#4 Public Hearing 2011 State and Federal Grant
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES MEMORANDUM
September 8, 2010
TO: Community Development Authority
FROM: Jennifer Petruzzello, Neighborhood Services Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Item #4 – Public Hearing and Recommendation
2011 State and Federal Grants Budget
Summary
Each year, a proposed budget is prepared for the Neighborhood Services
Department, Housing Division, “States and Federal Grants Budget”. The
proposed budget is drafted to address the goals and objectives identified in the
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program.
In 2011, emphasis will be on the continued revitalization of Janesville’s
residential and downtown neighborhoods through the implementation of housing
programs, including: home ownership, the rehabilitation of owner-occupied and
rental properties and the elimination of blight. In 2011, emphasis will be placed
on implementing the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and Lead Hazard
Reduction Grants.
After holding the public hearing, a motion recommending the 2011 States and
Federal Grants Budget, including the allocation of CDBG and HOME funds for
the City budget process would be in order.
Objectives
The goal of the Neighborhood Services Department, Housing Division, is “to
promote the revitalization of Janesville’s central city neighborhoods and
downtown, resulting in vibrant and healthy residential areas with affordable
housing.” This goal is met through the promotion of the following objectives:
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To promote the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing housing through
housing rehabilitation programs and the enforcement of housing and
nuisance codes.
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To increase homeownership among low and moderate income families
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To assist in the elimination of slums and blight
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To facilitate redevelopment projects
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To administer the federal and state grant programs in an efficient and cost
effective manner.
The Statement of Objectives further specifies how CDBG and HOME funds will
be used for affordable housing development, home ownership, housing
rehabilitation, residential blight elimination, neighborhood activities, downtown
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activities, optional public service activities, local homeownership and
administration and planning.
Budget
The City of Janesville is anticipating that $762,000 in Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $678,000 in Neighborhood Stabilization Funding
will be available in FY 2011. It is also anticipated that $440,000 in HOME funding
and $158,400 in other State and Federal Grants will be available in 2011. These
amounts include new grant awards, program income, and the use of prior year’s
grants.
The proposed budget has been prepared to address the stated goals and
objectives. The budget reflects the continued implementation of the
Neighborhood Stabilization Grant and two separate Lead Hazard Reduction
Grants that were awarded in 2009. Grants from prior years, including the CDBG-
Recovery Grant, CDBG-emergency Assistance Program and the Energy
Efficiency Conservation Block Grant are anticipated to be completed in 2010.
Program Services has a net decrease of $50,695. Neighborhood activities
decreases by $59,117 primarily due to the elimination of a CDBG funded blight
elimination project and the reclassification of the summer camp scholarship
program as an other public service activity. Downtown activities decrease by
$5,000 due to a reduction in funding for the Downtown Development Alliance
façade grant program. Housing activities increases by $143,842 primarily due to
funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program ($500,000) and decreases in
CDBG funded housing activities. CDBG Recovery and Reinvestment funding is
expected to be exhausted by the end of 2010.
In addition, the proposed budget includes funding for the following public service
activities:
Boys and Girl’s Club (Lincoln After School Program) $ 4,000
Emergency Rent Asst (ECHO) $ 44,250
HealthNet $ 44,250
The Literacy Connection $ 4,000
Neighborhood Activities (Neighborhood Action Teams) $ 5,500
Neighborhood Livability (Camp Scholarships) $ 3,000
Total $105,000
Recommendation
Staff recommends the CDA hold a public hearing on the 2011 Proposed States
and Federal Grant’s Budget.
Following this hearing, Staff further recommends that the CDA make a motion to
recommend the City Council approve the 2011 States and Federal Grant’s
Budget and allocation of CDBG and HOME program funds.
Attachments: Public Hearing Notice
2011 Proposed Budget
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