HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 05_CC CDBG 2011.07.05CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION NO. 201 1-05
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS (CDBG) FOR
THE 2011 AND 2012 TULSA COUNTY URBAN COUNTY PROGRAMS
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 2011-12;
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 day of July 5, 2011, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City of
Owasso, in compliance with the Open Meeting Act, 25 O.S. 301-314 (2001).
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ATTEST:
Sherry Bishoa, City Clerk
Resolution No. 201 1-05
July 5, 2011
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Owasso
FROM: Karl Fritschen
Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Resolution 2011-05 for the Utilization of 2011-12 CDBG Funding
DATE: July 1, 2011
BACKGROUND:
As a member of the Tulsa Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program,
the City of Owasso is eligible to apply for CDBG funds for 2011. Previously, Owasso received CDBG
money via the Small Cities Set-Aside program administered by the Oklahoma Department of
Commerce. Now that the City participates in the Urban County program, additional grant money
is available, and the local match requirement has been removed.
The primary National Objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is the
"development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living
environment, particularly for persons of low and moderate incomes." All project proposals
submitted for funding through the CDBG Program must document the achievement of at least one
of the following National Objectives:
➢ Provide benefit to low and moderate income persons.
➢ Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
➢ Meet other community development needs having particular urgency, posing a serious or
immediate threat to the health or welfare of a community.
To qualify for CDBG funding under the National Objective of benefit to low and moderate income
persons, the proposed project activities must show a positive or general improvement of living
conditions in a definable geographic target area where at least 51% of the occupied
households/homes are of low and moderate income families. Low and moderate income families
have an income equal to or less than the current Section 8 low income limits established by the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Each activity proposed for
funding with Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) dollars claiming the National Objective
of benefit to low and moderate income persons, must provide data indicating the percentage of
low and moderate income beneficiaries. In the past, Owasso has utilized CDBG monies for making
sidewalk improvements, sewer improvements, and most recently the Rayola Park project.
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS:
At the June 21, 2011 City Council Meeting, a public hearing was held to solicit comments from
residents for using the CDBG 2011-12 funds for a major upgrade to the Owasso Skate Park as well as
opening the floor to other candidate projects. At the public hearing, two individuals spoke
regarding the project. One individual supported the suggested project and the other individual
supported it, but also suggested the possibility of a disc golf course.
Under the CDBG program, projects suggested by citizens must be considered and evaluated.
Regarding the comment on a disc golf course, staff evaluated this possible project and concluded
there is not ample room to accommodate a disc golf course in Owasso's qualifying area with the
exception of Rayola Park. Disc golf courses require a significant amount of open land area away
from other play equipment, as the disks used in the sport are made of a solid dense plastic that
could injure an unsuspecting person. Rayola Park is heavily used, and the recent improvements to
the walking path have increased its usage. Owasso also has an existing disc golf course at
Centennial Park. Considering the above, staff maintains the recommendation of the suggested
project of improvements to the Owasso Skate Park.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDING:
For CDBG 2011, the City of Owasso is allocated $108,114. In order to receive these funds, the City
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
The staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution No. 2011-05, requesting assistance
through the Tulsa County Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution 201 1-05