresses a basic need of food.
But, no great requirement is seen for CDBG as an irreplaceable funding source. The
program's recipients are not fully identified, only the general need. The program has
created its own artificial floor in regard to meal prices. The program's criteria does not
specifically look to a low-income and high-need population.
PS-10 — BASE Camp - $19,685 request
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend full funding.
Motion passed unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $19,685
Reasons for the Recommendation
This program is the only after-school program in the city. Reaches broad segment of
population, with high effectiveness of funding received. The program serves many
families and helps to keep them self-sufficient. Consistent with other providers as far as
addressing their need. Good track record. Lack of funding in child-care services can
drive a higher level of support elsewhere in society for the affected family. It is beneficial
for a child to be enrolled in day-care rather than staying home alone.
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PS-11 — Sunshine School - $14,000 request
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Ms. Flores: To recommend full funding.
Motion approved, 6-3.
Moved by Ms. Flores, seconded by Mr. Kulischeck: To reallocate $2,500 from PS-
2, Springfield Court, to bring that applicant to its minimum request; to reallocate
$1,500 from PS-7, ELTC, to bring that applicant to its minimum request; to
reallocate $1,750 from PS-11, Sunshine School, to bring that applicant to its
minimum request; to reallocate $2,000 from PS-16, United Day Care Center, to
bring that applicant to its minimum request; and to reallocate the sum of those
funds, $7,750, to Family Center/La Familia. Motion approved, 5-4.
Total recommended funding level - $12,250
Reasons for the Recommendation
The program meets a basic need of child care provided to needy families to address
self-sufficiency. The service covers an range of early ages not fully addressed by other
providers.
PS-12 — RVNA - $15,000 request
Moved by Ms. Ramos-Garcia, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend no
funding. Motion failed, 3-6.
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend funding of
$3,599 (constituting the funds remaining after the first round of funding discussions), to
be applied to the skilled-services portion of the application. Motion approved, 7-2.
Total recommended funding level - $3,599
Reasons for the Recommendation
The program addresses a basic need of health care. It serves a population presently
without health care, resulting in a large savings cost to the community. By supplying a
partial award, the funding can be focused on services for the very neediest persons
affected. However, the program addresses only a need within specialized groups, while
other needs with broader-targeted populations take higher priority. The applicant can
meet most of its needs through its own funding.
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PS-13 - FirstCall - $4,000 request
Moved by Mr. Berglund, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
FirstCall was mentioned as being source of many referrals to other service providers.
But, the program does not meet parameters of serving the very neediest populations in
this cycle of very limited funding.
PS-14— Neighbor to Neighbor Housing Counseling - $30,000 request
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Mr. Taylor: To recommend funding of
$25,000. Motion approved 7-0-2.
Total recommended funding level — $25,000
Reasons for the Recommendation
The program provides good leverage of other resources, It addresses the basic need of
shelter, helping to ensure that people in need of this program do not lose their housing.
The community needs this level of housing expertise that is provided without other
agendas.
PS-15 — NCAP - $14,000 request
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Mr. Taylor: To recommend funding of $4,640,
as the difference from the monthly savings and the award in the Public Facilities
application. Motion approved, 5-4.
Total recommended funding level - $4,670
Reasons for the Recommendation
The program addresses the basic need of shelter with its housing assistance. The
program reaches a large number of people. Sound fiscal responsibility is shown. The
program has a good track record.
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PS-16 — United Day Care - $25,500 request
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Ms. Sutherlin: To recommend full funding.
Motion approved, 8-1.
Moved by Ms. Flores, seconded by Mr. Kulischeck: To reallocate $2,500 from PS-
2, Springfield Court, to bring that applicant to its minimum request; to reallocate
$1,500 from PS-7, ELTC, to bring that applicant to its minimum request; to
reallocate $1,750 from PS-11, Sunshine School, to bring that applicant to its
minimum request; to reallocate $2,000 from PS-16, United Day Care Center, to
bring that applicant to its minimum request; and to reallocate the sum of those
funds, $7,750, to Family Center/La Familia. Motion approved, 5-4.
