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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2021-041 CDBG Year 47 Application for Funding for Solar Street LightsRESOLUTION NO.2021-041 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR THE 47TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETEEN DOLLARS ($179,319.00), TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SOLAR STREET LIGHTS IN CENSUS TRACT 804.05- BLOCK GROUPS 1 AND 2, AND CENSUS TRACT 804.03 - BLOCK GROUPS 1, 2, AND 3; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the 471h Year Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 is administered by Broward County Housing Finance and Community Development Division; and WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach will apply for the 47th Year CDBG Program in the amount of One Hundred Seventy -Nine Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen Dollars ($179,319.00), for Census Track 804.05 — Block Groups 1 and 2, and Census Tract 804.03 — Block Groups 1, 2, and 3 eligible areas; and WHEREAS, public notice was published in the Sun Sentinel on March 12, 2021 for the March 23, 2021 public hearing and public comment was taken fifteen days prior to the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the public hearing was held on March 23, 2021, during the City Commission Meeting to take public comments on the City's proposed application for the "Solar Street Lighting Project"; and WHEREAS, the CDBG Program does not require a City match; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the foregoing "Whereas" clauses are made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference. Section 2. That the 47th Year application for the Community Development Block Grant Program for the "Solar Street Lighting Project" within Census Track 804.05 — Block Groups 1 and 2, and Census Tract 804.03 — Block Groups 1, 2, and 3, in the amount of One Hundred Seventy -Nine Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen Dollars ($179,319.00) in compliance with CDBG regulations, is approved, and the submission of the application by the proper City officials is approved. Section 3. That the City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to make minor revisions to the application as are deemed necessary and proper for the best interests of the City. Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 5. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on March 23, 2021. ATTEST: rr THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC CITY CLERK Aj �e► d► TAMARA JAM MAYOR getISHE��' APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: TH A Y. ABI40 CITY AT EY ot 2 RESOLUTION #2021-041 001 Ova"T I "Fall F L O R I D A BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MUNICIPALITIES CDBG APPLICATION Complete the following sections. Submit one form for each project. Attach additional pages as needed. DEADLINE: ON OR BEFORE NOON, FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY Category Budget Cash In -Kind Other Grants CDBG TOTAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: NATIONAL OBJECTIVE Select only one category per application Select only one category per application Public Service (15% Cap) ( ) Limited Clientele ( ) Capital Improvement ( ) Limited Clientele ( ) Capital Improvement ( ) Area Benefit ( ) Housing ( ) Low/Mod Housing (LMH) ( ) Capital Improvement ( ) Area Benefit ( ) Economic Development ( ) Low/Mod Jobs (LMJ) ( ) Continuing Project: Yes ( ) New Project: Yes ( ) DUNS NUMBER: Applicant completes the following items. 1. Applicant Organization Name: Address: Telephone #: FAX #: 2. Contact Person: Title: Street Address: E-MAIL Address: Telephone #: FAX #: 3. Project Name: 4. CDBG Funds Requested ($15,000 Minimum Request): $ Broward County Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Municipal Application 47th Program Year BK)�ARD L.. COUNTY 5. General Provisions: • Broward County reserves the right to reallocate funds from Municipalities with unexpended funds from multiple fiscal years. • Once a project is submitted it cannot be substantially changed without documentation and approval by Broward County Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment Division. The submission of documentation alone does not guarantee approval. • Projects must be feasible and comply with one of the HUD required National Objectives, please refer to 24 CFR 208. Unless previously discussed with staff, all projects should be designed to primarily benefit low to moderate income residents. • Projects should be near shovel ready or bid process status at time of application submittal, design and/or specifications should be completed by agreement execution (approximately 6 months after application submittal). • Applications requesting funding for designs/studies, as per 24 CFR 570.201, do not meet a National Objective. They qualify only if done in conjunction with a(n) infrastructure/capital project. Subsequently, once design is complete, the infrastructure/capital project must be completed within 12 to 24 months. • Multi -funded projects must have non-CDBG funding secured before application submittal. All funding sources must be reflected in the Budget. • Projects requiring maps, Census data, construction plans, etc. must be included with the application. • If the project involves Housing Rehabilitation or Purchase Assistance, the City must follow the County's housing policies and lender guidelines. • The Citizen Participation section is not optional, all cities must abide by the County's Citizen Participation plan which requires advertising to notify the public of a required Public Hearing to include discussion of the application. All backup, including proof of advertisement and any minutes from the public hearing must be attached to this application. • Public Service projects should include but not be limited to recreation programs, education programs, public safety services, etc. Please keep in mind, entertainment is not eligible. For questions, please contact HFCRD. • The County has the right to refuse or reject any/all projects. • All information included above must be submitted on or before noon (12 p.m.). Friday, April 2. 2021, Broward County Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment Division will not ensure approval of non or late submittals. Signature: Date: By signing, you are stating that you have read and understood these provisions and agree to the County's authority to enforce them. Broward County Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Municipal Application 47th Program Year AA 0 F L O R I D A 6. Proiect Goals: Provide specific project goals and quantifiable objectives. Quantifiable objectives should specifically state who, what, where and how many. The scope of services must include activities involved in implementing the project. Project continuation and maintenance relates to the whether or not this will be an ongoing activity after funding ends. a. Project Goals and Quantifiable Objectives: Please note that HUD requires CDBG funds must benefit low/moderate income persons. Only pick one of the four objectives listed below. Describe how goals and objectives will either: 1). benefit low-income persons 2). provide an area benefit: 3). eliminate or prevent slums and blighted conditions, or 4). impact a problem or need of particular urgency. b. Detailed Scope of Services: The scope of services should explain exactly what will be accomplished with the funds requested. (for example: square feet, linear feet, unduplicated persons, etc.) C. Project Continuation and Maintenance: Indicate what organization is responsible for maintenance of the project after completion. (Attach letters or verification). d. Program Design: How do you plan to achieve the goals identified above? Please be clear and specific. Please attach separately, if necessary. Required for housing or public service activities. For housing activities/projects, please provide details to include the types of assistance provided, affordability period, recapture terms etc. These terms and provisions must be consistent with Broward County's Consolidated/Action Plan and Broward County HFCRD's Policies and Procedures. Broward County Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Municipal Application 471h Program Year A;c,�,�11/ARD COUNTY 7. Applicant's Management Capability: Briefly describe the capacity of your municipality to undertake the proposed project. Discuss prior experience in the administration of Federal funds and list existing funding agreements. a. Experience - Discuss experience in the administration of Federal funds and general management capacity, include other Broward County funded programs and provide a list of CDBG Projects below b. Does the municipality intend to utilize an outside vendor/contractor to provide the direct service delivery for any of the activities listed? If yes, please provide a detailed method of the procurement method used. Attach Procurement Policy C. Monitoring — How does the municipality ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements? And third -party vendors/contractors? d. Non — housing activities — How does the municipality ensure compliance with scope of work, budgetary items, procurement, programmatic compliance etc.? e. Housing activities: How does the municipality track the properties, beneficiary data, HQS/Property Standards (if applicable) and ensure compliance with affordability restrictions? Please provide monitoring process and include monitoring policy/procedures (Attachment A) Broward County Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Municipal Application 47"' Program Year 4 PLO WID Provide a list of current CDBG projects, including the most recent 3 years, funding amount, current status, extensions needed, etc. If you have CDBG funds available prior to 2018, you must add the additional years and status as an additional attachment. 2020 Project Project Name Initial Funding Amount Contract Number of Period Extensions Needed and Dates Current Status Current Balance of Program of Program Including Funds Completion Date 2019 Project Project Name Initial Funding Amount Contract Number of Period Extensions Needed and Dates Current Status Current Balance of Program of Program Including Funds Completion Date 2018 Proiect Project Name Initial Funding Amount Contract Number of Period Extensions Needed and Dates Current Status Current Balance of Program of Program Including Funds Completion Date * Due to CDBG timeliness requirements, municipalities with large balances and/or funds prior to FY 2018 will be carefully evaluated for further funding. Broward County Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Municipal Application 47"' Program Year 5 BK%o�64WFWRDA COUNTY 8. Description: Describe the outcome(s) of the project. Description is to include timeframe for start-up and completion, street location of the service and census tract(s). Describe the service area. a. Project Description: Capital improvements should state anticipated linear feet of project or number and description of public facilities. Projects should be near shovel ready or bid process status at time of application submittal, design and/or specifications should be completed by agreement execution (approximately 6 months after application submittal). All design plans should be completed by Agreement execution. Public service projects should specifically state number of clients per year. Housing development or rehabilitation should state number of housing units. Economic development projects should state number of businesses to be assisted, jobs created and describe loans available. Both Rehabilitation and New Housing Construction should comply with Energy Star Requirements. b. Time Frame: What is the time frame for start-up and completion after notification of funding award? Indicate what funding commitment is required to provide for timely project start-up. C. *Street address / Location: Attach map identifying both census tracts and project location. Also provide a street address or a description of the location when site acquisition is involved. Provide current Phase 1 — Environmental Assessment and NEPA Environmental Assessment Checklist for Capital, New Construction and Economic Development activities that were done within 6 months of application for funding. d. **Census Tract(s) and Block Groups: Consult census maps for the census tract location of this project. Area benefit projects must serve 51% low - to very low-income persons. *Applications without the above referenced attachments will not be accepted. **Provide backup material used to determine eligibility. Broward County Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Municipal Application 47th Program Year r Me 9. Proposed activities located in a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), must provide a current copy of the area's Redevelopment Plan and map in order to be considered eligible under a HUD Slum/Blight designation. The following information must be provided at the time of application: a. Percentage of Deteriorated buildings b. Year area designated Slum/Blight C. Description of Slum/Blight area 10. Budget Table Instructions: Complete the following Budget Table and provide the requested information on the matching share of resources committed to the project. Please include program funding and in -kind matches from all sources. a. Budget Table: For each expenditure category, (Personnel, Benefits, Travel, Equipment, Supplies, etc) enter the proposed amount necessary for that category. Please list these amounts according to the appropriate funding source as shown in the shaded area. * Please keep in mind that HUD regulations, 2 CFR 225, Appendix B, (8)(h), state that percentages should not be used to determine salaries for direct service delivery. Broward County Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Municipal Application 47'h Program Year 7 BK*,-W"RD NTY Category CDBG Non CDBG Non CDBG TOTAL All Sources *Personnel Benefits Travel Training Equipment Supplies *Contractual with outside Agencies or Vendors Construction (contractors, subcontractors, etc.) **Other Totals * Only available for direct service delivery. ** Category must be explained with detail in the budget narrative. 11. Budget Narrative Instructions: The budget narrative statement should provide a detailed explanation and justification for each cost category shown in the Budget Table on page 5. The budget narrative should identify non-CDBG resources (leveraging) to be utilized in financing the project, including mortgages or construction financing for the project. Also, specify the costs for which CDBG funding is being requested and the costs to be covered by non-CDBG resources. Additional pages can be added, if necessary. Broward County Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Municipal Application 471h Program Year 8 kh� TA A all, 1: ;FL WOR I D! , A 12. Describe and calculate Leveraging: Describe and attach supporting documentation including letter(s) of commitment, resolutions, minutes of meetings, etc., showing specific resources the applicant will commit to the project as identified in columns 2 and 3 of the Budget Table on page 6. Include and identify in -kind contributions, sweat equity and other resources. a. Provide documentation as an attachment and summarize below. 1. For economic development projects, the value of the jobs produced in the previous year can be used as leverage. Documentation must be provided showing name of business, job title and salary. 2. For housing development projects, anticipated mortgage financing will be considered as in -kind contribution. b. Instructions on calculating leveraging Leveraging will be computed by taking into account the total dollar cost of the entire project including in -kind contribution. Percent Leveraging = Total Non-CDBG Funds $ X 100 Total CDBG $ In computing Total Cost of the project, funding from all sources for the project must be added. This includes Federal funds, State funds, contributions, private sector financing, in -kind contributions, etc. In -Kind Contributions are non -cash items. Non -cash items are contributions to the project, e.g., labor, office space, use of equipment, etc that do not involve cash payments by the entity. However, a dollar value must be provided for in -kind contributions and that value must be added to the cost of the project. In -kind contributions must be accounted for and included in the financial audit of the funded entity. Calculations: Broward County Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Municipal Application 47th Program Year M BKj%Q#'VARD COUNTY 13. The project generally reflects adopted plans, goals, objectives and policies. a. Project consistent with Broward County Consolidated Plan: Please indicate which one of the County's three primary priorities your project addresses [ ] Housing [ ] Capital [ ] Public Service b. Project Consistent with Local Government Plans and Zoning: Project letters from municipality or County government in which the project will occur, stating consistency with county or municipal adopted comprehensive plans. Provide Flood Plan Map, if in flood plain. C. Plat Approval: Does your project require platting or a plat note amendment? Yes[ ] Attach platting requirements and timetable for completion No [ ] Provide Plat Name, Plat Book Number and Plat Page Number State and Regional Policy Plans: The Florida State Comprehensive Plan provides long-range policy guidance for the orderly social, economic, and physical growth of the state. The Strategic Regional Policy Plan for South Florida specifically addresses housing and economic development. Only applicable to development/redevelopment and economic development d. Is project a permitted use in the zoning text regulations for the zoning district designated for the project site? Yes[ ] Attach municipal or County verification of zoning and adopted future land use plan designation for the site. No [ ] plan of action to achieve zoning district change. Broward County Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Municipal Application 471' Program Year 10 : 11 �I : , F L O R I D A 14. Real Property and Relocation Policy: Complete this section when displacement of families or businesses is required. a. Real property: Does the proposed project require the acquisition, subordination or leasing of real property? Yes [ ] Provide a legal description, street address and the property owner's name. Consult with Broward County Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment Division staff before acquiring real property in order to follow Uniform Relocation Act (URA) Procedures. No [ ] No property is to be acquired * If the proposed project is subject to subordination, the County's subordination policy must be followed. b. Relocation: Does the proposed project necessitate the relocation of homeowners, tenants, or commercial establishments. Yes [ ] No [ ] If you answered "yes" above, please outline the proposed relocation plan and show source of funds on Pages 7 and 8 for the budget table and budget narrative (Must conform to the URA). 15. Citizen Participation: Complete this section for citizen participation documentation. How did the citizens in your jurisdiction participate in the selection of this project? a. A copy of the resolution from the governing body giving authorization to submit proposal(s) with name and title of official designated to sign application. b. Copies of meeting or hearing notices which verify efforts to invite citizen input (to include points of distribution) and pertinent information from the municipality reflecting inclusion of citizen input in final decisions. Documentation includes a copy of the certified proof of advertising of the public hearing held by the governing body. C. Verification of other efforts which provide information to citizens, i.e., workshop notices, attendance records, sunshine ads, civic association meetings. Broward County Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Municipal Application 47th Program Year 11 BR*- RD COUNTY 16. Certification: Please complete the certification below: If this application is approved for funding, the organization agrees to comply with all required Federal, state and local laws and regulations. The organization confirms that it is fully capable of fulfilling the obligations as stated in this proposal and in any attachments or documents included with this application. Conflict of Interest (24 CFR 570.611; 24 CFR 85.36; and 24 CFR 84.42) The following conflict of interest provisions are applicable to activities carried out with CDBG funding. They are located at 24 CFR 84.42 — Codes of Conduct, 85.36 — Procurement, 24 CFR 570.611(a)(1) — Conflict of Interest —Applicability and 24 CFR 570.611(a)(2) — Conflict of Interest — Conflicts prohibited. These provisions cover situations not covered by parts 84 and 85. As a duly authorized representative of this organization, I submit this application to the Broward County Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment Division and verify that the information herein is true, accurate and complete. PENALTY FOR FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENT: U.S. Code Title 18, Section 1001, provides that a fine or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 5 years, or both, shall be the penalty for falsifying, concealing, or covering up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact; making any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or making or using any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry . Name of Organization: Type of Organization: [ ] Municipal (Signature) STATE OF _ COUNTY OF (Title) (Date) PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, (Name of individual signing) who, after first being sworn by me, affixed his/her signature in the space provided above on the day of , 20 . Personally Known OR Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Florida My commission expires Broward County Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Municipal Application 47th Program Year 12