Community Development Block Grant
2007 Annual Action Plan
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Source of Funds
The City of
Annual Objectives
The 2004-2009 CDBG Consolidated Plan established a number of
public facility needs that are nearly accomplished. The
Description of Projects
Administration & Planning - $83,000
Activity: Administration
Source:
National Objective: N/A
Regulation Citation: 570.206 (a)
Project # 2007-19
Public Service 15% Cap -- $84,956
Caritas SHP Grant -
$4,212
Activity:
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income Limited Clientele
Eligible Activity: Public Services
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (e)
Consolidated Plan Objective: C2
Project # 2007-20
The CDBG Grant will provide a cash match for the recently received Shelter Plus Care, Continuum of Care Grant from HUD. This grant will establish a permanent shelter for the homeless in the community.
Night Shelter Case
Management Program - $31,688
Activity:
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income Limited Clientele
Eligible Activity: Public Services
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (e)
Consolidated Plan Objective: C2
Project # 2007-1
The Bartlett House, Inc. operates
an emergency shelter/public inebriation service at the
Located in the downtown area
Census Tract 101.00
It is expected that this project
will serve approximately 556 individuals.
CASA (Court Appointed
Special Advocates) – $6,000
Activity:
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income
Eligible Activity: Public Services
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (e)
Consolidated Plan Objective: H1
Project # 2007-2
The mission of the CASA (Court
Appointed Special Advocates) For Kids program is to help assure that children
who have been abused and/or neglected are placed in safe, permanent homes as
quickly as possible.
The CDBG grant allows CASA for
Kids to assure that every child who is the victim of abuse and neglect in
This is a citywide project.
Expected to serve 35 children
The Mental Health
Association in
Activity:
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income Limited Clientele
Eligible Activity: Public Services
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (e)
Consolidated Plan Objective: C2
Project # 2007-3
The Mental Health Association in
Locate in downtown Census Tract
101.00
It is
estimated that 260 individuals will be served.
Milan Puskar Health
Right, Inc. - $8,500
Activity: CDBG Public Services Sub-recipient
Source: CDBG Entitlement
National Objective: L/M Income Limited Clientele
Eligible Activity: Rehabilitation
Regulation Citation: 570.202 (a) (4)
Consolidated Plan Objective: C 2
Project # 2007- 4
Milan Puskar Health Right located
on
The physical location of the
building is in downtown. Census Tract # 101
It is estimated that this project
will serve 110 individuals.
Activity:
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income
Eligible Activity: Public Services
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (e)
Consolidated Plan Objective: H1
Project # 2007-5
The Morgantown Area Youth Services
Project operates under the fiscal administration of the Monongalia County
Commission. MAYSP provides intervention services to youth and families
primarily from low-income households that are experiencing delinquency and
substance abuse problems. The proposed CDBG funded program would expand
services to reach low-income youth and families living in the City of
This is a citywide project
targeting low and moderate-income youth.
Seventy-five youth/families will be
served.
Activity: CDBG
Public Service Sub-recipient
Source: CDBG Entitlement
National Objective: L/M Income Housing
Consolidated Plan Objective: G1
Project # 2007-6
To establish a second hand store
based on recycled construction products/materials, The ReStore has proven to be
an effective concept in raising funds and awareness for Habitat affiliates.
This project will provide another income stream for MCHFH in providing
affordable housing for very low-income families in the area this project will
provide employment opportunities.
This project will be located in the
Greenmont area Census Tract 107.00.
This project will generate 3-4 low-income
jobs.
Monongalia County
Schools (Kaleidoscope) - $8,000
Activity:
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income
Eligible Activity: Public Services
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (e)
Consolidated Plan Objective: H1
Project # 2007-7
Provide access to affordable after
school childcare and special tutoring in math and reading classes operated by
Monongalia County Schools’ Kaleidoscope Program at Mountainview Elementary
School to low and very low income families within the Morgantown City Limits.
This project seeks to provide additional opportunities for Woodburn and
Mountainview students.
This project will tutor 71
children.
Monongalia County
Literacy Volunteers, Inc. - $2,000
Activity:
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income
Eligible Activity: Public Services
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (e)
Consolidated Plan Objective: H1
Project # 2007-8
The scholarship program will assist
20 adult learners pass the GED (General Equivalency Diploma) or six adult
learners pass the EDP External Diploma Program). Totals may vary based on
individual learners needs. Funding is also provided for the purchase of
recorded books that, includes the audio portion and the books.
The
This project is expected
to serve 150 adult learners.
Mountaineer Boys
& Girls Club - $7,250
Activity:
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income Limited Clientele
Eligible Activity: Public Services
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (e)
Consolidated Plan Objective: H1
Project # 2007-9
The Project Learn initiative
provides after-school and summer educational enhancement and tutoring
activities to at-risk students ages 6-16. The program includes homework help,
tutoring services, high yield learning activities, collaboration with schools,
character education, and parental involvement. Prevention Programs are offered
every day including the Smart Moves prevention program and character education.
The Boys and Girls Club is available to the students during non-school days and
through the summer. Project Learn with the Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club
serves low and very-low income children in the City of
Their facility is located in
downtown
This project is estimated to tutor
60-100 students.
Housing Programs - $120,000
The Housing Program is for the low-and
moderate income within the corporate limits of the City of
The housing projects are citywide
targeting low and moderate-income individuals and families.
The various rehabilitation
projects will assist approximately 35 families.
Housing Programs
Administration
Activity: Administration
Source:
National Objective: N/A
Regulation Citation: 570.200 (a) (3) (i)
Project # 2007-10
Housing Program Administration
costs are necessary for project management and implementation of the Housing
Programs by the
Home Rehabilitation
Program
Activity: Housing
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income Housing
Project # 2007-11
General Home
Improvements
Activity: Housing
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income Housing
Consolidated Plan Objective: B1
Regulation Citation: 570.202 (b) (9) (10)
Emergency Repair
Activity: Housing
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income Housing
Consolidated Plan Objective: B2
Regulation Citation: 570.202 (b) (2)
Home Adaptations
Activity: Housing
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income Housing
Regulation Citation: 570.202 (b) (11)
Consolidated Plan Objective: B4
Lead Based Paint
Assessment/Testing and Clearance
Activity: Housing
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income Housing
Regulation Citation: 570.202 (f)
Consolidated Plan Objective: F1
Down Payment
Assistance Program
Activity: Housing
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income Housing
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (n)
Consolidated Plan Objective: H1
General Home
Improvements
Assisting low-income homeowners
make modest repairs to their homes. Qualified residents could apply for up to
$20,000 at 2% interest for up to 15 years. For elderly and disabled persons,
this can be a forgivable loan with 20% forgiveness rate over 5 years. These
improvements could include roof replacement, heating and cooling units,
electrical of plumbing upgrades, windows, flooring, sidewalks, porches, siding,
etc.
Emergency Repair
Program
Assisting low-income homeowners
with the cost of repairs that may be viewed as emergency in nature and could
threaten one’s health and safety, Such conditions could include a leaking roof,
busted pipes, faulty electric systems, broken furnace, etc. The Emergency
Repair Program would provide a one-time grant of up to $2,500 to make the home
safe again.
Home Adaptations
Program
Assisting families with the
necessary modifications or adaptations that will make their home livable as
needs change. Many elderly or disabled persons run the risk of moving to
assisted living facilities due to failing health or physical limitations.
Adaptations may include installing grab bars, handicapped showers, modifying
home entryways.
Lead Based Paint
Assessment/Testing and Clearance
Federal law requires lead based
paint intervention on federally funded housing programs over $5,000. Morgantown
Housing Authority will do lead based paint assessments, testing and clearance
for projects as needed.
Down Payment Assistance Program
The Down Payment Assistance Program
will assist low-income first time homebuyers with $2,500 grant for down payment
when purchasing property in the City of
The Down Payment Assistance Program
meets the need for Barriers to Affordable Housing section E of the
Consolidated Plan
[There are several barriers to
affordable housing in
Infrastructure
-- $235,879
Activity:
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income
Limited Clientele
Eligible Activity: Public Facility
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (c)
Consolidated Plan Objective: D4
Project # 2007-12
BOPARC is rehabilitating the
Activity:
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income
Limited Clientele
Eligible Activity: Public Facility
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (c)
Consolidated Plan Objective: D4
Project # 2007-13
A 2006 inspection by the West
Virginia Fire Marshall’s Office indicated a requirement for an additional
escape route from the second floor of the
The
Activity: Marilla Recreational
Center
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income
Limited Clientele
Eligible Activity: Public Facility
Regulation Citation: 570.202 (b)
Consolidated Plan Objective: D3
Project # 2007-14
The
The
Mountain Line Transit Authority -- $6,000
Activity: Public Facility
Improvements
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income
Area-wide Benefit
Eligible Activity: Public
Facilities
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (c)
Consolidated Plan Objective: H1
Project # 2007-15
Bus Stoppage Sign Proposal will
allow waiting passengers to conveniently view bus route information at night,
notify an on-coming bus that a passenger is waiting to board, and provide a
security light. This proposal for signage will be limited to the geographical
areas of low and moderate-income.
