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AGENDA TITLE: Approve the 1994-95 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding
MEETING DATE: April 6, 1994
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: that the City Council consider approving the 1994-95
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At its regular meeting of March 16, 1994 the City Council
conducted a public hearing to consider the 1994-95
Community Development Block Grant proposals and community requests.
The City will receive $675,991 from the Federal Government under the CDBG Program
for the 1994-95 fiscal year. To be eligible for funding, projects must meet one of
three national program objectives:
o to address needs of low and moderate income persons
o to eliminate a slum or blighted situation
o to resolve an urgent need
At the completion of
the Council's
public
hearing the Conrmunity Development
Department was directed
to return to
the City Council
with a priority listing of the
requests presented at
the hearing.
Since the
requests were much higher than the
funding (i.e. $935,214
vs. 5675,991)
the staff
was also asked to indicate which
projects should not
be funded.
Councilman
Phil Pennino also asked that a
contingency fund be established.
Brown Bag Program
Recommended for Funding in Prior -it
1.
Administration
S 26,300
2.
CHRB Fair Housing
10,324
3.
City Hall Handicap Access
90,000
4.
Lodi Boys and Girls Club
400,000
5.
East Side Alley Lighting
100,000
6.
Dial -A -Ride
5,500
7.
San Joaquin County Food Bank
10,000
Brown Bag Program
8.
San Joaquin County Food Bank
10,890
New Truck Fair Share
,0'► 4
Contingency
?x,977
1994-1995 Totdl
SG75,991
THOMAS A PETERSON -
City Mannoor
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Approve 1994-95 CDBG Funding
April 6, 1994
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Not Recommended for Funding
VFW, Lodi Chapter $275,000
Purchase New Building
After hearing Harold Klein's presentation on behalf of the VFW, Lodi Chapter, it is
the Community Development Director's opinion that the request is outside of the
limits established by the Federal Government for Community Development Block Grant
Funds.
Family Law Service Center $ 7,200
It appears that the services offered by this agency are available through either the
County Bar Association or California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA).
The staff is also recommending the 524,337.135 remaining in the Code Enforcement
Program from Fiscal Years 1991-92 and 1992-93 be transferred to a new Interim
Assistant Account which will pay for the activities of a Community Improvement
Officer.
FUNDING: Community Development Block Grant Funds
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Attachments
CCCD94 .:o,'TXT0.01 C
;lar es SchoeA3er
C mnwnity Development Director
City of Lodi Community Development Block Grant Accounts
Account Balances as of February 1994
FN' 19_8_990
FY 1991.92
FY 1992.93
FY 199394
TOTAL
45.4
45.6
45.7
45.6
Grant Admirustfatron(301.01)
$0.00
$0.00
$15,822.89
821,992.91
137,816.80
Farr Housing Program(301.021
$62.02
$4.736.00
$5,000.00
$7,001.61
$16.799.63
•Code Enforcement(301.03)
$0.00
$2,455.85
$21,882.00
N/A
$24.337.85
Housing Rehabrtrtatron(350.501
$0.00
$0.00
$5,734.05
$225,000.00
$230.734.05
Dial. A.Rrdat)`04.01)
$0.00
$0.00
$3,816.94
$5.000.00
$8.816.94
Lawrance Par► Restroom, Handreap(760 631
WA
N/A
N/A
$44,090.00
$44,090.00
Emerson Perk Restroom, Handicap(760.54)
NIA
N/A
N/A
$56.176.00
$66,176.00
Good Samaritan Fuod Bankf360.61!
