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CITY OF IOWA CITY
AGENDA
Housing and Community Development Commission
Thursday, April 16, 2015
6:30 P.M.
Helling Conference Room, City Hall
410 East Washington Street
1. Call meeting to order
2. Approval of the March 12, 2015 minutes
3. Public comment for topics not on the agenda
4. Staff/Commission Comment
5. Review and consider recommendation to City Council on approval of FY16
Annual Action Plan
6. Review and consider recommendation to City Council on approval of FY15
Annual Action Plan — Amendment 1
7. Review and consider recommendation to City Council on approval of the
FY2016-2020 CITY STEPS (Consolidated Plan) Amendment #1
8. Discussion of FY15 projects that have not complied with the 'Unsuccessful or
Delayed Projects Policy'
9. Review allocation process for CDBG, HOME, and Aid to Agencies funding
and consider creating sub -committee
10. Monitoring Reports
• FY15 Shelter House —Tenant Based Rental Assistance (Ralston)
• FY15 The Housing Fellowship — Rental Housing (Ralston)
• Discussion of monitoring process
11. Adjournment
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MINUTES
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 12, 2015 - 6:30 PM
MEETING ROOM A, IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
PRELIMINARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Byler, Andrew Chappell, Michelle Bacon Curry, Jim
Jacobson, Bob Lamkins, Christine Ralston, Dorothy Persson,
Rachel Zimmermann Smith
MEMBERS ABSENT: Angel Taylor
STAFF PRESENT: Kristopher Ackerson, Tracy Hightshoe
OTHERS PRESENT: Mark Patton, Michelle Lloyd, Kari Wilken, Al Persson, Roger
Lusala, Casey Westhoff, Bruce Teague, Diane Dingbaum
HCDC recommends approving the FY16 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) budget recommendations to City Council as
presented in the spreadsheet below with the condition that Habitat for Humanity shall not
purchase land within Census Tract 18.
HCDC
Percent of
HCDC
Final HCDC
Housing
Requested
Allocation
Request
Score
Recommendation
THF- CHDOOperating
$
16,000
$ 13,089
82%
72
$
16,000
Habitatfor Humanity
$
80,000
$ 54,439
68%
76
$
61,956
CHARM Homes
$
61,650
$ 56,965
92%
75
$
61,650
Mayor's Youth Employment Program
$
60,000
$ 48,000
80%
71
$
60,000
Systems Unlimited Inc
$
250,000
$183,101
73%
70
$
184,000
THF - Rental Acquisition & Rehab
$
200,000
$ 98,889
49%
69
$
49,998
THF- SabinTownhomes'
$
300,000
$276,667
92%
67
$
300,000
Subtotal ""
$
967,650
$731,150
$
733,604
Public Facilities
Domestic Violence Intervention Prog
$
116,256
$106,130
91 %
66
$
116,256
Neighborhood Centers ofJC
$
94,140
$ 88,690
94%
63
$
94,140
Subtotal
$
210,396
$194,819
$
210,396
TOTAL:
1 $1,178,046
$925,969
$
944,000
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HCDC recommends approving Habitat's request for $100,000 for down payment assistance for
10 dwelling units on the 2200-block of Taylor Drive being sold by Iowa Valley Habitat for
Humanity to first-time homebuyers earning less than 80 percent of the median household
income. The $100,000 budgeted for two FY16 UniverCity homes, would be diverted to this
project.
CALL TO ORDER:
Zimmermann Smith called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 19, 2015 MINUTES:
Chappell moved to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2015 meeting.
Persson seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 8-0.
None.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING APPLICATIONS FOR FY16
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDING:
Zimmermann Smith began the conversation stating there were fewer applicants this year than in
previous years and suggested that if there were a majority of the Commission members that
voted for full funding for an application, that amount be disbursed and see what the amount
remaining is available for funding partial projects for the rest of the applications.
Hightshoe noted that there is $944,000 available to date, $200,000 of that is returned funds
from last year from a Housing Fellowship project that didn't proceed. Hightshoe noted that
$680,000 must be allocated to HOME eligible activities. Of the HOME eligible activities, all are
CDBG eligible except for the CHDO operating, which has to be HOME funding. The only CHDO
that qualified for HOME funding is the Housing Fellowship, so $50,000 has to go to the Housing
Fellowship as the only CH DO. CH DO operating does not qualify as part of the $50,000 CH DO
set aside, so at least $50,000 minimum has to go to the rental acquisitions and Sabin
Townhome projects.
Zimmermann Smith stated the applications that the majority voted for full funding were:
CHDO Operating ($16,000); Charm Homes ($61,650); Mayor's Youth Employment Program
($60,000); The Housing Fellowship — Sabin Townhomes ($300,000); DVIP ($116,256); and
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County ($94,140).
Byler asked if any projects come in under budget, does the money get returned to the City for
reallocation the next year. Hightshoe confirmed it would unless there were sufficient funds to do
a mid -year funding round. If there were $75,000 or $100,000 available the City could advertise
again for applications.
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Zimmermann Smith then asked the Commission to discuss the remaining applications. Habitat
for Humanity was discussed first. Three members of the Commission voted for full funding.
Chappell noted that five members voted for at least $60,000 in funding. Bacon Curry questioned
the concerns listed in the staff report and asked how other members of the Commission voted
for funding even with those concerns. Chappell noted that time was on Habitat's side; there had
not been issues for a couple of years and it has been able to operate a lot of properties without
funding the past couple of years and have continued to work with City staff well. Hightshoe
confirmed that staff has not had any recent concerns in the past two years. Zimmermann Smith
suggested allocating $60,000 but Ralston suggested allocating $40,000 because it would be
one home, $60,000 would not be enough for two.
Mark Patton (Habitat for Humanity) explained that first there was a concern raised by the City
for Habitat to find lots outside of the south side of Iowa City so they have found two lots on
Prairie du Chien that are possibilities and cost about $45,000 each. So $60,000 would not be
enough to buy both, but would help. He also felt Habitat could raise the remaining funds to get
be able to purchase both lots.
Zimmermann Smith suggested allocating the $45,000 to Habitat with the caveat that the lot
cannot be on the south side of Iowa City. Persson noted that she thought to allocate full funding
for Habitat because she believes the Commission needs to support affordable housing and
Habitat for Humanity is affordable housing. Chappell noted again that five members of the
Commission voted for at least $60,000 in funding and noted the highest overall average score
from everyone was this project.
Patton noted that due to the change in the HOME rules, Habitat can no longer "stock pile" lots
so they can only purchase what they can build in a year, and two homes is not a challenge for
one year, they are able to do four or five a year.
Jacobson asked if they purchased a lot for $45,000 could they use the rest of the funding for
construction costs. Hightshoe noted they could use the remaining for construction if they were
not able to achieve the other acquisition within the year. Patton stated that if they used the extra
funding for construction rather than acquisition it would throw off the ratios on the home for
costs, but it could work.
Zimmermann Smith opened the discussion on the next application, Systems Unlimited. All
members allocated at least $100,000.
Chappell noted that he did not agree with The Housing Fellowship purchasing the UniverCity
properties. Hightshoe noted that the Commission can allocate funding with a stipulation that
they cannot use the funding on that particular property.
Chappell stated that if the allocations are $100,000 for The Housing Fellowship and $125,000
for Systems that is treating both applications similarly as both would be receiving half of what
they requested. There is not enough to fully fund both of them, but both projects could get things
done with partial funding.
Bacon Curry noted that five members voted to allocate more to Systems. She also stated her
concern with The Housing Fellowship rental acquisition appeared to create an application just to
re -coup the $200,000 they were unable to use last year. Bacon Curry noted that the rehab
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portion of the application, the $25,000 per unit, was reasonable and would aid in keeping the
rental housing already owned in good condition.
Lamkins asked what the rehab portion would be. Hightshoe noted it would be $24,999 each for
a total of $48,998. Lamkins agreed to fund the rehab portion but not the UniverCity acquisition
portion.
Zimmermann Smith stated the allocation for Housing Fellowship rehab would be $48,998 and
the Sabin Townhomes would be $300,000. Therefore Systems would receive $184,900 and the
balance would be allocated to Habitat for Humanity for an allocation of $61,956.
Chappell stated he still feels there is too large of a gap in funding between Systems and The
Housing Fellowship.
The Commission discussed the scoring system used for the applications and the need for
possible review in the future.
Bacon Curry moved to approve the FY16 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) budget recommendations to City
Council) as presented in the spreadsheet with the condition that Habitat for Humanity
shall not purchase land within Census Tract 18.
Lamkins seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 8-0
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE
FOR PROPERTIES ON THE 2200-BLOCK OF TAYLOR DRIVE:
Ackerson presented the staff report. On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, Iowa Valley Habitat for
Humanity notified city staff that it had signed a 60-day purchase agreement for five rental
duplexes (i.e. ten dwelling units) on the 2200-block of Taylor Drive. The properties are located
approximately two blocks north of Wetherby Park. Habitat for Humanity plans to convert 2-
bedroom rental units with unfinished basements into 4-bedroom homes. Once the rehabilitations
are complete (starting in October 2015), Habitat proposes selling the homes to families who are
first time homebuyers earning less than 80 percent of the area median income. At this time,
Habitat is negotiating with three lenders for the purchase funds and has submitted an
application for funding from the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County to rehabilitate the
homes. To ensure the affordability of the units, Habitat is asking for city funds totaling $100,000
($10,000 per unit) to be used for down payment assistance.
Since this project was not budgeted by the City for fiscal year 2016, the City could transfer the
$100,000 currently budgeted for the UniverCity Program to this Habitat for Humanity project.
Whereas the UniverCity program funds would convert two units from rental to owner -occupied,
this proposed project would convert ten units. This project would enhance the City's efforts to
stabilize the neighborhood. If approved, city funds would be only used for down payment
assistance to the homeowner to purchase the completed property.
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The Commission discussed how the units would be converted from rentals to single family
owner -occupied homes. Some Commission members were confused about the number of lots
and dwelling units. Ackerson and Patton clarified the units would be duplex/zero lot line homes,
so two single family homes on one lot each. And by finishing the basements in each home, it
would add two bedrooms to each home so each duplex will be a four bedroom duplex. Patton
stated the homes would sell for approximately $115,000 each when completed.
Persson questioned if there were water concerns/issues for the basements. Patton stated the
few units he has visited have sump pumps and no water issues.
Hightshoe noted that neighbors had come to the City in support of this project. Patton confirmed
that some concern was stated regarding maintaining of the properties, but the applicants for
these properties will be within 80% of the median income, working families, willing to take care
of the properties.
Lamkins asked about the down payment of $10,000 — stating that if the homes were to sell for
$115,000 it would be nice for the down payment to be $11,500 or 10% which is what most
lenders will require for the loans.
Hightshoe stated that the City is only providing down payment assistance. Habitat has to
purchase the properties, rehab them, find buyers, and only if all that is successful will the City
be involved. If that does not happen, the City is not out any money.
Bacon Curry noted that although this is a great project, it invests money into a part of Iowa City
that is already known for low income housing and taking money away from the UniverCity
project and putting low income housing in other parts of the City. Hightshoe explained that the
UniverCity Program doesn't always mean low income — it is intended to stabilize neighborhoods
Some UniverCity homes are sold to residents that make more than the median household
income. Chappell noted that this project would bring neighborhood stabilization to the Wetherby
Park area and the homes will be a huge bang for the buck.
Chappell moved that the City Council approve Habitat's request for $100,000 for down payment
assistance for 10 dwelling units on the 2200-block of Taylor Drive being sold by Iowa Valley
Habitat for Humanity to first-time homebuyers earning less than 80 percent of the median
household income. The $100,000 budgeted for two FY16 UniverCity homes, would be diverted
to this project.
Bacon Curry seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and motion carried 8-0
ADJOURNMENT:
Jacobson moved to adjourn.
Lamkins seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and motion carried 8-0.
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2014-2015
NAME
TERM EXP.
3/6/14
4/17/14
6/19/14
9/18/14
11/20/14
1/15/15
2/19/15
3/12/15
BACON CURRY, MICHELLE
9/1/2016
X
X
X
----
O/E
X
X
X
BYLER, PETER
9/1/2017
---
---
---
X
X
X
X
X
CHAPPELL, ANDREW
9/1/2015
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
JACOBSON, JIM
9/1/2017
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
LAMKINS, BOB
9/1/2016
---
---
---
---
---
---
X
X
PERSSON, DOTTIE
9/1/2016
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
RALSTON, CHRISTINE
9/1/2015
X
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
X
TAYLOR, ANGEL
9/1/2017
---
---
---
X
X
O/E
X
O
ZIMMERMANN SMITH,
RACHEL
9/1/2015
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
Key:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Vacant
CITV OF [OWA CITV
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 9, 2015
To: Housing and Community Development Commission
From: Kristopher Ackerson, Community Development Planner
Re: Agenda items
Thank you for your time and dedication during the funding allocation process. The following is a
short description of the April agenda items.
Review of the FY16 Annual Action Plan and Proposed FY15 Plan Amendment #1
At your March 12 meeting, HCDC approved the FY16 CDBG/HOME budget recommendations.
Staff is recommending a change in the budget due to issues with our HOME commitment
deadline. The Housing Fellowship returned $200,000 in FY15 HOME funds. These funds were
reallocated in our FY16 funding round, however they remain FY15 funds. HOME requires the
City to commit these funds to eligible activities within 12 months. Staff is recommending that
The Housing Fellowship rehabilitation project and the Habitat HOME projects be removed from
the FY16 budget and included in a FY15 Annual Action Plan amendment (attached) as these
two projects can quickly proceed. As a reminder, to "commit" funds under the HOME program
requires the following: location identified, environmental review, market analysis, underwriting
review, and an agreement entered. This is a procedural change with the same projects as
identified in your March 12 budget which will allow us to maintain compliance with HOME
commitment deadlines.
As you may know, the budget is only one part of the Annual Action Plan. The Plan includes the
budget for CDBG & HOME funds, a description of the projects and activities to be funded, and
several HUD -required documents. The 30-day public comment period began on April 3 and runs
through May 5. The City Council is scheduled to hold a public meeting and formally approve the
Plan on Tuesday, May 5. Public copies are available at the Iowa City Public Library,
Neighborhood Services Department at City Hall, and online at www.icgov.org/actionplan.
Review and consider recommendation to City Council on approval of the FY2016-2020
CITY STEPS (Consolidated Plan) Amendment #1
City staff are proposing an amendment to the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan (known as, CITY
STEPS) to utilize $50,000 in Year One (Fiscal Year 2016) for sidewalk curb cuts in the
downtown commercial district to improve accessibility and prevent slum and blight (attached).
The Consolidated Plan currently apportioned these funds for building fagade improvements and
micro -enterprise assistance. This new activity will also be an eligible activity from Year Two to
Year Five under the economic development set -aside.
Although staff does not anticipate allocating significant funds to Public Facilities and
Infrastructure Improvements due to the nature of CDBG funds, access for pedestrians and
persons with disabilities is a community need and frequently mentioned as an obstacle for low
income residents to achieve their highest degree of self-sufficiency.
Discussion of FY16 CDBG projects that have not complied with the `Unsuccessful or
Delayed Projects Policy'
Staff will identify the projects that have not spent at least 50% of their CDBG award by March 15
and provide project updates. The 'Unsuccessful or Delayed Projects Policy' allows HCDC to
recommend the recapture of unspent funds, or HCDC may allow the recipient to retain the
project funds.
Review of Allocation Process
The commission may form a subcommittee to draft a recommendation on changes, if sufficient
interest.
Monitoring Reports
Please see agenda for projects to cover and be prepared to consider rotating invitations to
project sponsors to attend HCDC meetings.
If you have any questions about the agenda, or are unable to attend the meeting, please contact
Kris Ackerson at 356-5247 or by email at kristopher-ackerson(cDiowa-city.org.
The City of Iowa City proposes an amendment to the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan (known as,
CITY STEPS) to utilize $50,000 in Year One (Fiscal Year 2016) for sidewalk curb cuts in the
downtown commercial district to improve accessibility and prevent slum and blight. The
Consolidated Plan currently apportioned these funds for building fagade improvements and
micro -enterprise assistance. This new activity will also be an eligible activity from Year Two to
Year Five under the economic development set -aside. At their April 12, 2015 meeting, the
Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) will discuss this proposed
amendment and consider a recommendation to the City Council.
Although the commission does not anticipate allocating significant funds to Public Facilities and
Infrastructure Improvements due to the nature of CDBG funds, access for pedestrians and
persons with disabilities is a community need and frequently mentioned as an obstacle for low
income residents to achieve their highest degree of self-sufficiency. Also, the Consolidated Plan
is a document that other city departments and outside agencies use to document need for
projects funded with local, state, or other federal funding sources.
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
03K Street Improvements
Plan to Fund: Yes
Funds Source: CDBG
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT #1 - May 2015
Iowa City
FY15 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Neighborhood and Development Services
CDBG - Community Development Block Grant
ROME. - HOME Investment Partnerships Funds
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Substantial Amendment #1
FYI Annual Action Plan Amendment:
City of Iowa City staff proposes amending the FY15 Annual Action Plan due to the
failure of two projects to proceed. United Action for Youth voluntarily terminated their
$25,000 CDBG agreement for facility rehabilitation as they are considering moving to
another site. The Housing Fellowship declined the $200,000 HOME award as they
were unable to secure a site for a Low Income Housing Tax Credit application. No
funds were drawn for either project. The CDBG funds will be allocated to other CDBG
eligible projects.
The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) considered new
projects for the allocation of HOME funds. Housing applicants applied for funds at the
same time the City was accepting applications for the City's FY16 CDBG/HOME funds.
Applications were due on January 16, 2015. Two HOME projects were selected that
could proceed immediately to be included in this amendment. The Housing Fellowship
proposes to rehabilitate two of their existing rental units. Habitat for Humanity proposes
to acquire and construct two homes for affordable homeownership.
The City Council will consider this recommendation following a 30-day public comment
period and an amendment will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) subject to City Council approval.
Jurisdiction: City of Iowa City, Iowa
Contact Person
Jurisdiction Web Address:
Tracy Hightshoe
http://www.icgov.org/actionplan
Neighborhood Services Coordinator
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
319.356.5244
Tracy-Hightshoe@iowa-city.org
Applicant's Name:
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
Priority Need:
Low — Production of new owner units
Project Title:
Habitat Single Family In -Fill Ownership
Project Description:
Funds will be used to purchase two lots to construct
single family homes for homebuyers at or below 60%
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Local Objective:
Increase the availability of affordable owner housing.
Location:
1603 and 1605 Prairie du Chien Road, Iowa City
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
59.30
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
12
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
Start Date
Completion Date
June 1, 2015
March 30, 2017
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Housing Units (2)
2
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2015.30
2
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
❑the Homeless
❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS
❑Persons with Disabilities
❑Public Housing Needs
Funding Sources:
CDBG $0
HOME $61,956
Private Funds $218,044
Total. • $280,000
Applicant's Name:
The Housing Fellowship
Priority Need: High — Rehab of existing rental units
Project Title:
Rental Rehabilitation
Project Description: Project will preserve two existing affordable rental
housing properties owned by a Community Housing
Development Organization. Includes windows, kitchen
and bath remodels, flooring, and HVAC.
Local Objective: Rehabilitation activities to preserve and maintain the
City's affordable rental housing stock for non -student
renters under 60% of MFI.
Location: 621 Keokuk Court and 446 Hawaii Court, Iowa City
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
59.31
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
14A
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
CHDO
Start Date
Completion Date
6/1 /2015
6/30/2016
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Housing Units (2)
2
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2015.31
2
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
❑the Homeless
❑ Persons with H I V/AI DS
❑Persons with Disabilities
❑Public Housing Needs
Funding Sources:
CDBG
HOME
Private Funds
$0
$49,998
Total. • $49,998
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Publication Notice
April 15-17, 2015 Iowa City Press Citizen
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
FY15 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1
The City Council will hold a public meeting, accept comments and consider approval of Iowa
City's FY15 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 on May 19, 2015. The meeting will be held at City
Hall, Emma Harvat Hall, 410 East Washington Street at 7:00 p.m.
The Annual Action Plan is a portion of Iowa City's 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY
STEPS). The Annual Action Plan includes information on the proposed use of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds for housing,
jobs, and services for low -moderate income persons. The FY15 Annual Action Plan outlines
proposed activities and their budgets.
Two projects, United Action for Youth and The Housing Fellowship, LIHTC application, were
unable to proceed. The FY15 Plan Amendment #1 proposes to use $111,954 in HOME funds for
two new housing projects by The Housing Fellowship and Habitat for Humanity.
Copies of the FY15 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 are available from the Neighborhood
and Development Services Department, 410 East Washington Street; the Iowa City Public
Library, 123 S. Linn Street; or on Iowa City's web site (www.icgov.org/actionplan). Additional
information is available by calling 356-5230.
Comments may be submitted in writing to the Neighborhood and Development Services
Department at the address above or by email to Kristopher-Ackerson@iowa-city.org. If you
require special accommodations or language translation please contact Tracy Hightshoe at 356-
5230 or 356-5493 TTY at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
Public Comments Received with Staff Response
A 30-day public comment period regarding the FY15 Annual Action Plan Amendment ran
from April 17, 2015 to May 19, 2015. The City Council held a public meeting on May 19,
2015.
Comments Received: None
Staff Response: None
Housing and Community Development Commission
Unsuccessful or Delayed Projects Policy
Adopted by City Council March 2, 2004 in Resolution 04-68
From time to time there may be Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or HOME
Investment Partnership Program (HOME) projects that do not meet the anticipated schedule for
implementation as presented to the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC).
These circumstances may be due to unforeseen events (e.g. unfunded applications for other
financing).
HCDC recognizes the need to utilize CDBG, HOME and other funding as effectively and
efficiently as possible to meet the needs of low -moderate income household for housing, jobs and
services within Iowa City.
To assist HCDC in evaluating a project's status and ability to proceed the following policy is
hereby adopted to begin with Fiscal Year'04 projects beginning July 1, 2003:
All CDBG and HOME projects will have entered into a formal agreement with the City of
Iowa City for the utilization of federal funds by September 30 each year. Should a
recipient fail to meet this threshold, the project will be reviewed by HCDC to
evaluate if extenuating circumstances exist. if extenuating circumstances exist and
it is anticipated the project will proceed, a new timeline will be established for the
completion of the project if circumstances do not warrant an extension of time,
HCDC may recommend the recapture and re -use of the funds to the City Council.
All CDBG projects (except applicants for LIHTCs) will have expended a minimum of fifty
percent (50%) of the assistance provided for the proposed project by March 15 each year.
This provides the recipient with approximately 255 days following the start of the fiscal
year to reach this threshold for CDBG projects. All HOME projects will expend their funds
on a timely basis per the applicable HOME regulation. Should a recipient fail to meet
these thresholds, all unexpended CDBG/HOME funding will be recaptured by the City of
Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re -use of the funds or HCDC
may allow the recipient to retain the funds for the previously approved project.
If housing projects are applying for other funds through various state or federal agencies,
the recipient must apply for those funds in the first available application period offered.
Should a recipient fail to meet this application threshold, all CDBG/HOME funding will be
recaptured by the City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re-
use of the funds.
Should a recipient be unsuccessful in obtaining the funds listed in the application in the
application round immediately following the allocation of local CDBG\HOME funds, and
the project will not be able to proceed without the aforementioned funds, all CDBG/HOME
funds will be recaptured by the City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the
HCDC for re -use of the funds or HCDC may allow the recipient to retain the funds for the
previously approved project. If the project is unsuccessful in obtaining the required funds
listed in the application after two consecutive funding rounds following the allocation of
local CDBG/HOME funds, the City of Iowa City will recapture all CDBG/HOME funds.