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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Conduct Public-Heari-ng to Consider 1994-95 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Proposals and Community Requests
MEETING DATE: March 16, 1994
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing to solicit
public comments and project ideas and to consider local
and multi -jurisdictional proposals.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City will receive $675,991 from the Federal
government under the CDBG Program for the 94-95 fiscal
year. To be eligible for funding, projects must meet
one of three national programmatic objectives:
• To address the needs of low and moderate income persons.
• To eliminate a slum or blighted condition.
• To resolve an urgent need.
Several ongoing projects/programs are mandatory components of the program and are
continually funded in order for us to participate in the program. Still others it
has been the past preference of the City Council to continually fend. However, the
majority of each year's allocation is discretionary. This year we have received
many requests from groups in the City and from County -wide agencies as well. A
listing of all the projects/programs for the current year which the Council is being
asked to consider is below. Complete project descriptions are attached.
Administration
$ 26,300
CHRB Fair Housing
10,324
Dial -a -Ride
5,500
Housing Rehabilitation
-0-
Lodi Boys and Girls
Club
400,000
San Joaquin County
Food Bank
10,000
VFW, Lodi Chapter
275,000
City Hall Handicap
Access
90,000
East Side Alley lighting
100,000
San Joaquin County
Food Bank
9,000
Family Law Service
Center
7,200
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CDBG Proposals and Community Requests
March 16, 1994
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In addition to the current requests and proposals, City staff is requesting that
the City Council consider reallocating CDBG funds from two previous years' Code
Enforcement accounts in the amount of $24,337.85 into a new Interim Assistant
account which will pay for the activities of a Community Improvement Office.
FUNDING: Originally budgeted - 1994-95
Fund - CDBG - $675,991
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unity Development Director
Attachments
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Prepared by Eric Veerkamp
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City of Lodi 1995-95 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG ) Proposals
Total Funds to be Received: 5675,991
Annual On -Going Projects/Programs Current Year Requests
City Specific 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
Housing Rehabilitation
0
VFW, Lodi Chapter
275,000
City Hall Handicap Access
90,000
East Side Alley Lighting
100,000
Multi -Jurisdictional
CHRB Fair Housing
10,324
Multi -Jurisdictional
San Joaq;:in Co. Food Bank
9,000
Family Law Service Center
7,200
Total Requests: $933,321
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1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item A
Project Title: frrant Administration
Amount Requested: 526,300; (A)$23,300 for Administration activities, (B)$3,000 for
contract services with Jon Linner for 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, coordinatic n, and monitoring
of activities funded under the CDBG program. These activities include:
I. 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 ton Linner, financial packaging consultant. Mr.
Linner would be available to City staff fiar 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
.$e rvices
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 year's end to see whether or not we should renew their contract.
Project Eligibility:
This "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),
Service 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:
This 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
low/moderate 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:
Transportation services will be made available to all qualified residents in the city.
Other sources of Funding: None.
Funding in Subsequent Years:
Yes. This program has been funded by the city for several years now and will continue to
be 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: $0 There was approximately $232,000 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. : he 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 east 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.
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1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item E
Project Title: Lodi Boy's and Girl's Club, Inc.
Amount Requested: $400,000
Project Description:
The Lodi Boy's and Girl's Club, Inc. was incorporated in 1962. It is a non-profit
corporation which serves both bays and girls in the community. The current Lodi
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 $400,000 to partially fund the construction of
a new facility at Blakely Park on S. Stockton St. in Lodi. Total construction price for the
new facility is approximately $1,235,000. Construction activities will include moving the
existing basketball 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 conflornting 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 east 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 tions private
citizens and corporations.
Funding in Subsequent Years:
No. The Boy's and Girl's Club does not intend to request funding to assist with
operational costs.
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1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item F
Project Title: San Joaquin County Food Bank
Amount Requested: $10,000
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 inereasc:-,t
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 C(ordinator 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 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 G
Project Title: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lodi Post 1961
Amount Requested: $275,000
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.
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1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item H
Project Title: City Hall Main Entrance Handicap Retrofit
Amount Requested: $90,000
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 or 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 Side AIIQtlighting
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 as bligbted 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 Joaquin 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
stuffs 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.
1994-95 CDBG Funding Request; Item K
Project Title: Family Law Service Center
Amount Requested: $7,200
Project Description:
The Family Law Service Center is a private non-profit agency which serves San Joaquin
County and all the cities in the County by giving low-income families access to the legal
system. Among the services 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.
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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
570.20 t (f)(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)(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 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
CITY V LODI
Carnegie Forum
305 West Pine Street, Lodi
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Date: March 16, 1994
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For information regarding this notice please contact:
Jennifer M. Perrin
City Clerk
Telcphone: (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 mailer 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 filed with [tie City Clerk at any lime 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, at or prior to
the Public Hearing.
( By Order of the Lodi City Council:
e�ty clerk
Dated: February 16, 1994
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Bobby W. McNall
City Attorney