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DATE:
APRIL 1, 1996
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJEC~ FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN AND PROPOSED USE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK G[:~I~'~ (CDBG) FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt Resolution No'. 96-25 approving the
proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for
inclusion in the Consolidated Plan - One-Year Action Plan for
Fiscal Year 1996-97.
FISCAL IMPACT
The majority of proposed programs and expenditures will be
implemented with CDBG funds. However, administration of the CDBG
program may require assistance from existing City personnel. No
additional impacts to the General Fund are anticipated.
OVERVIEW OF ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN
Last year, in response to President Clinton's directive to
"reinvent government", the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) developed regulations to integrate major federal
formula grant programs, including the CDBG program, into one
planning and application process. HUD required jurisdictions to
prepare a "Consolidated Plan," a five-year planning document
intended to identify a jurisdiction's overall need for affordable
and supportive housing, community development programs, social
services and economic opportunities. The Plan also outlines a
five-year strategy and identifies resources and programs that would
address those needs.
A section of the Consolidated Plan, called the One-Year. Action
Plan, serves as the City's application to HUD for CDBG program
funding. The City must submit an Action Plan annually for the five
years covered by the Consolidated Plan. The purpose of the Action
Plan is to detail how the City will spend its annual allocation of
funds to meet community needs identified in the Consolidated Plan.
A draft of the One-Year Action Plan is attached for information and
review purposes. After a 30-day public review period, a final
version of the Action Plan will be presented to the .Council for
adoption.
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1996-97
April 1, 1996
Page 2
BACKGROUND/OVERVIEW OF CDBG PROGRAM
The federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, created the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program to return federal funds to local communities for the
purpose of developing viable urban communities by providing
adequate.housing and a suitable living environment, and expanding
economic opportunities, specifically for low- and moderate-income
persons. Grants are awarded to communities to implement, a wide
range of community development activities directed toward
neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and the
provision of improved community facilities and services.
Tustin has participated in the program for the past 21 years.
Because Tustin was a relatively small community, the City had
historically received funding through the County of Orange. Based
on population figures of the 1990 census, Tustin has been eligible
to apply directly to the federal government for CDBG funds since
the 1994-95 funding cycle.
Typically, HUD informs the City of the amount of its annual grant
award. However, allocation amounts are tied to the funding of HUD
through the federal budget. Due to the current lack of an adopted
federal budget, no allocation amounts for individual jurisdictions
have been established. The Continuing Resolutions that remained in
effect through March 15, 1996, provide Tustin $328,000 in CDBG
funds; however, HUD has stressed that this is a portion of our
1996-97 allocation. In proceeding through our Citizen
Participation process, HUD staff has recommended that we assume
this year's full allocation to be the same as last year which was
$741,000. Recommended funding priorities are based on that amount.
However, there is a possibility that our ultimate 1996-97
allocation could be less than last year. Therefore, a contingency
funding strategy assuming a reduction of up to 20% of last year's
allocation, $592,800, is provided and should also be considered by
the Council. The actual funding amount should fall anywhere within
that range.
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Communities are permitted to use CDBG funding to develop their own
programs and funding priorities if they meet one of the three
national objectives. Those objectives are:
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1996-97
April 1, 1996
Page 3
Programs benefiting low and moderate (L/M) income persons.
Under federal regulations, low income persons are those
earning less than 50 percent of the area median income;
moderate income persons are those with incomes of 80 percent
of the area median family income. A map of areas in the city
where at least 51 percent-of the population is low- or
moderate-income is attached as Exhibit 1. The 1996 median
income for a family of four in Orange County is $61,300.
Activities considered to benefit L/M income persons are
divided into four categories:
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Area benefit activities, such as street improvements,
water and sewer lines, neighborhood facilities and facade
improvements in areas where more than 51% of households
have low/moderate incomes;
Limited or "specific qroup" clientele (abused children,
elderly, homeless, battered spouses, etc.) public service
activities, such as construction of a senior center,
public services (child care, recreation programs, drug
abuse counseling, health care), meals for children or
elderly, and construction of job training facilities for
the handicapped;
Housinq activities, such as acquisition of. property for
permanent housing, rehabilitation of housing and
conversion of nonresidential structures into permanent
housing; and
Job creation or retention activities, such as a business
"incubation" program, loans for factory expansion,
assistance to a business which, if it fails, will result
in a job loss for L/M income persons.
Programs addressing slums or blight
Activities considered to address slum and blight must meet all
of the following criteria:
The area served must be designated and meet a definition
of a slum, blighted or deteriorating area;
There must be a substantial number of deteriorated or
deteriorating buildings or public improvements throughout
the area;
Documentation must be maintained by the City of the
boundaries of the area and its condition; and,
The activity must address one or more of the conditions
which contributed to the deterioration of the area.
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1996-97
April 1, 1996
Page 4
Tustin is fortunate not to have slum and blight of the
magnitude that some inner-city communities experience.
However, when establishing the City's Redevelopment Project
Areas (South Central and Town Center Redevelopment Project
Areas), the federal criteria which qualify areas for CDBG
funds were met. A map of Redevelopment Project areas is
attached as Exhibit 2.
Examples of the types of projects whiCh may be eligible for
CDBG funding under slum and blight criteria are:
Financial assistance to commercial or industrial
business;
Improvements to public facilities;
Code Enforcement;
Historic preservation; or,
Demolition of a vacant, deteriorated or abandoned
building.
Programs meeting a particularly urgent community development
need
Activities considered to meet an urgent community needs are
those that address conditions which pose a serious and
immediate threat to the health or welfare or the community and
other financial resources are not available to meet such
needs.
Activities considered to address particular urgent need must:
Pose a serious and immediate~threat to the health or
welfare of the community;
Are of recent origin or have recently become urgent;
The grantee (City) is unable to finance on its own; and
Other sources of funds are not available.
Examples of the types of activities which may be funded with
CDBG monies include damage caused by major catastrophes or
emergencies such as earthquakes or floods.
In addition to programs meeting one of the three national
objectives, HUD regulations also allow some funds to be used for
other types of activities. Those activities are:
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1996-97
-April 1, 1996
Page 5
· Other eligible programs and projects
CDBG funding may be used for certain planning activities.
Eligible activities may include the preparation of:
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Studies,
Analyses,
Certain types of plans, such as comprehensive plans,
community development plans, capital improvement
programs, small area and neighborhood plans,
environmental and historic preservation studies, and
functional plans, and
Identification of actions that will implement plans.
CDBG funds may also be used 'to pay reasonable program
administration costs related to the planning and execution of
community development activities assisted with CDBG monies.
Program administration costs are limited to the costs of
overall program management, coordination, monitoring and
'evaluation, and-to specific activities such as:
Citizen participation
ASsistance in providing performance and payment bonding
Development of submissions or application for Federal
programs
Any activity ~which fails to meet the applicable tests is not in
compliance with CDBG Rules. A list of projects funded in previous
years is included as Attachment A.
FUNDING RESTRICTIONS
Federal law states that no more than 15 percent of the total grant
award to a jurisdiction (15 percent of $741,000 = $111,150 or as a
contingency, 15 percent of $592,800 = $88,920) may be used for'
public service programs; however, a community could give less than
that maximum allowable amount to such programs. There is no
requirement that any public/social services be funded.
Public services are generally provided by outside non'profit
organizations. However, a jurisdiction may also provide such
services. The Community Development Department has compiled a list
of public service providers and non-profit organizations expressing
an interest in applying for a portion of Tustin's CDBG funds.
Staff mailed approximately 70 Request for Funding applications to
various private organizations and transmitted applications to all
City of Tustin departments. Eighteen (18) completed applications
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1996-97
April 1, 1996
P&ge 6
from non-profit organizations were returned to the City with
funding requests totalling $245,903.
Federal law also limits the amount of funds spent on administrative
activities, including planning studies, to a maximum of 20 percent
of the grant award (20 percent of $741,000 = $148,200 or, as a
contingency, 20% of $592,800 = $118,560). The remainder of the
funds can be used for City-sponsored projects such as capitol
improvements (curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, handicapped
accessible items, etc.), graffiti removal, commercial and
industrial rehabilitation, building acquisition, or other eligible
activities. ·
EVALUATION OF FUNDING REQUESTS
After receiving completed applications for all types of projects,
an in-house CDBG Project Review Committee evaluated and ranked the
funding requests. The Committee was comprised of representatives
from various City Departments (Community Services, Public Works,
Community Development) and the Assistant City Manager. The
specific criteria used in the ranking process is included as
Attachment B.
Due to the number of lengthy applications received, staff developed
a chart listing all applications received, and a summary of each
funding, request (See Attachments C and D). Complete applications
· can be reviewed at Community Development Department offices and
will be available at the April 1, 1996 City Council meeting.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS
Federal regulations require a jurisdiction to hold at least two
public hearings to obtain the views of citizens on such issues as
housing and other community development needs, as well as the use
of the CDBG funding. Federal laws relating to CDBG funds also
require cities to provide citizens with specific information about
the amount of funding expected, and the range of activities that
may be undertaken with those funds.
As part of the CDBG citizen participation process, the City holds
an annual workshop/meeting of the ad hoc Citizen Participation
Committee, comprised of members of Tustin's standing commissions,
boards and committees (Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation
Commission, Cultural Resources Advisory Committee, and Senior
Advisory Committee). The ad hoc Committee acts as a review body
and makes recommendations to the City Council on all CDBG funding
requests.
City Council Report
Proposed Use. of CDBG Funds for FY 1996-97
April 1, 1996
Page 7
A meeting of the ad hoc Citizen Participation Committee was held on
February 28, 1996. Prior to the meeting, each Citizen
Participation Committee member and each public service/non-profit
organization was sent a meeting notice and agenda. Further, the
workshop/meeting was noticed in the local newspaper.