N/A
N/A
NIA
$ 1,087.22
$1,087.22
Senior Service Agency Kitchan(705.01)
NIA
N/A
$281.68
$0.00
$281.66
L(,dr Hotnt Rahabrlrtatron(350.80)
NIA
$149,916.12
N/A
N/A
$149.916.12
East Side Stroet Lighting1503.11)
N/A
N/A
$9.152.98
N/A
$9.152.98
Kofu Park Handicap Wa(kway(760.621
NIA
NiA
$1,025.13
N/A
$1,025.13
East Side Task Forco(360.62)
WA
NIA
NIA
$4,388.30
$4,388.30
Gang Task Fures(360.63)
NIA
N/A
N/A
$4,373.49
$4,373.49
Curb Replacement for Handicep(503.091
N/A
NIA
NIA
$49,803.91
$49,803.91
TOTAL
$62.02
1157.107.97
462.615.65
$418,913.44
F 1638,599.08
'It is being requested that these funds be reallocated to a new account
which will fund a Community Improvement Officer.
City of Lodi 1995-95 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG ) Proposals
Total Funds to be Received: $675,991
Annual On -Going Projects/Programs Current Year Requests
City S ep cific City Specific
Administration 26,300 Lodi Boy's and Girl's Club
400,000
Dial -a -Ride 5,500 San Joaquin Co. Food Bank
10,000
I lousing Rehabilitation 0 VFW, Lodi Chapter
275,000
City Hall Handicap Access
902000
East Side Alley Lighting
100,000
1•tulti-Jurisdictional
Cl IRB Fair Ilousing 10,324 Multi -Jurisdictional
San Joaquin Co. Food Bank 9,000
Family Law Service Center 7,200
Total Requests: $933,321
1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item A
Project Title: Grant Administration
Amount Requested: $26,300; (A)$23,300 for Administration activities, (B)$3,000 for
contract services with Jon Linner fcr financial packaging services.
Project Description:
(A) Grant administration pays for a portion of the administrator's salary each year.
Activities involve the overall project/program management, coordination, and monitoring
of activities funded under the CDBG program. These activities include:
1. Provide local officials and citizens with information about the program.
2. Prepare program budgets and schedules.
3. Monitor compliance with project/program requirements.
4. Develop and maintain agreements and contracts with sub recipients and contractors.
5. Prepare documents and other related documentation for submittal to HUD.
6. Respond to monitoring and auditing.
7. Evaluating project/program results.
8. Managing and supervising persons.
(B) The City of Lodi, in conjunction with San Joaquin County and the City of Tracy,
would enter into a one year contract with Jon Linner, financial packaging consultant. Mr.
Linner would be available to City staff for expert assistance on any developments, such as
the Hotel Lodi, where loan financing and packing knowledge is required. This
arrangement would continue through the end of calendar year 1994.
Project Eligibility: 24 CFR 570.206(a).
Service Area Description:
Grant administration serves all projects/programs in the city being funded with CDBG
funds. To this end, the goals of the grant administration reflect the goals of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, i.e. the development of a viable urban
community, including decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanded
economic opportunity for persons with low and moderate income. Entire city is service
area.
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Other sources of Funding: None
Funding in Subsequent Years:
Yes, as long as the program continues, administration activities will be required.
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1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item B
Project Title: San Joaquin Community Housing Resource Board (CHRB): Fair Housing
Services
Amount Requested: $10,324
Project Description:
The provision of fair housing services is a HUD requirement in order to receive funds
through the program. The CHRB works for the City of Lodi on a contract basis as the
sub recipient of these funds, and is the referral agency for San Joaquin County and all
cities within the county for fair housing and discrimination related issues. The CHRB
assists low/moderate income individuals subjected to housing discrimination through
outreach and counseling, referrals, and mediation and conciliation services.
Last year was the first year we participated in this multi jurisdictional activity. Previously,
we had provided the services on our own. At the time, it was decided that we would
evaluate the CHRB at years end to see whether or not we should renew their contract.
Project Eligibility:
Tlus "Public Services" activity is eligible as per 24 CFR 570.201(e) and meets HUD
national objectives as per 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B),
S.er-vice Area Description:
When individuals call the Housing Board, they are asked to provide information on their
income, among other things, which is used to show that at least 51 % of those being
assisted are low/mod. income. While it is expected that the majority of clients are tenants,
the service is available to landlords and homeowners as well.
Other sources of Funding: None
Funding in Subsequent Years:
Yes. As long as the City is participating in the program, we must continue to provide
these services either through the CHRB or some other means.
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1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item C
Project Title: Dial -a -Ride. (Low/Moderate income and Senior Citizen Transportation)
Amount Requested: $5,500
Project Description:
I his City sponsored activity, now in its fourth year, would continue providing travel
vouchers through the Lodi Community Service Center to meet the needs of Lodi's
lowlmoderate income and senior citizens utilizing the local Dial -a -Ride service. CDBG
funding would enable qualified individuals to lead less restrictive, isolated lives and
participate more fully in the services offered by the city.
Project Eligibility: This "Public Services" activity is eligible as per 24 CFR 570.201(e)
or 570.204(c)(1) and meets HUD national objectives as per 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B).
Service Area Description:
T..ansportation services will be made available to all qualified residents in the city.
Other sources of Funding: None.
-unding in Subsequent Years:
Yes. This program has been funded by the city for several years now and will continue to
+c funded as long as there is a need for Dial -a -Ride services.
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1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item D
Project Title: Housing Rehabilitation Program
Amount Requested: SO There was approximately S232,000 of unencumbered funds in
the account as of December 31. 1993. At the City Council's discretion, additional funds
may be allocated to this account if a surplus is created by a denial of one or more of the
requests being made.
Project Description:
The City sponsored housing rehabilitation program has been funded each year since 1987.
It is administered by the San Joaquin County Department of Building and Planning,
Neighborhood Preservation Division. The program provides no interest or low interest
loans to qualified applicants to assist them with home repairs. The residence must be
owner occupied and in need of substantial repairs to meet housing and safety code
standards.
Project Eligibility: This "Housing Rehabilitation" activity is eligible as per 24 CFR
570.202(a)(1) and meets HUD national objectives as per 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B).
Service Area Description:
The program defines the target area as the entire city; individuals are eligible on the basis
of income.
Other sources of Funding: None
Funding in Subsequent Years:
Yes. The city has made a commitment to maintain and preserve its older housing stock
which also serves as affordable single-family housing. This is evidenced by the passage of
Ordinance 1409 which rezoned the cast side to R- I(single family -east side). The primary
reason for this action was to preserve Lodi's stock of affordable singly -family housing.
1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item E
Project Title: Lodi Boy's and Girl's Club. Inc.
Amount Requested: $400,000
Project Descriptio -ii:
The Lodi Boy's and Girl's Club, Inc. was incorporated in 1962. It is a non-profit.
corporation which serves both boys and girls in the community. The current Lodi
i membership is approximately 1,300. The club provides numerous programs and activities
including, cultural enrichment, health and physical education, personal and educational
development, outdoor environmental education, citizenship and leadership development,
and social recreation.
Funds are being requested in the amount of 5400,000 to partially fund the construction of
a new facility at Blakely Park on S. Stockton St. in Lodi. Total construction price for the
new favi' is approximately 51,235,000. Construction activities will include moving the
existing ..SKetball courts and demolition work, site preparation, bringing in and installing
the modular buildings, installing HVAC equipment, plumbing and electrical, installing
doors and windows, and landscaping.
Project Eligibility:
This "Public Facilities and Improvements" activity is eligible as per 24 CFR 570.201(c)
and could meet HUD national objectives by conforming to the requirements as per
570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) or (B).
Service Area Description:
The new facility is located in the city's cast side area and will primarily serve youth from
the surrounding neighborhoods which have been documented to be at least 51%
low/moderate income. However, the Club does serve kids from throughout the City and
even surrounding areas such as Woodbridge and Acampo. Individuals benefiting from this
activity may or may not be considered low/moderate income depending on past
membership records.
Other sources of Funding: United Way, special event activities, donations from private
citizens and corporatiols.
Funding in Subsequent Years:
No. The Boy's and Girl's Club does not intend to request funding to assist with
operational costs.
1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item F
Project Title: San Joaquin County Food Bank
Amount Requested: SI0,000
Project Description:
The San Joaquin County Food Bank is a non-profit agency which serves San Joaquin
County and all the cities in the County by gathering, sorting, and distributing surplus food
stuffs to local service agencies, who then make the food available to those in need.
