HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2018-066 N.C.S. 05/07/2018Resolution No. 2018-066 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2018 ACTION
PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is an entitlement community under the jurisdiction of
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block
Grant Program (CDBG); and
WHEREAS, 24 CFR 91.220 requires the City to submit an annual Action Plan which is
comprised of the community's projected use of Block Grant funds to address community needs;
and
WHEREAS, all projects and programs which are proposed for funding address one or
more of the national objectives of the CDBG program and the priorities of the City's 2015-2020
Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was noticed on January 24, 2018 and March 22, 2018 and
a public hearing was conducted on May 7, 2018 to hear comments from the community on the
proposed projects and programs and the City Council found the proposed funding plan to be
consistent with the Consolidated Pian; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Petaluma City Council as follows:
1. The Action Plan, as attached, is approved and adopted for FY 2018-2019.
2, The City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to sign all program documents
required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 2018-2019
Action Plan.
3. Should the actual allocation amount of the CDBG entitlement grant be different from
the estimated 2018-2019 entitlement amount, the City Manager is authorized to
increase/decrease each sub -recipient's allocation proportionately.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the 'approved to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 7`h day of May 2018, for
by the following vote:
City Attofty
AYES: Barrett, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: Albertson
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: G '
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City ClerkMayor
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Exhibit A
2018-2019 CDBG PROPOSALS
Agency
Project Description
Funds
Requested
Funds
Recommended
Nat'l Objective
• Intergovernmental
transfers
• Code Enforcement
1
City
Software
$68,000
$68,000
N/A
• Audit
• Continuum of Care
• Staff Admin
2
PPSC
Senior Meals
$50,000
$51,000
Suitable Living
Environment
3
Rebuilding Together
Rehabilitation low income
$225,000
$238,000
Providing decent
properties
housing
North Bay Children's
Installation of outdoor
Suitable Living
4
Center
garden classroom at
$3,900
$3,900
Environment
Valley Vista School
2018-2019 TOTALS
$346,900
$360,900
Worldng in partnership with CDBG applicants, RTP will continue to be the City's main
rehabilitation arm, coordinating suppliers and volunteers to respond to the community's
rehabilitation needs.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The City of Petaluma is allowed a maximum of $69,400 (20% of total grant) to
administer the CDBG program, under the Administrative Cap rule. The administrative funds can
be utilized for salaries; supplies; Block Grant's share of intergovernmental transfers; various
consulting agreements, including Petaluma's share of administering the County -wide Continuum
of Care Program. Additionally, the City's Code Enforcement staff has requested funding for the
ongoing operation and continuing education related to the City's code enforcement software
program.
Total Petalumans served: N/A
Staff Recommendation: $68,000
2. Petaluma People Services Center (PPSC) has requested $50,000 to continue PPSC's
Home Delivered Meals Program. In PPSC's application, it was projected that $167,240 of other
funds will be used for their Meals on Wheels program to provide this valuable service. Through
the Home Delivered Meals program, which operates every day of the year, homebound seniors
receive a daily hot meal and security check, nutritional assessments, and, when needed,
individualized counseling by a registered dietician. Meals are cooked on weekdays at the PPSC
newly renovated commercial kitchen, located in the senior Center at 211 Novak Drive. On
weekends PPSC purchases meals prepared by Petaluma Valley hospital. Meals are delivered
seven days a week by caring PPSC volunteers. Due to increased demand and reduced funding,
there is a waiting list to provide their Meals on Wheels service to seniors that need it.
Total Meals Delivered: 31,000
Staff Recommendation: $51,000
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3. Rebuilding Together Petaluma (RTP) requested $225,000 to serve as the City's
rehabilitation arm. RTP, previously funded from the PCDC Low -Mod housing set-aside, is in its
22nd year of providing much needed, free of charge, home repair, home modifications (for
disabled persons), and water and energy efficient services to low and very low-income
homeowners and renters, as well as repairs and major maintenance on nonprofit facilities.
Because of budget cuts, the City no longer has the staff capability to responsibly administer
many small contracts. During the year, Rebuilding Together will utilize skilled and unskilled
labor valued at $487,000 and other grants and donations totaling $105,000 to get the work done.
RTP will be coordinating with other nonprofits to address the rehabilitation requests from our
low-income community. This year Rebuilding Together Petaluma will use the funds to make
much needed repairs to two of the transitional houses owned by the City and leased to COTS.
Because they use volunteer workers and donated materials, RTP is able to greatly leverage
CDBG's limited funds.
Total number of persons served: 35 households and 50 home repair projects;
Staff Recommendation: $238,000
4. North Bay Children's Center (NBCC) requested $3,900 to install an outdoor garden
classroom at Valley Vista School as part of their successful Garden of Eatin' program which
provides daily nutrition education and fresh produce to all preschool children and their families.
Installation of a nature -based play area for the Valley Vista preschool program will be an
intentionally -designed outdoor play and learning environment to facilitate all -natural play,
exploration and innovation for preschool children.
Total number of persons served: 24 households
Staff Recommendation: $3,900
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