Total recommended funding level - $23,000
Reasons for the Recommendation
The program serves many families and helps to keep them self-sufficient. Consistent
with other providers as far as addressing their need. This is a long-time provider of
these services. Lack of funding in these services drive a higher level of support
elsewhere in society. It is beneficial for a child to be enrolled in day-care rather than
staying home alone.
PS-17 — Family Center/La Familia - $17,750 request
Moved by Mr. Kulischeck, seconded Ms. Ramos-Garcia: To recommend funding
of $7,750, to be applied to salaries for a teacher and bilingual assistant. Motion
failed, 4-5.
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Mr. Taylor: To recommend no funding.
Motion approved, 6-3.
Moved by Ms. Flores, seconded by Mr. Kulischeck: To reallocate $2,500 from PS-
2, Springfield Court, to bring that applicant to its minimum request; to reallocate
$1,500 from PS-7, ELTC, to bring that applicant to its minimum request; to
reallocate $1,750 from PS-11, Sunshine School, to bring that applicant to its
minimum request; to reallocate $2,000 from PS-16, United Day Care Center, to
bring that applicant to its minimum request; and to reallocate the sum of those
funds, $7,750, to Family Center/La Familia. Motion approved, 5-4.
Total recommended funding level - $7,750
Reasons for the Recommendation
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This program provides day-care for the poorest of families. The level of service calls for
a different structure than seen with other services. This program comprises the only
bilingual day-care in the city and helps children with basic language needs. Without this
service, many of the client children would not enjoy a safe environment. This program
offers many different aspects and activities for families. The salaries themselves are at
an appropriate level. However, there are no specific plans for addressing the future
salary needs that are temporarily addressed by CDBG funding in this cycle, Some
services are provided by other carriers, albeit at much higher cost. Future salary needs
are not addressed. Other services, such as tuition supplementation, would be better
postured for funding but were not requested by this applicant in favor of salary
subsidies.
PS-18 Catholic Charities - $30,000 request
Moved by Ms. Molander, seconded by Ms. Ramos-Garcia: To recommend full
funding. Friendly amendment proposed by Mr. Berglund, accepted by movant and
second: To recommend funding of $26,000, the minimum requested. Motion
approved unanimously.
Total recommended funding level - $26,000
Reasons for the Recommendation
This facility is the only place that this level of service is provided. The program meets
the most basic needs of shelter. The facility is highly utilized by the targeted population.
The Commission would like to see a higher amount of leverage achieved in the faith
community.
PS-19 Women's Resource Center - $15,000 request
Moved by Ms. Ramos-Garcia, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend no
funding. Motion approved 5-4.
Total recommended funding level - $0
Reasons for the Recommendation
A good program that addresses a diverse population. However, serving a diverse
population does not rise to meeting basic needs. Other applicants have higher priority
with basic needs.
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PS-20 - Disabled Resource Services - $10,520 request
Moved by Mr. Berglund, seconded by Mr. Kulischeck: To recommend full funding.
Motion approved 7-1-1.
Total recommended funding level - $10,520
Reasons for the Recommendation
This is the only provider for the services offered. The program addresses low-income
people in crisis. The AMI served is below 30%. The program serves an at-risk
population.
HOME FUNDING
AD-1 HOME
Admin - $68,188 request
CHDO Set-Aside - $102,282 request
Housing Projects - $511,411
This item needs to be approved by City Council, with the funding to be available
for allocation to specific projects in the fall cycle.
Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To accept the Staff
recommendation contained within AD-1. Motion approved unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 2005-055
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE FY 2005 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
AND THE USE OF UNPROGRAMMED FY 04 CDBG ENTITLEMENT GRAND FUNDS,
UNPROGRAMMED FY 04 HOME GRANT FUNDS, REPROGRAMMED FY 03 HOME
GRANT FUNDS AND THE HOME FY 04-05 COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION SET ASIDE FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home
Investments Partnership (HOME) Program are ongoing grant administration programs funded by
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins has received CDBG Program funds since 1975 and
HOME funds since 1993; and
WHEREAS, on January 18,2000,the City Council approved Resolution 2000-13,formally
adopting a competitive process for the allocation of City financial resources to affordable housing
programs/projects and community development activities; and
WHEREAS,since January 2005,the CDBG Commission has held a public hearing to obtain
citizen input on community development and affordable housing needs,and has heard presentations
and asked clarification questions from each applicant that submitted a proposal to the City
requesting funding; and
WHEREAS,the CDBG Commission met in a special meeting for the purpose of preparing
a recommendation to the City Council as to which programs and projects should be funded with the
FY 2005 CDBG Entitlement Grant and the use of Unprogrammed FY 04 CDBG Entitlement Grant
funds, Unprogrammed FY 04 HOME Grant funds, Reprogrammed FY 03 HOME Grant funds and
the HOME FY 04-05 Community Housing Development Organization Set Aside funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the administration is authorized to submit the an application to HUD as follows:
PLANNING and ADMINISTRATION
FY 05 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$193 046 1 City of Fort Collins - CDBG Administration
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
FY 05 CDBG Entitlement Grant
200,000 City of Fort Collins Advance Planning - Home Buyer Assistance
300,000 FCHC —Village on Plum Preservation Phase II
166,491 Neighbor to Neighbor- Rehabilitation of Affordable Housin
Reprogrammed FY 03 HOME Grant
$152,735 1 FCHC - Village on Bryan Avenue Senior Apartments
51 000 1 Habitat for Humanity- Vacant Property Acquisition
HOME FY 04-05 Co it Housin Development Organization Set Aside
mmun
$ 85,120 Nei hbor to Neighbor- Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Un ro rammed FY 04 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$12,000 Cit of Fort Collins Facilities - Crossroads Safehouse Rehabilitation
7,000 1 Northern Colorado AIDS Project - Facility Purchase
PUBLIC SERVICES
FY 05 CDBG Entitlement Grant—Public Services $173,113 maximum
$ 15,000 Springfield Court Early Learning Center— Sliding Fee Scholarship Program
6,669 Elderhaus—Eagle's Club
8,500 Education and Life Training Center- Employment Skills Training
10,000 Respite Care - Sliding Fee Scholarship Program
19,685 B.A.S.E. Cam - Sliding Fee Scholarship Program
12,250 Sunshine School - Sliding Fee Tuition Scholarship
3,599 Rehabilitation/Visiting Nurses Association—Home Health Care Scholarship
Fund
25,000 Neighbor to Neighbor—Comprehensive Housing Counseling
4,640 Northern Colorado AIDS Project - Case Management/Homeless Prevention
23,500 United Day Care - Sliding Scale Tuition Scholarship
7,750 The Family Center/La Familia El Nidito Child Care Center
26,000 Catholic Charities Northern— Shelter/Supportive Services for the Homeless
10,520 Disabled Resource Services - Access to Independence Program
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held this
17th day of May A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2005-056
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program is to
increase the supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing in the City of Fort Collins for an
extended period of time; and
WHEREAS, the City's Consolidated Plan identifies the following priorities for housing
related needs: (1) stimulate housing production for very low, low and moderate income
households, (2) increase home ownership opportunities for very low, low and moderate income
households, and (3) increase the supply of public housing for families and those with special
needs; and
WHEREAS, specific projects for the use of HOME funds will be determined in
November as a result of the fall funding cycle of the competitive process for the allocation of the
City's financial resources to affordable housing programs/projects and community development
activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS that the administration is authorized to submit the FY 2005 Home Investment
Partnerships Program application as follows:
Administration $ 68,188
Housing Projects $511,411
CHDO Set-Aside $102,282
Total $681,881
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held
this 17th day of May A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 059, 2005
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AND
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN
PROGRAM YEARS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9, of the Charter of the City of Fort Collins ("Charter")
permits City Council to make supplemental appropriations by ordinance at any time during the fiscal
year, provided that the total amount of such supplemental appropriations, in combination with all
previous appropriations for that fiscal year, does not exceed the current estimate of actual and
anticipated revenues to be received during the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS,Article V, Section 10, of the Charter authorizes the City Council to transfer by
