HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-10-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - SCV CDBG FUNDING (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DATE: October 22, 1991
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SUBJECT: SCV Service Center Community Development B1ock.Grant Funding
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
BACKGROUND
On July 23, 1991; the City of Santa. Clarita entered into an agreement with the _
U.S. Department of Housing and.Urban- Development (HUD) to receive '$522,000 in
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program revenues for FY 1991-92. The
funding of, the SCV Service Center for $45,000 was approved by City Council and
submitted to HUD as part of the City's proposed use of funds. CDGB funds will
provide funding for program operational costs. SCV Service Center provides
counseling, social and referral services to low and moderate income families.
At the time of submission of the City's final statement, the City requested a
waiver to exceed the public services limit of 15Z or $78,300 of the total
grant. In, a letter dated on July 18, 1991, HUD declined' consideration and
approval of the City's request. Consequently, the City cannot exceed this limit.
Presently, the City .has funded the SCV Senior Center for $70,000 of which
$47,291 will pay for Consumer Information and Health and Wellness/Consumer
Education services. A remaining balance' of $31,009 is available to the City to
fund public service activities of the SCV Service Center for FY 1991-92. This
leaves a total of $13,991 ineligible for CDBG reimbursement the. City funds
public service activities.
City staff has worked with Herb Oberman of the County of Los Angeles, Department
of Community and Senior Citizens Services to develop other eligible 'brick and
motar" type of activities. Alternatives. proposed have been determined
ineligible by HUD for reimbursement with CDBG funds.
In its final statement, the City identified the continued ,funding of existing
public service programs as needed essential services to low and moderate income
persons and seniors. Although the City recognizes the funding needs of these
community agencies, next year, the.City's CDBG program will need to comply with
HUD rules and regulations governing public services funding limits.
City staff recommends to Council to consider the following alternatives to meet
the funding shortfall in expected City revenues by the County of Los Angeles,
Department of Community and Senior Citizens Services for program operational
costs of the SCV Service Center for FY 1991-92.
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Alternatives:
1) Fund the SCV Service Center for $31,009 in CDBG funds for
program operational costs for FY 1991-92.
2) Fund the SCV Service' Center for $31,009 in CDBG'funds, and
request the center to apply for the Community Services Grant.
City Council to direct staff to implement alternative 12 and work with the SCV
County of Los Angeles, Department of Community and Senior Citizens,Service
Center to draft agreement for payment of services.
ATTACHMENT
City Commitment to Human Services Memorandum
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M
T0: Mayor Boyer and City Council �&aon.WFROM: Jeff Kolin, Director of Parks .an R
DATE: April 3, 1991
SUBJECT: City Commitment to Human Services
Since 1988 the City of Santa Clarita has initiated a variety of
activities to assess needs and to provide Human, Services
Programs to its citizens. Human-Service.programs can be
categorized into two areas:' service programs (senior, youth
and child care services) and brick and mortar (infrastructure
improvements and housing and housing rehabilitation). The City
has utilized public input to determine human service needs in
the community. As a result, the City directly provides and
sponsors a wide range of social programs. The City is'
presently expending a total of 1.2 million annually for Human
Service Programs (See Attachment A).' Of this amount,
approximately $640,000 (50%) has been allocated to human
services and $631,000 (508) to brick and mortar types of
projects. This same level of funding is anticipated for next
fiscal year FY 1991-92.
The provision of Human Services is complicated by the
multiplicity of service providers and competing demands among
residents and.special interest groups. An appropriate
framework for identifying needs, resolving issues, and
identifying priorities will help resolve these problems and
implement a fair and practical method for ensuring that the
City resources -are used most creatively in enhancing the
community's quality of life.
The goal is to develop a framework within which the City of
Santa Clarita can define its role and set priorities for
allocation of resources in responding to Human Service problems
and needs.
Agenda Item:
A number of future issues will affect the City's approach to
Human Service programs and projects.
Long term funding outlook:
1. Community Development -Block Grant funding
should continue for the next 10 years. The
level of that funding should remain the same
over that time period. More demands will be
placed on this funding source.
2. The United Way funds a number of community
Human Service programs, in the Santa Clarita
Valley, such as Seniors, Child Care, and Health
Service programs. The funds depend on the
economics of the area.
3. State and Federal Funds. These funds will be
harder to find as the economic problems of both
the State and Federal government continue.
There will be limited funds from the State, and
the funds that are available for Human Services
will go to the County first. The only funds
that we are sure of -from the Federal government
will be that of CDBG funds.
4. The grants that are funded through the General
Fund will depend on the economic condition of
the City. This budget year could be the last
for the Community Service Grant program and the
Neighborhood Grant program.
b. Increasing Demand for Services:
1. The"County will continue to look at the City to
take more responsibility for services for
individuals that are located in this
community. As the City grows larger, it will
have to provide services that have been taken
care of by the County. Every new annexation
will bring an increased demand for.services.
2. Other agencies that are located in the area
will be competing with the City for available
funding.
3. There are a number of non profit groups in
Santa Clarita that are demanding more money
from the City and other organizations that
provide funds. There are also a number of new
groups forming and making demands, too. These
groups are looking at the City's CDBG funds as
their source.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss the provision
of Human Services in Santa Clarita and provide direction as to
which approach they wish staff to pursue.
Approach A:
Continue using the Community Development Block Grant
program as the principal funding source for Human Services
and concentrate on Brick and Mortar type improvements.
Approach B:
Expand the funding of Human Services using CDBG program
funds and the General Fund to include service programs,
such as Senior Services, Child Care, and Youth Services in
addition to Brick and Mortar type projects
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Attachment
CITY COMMITMENT TO HUMAN SERVICES
Services:
SCV Service Center
SCV Senior Center
Dial A Ride (Elderly Program)
Senior Recreation
Community Services Grant
Neighborhood Grant
SANE Program
D.A.P.E.C.
Subtotal
Brick and Mortar:
Housing Rehab Programs
- Average -Loan 15,000 per Home
Minor Home Repair (Handyworker)
- Average Cost per Home 2,000
Paint Rebate
Neighborhood Clean Up (Newhall)
- Tree Planting Program
- Abandoned Vehicle Removal Program
Drainage Improvements
Drainage Study
Housing Stock Survey
Dayworker Site (Proposed)
Subtotal
ATTACHMENT A
Funding Source:
$ 45,000 (CDBG)
34,000 (CDBG)
220,000 (Gen Fund)
6,000 (Gen Fund)
100,000 (Gen Fund)
25,000 (Gen Fund)
200,000 (Gen Fund)
10,000 (Gen Fund)
665,000
60,000 (CDBG)
160,000 (CDBG)
9,000 (CDBG)
31000 (CDBG)
321,000 _(CDBG)
14,000 (CDBG)
1,000,(CDBG)
25,000 (Gen Fund)
631,000
Other Costs:
General Administration of CDBG
Child Care Coordinator
Subtotal
CDBG Funds FY 90-91
Projected CDBG Funds FY 91-92
Total CDBG Fund Commitment
General Fund FY 90-91
General Fund Costs for Services
to Continue in FY 91-92
Total General Fund Commitment
TOTAL CITY FUNDS FOR HUMAN SERVICES:
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32,386 (CDBG)
30,120 (Gen Fund)
62,506
717,386
522,000
1239,386
616,120
591,120
1207,240
$2,446,631