City of Milwaukee - File #: 050842

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally	Action Details	Meeting Details	Video
11/23/2005	1	MAYOR	SIGNED			Action details	Meeting details	Not available
11/15/2005	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	11:2	Action details	Meeting details	Not available
11/8/2005	1	COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	AMENDED Minutes note: Appearance: Steve Mahan, Community Development Block Grant Office. Motion by Ald. Davis to amend the Year 2006 Funding Recommendations by adding the following footnote, which shall be applicable to all funded requests in the category of "Community Organizing - No RFP": "The community organization for each NSP area shall participate in emergency preparedness training coordinated by the City's Community Block Grant Administration Division and provided by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department. Prevailed. 5-0 Motion by Ald. Davis to amend the Year 2006 Funding Recommendations by: 1. Reducing the recommended funding for the request titled "Council for the Spanish Speaking - English-as-a Second Language" by $5,000, from $30,000 to $25,000. (page 2) 2. Reducing the recommended funding for the request titled "Journey House, Inc. - English-as-a Second Language" by $5,000 from $30,000 to $25,000. (page 2) 3. Increasing the recommended funding for the request titled "Silver Spring Neighborhood Center- English-as-a-Second Language" by $10,000, from $0 to $10,000. (page 2) Prevailed. 5-0 Motion by Ald. Davis to amend the Year 2006 Funding Recommendations by: 1. Reducing the recommended funding for the request titled "Milwaukee Alliance-Community Prosecution Unit" by $122,500, from $122,500 to $0. (page 1) 2. Increasing the recommended funding for the request titled "Southside Organizing Committee- Community Prosecution Unit" by $122,500, from $0 to $122,500. (page 1) Prevailed. 3-2. Ald. Hamiliton and Ald. Zielinski voting "no". Motion by Ald. Davis to amend the Year 2006 Funding Recommendations by: 1. Reducing the recommended funding for the request titled "Wisconsin Community Service, Inc. - Employment Services - Job Placement" by $10,000 from $55,000 to $45,000. (page 3) 2. Reducing the recommended funding for the request titled "Riverworks Development Corp. - Employment Services - Job Training & Placement" by $9,000, from $79,000 to $70,000. (page 3) 3. Increasing the recommended funding for the request titled "Word of Hope Ministries, Inc. - Employment Services - Job Placement" by $190,000, from $25,000 to $44,000. (page 3) Prevailed. 5-0 Motion by Ald. Davis to amend the Year 2006 Funding Recommendations by: 1. Reducing the recommended fundinf for the request titled "Milwaukee Fire Department - FOCUS and Fire Prevention Education" by $25,000, from $455,000 to $430,000. (page 13) 2. Reducing the recommended funding for the request titled "Milwaukee Police Department- Operation Safe Neighborhoods" by $25,000 , from $350,000 to $325,000. (page 13) 3. Reducing the recommended funding for the request titled "Department of Neighborhood Services - DNS- Landlord Training Program" by $50,000, from $177,785 to $227,785 (page 12) Prevailed. 3-2. Ald. McGee and Ald. Witkowiak, voting "no". Motion by Ald. Davis to amend the Year 2006 Funding Recommendations by: 1. Reducing the recommended funding for the request titled "Milwaukee Careers Cooperative - Employment Services - Job Placement" by $30,000, from $85,000 to $55,000. (page 2) 2. Reducing the recommended funding for the request titled "Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. - Employment Services - Job Training & Placement" by $20,000, from $110,000 to $90,000. (page 3) 3. Increasing the recommended funding for the request titled "Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership Inc./Big Step - Employment Services -Job Placement" by $50,000, from $0 to $50,000. (page 3) Prevailed. 5-0 Motion by Ald. Davis to amend the Year 2006 Funding Recommendations by: 1. Reducing the recommended funding for the request titled "Lincoln Neighborhood Redevelopment Corp. - Special Economic Development/Business Assistance" by $10,000, from $75,000 to $65,000. (page 4) 2. Increasing the recommended funding for the request titled "Northwest Side Comm. Dev. Corp. - Special Economic Development/Business Assistance" by $10,000, from $25,000 to $35,000. (page 4) Prevailed. 5-0 Motion by Ald. Hamilton to amend the Year 2006 Funding Recommendations by: 1. Reducing the recommended funding for the request titled "Wisconsin Community Service, Inc. - Employment Services-Job Training & Placement" by $20,000, from $90,000 to $70,000 (page 3) 2. Increasing the recommended funding for the request titled "Lincoln Park Community Center, Inc. Employment Services -Job Placement" by $20,000, from $0 to $20,000. (page 2) Appearance: Ellen Tangen, City Attorney's Office. Prevailed. 5-0 Motion by Ald. Hamilton to amend the Year 2006 Funding Recommendations by eliminating Community Enterprise of Greater Milwaukee as the designated organization for NSP Area 4 in the funding category "Community Organizing/Crime Prevention Awarenedd/NSP" and by inserting in lieu thereof "RFP to be issued for this area". (page 1) Prevailed. 5-0	Pass	5:0	Action details	Meeting details	Not available
11/8/2005	2	COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION	Pass	5:0	Action details	Meeting details	Not available
11/3/2005	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED			Action details	Meeting details	Not available
10/21/2005	0	COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT			Action details	Meeting details	Not available
10/18/2005	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO			Action details	Meeting details	Not available

Number
050842
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the submittal, acceptance and funding of the City of Milwaukee’s 2006 consolidated community development entitlement funding for Program Administration from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Community Block Grant Administration (CBGA).
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Community Block Grant Administration to submit its Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Milwaukee’s 2006 Community Development entitlement estimated at $26,057,655. In addition, this resolution designates the Mayor as the authorized representative for the consolidated community development entitlement, approves the certifications required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizes the Community Block Grant Administration to execute and implement the projects to be designated in the Annual Action Plan.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a Community Development entitlement funding for 2006 estimated at $26,057,655 which includes CDBG funding at $18,500,000, HOME funding at $6,800,000 and ESG funding at $757,655; and

Whereas, Common Council File Number (CCFN) 040913 authorized the submission of a revised Consolidate Strategy and Plan and Annual Action Plan for 2006 consolidated community development entitlement funding; and

Whereas, CCFN 050558 adopted on September 27, 2005 authorized the 2006 Funding Allocation Plan; and

Whereas, CCFN 75-1610-2f authorized the continued allocation of program income from the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation for economic development activity utilizing a revolving fund; and

Whereas, It has been determined, that operation of this grant program for one year would generate an estimated $835,000 for CDBG and $1,500,000 for HOME in revenue (program income) from authorized revolving fund projects as well as additional program income from other projects; and

Whereas, It has been determined that operation of the combined entitlement programs for one year would cost approximately $28,392,655 of which $26,057,655 would be provided by the Grantor; and

Whereas, The local share of this grant program, for a portion of the City’s indirect costs, can be provided from the following sources:

Local, Non-City Share $2,457,655*

*100% match for ESG and 25% match for HOME:

now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Community Block Grant Administration (CBGA) is hereby authorized to submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development a 2006 Annual Action Plan as a part of the application for Community Development Entitlement funding available under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (as amended), as well as any other related documentation required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Mayor of the City of Milwaukee is designated as the authorized representative of the City of Milwaukee in connection with all matters relating to the City’s 2006 Community Development Program; and, be it

Further Revolved, That the City of Milwaukee assures and certifies that it will comply with the regulations, policies guidelines and requirements with respect to the acceptance and use of Federal Community Development Entitlement funds; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Community Block Grant Administration is authorized to submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development a revised Consolidated Strategy and Plan to include the latest report of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing; and, be it

Further Resolved, That application to HUD is authorized and the Community Block Grant Administration shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant changes as indicated in Section 304-81 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:

Commit Funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2006 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the program/projects titled Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and ESG:

Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY SubClass Acct
GR0006000000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600

Project Amount
Grantor Share $28,392,655*

*$26,057,655 2006 estimated new entitlement, estimated program income of $2,335,000 (Emerging Business Enterprise program - $135,000; Department of City Development - $700,000-CDBG & $1,5000,000-HOME);

Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amounts required under the grant agreement;

Establish a cash advance procedure in order to make funds available to those departments or agencies which are unable to implement the Community Development Program projects on a reimbursable basis.

; and, be it

Further Resolved, That prior to making any cash advance to any department or agency the City Comptroller shall receive from the Block Grant Director of the Community Block Grant Administration a statement indicating the circumstances that resulted in a decision to provide such cash advance based on a review of the needs of such department or agency; and, be it

Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the Community Block Grant Administration, which is authorized to:

Expend from the amount budgeted for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;

Expend from the 2006 grant budget funds for updating computer equipment.

Expend from the 2006 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff.

Enter into subcontracts and leases as detailed in the grant budget.

; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Community Block Grant Administration is hereby authorized to incur costs not to exceed $958,000 - CDBG, and $591,000 - HOME, for the administration of the City of Milwaukee’s 2006 Community Development Program; and be it

Further Resolved, That the Positions Ordinance be amended to extend the positions authority for the Community Block Grant Administration associated with the 100% Grant and Aid funded positions and as identified in the current Position Ordinance;

Position Title Number of Positions
Block Grant Director |910|Associate Block Grant Director |910|Grant Compliance Manager |910|Grant Monitors |910|Business Services Specialist |910|Program Assistant I |910|Administrative Assistant I |910|Office Assistant IV |910| 14

; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the following nine positions be considered eligible for private automobile mileage reimbursement:

Block Grant Director |910|Associate Block Grant Director |910|Grant Compliance Manager |910|Grant Monitor |910| 9
; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the City department/agency responsible for each of the 2006 Consolidated Community Development Entitlement Projects implementing Program Administration are hereby authorized in the total amount of $2,550,800 in CDBG funds and $680,000 of HOME funds; and, be it

Further Resolved, That all departments/agencies are required to submit budget and activity reports in amounts and according to any conditions approved by the Common Council and the Mayor in conformance with File Number 74-92-5v to the Community Block Grant Administration and the City Comptroller for their review and approval; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Position Ordinance be amended to extend position authority for each City department/agency with 100% Grant and Aid funded positions as identified in the current Position Ordinance; and, be it

Further Resolved, That all Grant and Aid positions currently identified in the Positions Ordinance as eligible to received mileage reimbursement are approved to the expiration of the CDBG Program Year; and, be it

Further Resolved, That payments for CDBG costs incurred shall be paid in accordance with approved CDBG reimbursement policy based on the approval by the Community Block Grant Administration and City Comptroller of a Budget Forecast (CDA-51); and, be it

Further Resolved, That close-out procedures previously approved by the Community & Economic Development Committee remain in effect should the CDBG funded year be changed; and, be it

Further Resolved, That should HUD impose deficit reduction cuts and sequestrations in the 2006 CDBG Program Year, the Mayor and the Community & Economic
Development Committee shall have the authority to amend any or all projects proposed in this resolution in order to carry out the 2006 Program Year under the reductions imposed; and, be it

Further Resolved, That should there be a delay in the Funding Approval and Grant Agreement from HUD, the Community Block Grant Administration is authorized under CCFN 901873, adopted on March 5, 1991, to request the use of City funds for 2006 CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA activities through revenue anticipation note (RAN) authority identified in the annual City budget; and be it

Further Resolved, That the Community Block Grant Administration is authorized to allocate DPW Site Improvement Contingency funds to appropriate site-specific projects accounts upon request of the Commissioner of Public Works in accordance with City procedure and Community Development Program regulations; and, be it

Further Resolved, That CBGA is authorized to allocate the NIP Fund and Housing Production Fund to appropriate projects in accordance with NIP and Housing Production policies and practices as approved by the Community & Economic Development Committee; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Emerging Business Enterprise Program be authorized to carryover any funds remaining from 2005 into 2006; and, be it

Further Resolved, That any Section 108 Guaranteed Loan Program projects that may be proposed in 2006 must comply with all requirements and conditions established pursuant to CCFN 940849 (approved September 28, 1994) and CCFN 941466 (approved April 25, 1995); and, be it

Further Resolved, That the authorization for the projects listed in this resolution are subject to the availability of 2006 Community Development Block Grant funds and the release of funds for the purpose by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Block Grant Director of the Community Block Grant Administration is hereby authorized on behalf of the City and the Community Block Grant Administration, to execute, deliver, publish, file and record such documents, instruments, notices and records and to take such other actions as shall be necessary or desirable to implement the City’s 2006 Community Development Program in accordance with the 2006 Annual Action Plan determinations as to whether funds be awarded in the form of grant or loans, and determination of payback provisions, interest rates, amortization schedules, collateral security requirements (if any), forgiveness of debt, and release of collateral; and, be it

Further Resolved, That except as modified by this resolution the guidelines for handling the Community Development Block Grant Program set forth in Common Council File Number 74-92-5v are fully applicable to the 2006 Community Development Entitlement Funding Program.
Requestor
Drafter
2006CDBG-ADMIN-1
10/28/05