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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the 2017-18 Final
Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
MEETING DATE: July 19, 2017
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Conduct a Public Hearing to consider a resolution approving the
2017-18 Final Annual Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
The Action Plan is the annual implementing document for the 2014-
2018 Consolidated Plan and provides a detailed description of each
activity proposed for the fiscal year, as well as the City's CDBG
budget and goals for the fiscal year.
2017-18 Funding Allocation
The City of Lodi will receive an allocation of $633,771 in CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2017-18 from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Federal appropriations for entitlement
programs, including the CDBG Program, were approved through Congress and signed by the President
on May 5, 2017.
The City Council has a policy of allocating 40 percent of the annual CDBG award (net of administrative
costs) to community-based organizations (CBOs), with the remainder going to City projects. There is a 15
percent Public Service Cap on the overall annual allocation.
Based upon the estimated allocation amount, the distribution of funds will be as follows:
City projects $304,210
CBO projects $202,807
Administration $126,754 (20% of the Annual allocation)
TOTAL $633,771
15% Service Cap $95,065.00
APPROVED:
ep en Schwa r, City Manager
2017-18 Final CDBG Annual Action Plan
July 19, 2017
Page 2 of 3
Reallocation
In addition to the 2017-18 allocation amount, there are reallocated CDBG funds from previous program
years.
Sources: A total of $18,000 is being reallocated.
Project Number Project Name
13.13 Small Business Development Center
15.10 Small Business Development Center
Reallocation Amount
$10,000
$8,000
2017-18 CDBG Funding Recommendations
For Program Administration, an allocation of $126,754 (20 percent of the CDBG allocation) is
recommended to cover the costs of managing the CDBG Program and fund fair housing counseling and
housing discrimination testing services provided by outside agencies. The remaining funding
recommendations, which include the aforementioned reallocated funds, are grouped into the following
categories: City capital improvement projects (CIP), City service programs, CBO capital improvement
projects, and CBO public service programs.
Funding recommendations for these categories are listed below with additional detail provided in Exhibit
A (Summary/Ranking of Applications Received), Exhibit B (City Projects/Programs) and Exhibit C (City
Manager's Recommendations) to this report.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ($126,754)
• CDBG Program Admin Activities ($108,754)
• Fair Housing Activities ($18,000)
CITY CIP PROJECTS ($341,052)
• Alley Improvement Project ($137,877)
• City Hall/Carnegie Forum ADA Improvements ($53,175)
• Blakely Swim Complex — Pool/Deck Rebuild ($150,000)
CITY SERVICE PROGRAMS ($32,000)
• Graffiti Abatement ($32,000)
CBO CAPITAL PROJECTS ($88,900)
• One -Eighty Youth Services — Accessibility/Safety/Facade Improvements ($78,900)
• Grace & Mercy Foundation — Phase II ADA Improvements ($10,000)
CBO SERVICE PROGRAMS ($60,093)
• Second Harvest Food Bank - Food Assistance Programs ($8,000)
• Community Partnership for Families — LodiGRIP Support ($47,065)
• LOEL Center — Meals on Wheels Program ($8,000)
Public Comment Period
The Final Annual Action Plan document has been available for public review and comment since July 5,
2017. There has been on-going dialogue with a resident who opposes the funding allocation to One -
Eighty Youth Services. The Final Action Plan was presented to the Lodi Improvement Committee on July
11, 2017 for their review and comment.
2017-18 Final CDBG Annual Action Plan
July 19, 2017
Page 3 of 3
Next Steps
The approved Annual Action Plan document must be submitted to HUD no later than August 15, 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CDBG are federal funds. Capital improvements allow for maintenance
costs to be reduced. Administration costs are paid via a 20 -percent set-
aside of the grant funds.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: $633,771 — 2017-18 CDBG Allocation
$18,000 — Reallocated CDBG
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Andrew Keys, Deputyty Manager
Community Development Director
Attachments
SUMMARY AND RANKING OF 2017-18 CBO APPLICATIONS
Applicant
Project/Program
Total Score
Amount
Requested
Public Service
Capital
Improvement
Affordable
Housing
Program
Administration
COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION APPLICATIONS
Second Harvest
Hunger Relief Programs -
Funding for the operation of the Food Assistance Program, the Senior Brown Bag
Program, and the Food 4 Thought Program.
98
10,000.00
8,000.00
-
-
-
Community Partnership for
Families of San Joaquin
LodiGRIP - Youth and Family Supportive Services
CPFSJ will maintain a Youth Success Team Partnership with the Lodi GRIP/JDP
program. The purpose of the Youth Success Team Partnership is be to enable CPFSJ
and other youth service providers to efficiently convene and coordinate multi -disciplinary
services to high risk, gang involved youth and their families.
92
50,000.00
47,065.00
-
-
-
LOEL Foundation
LOEL Serves Meals on Wheels
The LOEL Serves Meals on Wheels program helps homebound seniors remain
independent as long as possible by delivering a hot nutritious meal daily to their home.
92
10,000.00
8,000.00
-
-
-
San Joaquin Fair Housing
Fair Housing Services -
HUD -mandated counseling services and outreach to tenants, property owners and
property managers to satisfy HUD/CDBG requirement for affirmatively furthering fair
housing.
70.5
18,000.00
-
-
-
18,000.00
Emergency Food Bank and
Family Services
Mobile Farmers' Market program -
The MFM is an existing program that provides access to fresh fruits and vegetables,
healthy cooking demonstrations and health and nutrition -related information to low-
income residents.
91
1,500.00
-
-
-
-
One -Eighty Youth Services
Safety, Facade and Accessibility Improvements -
Project scope of work includes the installation of a horizontal awning on the front of the
building, the installation of new exterior lighting and signage on the front of the building
and the repainting of the exterior. Project scope also includes site improvements to
provide an accessible path of travel into the building.
78
86,400.00
-
78,900.00
-
-
Grace & Mercy Charitable
Foundation
ADA Improvements - Phase II -
Grace and Mercy operates a food bank and cafe. Their aim is to provide cooked,
nutritional lunches to those in need twice weekly, as well as, food bags with fresh
produce, dairy, and special dietary items three times a week. They are seeking
additional CDBG funding to continue the work to eliminate barriers to accessibility for
those seeking services to their facility. The first phase of the work is for the path of
travel from the public right-of-way and parking area to and through the entrance of the
building.
71.5
10,000.00
-
10,000.00
-
-
EXHIBIT A - CBO
SUMMARY 2017-18 CITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Department
Project/Program
Amount
Requested
Public Service
Capital
Improvement
CITY ACTIVITIES
Public Works Dept.
Graffiti Abatement
Cost for abatement of graffiti from public and private property within the "CDBG Target
Area" made up of census tracts within the City where over 51 % of the individuals have
incomes of 80% of the median income or less.
32,000.00
32,000.00
-
Public Works Dept.
Alley Improvement Project -
Drainage and paving improvements in the alleys. The activities will be targeted in LMI
areas and areas serving public facilities.
150,000.00
-
137,877.00
Public Works Dept.
City Hall/Carnegie Forum ADA Improvements -
Improvements in and around City Hall and Carnegie Forum to address barriers to
accessibility.
75,000.00
-
53,175.00
Park, Recreation and Cultural
Services Dept.
Blakely Swim Complex - Pool/Deck Rebuild-
Remove and replace existing concrete pool deck and pool plaster.
