CITY OF PENSACOLA

FY2011/2012 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
BUDGET AND ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

HOUSING REHABILITATION:

Housing Rehabilitation Loan/Grant Programs  - $400,019*

These funds are to rehabilitate substandard owner-occupied houses for low and moderate income persons; to physically modify residential structures to accommodate the needs of low and moderate income persons with disabilities (Residential Handicap Accessibility Program); and to provide for the administration of Housing Rehabilitation Programs, including the Residential Handicap Accessibility Program, the Housing Repair Assistance Program, and other related housing rehabilitation activities. The City anticipates the proposed funding will rehabilitate approximately 8-10 owner occupied housing units. Due to limited funding, housing rehabilitation is limited to first time applicants. Preference will be given to housing units located in the Westside Neighborhood Area, which is generally defined by the corporate line on the north (Baptist Hospital); City limits on the west; Pine Street on the South; and "A" Street on the east. Should it be necessary to prioritize projects due to funding limitations, priority for these housing rehabilitation programs will be given to eligible elderly and disabled applicants residing residing within the preference area and then City limits. (City-wide)

*All program income from housing rehabilitation loans will be used to rehabilitate substandard homeowner occupied units for low and moderate income families located within the corporate limits of the City of Pensacola (estimated program income is $115,000).  (City-wide)

Temporary Relocation   -  $1,090

Funds will provide temporary relocation for families whose dwelling units are being rehabilitated via the City's Housing Rehabilitation Programs, which includes the HOME Reconstruction Program. This is a requirement under the Uniform Act. (City-wide)

PUBLIC SERVICES:

Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. (COA) - $65,000

Funds will provide Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals to low and moderate income elderly, disabled and/or  handicapped residents residing within the City limits which otherwise would not be available. The goal of the Meals on Wheels Program is to deliver approximately 8,000 nutritionally balanced meals to homebound, functionally impaired adults per year. The goal of the Congregate Meal Program is to provide approximately 7,500 meals to active, low income adults per year. Five congregate meal sites, providing eligible recipients with nutritional meals as well as an element of socialization and recreation, are located within City limits. The City has funded the COA for over two decades. CDBG funds received from the City are utilized by COA as leverage for securing other critical federal and state funding for which they would most likely be unable to apply. (City-wide)

Homebuyer and Foreclosure Prevention Education and Counseling - $35,000

Pre-purchase homeownership counseling, education, guidance and support for lower income (below 80% of median income) City residents with a goal of owning their own home (Homebuyer's Club); foreclosure prevention guidance, education and assistance in an effort to assist Pensacola residents to avoid foreclosure and retain ownership of their homes. Individual counseling opportunities are provided under both programs to provide opportunities to review the individual's current situation and discuss options for assistance. (City Wide)

CODE ENFORCEMENT:

Code Enforcement - $40,000

Funds to provide code enforcement on structures located within the CDBG target area that are deteriorating or deteriorated to a point where such enforcement, together with public or private improvements, rehabilitation, or services to be provided, may be expected to arrest the decline of the area. Code enforcement will be conducted on structures located within targeted low and moderate income areas within the CDBG Target Area. (CDBG Target Area)

PUBLIC FACILITIES/PARK IMPROVEMENTS:
Westside Neighborhood Improvements (Removal of Slum and Blight/Public Facilities Improvements/Park Improvements) - $177,000
Funds to provide for improvements in the Westside Neighborhood area which is generally defined by the corporate limit line on the north (Baptist Hospital); the City limits on the west; Pine Street on the south; and "A" Street on the east. Improvements may include: removal of slum and blighted conditions, including actual or suspected environmental contamination issues, and support acquisition/ remediation/demolition costs associated with vacant or abandoned properties; street paving including the installation of handicap curb cuts and related improvements; sidewalk construction/reconstruction and related improvements; new street lighting; and park improvements.

FY2011/2012 PROGRAM PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION:
General Grant Administration/Management  - $165,000
Funds to administer the City's CDBG Program. Includes personnel services, salaries, rent, utilities, equipment, furniture, office supplies, etc.

TOTAL FY2011/2012 CDBG PROPOSED BUDGET              $883,109

Projected FY2011/2012 CDBG Funding Allocation                   $883,109

CITY OF PENSACOLA'S PROPOSED FY2011-2012 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT (HOME)
BUDGET AND ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Substantial Housing: Rehabilitation/Reconstruction (City) -  $316,852

Provide assistance for low/moderate income families through deferred payment grants, deferred payment loans, low interest loans or a combination thereof, for the substantial rehabilitation or reconstruction of severely substandard, single family homeowner occupied housing units in the City of Pensacola. It is estimated that this funding will reconstruct approximately 4 to 5 owner occupied housing units. (City-wide)
 

Administration/Management (City) - $37,767
Provides for oversight, management, monitoring and coordination of financial and general administration of the City's HOME Reconstruction Program.