14-45 Resolution No. 14-45
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN APPLICATION AND ANNUAL 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 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 a submission be made to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in the amount of Seven Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifteen Dollars ($786,415)
for the following projects:
1. 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’s Community Development Department
Location: City-wide activity
Proposed Level of Funding: $124,659.52
2. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
CDBG funds will be used to
compensate the city staff for time utilized to administer the program.
Submitting Agency: City of Elgin’s Community Development Department
Location: 150 Dexter Ct, Elgin
Proposed Level
of Funding: $55,801
3. SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY RENOVATIONS IMPROVEMENTS
CDBG funds will be used to provide safe and accessible entryways for clients with disabilities at two day program
facilities by constructing an enclosed walkway and a new ramp and railings.
Submitting Agency: Association for Individual Development
Location: 1135 Bowes Road, Elgin and 695 South
State Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $40,000
4. ROOF REPAIRS & HVAC IMPROVEMENTS
CDBG funds will be used to repair a portion of the roof and replace 4 HVAC units to provide a leak-free, mold-free, safe and comfortable working and
living conditions for employees and clients.
Submitting Agency: Community Crisis Center
Location: 37 South Geneva, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $50,050
5. PARKING LOT & WALKWAY
REHABILITATION
CDBG funds will be used to replace the east section of the parking lot to provide for safe walking and driving condition for clients, staff and visitors.
Submitting Agency:
Ecker Center for Mental Health
Location: 1845 Grandstand Place, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $70,385
6. PARKING LOT RE-PAVING
CDBG funds will be used to replace the parking lot
located at One American Way to provide for safe walking and driving condition for clients, staff and visitors.
Submitting Agency: Renz Addiction Counseling Center
Location: One American
Way, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $35,000
7. HVAC REPLACEMENT – PHASE 3
CDBG funds will be used to replace the remaining aging and inefficient rooftop HVAC units at their existing
facility.
Submitting Agency: Well Child Center
Location: 620 Wing Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $55,000
8. BUILDING SPACE DIVERSIFICATION
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate
the aquatics area on the lower level to accommodate program expansion and community services and to enhance the space for revenue-generating potential.
Submitting Agency: YWCA of Elgin
Location:
220 East Chicago Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $150,000
9. MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION
CDBG funds will be used to replace aging roofing and gutters at three
of their multi-unit residential buildings.
Submitting Agency: Housing Authority of Elgin
Location: Illinois Court, Elizabeth Court and Wing Court, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding:
$60,790
10. RENTAL ASSISTANCE
CDBG funds will be used to pay for a portion of the rent to provide day-time shelter for homeless persons.
Submitting Agency: Elgin Wayside Center
Location:
1730 Berkley Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $30,100
11. FAIR HOUSING PROGRAMS & SERVICES
CDBG funds will be used to provide fair housing education, training and counseling
and assist the city in identifying barriers to fair housing.
Submitting Agency: Hope Fair Housing Center
Location: Throughout Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $28,629.48
12. RENTAL
ASSISTANCE
CDBG funds will be used to pay for a portion of the rent to provide overnight emergency shelter for homeless persons.
Submitting Agency: PADS of Elgin
Location: 1730 Berkley
Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $50,000
13. RENTAL ASSISTANCE
CDBG funds will be used to pay for a portion of the rent of their existing facility.
Submitting Agency: Senior
Services Associates
Location: 101 S Grove Avenue, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $36,000
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee 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/ David J. Kaptain
David J.
Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: April 9, 2014
Adopted: April 9, 2014
Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly
Dewis, City Clerk