2018 GOVERNMENTAL LAW SEMINAR Regional Planning Commission and Health Department Grants Lynn Carlone, Stark County Regional Planning Jeff Dotson, Stark County Regional Planning Todd Paulus, Stark County Health Department
2018 GOVERNMENTAL LAW SEMINAR CDBG and HOME Program
CDBG PROGRAM
“The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. ” Program has been in existence since 1974 with Urban Counties becoming eligible in 1975
Stark County became an Urban Entitlement County in 1975 and since then has received approximately $71.4 million: $70,046,619 – CDBG Entitlement Funding $50,000 - AHOP Bonus Funding $918,000 – 1983 Jobs Bill Funding $365,000 – CDBG R funding
All areas of Stark County participate in the Urban County with the exceptions of: The cities that are entitlement cities: Canton, Massillon, and Alliance The Village of Hills and Dales
Activities undertaken under the CDBG program must meet one of the CDBG National Objectives: Benefit low-to moderate-income persons/families (0 – 80% of Area Median Income); Aid in the prevention or elimination of slum & blight; -or- Undertake an urgent need in the community. A minimum of 70% of the activities undertaken must meet the LMI objective
Stark County received $1,209,286 during FY 2017. It is still unknown what will happen to the CDBG program during this current administration, but it is anticipated that the allocation will be similar in 2018
Until 2015, applications were taken once every three years. In 2015, the Board of Stark County Commissioners then determined to accept applications every year, with public infrastructure projects being funded on a rolling 3 year cycle. Public service and economic development activities are now only funded for a 1 year period. Applicants must apply yearly for funding.
Eligible types of activities that are undertaken under CDBG : Acquisition Disposition Public Facilities Improvements Clearance Activities Public Services Interim Assistance Relocation Privately Owned utilities Construction of Housing Homeownership Assistance
Eligible activities (continued) Economic Development Technical Assistance Rehabilitation Creation of ADA Accessibility Community Based Development Organizations Code Enforcement Historic Preservation Renovation of Closed Buildings
Activities that are not eligible for CDBG funding include : Governmental Buildings General Government Expenses Political Activities Purchase of Equipment Construction Equipment Fire Equipment Furnishings and Personal Property Operating and Maintenance Expenses Activities in support of development of new housing construction Income payments Religious activities Religious property
Application workshop is held every fall – usually in late August for CDBG projects. If you have a project that you think may be eligible, call and we can discuss the project with you. Consider combining CDBG funding with another funding source as CDBG funds are limited.
HOME PROGRAM
HOME Program “The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides formula grants to states and localities that communities use - often in partnership with local nonprofit groups - to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. It is the largest Federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low- income households.”
Stark County has formed a consortium with the cities of Alliance and Massillon to become an eligible “PJ” known as a Designated Consortium. Since the first allocation in 1992, Stark County Consortium has received a total of $22,436,991.
FY 2017 HOME Distribution $210,399 Stark County $ 69,775 City of Massillon $ 65,123 City of Alliance Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) $187,610 Administration $59,211 CONSORTIUM TOTAL $592,118
15% of each year’s allocation must go to a CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization) Special type of non-profit with specific Board make-up Must be the owner, sponsor or developer of a project.
In 2013 HUD made changes to the HOME program which make it a little more difficult to do some of the large development projects, especially with CHDO HUD has also tightened up the commitment requirements along with expenditure requirements Stark County has not had problems with commitments or expenditures .
Applications are taken each year for projects. Type of projects that have been funded include : Housing rehabilitation Tenant Based Rental Assistance New construction of rental units New construction of homeowner units Rehabilitation of rental units by non-profit owners Down Payment Assistance
Ineligible activities include: Emergency Shelters Non-housing related development Rental Assistance in excess of 24 months
Ohio Public Works Commission District 19
OPWC Infrastructure Program State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) Revenues from State Bonds to support Debt State issues up to $175,000,000 annually Eligible projects include Roads, Bridges, Culverts, Storm Water, Sanitary Sewer Collection, Water Distribution, Waste Water Treatment Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP) Revenues from a portion of $0.28 State Gas Tax Program receives 6.7% of the State Highway Fund Eligible projects include Roads, Bridges & Culverts
OPWC Infrastructure Program Applying for Funding Eligible agencies include Counties, Cities, Villages, Townships and Sanitary/Water Districts (SCIP only) Subdivisions apply directly to the District 19 Public Works Integrating Committee Applications are evaluated and scored according to a locally developed methodology based on criteria from the Ohio Revised Code A Prioritized list is sent to OPWC from the District where it is reviewed and ultimately approved.
http://www.pwc.state.oh.us/
Selection Criteria Needs of the District (size of facility) Age and Condition Health and Safety Local Match Readiness to Proceed
DISTRICT 19 PUBLIC WORKS INTEGRATING COMMITTEE OF STARK COUNTY PROGRAM YEAR SCHEDULE JULY 1st Applications made available to all political subdivisions. SEPTEMBER Completed infrastructure applications due at SCRPC offices. NOVEMBER District 19 Committee meeting. JULY 1st Funds available for approved projects.
District 19 OPWC Infrastructure Program Estimated Allocations State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) $5,023,000 (Minimum Loan/Credit Enhancement - $502,300) Local Transportation Improvement (LTIP) $1,997,000 Revolving Loan Program $ 887,000 TOTAL $7,907,000
Other SCIP Funds Emergency Funds Small Government Preservation of health, safety, & welfare Communities with <5,000 population Maximum of $3.5 million per year $17.5 million state-wide Contact OPWC directly District submits up to 5 applications Small Government Commission makes recommendation to OPWC
OPWC Small Government Projects Applicant Project Total OPWC East Sparta Main/Walnut Round-a-bout $239,579 $117,393 Beach City Sewer Lift Station Replacement $248,890 $227,900 Bethlehem Twp. Crestline/SR 21 Intersection $193,000 $141,500 Bethlehem Twp. Woodland Hill - Lawndell Intersection $203,000 $149,000 Hartville Sunnyside St./Park Lane Sanitary Line $523,900 $256,711 Hartville Sunnyside St. Paving $148,000 $ 72,961 Minerva Jackson St. Storm Sewer/Road $312,000 $100,000 Minerva Bonnieview Avenue Resurfacing $ 50,933 $ 25,000 East Canton South Wood Street Repaving $617,961 $ 74,000 Osn/Paris/Nim Twp Parks Avenue Rehabilitation $385,160 $192,580
Cleveland/Mt. Pleasant TOTAL – $1,285,650 Safety - $681,300 OPWC - $604,350
East Sparta - Roundabout TOTAL – $275,000 CDBG - $155,000 OPWC - $117,393
District 19 Natural Resource Assistance Council Clean Ohio Conservation Fund
http://clean.ohio.gov/
OPWC District 19 Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC) Funds from the Clean Ohio Program (State Bond Program created in 2000 from State Issue 1) Assists in Financing Clean Ohio Conservation Program Projects that protect Natural Areas, Streams and Wetlands Provides Grants for the acquisition of Open Space and Riparian Corridors Stark County’s allocation has been about $1.1M NRAC evaluates project applications and creates Priority List for Submission to OPWC
Selection Criteria Environmental Factors Local Match (25% minimum) Level of Coordination Access and Operation Readiness to Proceed
Stark Parks
Beech Creek Botanical Garden
Fairhope Nature Preserve
Tam O’ Shanter Golf Club
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