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Description

Budget

Program Administration

Staff support for planning, implementation, reporting, and monitoring of CDBG resources and support for the Moorhead Human Rights Commission. CFR Part 570.206

$92,777

Capital Improvements – public rental housing

Assist in the rehabilitation of an affordable rental housing development. Elevator upgrades are needed at Moorhead Public Housing Agency’s Sharp View Apartments, located at 920 5 Ave S. These upgrades are critical for its users (i.e., people who are elderly/disabled, emergency responders, staff and guests). Improvements will preserve building/property and enhance livability for residents, staff, and visitors. CDBG funds are contingent on additional grant funding from other sources since overall project costs are estimated to be $150,000. If not awarded, CDBG funds will be used to do an additional home rehabilitation loan. CDBG funds will be offered as a grant to partially fund the project (approximately 27%). Moorhead Investment may be used as a match to leverage additional public and private funding to complete the project. ($40,000 Contract Amount/up to $3000 Program Administration). Eligible activities in accordance with CFR Part 570.201(c), 570.202(a)(2). National Objective: Activity benefiting low and moderate income persons.

$43,000

Home Rehabilitation Loan Program

(9-10 loans + emergency loans)

City-wide rehabilitation loan program assisting owner-occupants of single family homes whose income falls below 80% of area median income. Funds are provided on a loan basis up to $20,000 provided sufficient home equity exists. No interest accrues on the loan and the entire principal balance must be repaid upon sale, title transfer or owner vacancy of the property. Applications from interested individuals are accepted by the City on a first come, first served basis with priority for life safety emergency loans. The program is administered by the City of Moorhead. Eligible activity in accordance with CFR Part 570.202(a)(1). National Objective: Activity benefiting low and moderate income persons. Program administration included.

$284,500

Acquisition
Affordable Rental Housing

An affordable rental unit will be constructed through a partnership with Creative Care for Reaching Independence (CCRI). CDBG resources will be used to acquire a lot in a new housing subdivision to be used by CCRI to construct an affordable rental unit assisting disabled persons whose income falls below 80% of median income. Funds are provided on a deferred loan basis to CCRI. No interest accrues on the loan and the entire principal balance must be repaid upon sale, title transfer, or owner vacancy of the property. The program will be administered by CCRI. Eligible activity in accordance with CFR Part 570.201 (a). National Objective Activity benefiting low and moderate income persons. Includes $500 Program Administration.

$40,500

Acquisition

Affordable Housing

An affordable housing unit will be constructed through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. CDBG resources will be used for acquisition and/or site preparation of a lot in a new housing subdivision through paying down the special assessments for preparation for affordable housing unit for homebuyers. Eligible activity in accordance with CFR Part 570.201 (a). National Objective: Activity benefiting low and moderate income persons. Includes $500 Program Administration.

$25,500

Accessibility Improvements

Rehabilitate affordable homes specifically through the construction of accessibility ramps or addition of assistive devices for households with a member who is disabled. CDBG resources will be used for construction materials and assistive devices (e.g.,door handles,grab bars) and/or labor; eligibility applications are managed by Freedom Resource Center and ramps are constructed either by Freedom Resource Center, volunteers of the Remodeler's Council of the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, or paid contractors. Applications from interested individuals are accepted by Freedom Resource Center on a first come, first served basis. The program is administered by the Freedom Resource Center and the City of Moorhead.CDBG funds will be offered as a grant. ($2,000 Contract Amount/$200 Program Administration). Eligible activity in accordance with CFR Part 570.208(a)(3), 570.201(k), 570.202 (a)(1).

$2,200

Public Services

Eligible activities in accordance with CFR Part 570.201(e). National Objective: Activity benefiting low and moderate income persons.

Recreation Program –Romkey: Recreation activity programming, meal program and/or activities for youth in low income neighborhoods conducted by Moorhead Parks & Recreation at 900 19th St. S. Participating youth range in age from 3-17 years; the predominant age of participants is under 12 years. 2019 Budget $6,200 ($6,000 program/$200 Program Administration)

Mobile Recreation for Youth: Recreation opportunities in Moorhead’s Queens (3201 20 St S), Belsly (3500 12 St S), and Stonemill (1210 45 Ave S) Parks by means of the Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley’s P.O.D. “Play Outside Daily” truck, which is staffed by recreation leaders and filled with play equipment. The truck travels to metro area parks that do not have regular youth programming. The P.O.D. program focuses on physical activity, relationship building, and character development. CDBG funding will be used to offset Boys & Girls Club costs in Moorhead neighborhoods where at least 51% of the participants are from low to moderate income households. 2019 Budget: $5,200 ($5,000 program/$200 Program Administration).
Opportunities Under Transit [“OUT”] Transportation Initiative: Discounted bus pass voucher program for persons who are homeless or extremely low income (less than 30% median income) to provide transportation to and from employment or job training. The program can be accessed for monthly bus passes up to two times per year per participant. The program will be administered by Metro Area Transit, 701.476.6782. 2019 Budget $4,200 ($4,000 program/$200 Program Administration)
Homebuyer Education: Educational program to inform consumers on what they can afford in a home, how to qualify for a mortgage, and how to be a responsible homeowner. This is a metropolitan area wide program offered by Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership. At least 51% of clients served by the City’s resources must be low to moderate income persons. The program is approved by Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to qualify for first-time homebuyer assistance programs. 2019 Budget $0 ($10,200 from 2018 CDBG allocation $9,600 Contract/$600 Program Administration)

$15,600

Contingency Funds

Funds held in contingency for issues which may arise during the program year.

$9,812