Agenda 04/14/20 Item #14 (Agenda ID 12227) 04/27/2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize the Chairman to sign the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development entitlement COVID-19 and any future grant agreements and required SF424s upon
arrival and approve (1) substantial amendments to Collier County's U.S Department of Housing
and Urban Development Annual Action plan for FY2019-2020 to address additional funding and
programs related to COVID-19 that provides for $707,128 for ESG-CV activities and $1,561,633
CDBG-CV for those impacted by COVID-19; (2) substantial amendments to the County's 5-Year
Consolidated Plan 2016-2021; (3) changes to the 2016-2021 Citizen Participation Plan to reflect
HUD COVID-19 waivers; (4) authorize the Chair to sign HUD required documents; and (5)
authorize necessary Budget Amendments.
OBJECTIVE: To further administer the Housing and Urban Development(HUD) entitlement funding to
rapidly respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic and accept new federal funding for the Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) and CDBG-CV to enhance the response for housing needs and business
stabilization for small business impacted by COVID-19 and meet the needs of low to moderate-income
persons throughout the community.
CONSIDERATIONS: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides
CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds to address program-specific needs throughout the community. The Board
of County Commissioners (Board) previously approved the FY 2019-2020 One Year Action Plan on June
25, 2019 - Agenda Item #16D2. The 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Citizen Participation Plan were
approved by the Board on June 28, 2016 -Agenda Item#11E.
As a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, HUD is making additional funding available to local
communities to address the pressing needs of those who have lost their employment or business revenue
as a result of COVID-19. Community and Human Services(CHS)staff have identified changes needed to
the current One-Year Action Plan and 5-Year Consolidated Plan in order to comply with HUD
requirements related to COVID-19. HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 91.505 require amendments to the
Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plans whenever there is a change in the allocation priorities or
method of distributing funds presented in the plan; a change in the use of funds to an activity not
described in the Annual Action Plan; or a change in the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an
activity. A substantial amendment to an Action Plan or Consolidated Plan would typically require
advertising and a 30-day public comment period. As a result of this national health crisis, HUD has
provided waivers to entitlement communities to allow for virtual public hearings and a 5-day public
comment period.
The required notice was published in the Naples Daily News on April 21, 2020. The advertisement
identified the 5-day public comment period from April 21 through April 26, 2020. As of the Agenda
publication, no comments regarding the two(2) substantial amendments were received.
The following substantial amendment changes are proposed to the FY 2016-2021 5-year Consolidated
Plan and FY2019-2020 HUD Annual Action Plan and will be incorporated where appropriate in the
HUD-approved documents.
2016-2020 Consolidated Plan:
Amend the existing Consolidated Plan to add the following language related to this national disaster:
From time to time Collier County is impacted by disasters that can result in the declaration of a
national disaster as declared by the President of the United States or a disaster as declared by the
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Governor of Florida. Whether the disaster is the result of hurricanes, wildfires, health pandemic, or
other, Collier County may be the recipient of additional HUD entitlement funding and will always
recognize and accept this additional financial assistance. In the case of COVID-19, Collier County
will likely be awarded additional CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding and will develop HUD allowed
activities to effectively and efficiently implement the additional disaster award funding to help low to
moderate-income persons impacted by the disaster. Eligible activities may range from housing
assistance to rebuilding public facilities and infrastructure, small business assistance, and a wide
range of public services. These activities will be outlined in the appropriate annual action plan.
2019-2020 Action Plan:
Amend the existing 2019-2020 Action Plan to add the following language in the appropriate sections
related to CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding:
Expand the scope of the 2019-2020 ESG Program to allow new activities related to COVID-19 and
recognize the additional funding available as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Project Name: COVID-19 Homeless Prevention Rental Assistance and Homeless Rapid Re-Housing
to provide those at risk of homelessness with short-term rental assistance. Rental Assistance and
Rapid Re-Housing activities will increase ESG funding by$636,415 utilizing ESG-CV funds;
Expand the scope of the 2019-2020 CDBG Program to allow new activities including, but not limited
to economic development, expanded public service activities, purchase of necessary disaster supplies,
or other CDBG eligible activities to be developed based upon community need. The CDBG programs
eligible activities will increase by the CDBG-CV allocation of$1,249,306
Project Name: Business Stabilization Fund -Use new CDBG-CV funding to create a new activity for
small businesses assistance to help businesses impacted by the pandemic.
Project Name: COVID-19 Disaster Assistance: Allow for a wide variety of disaster assistance related
to COVID-19 including, but not limited to, an expansion of Public Service activities, building
improvements, including Public Facilities, and data gathering and analysis,as needed.
Should HOME-CV funding become available Collier County will expand its Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance(TBRA) program and other HOME housing initiatives.
2016-2021 Citizen Participation Plan: recognize HUD waivers to reduce the standard 30-day public
comment period to 5-days as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic; to allow for virtual meetings and other
methods to notify the public of amendments to the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan and ensure
reasonable notice and comment.
In order to support the administration of the grant, temporary staff will be hired using available
administration funds contained in the grant.
FISCAL IMPACT: Budget Amendments in the amount of$2,268,761 are necessary within the Housing
Grant Fund (705) ($1,561,633) CDBG-CV Project 33674 and ($707,128) ESG-CV Project 33675. The
match requirement for this ESG funding has been waived by HUD. The administrative cap of$383,040
is limited to 10% and 20% of the awarded amounts for the ESG-CV and CDBG-CV programs
respectively.
Program Allocation Admin Funds Project Funds
ESG-CV $707,128 $70,713 $636,415
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CDBG-C
$1,561,633 $312,327 $1,249,306
TOTAL V $2,268,761 $383,040 $1,885,721
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This Item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote
for Board approval. -JAB
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Acceptance and implementation of these amendments and
corresponding agreements further the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Housing Element and the
Growth Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: To authorize the Chairman to sign the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development entitlement COVID-19 and any future grant agreements and required SF424s upon arrival
and approve (1) substantial amendments to Collier County's U.S Department of Housing and Urban
Development Annual Action plan for FY2019-2020 to address additional funding and programs related to
COVID-19 that provides for $707,128 for ESG-CV activities and $1,561,633 CDBG-CV for those
impacted by COVID-19; (2) substantial amendments to the County's 5-Year Consolidated Plan 2016-
2021; (3) changes to the 2016-2021 Citizen Participation Plan to reflect HUD COVID-19 waivers; (4)
authorize the Chair to sign HUD required documents; and (5) authorize the necessary Budget
Amendments.
Prepared By: Susan Golden, Senior Grants and & Housing Coordinator, Community, and Human
Services Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1.Citizen Participation Plan Amendment Summary 4.27.20(DOCX)
2. SF-424s CAO stamp (PDF)
3.NDN Ad SA ConPlan 2019 AP re CV funding 041620 -JAB (DOCX)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 2.7
Doc ID: 12227
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize the Chairman to sign the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development entitlement COVID-19 and any future grant agreements and required
SF424s upon arrival and approve (1) substantial amendments to Collier County's U.S Department of
Housing and Urban Development Annual Action plan for FY2019-2020 to address additional funding and
programs related to COVID-19 that provides for $707,128 for ESG-CV activities and $1,561,633 CDBG-
CV for those impacted by COVID-19; (2) substantial amendments to the County's 5-Year Consolidated
Plan 2016-2021; (3) changes to the 2016-2021 Citizen Participation Plan to reflect HUD COVID-19
waivers; (4) authorize the Chair to sign HUD required documents; and (5) authorize necessary Budget
Amendments.
Meeting Date: 04/27/2020
Prepared by:
Title: —Community& Human Services
Name: Susan Golden
04/15/2020 3:26 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager- Federal/State Grants Operation—Community& Human Services
Name: Kristi Sonntag
04/15/2020 3:26 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Community&Human Services Kristi Sonntag CHS Review Completed 04/22/2020 2:22 PM
Community&Human Services Maggie Lopez Additional Reviewer Completed 04/22/2020 2:22 PM
Community&Human Services Cormac Giblin Additional Reviewer Completed 04/22/2020 2:31 PM
Community&Human Services Tami Bailey Additional Reviewer Completed 04/22/2020 4:54 PM
Operations&Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Level 1 Reviewer Completed 04/22/2020 6:40 PM
Community&Human Services Cynthia Kemner Additional Reviewer Completed 04/23/2020 8:51 AM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 04/23/2020 9:23 AM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 04/23/2020 9:42 AM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 04/23/2020 10:19 AM
County Attorneys Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 04/24/2020 10:49 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 04/24/2020 10:58 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 04/24/2020 1:04 PM
04/27/2020
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 04/24/2020 2:59 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 04/24/2020 3:29 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 04/27/2020 9:46 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/27/2020 10:00 PM
Citizen Participation Plan Amendment - April 27, 2020
Collier County is amending its Citizen Participation Plan to recognize disaster related
waivers authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act approved in March 2020 in
response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Based upon HUD waivers the following changes are made to the CPP process:
• Include virtual hearings as an allowed method for citizen participation;
• For substantial amendments, citizen participation modifications and other changes
that may be necessary in response to a declared disaster, allow no less than a 5-day
public notice for citizen comment and input in place of the traditional 30-day public
comment period as a result of declared disasters or emergency events such as the
recent Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19);
• If additional disaster funding is made available, provide citizens with details on
potential changes including adding new projects/activities or expanding existing
activities that may be undertaken in response to COVID-19 pandemic or other
declared disasters;
• Update the types of declared disasters or emergency events to include infectious
diseases, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic; hurricanes; wildfires; terrorism
threats or others that may necessitate expedited substantial amendments;
• Ensure that citizens have reasonable notice and opportunity to comment within each
disaster declaration;
• Include HUD waivers as needed relative to the Consolidated Plan process, CDBG, ESG
and HOME funding related to the declared disaster;
• Make minor edits to the Citizen Participation Plan. If virtual hearings are utilized
during a declared disaster, real-time responses and accommodations for persons
with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency will be made to the greatest
extent possible.
