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July 1, 2011 thru September 30, 2011 Performance Report B-08-MN-06-0515 Grant: Palmdale, CA Grantee: 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- Grant Number: B-08-MN-06-0515 Grantee Name: Palmdale, CA Grant Amount: $7,434,301.00 Grant Status: Active Obligation Date: 03/20/2009 Award Date: 03/09/2009 03/09/2013 Contract End Date: Reviewed and Approved Review by HUD: QPR Contact: Sophia Reyes Disasters: NSP Declaration Number N/A Total Projected Budget from All Sources This Report Period Total CDBG Program Funds Budgeted $7,433,941.00 To Date $7,433,941.00 Overall N/A Narratives Areas of Greatest Need: The areas of greatest need are the urban neighborhoods and consist of 35 of the 70 block groups in the City of Palmdale. The eligible block groups have over 51% of the population has income of 120% or less of the area median income, and have a HUD assigned risk factor of 7 to 9. Block groups with a risk factor of 10 are rural areas and primarily vacant land. Distribution and and Uses of Funds: The funds will be used in eligible block groups identified with a HUD risk factor of 7 to 9 and a high concentration of homes financed by subprime mortgage related loans, high percentage of home foreclosures, and areas likely to face a significant rise in the rate of home foreclosures. The funds will be used for acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed residences, both multi-family and single family residences, demolition of blighted structures, and a land bank. Census tracts/block groups: 910201-1,2; 910206-1; 910402-1,2; 910403-1; 910404-1,2; 910501-1,2,3; 910502-1,2; 910503-1,2,4; 910601-1,2,3; 910602-1; 910603-1,2,3,4; 910604-2,3,4;910703-1,2; 910705-1,2; 910706-1; 910707- 910710-3,4. Definitions and Descriptions: Low Income Targeting: Palmdale's Neighborhood Stabilization Program participants must meet the income requirement of 120% of area median income as defined by HUD. 25% of the program funds will benefit households meeting the income requirement of 50% of area median income as defined by HUD. Acquisition and Relocation: The City is utilizing the Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds to acquire foreclosed vacant residential properties. Properties will be reviewed for relocation requirements based on visual inspection and certifications obtained from sellers. Public Comment: No public comment was received. 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- $0.00 $6,370,076.65 $0.00 $225,255.77 $89,540.34 Program Funds Obligated $0.00 $0.00 Program Funds Expended Program Income Drawdown $71,420.68 $71,420.68 Match Contributed Program Funds Drawdown $6,570,397.43 $7,434,301.00 Program Income Received $0.00 Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Disposition (Incomplete) - City to acquire, rehabilitate, and dispose of residential properties for housing households with income of 120% or less of Area Median Income (AMI). City has acquired twenty-three (23) single family residences. Eleven (11) of these properties have been rehabilitated and listed for sale. Rehabilitation is underway for an additional two properties. Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Disposition (Incomplete) - City to acquire, rehabilitate, and dispose of residential properties for housing households with income of 50% or less of Area Median Income (AMI). City has acquired ten (10) single family residences. Nine of these properties have been rehabilitated and listed for sale to eligible households. One sale was completed and two are scheduled to close escrow in October 2011. Demolition - Cancelled Land Banking - Cancelled Administration - (Incomplete) - City is using 10% of funds to administer program. Acquisition Redevelopment - Cancelled Redevelopment - Home Ownership Assistance (Incomplete)- City has contracted with HUD approved Home Buyer Education Provider, Clearpoint Counseling Solutions, to provide the required eight hour Home Buyer Education seminars in Palmdale. Acquisition, Rehabilitation for Public Facility (Complete) Overall Progress Narrative: 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) $375,161.92 Requirement Limit on State Admin $0.00 $0.00 Limit on Admin/Planning $1,115,145.15 Required $743,430.10 Minimum Non-Federal Match Progress Toward Activity Type Targets Progress Toward National Objective Targets National Objective Target Actual NSP Only - LH - 25% Set-Aside $1,858,575.25 $1,858,580.00 Overall Benefit Percentage (Actual) 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- Project Summary Project Project Title This Report Period To Date Program Funds Drawdown Project Funds Budgeted Program Funds Drawdown 2008-0001, Rehabilitation $19,324.07 $6,201,011.00 $5,540,334.73 2008-0003, Clearance and Demolition $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 2008-0004, Land Banking - Acquisition $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 2008-0005, Administration $26,634.99 $743,430.00 $375,161.92 2008-006, Redevelop demolished or vacant properties $43,581.28 $489,860.00 $454,580.00 9999, Restricted Balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Activities 