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RESOLUTION NUMBER A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AWARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDS TO CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS AND DIRECTING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH SAID ORGANIZATIONS. WHEREAS, THE CITY OF MISSOULA is annually awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds AND Home Investment Partnership program (HOME) funds by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and WHEREAS, the purpose of these CDBG and HOME funds is the development of viable urban communities through provision of decent housing, suitable living environments and expanded economic opportunities for persons of low- and moderate-incomes; and WHEREAS, THE CITY OF MISSOULA has determined that this purpose can be met by awarding funds to agencies and organizations that identify critical housing and community development needs and propose effective approaches to meeting those needs; and WHEREAS, THE CITY OF MISSOULA, through a mailing to all community groups that have expressed interest in CDBG and HOME activities, through advertisements in the general circulation daily newspaper serving the City and through a public workshop, has solicited proposals from community groups to address community development needs; and WHEREAS, the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants has reviewed proposals and made funding recommendations to the City Council; and WHEREAS, THE CITY OF MISSOULA, at its regularly scheduled City Council meeting of Monday, January 25, 2010, conducted a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the staff recommendations; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSOULA, MONTANA, that the following agencies and organizations be awarded funds up to the amounts and for the activities specified, and that these awards be incorporated into the City’s Program Year 2010 Annual Action Plan: District XI Human Resource Council – HOME grant, $200,000, to support first-time homebuyer assistance. Missoula Housing Authority – HOME grant, $207,000, to repair and rehabilitate affordable rental housing units at the Palace Apartments. homeWORD – HOME grant, $160,00 and CDBG grant, $100,000 for acquisition and construction of the Solstice Apartments at the site of the former Liberty Lanes. District XI Human Resource Council – CDBG grant, $279,500 for rehabilitation of low- and moderate- income owner-occupied residences in the City. ---PAGE BREAK--- Regional Access Mobility Program of Montana (RAMP) – CDBG grant, $20,000 to purchase and install modular aluminum wheelchair ramps for low- to moderate-income seniors or people with disabilities who have limited mobility and are in need of improved accessibility in their homes. City of Missoula Parks and Recreation- CDBG grant, $105,582 for repairs and improvements to the California Street bridge, including deck repair, installation of a security system, light repair and relocation, and landscaping at the north end of the bridge. Garden City Harvest- CDBG grant, $12,000 to lease the property at 1657 and 1711 River Road for continued operation of 53 garden plots at the River Road Neighborhood Farm and Community Garden. Home ReSources- CDBG loan, $79,760 to remodel the interior of the Home ReSources building at 1515 Wyoming Street to create a community woodshop, a metal-working shop, a showroom, and office space. Repayment of the 15-year loan as well as forgiveness for any portion will be based on continued use of the facility to benefit low- and moderate-income City residents. Missoula Housing Authority- CDBG grant, $27,200 to replace the failing 4” Palace Apartment sewer line and install a backflow preventer at 147-149 West Broadway. Replacement of the line and installation of the backflow preventer will bring the building into compliance with requirements of the water utility and city code. Missoula Food Bank- CDBG grant, $20,000 for a .5 FTE Warehouse/Driver Assistant to ensure better food product storage and flow, and an .33 FTE Program Services Assistant to supervise SNAP outreach, and coordinate community outreach efforts. YWCA of Missoula- CDBG grant, $20,000 for emergency shelter for homeless families through the Gateway Center Family Shelter, which provides short-term motel vouchers to provide housing for homeless families. WORD – CDBG grant, $20,000 to provide counseling and other services for families in transition, including those receiving Basic Needs Assistance from Missoula County. Garden City Harvest – CDBG grant, $20,000, to support gardening and food production for low-income residents of Orchard Gardens and community food-distribution programs. homeWORD, Inc. – CDBG grant, $5,000 to support Financial Fitness and Foreclosure Prevention programs. Missoula Aging Services – CDBG grant, $10,000, to provide respite from care giving duties for low- to moderate-income Missoulians who care for an elderly family member or friend. Poverello Center – CDBG grant, $10,000 for intake and assessment, case management, and comprehensive support services for homeless individuals through the Breaking Barriers program. ---PAGE BREAK--- AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE SAID CITY OF MISSOULA, MONTANA, that staff in the Missoula Office of Planning and Grants be directed to negotiate contracts and agreements with the aforementioned organizations and to adjust award amounts proportionate with any changes in the City’s federal fiscal year 2010 CDBG and HOME allocations. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 2010. ATTEST: APPROVED: Martha L. Rehbein John Engen City Clerk Mayor (SEAL)