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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-101 -I NOTE: (COMPANION RESOLTUIONS 2009-100 & 2009-102) 1 2 3 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-101 RESOLUTION OF' THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING (1) THE 2009-2010 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PERTAINING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) FUNDS (EXCLUDING ANY REFERENCE TO THE ALLOCATION OF CDBG AND ESG FUNDS FOR TIME FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION AND KNOTT'S FAMILY & PARENTING INSTITUTE); (2) AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2007-2008 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (2005-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN) APPROPRIATING $238,750 OF UNAPPROPRIATED CDBG PROGRAM INCOME FUNDS AS CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED STAFF REPORT; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL HUD CONTRACTS OR DOCUMENTS AS PER HUD REGULATIONS 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino (the "City") is an entitlement city and eligible to participate in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") and Emergency Shelter Grant ("ESG") 12 13 Programs for Program Year 2009-2010; and 14 15 16 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino desire to submit to HUD, the City's Consolidated Annual Action Plan 2009-2010; and 17 18 19 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council desire to execute Contracts to provide a variety of community services through certain public service agencies for the 2009-2010 CDBG and ESG Program Year; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council desire to amend the 2007-2008 Consolidated 20 Annual Action Plan and/or the 2005-2010 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and allocate $238,750 of 21 22 23 unappropriated CDBG Program Income Funds to public services providers. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AS FOLLOWS: 24 25 Section 1. That the Mayor and Common Council hereby approve the recommendations 26 set forth in Attachments I and IV to the April 20, 2009, Staff Report pertaining to the allocation of the 2009-2010 CDBG and ESG Funds excluding any reference to the allocation ofCDBG and ESG 27 28 Funds for Time for Change Foundation and Knott's Family & Parenting Institute as such I P\Agendas\Resolul;ons\ResolutiofiS\2009\04_20_09 CDBG 2()()9-2010 Allocations MCC Reso B.doc 2009-101 1 Attachments I and IV are attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.. 2 Section 2. The Mayor and Common Council hereby approve the 2009-2010 CDBG 3 Consolidated Annual Action Plan excluding any reference to the allocation of CDBG and ESG 4 Funds for Time for Change Foundation and Knott's Family & Parenting Institute as attached hereto 5 as Attachment V and by this reference made a part hereof. 6 Section 3. The Mayor and Common Council hereby approve an amendment to the 7 2007-2008 Consolidated Annual Action Plan, allocating unappropriated CDBG Program Income 8 Funds, in the amount of$238,750 to fund public services providers. 9 Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to execute and 10 submit to HUD, all appropriate documents and to take all necessary actions to implement the City's 11 2009-2010 Annual Action Plan, including, but not limited to, the preparation and execution of 12 CDBG and ESG standard agreements with the respective public service agencies, as prepared and 13 approved by the City Attorney, a copy of such CDBG and ESG standard agreements are on file 14 with the City Clerk, and incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth at length. 15 Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption and execution in the 16 manner as required by the City Charter. 17 /II 18 /II 19 /II 20 /II 21 /II 22 1/1 23 /II 24 /II 25 /II 26 /II 27 /II 28 /II 2 PIAgendasIRcsolutions\ResolutionsI2009\04-20.1)\j CDBG 2009-2010 Allocations NIce R,,"o B.doc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2009-101 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING (1) THE 2009-2010 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PERTAINING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) FUNDS (EXCLUDING ANY REFERENCE TO THE ALLOCATION OF CDBG AND ESG FUNDS FOR TIME FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION AND KNOTT'S FAMILY & PARENTING INSTITUTE); (2) AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2007-2008 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (2005-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN) APPROPRIATING $238,750 OF UNAPPROPRIATED CDBG PROGRAM INCOME FUNDS AS CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED STAFF REPORT; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL HUD CONTRACTS OR DOCUMENTS AS PER HUD REGULATIONS I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and 10 Common Council 0 fthe City of San Bernardino at a i oint regular 11 thereof, held on the 20th day of April 12 Council Members: Aves Navs 13 ESTRADA --1L 14 BAXTER ~ 15 BRINKER --.X- 16 SHORETT x 17 KELLEY x 18 JOHNSON ~ 19 MC CAMMACK 20 21 23 24 meeting , 2009, by the following vote to wit: Abstain Absent ~ O"'to.. If'" 25 26 Approved as to Form: ;, 27 By: ~ ? t:- .+~,. 28 1ames F. Penman, City Attorney 3 P:\Agenda.s\Resolutions\Resollltions\2009\04-20_09 CDOG 2009-2010 Allocations MeC Reso BdlK 1 ATTACHMENT! 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT * New Proposal 3 A. Public Service Pro2rams/ Activitv Name-CDCAC Recommendations 1. AI-Shifa Clinic, Inc. 2. Asian-American Resource Center 3. Assistance League of San Bernardino 4. Central City Lutheran Mission 5. Child Advocates 6. Children's Fund, Inc. 7. First Chance Y/CHOW, Inc' 8. Frazee Community Center 9. Gang Reduction Intervention Team/Upward Bound 10. Highland Senior Center II. Home of Neighborly Service, Inc. 12. Knott's Family Planning* 13. Lorine's Learning Academy 14. Mary's Mercy Center 15. Operation Grace. Inc. 16. Option House, Inc. 17. Project Life Impact 18. San Bernardino National Forest Association 19. San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services 20. San Bernardino YMCA 2]. St. John's Community Center 22. Sinfonia Mexicana* 23. Time for Change Foundation 24. Y Duth Action Project. Inc. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 B. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. General Proposed Proiects-Citv/EDA Recommendations City Code Enforcement City Fire Department Leases Community Beautification Services San Bernardino Library Literacy Program Center for Individual Development (CID) Business Assistance (EDA) a. National Development Council (NDC) Fair Housing (Mandatory) (EDA) Section 108 Loan Repayment (North Arden Guthrie Project) CDBG Program Administration Unallocated Program Contingency 18 19 20 21 31. 32. 33. 34. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 4 P\Agend~,\Re,()ILlI;on,\l{esnlllliolls\200<)\04-20-0<) CDBG 2009-201il Allocations MCC Resn J\ doc Amount $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15.000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 S 15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $10,000 $15,000 $ I 0.000 $15,000 $15,000 $15.000 $15.000 $15.000 $15.000 $15.000 $15,000 $15,000 SUB-TOTAL $350,000 Amount 51.928.307 $469,622 550,000 5151,000 $60.341 $50.000 $53,000 $410.000 $120,000 $100,000 SlJB- TOTAL $3,392,270 TOTAL $3,742,270 , 1 ATTACHMENT IV 2 Recommended 2009-2010 ESG Allocations 3 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT 4 Organization 08/09 Amount Funding Requested 5 1. Central City Lutheran Mission - (Maintenance & Operations) $10,000 Central City Lutheran Mission (CCLM) opened its doors in 1996 as a community based organization working in the central part of the City: provides transitional housing to homeless HIV clientele. CeLM also provides emergency shelter to men during the winter months. The organization collaborates with other community based organizations throughout the City and County. ESG funds will be utilized for maintenance & operations of their facility located at 1354 N0I1h 'G' Street. 6 7 8 9 10 2. Frazee Homeless Shelter - (Maintenance & Operations) Frazee $10,000 Community Center provides a homeless shelter for men. Most of Frazee's clients are homeless veterans and up to 17 can be accommodated at one time. The shelter provides job search assistance, transportation when needed and support groups are brought In for counseling. Frazee also provides assistance in the areas of securing social security and Veterans benefits. ESG funds will be utilized to pay a p0l1ion of the shelter's utilities and consumable supplies. 11 12 13 14 15 3. Mary's Mercy Center - (Essential Services) Mary's Mercy Center $20.000 offers emergency services to the homeless population that includes: food bags, emergency baby and hygiene needs, and shower and laundry facilities. Mary's began providing emergency showers in 1997. ESG funds will be utilized to pay a portion of staff salaries for their emergency food lunches and shower facility. 16 17 18 4. Operation Grace - (Maintenance & Operations/Homeless Prevention) $9,000 Operation Grace is a transitional women's shelter. Shelter occupants are provided with a bed, bedding, a dresser and some closet space. The program IS comprehensive and assists women 111 setting goals and following through on their goal setting. The shelter is staffed with a house manager, \vho is there to ensure compliance with daily activities and programs. A client can stay at the shelter for up to 3 months, providing that personal goals are being met. ESG funds will pay for a portion of operating costs and rent subsidies to its participants. 19 20 21 22 23 5. Option House, Inc. - (Essential Services/Maintenance & Operations) $15.000 Option House, Inc., provides transitional shelter to females of domestic violence. Option House can accommodate up to 14 women and their children for up to 60 days. There is a resident in-house program that each client must complete. ESG funds are being requested to assist with paying a portion of staff salaries and assist with paying for a portion of the shelter's utility costs. 24 25 26 27 28 5 P.\Agend~,\Rc~oILltiOll~\RcsoILl(i()lIs\2009\04-20.0') C[)BG 100').1()11! Allocation, \1CC RcSlJ 13 doc $20,000 $12,000 $40,084 $27,763 $42,737 Amount Rec'd $13,000 $14,000 $25,000 $9,661 $20,000 .' 1 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT 2 Organization 08/09 Amount Funding Requested 3 6. Salvation Army - (Maintenance & Operations) Salvation Army $62.000 Hospitality House provides a full spectrum of homeless services that include: I) Shelter for women and children 365 nights a year; 2) three meals a day for those living in the shelter; 3) a nightly meal for up to 100 additional people per day; 4) laundry and shower facility; 5) tutoring and after school programming for school aged children; 5) job training and placement counseling; 6) a savings program whereby upon leaving the shelter, a client has money for securing permanent housing; 7) counseling to assure a stable environment for those moving into their own homes: 8) referrals to Travelers Aid and behavioral health providers: and, 9) paramedics for emergency health care and access to local clinics for other health care needs. 4 5 6 7 8 9 7. Time for Change Foundation - (Essential Services/Maintenance & $11,000 Operations) Time for Change began their transitional housing program in September 2002. This transitional facility is for women who are exiting prison or on a drug rehabilitation program. Time for Change incorporated In October 2003 as a non-profit organization and expanded its service delivery to include full re-entry services to women and their children. Each participant is required to be in a program that will assist them In obtaining a job, education and ultimately, independent living. ESG funds will be utilized to pay for a portion of utilities and operations costs. 10 11 12 13 14 TOTAL 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6 I' \Ag~nd,,>\R~sol\ltions\Rc,()llIlion,\2009\n4-:W_()') CDBG 2{)O<J.20IU AI]0~ati0IlS ~1CC Re,n B.d<>~ $65,000 $28,500 Amount Rec'd $60,000 $15,000 $156,661 Attachment V CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROGRAM YEAR 2009-2010 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 1 I. S-.TRATEGY IMPLEMENT A TION .............................................................................. 2 A. Funding Sources And Available Programs ................................................................. 3 B. Support Of Applications By Other Entities .................................................................5 C. Priority Investment Plan ..............................................................................................6 D. Non-Housing Community Development Needs........................................................ 12 E. Geographic Distribution............................................................................................ 24 F. Service Delivery And Management...........................................................................24 II. OTHER ACTIONS.......................................................................................................,...24 A. Public Policies........................................................................................................... 24 B. Institutional Structure................................................................................................ 24 C. Public Housing Improvements ..................................................................................25 D. Public Housing Resident Initiatives ..........................................................................25 E. Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction ......................................................................... 26 III. ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY .....................................................................................26 IV. COORDINATING SERVICES...................................................................................... 26 V. PROGRAM/PROJECT MONITORING....................................................................... 26 VI. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 26 A. Specific CDBG Grant Program Submission Requirements ...................................... 27 B. Specific HOME Submission Requirements .............................................................. 28 C. Specific ESG Submission Requirements .................................................................. 29 NOTE: The following Appendixes are on file with Agency Secretary APPENDIX A - Listing of Proposed Projects APPENDIX B - Required Certifications APPENDIX C - Public Comments APPENDIX D - Public Notice APPENDIX E - Grants Application Forms (Form 424) CDBG HOME ESG APPENDIX F - Summary of Specific Annual Objectives I!jJff>~ ATTACHMENT "V" CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2009-2010 INTRODUCTION The City of San Bernardino has provided leadership in developing community strategies for providing decent, affordable housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities for all households within our City. The City has developed viable partnerships with the private sector that include: financial institutions, real estate professionals, developers and private businesses. San Bernardino has been at the helm in developing a strong collaboration with for-profit and nonprofit organizations to access federal and state programs to increase housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households, eliminate blight, and provide necessary public support services for families or individuals in need of assistance, as well as address needed public facilities, infrastructure improvements and entice economic development activities. The City has established its approach of developing goals and objectives that will have a long- term stabilizing impact on City neighborhoods through the concentration of resources on eight specific citywide priorities detailed in I. Strategy Implementation. The City involves its citizens in determining needs, issues and the designing of programs and activities to address those needs and issues. The City coordinates the efforts of its City Departments to meet the identified housing needs, and utilizes housing programs and projects to create sufficient visual impact intended to stimulate additional private investment in the City's housing stock and diversified neighborhoods. For 2009-2010 Program Year, the City will be awarded federal entitlement funds in the amount of $5,173,3i67 under the following programs: Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program, $3,503,520; the HOME Partnership Investment Act (HOME) Program, $1,504,1@; American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI), $9,018; and $156,661 in the Emergertcy Shelter Grant (ESG) Funds. The Annual Action Plan contains the following sections: I. Strategy Implementation Strategy Implementation details the City's investment plan for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. The investment plan includes funding sources and available programs, a matrix chart that details funding levels and number of households to be assisted under each priority; the geographic allocation of resources; and a plan for delivery service and management. II. Other Actions Other Actions states the City's proposed actions to ameliorate the negative impacts of public policies, to examine and modify, if necessary, the institutional structure to address obstacles to meet the underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, enhance coordination between public and private housing and social agencies and to reduce the hazards associated with lead-based paint. III. Anti-Poverty Strategy The Anti-Poverty section contains the City's strategy to reduce the number of households with incomes below the poverty line. 1 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY2009120JO [Q)Q@OO IV. Coordinating Services This section describes the City's plan to increase and improve coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies located in the City of San Bernardino V. Program/Proiect Monitoring This Section describes the process the City will undertake to ensure sub-recipients of federal funds are in compliance with federal and local regulations and requirements. VI. Program Requirements Program requirements contain two required certifications that the City will affirmatively further fair housing and is following a residential, displacement and relocation plan. VII. Summary of Citizen Comments Citizens Comments summarizes written comments received during the public review period and describes how comments were addressed, if applicable. I. STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION The mission of the City of San Bernardino is to actively and aggressively improve, develop and maintain quality neighborhoods and provide housing opportunities throughout the City of San Bernardino. The City has identified eight priority areas to pursue and focus on in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2005-2010). The Eight Priorities are: Priority #1: Preservation and Rehabilitation of Existing Single Family Dwellings Priority #2: Expand Homeownership Opportunities and Assist Homebuyers with the Purchase of Permanent Affordable Housing (Existing and New Construction) Priority #3: Provide Rental Assistance and Preserve Existing Affordable Rental Housing Priority #4: Assist Homeless and Special Needs Persons with Supportive Services Priority #5: Expansion of "Affordable" Housing Opportunities New Construction Priority #6: Promotion of Economic Development and Employment Opportunities for Low- and Moderate-Income Households Priority #7: Improve and Expand Infrastructure to Meet Current and Future Needs Priority #8: Elimination of Identified Impediments to Fair Housing through Education, Enforcement, and Testing 2 D [f@OO City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 The City's strategy is to effectively utilize and aggressively seek federal, state, redevelopment, local and private resources to operate and implement a number of programs to assist households in each of the eight Priority Areas. The following is a detailed chart of funding sources and a summary of each of the priorities listed in the Five-Year Strategy section of the Consolidated Plan. Also included are One Year Objectives that have been established by the City and a proposed plan for service delivery and management. A. FUNDING SOURCES AND AVAILABLE PROGRAMS 1. Funding Sources Anticipated to be Available for Programs and Activities. The financial resources expected to be available to carry out and implement projects and activities identified for the 2009-2010 fiscal year are: FEDERAL SOURCES Prol!rams Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CDBG Program Income HOME Investment Partnership (American Dream Downpayment Initiative [ADDI]) HOME Program Income Emergency Shelter Grant ESG HUD 202 Capital Grant Continuum of Care & Shelter Plus Care San Bernardino Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program San Bernardino Housing Authority Public Housing TOTAL LOCAL RESOURCES Resources $3,503,520 $290,000 $1,504,168 $9,018 $211,000 $156,661 $12,200,000 $7,288,774 $15,487,649 $292,960 $40,943,750 Prol!rams RDA Tax Increment Funds (Approximately) RDA 20% Housing Funds City General Fund and State Funds (Refer to Table 7) TOTAL NONPROFIT AND FOR PROFIT SOURCES Resources $33,800,000 $6,760,000 $20,171,300 $60,731,300 Prol!rams Non Profit Partners In-kind Donations Developer Investment Private Lending Institutions TOTAL Resources $2,845,092 $109,463,336 $11,935,957 $124,244,385 3 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @)[(@oo 2. Available Programs for which the City Does Not Intend to Apply. The City of San Bernardino will not apply for the following federal resources during FY 2009/2010: Rural Homeless Housing The City will not apply for Rural Homeless Housing Funds because there are no rural areas located within the City. Competitive Programs Table Support of Applications on the following page indicates that the City will support applications made by other entities for federal grant funds with the exception of Rural Homeless Housing. 3. Circumstances under which the City would not certify that applications of other entities are consistent with the Consolidated Plan: During fiscal year 2009-2010, the City shall support the efforts of San Bernardino County agencies, non-profit and other entities in their applications for funding from all available funding sources. However, the City will not support agencies' applications, if such applications are not consistent with the City's 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan. The circumstances under which the City will not support such applications are: a. There is no demonstrated ability by the applicant to carry out the activity/project in a timely manner. b. Type of activity, size of proposed project, and lack of implementation plan to successfully complete and maintain the project. 4. Plan for Leveraging Private and Non-Federal Funds by Use of Federal Funds. Local funds will be leveraged to the greatest extent possible by using it as "seed money" or local match for programs funded by state or federal government and/or private enterprise. Financial assistance may be provided as grants or loans, and may include equity participation. 5. Matching Fund Requirements. The City was notified that for Program Year 2009-2010, the City is exempt from Matching Fund Requirements relative to the Federal HOME Program. Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program. In-kind resources and private donations will be utilized by the non-profit service providers with the ESG Grant. Other eligible public/private sources will be actively pursued when feasible. 4 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @)[?@oo B. SUPPORT OF APPLICATIONS BY OTHER ENTITIES U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Support of Applications by Other Entities Report Funding Source Support Application by Other Entities? Formula/Entitlement Programs ESG y y Public Housing Comprehensive Grant Competitive Programs Safe Havens y y y y y y y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y HOPE I HOPE 2 HOPE 3 ESG Supportive Housing HOPW A Rural Homeless Housing Sec. 202 Elderly Sec. 811 Handicapped Moderate Rehab SRO Rental Vouchers Rental Certificates Public Housing Development Public Housing MROP Public Housing CIAP LIHTC 5 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 [Q)[f~OO' C. PRIORITY INVESTMENT PLAN The following illustrates activities the City of San Bernardino expects to address and allocate federal funds and other resources in fiscal year 2009-2010. The City will undertake priority needs in terms of local objectives that were identified in the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Under Priority #1, the City seeks to actively maintain, improve and develop quality neighborhoods and housing opportunities throughout the entire City. The program activities are described in detail in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The following table provides the funding source, amount of planned funding, households to be assisted, and activity to be undertaken. TABLE I CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Prioritv #1: Preservation and Rehabilitation of Existin~ Sin~1e Familv Units Activity Funding Planned Households Undertakeu Source Fundine to be Assisted Single-Family Beautification Loan/Grant 100 Program - Neighborhood Housing Services RDA Housing Fund $2,100,000 Households (NHS) Senior Old Timers Grant RDA Housing Fund $100,000 15 Households Utility Assistance Program RDA Housing Fund $75,000 200 Households Sources: City of San Bernardino Staff Estimates. The City will concentrate a portion of its affordable housing funds on providing low- to moderate- income households with the opportunity to own their own home. This effort will be approached with the programmatic tools discussed in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Table 2 lists the amount of funding, the Funding Source, and projected number of households to be assisted. American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) - ADD! was signed into law on December 16, 2003. ADDI funds are used to increase homeownership among lower-income and minority households at 80% and below of area median income. The amount of assistance provided to any family will not exceed the greatest of six percent (6%) ofthe purchase price ofa single-family housing unit but no more than $10,000. The City will receive $9,018 in ADDI funds and will use these funds in tandem with HOME funds allocated for homeownership assistance. 6 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY2009120J 0 @)[Y@OO Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) - On July 20,2008, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of2008 was enacted appropriating $3.92 billion for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed residential properties. The new entitlement program is referred to as NSP in which the City was allocated $8,408,588. The Agency will issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOF A) to invite the development community to, among other things, identify specific multifamily housing projects with a history of public service calls, documented conditions associated with poor management and those sites that are generally considered a blighting influence on the surrounding community. The City will set aside $2,100,000 in NSP funds towards the NOFA of which 25% of said funding will be allocated to address the housing needs of individuals and households whose income does not exceed 50% of AMI. The City will also allocate $920,000 in NSP funds for down payment assistance to households whose income does not exceed 120% of area median income. In January 2009, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued in the amount of $3,700,000 for the acquisition and rehabilitation of single-family homes through participating intermediaries, such as builder/developer contractors. The City will purchase foreclosed single family properties from a bank or financial institution at a 5% to 15% reduction of fair market value and rehabilitate them utilizing the intermediaries selected through the RFP Process. The property will then be made available to an income qualified homebuyer. In addition, the City will allocate $920,000 in NSP funds toward an Acquisition, Demolition and Redevelopment Program designed to address abandoned or foreclosed upon residential units in physical conditions too costly for rehabilitation. Plans to develop the parcel as an in-fill unit or units would commence as soon as the local housing market begins to stabilize. Under this program, properties identified will be assessed by the City's Building Official regarding the structural soundness of the property and, if deemed appropriate, demolition would occur. Several redevelopment options would be considered. One option would be to redevelop the site utilizing modular housing thus ensuring quality building products and a rapid contractual period. Other options might include selling the parcel to a non-profit such as Habitat for Humanity for a reduced price to help subsidize their next new construction project or another non-profit expert in special needs housing. TABLE 2 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Priority #2 - Expand Homeownership Opportunities and Assist Homebuyers with the Purchase of Affordable Housin~ Permanent (Existin~ and New Construction) Activity Undertaken Funding Source Planned Funding Households to be Assisted Homebuyer Assistance Program RDA Housing Fund $1,500,000 (ExistingINew Construction- HAP Programs, Cal State University San Bernardino Federal HOME Funds $400,000 50 Professor's Homebuyer Program) Private Investment $3,000,000 Paloma I and II - Walnut and West Mt. RDA Housing Fund $1,000,000 137 Vernon A venues Private Funding $75,000,000 20 Affordable 7 City oj San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @)[{@oo , TABLE 2 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Priority #2 - Expand Homeownership Opportunities and Assist Homebuyers with the Purchase of Affordable Housine Permanent fExistinp and New Construction) Activity Undertaken Funding Source Planned Funding Households to be Assisted Homebuyer Education HOME Funds $80,000 300 Private Funds $365,000 AGA Properties - 6lh and G Streets Private Funds $20,000,000 38 RDA Housing Funds $760,000 10 Affordable GFC Enterprises, LLC, Lynwood Private Funds $5,600,000 18 3 Affordable Housing Development RDA Housing Funds $370,000 Units Arroyo Valley Community Economic HOME Funds $415,000 4 Development Corporation Private Funds $878,000 Affordable Units Private Funds $3,000,000 ]1 TELACU 49ili Street 6 Affordable RDA Housing Funds $868,895 Units California Housing Foundation, Inc. Private Funds $525,000 2 RDA Housing Funds 400,000 Affordable Units Sources: City oj San Bernardino Staff Estimates, Private Developers Estimates. Under Priority #3, the City, with the assistance of the Housing Authority of San Bernardino County, will assist very low- and low-income households with rental payments to alleviate rent burden, overcrowding and unsafe or unsanitary living conditions. In addition, the City plans to facilitate the development of new senior rental housing projects for low-income seniors. According to San Bernardino County's Department of Human Services 2008 Annual Report, the City has 32.7% of its population on some form of public aid, i.e., Cash Aid, Food Stamps and/or MediCal during the year 2007. In addition, according to San Bernardino Unified School District's Research and Statistical Department, of the 53,430 students enrolled, 83% qualify for the District's "Free and Reduced Lunch Programs." Three factors that contribute to the increased need for affordable rent and housing are: 1) the decline of "affordable housing" in Los Angeles and Orange Counties causing families to migrate to San Bernardino County; 2) the impact of economic opportunities that plague our local economy; and, 3) the increase in families losing their homes through foreclosure. As a consequence, the City projects a high level of need for housing assistance during the 2009-2010 Program Year. Table 3 summarizes the activities to be undertaken, funding sources, funding amounts and projected number of households to be assisted. 8 City oj San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @)[fffiOO TABLE 3 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Prioritv #3: Provide Rental Assistance and Preserve Existin1' Affordable Rental Housino Activity Funding Planned Households or Units Undertaken Source Fundino to be Assisted Housing Choice Voucher Program Section 8 $20,030,628 2665 Highland Lutheran Senior Housing Section 8 $1,000,000 50 RDA Housing Fund $115,000 Public Housing Units Public Housing $1,600,000 690 Capital Fund Rental Assistance Program RDA Housing Fund $500,000 130 St. Bernardine's Senior Housing Section 8 $2,000,000 150 Ramona Senior Housing RDA Housing Fund $113,000 42 AHEP A Senior Housing Section 8 $1,200,000 50 Cooperative Senior Housing Section 8 $1,000,000 75 TELACU Senior Housing Section 8 $6,000,000 225 Sierra Vista, Monte Vista & Buena Vista TELACU Senior Housing HUD 202 Capital $12,500,000 Grant; Section 8; $1,300,000 90 Hacienda HOME Funds $3,200,000 RDA Housing Fund; $5,700,000 TELACU Senior Housing V HUD 202 Capital $11,900,000 75 Grant; Private Funds $20,000 SOl/rees: City of San Bernardino Staffi;stimates; Countv o(San Bernardino Hal/sin$! Authority Estimates, Priwlle DeveloDer Estimates. Under Priority #4, the City provides housing assistance and supportive services to San Bernardino's homeless population, "at-risk" population, and other "special needs" population identified by the City and its service providers. Priority #4 includes the City's strategies for transitional and emergency shelters for the homeless, the prevention ofhomelessness and helping the homeless make a transition to permanent housing. Other services to be funded include child care, senior services, job training, crisis intervention, counseling, medical assistance and after school programs. The following table details the 9 . City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @)UWOO funding sources, planned funding amounts and households to be assisted through various social service programs in fiscal year 2009-2010. The entitlement amount for the 2009-201 0 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program is $156,661. The City also allocated $97,75() in CDBG public service funds for homeless or transitional housing programs. Existing programs that have proven their performance and effectiveness will continue to be a priority for ESG funding during Program Year 2009-2010. The following have been recommended: Central City Lutheran Mission, 1139 Perris Street - $13,()OO for the provision ofEssential Services for the treatment and counseling of substance abuse. This program services homeless individuals in need of medical treatment and/or counseling. Participants can remain in the program as long as treatment and programs are being followed. ESG funds will be used to pay for a portion of staff salaries. Frazee Homeless Shelter, 1413 Kendall Avenue - $l4,()0() for the provision of Maintenance & Operations for shelter services. The Frazee shelter provides services to homeless men. The Kendall Avenue site can serve eight individuals at anytime. The minimum stay is one (I) night; the maximum stay is six (6) months. Each person enters into a plan to get them back to work or is assisted in securing permanent benefits, i.e., Social Security, veteran's pension, etc. Ninety (90%) of their clients are veterans. ESG funds will be used for utilities and consumable supplies. Mary's Mercy Center, 641 Roberts Avenue - $;25,000 for the provision of Essential Services for a day shelter that includes showers, laundry facilities and emergency food bags. Mary's Mercy Center provides a facility for homeless and low-income individuals by offering a drop-in "day center", showers/hygiene, meals, clothing, infant emergency needs and bus passes. Counseling services are provided on a weekly basis. ESG funds will pay for staff and consumable supplies for the day shelter. Operation Grace -$9,661 for the provision of transitional housing for homeless women. Operation Grace provides its shelter occupants with a bed, bedding and dresser. The program is comprehensive and assists women in setting goals. A client can stay up to three (3) months. ESG funds will pay for a portion of operating costs. Option House, Incorporated, PO Box 970 - $20,000 for the provision of Temporary Crisis intervention Program. Option House is a family/domestic violence intervention and prevention services agency. Program houses up to fourteen (14) women and their children for up to 60 days. Residents live in a "home-like" environment and focus on putting their lives back on track. Option House also has a satellite office in the County Courthouse. ESG funds will assist with staff salaries and utility costs. Salvation Army, 845 W. Kingman - 5>60,000 for the provision of Maintenance & Operations for the Salvation Army's Emergency Shelter. The Salvation Army's shelter can accommodate seventy-four (74) individuals per day. The City's Police Department, social services and hospitals "refer" or "take" clients to the Salvation Army for emergency shelter. A job referral program is also offered. Clients who secure employment are allowed transitional living at the shelter for an extended period of time. ESG funds will be used for staff salaries and consumable supplies. 10 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY2009120J 0 o [(@oo Time for Change Foundation, 2130 North Arrowhead Avenue, #104B - $15,QQQ Time for Change began their transitional housing program in September 2002. This transitional housing facility is for women who are exiting drug rehab programs or exiting from prison. In 2003, this organization became a non-profit and expanded its service delivery to include full re-entry services to women and their children. ESG funds will be utilized for utilities and a portion of consumable supplies. New programs that will close gaps in San Bernardino's continuum of care are also a funding priority. Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) projects recommended for funding are consistent with the priorities and needs established in the City's 2005-2010 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The City will continue to leverage non-HUD funding sources, i.e., City General funds, Redevelopment Set-Aside funds, Cal- Works funds, as well as state, county and private funding. The City will continue to collaborate closely with Community Action Partners of San Bernardino County, a private, nonprofit, public benefit corporation whose mission is to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty and to develop and implement a coordinated plan to address homelessness in San Bernardino County. Grants for shelter and care programs have been awarded by HOD to nine (9) entities for 2009. These awarded projects will provide homeless services throughout San Bernardino County. The entities are identified as follows: 1) Co th, $ 59,300; 2) ) Frazee & Health 1 ,nc., $133,35 , and C ti egal Services, Inc., unty Community Action Partnership, $750,477. Clients will be educated on how to access services available in their community, including public health, educational programs and other social service organizations. TABLE 4 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Priority #4: Assist Homeless and Soecial Necd Persons with Suooortive Services Activity Funding Planned Households Undertaken Source Fuudin~ to be Assisted Central City Lutheran Mission, Frazee ESG $156,661 2,580 Homeless Shelter, Mary's Mercy Center, CDBG $97,750 Miracles in Recovery, New House, Inc., In-Kind Private $1,075,336 Operation Grace, Option House, Inc., Salvation Donations Army and Time for Change Co of San Bernardino Dept of Behavioral Hlth, Shelter + Care $7,288,774 450 Central City Lutheran Mission, Foothill Family Continuum of Care Shelter, Frazee Community Ctr, Inland Temporary Homes, Inland Behavioral & Health Services, New Hope Village, Inland Counties Legal Svcs, CAPS Sources: City of San Bernardino Staff Estimates, Non-Profit Organizations. 11 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 [Q)[f@OO Under Priority #5, the City will concentrate on the development and construction of affordable housing units for families earning less than one hundred twenty percent (120%) of area median income (AMI). The programs to be utilized under this priority are described in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The following table indicates the funding sources, funding amounts and number of households to be assisted. TABLE 5 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Prioritv #5: EXDansion of Affordable Housinl! ODoortunities throuoh New Construction Activity Funding Planned Households Undertaken Source Fundino to be Assisted San Marcos Paloma Homes, LLC-Phase I Private Funds $37,000,000 42 Walnut and Mt. Vernon Avenue RDA Housing Fund $1,000,000 6 Affordable Units San Marcos Paloma Homes, LLC-Phase II Private Funds $37,000,000 95 Walnut and Mt. Vernon Avenue RDA Housing Fund $1,000,000 14 Affordable Units Homebuyer Education HOME Funds $80,000 300 Private Funds $365,000 AGA Properties - 6th and G Streets Private Funds $20,000,000 38 RDA Housing Funds $540,000 5 Affordable Units GFC Enterprises, LLC, Lynwood Private Funds $5,600,000 18 Housing Development RDA Housing Funds $370,000 3 Affordable Units Arroyo Valley Conununity Economic HOME Funds $415,000 4 Development Corporation Private Funds $878,000 Affordable Units TELACU 49th Street Private Funds $3,000,000 11 RDA Housing Funds $868,895 6 Affordable Units California Housing Foundation, Inc. Private Funds $525,000 2 RDA Housing Funds 400,000 Affordable Units Sources: City of San Bernardino Staff Estimates. Private Del'eloper Estimates. D. NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS As previously noted in the Non-housing Community Development Needs Assessment, the availability of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies and other resources, will enable the City to allocate funds to specific low-income neighborhood areas that are prone to neighborhood decline and dilapidation. Through this effort the City reduces the risk of obvious delineation of lower income neighborhoods; thereby promoting pride of homeowners hip and residency in all geographic areas within the City limits and in turn, encouraging the economic empowerment of its low- and moderate-income residents. 12 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @)[ffflOO .' Two of the City's highest priorities are: (1) to attract industries and employers that provide higher- paying jobs and a wider range of employment opportunities, and (2) to assure that local residents have the necessary skills to fill those jobs. To implement said priorities, the City, in collaboration with other public agencies, such as the San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency (SBET A) and private enterprise developers, will pursue strategies that promote the growth of production industries whose goods or services are sold to state, national, or global markets to bring outside income into the community. SBET A's mission is to train the work force to business specifications and to increase jobs for residents. SBET A partners with industry to produce a competitive work force. The SBET A Agency is under the direction of the Mayor and the Workforce Investment Board, composed of business leaders and educators. SBET A serves both the employer seeking trainable employees and City residents seeking employment opportunities. The primary entity to implement these priorities is the City's Economic Development Agency (EDA). During the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the City's EDA will continue to support job creation, job retention, training, education, downtown revitalization, and infrastructure improvement efforts. Federal assistance in the form of a Section 108 loan, float loans, economic development initiatives and other financing such as redevelopment funds will be the resources that will be sought or used to assist the City in Priority #6. Table 6 details the organizations that the City will contract with for the promotion of economic and job creation. TABLE 6 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Priority #6; Promotion of Economic Development and Employment Opportunities for Low- and Moderate-Income Households Activity Funding Planned Jobs Undertaken Source Fundinl' Created Small Business Development Corporation In-Kind; Private $500,000 25 Inland Empire Economic Partnership Institution and CDBG $20,000 National Development Council- Grow San In-Kind; Private $1,250,000 60 Bernardino Institutions and Redevelopment Funds CDBG $50,000 Business Incentive & Downtown Revitalization! Redevelopment Funds $250,000 200 F ayade Program Private Business $500,000 Contributions Sources: City of San Bernardino Staff Estimates, Private Business Owners Estimates. 13 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY20091201 0 @)[?@oo The EDA's mission is to enhance the quality oflife for the citizens of San Bernardino by attracting and retaining businesses and jobs, eliminating physical and social blight, and developing a balanced mix of quality housing. Programs offered by the Agency, such as the Inland Empire Small Business Development Corporation, Grow San Bernardino Fund SBA 7 (a) Loan Program and the Small Business Administration 504 Loan Program offer loan amounts for small businesses to expand their businesses or entrepreneurs to start a new business. The principal tool used by the Agency in its eleven (11) project areas is governed by redevelopment law and consists of Owner Participation Agreements known as OP A's and Disposition and Development Agreements known as DDA's. An OP A or a DDA may be used to provide financial assistance to a project or development over a number of years to be paid out of tax increment. Each one of these agreements is unique to the specific project and intended to make redevelopment of a blighted condition economically viable as well as act as a catalyst for future development in the area. Another program offered by the EDA is the Business Incentive Grant, which seeks to restore economic vitality and investment confidence to the City of San Bernardino. The program offers financial assistance to help business owners and tenants enhance the curb appeal of their businesses by financing exterior improvements to their business properties. The program also provides grants to help business owners retain their current employment levels or expand their current employment levels. The program offers grants reimbursements that are not-to-exceed $ I 0,000. The applicant will be required to match this grant dollar for dollar and will be reimbursed at the completion of all pre-approved improvements. Additional programs offered by the Agency to foster economic growth in the City are as follows: The Business Utility User's Tax Rebate Program rewards new and expanding businesses who create jobs for City residents, increase sales tax revenues and/or increase property values. The program rebates a percentage of the City's utility tax levied on electricity, gas, video and telephone communication services to the business over a period of ten years. The Development/Environmental Review Committee or the DIERC is a team of specialists from various City Departments who review the detailed technical needs and requirements of projects to ensure that the project will comply with all applicable rules and regulations. For many projects, the D/ERC is the review authority and can save time and money for the developer or applicant. The Business Liaison Program assists businesses who encounter difficulties dealing with a City requirement midway through their development or simply need help in interpreting the, at times, complicated development process. The Business Liaison Program helps guide developers and other applicants through the City entitlement process. The Agency undertakes numerous marketing activities designed to enhance the image ofthe community and attract new development expanding both employment opportunities and the tax base. Activities include the production of print marketing materials, advertising and public relations activities in the printed media, representation ofthe Agency at targeted trade shows and exhibitions and the production of a weekly, business oriented, television show targeted towards the business community. In addition, the Agency and the City will facilitate the development ofthe following proposed projects or anticipates undertaking the planning efforts to enable these projects to eventually be developed: 14 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @)[{ffiOO 1) ARCa AMJPM Inland Center Drive - OP A with developer to underground utilities in the future when Inland Center Drive is engineered in its entirety. Gas Station, restaurants and convenience/food store on the Westside ofthe City in underserved community. Approximately 10 jobs will be created. 2) ARCa AM/PM - Coordinate with El Paseo Petroleum, LLC for the construction of an ARCO AM/PM convenience store (approx 3,500 square feet ofretail space, 9 fuel dispensing stations) and automated car wash at the northwest corner of 5th Street and Mt. V ernon Avenue. (Mt. Vernon Redevelopment Project Area). Private investment estimated at $3,500,000 producing 9 jobs. 3) Arden Guthrie Acquisition - Acquisition of 24 blighted fourplex, non-conforming, structures through friendly negotiation, relocation of 96 households into safe and sanitary housing conditions, demolition and clearance of the site for resale major development for a retail power center. 4) Arrowhead Central Credit Union - Office campus project on Mill and "E" Streets The two office buildings will total 1 90,000 square foot and employ approximately 400 people at the new Arrowhead Central Credit Union headquarters. Private Investment estimated at $35,000,000; Agency Investment - approximately $1,400,000. 5) Carousel Mall Conversion - Work with the Developer to establish a viable and sustainable long term reuse project for the 44 acre Carousel Mall site in the middle of downtown jointly owned by the Agency, together with three other private ownerships on different parcels. 6) Century Homes - DDA for the acquisition of approximately 100 acres of Agency owned property in (he Verdemont area for the development of279 single family homes of approximately 2,200 sq ft each together with new south soccer fields and new trails and parkland totaling 32 acres of open space in the development. Due to the change in the economy, the developer cancelled this project. 7) Cooley Avenue - Serrano Development - DDA for the disposition of 2.5 acres of Agency property to be added to the Developers property for development as an Industrial Park between Cooley Avenue in the south and Orange Show Avenue in the North. 8) Court House - Entered into a Construction Project Management Agreement with the State of California for the development of a new 356,000 square foot court facility consisting of 36 courtrooms, Office of the Clerk of the Court, executive offices, security operations and holding areas. Private Investment estimated at $303,000,000. 9) Hillwood Project - Coordinate with Hillwood for the construction of the Hillwood project (2.0M square feet of warehouse and distribution facilities) west of the 1-215 Freeway on the former Culligan site. (State College Redevelopment Project Area), Private investment estimated at $45,000,000, EDA funds $4,600,000, producing 1,000 jobs. 15 City oj San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY2009120J 0 @)[f@OO 10) Hilton Garden Inn - Facilitate construction of a Hilton Garden Inn (approx 95,000 square feet) on property located at the northeast comer Vanderbilt and Waterman Avenue. (Tri City Redevelopment Project Area), Private investment estimated at $15,000,000, producing 35 jobs. 11) Home Depot - DDA for the acquisition of the Arden Guthrie site for the construction of a 130,000 sq. ft. Home Depot home improvement store along with other related retail and restaurant uses to compliment the youth soccer fields adjacent as well as provide additional parking for the soccer complex. 12) Hopkins Development, V erdemont - DDA for the acquisition of approximately 20 acres of city owned surplus property to be transferred to the Agency for disposition to the developer which will then be added to the developer's 35 adjacent acres totaling 55 acres and developed into a regional life-style retail center and a Main Street style restaurant row. Due to the change in the economy, the developer cancelled this project. 13) Inland Behavioral Health - OP A for the development of a 28,340 square foot clinic designed to provide quality medical, obstetric, gynecological, pharmaceutical, primary health care, mental health treatment and social services to underserved communities in the City. EDA funds, $607,000; Private Investment estimated at $9,200,000; 400 jobs created. 14) Inland Regional Center - facilitated California Housing Foundation's request for a Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act hearing, required under federal law, for the acquisition of property for the construction of a new 200,000 square foot office facility located at 1335 Waterman Avenue north of the Hospitality Lane. The Center, under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services, coordinates a full range of services for people with disabilities, including mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and autism. Private Investment, $90,000,000; retention of 500 jobs. 15) La P1acita - Coordinate with La Placita on 2nd Street, LLC for the construction of a new 98,000 square foot retail shopping center on the former El Tigre site. (Uptown Redevelopment Project Area) EDA funds, $2,000,000; Private investment estimated at $21,000,000; producing 300 jobs. 16) Maya Cinema - DDA between the Agency and Maya for the acquisition of the vacant Agency owned 20-plex, refurbishing the building and updating the projection equipment to include digital and 3-D projection equipment, converting one auditorium to an I-Max theater and the development of the vacant pads in front of the 20-plex to retail and entertainment related uses. Private Investment estimated at $4,600,000; Section 1 08 loan not to exceed $9,500,000; 120 jobs created. 17) Waterman Holdings, LLC - DDA for the acquisition of approximately 3.9 acres of City owned property to be transferred to the developer for development of a project for the County of San Bernardino. The developer will construct a 45,000 square foot office space for the County Preschool Services Department located on the southwest comer of 4th and Waterman. EDA funds, $600,000; Private investment $7,600,000; producing 60 jobs. 16 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY2009120 1 0 @)[?@oo 18) Young Electric Sign Company - entered into a 2008 New Job Opportunities Redevelopment Grant Agreement between the Agency and Young Electric Sign Company for the relocation of its current facility to an existing facility located at 5405 North Industrial Parkway. EDA funds, $355,000; Private Investment $8,500,000; retaining 120 jobs. Business Incentive Grant Program - The Business Incentive Grant Program assists business owners, tenants, and property owners to enhance the "curb appeal" of their business storefront by providing funds to complete exterior improvements. The Agency anticipates providing assistance up to twenty- five (25) businesses with their storefront improvements. Public funds allocated for the Program is projected to be $250,000 with private investment funds projected at $500,000. Utility User's Grant Program - The Business Utility User's Tax Rebate Program rewards new and expanding businesses who create jobs, increase sales tax revenues, or increase property values by refunding a percentage ofthe City's utility taxes paid on electrical, gas, cable, and telephone services to operate their businesses. During program year 2009-201 0, the Agency anticipates processing up to two (2) businesses applications utilizing the Utility User's tax rebate equaling approximately $32,000 in financial rebates. California Theatre - The Agency owns and contracts out the maintenance of the Historic California Performing Arts Theatre (the "Theatre"). Plans to begin Phase III for program year 2008-2009. The renovation improvements include, but are not limited to the following items: installation of a fire protection sprinkler system, structural support system for front entry and installation of a pull pipe system. Construction is anticipated to be in excess of $3,000,000 of which $400,000 will be CDBG funds. The above referenced economic development projects will facilitate the creation, promotion, and retention of over 1,400 employment opportunities. The City's existing five-year Capital Improvement Program (2007-2012) represents a key community and economic development tool to implement the priorities detailed in the Consolidated Plan. The Capital Improvement Program allocates funding for targeted public investments that support revitalization of the City's older neighborhoods and downtown San Bernardino as well as new development projects that will create employment for local residents. The San Bernardino Development Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the traffic control system, parks and recreation, public facilities such as fire stations, storm drains, and sewers. Due to recent heavy rain events, some repair work on the City's storm drains and sewer system will be required. 17 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY2009120 1 0 [Q)[?[!(N During the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the City proposes to spend $20,171,300 on capital improvements detailed in Table 7. The Capital Improvements are funded from a variety of sources that include: Sales Tax Fund, State Funds, Traffic Fees, Developers' Fees, Traffic Systems Fee Fund, Sewer and Storm Drain Fund, Park Fee Funds, as well as the City's General Fund and Federal CDBG Funds. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be utilized to fund payment on fire equipment leases and Code Compliance's Neighborhood Revitalization, for the continued effort of revitalizing neighborhoods and substandard living conditions that work in concert with the Redevelopment Agency's housing revitalization program. As an older city, many of the City of San Bernardino's neighborhoods are experiencing signs of decline. As a result, the Code Compliance Department ("Code") has divided the City into six (6) revitalization areas that are located within low-income census tracts. Two (2) Code Compliance officers are assigned to each of the following areas: . Between West 14th Street on the north, West 13th Street on the east and North "K" Street on the west, and the 1-215 Freeway on the east. . West Baseline Street on the north, West 9th Street on the south, Western Avenue on the west, and North Mt. Vernon on the east. . 18th Street on the north, 13th Street on the south, North "D" Street on the west, and North Sierra Way on the east. . West King Street on the north, West Rialto Avenue on the south, North Mt. Vernon Street on the west, and North "K" Street on the east. . Between North Sierra Way on the north and West 40th Street on the south. . Along the 1-215 Freeway between Lakewood Drive and Little Mountain Drive. The Code Compliance officers enforce codes and inform violators that they are not in compliance by issuing citations to rectify the problem. Code Compliance's Neighborhood Revitalization efforts work in concert with the Redevelopment Agency's Housing Revitalization Programs that utilize redevelopment housing set-aside funds. Programs such as: the Single Family Exterior Beautification Grant that assists qualified homeowners with improvements to their properties; the Elderly/Special Needs Minor Repair Grant Program that performs minor and emergency repairs to qualified low-income homeowners. Other programs offered are the Mobile Home Grant Program and the Homebuyer Assistance Program. The Code Compliance Department and the Redevelopment Agency work in tandem with Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE) one of the City's local non-profit partners that also provide Preventative Maintenance and Homebuyer Education classes to City residents. Seventy two percent (72%) of the City is located within a project area, and to further assist in the Agency's redevelopment efforts local businesses can access the Business Incentive Grant Program. This program assists local business 18 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY2009/20J 0 @)U@OO owners, tenants, and property owners with a $10,000 match grant to enhance the exteriors of their buildings. CDBG funds will be utilized for Code Compliance officer's salaries and related expenses as well as for administrative legal proceedings. During the 2009-2010 CDBG program year, the City will conduct approximately 5,000 inspections. Approximately 300 homeowners, renters and businesses are financially assisted by the Agency programs. In addition the Agency allocates up to $300,000 a year for rental assistance to tenants that are displaced for Health & Safety reasons. Many of the City's low-income neighborhoods have higher incidents of code violations. There are a number of factors that influence this higher rate, including an older housing stock, lack of return on income investment, lower income residents with limited or fewer resources for housing maintenance. The City will commit CDBG carryover funds for the clearance and demolition of substandard structures. The City of San Bernardino will strive to improve the commercial and residential environment for its residents by demolishing the most blighted, substandard and hazardous buildings. The focal point will be on buildings that have been vacant for an extended period of time, have deteriorated and become a public nuisance and have lost their viability for reuse. The City will evaluate all current commercial buildings and rank them as far as their condition and capability for reuse. Buildings that have become so deteriorated or out of conformance and have no chance of "reuse" will be prioritized for demolition. Additional priority will be placed on buildings that are umeinforced masonry and buildings that are located on the City's main thoroughfares. The Code Compliance Department has identified vacant properties along the City's commercial corridors in the City. In addition, the Building Division has identified buildings throughout the City. Consideration will be given to those vacant buildings that have been vacant for extended periods oftime that are experiencing severe deterioration. Priority will also be given to properties that are in close proximity to each other, that will provide the greatest impact and save on demolition costs. The following represents the criteria that will be utilized for prioritization of properties for demolition: I) condition of property; 2) umeinforced masonry (URM); 3) lack of opportunity for "reuse"; 4) period of neglect; and 5) deteriorating buildings on main thoroughfares. TABLE 7 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Prioritv #7: Exoand and Imnrove Existin~ Infrastructure to Meet Current and Future Needs The Capital Improvement Program is divided into six major sections as follows: 1. General Buildings 2. Streets and Street Lights 3. Sewer 4. Storm Drains 5. Traffic Controls 6. Parks and Recreation 19 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @)[f@W 1. GENERAL BUILDINGS FUNDING SOURCE FY09/10 City Yard Phased Pavement Replacement Refuse Fund/Gas Tax Fund $375,000 Sewer Maintenance Fund City Yard Building Restoration Work Sewer Maintenance Fund $425,000 Refuse Fund Central Police Station HV AC Renovation General Fund $100,000 Material Recovery Facility Refuse Fund $500,000 Animal Shelter Renovations & Additions TBD $150,000 TOTAL $1,550,000 2. STREETS & STREET LIGHTING FUNDING SOURCE FY09/10 Bridge & Railing Repairs at Various Sites Gas Tax Fund $25,000 Construct Accessibility Improvements y, Cent Sales Tax/SR2S $500,000 Street Safety Improvements 1,1; Cent Sales Tax $50,000 Pavement Rejuvenation Gas Tax Fund $150,000 Miscellaneous Infrastructure Repairs Gas Tax Fund $50,000 Bus Stop Concrete Pads 1,1; Cent Sales Tax $25,000 School of the Month Program Gas Tax Fund $50,000 Guardrail Repair Y:z Cent Sales Tax $100,000 Residential Street Repairs Gas Tax Fund $50,000 40lh Street Widening 1,1; Cent Sales Tax $625,000 Rancho A venue Street Alignment at 5th Street TBD $500,000 4th StreetJ5th Street Y -Intersection 1,1; Cent Sales Tax $1,125,000 Landscaping on 4th Street II, Cent Sales Tax $800,000 Pavement Rehab on E Street TBD $380,200 TOTAL $4,430,200 3. SEWERS FUNDING SOURCE FY09/1O Sewer Main Extension Sewer Line Construction $50,000 Sewer Main Sewer Line Construction $100,000 Sewer Manbole Rehabilitation Sewer Line Maintenance $50,000 20 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @)[?