17-105 Resolution No. 17-105
RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE 2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AMENDING THE 2016 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS,Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to units of local governments for the
purpose of developing viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living
environment, and by expanding economic opportunities; and
WHEREAS, said programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) and are to be implemented in a manner consistent with priorities and
strategies identified in a Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, such a plan, covering a five-year period including Program Years 2015
through 2019,was prepared and made available for public comment as required by the Kane-Elgin
Consortium's Citizen Participation Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve an Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2017 in
order for the City to qualify for an annual allocation of CDBG funds from HUD; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the City's Annual Action Plan for Program Year
2016 in order to increase the funding allocated for certain park improvements included in said
plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the 2017 Annual Action Plan, including the activities listed below, is
hereby approved:
1. Park Improvements
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate and upgrade parks and playgrounds to make them
compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or by installing new facilities
and equipment. Per CDBG requirements, the parks are located in neighborhoods where
51% or more of the residents are low/moderate-income. The Parks and Recreation
Department is currently working with landscape architecture firm 3 D Design to establish
specific scopes of work for each of the following parks:
• St. Francis Park
• Kiwanis Park
• Clifford/Owasco Park
Proposed Funding: $750,000.00
Agency: City of Elgin's Parks and Recreation Department
2. Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation/Repair Assistance
CDBG funds will be used to provide assistance to low/moderate-income homeowners in
the City of Elgin. Critical repairs will be made to improve living conditions and occupant
safety, such as repairing water service lines, replacing water heaters, replacing sanitary
sewer laterals, upgrading electrical systems, and replacing furnaces.
Proposed Funding: $60,201.00
Agency: Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
3. Program Administration
CDBG funds will be used to 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.
Proposed Funding: $124,654.00
Agency: Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
Section 2. That the 2016 Annual Action Plan is amended such that the amount of CDBG
funds allocated for park improvements is increased by $28,000.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager 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.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: August 9, 2017
Adopted: August 9, 2017
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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