ordinance any unexpended and unencumbered amount or portion thereof from one fund or capital
project to another fund or capital project, provided that the purpose for which the funds were
initially appropriated no longer exists; and
WHEREAS,Article V, Section 11,of the Charter provides that federal grant appropriations
shall not lapse if unexpended at the end of the budget year until the expiration of the federal grant;
and
WHEREAS,the City will receive in federal fiscal year 2005-2006 unanticipated revenue in
the form of federal Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds totaling $1,154,086,
constituting a new revenue source; and
WHEREAS,unexpended funds are also available from the CDBG program from prior fiscal
years in the amount of$60,831; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that the appropriation of unanticipated CDBG grant
revenue from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") as described
herein will not result in total appropriations in excess of the current estimate of actual and
anticipated revenues for fiscal year 2005; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of Resolution 2005-055 City Council approved the 2005-2006
Community Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS,by adoption of Resolution 2005-056 City Council authorized the City Manager
to transmit for approval the 2005-2006 Fort Collins Consolidated Annual Action Plan to HUD as
required to receive the grant funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated revenue
in the federal fiscal year 2005-2006 into the Community Development Block Grant Fund, the sum
of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHTY-SIX DOLLARS
($1,154,086), upon receipt thereof from federal fiscal year 2005-2006 Community Development
Block Grant Funds.
Section 2. That the unexpended and unencumbered amount of SIXTY THOUSAND
EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY ONE DOLLARS($60,831)is hereby authorized for transfer from the
2004-2005 Community Development Block Grant Program to the 2005-2006 Community
Development Block Grant Program and appropriated therein.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 17th day of
May, A.D. 2005, and to be presented for final passage on the 7th day of June, A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 7th day of June, A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 060, 2005
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN
THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS FUND
WHEREAS, the HOME Investment Partnership Program ("HOME Program") was
authorized by the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 to provide funds in the form of
Participating Jurisdiction Grants for a variety of housing-related activities which would increase
the supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 1994, the City Council adopted Resolution 94-92 authorizing the
Mayor to submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development("HUD") a notification of
intent to participate in the HOME Program; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 1994, HUD designated the City as a Participating Jurisdiction in
the HOME Program, allowing the City to receive an allocation of HOME Program funds as long as
Congress re-authorizes and continues to fund the program; and
WHEREAS, the City has been notified by HUD that the City's HOME Participating
Jurisdiction Grant for the federal fiscal year 2005-2006 is $681,881, constituting a new revenue
source; and
WHEREAS,unexpended funds are also available from the HOME Program for the federal
2004-2005 fiscal year in the amount of$358,450; and
WHEREAS,Article V, Section 9,of the Charter of the City of Fort Collins permits the City
Council to make supplemental appropriations by ordinance at any time during the fiscal year,
provided that the total amount of such supplemental appropriations,in combination with all previous
appropriations for that fiscal year, do not exceed the then current estimate of actual and anticipated
revenues to be received during the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that the appropriation of the HOME Program funds
as described herein will not cause the total amount appropriated in the HOME Fund to exceed the
current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received in that fund during the 2005 fiscal
year; and
WHEREAS,Article V, Section 10,of the Charter authorizes the City Council to transfer by
ordinance any unexpended and unencumbered amount or portion thereof from one project to another
project, provided that the purpose for which the funds were initially appropriated no longer exists;
and
WHEREAS,Article V, Section 11,of the Charter provides that federal grant appropriations
shall not lapse if unexpended at the end of the budget year until the expiration of the federal grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated revenue
in the federal fiscal year 2005-2006 into the HOME Program Fund the sum of SIX HUNDRED
EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE DOLLARS ($681,881), upon
receipt from federal fiscal year 2005-2006 HOME Participating Jurisdiction Grant Funds.
Section 2. That the unexpended and unencumbered amount of THREE HUNDRED
FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($358,450) is hereby
authorized for transfer from 2004-2005 HOME Program projects to the 2005-2006 HOME Program.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 17th day of
May, A.D. 2005, and to be presented for final passage on the 7th day of June, A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 7th day of June, A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk