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Keven J. Mack
DATE:
September 19, 2001
TO:
The Honorable Bob Young, Mayor
Members of the Commission
Henry Brigham, Chairman, Administrative Services Committee
George R. Kolb, Administrator
SUBJECT: Amend Proposed 2002 Action Plan for Community DevelopmentBlock Grant
{CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESq) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs
CAPTION: Approve Amending Proposed 2002 Action Plan by Decreasing CDBG Housing
Rehabilitation Programby $260,000, deleting Augusta Mini Theatre ($64,000) and Direct $200,000
to Meadowbrook and McDuffie Woods Park projects and $124,000 to the Economic Development
Revolving Loan Program.
BACKGROUND:
On September 10, 2001, the Administrative Services Committee recommended that the CDSG
budget of the Proposed Year 2002. Action Plan .be amended to include funds for Economic
Development, Meadowbrook and McDuffie Woods Parks. The following changes have been made
and incorporated into the attached Proposed Action Plan:
Original Budget Revision Amended Budget
Meadowbrook & McDuffie
Housing Rehabilitation $760,000 -$260,000 Woods Parks $200,000
Augusta Mini Theatre $ 64,000 -64,000 ED Loan Program $124,000
Total $324,000 Total $324,000
ANALYSIS: Approval of the amended Action Plan will enable the City to carry out more activities.
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AGENDA ITEM:
September 19, 2001
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: It is anticipated that the City will receive and have available for use:
Program
Federal Program 2002 Entitlement Income Total
COSG $ 2,903,000 $ 80,000 $ 2,983,000
ESG $ 99,000 0 $ 99,000
HOME $ 1,457,000 $ 150,000 $ 1,607,000
Total $ 4,459,000 $ 230,000 $ 4,689,000
Existing Funds Available:
R-UDAG
HOME Program Income.
HOME Administration
$100,000
$213,028
$233,600
$5,235,628
Total Funds Available' during 2002 .
ALTERNATIVES: None'Recommended.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve amended Year 2002 Proposed Action Plan.
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REQUESTED AGENDA DATE: ':. . Sept~mber 24, ~001
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YEAR 2002 PROPOSED ACTION PLAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
CDBG Entitlement Allocation (estimate)
Program Income (estimate)
Total CDBG Funds (estimate)
Recaptured UDAG
Total Funds Available
$2,903,000.00
$ 80,000.00
$2,983,000.00
$ 100,000.00
$3,083,000.00
PROPOSED USE OF 2002 CDBG FUNDS
PROPOSED BUDGET
Acquisition
Hope House for Women, Inc.......................................................... $ 50,000.00
2542 Milledgeville Road
Grant to purchase property located at3212 Wrightsboro Road to be used to
Provide transitional housing for women suffering from substance abuse problems.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (a)]
Priority Need: High - Substance Abuse
Proposed Accomplishments: 52 Persons
Public Facilities & Improvements
Augusta Mini Theatre, Inc. ............................................................ $ 64,000.00
430 8lh Street
Grant for purchase of seats to furnish a new arts center to be constructed at
2255 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Facility will include dance, drama, music,
art studios, office spaces, a multi-purpose room and 400-seattheatre.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (c)]
Priority Need: Medium - General Facility
Proposed Accomplishments: 10,000 Persons
Boys & Girls Clubs of Augusta, Inc. .............................................. $ 50jOOO.00
Grant for improvements to the facility located at 1903 Division SI. Improvements
to include resurfacing of gym floor, gym windows, painting, lighting, HVAC ducts,
exercise equipment and basketball goals. Facility provides activities for low income
youths ages 5-18.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (c)]
Priority Need: Medium - Youth Center
Proposed Accomplishments: 1,700 Youths
$ 100,000.00
The Family Y, YMCA ofthe CSRA, Inc. .............................................
Souths ide Center- 2340 Milledgeville Road
Grant to renovate and'expand the Southside Center to provide recreational activities
for low income youths and families. Renovation to include a full gymnasium
with a gazebo enclosure for outdoor basketball court.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (c)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low - Neighborhood Center
33,472 Persons
Girls Inc. of the CSRA..................................................................... $
1919 Watkins Street
Grant for improvements to facility to include replacements of lighting and roof.
Agency provides after school and summer programs to low income girls ages
5-18. (Note: Multi-year funded project- Total grant $20,737.59)
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (c)]
Priority Need: Low - Neighborhood Center
Proposed Accomplishments: 730 Youths
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Clearance & Demolition
Augusta-Richmond County Land Bank Authority.............................. $ 50,000.00
1815 Marvin Griffin Road
Grant to be used for demolition of dilapidated structures in low income areas
to include Sand Hills, South Augusta, Laney Walker and East Augusta
neighborhoods. After clearance, vacant lots will be made available to private
companies and CHOO's for construction of affordable houses for low income persons.
[Eligible 24 CFR 570.201 (d)]
Prioroity Need: High - Housing
Proposed Accomplishments: 20 lots
Public Services
30901 Development Corporation, Inc. ............................................ $ 15,000.00
1446 Linden Street, Augusta
Grant for "Teens About Change Program" to be sponsored at the W.T. Johnson
Center for low income youth ages 11-18. Activity designed to bring about
positive changes in youth by providing various cultural and educational
extracurricular activities such as art, dance gymnastics and SAT preparation.
W.T. Johnson Center, 1610 Hunter SI.
[Eligible 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High - Youth Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 75 Youths
Able Disabled, Inc. ..................................................................... $ 20,000.00
3722 Walton Way
Grant for transportation services for persons with disabilities.
{Eligible per 24 CFR 570:201 (e)]
Priority Need: High -Transportation Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 580 Persons
Art Factory, Inc. ................................................................ ~.......... $ 6,000.00
301 Crawford Ave.
GranUo provide scholarship assistance to low income youths to participate
in arts education classes and c;amps.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High -Youth Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 775 youths
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Augusta Mini Theatre, Inc. ............................................................ $ 5,000.00
430 Eighth Street
Grant to provide scholarships to low income youths, adults and seniors
for drama, dance and music classes.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High -Youth Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 250 Persons
Augusta Task Force for the Homeless, Inc. ....................................
730 East Boundary
Grant for agency's operational costs to provide case management and
other services to the homeless.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201(e)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 40,000.00
High - Homeless Services
1,500 Persons
Augusta Urban Ministries, Inc. ........;.............................................
303 Hale Street .
Grant to assist low income persons with childcare assistance.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)] .
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 10,000.00
Medium - Childcare Services
60 Persons
Augusta Youth Center, Inc. ............................................................ .
602 Third Street
Grant to provide tutorial services to low income youths in the Olde Town
neighborhoods.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201(e)]
Priority need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 36,000.00
High -Youth Services
100 Youths
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CSR~ Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. ................................ $ 20,500.00
1261 Greene Street
Grant to assist with costs associated with providing transitional housing
and supportive services to homeless families.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201(e)]
Priority Need: High -Transitional Housing
Proposed Accomplishments: 30 Families
Catholic Social Services, Inc. ....................................................... $ 35,000.00
811 12th Street
Grant to provide financial assistance to low income persons to prevent
homelessness through payment of first month's rent to avoid eviction,
deposits and support services.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High -Housing Placement
Proposed Accomplishments: 600 Persons
Coordinated Health Services, Inc. ................................................. $ 8,000.00
1384 Greene Street
Grant to provide free health care to the homeless and near homeless persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570,201 (e)]
Priority Need: Medium - Medical Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 100 Persons
Golden Harvest Food Bank, Inc. .................................................... $ 20,000.00
3310 Commerce Drive
Grant to continue'the Brown Bag Program that provides food to low
income seniors.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High - Senior Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 840 Persons
Hope House For Women, Ine......................................................... $ 10,000.00
2542 Milledgeville Road
Grant for operational costs associated with providing transitional
housing to women suffering from substance abuse.
[Eligible Per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: Medium - Food Aid
Proposed Accomplishments: 52 Persons
Housing Authority ofthe City of Augusta..........................................
1425 Walton Way
Grant to provide activity scholarships to enable low income youths
participation in summer camp activities.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High-Youth Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 125 Youths
$ 20,000.00
JWC Helping Hands, Ine.. ......... ............. ...... ........................... ........
2050 Bolt Drive
Grant to expand food distribution program that serves low income
homeless and elderly persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 13,500.00
Medium - General Services
300 Persons
Lucy C. Laney Museum..................................................................
1116 Phillips Street
Grant to provide a computer assisted Art and History Program
for low income children between K-6 grades.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 10,000.00
High -Youth Services
75 Youths
MACH Academy of Tennis & Chess, Inc. ..........................................
622 Fourth Street
Grant to provide structural educational and recreational activities to low income youths.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)] .
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$
10,000.00
High - Youth Services
60 Youths
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Neighborhood Improvements Project, Inc. .......................................
2467 Golden Camp Road
Grant to provide after-school tutoring to low income youths.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need:
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 10,000.00
High - Youth Services
High - Youth Services
360 Youths
SAFE Homes of Augusta, Inc. ......................................................... $ 25,000.00
P.O. Box 3187
Grant to purchase a multi-passenger van for clients transportation.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e))
Priority Need: Low - Victims of Domestic Violence
Proposed Accomplishments: 2,000 Persons
Senior Citizens Council.................................................................. $ 10,000.00
535 15th Street
Grant to assist with costs associated with providing transportation for seniors
to participate in activities at Savannah Place, belle Terrace, Mc Bean and
Hephzibah/Blythe Senior Centers.
Priority Need: High - Transportation Services
Proposed Acco~plishment: 82 Persons
Shelter and Advocacy Center for Abused Children, Inc. ..................... $ 5,000.00
P.O. Box 12036
Grant to assist with costs related to providing shelter to child victims of abuse.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: Low - Abused and Neglected Children
Proposed Accomplishments: 80 Children
Shiloh Center..... ...... ...... ............ ........................ ............ ............. $ 21,000.00
1635 15th Street
Grant to purchase a handicap accessible van to provide transportation to seniors
Participating in activities at the facility.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201(e)]
Priority Need: High - Senior Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 150 Persons
Rehabilitation
Housin~ Rehabilitation Program....................................................
One 101 Street, Suite 430
Continuation of the city's housing rehabilitation program to qualified low and moderate
income homeowners in CDBG eligible neighborhoods. Program components include
deferred and l.ow - interest rate loans to finance repairs to substandard single family
and multifamily residences ($635,000), emergency grants to correct dangerous or hazardous
conditions in single family residences ($50,000), free paint for use on the exterior of
residences and limited housing improvements by World Changers ($75,000).
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.202(a)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
. $ 760,000.00
High - Housing
33 units
Transition Centers, Inc. ..................................................................
1835-39 Wrightsboro Road
Grant for improvements to facility to consist pf replacement of roofs, HVAC,
painting and installation of handicap ramps. Agency provides transitional
housing to low income persons suffering from substance abuse.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.202(a)] .
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 75,000.00
High - Substance Abuse
100 Persons
Code Enforcement .....................................................................
One 10th Street, Suite 430
Funds to be used to increase code enforcement efforts in low income
neighborhoods to arrest decline of low income areas.
$ 185,672.41
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.202(c))
Proposed Accomplishments:
All Low Income Neighborhoods
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Special Activities bv Community-Based Development Oraanization (CBDOI
30901 Development Corporation, Inc. ............................................. $ 400,000.00
1446 Linden Street
Loan to construct a multi-family apartment tax credit development for
seniors in the Turpin Hill neighborhood.
[Eligible per 24 CFR570.204]
Priority Need: High - Housing
Proposed Accomplishments: 48 units
Augusta Neighborhood Improvement Corporation, Inc. (ANIC)............ $ 200,000.00
763 Broad Street, Suite 702
Grant funds to replace previously reprogrammed Year 1998 CDBG funds
used to support Apple Valley Park development. Funds to be used for housing
in the Laney-Walker neighborhood.
[Eligible per 24 CFR570.204]
Priority Need: High - Housing
Proposed Accomplishments: 20 units
Section 108 Loan Repayment ......................................................... $ 200,000.00
One 10lh Street, Suite 430
Repayment of the Section 108 loan and legal fees associated with the Olde
Town Properties Project.
[Eligible per 24 570.705(c)]
Administration & Plannina
ARC Planning Commission, Inc. ...................................................
525 Telfair Street, Augusta
Continuation of planning assistance to the CDBG Program.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.205]
General Administration..................................................................
Housing & Neighborhood Development, One 101h Street, Suite 430
Funds to be used for the general administration of the CDBG Program.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.206)
Fair Housing.................................................................................
Housing & Neighborhood Development, One 101h Street, Suite 430
Funds to be used for updating the1995 Fair Housing Study.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.206]
TOTAL CDBG & R-UDAG FUNDS
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$ 35,000.00
$ 541,600.00
$ 20,000.00
$3,083,000.00
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EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM
ESG Entitlement Allocation (estimate) $ 99,000.00
PROPOSED USE OF.2002ESG FUNDS PROPOSED BUDGET
Antioch Ministries, Inc..........,............................................ ............ $ 5,823.53
1454 Florence Street
Grant to provide food aid and job training to the homeless and persons with special needs.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2)]
Priority Need: Medium/High - Job Training/Food
Proposed Accomplishments: 250 Persons
Augusta Task Force For The Homeless, Inc. .................................. $ 5,823.53
730 East Boundary
Grant assistance to aid homeless persons in obtaining Georgia Photo Identification
Cards and birth certificates.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a) (2)]
Priority Need: High - Homeless Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 100 Persons
Augusta Urban Ministries............................................................. $ 5,823.53
303 Hale Street
Grant provided for operational costs associated with the distribution of furniture items
to the homeless community.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2)]
Priority Need: Medium-Homeless Services (furniture)
Proposed Accomplishments: 200 Persons
CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. ................................. $ 5,823.53
1261 Greene Street
Grant for operation of transitional houses for homeless persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(3)] High - Homeless Transitional Housing
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments: 25 Persons
Catholic Social Services, Inc. ......................................... ~'............... $ 5,823.53
811 Twelfth Street
Grant to provide emergency financial assistance to prevent and end homelessness
through payment of first month's rent, rent to avoid eviction and deposits.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21(a)(4)]
Priority Need: High - Homeless Housing Needs
Proposed Accomplishments: 50 Persons
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Coordinated Health Services. ............. ........................ .............. ..... $ 5,823.53
1384 Greene Street
Grant to be used to provide primary and preventive health care to homeless persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2)]
Priority Need: High - .Homeless Supportive Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 150 Persons
Golden Harvest Food Bank............................................................ $ 5,823.53
3310 Commerce Drive
Grant to provide food to the homeless and low and moderate income persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2) &(3)]
Priority Need: High - Homeless Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 100 Persons
Good Hope Social Services, Inc~..................................................... $ 5,823.53
710 East Cedar Street
Grant to provide emergency financial assistance to prevent homelessness due to eviction,
disconnection of utilities and counseling on money management.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21(a)(4)]
Priority Need: High - Homeless Housing Needs
Proposed Accomplishments: 50 Persons
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Hale Foundation, Inc..................................................................... $
402 Walker Street
Grant to assist with costs of providing transitional housing to males suffering from
alcohol and substance abuse problems.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a) (2) (3)]
Priority Need: High - Transitional Housing
Proposed Accomplishments: 40 Persons
Hope House for Women, Inc......................................................... $
2542 Milledgeville Road
Grant to assist with costs of providing transitional housing and supportive services
to females recovering from substance abuse.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a) (2) (3)]
Priority Need:' Medium- RenUFood
Proposed Accomplishments: 52 Persons
Interfaith Hospitality Network, Inc. ................................................
2453 Ridge Road
Grant to provide intake and supportive services to homeless families and assist
families in securing permanent housing and employment.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2)(3)(4)]
Priority Need: .
Proposed Accomplishments:
High - Emergency Shelter/Supportive Services
70 persons
JWC Helping Hands, Inc. .............................................................
2050 Bolt Drive '.
Grant to provide food, emergency financial assistance for utilities and rent to
homeless persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2) & (4)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Medium/High - Homeless Supportive Services
75 Persons
. Light of the World Neighborhood and Economic Development, Inc.
1880 Alabama Road
Grant to provide essential services to the homeless in Aragon Park.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
5,823.53
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High - Transitional Housing & Support Services
50 Persons
SAFE Homes, Inc. ....................................................................... $ 5,823.53
P.O. Box 318
Grant for operational costs of shelter, essential services and homeless prevention
for victims of domestic violence.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2)(3)(4)]
Priority Need: Medium/High - Emergency Shelter/Support Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 50 persons
St. Stephens Ministry, Inc. ............................................................ $ 5,823.53
924 Greene Street
Grant for essential services and operational costs of transitional house for homeless
low income HIV/AIDS persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 56.21 (a) (2) (3)]
Priority Need: Medium/High -Transition Housing Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 20 persons
Salvation Army, Inc. ...............;......~...............................................
1384 Greene Street
Grant to provide food for homeless persons.
[Eligible 24 CFR 571.21 (a) (2)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Medium - Food
1,000 persons
Transition Centers, Inc. ...,...........................................................
1835 Wrightsboro Road
Grant to provide essential services to homeless persons suffering from substance
abuse.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 571.21 (a)(2)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Medium/High - Transitional Housing Services
75 persons
Total ESG Funds
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$ 99,000.00
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HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
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PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS - HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
30901 Development Corporation
$ 200,000
Supplemental grant funds to support Phase II of the Faith View. Estates Development.
Phase II - consisting of 14 new and rehabilitated housing units - will involve demolition,
design, engineering, rehabilitation and new construction. This additional funding will
. permit the completion of a total of 31 affordable residential units under the proposed
total project effort.
Affordable Housing Foundation of Augusta/Habitat
$ 100,000
Grant funds to support construction related costs associated with the construction of 12
units of affordable housing in various communities throughout the Augusta-Richmond
County area. The funds will be used primarily to support cost of supplies. Consistent
with current objectives of the Habitat for Humanity, the completed homes will be
targeted for purchase by very low-income individuals and families.
Antioch Ministries Community Development Corporation
$ 200,000
Grant funds to support Phase II of the Florence Street Revitalization Project - consisting
of the construction of 20 new single family affordable residential units. These units will
be targeted to first time homebuyers in the 30 percent of median income category. The
Florence Street project is being developed as part of a continuing neighborhood
revitalization strategy in the Pine Street Historic District in the Bethlehem Community.
East Augusta Community Development Corporation
$ 75,000
Grant funds to assist the Corporation in supporting its ongoing acquisition and
rehabilitation program and exploratory costs associated with establishing a Lease to
Purchase Program in the East Augusta area. These programs are targeted to
increasing the access to home ownership to very low and low and moderate-income
families and individuals; particularly those with past and current credit problems and
who lack the necessary funds to pursue the. purchase of a home.
Laney-Walker CDC and Legacy-1 CDC
$ 300,000
Under a proposed partnership arrangement, these grant funds will assist the Laney-
Walker Development Corporation (LWDC) and Legacy I CDC in pursuing acquisition,
demolition, relocation, construction, reconstruction and other associated development
activities in the Laney-Walker Neighborhooa south of Laney-Walker Blvd. This first
phase of a multi-year revitalization effort is designed to produce approximately 40 units
of affordable new and rehabilitated housing that will be targeted to low and moderate-
income families and individuals. This new initiative will be coordinated closely with the
Housing and Neighborhood Development Department with the objective of combining
two development entities for the purpose of implementing a comprehensive and
coordinated revitalization plan and strategy for this area of the Laney-Walker area. This
funding proposal is conditioned on the completion of a formal partnership agreement
between LWDC and Legacy 1 by October 15, 2001. This agreement will be reviewed
and approved by the HND-Citizens Advisory Committee.
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Promised land Community Development Corporation
$ 150,000
Grant funds to support the continuation of the Corporation's ongoing acquisition and
rehabilitation program in the Barton Chapel, Meadow Brook and Old McDuffies
Communities. Under this program, PLCDC will acquire and rehabilitate up to 5 units of
affordable housing and make these units available for purchase by low and moderate
income individuals and families. The objective of the acquisitionlrehab program is to
identify and decrease the number of substandard dwellings in the targeted communities
and improve overall living conditions for residents in these areas.
Sand Hills Neighborhood Association
$ 200,000
Grant funds to support start-up costs associated with establishing a new Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO) in the Sand Hills Community. The funds
will be used to cover initial operating cost, capacity building, master plan development,
site acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction on selected residential parcels
throughout the community. This initial funding will implement a comprehensive multi-
year Neighborhood Revitalization Project designed to restore the characteristics of a
healthy and stable inner city neighborhood in historic Sand Hills. The grant funds will be
used for program administration and project implementation.
OTHER PROJECTS
laney-Walker Development Corporation
$ 250,000
Reprogrammed grant funds to support project enhancements for the ongoing 24 unit
new construction Summerfield East Subdivision Development. These funds will support
costs associated with the construction of decorative fencing throughout the project area
to provide security and overall project enhancement. The funds will be generated from
reprogrammed HOME program income and administration funds.
Down Payment Assistance
$ 50,000
Funds to support the Department's ongoing Homeownership Assistance Program
through the provision of down payment assistance to qualified homebuyers. This
current allocation will permit the Department to assist up to 20 prospective low and
moderate-income homebuyers in the purchase of affordable residential units.
Demo-Rebuild
$ 225,000
Funds to support the construction or reconstruction of up to five (5) affordable
residential units under the Department's innovative Demolition-Rebuild Program: This
program is geared to low and moderate income (i.e., families and individuals) that
occupy severely deteriorated and substandard properties that are unfit for habitation
and poses life threatening and negative environmental conditions. The program is an
extension to the Department's owner-occupied rehabilitation program.
Rental Rehab
$ 100,000
Funds to support the Department's Rental Rehabilitation Program that is designed to
iassist owners of rental properties in increasing the supply of affordable remtal housing
units with the intent of reducing the rental obligation of tenants. This program is
available to all owners of privately held rental property and non-profit organizations with
property that is located in designated or targeted communities.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
. $ 203,628
Funding allocation to support the Housing and Neighborhood Development
Department's general administrative expenses and other contingency costs associated.
with implementing the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
TOTAL 2002 HOME FUNDING PROGRAM: $2,053,628
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YEAR 2002 PROPOSED ACTION PLAN
COMMUNITY 'DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
CDBG Entitlement Allocation (estimate)
Program Income (estimate)
Total CDBG Funds (estimate)
Recaptured UDAG
Total Funds Available
$2,903,000.00
$ 80,000.00
$2,983,000.00
$ 100,000.00
$3,083,000.00
PROPOSED USE OF 2002 CDBG FUNDS
PROPOSED BUDGET
Acquisition
Hope House for Women, Inc.......................................................... $ 50,000.00
2542 Milledgeville Road
Grant to purchase property located at 3212 Wrightsboro Road to be used to
Provide transitional housing for women suffering from substance abuse problems.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (a)]
Priority Need: High - Substance Abuse
Proposed Accomplishments: 52 Persons
Public Facilities & Improvements
Augusta Mini Theatre, Inc. ............................................................ $ 64,000.00
430 8th Street
Grant for purchase of seats to furnish a new arts center to be constructed at
2255 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Facility will include dance, drama, music, .
art studios, office spaces, a multi-purpose room and 400-seat theatre.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (c)]
Priority Need: Medium - General Facility
Proposed Accomplishments: 10,000 Persons
Boys & Girls Clubs of Augusta, Inc. .............................................. $ 50,000.00
Grant for improvements to the facility located at 1903 Division S1. Improvements
to include resurfacing of gym floor, gym windows, painting, lighting, HVAC ducts,
exercise equipment and qasketball goals. Facility provides activities for low income
youths ages 5-18.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (c)]
Priority Need: Medium - Youth Center
Proposed Accomplishments: 1,700 Youths
$ 100,000.00
The Family Y, YMCA of the CSRA, Inc. .............................................
Southside Center- 2340 Milledgeville Road
Grant to renovate and expand the Souths ide Center to provide recreational activities
. for low income youths and families. Renovation to include a full gymnasium
with a gazebo enclosure for outdoor basketball court.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570:201 (c)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
Low - Neighborhood Center
33,472 Persons
Girls Inc. of the CSRA................~.................................................... $
1919 Watkins Street
Grant for improvements to facility to include replacements of lighting and roof.
Agency provides after school and summer programs to low income girls ages
5-18. (Note: Multi-year funded project - Total grant $20,737.59)
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (c)]'
Priority Need: Low - Neighborhood Center
Proposed Accomplishments: 730 Youths
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Augusta-Richmond County land Bank Authority.............................. $ 50,000.00
1815 Marvin Griffin Road
Grant to be used for demolition of dilapidated structures in low income areas
to include Sand Hills, South Augusta, Laney Walker and East Augusta
neighborhoods. After clearance, vacant lots will be made available to private
companies and CHDO's for construction of affordable houses for low income persons.
[Eligible 24 CFR 570.201 (d)]
Prioroity Need: High - Housing
Proposed Accomplishments: 20 lots
Public Services
30901 Development Corporation, Inc. ............................................ . $ 15,000.00
1446 Linden Street, Augusta .
Grant for 'Teens About Change Program" to be sponsored at the W.T. Johnson
Center for low income youth ages 11-18. Activity designed to bring about
positive changes in youth by providing various cultural and educational
extracurricular activities such as art, dance gymnastics and SAT preparation.
W.T. Johnson Center, 1610 Hunter St.
[Eligible 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High - Youth Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 75 Youths
Able Disabled, Inc. ..................................................................... $ 20,000.00
3722 Walton Way
.Grant for transportation services for persons with disabilitie,s.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High -Transportation Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 580 Persons
Art Factory, Inc. ........................................................................... $ 6,000.00
301 Crawford Ave.
Grant to provide scholarship assistance to low income youths to participate
in arts education classes and camps.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High -Youth Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 775 youths
Augusta Mini Theatre, Inc. .........................................~.................. $ 5,000.00
430 Eighth Street
Grant to provide scholarships to low income youths, adults and seniors
for drama, dance and music classes.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High -Youth Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 250 Persons
Augusta Task Force for the Homeless, Inc. ....................................
730 East Boundary
Grant for agency's operational costs to provide case management and
other services to the homeless.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 40,000.00
High - Homeless Services
1,500 Persons '
Augusta Urban Ministries, Inc. ......................................................
303 Hale Street
Grant to assist low income persons with childcare assistance.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 10,000.00
Medium - Childcare Services
60 Persons
Augusta Youth Center, Inc. ............................................................
602 Third Street
Grant to provide tutorial services to low income youths in the Olde Town
neighborhoods.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 36,000.00
High -Youth Services
1 00 Youths
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CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. ................................ $ 20,500.00
1261 Greene Street
Grant. to assist with costs associated with providing transitional housing
and supportive services to homeless families.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High -Transitional Housing
Proposed Accomplishments: 30 Families
Catholic Social Services, Inc. ....................................................... $ 35,000.00
8111ihStreet
Grant to provide financial assistance to low income persons to prevent
homelessness through payment of first month's rent to avoid eviction,
deposits and support services.
[Eligible pe'r 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High -Housing Placement
Proposed Accomplishments: 600 Persons
Coordinated Health Services, Inc. ................................................. $ 8,000.00
1384 Greene Street
Grant to provide free health care to the homeless and near homeless persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570,201 (e)]
Priority Need: . Medium - Medical Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 100 Persons
Golden Harvest Food Bank, Inc. .................................................... $ 20,000.00
3310 Commerce Drive
Grant to continue the Brown Bag Program that provides food to low
income seniors.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High - Senior Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 840 Persons
Hope House For Women~ Inc......................................................... $ 10,000.00
. 2542 Milledgeville Road
Grant for operational costs associated with providing transitional
housing to women suffering from substance abuse.
[Eligible Per 24 CFR 570:201 (e)] .
Priority Need: Medium - Food Aid
Proposed Accomplishments: . 52 Persons
Housing Authority of the City of Augusta..........................................
1425 Walton Way
Grant to provide activity scholarships to enable low income youths
participation in summer camp activities.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 20,000.00
High -Youth Services
125 Youths
JWC Helping Hands, Inc......: ..........................................................
2050 Bolt Drive
Grant to expand food distribution program that serves low income
homeless and elderly persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: .
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 13,500.00
Medium - General Services
300 Persons
Lucy C. Laney Museum.. ~...............................................................
1116 Phillips Street .
Grant to provide a computer assisted Art and History Program
for low income children between K-6 grades.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 10,000.00
High -Youth Services
.,75 Youths
. MACH Academy of Tennis & Chess, Inc. ...~...................................... $ 10,000.00
622 Fourth Street
Grant to provide structural educational and recreational activities to low income youths.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]' .
Priority Need: . High - Youth Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 60 Youths
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NeighborhoQd Improvements Project, Inc. .......................................
2467 Golden Camp Road
Grant to provide after-school tutoring to low income youths.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need:
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 10,000.00
High - Youth Services
High - Youth Services
360 Youths
SAFE, Homes of Augusta, Inc. ......................................................... $ 25,000.00
P.O. Box 3187
Grant to purchase a multi-passenger van for clients transportation.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: Low - Victims of Domestic Violence
Proposed Accomplishments: 2,000 Persons
Senior Citizens Council.................................................................. $ 10,000.00
535 15th Street
Grant to assist with costs associated with providing transportation for seniors
to participate in activities at Savannah Place, belle Terrace, Mc Bean and
Hephzibah/Blythe Senior Centers.
Priority Need: High - Transportation Services
Proposed Accomplishment: . 82 Persons
Shelter and Advocacy Center for Abused Children, Inc. ..................... $ 5,000.00
P.O. Box 12036
Grant to assist with costs related to providing shelter to child victims of abuse.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.2.01 (e)]
Priority Need: Low - Abused and Neglected Children
Proposed Accomplishments: 80 Children
Shiloh Center........................................................................:..... $ 21,000.00
1635 15th Street
Grant to purchase a handicap accessible van to provide transportation to seniors
Participating in activities at the facility.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.201 (e)]
Priority Need: High - Senior Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 150 Persons
Rehabilitation
Housing Rehabilitation Program.............................................. .......
One 10th Street, Suite 430
Continuation of the city's housing rehabilitation program to qualified low and moderate
income homeowners in CDBG eligible neighborhoods. Program components include
deferred and low - interest rate loans to finance repairs to substandard single family
and multifamily residences ($635,000), emergency grants to correct dangerous or hazardous
conditions in single family residences ($50,000), free paint for use on the exterior of
residences and limited housing improvements by World Changers ($75,000).
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.202(a)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$ 760,000.00
High - Housing
33 units
Transition Centers, Inc. ..................................................................
1835-39 Wrightsboro Road
Grant for improvements to facility to c.onsist of replacement of roofs, HVAC,
painting and installation of handicap ramps. Agency provides transitional
housing to low income persons suffering from substance abuse.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.202(a)].
Priority Need: High - Substance Abuse
Proposed Accomplishments: 100 Persons
$ 75,000.00
Code Enforcement .....................................................................
. One 10th Street, Suite 430
Funds to be used to increase code enforcement efforts in low income
neighborhoods to arrest decline of low income areas.
$ 185,672.41
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.202(c)]
Proposed Accomplishments:
All Low Income Neighborhoods
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1446 Linden Street
Loan to construct a multi-family apartment tax credit development for
seniors in the Turpin Hill neighborhood.
, [Eligible per 24 CFR570.204]
Priority Need: High - Housing
Proposed Accomplishments: 48 units
Augusta Neighborhood Improvement Corporation, Inc. (ANIC)............ $ 200,000.00
763 Broad street, Suite 702
Grant funds to replace previously reprogrammed Year 1998 COBG funds
used to support Apple Valley Park development. Funds to be used for housing
in the Laney-Walker neighborhood.
[Eligible per 24 CFR570.204]
Priority Need: High - Housing
Proposed Accomplishments: 20 units
Section 108 Loan Repayment ......................................................... $ 200,000.00
One 10lh Street, Suite 430
Repayment of the Section 108 loan and legal fees associated with the Olde
Town Properties Project.
[Eligible per 24 570.705(c)]
Administration & Plannina
ARC Planning Commission, Inc. ...................................................
525 Telfair Street, Augusta
Continuation of planning assistance to the CDBG Program.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.205]
General Administration..................................................................
Housing & Neighborhood Development, One 10lh Street, Suite 430
Funds to be used for the general administration of the CDBG Program.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.206)
,Fair Housing.................................................................................
Housing & Neighborhood Development, One 10lh Street, Suite 430
Funds to be used for updating the1995 Fair Housing Study.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 570.206]
TOTAL CDBG & R-UDAG FUNDS
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$ 541,600.00
$ . 20,000.00
$3,083,000.00
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ESG Entitlement Allocation (estimate)
$ 99,000.00
PROPOSED USE OF 2002 ESG FUNDS
PROPOSED BUDGET
Antioch Ministries, Inc........ ........ ... ......... ...... .......... ... ............... ....
1454 Florence Street
Grant to provide food aid and job training to the homeless and persons with special.needs.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2)]
Priority Need: .
Proposed Accomplishments:
$
5,823.53
Medium/High - Job Training/Food
250 Persons
Augusta Task Force For The Homeless, Inc. ..................................$ 5,823.53
730 East Boundary
Grant assistance to aid homeless persons in obtaining Georgia Photo Identification
Cards and birth certificates.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a) (2)]
Priority Need: High - Homeless Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 100 Persons
Augusta Urban Ministries........................................................~.... $ 5,823.53
303 Hale Street
Grant provided for operational costs associated with the distribution of furniture items
to the homeless community.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2)]
Priority Need: Medium- Homeless Services (furniture)
Proposed Accomplishments: 200 Persons
CSRA Economic Oppo'rtunity Authority, Inc. ................................. $ 5,823.53
1261 Greene Street
Grant for operation of transitional houses for homeless persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(3)]
Priority Need: High - Homeless Transitional Housing
Proposed Accomplishments: 25 Persons
. Catholic Social Services, Inc. ..............:.......................................... $ 5,823.53
811 Twelfth Street
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Grant to provide emergency financial assistance to prevent and end homelessness
through payment of first month's rent, rent to avoid eviction and deposits.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(4)] .
Priority Need: High - Homeless Housing Needs
Proposed Accomplishments: 50 Persons
Coordinated Health Services.................................................;....... $ 5,823.53
1384 Greene Street
Grant to be used to provide primary and preventive health care to homeless persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2)]
. Priority Need: High - Homeless Supportive Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 150 Persons
Golden Harvest Food Bank~... ;'..... ....::....:............................... .-........ $
3310 Commerce Drive
. Grant to provide food to the homeless and. low and moderate income persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2) &(3)]'
Priority Need: High - Homeless Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 100 Persons
5,823.53
Good Hope Social Services, Inc.....~......... ........................................
710 East Cedar Street
Grant to pro'vide emergency financial_assistance to prevent homelessness due to eviction,
disconnection of utilities and counseling'o!1 money management. '
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(4)]
Priority Need :
Proposed Accomplishments:
$
5,823.53
High - Homeless Housing Needs
50 Persons
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402 Walker Street
Grant to assist with costs of providing transitional housing to males suffering from
alcohol and substance abuse problems.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a) (2) (3)]
Priority Need: High - Transitional Housing
Proposed Accomplishments: 40 Persons
5,823.53
Hope House for Women, Inc..... ........ ..................... ....... ................. $
2542 Milledgeville Road
Grant to assist with costs of providing transitional housing and supportive services
to females recovering from substance abuse.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a) (2) (3)]
Priority Need: Medium- Rent/Food
Proposed Accomplishments: 52 Persons
5,823.53
-Interfaith Hospitality Network, Inc. ................................................
2453 Ridge Road
Grant to provide intake and supportive services to homeless families and assist
families in securing permanent housing and employment.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2)(3)(4)]
Priority Need: .
Proposed Accomplishments:
$
5,823.53
High - Emergency Shelter/Supportive Services
70 persons
JWC Helping Hands, Inc. .............................................................
2050 Bolt Drive
Grant to provide food,' emergency financial assistance for utilities and rent to
homeless persons.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2) & (4)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$
5,823.53
Medium/High - Homeless Supportive Services
75 Persons
Lightof the World Neighborhood and Economic Development, Inc.
1880 Alabama Road
Grant to provide essential services to the homeless in Aragon Park.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$
5,823.53
High - Transitional Housing & Support Services
50 Persons
SAFE Homes, Inc. ....................................................................... $ 5,823.53
P.O. Box 318
Grant for operational costs of shelter, essential services and homeless prevention
for victims of domestic violence.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2)(3)(4)]
Priority Need: Medium/High - Emergency Shelter/Support Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 50 persons
St. Stephens Ministry, Inc. ............................................................ $ 5,823.53
924 Greene Street
Grant for essential services and operational costs of transitional house for homeless
low income HIV/AIDS persons. .
[Eligible per 24 CFR 56.21 (a) (2) (3)]
Priority Need: Medium/High -Transition Housing Services
Proposed Accomplishments: 20 persons
Salvation Army, Inc. ................................................................... ....
1384 Greene Street
Grant to provide food for homeless persons.
[Eligible 24 CFR 571.21 (a) (2)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$
5,823.53
Medium - Food
1 ,000 persons
Transition Centers, Inc. .................... ............................................
1835 Wrightsboro Road
Grant to provide essential services to homeless persons suffering from substance
abuse.
[Eligible per 24 CFR 571.21 (a)(2)]
Priority Need:
Proposed Accomplishments:
$
5,823.52
Medium/High - Transitional Housing Services
75 persons
Total ESG Funds
$ 99,000.00
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PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS - HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
30901 Development Corporation
$ 200,000
Supplemental grant funds to support Phase II of the Faith View Estates Development.
Phase II - consisting of 14 new and rehabilitated housing units - will involve demolition,
design, engineering, rehabilitation and new construction. This additional funding will
permit the completion of a total of 31 affordable residential units under the proposed
total project effort.
Affordable Housing Foundation of Augusta/Habitat
$ 100,000
Grant funds to support construction related costs associated with the construction of 12
units of affordable housing in various communities throughout the Augusta-Richmond
County area. The funds will be used primarily to support cost of supplies. Consistent
with current objectives of the Habitat for Humanity, the completed homes will be
targeted for purchase by very low-income individuals and families.
Antioch Ministries Community Development Corporation
$ 200,000
Grant funds to support Phase II of the Florence Street Revitalization Project - consisting
ofthe construction of 20 new single family affordable residential units. These units will
be targeted to first time homebuyers in the 30 percent of median income category. The
Florence Street project is being developed as part of a continuing neighborhood
revitalization strategy in the Pine Street Historic District in the Bethlehem Community.
East Augusta Community Development Corporation
$ 75,000
Grant funds to assist the Corporation in supporting its ongoing acquisition and
rehabilitation program and exploratory costs associated with establishing a Lease to
Purchase Program in the East Augusta area. These programs are targeted to
increasing the access to home ownership to very low and low and moderate-income
families and individuals; particularly those with past and current credit problems and
who lack the necessary funds to pursue the purchase of a home.
Laney-Walker CDC and Legacy-1 CDC
$ 300,000
Under a proposed partnership arrangement, these grant funds will assist the Laney-
Walker Development Corporation (LWDC) and Legacy I CDC in pursuing acquisition,
demolition, relocation, construction, reconstruction and other associated development
activities in the Laney-Walker Neighborhood south of Laney-Walker Blvd. This first
phase of a multi-year revitalization effort is designed to produce approximately 40 units
of affordable new and rehabilitated housing that will be targeted to low and moderate-
income families and individuals. This new initiative will be coordinated closely with the
Housing and Neighborhood Development Department with the objective of combining
two development entities for the purpose of implementing a comprehensive and
coordinated revitalization plan and strategy for this area of the Laney-Walker area. This
funding proposal is conditione"dcm" the completion of a formal partnership agreement
between LWDC and Legacy 1 by October 15, 2001. This agreement will be reviewed
and approved by the HND-Citizens Advisory Committee.
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Grant funds to support the continuation of the Corporation's ongoing acquisition and
rehabilitation program in the Barton Chapel, Meadow Brook and Old McDuffies
Communities. Under this progtam~ PLCDC will acquire and rehabilitate up to 5 units of
affordable housing and make these units available for purchase by low and moderate
income individuals and families. The objective of the acquisition/rehab program is to
identify and decrease the number of substandard dwellings in the targeted communities
and improve overall living conditions for residents in these areas.
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Sand Hills Neighborhood Association
$ 200,000
Grant funds to support start-up costs associated with establishing a new Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO) in the Sand Hills Community. The funds
will be used to cover initial operating cost, capacity building, master plan development,
site acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction on selected residential parcels
throughout the community. This initial funding will implement a comprehensive multi-
year Neighborhood Revitalization Project designed to restore the characteristics of a
healthy and stable inner city neighborhood in historic Sand Hills. The grant funds will be
used for program administration and project implementation.
OTHER PROJECTS
Laney-Walker Development Corporation
$ 250,000
Reprogrammed grant funds to support project enhancements for the ongoing 24 unit
new construction Summerfield East Subdivision Development. These funds will support
costs associated with the construction of decorative fencing- throughout the project area
to provide security and overall project enhancement. The funds will be generated from
reprogrammed HOME program income and administration funds.
Down Payment Assistance
$ 50,000
Funds .to support the Department's ongoing Homeownership Assistance Program
through the provision of down payment assistance to qualified homebuyers. This
current allocation will permit the Department to assist up to 20 prospective low and
moderate-income homebuyers in the purchase of affordable residential units.
Demo-Rebuild
. $ 225,000
Funds to support the construction or reconstruction of up to five (5) affordable
residential units under the Department's innovative Demolition-Rebuild Program: This
program is geared to low and moderate income (i.e., families and individuals) that
occupy severely deteriorated and substandard properties that are unfit for habitation
and poses life threatening and negative environmental conditions. The program is an
extension to the Department's owner-occupied rehabilitation program.
Rental Rehab
$ 100,000
. Funds to support the Department's Rental Rehabilitation Program that is designed to
iassist owners of rental properties in increasing the supply of affordable rental housing
units with the intent of reducing the rental obligation of tenants. This program is
available to all owners of privately held rental property and non-profit organizations with
property that is located in designated or targeted communities.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
$ 203,628
Funding allocation to support the Housing and Neighborhood Development
Department's general administrative expenses and other contingency costs associated
with implementing the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
TOTAL 2002 HOME FUNDING PROGRAM: $2,053,628