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Grantee Activity Number: Projected Start Date: Benefit Type: Overall $4,342,431.00 NSP Only - LMMI City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA Total Projected Budget from All Sources Match Contributed $4,342,431.00 N/A $0.00 $0.00 $4,342,431.00 $3,901,528.00 Total CDBG Program Funds Budgeted National Objective: Program Income Drawdown Activity Status: Program Income Received Program Funds Drawdown Projected End Date: Completed Activity Actual End Date: Program Funds Obligated 2008-001 $4,220.99 $0.00 $0.00 Jul 1 thru Sep 30, 2011 Activitiy Category: $0.00 $0.00 N/A 12/31/2014 $0.00 To Date 01/01/2009 Direct Benefit (Households) $3,768,083.33 Program Funds Expended Responsible Organization: $133,444.67 Acquisition - general Under Way Activity Description: Acquisition, rehabilitation, and disposition of vacant units. Residential property will be acquired at a minimum discount of The affordability period will be within the HOME Investment Partnership regulations and will require covenants to be recorded on the properties. If other funding sources are utilized for rehabilitation or redevelopment covenants longer in duration may be recorded on the property. If multi-family residential units are acquired, they will remain rental units. If single-family residential units are acquired, they will remain owner occupied units. Beneficiaries of this activity will be households with up to 120% of area median income. The estimated time to acquire, rehabilitate, and dispose of an average property is two years. The City will monitor the properties for owner occupancy in a single family home or income qualification in a multi-family property and other requirements on an annual basis. Location Description: Eligible Census Tracts and Block Groups with Risk Factor of 7 to 9 as listed in "Recovery Need" section. Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Disposition (Incomplete) - City to acquire, rehabilitate, and dispose of residential properties for housing households with income of 120% or less of Area Median Income (AMI). City has acquired twenty-three (23) single family residences. Eleven (11) of these properties have been rehabilitated and listed for sale. Rehabilitation is underway for additional three properties. One offer received in a previous quarter was cancelled. Activity Progress Narrative: Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Disp Activity Title: Project Number: 2008-0001 Project Title: Rehabilitation $3,901,528.00 $133,444.67 City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA Accomplishments Performance Measures This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Total Total 24/18 # of Properties 0 24/18 # of Parcels acquired voluntarily 0 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- No Activity Locations found. Activity Locations No Other Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Amount Total Other Funding Sources No Other Match Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Budgeted - Detail This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Total Total 24/18 # of Housing Units 0 24/18 # 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 0/18 0/18 # of Households 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/18 0/18 # Owner Households 0 0 0 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- Grantee Activity Number: Projected Start Date: Benefit Type: Overall $1,858,580.00 NSP Only - LH - 25% Set-Aside City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA Total Projected Budget from All Sources Match Contributed $1,858,580.00 N/A $0.00 $71,420.68 $1,858,580.00 $1,782,352.96 Total CDBG Program Funds Budgeted National Objective: Program Income Drawdown Activity Status: Program Income Received Program Funds Drawdown Projected End Date: Completed Activity Actual End Date: Program Funds Obligated 2008-002 $15,103.08 $71,420.68 $0.00 Jul 1 thru Sep 30, 2011 Activitiy Category: $0.00 $0.00 N/A 12/31/2014 $0.00 To Date 01/01/2009 Direct Benefit (Households) $1,772,251.40 Program Funds Expended Responsible Organization: $10,101.56 Acquisition - general Under Way Activity Description: Acquisition, rehabilitation and disposition of vacant units for housing for those below 50% of area median income. The property will be acquired at a minimum discount of The land will be granted to a developer for multi family rental property. The affordability period will be within the HOME Investment Partnership Program regulations and will require covenants to be recorded on the properties. If other funding sources are utilized for rehabilitation or redevelopment covenants longer in duration may be recorded on the property. The estimated time to acquire, rehabilitate, and dispose of an average property is two years. The City will monitor the properties for owner occupancy in a single family home or income qualification in a multi-family property and other requirements on an annual basis. Location Description: Eligible Census Tracts and Block Groups with HUD Risk Factor of 7 to 9 as listed in the "Recovery Need" section. Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Disposition 25% Set-Aside (Incomplete) - City to acquire, rehabilitate, and dispose of residential properties for housing households of 50% or less of Area Median Income (AMI). City has acquired ten (10) single family residences. Nine of these properties have been rehabilitated and listed for sale to eligible households. During this quarter the sale of one property was completed and two are expected to close October 2011. Activity Progress Narrative: Acquisition, Rehab, Disp 25% S-A Activity Title: Project Number: 2008-0001 Project Title: Rehabilitation $1,782,352.96 $10,101.56 City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA Accomplishments Performance Measures This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Total Total 10/12 # of Properties 0 10/12 # of Parcels acquired voluntarily 0 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- No Activity Locations found. Activity Locations No Other Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Amount Total Other Funding Sources No Other Match Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Budgeted - Detail This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Total Total 10/12 # of Housing Units 0 10/12 # of Singlefamily Units 0 Beneficiaries Performance Measures This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Low Mod Total Low Mod Total Low/Mod% 0 1/12 0/0 1/12 # of Households 1 1 100.00 0 1/12 0/0 1/12 # Owner Households 1 1 100.00 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- Grantee Activity Number: Projected Start Date: Benefit Type: Overall $0.00 NSP Only - LMMI City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA Total Projected Budget from All Sources Match Contributed $0.00 N/A $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total CDBG Program Funds Budgeted National Objective: Program Income Drawdown Activity Status: Program Income Received Program Funds Drawdown Projected End Date: Completed Activity Actual End Date: Program Funds Obligated 2008-003 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Jul 1 thru Sep 30, 2011 Activitiy Category: $0.00 $0.00 N/A 12/31/2012 $0.00 To Date 01/01/2009 N/A $0.00 Program Funds Expended Responsible Organization: $0.00 Clearance and Demolition Cancelled Activity Description: Identify substandard units that are a health and safety issue to surrounding residences and/or neighborhoods. The properties will be in eligible areas that do not exceed 120% of area median income. Properties acquired under NSP, demolished, and redeveloped will have affordability covenants recorded against the property. The affordability period will be within the HOME Investment Partnership regulations and will require covenants to be recorded on the properties. If other funding sources are utilized for rehabilitation or redevelopment covenants longer in duration may be recorded on the property. It is estimated for a property determined to be eligible for this activity to require six months to complete the demolition process. Location Description: Eligible Census Tracts and Block Groups with a HUD risk factor of 7 to 9 as listed in the "Recovery Need" section. Activity cancelled August 2010. Activity Progress Narrative: Demolition Activity Title: Project Number: 2008-0003 Project Title: Clearance and Demolition $0.00 $0.00 City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA Accomplishments Performance Measures This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Total Total 0/4 # of Properties 0 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- No Activity Locations found. Activity Locations No Other Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Amount Total Other Funding Sources No Other Match Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Budgeted - Detail No Beneficiaries Performance Measures found. Beneficiaries Performance Measures 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Grantee Activity Number: Projected Start Date: Benefit Type: Overall $0.00 NSP Only - LMMI City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA Total Projected Budget from All Sources Match Contributed $0.00 N/A $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total CDBG Program Funds Budgeted National Objective: Program Income Drawdown Activity Status: Program Income Received Program Funds Drawdown Projected End Date: Completed Activity Actual End Date: Program Funds Obligated 2008-004 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Jul 1 thru Sep 30, 2011 Activitiy Category: $0.00 $0.00 N/A 12/31/2014 $0.00 To Date 01/01/2009 $0.00 Program Funds Expended Responsible Organization: $0.00 Land Banking - Acquisition (NSP Only) Cancelled Activity Description: Land Banking. The property will be acquired at a discount of The land will be held for an estimated period of up to 5 years for disposition to a developer for multi-family rental property. The affordability period will be within the HOME Investment Partnership Program regulations of up to 20 years and will require covenants to be recorded on the properties. If other funding sources are utilized for rehabilitation or redevelopment covenants longer in duration may be recorded on the property. The City will monitor the properties for owner occupancy in a single family home or income qualification in a multi-family property and other requirements on an annual basis. Location Description: Eligible census tracts and block groups with a HUD risk factor of 7 to 9 as listed in the "Recovery need" section. Activity cancelled August 2010. Activity Progress Narrative: Land Banking - Acq Activity Title: Project Number: 2008-0004 Project Title: Land Banking - Acquisition $0.00 $0.00 City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA Accomplishments Performance Measures This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Total Total 0/4 # of Housing Units 0 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- No Activity Locations found. Activity Locations No Other Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Amount Total Other Funding Sources No Other Match Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Budgeted - Detail No Beneficiaries Performance Measures found. Beneficiaries Performance Measures 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- Grantee Activity Number: Projected Start Date: Benefit Type: Overall $743,430.00 N/A City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA Total Projected Budget from All Sources Match Contributed $743,430.00 N/A $0.00 $0.00 $743,430.00 $429,916.47 Total CDBG Program Funds Budgeted National Objective: Program Income Drawdown Activity Status: Program Income Received Program Funds Drawdown Projected End Date: Completed Activity Actual End Date: Program Funds Obligated 2008-005 $26,634.99 $0.00 $0.00 Jul 1 thru Sep 30, 2011 Activitiy Category: $0.00 $0.00 N/A 12/31/2014 $0.00 To Date 09/29/2008 N/A $375,161.92 Program Funds Expended Responsible Organization: $80,889.54 Administration Under Way Activity Description: Program Administration including but not limited to application preparation, NEPA Clearance, reporting, acquisition and disposition of units. Location Description: N/A Staff completed reporting and draw requirements through September 2011. Through September 2011, 53 NSP applications were released, 35 applications were received from applicants. 13 were approved, 5 denied, and 17 pending review. Staff processed listing agreements, purchase, escrow and program loan documents, supervised rehabiltation and property management of program properties. Activity Progress Narrative: NSP Administration Activity Title: Project Number: 2008-0005 Project Title: Administration $429,916.47 $80,889.54 City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA No Accomplishments Performance Measures found. Accomplishments Performance Measures No Beneficiaries Performance Measures found. Beneficiaries Performance Measures 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- No Activity Locations found. Activity Locations No Other Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Amount Total Other Funding Sources No Other Match Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Budgeted - Detail 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- Grantee Activity Number: Projected Start Date: Benefit Type: Overall $0.00 NSP Only - LMMI City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA Total Projected Budget from All Sources Match Contributed $0.00 N/A $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total CDBG Program Funds Budgeted National Objective: Program Income Drawdown Activity Status: Program Income Received Program Funds Drawdown Projected End Date: Completed Activity Actual End Date: Program Funds Obligated 2008-006 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Jul 1 thru Sep 30, 2011 Activitiy Category: $0.00 $0.00 N/A 12/31/2014 $0.00 To Date 09/03/2009 N/A $0.00 Program Funds Expended Responsible Organization: $0.00 Acquisition - general Cancelled Activity Description: Redevelop through acquisition, rehabilitation, including reconstruction, and disposition of vacant properties for housing. Blighted properties such as those that may have fire damage may be demolished under the Demolition project/activity. The affordability period will be within HOME Investment Partnership regulations and will require covenants be recorded on the properties. If other funding sources are utilized for rehabilitation or redevelopment, covenants longer in duration may be recorded on the property. If multi-family residential units of 5 or more units are acquired they will remain rental units. Beneficiaries of this activity will be households of up to 120% of area median income. The estimated time to acquire, rehabilitate, and dispose of an average property is three years. The City will monitor the properties for owner occupancy in a single family residence or income qualification in a multi-family property and other requirements on an annual basis. Location Description: Eligible Census Tracts and Block Groups with Risk Factor of 7 to 9 as listed in "Recovery Need" section. Activity cancelled August 2010. Activity Progress Narrative: Acquisition - Redevelopment Activity Title: Project Number: 2008-006 Project Title: Redevelop demolished or vacant properties $0.00 $0.00 City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA Accomplishments Performance Measures This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Total Total 0/2 # of Properties 0 0/2 # of Parcels acquired voluntarily 0 15 ---PAGE BREAK--- No Activity Locations found. Activity Locations No Other Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Amount Total Other Funding Sources No Other Match Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Budgeted - Detail No Beneficiaries Performance Measures found. Beneficiaries Performance Measures 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- Grantee Activity Number: Projected Start Date: Benefit Type: Overall $37,000.00 NSP Only - LMMI City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA Total Projected Budget from All Sources Match Contributed $37,000.00 N/A $0.00 $0.00 $37,000.00 $4,100.00 Total CDBG Program Funds Budgeted National Objective: Program Income Drawdown Activity Status: Program Income Received Program Funds Drawdown Projected End Date: Completed Activity Actual End Date: Program Funds Obligated 2008-007 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Jul 1 thru Sep 30, 2011 Activitiy Category: $0.00 $0.00 N/A 12/31/2014 $0.00 To Date 09/02/2009 Direct Benefit (Households) $2,400.00 Program Funds Expended Responsible Organization: $500.00 Homeownership Assistance to low- and moderate-income Planned Activity Description: Provide Housing Counseling/Education for home ownership in the Antelope Valley area through HUD approved provider. NSP Regulations require 8 hours of home buyer education prior to purchasing a property that utilized NSP funding. Location Description: Communitywide City has contracted with HUD approved Home Buyer Education Provider, Clearpoint Counseling Solutions, to provide the required eight hour Home Buyer Education seminars in Palmdale. A Workshop was held on August 27, 2011 with 25 attendees completing the workshop. One individual took advantage of the individualized counseling. Activity Progress Narrative: Direct homeownership Assist & Housing Counseli Activity Title: Project Number: 2008-006 Project Title: Redevelop demolished or vacant properties $4,100.00 $500.00 City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA No Accomplishments Performance Measures found. Accomplishments Performance Measures Beneficiaries Performance Measures This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Low Mod Total Low Mod Total Low/Mod% 0 1/0 0/0 1/1 # of Households 1 1 100.00 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- No Activity Locations found. Activity Locations No Other Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Amount Total Other Funding Sources No Other Match Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Budgeted - Detail 0 1/0 0/0 1/1 # Owner Households 1 1 100.00 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- Grantee Activity Number: Projected Start Date: Benefit Type: Overall $452,500.00 NSP Only - LMMI City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA Total Projected Budget from All Sources Match Contributed $452,500.00 N/A $0.00 $0.00 $452,860.00 $452,500.00 Total CDBG Program Funds Budgeted National Objective: Program Income Drawdown Activity Status: Program Income Received Program Funds Drawdown Projected End Date: Completed Activity Actual End Date: Program Funds Obligated 2008-008 $43,581.28 $0.00 $0.00 Jul 1 thru Sep 30, 2011 Activitiy Category: $0.00 $0.00 N/A 12/31/2014 $0.00 To Date 09/03/2009 Area Benefit (Survey) $452,180.00 Program Funds Expended Responsible Organization: $320.00 Rehabilitation/reconstruction of public facilities Under Way Activity Description: Redevelop vacant properties through acquisition, rehabilitation and improvements for public facilities that will provide services for clientele in which 51% of those served are persons of low- and moderate-income. The estimated time to acquire, rehabilitate, provide improvements is one year. The City will monitor that persons served are 51% low-/moderate- clientele. Location Description: Eligible Census Tracts and Block Groups with risk factor of 7 to 9 as listed in "Recovery Need" Section. Rehabilitation was complete March 2011 and services provided from the facility beginning April 2011. Certificate of Occupancy was issued on October 4, 2011 after completion of installation of ADA truncated domes under the CDBG program. Project is complete. Activity Progress Narrative: Acquisition, Rehab for public facility Activity Title: Project Number: 2008-006 Project Title: Redevelop demolished or vacant properties $452,500.00 $320.00 City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA Accomplishments Performance Measures This Report Period Cumulative Actual Total / Expected Total Total 0/0 # of buildings (non-residential) 0 1/1 # of Public Facilities 0 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- No Activity Locations found. Activity Locations No Other Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Amount Total Other Funding Sources No Other Match Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Budgeted - Detail Beneficiaries Performance Measures Beneficiaries - Area Benefit Survey Method Low Mod Total Low/Mod% 0 0 0 # of Persons 0 20