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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Substantial Amendment to 2022-23 Annual Action Plan Projects CDBG DO NOT USE RESOLUTION NO. 23-276 RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUBSTAINTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2022-23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, in discussions with the Public Works Department, it was discovered that an opportunity became available where CDBG funds could be used to provide public infrastructure improvements (removal of water mains and replacement of water lines (including lead services) in HUD-designated Low and Moderate Income (LMI) Census Tract#10); and, WHEREAS, this proposed project is an eligible activity under our CDBG program. However,in that this activity is not listed in our adopted 2022-23 Action Plan activities,it requires an amendment to the adopted Action Plan to add this activity. The estimated cost is approximately $535,000. An amendment to the Action Plan requires a 30-day comment period for the public and a public hearing at City Council before it can be submitted as an additional activity to the Field Office; and, WHEREAS, in the adopted 2022-23 Action Plan, the City budgeted to implement a First- time Homebuyer Assistance Program (Down payment and Closing Cost) which would involve providing assistance to purchase homes in the Baker Subdivision and possibly city-wide homes. In that homes are currently being constructed in the Baker Subdivision,the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program instead would be funded in the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan.Also,the budget for the Slum and Blight Activity was reduced by approximately $33,000 to fill the gap to finance the proposed water main project. It should be noted that the proposed CDBG Public Infrastructure Improvements Program activity would still benefit the needs of low and moderate-income households and count towards the City's 70% HUD LMI benefit requirement; and, WHEREAS, staffs rationale for adding the new water main project activity is as follows: 1) The proposed project is located in a vital core neighborhood that is located in an LMI census tract where the public utilities are in very poor conditions and therefore is consistent with the goals and priorities in the 2019-23 Consolidated Plan to benefit low-income residents in the community positively; 2) The activity will continue to meet the City Council's goals of strengthening City neighborhoods; 3) Continues the investment of improving both the housing stock and the infrastructure needs of vital core neighborhoods; and 4) The proposed project would result in the City's ability to meet HUD's 2023-24 timely expenditure requirements as more lots would be sold in the Baker Subdivision and allowing for a quicker turnaround for program income expenditures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that proceeding with a substantial amendment to the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan Projects for Community Development Block Grant Program(CDBG)and setting the date of public hearing for June 27, 2023, is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 91h day of May, 2023. Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen Seconded by: Betcher Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9th day of May, 2023.