87-0422 CDBG RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT UNDER THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
WHEREAS, Title I 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 solu-
tions to the problems of slum and blight, and housing and neighborhood deterioration may
be determined.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That a submission be made to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for a grant in the amount of Six Hundred and Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars
($685,000).
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.
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: April 22, 1 987
Adopted:
Vote: Yeas Nays
Recorded:
Attest:
Marie Yearman, City Clerk
April 15 , 1987
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: 1987-1988 Community Development Block Grant Program
PURPOSE: To consider proposed allocations for 1987-1988 ,
finalize project selections , and approve projects and a
resolution to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds.
BACKGROUND: Members of the City Council have heard proposals for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, have reviewed
the written proposals and have held a work session to discuss and
allocate funds for the 1987-1988 CDBG Program. Staff has
published the required public notice for proposed CDBG projects
(attached proposed statement ) .
Attached for City Council members' information and consideration
is a revised CDBG budget encompassing modifications from the City
Council work session and correcting mathematical errors. The
final page lists the projects proposed for funding.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City of Elgin will receive $685 ,000 in
CDBG funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
for the 1987-1988 CDBG Program.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve
the proposed 1987-1988 CDBG program and act on the resolution to
apply for CDBG funds.
mes J. Coo. , City Manager
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Attachment
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REVISED
CDBG 1987 BUDGET INFORMATION
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
I. Revenues
A. Uncommitted Revenues
1 . 1987 CDBG Allocation $ 685, 000
2. Program Income 41 , 170 *
3. Unexpended 1981 CDBG 1 , 989
4. Unexpended 1983 CDBG 2 , 672
Sub - Total $ 730, 831 $ 730, 831
B. Potential Revenues **
1 . Poplar Creek Levee ( 1983) $ 83, 514
2. CBD Business Loans (1983) 16, 188
3. Contingency ( 1983) 19,475
4. Community Crisis Center 179, 150
5. CBD Business Loans (1984) 46,626
6. Borden Square 100,000
7. CBD Business Loans (1985) 100,000
8. NHS Tool Lending ( 1985) 5,000
9. Contingency ( 1985) 60,000
Sub - Total $ 609, 953 $ 609, 953
GRAND TOTAL $1 , 340, 784
* Program Income is primarily composed of loan repayments through the CBD loan
program and the NHS loan program.
** Any project funded prior to 1986 and remaining unemcumbered has been
included as potential revenues.
TOTAL REVENUES (page 1) $1 ,340, 784
II. Expenditures (Committed or Necessary)
A. Committed Projects
1 . Poplar Creek $ 83, 514
2. Contingency(1983) 19,475
3. Community Crisis Center 179, 150
Sub - Total 282, 139 - 282, 139
Balance of Revenues $1 ,058, 645
B. Projects Funded and Proposed For Retention
1 . CBD Business Loans $ 16, 188
2 . CBD Business Loans 46,626
3. NHS Tool Lending 5, 000
4. CBD Business Loans 100,000
Sub - Total $167, 814 - 167,814
Balance of Revenues $ 890, 831
Notes:
Poplar Creek - This project is in condemnation proceedings. Additionally the
1983 contingency fund is in support of this project for staff costs, land
acquisition additional costs , title reports, surveys, etc.
Community Crisis Center - This project although not encumbered is presently out
for bid and is therefore considered committed.
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III. Requested Expenditures
A. Previously Funded Projects Council May Want To Retain
1 . CBD Business Loans $ 16, 188
2. CBD Business Loans 46,626
3. NHS Tool Lending 5,000
4. CBD Business Loans 100,000
Sub — Total $ 167,814 $ 167, 814
B. 1987 CDBG Project Proposals
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1 . Street Reconstruction $ 355, 000 *
2. Tree Planting 11 ,000 *
3. Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk 63,000 *
4. Residential Rehabilitation 125,000 *
5. Redevelopment Concepts 7, 500 *
6. CBD Development 100,000 *
7. Continental Little League (25,000) **
8. Neighborhood Center 148,500
9. "Period" Projects 8, 250
10. CENC Organizational 13, 750
11 . AIDS Support Network 22, 000
12. Apartment Inspection 44,000 ****
13. Youth Construct Project 41 , 250
14. Acquisition 50,000 *
15. Headstart Center (100, 000) ***
16. Planning & Mgmt. 80,000 *
17. Administration 58, 000 *
Total Requested $1 , 127, 250
(total requested does not include projects
enclosed in paranthesis)
Notes:
* A single star indicates a project recommended by staff or in the case of the
proposed acquisition project and the concept drawings an alternative amount of
funding as proposed by staff. The total amount for staff recommended projects
is $849,500. Funds remaining equal $36,311 .
** A double star indicates an ineligible project which is not included in the
total amount requested .
*** A triple star is for a project included in the 1986-1987 CDBG program year
that if retained would not affect this budget.
**** Four stars indicate that the requested amount includes contingency but not
the necessary relocation budget if the project is funded.
