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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3321 RESOLUTION NO. 3321 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, approving the 2020 CDBG/HOME Funding Recommendations for inclusion in the 2020 CDBG/HOME Action Plan. WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton is an entitlement community which receives a Community Development Block Grant("CDBG") each year from the Department of Housing and Urban Development("HUD"), and also receives funding from HUD's Home Investment Partnerships("HOME")program through its participation in the Kitsap County HOME Consortium; and WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton has established a mandatory Policy Plan for the City's management of its HUD entitlement, including a citizen participation plan, application and review processes, eligibility, and implementation requirements for grant funded projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton conducts a competitive annual process based on the Policy Plan to determine allocation of CDBG and HOME entitlement; and WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton's 2020 Policy Plan citizen participation plan establishes a Project Review Committee to assist the Department of Community Development in reviewing CDBG and HOME applications by interviewing applicants and recommending annual project allocation decisions to the Bremerton City Council; and WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton participates in a Coordinated Application process with Kitsap County Block Grant Program and Kitsap County Housing and Homelessness Program for HOME and Homeless Housing Grant Programs, and had its own competitive CDBG RFP process which received six (6) capital applications, and two (2)job training applications, and all were forwarded to the Project Review Committee; and WHEREAS, the CDBG Project Review Committee has reviewed, interviewed and discussed each of the eligible funding requests and formulated funding recommendations and a funding contingency plan based on their review; and WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton Block Grant staff on Wednesday, September 24th 2019, posted the recommendations to the City of Bremerton's website and advertised in the Kitsap Sun a 30-day written public comment period commencing September 24th and concluding October 26th, 2019; and WHEREAS, no public comments were received during the public comment period; and 1 WHEREAS, a legal ad was placed in the Kitsap Sun on September 25th, 2019 advertising the City of Bremerton Public Hearing adopting the funding recommendations on November 6th 2019; and WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development CDBG/HOME staff presents the Project Review Committee's recommendations to the City Council for adoption; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The recitals and findings of fact set forth in this resolution are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The 2020 CDBG/HOME Funding Recommendations attached hereto as Exhibit A will be incorporated into the 2020 Action Plan to be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval. SECTION 3. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or inAalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage. }� PASS D by the City Council of the City of B erton,Washington this Lf'`f V� day of DV-theY10Cr, 2019. ERIC YO ER, Cl' President APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: ROGER A. LUBOVIC _ • • ey • EL• HOOVER, City Clerk 2 Exhibit A CDBG PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE 2020 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS Project Descriptions Project Name Job Training Applications(Public Services)-subject to 15%cap $60,000 capped Coffee Oasis-HOPE Inc. HOPE Inc Job Training Program provides a comprehensive plan for preparing and equipping street and homeless youth ages 16-25 years old for employment opportunities in the community.Every job training internship comprises of: 1.6 weeks of business classes(e.g.interview skills,resume writing,work ethics) 2.On the job training at a local business in the community for 100 hours 3.Aftercare support in acquiring permanent employment. Capital OR Microenterprise Applications Kitsap Community Resources-Business Education Support and Training $75,000 The BEST micro-enterprise program is designed specifically for low-income individuals and those with limited funds,who are interested in mastering the skills necessary to start and/or expand their own business.Grant funding will allow affordable tuition and access to all. 2020 goals for Bremerton residents include 32 businesses to be assisted and 27 new jobs to be created.BEST is offered four times per year and isdelivered in four phases: 1.Phase 1:The 2.5 hour"Business Workshop and Orientation" 2.The eight-week 20-hour basic business training class 3.A six-session development&planning program over 90 days 4.Advanced support groups that meet twice per month City of Bremerton Public Works&Utilities Curb Ramp Construction and Sidewalk Replacement and Repair $56,000 This project would build on the ADA accessible infrastructure in the CDBG target Area from 2019 by constructing an additional 12 curb ramps and approximately 500 lineal feet of new sidewalk.This project,if funded,will improve walkability for pedestrians of all ages and abilities,remove barriers for those with disabilities,and provide connected corridors for foot traffic within the target area.If funded under Priority 2:the funded portion is to be completing the