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4-R-93
A RESOLUTION
Approving the 1993-94 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program For Funds Under Title I of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
As Amended
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States did pass the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, which is known as Public Law 93-383: which
was amended by Pub. L 95-128, Pub. L 95-557, Pub. L 96-399, Pub. L 97-35, Pub. L
98-181, Pub. L 101-235, Pub. L 101-625 and Pub. L 102-550; and
WHEREAS, Title I of the Act makes block grants available for certain
housing and community development activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston is an "Entitlement City" by definition of
said Act and, as such, is eligible for such funds; and
WHEREAS, the City's Housing and Community Development Act
Committee, consisting of aldermen and citizen members, was formed to draft a
CDBG program for the City of Evanston; and
WHEREAS, this Committee has met on numerous occasions, conducted a
public hearing on December 8, 1992 and has now completed its recommended
program for funding for 1993-94; and
WHEREAS, said program has been submitted to the City Council for its
review and approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, hereby approves the 1993-94 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) prograrn (attached program marked as Exhibit A
and incorporated herein by reference) for Community Development Block Grant
funds under Title I of the amended Housing and Community Development Act of
1974 and directs that this program be filed on its behalf.
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�± BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager of the City of
Evanston is hereby designated the authorized representative of the City of Evanston
'+ to act in connection with the program and all additional documentation and revisions
i, as may be required and to obtain funds under the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City :Manager of the City of
! Evanston is hereby authorized to transmit the contents of said program in the form
' prescribed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and
to provide said Department with the revisions or additional information as may be
required concerning the City of Evanston's program.
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7'"' Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ADOPTED: January 25, 1993
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RESOLUTION 4-R-93
Exhibit A
1993-94 Community Development Block Grant Program
"Final Statement of Community Developmnt
Objectives and Projected Use of Funds"
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Part I
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CITY OF EVANSTON
1993-94
COMMUNITY- DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
Part II
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 3
Long -Term Objectives 3
Short -Term Objectives 6
Data Sources 10
Target Area Map 11
Target Area Census Tracts/Block Groups 12
Part III
ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Summary of Activities and
Funding Levels 13
Activity Summaries 15
Part IV
CERTIFICATIONS
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INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW .
The City of Evanstonks Community Development Block Grant program has been developed
to fulfill the goals and objectives of Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974, as amended, and to address community needs as identified by the City of
Evanston. This nineteenth year program is the result of a highly participatory planning
process which began in July 1992. This document reflects the City's strong commitment
to neighborhood revitalization, public service, housing and economic development
activities.
This document has been divided into the following sections: 1) Introduction,
2) Community Development Plan; 3) Annual Community Development Program; and
4) Certifications. The first section, Introduction, provides an overview of the contents of
the City's Community Development Block Grant program and a description of the
community development planning process. The second section, Community Development
Plan, outlines community development needs and a strategy for addressing those needs.
The third section, Annual Community Development Program, describes activities which
will be implemented during the 1993-94 program year (March 1, 1993 through February 28,
1994). The fourth section, Certifications, is a summary of federal laws and regulations
that the City certifies it will comply with in the performance of the Community
Development Block Grant program.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Evanston City Council is responsible for the overall policv direction and appropriation
of funds for the Community Development program. The City Council has charged a
special committee, the Housing and Community Development Act (CD) Committee with
the responsibility of developing Evanston's Community Development program. The CD
Committee is appointed by the Mayor, Joan W. Barr, and members include: Alderman
Dennis Drummer, Chair; Aldermen Anny Heydemann, Ann Rainey and Joseph Kent, along
with citizens Mr. Samuel Favors, Ms. Jane Colleton, Mr. Dexter Bailey and Mr. James
Currie.
Evanston's City Manager, Eric A. Anderson, is the official representative designated by
the City Council to act in the City's behalf with the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). Technical assistance for the CD Committee and citizens is
provided by the Evanston Planning and Zoning Department through its Community
Economic Development Division.
PLANNING PROCESS
Citizen involvement in the development of the Community Development Block Grant
Proposed Statement/Application was extensive. In developing the 1993 Community
Development program, a public hearing was held in July 1992 to receive citizen comments
on community development needs. In addition, orientation materials were distributed in
July to provide citizens and City department with detailed information about the
Community Development program application process. Informational packets were
provided to all interested persons. Citizens were encouraged to submit project proposals
and were provided staff assistance through interviews conducted through out the
application process. Citizen participation was encouraged throughout the Committee's
three working meetings which were held in October and November to review project
proposals and develop recommendations for the 1992 Community Development program.
City committees also participated in this review of proposals. Preliminary
recommendations were made by the CD Committee in mid -November 1992.
A public hearing on the proposed program was held December 8, 1992. The .Proposed
Statement was- introduced to the City Council at their January 11. 1993 meeting. A
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meeting was held by the City Council January 25, 1993 to formally approve the 1992-93
submission to HUD for CDBG funds and to hear comments on any additional entitlement
funds that -may be received.
The City of Evanston believes it has developed a comprehensive annual community
development program which, when implemented, will have a significant impact on the
neighborhood target area. The recommended development activities will result in an
improved physical environment with optimum services for low -and moderate -income
persons.
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FY 93/94 COMMUNITY.DEVEL_OPMENT PLAN
&EVELOPMENT STRATEGY
After over a century of growth, Evanston has essentially developed all of its vacant land. Yet
because Evanston has remained a desirable place in which to live, to be educated, and to do
business, it has continued to grow and engage in self -renewal. Most of the basic patterns of land
use and circulation are well established following decades of growth with periodic reexamination
and revisions of zoning ordinances, comprehensive general plans and other policy documents.
Since Evanston has been a fully developed community for many years, current development
objectives must emphasize conservation, restoration, and replacement of existing physical
amenities, while at the same time providing additional services to businesses. Planning for
Evanston's future involves selective change with emphasis upon improving the quality of the
urban environment.
LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES
The City's current Comprehensive General Plan outlines a series of objectives which serve as a
policy framework for guiding Evanston's development decisions. Long-term goals and objectives
from that plan as related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program are listed
as follows:
I. TRANSPORTATION
Street System
GOAL: Maintain a street system that provides safe, efficient and
convenient access to homes and business establishments within the
target area.
OBJECTIVES: Improve the condition of Evanston's streets and alleys.
Improve Evanston's access and circulation.
Provide access to target area business areas and encourage their
economic vitality.
Parking
GOAL: Provide parking to serve the target area that takes into account
demand for space, availability of land, community appearance,
neighborhood impact, the need to attract and retain businesses and
economic feasibility.
OBJECTIVES: Expand the parking supply in areas which lack sufficient parking for
patrons, employees or residents.
Make the most efficient use of existing parking resources.
Provide parking facilities that are safe and attractive.
II. PUBLIC FACILITIES, SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Public Buildings
GOAL: Provide and maintain a system of public buildings serving the target
area appropriate to the services and programs provided to persons
. of low and moderate income.
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OBJECTIVES: Increase operational efficiency of present public buildings (fire
stations, recreation buildings, and other appropriate buildings
serving the target area) through rehabilitation, energy conservation
accessibility and other improvement programs.
Services
GOAL: Provide services needed to protect the health and safety and
improve the general welfare of the low and moderate income
population.
OBJECTIVE: Insure that persons and property are protected.
Open Space, Parks and Recreational Facilities
GOAL: Provide open space resources, recreational facilities and services to
meet the varying needs of low and moderate income Evanston
residents.
OBJECTIVES: Preserve, enhance and expand parks, open space and recreation
facilities.
Provide services and programs to meet the leisure time and cultural
interests of Evanston residents.
Environment
GOAL: Provide a safe, pleasant and healthy environment for low and
moderate income Evanston residents and workers.
OBJECTIVES: Sustain a high level of environmental quality.
-Community Appearance
GOAL: Provide and maintain an attractive community that creates
positive public image and encourages residents and businesses to
locate and remain within the community.
OBJECTIVES: Identify, maintain and enhance the physical elements of Evanston
which create Evanston's visual character.
Strengthen the image of the community by emphasizing appearance
and design in development and rehabilitation of public and private
facilities which primarily serve low and moderate income persons.
NEIGHBORHOODS: BUSINESS, ENERGY, INSTITUTIONS AND HOUSING
Neighborhoods
GOAL: Maintain the pattern and enhance the quality of Evanston's
well -established neighborhoods.
OBJECTIVES: Guide the natural growth, change and renewal of residential
neighborhoods especially in the target area.
Strengthen the identify of neighborhoods as the building blocks of a
total community.
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Retail, Commercial and Industrial Areas
GOAL: Strengthen Evanston's economic position, thus improving both the
quality of life provided through services and personal prosperity of
residents, especially those of low and moderate incomes.
• OBJECTIVES:• Attract and retain enterprises which strengthen Evanston's
economic base.
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Preserve existing employment and create additional local job
opportunities for low and moderate income persons.
Establish and maintain a safe, pleasant and functional environment
in our commercial and industrial areas while encouraging new
economic development.
Promote safe, convenient pedestrian movement within business
areas as an integral part of their improvement programs and growth.
Provide lighting in neighborhood commercial areas to provide
adequate illumination for the safety of drivers and pedestrians.
Central Business District
GOAL: Enhance the economic vitality, physical quality and diversity of
services of downtown Evanston so that it will remain an attractive
center of activity which serves the needs of Evanston's low and
moderate income residents, businesses and users from surrounding
areas.
OBJECTIVES: Encourage diversity of activity and land uses in the downtown area.
Expand the revenue generating potential of the downtown Evanston
area through the selective redevelopment of areas with possibilities
for new growth and encouragement of activities which generate
employment opportunities for low/moderate income persons.
Maintain and enhance the quality of the physical environment of
the downtown area.
Energy
GOAL: Encourage efficient use of all forms of energy by both private and
public users, thus reducing economic hardship caused by_ rapidly
rising energy prices.
OBJECTIVES: Provide assistance to low and moderate income local residents so
that they can maintain their heating supply during the winter.
Improve the energy efficiency of commercial, industrial, and
institutional buildings serving the target area.
Encourage improved energy efficiency by public and private users
of energy in Evanston through installation, where appropriate, of
emerging energy technologies.
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Institutions and Neighborhood Organizations
GOAL: Integrate Evanston's institutions and neighborhood organizations
into the fabric of the community. is
OBJECTIVES: Establish an ongoing dialogue and working relationship between the
City and Evanston institutions and neighborhood organizations.
Preservation
GOAL: Identify, protect and renovate those structures, landscapes, and
street settings in the target area that especially contribute to the
character of Evanston.
OBJECTIVES: Foster civic pride in Evanston's low and moderate income
neighborhoods as dynamic and vital communities which have
respect for their past.
Identify and protect Evanston's target area landmark structures and
districts.
Promote private initiative and public stewardship in maintenance
and improvement of individual landmarks and streetscapes.
Housing
GOAL: Develop, within the means of the community, an adequate housing
supply so that Evanston low and moderate income residents may
enjoy housing with a range of geographic choice that is suited to
their needs and within their ability to pay.
OBJECTIVES: Sustain the diversity of the housing supply as to types and costs of
dwellings.
Identify areas of housing deterioration and direct both public an
private sources to its upgrading.
Help Evanston residents cope with serious housing problems.
The aforementioned objectives are to be achieved by utilizing several local and federal funding
mechanisms, one of which is the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Other funding
includes motor fuel tax, general obligation bonds, special assessments and the City's general
fund. Through the CDBG program, many of these objectives can be achieved; however, CDBG
funds are limited both in quantity and in the types of activities that are appropriate to the
national goals of community development. Due to increasing demand locally for CDBG monies
and uncertain future entitlement grant levels, short-term objectives are set to best utilize the
funding in the next few years.
SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES
Keeping with the format set above for clarity and consistency, the City's Comprehensive General
Plan will also be used to classify the short-term objectives for the Community Development
Block Grant program. These objectives constitute the revitalization strategy of benefiting low
and moderate income persons and improving areas with blighted conditions. In developing a
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revitalization strategy, the City followed three major steps: (1) analysis of the Comprehensive
eneral Plan, Capital Improvement Program, Annual City Budget and other City reports outlining
needs and objectives; (2) solicitation of comments from the public through letters, newspaper
notices and cable television programs; and (3) holding a public hearing 'to allow comments and
suggestions to be publicly heard.
The following short-term objectives narrow the Plan's long-term objectives to activities which
are generally eligible and appropriate under the Community Development Block Grant program.
These objectives are meant to reflect specific activities which could be planned within the next
three years, which can be accomplished under the CDBG program and which match the goals of
the City.
I. TRANSPORTATION
Street System
OBJECTIVES: Provide - maintenance of the street system including curb
replacement, alley resurfacing, sidewalk replacement, street
resurfacing, and street paving in the target area.
Parking
OBJECTIVES Resurface deteriorated city parking lots in the target area and
provide lighting as needed.
Develop new parking lots as needed in the target area.
II. PUBLIC FACILITIES, SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Public Buildings
OBJECTIVES: Improve energy efficiency of fire stations, recreation buildings and
other public buildings.
Rehabilitate outdated and inadequate facilities in fire stations,
recreation buildings and other public buildings, with special
emphasis on making the facilities accessible to the handicapped. _
Services
OBJECTIVES: Coordinate crime prevention programs in the target area.
Help to meet day care needs of low and moderate income families.
Provide employment and training for Evanston's low income
population.
Provide for the basic needs of lower income residents including
food, shelter, heat, clothing, safety, emergency shelter, access to
employment and equal rights. This may include a food aid center,
emergency assistance, job centers, day care centers (to support
employment) and legal aid.
Create or develop neighborhood self-help programs such as.
increased block club formation.
Provide services to residents with disabilities in order to integrate
them into the community.
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Provide assistance to Evanston's elderly residents helping them
obtain access to benefits and services to which they are entitled.
Open Space, Parks and Recreational Facilities
OBJECTIVES: Replace or develop play equipment and park shelters serving A
target area.
Rehabilitate tennis courts and basketball courts serving the target
area.
Repair and provide capital replacement at recreational buildings in
the target area.
Improve safety of playgrounds serving the target area to meet
Consumer Product Safety Commission standards.
Develop or increase recreational and cultural programs for persons
of low and moderate income.
Environment
OBJECTIVES: Improve the physical appearance of the community, especially the
target area, through landscaping of parks, housing and commercial
rehabilitation, and commercial/neighborhood cleanup.
Community Appearance
OBJECTIVES: Increase merchant participation in facade renovation.
Continue neighborhood cleanup programs.
Continue the railroad embankment and station group
improvement program.
NEIGHBORHOODS: BUSINESS, ENERGY, INSTITUTIONS AND HOUSING
Retail, Commercial and Industrial Areas
OBJECTIVES: Encourage facade renovation of commercial structures in the
target areas.
Make technical/financial assistance available to small businesses.
Improve the streettscapes in target area commercial/retail areas.
Create additional employment for low and moderate income
persons.
Develop incentives such as land banking and provision of
infrastructure improvements to stimulate private development.
Energy
OBJECTIVES: Encourage energy saving improvements in public buildings.
Provide utility assistance to low and moderate income residents
who are unable to pay for their home heating and/or electricity.
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Institutions and Neighborhood Organizations
OBJECTIVES: Cooperate with the appropriate institutions in developing programs
for employment, cultural opportunities and education. -
Cooperate with neighborhood organizations in developing programs
which meet the needs of low and moderate income persons.
Provide monetary and technical assistance to small and/or minority
business firms.
Preservation
OBJECTIVES: Identify buildings of historical significance in the target area for
the purpose of preserving their original character.
Provide monetary and technical assistance for the purpose of
rehabilitating historically significant buildings in the target area.
Housing
OBJECTIVES: Provide a systematic inspection program to ensure compliance with
Evanston building codes and a well maintained housing stock in the
target area.
Provide a low interest loan program so that low and moderate
income residents are able to rehabilitate and maintain their homes.
Provide minor repair and painting assistance to low and moderate
income residents of Evanston.
Ensure that residents. with disabilities have access to housing in
Evanston.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT do HOUSING PLAN
Data Sources
1. Evanston Commercial and Revitalization Study. 1980.
2. Evanston Comprehensive General Plan, 1986.
3. Evanston Capital Improvements Plan, 1992-96.
4. Comprehensive Housing Assistance Strategy, 1992-97.
5. City of Evanston, Building and Property Services -Statement of Communitv Needs,
July 15, 1992.
6. City of Evanston, Health and Human Services Department -Statement of Community
Needs, July 20, 1992.
7. City of Evanston, Human Relations Commission -Statement of Community Needs,
July 21, 1992.
8. City of Evanston, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department -Statement of Community
Needs, July 21, 1992.
9. City of Evanston, Public Works Department -Statement of Community Needs, July 10,
1992.
10. Evanston Day Nursery -Statement of Community Needs, July 21, 1992.
11. Keyboard Whiz Kids -Statement of Community Needs, July 9, 1992. is
12. CEDA/Neighbors At Work -Statement of Communitv Needs, Julv 16, 1992.
13. Reba Place Church -Statement of Community Needs, July 16, 1992.
14. Reba Place Day Nursery -Statement of Community Needs, July 14, 1992.
15. The Evanston Committee for Community Coordinated Child Care -Statement of
Community Needs, July 21, 1992.
16. Housing Options for the Mentally III in Evanston, Inc. -Statement of Community
Needs, July 21, 1992.
17. YMCA -Statement of Community Needs, July 21, 1992.
18. Evanston Communitv Defender Office -Statement of Community Needs, July 21. 1992.
19. Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc. -Statement of Community Needs,
July 21, 1992.
20. Ridgeville Park District. Statement of Community Needs, July 21, 1992.
21. Evanston/North Shore YWCA -Statement of Communitv Needs, Julv 21. 1992.
22. Youth Job Center -Statement of Communitv Needs, July 21. 1992.
23. Family Counseling Service -Statement of Community Needs, July 21, 1992. •
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TARGET AREA BENEFIT
Projects listed as "target area benefit" in the activity summaries serve residents in the
following census tracts:
CT's 8092/BG1-5; 8093/BG2-4; 8094/BG2-3;
8095/BG1-3; 8096/BG1-3; 8097/BGl-3; 8098/BG1,3;
8101 /BG 1-5; 8102/BG 1-5; 8103/BG7
The City of Evanston's CDBG target area population is approximately 48.31 % low to moderate
income households. This qualifies under CDBG regulation 570.208(a)(1)(ii) "exception criteria"
for certain area benefit activities.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES AND FUNDING LEVELS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94
FUNDING PAGE
ACTIVITY LEVEL NUMBER
Administration
CDBG Administration $305,000 15
Fair Housing Program 88,000 16
Public Services
Evanston Community Defender
73,500
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Evanston Legal Services (CCLAF)
8,000
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YWCA Battered Women's Shelter
39,000
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Food Aid Center of Evanston
31,900
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Youth Job Center of Evanston
95,500
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Elderly Case Manager (Family Counseling Serv.)
31,000
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anston Family Shelter Program
18,000
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Public Improvements
Neighborhood Storefront Improvements
60,000
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Downtown Storefront Improvements
60,000
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Curb/Sidewalk Replacement Program
80,000
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Street Paving-Grove/West of Pitner
140,000
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Mason Park Tennis Courts Restoration
10,000
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Ridgeville Park Revitalization
48,000
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Clyde/Brummel Fence
18,000
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Public Facilities
Fleetwood/Jourdain Window Replacement
10,000
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Fleetwood/Jourdain Handicapped Lift
15,000
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Job Resource Center
175,000
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YMCA Improvements
22,745
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YWCA Battered Women's Shelter Rehab
31,000
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Evanston Day Nursery Renovation
56,115
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Reba Place Day Nursery
225,000
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ACTIVITY
Housing Rehabilitation
FUNDING. . PAGE
LEVEL NUMBER
Minor Repairs/Painting Asst. Program (ENAW) 162,750 38
Housing Rehab Administration 158,118 39
Single-Family/Multi-Family Loan Program 184,122 40
Building and Property Services Administration 97,831 41
Housing Code Compliance Program 116,999 42
Home Security Lock Program 8,000 43
Special Development
MBE/Small Business Assistance Program 86,098 44
Miscellaneous
Project Contingency Fund (ULO) 2,654 45
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES
$2,456,332
SUMMARY OF CDBG PROGRAM REVENUES
CDBG Entitlement Grant for 1993-94 Program Year
Reallocated Metropolitan Area Funds from HUD (Est.)
Reallocated Project Funds from Previous Years
Estimated Program Income (Loan Fund Repayments)
TOTAL PROGRAM REVENUES
$2,048,000
26,102
200,230
182,000
$2,456,332
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
• MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994.
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY -
AGENCY: City Planning & Zoning Department CATEGORY: Administration
PROJECT/PROGRAM: CDBG Program Administration NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This activity will be performed by City staff in the Civic Center located at 2100 Ridge Avenue.
DESCRIPTION:
This activity funds the cost of administrating and planning the City's CDBG program which includes
staffing the City Council's Housing & Community Development Act Committee, project compliance
monitoring for funded activities, submittal of required federal reports, and the provision of technical
assistance in planning and managing the City's CDBG program. Funds will support 5 full-time staff
positions and partial funding of 3 staff positions.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To provide adequate staffing and assistance to the Housing &
Act Committee and citizens during program year.
2. To implement the CDBG program year in an expeditious manner.
03. To submit all required federal reporting documents as necessary
4. To improve the CDBG program operations by streamlining
user-friendly procedures.
5. To initiate a CD planning function to aid in identifying potential
Performance Indicators:
1. Number of meetings and citizens assisted.
2. Number of internal deadlines met.
3. Number of requested documents submitted.
4. Number of program improvements.
5. Number of planning studies.
Community Development
for program operation.
and implementing more
CD projects/programs.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(d)(4)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION:
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
X UNCLASSIFIED BENEFIT
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.206(a)(b)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
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$305,000
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City General Fund
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
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AGENCY: City Human Relations Department CATEGORY: Administration
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Fair Housing Program NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This program is administered by City staff in the Civic Center located at 2100 Ridge Avenue,
Evanston. Illinois.
DESCRIPTION:
This activity provides funds to the City's Human Relations Commission's Fair Housing Program. which
enforces Evanston's Fair Housing ordinance while also assisting the City in determining housing
patterns and addressing pertinent housing issues in a timely fashion. This program will continue to
educate the public, realtors, lending institutions and City officials in the area of fair housing -to
secure housing opportunities without discrimination based on race. color, religion, handicap. sex, age,
sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children, or national origin.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To enforce the Fair Housing Act by receiving and processing 35 Fair Housing complaints in
fiscal year 93/94.
2. To educate citizens, homeseekers, realtors, lenders, real estate managers and City staff
about the Fair Housing Ordinance and how each individual can eliminate discriminatory
housing practices by holding a seminar.
3. To monitor the housing market for compliance with the Fair Housing Ordinance with$
particular emphasis on the practice of steering by auditing 6 housing providers.
4. To improve the relationship between the Human Relations Commission and the community
via regular meetings and the establishment of cooperative programs.
5. To participate in the coordination of regional fair housing activities.
Performance Indicators:
1. Process and close/resolve 35 complaints during the program year.
2. Distribute literature about Evanston's Fair Housing Ordinance and program and hold a fair
housing seminar.
3. Audit housing providers and file complaints if violations are found and conduct six (6)
compliance reviews.
4. Conduct meetings with at least twenty-five (25) civic and community organizations and
establish cooperative programs with at least three (3) organizations.
5. Attend at least ten Fair Housing Alliance meetings and four meetings of the North Shore
Community Housing Resources Board during FY 93-94.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(d)(4)
AREA LMI LMI CENSUS TRACT(S):
DIRECT LMI. TARGET POPULATION:
_ BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
X UNCLASSIFIED BENEFIT
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.206(c)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
$88,000
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HUD UDF
Fair Housing Grant
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CITY OF EVANSTON '
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
• MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY- ,
AGENCY: Evanston Community Defender Office CATEGORY: Public Services
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Evanston Community Defender NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This service is provided in the Community Defender's Office located at 828 Davis Street. Eligible
participants are Citywide LMI households who are in need of this service.
DESCRIPTION:
This activity provides legal assistance and supportive social work intervention to income eligible
clients who face criminal charges in the court system. These services are designed to impact
favorably on the client and improve the quality of life for the community as a whole, by trying to
reduce the likelihood that the offender will return to the criminal justice system as a defendant. This
activity benefits low/moderate income individuals by offering competent representation before and
during trial.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To improve the quality of legal representation in criminal cases available to low income
residents of Evanston by maintaining caseloads under 105 per attorney per year to ensure
individual attention to each case comparable to services provided by the bar generally.
2. To provide supportive social services to clients who require such to ensure that their cases are
disposed of on terms as advantageous as those clients who do not need such services.
3. To reduce the likelihood of. Office clients being found guilty in Evanston courts more than
once within 2 years after their original office case was closed by providing social work
assistance utilizing case management techniques to keep such recidivism below 20%.
Performance Indicators:
1. The actual number of legal cases opened between March 1, 1993 and February 28, 1994.
2. The actual number of social work cases opened between March 1, 1993 and February 28, 1994.
3. The comparison of the disposition of cases receiving social work and cases not receiving social
work.
4. The actual rate of recidivism over the two-year period after case is closed.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(2)(i)
__ AREA LMI LMI _ ___% CENSUS TRACT(S):
X_ DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Households, Citvwide
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(e)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
&83
$73,500
S -0-
$73,500
Unified Budget Panel
Foundation Grants
Contributions
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY- •
AGENCY: Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation CATEGORY: Public Services
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Evanston Legal Services NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This service is operated by the Legal Assistance Foundation from their office at 828 Davis Street,
Evanston. Illinois. This service is available Citvwide to LMI households in need of this service.
DESCRIPTION:
This activity provides free legal assistance to low income Evanston residents in civil law matters such
as housing. welfare, consumer matters and family law. This program seeks to ensure that
income -eligible clients receive or continue to receive benefits to which they are entitled, namely, fair
representation' with the civil court system. Individuals must be within 125% of povertv level limit
established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Funds are used to cover a portion
of the cost of two staff attorneys and a secretary.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To ensure equal access to justice and ameliorate the effects of poverty on low income
residents of Evanston by continuing to provide high qualitv legal services by interviewing,
counseling and/or representing 696 clients.
2. To ensure meaningful utilization of the resources of the private legal community by
involvement of private attornevs in the delivering of free legal services to the poor.
3. To ensure receipt of government benefits by low income Evanston residents by providing
assistance in the timelv and adequate completion and submission of applications for such
benefits.
Performance Indicators:
1. Interview 58 Evanston clients per month.
2. Open 35 case files per quarter for Evanston clients.
3. Close/resolve 35 case files per quarter for Evanston clients.
4. Refer 30 Evanston client cases recommended by Pro Bono panel to private attorneys per
vear.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(2)(i)(C)
_ AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
_ X _ DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Households, Citywide
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION:
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
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24CFR570.201(e)
$8,000
$ -0-
$8,000
United Way
Evanston Township
Evanston Mental Health Board
Legal Services Corporation
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
• MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY- .
AGENCY: Evanston/North Shore YWCA CATEGORY: Public Services
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Evanston Shelter for Battered Women NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This service will be provided from the Shelter located at 1215 Church Street. This service is available
to battered women and children who are primarily Evanston residents.
DESCRIPTION:
The Shelter provides an alternative living environment providing comprehensive services to victims of
domestic violence and their children, a 24-hour crisis hotline, 37 free shelter beds, individual and
group counseling, legal and social service advocacy and referrals, food and clothing, vocational
networking, and training and services for children.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To increase the number of residential clients served by 19% over 92/93 through the
utilization of 7 additional bedspaces.
t2. To increase crisis hotline calls by 6% over 92/93 by providing 24-hour staff coverage on
the crisis line.
3. To increase the number of walk-in counseling clients by 5% over 92/93 by increasing
community outreach.
Performance Indicators:
1. To serve 159 residential clients per quarter.
2. To respond to 300 crisis line calls per quarter.
3. To serve 50 walk-in clients per quarter.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(2)(i)(A)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: Battered Persons
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION:
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
C,
24CFR570.201(e)
$39,000
$ -0-
$39,000
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Evanston United Way
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Foundations, Corporations, Individual Donors
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY- •
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AGENCY: Food Aid Center of Evanston CATEGORY: Public Services
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Food Aid Center of Evanston NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION AREA:
This program is administered from offices located at First Church of God, 1524 Simpson, Evanston.
Sites for food distribution are located at New Hope CME Church, 1840 Grey; Hemenway United
Methodist Church, 933 Chicago Avenue; Friendship Baptist Church, 2201 Foster; and First Church of
God, 1524 Simpson Street. In addition, food is delivered to eligible senior citizens living at Primm
Towers, 1900 Sherman Avenue, and Noyes Court, 2300 Noyes Court.
DESCRIPTION:
This activity helps to fund a local food distribution agency that seeks to minimize hunger among
Evanston residents. Funds will be used to purchase food and pay for transportation of food from the
Greater Chicago Food Depository to the warehouse and to the local churches and community
agencies. This activity has income eligibility requirements that limit the benefits of the distribution
to low and moderate income persons. Funds will also support a part-time administrative position and
other administrative costs of the agency.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To provide 325,000 pounds of food commodities for approximately 1,700-1,800 clients pe�
month for direct distribution at approved distribution sites.
2. To conduct client identification verification for 2,400 clients per year.
3. To conduct four board workshops per year.
4. To conduct field monitoring at 14 agencies per year.
Performance Indicators:
1. Number of pounds of food distributed.
2. Number of clients served.
3. Number of client identification verifications.
4. Number of board meetings held.
5. Number of field monitoring visits conducted.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(2)(i)(C)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Households, Citywide
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(e)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION: $31,900
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: $ -0-
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS: $31,900
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: Donations
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CITY OF EVANSTON
• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY -
AGENCY: Youth Job Center of Evanston, Inc. CATEGORY: Public Services
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Youth Employment NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This public service is provided at the Youth Job Center located at 625 Grove Street. This service is
available citvwide to youth of LMI households.
DESCRIPTION:
This program provides pre -job counseling and training. employment, and ongoing job support for low
and moderate income Evanston youth ages 14-25.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Provide job -readiness training to 1,350 youth.
2. Place 500 youth in jobs.
3. Develop and maintain a minimum of 30 jobs in job bank.
4. Provide career track job placements for 90 LMI vouth.
5. Provide full-time placements for at least 33% of the 18-25 year -old client population.
Performance Indicators:
1. Number of full and part-time job placements.
2. Number of youths receiving job readiness training.
3. Number of available jobs in job bank.
4. Number of job placements made to LMI youth.
5. Percent of placements for 18-25 vear-old clients that are full-time.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Households Citvwide
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION:
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
WER FUNDING SOURCES:
24CFR 570.201(e)
$95,500
$ -0- .
$95,500
City General Fund
Evanston United Way
Fund Raising
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994 :
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY- •
• 6
AGENCY: Family Counseling Services of Evanston CATEGORY: Public Services
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Elderly Case Manager NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This service is provided at the Family Counseling office located at 1114 Church Street. These
services will be available citywide for interested senior citizens.
DESCRIPTION:
The case manager will assist elderly clients who require assistance in obtaining a variety of benefits
for which they are entitled.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To determine the needs of 60 elderly Evanston residents through the assessment process
carried out by a case manager.
2. To respond to calls for help by scheduling an in -person interview within 5 working days for
80% of clients.
Performance Indicators:
1. Number of residents receiving assistance.
2. Number of clients receiving assistance within 5 working days.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(2)(A)
_ AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
XDIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Evanston Senior Citizens
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(e)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION: $31,000
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: S -0-
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS: $31,000
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 48, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY -
AGENCY: Center for Public Ministry CATEGORY: Public Services
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Evanston Family Shelter Program NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This service will be provided at the homeless shelter located at 607 Lake Street. Its services are
available primarilv to Evanston residents in need of this service.
DESCRIPTION:
The goal of this program is to assist homeless families in stabilizing their lives and find permanent
housing. The program serves homeless families by providing them with temporary housing (three to
four months), case management, assessment, counseling, referrals, and financial planning. Funds will
be used to pav a portion of the rent and utilities for three apartments in Evanston and a portion of the
social worker's salarv.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
01. To assist homeless families through case management in finding permanent housing.
.2. To assist homeless families in achieving self-sufficiency through counseling and adult
education.
Performance Indicators:
1. Eight homeless families are moved from the shelter to permanent housing per year.
2. Twelve heads of household increase the number of hours of employment and/or hourly
wage per year.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(2)(i)(A)
AREA LMI LMI _ % CENSUS TRACT(S):
_ X _ DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: Homeless Persons
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION:
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
156
24CFR570.201(e)
$ 18,000
E -0-
$18,000
Citv of Evanston
State of Illinois
Foundation and Corporate Grants
Contributions
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY -
AGENCY: City Planning do Zoning Department CATEGORY: Public Improvements
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Neighborhood Storefront Improvements NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This program is administered through City staff from the Evanston Civic Center located at 2100
Ridge Avenue. The storefront improvements will take place in the following designated neighborhood
commercial . districts: Howard Street; Main/Chicago; Dempster/Chicago; • west Davis Street;
Foster/EL Stop; and Noyes/EL Stop. These districts lie in or adjacent to the target area and serve the
target area population.
DESCRIPTION:
Program information will be distributed to eligible owners of commercial properties in targeted low
to moderate income neighborhoods. Rebate grants will be provided to property owners and merchants
for up to 50% ($10,000 maximum per storefront; $40,000 maximum per building) for facade
improvements. The program will improve the visual environment of the City's neighborhood
commercial areas and provide more attractive shopping areas for target area neighborhoods. .
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Provision of technical assistance to five storefronts.
2. Quarterly dissemination of program information.
Performance Indicators:
1. Number of storefronts improved.
2. Number of news releases issued.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(1)(i)
X AREA LMI LMI 48.31 % CENSUS TRACT(S): Target Area
DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION:
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CF9 570.202(a)(3) and (b)(2)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
$60,000
$ -0-
$60,000
Private Matching Funds
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993--.FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY -
AGENCY: City Planning &Zoning Department CATEGORY: Public Improvements
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Downtown Storefront Improvements NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This program is administered by City staff from the Evanston Civic Center located at 2100 Ridge
Avenue. This program will operate in a portion of central downtown Evanston which is located in the
target area. The benefit of the program will be in the reduction of blighting influences in this very
visible part of Evanston.
DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the program is to entice quality renovation and improvements to existing storefronts
in downtown building facades. Program will pay for 50% of the cost of the renovation, up to $10,000
per storefront and $40,000 per building.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Development and disseminating program information quarterly.
2. Upgrade six (6) storefronts by February 1994.
Performance Indicators:
1. Number of news releases or information meetings held.
2. Number of storefronts improved.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(b)(1)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S): 8094 (Blocks 2 & 3)
DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION:
X BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.202(a)(3) and (b)(2)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
is
$60,000
$ -0-
$60,000
Private Matching Funds
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY-
.
. .
AGENCY: City Engineering Department CATEGORY: Public Improvements
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Curb/Sidewalk Replacement Program NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This program will be administered by City staff located at the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge
Avenue. The program operates in the Target Area. Specific sites in the target area will be selected
through an Engineering Department needs survey and Aldermanic requests.
DESCRIPTION:
This activity is part of a continuing program of scheduled capital improvements within the City's
target area. Existing curbs and sidewalks with be removed and replaced as part of the infrastructure
improvements to the City's target area.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To improve the physical character of the target area neighborhoods by removing and
replacing 6,000 lineal feet of deteriorated of curb and 25,000 square feet of deteriorates
sidewalks.
Performance Indicators:
1. Prepare bid specifications by April 1993.
2. Advertise for bids, bid opening, and award contract by June 1993.
3. Begin construction July 1993.
4. Complete construction by October 1993.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(1)(i)
X AREA LMI LMI 51. % CENSUS TRACT(S): Target area
DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION:
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(c)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION: $80,000
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: $ -0-
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS: $80,000
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: None is
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 289 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY-
, -
AGENCY: City Engineering Department CATEGORY: Public Improvements
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Street Paving -Grove Street NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This project will be administered by City staff in the Civic Center located at 2100 Ridge Avenue.
Project site is an unpaved portion of Grove Street between Pitner and McDaniel located in a LMI
neighborhood.
DESCRIPTION:
This project consists of paving Grove Street from McDaniel Avenue to Pitner Avenue including
installation of drainage structures, asphalt paving and restoration of parkways.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Prepare project design.
2. Advertise for bids.
3. Award contract.
4. Begin construction.
•5. Construction completed.
Performance Indicators:
1. Final project design completed by March 1993.
2. Advertise for bids by June 1993.
3. Award contract by July 1993.
4. Construction begins by August 1993.
5. Construction completed by September 1993.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(1)(i)
X AREA LMI LMI 64 % CENSUS TRACT(S): 8096
DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION:
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION:
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
9
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24CFR570.201(c)
$140,000
$ -0-
$140,000
City General Fund
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY -
AGENCY: City Parks & Forestry Departments CATEGORY: Public Improvements
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Mason Park Tennis Court Restoration NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA: -
This project will occur in Mason .Park which is bounded by Church Street, Florence Avenue, Davis
Street and abandoned C&NW Mayfair Line railroad tracks. This improvement will serve the
immediate park neighborhood which is located in the target area.
DESCRIPTION:
This project consists of the restoration of tennis courts, including patching and resurfacing of the
courts with acrylic coating, new net posts and fencing repairs.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Prepare bid specifications.
2. Advertise for bids.
3. Award contract.
4. Begin construction.
5. Complete construction.
Performance Indicators:
1. Bid specifications completed by March 1993.
2. Advertise for bids, bid opening, and award contract by April 1993.
3. Begin construction by May 1993.
4. Complete construction by June 1993.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(1)(i)
X AREA LMI LMI 51 % CENSUS TRACT(S): 8096
DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION:
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(c)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION: $10,000
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: $ -0-
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS: $10,000
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: None
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 289 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY- ,
AGENCY: Ridgeville Park District CATEGORY: Public Improvements
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Ridgeville Park District NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This project will take place at Ridgeville Park located at 980 Seward Street, and will primarily serve
the adjoining neighborhood which is part of the City's target area.
DESCRIPTION:
This project will fund improvements to Ridgeville Park playground including the creation of three new
play areas, enlarge existing play area, and landscaping. The purchase of and installation of a stage
platform for this park is also part of this project.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Final project design.
2. Advertise for bids.
3. Award contract.
4. Begin construction.
5. Construction completed.
Performance Indicators:
1. Project design completed. by April 1993.
2. Bid opening and award of contract by May 1993.
3. Begin constructton by June 1993.
4. Construction completed by July 1993. •
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(1)(i)
X AREA LMI LMI 51 % CENSUS TRACT(S): 8101
DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION:
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION:
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
HER FUNDING SOURCES:
24CFR570.201(e)
$48,000
$-0-
$48,000
Ridgeville Park District
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 11 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY-
. ,
AGENCY: Evanston Neighborhood Conference (ENC) CATEGORY: Public Improvements
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Clyde/Brummel Fence NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION AREA:
This project will occur along the north side of Brummel Street at Clyde in the Clyde/Brummel Park,
which serves the immediate neighborhood.
DESCRIPTION:
Funds will be used to erect a wooden fence 7 feet by 350 linear feet along the north perimeter of the
park to be used as a public art mural. The fence will also serve as a barrier deterring access to the
CTA tracks adjacent to the park. The implementation of this project by ENC will be assisted by the
City Parks Department and the Evanston Arts Council.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Install fence.
2. Public Art Coordinator plans mural project.
3. Creation of mural.
Performance Indicators:
1. Fence installed by June 1993.
2. Plan for mural project completed by July 1993.
3. Mural completed by August 1993.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: • CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(1)(i)
X AREA LMI LMI 51 % CENSUS TRACT(S)h 8102
DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION:
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(c)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
$18,000
$-0-
$18,000
Evanston Neighborhood Conference
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 289,1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY- .
AGENCY: City Building Operations Department CATEGORY: Public Facilities
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Fleetwood/Jourdain Window Replacement NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This project will occur at the Fleetwood/Jourdain Community Center located at 1655 Foster Street in
Evanston, Illinois. This Center serves the City's adjoining west side community which is located in
the target area.
DESCRIPTION:
This project includes replacement of all exterior windows, completing energy management
adjustments at this community center located in the target area (HVAC new unit installed in 1992).
Funding this year will cover preparation of project specifications.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Prepare bid specifications.
2. Advertise for bids.
•3: Award contract.
, 4. Begin construction.
5. Complete construction.
Performance Indicators:
1. Bid specifications completed by September 1993.
2. Advertise for bids, bid opening, and contract award by November 1993.
3. Begin construction by May 1994.
4. Project completed July 1994.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(1)(i)
X AREA LMI LMI 51 % CENSUS TRACT(S):* 8092, 8093, 8095, 8096
DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION:
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(c)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION: $10,000
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: $ -0-
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS: $10,000
HER FUNDING SOURCES: None
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY-
, -
AGENCY: City Recreation Department CATEGORY: Public Facilities
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Handicapped Lift NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This project will occur at Fleetwood/Jourdain Community Center located at 1655 Foster Street,
Evanston, Illinois. This improvement will benefit handicapped persons in using this community center
located in this target area.
DESCRIPTION:
A handicapped lift will be installed in the gymnasium adding a second exit point from the lower level
of the building.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Prepare bid specifications:
2. Advertise for bids.
3. Award contract.
4. Begin construction.
5. Complete construction.
Performance Indicators:
1. Bid specifications completed by May 1993.
2. Advertise for bids, bid opening, and contract award by August 1993.
3. Begin construction by September 1993.
4. Project completed by October 1993.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(2)(ii)(A)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: Handicapped Persons
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(k)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
$15,000
$ -0-
$15,000
None
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY -
AGENCY: Over The Rainbow Association CATEGORY: Public Facilities
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Job Resource Center Construction NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION AREA:
This project will occur at the Over the Rainbow Handicap facility located at 2040 Brown Street.
Upon completion of construction, this Center will initially serve handicapped residents of this facility
and subsequently be available to all handicapped Evanston residents.
DESCRIPTION:
This project will help fund the final phase of the development of the Hill/Arboretum independent
living/employment training facility. A computer training/employment center with 33 work stations
will be constructed. The program will address the long-term employment needs of Evanston's
handicapped population.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. The construction of the 3900 sq. ft. job resource center.
2. Employ tenants of Hill Arboretum Apartments.
Performance Indicators:
1. Completed construction in FY93-94.
2. Employment of 33 residents of Hill/Arboretum Apartments.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(2)(A)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S)h
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: Handicapped Evanston Residents
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(c)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
•
$ 175,000
$ -0-
$ 175,000
Benefits
Foundation Grants
Corporate Grants
Individual Donors
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY-
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AGENCY: McGaw YMCA CATEGORY: Public Facilities
PROJECT/PROGRAM: YMCA Rehabilitation NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This project will take place at the YMCA building located at 1000 Grove Street, Evanston.
DESCRIPTION:
This project includes construction of a wheelchair ramp to the front entrance of the building and
construction of a driveway to allow for an off-street drop-off area to the front entrance.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Prepare final design specifications.
2. Advertise for bids.
3. Bid opening and award contract.
4. Start construction.
5. Finish construction.
Performance Indicators:
1. Final specifications prepared by April 1993.
2. Advertise for bids May 1993.
3. Award contract by June 1993.
4. Begin construction in June 1993.
5. Construction completed by August 1993.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(2)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Residents, Citywide
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(c)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION: $22,745
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: $ -0-
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS: $22,745
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: None
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY -
AGENCY: - Evanston North Shore YWCA CATEGORY: Public Facilities
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Battered Women's Shelter Rehabilitation NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This project will occur at the Battered Women's Shelter located at 1215 Church Street. These
improvements will serve battered women and children who are primarily Evanston residents.
DESCRIPTION:
Funds will be used to replace the roof on the shelter building and to make a first floor bathroom
handicapped accessible.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Advertise for bids.
2. Bid opening and award of contract.
3. Begin construction.
4. Complete construction.
Performance Indicators:
1. Advertise for bids March 1993.
2. Bid opening and award of contract by April 1993.
3. Begin construction by May 1993.
4. Complete construction by June 1993.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION:. 24CFR570.208(a)(2)(i)(A)
AREA LMI LMI CENSUS TRACT(S):
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: Battered Persons
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR 570.201(c)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION: $31,000
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: $ -0-
TOTAL CDBG'FUNDS: $31,000
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: None
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY -
AGENCY: Evanston Day Nursery Assn. CATEGORY: Public Facilities
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Evanston Day Nursery Rehabilitation NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This project will occur at the Day Nursery located at 1835 Grant Street. Program services will be
available citywide to LMI households who are in need of daycare.
DESCRIPTION:
Funds will be used for renovation of the kitchen, lighting improvements, replacement of furnace,
paint building exterior and make repairs to playground pavement of a day care center which will bring
the center into health and building code compliance.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Advertise for bids.
2. Bid openings and award of contracts.
3. Obtain building permits.
4. Begin construction
5. Complete construction.
Performance Indicators:
1. Advertise for bids by March 1993.
2. Bid openings and award of contracts completed by April 1993.
3. Obtain building permits by May 1, 1993.
4. Begin construction May 15, 1993,
5. Construction completed by September 1993.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(2)(i)(B)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S)
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Households, Citywide
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(c)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
$56,115
$ -0-
$56,1 15
Donations
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
• MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY-
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AGENCY: Reba Place Day Nursery CATEGORY: Public Facilities
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Welcome The Children NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This project will occur at 621-25 Madison Street, Evanston, Illinois. Services provided at this location
will be available citywide to LMI households in need of daycare.
DESCRIPTION:
Funds will be used to purchase a building to be used as an expanded day care center, increasing
enrollment from 32 to 64 children.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Negotiations for purchase with owner.
2. Obtain zoning analysis.
3. Purchase building.
Performance Indicators:
1. Complete negotiations by March 1993.
2. Zoning analysis completed by 1993.
• 3. Building purchased by April 1993.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(2)(i)(B)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: 'LMI Households, Citywide
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(a) & (c)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION: $225,000
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: $ -0-
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS: $225,000
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: None
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY- •
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AGENCY: CEDA/Evanston Neighbors At Work, Inc. CATEGORY: Housing Rehabilitation
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Minor Repairs & Painting Assist. Program NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This service is operated by Neighbors at Work from their office at 1229-31 Emerson Street. The
program operates citywide for interested LMI households.
DESCRIPTION:
This activity will provide funds to a local agency, Neighbors at Work, to implement a minor
repairs/painting assistance program for elderly and low and moderate income homeowners of
single-family and two -flat dwellings in the City of Evanston. The program provides assistance to
persons through the following activities: (1) provides interior painting to low and moderate income
homeowners; (2) provides exterior painting of dwellings owned by low and moderate income persons;
and (3) provides minor repairs assistance to low and moderate income homeowners.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To decrease by 60 the number of homes in need of some type of minor repairs by
February 29, 2994.
2. To reduce by 40 the number of homes with substandard conditions due to lack of interio
painting by February 28, 1994.
3. To improve the blighting conditions of the exteriors of 15 homes by October 31, 1994.
Performance Indicators:
1. The actual number of homes receiving minor repairs (60).
_ 2. The actual number of homes receiving interior painting (40).
3. The actual number of homes receiving exterior painting (15).
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(i)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Homeowners Citywide
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.202(a)(1), (b)(2), (9)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION: $162,750
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: $ -0-
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS: $162,750
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: None
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
• MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY -
AGENCY: City Building & Property Services Dept. CATEGORY: Housing Rehabilitation
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Housing Rehabilitation Admin. NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This service is provided from the Evanston Civic Center located at 2100 Ridge Avenue.
DESCRIPTION:
This activity provides technical and administrative support for implementation of the City's Housing
Rehabilitation program. Funds are used for City financial, construction, inspection, and clerical
personnel, along with all associated costs required to administer the City's Housing Rehabilitation
programs. 3 FTE positions will be funded under this program.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To upgrade single-family housing for low/moderate income households of Evanston by
providing administrative support in completing 24 single-family housing rehabilitation
projects, and 60 self-help paint cases, 1 conservation grant case and 7 graffiti cases by
February 1994.
. 2. To upgrade the living environment of low/moderate income tenants and assist in the
alleviation of slum and blight conditions in the target area through the rehabilitation of 18
units of substandard multi -family housing by February 1994.
Performance Indicators:
1. Number of single-family dwellings rehabilitated.
2. Number of multi -family units rehabilitated.
3. Number of self-help paint cases.
4. Number of conservation cases.
5. Number of graffiti cases.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION:. 24CFR570.208(a)(3)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Households, Citywide
X BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION:
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
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$158,118
$ -0-
$158,118
City General Fund
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY- 0-
AGENCY: City Building do Property Services Dept. CATEGORY: Housing Rehabilitation
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Single-Family/Multi-Family Loan Programs NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This project will be administered by City staff located at the Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue.
Project is available to Evanston residents Citywide with income eligibility requirements.
DESCRIPTION:
This activity will provide for the continuation of the City's housing rehabilitation program which
provides for loan assistance for the rehabilitation of single-family owner occupied, income eligible
homes and multi -family units of substandard housing primarily occupied by low or moderate income
tenants. Self-help paint grants, graffiti removal grants and conservation grants are also funded by
this program to low and moderate income households.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To provide funds for construction rehabilitation of at least 24 units of single-family
housing by February 1994.
2. To upgrade the living environment of low/moderate income tenants through the
rehabilitation of at least 18 units of substandard housing by February 1994.
3. To provide self-help paint grants to 50 low/moderate income households by February 1994.
4. To provide technical assistance to 100 applicants for rehab loan funds.
Performance Indicators:
1. Actual number of single-family units rehabilitated. •
2. Actual number of multi -family units rehabilitated.
3. Actual number of self-help paint grants.
4. Actual number of technical assistance meetings conducted.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: - CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(3)(ii)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Households Citywide
X BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.202(a)(1), (b)(2), (4) and (9), (c), (d)
CDBG FUNDS: $ -0-
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: $191,622
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS APPROPRIATED: $184,122
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: CDBG Multi -Family Rehab Loan funds have been
matched with HUD Rental Rehab grants.
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
• MARCH 1, 1993 — FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY -
AGENCY: City Building & Property Services Dept. CATEGORY: Housing Rehabilitation-
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Building & Property Services Administration NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This service is administered from the Evanston Civic Center located at 2100 Ridge Avenue.
DESCRIPTION:
This activity provides for partial administrative support, implementation and overall program
direction for single-family housing rehabilitation, multi -family housing rehabilitation, HUD's HOME
program, code enforcement, Davis/Bacon labor standards compliance, graffiti removal and demolition
programs. This activity provides funding for 3 FTE positions.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To ensure the housing needs of Evanston's low to moderate income households are met
through the evaluation of existing programs and the design of projects utilizing the newly
approved HUD HOME program, when funded.
2. To provide expanded housing opportunities by designing an in -fill housing program on
currently vacant parcels.
3. To provide administrative support for the rehabilitation program including the monitoring
of labor standards and other federal requirements.
Performance Indicators:
1. The number of low to moderate income households served through the current
rehabilitation programs and the design of new programs using the newl.y.appro-wed HOME
funds and other available funding sources.
2. The number of secured City ownerships of tax delinquent vacant parcels and design of
project to provide housing on those subject vacant lots.
3. The number of rehab cases with completed labor standards documentation.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(3)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S):
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Households, Citywide
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION:
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS:
4FHER FUNDING SOURCES:
24CFR570.202(a), (b), (c)
$97,831
$-0-
$97,831
City General Fund
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY- •
AGENCY: City Building do Property Services Dept. CATEGORY: Housing* Rehabilitation
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Housing Code Compliance Program NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This service is administered from the Evanston Civic Center located at 2100 Ridge Avenue. The
program will operate in the City's LMI target area neighborhoods.
DESCRIPTION:
This activity provides for the systematic inspection of multi -family buildings with three or more
dwelling units in the CDBG target area in order to bring substandard dwelling units and buildings into
compliance with City codes. Funds will cover 50% of salary, pension, life and medical insurance
benefits for 5 staff positions. This activity benefits low and moderate income residents by helping to
establish safe and sanitary housing through the enforcement of City codes.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. To improve the quality of housing stock within the target area by inspecting 20% of the
multi -family buildings (3 or more units) with the goal of ensuring that they are either in
compliance with Housing Code or in progress toward compliance.
2. To continue enforcement emphasis in the CDBG target area by investigating substandar(e housing and blighting conditions.
3. To reinspect properties not in compliance and to take appropriate action to ensure
progress toward compliance.
Performance Indicators:
1. Actual number of multi -family buildings inspected for code violations within the CDBG
target area (target of 1800).
2. Actual number of complaints investigated within the CDBG target area (target of 1000).
3. Actual number of multi -family buildings reinspected within the CDBG target area (target
of 2,800).
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(3)
X AREA LMI LMI 48.3 % CENSUS TRACT(S): Target Area
DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION:
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.202(c)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION: $1 16,999
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: $ -0-
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS: $116,999
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: City General Fund •
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
• MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY- .
AGENCY: City Police Department CATEGORY: Housing Rehabilitation
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Home Security Lock Program NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This program is administered through the Police Department located at 1454 Elmwood Avenue. The
program is available on a citvwide basis to LMI households.
DESCRIPTION:
This program consists of the purchase and installation of security hardware free of charge to
qualifying low to moderate income residents in order to upgrade security on exterior doors in an
effort to reduce crimes of burglary. CDBG funds cover only the installation of security and window
hardware; all administrative costs are covered by the Police Department's General Fund budget.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
IS1. Advertise and promote the program.
2. Provide a free home security survey to all applicants.
3. Effectively install the hardware on qualified residences.
Performance Indicators:
1. Advertisement through Evanston Review, Highlights
neighborhood meetings.
2. Conduct security surveys for burglary victims.
3. Number of households served (target of 20).
Newsletter and public speaking at
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(3)
AREA LMI LMI __ __% CENSUS TRACT(S):
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Households Citvwide
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.202a)(1), (b)(2)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION: $8.000
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: $ -0-
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS: $8,000
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: City General Fund (Administrative funds only)
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CITY OF EVANSTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. '
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY- •.
AGENCY: City Manager's Office CATEGORY: Special Development
PROJECT/PROGRAM: MBE/WBE/Small Business Program NEW PROGRAM: NO
SITE LOCATION AREA:
This program will be administered by City staff from the Evanston Civic Center located at 2100
Ridge Avenue. Technical assistance will be provided to MBE/WBE/Small businesses on a citywide
basis.
DESCRIPTION:
This program will provide technical assistance to Evanston businesses, particularly those that are
Minority and Women owned. The primary focus of this assistance will be to help these businesses sell
goods and services to the City, particularly in relation to major municipal projects such as the
construction of the library. The program will also survey and analyze the needs of existing
MBE/WBE/Small Businesses to determine the need for and structure of a financial assistance program.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
1. Analyze the needs of minority/women/small business enterprises.
2. Insure MBE/WBE/Small Business participation in City sponsored construction services and
purchasing.
3. Iden-tify and certify MBE/WBE/Small Businesses.
4. Development of technical assistance programs. •
5. Identify existing programs for MBE/WBE/Small Business participation.
Performance Indicators:
1. 12 advisory committee meetings and 6 committee meetings.
2. Develop MBE/WBE/Small Business data base.
3. Facilitate MBE/WBE/Small Business participation in 1 park project, l sewer project and
library construction project.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR570.208(a)(1), (4)
X AREA LMI LMI 48.31 % CENSUS TRACTS)/: Target Area
X DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: LMI Businesses Citywide
BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION:
CDBG FUNDS:
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME:
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS APPROPRIATED:
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:
24CFR570.203(b)
$85,098
$ 12,000
$85,098
None
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• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MARCH 1, 1993 -- FEBRUARY 28, 1994
-ACTIVITY SUMMARY -
AGENCY: City Planning do Zoning Department CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Project Contingencies Account NEW PROGRAM: YES
SITE LOCATION/SERVICE AREA:
This program account will be administered by City staff in the' Civic Center located at 2100 Ridge
Avenue. Due to the nature of this account, the actual location of project's funded through this
account has yet to be determined.
DESCRIPTION:
This activity will fund cost overrun, unanticipated costs or emergency costs, as necessary, in the
program year for projects funded with CDBG funds.
CITY OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
Is1. To complete CDBG-funded projects that incur unanticipated costs during the program year.
rformance Indicators:
1. Number of projects completed with fund.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE: CITATION: 24CFR 570.208(a)(1)(i), (3), (b)
AREA LMI LMI % CENSUS TRACT(S): (To be determined)
DIRECT LMI TARGET POPULATION: _
_ BLIGHT PREVENTION/REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
_X _ UNCLASSIFIED BENEFIT
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY CITATION: 24CFR570.201(c)
TOTAL CDBG APPROPRIATION: $2,654
ESTIMATED PROGRAM INCOME: $ -0-
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS: $2,654
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: Not applicable
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
GRANTEE CERTIFICATIONS
6513.01
Exhibit 4-2
In accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974, as amended, and with 24 CFR 570.303 of the Community
Development Block Grant regulations, the grantee certifies that:
(a) It possesses legal authority to make a grant submission and
to execute a community development and housing program;
(b) Its governing body has duly adopted or passed as an official
act a resolution, motion or similar action authorizing the
person identified as the official representative of the
grantee to submit the final statement and amendments thereto
and all understandings and assurances contained therein, and
directing and authorizing the person identified as the
official representative of the grantee to act in connection
• with the submission of the final statement and to provide
such additional information as may be required;
(c) Prior to submission of its final statement to HUD, the
grantee has:
1. Met the citizen participation requirements of
§570.301(b);
2. Prepared its final statement of community development
objectives and projected use of funds in accordance
with §570.301(c) and made the final statement available
to the public;
(d) It is following a detailed citizen participation plan which:
1. Provides for and encourages citizen participation, with
particular emphasis on participation by persons of low
and moderate income who are residents of slum and
blighted areas and of areas in which funds are proposed
to be used, and provides for participation of residents
in low and moderate income neighborhoods as defined by
the local jurisdiction;
2. Provides citizens with reasonable and timely access to
local meetings, information, and records relating to
the grantee's proposed use of funds, as required by the
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regulations of the Secretary, and relating to the
actual use of funds under the Act;
3. Provides for technical assistance to groups
representative of persons of low and moderate income
that request such assistance in developing proposals
with the level and type of assistance to be.determined
by the grantee;
4. Provides for public hearings to obtain citizen views
and to respond to proposals and questions at all stages
of the community development program, including at
least the development of needs, the review of proposed
activities, and review of program performance, which
hearings shall be held after adequate notice, at times
and locations convenient to potential or actual
beneficiaries, and with accommodation for the
handicapped;
5. Provides for a timely written answer to written
complaints and grievances, within 15 working days where
practicable; and
6. Identifies how the needs of non-English speaking •
residents will be met in the case of public hearings
where a significant number of non-English speaking
residents can be reasonably expected to participate;
(e) The grant will be conducted and administered in compliance
with:
1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law
88-352, 42 U.S.C. S2000d et sea.); and
2. The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-20);
(f) It will affirmatively further fair housing;
(g) It has developed its final statement of projected use of
funds 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 final
statement of projected use of funds 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,
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Exhibit 4-2
and other financial resources are not available); except
that the aggregate use of CDBG funds received under section
106 of the Act, and if applicable, under section 108 of the
Act, during program year 1990-91. 1991-92 and 1992-93 (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 not less than 70 percent of such funds are used
for activities that benefit such persons during such period;
(h) It has developed a community development plan, for the
period specified in paragraph (g) above, that identifies
community development and housing needs and specifies both
short and long-term community development objectives that
have been developed in accordance with the primary objective
and requirements of the Act;
(i) It is following a current comprehensive housing
affordability strategy (CHAS) which has been approved by HUD
pursuant to $570.306 and Part 91, and that any housing
activities to be assisted with CDBG funds will be consistent
with the CHAS;
(j) It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public
improvements assisted in whole or in part with funds
provided under section 106 of the Act or with amounts
resulting from a guarantee under section 108 of the Act 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, unless:
1. Funds received under section 106 of the Act are used to
pay the proportion of such fee or assessment that
relates to the capital costs of such public
improvements that are financed from revenue sources
other than under Title I of the Act; or
2. For purposes of assessing any amount against properties
owned and occupied by persons of moderate income, the
grantee certifies to the Secretary that it lacks
sufficient funds received under section 106 of the Act
to comply with the requirements of subparagraph (1)
above;
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(k) Its notification, inspection, testing
procedures concerning lead -based paint
§570.608;
Exhibit 4-2 •
and abatement
will comply with
(1) It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, as
required under §570.606(b) and Federal implementing
regulations; and the requirements in S570.606(c) governing
the residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance
plan under section 104(d) of the Act (including a
certification that the grantee is following such a plan);
and the relocation requirements of 5570.606(d) governing
optional relocation assistance under section 105(a)(11) of
the Act;
(m) 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;
(n) To the best of its 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
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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 (n) of
this 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;
(o) It will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace
by•
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the
unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
• possession, or use of a controlled substance is
prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying
the actions that will be taken against employees for
violation of such prohibition;
•
2. Establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to
inform employees about -
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free
workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and
employee assistance programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees
for drug abuse violations occurring in the
workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be
engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy
of the statement required by paragraph 1;
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4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by
paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under
the grant, the employee will -
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her
conviction for a violation of a criminal drug
statute occurring in the workplace no later than
five calendar days after such conviction;
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar
days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b)
from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice
of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees
must provide notice, including position title, to every
grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity
the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal
agency has designated a central point for the receipt
of such notices. Notice shall include the
identification number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar .
days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with
respect to any employee who is so convicted -
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such
an employee, up to and including termination,
consistent with the requirements of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate
satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes
by a Federal, State, or local health, law
enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a
drug -free workplace through implementation of
paragraphs 1, 2, 31 41 5 and 6.
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8. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the
site(s) for the performance of work done in connection
with the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, city, county,
state, zip code)
CITY OF EVANSTON - ILLTNOIC
2100 RIDGE A VENtIF
EVANSTON- IL_L_INOIS &IM -279f,
Check x if there are workplaces on file that are
not identified here; and
(p) It will comply with the other provisions of the Act and with
other applicable laws.
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Signature
CITY MANAGER
Title
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Date
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APPENDIX TO CDBG CERTIFICATIONS
Exhibit 4-2
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENTS: '
A. Lobbvina Certification - ParaaraDh n,
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.
B. Drua-Free Workplace Certification - Paraaravh o
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1. By signing and/or submitting this application
or grant agreement, the grantee is providing •
the certification set out in paragraph (o).
2. The certification set out in paragraph (o) is a
material representation of fact upon which
reliance is placed when the agency awards the
grant. If it is later determined that the grantee
knowingly rendered a false certification, or
otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -
Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other
remedies available to the Federal Government, may
take action authorized under the Drug -Free
Workplace Act.
3. For grantees other than individuals,
Alternate I applies. (This is the information
to which entitlement grantees certify).
4. For grantees who are individuals, Alternate
II applies. (Not applicable to CDBG
Entitlement grantees.)
5. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other
than individuals, need not be identified on
the certification. If known, they may be
identified in the grant application. If the
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grantee does not identify the workplaces at
the time of application, or upon award, if
there is no application, the grantee must
keep the identity of'the workplace(s) on file
in its office and make the information
available for Federal inspection. Failure to
identify all known workplaces constitutes a
violation of the grantee's drug -free
workplace requirements.
6. Workplace identifications must include the
actual address of buildings (or parts of
buildings) or other sites where work under
the grant takes place. Categorical
descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles
of a mass transit authority or State highway
.department while in operation, State
employees in each local unemployment office,
performers in concert halls or radio
stations).
• 7. If the workplace identified to the agency
changes during the performance of the grant,
the grantee shall inform the agency of the
change(s), if it previously identified the
workplaces in question (see paragraph five).
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8. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement
Suspension and Debarment common rule and
Drug -Free Workplace common rule apply to this
certification. Grantees' attention is
called, in particular, to the following
definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled
substance in Schedules I through V of the
Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.812) and
as further defined by regulation (21 CFR
1308.11 through 1308.15);
"Conviction" means a finding of guilt
(including a plea of nolo contendere) or
imposition of sentence, or both, by any
judicial body charged with the responsibility
to determine violations of the Federal or
State criminal drug statutes;
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"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or
non -Federal criminal statute involving the
manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use,
or possession of any controlled substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee
directly engaged in the performance of work
under a grant, including: (i) All "direct
charge" employees; (ii) all."indirect charge"
employees unless their impact or involvement
is insignificant to the performance of the
grant; and (iii) temporary personnel and
consultants who are directly engaged in the
performance of work under the grant and who
are not on the grantee's payroll. This
definition does not include workers not on
the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers,
even if used to meet a matching requirement;
consultants or independent contractors not on
the grantee's payroll; or employees of
subrecipients or subcontractors in covered
workplaces) . . 01
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