Village of Rantoul Annual Action Plan – 2016 Draft

 Village of Rantoul Annual Action Plan – 2016 Draft Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 1 of 108
Charles R. Smith, Mayor Tony Brown, Village Trustee Jennifer Fox, Village Trustee Hank Gamel, Village Trustee Chad Smith, Village Trustee Ken Turner, Village Trustee Gary Wilson, Village Trustee Jewel Kelly, Chair, Citizens Advisory Committee Sue Combest, Citizens Advisory Committee Sherrie Faulkner, Citizens Advisory Committee Jeffrey A. Fiegenschuh, Village Administrator Michael J. Loschen, Community Development Director Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 2 of 108
Highlighted Areas Need Additional Information Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 3 of 108
2013‐2017 Consolidated Plan Milestones EVENT Village Board Approval of the 2013‐2017 Consolidated Plan & 2013 Annual Action Plan Village Board Approval of Amendment #1 to the 2013‐2017 Consolidated Plan & 2013 Annual Action Plan Village Board Approval of the 2014 Annual Action Plan Village Board Approval of Amendment #1 to the 2014 Annual Action Plan Village Board Approval of the 2015 Annual Action Plan Village Board Approval of the 2016 Annual Action Plan DATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION March 12, 2013 279 August 13, 2013 280 May 13, 2014 Board Approval Only – No Resolution November 12, 2014 287 April 7, 2015 288 April 12, 2016 TBD Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 4 of 108
Written comments need to be Received by March 17, 2016 and sent to: Michael Loschen, Director Rantoul Community Development Department 333 South Tanner Street Rantoul, Illinois 61866 mloschen@village.rantoul.il.us Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 5 of 108
Table of Contents Executive Summary (AP‐05)…………………………………………………………….……………………………. Lead and Responsible Agencies (PR‐05)………………………………………………………………………… Consultation (AP‐10)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Introduction Coordination with Continuum of Care Committee Agencies, Groups, and Organizations Participating Narrative Participation (AP‐12)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Summary Outreach Expected Resources (AP‐15)…………………………………………………………………………………………. Introduction Priority Table Leveraging Resources Publically Owned Land and Property Discussion Annual Goals and Objectives (AP‐20)……………………………………………………………………………. Goals Summary Information Goal Descriptions Families Assisted with Affordable Housing Projects (AP‐35)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Introduction Allocation Priorities and Obstacles Projects Summary (AP‐38)……………………………………………………………………………………………. Geographical Distribution (AP‐50)………………………………………………………………………………… Low‐Income and Minority Concentration Geographic Allocation Rationale Discussion Affordable Housing (AP‐55)………………………………………………………………………………………….. Introduction Discussion Public Housing (AP‐60)…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Introduction Addressing Public Housing Needs Public Housing Resident Involvement Financial Assistance to Troubled Public Housing Authorities Discussion Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 6 of 108
Homeless and other Special Needs Activities (AP‐65)…………………………………………………… Introduction Goals & Actions to Reduce/End Homelessness Reaching Out to Homeless Persons Addressing Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Homeless Persons Transitioning to Permanent Housing Persons Leaving Publically Funded Institutions Discussion Barriers to Affordable Housing (AP‐75)…………………………………………………………………………. Introduction Actions Planned to Eliminate Barriers to Affordable Housing Discussion Other Actions (AP‐85)…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Introduction Meeting the Needs of the Underserved Foster and Maintain Affordable Housing Reduce Lead‐Based Paint Hazards Reduce the Number of Poverty‐Level Families Develop Institutional Structure Coordination between Housing Providers and Social Services Discussion Program Specific Requirements (AP‐90)……………………………….…………………………………….. Appendix A – Public Participation..……………………………….……………………………………………… Appendix B – Certifications……………………………………………………………………………………………. Appendix C – Maps.………………………………….……………………………………………………………………. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 7 of 108
Executive Summary AP‐05 Executive Summary ‐ 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction This is the Village of Rantoul’s 2016 Annual Action Plan (AAP) which is the formal grant application to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development’s Office of Community Planning & Development (HUD). It is the fourth year AAP of the Village’s 2013‐2017 Consolidated Plan, and marks the 42nd year that the Village of Rantoul has participated in the CDBG program. The AAP also describes the uses, goals and objectives of the CDBG grant funds. It also provides an overview of the citizen participation and agency consultation process used to assist in the development of the plan. Revenue Source Expenses 2016 CDBG Grant $293,898 Administration $58,532 2015 CDBG Grant $258,650 Housing Rehabilitation $315,696 2014+ CDBG Grant $111,915 Public Services $88,373 Demolition $78,780 Infrastructure $123,082 TOTAL: $664,463 TOTAL: $664,463 Table 1 ‐ 2015 Revenue & Expenses During the 2015 program year, HUD issued new “grant based accounting” standards. The following table shows the specific programs that will be operated and the specific grant funding each will use. Program & 2014 2015 2016 TOTALS AAP Year CDBG Grant CDBG Grant CDBG Grant 2014 Infrastructure $23,082 $100,000 $123,082 2014 Housing $88,833 $88,833 Rehabilitation 2015 Demolition $78,780 $78,780 2015 Public Services $44,290 $44,290 2015 Housing $135,580 $135,580 Rehabilitation 2016 Administration $58,532 $58,532 2016 Housing $91,283 $91,283 Rehabilitation 2016 Social Services $44,083 $44,083 TOTALS $111,915 $258,650 $293,898 $664,463 Table 2 – Program Funding per Grant Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 8 of 108
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan. OBJECTIVE 1: PROVIDE A SUISTABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT  Goal 1: Support social service agencies providing services to low‐moderate income individuals and families.  Goal 2: Support Infrastructure improvements in low‐moderate income neighborhoods.  Goal 3: Reduce the slum and blighting conditions in low‐ and moderate income neighborhoods. Outcome: Sustainability for the purpose of creating suitable living environments  Strategy 1: Create a suitable living environment by making needed infrastructure improvements to low‐moderate income neighborhoods.  Strategy 2: Create a suitable living environment by acquiring and demolishing dilapidated properties in low‐moderate income neighborhoods.  Strategy 3: Create a suitable living environment by providing better access to social services in the community for lower‐income residents. OBJECTIVE 2: PROVIDE DECENT HOUSING  Goal 4: Preserve and improve affordable housing in Rantoul.  Goal 5: Address barriers to obtain affordable housing.  Goal 6: Support efforts to reduce the exposure to lead‐based paint hazards in homes. Outcome: Affordability for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing  Strategy 4: Provide decent housing by creating affordable housing opportunities for households at or below 80% of the area median income through the redevelopment of vacant properties acquired and demolished by the Rantoul Community Development Department.  Strategy 5: Provide decent housing by participating in first‐time homebuyers programs in Rantoul.  Strategy 6: Provide decent housing by continuing the Rantoul Building Incentives Program, for those households constructing new a new home and those homebuyers who purchase homes a home from someone constructing a new home. Outcome: Sustainability for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing  Strategy 7: Provide decent housing by providing emergency repairs and full‐home rehabilitations to low‐moderate income, owner‐occupied housing units that have building code violations.  Strategy 8: Provide decent housing by rehabilitating rental units that will then be occupied by low‐moderate income households.  Strategy 9: Provide decent housing by conducting an analysis of lead‐based paint hazards in all housing units repaired or rehabilitated by the Rantoul Community Development Department. Lead‐based paint hazards will be repaired or abated. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 9 of 108
OBJECTIVE 3: EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES  Goal 7: Support the expansion of existing businesses along with the development of new businesses in Rantoul.  Goal 8: Support the development of a highly trained workforce. Outcome: Accessibility for the purpose of creating economic opportunities  Strategy 10: Expand economic opportunities by supporting the expansion of job‐training programs for low‐income individuals by area social service agencies. Outcome: Affordability for the purpose of creating economic opportunities  Strategy 11: Expand economic opportunities by creating incentive packages available for new and expanding businesses. Incentive packages may include such items as tax abatements and low‐interest loans. OBJECTIVE Provide a Suitable Living Environment GOAL #1 ‐ Social Services STRATEGY/PROGRAM #3 ‐ Social Service Funding Provide a Suitable Living Environment #2 – Infrastructure Improvements #1 – Infrastructure Improvements Funding Provide a Suitable Living Environment Provide Decent Housing Provide Decent Housing #3 ‐ Reduce Slum & Blight #2 ‐ Demolition Funding #4 ‐ Preserve Affordable Housing #6 ‐ Reduce Exposure to Lead Based Paint #7 ‐ Owner‐Occupied Sustainability 8 Full‐Home Rehabs & 19 Housing Rehabilitation Minor Rehabs #9 ‐ LBP Testing & Possible Abatement OUTCOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS Sustainability Senior HomeCare, Senior Case Management, Youth Dental Care, Drug/Alcohol Counseling, Emergency Child Care, Youth Court Diversion Services, approximately 330 clients served Sustainability Complete the design & engineering of the Downtown Streetscape. Construct Sangamon Avenue, Willow Pond Road, and Perimeter Road. Sustainability Structures to be determined at a later date. Sustainability 27 Housing Units Inspected for LBP Hazards Table 3 – PY2016 Plan Objectives & Goals Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 10 of 108
3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. The Village of Rantoul’s 2015‐2016 fiscal year will be the forty‐second year the Village of Rantoul has participated in the CDBG program. It is also the fourth year in the village’s 2013‐
2017 Consolidated Plan. Previous activities implemented generally met the goals established in previous Consolidated and Annual Action Plans. Overall, the activities have been very successful and in some cases, have exceeded expectations. Through the 2011 program year, the Village’s expenditure ratio was below the maximum rate of 1.50. During the 2012 and 2013 program years, the Village of Rantoul’s expenditures did not meet this standard. The 2012 ratio was 1.54, while the 2013 expenditure ratio was 1.85. The two largest reasons why the Village of Rantoul did not meet this annual test is the departure of staff members and miscommunication between the village and HUD regarding the status of a proposed amendment to the Consolidated Plan and 2013 Annual Action Plan. As of February 22, 2016, the Village of Rantoul’s program year 2015 expenditure ratio was 1.37. Since CDBG funding has been stable to slightly decreasing during the past several years, the Village has had to decrease the number of programs offered and decrease the number of projects each program accomplishes. For example, in program years 2006 and 2007, the Village did not fund public service programs in order to focus the limited funds on a community‐wide effort to “clean‐up Rantoul.” Those funds were directed towards property demolition and the housing rehabilitation programs. Public service funding was restored in the 2008 program year. Although those programs have had fewer funds allocated to them, for the most part, they have met or exceeded program expectations. Since 2008, the Village of Rantoul has regularly been using CDBG funds to demolish dilapidated structures. In calendar year 2015, CDBG funds and local tax increment financing funds were used to demolish two dilapidated commercial structures at 710 & 720 South Century Boulevard. In 2009, CDBG funds were allocated to remove architectural barriers to the Rantoul Business Center and to install a waterline on Wabash Avenue between Tanner Street and Century Boulevard. Both of these projects were completed in program year 2010. Multi‐year infrastructure projects were started in 2013. During that year, $99,250 was allocated to complete the design, engineering, and assessment of a new downtown streetscape. In the 2014 program year, CDBG funds were used to complete the design and engineering of street resurfacings on Sangamon Avenue, Perimeter Road, and Willow Pond Road. The design and engineering for all four projects should be completed in spring 2016 with construction of some of the projects beginning in FY2016‐2017 (HUD Program Year 2016). Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 11 of 108
$100,000 of PY2016 CDBG funds is being allocated towards the construction of the Sangamon Avenue and Willow Pond Road projects. Starting in 2012, public service agreements were 12‐months in length, but covered parts of two program years (6‐months in PY2012 & 6‐months in PY2013). Since that time, the social service agencies have generally met their goals of clients served and have leveraged additional funds to continue their programs. In PY2014, seven social service agencies were awarded CDBG grant funding, but only six accepted and used their grant. The final reporting of clients served with PY2014 grant funds is now occurring, and PY2015 grant agreements are now being written. In November 2015, the Village of Rantoul entered into a contract with the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) to assist in the operation of the village’s housing rehabilitation program. CCRPC is currently working on the first four projects. Although the Village of Rantoul is hopeful, it is too early to determine whether this arrangement will succeed. YEAR EMERGENCY FULL‐HOME RENTAL
2008 11 4 0 2009 30 8 0 2010 19 4 0 2011 6 2 0 2012 22 0 0 2013 4 2 0 2014 13 0 0 2015 2 0 0 Table 4 ‐ Housing Rehabs Completed through February 22, 2016 YEAR GARAGES/SHEDS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL 2008 5 0 0 2009 0 0 0 2010 6 9 2 2011 1 3 0 2012 0 5 0 2013 0 0 0 2014 1 0 0 2015 0 0 2 Table 5 ‐ CDBG Funded Building Demolitions through February 22, 2016 Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 12 of 108
YEAR CLIENTS SERVED
2008
68 2009
539 2010
501 2011
85 2012
329 2013
308 2014
97 2015
136 Table 6 ‐ Public Service Clients through February 22, 2016 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The Rantoul Community Development Department’s efforts for public participation include personal talks with various agencies throughout the previous year; notifying social service agencies regarding funding opportunities; newspaper advertisements regarding public meetings; informational meeting packets and announcements placed on the village website; discussing the AAP process at public meetings; and placing draft copies of the AAP on the village website. Public meeting notices were submitted to media outlets per the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The first public comment period occurred between January 14‐February 19, 2016. A second public comment period occurred March 3‐17, 2016. 5. Summary of public comments This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. To Be Completed at a Later Date 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them To Be Completed at a Later Date 7. Summary To Be Completed at a Later Date Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 13 of 108
PR‐05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Lead Agency CDBG Administrator HOPWA Administrator HOME Administrator HOPWA‐C Administrator Name Village of Rantoul Village of Rantoul N/A N/A N/A Department/Agency Community Development Department Community Development Department N/A N/A N/A Table 7 – Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Michael Loschen, Community Development Director Village of Rantoul 333 South Tanner Street Rantoul, Illinois 61866 217‐892‐6824 217‐892‐5501 (fax) mloschen@village.rantoul.il.us Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 14 of 108
AP‐10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) 1. Introduction Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)) To assist the Village of Rantoul Community Development staff to develop this Annual Action Plan, outside departments and organizations were met with throughout the previous year for consultation. The organizations include, but are not limited to: non‐profits, business organizations, public institutions, and other village departments. In the case of developing homeless strategies to address the needs of homeless persons; particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, unaccompanied youth; and persons at risk of homeless; Community Development Department staff will consult with: • the Urbana‐Champaign Continuum of Care; • public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, victim services, employment and/or education needs of low‐income individuals and families; and • publicly funded institutions and systems of care that may discharge persons into homelessness (such as health‐care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions), and business and civic leaders. Furthermore, in the case of public facilities and infrastructure, Rantoul Community Development Department staff will consult with other village departments, particularly the Public Works Department, since they have a greater level of engineering expertise and construction management. For housing strategies, staff consulted with the Housing Authority of Champaign County. For economic development strategies, the Village of Rantoul partners with several economic and workforce development agencies, Parkland Community College, local businesses along with the Rantoul Chamber of Commerce and the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. The Village of Rantoul is an Affiliate Member of the Urbana‐Champaign Continuum of Care, and as such, is a non‐voting member. Rantoul’s Community Development Director has not been a very active member of the Continuum of Care due to a scheduling conflict with the monthly meeting of the Continuum. The Director does keep informed about the Continuum’s activities through the monthly meeting minutes that are e‐mailed to Continuum members. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 15 of 108
During the 2014 program year, the Continuum re‐wrote its Governance Charter to comply with the HEARTH Act, established an Executive Committee and created several standing committees and working groups. The Governance Charter also identifies a voting process with is used to make funding decisions. The Village of Rantoul is a member of the Monitoring Subcommittee, which peer‐reviews and monitors agencies that use federal grant funds. During the 2015 program year, both Community Connections and Community Elements both received on‐site monitoring visits for their homeless programs. The Continuum either funds or supports the following services to the homeless: • Various Housing Prevention and Rapid Rehousing (HPRP) programs, • Salvation Army Canteen Run which provides toiletries, food, and outreach services, • Various emergency housing shelters, and • Phoenix Center in downtown Champaign which provides a daytime warming center and a point for centralized intake for the various shelters. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The Village of Rantoul is an associate member of the Urbana‐Champaign Continuum of Care. Due to the Continuum’s meeting time, Village of Rantoul staff is not able to attend the monthly meetings, but receives and reviews the meeting minutes. The Urbana‐Champaign Continuum of Care serves all of Champaign County and in the 2014 program year, the Continuum of Care adopted a new Governance Charter which outlines its operation. The new Charter creates several subcommittees and working groups, each of which report to the Executive Committee and then the membership. Any items that require a vote, such as funding, is voted upon by the Continuum membership excluding the Affiliate members. The Community Development Director is a member of the Compliance and Monitoring Committee. During the 2015 program year, the Compliance and Monitoring Committee completed monitoring of two agencies. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 16 of 108
1 2 3 Agency/Group/Organization CHAMPAIGN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Agency/Group/Organization Type Services‐Children Services‐Elderly Persons Services‐Persons with Disabilities Services‐Education Services‐Employment Service‐Fair Housing Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Non‐Homeless Special Needs Economic Development Anti‐poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Staff speaks with agency throughout the year at various meetings and forums. Agency has received funding for the past several years. Agency spoke to the Citizens Advisory Committee to apply for 2016 funding for their Youth Assessment Center/Court Diversion Services Program. Agency/Group/Organization FAMILY SERVICE OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY Agency/Group/Organization Type Services‐Elderly Persons Services‐Persons with Disabilities Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non‐Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Staff speaks with agency throughout the year. Agency received funding for two senior services programs in 2015. Agency/Group/Organization PRAIRIE CENTER HEALTH SYSTEMS Agency/Group/Organization Type Services‐Persons with Disabilities Services‐Health Regional organization Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 17 of 108
4 5 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non‐Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency spoke at the Citizens Advisory Committee meetings to describe the community‐wide problem of substance abuse and the effects of it. They received PY2015 CDBG funding and asked for PY2016 funding to provide substance abuse counseling. Agency/Group/Organization SMILEHEALTHY Agency/Group/Organization Type Services‐Children Services‐Health Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non‐Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency spoke at Citizens Advisory Committee meetings to identify the dental care needs of lower‐income families and to request funding to provide the services. The agency currently receives PY2015 CDBG funding and applied for PY2016 funding. Agency/Group/Organization PARKLAND COLLEGE Agency/Group/Organization Type Services‐Education Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non‐Homeless Special Needs Economic Development Anti‐poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency received funding to provide GED classes in 2013 & 2014. Agency had few clients in 2013 and none in 2014. Staff periodically spoke with agency to monitor progress of the program, discuss ideas to increase the number of clients, accurately document the clients, and encourage them to resubmit a grant application. Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY ELEMENTS Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 18 of 108
6 7 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services ‐ Housing Services‐Children Services‐Elderly Persons Services‐Persons with Disabilities Services‐Persons with HIV/AIDS Services‐Victims of Domestic Violence Services‐homeless Services‐Health Services ‐ Victims Health Agency Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs ‐ Chronically homeless Homeless Needs ‐ Families with children Homelessness Needs ‐ Veterans Homelessness Needs ‐ Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Non‐Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency received funding in 2014 to provide mental health services. Agency invited to apply for 2016 funding, but did not. Staff has periodic communication with agency throughout year monitoring the progress of the program. Agency/Group/Organization HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services ‐ Housing Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Market Analysis Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 19 of 108
8 9 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Staffs from both agencies have a continuous dialog throughout the year to discuss possible development ideas and to coordinate inspections of units to be occupied by voucher holders. Agency/Group/Organization CRISIS NURSERY Agency/Group/Organization Type Services‐Children Child Welfare Agency Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non‐Homeless Special Needs Anti‐poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency received PY2015 grant funding and applied to receive PY2016 funding. Agency spoke at the Citizens Advisory Committee meetings to describe their emergency childcare program and to request funding. Agency/Group/Organization COURAGE CONNECTION Agency/Group/Organization Type Services ‐ Housing Services‐Victims of Domestic Violence Services‐homeless Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs ‐ Families with children Homelessness Strategy Anti‐poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency was invited to apply for PY2016 CDBG funding. Community Development staff participated in a Continuum of Care monitoring of the agency in PY2015. Agency/Group/Organization ANABEL HULING EARLY LEARNING CENTER Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 20 of 108
10 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children Regional Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs – Families with Children Anti‐Poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency was invited to apply for PY2016 CDBG funding. Agency attended the grant application workshop, but did not submit an application. Also spoke to the agency about the possibility of using CDBG funds to make needed capital improvements to their facility. 11 Agency/Group/Organization HOPE MEADOWS Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children Services – Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non‐Homeless Special Needs Anti‐Poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency invited to apply for PY2016 CDBG social service funding. Agency attended the grant application workshop, but did not submit an application. Staff frequently speaks with the agency Executive Director since the Executive Director is a member of the Rantoul Village Board of Trustees. 12 Agency/Group/Organization ILLINOIS BALANCED AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Services ‐ Children Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 21 of 108
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency attended the social services grant application workshop, but did not submit an application for PY2016 CDBG funding. Table 8 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting All agencies were either consulted with or invited to participate. There was no decision to exclude any group. The listing of agencies invited to apply for public service funding is included in Appendix A. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 22 of 108
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization Continuum of Care Greater Community AIDS Project 5‐Year Capital Plan Village of Rantoul Draft FY2016‐2017 Budget Village of Rantoul Moving to Work: Year 5 Plan Housing Authority of Champaign County How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Increasing the supply of affordable housing units and reducing the number of homeless individuals. The goals of the Village of Rantoul's Capital Plan and Annual Action Plan include improving public facilities and infrastructure. The goals of the Village of Rantoul's budget overlap with the Annual Action Plan by improving public facilities and infrastructure in the village along with improving the quality of life by promoting and funding social service agencies. The Village of Rantoul Consolidated Plan and the HACC Plan goals include increasing the availability and supply of affordable housing, improving the quality of life for residents, promoting economic improvements/vitality, promoting self‐sufficiency and asset development of low‐income families and affirmatively furthering fair housing throughout the village. Table 9 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 23 of 108
AP‐12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal‐setting Citizen Participation Outreach Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 24 of 108
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Outreach er 1 Notify public service agencies of grant funding availability. 2 Target of Outreach Non‐
Targeted/ Broad Community Social Service Agencies Public Social Service Service Agencies Grant Application Workshop Summary of Response/ Attendance On December 18, 2015, notices were mailed to social service agencies throughout Champaign County announcing the application for grant funding. The announcement was also posted on the Community Developments webpage, along with the application packet. On January 7, 2016, seven potential applicant agencies were explained the process to apply for funding, the Citizen Advisory Committee meeting dates, and the public comment period. Summary of Comments Received No comments received. Summary of Comments Not Accepted and Reasons Not Applicable. URL (If applicable) http://www.village.ranto
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70 Overview of the grant application was provided, followed by a “question and answer” period. All of the questions pertained to specific application questions and not the proposed 2016 Annual Action Plan. Not Applicable. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 25 of 108
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Ad Targeted/ Broad Community 4 Notify Social service public funding service applicants agencies of Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Summary of Summary of Response/ Comments Received Attendance Advertisement #1 No Comments Received. was placed in the January 13, 2016 edition of the Rantoul Press, which is a weekly newspaper published for the Rantoul area. The advertisement announced the public comment dates, invited the public to the public hearings held by the Citizens Advisory Committee, and invited non‐profits to apply for funding. On January 21, 2016, No Comments Received. an e‐mail was sent to public service funding applicants reminding them of a Citizens Advisory Committee meeting to be held on January 28, 2016. Summary of Comments Not Accepted and Reasons Not Applicable. URL (If applicable) Not Applicable. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 26 of 108
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Ad Targeted/ Broad Community Summary of Summary of Response/ Comments Received Attendance On January 26, 2016, No Comments Received. Citizen Advisory Committee meeting notices were displayed in the Rantoul Municipal Building, the village website, and sent to media outlets as required by the Freedom of Information Act. Advertisement #2 No Comments Received. was placed in the January 27, 2016 edition of the Rantoul Press, which is a weekly newspaper published for the Rantoul area. The advertisement announced the public comment dates and invited the public to the public hearings held by the Citizens Advisory Committee. Summary of Comments Not Accepted and Reasons Not Applicable. URL (If applicable) Not Applicable. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 27 of 108
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Targeted/ Broad Community Social Service Agencies Summary of Response/ Attendance First meeting of the Rantoul Citizens Advisory Committee occurred on January 28, 2016. Meeting was only attended by 3 social service agencies that applied for grant funding. Summary of Comments Received Meeting minutes are included in Appendix A. Agencies applying for social service funding gave a brief overview of their applications and answered questions. Staff provided an overview of the draft AAP and stated that the ADA water fountain project at the municipal building had been eliminated and the funds directed to housing rehab. Summary of Comments Not Accepted and Reasons Not Applicable. URL (If applicable) Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 28 of 108
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Ad Targeted/ Broad Community 9 Notify Public Service Agencies of a Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Social Service Agencies applying for funding. Summary of Summary of Response/ Comments Received Attendance Advertisement #3 was placed in the March 2, 2016 edition of the Rantoul Press, which is a weekly newspaper published for the Rantoul area. The advertisement announced a second public comment period and invited the public to the second public hearing held by the Citizens Advisory Committee on March 17, 2016. On DATE, 2016, an email was sent to public service agencies who applied for funding, that the second Citizens Advisory Committee meeting had been scheduled. Summary of Comments Not Accepted and Reasons URL (If applicable) Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 29 of 108
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Outreach er 10 Illinois FOIA Meeting Notice 11 Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of Comments Response/ Comments Received Not Accepted Attendance and Reasons On March 15, 2016, Non‐
Targeted/ Citizen Advisory Broad Committee meeting Community notices were displayed in the Rantoul Municipal Building, the village website, and sent to media outlets as required by the Freedom of Information Act. Newspaper Non‐
Advertisement #4 Ad Targeted/ was placed in the Broad March 16, 2016 Community edition of the Rantoul Press, which is a weekly newspaper published for the Rantoul area. The advertisement announced a second public comment period and invited the public to the second public hearing held by the Citizens Advisory Committee on March 17, 2016. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 URL (If applicable) Page 30 of 108
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Targeted/ Broad Community Summary of Summary of Response/ Comments Received Attendance Second meeting of the Rantoul Citizens Advisory Committee occurred on March 17, 2016. This was a public hearing to gain citizen input regarding the proposed AAP. Staff presented the committee members an updated copy of the AAP & proposed budget. As the 2016 AAP was being developed, periodically an updated draft copy was placed on‐line for public review. Notices of meetings were also placed on the Village of Rantoul's website. The Rantoul Village Board Study Session occurred on April 5, 2016. Summary of Comments Not Accepted and Reasons URL (If applicable) http://www.village.ranto
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Targeted/ Broad Community Summary of Summary of Response/ Comments Received Attendance The Rantoul Village Board Meeting occurred on April 12, 2016. Summary of Comments Not Accepted and Reasons URL (If applicable) Table 10 – Citizen Participation Outreach Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 32 of 108
Expected Resources AP‐15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c) (1, 2) Introduction The Village of Rantoul receives revenue from many different sources. Although a majority of the funds indirectly assist low‐mod income individuals and households through the general operation of government, only the CDBG funds from HUD provide a direct benefit. For example, tax increment financing funds along with the motor fuel tax revenues provide infrastructure improvements that may or may not be located in a lower‐income neighborhood, while CDBG funds can be used to provide housing rehabilitation services to a single lower‐income household. Priority Table Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 33 of 108
Program CDBG Source of Funds public ‐ federal Competitive public McKinney‐Vento ‐ Homeless federal Assistance Act Uses of Funds
Acquisition, Admin and Planning, Economic Development, Housing, Public Improvements, Public Services Other Expected Amount Available Year 1
Annual Program Prior Year Total:
Allocation: Income: $ Resources: $ $ $ 293,898 0 0 0 404,315 0 698,213 0 Expected Amount Available Reminder of ConPlan $
Narrative Description
0 CDBG funds will be used to address high priority needs identified in the 2013‐2017 Consolidated Plan. 0 The Village of Rantoul does not receive any McKinney‐Vento funds from HUD or the State of Illinois Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 34 of 108
Tax Increment Financing public ‐ local Acquisition, Economic Development, Public Improvements, Other Revolving Loan Fund public ‐ federal Economic Development 1,100,000 0 0 1,100,000
250,000 630,000 0 0 630,000 630,000 These property tax revenues must be used within specific geographic areas to make various types of improvements. The Village of Rantoul has used these funds to demolish dilapidated structures and improve the infrastructure. Some of the low‐
moderate income census tracts are within a TIF district. These funds were granted to the Village of Rantoul by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to assist the community in creating jobs immediately after the closure of Chanute Air Force Base. A business may borrow up to $250,000 and create 1 full‐time job for every $10,000 borrowed. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 35 of 108
State of Illinois Tax Revenues Other public ‐ state public ‐ state Acquisition, Admin and Planning, Economic Development, Housing, Public Improvements, Public Services Housing, Other 1,300,000 645,000 0 0 0 0 1,300,000
645,000 0 These tax revenues from the State of Illinois are used for the general operation of the Village of Rantoul. 556,000 These funds were originally granted to the Village of Rantoul in the 1980's from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Community Affairs for rental housing rehabilitation. The funds were originally "pass‐through" dollars from HUD's Rental Rehabilitation Program. The Village of Rantoul will use $89,000 to administer the Village of Rantoul Community Development Department. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 36 of 108
Illinois Motor Fuel Tax public ‐ state Public Improvements 360,000 0 0 360,000 0 Village of Rantoul Motor Fuel Tax Public‐
local Public Improvements 250,000 0 0 250,000 0 Other public ‐ local Public Improvements 670,000 0 0 670,000 0 These funds are received from the State of Illinois from a tax on motor fuels sold in Illinois. The funds will be used to construct the next phase of the multi‐use/bike path through Rantoul and make various street improvements. The Village of Rantoul Implemented a local 5 cent per gallon tax on gasoline in August 2015. The funds will be used to make improvements to streets throughout the village. All property owners must pay this assessment to help in the alleviation of flooding. Various improvements have been made in both low/mod and non‐
low/mod areas throughout the community to manage storm water. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 37 of 108
Rantoul Hotel/Motel Tax public ‐ local Public Services 100,000 0 0 100,000 100,000 These tax revenues come from nightly hotel stays in Rantoul. Approximately $17,000 of these funds is annually granted to the Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County to provide social services in Rantoul. Table 11 ‐ Expected Resources – Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The CDBG program does not require the Village of Rantoul to match the federal entitlement funds. As in the past, the Village of Rantoul will be as creative as possible to find other sources of funding from state, federal, private developer, tax‐credits, loans, and local funds in order to develop and deliver efficient and cost effective projects. All agencies applying for CDBG public service funding are required to identify their efforts in obtaining other public and/or private resources that address needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. The maximum amount of CDBG funding a social service agency may receive for their Rantoul programs is 25%, unless more is recommended by the Citizens Advisory Committee and approved by the Rantoul Village Board. The Village of Rantoul will issue general obligation bonds during the 2016 program year to make needed infrastructure improvements. Three of those projects will include the construction of Sangamon Avenue and Willow Pond Road. Perimeter Road will be constructed through a combination of general obligation bonds and tax‐increment financing funds. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 38 of 108
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Using CDBG funds, the Village of Rantoul purchased and demolished three dilapidated single‐family homes located at 1600 Eater Drive, 1311 Fairlawn Drive, and 1608 Lowry Drive. The Community Development Department has spoken to both Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County and the Housing Authority of Champaign County about the Village donating the parcels for new housing construction on these parcels of land. Neither organization is currently interested in developing the properties. During PY2015, the property at 1608 Lowry Drive was sold to an adjacent property owner. The Village of Rantoul has also purchased and demolished several dilapidated properties near the intersection of Keesler Drive and Harper Drive, using both CDBG and local funds. A goal of the Village is to construct an intersection between an older, lower‐income neighborhood in Rantoul and the northeast corner of the former Chanute Air Force Base, along Perimeter Drive Discussion Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 39 of 108
Annual Goals and Objectives AP‐20 Annual Goals and Objectives ‐ 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information Sort Order 1 2 Goal Name Owner‐Occupied Housing Rehabilitation (2014, 2015 & 2016 program years) Building Demolition (2015 program year) 3 Social Services (2015 & 2016 program years) 4 Infrastructure (2014 program year) Start Year End Year Category
Geographic Area Needs Addressed
2013 2018 Affordable Housing Village Wide Availability Affordable Housing 2013 2018 Non‐Housing Community Development 2013 2018 Non‐Housing Community Development Area Benefit Areas Non‐Housing Community Development Non‐Housing Community Development 2013 2018 Non‐Housing Community Development Census Tract 103‐Block Group 2; Census Tract 102.04‐Block Groups 2 & 4 Village Wide Availability Non‐Housing Community Development Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator CDBG: Homeowner $315,696 Housing Rehabilitated: 27 Household Housing Unit CDBG: Number and $78,780 Locations TBD CDBG: 6 Programs from $88,373 PY2015 and 4 Programs in PY2016; estimated 330 clients to receive services CDBG: Construction of $123,082 Willow Pond Road, Perimeter Road & Sangamon Avenue. Finish design & engineering of the Downtown Streetscape. Table 12 – Goals Summary Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 40 of 108
Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Goal Description 2 Goal Name Goal Description 3 Goal Name Goal Description 4 Goal Name Goal Description Owner‐Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Make repairs to 27 low‐mod income homeowner's homes. Anticipate 19 Emergency Projects and 8 Full‐Home Rehab Projects. Building Demolition Demolish dilapidated structures at locations TBD. Social Services 6 Programs from PY2015 and a maximum of 4 Programs TBD in PY2016. An estimated 330 clients will receive services. Infrastructure Construct Sangamon Avenue, Willow Pond Road, and Perimeter Road. Complete the design & engineering of the downtown streetscape. Table 13 – Goal Descriptions Estimate the number of extremely low‐income, low‐income, and moderate‐income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b): Extremely Low‐Income (0‐30% MFI) ‐ 7 Low‐Income (30‐50% MFI) ‐ 7 Moderate Income (50‐80% MFI) ‐ 13
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AP‐35 Projects – 91.220(d) Introduction # Project Name 1 Administration (2016) 2 Owner‐Occupied Housing Rehabilitation (2014, 2015 & 2016) 3 Public Services (2015 & 2016) 4 Property Demolition (2015) 5 Infrastructure (2014) Table 14 – Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The rationale for allocating investments to assist low‐income populations is formed based on the needs as they exist. The Village of Rantoul works to fund a mix of activities that address the needs for housing and non‐housing community development needs. Due to limited funding, which creates an obstacle to addressing underserved needs; housing rehabilitation, building demolition, and public service activities were identified as the highest priorities for the 2013‐
2017 Consolidated Plan. All of these needs, along with infrastructure improvements have been identified as priority projects in the 2016 Annual Action Plan. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 42 of 108
Projects AP‐38 Projects Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs Addressed Funding Description Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities 2 Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs Addressed Funding Administration Area Benefit Areas Village Wide Availability Owner‐Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Building Demolition Social Services ADA Compliance Affordable Housing Non‐Housing Community Development CDBG: $58,532 General administrative funds to operate the CDBG program. Cost include such items as salaries, benefits, office supplies, travel & training, communications, and advertising. 4/30/2017 27 households will receive housing rehab services; 330 individuals will receive services from public services; Demolition Projects TBD; Construction of Sangamon Avenue, Willow Pond Road & Perimeter Road Village of Rantoul Community Development Department, 333 South Tanner Street, Rantoul, Illinois 61866 Administration of CDBG Grant; Demolition; Public Services; Oversight of Housing Rehabilitation Program; ADA compliance monitoring Owner‐Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Village Wide Availability Owner‐Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Affordable Housing CDBG: $315,696 Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 43 of 108
Description Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities 3 Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs Addressed Funding Description Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Repairs will be made to lower‐income homeowners to make the home safer to live in. Only building code violations will be addressed. A combination of grants and forgivable loans are provided to homeowners. 4/30/2017 0‐30% MFI ‐ 7 households 30‐50% MFI ‐ 7 households 50‐80% MFI ‐ 13 households Housing rehabilitation services are available village‐wide. 0 Minor & 4 Major Rehabilitations from Program Year 2014; 13 Minor & 2 Major Rehabilitations from Program Year 2015; 6 Minor & 2 Major Rehabilitations using Program Year 2016 funds; Program Delivery Costs Public Services Village Wide Availability Senior Services Youth Services Health Services Substance Abuse Services Employment Training Non‐Housing Community Development CDBG: $88,373 A maximum of 15% of the 2016 grant will be used to fund various social service programs that serve Rantoul residents. Six programs will receive funding from PY2015. A maximum of four agencies could receive PY2016 funding. 4/30/2017 All of the individuals served will be residents of the Village of Rantoul. Those that do not fall into a "presumed benefit" category, will have incomes less than 80.0% of the median household income for Champaign County. Some services will occur in the client's home. Most activities will occur at the Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County. Senior Services, Youth Services, Substance Abuse Services, Employment Training, Health Services. 330 clients expected to be served. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 44 of 108
4 Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs Addressed Funding Description Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities 5 Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs Addressed Funding Description Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Property Demolition Area Benefit Areas Building Demolition Non‐Housing Community Development CDBG: $78,780 CDBG funds will be used for the demolition of various dilapidated structures in low‐mod income neighborhoods in Rantoul. Specific structures will be determined at a later date. 4/30/2017 Residents of low‐moderate income neighborhoods. TBD Demolition and removal of dilapidated structures in low‐mod neighborhoods of Rantoul. Infrastructure Area Benefit Infrastructure Development Non‐Housing Community Development CDBG: $123,082 $23,082 will be used to finalize the design and engineering of the four projects. $100,000 of CDBG funds will be used to construct Willow Pond Road and Sangamon Avenue. Perimeter Road will be constructed using general obligation bonds and tax increment financing. 4/30/2017 In the three census block groups, there are a total of 3,375 people, of which 2,340 have low/moderate incomes. The combined low/mod benefit percentage is 69.3%. Census Tract 103‐Block Group 2 (Willow Pond Road & Perimeter Road). Census Tract 102.04‐Block Groups 2 & 4 (Sangamon Avenue). Reconstruction of Sangamon Avenue, Willow Pond Road, and Perimeter Road. Table 15 – Project Summary Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 45 of 108
AP‐50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low‐income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The Village of Rantoul has not specified any target areas for the use of CDBG funds. Geographic Distribution Target Area Housing Rehab Areas Area Benefit Areas Village‐Wide Availability Percentage of Funds 0.0% 30.4% 60.8% Table 16 ‐ Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically 
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8.8% of all CDBG funding will be used for grant administration. CDBG funds are distributed on an income eligibility basis, whether it is presumed or verified income, throughout the village. For area benefit programs such as infrastructure development and demolition of unsafe and dilapidated structures, CDBG investments are made in low‐ to moderate income census block groups known as low‐mod areas (LMA). No neighborhoods or areas have been targeted or prioritized for CDBG investment. Discussion Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 46 of 108
Affordable Housing AP‐55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) Introduction One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non‐Homeless 0 Special‐Needs 0 Total 0 Table 17 ‐ One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance The Production of New Units Rehab of Existing Units Acquisition of Existing Units Total 0 0 27 0 27 Table 28 ‐ One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 47 of 108
AP‐60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) Introduction Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing There is a lack of decent, safe and affordable rental housing to meet the needs of the extremely low‐income population. At this time, there are no available public housing units available in Rantoul and the Housing Authority of Champaign County (HACC) has a waiting list for available vouchers and public housing units. The Village of Rantoul will continue to work with the HACC to acquire additional property for the development of affordable rental and homeownership units. The Village of Rantoul Community Development Department will conduct any environmental assessments needed by the HACC. The Village of Rantoul will continue to notify the HACC of any construction projects funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and that job training and employment opportunities may exist under the “Section 3 program requirements.” The Village of Rantoul’s Rental Housing Inspection Program works primarily with the HACC Housing Choice Voucher Program to resolve problems when a rental unit occupied by a HACC client has a building code violation. The HACC will not allow a client to move into a rental unit in Rantoul until it passes both the HACC and Village of Rantoul inspections. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership The HACC has a 5‐member Resident Advisory Board that represents all of the residents of public housing units, along with the entire voucher program. Their main job is to provide the HACC, public housing residents, and voucher holders a forum for discussing the HACC’s annual plans along with HACC’s policies. Each public housing site also conducts a monthly tenant meeting to discuss HACC policies and various need/actions that are specific to the site. HACC partnered with Habitat for Humanity to utilize its flexibility as a HUD designated “Moving to Work” agency, to fill a gap in affordable homeownership needs in Champaign County. The goal of the MTW Local Homeownership program is to expand on HACC’s Mandatory Self‐
Sufficiency Program and to assure that other existing affordable homeownership opportunities and services in Champaign County are not duplicated. HACC targets existing residents of HACC programs that complete HACC’s MTW Mandatory Local Self‐Sufficiency Program through compliance with employment requirements. All families must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Habitat’s Partner Family Selection Process including income limits; asset limits; housing expense to income and total debt to income ratios; and other applicable credit requirements. Families selected are processed for the homeownership program in accordance with the Habitat Partner Family Selection Process. Habitat provides all homeownership program services consistent with HACC’s MTW goals of self‐sufficiency including pre‐ and post‐home purchase counseling; financial literacy, credit repair and counseling; sweat equity by the home Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 48 of 108
buyer; and, home mortgages at 0% interest, amortized at 25 years. To provide additional resources for Habitat to serve HACC resident referrals, HACC purchases the equity from Habitat in the homes built. HACC provides a second mortgage at the time of construction completion and closing of permanent financing for the difference between the appraised value of the home and the maximum mortgage that can be supported by the purchaser. However, HACC’s maximum second mortgage is limited to $50,000 per home. The second mortgage is forgivable at the rate of 5% per year over a 20 year period. The homeownership program was approved in HACC’s 2014 Plan as a Re‐Proposed Activity and the implementation plan was approved by the HACC Board in July 2014. All components of the plan have been fully implemented and two families have become homeowners. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance HUD has not classified the Housing Authority of Champaign County as a “troubled” agency. Discussion Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 49 of 108
AP‐65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction This section includes an overview of the programs that will be funded in Champaign County in 2016 to address the needs of the homeless and those with special needs. The activities address the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless individuals and families, along with homeless prevention activities especially for low‐income individuals and families with children who have incomes below 30 percent of the area median income. Activities are also funded to address the special needs of those who are not homeless (i.e., elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, and/or persons with alcohol or other substance abuse problems). Describe the jurisdictions one‐year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including: Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The Village of Rantoul, in partnership with homeless service providers, supports outreach program with the goal to engage chronically homeless persons, unaccompanied youth, and families. Each individual or family is assessed to determine their vulnerability and the community’s ability to respond. The following are actions that members of the Urbana‐Champaign Continuum of Care intend to accomplish in order to reach out to homeless persons and assess their needs:  Salvation Army in cooperation with local churches will operate the “Canteen Run” twice weekly to assist the unsheltered homeless;  “The Phoenix” recently re‐opened as a daytime warming shelter in Champaign for the homeless and serves as an coordinated point of entry into receiving social services;  The “C‐U at Home” organization will continue to keep the issue of homelessness in the media during their fundraising efforts;  Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) users will work to improve information sharing to improve coordination of prevention and rapid re‐housing services;  Each member agency of the Continuum of Care will train their staff to assess the needs of homeless individuals;  Help homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living;  Reduce recidivism among those exiting the homeless system; and  Help low‐income individuals and families who are being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care, or receiving assistance from public and private agencies avoid becoming homeless. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Rantoul Community Development occasionally meets with the Urbana‐Champaign Continuum of Care and homeless service providers to assess the demands for service and whether the current housing resources are meeting them. For example, planning for severe weather, especially in winter, may require the community to negotiate with shelters and the faith community to explore expansion of emergency shelter capacity. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 50 of 108
Continued success in moving from emergency and transitional housing to permanent housing is the responsibility of all of the members of the Continuum of Care and can be achieved by increasing access to permanent housing options and equipping participants with the economic resources and tools, including continued social services, necessary for long‐term housing stability. While in programs, participants receive structured services to mitigate barriers to housing such as education/training, substance abuse counseling, health care, and mental health services. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again Rantoul Community Development staff occasionally meets with the Continuum of Care and homeless service providers to assess the demands for service and whether the current housing resources are meeting them. The HEARTH regulations encourage providing homeless persons with housing quickly, and only availing supportive services that are of greatest need to support stable housing; other needs the individual or family may have should be addressed through existing mainstream resources available in the community. This reflects a new emphasis on both the expansion of the homelessness prevention and the addition of new rapid re‐housing components: housing relocation and stabilization service and short‐ and medium‐term rental assistance, and permanent housing and achieve stability in that housing. Below are the Urbana‐Champaign Continuum of Care’s strategic planning objectives to achieve this goal:  Create new permanent housing beds for chronically homeless persons;  Increase the percentage of participants remaining in Continuum of Care funded permanent housing projects for at least 6 months to 80% or more;  Increase the percentage of participants in Continuum of Care funded transitional housing that move into permanent housing to 65% or more;  Increase the percentage of participants in all Continuum of Care funded projects that are employed at program exit to 20% or more;  Increase the percentage of participants in all Continuum of Care funded projects that obtained mainstream benefits at program exit to 20% or more;  Decrease the number of homeless individuals and families; and  Intent of the Continuum of Care to reallocate supportive services only and transitional housing projects to create new permanent housing projects. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 51 of 108
Helping low‐income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low‐income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. Rantoul Community Development staff occasionally meets with the Urbana‐Champaign Continuum of Care along with homeless service providers to assess the demands for service and whether the current housing resources are meeting them. To help ensure that social service agencies that provide services to the homeless can keep receiving funding, the Urbana‐Champaign Continuum of Care set‐up a Monitoring Subcommittee to provide a peer review of homelessness programs. The Village of Rantoul became a member of the Monitoring Subcommittee since it is familiar with HUD’s monitoring process and the village does not use or oversee the use of “homelessness” funding. During the 2015 program year, both Community Connections and Community Elements both received on‐site monitoring visits for their homeless programs. The Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services provides housing to youth who are wards, until age 21, through various residential programs. Wards in the Youth in College program continue to receive help with housing payments while they are enrolled in a college or employment training program until age 23. Discharged individuals from local hospitals are released back to their place of last residence, or directed to nursing homes or other medical facilities for continued health care needs. Victims of domestic violence may be discharged to Courage Connection, the local domestic violence shelter. There are no state‐operated health care facilities for which to develop a statewide discharge policy. Intake workers at shelters also help hospital discharge planners locate as safe a location as possible. Occasionally, hospitals pay for a short‐term housing option from charitable funds. Since health care patients routinely are discharged to the location of their residence prior to admission, persons who are homeless prior to a health care crisis are at risk of remaining homeless upon discharge. Shelters do become an option for these few patients. Patients discharged from a mental health facility or state‐operated psychiatric facility in need of transitional housing utilize the services of Community Elements' group home and respite center; Prairie Center's residential beds; or one of the faith‐based half‐way houses in Champaign County. If an individual is a domestic violence victim, the person may use an emergency bed at Courage Connection. These facilities offer case management, treatment services and other services to assist with reintegration into the community, including appropriateness for Shelter Plus Care. It is the policy of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) that every person on parole status be released to an address of a host that has agreed to accept them (family, friend, shelter, etc.) and agree to allow IDOC to enter the site to monitor the parolee. IDOC has no legal jurisdiction for those released with no parole. The IDOC liaison is a member of the Continuum of Care and works with local resources to locate jobs, apartments, etc. for parolees during a transition period prior to release. Mental Health Court assures probationers with mental health issues comply with treatment and Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 52 of 108
remain housed, and Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities has a similar mission for persons with substance abuse issues. There is no specific plan for a large number ex‐felons released without parole, although IDOC does try to work with them during a transition period prior to release to help located community services and employment opportunities. The only facility that can house a large number of parolees is Jesus Is the Way Prison Ministries. Not having gainful employment is the main reason these individuals become/remain homeless. Discussion One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of HOPWA for: Short‐term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent homelessness of the individual or family Tenant‐based rental assistance Units provided in housing facilities (transitional or permanent) that are being developed, leased, or operated Units provided in transitional short‐term housing facilities developed, leased, or operated with HOPWA funds Total Table 19 – HOPWA Goals Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 0 0 0 0 0 Page 53 of 108
AP‐75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) Introduction Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment Barriers to affordable housing come in many forms. During the last Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Analysis, the study found the following impediments: 1. There is a shortage of Section 8 subsidies (now known as Housing Choice Vouchers). 2. A lack of funding restricts housing choices and options for owners and potential homeowners. 3. First‐time homebuyer subsidies should be continued through downpayment assistance programs and incentives offered through the Village. 4. Housing rehabilitation programs are necessary to preserve the housing stock and to allow families to live in standard and safe housing. 5. There is a need for transportation services for low‐income employment purposes. 6. There is a need to periodically review the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) reports of the local lending institutions and real estate firms in Rantoul. 7. The Rantoul Community Development Department and Housing Authority of Champaign County (HACC) should review each other's policies. 8. There should be at least one female member on the village plan commission. 9. The Rantoul Community Development Department should enhance its outreach program for fair housing education. The impediments have been addressed through the following actions and will continue to be addressed during this consolidated planning period:  The Housing Authority of Champaign County is seeking to purchase land in Rantoul to construct additional affordable housing units in the upcoming few years;  The Housing Subcommittee of the “Rantoul Tomorrow” strategic planning group is investigating homebuyer programs that may be able to be developed.  Village of Rantoul offers owner‐occupied home rehabilitation services to lower‐income households in order to maintain the existing housing stock;  Lori Shields is a member of the Rantoul Plan Commission;  Community Development staff review local lender’s CRA reports;  Housing Authority of Champaign County and the Rantoul Community Development Department both publish their reports on their website for public review;  C‐CARTS, a rural mass transit system is operating in Champaign County;  Community Development will attended local housing fairs and job/employment fairs to promote the department’s programs;  Community Development staff continually review the Housing Rehabilitation Manual; Citizen Participation Plan; and the Anti‐Displacement, Replacement Housing, and Relocation Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 54 of 108
Assistance Plan. During the 2016 program year, Rantoul Community Development staff will begin utilizing HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Data and Mapping Tool (AFFH‐T) to begin updating the village’s fair housing analysis. Discussion Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 55 of 108
AP‐85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) Introduction Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs There are two primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of Rantoul's citizens: inadequate funding and lack of organizational capacity. Organizations and government programs that provide services in Rantoul, as across the nation, are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain their current funding levels or to obtain new revenues. Losses of revenue have led to program elimination, reduction of services provided, or a reduction in the total number of clients that can be served. The Rantoul Community Development Department has decreased from 3 employees to only 1, which has slowed the number of clients served. These budget cuts and economic difficulties that have troubled the State of Illinois in recent years have had a negative impact on the capacity of the service providers. Most social service agencies in Champaign County are located 15 miles away, within the Cities of Urbana and Champaign and are unable to directly provide direct services in the Village of Rantoul. Clients must find their own transportation to Urbana and Champaign. Agencies receiving CDBG social service grant funding may request reimbursement of transportation costs in order to provider services in Rantoul. The Champaign County Area Rural Transit System can provide mass transit services between Rantoul and Urbana‐Champaign between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. A lack of state resources has affected capacity issues at all of the social services in Champaign County. Issues include reduced staffing levels, ability to provide adequate training opportunities to staff and volunteers, and the ability to purchase necessary supplies and equipment. It appears likely that inadequate funding and lack of organizational capacity will continue to be obstacles during this annual action plan year and the remaining years covered by the consolidated plan. Some of the actions proposed to address the underserved needs of the community:  Village of Rantoul receives a direct entitlement of CDBG funds from HUD which will be used to address the needs of lower‐moderate income individuals and households.  The statutory limit of 15% of the CDBG funds will be used to fund various social service programs.  HACC oversees the Housing Voucher Program and public housing units.  Village of Rantoul will begin evaluating the barriers to affordable housing using HUD’s new computerized assessment tool and data system.  Village of Rantoul Recreation Department supports the Peacemeal Program, provides seniors and disabled individuals transportation, and operates a summer lunch program for youth.  Rantoul City Schools and Rantoul Township High School offer free/reduced cost lunches to lower‐income students.  Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County along with the Rantoul Ministerial Alliance operates the "Transient Homeless Program."  Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County also assists lower‐income Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 56 of 108
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individuals find appropriate social services, and operate a food pantry. The Rantoul Community Development Department has contracted with the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission to assist in the operation of the housing rehabilitation program. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing Housing is one of the high priorities for the Village of Rantoul. Over 90% of Rantoul’s housing stock is over 30 years old. Routine maintenance such as replacing roofs and upgrading plumbing and electrical systems are often out of reach for low‐income homeowners. According to HUD’s Community Planning & Development’s mapping system, at least 20% of the homes in any neighborhood have some physical problem with the structure. Maps showing these percentages are in Appendix C. Homeownership is considered a safe and easy way to build personal wealth. In today's housing market, there is not much difference between the cost of a mortgage payment and a monthly rent payment. Many households find it difficult to save for a downpayment. The Housing Subcommittee of the “Rantoul Tomorrow” community‐wide strategic planning effort, is researching owner‐occupied homebuyer programs. In the upcoming program year, the Village expects to foster and maintain affordable housing by: continuing the Owner‐Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program and develop at least one owner‐occupied homebuyer program. Actions planned to reduce lead‐based paint hazards All applicants to the Owner‐Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Programs are provided a copy of the pamphlet entitled "The Lead‐Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right." Every housing unit approved for rehabilitation is tested for lead‐based paint using an x‐ray fluorescent (XRF) machine by a building inspector in the areas that will have paint disturbed. If lead‐based paint is detected, it is removed by a state licensed lead‐based paint abatement contractor. When lead abatement work has been completed, the Village of Rantoul Inspection Department collects dust wipe samples which are sent to an independent laboratory for testing and final clearance. The Community Development Department temporarily relocates families during extensive lead‐paint abatement. If the lead‐paint work is minimal, the work area can be completely sealed until final clearance is obtained and relocation is not required. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty‐level families According to HUD Community Planning & Development’s Mapping System, the majority of Rantoul has a poverty rate of at least 14%, with some neighborhoods over 30%. A map indicating the poverty rates in geographic areas is included in Appendix C. A factor leading to poverty is unemployment. HUD’s mapping system indicates that a majority of Rantoul’s neighborhoods have an unemployment rate of at least 5%, but in many areas, the percentage is much greater. Maps indicating the unemployment rates are also included in Appendix C. In order to reduce the number of poverty‐level families in Rantoul, the Village will implement Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 57 of 108
the following actions:  Village will work to retain existing businesses and encourage the establishment of new businesses using their various economic development tools such as loan programs, enterprise zone and tax increment financing incentives, along with working with other economic development partners such as the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation and the Rantoul Chamber of Commerce.  The Rantoul Police Department will continue to support mentoring programs for lower‐
income and at‐risk youth.  Using CDBG funding, provide a housing rehabilitation program to assist low‐ and moderate income homeowners make needed repairs to their homes.  During the school year, Rantoul City Schools and Rantoul Township High School provide free/low‐cost meals for students meeting certain income guidelines. During the summer months, the Rantoul Recreation Department operates a free youth lunch program.  Rantoul Community Foundation and the Village of Rantoul Recreation Department assist lower‐income youth in participating in various sports and recreational activities.  Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County provides referrals to various social service agencies to meet the needs of the clients and also operates a food pantry.  Village of Rantoul will set‐aside up to 15% of its annual CDBG funding to assist public service agencies to operate programs in Rantoul and to assist Rantoul residents.  The United Way of Champaign County supports numerous social service agencies that provide services to low‐moderate income Rantoul residents.  Village of Rantoul Recreation Department provides transportation to seniors on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for shopping trips.  Four days per week, the Peacemeal Program provides low‐cost lunches to seniors at the Community Service Center and operates the local Meals‐on‐Wheels program.  Grace and Truth Church, along with Cultivadores, both operate food pantries.  The proposed FY2016‐2017 Village of Rantoul budget proposes to provide the Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County $16,000 of local funding to assist in their general operations. The Community Service Center assists low‐moderate income individuals find needed social services and also operates a food pantry. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The CDBG Program in Rantoul is operated by the Village's Community Development Department. The Department is currently staffed only by the Director, who reports to the Village Administrator and the Mayor; and has 6 years of experience administering a HOME consortium, and has over 10 years of experience administering the CDBG Program. Although these years of experience provide a broad base of experience for the effective management of the CDBG Program, staff continues to take advantage of training opportunities made available by HUD to increase its knowledge and understanding of program requirements and associated regulations. As a member of the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Office of Housing Coordination Services Advisory Committee, the department director is better able to stay informed about programmatic, regulatory, and legislative issues. Eight years ago, the Community Development Department was staffed by three people. As a result of increased administrative requirements and lack of staffing, the timeliness at which projects and activities gets completed has slowed down. The Department is also responsible Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 58 of 108
for the administration of the grant program, providing technical assistance to subrecipients, monitoring projects for compliance with all applicable regulations, and communicating with the public. The Village Board has final approval of the federal block grant budget allocation, Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). In November 2015, the Community Development Department entered into a contract with the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission to assist in operating the housing rehabilitation program. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies Public and private housing and social service agencies throughout Champaign County have achieved a higher level of collaboration in administering programs benefitting low‐ and moderate‐income people and families; and have included the three entitlement communities in their planning and operating activities. Although time constraints don't allow Community Development staff to attend regularly, planning groups that staff participate include: Urbana‐
Champaign Continuum of Care, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission Technical Committee, Community Reinvestment Group, Local Funders Group, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Office of Housing Coordination Services’ Advisory Committee. In PY2015, the Village of Rantoul Mayor’s Office started a community‐wide strategic planning process that included community members, village staff, Rantoul City Schools, and the Rantoul Township High School. Community Development staff participated in the “Housing” sub‐
committee, looking at avenues to stabilize neighborhoods and increase homeownership. One of the methods currently being examined is creating a public‐private partnership to acquire foreclosed properties and then rehabilitate and sell them to homebuyers. Staffs from the Rantoul Community Development Department and the HACC staff enjoy a good relationship. For several years, staffs from both agencies have continued discussions of a desired HACC development in Rantoul. Community Development staff will complete the environmental assessments necessary for the HACC to develop affordable housing units. Discussion Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 59 of 108
Program Specific Requirements AP‐90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before $0.00 the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives $0.00 identified in the grantee's strategic plan $0.00 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the $0.00 planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 5. The amount of income from float‐funded activities $0.00 Total Program Income $0.00 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities $0.00 Discussion The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit low‐
moderate income persons is 80.0%. The overall benefit covers program years 2014, 2015, and 2016. Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 60 of 108
Appendix “A” Public Participation Items 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Summary of 2016 AAP Comments List of Social Service Agencies Notified of the Grant Application Process Memo Sent to Social Service Agencies Notifying them of Grant Funding Public Service Grant Application Workshop Sign‐In Sheet Rantoul Press Ad #1 for Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #1 – January 13, 2016 Illinois FOIA Media Notice for Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #1 – January 26, 2016 E‐Mails sent to Social Service Funding Applicants of Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #1 – January 27, 2016 8. Rantoul Press Ad #2 for Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #1 – January 27, 2016 9. Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #1 Agenda – January 28, 2016 10. Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #1 Sign‐In Sheet – January 28, 2016 11. Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #1 Approved Minutes – January 28, 2016 12. Rantoul Press Ad #3 for Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #2 – March 2, 2016 13. E‐Mails sent to Social Service Funding Applicants of Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #2 – DATE 14. Illinois FOIA Media Notice for Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #2 – March 15, 2016 15. Rantoul Press Ad #4 for Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #2 – March 16, 2016 16. Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #2 Agenda – March 17, 2016 17. Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #2 Sign‐In Sheet – March 17, 2016 18. Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #1 Unapproved Minutes – March 17, 2016 19. Rantoul Village Board Study Session Agenda – April 5, 2016 20. Rantoul Village Board Meeting Agenda – April 12, 2016 21. Community Development Resolution #XXX Authorizing the Submission of AAP 2016 Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 61 of 108
Summary of Public Comments To Be Included at a Later Date Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 62 of 108
Listing of Agencies Notified of the Public Service Grant Application Process Anabel Huling Early Learning Center C‐U at Home Courage Connection Champaign County Mental Health Board Champaign County Regional Planning Commission Champaign‐Ford Counties Regional Office of Education Church Women United Clothing Center Community Elements Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County Crisis Nursery Cultivadores Developmental Services Center Don Moyers Boys & Girls Club Family Service of Champaign County Generations of Hope at Hope Meadows Greater Community AIDS Project Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County Homestead Corporation Housing Authority of Champaign County Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Multi‐Cultural Community Center Navicore Solutions Persons Assuming Control of their Environment (PACE) Parent Wonders Parkland College Prairie Center Rape, Advocacy, Counseling & Education Services (RACES) Rural Champaign County Special Education Cooperative Salvation Army SmileHealthy United Way of Champaign County Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 63 of 108
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From: Michael Loschen
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 2:30 PM
To: WILL (willnewsroom@uiuc.edu); Rantoul Press (news@rantoulpress.com);
WDWS (newsroom@wdws.com)
Subject:
Rantoul Citizens Advisory Committee meeting
Attachments: 01-28-16 CAC Meeting Notice and Agenda #2.pdf
Michael Loschen, Director
Village of Rantoul
Community Development Department
333 South Tanner Street
Rantoul, Illinois 61866
217-892-6824
217-892-5501 (fax)
mloschen@village.rantoul.il.us
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Village of Rantoul
333 South Tanner St.
Rantoul, Illinois 61866
Phone (217) 892-6824
Fax
(217) 892-5501
NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA
RANTOUL CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Date:
Time:
Location:
January 28, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Board Room
Rantoul Municipal Building
333 South Tanner Street
Rantoul, Illinois 61866
AGENDA:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes of the July 23, 2015 Citizens Advisory Committee
meeting.
Public Service Grant Applicants Presentations
Review of the Draft 2016 Annual Action Plan
Review of Proposed 2016 Budget
Review of Draft Grant Administration Policies & Procedures Manual
Review of Draft Housing Rehabilitation Manual
Public Comments
Future Meetings – February 18, 2016
Adjournment
Michael Loschen
Community Development Director
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From: Michael Loschen
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 3:00 PM
To: Rovee Fabi (RFabi@smilehealthy.org); Gail Raney (graney@prairiecenter.com); Tana Ward (tward@ccrpc.org); 'katie@crisisnursery.net'
Subject:
Rantoul Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, January 28, 2016
Attachments: 01-28-16 CAC Meeting Notice and Agenda #2.pdf
I wanted to remind all of the applicants for Rantoul’s social services funding that the Citizens Advisory
Committee will be meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 pm at the Rantoul Municipal Building. Each
applicant will have the opportunity to give a brief overview of their application. Although attendance
isn’t mandatory, the committee members generally have a few questions regarding the
applications. Funding decisions will be made at the next meeting of the committee. If you have any
questions, please let me know.
We received 4 applications for next year’s funding:
*
CCRPC Youth Assessment Center - $10,000
*
Crisis Nursery Safe Children Program - $15,956
*
Prairie Center Substance Abuse Counseling - $11,500
*
SmileHealthy Head Start Dental Clinic - $8,000
Michael Loschen, Director
Village of Rantoul
Community Development Department
333 South Tanner Street
Rantoul, Illinois 61866
217-892-6824
217-892-5501 (fax)
mloschen@village.rantoul.il.us
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Village of Rantoul
333 South Tanner St.
Rantoul, Illinois 61866
Phone (217) 892-6824
Fax
(217) 892-5501
NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA
RANTOUL CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Date:
Time:
Location:
January 28, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Board Room
Rantoul Municipal Building
333 South Tanner Street
Rantoul, Illinois 61866
AGENDA:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes of the July 23, 2015 Citizens Advisory Committee
meeting.
Public Service Grant Applicants Presentations
Review of the Draft 2016 Annual Action Plan
Review of Proposed 2016 Budget
Review of Draft Grant Administration Policies & Procedures Manual
Review of Draft Housing Rehabilitation Manual
Public Comments
Future Meetings – February 18, 2016
Adjournment
Michael Loschen
Community Development Director
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Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting #1 Minutes January 28, 2016 Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 75 of 108
Rantoul Press Ad #3 Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #2 Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 76 of 108
E‐Mail Sent to Social Service Funding Applicants of Citizen Advisory Committee meeting #2 Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 77 of 108
Illinois FOIA Media Notice Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #2 Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 78 of 108
Rantoul Press Ad #4 Citizens Advisory Committee meeting #2 Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 79 of 108
Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting #2 Agenda Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 80 of 108
Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting #2 Attendance Sheet Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 81 of 108
Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting #2 Minutes Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 82 of 108
Rantoul Village Board Study Session Agenda Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 83 of 108
Rantoul Village Board Board Meeting Agenda Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 84 of 108
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. XXX RESOLUTION OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE 2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (B‐16‐MC‐17‐0019) AND TO FILE A SUBMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT, AS AMENDED WHEREAS, the purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to identify strategies and resources available to meet affordable housing and community development needs for the five‐year period from FY2013‐2014 to FY2017‐2018; and WHEREAS, the Consolidated Plan includes an Annual Action Plan for FY2016‐2017 that serves as the Village of Rantoul’s application to the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; and WHEREAS, two public hearings were conducted by the Rantoul Citizens Advisory Committee to receive input on the Annual Action Plan, on January 28, 2016 and DATE, 2016; and, WHEREAS, the Annual Action Plan must be submitted to HUD by April 15, 2016; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Rantoul, Illinois, that: 1. The Village Board approves the attached FY2016‐2017 Annual Action Plan; and, 2. The Village Board authorizes the President of the Board of Trustees to submit the proposal and all understandings and assurances contained therein and directs and authorizes the President to provide additional information as may be necessary. PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of APRIL, 2016. ___________________________________ Charles R. Smith, President Village Board of Trustees ATTEST: ________________________________ Mike Graham Village Clerk Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 85 of 108
Appendix “B” Certifications Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 86 of 108
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*1. Type of
Submission
*2. Type of Application
*If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
New
Preapplication
X
Continuation
X Application
*3. Date Received:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
Other (Specify) Revision
4. Application Identifier:
IL175808 Rantoul
*5b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
* a. Legal Name: Village of Rantoul
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number
(EIN/TIN):
7. State Application Identifier:
*c. Organizational DUNS:
0608603500000
d. Address:
*Street1: 333 South Tanner Street
Street 2:
*City: Rantoul
County: Champaign
*State: Illinois
Province:
Country: USA
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Community Development
*Zip/ Postal Code: 61866
Division Name:
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix:
First Name: Michael
Middle Name: J
*Last Name: Loschen
Suffix:
Title: Community Development Director
Organizational Affiliation:
Village of Rantoul
*Telephone Number: 217-892-6824
*Email: mloschen@village.rantoul.il.us
Fax Number: 217-892-5501
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Version
Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant
Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant
Type:
*Other (specify):
*10. Name of Federal Agency:
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.218
CFDA Title: Community Development Block Grant
*12. Funding Opportunity Number: N/A – Entitlement Grant
*Title: N/A – Entitlement Grant
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
*15. Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: Administration, Housing Rehabilitation, Social Services, Demolition,
Infrastructure, Removal of Accessibility Barriers
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16. Congressional Districts Of:
*a. Applicant 15
*b. Program/Project: 15
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
17. Proposed Project:
*a. Start Date: 05/01/2016
*b. End Date: 04/30/2017
18. Estimated Funding ($):
*a. Federal
$293,898
*b. Applicant
*c. State
*d. Local
*e. Other
$404,315
*f. Program Income
*g. TOTAL
$698,213
*19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for
review on
b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
X c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372
*20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If “Yes”, provide
explanation.)
Yes
X No
21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the
statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and
agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements
or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
X
**I AGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the
announcement or agency specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix:
*First Name: Charles
Middle Name: R.
*Last Name: Smith
Suffix:
*Title: Mayor
*Telephone Number: 217-892-6854
Fax Number: 217-892-5501
*Email:cksmith@village.rantoul.il.us
*Signature of Authorized Representative:
Date Signed:
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Version 02
*Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation
The following field should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent on any Federal Debt.
Maximum number of characters that can be entered is 4,000. Try and avoid extra spaces and carriage returns to
maximize the availability of space.
Not Applicable Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 90 of 108
CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations,
the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will
conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to
overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that
analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing
regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance
plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in
connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Anti-Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1.
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any
Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2.
If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee
of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and
3.
It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans,
and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the
jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance
with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and
HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing
regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan
that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan
identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term
community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities
primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
1.
Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds,
it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to
activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or
elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee
certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency
because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community, and other financial resources are not available);
2.
Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans
during program year(s) 2014, 2015 & 2016, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one,
two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for
activities that benefit such persons during the designated period;
3.
Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount
against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any
fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to
the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from
other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with
respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted
with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion
of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from
other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property
with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in
the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an
assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a
source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover
the assessment.
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Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
1.
A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2.
A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC
3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
Mayor
Title
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OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed
to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR
570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified
CDBG-assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to
the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet
such needs.
Does Not Apply
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
Title
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-based
rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the
participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and
availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as
described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more
HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable
housing;
Does Not Apply
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
T itle
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ESG
Certifications
The Emergency Solutions Grants Program Recipient certifies that:
Major rehabilitation/conversion – If an emergency shelter’s rehabilitation costs exceed 75
percent of the value of the building before rehabilitation, the jurisdiction will maintain the
building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after
the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed
rehabilitation. If the cost to convert a building into an emergency shelter exceeds 75 percent
of the value of the building after conversion, the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a
shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the
building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed conversion.
In all other cases where ESG funds are used for renovation, the jurisdiction will maintain the
building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 3 years after the
date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed
renovation.
Essential Services and Operating Costs – In the case of assistance involving shelter
operations or essential services related to street outreach or emergency shelter, the jurisdiction
will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during
which the ESG assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site or structure, so long
the jurisdiction serves the same type of persons (e.g., families with children, unaccompanied
youth, disabled individuals, or victims of domestic violence) or persons in the same
geographic area.
Renovation – Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to
ensure that the building involved is safe and sanitary.
Supportive Services – The jurisdiction will assist homeless individuals in obtaining
permanent housing, appropriate supportive services ( including medical and mental health
treatment, victim services, counseling, supervision, and other services essential for achieving
independent living), and other Federal State, local, and private assistance available for such
individuals.
Matching Funds – The jurisdiction will obtain matching amounts required under 24 CFR
576.201.
Confidentiality – The jurisdiction has established and is implementing procedures to ensure
the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence
prevention or treatment services under any project assisted under the ESG program,
including protection against the release of the address or location of any family violence
shelter project, except with the written authorization of the person responsible for the
operation of that shelter.
Homeless Persons Involvement – To the maximum extent practicable, the jurisdiction will
involve, through employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and
families in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the
Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 96 of 108
ESG program, in providing services assisted under the ESG program, and in providing
services for occupants of facilities assisted under the program.
Consolidated Plan – All activities the jurisdiction undertakes with assistance under ESG
are consistent with the jurisdiction’s consolidated plan.
Discharge Policy – The jurisdiction will establish and implement, to the maximum
extent practicable and where appropriate policies and protocols for the discharge of
persons from
publicly funded institutions or systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health
facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order
to prevent this discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for these persons.
Does Not Apply
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
Title
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HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by
available public and private sources.
Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose
specified in the plan:
1.
For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction,
substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility,
2.
For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a
building or structure.
Does Not Apply
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
T i tl e
Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 98 of 108
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING: A.
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when
this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for
making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any
person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a
civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
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Appendix “C” Maps Village of Rantoul DRAFT 2016 Annual Action Plan February 26, 2016 Page 100 of 108
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20-30 Percent of Homes in this Area - Have Physical Problems
February 25, 2016
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Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri (Thailand), MapmyIndia, ©
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30-40 Percent of Homes in this Area - Have Physical Problems
February 25, 2016
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0.75
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40-50 Percent of Homes in this Area - Have Physical Problems
February 25, 2016
Override 1
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0
0.5
0
0.75
1:57,693
1
1.5
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Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri (Thailand), MapmyIndia, ©
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Poverty Rates -
14.49-22.94%
22.94 - 27.87%
February 26, 2016
Override 1 PovertyRate
B17021EST2_PCT
<14.49% Poverty
14.49-22.94% Poverty
22.94-27.87% Poverty
27.87-30.74% Poverty
>30.74% Poverty
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0.75
1:57,108
1
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Unemployment Rate - 5-10%
February 26, 2016
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0
0.5
0
0.75
1:57,108
1
1.5
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Unemployment Rate - 15-20%
February 26, 2016
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0
0.5
0
0.75
1:57,108
1
1.5
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Unemployment Rate - 20-25%
February 26, 2016
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0.5
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0.75
1:57,108
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