HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-105 Resolution No. 21-105
RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE 2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AMENDING THE 2020 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN,AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM,
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CDBG PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH KANE COUNTY FOR
SERVICES NECESSARY TO ADMINISTER AND MANAGE THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to units of local government for the
purpose of developing viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living
environment, and by expanding economic opportunities; and
WHEREAS,the CDBG Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD)and is to be implemented in a manner consistent with priorities and strategies
identified in the Kane-Elgin Consortium's Housing and Community Development Consolidated
Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve an Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2021 in
order for the City to qualify for its annual formula allocation of CDBG funds from HUD; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2020 to
incorporate supplemental CDBG funds appropriated under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security(CARES)Act, referred to as CDBG-CV funds; and
WHEREAS it is desirable to amend an intergovernmental agreement with Kane County
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to provide for the proper administration and management of activities funded under the City's
CDBG and CDBG-CV programs during Program Year 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1.That the 2021 Annual Action Plan,including the activities listed below,is hereby
approved:
1. Day Shelter Services
PADS of Elgin will provide daytime shelter services in the City of Elgin for homeless
individuals, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. This service will complement their
existing overnight emergency shelter.
CDBG Funding: $40,000.00
Agency: PADS of Elgin
2. Street Improvements
The City will resurface portions of Ball Street, Jackson Street, and Silver Court, make
accessibility improvements to sidewalks, replace adjacent curbs and gutters, and correct
minor drainage and storm sewer deficiencies.
CDBG Funding: $480,000.00
Agency: City of Elgin Engineering Division
3. Affordable Housing Fund
The Affordable Housing Fund(AHF)will leverage multiple funding sources to support the
preservation and creation of affordable housing for households with incomes at or below
80% of the area median income ($74,550 for a family of four). CDBG funds will be used
to provide gap financing for affordable housing activities within the City of Elgin.
CDBG Funding: $336,970.00
Agency: Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
4. East Side Planning Study
The City will retain one or more consultants to prepare a plan for the East Chicago Street
corridor,from roughly Illinois Route 25 to Shales Parkway.The plan will inventory current
land uses, recommend future land uses, identify key properties for redevelopment, and
explore tools and mechanisms that might incent and encourage investment in the area. The
plan will also suggest the most-appropriate physical form and appearance of redevelopment
and streetscape enhancements and whether transportation system and infrastructure
improvements are necessary. The plan will evaluate opportunities for affordable, in-fill
housing considering the changing land use pattern along this important corridor and the
different tax structures between Kane and Cook counties.
CDBG Funding: $75,000.00
Agency: City of Elgin Community Development Department
5. CDBG Program Administration
Funds will cover costs associated with the administration of the CDBG program, and
expenses associated with administration of the Continuum of Care, which facilitates the
award of state and federal funding to Elgin agencies that serve the homeless population.
CDBG Funding: $98,419.00
Agency: Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
Section 2. That an amendment to the 2020 Annual Action Plan, including the CDBG-CV
activities listed below, is hereby approved:
1. Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Program
Funds will be used to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to low/moderate-income
homeowners in the City of Elgin. The program will address mold, lead-based paint, and
substandard ventilation, since such living conditions lead to poorer health outcomes for
building occupants.
CDBG-CV Funding: $619,744.00
Agency: Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
2. CDBG-CV Program Administration
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Funds will cover costs associated with the administration of the CDBG-CV program, and
expenses associated with administration of the Continuum of Care, which facilitates the
award of state and federal funding to Elgin agencies that serve the homeless population.
CDBG-CV Funding: $46,201.00
Agency: Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
Section 3. That the above funding awards are conditioned on each agency's compliance
with applicable HUD requirements,and satisfaction of conditions outlined in the attachment to the
report and recommendation issued to the Mayor and Members of the City Council at the
Committee of the Whole meeting of June 23, 2021.
Section 4. That Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such applications, agreements, certifications,reports, and other documents required by
HUD, and to provide additional information and furnish such documents as may be required by
HUD,to complete the activities described in the plans approved or amended herein.
