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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-98 Resolution No. 14-98 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 2013 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND THE 2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 WHEREAS, Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides for block grant funding assistance to units of local governments for the purpose of strengthening the ability of said governments and elected officials to determine the community development needs, set priorities, and allocate resources to various activities; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Elgin, Illinois, has determined that additional emphasis is needed in the area of community development in order that beneficial solutions to the preservation and rehabilitation of affordable housing, the rehabilitation of public facilities, and support for public service activities may be addressed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That Resolution No. 14-46 is hereby amended to further amend the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program Year and the 2013 Annual Action Plan for the reallocation of excess funds to the following additional projects: RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM Provide grants for the rehabilitation of housing owned and/or occupied by low- and moderate-income families. Submitting Agency: City of Elgin Community Development Department Location: 150 Dexter Ct, Elgin, IL 60120 Additional Funding Amount: $130,000 BUILDING RENOVATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Provide funds to cover the expense for architectural services associated with the building renovation. Submitting Agency: Open Door Clinic Project Location: 1665 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, Illinois Proposed Level of Funding: $50,000 SALVAGE, WASTE AND RECYCLING EXPANSION Provide funds to building a 3,400 square foot addition to the Northern Illinois Food Bank distribution center to provide additional storage space to salvage and safely separate incoming food from outgoing waste and recycling to avoid contamination. Submitting Agency: Northern Illinois Food Bank Project Location: 273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL 60134 Proposed Level of Funding: $50,000 PARKS AND RECREATION ADA COMPLIANCE Provide funds to improve accessibility by removing physical or environmental barriers at city parks located within low- and moderate-income areas to be in accordance with recent American for Disabilities Act ADA requirements. Submitting Agency: City of Elgin Project Location: 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois Proposed Level of Funding: $116,430 Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file such amendment with the Department of Housing and Urban Development and to provide additional information and furnish such documents as may be required by said Department to execute such agreements as are required by said Department, and to act as the authorized correspondent of the City of Elgin.  s/ David J. Kaptain    David J. Kaptain, Mayor          Presented: July 23, 2014    Adopted: July 23, 2014    Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0        Attest:         s/ Kimberly Dewis    Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk