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• 5/19/2009
• 39-R-09
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Interim City. Manager to Submit the
Substantial Amendment to the
City of Evanston Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant Recovery Program
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States did pass the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which created the "Community Development
Block Grant Recovery Program" (CDBG-R) under Title, XII of Division A that Act, and
designated one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000.00) to carry out the CDBG program
under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 on an expedited
basis. Funds will be distributed to grantees that received CDBG funding in Fiscal Year
2008 in accordance with provisions of 42 U.S.C. 5306; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Evanston is a grantee by definition in said Act and,
as such, is eligible to make application to the United States Department of Housing &
Urban Development (hereinafter, "HUD") for five hundred and twenty-three thousand,
eight hundred twenty-eight dollars ($523,828.00) under said grant program by submitting
a Substantial Amendment to the City of Evanston Consolidated Plan 2008 A:1ion Plan
(hereinafter, the "Substantial Amendment") by June 5, 2009; and
WHEREAS, HUD strongly urges grantees to use CDBG-R funds for hard
development costs for infrastructure activities and public improvements, and to give
• preference to "shovel -ready" projects for which contracts can be awarded rapidly and
JW work can be started within one hundred twenty (120) days of receipt of funding, and
requires that all CDBG-R funds be expended b September 30, 2012; and
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WHEREAS, HUD discourages use of CDBG-R funds to initiate projects •
that may not be completed by the September 30, 2012, deadline or that will require the •
commitment of future year CDBG "regular" entitlement funds, and requires identifying a
discrete us for the CDBG-R funds with a separate contract agreement because of the
separate quarterly reporting requirements of the use of all CDBG-R funds; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Substantial Amendment was discussed at a
public meeting of the Housing and Community Development Act Committee on May
19, 2009, and posted on the City of Evanston's website for seven (7) as required; and
WHEREAS, said Committee recommends approval by the Evanston City
Council of the proposed Substantial Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
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SECTION 1: That the foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and •
made a part hereof.
SECTION 2: That the Substantial Amendment to the City of Evanston
Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant
Recovery Program, attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, is approved.
SECTION 3: The Interim City Manager of the City of Evanston is hereby
authorized to transmit said Substantial Amendment to the City of Evanston
Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant
Recovery Program to the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development,
and to provide any additional information as may be required. •
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SECTION 4: That this resolution 39-R-09 shall be in full force and effect
from and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
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odney Gr ene, City Clerk
Adopted: 2009
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Eliz,-6bth B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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Exhibit A
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Substantial Amendment to the •
City of Evanston Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant Recovery Program
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CDBG-R SUBMISSION TEMPLATE
& CHECKLIST
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("Recovery Act") was signed
into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The Recovery Act awards $1 billion in
CDBG Recovery (CDBG-R) funds to be distributed to citiesAen
sular areas and states,
of which $10 million has been reserved by HUD for its admiand $10 million of
which will be awarded to Indian tribes. Recipients of the remillion of CDBG-R
funds will be the approximately 1,200 jurisdictions that recefunding in Fiscal Year
2008. This template sets forth the suggested format for granfunds from CDBG-R.
A complete submission contains the information requeste
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(1) The CDBG-R Substantial Amendment
(2) Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CAq
http://www.hud.gov/recovery)
(3) Signed and Dated Certifications (see http:/
(4) Signed and Dated SF-424.
to attached below)
Acties (see
ent Checklist to ensure
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THE CDBG-R SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
Jurisdiction(s): City of Evanston CDBG-R Contact Person: Sarah Flax
Address: Evanston Civic Center
2100 Ridge Ave, Rm 3900
Jurisdiction Web Address: Evanston, IL 60201
• www.cityofevanston.org Telephone: 847-866-2928 ext 2268
Fax: 847-448-8120
Email: sflax(@.citv�AlkSton.org
ENSURING RESPONSIBLE SPENDING OF RECOVERYACT
Funding available under the Recovery Act has clear pure - stimu a economy through
measures that modernize the Nation's infrastructure, i nergy efficie and expand
educational opportunities and access to health care.,JVD stro ly urges grant us CDBG-
R funds for hard development costs associated structu activities that p e basic
services to residents or activities that promote energy n onservatio rough
rehabilitation or retrofitting of existing buildings. While 11 range of CDBG activities is
available to grantees, the Department st ly suggests that ees incorporate consideration of
the public perception of the intent of the Act in ident and selecting projects for
CDBG-R funding.
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A. SPREADSHEET FOR REPORTING PROPOS C - IES
Grantees must provide ' - orma oncerning BG-R assisted activities in an electronic
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spreadsheet provid UD. T ' - nformation t t must be reported in the spreadsheet
includes activity name, ty de tion, CDBG ' I ollar amount budgeted, eligibility
category, national objectiv overy Act funds for the activity received
ta ity bu n electronic copy of the spreadsheet and the
from othe�e_e.
format i s rec website at htty://www.htid.aov/recoverv.