Section 5. That Richard G. Kozal, City Manager,be and is hereby authorized and directed
to execute an amendment to CDBG Program Management Intergovernmental Agreement on
behalf of the City of Elgin with Kane County for program administration and management
services, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 28, 2021
Adopted: July 28, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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Amendment#7 to CDBG Program Management
Intergovernmental Agreement
THIS AMENDMENT, made and entered into this 28th day of July, 2021, by and between the CITY
OF ELGIN, an Illinois municipal corporation (the "CITY"), and KANE COUNTY, a body corporate and politic
(the "COUNTY"),which are collectively known as "the Parties", modifies an Intergovernmental
Agreement(the "Agreement")entered into by the Parties for CDBG Program Management services on
July 13, 2016, and subsequently amended on November 15, 2017,July 11, 2018,July 24, 2019, October
31, 2019, February 27, 2020, and March 27, 2020.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, under the Agreement (as amended),the COUNTY provides program management
services to the CITY in order to ensure proper implementation of its Community Development Block
Grant ("CDBG") Program and close-out of its Neighborhood Stabilization Program ("NSP"), both of which
are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development("HUD"); and
WHEREAS Paragraph 6 of said Agreement stipulates it will automatically
g p u cally renew for subsequent
one-year periods on June 1, provided that the CITY is awarded an annual formula allocation of CDBG
funds by HUD for the new Program Year beginning on June 1, and a budget for program management
services to be provided during the new Program Year is approved by the CITY as part of its Annual Action
Plan; and
WHEREAS, under said paragraph, the Agreement was renewed for Program Years 2017, 2018,
2019, and 2020, and the Parties amended the Agreement to make certain changes regarding the budget
and scope of services; and
WHEREAS,the CITY has been awarded an annual formula allocation of CDBG funds for Program
Year 2021 (June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022), and a budget for program management services to be
provided during Program Year 2021 was approved by the CITY as part of its Annual Action Plan for
Program Year 2021; and
WHEREAS,the CITY has also been awarded a supplemental allocation of CDBG-CV funds under
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security(CARES)Act, and a budget for program management
services for said award was approved by the CITY as an amendment to its Annual Action Plan for
Program Year 2020; and
WHEREAS,the Agreement automatically renewed for Program Year 2021, but it is necessary to
amend the Agreement to make certain changes regarding the budget and scope of services to be
provided by the COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, Paragraph 18 of the Agreement stipulates that it may be amended provided that
such amendments are in writing and duly executed by the Parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, upon the consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and upon
the further consideration of the recitals hereinabove set forth, it is hereby agreed between the CITY and
COUNTY to amend certain portions of the Agreement as follows:
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I. Paragraph 4, "Payments to the County," shall be amended as follows:
A. The CITY shall make periodic payments to the COUNTY for program management
services provided under this Agreement according to the budget established in
Attachment B, "Budget for Elgin CDBG Program Management Services."
B. The total of all payments made by the CITY to the COUNTY for program management
services provided under this Agreement shall not exceed $1 36,955.90$94,119.00 from
the CITY's Program Year 2019 2021 allocation and t14�00$46,201.00 from the
CITY's PFegFam Year 2020 CDBG-CV allocation unless modifications to the SERVICES are
authorized in writing by the CITY and COUNTY by way of written amendment to this
Agreement.
C. The CITY shall also make periodic payments to the COUNTY for the reimbursement of
housing rehabilitation costs and services provided under this Agreement according to
the budget established in Attachment C, "Budget for Elgin CDBG Program WausiAg
Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Services."
D. The total of all payments made by the CITY to the COUNTY for housing rehabilitation
costs and services provided under this Agreement shall not exceed$951,1o�o
$619,744.00 from the CITY's
GIT"'S PregFam YeaF 2 '^CDBG-CV allocation unless modifications to the SERVICES are
authorized in writing by the CITY and COUNTY by way of written amendment to this
Agreement. The payments to the COUNTY for housing rehabilitation costs and services
shall include both the amounts of residential rehabilitation assistance provided to Elgin
residents for rehabilitation costs and the program delivery costs to Community
Contacts, Inc.,for the administration and management of the CITY's housing
rehabilitation program, in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
The COUNTY shall pay Community Contacts, Inc., directly for its administration and
management of the CITY's housing rehabilitation program, and shall submit invoices to
the CITY for reimbursement in accordance with Section 4 of this Agreement.
E. The CITY shall also make periodic payments to the COUNTY for the reimbursement of
Affordable Housing Fund project costs provided under this Agreement according to the
budget established in Attachment D, "Budget for Elgin CDBG Program Affordable
Housing Fund."
F. The total of all payments made by the CITY to the COUNTY for Affordable Housing Fund
project costs provided under this Agreement shall not exceed$26'���$336,970.00
from the CITY's Program Year 2019 2021 allocation and $203 24 .00 f.^.,.,th@ Q=
unless modifications to the SERVICES are authorized in
writing by the CITY and COUNTY by way of written amendment to this Agreement.
G. Additional services provided by the COUNTY which are not described herein require
prior written approval of the CITY and COUNTY and shall be compensated according to
terms agreed upon in such written approval.
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II. Attachment A, "Scope of Services," shall be replaced with Amended Attachment A, "Scope of
Services," which is attached to this Amendment.
III. Attachment B, "Budget for Elgin CDBG Program Management Services," shall be replaced with
Amended Attachment B, `Budget for Elgin CDBG Program Management Services," which is
attached to this Amendment.
IV. Attachment C, 'Budget for Elgin CDBG Program Housing Rehabilitation Services," shall be
replaced with Amended Attachment C, "Budget for Elgin CDBG Program Healthy Homes
Rehabilitation Services,"which is attached to this Amendment.
V. Attachment D, "Budget for Elgin CDBG Program Affordable Housing Fund," shall be replaced
with Amended Attachment D, "Budget for Elgin CDBG Program Affordable Housing Fund," which
is attached to this Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned Parties have caused this Amendment to be executed by their
duly designated officials.
CITY OF ELGIN, a municipal corporation
BY Date: July 28, 2021
Ric and Kozal, City Manager
Attest:
Kimberly Dewis,&Clerk
COUNTY OF KANE, a body politic in the State of Illinois
BY: Date:
Scott Berger, Director
Office of Community Reinvestment
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AMENDED ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment will provide the following program and
project management services to support the City of Elgin's CDBG and CDBG-CV Programs:
Determination of Activity Eligibility and Proiect Readiness
• Provide written report with supporting documentation for each project to document
compliance with HUD's activity eligibility and national objective criteria.
• Provide written report documenting project readiness and verifying that funding sources are
secured and projects are ready to proceed.
Annual Action Plan Prep./Amendment Prep.
• Prepare plan narratives.
• Enter plan narratives and projects/activities into HUD's IDIS System.
• Public comment period/public hearing.
o Draft public notice for publication.
o Conduct public hearing(within the City of Elgin).
o Prepare summary of comments received during comment period and hearing for review
by Elgin.
• Plan submittal:
o Incorporate public comments/responses and submit with Kane-Elgin Consortium plans
in IDIS.
o Provide hard and electronic copies of final plan for Elgin's records/use.
• Prepare amendment(s)to any current or prior-year Action Plan(s) as requested by Elgin.
Environmental Review
• Prepare individual Environmental Review Records for all CDBG-funded activities for review and
signature by Elgin's Certifying Official.
• Prepare/publish required notices (if necessary).
• Prepare RROF/FONSI forms for review/signature by Elgin's Certifying Official and submittal to
HUD (if necessary).
• Obtain release of funds from HUD (if necessary).
• Enter/upload all required information/documents into HEROS systems as required by HUD.
Proiect Management/Oversight
Includes oversight of both new and prior-year CDBG activities through project close-out and final file
review to ensure project records are complete and ready for future audits and/or monitorings.
• Prepare funding agreements.
• Set up all activities in IDIS.
• Conduct project kick-off/orientation meeting to ensure smooth project launch/completion.
• Assist with procurement/bidding processes to confirm compliance with HUD standards.
• Confirm/document that the selected contractors(and subs) are not debarred.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Labor Standards/Davis-Bacon, including collection of certified
payroll records from contractors(and subs),and conducting/documenting job site interviews.
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• Collect and maintain documentation of activity accomplishments and beneficiary info, including
quarterly performance reports. Update accomplishments in IDIS on a quarterly basis per HUD
standards.
• Monitor projects (both while underway and at completion).
• Collect and review annual agency audits to confirm compliance with OMB standards. Follow up
on any findings/deficiencies that are of concern.
• Enter completion data/info and closeout projects in IDIS.
• Preparation of project files/records:
o Provide Elgin with complete and organized file for each project (in both hard and
electronic formats)to document compliance with all Federal requirements.
• Meet with representatives from Elgin's external auditing firm to provide information/
documentation and assist with the city's annual single audit.
• Meet with HUD staff to provide information/documentation and assist with monitoring visits.
Field follow-up questions and prepare draft written responses for Elgin's review/submittal to
HUD.
Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Services
• Subcontract with Community Contacts to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to Elgin
homeowners to address most, lead-based paint, and substandard ventilation, under the
following parameters:
o Homeowner Eligibility: Applicants must be at least eighteen (18)years of age, and their
total household income must be at/below 80%of Area Median Income (as updated and
published annually by HUD).Applicants must own and occupy the property as their
principal residence and be current with the payment of their mortgage, property taxes,
and homeowner's insurance premium.
o Property Type(s): Properties must be lawful, single-family dwellings free of all liens and
located in the City of Elgin.
o Amount of Assistance/Household: Up to$15,000 for housing rehabilitation work and up
to$10,000 for lead hazard control work,for a combined maximum of$25,000/
household. All assistance shall be provided in the form of a grant.Community Contacts
shall be eligible to receive a project delivery fee.