Funds are being requested directly from the City of Lodi in order to pay for an increased
level of service under the Brown Bag program. St. Anne Catholic Church at 215 W.
Walnut St. is the distribution point for the program in Lodi. The funds being requested
will be used to pay the salary of a Brown Bag Coordinator who will be responsible for
filling orders, transporting Food to the sites, monitoring the sites, and assisting volunteers.
Lodi. Woodbridge, and Acampo will be the direct beneficiaries of the increased level of
service funded by this request.
Project Eligibility:
This "Public Services" activity is eligible as per 24 CFR 570.201(e) and is presumed to
meet HUD national objectives as per 570.208(a)(2)(i)(A).
Service Area Description:
The distribution point in Lodi serves families from Lodi and surrounding areas. Those
benefiting from this program do come from all areas in the city, as well as Woodbridge
and Acampo, and it is presumed by HUD that individuals receiving benefit from this
program are inherently lowimoderate income.
Other sources of Funding: Private donations.
Funding in Subsequent Years:
Maybe. The food bank has requested funds from the City before under a county -wide
fair -share request.
1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item G
Project Title: Veterans of Foreign Wars. Lodi Post 1961
Amount Requested: 5275,000
Project Description:
The Lodi Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is a non-profit organization which
sponsors community services and activities in Lodi. These activities include helping
disabled or ill individuals with transportation needs, sponsoring Girl Scout activities,
hosting youth gatherings, helping to distribute food to needy individuals, and donating
funds to recognized charities.
Funds are being requested by the VFW in order to acquire a building to be used as their
new Lodi headquarters. The building is the old Lodi post office located at 17 W.
Lockeford Street.
Project Eligibility:
This "Acquisition" activity is eligible as per 24 CFR 570.201(a). The project could meet
HUD national objectives by conforming to the requirements as per 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B).
Service Area Description:
The representatives of the VFW have indicated that their service includes the City of Lodi
as well as Woodbridge and Acampo.
Other sources of Funding: Private donations and moneys from fund raisers.
Funding in Subsequent Years:
No. There is no ongoing funding requirement associated with the purchase of this
structure.
1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item H
Project Title: City Hall Main Entrance Handicap Retrofit
Amount Requested: S90,000
Project Description:
This request is being made by City staff' The project will reconstruct the main (south)
entrance to the Lodi City Hall building, located at 221 W. Pine Street, making it accessible
to individuals in wheelchairs. Briefly, the project includes adding a ramp for wheelchair
use, and replacing the doors with an automatic door.
Project Eligibility:
This "Removal of Architectural Barrier" activity would qualify for eligibility as per 24
CFR 570.201(k). The determination of eligibility would still apply even though the
building is used for the general conduct of government. The project would have to meet
HUD national objectives by conforming to the requirements as per 570.208(a)(2)(ii).
Service Area Description:
Since the project is determined eligible on a limited clientele basis and since the general
public would be benefiting from the improvements, there would be no service area per se.
The service area would include the entire population of Lodi as well as anyone from the
surrounding area or even other cities who would have occasion to come into City Hall.
Other sources of Funding: None.
Funding in Subsequent Years:
No. Funding for this construction project is a one time request.
1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item I
Project Title: East Sidc AlleyLishting
Amount Requested: $100,000
Project Description:
This request is being made by City staff at the suggestion of the East Side Task Force.
The project would target the identified east side target area as the area of benefit. After
verifying the area xs blighted and in need of assistance, the City would install street lights
in selected alleys. By consulting with the Lodi Police Department, the Electrical Utility
Department and through public input, it would be determined which alleys were in
greatest need of additional illumination. Eventually, staff would derive a rating system to
rank locations similar to what was done for the Curb Ramps Project.
Funds would be used to install or replace ineffective light standards, using either City
crews or outside contractors.