IV. 'Reconcilitation of Revenues to Expenditures
A. Comparison of Revenues to Expenditures
1 . Revenues available after deduction
of committed and retained expenditures $ 890,831
2. Expenditures Proposed 1 , 127,250
3. Difference of Revenues to Expenditures ($ 236,419)
B. Proposed Reconciliations (deductions)
Deductions Retain
1 . Street Reconstruction ( 0 ) $ 355, 000 .
2. Tree Planting ( 0 ) 11 ,000
3. Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk ( 0 ) 63,000
4. Residential Rehabilitation ( 0 ) 125, 000
5. Redevelopment Concepts ( 0 ) 7,500
6. CBD Development ( 0 ) 100, 000
7. Continental Little League * ( NA ) NA
8. Neighborhood Center ($148, 500) 0
9. "Period" Projects ( 0 ) 8, 250
10. CENC Organizational ( 13, 750) 0
11 . AIDS Support Network ( 22,000) 0
12. Apartment Inspection ** ( 44, 000) 0
13. Youth Construct Program ( 41 , 250) 0
14. Acquisition ( 0 ) 50,000
15. Headstart *** ( NA ) NA
16. Planning & Management ( 0 ) 80, 000
17. Adminstration ( 0 ) 58, 000
Sub - Totals $ 269, 500 $ 857, 750
Available Revenues (page 2) _ $ 890, 831
Less Proposed Expenditures -857, 750
Remaining Funds 33, 081
It is recommended that the remaining available funds be allocated to the
Residential Rehabilitation Program. If added the Residential Rehabilitation
Program total 1987 funding would equal $158, 081 . The proposed amount of funding
for the Residential Rehabilitation is equal to anticipated expenditures in the
Program for the 1986-1987 Community Development Program year.
Notes:
* One star indicates an ineligible activity.
** Two stars indicate a project that would have associated relocation costs.
*** Three stars is a 1986-1987 funded project that may be amended if changed
from an acquisition to a rehabilitation project.
PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
FOR 1987 — 1988 PROGRAM YEAR
PROJECT PROJECT FUNDING
Street Reconstruction $ 355, 000
Tree Planting 11 , 000
Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk 63, 000
Residential Rehabilitation 158,081
Redevelopment Concepts 7, 500
CBD Development 100,000
"Period" Projects 8, 250
Acquisition 50,000
Planning & Management 80,000
Administration 58, 000
$ 890,831
Proposed Amendment to 1986 — 1987 CDBG funded Neighborhood Center and
Headstart Center :
Original Proposal — This activity was funded as an acquisition (by lease)
of a structure to serve as a Neighborhood Center for the neighborhood
surrounding Dundee Avenue and to serve as a local Headstart Program
Center.
Proposed Amendment — It is proposed to amend the previously funded
activity to provide funding for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and/or
handicap accessibility of a structure(s) to be utilized either jointly or
separately as a Headstart Center (first priority) and/or as a Neighborhood
Center (second priority) .
Original Funding = $100, 000 Proposed Amended Funding = $100, 000
Each of the activities undertaken during the 1986-1987 CDBG
program year and described above addressed one or more of the
Community Development objectives stated at the beginning of this
publication:
1 . To promote and provide for neighborhood revitalization through
a variety of complimentary and coordinated programs.
Activities addressing this objective include numbers: 1 , 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
2. To upgrade and rehabilitate the community 's existing housing
stock, numbers: 1 , 7, 10 and 11 .
3. To provide and develop open space and recreational areas to
meet the existing and future community needs, numbers: 5 and
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9.
4. To provide housing opportunities for all residents regardless
of income, sex, age, family size, race or religion, numbers :
1 , 7, 8, 10 and 11 .
5. To provide comprehensive planning for the long term development
and growth of the community, number 8.
6. To promote economic development activities to improve the
community 's tax base and employment opportunities, number 8.
7. To eliminate and prevent the creation of slums and areas of
blighting influences, numbers 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 .
8. To primarily benefit persons of low and moderate income through
activities undertaken with Community Development Block Grant
funds , numbers 1 , 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11 .
On May 13, 1987, the City of Elgin will submit an application
to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D. ) for
funding of listed proposed activities under the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974. Copies of the submission are on
file at Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin. Detailed
information concerning all past, current and proposed Housing and
Community Development activities, as well as the current
submission, are available to all interested persons upon request.
Any person desiring to comment on the proposed activities, as
well as past performance, are encouraged to contact the City of
Elgin Planning Department. Any person desiring to assert, in
litigation or otherwise, that any portion of the application is
plainly inconsistent with the intent of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 is required to submit to H.U.D. a precise
description of such inconsistency supported by data and/or
documents.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT UNDER
THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
WHEREAS, Title I 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 determined and addressed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1 . That submission be made to the Department of
Housing and Urban Development for a grant in the amount of Six Hundred and
Eighty—Five Thousand Dollars ($685,000) .
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, and to act
as the authorized correspondent of the City of Elgin.
George Van De Voorde, Mayor
Presented : April 22, 1987
Adopted :
Vote: Yeas Nays
Recored:
Attest :
Marie Yearman, City Clerk