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1. Name of Project: Abilities Awareness Collaborative
2. Total Amount of CDBG Funds Requested: $50,860
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2012
3. Applicant Name: Extend the Dream & PATV, Inc:
Applicant Address: 730 S. Dubuque St. & 206 Lafayette St.
DUNS Number: 179498386 (Extend the Dream) , 827151481 (PATI
Signature (please use blue ink): � � 1Q.1 , � .y
4. Contact Person: Tom Gilsenan, Josh Goding
Phone Number: EDF: (319) 339-0804, PATV: (319) 338-7035
Fax Number: EDF: None, PATV: 319-338-8456
Email Address: tom�ilsenan ag_mail.com josh.godin c gmail.com
5. Location of proposed project: 730 S. Dubuque St./206 Lafayette St.
6. Did you attend the Applicant Workshop? O NO
✓ YES - Please indicate date attended: ✓12/29/11 or O 1/09/12
7. Brief summary of the proposed project (please limit response to a paragraph).
This project is an innovative collaboration between two non-profit organizations that share the same
building: Public Access Television and Extend the Dream Foundation (Uptown Bill's Coffeehouse). The
two groups wish to partner as leaders and innovators in abilities awareness. With this grant, accessibility
improvements will be made to the building, and adaptive technologies added to empower more
individuals with disabilities to make media and participate in social networking and other web -based
projects. More specifically this project involves: 1) accessibility improvements to the entrances of both
places of business, 2) needed repairs to the entrance ramp and some areas of pavement, 3) addition of an
accessible patio area for Uptown Bill's, 4) improvements to the fire escape, 5) flooring improvements,
6) adaptive technology for video production and social networking.
8. Please specify the one most applicable priority need and priority need level, as shown in CITY STEPS 2011-
-2015.
Public Facilities and Improvements High
Priority Need Priority Need Level (High, Medium or Low)
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Ar 9. Tell us why this project is needed (include information from studies\research or other supporting
documentation) and how it fills a gap in the community as outlined in CITY STEPS. Also, indicate how the
project partners with existing services/facilities, including whether other agencies will be housed in or will be
allowed to use the facility.
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Public Facilities and Improvements have been defined as a high priority need in City Steps 2011-2015,
especially those that reach underserved populations. The improvements project will take place at a
shared facility in Census Tract 17 Block Group 3, where 56.2% of the area is considered low -to -
moderate income. Extend the Dream Foundation has a long history of serving low -to -moderate income
individuals, and has been a leader in employment of and service to persons with disabilities. Additional
programming, especially in the visual and performing arts, has substantially increased the number of
people served by EDF since it has moved to S. Dubuque St. This grant would strengthen and extend the
work of EDF and its partner PATV in providing services to individuals with disabilities.
In the City Steps resident survey in the category of Human Service Needs, there were notable requests
for more programs for youth and seniors, literacy programs and community centers. In the community
center shared by PATV and Extend the Dream, PATV provides free membership and training in media
literacy and production techniques to local youth and seniors. Extend the Dream operates Uptown Bill's
Coffeehouse and Bookstore, which is an exemplary community center providing a venue for local
music, poetry and arts, as well as being a regular meeting place for a number of community
organizations. In addition, Uptown Bill's is the only community center in Iowa City, which includes
serving individuals with disabilities as part of its core mission. Funds requested would be used for
improved accessibility, removing both physical and technological barriers, which is one of the stated
objectives of the City Steps funding plan.
10. Provide a budget breakdown for your specific project. Complete the various categories appropriate for your
project. Use categories such as property acquisition, architectural expenses, construction costs, material and
administrative costs, etc. for construction/rehabilitation projects. The budget breakdown should only
include those costs directly related to the project. If a construction project, provide the total estimated
costs of the project, but do not include operational expenses or expenses not directly related to the construction
project. Under the "status" column, indicate if funds are anticipated or committed for each source of funds. If
anticipated, include the date the funds will be available if awarded funding. Please include the cost of an audit
for any organization that expects to receive over $500,000 from all federal sources. Also include a budget for
the other items under Budget Considerations in the FY13 Applicant Guide.
Document Costs Whenever Possible. A construction estimate is strongly encouraged for all
rehabilitation or new construction projects. PLEASE NOTE: The Housing and Community
Development Commission may request a copy of your overall agency budget.
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Budget Breakdown
(Include only those costs directly related to the project.)
Expense Category
(e.g. salaries,
acquisition, rehab)
If possible, please
prioritize the budget
CDBG Funds
Other
Funds
List Source
of Other
Funds
including
whether
Public or
Private
Type
Status
In
Ki
nd
Cas
An-
ticipated
Date
Corn
mitt
ed
Accessible outdoor patio
$4,360.00
$5,000.00
EDF, private
X
X
Construction and
Rehabilitation
$16, 000. 00
$
Demolition
$1, 000.00
$
Automatic accessible sliding
doors
$0.00
$6,000
PAN, private
X
07101112
Flooring improvements
$5,000.00
$3,500.00
EDF, private
X
07101112
Adaptive audio and video
technologies
$9,000.00
$1,000.00
EDF, private
x
07101112
$
$
$
$
Total
$ 3
$ i�� d �
Amount of private\agency\other funds
Amount of CDBG funds
Total Project Funding
Number of persons assisted
Total cost per person
Total CDBG Cost Per Person
$15,500 (a)
$35,360 (b)
$50,860 (c) (a + b)
295 (d) (see question 19)
$172.41 (e) (c - d)
$119.87
(b = d)
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11. If volunteers are used please describe how these volunteers are utilized for the proposed activity and
estimate the amount of volunteer time and value dedicated to the identified tasks.
Unskilled labor
hours
x $10 per hour =
$
Skilled labor ( )
hours
x $ per hour =
$
Skilled labor ( )
hours
x $ per hour =
$
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12. What percentage of the proposed budget will be made up of private funds? 30%
13. If your agency received Aid -to -Agency from the City last year explain whether that funding could have
been used for this project?
N/A
14. Describe what efforts have been taken to secure private or other public funding?
EDF has received one $5,000 grant for a part of this project. We (the two organizations) anticipate
receiving an additional $9,000 to $10,000 in private grants and donations.
15. Briefly outline the proposed timetable for the commitment and expenditure of the funding being requested
(include other project factors such as rezoning, construction schedule, or application(s) for other funding).
Please Note; If funded, this schedule will be used for any project agreement for the use of CDBG
funding.
Date: Description of Activity:
July 1, 2012 Beginning of City Fiscal Year and Project Start Date
First, undertake accessibility improvements to the entrances of both places of business. Second, make
needed repairs to the entrance ramp and some areas of pavement. Third, build an accessible patio area
for Uptown Bill's. Fourth, construct new accessible fire escape. Fifth, Purchase adaptive technology for
video production and social networking. It is likely that more than one of these improvements will be
underway at the same time.
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16. Explain why this project needs and is worthy of the requested public subsidy.
EDF and PATV have formed this collaborative to 1) fill gaps in services to individuals with disabilities,
particularly those of low and moderate incomes and 2) offer more opportunities for people of all abilities
to work together.
PATV and EDF have collaborated on several pilot projects during the past year, including TV broadcasts,
live webcasts, joint open houses and other events. Audio and video cables now connect the EDF/Uptown
Bill's Coffeehouse with the PATV studios on the floor directly below. We'd like to expand this work — and
strengthen our efforts to reach people of all abilities (particularly those of low and moderate income). To
do this, we need to make improvements in two areas:
1) Physical environment — better access to our facilities
2) Technological environment — audio, visual and computer equipment which can be used by
individuals of all abilities.
For more than a decade, EDF has served as a center for individuals with disabilities, particularly those of
low and moderate income. The organization has provided employment through its various enterprises, plus
a coffee shop and a variety of activities open to all abilities. With the move to 730 S. Dubuque St., EDF
has significantly expanded its arts and music programming through its Uptown Bill's Coffeeshop, Bill's
Bookmark and Sackter House Media. Arts are a key way to bring together people of all abilities. For a
typical event, 30 to 35 percent of those attending are individuals with disabilities (based on audience
counts by staff/volunteers.) Some of this programming has been in cooperation with PATV, which is
located in the same building.
Building on this experience, PATV and EDF would like to expand programming to include television,
film and Internet broadcasting and production. Physical and technological improvements would make this
possible and encourage innovation in community -building and abilities awareness.
17. If funding is granted for this project, what steps are in place to decrease the likelihood it will require further
subsidy in the future?
The components of this project are for one-time improvements or additions to strengthen and expand the
"abilities awareness" work of the two organizations. If the project is funded, the two organizations plan to
complete these projects within one year. It is anticipated that these improvements will allow the
collaborative to do the described work for the next decade. Future equipment needs would be funded
through the PATV and EDF budgets.
18. In what manner or form will the project proceed if it is awarded less than full funding? If the project has several
individual components, please prioritize them according to your needs.
The project will go forward with whatever percentage of funds may be awarded. The project priorities are
1) repairs to the entrance ramp and some areas of pavement, 2) addition of an accessible outdoor patio
for Uptown Bill's, 3) Major accessibility improvements to the entrances of both places of business, 4)
4Limprovements to the fire escape, 5) adaptive technology for video production and social networking, 6)
WFlooring improvements on both levels.
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19. Please indicate the population to be served by the proposed project according to the income categories shown
in the Applicant Guide. (Please Note: If this application is funded, the information in this table will be
used as income targeting for the CDBG Agreement).
Number between 0 - 30% median income
Number between 31 - 50% median income
Number between 51 - 80% median income
Number between 80 - 100% median income
Number over 100% median income
Total
Percent LMI
Percent Iowa City Residents
EDF 601PATV 10 persons (a)
_45/15 persons (b)
_55/20 persons (c)
_ 10/20 persons (d)
_25/35 persons (e)
_1951100 persons (f)
6 9 % (a+b+c)+f
95%
Please describe the basis or methodology used to estimate the number of clients to be served (i.e. survey,
last year's reports, etc.) Surveys by EDF, additional estimates by EDF and PATV from joint events.
20. Does your project represent an innovative solution to meet the specific need it is intended to satisfy? If so,
please explain.
This project proposal is innovative in three key ways:
1. Collaboration between two local non-profit organizations
2. Views access barriers as both physical and technological
3. Imagines an inclusive plan of "abilities awareness"
21. Please select one main objective, outcome, and output indicator for the proposed project (see applicant
guide). Second, provide specific project indicators in the narrative (Le. number of units to be rehabilitated,
number of households assisted, number of units constructed, etc.)
Objective: El Suitable living environment O Decent affordable housing O Creating economic opportunities
Outcome: M Availability/accessibility O Affordability O Sustainability
Output Indicator: Persons O Households O Housing units
22. On the attached map, indicate the location of the proposed project.
LCensus Track 17, Block 3
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23. Does the proposed project pay full property taxes? OYes ONo
If yes, what is the estimated value of taxes generated from this Project? $
If property taxes are not paid, does the proposed project pay a Payment In Lieu of Taxes or a reduced tax rate?
OYes ONo If yes, what is the percent of full taxes paid? % and amount paid is $
24. Please list amount of CDBG and/or HOME funds received within the last four City fiscal years and the status of
the project(s) undertaken. (City fiscal year July 1 to June 30)
Fiscal Year Funds Recv'd
Budgeted
Amount
Amount
Expended
(as of 12/31/11)
Date All Units
Completed
FY09 (July 2008 — June 2009)
$1,000 (EDF)
$ all
FY08
FY10 (July 2009 - June 2010)
$0.00
$
FY11 (July 2010 - June 2011)
$0.00
$
FY12 (July 2011 - June 2012)*
$0.00
$
*Six months remaining in FY12 at time of this application.
25. Is the applicant (including partners, co -applicants, etc.) currently in compliance with all federal, state and
local laws, rules and regulations, including any CDBG and/or HOME funded projects? 0 Yes 0 No
If "NO" or a matter is currently in litigation please give the name of the case and explain the basis for the case.
26. If the applicant has not received HOME/CDBG funds in the past three years, please provide evidence of your
organization's administrative capacity, financial skills, commitment and/or experience to undertake and
complete the proposed project within the established timetable and budget.
Both PATV and Extend the Dream are familiar with meeting the timetables and reporting typical to
grant awards.
Extend the Dream Foundation (EDF), a non-profit organization, is funded through grants, donations
and income from its various enterprises. The organization has received grants from the city, other
organizations and individuals throughout its 11-year history. EDF has strengthened its administrative
capacity and financial skills considerably during the last two years. A new executive director with
significant management experience has been hired. Bookkeeping and accounting services have been
added.
PATV is funded through a contract with the City of Iowa City. The actual funds come from
Mediacom LLC, as part of the cable franchise agreement between the City of Iowa City and
Mediacom. Public Access Television, Inc. enters into three-year contracts to provide access services
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for local citizens. The franchise fees that fund are similar to a grant structure, with an annual amount
of approximately $200,000 budgeted to meet many contract points and organizational needs. PATV
is a fiscally responsible organization, and also makes use of professional bookkeeping and
accounting services. PATV has successfully managed a number of grant projects over the years,
including a grant from the MacArthur foundation to work with members of WRAC in 2001 and a
CDBG grant to obtain a door opener for greater accessibility in 2002. PATV has been fiscal agent
for Arts Council grants to community producers, and partnered on grants with local groups such as
Access 2 Independence and LandLocked Film Festival. PATV is prepared to comply with all stages
of reporting and accountability required to receive grant funds.
27. Please describe your organization's structure, officers and staff, as it relates to the overhead cost for this
project.
Both non-profit organizations served by this funds request operate with Boards of Directors and
Executive Directors and staff. Funds for this project would be used solely for improvements outlined
in this proposal.
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