In advance of the meeting, recommendations of the in-house CDBG
Project Review Committee as to funding priorities and amounts were
forwarded to the Citizen Participation Committee. The Committee
was asked to review and evaluate the suggested funding requests,
and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding specific
funding priorities and amounts.
Top-ranked projects recommended for funding by the Citizen Participation
Committee are as follows:
Recommended Projects
Based on
Assumed Full
Allocation·
Contingency:
Based on
Possible
20% Reduced
Allocation
Public Service Activities
Feedback Foundation, Inc.
(Project TLC)
Orange County Council on
Aging
Orange Children & Parents
Together, Inc - TAFFY Center
Pre-school Program
(facility and start-up costs)
Boys and Girls Club of Tustin -
"Branch" Boys and Girls Club
at Heideman School
Assessment and Treatment
Services Center
(Youth/family counseling center)
Easter seal Society - Heideman
Afterschool Program
Laurel House
(Temporary housing for
teenagers in crisis)
$ 14,960
$ 1,500
$ 20,000
$ 20,000
$ 17,000
$ 8,000
$ 11,500
$ 14,960
$ 20,000
$ 20,000
$ 10,000
$ 7,080
$ 6,440
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1996-97
April 1, 1996
Page 8
Mercy House
(Transitional living center
for women with children)
$ 8,355
Orange County Homeless
Issues Task Force
$ 2,500
Dayle McIntosh Center for
the Disabled
$ 2,355
Community Service Programs -
Drug Court Clinic
$ 4,980
Public Service Subtotal $111,150
Public,Facilities and Improvements
Valencia Avenue/West Connector -
Final Design
$150,000
Walnut Avenue Rehabilitation -
Design and Construction
$153,000
Mitchell Avenue Widening -
Construction
$ 65,000
Sycamore Avenue Storm Drain -
Design
$ 50,000
Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities
· Code Enforcement - Southwest
Neighborhood
Special Economic Development Activities
· Economic Development: Commercial/
Industrial Rehab; Marketing of
Programs - MCAS
$ 55,000
$ 22,390
Other Projects Subtotal $495,390
Program Administration Costs
· Fair Housing - Counseling Agency
· Master Plan for Parks on
Base Property
$ 4,960
$ 35,000
$ 4,840
$ 1,400
$ 1,700
$ 2,500
$ 88,920
$150,000
$ 18,000
(design only)
$ 65,000
$ 75,030
(includes
addt'l $25,030
for landscaping)
$ 55,000
$ 22,390
$385,420
$ 4,960
$ 19,000
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1996-97
April 1, 1996
Page 9
Business Development Plan -
MCAS
$ 5o, 5oo
CDBG Program Administration,
Cost Recovery, Contingency
$ 44,000
Administration Subtotal $134,460
Total Public Service Projects
Total Other Projects
Total Aclministration Projects/Costs
Total Grant Award
$111,150
$495,390
$134,460
$741,000
$ 50,5oo
$ 44,000
$118,460
$ 88,920
$385,420
$118,460
$592,800
The hearing held by the Council is the second of two required
public hearings. All organizations and agencies returning funding
applications to the City were notified of the hearing and the
hearing was noticed in the Tustin Weekly, a local newspaper of
general circulation.
During the meeting, the Council could modify the proposed funding
allocations or add new qualifying projects. If new Projects of a
public service nature are proposed, the Council would need to
either reduce funding amounts recommended for other public service
activities or eliminate one or more of the public service projects
recommended by the Citizen Participation Committee. To comply with
federal law, the 15 percent public service cap can not be exceeded.
The City Council's decision regarding funding requests and
priorities will be submitted to HUD in the One-Year Action Plan
detailing our specific use of the CDBG funds, due to HUD on May 15,
1996. The actual grant funds are contingent upon receipt of funds
from HUD.
When final approval of proposed projects has been given by HUD,
each public service/non'profit organization receiving funds will be
asked to enter into agreements with the City requiring compliance
with all federal CDBG regulations relating to reporting, auditing,
etc. CDBG funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis; no
disbursement of monies can be made to any agency or organization
until expenses are incurred and documented to benefit the intended
program.
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1996-97
April 1, 1996
Page 10
CONCLUSION
Based on the above analysis, the Citizen Participation Committee
recommends that Council support the above-listed projects for the
use of Fiscal Year 1996-97 CDBG funds for inclusion into the One-
Year Action Plan. Resolution No. 96-25 has been prepared for
Council action. Staff will be available during the public hearing
to make a presentation on the CDBG Program and answer questions
about the above-listed recommendations.
ssocia~e' Planner
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Elizabeth A. Binsack
Director of Community
Development
Enclosures:
Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Attachment A (previous year's projects)
Attachment B (evaluation criteria)
Attachment C (table of Request for Funding applications)
Attachment D (summary of funding requests)
Resolution No. 96-25
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROPOSED USE OF
FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONE-YEAR ACTION
PLAN.
WHEREAS, under the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974, as amended, Federal assistance may be provided for
the support of community development activities which are
~directed toward certain specific objectives as set forth in
the Act as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 1996 a public workshop/meeting
was held by the Ad Hoc Citizen Participation Committee to
obtain and consider citizen's views on the use of Fiscal Year
1996-97 CDBG funds as related to goals and objectives of the
Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, during the February 28, 1996 public meeting,
citizens were furnished with information concerning the CDBG
Program, the range of eligible activities, and the proposed
use of funds; and
WHEREAS, a staff report has been prepared transmitting to
the Council recommended funding priorities and amounts for
proposed projects for the City's participation in the 1996-97
CDBG Program; and
WHEREAS, the City has not been notified by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of a funding
amount due to the lack of an adopted federal budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council evaluated funding priorities
and amount based on two possible grant award amounts; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Council to
respond to questions and comments on the proposed use of CDBG
funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the
City of Tustin resolves as follows:
Section 1: The City of Tustin's proposed use of CDBG
funds for Fiscal Year 1996-97 is hereby approved in the order
of prioritization identified by Council at their hearing of
April 1, 1996, and in Exhibit A of this Resolution.
Section 2: Staff is hereby directed to include.~he
proposed use of CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 1996-97 in the
Action Plan to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
EX~__IBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 96-25
Recommended Projects
Public Service Activities
Based on
Assumed Full
Allocation
Feedback Foundation, Inc.
(Project TLC)
$ 14,960
Orange County Council on
Aging
Orange Children & Parents
Together, Inc - TAFFY Center
Pre-school Program
(facility and start-up costs)
Boys and Girls Club of Tustin -
"Branch" Boys and Girls Club
at Heideman SchoOl
Assessment and Treatment
Services Center
(Youth/family counseling center)'
Easter Seal Society - Heideman
Afterschool Program
Laurel House
(Temporary housing for
teenagers in crisis)
Mercy House
(Transitional living center
for women with children)
Orange County Homeless
Issues Task Force
Dayle McIntosh Center for
the Disabled
Community Service Programs -
Drug Court Clinic
Public Service Subtotal
$ 1,500
$ 20,000
$ 20,000
$ 17,000
$ 8,000
$ 11,500
$ 8,355
$ 2,.500
$ 2',355
$ 4,980
$111,150
Contingency:
Based on
Possible
20% Reduced
Allocation
$ 14,960
$ 20,000
$ 20,000
$ 10,000
$ 7,080
$ 6,440
$ 4,840
$ 1,400
$ 1,700
2,500
88,920
Exhibit A
Resolution No. 96-25
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Public Facilities and Improvements
Valencia Avenue/West Connector.-
Final Design
Walnut Avenue Rehabilitation -
Design and Construction
Mitchell Avenue Widening -
Construction
Sycamore Avenue Storm Drain -
Design
$150,000
$153,000
$ 65,000
$ 50,000
Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities
Code Enforcement - Southwest
Neighborhood
$ 55,000
Special Economic Development Activities
Economic Development: Commercial/
Industrial Rehab; Marketing of
Programs - MCAS
$ 22,390
Other Projects Subtotal $495,390
Program Administration Costs
· Fair Housing - Counseling Agency $ 4,960
Master Plan for Parks on
Base Property
$ 35,000
Business Development Plan -
MCAS
$ 50,500
CDBG Program Administration,
cost Recovery, Contingency
$ 44,000
Administration Subtotal $134,460
Total Public Service Projects
Total Other Projects
Total Administration Projects/Costs
Total Grant Award
$111,150
$495,390
$134,460
$741,000
$150,000
$ 18,000
(design only)
$ 65,000
$ 75,030
(includes
addt'l $25,030
for landscaping)
$ 55,000
$ 22,390
$385,420
$ 4,960
$ 19,000
$ 50,500
$ 44,000
$118,460
$ 88,920
$385,420
$118,460
$592,800
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SOURCE: C~ of Tusl~n - An Update on Redevel~nt. Maxch 1990
GENERAL PLAN
EXHIBIT 2
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF TUSTIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project Year
Description
1994-95 (20th Year) 1. Frontier Park Restroom
2. "C" Street Reconstruction
3. Mitchell Avenue Widening - Design engineering
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costs only
4. Removal of Architectural
Barriers - Tustin Area
Senior Center
5. Removal of Architectural
Barriers - Frontier Park
(Pursuant to the Americans
with Disabilities Act)
6. Historic Property
Rehabilitation Program -
Utt Juice Company building
7. Youth Center Design/
Construction
8. Support staff for HoUsing
Rehabilitation/
Code Enforcement
9. Feedback Foundation, Inc.
(Project TLC)
10. Assessment and Treatment
Services Center (Youth/
family coUnseling center)
11. Orange Children & Parents
Together, Inc - TAFFY
Center Pre-school Program
(Facility and start-up costs)
12. Boys and Girls. Club of
Tustin ("Branch" Boys and
Girls Club at Heideman School)
Amount
$106,000.00
$159,500.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 10,400.00
$ 8,800.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 23,200.00
$ 14,600.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 20,000.00
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$ 14,000.00
Attachment A
CDBG Program
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Project Year
1995-96 (21st Year)
DescriDtion
13. Dayle McIntosh Center for
the Disabled (Emergency
food and shelter program)
14. Fair Housing Council of
Orange County (Housing
counseling agenCy)
15. Orange County Homeless
Issues Task Force
(Interfaith Shelter
Network/Community Education
and Awareness Program)
16. Laurel House
(Temporary housing for
teenagers in crisis)
17. Mercy House
(Transitional living center
for women with children)
18.
CDBG Administration
(Computers, staff
training, publications)
19. Staff training
20. Publications
1. Feedback Foundation, Ibc.
2. Orange .Children & Parents
'Together, Inc. - TAFFY
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Boys and Girls Club of
Tustin - Heideman School
(Facility and start-up costs)
4. 'Assessment and Treatment
Services Center
Amount
$ 1,500.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 7,000.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 22,000
$ 895.00
$ 1,500.00
$.13,620.00
$ 20,000.00
$ '20,000.00
$ 17,000.00
5. Laurel House $ 8,500.00
Attachment A
CDBG Program
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Proiect Year
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Description
Mercy House (Transitional
living center for women
with children)
City of Tustin Community
Services Department
(Operation of SW Neighbor-
hood Youth Center)
Valencia Avenue Preliminary
Engineering and Design
9. McFadden Avenue Rehab.
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Mitchell Avenue Widening-
Right-of-Way Acquisition
of SW Neighborhood
Rehab.
Youth Center
Code Enforcement Support
Staff for Housing Rehab.
Rancho Santiago Career
Transition Assistance
Center at MCAS, Tustin
Fair Housing - Counseling
Agency
Master Plan for Park on
Base Property
CDBG Program Administration
Amount
$ 4,030.00
$ 28,000.00
4150,000.00
$150,000.00
$102,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 55,000.00
$ 39,000.00
$ 4,960.00
$ 35,000.00
$ 43,890.00
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ATTACHMENT B
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA
A. SELECTION PROCESS
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The City reserves the right to act as sole judge of the content of
the proposals submitted for City's evaluation and selection. The
City further reserves the right to reject any or all project
proposals.
B. FUNDING CRITERIA
Evaluation and selection of the requests for funding proposals will
be based upon the follOwing ~onsiderati°ns and criteria:
1. Completion of All Application Forms and Requested
Information
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Proposer's General Experience and'Capability
a. Proposer's demonstrated experience in the operation
of programs similar to the one for which funding is
requested.
b. Proposer's demonstrated ability to provide the
specific services proposed.
c. Proposer's demonstrated financial status and
ability to finance the proposal submitted.
d. Local experience - consideration will be given to
operators who have demonstrated experience in
providing services to Tustin area residents.
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Proposer's other sources of funding.
Proposer's verified history of compliance with
obligations and responsibilities associated with
contractual responsibilities or requirements of
state and/or federal grants.
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General Program Concepts and Approach
a. Demonstration of a critical need for the proposed
project by Tustin area residents.
b. The anticipated number of low and moderate income
Tustin residents to be directly served by 'the
proposal.
Attachment B
CDBG - Project Selection Process
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The size of the service area for said program and
whether the project will indirectly benefit areas
within Tustin having a concentration of low and
moderate income residents.
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The proposal's response to any needs identified in
the City's Consolidated Plan.
General Mandatory Guidelines for Funding Requests
Submitted by Public Service Providers and Non-Profits
Each organization must:
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Be a non-profit community organization committed to
enhancing the quality of life for Tustin residents.
Serve Tustin residents, and provide documentation
of such service.
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Be registered with the State of California as a
non-profit community organization, or for new
organizations, be registered at the time the funds
are allocated.
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Have a Board of Directors, whose meetings are open
to the public.
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Provide the City of Tustin with a copy of current
constitution/bylaws and policy and procedures.
Demonstrate ability to generate financial and human
resources from other sources.
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Not discriminate in employment or in clients served
because of race, religion, sex, or national origin.
Be accountable for revenue and expenditures through
standard book-keeping procedures. An annual audit
at the agency's expense may be required, with the
results available to the city of Tustin upon
request.
Additional Funding Criteria
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Funding levels will be a recommendation to the
Tustin City Council; this allocation may not
correlate with amount requested by an agency.
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Funding will be allocated only to those
organizations who can clearly show service or
program benefit to Tustin residents.
Funding granted in one fiscal year does not assure
an applicant of any future funding.
C. EVALUATION PROCESS
The evaluation of the proposals will be conducted by an evaluation
team selected by the Assistant City Manager. The team may be
generally comprised of city personnel; however, it may also inclUde
elected officials and other community leaders. In all cases, the
selection team will have appropriate experience in the evaluation
and administration of projects, proposals, lease agreements,
constrUction contracts, bid documents and public service program
operations'.
In connection with its evaluation, the committee may, at its
option, request interviews with those individuals or organizations
proposing projects. During these interviews, the proposers will be
allowed topresent such evidence as may be appropriate in order for
the team to accurately analyze all materials and documentation
submitted as part of the proposals..The selection team will employ
the applicable criteria and their expertise in evaluating all
proposals, and thereafter, shall submit a report 'to the city
Council detailing a highest-to-lowest ranking of all responsive
proposals.
D. APPROVAL OF FUNDING PROPOSAL
Subsequent to the evaluation process, recommendations will be
presented to the City Council for review and approval. Such
recommendations shall be presented at a regular meeting'of the city
Council and are subject to public review and comment. Distribution
of grant funds is contingent on receipt of monies from the Federal
government.
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ATTACHMENT D
CITY OF TUSTIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
FY 1996-97
Summary of Request for Fundinq Applications
Public Service/Non-Profit Orqanizations
570.201 BASIC ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Public Services
Seniors Proqrams
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Name of Organization: Project TLC/Feedback
Foundation, Inc.
Project: Project TLC - Nutrition and supportive services
program for the elderly
Amount Requested: $14,960
Recommended Funding Amount: $14,960
Summary: The applicant, Shirley Cohen, executive
director of Feedback Foundation, Inc., proposes the use
of CDBG funds to provide portions of the salaries and
benefits of a Kitchen Aide, who helps provide meals at a
congregate meal site (the Tustin Area Senior Center), as
well as a case worker and driver who work directly with
home meal clients. The organization currently receives
funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the
federal Older Americans Act, as well as private
contributions and the City of Tustin CDBG program.
The elderly are considered to be low/moderate income
persons under federal regulations. According to the
applicant, approximately 70 Tustin residents receiving
home-delivered meals and 308 residents receiving
congregate meals would be benefitted by the project.
Staff Review Committee Comments: This program is highly
regarded by Community Services staff. The Staff Review
Committee noted that the application was complete, and
demonstrated a clear need for this service in the city.
The organization has also shown experience in the
operation of the program, delivering the service to
Tustin residents, and provided a verifiable history of
compliance with regulations of the CDBG program and other
grant awards.
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Name of Organization: Orange County Council on Aging
Project: Ombudsman service for the elderly
Amount Requested: $3,200
Recommended Funding Amount: $1,500
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Summary: This organization assists frail and elderly
residents of nursing homes and board and care facilities
with the assertion of their civil, moral and legal
rights. The Ombudsman Service conducts weekly to bi-
monthly unannounced visits to all Orange County nursing
homes and residential care facilities; however, the
Tustin CDBG funds requested would be used exclusively for
visits/services to nursing and board and care facility
residents in the city, representing 483 beds.
Essentially, the service costs $6.62 per bed per year.
The Ombudsmen Service is the only agency that regularly
visits all nursing homes and residential care facilities.
According to the application, the program is mandated by
federal and state governments.
Previous years funding sources for the program include
State and federal monies, United Way, private
contributions and CDBG monies from other cities. The
Tustin CDBG monies requested would be used for staff
salaries and benefits.
Staff Review Committee Comments: The Staff Review
Committee noted this program provides an important
service, and that senior services are shown as a high
priority in the City's Consolidated Plan.
Name of Organization: Santa Ana/Tustin Meals on Wheels
Project: Meal program
Amount Requested: $3~000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: This program provides two meals per day, a hot
lunch and a cold supper, to homebound elderly in the
Santa Ana/Tustin vicinity. Approximately 27 .Tustin
residents are currently served. Program participants are
considered to be 10w/moderate income under federal CDBG
regulations.
In previous years, the program has been supported by CDBG
funds allocated by other cities, private contributions
and programs fees.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
application, the Staff Review Committee noted that this
program duplicates or is similar to the service provided
by the Feedback Foundation. While the application states
that Tustin residents are served by the program, the
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committee believed it did not adequately demonstrate a
critical need for service by Tustin residents.
· Child Care/Early Education Proqrams
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Name of Organization: Orange Children &
Together, Inc.
Project: OCPT Head Start - TAFFY Center
Amount Requested: $20,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $20,000
Parents
Summary: The Tustin Acts for Families and Youth (TAFFY)
Initiative is a program funded with grant monies
allocated through the Healthy Start Support Services Act
(SB 620). The TAFFY program is a cooperative effort to
provide affordable preschool and child care, pre-
adolescent recreational programs and low-cost pediatric
health care services to low/moderate income families in
Tustin's southwest neighborhood. A Head Start pre-school
program will be one component of the TAFFY Center.
According to the application, it is intended that the
program will be located in the facility at
Newport/Sycamore, currently in the process of being
acquired by the City.
The applicant, Sue Ko, Executive Director of Orange
Children & Parents Together (OCPT), is requesting CDBG
funds for capital expenses. Of primary importance is the
purchase of an outdoor storage unit for securing play
equipment when not in use. The application also notes a
need for picnic benches, tables, trash containers, sports
and other outdoor equipment.
Additional funding sources include Tustin Unified School
District, Orange Children & Parents Together, and
donations. Healthy Start and Head Start Grants are
pending.
Staff Review Committee Comments: This highly rated
application provided complete information, demonstrated
a clear and critical need for the proposed services, and
showed a strong ability to fund the project. It is a new
program, serving low/moderate income children, to be
established in coordination with other agencies, such as
the Tustin Unified School District.
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Youth Proqrams and Services
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N~me of Organization: Boys and Girls Club of Tustin
Project: Branch Boys and Girls Club at Heideman School
Amount Requested: $20,000.
Recommended Funding Amount: $20,000
Summary: The Boys and Girls Club is requesting CDBG
monies to continue to staff a "branch" facility with a
full-time branch director, and expand the staffing to
include a year-round Physical Education Director.
According to the application, matching funding will be
received from the Amateur Athletic Foundation.
In CDBG funding~year 1994-95, the City allocated $14,000
to establish a "branch" Boys and Girls Club at Heideman
School. During the 1995-96 funding year, an after-school
and a summer program were in operation. After some
initial difficulties in securing a facility (building) on
the Heideman campus to house the program, the club was
able to erect a modular structure which will be ready to
be occupied within the coming weeks.
The application states that at least 1,000 children would
be served in year-round after-school, summer and holiday
programs. Specifically, the CDBG funding requested would
be used for salary and benefits for an Athletic Director
for the facility.
Staff Review Committee Comments: With input from the
Community Services Department, the Staff Review Committee
found a critical need for after-school recreation
activities in the southwest area of our city. After-
school and summertime activities provided by the
applicant target the needs of youth in that neighborhood.
While the Boys and Girls Club is a "membership"
organization, no CDBG funds can be used for membership
fees. The applicant currently provides a similar
recreation service to Tustin youth at the existing Boys
and Girls Club facility located on Sixth Street and on
the MCAS, Tustin property.
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Na~e of Organization: Assessment and
Services Center
Project: Youth/Family Counseling Center
Amount Requested: $20,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $17,000
Treatment
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Sua%mary: The purpose of this organization is to halt
anti-social and delinquent behavior in youth and to
assist victims of rape, abuse, incest and neglect through
professional family counseling. Another goal of the
program is to free the court system of cases more
appropriately addressed with counseling, rather than
incarceration.
Children are referred to the program by police, schools
and other authorized referral sources. While
participation in the program is voluntary, a child's
entire family must undergo therapy together. The
applicant-anticipates serving approximately 101 Tustin
residents. More than half of the families assisted are
low/moderate income; approximately 40 percent of clients
are abused children.
The CDBG funds requested would be used for counseling
staff salaries and benefits. Previous years funding
sources include the Tustin CDBG program, Tustin Police
DePartment and private fundraising.
Staff Review Committee Comments: The Tustin Police
Department frequently refers youth and their families to
this organization. The application submitted was strong
in all areas demonstrating a critical need for such a
program, showing experience in the operation of similar
programs and having the financial ability to carry out
the proposal. Community Development Department staff
experience with the applicant has been very positive. It
was felt that additional residents could be served with
increased funding.
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Na~e of Organization: YMCA of Orange County
Project: HELP Program
Amount Requested: $17,589
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: The YMCA of Orange County is requesting funding
for the Home Environment Learning Program (HELP). HELP
is a home visitation program intended to provide
'prevention and early intervention services to high risk
families to deter youth from gang and drug involvement,
as well as failure in school. Counselors visiting
clients' homes will assist with conflict resolution,
teach parenting skills and encourage parental involvement
with children.
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According to conversations with the applicant, the YMCA
currently operates a similar program in the City of Costa
Mesa; that program has 60 participants. Requested
funding would be used to start-up the Tustin program; the
applicant estimates that 100 persons will benefit.
CDBG funds would be used for a portion of the salary of
the Project Coordinator and allow for the hiring of a
part-time case manager working exclusively in Tustin.
Monies are also requested for supplies, communications,
local travel and insurance.
Staff Review Committee Comments: While the Staff Review
Committee noted the good work of the YMCA, the City has
historically supported other youth counseling programs
which are currently operating in the City. It was noted
that the application did not adequately demonstrate a
critical need for this service. _
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Name of Organization: Child or Parent Emergency
Services, Inc. (COPES)
Project: Multi-Cultural Parenting and Counseling Program
Amount Requested: $10,000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: The applicant is a state-licensed agency
responding to the needs of abused children and their
parents. The organization operates four group homes, one
of which is located in Tustin; it also provides
counseling, parent education classes, and a 24-hour
crisis/referral line.
Funding is being requested to provide staff salaries and
benefits for the Multi-Cultural Parenting and Counseling
Program, a program to educate abusive and potentially
abusive parents. The seven-week course covers subjects
such as positive discipline, communication skills, and
anger management.
According to the application, COPES provided
approximately 125 hours of service to 18 Tustin residents
during 1995. The majority of those in the program are
mandated by the courts to attend. COPES goal is to
increase the number of clients who voluntarily use its
programs.
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Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
application, the committee noted that parenting classes
are available through a variety of sources including
adult education programs, community colleges, continuing
education programs and private therapists and educators.
The applicant's program has been in existence for 15
years; funding is available from Other sources.
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Name of Organization: Easter Seal Society
Project: Heideman Afterschool Program
A~nount Requested: $17,550
Recommended Funding Amount: $8,000
Sttmmary: The mission of the National Easter Seal Society
is to help people with disabilities achieve independence.
The organization currently operates an after-school
daycare program for special needs children ages 3 to 18
years at Heideman School. Approximately 10 of the 24
children and families involved in the program reside in
Tustin.
The organization is requesting funding for 1) age-
appropriate equipment for high schoolers attending the
program; 2) scholarships for families needing assistance
in paying for the cost of the program (participating
families pay 50% of the cost of the day care); and 3)
Recreational Assistants, generally students at local
colleges studying child development.
Staff Review Committee Comments: With input from the
Community Services Department, it was noted that the City
has, in the past, been requested to provide services and
assistance to special needs children. The lack of
appropriate programs for high school age students was
also noted.
10. Name of Organization: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Project: Friends Outside Program
Amount Requested: $15,000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Sun~nary: The applicant is requesting funding for the
Friends Outside program which assists youth-at-risk (ages
16-25 years) in obtaining employment, as well as provides
counseling and intervention. The application states that
last year, 15,000 youth were counseled, county-wide,
including Tustin residents. The applicant anticipates
serving 200 residents in the upcoming year.
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Funding is requested for the salaries of a part-time job
bank counselor, who maintains a data base of available
jobs, and a program counselor who provides-outreach and
counseling at schools and the St. Vincent De Paul
facility. According to conversations with staff ~f the
organization, Tustin CDBG monies would enable the job
-counselor to work increased hours, thereby increasing job
listings. Current funding sources for the program
counselor are being lost; monies from Tustin would help
retain program services.
Staff Review Committee Comments: While this organization
is highly regarded by the Staff Review Committee, the
City currently supports a number of youth programs that
provide similar types of counseling and other services to
youth at risk. The application did not demonstrate a
critical need by Tustin residents.
Homeless/Crisis and Emerqency Housinq Programs
11. Name of Organization: orange Coast Interfaith Shelter
Project: Resident Counseling Program
Amount Requested: $11,520
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: This organization operates an emergency (3-7
day stay) and a temporary (60-90 day stay) shelter at a
facility located in Costa Mesa. The temporary shelter
houses a total of 18 families. In 1995, 1,474
individuals, including 37 TUstin residents, were
benefitted by the program. Support services include on-
site counseling.
The applicant is requesting funding for a portion of the
salary and benefits for a supervising counselor, who
oversees and coordinates the work of intern counselors.
The supervising counselor is on-site four hours per week.
While this program is not new, funding from the City of
Tustin would free-up existing funding to be used for
other program services.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In re¥iewing this
application, the Staff Review Committee noted that while
homeless needs are important regional issues, the Listing
of Priority Needs in the Consolidated Plan designates
them as a low priority. The City has supported other
homeless shelters, including one for disabled homeless,
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and another for homeless working mothers and their
children. Further, homeless accommodations are to be
provided on the MCAS, Tustin property. The committee
further noted that the application did not demonstrate a
critical need by Tustin residents for increased services.
12. Name of Organization: Olive Crest Homes and Services
for Abused Children
Project: Purchase of a home
Amount Requested: $20,000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: Olive Crest is requesting funding for a portion
of the cost of purchasing a home in Tustin to be used for
sheltering abused children.
According to the applicant, the Olive Crest organization
has been in existence for 22 years and includes 22 group
homes and over 50 foster homes.
Federal CDBG regulations consider abused children to be
low income persons. The applicant states that ~ 8-12
Tustin residents per year would benefit from the
allocation of funds.
Staff Review Committee Comments: While the Staff Review
Committee recognized the high quality of'services
provided by this organization, it was noted that the
community currently supports a number of youth services,
including counseling and shelters. Further, it was noted
that the application did not demonstrate that the
establishment of a new home is a critical need for Tustin
residents.
13. Name of.Organization: Laurel House
Project: Temporary housing for teenagers in crisis
Amount Requested: $15,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $11,500
Summary: This organization operates a shelter providing
temporary housing (usually 8-10 weeks) for teenagers in
crisis, including runaway and homeless youth. Other
services provided include counseling and support for
youth and parents (provided by the Assessment Services
and Treatment Center), and interviewing for placement in
other shelters or programs.
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The applicant states that the 60 Tustin residents will be
benefitted by the program. Approximately, 90 percent are
from low/moderate income families.
Funds requested would be used for a portion of the salary
of the "House Coordinator."
Staff Review Committee COmments: This organization is
highly regarded by the Tustin Police Department who
refers a significant number of youth to the facility.
The applicant has demonstrated an ability to provide
services to the city's residents, and the need to
support/expand them.
14. Name of Organization: Mercy House
Project: Mercy House for single men; Regina House for
single mothers and their children
Amount Requested: $10,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $8,355
Summary: The Mercy House Transitional Living Center was
founded in 1988 by Father Jerome Karcher to provide
transitional housing and supportive services to homeless
individuals who are employed, in a job training program
or enrolled in a ~qualified education program. All
participants are low income and homeless, thereby meeting
federal regulations for eligibility of CDBG monies.
A program targeting single men (Joseph House) began
operation in 1989; the program targeting'single mothers
and children (Regina House) began in April 1994. The
applicant anticipates benefitting 67 to 92 persons,
approximately 15-20 of whom would be Tustin residents.
Previous year's funding sources include the City of Santa
Aha and City of Costa Mesa CDBG programs, Orange County
and City of Santa Aha Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)
programs and the Orange County Housing Supportive
Services. The City of Tustin CDBG funds requested would
be used for staff salaries and benefits, as well as
facility repairs and maintenance.
Staff Review Committee Comments: As a new/expanding
program, this request for funding was rated highly
against similar proposals requesting monies for existing
programs. The Staff. Review Committee notes that the
applicat'ion was concise but complete and clearly
demonstrated a need for such as project. The Committee
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also highly rated that applicant's ability to carry out
the proposal and provide services.
15. Name of Organization: Orange County Homeless Issues
Task Force
Projects: Interfaith Shelter Network (ISN)
Community Education and Awareness
Amount Requested: $ 2,500 (ISN)
$ 2,500 (Community Education)
$ 5,100 Total Request
Recommended Funding Amount: $2,500 (ISN)
Summary: The Orange County Homeless Issues~Task Force is
a broad-based coalition dedicated to preventing and
eliminating homelessness through direct service programs,
advocacy and education. A portion of the duties of the
Task Force staff includes speaking to church groups and
other organizations about the issue of homelessness. The
applicant is requesting $2,500 for a portion of the
salary of the Executive Director, who conducts the
majority of education/advocacy programs.
Another function of the Task Force staff is the
coordination of the Interfaith Shelter Network (ISN),
comprised of approximately 100 church congregations,
including five Tustin churches, and 9,000 volunteers,
countywide. The goal of ISN is to provide homeless men
and women with four months of food, shelter and
counseling. Participating churches provide housing and
food for two week periods for 12 individuals; generally,
"housing" is set-up in church meeting halls with portable
partitions, cots and bedding supplied by the Task Force.
According to the application, over 600 "guests", as
program participants are called, have been serviced since
the inception of ISN. The applicant anticipates
sheltering 100 per year with 2% of those claiming Tustin
as their last place of residence. The organization is
requesting $2,000 for a portion of the salary of a Case
Manager serving the ISN program and $500 for program
supplies, such as cots and bedding.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
application, staff noted that while homelessness is a
regional issue, it is important for the community to
contribute to its alleviation. CDBG funds are used to
support homeless shelters for the disabled and single
mothers; the committee noted that it was also important
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to support the broad-based county-wide efforts. However,
the committee noted that the application did not
establish a critical need to support community education
efforts of the Task Force.
Proqrams for the Disabled
16. Na~e of Organization: Dayle McIntosh Center for the
Disabled
Project: HEARTH House: Emergency shelter program
Amount Requested: $2,355
Recommended Funding Amount: $2,355
Summary: The purpose of this organization is to increase
the capacity for independent liying of persons with
disabilities through advocacy, education, skills training
and access to relevant information. In 1984, the Center
opened Housing Emergency Assistance Reserved for the
Handicapped (HEARTH House), the state's first temporary
shelter specifically designed and staffed for person with
disabilities. Federal regulations for the CDBG program
consider the handicapped to be low/moderate income
persons. Of the 392 persons anticipated to benefit' from
the pro~ram, approximately 8, 'or 2%, would be Tustin
residents.
Previous years funding sources include city CDBG
programs, County and State funds, foundations in-kind
contributions and fundraisers and donations. The City of
Tustin CDBG funds requested would .be used for rent,
supplies, food, facility maintenance and client services,
such as financial'aid.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
application, staff noted the high level of service
provided at a relatively low rate per program
participant. While no other request for funding provided
a similar service, it was noted that only 2% of program
participants would be Tustin residents. Nevertheless,
the committee noted a need to contribute to the regional
effort to alleviate homelessness.
Counselinq Proqrams
17. Na~e of Department: Community Service Programs (CPS)
Project: Drug CoUrt Clinic
Amount'of Request: $4,984
Recommended Funding Amount: $4,980
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Summary: This organization provides a wide variety of
services to residents of the county, including the Victim
Witness Program; Dispute Resolution Services; PATH, a
grassroots approach .to deal with substance abuse;
Families First Project, an adolescent day treatment
project; and a shelter for youth in crisis.
The organization's newest project is the Drug Court
Clinic, a multi-agency collaborative team approach to
combat drug abuse and its attending problems.
Originating within the California Superior Court,
defendants are required to participate in specific
components of the program addressing their individual
needs, as recommended by an assessment team.
Prior to the inception of the program, probation and
incarceration were the primary strategies for dealing
with drug offenders. Through the Drug Court Clinic's
multi-agency, holistic, approach, complex social and
medical problems of drug offenders are addressed.
A pilot program has been in existence for approximately
nine months. The applicant is requesting funding to
expand services. It is anticipated that 8-10 Tustin
residents, would be benefitted by the project. Funds
would be used for a variety of expenses including staff
salaries and benefits, rent, insurance, administrative
costs and supplies.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
application, the committee noted the high quality of
services provided by this organization. It was also
noted that this new program, provides a much needed
alternative to the incarceration of. drug-related
offenders. The committee also cited the HUD objective of
using CDBG funds to increase existing services.
18. Name of Department: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Project: Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP)
Amount of Request: $35,000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Sunm~ary: This organization is requesting funding for a
program that brings victims of crime face-to-face with
offenders, thereby providing victim~ an opportunity to
express feelings and reassert control of their lives
after a crime. The program also makes offenders directly
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accountable to their victims and gives an opportunity to
see the human consequences of their crimes.'
The program would focus on graffiti offenders, however,
victims of other crimes such as assault, burglary, and
theft could also participate.
The applicant anticipates mediating 350 cases per year,
serving over 1,000 residents. A similar program is
currently in place in the City of Santa Ana.
Staff' Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
application, staff noted that the request states that 350
cases, primarily graffiti, would be mediated per year.
However, according to the Tustin Police Department only
about 10 to 20 graffiti-related arrests are made per
year. It is not known how many of those are found
guilty. The committee further noted that the application
did not demonstrate a critical need for this service in
our community.
Public Facilities and Improvements
19. Name of Department: Public Works Department
Project: Valencia Avenue North Loop and West Connector
- Final Design
Am~ount of Request: $150,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $150,000
Summary: The Engineering Division of the Public Works
Department is requesting funding for final engineering
design of Valencia Avenue and west connector, through the
MCAS, Tustin property.
Staff Review Committee Comments: MCAS, Tustin is slated
for closure within the next two years. The Staff Review
Committee noted that it is critical that engineering
design work must be undertaken now so that when closure
occurs, construction of needed infrastructure
improvements can proceed. Based on data from the 1990
U.S'. Census pertaining to low-income residents, the area
qualifies for CDBG benefits.
20. Na~e of Department: Public Works Department
Project: Walnut Avenue~Rehabilitation
Amount of Request: $153,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $153,000
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Sua~nary: The Public Works Department is requesting
funding for the design, engineering and construction of
the rehabilitation of Walnut Avenue from Newport Avenue,
easterly, to Red Hill Avenue. The work will include
removal and replacement of deteriorated areas; repair of
damaged sidewalk, curb, and gutter; sealing cracks; cold
planing; and construction of asphalt overlay.
Staff Review Committee Comments: This deteriorated
section of Walnut Avenue serves as a major thoroughfare
for the Southwest Neighborhood. The Staff Review
Committee found that there is a critical need for this
project which would benefit this predominantly
low/moderate income neighborhood.
21. Name of Department: Public Works Department
Project: Mitchell Avenue Widening - Construction
Amount of Request: $65,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $65,000
Summary: The Engineering Division of the Public Works
Department is requesting funding for the construction
phase of the widening and reconstruction of the north
side of Mitchell Avenue, from Newport Avenue to "B"
Street. The proposed construction work will include new
curb and gutter, ~sidewalk, drive approaches, street
lights, street trees and street pavement. Funding this
proposal will further the City's goal of completing this
project; design and property acquisition phases were
funded from previous years CDBG funds.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
application, the Staff Review Committee noted that
funding for this project had been requested for a number
of years through the CDBG program, under the County of
Orange. However, monies were never allocated to the
project and the need for it has become critical. There
are no curbs or gutters along this section of Mitchell.
The project will benefit the low/moderate income
residents of the area, and the Public Works Department
has a demonstrated history of compliance with CDBG grant
regulations.
22. Name of Department: Public Works DePartment
Project: Sycamore Avenue Storm Drain between Newport
Avenue and Pasadena Avenue (north and south
sides)
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Amount of ReqUest: $50,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $50,000
Summary: Funding is requested for the design and
preparation of plans, specifications and a cost estimate
for the replacement of open "V" ditches on the north and
south sides of Sycamore Avenue with catch basins and
junction structures to connect with the existing storm
drain facility in Newport Avenue.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In recent months,
improvement of the Sycamore Avenue area has become a top
priority for the City. The Staff Review Committee noted
that the area is a gateway into the city, especially for
those arriving from the northbound SR-55. The area is in
the heart of our~CDBG target neighborhood, with the
existing open drainage ditch an "attractive nuisance" for
area youth.
570.202 REF~ABILITATIONAND PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES
23. Name of Department: Community Development Department
Project: Code Enforcement
Amount of ReqUest: $55,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $55,000
Summary: The Community Development Department is
requesting funding to' provide support staff for the
City's Housing Rehabilitation Program which targets the
southwest area of the city. Funds would be used to
retain a full-time code enforcement officer to work
exclusively in the southwest area. This is an expansion
of a program first funded in the CDBG fiscal year 1993-
1994.
Staff Review Committee Comments: The Staff Review
Committee noted that a comprehensive problem solving
approach is required to maintain, and hopefully~improve,
the quality of life in the southwest portion of the City.
The area has one of the City's highest residential
density rates and a number of social and physical
problems, many of which are addressed by other requests
for CDBG funds currently being evaluated, as well as
through the use of Redevelopment funds. The application
clearly demonstrates a need for this program and no other
funding is available. The area is primarily low/moderate
income and the staff administering the program have shown
an ability to provide similar service to area residents.
Community Development Block Grant
Attachment D
Page 17 .
570.203 SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
24. N~me of Organization: City Manager's Office
Project: Economic Development Commercial/Industrial
Rehab - MCAS
Amount Requested: $22,390
Recommended Funding Amount: $22,390
Summary: With the impending closure of MCAS, Tustin in
1997, the City will assume responsibility for maintenance
of and services to the Base property. Many of the
structures are useable, and have the potential to be
occupied on an interim basis. Unfortunately, there will
need to be improvements and modifications to buildings
prior to marketing them for lease. The City Manager's
Office is requesting funding for the acquisition,
construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or
installation of commercial or industrial buildings,
structures, and other real property, equipment and
improvements. Further, funding may be used to support
City outreach efforts to market available forms of
assistance; screening of applicants; reviewing and
underwriting applications for assistance; preparation of
all necessary agreements and management of assisted
activities.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In rating this
application, the committee noted the high priority the
community has placed on the reuse of the MCAS property.
The committee further noted that revenue from interim
leases will be important to the City in offsetting
property maintenance costs, as well as maximizing
redevelopment and reuse of the installation.
570.205 ELIGIBLE PLANNING ACTIVITIES/
570.206 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION COSTS
25. Name of Organization: Fair Housing Council of Orange
County
Project: Housing counseling agency
Amount Requested: $4,960
Recommended Funding' Amount: $ 4,960
Summary: The purpose of this organization is to support
local, state and federal, fair housing laws through a
comprehensive dispute resolution program of education,
counseling and enforcement. Monies requested from the
City of Tustin represent a proportionate share of the
Community Development Block Grant
Attachment D
Page 18
agency's total expenses and would specifically be used
for salaries, benefits, rents and supplies to support
fair housing service projects in predominantly
low/moderate income areas of Tustin.
The applicant states that 370-480 Tustin r~sidents, all
of which are low/moderate income, will be served by the
program through its responses to housing discrimination
allegations, making presentations and distributing
information packets about housing rights and
responsibilities, as well as landlord/tenant and fair
housing laws.
Staff Review Committee Comments: This service is well
used by Tustin's low/moderate income residents and
provides a much needed voice for fair housing practices
and the resolution of landlord/ tenant disputes. City
staff refer regularly Tustin residents to the Council
regarding their housing complaints. Further, the City
has certified to HUD that it will further fair housing.
Providing financial support to this organization would be
a step toward satisfying that obligation.
The Staff Review Committee found the organization to be'
experienced at providing the 'service proposed and
financially able to carry out the program with CDBG
monies allocated by a number of area cities. When
considering the percentage of Tustin's housing stock that
is apartments, staff noted that it is important to
contribute to the cost of such a service.
26. Name of Department: Community Services Department
Project: Master Plan for park on Base property
Amount Requested: $35,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $35,000
Summary: The Community Services Department is requesting
funding for the development of a master plan for the
renovation and improvement of existing recreation
facilities located on the Marine Base property. The 25-
acre site includes two softball fields, three tennis
courts, a basketball court, volleyball courts, playground'
equipment and other facilities.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
request, the Staff Review Committee noted that planning
activities for the Base are critical to ensure smooth
transition from military to private use. At the time the
Community Development Block Grant
Attachment D
Page 19
Base closes, operation of the existing park will become
'the responsibility of the City. It is important that
planning for 'the facility be completed prior to that
time. No other funding source is available for this
planning work.
27. Name of Department: Community Services Department
Project: Child Care Facility Study - MCAS
· nnount Requested: $20,000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: With the closure of the Base, the City will
assume responsibility of two existing child care
facilities. The Community Services Department is
requesting funding of a study to identify opportunities
and constraints of operating the facilities and evaluate
optional services or uses for the buildings. Operation
and maintenance cost projections, as well as licensing
requirements will also be identified.
Staff Review Committee Comments: The Committee cited the
City's need for child care facilities, as well as its
high rating onthe Listing of Priority Needs table of the
Consolidated 'Plan. However, the Committee also noted
that this study could provided in proposals received from
outside contractors seeking to operate the child care
facilities.
28. Na~e of Department: City Manager's Office
Project: Business Development Plan - MCAS
Amount Requested: $50,500
Recommended Funding Amount: $50,500
Summary: Funds are being requested for preparation of a
Business'Development Plan for the MCAS, Tustin property.
The purpose of the plan is to evaluate market and
financial feasibility of the economic development of
portions or all of the base, after adoption of the
-Specific Plan.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
application, the Staff Review Committee noted the
importance of the base reuse plan to the community. The
preparation of this plan is critical for securing loans,
financing, and bonds necessary to offset improvement
costs at the air station.
Community Development Block Grant
Attachment D
Page 20
29. Name of Department: Community Development Department
Project: CDBG Program AdministratiOn
Amount Requested: $44,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $44,000
Summary: The Community Development Department is
requesting funding for administration of the CDBG
program. Monies would be used to recover the cost of
staff time spent managing day-to-day program activities,
program monitoring and attending HUD-sponsored training
and informational meetings. It is anticipated that a
part-time employee would be retained with these funds,
thereby freeing staff time for planning work not related
to the CDBG program. These administrative funds would
also provide a contingency for cost overrun of other
programs.
Staff Review Committee Comments:' The Staff Review
Committee noted that federal regulations allow a
jurisdiction to allocate up to 20% of its entire grant
award to administrative costs ($741,000 x 20% =
$148,200). Previously, General Fund monies were used to
provide staff to administer Tustin's program; however,
since becoming an entitlement city a substantial amount
of staff time is required to coordinate, administer and
monitor the CDBG program. Staff time was taken away from
other department priorities such as MCAS, Tustin, as well
as airport, air quality and other regional issues. The
Committee felt it was appropriate to use CDBG funds to
recover a portion of those costs. Further, the Committee
noted a need ,to hold a small amount of funds as
contingency monies to be used for other administrative
costs, such as staff training and program-related
Publications, as well as unanticipated expenses.
PR: kd\cdbg96\smreqs t2. mem
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Form Appli~atioti- Standard Form 424 ' 1
Bo
C.
Do
Housing,and Community Development Resources ' 2
Activities to be Undertaken ' 7
Geographic Distribution ~ 11
E. Homeless and Other Special Needs .................. . ........... 12
F. Other, Actions .......................................... 12
·
G. Program-Specific Requirements ............................... 15
Certifications .......... . .................................. ,... 16
Table
LIST OF TABLES
Available Public and Private Resources for
HOusing and Community Development Activities ..................... 2
Potential Public and Private Resources for
Housing. and Community Developmem' Activities · 3
3 Listing of Proposed Projects ................................. 11
ACTION PLAN: ONE YEAR USE OF FUNDS
The Action Plan delineates the City of Tustin's funding priorities and allocations for the use of
Program Year 1996-97 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Plan
describes the resources available for program implementation; activities to be undertaken durihg
the year; the City's homeless and other special needs groups; and, other actions taken by the
City that have or will be undertaken to imp!emem the Action Plan.
A' Form Application
Standard Form 424 is attached.
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OMB Approval No. 0348-0043
AHHLIUA I ION FOR ~, ) z DATE SUBMITTED:
' i Identifier
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE o5/15/e6 '~-ge-Mc-oe-os83
1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION: 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier
Application Preapplication / '
F-'I Construction E] Construction
4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier
r'~ Non-construction F-1 Non-Construction / /
5. APPLICANT INFORMA, TIQN
Legal Name: Organizational Unit
City of Tustin Community Development Department
,
Address (give city, county, state, and zip code): Nam~ and telephone number of person to be contacted on matter involving
3 0 0 Centennial Way wis application (give area code)
Paula Rankin, Associate Planner
Tustin CA 92680-
(714) 573-3118
6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER tEIN~: 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: (enter approptfate/etfer in box)
I l /-i 1010101 101 I
A. State H. Interdependant School District
B. County I. State Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
C. Municipal J. Private University
8. TYPE OF APPUCATION': D. Township K. Indian Tribe
r~ D D E. Interstate L Individual
New Continuation Revision F. Intermunicipal M. Profit Organization
G. Special District N. Other (Specify)
ff Revision, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es): D
A. Increase Award B. Decrease Award C. Increase Duration 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
D. Decrease Duration Other (specify):
U.S. Dept. of Housin9 & Urban
10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL 'DOMESTIC J 14 - 218
11.
DESCRIPTIVE
TITLE
OF
APPLICANT'S
PROJECT:
ASSISTANCE NUMBERI Community Development Block Grant
TITLE: Title I - Community Development Block P~ogram (FY 1996-97) One-Year Action
Grant Plan: To provide funding for various
public services, public facilities, and
12. AREA AFFECTED BY PROJECT (cities, counties, states, etc.): improvements, etc. to bene fit low- and
City of Tustin moderate-income persons.
13. PROPOSED PROJECT: 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS O~=;
Start Date Ending Date a. Applicant b. Project
·
07/01/96 06/30/97 46th and 47th'Districts 46th and 47th Districts
15. EShMA i r-u FUNDING: 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
a. Federal $ 7 4 1, 0 0 0 .00 a. YES THIS PREAPPLICATION / APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE
STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON:
b. Applicant $ 0 .00 / /
DATE
c. State $ 0 .00
b. NO r~ PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O. 12372
d. Local $ 0 .00
r'-! OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR REVIEVV
e. Other $ 0 .00
f. Program Income $ 0 .o0 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?
