Agenda 10/23/2012 Item #16D 9 10/23/2012 Item 16.D.9.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve an after-the-fact substantial amendment for a City of Naples HUD
Community Development Block Grant-Recovery(CDBG-R)project.
OBJECTIVE: To process an amendment to the HUD Action Plan finalizing the grant funded
sidewalk installation project in River Park.
CONSIDERATIONS: CDBG-R funding became available as part of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. In order to receive this funding, staff prepared a public
notice for a substantial amendment to the Collier County FY2008 HUD Action Plan. This action
followed the instructions in the published"Notice of Program Requirements".
Typically at the time a substantial amendment is made, project details are known. However,
when this funding become available, in order to comply with the short time restraints stipulated
by HUD, staff had to submit and advertise generic project descriptions. Since then, the project
was developed in more detail, and has been completed.
Here are the key actions with respect to this project:
Action When CDBG Eligible Project Description
Activity Category
Initial substantial Generic: City of Naples CDBG-
amendment public 4/10/2009 Public Facilities R Projects
advertisement
1st Substantial
Amendment to 2008- 6/23/2009 Public Facilities City of Naples -Anthony Park
2009 Action Plan Project(within the River Park
Community)
Sub-recipient agreement Anthony Park Improvements
between Collier County 3/23/2010 Public Facilities (within the River Park
and the City of Community) (landscaping)*
Naples**
Sub-recipient agreement 1/24/2012 Public Facilities Sidewalk installation in River
amendment#3 Park Community(Census Tract 7)
Proposed 2nd Substantial Sidewalk installation along Third
Amendment 10/10/2012 Public Facilities Avenue North (Census Tract 7)
(which is in River Park)
*NOTE 1: While not apparent at the time the project was selected and submitted to HUD, landscaping and
irrigation was not an allowable project under the ARRA rules. HUD provided feedback in late 2011 that another
project should be selected. The City of Naples had not started the project so the City chose a compliant sidewalk
project in lieu of landscaping.
**NOTE 2: Both the original sub recipient agreement and the amendment#3 were publicly advertised for both
City Council and County Board of Commissioners meetings.
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10/23/2012 Item 16.D.9.
As outlined in the 2nd substantial amendment advertisement, the completed project was for
sidewalks in the River Park area(Census Tract 7), a low/moderate income area within the City of
Naples. This revised project was approved by the City of Naples on January 18, 2012 and by the
Board of County Commissioners on January 24, 2012 (Item No.16D9). Throughout all of the
history, the same CDBG eligible activity of Public Facilities remained consistent.
Staff was not certain whether HUD requires the proposed (2"d) substantial amendment, since
there is no change to the CDBG eligible activity (Public Facilities) or location (Census Tract 7).
In order to be clear, staff has been in contact with HUD regarding this issue. As of the writing of
this executive summary, HUD has not provided a determination to staff as to whether a
substantial amendment is required or not. Discussions with HUD will continue until resolution
and should HUD determine staff does not need a substantial amendment prior to the Board
meeting, the item will be withdrawn.
However, in an abundance of caution, HHVS advertised the substantial amendment to avoid
missing the chance to do so, if it was determined to be the best course of action. HHVS requests
approval of the after-the-fact substantial amendment to fully outline the project City of Naples
undertook and completed. There is no risk in having made this advertisement. The current
advertisement for substantial amendment was published in the Naples Daily News on October
10, 2012. It was required to run for seven days, and no public comments were received.
Approval of this after-the-fact substantial amendment will allow the City to be reimbursed for
their fully completed and compliant CDBG-R project.
Approval of the substantial amendment is the only remaining item keeping the reimbursement
from being made to the City of Naples for this project, and consequently approval of this item is
expected to result in reimbursement being processed. Reimbursement and then subsequent
drawdown of funds needs to be completed by October 31, 2012 in order to close the grant.
FISCAL IMPACT: If approved there will be no effect on ad valorem or general fund dollars.
Funds are available within the HUD ARRA Grants Fund (125) for Community Development
Block Grant ARRA (CDBG-R 33081).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Plan impact by this
action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is legally sufficient and requires a majority vote -JBW.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of an after-the-fact substantial amendment of the FY2008
HUD Action Plan, allowing payment to the City of Naples for a completed CDBG-R project.
Prepared by: Margo Castorena, Grant Operations Manager, Housing, Human and Veteran
Services Dept talent
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10/23/2012 Item 16.D.9.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.9.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve an after-the-fact substantial amendment
for a City of Naples HUD Community Development Block Grant-Recovery(CDBG-R) project.
Meeting Date: 10/23/2012
Prepared By
Name:McKuenElly
Title: Grant Support Specialist, Housing, Human&Veteran
10/5/2012 12:33:44 PM
Submitted by
Title: Manager-Federal/State Grants, HHVS
Name: CastorenaMargo
10/5/2012 12:33:45 PM
Approved By
Name: CastorenaMargo
Title: Manager-Federal/State Grants,HHVS
Date: 10/5/2012 12:45:32 PM
Name: AlonsoHailey
Title: Operations Analyst,Public Service Division
Date: 10/8/2012 1:47:06 PM
Name: GrantKimberley
Title: Interim Director,HHVS
Date: 10/8/2012 3:04:14 PM
Name: AckermanMaria
Title: Senior Accountant, Grants
Date: 10/9/2012 3:23:37 PM
Name: CarnellSteve
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Title: Director-Purchasing/General Services,Purchasing Aosik
Date: 10/11/2012 5:00:11 PM
Name: WhiteJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney
Date: 10/15/2012 4:27:07 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney
Date: 10/16/2012 8:46:51 AM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Manage
Date: 10/16/2012 8:56:44 AM
Name: PryorCheryl
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Manag
Date: 10/16/2012 9:01:47 AM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 10/16/2012 9:41:43 AM
Alatitt
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10/23/2012 Item 16.D.9.
Collier County Government
Housing '�` Public Services Division Public Information Coordinator
Human Services Housing and Human Services Department Camden Smith
al Com,Courny 3301 E. Tamiami Trail "' (239)252-5326
Naples, FL 34112 www.colliergov.net/humanservices
April 10,2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PUBLIC MEETING&COMMENT PERIOD FOR HOMEI.ESS PREVENTION FUNDS
Collier County Housing&Human Services Department(HHS)officials announce a public meeting to gather
input regarding the use an approximate allocation of$888,850 in Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Program(HPRP)funds and$581,300(Collier County Allocation) in Community Development Block Grant Recovery
(CDBG-R)funds available for fiscal year 2008-2009.
This public meeting will be held on Thursday,April 16 at the Community Development&Environmental
Services Building located at 2800 N Horseshoe Drive,Room 609,Naples,FL 34101, 1 to 2 p.m.
The Collier County Housing and Human Services Department is proposing a substantial amendment to the
FY2008-2009 Action Plan which would allow Collier County's participation in the Homeless Prevention and Rapid
Re-Housing Program and allow for the acceptance of the CDBG-R funding.
Collier County will work with local non-profit agencies to ensure county-wide dissemination and the most
efficient use of federal funds to help people affected by the current economic crisis. The purpose of HPRP funds is to
assist individuals and families who would otherwise become homeless,and to provide assistance to rapidly re-house
persons who are already homeless.
HPRP STRATEGY ALLOCATION
1.Planning and Administration $ 44,442.00
2.Data Collection-Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) $ 25,000.00
3.Financial Assistance to Prevent/Stem Homelessness $ 569,408.00
4. Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services $ 250,000.00
Total $ 888,850.00
While Collier County CDBG-R funds may be used for any CDBG eligible project, Collier County will
concentrate these supplemental funds on projects which maximize job creation and economic benefit.
CDBG-R STRATEGY ALLOCATION
1.Housing Activities $ 575;469.00
2. City of Naples CDBG-R Projects(Entitlement) $ 30,365.00
3. City of Marco Island CDBG-R Projects(Entitlement) $ 19,618.00
4. Planning and Administration $ 5,831.00
Total: $ 631,283.00
Citizen comment period for this amendment is 12 days from date of this publication. Copies of the plan can
be picked up at 3050 N. Horseshoe Drive, Suite 110,Naples,FL 34104 or downloaded from the Collier County
Housing and Human Services webpage at www•.colliergov.net/humanservices.
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COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
NOTICE OF AN
AFTER THE FACT
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
TO THE COLLIER COUNTY FY 2008-2009
ACTION PLAN TO ALLOW PARTICIPATION IN
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT(HUD)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECOVERY(CDBG-R)PROGRAM
On February 17, 2009, the U.S. Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Consequently, the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)announced the availability of CDBG-R funds for Collier County and the Entitlement City of
Marco Island and the Entitlement City of Naples.
On April 10, 2009, Collier County Housing, Human & Veteran Services (HHVS), in accordance with HUD guidelines made public notice of a
substantial amendment to Collier County's FY2008-2009 in order to allow Collier County,and its entitlement communities,the City of Naples and
the City of Marco Island participation in the CDBG-R program in the amount of$631,283. In order to comply with HUD's submission timeline
requirements, no definitive projects were identified in the Substantial Amendment. Subsequently, CDBG-R eligible activities/projects were
identified,undertaken and completed.
In order to comply with all HUD guidelines and ensure transparency, HHVS is posting this after the fact notice to advise the public of the site
specific,eligible projects undertaken with CDBG-R funding.
