HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amendment to 2014-18 CDBG Consolidated Plan RESOLUTION NO. 16-580
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO 2014-18 FIVE-YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2016-17 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO
CREATE A NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, under the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) regulations,
entitlement cities are given greater flexibility to develop comprehensive approaches to address
economic development and housing needs in a designated neighborhood within their communities;
and,
WHEREAS,staff research revealed that the site within Block Group 2 in 13.01 Census Tract,
and with assistance from HUD staff,it has been determined that this area meets criteria 4b as listed
above; and,
WHEREAS, with support from the Old Middle School/College Creek Neighborhood
Association and other interested citizens, in March, the Council authorized staff to proceed with
amending the 2014-18 Five-Year Consolidated Plan to create a Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategy Area, specifically for redevelopment of the 321 State Avenue property(former Old Ames
Middle School); and,
WHEREAS, staff has identified the following Performance Measures and programs for the
2014-18 Consolidated Plan: 1) Housing: Homebuyer Assistance, Owner-occupied Housing
Rehabilitation, and Renter Affordability Assistance (deposit, first month's rent,transportation); 2)
Public Infrastructure Improvements: streets, water, sewer, sidewalk, etc., to the production of
housing units; and, 3) Acquisition of Land for Public Facilities Improvements: acquire land to
maintain or relocate a park within the NRSA; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends the following amended Program Activities to the 2016-17
Annual Action Plan for a total amount of$988,492:Homebuyer Assistance Program($0.00);Single-
Family Housing Improvements Program ($82,506); Acquisition/Reuse Program for Affordable
Housing ($105,000); Public Infrastructure Improvement Program for State Avenue ($392,789);
Public Facilities Improvement Program for Non-Profits($134,000);Renter Affordability Programs
(deposits,rent,transportation,childcare assistance)($40,000);Acquisition of Public Facilities Land
for Recreation Purposes(new)($116,000); and,2016-17 Program Administration($118,197); and,
WHEREAS,within this public hearing,City staff requests that the City Council approve the
Amendment to the City's 2014-18 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2016-17 Annual Action Plan,
as outlined above, to create a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area for the property at 321
State Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the proposed Amendment to the 2014-18 Five-Year Consolidated and the 2016-17 Annual
Action Plans to create a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area for Census Tract 13.01,Block
Group 2, bordering along the south side of the West Lincoln Way Corridor,the east side of South
Dakota Avenue, the north side of College Creek, and the west side of State Avenue, is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of September, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Orazem
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27' day of September, 2016.