CC - Item 2A - Public Hearing regarding reallocation of CDBG and Home Funds fro FY 2002-2003 - Box 070I~
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEME CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL CRO E, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 21, 2003
RE: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REALLOCATION OF CDBG
AND HOME FUNDS FOR FY 2002-2003
Since FY 1994-1995, the City of Rosemead has participated in the federal CDBG
program as a direct entitlement entity. On May 2002, the Rosemead City Council
approved the CDBG and HOME budget for FY 2002-2003. That budget was
based on anticipated costs of projects and anticipated resources.
Because the budget was based on preliminary estimates, the City now needs to
reallocate resources based on actual bids and/or revised estimates of costs for
projects. The City has unexpended carryover funds from FY 2001-2002 to
expend. Such funds cannot be expended for administration or public services,
but can be expended on projects. In addition, the City's allocation of HOME
administrative funds is less than that set aside by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD).
In addition, A & R Community Childcare will not be retaining its non-profit status;
therefore, the public service project previously funded by the Council must be
reprogrammed. Finally, the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce is requesting a
modification of its project. Currently it is funded for an energy outreach program
for low-to-moderate income households and to a business assistance program.
The funds would be reprogrammed to a more proactive business awareness
liaison program, operated by the City and cosponsored by the Chamber.
COUNCIL
JAN 23 2003
FrE~M No.
Proposed CDBG and HOME Reallocation, FY 2002-2003, 2
The proposed reallocation changes are as follows:
• Increase HOME Administration funds in the amount of $25,000 for
operation of the Mortgage Assistance Program to allow for additional
outreach (including lender outreach and regular press releases), staffing
and preparation of a 2003 Lender Fair to encourage homeownership in
the City.
• Increase Commercial Rehabilitation in the amount of $50,000 to its
previously funded amount.
• Create a Business Awareness Liaison Program funded through CDBG
dollars that will promote business development in the community. Funding
for the project would be allocated as follows:
o Unexpended carryover FY 2001-2002 CDBG funds in the amount
of $15,000 for microenterprise development (for businesses with
five or fewer employees)
o Unexpended funds in the amount of $4,246.50 from FY 2002-2003
A & R Community Childcare for public service outreach to
businesses in qualified areas
o Move Unexpended funds in the amount of $5,000 from the
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce's energy outreach program to a
public service outreach for businesses who qualify.
• Increase funding for ADA repairs to Parks from $110,500 to $315,000
using unexpended carryover funds from FY 2001-2002
• Funding for Concrete repairs to broken, damaged and uplifted concrete
sidewalk and gutter to eliminate trip hazards and to provide ADA
accessibility in the amount of $105,000
• Funding for Charlotte Avenue Tree Removal and replacement to allow the
removal of Ash trees that pose a potential threat of personal injury and
property damage with new trees and to plant trees where none currently
exist in order to improve the area. Proposed funding in the amount of
$44,000 in prior year unexpended CDBG funds.
Proposed CDBG and HOME Reallocation, FY 2002-2003, 3
The following attachments are included in this report:
A) Table of Proposed Reallocation
B) Memo from City Engineer Regarding Concrete Repair, Tree Replacement
and Park ADA Improvements
C) Rosemead Chamber of Commerce and City of Rosemead Business
Liaison Program Description
D) Letter from A & R Community Childcare regarding 501 C (3) Status
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends, after public testimony, review and after any amendments, that
the City Council approve the City's proposed reallocation of CDBG and HOME
funds for FY 2002-2003 and authorize this as an amendment to the City's Annual
Funding Plan.
Exhfbit "A"
UNEXPENDED CARRYOVER FY 2001-2002 AND PROPOSED
REALLOCATION PROJECTS FY 2002-2003
Project
FY 2002-
2003 Budget
FY 2002-2003
Revised Budget
Difference
Administrative Cap;Projects
Administration
185,000
185,000
0
Fair Housing
25,000
25,000
0
General Plan Amendment
75,000
75,000
0
iProjecu-Residential,
Commercial-and-Infrastructure
Code Enforcement
55,676
55,676
0
Housing Code Compliance
58,000
58,000
0
Residential Rehabilitation
250,000
250,000
0
Res. Lead Testing
35,000
35,000
0
Res. Lead Remediation
100,000
100,000
Res. Rehab. Activities
63,421
63,421
0
Commercial Rehabilitation
100,000
150,000
+50,000
Business Liaison -
Microenterprise
0
15,000
+15,000
ADA Improvements
110,500
315,000
+204,500
Alley Paving
189,500
189,500
0
Charlotte Avenue Tree
Removal/Replacement
0
44,000
+44,000
Concrete Repairs
0
105,000
+105,000
Street Lighting Project
450,000
450,000
0
Virginia Street
167,145
167,145
0
Public Services
A & R Community Childcare
18,133
13,886.50
-4,246.50
Business Liaison
0
5,000
+9,246.50
Boys & Girls Club
24,600
24,600
0
Chamber of Commerce
10,000
5,000
-5,000
Family Counseling Center
58,061
58,061
0
People for People
16,698
16,698
0
Rosemead School District
12,134
12,134
0
Senior Nutrition Program
91,661
91,661
0
TOTAL INCREASE
+418,500
Total CDBG available for reallocation: $772,713.40 less $418,500 (in reprogrammed funds)
is $354,213.40 in funds available for future projects
HOME ADMINISTRATIVE SET ASIDE : $55,900. Currently budgeted: $25,000.
Recommended budget: $50,000 for increased outreach, Lender's Fair and
staffing
JAN. -21' 03 (TUE) 14:22
Exhibit
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
,E,
MEMORANDUM
TEL 626-307-9216
LISA BAKER, CDBG COORDINATOR
KEN RUKAVINA, CITY ENGINEER
NOVEMBER 14, 2002
SUBJECT: CONCRETE REPAIR, TREE REPLACEMENT AND PARK ADA
IMPROVEMENTS
Following is the cost breakdown for the subject project:
1. Concrete Repairs $105,000
Removal and replacement of broken, damaged and uplifted
concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter citywide. This project
is necessary to eliminate trip hazards and provide ADA
accessibility, and to mitigate ponded water.
2. Charlotte Avenue Tree Replacement (Park/Hellman) $44,000
Removal of Ash trees that are aged and in dire need of
removal due structural problems. This project is necessary
to mitigate the potential for personal injury and property
damage. New trees will be planted to replace those
removed along with the planting of parkway trees where
none currently exist in an effort to improve the aesthetics of
the neighborhood and mitigate blighting conditions.
3. Park ADA Improvements $315,000
installation of rubber surfacing and play equipment and
construction of walkways necessary to comply with ADA
requirements. The improvements will be conducted at
Rosemead Park, Garvey Park, Zapopan Park and
Rosemead Community Center.
P. 002
Exhibit "C"
ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CITY OF ROSEMEAD
BUSINESS AWARENESS LIAISON PROGRAM
2003
TIMEFRAME: PROGRAM START-FEBRUARY 1, 2003
STAFFING START-APRIL 1, 2003
FUNDING SOURCE : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
BUDGET: $24,246 (02/01/03 thru 06/30/03)
PURPOSE: A BUSINESS AWARENESS LIAISON WILL BE HIRED TO SERVE AS
AN INTERPRETIVE ADVOCATE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF NEW AND
EXISTING BUSINESSES (FOR-PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT) THAT WISH TO
ESTABLISH A PRESENCE IN ROSEMEAD. UPON REFERRAL BY AN
INSTITUTION (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OR THE CITY) OR SELF-REFERRAL,
THE LIAISON WILL CREATE A NEEDS PROFILE OF THE BUSINESS AND THEN
IDENTIFY ANY GENERAL MUNICIPAL CODES, PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT
ENTITLEMENTS AND STANDARDS, PUBLIC SAFETY,
BUSINESS LICENSE/PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER REGULATORY
AGENCY ISSUES THAT APPLY TO THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXPANSION OR
TRANSFER OF THAT BUSINESS WITHIN ROSEMEAD. THE LIAISON WILL
WORK WITH ALL APPROPRIATE AGENCIES TO GATHER INFORMATION AND
REPRESENT THE BUSINESS. THE LIAISON WILL ASSIST THE BUSINESS
OWNER/MANAGEMENT IN COMPLETING ALL NECESSARY APPLICATIONS
AND UNDERSTANDING REQUIREMENTS, RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
THE GOAL OF SUCH PARTNERSHIP SHALL BE TO PROVIDE ROSEMEAD
RESIDENTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF QUALITY GOODS. PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES LOCALLY. AN EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED UPON BUSINESSES
WHO SERVE NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS THIS WILL IN TURN HELP TO CREATE
NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS ENHANCE THE EXISTING
JOB BASE.
THE LIAISON WILL GATHER DATA. DEVELOP OUTREACH MATERIAL;
CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS AND ESTABLISH
AND MAINTAIN A NETWORK OF SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY BE
OF ASSISTANCE TO THE CLIENT.
December 18, 2002
To: Michael Neal
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Blvd.
Rosemead 91 770
Deal- Sir,
This letter is to inform you that A & R Child Care Association
is not retaining it's non-profit status as of December 31, 2002. We
will operate affective January 1, 2003 as a for profit facility.
Therefore, we will not is-, bill you after December 31, 2002. Thank
you for all your help. It was greatly appreciated.
Happy Holidays To All Of You!
lam. ~
Uma Chander
Project Manager
16115 High Tor Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745