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Cuyahoga County Department of Development 2010 Municipal Grant Seminar June 4, 2009 Middleburg Heights Community Center

Cuyahoga County Department of Development 2010 Municipal Grant Seminar June 4, 2009 Middleburg Heights Community Center. Municipal Grant Program. CDBG is funded by HUD Administered by the Department of Development Annual competitive funding cycle Historically fund 9 – 11 projects

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Cuyahoga County Department of Development 2010 Municipal Grant Seminar June 4, 2009 Middleburg Heights Community Center

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  1. Cuyahoga County Department of Development2010 Municipal Grant SeminarJune 4, 2009Middleburg Heights Community Center

  2. Municipal Grant Program • CDBG is funded by HUD • Administered by the Department of Development • Annual competitive funding cycle • Historically fund 9 – 11 projects • 2 funding levels

  3. Municipal Grant Applications • ALL Eligible projects must meet a HUD National Objective. • Urban County communities may apply in either or both tiers. No more than 2 applications. • Complete applications must be submitted by noon on Friday, November 6, 2009, 1 original bound copy and 1 unbound copy.

  4. Name the HUD National Objectives • Benefit Low & Moderate Income Persons • Aid in the Prevention/Elimination of Slum & Blight • Urgent Community Need

  5. Categories for Benefit to Low & Moderate Income Persons • Limited Clientele • Projects that assist the elderly, handicapped or abused children Area Benefit • 41% of residents must be LOW-MODERATE INCOME PERSONS Job Creation • Projects in which job creation or retention is involved Housing Activities • Projects that add or improve permanent, residential structures to be occupied by LMI households upon completion

  6. Aid in the Prevention/Elimination of Slum & Blight Area Basis /ITA • Project must be in the IMPROVEMENT TARGET AREA of the community as determined by the Department of Development

  7. Name the types of Municipal Grants offered by the Department of Development Tier 1 MAXIMUM GRANT $325,000 Tier 2 MAXIMUM GRANT $100,000 Planning MAXIMUM GRANT $30,000

  8. Tier 1 • Maximum of $325,000 in CDBG funding • Recipients are ineligible to apply for Tier 1 funding for 3 years (eligible in 2014) • Applications scored on a 95 point scale • Most competitive applications will be those that serve both a low to moderate income group AND address an issue of an improvement target area (ITA)

  9. Tier 2 • Maximum of $100,000 in CDBG funding • Applications scored on an 85 point scale • Eligible projects must meet ONE National Objective • Applicant may choose either Low Moderate Income Benefit OR Improvement Target Area benefit • RESIDENTIAL/HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS ARE INELIGIBLE • PROGRAMMING IS INELIGIBLE

  10. Planning Grants • Up to $30,000 per community • Application scored on a 55 point scale • Eligible Planning Grants: • Master Plan • 5 Year Plan • Zoning Code • Redevelopment Feasibility Study

  11. A community is eligible to receive how many grants during the annual funding round? Although a community can apply for 2 grants, no more than one will be award annually. How long is the contract time period? 18 months

  12. HUD Eligible CDBG Projects • Acquisition of Real Property • Disposition of Property • Public Facilities & Improvements • Removal of Architectural Barriers • Rehabilitation & Preservation • Economic Development • Planning

  13. HUD Ineligible Activities • Buildings used for the general conduct of government • Repair, operate and maintain public facilities • Purchase of construction equipment • Government expenses • Street repair • Political activities

  14. What 2 types of project are ineligible through the Department of Development? XHOUSING ACTIVITIES X PROGRAMMING

  15. How to choose a project? • The Maps • 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan • Master Plan • Citizen Participation • Technical Assistance

  16. Technical Assistance Department of Development Division of Community Development 216-443-8397 phansberry@cuyahogacounty.us

  17. Part 1 - HUD National ObjectiveMaximum 45 Points (Tier 1) A. Low and Moderate Income Benefit 35 points Limited Clientele Permanent Jobs Geographic Area B. Prevent/Eliminate Slum & Blight 10 points Entire project in ITA Majority of project in ITA

  18. Part 1 - HUD National ObjectiveMaximum 35 Points (Tier 2) A. Low and Moderate Income Benefit 35 points Limited Clientele Permanent Jobs Geographic Area B. Prevent/Eliminate Slum & Blight 35 points Entire project in ITA Majority of project in ITA

  19. Part 2 – Past PerformanceMaximum 20 Points A. Fair Housing 5 point B. Affordable Housing Opportunities 5 point C. Financial Management/Competency 5 points D. Master Plan 5 points

  20. How is LEVERAGE calculated? Total Project Cost = $500,000CDBG Grant Request = $325,000City/Other Funding = $175,000

  21. Leverage of Funds Total Committed Funds (excluding Grant Request) Total Project Cost = Leverage % Example: 500,000 – 325,000 = 175,000 175,000 = 35% 500,000 Total Project Cost includes all committed funds and in-kind contribution

  22. In these difficult economic times, the Cuyahoga County Department of Development is pleased to announce that leverage points will be eliminated for the 2010 grant award.

  23. Part 3 - Project Design & Impact Maximum 30 Points A. Citizen Participation 5 points B. Quality of Application 3 points C. Development / Redevelopment of the Project Area 10 points D. Health and Safety 10 points E. Usage of Recycled/Green/Sustainable Material 2 points

  24. What is the time period between the DATE OF NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT, PUBLIC HEARING and DATE OF RESOLUTION APPROVAL? Minimum 7 days between each requirement What must be submitted to meet the PUBLIC HEARING requirement? • Copy of the newspaper ad • Meeting attendance list • Description of Citizen Participation efforts • Resolution authorizing the grant application

  25. Submitting a Competitive Application • Plan Ahead • Schedule Citizen Participation • Get pre-approval for Affordable Housing points • Follow Directions • Pay attention to the details • Submit appropriate supporting documentation • Give a clear description of the project

  26. Award Guidelines • Timeliness is important • Return signed contract A.S.A.P. • Meet bid date • Submit payrolls weekly or bi-weekly • Submit no more than TWO reimbursement requests • Submit amendment request before the end of the contract • Only ONE amendment will be allowed on Municipal Grant projects

  27. CDBG-RECOVERY ACT • CDBG-R funds are governed by the same regulations as the CDBG program. • Project must meet a HUD national objective. • Grants will follow a strict 18 month contract period. • Preference will be given to “shovel ready” projects. • NO CONTRACT AMENDMENTS WILL BE ALLOWED

  28. Technical Assistance Department of Development Division of Community Development 216-443-8397 phansberry@cuyahogacounty.us

  29. Harry Conard HUD SECTION III REGULATIONS

  30. 15 Minute Break

  31. Roundtable Forums Brownfield Community Development Economic Development Loans National Stabilization Program

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