Project Eligibility:
This "Public Facilities and Improvements" activity would qualify for eligibility as per 24
CFR 570.201(c). The project would have to meet HUD national objectives by
conforming to the requirements as per 570.208(a)(1).
Service Area Description:
The City of Lodi has determined an eligible target area, based on the 1990 U.S. Census,
for the east side which roughly encompasses the area bounded by State Highway 99, East
Lockeford Street, East Kettleman Lane, and the Southern Pacific railroad tracks. Any
alleys within this area would be potentially eligible to receive lighting improvements.
Other sources of Funding: None.
Funding in Subsequent Years:
Maybe, Depending upon the need for continuation of the program, the City may allocate
additional funds in future years.
1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item J
Project 'title: San J aquin County Food Bank
Amount Requested: $9,000
Project Description:
The San Joaquin County Food Bank is a non-profit agency which serves San Joaquin
County and all the cities in the County by gathering, sorting, and distributing surplus food
stuff's to local service agencies, who then make the food available to those in need.
Under this multi jurisdictional request, the City is being asked to participate on a fair share
basis. The Food Bank is requesting funding to pay for a new truck which will be used to
collect and distribute food stuffs. Lodi, Woodbridge, and Acampo will be the direct
beneficiaries of the increased level of service funded by this request.
Project Eligibility:
This "Public Services" activity is eligible as per 24 CFR 570.201(e) and is presumed to
meet HUD national objectives as per 570.208(a)(2)(i)(A).
Service Area Description:
The distribution point in Lodi serves families from Lodi and surrounding areas. Those
benefiting from this program do come from all areas in the city, as well as Woodbridge
and Acampo, and it is presumed by HUD that individuals receiving benefit from this
program are inherently low/moderate income.
Other sources of Funding: Private donations.
Funding in Subsequent Years:
Maybe. The food bank has requested funds from the City before under a county -wide
fair -share request.
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1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item K
Project Title: Family Law Service Center
yy Y:
Amount Requested: S7,200
Project Description:
The Family Law Service Center is a private non-profit agency which serves San Joaquin F`
County and all the cities in the County by giving low-income families access to the legal Irp„
system. Among the serAces provided by the Center is assisting in obtaining restraining !
orders, divorce services, guardianships for children, and adoptions.
Under this multi jurisdictional request, the City is being asked to participate on a fair share
basis. This is a new request and therefore is eligible as a new provision of service.
Project Eligibility:
This "Public Services" activity is eligible as per 24 CFR 570.201(e) and is presumed to
meet HUD national objectives as per 570,208(a)(2)(i)(A).
Service Area Description:
The distribution point in Lodi serves families from Lodi and surrounding areas. Those
benefiting from this program do come from all areas in the city, as well as Woodbridge
and Acampo, and it is presumed by HUD that individuals receiving benefit from this
program are inherently low/moderate income.
Other sources of Funding: Private donations.
Funding in Subsequent Years:
Maybe. The food bank has requested funds from the City before under a county -wide
fair -share request.
CDBG Reallocation Request
Project Title: Interim Assistance Activity (East Side Community Improvement)
Amount Requested: $24,337.85 reallocated from past eligible projects. The funding
would come from the following sources:
• Funds in the amount of $2,455.85 from account number 45.6-301.03.
Funds in the amount of $21,882.00 from, account number 45.7-301.03.
Project Description:
This City of Lodi sponsored activity would target the identified east side area and provide
benefit through interim assistance. After verifying the area as blighted and in need of
assistance, the Community Improvement Officer would be authorized to perform code
enforcement type activities to improve the neighborhood.
A portion of the funds would be utilized to pay for the salary of the enforcement officer
for time spent working in the target area. Time records would be required showing time
spent on activities in the target area. Other items which would be funded include roll -off
dumpsters for waste disposal, trucks and equipment for cleanup activities, and trees and
shrubbery "awards" for planting.
Project Eligibility:
This "Interim Assistance" activity would qualify for eligibility as per 24 CFR
570.201(0(2)(ii)(iii). The project would have to meet HUD national objectives by
conforming to the requirements as per 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1)(i).
