HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-83 Resolution No. 06-83
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 Eight Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand, Five Hundred
Seventy Dollars ($863,570) for the following projects:
1. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG funds will be used to provide grants and loans for the rehabilitation of
housing owned and/or occupied by low and moderate income families.
Submitting Agency: City of Elgin's Community Development Group
Location: City-wide activity
Proposed Level of Funding: $570,470
2. CDBG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
CDBG funds will be used for Program Administration costs, including program
oversight, management, monitoring and coordination; the preparation and
submission of reports as required by federal regulations; and public information
and assistance.
Submitting Agency: City of Elgin's Community Development Group
Location: 150 Dexter Ct., Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $140,000
3. COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
CDBG funds will be used for exterior building and site improvements at the
Community Crisis Center facility.
Submitting Agency: Community Crisis Center
Location: P.O. Box 1390, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $31,826
4. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ELGIN FRONT ENTRY DOOR PROJECT
CDBG funds will be used to restructure the main building entrance at the Housing
Authority's senior apartment building.
Submitting Agency: The Housing Authority of Elgin
Location: 120 S. State St., Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $52,500
5. BETHESDA CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
CDBG funds will be used to subsidize staff salaries associated with the operation
of Bethesda's Extended Care Program and child care costs for low and moderate
income families.
Submitting Agency: Bethesda Community Development Center
Location: 453 Fremont St., Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $50,000
6. ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ELGIN AREA
SERVICES BUILDING PROJECT
CDBG funds will be used to construct outdoor improvements including a concrete
patio,walkways and fencing.
Submitting Agency: Association for Individual Development
Location: 1111 Bowes Rd., Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $18,774
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: April 12, 2006
Adopted: April 12, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk