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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 03_CDBG_2011.02.15CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA RESOLUTION NO. 2011-03 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2010 TULSA COUNTY URBAN COUNTY WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (24 U.S.C. 93-383 et seq.), (the "Act"), provides that Community Development Block Grant, ("CDBG"), funds may be used for the support of activities that provide decent housing and suitable living environments and expanded economic opportunities principally for persons of low- and moderate-income; and WHEREAS, CDBG Regulations 24 CFR 570.307(a) allow counties having a total combined population of 200,000 or more from the unincorporated areas and participating incorporated areas to qualify as an urban county; and WHEREAS, Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended, authorized the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, as a representative of the United States of America, to grant to Tulsa County funds and administrative responsibility for the Tulsa County CDBG Urban County program; and WHEREAS, a Cooperation Agreement between Tulsa County and the City has been executed for the purpose of participation in the Tulsa County Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program for Federal Fiscal Years 2008-2010; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Owasso City Council that the City of Owasso desires to obtain assistance in addressing community development needs and hereby requests the Tulsa County CDBG Urban County program to provide assistance. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Owasso City Council that the City of Owasso affirms its commitment to take all action within its power to facilitate the receipt of the assistance of community development funds, and upon receipt to administer said grant by the rules and regulations established by the United States of America, the State of Oklahoma, Tulsa County and all empowered agencies thereof. Approved this 15th day of February, 2011 at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Owasso, in compliance with the Open Meeting Act, 25 O.S. 301-314 (2001) ATTEST: Sherry BisVop, City Cl OF 0 f-~ O OFFICIAL SEAL §~43 APPROVED AS TO FORM: L..uw► to ClAcAA Jule Lombardi, City Attorney Cit Owasso, lahom Bonebra ce, Mayor The City V~,~it7cus L.irnit:;. TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Owasso FROM: Karl Fritschen Community Development Director SUBJECT: Tulsa County Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Request for Assistance, Public Hearing on Proposed Projects, and Agreement with Tulsa County DATE: February 11, 2011 BACKGROUND: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides federal funds to eligible units of local governments to address community development needs. CDBG regulations permit counties who meet the threshold of a total combined population of 200,000 or more (excluding metropolitan cities) to qualify as an urban county to receive a direct federal allocation of CDBG funds. Beginning in 2008, Tulsa County qualified for entitlement status with HUD to receive CDBG funds as an Urban County. The qualification period is for a renewable three-year period. The City of Owasso and eight other Tulsa County incorporated places participate as members of the Tulsa County Urban County. Advantages for the urban county designation for Tulsa County include an annual allocation of CDBG funds to the county and flexibility in program design. Cities of less than 15,000 in population and counties are eligible for assistance only on a statewide competitive basis through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. Cities with populations between 15,000 and 50,000 receive an annual allocation from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce under the Oklahoma Small Cities category. Cities with populations of over 50,000 are awarded entitlement status by HUD and receive a direct annual allocation of CDBG funds from HUD. PROPOSED RESOLUTION: The annual funding amount for the Urban County is dependent upon the annual appropriation level of the program and the number of participating local governments. The amount of funds available for FY 2010 for the City of Owasso is $106,555. In order to receive these funds, the City of Owasso must pass a resolution requesting assistance through Tulsa County Urban County and affirming the City's commitment to facilitating the receipt and administration of any awarded funds. PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENT: Another requirement for receiving CDBG assistance through the Tulsa County Urban County is for the City Council to conduct a public hearing in order to solicit citizen comments about how CDBG funds should be utilized. Staff recommends using a portion of the funds for the following projects: Improvements to the Rayola Park trail Improvements to the Rayola Park drainage channel Decorative lighting for the Rayola Park trail Staff intends to hold a public hearing at the February 15, 2011 Regular Meeting of the City Council in order to receive citizen comments relating to CDBG funds and proposed projects. AGREEMENT WITH TULSA COUNTY: In addition to passing a resolution relating to CDBG funding and conducting a Public Hearing on proposed projects, the City of Owasso must also enter into an agreement with Tulsa County in order for the funds to be disbursed. The proposed agreement has been attached and outlines the total funding being received by the City of Owasso and the terms and conditions of use of this funding. Because of the size and scope of the Rayola Park Improvements, the City is combining 3 years of CDBG funding into one contract for FY 2008, FY 2009, and FY 2010. Any unused balance from the FY 2010 amount $106,555, will be used for another qualifying project. The Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG), the agency who administers the CDBG program, indicated that this is appropriate and will not be an issue. RECOMMENDATION: Staff has placed three items relating to the Community Development Block Grant program on the agenda, and recommends the following action: City Council approval of a Resolution 2011-03, requesting assistance through Tulsa County Urban County and affirming the City's commitment to facilitating the receipt and administration of any awarded funds. City Council to conduct a Public Hearing relating to CDBG funds and proposed projects. City Council approval of a Contract for Public Improvements for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds between the City of Owasso and Tulsa County. ATTACHMENTS: A. Resolution 201 1-03 B. Notice of Public Hearing C. Contract for Public Improvements for Community Development Block Grant Program NOTICE OF TULSA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OWASSO FY 2010 NEEDS PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m., February 15, 2011 in the City Council Meeting Room at 109 North Birch, Owasso, to receive recommendations on community development needs for the City of Owasso as a member of the Tulsa County CDBG Urban County. Tulsa County is expected to receive $1,394,991 in FY 2010 CDBG funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The amount of these funds allocated to the City of Owasso is $106,555. Citizens are requested to participate in the Hearing and express their views on community development needs and on the allocation of these funds within the City of Owasso. Recommendations received will be considered by the Owasso City Council, the CDBG Urban County Policy Committee and the INCOG staff in developing Owasso's annual Metro City application. Comments or proposals, where feasible, will be incorporated into the FY 2010 application. Anyone requiring special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Brian Dempster at 918/376-1500.