150,000.00
-
150,000.00
EXHIBIT B - City
2017-18 CDBG Allocation (Actual)
Program Administration (20%)
City Program Admin Activities
Fair Housing Services
Total Funding Available
2017-18
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CDBG FUNDING
$126,754
City Projects
Alley Improvement Project
Blakely Swim Complex - North Pool/Deck Rebuild
City Hall/Carnegie Forum ADA Improvements
City Service Programs
Graffiti Abatement
CBO Projects
Grace & Mercy Foundation - Phase 3 ADA (71.5)
One -Eighty Teen - Safety/Fa9ade Improvements (7
CBO Service Programs
Second Harvest Food Bank (98)
LOEL Foundation - Meals on Wheels Program (92)
Community Partnership - LodiGRIP Support (92)
EFB - Mobile Farmer's Market (91)
$633,771
($108,754)r
($18,000)
2017-18 CDBG Allocation
Reallocated Funds
Cap Distribution
60% City Set -Aside
40% CBO Set -Aside
15% Public Services
$507,017
$304,210
$202,807
$18,000
$95,065
$125,000
$137,877
$150,000
$150,000
$53,175
$35,175
$18,000
$32,000
$32,000
$32,000
$10,000
$10,000
$86,400
$78,900
$10,000
$8,000
$8,000
$10,000
$8,000
$8,000
$50,000
$47,065
$47,065
$5,000
$0
$0
$531,575
$355,052
$151,965
$95,065
EXHIBIT C
($50,842)
$50,842
$0
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-140
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE FINAL 2017-18 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAM; AND FURTHER APPROVING THE
REALLOCATION OF AVAILABLE CDBG FUNDS FROM
PREVIOUS YEARS
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has
determined that the City of Lodi, California, is entitled to Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds as an entitlement community for Fiscal Year 2017-18 Federal
allocation; and
WHEREAS, Federal appropriations for entitlement programs, including the
CDBG Program, have been approved through Congress and signed by the President on
May 5, 2017, and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has been notified that the 2017-18 CDBG allocation
is $633,771; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the following two projects that have a total of
$18,000 in CDBG funding available for reallocation:
■ Project 13.13 Small Business Development Center ($10,000)
• Project 15.10 Small Business Development Center ($8,000)
WHEREAS, staff requests that the $18,000 be reallocated and combined with
2017-18 CDBG funds for the City Hall/Carnegie Forum Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Improvements referenced below; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has held, with proper notification, a public hearing at
the City Council meeting of July 19, 2017, 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 requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi, California, has received public input regarding the
proposed use of CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, staff therefore recommends the following allocations:
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ($126,754)
• CDBG Program Admin Activities ($108,754)
• Fair Housing Activities ($18,000)
CITY PROJECTS ($341,052)
■ Alley Improvement Project ($137,877)
■ City Hall/Carnegie Forum ADA Improvements ($53,175)
• Blakely Swim Complex — Pool/Deck Rebuild ($150,000)
CITY SERVICE PROGRAMS ($32,000)
• Graffiti Abatement ($32,000)
CBO CAPITAL PROJECTS ($88,900)
• One -Eighty Youth Services — Accessibility/Safety/Facade Improvements ($78,900)
• Grace & Mercy Foundation — Phase II ADA Improvements ($10,000)
CBO SERVICE PROGRAMS ($63,065)
• Second Harvest Food Bank - Food Assistance Programs ($8,000)
• Community Partnership for Families — LodiGRIP Support ($47,065)
• LOEL Center — Meals on Wheels Program ($8,000)
WHEREAS, funding for the proposed plan is included in the City Manager's
recommended Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
approve the Final Annual Action Plan which includes the recommended 2017-18 Federal
allocations of CDBG funds ($633,771), and the reallocation of available CDBG funds
from previous years ($18,000), to the projects recommended by staff in the total amount
of $651,771 as set forth above.
Dated: July 19, 2017
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2017-140 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held July 19, 2017, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Johnson, Mounce, Nakanishi,
and Mayor Kuehne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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NIFER . FERRAIOLO
City Clerk
2017-140
2017/18 CDBG Program & 2014-2018 Consolidated Plan
Building Better Neighborhoods
Presented by
Community Development — Neighborhood Services Division
July 19, 2017
2017/18 Annual rection Plan
Annual Action Plan Process
2017/18 CDBG Funding
$633,771
Increase of $19,812 from 2016-17 (+3.2%)
Supplemental Funds Through Reallocation
Two projects - $18,000
13.13 Small Business Development Center
15.10 Small Business Development Center
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Building Better Neighborhoods
2017/18 Annual rection Plan
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Building Better Neighborhoods
2017/18 CDBG Allocation
$633,771
Program Administration
($126,754)
Sub -Total Available for Distribution
$507,017
60% Set-aside for City Projects/Services
$304,210
40% Set-aside for CBO Projects/Services
$202,807
Public Services Cap
$95,065
2017/18 Annual rection Plan
2017/18 Allocation Amount $633,771
Public Service Cap $95,065
(City) Graffiti Abatement $32,000
Community Partnership $50,000
Emergency Food Bank $ 5,000
LOEL Center $10,000
Fair Housing $18,000
Second Harvest Food Bank $10,000
Total Requested $125,000
Overage $29,935
Less Fair Housing ($18,000)
Revised Overage $11,935
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Building Better Neighborhoods
2017/18 Annual rection Plan
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Building Better Neighborhoods
Summary of Citizen Participation Process
Draft Annual Action Plan (April 3 — May 3)
April 11 — Lodi Improvement Committee
April 26 — California Human Development Community Meeting
Citizen Inquiry/Concern
Opposing eligibility of One -Eighty Youth Programs to receive HUD funding.
