HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 CDBG FUNDS 95-96 04-03-95NO. 2
4-3-95
,.,ATE:
APRIL 3, 1995
Inter-Corn
TO:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 95-37
approving the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for inclusion in the proposed Consolidated Plan -
Action Plan Fiscal Year 1995-96.
FISCAL IMPACT
The majority of proposed programs and expenditures will be carried
out with CDBG funds. Administration of the CDBG program may
require some assistance from existing City personnel. No
additional general fund impacts are anticipated.
BACKGROUND
The federal Housing and Community 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 by expanding economic
opportunities, specifically for low and moderate income persons.
Grants are awarded to communities to carry out a wide range of
community development activities directed toward neighborhood
revitalization, economic development, and the provision of improved
community facilities and services.
In January, we were notified that Tustin would receive $741,000 in
CDBG funds for the 1995-96 funding year. However, we have recently
been informed that congress is considering a rescission of those
previously approved CDBG funds. The current proposal to reduce
funding by about 10% must still be passed by the full House and the
Senate to take effect. That may never occur; however, if the
measure were to pass, the reduction of funds could'be greater or
less than the estimated 10%. As a result, recommendations are
presented in this report which provide for contingency planning for
a possible 10% reduction in funding.
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1995-96
April 3, 1995
Page 2
Eligible Activities
Communities are permitted to use CDBG monies to develop their own
programs and funding priorities as long as they meet one of the
three national obj.ectives. Those objectives are:
· Benefiting low and moderate (L/M) income persons.
Under federal regulations, low income persOns are~those
earning less than 50% of the area median income; moderate
income persons are those in the city with incomes of 80%
of the area median family income. In 1993, the median
income for a family of four in Orange County was $56,500.
· Addressing slums or blight, or.
Meeting a particularly urgent community development need
because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate
threat to the health or welfare of the community and
other financial resources are not available to meet such
needs.
Any activity which fails to meet the applicable tests is in
noncompliance with CDBG Rules.
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Activities considered to benefit L/M income persons are
divided into four categories:
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. A map is attached as Exhibit
1;
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.
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1995-96
April 3, 1995
Page 3
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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 substan%ial 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
The activity must address one or more of the conditions
which contributed to the deterioration of the area.
When establishing what areas of the city are eligible for CDBG
monies under the slum and blight criteria, existing
Redevelopment Project Area boundaries are used. A map 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
Demolition of a vacant, deteriorated or abandoned
building
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 the types of projects listed above, CDBG monies
may be used for certain planning activities. Eligible
activities may include the preparation of:
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1995-96
April 3, 1995
Page 4
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
Identification of actions that will implement plans
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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.
However, federal law limits the amount of CDBG funds that may
be used for program administration to 20% of the grant award.
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
A list of projects funded in previous years is included as
Attachment A.
FUNDING REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Federal law states that no more than 15% of the total grant award
to a jurisdiction (15% of $741,000 = $111,150) may be used for
public service programs; however, a community could certainly 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, itself, 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 were returned to the City with funding
requests totalling $190,120.
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1995-96
April 3, 1995
Page 5
FUNDING REQUESTS FOR NON-PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Since federal law allows only a portion of a CDBG grant award to be
used for public services, the remainder of the funds must be
allocated to other types of activities ($741,000 - $111,150 =
$629,850). The Community Development Department notified all city
departments that requests for funding for CDBG-eligible non-public
service activities were being accepted.
EVALUATION OF FUNDING REQUESTS
After receiving all the completed applications, an in-house CDBG
Project Review Committee evaluated and ranked the funding requests.
The Committee was comprised of representatives from each City
Department (Community Services, Public works, community
Development, Finance, Police) 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, as well as a summary of
each funding request. See Attachment C. Complete applications can
be reviewed at Community Development Department offices and will be
available at the April 3 meeting.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS
To obtain CDBG funds, a jurisdiction must prepare a "Consolidated
Plan," a planning document which identifies overall needs for
housing and community development programs, social services and
economic opportunities. The Plan also outlines a strategy to meet
those needs and identifies resources, such as CDBG monies, to
address them. 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 monies. Federal laws relating to CDBG
funds also require cities to provide citizens with specific
information about the amount of monies expected, and the range of
activities that may be undertaken with those funds.
As part of the CDBG citizen participation process, the City
annually holds a workshop/meeting of the Ad Hoc Citizen
Participation Committee, comprised of members of Tustin's standing
commissions, boards and committees (Planning Commission, Parks
Commission, Cultural Resources Advisory Committee, and Senior
Advisory Committee). The 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 1995-96
April 3, 1995
Page 6
A'meeting of the Ad Hoc Citizen Participation Committee was held on
March 16 and continued on March 22, 1995. Prior to the meeting,
each Citizen Participation Committee member, as well as each public
service/non-profit organization on our mailing list 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
Current
Allocation
Based on
Possible
10% Reduced
Allocation
Public Service Activities
Feedback Foundation, Inc.
(Project TLC)
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)
City of Tustin Community
Services Department - (Operation
of Southwest Neighborhood
Youth Center)
Laurel House
(Temporary housing for
teenagers in crisis)
13,620
$ 20,000
$ 20,000
$ 17,000
$ 28,000
$ 8,500
$ 13,620
$ 18,000-
$ 20,000
$ 15,000
$ 25,415
$ 5,500
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1995-96
April 3, 1995
Page 7
Mercy House
(Transitional living center
for women with children)
$ 4,030
Subtotal $111,150
Public Facilities and Improvements
· Valencia Avenue Preliminary
Engineering and Design $150,000
· McFadden Avenue Rehabilitation $150,000
· Mitchell Avenue Widening -
Right-of-Way Acquisition $102,000
· Rehabilitation of Southwest
Neighborhood Youth Center $ 50,000
Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities
· Code Enforcement Support staff
for Housing Rehabilitation $ 55,000
Special Economic Development Activities
· Rancho Santiago
Career Transition Assistance
Center at MCAS, Tustin
Program Administration Costs
· Fair Housing - counseling agency
· Master Plan for Park on
Base Property
· CDBG Program Administration,
Cost Recovery, Contingency
Total Public Service Projects
Total Other Projects
Total Grant Award
$ 39,000
$ 4,960
$ 35,000
$ 43,890
$111,150
$629,850
$741,000
$ 2,500
$100,035
$130,000
$130,000
$ 91,800
$ 45,000
$ 55,000
$ 35,100
$ 4,960
$ 31,500
$ 43,505
$100,035
$566,865
$666,900
City Council Report
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds for FY 1995-96
April 3, 1995
Page 8
The City Council's decision regarding funding requests and
priorities will be submitted to HUD in the Consolidated Plan,
including a one-year Action Plan detailing our specific use 'of the
CDBG funds. The Consolidated Plan is due to HUD on May 15, 1995.
Of course, 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. No disbursement of monies can be made to any agency or
organization until expenses are incurred and documented to benefit
the intended program.
CONCLUSION
Based on the above analysis, the Citizen Participation Committee
recommends that Council support the above-listed projects for the
use of Fiscal Year 1995-96 CDBG funds for inclusion into the Action
Plan component of the proposed Consolidated Plan. Resolution No.
95-37 has been prepared for Council action. Staff will be
available during the publ. ic hearing to make a presentation on the
CDBG Program and answer questions about the above-listed
recommendations.
A~Vla-- Ra~nU\
so'ciat~ Planner
Christine A: Sh~gle-t0n
Assistant City ~Fanager
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Enclosures:
Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Attachment A (previous year's projects)
Attachment B (evaluation criteria)
Attachment C (summary of City-sponsored funding requests
Attachment D (summary of public service/
non-profit funding requests)
Resolution No. 95-37
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EXHIBIT I
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Areas meeting HUD definition of
slum and blight.
TOWN CENTER REDEV. PROJECT
~ SOLJTH/CE~ REDEV. PROJECT
~:::)URCE: City of Tuslin - An Update on Redeveiopn~nt, March 1990
GENERAL PLAN
EXHIBIT 2
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF TUSTIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project Year Description
1975-76 (lst Year) E1 Camino Real Study and
Street Improvements
1976-77 (2nd Year) Various Public Improvements
Projects
1982-83 (8th Year) 1. Residential Rehab. Prog.
2. Storm Drain Installation
1983-84 (gth Year) 1. Residential Rehab. Prog.
2. Street Improvements for
South "B" Street/Mitchell
Special Jobs Bill Street Improvements for South
"B" Street/Mitchell
.984-85 (10th Year) 1. Residential Rehab. Prog.
2. Street Improvements for South
"B" Street/Mitchell Area
1985-86 (llth Year) 1. Residential Rehab. Prog.
2. Street Improvements for South
"B" Street/Mitchell Area
3. Street Improvements for
Annexation 135 Area
1986-87 (12th Year) 1. Residential Rehab. Prog.
2.Multi-Service Senior
Center
1987-88 (13th Year) 1. Residential Rehab. Prog.
2. Public Facilities for
Annexation 135 area
3. Senior Citizen Community
Center
Amount
$ 38,960.00
$100,709.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 75,000.00
$ 75,000.00
65,000.00
25,000.00
$ 60,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 60,000.00
$114,696.78
$ 85,OOO.OO
$ 20,000.00
$ 40,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 15,000.00
Attachment A
CDBG Program
Page 2
Project Year
1988-89 (14th Year)
1989-90 (15th Year)
1990-91 (16th Year)
1991-92 (17th Year)
1992-93 (18th Year)
1993-94 (19th Year)
Description
1. Residential Rehab. Prog.
2. Multi-Service Senior Center
Re-programmed to Orange St.
3. Orange Street Area
Public Facilities
4. Commercial Rehab. Prog.
Re-programmed to Graffiti.
Removal
1. Residential Rehab.
2. Commercial Rehab.
3. Orange Street Area
Public Facilities
1. Residential Rehab. Prog.
2. Orange Street Improvements
1. Rehab. of Private Property
2. Commercial Rehab.
1. Rehab. of Private Property
2. Commercial Rehab.
3. Graffiti Removal
4. HOME Program
1. Public Facilities and
Improvements -
Handicapped Access
2. Commercial Rehab.
3. Graffiti Removal
Amount
$ 40,000.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 2o,ooo.oo
$ 50,000.00
$ 2o,0oo.0o
$ 45,000.00
$ 65,000.00
$ 40,000.00
$ 80,000.00
$ 2o,o00.oo
$ 50,000.00
$ 12,500.00'
$ 25,000.00
$12o,ooo.oo
$ 20,o0o.00
$ 10,0.00.00
$ 35,ooo.oo
_Attachment A
DBG Program
_age 3
4. Southwest Neighborhood-
Rehab. Program support
$ 10,000.00
Project Year
1994-95 (20th Year)
.
Description
Public Facilities
and Improvements -
Southwest Neighborhood
6. HOME Program
1. Frontier Park Restroom
2. "C" Street reconstruction
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Mitchell Avenue widening
- Design engineering
costs only
Removal of architectural
barriers - Tustin Area
Senior Center
Removal of architectural .
barriers - Frontier Park
(Pursuant to the Americans
with Disabilities Act)
Historic Property
Rehabilitation Program -
Utt Juice Company building
Commercial Rehabilitation
Program
8. Graffiti Removal
.
Support staff for Housing
Rehabilitation/
Code Enforcement
10. Feedback Foundation, Inc.
(Project TLC)
11.
Assessment and Treatment
Services Center (Youth/
family counseling center)
Amount
$ 50,000.00
$ 70,000.00
$106,000.00
$159,500-.00
$ 15,oo0.o0
$ 10,400.00
$ 8,800.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 35,000.00
$ lO,2OO.OO
$ 14,600.00
$ 10,000.00
Attachment A
CDBG Program
Page 4
Project Year
Description
12. Orange Children & Parents
Together, Inc - TAFFY
Center Pre-school Program
(Facility and start-up costs)
13. Boys and Girls Club of
Tustin TAFFY Program*
("Branch" Boys and Girls
Club at Heideman School)
14. Dayle McIntosh Center for
the Disabled (Emergency
food and shelter program)
15. Fair HouSing Council of
Orange CountY (Housing
counseling agency)
16. Orange County Homeless
Issues Task Force
(Interfaith Shelter
Network/Community Education
and Awareness Program)
17. Laurel House
(Temporary housing for
teenagers in crisis)
18. Mercy House
(Transitional living center
for women with children)
Amount
$ 20,000.00
$ 14,000.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 7,000.00
$ 2,500.00
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ATTACHMENT B
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA
A. SELECTION PROCESS
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 considerations and criteria:
Completion of Ail 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 o
Proposer's demonstrated ability to provide the
specific services proposed.
C °
Proposer's demonstrated financial status and
ability to finance the proposal submitted.
d o
Local experience - consideration will be given to
operators who have demonstrated experience in
providing services to Tustin area residents.
e. Proposer's other sources of funding.
f o
Proposer's verified history of compliance with
obligations and responsibilities associated with
contractual responsibilities or requirements of
state and/or federal grants.
3. General Program Concepts and Approach
a o
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:
Be a non-profit community organization committed to
enhancing the quality of life for Tustin residents.
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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.
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.
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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
Funding levels will be a recommendation to the
Tustin City Council; this allocation may not
correlate with amount requested by an agency.
Attachment B
CDBG - Project Selection Process
Page 3
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Funding will be allocated only to those
organizations who can clearly show service or
program benefit to Tustin residents.
C ·
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Funding granted in one fiscal year does not assure
an applicant of any future funding.
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 to present 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 C
CITY OF TUSTIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
FY 1995-96
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: $13,620
Recommended Funding Amount: $13,620
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 62 Tustin residents receiving
home-delivered meals and 234 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: $2,500
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Community Development Block Grant
Attachment C
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Summary: This organization assists frail and elderly
residents of nursing homes and board and care facilities
with the as.sertion 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 478 beds.
Essentially, the service costs $5.23 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: While this program
provides an important service, the Staff Review Committee
noted that the application did not demonstrate a critical
need for the program among Tustin residents.
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 to
homebound elderly in the Santa Ana/Tustin vicinity.
Approximately 37 Tustin residents are currently served.
Program participants are considered to be low/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. Clients pay $4.50 per day, but meals
cost the organization more than $6.00 per day to prepare
and deliver. The organization currently has a budget
shortfall.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
application, the Staff Review Committee noted that it is
unclear if granting the request for funds would expand
Community Development Block Grant
Attachment C
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the existing program, or simply pay for a portion of the
existing program. Staff also noted that this program
duplicates or is similar to the service provided by the
Feedback Foundation. Further, the-application did not
adequately demonstrate provision of this service to
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.
The applicant, Sue Ko, Executive Director of Orange
Children & Parents Together (OCPT), is requesting CDBG
funds for facility rental and utility costs.
OCPT is currently operating a Head Start program for 64
children at Lambert School. According to the
application, it is hoped that the program will be
relocated to the facility at Newport/Sycamore, currently
in the process of being acquired by the City. That
relocation will enable the number of children served to
be expanded. ~.
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
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established'in coordination with other agencies, such as
the Tustin Unified School District.
Youth Proqrams and Services
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Name of Organization: Boys and Girls Club of Tustin
Project: Branch Boys and Girls Club at Heideman School
Amount Requested: $20,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $15,000
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. It was anticipated that a full--time summer
program and an after-school program would be provided.
Due to difficulties in securing a facility (building) on
the Heideman campus to house the program only a summer
program was carried out.
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 staff salaries, benefits.
Staff Review Committee Comments: With input from the
Tustin Police and Community Service Departments, 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 would 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.
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Name of Organization: Assessment and
Services Center
Project: Youth/family counseling center
Amount Requested: $20,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $19,530
Treatment
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Sua~nary: 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. While participation in
the program is voluntary, a child's entire family must
undergo therapy .together. The applicant anticipates
serving approximately 165 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 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.
Name of Organization: Community Services Department
Project: Southwest Neighborhood Youth Center
Amount Requested: $28,000
Recon~mended Funding Amount: $28,000
Summary: The Community Services Department is requesting
funding for the operation of a comprehensive recreation
program at the Southwest Neighborhood Youth Center.
Monies will be used for staff salaries and benefits, as
well as supplies. It is anticipated that the center will
be open after school, on weekends and during the summer.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
request, the Staff Review Committee noted that a top
community priority has been-the stabilization and
improvement of the Southwest Neighborhood. There is a
lack of open space and youth recreation opportunities in
the area, a predominantly low/moderate income
neighborhood. The Staff Review Committee found that
there is a critical need for this project in that it is
an important component of the'city's comprehensive effort
to revitalize the area.
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Homeless/Crisis and Emergency Housing Programs
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Name of Organization: Olive Crest Homes and Services
for Abused Children
Project: Malena House - Pilot Recreation Program
Amount Requested: $5,000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: Olive Crest is requesting CDBG funds for a
pilot program to allow the boys residing at Malena House,
located in the unincorporated area just outside of
Tustin, to have membership at a local physical training
center (health Club). The program is to help the boys
become and remain physically fit.
According to the applicant, the Olive Crest orqanization
has been in existence for 22 years and include~ 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 would benefit from the allocation funds.
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Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
request for funding, the Staff Review Committee certainly
recognized the fine work of the organization. However,
the Committee felt that the application did not
demonstrate a critical need for health club memberships.
Name of Organization: Laurel House
Project: Temporary housing for teenagers in crisis
Amount Requested: $1'5,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $10,000
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.
The applicant, Jerry Nail, Chairman of the Board of
Directors, states that of the 60-80 teenagers sheltered
at Laurel House each year, 90 percent live in Tustin or
are from schools within the Tustin Unified School
District.' Approximately, 90 percent are from
low/moderate income families.
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While not specifically stated in the application, in
telephone conversations with the applicant it was noted
that any funds allocated would be used for salaries and
benefits for the house parents.
Staff Review Committee Comments: This organization is
highly regarded by the~ Tustin Police Department who
refers a significant number of youth to the' facility.
While the applicant does not specifically state how CDBG
funds allocated by the City of Tustin would be used, that
was somewhat outweighed by the applicant's demonstrated
ability to provide services to our city's residents, and
the need to expand them.
10. Name of Organization: ~ Interval House
Project: Crisis shelters for women and children
· nnount Requested: $5,000
Recon%mended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: As stated in the application, this organization
provides emergency shelter to battered women and children
in Orange County at four facilities. Of the 550-600
clients served per year, at least 25-30 are Tustin
residents; all are low income.
The City of Tustin CDBG funds requested would be used for
the cost of communications (telephone, postage, etc.).
Staff Review Committee Comments: This application
requested funding for a service similar to that of the
Mercy House. While such services are sorely needed in
the region, the Staff Review Committee determined that a
relatively low percentage of Tustin residents would be
served. Further, the application does not specifically
state that the proposal is for an expansion of services
as required for funding.
11. Name of Organization: Mercy House
Project: Mercy House for single men; Regina House,
program for single mothers and their children
Amount Requested: $10,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $5,000
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
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participants are low income and homeless, thereby meeting
federal regulations for eligibility of CDBG monies.
A program targeting single'men began operation in 1989;
the program targeting single mothers and children began
in April 1994. The applicant anticipates benefitting 70
to 75 persons, approximately 15 of whom would be Tustin
residents.
Previous year's funding sources include the City of Santa
Ana and City of Costa Mesa CDBG programs, Orange County
and City of Santa Ana 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
application was concise but complete and clearly
demonstrated a need for such as project. The Committee
also highly rated that applicant's ability to finance the
proposal.
12. Name of Organization: ESA
Project: Martha House
Amount Requested: $5,000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: ESA is requesting funding for Martha House, a
shelter for single, employable homeless women. Recently,
the program focus has shifted to those women who are
victims of domestic violence. Services provided include
housing, food, transportation, counseling and referrals.
The parent organization, ESA, has been in existence for
17 years; Martha H6use has been operating for 10 years.
In addition to Martha House, the organization operates
two other homeless shelters, five community service
offices, four food rooms and a refugee resettlement.
Martha House, located in the city of Orange, sheltered 70
low-income women in 1994, 14 (20%) were Tustin residents.
The application states the total expenditures for the
shelter are $92,000; the request is for approximately 5%
of the shelter's budget. Receiving an allocation would
allow an increase in'services.
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Staff Review Co~ittee Con~ents: This proposal is
similar to others received and, while the Committee noted
the applicants fine work, it was felt that applications
did not adequately demonstrate a critical need
specifically to Tustin residents.
13. Name of Organization: ESA
Project: Beacon House
Amount Requested: $5,000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.·
Summary: ESA is requesting funding for Beacon House, a
shelter for homeless mentally ill men and women.
Operating since 1994, the 12-bed facility located in
Orange offers residents meals, clothing, toiletries,
laundry facilities and referrals to employment,
counseling "and medical services. According to the
application, it is projected that 200 people would be
served annually by the project, 30 (15%) of whom are
Tustin residents. The request is for 5% of the shelter
budget.
Staff Review Committee Comments: This proposal is also
similar to others received and, while the Committee noted
the applicants fine work, it was felt that applications
did not adequately demonstrate a critical need to Tustin
residents.
14. Name of Organization: ESA
Project: Anchor House
Amount Requested: $5,000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: ESA is requesting funding for Anchor House, a
shelter for homeless families. The 14-bed facility
provides shelter, clothing, toiletries, gasoline
vouchers, bus tickets and employment, counseling and.
medical service referrals. The requested grant would
allow the shelter to focus efforts on the problem of
domestic violence.
Staff Review Committee Comments: This proposal is also
similar to others received and, while the Committee noted
the applicants fine work, it was felt that applications
did not adequately demonstrate a critical need to Tustin
residents.
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15. Name of Organization: Human Options
Project: Second Step Transitional Housing
Amount Requested: $5,000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: Human Options is requesting funding for an
existing 16-unit apartment complex located in Costa Mesa.
The project provides affordable housing for families
"graduated" from domestic violence emergency shelter in
Orange County. Also, included are support services and
case management. The application states that 30 Tustin
families were served by this organization in 1994 through
either their hot-line or shelter programs.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
application, the Staff Review Committee noted that the
application does not specifically state how many Tustin
residents.are served by the agency's shelter programs.
Further, no data was provided about the organization's
"Hot-Line" It was felt that a critical need for this
program had not been demonstrated.
16. Name of Organization: Shelter for the Homeless
Project: Variety of shelters located in Orange County
Amount Requested: $15,000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: The Shelter for the Homeless is requesting
funding to support the 16 different shelters the
organization owns and operates in Orange County. The
shelters include emergency, transitional and permanent
housing. Also provided is case management, counseling,
referral, hygiene, patenting and other programs. The
application states that of the 1,800 persons served by
the shelter programs, 35 (.019%) are Tustin residents.
The organization is requesting that Tustin CDBG monies be
used for .014% of the entire program budget.
Staff Review committee Comments: The Staff Review
Committee noted that this application did not demonstrate
that Tustin residents are in critical need of this
service. Less than two percent of those sheltered are
Tustin residents. Further, the application does not
specify which of the shelters operated by this
organization would be assisted.
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Proqrams for the Disabled
17. Name of Organization: Dayle McIntosh Center for the
Disabled
Project: HEARTH House: Emergency food and shelter
program
Amount Requested: $3,000
Recommended Funding Amount: 'Funding not recommended.
Summary: The purpose of this organization is to increase
the capacity for independent living 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 660 persons anticipated to benefit from
the program, approximately 15, or 3%, 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 staff
salaries and benefits, rent, supplies, insurance, as well
as food, facility maintenance and client services.
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 3% of program
participants would be Tustin residents. When ranked
against programs serving a greater' number of residents,
the Committee did not feel that a critical need for this
service had been demonstrated.
18. Name of Organization: The Blind Children's Learning
Center
Project: Expansion of Counseling Services
Amount Requested: $10,000
Recommended Funding Amount: Funding not recommended.
Summary: This organization is requesting funding to
enable the expansion of existing counseling services.
Currently the center offers grief counseling; parenting
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classes; family visions, a parent support group; play
therapy for children; and individual family therapy.
The aim is to prevent unnecessary family break-ups due to
the challenges of having a child with blindness or acute
visual impairment. The application notes that of the 194
persons assisted by this program, 36 (18%) are Tustin
residents. Funding requested is for approximately 20% of
the program budget.
Staff Review Committee Comments: While this application
was complete and' well written, the Committee noted that
the program was highly specialized and may not meet more
generalized or critical needs of the community.
Public ~Facilities and Improvements
19. Name of Department: Public Works Department
Project: Valencia Avenue Preliminary Engineering
Amount of Request: $150,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $150,000
Summary: The Engineering Division of the Public Works
Department is requesting funding for preliminary
engineering and design of Valencia Avenue. The work will
provide horizontal/vertical alignment for the new road,
as well as right-of-way needs from Red Hill Avenue,
easterly'through Marine Corp Air Station, Tustin, (MCAS,
Tustin) to the proposed southerly extension of Tustin
Ranch Road.
Staff Review Committee Comments: MCAS, Tustin is slated
for closure within the next two years. The Staff Review
Committee noted it is critical that preliminary
engineering work must be initiated 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. Name of Department: Public Works Department
Project: McFadden Avenue Rehabilitation
Amount of Request: $150,000
'Recommended Funding Amount: $150,000
Summary: The Public Works Department is requesting
funding for the design, engineering and construction of
the rehabilitation of McFadden Avenue from the SR-55
overcrossing to Newport Avenue. The work will include
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removal and replacement of deteriorated areas, as well as
asphalt overlay.
Staff Review Committee Co~%ments: This deteriorated
section of Mcfadden 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. Na~e of Department: Public Works Department
Project: Mitchell Avenue Widening - Right-of-Way
Acquisition
Amount of Request: $102,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $102,000
Summary: The Engineering Division of the Public Works
Department is requesting funding to purchase additional
right-of-way to necessary to proceed with the widening
and reconstruction of the north side of Mitchell Avenue
form Newport Avenue to "B" Street. The proposed
construction work, the design of which was funded with
previous year's CDBG monies, 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.
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: Community Development Department
Project: Rehabilitation of Southwest Neighborhood Youth
Center
Amount of Request: $50,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $50,000
Summary: The Community Development Department is
requesting funding for the rehabilitation of a portion of
a building, located at the corner of Newport and Sycamore
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Avenues, to be used as a neighborhood/youth center. It
is anticipated tha~ the remaining portion of the
structure will be used for the TAFFY Center Head Start
pre-school program which has also requested CDBG funding.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In evaluating this
request, the Staff Review Committee noted that funding of
this proposal would add strength to the City's
comprehensive effort to stabilize and improve the
Southwest Neighborhood. The request complements other
CDBG funding applications such as the TAFFY program
(noted above) and the request from the City's Community
Services Department to fund the operation for the center.
The Staff Review Committee found that there is a critical
need for this project which would benefit this
predominantly low/moderate income neighborhood.
570.202 REHABILITATION AND 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 hire
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.
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570.203 SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
24. Name of Organization: Rancho Santiago Community College
· District (Orange County Education Coalition)
Project: Career Transition Assistance Center
Amount Requested: $39,000
Recommended Funding Amount: $39,000
Summary: The Rancho Santiago Community College District
is requesting funding to establish a center providing
career transitioning to those currently employed in
civilian government service at MCAS, Tustin. There are
approximately 60 low/moderate income employees who will
need to change careers as the Base begins its closure
process. This program will complement the academic and
career edUcation programs of the International Learning
Village.
Staff Review Committee Comments: The Staff Review
Committee noted that there is a critical and immediate
need to establish such a center on the base. The Marine
Corps also recognizes that need and has offered use of a
building on the property to house a career transition
facility.
570.205 ELIGIBLE PLANNING ACTIVITIES/
570.206 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION COSTS
25. Name of Organization: Rancho Santiago Community College
District (Orange County Education Coalition)
Project: MCAS, Tustin - Conversion Planning Grant for
the International Learning Village Coalition
Amount Requested: $148,500
Recommended Funding Amount: FUnding not recommended.
Summary: The Rancho Santiago Community College District
is requesting funding to conduct a comprehensive analysis
and planning of the conversion of the a ll6-acre portion
of MCAS, Tustin to the International Learning Village by
the Orange County Education Coalition. The Base property
meets the federal criteria for low/moderate income area
benefits.
According to the application, the International Learning
Village is planned to be a multi-cultural village in
which the focus will be on individuals as life-long
learners from birth through senior adult status. There
will be three major components of the village: college
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credit offerings, from certificates through graduate
degree; alternative work force business enhancement
programming; and academic and student support services.
In 1995-96, this planning project needs to address 1)
full educational program development and implementation,
2) assessment of physical facilities for conversion
purposes, and 3) resource development for physical
conversion. This proposal is requesting funds to
support, in part, these three planning needs.
Staff Review Committee Comments: In reviewing this
application, it was noted that in the process of
converting MCAS, Tustin to civilian uses, such as the
Learning Village, comprehensive planning is extremely
important. However, federal regulations consider
planning activities as "program administrative costs"
which are limited to 20% of a jurisdiction's total grant
award (20% of $741,000 = $148,200). When considering the
costs of other activities to be funded with
administrative monies, staff felt it was not feasible to
fund this request.
26. Name of Organization: Fair Housing Council of Orange
County
Project: Housing counseling agency
Amount Requested: $4,968
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. The Council has been funded
in previous years through CDBG funds allocated from other
Orange County cities. In CDBG funding year 1994-95,
Tustin allocated this organization $2,000. Monies
requested from the City 'of Tustin represent a
proportionate share of the agency's total expenses and
would specifically be Used for salaries, benefits, rents
and supplies to support pilot fair housing service
projects in predominantly low/moderate income areas of
Tustin.
The applicant states that 350-450 Tustin residents, 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
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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
satisfy 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 as service.
27. Name of Organization: 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
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
important planning work.
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28. Name of Organization: Community
Department
Project: CDBG Program Administration
Amount Requested: $43,890
Recommended Funding Amount: $43,890
Development
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 outside contractor would be hired 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). Currently, General Fund monies are 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 has been 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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROPOSED USE
OF FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN - 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 March 16 and 22, 1995 a public
workshop/meeting was held by the Ad Hoc Citizen
Participation Committee to obtain and consider citizen's
views on possible goals and objectives of the
Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, during the March 16 and 22, 1995 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 1995-96 CDBG Program; and
WHEREAS, due to a possible rescission of funds
allocated to cities for the CDBG program, the City
Council evaluated funding priorities and amount based on
two different grant award amounts; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City
Council to respond to questions and comments on the
Consolidated Plan and 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 1995-96 is hereby approved in
the order of prioritization identified by Council at
their hearing of April 3, 1995, and in Exhibit A of this
Resolution.
Section 2: Staff is hereby directed to include the
proposed use of CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 1995-96 in the
Action Plan of the proposed Consolidated Plan.
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Section 3: The City Manager of the City of Tustin
or his designated representative is authorized to execute
such documents, certifications, contracts, or other
instruments as may be required to carry out the City's
Community Development Block Grant Program.
Section 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this Resolution and shall file a copy of said
application with the minutes of this City Council
meeting.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of Tustin
this 3rd day of April, 1995.
THOMAS R. SALTARELLI
Mayor
Mary E. Wynn,
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
SS
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 95-37
MARY E. WYNN, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Tustin,. California, does hereby
certify that the whole number of the members of the City
Council of the City of Tustin is five; that the above and
foregoing Resolution No. 95-37 was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the
3rd day of April, 1995.
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER:ABSENT:
MARY E. WYNN
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 95-37
Recommended Projects
Based on
Current
Allocation
Based on
Possible
Reduced
Allocation
Public Service Activities
Feedback Foundation, Inc.
(Project TLC)
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)
City of Tustin Community
Services Department - (Operation
of Southwest Neighborhood
Youth Center)
Laurel House
(Temporary housing for
teenagers in crisis)
Mercy House
(Transitional living center
for women with children)
Subtotal
Public Facilities and Improvements
· Valencia Avenue Preliminary
Engineering and Design
· McFadden Avenue Rehabilitation
· Mitchell Avenue Widening -
Right-of-Way Acquisition
· Rehabilitation of Southwest
Neighborhood Youth Center
$ 13,620
$ 20,000
$ 20,000
$ 17,000
$ 28,000
$ 8,500
$ 4,030
$111,150
$150,000
$150,000
$102,000
$ 50,000
$ 13,620
$ 18,000
$ 20,000
$ 15,000
$ 25,415
$ 5,500
$ 2,500
$100,035
$130,000
$130,000
$ 91,800
$ 45,000
Exhibit A
Resolution No. 95-37
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Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities
[] Code Enforcement Support staff
for Housing Rehabilitation
Special Economic Development Activities
[] Rancho Santiago
Career Transition Assistance
Center at MCAS, Tustin
Program Administration Costs
[] Fair Housing - counseling agency
[] Master Plan for Park on
Base Property
[] CDBG Program Administration,
Cost Recovery, Contingency
Total Public Service Projects
Total Other Projects
Total Grant Award
$ 55,000
$ 39,000
$ 4,960
$ 35,000
$ 43,890
$111,150
$629,850
$741,000
$ 55,000
$ 35,100
$ 4,960
$ 31,500
$ 43,505
$100,035
$566,865
$666,900