OMB Number:4040-0004
Expiration Date:12/31/2019
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s):
Preapplication ❑New
®Application ®Continuation *Other(Specify):
Changed/Corrected Application 11 Revision
*3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier:
IB-19-UC-120016
5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier:
ESG - COVID 19
State Use Only:
6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier:
8,APPLICANT INFORMATION:
*a.Legal Name: Collier County Board of County Commissioners
*b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.Organizational DUNS:
596000558 0769977900000
d.Address:
*Street/: 3339 Tamiami Trail East
Street2: Public Services Division Suite 211
*City: Naples
County/Parish: Collier County
"State: FL: Florida
Province:
*Country: USA: UNITED STATES
*Zip/Postal Code: 14112-5361
e.Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
Public Services Community and Human Services
f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters Involving this application:
Prefix: M8 *First Name: Kris ti
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Sonntag
Suffix:
Title: Director, Community and Human Services
Organizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number: 239-252-2486 Fax Number: 239-252-2638
*Email: Kristi.Sonntag@colliercountyf1.gov
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
B: County Government
Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type:
•Other(specify):
*10.Name of Federal Agency:
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14.237.
CFDA Title:
Entitlement Grant - ESG - COVID
*12.Funding Opportunity Number:
I
*Title.
13.Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
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*15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
ESG-COVID Response Programs and Administrative Activities Countywide
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments". Delete Attachments View Attachments
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16.Congressional Districts Of:
•a.Applicant 114, 25
*b.Program/Project 114, 25
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17.Proposed Project:
*a.Start Date: 03/01/2020 *b.End Date: 112/31/2020 1
18.Estimated Funding($):
*a.Federal 1 707,128.001
*b.Applicant I 1
*c.State I I
*d.Local
*e.Other I
*f. Program Income 0.00
"g.TOTAL I 707,128.001
*19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
® a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on I.
b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
*20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.)
LJ Yes ®No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
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21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
comply with any resulting terms If I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001)
**I AGREE
**The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: Mr. •First Name: Burt
Middle Name: L.
*Last Name: Saunders
Suffix:
*Title: Chairman
"Telephone Number: 239-252-860 3 Fax Number:
`Email:
Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov
*Signature of Authorized Representative: *Date Signed: I I
Approved as to form and legality
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Assistant County Attorney
OMB Number:4040-0004
Expiration Date:12/31/2019
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*1.Type of Submission: "2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s):
Preapplication New I
®Application ®Continuation • *Other(Specify):
Changed/Corrected Application Revision
*3 Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier:
IB-19-UC-120016
5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier:
IICDBG - COVID19
State Use Only:
6.Date Received by State: I J
7.State Application Identifier:8.APPLICANT INFORMATION:
"a.Legal Name: /Collier County Board of County Commissioners
*b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.Organizational DUNS:
1596000558 I +0769977900000
d.Address:
'Street!: 3339 Tamiami Trail East
Street2: Public Services Division Suite 211 I
"City: Naples
County/Parish: Collier County a f
"State:
FL: Florida
Province: I
`Country: USA: UNITED STATES I
"Zip/Postal Code: 34112-5361
e.Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
Public Services (Community and Human Services
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters Involving this application:
Prefix: 'Ms. I *First Name:
IKristi
Middle Name: I
"Last Name: sonntag
Suffix:
Title: Director, Community and Human Services
Organizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number: 239-252-2486 Fax Number: 239-252-2638
*Email: Kristi,Sonntag@colliercountyfl.gav
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
1s (B: County Government
Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type:
*Other(specify):
*10.Name of Federal Agency:
fU,S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
•
+14.218
CFDA Title:
Entitlement Grant - CDBG -COVID19
*12.Funding Opportunity Number:
*Title:
13.Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
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CDBG - COVID Response Programs and Administrative Activities Countywide
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16.Congressional Districts Of:
'a.Applicant (14, 25 J *b.Program/Project 119, 25
(Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
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17.Proposed Project:
*a.Start Date: 103/01/2020 J
•b.End Date: 112/31/2020
18.Estimated Funding($):
*a.Federal J 1,561,633.001
*b.Applicant I I
"c.State I I
*d.Local ( I
'e.Other I I
*f. Program Income 1 0.00i
'g.TOTAL I 1,561,633.001
*19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
® a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on I
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0 b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
[l c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
*20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation In attachment.)
IDYes ®No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
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Add Attachment I I Delete Attachment 1 1 View Attachment
21."By signing this application,I certify (1)to the statements contained In the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
comply with any resulting terms If I accept an award.I are aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Coda,Title 218,Section 1001)
® **IAGREE
**The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
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Prefix: kr. 'First Name: (Burt
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Middle Name: (L.
"Last Name: (Saunders
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*Title: (Chairman
*Telephone Number: 1239-252-8603 1 Fax Number: I
*Email: [Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov
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HUD Substantial Amendment to Collier County's
2016-2020 Consolidated Plan, 2019 Action Plan and
Citizen Participation Plan related to COVID-19 funding
In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant has notified Collier County that it will receive an allocation of approximately
$707,128 ESG-CV funding and $1,561,633 In CDBG-CV funds to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the
coronavirus (COVID-19).These HUD allocation was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,and Economic Security Act
(CARES Act), Public Law 116-136, which was signed by President Trump on March 27, 2020, to respond to the growing
effects of this historic public health crisis.
HUD has also issued a series of waivers to its Consolidated Plan,Citizen Participation Plan, CDBG, ESG, HOME funding and
others. In order to meet the HUD regulations, Collier County must amend its 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan and 2019
Action Plan to add language regarding the COVID-19 funding allocations and the new housing and small business
assistance programs that are being developed in response to the coronavirus impacts. In addition,the County is amending
its Citizen Participation Plan to allow 5-days of public comment, virtual meetings and other changes related to disaster
declarations such as COVID-19.
Collier County will consider entering into an agreement with the United Way of Collier County to distribute the ESG-CV
funding, and State SHIP funds, for the following programs related to COVID-19: Rental Assistance, Rapid Re-Housing,
Short-term Rental and Utility Assistance and Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention for individuals and households that meet
the income guidelines for either Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) or State SHIP.
To address the COVID-19 impacts on Collier County businesses a Business Stabilization Fund will be established for small
business of less than 50 employees utilizing approximately $1,249,000 in CDBG-CV funding. Additional language
describing these programs can be found on the County government's website. The Citizen Participation Plan will also be
amended to allow for the disaster waivers related to COVID-19
The Five-Day Public Comment Period will begin on Tuesday,April 21 through April 27,2020. Public comments can be made
via email or phone call. If you would like to make public comment by phone, please call 239-252-4228. Emails regarding
this matter should be sent to Cormac.Giblin@colliercountyfl.gov. All comments received by CHS from citizens will be
considered in preparing this and future COVID funded activities. CHS will respond to all comments in writing within 15
days of receipt.
Language to amend the 5-year Consolidated Plan, 2019 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan will be considered by
the County Manager on Monday, April 27, 2020 through in absentia consideration allowed under his current emergency
powers. If the item is continued by the County Manager, the item may be considered on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 by the
Board of County Commissioners at its regularly scheduled meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Collier County
Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, Naples, FL 34112. If,for any reason,this item is continued by the
Board of County Commissioners it will be heard at the next regular meeting, with no further advertising required.
If you require special aid or services as addressed in the Americans with Disabilities Act or require someone to translate
or sign, please contact the Community Human Services office at (239) 252-4228, no later than two (2) days prior to the
public hearing date. For additional information contact Cormac Giblin at (239) 252-2399.
NDN: Publish one-time on Tuesday,April 21, 2020