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.
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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
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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.):
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*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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 :+
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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.
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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.