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Year 12 CDBG Application Workshop
History of CDBG
Created in 1974-as part of the Housing & Community Development Act
Consolidation of seven different community development programs
Model Cities Open Space
Urban Renewal Water & Sewer
Parks & Recreation Neighborhood Loans
Public Facilities Loans
Methods of CDBG Funding Two Forms of CDBG funding:
Entitlement-Must have population of 50,000
Small Cities-Funds awarded to the State and then sub-awarded to local governments
National Objectives
At least one must be met:Benefit to Low-to-Moderate (LMI) Income
persons○ Must be 80% or below of Area Median Income
or presumed benefit.Prevention/Elimination of Slum & Blight
○ Specific Process for DocumentationUrgent Community Need
○ Must be tied to Presidential Declared Disaster
Benefit to LMI Persons
Area Benefit Limited Clientele
Presumed BenefitRequire Income Verification
○ Income Limits
Housing LMI Jobs
Presumed Benefit
Abused Children Battered Spouses Severely Disabled Adults Illiterate Adults Persons with AIDS Migrant Farm Workers Homeless Persons Elderly (62 and up)
Current Income Guidelines
Family Size Max. Income Limit
1 $32,050
2 $36,600
3 $41,200
4 $45,750
5 $49,450
6 $53,100
7 $56,750
8 or more $60,400
Effective 12/18/13 based on 80% of Area Median Income
Anticipated release of 2015 Income Limits February 2015
Required
ALL PROJECTS MUST DEMONSTRATE MEETING ONE OF THE THREE
NATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Applicant Eligibility
Non-Profit
For Profit
Governmental Entity
Eligible Activities
Acquisition of Property Specific guidelines to follow
Public Facilities and ImprovementsExamples include: streets, sidewalks, water,
sewer, drainage, community center, and parks
Public ServiceSubject to a 15% cap
Removal of Architectural Barriers
Eligible Activities continued Housing Rehabilitation Homeowner Assistance Economic Development Planning/Administration
Ineligible Activities
Buildings used for General Government Political Activities Replacement of General Fund Dollars Purchase of Equipment and Personal
Property Operating and Maintenance Costs Income Payments
Performance Measures
Objective #3
Economic
Opportunity
Accessibility for the
purpose of creating
Suitable Living
Environments
Affordability for the
purpose of creating
Suitable Living
Environments
Sustainability for the
purpose creating
Suitable Living
Environments
Accessibility for the
purpose of providing
Decent Housing
Affordability for the
purpose of providing
Decent Housing
Sustainability for the
purpose of providing
Decent Housing
Accessibility for the
purpose of providing
Economic
Opportunities
Affordability for the
purpose of providing
Economic
Opportunities
Sustainability for the
purpose of providing
Economic
Opportunities
Outcome #1
Availability/
Accessibility
Outcome #2
Affordability
Outcome #3
Sustainability
Objective #1
Suitable Living
Environment
Objective #2
Decent
Housing
Regulatory Items To Consider Environmental Review Davis/Bacon Act Lead Based Paint Open Procurement Methods Relocation
Funding Process City completes and approves a 5-year Consolidated
Plan City solicits, reviews, and awards agency applications
Competitive ProcessStaff Technical Review & Citizen Review
City Prepares Annual Action PlanDetails what activities will take place
City approves Sub-Recipient Agreements Agency begins activity After activity is completed City will monitor Agency
program files
2015 CDBG Timeline
Initial Public Hearing – January 20 Applications Available – January 30 Applications Due – February 20
4:00 p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Committee Review – March 5 Annual Action Plan Approval – May 5 Agreements Approved - July
Agreement
Legally Binding Agreement between City & Awarded Agency
Agreement Outline:What activity will take place?How much it will cost?Who is responsible?Who will it benefit?HUD Regulations
Projected Allocation of Funds Estimated Year 12 Funds $515,000 60% - CDBG Reinvestment Area 20% - Community Programming 20% - Administration & Fair Housing
Reinvestment Area (Local CDBG Strategy Area) Census Tracts 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
& the city portion of 112 – 105 Current CDBG investments targeted to the
specific needs of each neighborhood. Directed by city staff from a variety of
departments and input from area residents.
CDBG Local Strategy Area
Application Review Please read the entire application carefully Be sure all Certifications are signed & all
attachments are included Submit Original and 6 Copies
One copy of attachments Each Agency must have a DUNS # Minimum Request is $10,000 Applications must be received on-time
including all attachments.
Common Application Problems Board Resolution does not state specific project Incorrect Program Budget Percentage Used Previously Funded Application and Did Not
Update Information Typos, Missing Pages Lack of Detail in Timeline Description of Organization Instead of
Project/Program Unclear what you are doing and how funds will be
used
Staff Review
Staff will conduct a technical assessment before the Citizen Review
Review will focus on:Eligibility Application CompletenessTimeliness & Technical Issues
Citizen Review Committee Open Public Meeting with Scheduled
Review Times for each Eligible Application
Total of 100 points available Citizen Review will focus on the
following: Effectiveness – 20 points -New Service -15 points Efficiency – 20 points (New Recipients
Only) Leveraging – 25 points -Past Performance –15 Points Capacity – 20 points (Previous Recipients
Only)
Boatlanding Road
Parker Bennett Park
Boys and Girls Club
GED-ESL Classes
GO bg Transit Bus Shelters
Durban Estates Phase III
Flood Mitigation Windover Place Apartments
Wrap Up
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN HAND BY FEBRUARY 20, 2015 @ 4:00 P.M.
(NO EXCEPTIONS)Applications should be sent to:
City of Bowling GreenAttn: NCS
RE: CDBG Application P.O. Box 430
707 E. Main Ave.Bowling Green, KY 42102-0430
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me:
270-393-3659 or [email protected]