Public Hearing on May 3, 2017 — Draft Annual Action Plan
Voided due to alleged Brown Act violation.
Public Hearing on June 21 — Draft Annual Action Plan
Final Annual Action Plan Review and Comment Period (July 5 - 19)
Due to HUD's delay in releasing allocation amounts, they have shortened public
comment period to 14 days.
July 11 — Lodi Improvement Committee
CBO/City Applicant
Funding Requested
Public Service
Capital Improvement
Community Partnership for Families
LodiGRIP — Youth Support Team Partnership
$50,000
$47,065
Emergency Food Bank
Mobile Farmer's Market
$5,000
0
LOEL Center
LOEL Serves — Meals on Wheels Program
$10,000
$8,000
Fair Housing
Fair Housing/Housing Discrimination Testing
$18,000
$18,000
Program Admin
Second Harvest Food Bank
Food Assistance Programs
$10,000
$8,000
Grace & Mercy Charitable Foundation
ADA Accessibility Improvements
$10,000
$10,000
One-Eighty Youth Programs
Front Facade and Security Improvements
$86,400
$78,900
City of Lodi Public Works
Graffiti Abatement
$32,000
$32,000
City of Lodi Public Works
Alley Improvement Project
$125,000
$137,877
City of Lodi Public Works
City Hall/Carnegie Forum ADA Improvements
$75,000
$53,175*
City of Lodi Public Works
Blakely Swim Complex — Pool/Deck Rebuild
$150,000
$150,000
*$53,175 includes a reallocation amount of $18,000
2017/18 Annual rection Plan
Building Better Neighborhoods
Final Action Plan Document.
Public Review and Comment Period — July 5 - July 19.
Public Hearing — July 19.
Submittal to HUD no later than August 15, 2017
Subrecipients cannot begin to incur costs until Action Plan has
been submitted.
Plan on submitting as soon as possible after the Final Public
Hearing.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution approving the 2017-18 CDBG Annual Action
Plan.
Questions or Comments?
To:
Cc:
From:
Date:
Subject:
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MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Community Development Department
Lodi City Council
Steve Schwabauer, City Manager
Janice D. Magdich, City Attorney
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo, City Clerk
Patrice Clemons, CDBG Program Specialist
July 19, 2017
CDBG Funding to One -Eighty Youth Services
Staff has had lengthy talks with its local HUD Representative and his Supervisor over the last
two days and have come to an agreed cost allocation method and amount. HUD has provided a
letter stating their review and approval of the method used based on the Use Schedule (see
attachment 1).
Based upon HUD's direction, staff has revised the Use Schedule (see attachment 2) as follows:
1. Reduced the total hours that the facility is available to match what the current actual use
is on a day to day basis. That reduces it from 112 hours a week to 64.5 hours.
2. Reduced the number of hours per weekday that is set-aside to cover any scheduled or
unscheduled "explicitly religious activities" that may occur at the center periodically, from
3 hours to 1 hour.
3. Shifted all religious activities, regardless of whether they were connected to One-
Eighty/First Baptist Church or not, into the same column.
Based upon those revisions that were recommended and approved by HUD, the percentage of
religious activities has increased from 20% to 32%.
Based upon that cost allocation percentage, the City is able to provide funding for 68% of the
project cost. One -Eighty's projects cost has been estimated at $96,400, so based upon the
approved cost allocation amount, the City can provide them $65,552 towards their project. That
will be reflected in their Subrecipient Regulatory Agreement and other grant documents. This
project has not yet been bid, so actual project costs may vary.
Staff's recommended allocation amount remains $78,900. Based upon the current project
estimate, this will provide a surplus of $13,348 that will cover any of the City's project delivery
costs for project oversight and labor standards compliance. It will also provide contingency
funding should the bids come in higher than estimated. Regardless, One -Eighty will receive no
more than 68% of the project cost. Any unused funding will be reallocated to another project or
activity at a later date.
