HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-062-07/16/2013-APPROVING THE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT WILL RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT B RESOLUTION 2013-062
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT WILL RECEIVE
FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM AND THE CITY'S HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is an ongoing
grant administration program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD); and
WHEREAS, the City has received CDBG Program funds since 1975; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has budgeted General Fund dollars in the Human Services
Program for use in assisting community development activities; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2000, the City Council approved Resolution 2000-013,
formally adopting a competitive process for the allocation of City financial resources to
affordable housing programs and projects, and community development activities; and
WHEREAS, since January 2013, 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 clarifying questions of each applicant that submitted a proposal to the
City requesting funding; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2013, 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 2013 CDBG Entitlement Grant, FY 2013 CDBG Program Income,
and funds from the City's 2013 Human Services Program, including Keep Fort Collins Great
funds; and
WHEREAS, as required by HUD regulations, a 30-day public comment period began on
June 17, 2013, and ended on July 16, 2013, and to date no comments have been received; and
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2013, the CDBG Commission met and adopted a revised
recommendation to redistribute funds made available by the elimination of an ineligible grant to
other community development projects, which adjusted funding recommendations are reflected
in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the recommendations of the CDBG Commission
and has determined that the City's 2013 allocation should be made as set out in this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE .IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS that City staff is hereby authorized to submit an application to HUD as follows:
Section 1.
PLANNING and ADMINISTRATION
City of Fort Collins: CDBG Administration $229,031
Section 2.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING and PUBLIC FACILITIES
Applicant Commission's Recommended
Project/Program Funding
HO-2 CARE Housing: Provincetowne II $250,000
HO-3 Habitat for Humanity: Cottages at Avondale $45,000
HO-4 Housing Catalyst (FCHA): Cunningham Corner
$49,358
Rehab
PF-2 Elderhaus: Property Purchase $300,000
Economic Development, Housing & Public Facility $644,358
Total
Section 3.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Applicant Commission's Recommended
Project/Program Funding
Alliance for Suicide Prevention: Education & Awareness $4,200
Programs
B.A.S.E. Camp: Childcare Scholarships $55,000
Boys & Girls Club: After-School & School-Break
Childcare/Youth Pro . $24,907
CASA Program: Harmony House Supervised Visit Center $8,950
Catholic Charities: Senior Services $15,000
Catholic Charities: Shelter & Rapid Rehousing $40,000
Center for Family Outreach: Assessments Low-Income $8,000
Youth
ChildSafe Colorado: Child Sexual Abuse Treatment $23,000
Program
Colo. Health Network (NCAP): Client Services &
Homelessness Prev $14,240
Crossroads Safehouse: Advocacy Program $31,885
Disabled Resource Services: Access to Independence $26,186
ATI
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Education & Life Training Center: JobReady & Circles $29,310
Employment
Elderhaus: Mindset Therapy Center Program $20,000
Family Center: Childcare Scholarships $40,000
Food Bank for Latimer County: Kids Caf6 $27,000
Health District of Latimer County: Dental Connections $18,170
Homelessness Prevention Initiative: Emergency Rental $45,000
Assistance
Larimer County Child Advocate Center: Victim Services $24,472
The Matthews House: Empowering Youth Program $32,229
Neighbor to Neighbor: Housing Counseling $33,174
Neighbor to Neighbor: Rent Assistance $30,000
Project Self-Sufficiency: Services for Single Parent $33,000
Families
Rehab. & Visiting Nurse Association: Home Health Care $35,000
Scholarships
—Re--spite Care: Childcare Scholarships $35,000
SAVA Center: Sexual Assault Victim Services $18,273
Touchstone Health Partners: CDDT Program $29,011
Touchstone Health Partners: Mental Health Services— $22,500
Murphy Center
Turning Point: Crisis Intervention Program
Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center: $55,000
Childcare Scholarships
Volunteers of America: Home Delivered Meals Program $33,600
Public Service Total $812 107
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this.
16th day of July A.D. 2013.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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