E] Yes If'Yes," attach an explanation E] NO
g. TOTAL $ 7 4 1, '0 0 0 .00
18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOW1.EDGE AI~D BEUEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPUCATION/PREAPPUCATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY
AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPMCANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE AT'rACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED.
a. Typed Name of Authorized Repre~entive I b. T'Rle c. Telephone number
Elizabeth A. Binsack Community Development (714) 573-3118
I
.
d. Signature of Authorized Representative e. Date Signed
05/15/96
Previous Editions Not Usable
Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424-(REV 4-88
· Prescribed by OMB Circular A-10:
U. S. Depa~,
~t of Housing and Urban Devel
~onsolidated Plan System
SF424 Supporting Document
In reference to submission:
Applicant Identifier=
State Identifier=
· Federal Identifier=
Contact person:
B-96-MC-06-0583
Paula Rankin, Associate Planner
(714) 573-3118
;nt
17. If applicant is delinquent on any Federal debt, attach an explanation:
N/A
B. Resources
There are numerous potential sources of funding which might enable the City of Tustin
to address priority housing and community development needs and specific objectives
identified in the Strategic Plan component of the Consolidated Plan. However, actual
financial resources currently available to the City are somewhat limited. A. variety -of
resources must be used to ultimately attain the goals and objectives of the City, as
described in the Consolidated Plan. Throughout the fiscal year, the City will continue
to pursue additional funding opportunities when available.
The City's goal is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the Use of available
federal, state, local funds with private monies in the creation of viable communities,
development of affordable housing, and the maintenance and preservation of existing
housing. To ensure the financial feasibility of a project, the City will consider the
utilization of funds from other sources, such as Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside Funds,
to further affordable housing and community development goals whenever a match, grant
or loan is necessary or appropriate.
The City of Tustin does not currently own property which is available to be used for
provision of housing and suitable living environm6nts or expanding economic
oppOrtunities primarily for low- and moderate-income persons.
The following resources are anticipated to be available for the 1996-97 fiscal year:
TABLE 1
AVAILABLE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES
FOR FY 1996-97 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Program Type I Program Name. I Description[ Eligible Activities .
....~.:.;.:-:-..;.:-;-:.;v..;.:.:.:-:.; ................................. ·. · ..... ....-..............,...v.......... ............ . ·
a. Formula/ Community Development Grants awarded to the City * Acquisition
Entitlements Block Grant (CDBG) 1996-97 on. a formula basis for * Rehabilitation
Funding - $741,000 housing and community · Economic Development
development activities. · Homeless Assistance
. · Public Services
· Public Improvements/
Facilities
· Planning
HOME Flexible grant program · Acquisition
Funding - $190,000 allocated awarded to the City on a · Rehabilitation
under Urban County Program formula basis for housing · Home Buyer Assistance
activities. · Rental Assistance
·
Mortgage Credit Certificate Income tax credits available · Home Buyer Assistance
Program to first-time homebuyers for
Funding - $2,000,000 the purchase of new or'
existing housing. Local
agencies (County) make
certificates available.
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Tustin Redevelopment Agency 20 percent of Agency funds · Acquisition
are set aside for affordable · Rehabilitation
housing activities governed · New Construction
by state law.
a. Multi-Family Residential Assistance to owners of · Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation - Loan/Grant multi-family projects
Program occupied by low-income
Funding - $431,200 persons.
· b. Single-Family Residential Assistance to low-income · Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation - Loan/Grant owners occupying single
Program family dwellings:
· Funding - $108,700
TABLE 2
POTENTIAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES
FOR FY 1996-97 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
a. Formula/ ' Housing Opportunities for Entitlement and Competitive · Acquisition
Entitlements Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grants for Housing · Rehabilitation
Assistance and Supportive · ,Support Services
Services for PWAs. Grants
are awarded to the region on
a formula basis and
administered by County.
b. Competitive HOPE Home ownership assistance · Public Housing
P~ograms awarded on a competitive Ownership (HOPE i)
basis, requires non-federal · Home Ownership of
matching funds. Multi-Family Units
(HOPE 2)
· Home Ownership for
single-Family Homes
(HOPE 3)
,
McKinney Act · Homeless' Assistance
a. Emergency Shelter Grants Grants to improve quality of (Acquisition, New
(ESG) existing shelters/increase Construction,
number of new shelters for Rehabilitation,
the homeless. Funds are Conversion, Support
awarded to local non-profits Services)
through the state/county.
'.
b. Supportive Housing Assistance for transitional · Acquisition
Demonstration Program housing and permanent · Rehabilitation
(SHDP) housing for handicapped · New Construction
'homeless. · Operating Costs
· Supportive Services
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Program Type Program Name Description Eligible Activities
Federal Programs c. Supplemental Assistance for Supplemental assistance to
(continued) Facilities to Assist the meet expenses in excess of
HomeleSs those allowed under ESG
and SHDP.
Section 8 Rental assistance payments · Rental Assistance
Rental Assistance Program to owners of private market
rate units on behalf of very
Iow income tenants.
Administered by County
. housing authority.
Shelter Care Plus Supportive Housing for · Rental ASsistance
Persons with Disabilities -
·
Grants for rental assistance
offered with support services
to homeless with disabilities
and disabled households.
, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the · Acquisition
Elderly - Grants to non- '· Rehabilitation
profit developers of · · New Construction
supportive housing for the · Rental Assistance
elderly. · Support Services
Section 811 Grants to non-profit · Acquisition
developers of supportive · Rehabilitation
housing for persons with · New Construction
disabilities, including group · Rental Assistance
homes, independent living
facilities and intermediate
care facilities.
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Emergency Shelter Program Grants awarded to non-profit · Support Services
organizations for shelter
support services.
Mobile Home Park Conversion Funds awarded to · Acquisition
Program (M Prop). mobilehome park tenant · Rehabilitation
organizations to convert
mobile-home parks to
resident ownership.
·
Rental Housing Construction Assistance for new · New Construction
Program (RHCP) construction of rental units
' affordable to Iow income
households.
·
Predevelopment Loan Program Loans for Predevelopment · Acquisition
· (PLP) - Urban and Rural costs or "seed" money to · Predevelopment Costs
nonprofit corporations and
local governments.
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Program Type Program Name Description Eligible Activities
State Programs California Housing Finance
(continued) Agency (CHFA)
a. Multiple Rental Housing BelOw market rate f'mancing · New Construction
Programs offered to builders and · Rehabilitation
developers of multiple- · Acquisition of
family and elderly rental Properties from 20 to
housing. Tax exempt bonds 150 units
provide below-market
, mortgage money.
b. Minority and Small Business Encourages minority and · New Construction
Development Program women-owned businesses in
CHFA program to provide
affordable housing.
c. Self Help. Housing Program Homebuyer loans where · New Construction
down payment is provided · Home Buyer Assistance
~, by owner/builder labor or
"sweat equity."
d. Home Mortgage Purchase CHFA sells tax-exempt · Home Buyer Assistance
Program bonds to make below market
loans to fu'st time
homebuyers. Program
operates through
participating lenders who
, originate loans for CHFA
purchase.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Tax credits available to · New Construction
(L]~ITC) individuals and corporations · Rehabilitation
that invest in low income ® Acquisition
rental housing. Tax credits
sold to corporations and
people with high tax
liability, and proceeds are
used to create housing.
California Homeownership Assistance to families at or · Home Buyer Assistance
Assistance Program (CHAP) below the area median
income.
California Self-Help HouSing Grants, loans and mortgage · Rehabilitation
Program (CSHHP) assistance to low- and · New Construction
moderate-income families
improving property with
their own labor~
State/I,,ocal Rental Housing Assistance to multi-family · New Construction
Program development sponsored by
non-profit organizations or
to which a local jurisdiction
has made a loan or grant of
a minimum of 10% of the
development cost.
Small Multi-Family Mortgage Loans for small Iow-income · New Construction
Program multi-family housing.
projects.
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Program Type Program Name .Description Eligible Activities
State Programs Tax Exempt Affordable Mortgage loan assistance for · Acquisition
(continued) . Mortgage.Program (TEAM) multi-family rental housing · Rehabilitation
for Iow-income households.' · New Construction
Single-Family Housing Home
Mortgage Purchase Program -
a. First Time Homebuyer Mortgage loan assistance to · Home Buyer Assistance
low- and moderate-income
families. /
b. Developer/Builder Construction financing · New Construction
assistance to developers
building affordable single-
family housing.
Self-Help Building Assistance Interim financing to non- · Site Acquisition
Program · profit organizations' · Pre-Development
sponsoring self-help housing · New' Construction
projects.
,
California Housing Rehabilitation
Pro~ram -
a. Owner Component Low interest loans for the · Rehabilitation (Repair
(CHRP-O) rehabilitation of substandard of Code Violations,
hOmes owned and occupied Accessibility
by lower-income households. Improvements; Room
City and non-profits sponsor Additions, General
housing rehabilitation Property Improvements)
projects.
b. California Housing Low interest loans for the · Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Program - rehabilitation of substandard Repair of Code
Renter Component homes owned and occupied Violations,
(CHRP-R) by lower-income households. Accessibility
City and non-profits sponsor Improvements,
housing rehabilitation Room Additions,
projects. General Property
~ Improvements
Federal National Mortgage Loan applicants apply to
Association (Fannie Mae): participating lenders for the
~ following programs~
a. Community Home Buyers Fixed rate mortgages issued · Home Buyer Assistance
Program by private mortgage
-insurers..
b. Communit3; Home Mortgage Mortgages which fund the · Home Buyer Assistance
Improvement Program purchase and rehabilitation · Rehabilitation
of a home.
c. Fannie Neighbors LOw Down-Payment · Home Buyer Assistance
Mortgages for Single Family
Homes in underserved low-
income and minority
communities.
Program Type Program Name Description Eligible Activities
Private Resources/ d. Savings Association Mortgage Pooling process to fund · New Construction of
Financing Company Inc. (SAMCO) loans for affordable single family and
Programs ownership and rental housing multiple family rentals,'
(continued) projects. Non-profit and for cooperatives, self help
profit developers contact housing, homeless
member institutions, shelters, and group
homes for the disabled.
California Community Non-profit mortgage banking · New Construction
Reinvestment Corporation consortium designed to · Rehabilitation
(CCRC) provide long-term debt · Acquisition
financing for affordable
multi-family rental housing.
Non-profit and for-profit
developers contact member
banks.
Federal Home Loan Bank Direct subsidies to non-profit · New Construction
Affordable Housing Program and for-profit developers and
public agencies for
affordable low income
ownership and rental
projects.
Ce
Activities to be Undertaken
Table III-A in the City of Tustin's Consolidated Plan prioritizes housing and community
development needs and estimates the funding amounts needed to address those needs
during the five-year period covered by the plan (July 1, 1995 to June 30, 2000).
It is unrealistic that CDBG monies allocated to the City for the 1996-97 funding year
could address all of the community's priority, needs. Instead, allocations are focused
toward specific projects to produce tangible community benefits.
Needs rated by the community as high priorities and Tustin's FisCal Year 1996-97
strategy to meet those needs are as follows'
· Housing Needs
Housing needs in Tustin are addressed through expenditure of a variety of
resources. Housing programs currently assisted by the City include:
Use of Redevelopment Project Area Housing Set-Aside Funds to fmance
rental multi-family and owner-occupied single-family rehabilitation loan
and grant programs.
o New for-sale housing projects assisted with Housing Set-Aside Funds.
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Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, administered through the County of
Orange providing homeownership opportunities for moderate-income
persons.
Additional strategies the City supports to address housing needs include:
Continue to provide opportunities for affordable granny flats and
secondary residential dwelling units in the single-family residential
district lots through existing Zoning Ordinance provisions.
Continue. to require developers converting apartments to
condominiums to process a use permit, provide relocation
assistance, ,and/or to provide incentives and assistance for purchase
of the units by low- and moderate-income households.
Continue to encourage the County to continue its contract under
the "Urban County" program for the provision of counseling and
dispute resolution services by the Fair Housing Council.
Require appropriate deed restrictions to ensure continued
affordability for low- or moderate-income housing constructed or
rehabilitated with the assistance of any public or Redevelopment
Agency funds, as ~may be' legally required, by the use of such
· funds.
Allocate available CDBG .and Redevelopment Agency funds to
finance both public improvements and rehabilitation of residential
units in target areas within the City.
Continue the provision of services by the Orange County Fair .
Housing Council to the City of Tustin to assure equal housing
opportunities within the City. Complaints are referred to the
agency. ,
Provide referrals to the Orange County Housing Authority where
necessary for the development and operation of federally assisted
low- and. moderate-income housing programs.
Ensure that processing of pe .rmi'ts for low- and 'moderate-income
housing are fast-tracked with low and moderate income hOusing
permits being given priority over other permit applications.
Encourage the availability of Section 8 rental ~ssistance'certificates
and voucher certificate' program assistance funds through Orange
County Housing Authority.
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Encourage the maintenance of existing and establishment of new
certificates, support the County's efforts to. obtain continued
Federal funding.
Monitor. the implementation of the affordable housing program
adopted as a part of the East Tustin Specific Plan.
Utilize 20% housing set-aside funds as subsidies (i.e., land write
downs, acquisition and rehabilitat, i0n assistance grants and loans,
etc.) from the South/Central Redevelopment Project to reduce the
affordability gap for developing new and rehabilitating existing
'owner and rental units for low- and moderate-income households.
Continue to provide housing referral services to families in need
of housing assistance and information. This program consists of
three City departments disseminating information to the public at
all times.
* Preserve existing assisted housing.
Public Facility Needs
Youth centers, neighborhood facilities, child care centers, parks and
recreational facilities.
Previous year's CDBG funds and Redevelopment Project Area monies are
allocated to a youth center project. Funding is also provided for park
planning.
Infrastructure Improvements
o Street and sidewalk improvements.
Substantial funding for infrastructure improvements in low- and moderate-
income areas is provided.-
Public Service Needs
Senior services, Youth services, employment, crime' awareness, child care
services.
Funding is provided to organizations which directly benefit low- and
moderate-income persons through the provision of Senior meal and care-
home ombudsman services, youth counseling, recreation and shelters, and
a drag court program. Although the .provision of homeless services was.
not a highly rated community need, we understand that this is a regional
priority..Therefore, the City is also supporting a transitional living center
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for homeless women with children, an emergency shelter program for the
disabled and a regional shelter network.
Economic Development Needs
Commercial- Industrial infrastructure,
needs.
other economic development
Funding is provided for commercial and industrial building rehabilitation
which may result in increased employment opportunities and availability
of goods and services for low- and moderate-income persons residing in
the project-area.
Other Community Development Needs
o Code enforcement
Funding is provided for code enforcement activities focused in low- and
moderate-income neighborhoods.
.
Pla .nning
o Planning
Funding is provided for a park master plan and a business development
plan to improve the living environment of a low- and moderate-income
area.
TABLE 3
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
CPD CONSOLIDATED PLAN
LISTING OF PROPOSED PROJECTS'
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E. Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities
Statistical data, including the 1990 census and data maintained by the Tustin Police
Depaiiment, indicate that homelessness is not a major factor in our community.
Nevertheless, it is recognized that homelessness is a regional issue for which the City of
Tustin must provide a "fair share" of services to address the needs of the homeless.
Each year Tustin has allocated the maximum allowable amount of its 'CDBG funds to
public service programs. For the 1996-97 fiscal year, the following organizations
providing homeless services have been selected for funding:
TABLE 4
LISTING OF HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES FOR FY 1996-97.
Target Funding
Organization Program Name Population Special ~leeds Amount
Dayle Mclntosh Center Emergency food and Shelter General Disabled homeless $ 2,355
for the Disabled program . population
Orange County Interfaith Shelter General General homeless $ 2,500
Homeless Issues Task Network/Community population
Force Education
Laurel House Temporary housing for Youth 'Youth in crisis $11,500
. teenagers in crisis
Mercy House Transitional living center Women with Homeless women $ 8,355
children and children
Total $24,710
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Other Actions
1. General
During the 1996-97 funding year, the City of Tustin will undertake the following
actions to address obstacles'~to meeting underserved needs' including:
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· FOster and maintain affordable housing
The City will continue to use available federal, state and local resources
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to foster 'and maintain affordable housing through housing rehabilitation
programs, the construction Of new rental and f0r-sale dwelling units, and
provide homeownership oppommities.
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· Remove barriers to affordable housing
As stated in the Consolidated Plan, the City has adopted indirect assistance
programs to address negative impacts created by barriers to affordable
housing. The following summarizes the types of programs Tustin has
included into its Housing Element and will continue to promote during the
1996-97 funding year:
o Secondary Resident Units
o Deed Restrictions'
o Fees, Exactions, and Permit Procedures
o Environmental Constraints
o Pre_application Conferences
o Shared-Housing
o Permit Processing and Coordination
o Section 8 Rental Assistance
o Recycling Single-Family Uses in R-3 Zones Into Multiple-Family Units
o HoUsing Referral Program
Evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City's Consolidated Plan notes that there does not appear to be .a
great number of housing units at risk Of lead-based paint hazard.
However, to comply with Title X of 'the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1992, the City will implement into its.housing
policies over the next five years the following:
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Include lead-based paint hazard redUction as an eligible activity in
rehabilitation programs;
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Review existing regulations, housing and rehabilitation codes to
assure lead-based paint hazard reduction is incorporated;
Require .testing and hazard reduction in Conjunction with
rehabilitation; and,
· Require inspections for lead at appropriate times when housing is
otherwise being inspected or evaluated.
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Reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City continues to support and implement several goals, policies and
programs, as noted in the Housing Element of the General Plan, designed
to provide adequate, safe and affordable housing to al! segments of the
population. Those goals include:
Providing an adequate supply of housing to meet the City's need
for a variety of housing types to meet diverse socio-economic
needs.
Ensure equal housing opportunities for all existing and future city
residents.
Ensure a reasonable balance of rental and owner-occupied housing
within the city.
Preserve the existing supply of affordable housing.
Conserve, maintain, rehabilitate and/or replace existing housing in
neighborhoods which are safe; healthful and attractive, in
accordance with adopted I_and Use policy.
Develop institutional structure
The City will continue to be involved in network-building activities with
governmental, for-profit and non-profit organizations. This includes
attendance at quarterly meetings of the Orange County Housing Authority
Advisory Committee. Tustin will also continue to fund the Fair Housing
Council of Orange County which provides fair housing and advocacy
services for the region. Further, the City will continue to encourage and
participate in efforts to work Collectively and cooperatively with other
Orange County jurisdictions.
Enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City of Tustin does not own or operate any public housing projects.
Nevertheless, the City will continue to support and encourage efforts of
the Orange County Housing Authority to-coordinate between private
housing and social service agencies.
Foster public housing improvements and resident incentives
While the City does not own or operate any public housing projects,
Tustin will continue to support and encourage public housing
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improvements and resident incentives as carried out by the Orange County
Housing Authority.
2. Public Housing
The City. of Tustin does not have a Housing Authority., Instead, the Orange
County Housing Authority' (OCHA) provides, public housing and housing
assistance to qualifying city residems.
The City does not own or operate public housing and no public housing
developments are proposed for Fiscal Year 1996-97.
Program - Specific Requirements
1. CDBG
A description of all CDBG funds expected to be available during the 1996-97
program year is provided in Table 1. No program income has been received
from the previous program year; none is anticipated for 1996-97. The City has
no urban renewal settlements, grant funds returned to the line Of credit or income
from float-funded activities.
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Certifications
[Standard HUD-required Certifications to be attached]
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