Mr. Joseph Wood
Manager, Neighborhood Services
City of Lodi
221 W. Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240-2019
Dear Mr. Wood:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
San Francisco Regional Office — Region IX
Onc Sansome Street. Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA 94104-4430
www.hud.eov
espanol.hud.gov
J'JL 1 g 2017
This letter is to confirm that HUD has been in discussions with the City of Lodi about its
interest in providing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a public facility
improvement on a building known as One -Eighty.
In accordance with Federal cost principles, the expense of an improvement is allocated
based upon its users in terms of space and time. To demonstrate the facility's use, the city
submitted a summary of regular users by hours. Upon review of the summary, the Department
has determined that 68 percent of the cost of the improvement is a reasonable rate to charge
CDBG, subject to the five-year requirement stated at 24 CFR Section 570.503(b)(8).
If the city has any questions, please feel free to contact Curt Klaus at 415-489-6599, or
via email at curt.klaus( hud.tzov.
Sincerely,
Angelo Tom
Program Manager
Community Planning
and Development Division
One -Eighty Teen Center Use Schedule
Day Time Hrs.
One-Eighty/FBC Religious Activities Time Hrs.
One -Eighty or Other Non -Religious Use Time Hrs.
Monday
8am-5pm
9
One -Eighty Staff/Religious Activities (Fill)
8am-9am
1
One -Eighty Center Admin/Operations (15 yrs)
9am-2pm
5
Community Partnership for Families/LodiGRIP
(PointBreak - 6 yrs)
2pm-5pm
3
Tuesday
8am-9pm
13
One -Eighty Staff/Religious Activities (Fill)
8am-9am
1
One -Eighty Center Admin/Operations (15 yrs)
9am-2pm
5
One -Eighty Teen Center (15 yrs)
2pm-6pm
4
Horizon Church (4 yrs)
6pm-9pm
3
Wednesday
8am-6pm
10
One -Eighty Staff/Religious Activities (Fill)
8am-9am
1
One -Eighty Center Admin/Operations (15 yrs)
9am-2pm
5
One -Eighty Teen Center (15 yrs)
2pm-6pm
4
Thursday
8am-9pm
13
One -Eighty Staff/Religious Activities (Fill)
8am-9am
1
One -Eighty Center Admin/Operations (15 yrs)
9am-2pm
5
One -Eighty Teen Center (15 yrs)
2pm-6pm
4
Horizon Church (4 yrs)
6pm-9pm
3
Friday
8am-6pm
14
One -Eighty Staff/Religious Activities (Fill)
8am-9am
1
One -Eighty Center Admin/Operations (15 yrs)
9am-2pm
5
One -Eighty Teen Center (15 yrs)
2pm-6pm
4
One -Eighty Teen - Friday Night (15 yrs)
7pm-11pm
4
Saturday
'5:30pm-6:30pm
1
One -Eighty Hosts CityWide Ministry (3 yrs) (Fill)
5:30-6:30
1
Sunday
3pm-9pm
4.5
Horizon Church (4 yrs) (Just discontinued)
8am-12pm
0
Grief Share (3 yrs)
3pm-5:30pm
2.5
One-Eighty/FBC - College Group (2 yrs)
7pm-9pm
2
64.5
20.5
44
31.78%
Fill = Placeholder for any scheduled or unscheduled "explicitly religious activities" that may occur at the center periodically. Accounts for total of 6 hours/week, 312 hours/year.
7/19/2017 4:16 PM
Concerns for the City Council RE CDBG Funding
of the One -Eighty Teen Center
Thursday, June 29, 2017 6:35 PM
Issues for the Proposed 2017/18 CDBG Grant Request
Project Scope Creep
On May 17, Mr. Wood added nearly $10,000 (more than 10%) to the grant proposal citing "some
additional funding as a contingency to cover any additional items that may come up". The Teen Center
had no idea this had happened and asked Mr. Wood why it was added.
On May 26, the Teen Center requested changes to the grant, asking for funding for roof and gutter
repair, paint, landscaping, and other improvements have nothing to do with safety or ACA.
Make it clear to the One Eighty that funds can only be used for those items for which the grant was
originally written.
Discrimination in Use of Facility
The Teen Center discriminates against those who may wish to rent its facility.
Require that the Teen Center cannot discriminate when renting their facility.
Income Earned from Rental of Facility
The Teen Center currently rents their facility, presumably for income. With these improvements, it will
be able to charge more for rentals.
? Are you willing to allow the Teen Center to financially benefit from HUD -funded improvements, and use
those funds anyway it desires, including its religious activities which outnumber its HUD -approved ones?
Use of Facility
The weekly usage calendar shows 44 hours for HUD -approved usage, 20 hours for religious activities,
and 104 hours vacant. From this, Mr. Wood had determined the City can fund 68% of the project.
I call to question 25 of those weekly hours (representing nearly a third of the schedule) called
"Admin/Operations". This segment is described as staff working and prepping for events.
1) These hours serve no direct benefit to beneficiaries.
2) It should not take five hours a day to prepare for 4 hours of activity.
3) The massive space of the Teen Center is not needed for this.
4) The staff have the facility next door that the City awarded $30,000 to renovate just six years ago.
This item was only recently added to the calendar, arbitrarily and with no documented support. I believe
it was added to provide as much funding as possible to the Teen Center.
Require that the allocation calculation is consistent with realistic usage and past performance before
awarding this grant. Do not allow generic "Admin/Operations" to be counted towards beneficiary
usage. Removing this segment allows the project to be 48% funded.
According to the One Eighty's own CAPER report of 2011, only 140 beneficiaries used the facility in the
span of one year.
? Is the City willing to allocate $65,000 towards the renovation of a facility that will only benefit people 19
hours per week, and by so few people?
If the Loan Cannot be Repaid
1 suspect that the annual budget for the Teen Center is not much more than the entire value of the
proposed project. In the event that the Teen Center does not meet its goals of serving low-income
families or reaching a significant number of beneficiaries, or if the Teen Center were to lose its lease, it
will likely be unable to repay the loan.
Require a co-signer on the forgivable loan in the event it cannot be repaid.
Issues Regarding Prior One -Eighty CDBG Grants
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Teen Center has confirmed that they are only willing to hire Christians as employees and
volunteers.
Prior subrecipient agreements with the City provided a nondiscrimination clause which the Teen Center
violated. At the time, this was also a violation of HUD requirements.
Religious Use
Past subrecipient agreements with the Teen Center included section X.7 that referenced HUD's 24 CFR
570.201.J requirement that states CDBG funding cannot be provided to "primarily religious entities,
including secular activities" and specifically mentions building renovation (2010/11) as a disallowed
example.
The City's subrecipient agreement specifically states that funds "will not be used" ... "for the benefit of a
religious organization" in accordance with the above-mentioned guidelines.
Though this has changed in 2017, it appears that the Teen Center should never have applied (nor been
awarded) in years past. This includes roughly $30,000 for a building renovation in 2010/11 and $10,000
for counseling services in 2015/16.
A simple glance at the Center's EIN, hiring practices, insurance certificate, venue, mission statement, or
website would have demonstrated that they are indeed a religious organization.
Past Performance
In the 2010/11 CAPER report, the One -Eighty's self-reported performance shows that of the 140
beneficiaries, only 65% were of moderate -income. While this is higher than the 50% requirement, other
Lodi organizations in the same report show far better numbers, most of them at 100%.
The Subrecipient Agreement for 2010/11 required that the Teen Center "provide services to a minimum
of 400 unique Lodi youth/teens" prior to June 30, 2011 (Section C), however the CAPER report shows
only 140 beneficiaries.
? How could this have been considered a success?
The Teen Center was expected to continue to deliver to the community, tracking their results, and
report to the City, for five years.
? Now that five years have passed, has the Teen Center continued to serve teens with 51% of them under
80% of the area median income? With this number being questionable in 2011's CAPER report, was the
Teen Center queried for additional data in the following four years?
In Summary
Past performance with the Teen Center shows that it failed to reach its goal in 2011, and instead of
being met with scrutiny or a deeper review, tonight we are about to award them with nearly $65,000 in
public funds.
That money will be sunk into tenant improvements of a building that only sees HUD -approved
beneficiaries for 19 hours a week. For another 20 hours a week, the same facility will host religious
activities, and possibly earn rental income from church events.
And for roughly 75% of the time, it will sit idle... or nearly idle, with a staff member writing a lesson plan,
alone in a facility that is larger than Carnegie Forum.
Tonight, vote to award the remaining CDBG applicants who have been patiently waiting. But I ask you
to hold the funding for the Teen Center until these concerns can be properly addressed.
One -Eighty Teen Center Use Schedule
Day Time Hrs.
Religious Time Hrs.
HUD -Approved Time Hrs.
Monday
8am-5pm
9
One -Eighty Staff/Religious Activities (Fill)
8am-9am
1
One -Eighty Center Admin/Operations (15 yrs)
9am-2pm
5
Community Partnership for Families/LodiGRIP
(PointBreak - 6 yrs)
2pm-5pm
`i
3
Tuesday
8am-9pm
13
One -Eighty Staff/Religious Activities (Fill)
8am-9am
1
One -Eighty Center Admin/Operations (15 yrs)
9am-2pm
One -Eighty Teen Center (15 yrs)
2pm-6pm
Horizon Church (4 yrs)
6pm-9pm
3
Wednesday
8am-6pm
10
One -Eighty Staff/Religious Activities (Fill)
8am-9am
1
One -Eighty Center Admin/Operations (15 yrs)
9am-2pm
One -Eighty Teen Center (15 yrs)
2pm-6pm
Thursday
8am-9pm
13
One -Eighty Staff/Religious Activities (Fill)
8am-9am
1
One -Eighty Center Admin/Operations (15 yrs)
9am-2pm
C1)
One -Eighty Teen Center (15 yrs)
2pm-6pm�
Horizon Church (4 yrs)
6pm-9pm
3
Friday
8am-6pm
14
One -Eighty Staff/Religious Activities (Fill)
8am-9am
1
11)
One -Eighty Center Admin/Operations (15 yrs)
9am-2pm
HI
One -Eighty Teen Center (15 yrs)
2pm-6pm
One -Eighty Teen - Friday Night (15 yrs)
7pm-llpm
4
Saturday
5:30pm-6:30pm
1
One -Eighty Hosts CityWide Ministry (3 yrs) (Fill)
5:30-6:30
1 _
--Th
�y�
f
Admin/Operations: No program. No activity.
Described as time for staff to prepare for
Five hours a day to prepare for 4 hours
events.
of activity?!
Sunday
3pm-9pm
4.5
Horizon Church (4 yrs) (Just discontinued)
8am-12pm
0
Grief Share (3 yrs)
3pm-5:30pm
2.5
One-Eighty/FBC - College Group (2 yrs)
7pm-9pm
2
Original
64.5
20.5
32%
—�
140
44
68%
r
$65,000 to renovate a facility that will serve youth19
for just 19 hours a week, which had only served
beneficiaries in a prior CDBG grant.
Adjusted
39.5
20.5
5296
(
48%
Hours
No Plans / Vacant
20
40
60
80
7/19/2017 6:50 PM
100
120
Religious
140
HUD
Approved
160
CITY OF LODI
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE
CDBG APPLICATIONS
PUBLISH (DATES): July 5, 2017
ACCT#: 20104930
TEAR SHEETS WANTED: 1 EXTRA (ONLY) DELIVER TO: Community
Development Dept.
AFFIDAVIT & BILL TO: Community Development - CDBG
City of Lodi
221 W. Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95241
DATE: July 3, 2017 ORDERED BY: Joseph Wood
TITLE: Neighborhood Services Division Manager
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DECLARATION OF POSTING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
APPROVING FINAL 2017/18 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
On Thursday, July 6, 2017, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a Notice
of Public Hearing to consider approving Final 2017/18 Annual Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant Program (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was
posted at the following locations:
Lodi City Clerk's Office
Lodi City Hall Lobby
Lodi Carnegie Forum
WorkNet Office
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on July 6, 2017, at Lodi, California.
MELA
EPUTY C
ARRIS
Y CLERK
ORDERED BY:
.3=NNI E" M )7RLICADLA4
TY CL "K
ELIZABETH BURGOS
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 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 in order to consider adoption of the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program 2017/18 Annual Action Plan development process, and to receive input regarding
community needs and funding priorities. The City of Lodi will receive $633,771 in CDBG funds for
2017/18.