CDBG-R STRATEGY ALLOCATION
1.Big Cypress Housing Corporation-Main Street Village Energy Improvements $ 467,788
2.HDC of SW FL-Credit Counseling&Foreclosure Prevention $ 40,500
3.Empowerment Alliance of SW FL-Credit Counseling&Foreclosure Prevention $ 34,500
4.City of Naples CDBG-R Project-Sidewalks Third Ave.North (Census Tract 7) $ 30,365
5.Planning and Administration-Collier County HHVS $ 58,130
Total: $ 631,283
The citizen comment period for this amendment is seven (7) days from date of this publication. Comments can be forwarded to Collier County
Housing,Human & Veteran Services, 3339 Tamiami Trail E., Suite 211 Naples,FL 34112 or by contacting Margo Castorena at 239-252-2912, or
MargoCastorena(acolliergov.net.
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10/23/2012 Item 16.D.9.
THE CDBG-R SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
Jurisdiction(s): CDBG-R Contact Person: Margo Castorena
Collier County, Naples Address: 3339 E. Tamiami Trail
Lead Agency: Collier County Naples, FL 34112
Jurisdiction Web Address: www.collieraov.net Telephone: (239) 252-2912
(URL where CDBG-R Substantial Amendment Fax: (239)252-2912
materials are posted) Email: margocastorena @colliergov.net
In order to continue the services provided for in the Substantial Amendment referenced above,
the Substantial Amendment approved by the Board of County Commissioners on June 23, 2009
is hereby amended as follows:
Words Struck Through are deleted; Words Underlined are added:
* * *
B.CDBG-R INFORMATION BY ACTIVITY (COMPLETE FOR EACH ACTIVITY) — (Page
3):
(2) Activity Narrative:
* * *
Activity Narrative #4 City of Naples —Anthony Park River Park Sidewalks Third Avenue North
(Census Tract 7)Project:
Operating under the Collier County — City of Naples CDBG Interlocal Agreement, this is a
Public Facilities project to assist in providing a suitable living environment and increase
neighborhood facility's quality for low-income families. The application supports the installation
of concrete sidewalks within the low-income target area (Naples U.S. Census Tract 7) within the
River Park Community. The sidewalks will be constructed on the south side of Third Avenue,
North and funding covers all costs associated with construction, grading, site preparation and
concrete. - - . •- . . ... - : . : . ., .. - : - .
located adjacent and contiguous to Anthony Community Park and within the River Park
Carver Section 8 Apartment complex. The parcel is located at 15 5th Avenue, North Naples, FL
(Foliolt 181635200008), East side of 5th • • : -, .: . - - •. . •. , . : •
recreational facilities for individuals and families in a single and nor family housing
neighborhood. This project includes neighborhood park enhancements such as additional
landscaping elements, minor site irrigation, sod replacement, tree planting, site amenities and a
revised lot layout with surfacing improvements. This project does not require local matching
funds and is designed to principally benefit the use of neighboring low and moderate income
families.
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Under ARRA funding, this project is reserving and creating jobs and promoting economic
recovery. The project gives maximum feasible priority to activities that will benefit low and
moderate income families.
This project is not an "infrastructure" project as defined by ARRA Section 1602. The City will
follow competitive bidding, By American and Davis Bacon regulations where applicable, and is
giving preference to this quick-start activity.
* * *
(1) Jobs Created: (Report the number of full-and part-time jobs estimated to be created and
retained by the activity(including permanent, construction and temporary jobs).
* * *
Activity #4: Anthony ark River Park Sidewalks Third Avenue North (Census Tract 7)
Project
028 0.58 full time employees will be retained because of this activity.
* * *
(2) Additional Activity Information: (A description of how the activity will promote energy
conservation, smart growth, green building technologies, or reduced pollution emissions,
if applicable).
Activity #4: Anthony Park River Park Sidewalks Third Avenue North (Census Tract 7)
Project
green landscaping in an urban environment. Sidewalks will provide safe location for
residents to walk within their community.
* * *
(3) Responsible Organization: (Contact information for the organization that will implement
the CDBG-R activity, including its name, location and administrator contact information.
* * *
Activity #4: Anthony Park River Park Sidewalks Third Avenue North (Census Tract 7)
Project
City of Naples, 735 8th Street, Naples, FL 34013
Greg Givens (239) 213-7101 213 1811
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CDBG-R
Activity Data Spreadsheet
Activity Name Activity Eligibility National CDBG- Additional Other Total
Description Regulatory Objective R Recovery Leverage Activity
of HCDA Citation Project Funds ($) d Budget
Citation Budget Funding
($) ($)
Naples—Anthony Enlarge and 570.201(c) 570.208(a) $30,365 None None $30,365
improve park in Public (1)
Improvements low/mod area Facilities and (a)
River Park Sidewalks will improvement activities
Sidewalks Third provide a safe s benefiting
Avenue North location for low and
(Census Tract 7) residents to moderate
Project walk within income
their persons (1)
community. area benefit
activities
(The other activities previously referenced this spreadsheet are not proposed to be changed.)
A-1
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