HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-75 Resolution No. 05-75
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION AND ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR
A GRANT 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 general purpose 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
problems of slum and blight, and housing and neighborhood deterioration may be addressed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That a submission be made to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for a grant in the amount of Nine Hundred Seventy One Thousand, One Hundred
Seventeen Dollars ($971,117) for the following projects:
1. CDBG GRANT ADMINISTRATION — City of Elgin's Community
Development Department
CDBG Program administration including oversight, management,
monitoring and coordination of program activities; preparation and
submission of reports as required by Federal regulations; public
information and assistance.
Level of Funding: $190,000
2. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM — City of
Elein's Community Development Department
Grant and loan program for the rehabilitation of housing owned and/or
occupied by low and moderate income families.
Level of Funding: $581,334
3. BUILDING REHABILITATION PROJECT — Community Crisis
Center
CDBG funds will be used to renovate the interior and exterior of the
Community Crisis Center's facility. The facility serves as a hub for
families and individuals seeking shelter from domestic violence, sexual
assault, and homelessness. On average the facility serves 6,000 families
and individuals.
Level of Funding: $34,370
4. 120 S. STATE STREET ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT —
Housing Authority of Elgin
CDBG funds would be used to pay for the installation of a new boiler and
wall mounted air conditioners in the Housing Authority's Senior Apartment
Building. The project would benefit a total of 100 low and moderate
income seniors.
Level of Funding: $45,413
5. CHILD CARE CENTER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - Bethesda
Community Development Center
CDBG funds will be used pay for a portion of salaries associated with the
operation of the Daycare Program and the Extended Care Program. This
program allows low and moderate income families/parents who work a
second shift job obtain affordable daycare.
Level of Funding: $50,000
6. CHILD CARE FACILITY PROJECT - ELGIN YWCA
CDBG funds will be used for the preparation of work specifications to
renovate the cafeteria area of the building into an expanded child care
facility. The current program is at its capacity and there is a waiting list for
additional children. This renovation will allow additional families to be
served.
Level of Funding: $35,000
7. ELGIN AREA SERVICES BUILDING PROJECT - ASSOCIATION
FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
CDBG funds will be used to help fund the concrete installation portion of
the construction of a new building for AID. The agency is currently
renting space in the Elgin Rehabilitation Center. The construction of this
new building will allow the agency to expand its services and utilize the
current rent payments for increased programming.
Level of Funding: $35,000
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file
such submission 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/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2005
Adopted: March 23, 2005
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk