2020-1824 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-1824
A resolution approving the 2021 Annual Action Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Rock County HOME Consortium
for submission.
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is a formula grantee under the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program and is the lead agency for the Rock County Consortium
under the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program, both of which are administered
by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Authority (CDA) has held the required public
2021 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG and HOME Program submissions and thereafter
considered the various alternative allocations for activities; and
WHEREAS, the CDA has recommended to the Common Council that it approve the
following Program Goals and Budget to be included in the City of Janesville 2021 Action
Plan:
PROPOSED PROGRAM GOALS AND BUDGET 2021 CDBG AND HOME
PROGRAMS
Program Goals:
FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Priorities:
The priority needs outlined in the FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan were developed during
extensive public input including multiple round table discussion with key community
stakeholders from the City of Janesville, social services community, members of faith
based organizations, homeless agencies, housing agencies, community and economic
development agencies, and Rock County Consortium members. The first needs public
hearing was held on Wednesday, August 9, 2020.
The FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan established the following priorities for the City of
Janesville and Rock County Consortium CDBG and HOME programs:
Housing Strategy — (High Priority)
Priority Need: There is a need to increase the amount of affordable, decent, safe, and
sanitary housing for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters.
Objective: Improve, preserve, and expand the supply of affordable housing for low- and
moderate-income persons and families that is decent, safe, and sound.
Goals:
• HS-1 Housing Construction — Increase the number of affordable housing units in
the consortia for owners and renters by assisting with acquisition, rehabilitation,
development fees, and construction.
• HS-2 Housing Rehabilitation — Continue to assist with rehabilitating existing
affordable housing units occupied by owners and renters in the consortia by
addressing code violations, emergency repairs, energy efficiency improvements,
handicap accessibility and lead hazard reduction.
• HS-3 Homeownership—Continue to assist low-and moderate-income homebuyers
to purchase homes through down payment and closing cost assistance, including
housing counseling.
• HS-4 Emergency Rental Assistance — Provide short term rental assistance or
security deposit assistance for low- and moderate-income renters.
• HS-5 Fair Housing — Promote fair housing choice through education, training, and
outreach in the City and Rock County HOME Consortium.
Homeless Strategy — (High Priority)
Priority Need: There is a need for services and housing opportunities for homeless
persons and persons or families at-risk of becoming homeless.
Objective: Improve the living conditions and support services available for homeless
persons, families, and those who are at risk of becoming homeless.
Goals:
• HMS-1 Housing — Support the Continuum of Care's efforts to provide emergency
shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and other permanent
housing opportunities.
• HMS-2 Operation/Support — Assist providers who operate housing or provide
support services for the homeless and persons or families at-risk of becoming
homeless.
• HMS-3 Prevention and Re-Housing — Assist the Continuum of Care's efforts in
prevention of homelessness through anti-eviction activities and program for rapid re-
housing.
Other Special Needs Strategy — (Low Priority)
Priority Need: There is a need to increase housing opportunities, services, and facilities for
persons with special needs.
Objective: Improve the living conditions and services for those residents with special
needs, including the disabled population.
Goals:
• SNS-1 Housing — Increase the supply of affordable, accessible, decent, safe, and
sanitary housing for the elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS,
victims of domestic violence, persons with alcohol/drug dependency, and persons
with other special needs through rehabilitation of existing buildings and new
construction.
• SNS-2 Social Services — Support social service programs and facilities for the
elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic
violence, persons with alcohol/drug dependency, and persons with other special
needs.
Community Development Strategy — (High Priority)
Priority Need: There is a need to improve the community facilities, infrastructure, public
services, and the quality of life in the City of Janesville.
Objective: Improve the community facilities, infrastructure, public services, public safety,
and transportation, along with the elimination of blighting influences in the City of Janesville.
Goals:
• CDS-1 Public Services — Improve and enhance public services, programs for
youth, the elderly, disabled, and general social/welfare public service programs
along with mental health for low- and moderate-income persons.
• CDS-2 Code Enforcement— Undertake code enforcement activities to maintain the
existing housing stock in the City.
• CDS-3 Clearance/Demolition — Remove and eliminate slum and blighting
conditions through demolition of vacant, abandoned, and dilapidated structures.