• Oversee and monitor the following tasks to be performed by Community Contacts:
o Receipt and processing of applications to identify eligible households. (All applications
currently under review/processing by Elgin's Community Development Department will
be given priority status ahead of any new applications.)
o Assessment of the physical condition of homes determined eligible for the program.
o Preparation of a scope of work and specifications for each housing unit to be
rehabilitated along with a cost estimate for the work.
o Procurement of contractor services through competitive bidding to a pre-qualified list of
contractors.
o Execution of agreements and other documents necessary for homeowners to
participate in the program.
o Inspection of work performed by contractors to ensure satisfactory completion,
including compliance with lead-based paint requirements.
• Pay Community Contacts directly and submit reimbursement requests to Elgin.
• Maintain project files and beneficiary data for reporting/tracking purposes.
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Affordable Housing Fund
• Administer the Kane-Elgin Consortium's Affordable Housing Fund (AHF), which leverages
multiple funding sources to support the preservation and/or creation of affordable housing for
households with incomes at/below 80%of the Area Median Income, as updated and published
annually by HUD.
• Conduct an annual Request for Proposals process to solicit housing development and/or
redevelopment projects from non-profit and for-profit developers.
• Evaluate, underwrite, and present applications to the Kane-Elgin Home Commission, which will
be responsible for reviewing and approving AHF awards. Projects receiving Elgin CDBG funding
through the AHF must be located in the City of Elgin.
• Subcontract with approved developers to complete AHF projects.
• Oversee and monitor all aspects of AHF projects to ensure satisfaction of HUD requirements.
• Pay developers directly for eligible and appropriate project costs and submit reimbursement
requests to Elgin.
• Maintain project files and beneficiary data for reporting/tracking purposes.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
• Prepare/submit outstanding and future quarterly reports in HUD's DRGR System.
• Other work associated with closing out Elgin's Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
Financial Record keeping/Payment Processing/Reporting
• Review/approve project invoices/requests for payment.
• Submit invoices/requests for payment to the city's Finance Department for processing.
o If requested by city, assist with IDIS drawdown process to ensure prompt
reimbursement from HUD.
• If requested by Elgin, review financial records and quarterly financial reports(SF-425).
• Maintain records/backup documentation to support the city's financial records. Make same
available for preparation of the city's annual single audit and HUD monitoring.
o Prepare corrective action plans and narrative responses necessary to address
deficiencies identified in program audits/monitoring visits.
• Prepare and submit other compliance reports.
o Contract and Subcontract Activity Reports (HUD-2516)
o Semi-annual Labor Standards Enforcement Reports (HUD-4710)
o Section 3 Summary Report
o FFATA Subaward Reporting
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report(CAPER)
• Prepare written accomplishment narratives.
• Enter all required info/data in HUD's IDIS System.
• Public comment period:
o Draft public notice for publication.
o Prepare summary of comments received during comment period for city.
• Report submittal:
o Incorporate public comments/responses and submit with Kane-Elgin Consortium CAPER
in IDIS.
o Provide hard and electronic copies of final report for city records/use.
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Application Process
• Conduct application process for projects sponsored by external entities.
• Provide bound (and electronic) packet for review by city administration and City Council,
including:
o Staff reports/evaluations/recommendations; and
o Budget worksheet to aid in the allocation process.
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AMENDED ATTACHMENT B
BUDGET FOR ELGIN CDBG PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES'
ProgramElgin CDBG •r Program Year 2021
Expenses Amount
1. Program Staff Support $87,046.002
2. Operating Expenses $7,073.00
Not-to-Exceed Total from CITY's PY2021 Allocation 00
ProgramElgin CDBG-CV
Expense Amount
1. Program Staff Support $42,717.002
2. Operating Expenses $3,484.00
• D• Allocation •-
1 NOTE: CDBG Program Management Services also includes the administration and management of
outstanding funds that were allocated to Elgin but were unexpended in prior Program Years.
' Program Staff Support shall be paid to the COUNTY based upon the number of hours of work provided
under this Agreement.
The total amount paid to the COUNTY shall not exceed the amounts set forth above.
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AMENDED ATTACHMENT C
BUDGET FOR ELGIN CDBG PROGRAM HEALTHY HOMES REHABILITATION SERVICES3
Program Healthy Homes • •
Expense Amount
1. Housing Rehabilitation Services(includes rehabilitation costs) $619,744.00
• • D• 01
3 NOTE: Rehabilitation Services also includes the administration and management of outstanding funds
that were allocated to Elgin but were unexpended in prior Program Years.
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AMENDED ATTACHMENT D
BUDGET FOR ELGIN CDBG PROGRAM AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND
Elgin CDBG Program • • . • • • for Program1
Expense Amount
Housing Redevelopment Services(property acquisition and redevelopment
1. $336,970.00
costs)
Not-to-Exceed Total from CITY's •21 Allocation $336,970.00
4 NOTE: Affordable Housing Fund services also includes the administration and management of
outstanding funds that were allocated to Elgin but were unexpended in prior Program Years.
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