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January 1, 2012 thru March 31, 2012 Performance Report B-11-UN-27-0001 Grant: Anoka County, MN Grantee: 1 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) ---PAGE BREAK--- Grant Number: B-11-UN-27-0001 Grantee Name: Anoka County, MN Grant Amount: $1,226,827.00 Estimated PI/RL Funds: $0.00 Obligation Date: 03/15/2011 Award Date: 03/15/2014 Contract End Date: Submitted - Await for Review Review by HUD: Total Budget: $1,226,827.00 Disasters: NSP Declaration Number Narratives Summary of Distribution and Uses of NSP Funds: After identifying areas of the county that scored at least 17.92 within the NSP3 Mapping Tool we included analysis conducted using past history, current real estate trends and information provided by the Cities in which proposed areas are located. The decision was made to limit our activities to two communities that have historically had the greatest amount of foreclosures, greatest decline in market value and limit our target areas of greatest need to the specific neighborhoods that have not yet achieved stabilization. Maps were established by using the HUDUSER mapping tool. How Fund Use Addresses Market Conditions: After consulting with the two communities to assure the city&rsquos support in the target areas maps created using the NSP3 Mapping Tool we further reviewed market and trend information with our participating Realtor. The maps confirmed that a target goal of creating homeownership opportunities in an estimated 20% of the REO properties was realistic. Delinquency rates are an indicator of high cost and high risk mortgages, including sub-prime mortgages. Information received in the HUD NSP planning data indicate that the neighborhoods selected to receive NSP3 funding have documented need to receive targeted funding. Targeting the two high risk neighborhoods selected will allow intervention intended to stem the rise in the rate of foreclosure. Ensuring Continued Affordability: Anoka County will ensure continued affordability through the use of an enforcement document filed against each piece of real property. HOME guidelines will be considered to be the standard for assuring long term affordability. Anoka County will place a Declaration of Covenants upon each property for a term of 20 years. Definition of Blighted Structure: As defined in the approved Anoka County Action plan: a &ldquoblighted&rdquo structure will be defined as a structure which, by reason of dilapidation, obsolescence, overcrowding, faulty arrangement or design, lack of ventilation, light and sanitary facilities, excessive land coverage, deleterious land use, or any combination of these or other factors, is detrimental to the safety, health, moral or welfare of the community. There is no state or local law that defines &ldquoblighted structure&rdquo. Anoka County has worked with other counties, cities and Minnesota Housing to establish a definition to be used in the NSP action plan to define blight. Cities use a definition most commonly used for Tax Increment Financing, but can also have a separate local definition for codes and ordinances. This definition was used to meet a high housing quality standard, require that all codes and ordnances are met and to meet what other counties and Minnesota Housing have determined to be a complete definition. Definition of Affordable Rents: The 2010-2014 Anoka County Consolidated Plan defines &ldquoaffordable rents&rdquo as those at or below the applicable Fair Market Rent (FMR) for the Minneapolis/St.Paul Metropolitan Area as defined by HUD. This definition of affordable rents will also be used for any Anoka County NSP-assisted rental units. Active QPR Contact: Grant Status: Kate Thunstrom 2 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) ---PAGE BREAK--- $0.00 N/A $119,607.31 $0.00 $119,607.31 $119,607.31 Total Obligated $0.00 $0.00 Total Funds Expended Total Projected Budget from All Sources Program Income Drawdown This Report Period Total Budget $2,453,654.00 $0.00 $0.00 Match Contributed Program Funds Drawdown To Date $119,607.31 $250,000.00 $1,226,827.00 Overall Program Income Received $0.00 $250,000.00 Progress Toward Required Numeric Targets $0.00 $0.00 To Date Limit on Public Services $0.00 0.00% 0.00% Overall Benefit Percentage (Projected) $0.00 Requirement Limit on State Admin $0.00 $0.00 Limit on Admin/Planning $184,024.05 Required $122,682.70 Minimum Non-Federal Match Progress Toward Activity Type Targets Activity Type Target Actual Administration $122,682.70 $122,682.00 Progress Toward National Objective Targets National Objective Target Actual NSP Only - LH - 25% Set-Aside $306,706.75 $306,707.00 Overall Benefit Percentage (Actual) Housing Rehabilitation/New Construction Standards: NSP-assisted housing units will be rehabilitated in accordance with State of Minnesota Building, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes. In addition, all homes will meet HUD&rsquos Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (HQS). Vicinity Hiring: Anoka County will use local publications and resources to attract interest from vicinity contractors. Through the procurement process we will provide preference to vicinity and Section 3 contractors that are lead supervisors if necessary and have the lowest and most responsible bid. Procedures for Preferences for Affordable Rental Dev.: Grantee Contact Information: Kate Thusntrom, Community Development Specialist Anoka County, Community Development Department 2100 Third Avenue, Suite 700, Anoka MN 55303 $119,607.31 $119,607.31 Total Funds Drawdown 3 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) ---PAGE BREAK--- After working with HUD HQ, Anoka County was able to make Action Plan corrections to release funds and continue to move forward and the acquisition and rehabilitation of NSP properties. Currenlty we have purchased two properties for the NSP3 program and are working to secure contractors for the rehabilitation needs. Overall Progress Narrative: Project Summary Project Project Title This Report Period To Date Program Funds Drawdown Project Funds Budgeted Program Funds Drawdown 1, NSP3 Admin $0.00 $122,682.00 $0.00 2, Ac/Rehab 25% LLI $55,018.45 $306,707.00 $55,018.45 3, Ac/Rehab 120% LMMI $64,588.86 $797,438.00 $64,588.86 9999, Restricted Balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 4 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) ---PAGE BREAK--- Activities Grantee Activity Number: Projected Start Date: Benefit Type: Overall $122,682.00 N/A Anoka County Community Development Total Projected Budget from All Sources Match Contributed $122,682.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 Total Budget National Objective: Program Income Drawdown Activity Status: Program Income Received Total Funds Drawdown Projected End Date: Completed Activity Actual End Date: Total Obligated Admin $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Jan 1 thru Mar 31, 2012 Activitiy Category: $0.00 $0.00 N/A 03/01/2015 $50,000.00 To Date 03/01/2011 N/A $0.00 Total Funds Expended Responsible Organization: $0.00 Administration Planned Activity Description: NSP Program administration to meet all federal and local requirements upon NSP units regarding but not limited to soft costs, direct and indirect administration Location Description: NSP Program administration staff will be located out of the Community Development Department at the Anoka County Government Center. Activity Progress Narrative: NSP Program Administration Activity Title: Project Number: 1 Project Title: NSP3 Admin No Accomplishments Performance Measures found. Accomplishments Performance Measures $0.00 Program Funds Drawdown $0.00 5 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) ---PAGE BREAK--- No Activity Locations found. Activity Locations Other Funding Sources Amount NSP3 $122,682.00 $122,682.00 Total Other Funding Sources No Other Match Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Budgeted - Detail No Beneficiaries Performance Measures found. Beneficiaries Performance Measures 6 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) ---PAGE BREAK--- Grantee Activity Number: Projected Start Date: Benefit Type: Overall $306,707.00 NSP Only - LH - 25% Set-Aside Anoka County Community Development Total Projected Budget from All Sources Match Contributed $306,707.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100,000.00 $55,018.45 Total Budget National Objective: Program Income Drawdown Activity Status: Program Income Received Total Funds Drawdown Projected End Date: Completed Activity Actual End Date: Total Obligated LMI 25% $55,018.45 $0.00 $0.00 Jan 1 thru Mar 31, 2012 Activitiy Category: $0.00 $0.00 N/A 03/01/2013 $100,000.00 To Date 03/01/2011 $55,018.45 Total Funds Expended Responsible Organization: $55,018.45 Acquisition - general Planned Activity Description: Acquisition of vacant/and or foreclosed properties, rehabilitation of properties to meet or exceed local code, disposition to income qualified households at or below 50% AMI. This activity will address the local market by eliminating homes that are not eligible for financing due to health and safety issues. This will also provide an opportunity for households who income qualifies for the NSP program to obtain and secure housing that has few rehabilitation needs in the immediate future. This activity will choose homes that are in need of assistance through issues concerning the neighborhood such as boarded windows, broken or vandalized exteriors and/or outdated or overgrown issues. This activity will be structured to meet a homeowner beneficiary. A Declaration of Covenants will be filed against the property to secure affordability for 20 years. Location Description: After identifying areas of the county that scored at least 17.92 within the NSP3 Mapping Tool we included analysis conducted using past history, current real estate trends and information provided by the Cities in which proposed areas are located. The decision was made to limit our activities to two communities that have historically had the greatest amount of foreclosures, greatest decline in market value and limit our target areas of greatest need to the specific neighborhoods that have not yet achieved stabilization. Properties underway as they have been acquired and contractors are being established for rehabilitation. Activity Progress Narrative: Acquisition/Rehab 25% Set Aside Activity Title: Project Number: 2 Project Title: Ac/Rehab 25% LLI $55,018.45 $55,018.45 Anoka County Community Development Accomplishments Performance Measures This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Total Total $55,018.45 Program Funds Drawdown $55,018.45 7 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) ---PAGE BREAK--- Beneficiaries Performance Measures This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Low Mod Total Low Mod Total Low/Mod% 0 0/2 0/0 0/2 # of Permanent Jobs Created 0 0 0 No Activity Locations found. Activity Locations Other Funding Sources Amount NSP3 $306,707.00 $306,707.00 Total Other Funding Sources No Other Match Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Budgeted - Detail 0/2 # of Properties 0 0/0 # of buildings (non-residential) 0 0/0 # of Parcels acquired by 0 0/0 # of Parcels acquired by admin 0 0/2 # of Parcels acquired voluntarily 0 0/0 Total acquisition compensation to 0 This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Total Total 0/2 # of Housing Units 0 0/0 # of Multifamily Units 0 0/2 # of Singlefamily Units 0 8 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) ---PAGE BREAK--- Grantee Activity Number: Projected Start Date: Benefit Type: Overall $797,438.00 NSP Only - LMMI Anoka County Community Development Total Projected Budget from All Sources Match Contributed $797,438.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100,000.00 $64,588.86 Total Budget National Objective: Program Income Drawdown Activity Status: Program Income Received Total Funds Drawdown Projected End Date: Completed Activity Actual End Date: Total Obligated LMMI 120% $64,588.86 $0.00 $0.00 Jan 1 thru Mar 31, 2012 Activitiy Category: $0.00 $0.00 N/A 03/01/2015 $100,000.00 To Date 03/01/2011 Direct Benefit (Households) $64,588.86 Total Funds Expended Responsible Organization: $64,588.86 Acquisition - general Planned Activity Description: Acquisition of vacant/and or foreclosed properties, rehabilitation of properties to meet or exceed local code, disposition to income qualified households at or below 120% AMI. This activity will address the local market by eliminating homes that are not eligible for financing due to health and safety issues. This will also provide an opportunity for households who income qualifies for the NSP program to obtain and secure housing that has few rehabilitation needs in the immediate future. This activity will choose homes that are in need of assistance through issues concerning the neighborhood such as boarded windows, broken or vandalized exteriors and/or outdated or overgrown issues. This activity will be structured to meet a homeowner beneficiary. A Declaration of Covenants will be filed against the property to secure affordability for 20 years. Location Description: After identifying areas of the county that scored at least 17.92 within the NSP3 Mapping Tool we included analysis conducted using past history, current real estate trends and information provided by the Cities in which proposed areas are located. The decision was made to limit our activities to two communities that have historically had the greatest amount of foreclosures, greatest decline in market value and limit our target areas of greatest need to the specific neighborhoods that have not yet achieved stabilization. Properties underway as they have been acquired and are in the process of contracts for rehabilitation. Activity Progress Narrative: Acqusition/Rehab LMMI Activity Title: Project Number: 3 Project Title: Ac/Rehab 120% LMMI $64,588.86 $64,588.86 Anoka County Community Development Accomplishments Performance Measures This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Total Total $64,588.86 Program Funds Drawdown $64,588.86 9 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) ---PAGE BREAK--- No Activity Locations found. Activity Locations Other Funding Sources Amount NSP3 $797,438.00 $797,438.00 Total Other Funding Sources No Other Match Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Budgeted - Detail 0/5 # of Properties 0 0/0 # of buildings (non-residential) 0 0/0 # of Parcels acquired by 0 0/0 # of Parcels acquired by admin 0 0/5 # of Parcels acquired voluntarily 0 0/0 Total acquisition compensation to 0 This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Total Total 0/5 # of Housing Units 0 0/5 # of Singlefamily Units 0 Beneficiaries Performance Measures This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Low Mod Total Low Mod Total Low/Mod% 0 0/0 0/5 0/5 # of Households 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/5 0/5 # Owner Households 0 0 0 10 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR)