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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAmend Proposed 2002 Action Plan For Community Development Block Grant Augusta Richmond GA DOCUMENTNAME:Amend 'Vyo-poSed 'Lao?.k-\- 'on OV\Q.Y\ -toY- Cc:w'()mlJ..Y\~~ De.ve.\opmen\- "13\ ac'C Gro-..ni- DOCUMENT TYPE: YEAR: '2-00 l BOX NUMBER: \ '3 FILE NUMBER: \ 51o \ 'L NUMBER OF PAGES: 2-0 TO;~FCOMMlSS10N 9/19/01 ~ z:z: I APPROVED · " r . .:1- .;.~/~ 0/ 2-1-" cc,li~6/42GD1 Housing and Neighborhood Dev~!l~glJ.l~n~ttT'lCCMMlssIOtd 'u......~..- Keven J. Mack, Director One, t Oth Street - Suite 430 Augusta, Georgia 3090 t (706) 82 t - t 797 - FAX (706) 82 t - t 784 TOO (706) 82 t - t 783 AGENDA ITEM:' EDITION: ..J! I 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. ...... ~- . ~ , " " jo- ~"'F ... AGENDA ITEM: September 19, 2001 Page 2 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. \: REQUESTED AGENDA DATE: ':. . Sept~mber 24, ~001 -.... . ../'" ..... . . . ~" ,'. '.' ..FU.NDSAVAILABLEINTHEFOLLOWING . ACCOUNTS: . . :' DEPART,ME T. . .... . '.". .V/.4-,A,,/ ..':. '. . ....QIRECTOR: . "~-"C/"~'.: . . . . . . K' J Mack' .... .', . . . . ADMINISTRATOR:9r..d. l ~ . George R:. Kolb . . FINANCE: ~J;.~ . Ebe nes Attachment ~~(h i _ " .- 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 1,737.59 ,. J . I' .., .' ;;- 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 \ 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 2 ,- " 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 3 i' 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 4 i' 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 5 $ 35,000.00 $ 541,600.00 $ 20,000.00 $3,083,000.00 " , J i' 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 r 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 . 6 .' ';' .. 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 5,823.53 $ 5,823.53 $ 5,823.53 $ 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: 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 7 $ 5,823.53 $ 5,823.52 $ 99,000.00 :i' . . " ~ YEAR 2002 PROPOSED ACTION PLAN HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM i' 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. ,( ~ 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 .. ...t - -' : \: 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 1,737.59 / / , ~";t., f""" . '-; . i 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 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 2 . ; 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 3 . ; ,. , . >. 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 4 . ; '; '. Special Activities by Community-Based Development Oraanization (CBDO) . , I 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 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 5 $ 35,000.00 $ 541,600.00 $ . 20,000.00 $3,083,000.00 ~ -- .<). . .. ~. .! ~ EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM. 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 . . 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 6 \'. , . '...: .. . .>. ~. ,- " '. ~ 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 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 7 ., " .' .~ ,. ~ .i '. ';' -:. - YEAR 2002 PROPOSED ACTION PLAN " ",. ,-/ HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM " r 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. ,. ., :> ~ ., . ' !' ~. Pr'bmised 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 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. . ' " 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