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2020 GOVERNMENTAL LAW SEMINAR

Regional Planning Commission Grants

Lynn Carlone, Stark County Regional Planning Malia Burgasser, Stark County Regional Planning Jeff Dotson, Stark County Regional Planning

2020 GOVERNMENTAL LAW SEMINAR

CDBG and HOME Program

CDBG PROGRAM

“The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled

cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by

providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.” Program has been in existence since 1974 with Urban Counties becoming eligible in 1975.

 Stark County became an Urban Entitlement County

in 1975 and since then has received approximately $74 million:

$72,717,641 – CDBG Entitlement Funding $50,000 - AHOP Bonus Funding $918,000 – 1983 Jobs Bill Funding $365,000 – CDBG-R funding

 All areas of Stark County participate in the Urban

County with the exceptions of:

The cities that are entitlement cities: Canton,

Massillon, and Alliance

The Village of Hills and Dales

 Activities undertaken under the CDBG program

must meet one of the CDBG National Objectives:

 Benefit low-to moderate-income persons/families (LMI)

(0 – 80% of Area Median Income);

 Aid in the prevention or elimination of slum & blight;

• or-

 Undertake an urgent need in the community.

A minimum of 70% of the activities undertaken must meet the LMI objective.

 Stark County received $1,340,092 during FY 2019.  It is still unknown what will happen to the CDBG

program under the remainder of this current administration, but it is anticipated that the 2020 allocation will be similar.

 Until 2015, applications were taken once every three years.  In 2015, the Board of Stark County Commissioners

determined to accept applications every year, with public infrastructure projects being funded on a rolling 3 year cycle.

 Public service and economic development activities are now

• nly funded for a 1 year period. Applicants must apply

yearly for funding.

 Eligible types of activities that are undertaken under

CDBG:

 Acquisition  Disposition  Public Facilities Improvements  Clearance Activities  Public Services  Interim Assistance  Relocation  Privately Owned utilities  Construction of Housing  Homeownership Assistance

 Eligible activities (continued)

 Economic Development  Technical Assistance  Rehabilitation  Creation of ADA Accessibility  Community Based Development Organizations  Code Enforcement  Historic Preservation  Renovation of Closed Buildings

 Activities that are not eligible for CDBG funding include:

 Governmental Buildings  General Government Expenses  Political Activities  Purchase of Equipment  Construction Equipment  Fire Equipment  Furnishings and Personal Property  Operating and Maintenance Expenses  Activities in support of development of new housing construction  Income payments  Religious activities  Religious property

 Application workshop is held every summer – usually in late

August for CDBG projects.

 If you have a project that you think may be eligible, call and

we can discuss the project with you.

 Consider combining CDBG funding with another funding

sources as CDBG funds are limited.

HOME PROGRAM

HOME Program

 “The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides

formula grants to states and localities that communities use - often in partnership with local nonprofit groups - to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. It is the largest Federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households.”

 Stark County has formed a consortium with the cities of

Alliance and Massillon to become an eligible “PJ” known as a Designated Consortium.

 Since the first allocation in 1992, Stark County Consortium

has received a total of $24,013,342.

 All funding under the HOME program must be utilized for

various types of low-to-moderate income housing projects.

 FY 2019 HOME Distribution

 Stark County  City of Massillon  City of Alliance  Community Housing Development

Organization (CHDO)

 Administration  CONSORTIUM TOTAL

$326,839 $123,083 $ 116,928 $113,371 $75,580 $755,801

 15% of each year’s allocation must go to a Community

Housing Development Organization, more commonly known as a CHDO.

 A CHDO is a special type of non-profit with specific Board

make-up

 A CHDO must be the owner, sponsor or developer of a

project.

 In 2013 HUD made changes to the HOME program which

make it a little more difficult to do some of the large development projects, especially with a CHDO.

 HUD has also tightened up the commitment requirements

along with expenditure requirements.

 Stark County has not had problems with commitments or

expenditures.

 Applications are taken each year for eligible projects.

 Type of projects that have been funded include:

 Housing rehabilitation  Tenant Based Rental Assistance  New construction of rental units  New construction of homeowner units  Rehabilitation of rental units by non-profit owners  Down Payment Assistance

 Ineligible activities include:

 Emergency Shelters  Non-housing related development  Rental Assistance in excess of 24 months

IMPROVE YOUR HOME, IMPROVE YOUR LIFE:

The How-To’s of Housing Rehab

201 - 3rd St. NE, Suite 201, Canton, OH 44702 330 - 451-7399

www.rpc.starkcountyohio.gov

Stark County Housing Rehabilitation

What is the Stark County Housing Rehab Program?

Operates under CDBG and HOME programs

Purpose –

• Provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low-to

moderate-income single-family homeowners

• Ensure that properties are brought up to the “Stark County

Residential Rehab Standards” (RRS) when all work is finished, if at all possible

• Strive to make properties free of major maintenance work for

5-10 years after rehab work is completed

Rehab Programs Full Rehab Deferred Loan/Grant Program Emergency Rehab Grant/Deferred Loan Program Handicap Accessibility Grant Program Sanitary Sewer Connection/Septic Improvement Deferred Loan Program General qualifications for all programs -

• Income- based on HUD’s most current median income limits for our area.
• Homeowner must be the owner-occupant of record for one year prior to assistance.
• Must be a single-family residence.
• Homeowner must live in Stark County – excluding those homeowners living within the city limits
• f Alliance, Canton, Massillon, and the village of Hills & Dales.
• Homeowner must not be delinquent on their mortgage payments, cannot owe money to any

governmental entity/agency, or have any unpaid liens, judgements, or suits against the property (unless on an approved payment plan).

• Bankruptcies must be discharged.

Full Rehab Deferred Loan/Grant Program

Provides a one time only combination grant/deferred loan for qualified homeowners. Projects may not go over $25,000. Funding is provided as a 50% grant and a 50% interest-free deferred loan. Work that makes a house decent, safe, and sanitary – usually qualifies. General remodeling does not qualify. Work can include:

• Electric
• Plumbing
• Roofs
• Windows
• Siding
• Flooring
• Furnaces
• Wall repairs

Full Rehab Program

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Full Rehab Program

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Full Rehab Program

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Full Rehab Program

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Emergency Rehab Grant/Deferred Loan Program

• The problem is a serious threat to the health and safety of occupants.
• The problem is an urgent need which happened within the last 3 months or

deemed an emergency by the Housing Rehab Inspector.

• This is the first emergency/rehab work undertaken by our program.
• The type of work to be undertaken is: water service, plumbing, furnace,

electrical, or severe roof problems.

• all furnace replacements/repairs & upgrades needed to complete either (updating

electrical service, etc.) will be a 100% grant to the homeowner.

• all other emergency repairs will be limited to $15,000.00 grant– (any emergency

project over $15,000.00, a zero percent interest deferred loan will be given with a lien placed

• n the project balance).

Emergency Program

Before After

Emergency Program

(roof)

Before After

Emergency Program

Before After

Handicap Accessibility Grant Program

The purpose of the Handicap Accessibility Program is to make funds available to qualified applicants with a permanent physical disability(s), that limits access to or limits use of their house, by providing financial and technical assistance to remove and/or alter architectural barriers at their homes and make the home handicap accessible.

• Applicants can still receive assistance under this program even if they have

received assistance from one of our other programs.

• A physician’s statement describing the permanent disability(s) and need for the

removal and/or altering of architectural barriers at the applicant’s home must be provided.

• work undertaken – (alter or install) – wheelchair ramps, wheelchair lifts, stair lifts,

doorway alterations, bathroom accessibility, or any other item deemed necessary by the Housing Rehab Inspector.

• this is a 100% grant not to exceed $20,000.00.

Handicap Accessibility Grant Program

Handicap Accessibility Grant Program

Handicap Accessibility Grant Program

After Before

Sanitary Sewer Connection/Septic Improvement Deferred Loan Program

The purpose of the “Sanitary Sewer Connection/Septic Improvement Deferred Loan Program is to make funds available to qualified applicants for the connection to the Stark County Sanitary Sewer system (where available) and for repairs or replacements of septic systems where sanitary sewer does not exist.

• Applicants can still receive assistance under this program even if they have received

assistance from one of our other programs.

• Homeowners will receive assistance in the amount necessary to repair or install a new

septic system that cannot be repaired.

• Homeowners will receive assistance in the amount necessary to connect to the Stark

County Sanitary Sewer system. (it will pay for the connection to the sewer, the county’s Sanitary

Engineer’s “tap fee” and the abandoning of the current septic system).

• all qualifying applicants will receive a 0% interest deferred loan (the loan is not due

and payable until the property transfers title).

Who Does the Work?

• local contractors from an approved list
• inspector from the Rehab Program prepares a work write-up detailing the work to

be done

• project is put out for a competitive bid
• work is carried out in a lead-safe manner
• work is guaranteed for one year

We are always looking for new contractors. If interested, contact Steve Williams at 330-451-7398 or Foster Pool at 330-451-7302 to obtain a contractor packet or to ask questions.

More Information

On all of our programs Contact: Jill Ross 330-451-7399

• Flyers
• Website - www.rpc.starkcountyohio.gov
• Phone – 330-451-7399
• Email – jeross@starkcountyohio.gov

Ohio Public Works Commission District 19

OPWC Infrastructure Program

State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP)

• Revenues from State Bonds to support Debt
• State issues up to $175,000,000 annually
• Eligible projects include Roads, Bridges, Culverts, Storm

Water, Sanitary Sewer Collection, Water Distribution, Waste Water Treatment

Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP)

• Revenues from a portion of the $0.385 State Gas Tax
• Program receives 3.4% of the State Highway Fund
• Eligible projects include Roads, Bridges & Culverts

OPWC Infrastructure Program

Applying for Funding

• Eligible agencies include Counties, Cities, Villages,

Townships and Sanitary/Water Districts (SCIP only)

• Subdivisions apply directly to the District 19 Public Works

Integrating Committee

• Applications are evaluated and scored according to a

locally developed methodology based on criteria from the Ohio Revised Code

• A Prioritized list is sent to OPWC from the District where it

is reviewed and ultimately approved.

http://www.pwc.state.oh.us/

Selection Criteria

• Needs of the District (size of facility)
• Age and Condition
• Health and Safety
• Local Match
• Readiness to Proceed

DISTRICT 19 PUBLIC WORKS INTEGRATING COMMITTEE OF STARK COUNTY PROGRAM YEAR SCHEDULE

JULY 1st Applications made available to all political subdivisions. SEPTEMBER Completed infrastructure applications due at SCRPC offices. NOVEMBER District 19 Committee meeting. JULY 1st Funds available for approved projects.

District 19 OPWC Infrastructure Program Estimated Allocations

State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) $5,023,000

(Minimum Loan/Credit Enhancement - $502,300)

Local Transportation Improvement (LTIP) $2,161,000 Revolving Loan Program $ 1,250,000 TOTAL $ 8,434,000

Other SCIP Funds

Emergency Funds

Preservation of health, safety, & welfare Maximum of $3.5 million per year Contact OPWC directly

Small Government

Communities with <5,000 population $17.5 million state-wide District submits up to 5 applications Small Government Commission makes recommendation to OPWC

Applicant Project

Total OPWC East Sparta Main/Walnut Round-a-bout $239,579 $117,393 Beach City Sewer Lift Station Replacement $248,890 $227,900 Bethlehem Twp. Crestline/SR 21 Intersection $193,000 $141,500 Brewster Jefferson Ave. Sanitary Sewer $1,065,889 $522,285 Pike/Sandy Twp Howenstine Drive Paving $107,240 $79,358 Hartville Sunnyside St. Paving $148,000 $72,961 Minerva Jackson St. Storm Sewer/Road $312,000 $150,000 Minerva Bonnieview Avenue Resurfacing $50,933 $25,000 East Canton South Wood Street Repaving $617,961 $74,000 Osn/Paris/Nim Twp Parks Avenue Rehabilitation $385,160 $192,580

OPWC Small Government Projects

Applicant Project

Total OPWC East Sparta Main/Walnut Round-a-bout $239,579 $117,393 Beach City Sewer Lift Station Replacement $248,890 $227,900 Bethlehem Twp. Crestline/SR 21 Intersection $193,000 $141,500 Brewster Jefferson Ave. Sanitary Sewer $1,065,889 $522,285 Pike/Sandy Twp Howenstine Drive Paving $107,240 $79,358 Hartville Sunnyside St. Paving $148,000 $72,961 Minerva Jackson St. Storm Sewer/Road $312,000 $100,000 Minerva Bonnieview Avenue Resurfacing $50,933 $25,000 East Canton South Wood Street Repaving $617,961 $74,000 Osn/Paris/Nim Twp Parks Avenue Rehabilitation $385,160 $192,580

Cleveland/Mt. Pleasant

TOTAL – $1,285,650

Safety - $681,300 OPWC - $604,350

Jackson St. Storm Sewer/Road Reconstruction

TOTAL – $312,000

CDBG - $135,000 OPWC - $150,000

East Sparta - Roundabout

TOTAL – $275,000

CDBG - $155,000 OPWC - $117,393

District 19 Contacts

Jeff Dotson, District Administrator (330) 451-7402 jgdotson@starkcountyohio.gov Jennifer Kline, Program Rep., OPWC (614) 752-8118 Jennifer.Kline@pwc.state.oh.us

District 19 Natural Resource Assistance Council

Clean Ohio Conservation Fund

http://pwc.ohio.gov/

OPWC District 19 Natural Resources Assistance Council

• Funds from the Clean Ohio Program (State Bond Program

created in 2000 from State Issue 1)

• Assists in Financing Clean Ohio Conservation Program

Projects that protect Natural Areas, Streams and Wetlands

• Provides Grants for the acquisition of Open Space and

Riparian Corridors

• Stark County’s allocation has been about $1.1M
• NRAC evaluates project applications and creates Priority

List for Submission to OPWC

Selection Criteria

• Environmental Factors
• Local Match (25% minimum)
• Level of Coordination
• Access and Operation
• Readiness to Proceed

Stark Parks

Beech Creek Botanical Garden

Fairhope Nature Preserve

District 19 Contacts

Jeff Brown, District Administrator (330) 451-7406 jrbrown@co.stark.oh.us Jennifer Kline, Program Rep., OPWC (614) 752-8118 Jennifer.Kline@pwc.state.oh.us

It’s easy, safe and important.