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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - January 20, 2015 B-01 PH/SMAGENDA ITEM Bsl CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Set Public Hearing for February 18, 2015, to Consider and Approve an Amendment of the 2014-15 Annual Action Plan MEETING DATE: January 20, 2015 PREPARED BY: Community Development Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set a public hearing for February 18, 2015, to consider and approve an amendment of the 2014-15 Annual Action Plan. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A public hearing is required as part of the federal requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program whenever there is a "substantial" amendment that meets one or more of the following criteria: ■ A change in the use of CDBG funding, of more than 15 percent of the total grant amount, from one activity to another (i.e., "reprogramming" of CDBG funds); • Funding of an activity type not described in the Annual Action Plan; • Changing the priorities contained in the Five -Year Strategic Plan of the Consolidated Plan; • Increasing or reducing the amount allocated to an activity by more than 25 percent, except when the activity must be dropped due to circumstances beyond the City's control (e.g., a subrecipient elects not to do an activity); • A change in the purpose, location, scope, or beneficiaries of an activity: The proposed reallocations of funding identified in the amendment of the 2014-15 Annual Action Plan represent the creation of a new activity not in the 2014-15 Annual Action Plan in one instance, and an increase of more than 25 percent of the project allocation in the other. A draft of the Action Plan Amendment will be released on January 20, 2015 and will be available for public review and comment through February 18, 2015. The following is a summary of the proposed reallocations: • Reallocate $42,000 from Graffiti Abatement to a new public service activity: Lodi Gang Reduction Intervention Prevention (LodiGRIP) Program. This will provide most of the additional funding necessary to create one full-time Youth Outreach Worker position for the remainder of the Fiscal Year, from the two part-time positions that are currently funded from the General Fund. • Reallocate a total of $33,636.75 from the Hutchins Street Square - South Entrance ADA Project that has been completed, and a small balance of unallocated funds to the Hutchins Street Square — North Entrance ADA Project. FISCAL IMPACT: The amendment of the 2014-15 Annual Action Plan completed as an administrative activity that is funded CDBG administrative allocation from HUD. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. 1 e� n'Schwa. ue. Community Development Director ssrW document is being through the City's 2014-15 Comm 2014-15 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #2 DRAFT p.1 of 3 I. INTRODUCTION The 2014-15 Action Plan is a one-year plan to address housing and community development needs in the City of Lodi, with a particular focus on the needs of low-income households. This is the first year of the implementation of the five-year Consolidated Plan. Both the Consolidated Plan and the Action Plan are implemented by the Neighborhood Services Division in the Community Development Department. The 2014-15 Annual Action Plan was adopted on May 7, 2014, and approved by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development in July 2014. The plan was first amended on September 3, 2014. This proposed amendment is the second. At mid -year, the City has identified funds that are available to re -program. The City also wishes to re -program funds from a previously identified use to a new use. Funding available to re -program is from a single project that was completed and did not require all the funds allocated. The City also identified a small amount of un -allocated funds in the CDBG line of credit. The total amount available to re -program is $33,637. The City is proposing to re -allocate $42,000 from the City's graffiti abatement program to the City's "GRIP" gang intervention program. Questions regarding this Action Plan amendment should be directed to: Joseph Wood CDBG Program Administrator City of Lodi 221 W. Pine Street, PO Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 209-333-6800 x2467 The Action Plan amendment was made available for public review during a 30 -day public comment period from January 20, 2015 to February 18, 2015. A public notice announcing its availability was published in the Lodi News -Sentinel on January 20, 2015. A public hearing on the Amendment will be held on February 18, 2015, at the Lodi City Council meeting. 2014-15 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #2 DRAFT p.2 of 3 II. REALLOCATED FUNDS The following projects and services are being considered for reallocation to new or existing projects: 13.03 HSS South Entrance ADA $33,556.33 Line of Credit Balance $80.42 III. ACTIVITY CHANGES The City has identified an existing project and a new program to which it will commit the reallocated CDBG funding to. In order to commit funding to existing activities, or to create new activities, the City must amend the 2014-15 Annual Action Plan. A description of the activity and proposed funding reallocation follows: PUBLIC FACILITIES Hutchins Street Square - North Entrance ADA - Phase I, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Improvements necessary to remove barriers to accessibility by permanently disabled persons by providing accessible paths of travel into and within an existing facility. Output: One public facility improvement completed. Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments. National Objective: 570.208(a)(2)(ii) Low -Moderate Income, Limited Clientele - removal of architectural barriers to the mobility or accessibility of elderly persons or of "severely disabled" adults. Eligible Activity: 570.201(c) Public Facility Improvements Priority Needs: Public Services (High) Goals Addressed: Construct or Upgrade Public Facilities 2014-15 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #2 DRAFT p.3 of 3 Funding: $113,020 — 2014-15 CDBG $33,636.75 — re -allocated CDBG $146,656.75 — NEW TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES Lodi "GRIP" gang intervention program Community Development Department Program Description: Output: Outcome Category: National Objective: 570.208(a)(2)(i) Low -Moderate Income, Limited Clientele Eligible Activity: 570.201(e) Public Services Priority Needs: Public Services (High) Goals Addressed: Build Capacity and Leadership; Access to Social Services; Address Blight and Nuisance New Funding: $42,000 7 CITY OF LODI LEGAL ADVERYINEIVI IN 1 ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS SUBJECT: NOTICE OF 2013-14 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) AMENDMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISH (DATES): January 20, 2015; ,ACCT:.#: 20104930 TEAR SHEETS WANTED: 2 EXTRA DELIVER TO: Community Development Dept. AFFIDAVIT & BILL TO: Community Development - CDBG City of Lodi 221 W. Pine Street Lodi, CA 95241 DATE: January 14, 2015 ORDERED BY: Joseph Wood TITLE: Neighborhood Services Division Manager C:\Users\pfarrisWppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\3013VF3H\Public Hearing Notice 2014-15 Annual Action Plan Amendment#2 (2).doc LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF 2014-15 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) AMENDMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lodi is proposing to amend the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 2014-15 Annual Action Plan (AAP); and that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Lodi City Council Chambers, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95241 The purpose of this public hearing will be to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding the use of CDBG funds. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the City Clerk, City of Lodi, PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241, or you may telephone (209) 333-6711. 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, at or prior to the close of the public hearing. The AAP generally describes how the City will utilize CDBG program funds for eligible activities during the fiscal year. The AAP can be amended as needed to reallocate funds to housing and community development activities. The City proposes to re -allocate CDBG funds that have not been expended and to re -allocate previously allocated funds. Funds may be allocated to new projects and programs, or existing projects and programs may receive additional funding. The release of this notice is one of the City's activities to fulfill citizen participation requirements. Federal regulations require localities to provide the public with reasonable access to the documents. The Action Plan amendment is now available for public review and comment. The amendment may be viewed at the Lodi City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, and on the City's website at www.lodi.gov/community_development/neighborhoods/cdbg.html Copies of the AAP amendment will be made available upon request and are free of charge. The public comment period will end on February 18, 2015. The City Council will consider adoption of the amendment of the 2014-15 AAP and provide an opportunity for public comment at their February 18, 2015 meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (209) 333-6702. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. The City promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate -income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap. C:\Users\pfarris\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\3013VF3H\Public Hearing Notice 2014-15 Annual Action Plan Amendment#!2 (2).doc Notice of Non Discrimination on the Basis of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation The City of Lodi does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to the disabled, upon request. Translators/Translation services are also available upon request. Any questions, concerns or requests related to these Notices should be directed to the following person: Joseph Wood, (209) 333-6800 x2467. Neighborhood Services Manager Joseph Wood Dated: January 14, 2015 C:\Users\pfarris\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\3013VF3H\Public Hearing Notice 2014-15 Annual Action Plan Amendment#2 (2).doc DECLARATION OF POSTING NOTICE OF 2014-15 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) AMENDMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING On Tuesday, January 20, 2015, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a Notice of 2014-15 CDBG Annual Action Plan (AAP) Amendment and Public Hearing (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted at the following locations: Lodi City Clerk's Office Lodi City Hall Lobby Lodi Carnegie Forum I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on January 20, 2015, at Lodi, California. t/. Il • PAMELA WDEPUTY CITY CLERK FARRIS BY: JENNIFER M. ROBISON CITY CLERK ELENA STODDARD ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK NA\Administration\CLERK\Public Hearings\AFFADAVITS\DECPOSTCDD.DOC Exhibit A NOTICE OF 2014-15 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) AMENDMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lodi is proposing to amend the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 2014-15 Annual Action Plan (AAP); and that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Lodi City Council Chambers, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95241 The purpose of this public hearing will be to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding the use of CDBG funds. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the City Clerk, City of Lodi, PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241, or you may telephone (209) 333-6711. 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, at or prior to the close of the public hearing. The AAP generally describes how the City will utilize CDBG program funds for eligible activities during the fiscal year. The AAP can be amended as needed to reallocate funds to housing and community development activities. The City proposes to re -allocate CDBG funds that have not been expended and to re -allocate previously allocated funds. Funds may be allocated to new projects and programs, or existing projects and programs may receive additional funding. The release of this notice is one of the City's activities to fulfill citizen participation requirements. Federal regulations require localities to provide the public with reasonable access to the documents. The Action Plan amendment is now available for public review and comment. The amendment may be viewed at the Lodi City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, and on the City's website at www.lodi.gov/community_development/neighborhoods/cdbg.html Copies of the AAP amendment will be made available upon request and are free of charge. The public comment period will end on February 18, 2015. The City Council will consider adoption of the amendment of the 2014-15 AAP and provide an opportunity for public comment at their February 18, 2015 meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (209) 333-6702. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. The City promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate -income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap. C:\Users\pfarris\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\3013VF3H\PUblic Hearing Notice 2014-15 Annual Action Plan Amendment#2.doc Notice of Non Discrimination on the Basis of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation The City of Lodi does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to the disabled, upon request. Translators/Translation services are also available upon request. Any questions, concerns or requests related to these Notices should be directed to the following person: Joseph Wood, (209) 333-6800 x2467. Neighborhood Services Manager Joseph Wood Dated: January 14, 2015 C:\Users\pfarris\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\3013VF3H\Public Hearing Notice 2014-15 Annual Action Plan Amendment#2.doc