• CDS-4 Accessibility Improvements — Improve handicap accessibility
improvements and removal of architectural barriers to public and community
facilities
• CDS-5 Neighborhood Facilities — Improve neighborhood facilities in the City.
• CDS-6 Transportation — Support the expansion of transportation options to assist
low- and moderate-income residents in the City.
Economic Development Strategy — (Low Priority)
Priority Need: There is a need to increase employment, self-sufficiency, educational
training, and empowerment for residents of the City of Janesville.
Objective: Improve and expand employment opportunities in the City for low- and
moderate-income persons and families.
Goals:
• EDS-1 Employment— Support and encourage job creation, job retention, and job
training opportunities.
• EDS-2 Development — Support business and commercial growth through
expansion and new development.
• EDS-3 Redevelopment— Plan and promote the development, redevelopment, and
revitalization of vacant and underutilized commercial and industrial sites.
• EDS-4 Access to Transportation —Support the expansion of public transportation
and access to bus and automobile service to assist residents to get to work or
training opportunities.
Administration, Planning, and Management Strategy — (High Priority)
Priority Need: There is a need for planning, administration, management, and oversight of
Federal, State, and local funded programs.
Objective: Provide sound and professional planning, administration, oversight, and
management of Federal, State, and local funded programs and activities.
Goals:
AMS-1 Overall Coordination — Provide program management and oversight for the
successful administration of Federal, State, and locally funded programs, including planning
services for special studies, annual action plans, five year consolidated plans, substantial
amendments, consolidated annual performance and evaluation reports (CAPER),
environmental reviews and clearances, fair housing, and compliance with all Federal, State,
and local laws and regulations.
2021 Annual Action Plan Budget:
The FY 2021 Annual Action Plan will be based on the new FY 2020-2024 Consolidated
Plan, and will provide additional details regarding the specific programs and services that
will be offered in conjunction with these overall priorities. The 2021 Resources are as
follows:
Prior Years Resources $2,112,555
2021 Anticipated Grants $1,183,257
2021 Program Income $204,000
Total Funds $3,499,812
The City of Janesville and Rock County HOME Consortium propose to undertake the
following activities with the FY 2021 CDBG and HOME funds:
Housing Construction (CDBG/HOME) $465,000
Housing Construction (HOME-Greater Rock County) $621,000
Housing Rehabilitation/Service Delivery $937,125
Housing Rehabilitation (Greater Rock County) $360,000
Home Ownership (HOME) $190,870
Home Ownership (HOME-Great Rock County) $188,500
Public Services (CDBG) $100,000
Accessibility Improvements (CDBG) $40,000
Neighborhood Facilities (CDBG) $120,000
Administration & Planning (CDBG/HOME) $184,452
Administration & Planning (HOME-Greater Rock County) $146,115
Uncommitted Funds (HOME) $203,709
Uncommitted Funds (CDBG) $33,041
WHEREAS, the CDA further recommends to the Common Council that it authorize and
direct the City Manager to execute the FY2021 Action Plan for the CDBG and HOME
programs, including the various certifications for these funds; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council finds that it is in the community's best interest to fulfill the
requirements to secure the FY2021 CDBG and HOME funds for the eligible activities in the
City of Janesville;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Janesville,
that it authorizes and directs the City Manager to submit the 2021 Annual Action Plan
including the above statement of objectives and budget as recommended, including
assurances contained therein and to provide any other information requested by HUD;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager, and his designees, are hereby
authorized to negotiate, draft, prepare, execute, file and modify such other documents,
papers and agreements ancillary and/or pertaining thereto and, from time to time, to take
and/or make whatever other actions and/or modifications to the above described
agreements as the City Manager and/or his designee may deem necessary and/or
desirable to effectuate the purposes of such agreements and the intent of this resolution.
The City Manager is also hereby authorized to revise the FY2021 budget document to
reflect the receipt of the FY2021 Community Development Block Grant Program and
HOME program funds and the expenditures as reflected in this resolution.
ADOPTED: November 9, 2020 Motion by: Consent
Second by: Consent
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
r J Benson X
C"✓`2" Conley X
Mark A. F itag, Cit Manager Farrell X
ATTES . Johnson X
Marklein X
Williams X
Dave Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer Wolfe X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Community Development Authority
Prepared by: Housing Services Director