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Planning Programs and Funding in The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

Planning Programs and Funding in The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act APA Quarterly Policy Briefing February 26, 2009 . A Stimulating Start …. $787 Billion Package Broad-based Stimulus Legislation Major New Investment in Array of Planning-Related Programs

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Planning Programs and Funding in The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

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  1. Planning Programs and Funding in The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act APA Quarterly Policy Briefing February 26, 2009

  2. A Stimulating Start … • $787 Billion Package • Broad-based Stimulus Legislation • Major New Investment in Array of Planning-Related Programs • Shaped by Political, Economic Context • Challenge of Balancing ‘Shovel Ready’ & Transformational • Final Product Based on Challenging Negotiations & Compromise … A Messy Process • A ‘down payment’ on Major Needs

  3. Where the Money Goes … Source: www.recovery.gov

  4. Where the Money Goes …

  5. Accountability & Implementation • No Earmarks • Mostly Existing Formulas but No “Co-mingling” of Funding • New Agency Guidance on Allocations, Distributions • Recovery.gov • Project Lists • Detailed Reporting • Obligation Deadlines and Redistribution Mechanisms

  6. Funding Overview Transit Total: $8.4 Billion New Starts $750 Million Rail Mod $750 Million Highways & Bridges: $27.5 Billion Intercity & High Speed Rail: $9.3 Billion High Speed $8 Billion Amtrak $1.3 Billion Supplemental Multimodal: $1.5 Billion

  7. Transit Funding Total: $8.4 Billion Agency: FTA Urban Area Formula (5307) - $5.97 b Fixed Guideway (5309) - $742 m Non Urbanized Formula (5311) - $760 m Major Capital Investments - $742 m Tribal Transit - $17 m New Energy Program - $100 m Notes: Capital expenses only; 180 day window for obligation (w/ 50% withdrawal provision); 1 year obligation deadline; Projects must be in approved TIP/STIP; NEPA completed or completion imminent; Final apportionments expected by March 6; No FTA requirement waiver

  8. Highway, Bridge (STP) Funding Total: $27.5 Billion Agency: FHWA Eligibility: STP and Rail, Port Infrastructure Distribution: 50% STP formula and 50% using FY 2008 distribution of obligation limitation; 3% Transportation Enhancement set aside; 30% suballocated to MPOs over 200K in population Timeline: 120 days for state obligation of funding; 1 year for MPO obligation of funding; Redistribution of unobligated funds

  9. Rail Intercity & High Speed Rail: $9.3 Billion High Speed $8 Billion Amtrak $1.3 Billion High Speed is new initiative: Strategic plan from DOT due April 18; Regulations due June 17 3 grant programs: corridor development, capital assistance, and congestion grants; Eligibility to states, multi-states, Amtrak; Only capital expenses; Allows design, engineering and enviro review but not planning; No STIP requirement but must be “compatible”

  10. Multimodal Discretionary Funding: $1.5 Billion Agency: DoT Process: DoT to establish competitive grant program for capital projects of significant impact; States, localities or transit agencies are eligible recipients Requirement & Guidelines: Grants must be at least $20 million and not more than $300 million; No more than 20% of funds can be allocated in a single state; Federal share may be 100%; Road, bridges, and public transportation are all eligible uses

  11. Funding Overview CDBG $1 Billion Public Housing Capital $4 Billion Neighborhood Stabilization $2 Billion Tax Credit Assistance / HOME $2.25 Billion EDA $150 Million Homeless Assistance $1.5 Billion CDFI $100 Million Lead Hazard Reduction $100 Million Native American Housing Block Grant $510 Million Section 8 $2 Billion Energy Efficiency for Multifamily Housing $250 Million Rural Housing $200 Million

  12. Community Development Block Grants Funding: $1 Billion Agency: HUD Process: Fund allocation based on existing CDBG formula Requirements & Guidelines: Priority given to projects awarding contracts within 120 days; Grantees must submit an action plan amendment to HUD Notes: $10 million set aside for Indian Community Development Block Grant Program

  13. Public Housing Capital Fund Funding: $3 Billion Agency: HUD Process: Funding provided to Public Housing Agencies for modernization and development of public housing Requirements & Guidelines: Agencies must submit a Capital Fund Program Amendment to HUD; Funds cannot be used for operations or rental assistance; Priority given to projects awarding contracts within 120 days; 100% of funds must be obligated within 1 year

  14. Neighborhood Stabilization Funding: $2 Billion Agency: HUD Process: Competitive allocation process; Grant process criteria required within 75 days; Application dues within 150 days; States, Local Govt and Non-profits are eligible for funding; Based on existing program. Requirements & Guidelines: Repeals existing income requirements; allows eligibility for land banking; caps demolition at 10%; prohibits demolition of public housing; allows up to 10% of funds to local capacity building

  15. HOME Tax Credit Assistance Program Funding: $2.25 Billion Agency: HUD Process: Funding for capital investments in low-income housing tax credit projects Requirements & Guidelines: Funding provided to State Housing Finance Agencies based on proportion of HOME funds allocated in FY2008; State must distribute funds competitively with priority for projects expected to be completed within 3 years; Letter of intent due within 15 days of NOFA in Federal Register

  16. Economic Development Assistance Funding: $150 Million Agency: EDA Process: Competitive grants through EDA for cities, states, universities, non-profits Requirements & Guidelines: $50 set aside for economic adjustment assistance grant for public facilities; priority for regions experiencing sudden or severe economic dislocation; Up to $50 million may be transferred to regional commissions; Regs forthcoming

  17. Other HUD Programs Homeless Assistance Grants: $1.5 Billion for States, Cities, and Urban Counties through existing formula and eligibilities; Grantees must expend 60% within 2 years Energy Efficiency Retrofits for Multifamily Housing: $250 Million; Funding to qualified property owners through HUD Office of Affordable Housing Preservation grants and loans; Minimum 15 year affordability extension

  18. Funding Overview Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant: $3.2 Billion State Energy Program Grants: $3.1 Billion Weatherization Assistance Program: $5 Billion Water Infrastructure: $6.4 Billion Energy Efficient Buildings: $4.5 Billion School Modernization $6 Billion Brownfields $100 Million Superfund $600 Million

  19. Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants Funding: $3.2 Billion Agency: DoE Process: Grants authorized in energy bill; Funds distributed by formula; DoE to release guidance and allocations next week Requirements & Guidelines: Grants to local government to reduce energy use and emissions, including building and transportation sectors

  20. Weatherization Assistance Program Funding: $5 Billion Agency: DoE / HUD Process: Grants to low-income families at or below 200% of poverty level; Grants up to $6,500 per dwelling unit; Funding and services provided to state agencies for distribution Requirements & Guidelines: Expands program eligibility; Installation of energy efficiency measures in low-income households

  21. State Energy Program Grants Funding: $3.1 Billion Agency: DoE Process: Grants to states: by formula (1/3 equally among states; 1/3 by population; 1/3 by energy use) and through competitive process; Matching requirement (20%) for grants Requirements & Guidelines: Broad eligibility. States can prepare and implement state energy plans and provide funding to local governments for renewable or efficiency projects

  22. Brownfields Funding: $100 Million Agency: EPA Process: Funding for brownfield program, including assessment and remediation Requirements & Guidelines: States and tribes are eligible recipients Notes: Superfund program received $600 million

  23. Energy Efficient Federal Facilities & School Modernization Funding – Federal Buildings: $4.5 Billion Agency: GSA School Modernization: $6 Billion Agency: Ed Notes: Green building funds provided to GSA green building program for installation of energy efficiency upgrades and green construction School funds available for modernization, renovation or repair; State formula grant program available over two fiscal years

  24. Next Steps … • Further Agency Guidance and Allocations • FY 2009 Omnibus • FY 2010 Budget & Appropriations • Additional Legislative Initiatives SAFTEA-LU Reauthorization Climate Change • Possible Add’l. Stimulus Package

  25. An Infrastructure Agenda for the 111th Congress: Stimulus – Transportation Authorization – Climate Change Housing Recovery – Green Communities – Water – Bank & New Programs

  26. Recovery Bill Advocacy • Review & Understand the Programs • Push for Pro-Planning Eligible Uses • Be an Advocate • ID Projects Early • Leverage Adopted Plans • Engage Local Elected Officials and Allied Groups • Embrace Accountability

  27. APA Advocate & DC Advocacy APA is Your Infrastructure & Recovery Resource New Interactive Site: apa-rebuildingamerica.ning.com Policy Forum & Special Sessions at NPC Legislative Liaisons Online: apa-legliaisons.ning.com Rebuilding America Initiative Next Web-Conference Briefing: March 27

  28. For More Information … Contact: Jason Jordan Director of Policy & Government Affairs American Planning Association 202.872.0611 jjordan@planning.org Rebuilding America Online @ www.planning.org/policy

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