B. CDBfWNFoRmATIO mvff EA CHA CTIVITY)
(1) Activity : (Grantee ould follow the same order that activities are listed in the Spreadsheet
for Reportin osed C. G-R Activities —this will allow HUD to easily match activity narratives
with the inform ded in the spreadsheet.)
(2) Activity Narrativad7'
In addition to the Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities, grantees must
provide a narrative for each activity describing how the use of the grantee's CDBG-R funds will
meet the requirements of Title XII of Division A and Section 1602 of ARRA. The grantee's
narrative must also state how CDBG-R funds will be used in a manner that maximizes job creation
and economic benefit in relation to the CDBG-R funds obligated, and will address the Recovery Act,
by: •
• Preserving and creating jobs and promoting economic recovery; •
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• Assisting those most impacted by the recession;
• Providing investment needed to increase economic efficiency;
• Investing in transportation, environmental protection, or other infrastructure teat will
provide long-term economic benefits;
• Minimizing or avoiding reductions in essential services; or
• Fostering energy independence.
(3) Jobs Created: (Report the number of full- and part-time jobs estimated to be created and retained by
the activity (including permanent, construction, and temporary jobs)).
(4) Additional Activitv Information: (A description of how the acti ' will promote energy
conservation, smart growth, green building technologies, or red tion emissions, if
applicable.)
(5) Responsible Oreanization: (Contact information forein"istratc
ifation that plement the
CDBG-R activity, including its name, location, and r contact infor )
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City of Evanston Substantial Amendment Narrative — CDBG-R I •
B. CDBG-R INFORMATIONBYACTIVITY (COMPLETE FOR EACHACTIVITY) •
(1) Activity Name: Fleetwood -Foster Park & Playground Improvements Project -Phase I
(2) Activity Narrative:
The City of Evanston planned a major renovation of the park and recreation facilities surrounding
the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. The City has already invested significant capital
improvement and CDBG funds to renovate the building. This facility is located in census block
group 8092 in one of Evanston's neighborhoods with the highest perc f low- and moderate -
income residents. This neighborhood is in the City's CDBG Target a and as been heavily
impacted by mortgage foreclosures and is one of the neighborho .eted by the City's
application for Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds to tat inois.
The community center and surrounding playgrounds, p etball and t' courts are very
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C -R funds in th unt o 0 will be used for construction costs of Phase 1 B,
ing job creatio cause p ng and design are completed, the project will be bid
imm following a w of s to ensure that all elements planned are American made.
Constru will begin by ptember 1 and be completed by December 31, 2009, creating
constructio
grlayk'camps, the Fell - of African
heavily used. Programs include after -school care, s
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American Men's youth basketball program, Junior dkits fo ball, the senior n n ogram, a
community theatre that features productions hi the Bl experience, and e variety of
community meetings including ward meetings, block et
Renovation of the park and recreation cilities was divide •' wo phases. Phase 1 includes
renovation of the park and playgrounds west of the buil Iso used by Family Focus, a
non-profit that houses a wide range of se � on -profits in onnections for the
Homeless, programs for teen parents and 'sing gran dren), relocating and •
enlarging the parking lot, relocating and res acin all d tennis court and installation
of seating and other elem This work will . "plete` 2009.
Because of fundin itation , r $400,000 o ork planned in Phase 1 was separated into Phase •
1B, to be undert, en fund allows. This i ud s virtually all of the landscaping and
planting in the parks area, meter fencing landscaping of the playground and courts,
landscaping to screen th mpsters, and completion of the entry features
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Investment in th71'
ity center and park in this predominantly LMI neighborhood further
addresses the goRA by improving an area of our city most heavily impacted by the current
economic crisis,abilize property values and providing both short and long-term benefit to
the neighborhood. Investment in park and playground facilities increases opportunities for exercise
and active recreation, leading to improved health and wellness of area residents. Planting additional
trees, bushes and ornamental plants improves air quality and has a positive impact on people's
emotional well being and improves the environment.
(3) Jobs Created: An estimated one annual Full Time Equivalent job based on a 40 hour work •
week will be created for every $100,000 spent, equating to 4.1 FTEs overall. Jobs created •
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Investment in th71'
ity center and park in this predominantly LMI neighborhood further
addresses the goRA by improving an area of our city most heavily impacted by the current
economic crisis,abilize property values and providing both short and long-term benefit to
the neighborhood. Investment in park and playground facilities increases opportunities for exercise
and active recreation, leading to improved health and wellness of area residents. Planting additional
trees, bushes and ornamental plants improves air quality and has a positive impact on people's
emotional well being and improves the environment.
(3) Jobs Created: An estimated one annual Full Time Equivalent job based on a 40 hour work •
week will be created for every $100,000 spent, equating to 4.1 FTEs overall. Jobs created •
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• will be construction jobs of varying types including ironworker, electrical, mason, landscaper
• and laborer. Construction jobs will be created by this project from approximately September
1 through December 31, 2009. The project will have a general contractor and
subcontractors. (The City is seeking guidance from the Office of Management and Budget
and HUD on what methodology to use to estimate construction job creation and will update
this information following receipt of that information.)
(4) Additional Activitv Information: Trees, bushes and other plants installed as part of the
landscaping will improve the environment by absorbing CO2 and er pollutants.
Deciduous trees planted on the south side of the community ce " ' I ,yeduce air
conditioning costs in summer, reducing costs and carbon em' ns.
(5) Remonsible Organization: This activity will be implem ' ed by ity of Evanston and
administered by Sarah Flax, CDBG Grants Admim vanston' Center, 2100
Ridge Avenue, Room 3900, Evanston, IL 60201 , 7-8 -2928, sflax ofevanston.org
(1) Activity Name: Howard Street Improvement
(2) Activity Narrative: �a
The City of Evanston will improve a p at the corner o d Street and Chicago Avenue
that borders the City of Chicago to provi much neede `g for residents of
• apartments and condominiums in the area al's uters t g the Metra or CTA trains.
Work will include resurfacing of the lot and rime mprove its appearance. Planning
• and design will be comp summer of 2 constru - will be underway in September
2009, creating additi o pport the ec mic recov
South Evanston hips focus the City's inve in housing and infrastructure. Both HOME
and CDBG funds have se d and im I a the supply of affordable housing in south
Evanston in ecause o c t (CTA trains and major bus lines and Metra).
Cons ward Station ents, a 221-unit market -rate rental property, was
com ed in 2008 ct mi come households to the neighborhood in census block group
8 2, which has popu Wlfi.8%. Improved parking will also support the nearby
o treet business t totheoChicago Avenue.
CDBG-R in the amo f $61,446 will be used to repave/repair the parking lot and replace
driveways an' cent cur 'and sidewalks as needed. Perimeter plantings will also be installed and
lighting evaluat i ved as needed and as funds allow. CDBG-R funds will be used for
construction costs terials to maximize job creation.
By increasing commuter parking for public transportation, Evanston is supporting transit -friendly
development and providing both environmental and long-term economic benefits to the
neighborhood. Investment in this part of south Evanston, will help stabilize an area that has been
heavily impacted by mortgage foreclosures and by job losses and reinforce the desirability of the
neighborhood for middle -income families seeking affordable housing with access to mass transit.
• (3) Jobs Created: An estimated 0.6 Full Time Equivalent jobs will be created by this project.
• Actual jobs will be construction jobs during the time period from September 1 through
December 31, 2009. Job types may include landscaper, concrete and asphalt laborer and
others based on final plans. (The City is seeking guidance from the Office of Management •
and Budget and HUD on what methodology to use to estimate construction job creation and
will update this information following receipt of that information.) •
(4) Additional Activity Information: This improvement supports use of public transportation
and will reduce automobile emissions and promote energy conservation.
(5) Responsible OrLyanization: This activity will be implemented by the City of Evanston and
administered by Sarah Flax, CDBG Grants Administrator, Evanst Civic Center, 2100
Ridge Avenue, Room 3900, Evanston, IL 60201. 847-866-292 citvofevanston.oru
(1) Activity Name: CDBG-R Administration. The City wil e 100/(0 CDBG-R allocation,
or $52,382, for grant administration and compliance ' g Davi on, and quarterly
reporting as required by ARRA. '
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CDBG-R
Activity Data Spreadsheet
Jurisdiction/Grantee Name: City of Evanston
Fleetwood -Foster Park &
Phase 1 B of the public improvements project for Fleetwood -Foster Field area. Installation of
Playground Improvements
fencing, landscaping and entryway to the community center and playground areas. Project
Project -Phase 113
location is census tract 8092.002, which has a LMI population of 60.6%. 03F
Repaving of a deteriorated parking lot surface at the comer of Howard St & Chicago Ave, a
Howard Street Improvement
"gateway" to Evanston from Chicago, and installation of landscaping elements. Project
Project
location is census tract 8102.002, which has a LMI population of 76.8%. 03G
Overall administration of CDBG-R funds including submission of Substantial Amendment to
CDBG-R Administration
2008 Action Plan, quarterly reporting and grant monitoring and compliance 21A
L.MA 410,000 410,000
LMA $61,446 61,446
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C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Provide a summary of public comments received to the proposed CDBG-R Substantial •
Amendment.
Note: A Proposed CDBG-R Substantial Amendment must be published via the usual methods
and posted on the jurisdiction's website for no less than 7 calendar days for public comment.
Response:
Public comment period will open on May 20 at noon and run
comments will be included following the close of the public i
on May 27, 2009. Public
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