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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION REGARDING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FEDERAL ALLOCATIONS FOR AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY AS PART OF THE 2017 ONE YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN_ SF-424S AND CERTIFICATIONS A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR YEAR 2017 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 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ACTION PLAN AS APPROVED. WHEREAS, Augusta-Richmond County has availed itself of the provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,as amended and the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to submit a Year 2017 Action Plan as a prerequisite to receiving Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships(HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants(ESG),and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds after public hearings have been held and projects suggested by citizens have been given careful and serious consideration;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 federal programs included in the plan, the Housing and Community Development Department is given authority to carry out the programs as approved by Augusta-Richmond County Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Mayor and the Housing and Community Development Department be authorized to prepare and submit the Year 2017 Action Plan and amendments thereto as well as provide the required assurances, certifications, and execution of the Grant Agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Housing and Community Development Department be authorized to carry out the orderly execution of the Year 2017 Action Plan as approved by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission in compliance with all applcAjg,404.4es, and regulations. ATTEST: `�ae..a��' AUGUSTA, GEORGIA i\ ..„.4",..A04 MOI ' i,.,,•,'ele x °°.QC-.0, BY: 17 __.___-___ ____ - .^; ^ �,1,014: w , ° i _4 Hardie Davis,Jr. 4; ' '' /Avi Ili /t ‘,,,L0 .� �� , _ /1 Mayor Meizli ,-n:.J. nner' • w Or cprasijpie alp a, CERTIFICA ...... y moo$•4 I I, Lena J. Bonner,,Clerk of Commission, "iereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a Resolution as toted*.said AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION in meeting held on November 1, 2016 SEAL Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date:10/31/2019 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): Preapplication ®New Application fl Continuation •Other(Specify): Changed/Corrected Application Revision *3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier: 11/15/2016 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier: 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: *a.Legal Name: City of Augusta *b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.Organizational DUNS: 58-2204274 0734384180000 d.Address: *Streetl: 925 Laney Walker Blvd., 2nd Fl000r Street2: *City: Augusta County/Parish: Richmond *State: GA: Georgia Province: *Country: USA: UNITED STATES *Zip/Postal Code: 30901-2915 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Housing and Community Dev. N/A f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Mr *First Name: Hawthorne Middle Name: *Last Name: welcher Suffix: Jr. Title: Director Organizational Affiliation: City Department *Telephone Number: 706-821-1797 Fax Number: 706-821-1784 *Email: hwelcher@augustaga.gov Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: *Other(specify): *10.Name of Federal Agency: Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.218 CFDA Title: Community Development Block Grant *12.Funding Opportunity Number: N/A *Title: N/A 13.Competition Identification Number: N/A Title: N/A 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Community Development Block Grant Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments " ;Delete Attachments View Attachments Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: *a.Applicant 12 *b.Program/Project 12 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. I1474WftlgAlift7 i iei8tetaehler;kI�e�v,4ttaearlent 17.Proposed Project: *a.Start Date: 01/01/2017 *b.End Date: 12/31/2017 18.Estimated Funding($): *a.Federal 1,675,892.00 *b.Applicant 0.00 *c.State 0.00 *d.Local 0.00 *e.Other 0.00 *f. Program Income 150,000.00 *g.TOTAL 1,825,892.00 *19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? • a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on • b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. *20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.) El Yes ®No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances**and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001) **IAGREE **The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Hardie Middle Name: *Last Name: Davis Suffix: *Title: Mayor *Telephone Number: 706-821-1831 Fax Number: 706-821-1835 *Email: mayordavis@augustaga.gov *Signature of Authorized Repres ntative: „/„.7 / *Date Signed: I GVW ttiL OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date:10/31/2019 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): Preapplication ®New Application ❑Continuation *Other(Specify): ❑ Changed/Corrected Application Revision *3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier: 11/15/2016 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier: 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: *a.Legal Name: City of Augusta *b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.Organizational DUNS: 58-2204274 0734384180000 d.Address: *Streetl: 925 Laney Walker Blvd., 2nd Fl000r Street2: *City: Augusta County/Parish: Richmond *State: GA: Georgia Province: *Country: USA: UNITED STATES *Zip/Postal Code: 30901-2915 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Housing and Community Dev. f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Hawthorne Middle Name: *Last Name: Welcher Suffix: Jr. Title: Director Organizational Affiliation: City Department *Telephone Number: 706-821-1797 Fax Number: 706-821-1784 *Email: hwelcher@augustaga.gov Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: *Other(specify): *10.Name of Federal Agency: Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.231 CFDA Title: Emergency Solutions Grant *12.Funding Opportunity Number: N/A *Title: N/A 13.Competition Identification Number: N/A Title: N/A 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Emergency Solutions Grant Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Delete Attachments :View Attachments Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: *a.Applicant 12 *b.Program/Project 12 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. add~ My fnent j elete , ii rent V1 .. chment 17.Proposed Project: *a.Start Date: 01/01/2017 *b.End Date: 12/31/2017 18.Estimated Funding($): *a.Federal 152,133.00 *b.Applicant 0.00 *c.State 0.00 *d.Local 0.00 *e.Other 152,133.00 *f. Program Income 0.00 *g.TOTAL 304,266.00 *19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? El a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on • ® b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. • c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. *20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.) E]Yes ®No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach Add Attachment DeleteAttachment _View Attachment 21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001) ® **IAGREE ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Hardie Middle Name: *Last Name: Davis Suffix: *Title: Mayor *Telephone Number: 706-821-1831 Fax Number: 706-821-1835 *Email: mayordavis@augustaga.gov *Signature of Authorized Representative: Ce, � 'Date Signed: OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date:10/31/2019 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): Preapplication ®New Application ❑Continuation *Other(Specify): Changed/Corrected Application ❑Revision *3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier: 11/15/2016 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier: 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: *a.Legal Name: City of Augusta *b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.Organizational DUNS: 58-2204274 0734384180000 d.Address: *Streetl: 925 Laney Walker Blvd., 2nd Fl000r Street2: *City: Augusta County/Parish: Richmond *State: GA: Georgia Province: *Country: USA: UNITED STATES *Zip/Postal Code: 30901-2915 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Housing and Community Dev. N/A f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Hawthorne Middle Name: *Last Name: Welcher Suffix: Jr. Title: Director Organizational Affiliation: City Department *Telephone Number: 706-821-1797 Fax Number: 706-821-1784 *Email: hwelcher@augustaga.gov Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: *Other(specify): *10.Name of Federal Agency: Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.239 CFDA Title: HOME Investment Partnership *12.Funding Opportunity Number: N/A *Title: N/A 13.Competition Identification Number: N/A Title: N/A 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): Add Atfachment 'Delete Attachm. rit iew Attachment *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: HOME Investment Partnership Program Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments elete ch`ments View.;Attac iraaenis.`_ Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: *a.Applicant 12 *b.Program/Project 12 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Mechelen'' Delete Attach t Attachment 17.Proposed Project: *a.Start Date: 01/01/2017 *b.End Date: 12/31/2017 18.Estimated Funding($): *a.Federal 719,023.00 *b.Applicant 0.00 *c.State 0.00 *d.Local 0.00 *e.Other 284,148.00 *f. Program Income 235,000.00 *g.TOTAL 1,238,171.00 *19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? O a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on . • b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. • c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. *20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.) Yes No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach Md Attachment r pejeteAttachment' View Attachment 21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001) • **I AGREE **The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Hardie Middle Name: *Last Name: Davis Suffix: *Title: Mayor *Telephone Number: 706-821-1831 Fax Number: 706-821-1835 *Email: mayordavis@augustaga.gov *Signature of Authorized Representative: *Date Signed: OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date:10/31/2019 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): Preapplication ®New ®Application Continuation *Other(Specify): El Changed/Corrected Application ID Revision *3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier: 11/15/2016 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier: 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: *a.Legal Name: City of Augusta *b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.Organizational DUNS: 58-2204274 0734384180000 d.Address: Streetl: 925 Laney Walker Blvd., 2nd Fl000r Street2: *City: Augusta County/Parish: Richmond *State: GA: Georgia Province: *Country: USA: UNITED STATES Zip/Postal Code: 30901-2915 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Housing and Community Dev. N/A f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Hawthorne Middle Name: *Last Name: Welcher Suffix: Jr. Title: Director Organizational Affiliation: City Department Telephone Number: 706-821-1797 Fax Number: 706-821-1784 *Email: hwelcher@augustaga.gov Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: *Other(specify): *10.Name of Federal Agency: Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.241 CFDA Title: Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS *12.Funding Opportunity Number: N/A *Title: N/A 13.Competition Identification Number: N/A Title: N/A 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Housing Opportunities for Person With AIDS Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add,Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments, Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: *a.Applicant 12 *b.Program/Project 12 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. frrchmettt '43ejet6 W m rAI A hr 17.Proposed Project: *a.Start Date: 01/01/2017 *b.End Date: 12/31/2017 18.Estimated Funding($): *a.Federal 1,048,948.00 *b.Applicant 0.00 *c.State 0.00 *d.Local 0.00 *e.Other 0.00 *f. Program Income 0.00 *g.TOTAL 1,048,948.00 *19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on Z b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. *20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.) ❑Yes ®No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications'"'and(2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001) ® **I AGREE **The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Hardie Middle Name: *Last Name: Davis Suffix: *Title: Mayor *Telephone Number: 706-821-1831 Fax Number: 706-821-1835 *Email: mayordavis@augustaga.gov *Signature of Authorized Representative: . *Date Signed: CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations,the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing--The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing,which means it will conduct an analysis of 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 that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan--It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended,and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,as amended,in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Anti-Lobbying--To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of it,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension, continuation,renewal,amendment,or modification of any Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants,loans,and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction--The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law(as applicable)and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan--The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG,HOME,ESG,and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3--It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,and implementing regulations at A :+ AA Signature/Authorized Official Date 11/3%fG Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation--It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan--Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing,expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570) Following a Plan--It is following a current consolidated plan(or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy)that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds--It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community,and other financial resources are not available); 2. Overall Benefit.The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) , (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years),shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 3. Special Assessments.It 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 improvements. However,if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG 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. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds,including Section 108,unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case,an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.Also,in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income(not low-income) families,an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force--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 which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws--The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 USC 2000d),the Fair Housing Act(42 USC 3601-3619),and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint--Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35,subparts A,B,J,K and R; Compliance with Laws--It will comply with applicable laws. 7-4.A4Ajto; /�$ignature/Authorized Official Date i/Y2Z Title Specific HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance--If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-based rental assistance: The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent,safe,sanitary, and affordable housing. Eligible Activities and Costs--it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs,as described in 24 CFR§ 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities,as described in § 92.214. Appropriate Financial Assistance--before committing any funds to a project,it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; iall110 . ._..__._._ /67Signature/Authorized Official Date We eitor— Title < ESG Certifications The Emergency Solutions Grants Program Recipient certifies that: Major rehabilitation/conversion—If an emergency shelter's rehabilitation costs exceed 75 percent of the value of the building before rehabilitation, the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed rehabilitation. If the cost to convert a building into an emergency shelter exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building after conversion,the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed conversion. In all other cases where ESG funds are used for renovation, the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 3 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed renovation. Essential Services and Operating Costs—In the case of assistance involving shelter operations or essential services related to street outreach or emergency shelter,the jurisdiction will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESG assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site or structure, so long the jurisdiction serves the same type of persons (e.g., families with children,unaccompanied youth, disabled individuals, or victims of domestic violence) or persons in the same geographic area. Renovation—Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the building involved is safe and sanitary. Supportive Services—The jurisdiction will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing, appropriate supportive services (including medical and mental health treatment, victim services, counseling, supervision, and other services essential for achieving independent living), and other Federal State, local, and private assistance available for such individuals. Matching Funds—The jurisdiction will obtain matching amounts required under 24 CFR 576.201. Confidentiality—The jurisdiction has established and is implementing procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted under the ESG program, including protection against the release of the address or location of any family violence shelter project, except with the written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of that shelter. Homeless Persons Involvement—To the maximum extent practicable, the jurisdiction will involve, through employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, in providing services assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under the program. Consolidated Plan—All activities the jurisdiction undertakes with assistance under ESG are consistent with the jurisdiction's consolidated plan. Discharge Policy—The jurisdiction will establish and implement,to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care(such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent this discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for these persons. 74-764.4.Lco Signature/Authorize. •fficial Date /Wei Au, Title HOPWA Certifications The HOPWA grantee certifies that: Activities--Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources. Building--Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan: 1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation,or acquisition of a facility, 2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure. i Signature/Authorized Official Date 141P 11/3// ` c7. r Title APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING: A. Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352,title 31, U.S. Code.Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure.