Number
040614
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the submittal and acceptance for funding of the City of Milwaukee's 2003 and 2004 consolidated community development entitlement funding for the American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) 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 accept the ADDI grant funding in the amount of $312,745 for 2003 and $369,048 for 2004 consistent with its revised Annual Action Plan submitted to and approved by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorizes the Community Block Grant Administration to execute and implement ADDI projects.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for Community Development entitlement funding for the ADDI activity in the amount of $312,745 for 2003 and $369,048 for 2004; and
Whereas, The Community & Economic Development Committee recommends approval to allocate ADDI funding to the following organization:
2003 Select Milwaukee, Inc. $312,745
2004 Select Milwaukee, Inc. $369,048
; and
Whereas, The American Dream Downpayment Initiative Consortium will consist of the following organizations: Neighborhood Housing Services, Housing Resources, Inc., Career Youth Development, United Community Center, Hmong-American Friendship Association, Select Milwaukee, Inc., and Lao Family Community Inc.; and
Whereas, Common Council File Number 991202 authorized the submission of a revised Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for 2003 and 2004 consolidated community development entitlement funding; now therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, 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 2003 and 2004 ADDI Program; and, be it
Further Resolved, 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 ADDI funds as specifically delineated in the Grant Award; and, be it
Further Resolved, That application to Housing Urban Development is authorized and the Community Block Grant Administration shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit Funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2003 and 2004 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects Funds, the following amounts for the program/project titled American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI):
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY SubClass Acct
GR0000300000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
GR0000400000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $312,745
Grantor Share $369,048
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values and amount required under the grant agreement;
3. Establish the necessary City Share Project values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are appropriated to the Community Block Grant Administration which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount appropriated sums for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Enter into subcontract(s) as detailed in the grant budget; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Community Block Grant Administration is responsible for awarding subrecipient contracts for the following 2003 and 2004 approved activities for ADDI; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all department/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 payments for ADDI costs incurred shall be paid in accordance with approved ADDI reimbursement policy based on the approval by the Community Block Grant Administration and the City Comptroller of a Budget Forecast (CDA-51); 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 is fully applicable to the 2003 and 2004 Community Development Entitlement Funding Program.
Requestor
Drafter
2004-CBGA-ADDI-2
09/15/04