Service Area Description:
The City of Lodi has determined an eligible target area. based on the 1990 U.S. Census,
for the cast side which roughly encompasses the area bounded by State Highway 99, East
Lockeford St., E. Kettleman Ln., and the Southern Pacific railroad tracks. All properties
within the target area would be eligible to receive the services of the Community
Improvement Officer.
Other sources of Funding: None.
Funding in Subsequent Years:
No. An interim assistance activity by its nature is limited to a single campaign.
R ,ti,-. CITY OF LODI NL.. -,..:CE OF PUBLIC NEARING
Carnegie Forum Date: March 16, 1994
' 305 West Pine Street, Lodi Time: 7:00 p.m.
For information regarding this notice please contact:
Jennifer M. Perrin
City Clerk
Telephone: (209) 333.6702
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday. March 16, 1994 at the hour of
7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council will
conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following matter.
a) 1994-95 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation
Information regarding this item may be obtained in the office of the Community
Development Director at 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, California. All interested persons
are invited to present their views and comments on this matter. Written statements may
be tiled with the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearing scheduled herein, and oral
statements may be made at said hearing.
If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice or in
written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, al or prior to
the Public Hearing.
By Order of the Lodi City Council:
n� r ernn
tty Clerk
Dated: February 16, 1994
Approved as to form:
+
Bobby W. McNatt
City Attorney
RESOLUTION 94-37
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR THE 1994-95
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has determined that
the City of Lodi, California is entitled to Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funding as a participating City through the County of San Joaquin, an urban
County, for Fiscal Year 1994-95; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lodi, California has been made aware
of the amount of CDBG funds available for the 1994-95 fiscal Program year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has held, with proper public notification, a public
hearing at the City Council meeting on March 16, 1994 to receive comments and
proposals from the public regarding the projected use of CDBG funds, and provided
the public with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for
community development activities, the range of eligible activities, and other
"important program requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi, California has received public input regarding the
proposed use of CDBG funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does
hereby recommend allocations to the projects as shown on the project summary,
attached hereto as Exhibit A, in the amount of $675,991.00.
Dated: April 6, 1994
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 94-37 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 6, 1994 by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers -
Noes: Councilmembers -
Absent: Councilmembers -
JENNIFER M. PERRIN
City Clerk
94-37
RES9437/TXTA.OIV
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
AVAILABLE FOR REALLOCATION FROM PREVIOUS YEARS
1989-90 1991-92 1992-93
Grant Administration $15,622.89 $15,632.89
Fair Housing $ 62.02 $4,736.00 4,798.02
East Side Street Lights 9,152.98 9,152.98
Kofu Park Handicap 1,025.13 1,025.13
$ 62.02 $4,736.00 $25,801.00 $30,599.02
RESOLUTION 94-33
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR THE 1994-95
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has determined that
the City of Lodi, California is entitled to Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funding as a participating City through the County of San Joaquin, an urban
County, for Fiscal Year 1999-95; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lodi, California has been made aware
of the amount of CDBG funds available for the 1994-95 fiscal Program year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has hold, with proper public notification, a public
hearing at the City Council meeting on March 16, 1994 to receive comments and
proposals from the public regarding the projected use of CDBG funds, and provided
the public with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for
community development activities, the range of eligible activities, and other
important program requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi, California has received public input regarding the
proposed use of CDBG funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does
hereby recommend allocations to the projects as shown on the project summary,
attached hereto as Exhibit A, in the amount of $675,991.00.
Dated: April 6, 1994
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 94-33 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 6, 1994 by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers - Davenport, Mann, Pennino, Snider
and Sieglock (Mayor)
Noes: Councilmembers - None
Absent: Councilmembers - None
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EXHIBIT A
1994-95 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding
Rec9mmended for Funding Priority
1. Administration $ 26,300
2.
CHRB Fair
Housing
10,324
3.
City Hall
Handicap Access
90,000
4.
Lodi Boys
and Girls Club
400,000
5.
East Side
Alley Lighting
100,000
6.
Dial -A -Ride
5,500
7. San Joaquin County Food Bank
Brown Bag Program 10,000
8. San Joaquin County Food Bank
New Truck Fair Share 10,890
$653,014
Contingency 22,977
1994-95 Total $675,991
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Mr. Eric W. Veerkamp,
City of Lodi
April 1, 1994
Assistant Planner
City Hall, 221 W. Pine St.
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
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RE: CLBG Funding Request by Family Law Service Center
Dear Mr. Veerkamp:
John Brinton, the president of the board of the Family Law
Service Center in Stockton, contacted me with regard to your
.recommendation against approval of their funding request because
legal services were already being provided to low and moderate
income individuals in your community by other agencies.
We are the Legal Aid office designated to provide legal
services to low income people in San Joaquin County. We receive
funding from the federal Legal Services Corporation and from the
State Bar Trust Fund to provide these services. However, our
office does not handle an family law matters, such as divorce,
custody, support, adoption, etc. Although the Council for the
Spanish Speaking in Stockton has a small contract with the Area
Agency on Aging to provide legal services to seniors, that
program only provides paralegal services to senior citizens and
does not provide any family law services. Their paralegal does
some circuit riding on one or two mornings a month to the
Hutchins Square Senior Center in Lodi, arid I am aware of what
they do because, until July 1 of last year, we had a sub -grant to
provide supervision for the paralegal. Although there are
certain other statewide programs which may dabble occasionally in
problems from your area such as California Indian Legal Services
and Protection and Advocacy, which provides services to people
with disabilities, I know of no other program providing family
law services to San Joaquin County residents other than the
Family Law Service Center.
Mr. Eric W. Veerkamp, Assistant Planner
City of Lodi
April 1, 1994
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Under an.arrangement with the County Bar Association and the
Family Law Service Center, our office provides referral services
for the spouses or other opposing parties of the clients being
represented by the Family Law Service Center. The County Sar
Association provided us with a list of attorneys who volunteered
to take cases for the same low fees charged by the Family Law
Service Center, and we simply screen the clients for financial
eligibility and refer them to those attorneys. However, if the
Family Law Service Center did not exist, neither would this
panel, which only serves individuals who have conflicts of
interest with the Family Law Service Center.
The Family Law Service Center does not receive funding from
the federal Legal Services Corporation or the State Bar Trust
Fund. Their funding comes from a combination of user fees of a
very modest sum and funding from the United Way, which has had to
reduce its contribution to the Family Law Service Center. Since
there is no other agency that can or will provide family law
services to low income Lodi residents, I urge you to reconsider
your recommendation against funding for the Family Law Service
Center.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Fours truly,
CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Richard Oliver
Directing Attorney
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April 6, 1994
Lodi City Council
City Hall
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
Gentlemen:
This letter is written relative to the negative staff
recommendation you
have received in
response to the request for funding
by the Family Law
Service Center.
Specifically, you have been advised that "it appears that
the services offered
by this agency are available through either the County
Bax Association
or California Rural Legal Assistance". In fact, this
statement is untrue. My understanding is that Richard
Oliver is providing
to you a clarification
of the fact that CRLA does not represent
clients in
family law cases.
This letter will confirm that the County
Bar Association
does not offer
such services. Furthermore, I can
represent to you
unequivocally there is no agency in this County, other
than the Family Law
Service Center,
which provides comprehensive legal
representation to
indigent and low
income clients.
The Family Law Service Center was founded in 1977 specifically to meet an
unfilled need for representation of indigent and low income individuals who
needed legal assistance with family law cases in San Joaquin County. The
Bar Association does provide a conflicts panel and panels in very specific
and technically limited areas of family law. There is no government
funded agency which provides these services in San Joaquin County.
However, the Family Law Service Center has provided this essential service
to the community which simply cannot be met by depending totally upon
volunteers.
If I can be of further assistance, feel free to contact me.
YO very truly,
J DANIEL C. LAMBERTSON
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