The CDBG program provides funding for activities that benefit low-income persons, eliminate slum or
blight, or serve an urgent need. Eligible activities include property acquisition, public improvements,
housing rehabilitation, economic development, and public services.
As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, the City has developed an
Action Plan that describes the activities proposed to be funded in 2017/18. The Action Plan generally
describes how the City will utilize program funds for eligible activities during the fiscal year. The Action
Plan can be amended as needed to reallocate funds to housing and community development activities.
Planning documents will be made available to the public for at least 14 days before adoption by the City
Council. The documents will be released no later than on July 5, 2017 for public review and comment.
The purpose of this public hearing will be to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known
regarding community needs and potential activities to be funded under the CDBG Program. 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. In addition, information is available
for review at Lodi City Hall (221 West Pine Street) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on
weekdays.
Notice of Non -Discrimination on the Basis of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation
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.
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: July 5, 2017
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AVISO LEGAL
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA PARA LA DISCUSION DEL PROGRAMA DE DESARROLLO
COMUNITARIO BLOCK GRANT
LA CIUDAD DE LODI
DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO
Aviso de Audiencia Publica Para La Discusion del Programa de Subsidios Globales para el Desarrollo
Comunitario
CON LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una audiencia publica se Ilevara a cabo el Miercoles, 19 de Julio de 2017 a las
7:00 pm o tan pronto como el asunto podra ser oido, en el Consejo de Camaras de la ciudad de Lodi, 305 West Pine
Street, Lodi, CA 95240 a fin de considerar el proceso de desarrollo (CDBG) Plan de Accion del Programa Anual 2017/18
de Community Development Block Grant, y recibir aportaciones en relacion con las necesidades de la comunidad y las
prioridades de financiacion. La ciudad de Lodi recibiran $633.771 en los fondos de CDBG para 2017/18.
El programa CDBG proporciona fondos para actividades que beneficien a las personas de bajos ingresos, eliminan los
barrios marginales o tizon, o sirven a una necesidad urgente. Las actividades elegibles incluyen la adquisiciOn de
propiedades, mejoras publicas, rehabilitacion de viviendas, el desarrollo econ6mico, y los servicios publicos.
Como beneficiario de fondos del Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG), la Ciudad ha desarrollado un plan de accion que
describe las actividades propuestas para ser financiadas en 2017/18. El plan de acci6n en general describe c6mo se van
a utilizar los fondos del programa en actividades elegibles durante el arm fiscal. El plan de acci6n puede modificarse
segOn sea necesario para reasignar fondos a las actividades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario.
Se pondran a disposicion los documentos de planificacion al publico durante al menos 14 dias antes de su aprobaci6n
por el Ayuntamiento. Los documentos quedaron disponibles el 05 de Julio de 2017 para revision y comentarios.
El proposito de esta audiencia publica sera el de dar a los ciudadanos la oportunidad de hacer saber sus comentarios
respecto a las necesidades de la comunidad y las posibles actividades que se financiaran en el marco del programa
CDBG. Si usted no puede asistir a la audiencia publica, puede dirigir sus comentarios a la Secretaria de la Ciudad,
Ciudad de Lodi, PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95240 escrito, o usted puede Ilamar por telefono al (209) 333-6711. Ademas, la
informacion esta disponible para su revision en Lodi City Hall (221 West Pine Street) entre las horas de 8:00 am y 5:00
pm de lunes a viernes.
Aviso de no discriminacion por motivos de discapacidad y adaptacion razonable
La Ciudad promueve la equidad de vivienda y hace que todos sus programas disponibles para familias de bajos y
moderados ingresos sin importar la edad, raza, color, religion, sexo, origen nacional, orientacion sexual, estado civil o
discapacidad.
La ciudad de Lodi no discrimina en la admision o acceso a/o tratamiento o empleo en sus programas y actividades que
reciben asistencia federal sobre la base de la discapacidad. Los ajustes razonables seran puestos a disposiciOn de las
personas con discapacidad que lo soliciten. Traductores / Servicios de traduccion estan disponibles bajo petici6n. Todas
las preguntas, inquietudes o solicitudes relacionadas con estos avisos se deben dirigir a la siguiente persona:
Joseph Wood, (209) 333 a 6800 x2467.
Servicios a los Vecindarios Gerente
Joseph Wood
Fecha: 5 de Julio de 2017