15-38 Resolution No. 15-38
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 Ninety-Eight Thousand, Nine Hundred
and Twenty-Six Dollars ($798,926) for the following projects:
1. CITY OF ELGIN RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG funds will be used to provide grants for the rehabilitation of single-family
housing owned and occupied by low- and moderate-income families.
Project Location: City-wide activity
Proposed Level of Funding: $219,543
2. CITY OF ELGIN PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
CDBG funds will be used to compensate the city staff and consultants for time
utilized to administer the program.
Project Location: 150 Dexter Ct, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $130,000
3. CITY OF ELGIN GROLICH PARK ADA IMPROVEMENTS
CDBG funds will be used to make the playground at Grolich Park ADA compliant
by installing a new playground area and equipment that meets all current ADA
guidelines.
Submitting Agency: City of Elgin's Parks and Recreation Department
Project Location: Grolich Park, 37 Souster Avenue, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $125,000
4. AID ELGIN GROUP HOMES ACCESSIBILITY RENOVATIONS
CDBG funds will be used to improve bathroom accessibility and overall energy
efficiency by renovating bathrooms, replacing windows and a garage door for 10
individuals who are low-income and developmentally disabled living at 2 group
homes.
Submitting Agency: Association for Individual Development
Project Location: 1482 Maple Lane, Elgin and 974 Hillcrest Road, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $25,000
5. COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER FOUNDATION IMPROVEMENTS
CDBG funds will be used to make foundation repairs to the lower level of the
building to provide a leak free, mold free and safe and comfortable work and living
conditions for employees and clients.
Submitting Agency: Community Crisis Center
Project Location: 37 South Geneva, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $25,000
6. YWCA BUILDING SPACE DIVERSIFICATION PHASE 2
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate the lower level of the building to create
additional space to accommodate program expansion and community services.
Submitting Agency: YWCA of Elgin
Project Location: 220 East Chicago Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $75,000
7. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ROOF REPLACEMENT
CDBG funds will be used to replace the existing roof of the building located at 56
South Grove Avenue.
Submitting Agency: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley
Project Location: 56 South Grove Avenue, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $25,000
8. KANE COUNTY LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL PROGRAM
CDBG funds will be used to provide rehabilitation services for lead hazard
reduction (lead safe housing) including interim control and/or abatement work to
approximately 5 low- and moderate-income Elgin households with a child under
the age of 6 residing in the home.
Submitting Agency: Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
Project Location: City-wide activity
Proposed Level of Funding: $50,000
9. 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
Project Location: City-wide activity
Proposed Level of Funding: $7,283
10. ELGIN WAYSIDE CENTER RENTAL ASSISTANCE
CDBG funds will be used to pay a portion of the rent to provide day-time shelter
for homeless persons.
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Submitting Agency: Elgin Wayside Center
Project Location: 1732 Berkley Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $31,100
11. PADS RENTAL ASSISTANCE
CDBG funds will be used to pay a portion of the rent to provide overnight
emergency shelter for homeless persons.
Submitting Agency: PADS of Elgin
Project Location: 1730 Berkley Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $50,000
12. SENIOR SERVICES RENTAL ASSISTANCE
CDBG funds will be used to pay for a portion of the rent of their existing facility.
Submitting Agency: Senior Services Associates
Project 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: March 18, 2015
Adopted: March 18, 2015
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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