@oo 3. SEWERS FUNDING SOURCE FY09/10 Sewer Siphons Flushing Sewer Line Maintenance $20,000 Miscellaneous Sewer Repairs Sewer Line Maintenance $250,000 11 th Street Sewer Main Replacement Sewer Line Maintenance $1,200,000 Cajon Boulevard Sewer Main Replacement Sewer Line Maintenance $86,000 E Street Sewer Replacement Sewer Line Maintenance $475,000 G Street Sewer Replacement Sewer Line Maintenance $1,775,000 TOTAL $4,006,000 4. STORM DRAINS FUNDING SOURCE FY091l0 Cross Gutters and Drainage Inlet Repairs Storm Drain Construction $50,000 Box Culver! Repairs Storm Drain Construction $50,000 Cleaning Storm Drain/Debris Basins Storm Drain Construction $50,000 Cleaning of Channels Storm Drain Construction $50,000 State Street Storm Drain Storm Drain Construction $398,800 40" Street Storm Drain Storm Drain Construction $100,000 Base Line at Waterman Avenue Storm Drain Construction $100,000 TOTAL $798,800 5. TRAFFIC CONTROLS FUNDING SOURCE FY091l 0 City Wide Traffic Signal Improvements Traffic Systems Fee $150,000 Traffic Signals Battery Back-up Systems Traffic Systems Fee $30,000 Pacific Street & Guthrie Street Traffic Systems Fee $2,300 Central Avenue & Arrowhead Avenue Traffic Systems Fee $144,500 Gilbert Street & Cedar Avenue SR2S Grant $152,500 E Street and Orange Show Lane Traffic Systems Fee $20,000 Sterling A venue and 6'" Street Traffic Systems Fee $20,000 Palm A venue & Belmont A venue Traffic Systems Fee $25,000 Lynwood Drive & Sterling Avenue Traffic Systems Fee $50,000 Del Rosa A venue Traffic Systems Fee $340,000 Arrowhead A venue & Orange Show Lane Traffic Systems Fee $108,900 21 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY2009120JO @)[f~1X5 5. TRAFFIC CONTROLS FUNDING SOURCE FY09/IO Palm Avenue & Industrial Parkway Development Impact Fee $102,700 Rialto Avenue & Tippecanoe Avenue Traffic Systems Fee $20,000 Kendall Drive & 48ili Street Traffic Systems Fee $130,000 Auto Plaza & Fairway Drive Traffic Systems Fee Fund $20,000 9ili Street & Mt. Vernon Avenue Traffic Systems Fee Fund $100,000 Regional Circulation Fee Tippecanoe Avenue & Hospitality Lane Fund/Traffic Systems Fee Fund $208,000 (Fair Share) Regional Circulation Fee Tippecanoe Avenue & Orange Show Road Fund/Traffic Systems Fee Fund $187,400 (Fair Share) TOTAL $1,811,300 6. PARKS AND RECREATION FUNDING SOURCE FY09/IO Miscellaneous Annual Parks Construction Park Construction Fee $75,000 Verdernont Park Developer Impact Fee $4,500,000 Verdemont Community Center Developer Impact Fee $3,000,000 TOTAL $7,575,000 To support the City's efforts in increasing housing availability and accessibility for low- and moderate- income households, for 2009-20 I 0 the City has allocated $53,000 of CDBG funds for a Fair Housing contract with the Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board of San Bernardino County (IFHMB). The IFHMB will provide $505,485 of private funds for administration. The City supports a number of programs and services to promote fair housing, including: . Education workshops on State and federal fair housing laws. . Mediation and complaint resolution. . Monitoring of compliance by individuals and organizations involved in the sale, financing, renting, advertisement, and management of housing. . Financial assistance and economic development programs to mcrease mcomes for low- and moderate-income households. 22 City oj San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @)[f@OO . Provide homeownership opportunities in the community promoting the first time homebuyer program. Current studies of impediments to fair housing and monitoring of compliance have concluded that the primary difficulties faced by low- and moderate-income households relate to their financial circumstances. Most complaints submitted to the Inland Mediation Board involve Fair Housing and landlord-tenant disputes. The complaints filed involve tenants' rights, evictions and security payments and property maintenance issues. There appears to be a disproportionate number of complaints filed by female-headed households with children, which could indicate that some single mothers experience difficulties in obtaining suitable housing for their families. In light of these findings, the City will continue to implement programs and support efforts by other agencies to improve economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households, increase housing availability (particularly homeownership), assist other agencies in providing child care and supportive services for families with children, and ensure that single parents are not unreasonably restricted in their housing choices. TABLE 8 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Prioritv #8: Elimination of Imnediments to Fair Hoosin throuph Education, Enforcement, and Testinp Activitv Undertaken Fundin!!. Source Planned Fundine: * Households to be Assisted Fair Housing/Landlord Private Investment $505,485 Tenant Program - Inland CDBG $53,000 2804 Mediation Board Education Seminars - Inland Private Investment $180,000 50 Mediation Board Enforcement-Advertisement - Private Investment $]0,000 50 Inland Mediation Board Sources: Cit\' o(Sall Berllardino Sta Estimales. Illlalld Mediatioll Board SraffEstil1lates. ./ncludes $53.000 o(CDBG FundillP. The impediments identified in the City's Analysis are: . Lack of knowledge and awareness of Fair Housing Laws makes it impossible for residents to recognize discriminatory practices by housing providers and lenders. . Recommended Action: Increase the level of education through various means such as newsletters, workshops, paid public announcements on the radio, community billboards, and personal interviews on local cable television. . Lack of housing opportunities for a wide spectrum of City residents that include large families. . Recommended Action: The City will continue to pursue affordable housing development programs as identified in the Housing Element. 23 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY20091201 0 [[)[?@oo E. GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION The City's EDA, administrator ofthe federal programs and other redevelopment housing programs, will concentrate most of its rehabilitation and preservation programs and activities on a citywide basis through the Single-Family Beautification Loan/Grant Program and Mobile Home Maintenance Grant Programs for low- and moderate-income owners. F. SERVICE DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT The EDA has the lead responsibility for the development and implementation of the Housing Component of the Agency's Five-Year Implementation Plan (2004/05-2008/09) and Ten-Year Affordable Housing Compliance Plan (2004/05-2013/14). The current five-year strategy incorporates all anticipated funding sources: federal, state, tax increment, local funding, redevelopment, and private financing. These funds create single and senior multiple housing and other identified special needs construction. The types of housing which will receive the greatest level of advocacy by the City will be housing for the elderly, handicapped, special needs populations and low- and moderate-income families. EDA will continue to focus on all of the new construction, rehabilitation and special needs housing issues in fiscal year 2009-2010. Numerous projects require the need to involve private developers, as well as non-profit developers, in order to enhance affordable housing in the City. EDA is able to develop and implement agreements with developers and provide gap financing, construction financing, and silent Second Deeds of Trust for first time homebuyer programs. This is coupled with the implementation of housing rehabilitation programs, grants for mobile home parks, infill housing, senior housing, and new construction that provide affordable housing opportunities in the City. II. OTHER ACTIONS A. PUBLIC POLICIES The City and EDA will continue dialogue and project coordination with various public/private agencies involved in implementing the City's housing goals and continue to provide input on regulations, codes, and ordinances that could potentially have adverse effects on the development of affordable housing. B. INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE The City and EDA will continue to aggressively attract housing development to ensure that all development will be completed in harmony with the State Housing Element and Consolidated Plan's goals. During FY 2009-2010, specific actions will be taken to achieve cooperation and coordination amongst state, local, and private agencies and institutions in implementing activities. 24 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 W[(@OO The City and EDA will continue to coordinate the execution of a regional homeless assistance plan with a countywide Homeless Coalition and Community Action Partners of San Bernardino County. These groups include: non-profit service providers, City of San Bernardino Police Department, County Board of Supervisors, County Department of Public Social Services, County Department of Mental Health, County Department of Public Health, Realtors, the AFL-CIO, Veterans, the Building Industry Association, Habitat for Humanity, local colleges and job training groups. The participation ofthe City and EDA in this cooperative effort enables and facilitates delivery of homeless services and resources through effective networking. In addition, any development of homeless services outside the city limits serves to lessen the City's homeless problems. C. PUBLIC HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino ("Authority") owns and manages about 690 units of public housing within the City limits, and nearly 2,000 countywide, for occupancy by low- income families who pay no more than 30 percent of their monthly income for rent. The Authority's public housing program includes a mixture of single-family housing (scattered sites), multifamily housing, and special needs housing (such as for seniors and individuals with disabilities) funded under several state and federal housing programs. The Authority is making a concerted effort to utilize green building technologies within its' capital improvement program. While the current shortfall in Capital Fund generally prevents substantial "green" investment, the Authority is utilizing whatever avenues are available to implement energy conservation and sustainable building practices. For example, through an energy performance contract, the Authority is utilizing private funding to install energy conservation measures at public housing sites. Likewise, the Authority is utilizing funding directly from Fannie Mae to address today, public housing capital improvements which are planned for the next 5 years, through the Capital Fund Financing Program (leveraging the annual CapFund allocation to service debt). Through these 2 programs, the Authority has managed to secure funding from sources other than HUD to address nearly $20 million in general and energy-related improvements. If additional Capital Funding was made available, the Authority would utilize a similar "leveraging" approach to address its' nearly $50 million countywide backlog of 5 year capital improvement needs. Through the process, the Authority envisions continuing the focus on energy conservation and sustainability not only to improve the environment, but also to help grow the "green-collar" job-sector of the economy, which will be a key area for job creation, especially in the building industry in the coming years. According to the Authority, there are currently 12,024 applicants on the waiting list for the Public Housing Program. D. PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENT INITIATIVES Due to the size of San Bernardino County, the Authority divided its service area into seven districts. Every three years, Authority Staff coordinates and monitors the election of ajurisdiction-wide Resident Advisory Board to represent the voice of the resident population in these districts. The Resident Advisory Board's overall purpose is to improve the quality of life and resident satisfaction within 25 City oj San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @OO assisted housing. It also participates in self-help initiatives to enable residents to create a positive living environment for their families. E. LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION The Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Strategy is detailed in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. It is summarized as follows: (1) Coordinating public and private efforts to reduce lead-based paint hazards and protect young children; (2) Integrating lead hazard evaluation and reduction activities into existing housing programs; (3) Public awareness through educational materials and programs; and (4) Education and advocacy and (5) lead base eradication to the extent finances are available. III. ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY The City has set forth a comprehensive Anti-Poverty Strategy in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan that it plans to implement over the five-year period. IV. COORDINATING SERVICES The City of San Bernardino will continue to meet with public and other housing providers, private and governmental health, mental health, and social service agencies to use all available resources to their maximum levels of effectiveness to provide for San Bernardino's needy. Meetings between these parties will occur regularly throughout the fiscal year to endorse applications for funding and to discuss cooperative ventures as they present themselves. V. PROGRAM/PROJECT MONITORING The City will undertake annual reviews of all agencies it provides financial assistance to in conformance with 24 CFR 91.230. Findings will be provided as part of the CAPER Report due to HUD annually. The report will describe the current status and success of planned activities as described in the Plan and other information that describes progress and successes of activities. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan priorities will be evaluated through comparison of goals, set out for the fiscal year compared with productivity characteristics and completion data for each program or activity set for accomplishments of those goals. The numbers with the objective presented in the Report will state each program and priority's overall effectiveness. VI. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS "CPD Consolidated Plan System Listing of Proposed Projects" identifies the City's Priority Description and One-Year CDBG Funds Investment Plan for non-housing community development activities for the City of San Bernardino. Proposed non-housing activities include public facility improvements such as the rehabilitation of public service facilities including but not limited to senior 26 City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY20091201 0 @)OWOO centers and emergency shelterlhome1ess facilities, park/playground improvements, installation of lighting within low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, as well as the funding of a multitude of public services/agencies. A majority of the public service agencies funded provide counseling, food, job training, child care and serve the City's seniors, children/adolescents, youth programs, shelters, etc., and households in general. A. SPECIFIC CDBG GRANT PROGRAM SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. CDBG - Other resources that may become available in addition to annual grant include redevelopment low/mod funds in the amount of $30,000,000. a. Program income estimated and expected to be generated during the Program Year - $290,000 (1) The amount estimated and expected to be generated by and deposited to revolving loan funds - None (2) The total amount estimated and expected to be received from each new float- funded activity that is included in the Plan - None (3) The amount estimated and expected to be received during the current program year from float-funded activities described in a prior statement or plan. CinemaStar - None b. Program income received in the preceding program year that has not been included in a statement or plan - None (1) Proceeds from Section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the strategic plan- $7.5 million. (2) Surplus funds from any urban renewal settlement for community development and housing activities - None (3) Any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan - None 2. Float-funded Activities - None 3. Section 108 Activities - the City is presently obligated to repay one Section 108 loan, the CinemaStar for a total of$4,940,000. EDA currently uses the revenue stream (lease payments) to pay the debt service on the loan. This project continues to provide jobs for the low- and moderate-income population ofthe City of San Bernardino, as well as provide areliabJe revenue source to the City in the form of sales tax and property taxes, which are reinvested in the community in the form of services and the provision of public improvements. 27 '- City of San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @)[(@oo On March 5, 2005, the City was notified ofan award of$7.5 million in Section 108 HUD Loan Program and in July 2006, the City, the Agency and HUD executed loan documents. The $7.5 million is being utilized for the acquisition oftwenty-two (22) blighted and socially problematic 4-plex apartment dwellings in the North Arden Guthrie Area. Together with other redevelopment funds, approximately $7.5 million, tenants will be relocated into safe and sanitary housing, structures will be demolished, and the land will be made available to a master developer (Home Depot) for the purpose of constructing a retail commercial center. The City will be requesting Section 108 financing in the amount of $9,000,000 to be utilized towards the purchase, remodeling and upgrading of the cinema building by Maya San Bernardino Cinemas, LLC, located at 450 North "E" Street in downtown San Bernardino. The Project will include: new furniture and fixtures, carpeting, tile, counter-tops, paintwork, new seating, new digital projection equipment, movie screens and sound equipment, correction of American with Disabilities Act deficiencies, expansion of the main lobby and installation of equipment and expansion of one I-Max auditorium. The term ofthe Section 1 08 financing will be seven (7) years with interest only payments. This loan will assist in the creation and retention of approximately 125 jobs and economic opportunities for the citizens of San Bernardino. 4. Urgent Needs - N/A B. SPECIFIC HOME SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Resale Provisions - The City's resale or recapture provision ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds in compliance with 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4). Specifically, homebuyers agree that for a fifty five (55) year period commencing on the date of recordation of the Agency Deed of Trust and the Affordable Housing Covenant to notify the Agency not less than thirty (30) days prior to: (i) the sale of the New Home, (ii) the transfer of any interest in the New Home, or (iii) any refinancing of the lien of the First Mortgage Lender to which the lien of the Agency Deed of Trust is subordinate. This is a shared appreciation formula between EDA and homebuyer based on a declining scale. 2. HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance - N/ A 3. Other Forms of Investment - Private Resources from Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Partners. 4. Affirmative Marketing - The City will use combine efforts of CHDOs, realtors, newspaper advertisement and flyers to affirmatively market homes to all residents and prospective buyers regardless ofrace, color, gender, marital status, religion and disability. 5. Minority/Women's Business Outreach - The City's outreach effort is fully described in the M/WBE Plan which includes actions that will be taken to establish and oversee the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minority and women, and entities owned by minorities and women, including without limitation, real estate firms, construction firms, appraisal firms, 28 City oj San Bernardino Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY200912010 @)[{@w management firms, financial institutions, investment banking firms, underwriters, accountants, and providers of legal services, in all contracts, entered into by the City with such persons or entities, public and private, in order to facilitate the activities to provide affordable housing under the HOME Program in compliance with 24 CFR 92.351.(b). 6. Program Income - An estimated $211,000 7. Refinancing - N/ A In fiscal year 2009-2010, the City will receive $1,504;168 in HOME funds and $9,018 is American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI). HOME funds will be allocated as follows for the new fiscal year: 10% ($150,417) for EDA HOME administration; 15% ($225,625) to qualified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO's) who aid in the provision of affordable housing in the community; 5% ($75,208) for CHDO operations and capacity building. The ADD! Program was signed into law by the President in December 2003, together with HOME funds, these limited funds will assist low-income families to become first-time homebuyers. In addition to the ADD! funds, the City will fund $480;QOO of HOME funds to the Homebuyer Assistance Program and Homebuyer Education. The remaining $572,918 will be allocated to other low and moderate income housing developments as they become available during the fiscal year. In this case, HOME funds will be used to augment the EDA's annual appropriations from its tax increment housing set aside. HOME funds can only be utilized for housing activities, i.e. rehabilitation of single-family housing, rehabilitation or construction of multi-family and/or senior housing; homebuyer programs; acquisition of land; public improvements to facilitate affordable housing and transitional housing. C. SPECIFIC ESe SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The City solicited and made funding recommendations based on experience, ability to provide service and the number of households expected to benefit from the program. Match grant funds were also identified in each recipient's application from fund raising, in-kind donations and volunteers labor donated. Staff, together with a representative from San Bernardino's County's Community Action Partners, Incorporated, assisted in reviewing and rating the ESG proposals. Each proposal was evaluated on: project narrative, past experience, cost effectiveness, leveraging and overall quality of proposal. 29