Evergreen Rotary Park walkway connector sidewalk. YWCA Kitsap County-Emergency Shelter Improvements $103,000 { Necessary rehabilitation and repairs to include:lead based paint and asbestos(as necessary)abatement,weatherization,security and required repairs to the shelter.The Project Review Committee recommends that the YWCA contract with Kitsap Community Resources for construction and project management. Kitsap Community Resources-Weatherization and Minor Home Repair Funds will be used to install weatherization measures such as insultation of attics,walls,floors and heating ducts.Priority air sealing and blower door driven air sealing,installation of ventilation and minor home repairs such as roofing,plumbing and electrical necessary to ensure the preservation of these measures as well as health and safety improvements,including grab bars and wheelchair ramps. HOME Funding Recommendations Kitsap Community Resources(KCR)-Manette Housing $159,193 Funds will be used for acquisition of land,architectural and engineering costs,and building permit fees for the development for 9-units, three(3)townhouse style triplexes.Each triplex will have two 2-bedroom units and one 3-bedroom unit.One of the 2-bedroom units in each triplex will be one level,ADA accessible,and available for a veteran.The units will be available for households at or below 30%of area median income,prioritizing based on the Housing Solutions Center vulnerability assessment.Rental assistance will be provided through Section 8 vouchers. Kitsap Mental Health Services-Pendleton Place $295,986 Funds requested will be used for the construction of a 70-unit permanent supportive and affordable housing facility for residents of Kitsap County,18 and older,experiencing chronic homelessness and living with persistet mental illness,substance use disorders and/or other disabling conditions.The complex will consist of 35 studios,35 1 bedroom,common space(including 2 respite beds),and office space for onsite housing staff and visiting service providers.Rental assistance will be provided through Project Based Vouchers for 56- units and McKinney funds,through BHA for 14-units. Community Frameworks-Downpayment Assistance $68,920 Funds will be used for Down Payment Assistance(DPA)and administrative costs of the Bremerton Homeownership program.The program will pair HOME funds with internal and lender-partner funds to provide up to 20%DPA and closing cost assistance to program- qualified,mortgage-ready homebuyers at or below 80%Area Median Income purchasing an eligible home in the Bremerton City limits. Homebuyer education and Individual Pre-Purchase Counseling is required for all participants.When possible,Community Frameworks will undertake"Acquisition,Rehab,Resale"activities focusing on health and safety improvements,with a sweat equity and volunteer labor component. 17" '''! DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM CITY Of r ,�;.` �; BREMERTON To: Bremerton City Council From: Sarah Achaoui Date: November 6,2019 Re: Public Hearing to Adopt Funding Recommendations for 2020 CDBG/HOME Action Plan On March 20, 2019,the City Council approved the 2020 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan which outlined the funding allocation process and included all CDBG rules and regulations.The Policy Plan also allocated funding for CDBG and HOME Administrator, CDBG and HOME funds for the City's HOME program priorities and targeted funds for the following priorities: • City-Wide Job Training Programs • Capital Funding in the Target Area All funding is allocated through a competitive allocation process.The HOME funded projects were funded with the Kitsap County Block Grant Program and their Grant Recommendation Committee. This process was established by an interlocal agreement between Kitsap County and the City of Bremerton as the City is a member of the HOME Consortium. The competitive application process began in June with release of the City's Notice of Funding Availability and in July with release of the funding applications. For 2020 funding the Application was made accessible online and submitted directly to City Staff.Applications were due August 18th Received were: • 6 Capital Applications • 3 Job Training Applications Applications were screened by City of Bremerton CDBG Administrator, and City of Bremerton Auditor for completeness,financial stability and eligibility. One application did not pass forward to the review round. Each application was individually reviewed and scored by a team of Project Review Committee (PRC) Members,then interviewed, ranked and evaluated by the PRC.Through this evaluation process the Project Review Committee developed the funding recommendations shown in Exhibit A of the Resolution.The projects are each described in Exhibit B. A 30-day public comment period was opened via legal notice in the Kitsap Sun, running from September 26th through October 26th. No public comments were received on the funding recommendations. Recommendations for awards to be funded by the City of Bremerton CDBG or HOME programs will be presented to Bremerton City Council for approval on November 6th in a public hearing. All funding approvals are contingent upon estimated 2020 funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.The Project Review Committee has developed funding contingency provisions in case the City receives more or less funding than anticipated. If approved,these funding recommendations will be submitted to HUD in the 2020 Annual Action Plan. Attached in Exhibit A you will see projects funded,the amount funded,and brief descriptions of the projects.