[The Community Development Office
works with the City’s Planning, Public Works, Police Department and Board of
Parks and Recreation to address infrastructure, code enforcement and public
safety needs. This partnership will identify areas of need throughout the
community to correct problems of access, barriers, recreational and public
safety concerns.]
City of
Activity: Public Facility
Improvements
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income
Area-wide Benefit
Eligible Activity: Public
Facilities
Regulation Citation: 570.201 (c)
Consolidated Plan Objective: D1,
G1
Project # 2007-16
The CDBG will provide $175,582 for
The City of
The High Street sidewalk addressing
Approximately 6000’ of sidewalk and
seven curb cuts will be installed.
Rehabilitation
-- $42,648
Christian Help Roof -- $33,750
Activity: Roof Replacement
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income
Limited Clientele
Eligible Activity: Rehabilitation
Regulation Citation: 570.202 (a)
(4)
Consolidated Plan Objective: H1
Project # 2007-17
Reoccurring leaks from the roof
have damaged the plaster on the forth floor ceilings. In addition to the
falling plaster, water on the floor causes concern for the safety of the
volunteers and clients. The CDBG funding is important to make the repair and
preserve the building and service in the downtown area.
The roof replacement will involve
the removal of the existing roof, repairs and replacement of the wood deck, and
the Fully Adhered EPDM Roof System.
The
Approximately 3,000 very low and low-income
individuals will be served.
Caritas House, Inc. -- $8,788
Activity: Roof Replacement
Source:
National Objective: L/M Income
Limited Clientele
Eligible Activity: Rehabilitation
Regulation Citation: 570.202 (a)
(4)
Consolidated Plan Objective: H1
Project # 2007-18
Caritas runs a permanent shelter in
An additional $1,398 is being
provided as the cash match for the SHP grant from HUD.
The shelter is located in Census
tract 101.00.
Geographical
Distribution
1. Night Shelter Case Management Program, Project # 2007-1
is located in Census Tract 101.00 in the downtown
2. CASA (Court
Appointed Special Advocates), Project # 2007-2, operates citywide, advocating
for low and moderate-income children.
3. The Mental Health Association in
4.
5. Morgantown Area Youth Services Project, Project # 2007-5,
this is a citywide program targeting low-income children and families.
6. Monongalia County Habitat for Humanity, Inc, Project #
2007-6, the Habitat Program is a citywide program targeting low-income
individuals and their families.
7. Monongalia County
Schools (Kaleidoscope), Project # 2007-7, The Kaleidoscopes academic enrichment
program will serve children within the corporate city limits.
8. Monongalia County Literacy Volunteers, Inc., Project #
2007-8, The Literacy Volunteer Center is located in the City Library located on
9. Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club, Project # 2007-9, The
Boys and Girls Club facility is located in downtown
10. Home Rehabilitation Program, Project # 11, The Housing Rehabilitation Programs
are citywide by application targeting low and moderate-income individuals and
families.
11. BOPARC Wiles Hill Senior Center, Project # 2007-12, The
Wiles Hill School Senior Center rehabilitation project is located in the Wiles
Hill neighborhood in Census Tract # 101.
12.
13. Mountain Line Transit Authority, Project # 2007-15, this
proposal for signage will be limited to the geographical areas of low and
moderate-income
14. City of
15. The Christian Help Center, Project # 2007-17 and is located downtown in Census Tract 101.00.
16. Caritas House, Inc, Project # 2007-18, the shelter is located in Census tract 101.00.
Homeless
“Colligo House” a Permanent Housing Project with Supportive Services. Under this program, Caritas House, Inc. will be rehabilitating a structure to contain 5-10 housing units for homeless individuals and or families who have mental health, substance abuse, and/or HIV/AIDS diagnoses.
It is anticipated that 90% of the residents utilizing
permanent housing will be from various shelters in the region served by
Caritas. Another 10% seeking permanent housing will most likely be referrals
form other homeless services providers such as the Bartlett House,
The Bartlett House, Inc. operates an emergency
shelter/public inebriation service at the
Each of these projects receives support from the CDBG Grant in 2007.
Anti-Poverty Strategy
The City
continues to assist social service agencies with education, job skills training
and after school programs for working parents. Programs with a direct impact to
their client receive special attention as well as programs meeting the goals in
the Consolidated Plan.
Christian Help roof rehabilitation, reoccurring leaks from
the roof have damaged the plaster on the forth floor ceilings. In addition to
the falling plaster, water on the floor causes concern for the safety of the
volunteers and clients. The CDBG funding is important to make the repair and
preserve the building and service in the downtown area. Christian Help serves a
large part of the low income, extremely low income and the homeless in
The Morgantown Housing Authority will assist families with the necessary modifications or adaptations that will make their home livable as needs change. Many elderly or disabled persons run the risk of moving to assisted living facilities due to failing health or physical limitations. Adaptations may include installing grab bars, handicapped showers, modifying home entryways.
Mon County Literacy Volunteers provides a scholarship program to assist 20 adult learners pass the GED (General Equivalency Diploma) or six adult learners pass the EDP External Diploma Program).
The Mental Health Association in
Lead-Based Paint
Morgantown Housing Authority will do lead based paint assessments, testing and clearance for projects as needed.
Other Actions
The Down Payment Assistance Program will assist low-income
first time homebuyers with $2,500 grant for down payment when purchasing
property in the City of
Monitoring
To
ensure appropriate use of public dollars while maintaining a consistency with
Federal program requirements and regulations, the City of
The
Community Development staff will conduct on-site monitoring of sub-recipient
agencies periodically. As stated in each contract, payment is made by
reimbursement only. Quarterly reports and an end-of-year performance report are
also required for each project. Staff will also work with the sub-recipients on
a regular basis as a resource for technical assistance in planning,
implementation, project evaluation, and capacity building.
Program Income
It is anticipated that the Morgantown Housing Authority will receive $17,400 in program income and use 15% or $2,610 for administration and $14,790 for rehabilitation projects.
Citizen Participation
Summary
of Public Hearing/Input and Approval Process
Community
Development Director opens each meeting by providing information about the
Community Development Block Grant Program and the expected funding levels. The
discussion then turned to the status of the program year soliciting comments.
All
meetings are published in local newspapers, Channel 15, and the City Web Site.
Flyers were posted at sites around
Council Presentation
At
the March 27, 2007 City of Morgantown City Council Committee of the Whole
meeting, the CDBG proposed FY 2007 Action Plan was presented to the City
Council. Council Meetings are public and televised.
Sub-Recipient Contract Overview
The March 27, 2007, Draft FY 2007 Action Plan for all agencies or groups receiving funding from the 2007 CDBG entitlement, 30-day public comment period. Discussions concerned the reporting requirements, contract, and the desire of the agency to accept the funding. During the public comment period, copies of the Action Plan were available at City Hall, the Morgantown Library, and on the City's Web Site.
CDBG Technical Meeting
The October 6, 2006, CDBG Technical Meeting presented prior to the proposal kick off meeting giving prospective agencies an opportunity to explore their desire to pursue funding. CDBG National Objectives and the City’s Consolidated Plan Goals and Strategies are gone over with explanation of eligible and non-eligible activities.
FY 2005 Program Year Review and FY 2006 Action Plan
November 4, 2005, 2006 Program Year Review and FY 2007 Action Plan proposal kick off. Review of the 2006 program year gathered information showing agreement of change for funding directions. Then a brief discussion centered on the next fiscal year.
Fair Housing
The Community Development Office continues to work with community agencies to address and support Fair Housing actions. Specifically the ReStore Proposal by Habitat for Humanity is an effort to address two potential impediments to Fair Housing Impediment 3 lack of available housing for elderly and handicapped populations and Impediment 7 collaborating with local housing authorities and non-profit housing corporations.
The Barrier Free Housing Program works to eliminate issues of accessibility with single family owned homes and rental units.
In 2007 the Community Development Office and the