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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) FROM THE DESK OF............ HAWTHORNE WELCHER, JR. ~. TO: MAYOR COPENHAVER ~ FROM: HAWTHORNEWELCHER,JR~ DATE: November 17, 2008 RE: NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) - SIGNED DOCUMENTS Mayor Copenhaver, Please find attached documents that are in need of your signature. These documents are a part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) application, which is to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or before Tuesday, November 25, 2008. If you would, please review, sign where indicated (highlighted), and have your assistant give me a call (706-564-1411) when the documents are ready for pickup by weeks end. Thanks and if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to give me a call at (706) 564-1411. Hawthorne Welcher, Assistant Director - H 0 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR DAVID S. COPENHAVER, MAYOR 530 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 821-1831 - fax (706) 821-1838 November 25, 2008 u.s. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Planning & Development Department Attn: Stella Taylor - CPD Representative Five Points Plaza 40 Marietta Street Atlanta, GA 30303-2806 Re: Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Grant Application Submission Dear Mrs. Taylor, The City of Augusta remains greatly excited about the opportunity afforded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to be able to provide emergency assistance for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed upon residences through an array of eligible activities. If you would, please find enclosed the four (4) major components of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) application to include: 1. NSP Application 2. SF-424 (signed and dated) 3. Certifications (signed and dated) 4. NSP Application Contents Checklist Thanks again for your time and commitment, and if you have any additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to give me a call at (706) 821-1821. Sincerely, cJJ :t:x{. ft-- David S. Copenhaver Mayor cc: Chester A. Wheeler, Director CERTIFICATIONS (1) Affirmatively furthering fair housing. The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means that it will conduct an analysis to identify impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting the analysis and actions in this regard. (2) Anti-lobbying. The jurisdiction will comply with restrictions on lobbying required by 24 CFR part 87, together with disclosure forms, if required by that part. (3) Authority of Jurisdiction. The jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations and other program requirements. (4) Consistency with Plan. The housing activities to be undertaken with NSP funds are consistent with its consolidated plan, which means that NSP funds will be used to meet the congressionally identified needs of abandoned and foreclosed homes in the targeted area set forth in the grantee's substantial amendment. (11) Assessments. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds, by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low- and moderate-income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public (5) Acquisition and relocation. The jurisdiction will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4601), and implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24, except as those provisions are modified by the Notice for the NSP program published by HUD. (6) Section 3. The jurisdiction will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 135. (7) Citizen Participation. The jurisdiction is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of Sections 24 CFR 91.105 or 91.115, as modified by NSP requirements. (8) Following Plan. The jurisdiction is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved byHUD. (9) Use of funds in 18 months. The jurisdiction will comply with Title III of Division B of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of2008 by using, as defined in the NSP Notice, all of its grant funds within 18 months of receipt of the grant. (10) Use NSP funds::: 120 of AMI. The jurisdiction will comply with the requirement that all of the NSP funds made available to it will be used with respect to individuals and families whose incomes do not exceed 120 percent of area median income. (15) Compliance with laws. The jurisdiction will comply with applicable laws. c.fl cX)(. ~ ~s/-o, Signature/Authorized fficial Dat improvements. However, ifNSP funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with NSP funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. In addition, with respect to properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (but not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than NSP funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks NSP or CDBG funds to cover the assessment. (12) Excessive Force. The jurisdiction certifies that it has adopted and is enforcing: (1) a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and (2) a policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from, a facility or location that is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. (13) Compliance with anti-discrimination laws. The NSP grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601:'3619), and implementing regulations. (14) Compliance with lead-based paint procedures. The activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B, J, K, and R of this title. JV\A~OR. Title Note: Signature above denotes that the Authorized Official (City Mayor) has read, understands, and complies with all fifteen (15) Certifications as set forth above. APPLICATION FOR OMB Approved No. 3076-0006 Version 7/03 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier November 25, 2008 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION: 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier Application Pre-application o Construction bl Construction 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier I r;zj Non-Construction Cl Non-Construction 5. APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name: Organizational Unit: Augusta, Georgia Department: Housing and Community Development Or~anizational DUNS: Division: 78 566641 Housing Department Address: Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on matters Street: involving this application (give area code) 925 Laney Walker Blvd Prefix: First Name: Mr. Chester City: Middle Name Augusta A. County: Last Name Richmond Wheeler State: ZiJl Code Suffix: Georgia 30901 III Country: Email: United States of America CWheeler@augustaga.gov 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN): Phone Number (give area code) I Fax Number (give area code) @]@]-[]0[QJ[]~[]~ (706) 821-1797 (706) 821-1784 8. TYPE OF APPLICATION: 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: (See back of form for Application Types) I!Zl New [l] Continuation o Revision C. Municipal If Revision, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es) (See back of form for description of letters.) 0 0 Other (specify) Other (specify) 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: [][i]-[]~@] City of Augusta via its Housing and Community Development Department will administer the Neighborhood Stabilization Program TITLE (Name of Program): (NSP) through the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) Neighborhood Stabilization Program 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (Cities, Counties, States, ete.): Cities - Augusta, Hephzibah, County - Richmond, State - Georgia 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: Start Date: I Ending Date: a. Applicant ~~. Project 09/29/2008 09/29/2011 106 06 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING: 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? a. Federal ~ uu ID THIS PREAPPLlCATION/APPLlCATION WAS MADE 2,473,064 a. Yes... AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 b. Applicant ~ .uu PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON c. State ~ uu DATE: d. Local ~ 00 llJ PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E. O. 12372 b. No. e. Other ~ uu III OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR REVIEW f. Program Income ~ uu 17.IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? g. TOTAL j:li uu o Yes If "Yes" attach an explanation. VZl No 2,473,064 18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THI~ APPLlCATION/PREAPPLlCATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED. a. Authorized Reoresentative Mrpfix I First Name Middle Name David S. Last Name ~uffix Copenhaver n/a b. Title ~. Telephone Number (give area code) Mayor - 11706'-821-1821 d. Signature of Authorized Representative (2,..2,>/ .(/ Ie. Date Signed November 25, 2008 Previous Edition Usable d Standard Form 424 (Rev.9-2003) . . Authorized for Local Reoroduction Prescnbed bv OMB Circular A-1 02 SF-424 (Rev. 7-97) Back INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-424 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 45 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0043), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. This is a standard form used by applicants as a required face sheet for pre-applications and applications submitted for Federal assistance. It will be used by Federal agencies to obtain applicant certification that States which have established a review and comment procedure in response to Executive Order 12372 and have selected the program to be included in their process, have been given an opportunity to review the applicant's submission. Item: Entry: Item: Entry: 1. Select Type of Submission. 11. Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If more than one program is involved, you should append an explanation on a separate sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real property projects), attach a map showing project location. For preapplications, use a separate sheet to provide a summary descriotion of this oroiect. 2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State if applicable) 12. List only the largest political entities affected (e.g., State, and applicant's control number (if applicable). counties, cities). 3. State use only (if applicable). 13 Enter the proposed start date and end date of the project. 4. Enter Date Received by Federal Agency 14. List the applicant's Congressional District and any District(s) Federal identifier number: If this application is a continuation or affected by the program or project revision to an existing award, enter the present Federal Identifier number. If for a new oroiect, leave blank. 5. Enter legal name of applicant, name of primary organizational unit 15 Amount requested or to be contributed during the first (including division, if applicable), which will undertake the funding/budget period by each contributor. Value of in kind assistance activity, enter the organization's DUNS number contributions should be included on appropriate lines as (received from Dun and Bradstreet), enter the complete address of applicable. If the action will result in a dollar change to an the applicant (including country), and name, telephone number, e- existing award, indicate only the amount of the change. For mail and fax of the person to contact on matters related to this decreases, enclose the amounts in parentheses. If both basic application. and supplemental amounts are included. show breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program funding, use totals and show breakdown usino same cateaories as item 15. 6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by the 16. Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact Internal Revenue Service. (SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the application is subject to the State interaovernmental review orocess. 7. Select the appropriate letter in 17. This question applies to the applicant organization, not the the space provided. i. State Controlled person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories A. State Institution of Higher of debt include delinquent audit disallowances, loans and B. County Learning taxes. C. Municipal J. Private University D. Township K. Indian Tribe E. Interstate L. Individual F. Intermunicipal M. Profit Organization G. Special District N. Other (Specify) H. Independent School O. Not for Profit District Oraanization 8. Select the type from the following list: 18 To be signed by the authorized representative of the applicant. . "New" means a new assistance award. A copy of the governing body's authorization for you to sign . "Continuation" means an extension for an additional this application as official representative must be on file in the fundinglbudget period for a project with a projected completion applicant's office. (Certain Federal agencies may require that date. this authorization be submitted as part of the application.) . "Revision" means any change in the Federal Government's financial obligation or contingent liability from an existing obligation. If a revision enter the appropriate letter: A. Increase Award B. Decrease Award C. Increase Duration D. Decrease Duration 9. Name of Federal agency from which assistance is being requested with this application. 10. Use the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and title of the program under which assistance is requested. ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMS Approval No. 0348-0040 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0040), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. 5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 994728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). 6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 991681- 1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Previous Edition Usable Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 9794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 996101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) 99523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 99290 dd-3 and 290 ee- 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 993601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and, 0) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application. 7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of. Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally-assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. 8. Will comply, as applicable, with provISions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 991501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424B (Rev. 7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 . 9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis- Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 99276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 9276c and 18 U.S.C. 9874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 99327- 333), regarding labor standards for federally-assisted construction subagreements. 10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more. 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to 'EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 991451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. 997401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93- 205). SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL U2~xf.~- APPLICANT ORGANIZATION~ AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 991271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 9470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 99469a-1 et seq.). 14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance. 15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 992131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance. 16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 994801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations. " 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing this program. TITLE MAYOR DATE SUBMITTED November 25, 2008 Standard Form 424B (Rev. 7-97) Back ~ A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION UNDER TITLE III OF THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 2008 AND GRANTING THE AUTHORITY TO GIVE ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTING THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT. WHEREAS, Title III of Division of the Housing and Econornic Recovery Act, 2008 (HERA) appropriates $3.92 billion for emergency assistance for redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties; and those: WHEREAS, funds are to be used to address areas of greatest need within the city, including (1) With the greatest percentage of foreclosures, (2) With the highest percentage of homes financed by subprime mortgage related loans, and (3) Identified as likely to face a significant rise in the rate of home foreclosures. WHEREAS, the eligible uses of funds include, but are not limited to: · Establishing financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed homes and residential properties in neighborhoods affected by foreclosures and mortgage crisis; · Purchasing and rehabilitating homes and residential properties abandoned or foreclosed; · Establishing land banks for foreclosed homes; · Demolishing blighted structures; or · Redeveloping demolished or vacant properties WHEREAS, Augusta-Richmond County has availed itself of the provisions of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, cornmon1y known as the Neighborhood Stabilization Program; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the City of Augusta's 2008 Annual Action Plan as a prerequisite to receiving Neighborhood Stabilization funds in the amount of $2,473,064 after the public have been given 15 days to comment on the application; and WHEREAS, the comment period will commence November 7,2008, and expire November 21,2008; and WHEREAS, the City is authorizing the Housing and Community Development Department to develop and submit an application for the Neighborhood Stabilization funds to Hun by December 1, 2008; and WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds must be obligated within 18 months and expended within four years from the date of the Grant Agreement; and WHEREAS, in order to expedite the orderly execution of the assurances, certifications and Grant Agreement, the Mayor is hereby given authority to provide such assurances, certifications and execute the Grant Agreement as required by the Secretary; and WHEREAS, in order to expedite the projects included in the application, the Housing and Community Development Department is given authority to carry out the projects in accordance with federal regulations; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to hire additional staff, which has been approved by Human Resources, with the capability to administer and manage the program which shall consist of four (4) positions; HERA Manager, Administrative Assistant -Housing, Housing Inspector I and Housing Programs Coordinator II; and ~ :.- . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Housing and Community Development Department be authorized to carry out the orderly execution of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program in compliance with all applicable law, rules, and regulations. ATTEST: AUGUSTA, GEORGIA , \,:: >~ ..~'f,. .. BY: cJl~~, David S. Cop haver Mayor -- "~ ".," '}. ", CERTIFICATION I, Lena J. Bonner , Clerk of Commission, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a Resolution as adopted by said AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUN1Y COMMISSION in meeting held on November 5,2008. SEAL dk~ I ~/ t8 . Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission