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Public Hearing Developing the 2011-2012 Action Plan City of Somerville, Mass. Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone Mayors Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development Monica R. Lamboy Executive Director Thursday February 17, 2011 Ralph
Monica R. Lamboy Executive Director Thursday February 17, 2011 Ralph & Jenny Center
HUD Action Plan Development 2011-2012
A) “A planning document building on a participatory process at the lowest levels; B) An application for federal funds under HUD’s formula grant programs; C) A strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs; and D) An action plan that provides the basis for assessing performance.”
“to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for low-and moderate-income persons.”
* Note 1: HUD fiscal year was changed from April 1- March 30 to July 1-June 30 effective July 1,2009 * Note 2: Implementation of Consolidated Plan 2008-2013 started on April 1,2008. HUD 2010-2011 will be the third year of the plan.
City of Somerville CDBG, HOME, & ESG Funding Received Received 2005-2010
$0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000
FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10
Lead Hazard Abatement
years
in past year Housing Rehabilitation
HUD Action Plan Development 2011‐2012
HUD Action Plan Development 2011‐2012 Housing Accomplishments 2008‐2013 (Continued)
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
permanent housing Homeowner Assistance
Assistance
Assistance
homes through Inclusionary Housing Program
HUD Action Plan Development 2011‐2012
HUD Action Plan Development 2011‐2012
income for individual and families
Capen Court-
units developed by the Somerville Housing Authority
panels to be installed 2011
committed. HUD Action Plan Development 2011‐2012
75 Cross Street‐
homeless individuals and families.
Max Pac –
HUD Action Plan Development 2011‐2012
Assembly Square –
2013
social and political situation
productive lives
become involved in the community
and families who are having difficulty meeting their basic needs
and systematic supports to undermine the causes of homelessness
disabilities of all ages
residents access necessary services and connect with resources available in the community to participation more fully in community life.
efforts on improving options for young children.
and are involving them in the community.
emergency assistance for residents to help them meet their basic needs.
City
recreational areas and ensure attractive, safe, and accessible public lands
access to open space in every neighborhood
ADA compliance
and reduce the heat island effect
building practices in city parks and open space projects
conversion to parks and open space
planning documents
Parks & Open Space Accomplishments & Goals 2009-2013 CDBG PARK PROJECTS COMPLETED OR UNDER DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
region for residents and businesses
communities
identified commercial districts
transportation alternatives
improvements
75% Design Completed
Preferred location for Green Line maintenance moved at City’s request; consultant on-board to develop master plan
$50 Million for MBTA Orange Line Station; to be bid in March 100% Design Mystic River Path under Rte. 28
Metropolitan Planning Organization Seat Green Line Extension in Conceptual Design Citywide transportation plan w/MIT
Bicycle Committee, Shape-up Somerville and State Trails Committee Completed 10+ miles of bike lanes and sharrows Community Path at 25% Design
and Events
Vernon Historic Districts
underway
initiated
Activity Percent Amount Housing Rehab 32.4% $250,000 Retail Best Practices 1.3% $10,000 Retail Best Practices ($2,000 Grants) 6.2% $48,000 Storefront Improvements 33.4% $258,238 Union Square Design Annex 2.6% $20,000 Inner Belt Planning Study 9.1% $70,000 Public Service Grants 15% $115,806 Total 100% $772,044
residents.
– The City has a time frame of 3 years to develop a strategy and address this problem.
funding.
months (33% through the contracted period).
Activity Percent Amount Community Action Agency of Somerville 9.4% $111,375 Great Boston Legal Services 7.0% $82,375 Somerville Community Corporation 29.8% $352,125 Somerville Homeless Coalition 39.4% $464,750 Somerville Mental Heath Association 9.4% $111,375 Administration 5.0% $59,067 Total 100.0% $1,181,067
City of Somerville 2010-2011 H.U.D. Action Plan New Entitlement Funds & Program Income CDBG, HOME, ESG Public Services Related Grants 12.1% Administrative 16.5% Project Oversight & Management 17.1% Housing 21.8% Transportation & Infrastructure 4.8% Economic & Community Development 13.8% Parks & Recreation 13.9%