Employment
DRIVERS
Drivers: $ign-on Bonus- Trainees & OTR Drivers! Paid Orientation.
Wiley Sanders Truck Lines, INC.
Recruiting: 855-777-9785
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BEDDING
Brand New Queen Pillow Top Mattress and Box,
still in bags, never used will SACRIFICE for $195
call 205-200-4523
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AUTOMOBILE
2006 Chrysler 300
Loaded
Call Floyd Morris
205-587-4313
2008 Chrysler Sebring
Convertible automatic top
Call Sammy 205-814-6454
2008 Dodge Avenger
Mini Charger
Call Ivory 205-821-0491
2004 Ford Escape
Gas saver S.U.V.
Call Sammy 205-814-6454
2010 Ford Fusion
4 door automatic red
Call Ivory 205-821-0491
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REAL ESTATE
Calling all singles ….
I have the best 2 BR with DEN home in Ensley Highlands for you. Beautiful yard, separate garage, C/A, porch and patio. Call me to take a look see; Cynthia Marzette (205) 910-7149 or Barnes and Associates (205)328-3330
Veterans looking for a home? I will work with you in any area of town to find you the best on the market. Call Cynthia Marzette (205) 910-7149 or ask for me at Barnes and Associates, (205) 328-3330.
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OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE
Ideal for medical office or hospital equipment sales directly across from Baptist Princeton Hospital. Off street parking, private shower, beautiful reception room. & Cynthia Marzette (205) 910-7149 or ask for me at Barnes and Associates, (205) 328-3330.
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LEGALS
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Room A-430
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 325-5761
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about Monday, January 13, 2014, the Jefferson County Commission, acting as Community Development agent for Jefferson County and Consortium municipalities, will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for the release of Federal Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL93-383) to undertake the following projects:
The Flats at Colebridge Special Needs Rental Housing for the Elderly
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Jefferson County Commission through its Office of Community & Economic Development has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North – Room A-430, Birmingham, AL 35203 where the record is available for review and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development. All comments received by January 10, 2014 will be considered by the Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Jefferson County Commission through its Office of Community & Economic Development certifies to HUD that the President of the Jefferson County Commission consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Jefferson County Commission to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the Jefferson County Commission’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following basis: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Jefferson County Commission; (b) the Jefferson County Commission has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to: Environmental Clearance, Mr. David Roarke, Sr. CPD Representative, U.S. Department of HUD, Birmingham Office, Region IV, Medical Forum Building, Suite 900, 950 22nd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last date of the objection period.
Tony Petelos, County Manager
Jefferson County Commission
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Birmingham City School System is soliciting sealed proposals for its 2014 E-Rate application from qualified service providers for Network Maintenance and Website Hosting. Sealed proposals shall be received by Birmingham City Schools at the office of Edward McMullen, Purchasing Department, 2015 Park Place, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 on or before 12:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, January 21, 2014. The services associated with this proposal is a critical component in the E-Rate application process and therefore will require all responding providers to comply with Birmingham City School System’s timeline for these projects.
Firms desiring consideration may obtain a copy of the proposals by visiting http://www.bhamcityschools.org/Page/332 or by contacting:
Edward McMullen
Director of Purchasing
Birmingham City Schools
Room 202
2015 Park Place North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Telephone (205) 231-4885
emcmullen@bhm.k12.al.us
Pre-proposal conferences will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the address indicated above for the following:
Website Hosting – 10:30 A.M. CST
Network Maintenance – 12:30 P.M. CST.
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Request for Proposals (RFP)
Special Needs Rental Housing for the Elderly
The Jefferson County Commission receives funds from the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to address the housing needs of lower income residents of the Jefferson County Community Development Consortium. Per its Consolidated Plan, Jefferson County, through its Office of Community & Economic Development is soliciting Non-Profit (501 (c) (3)) and For-Profit Housing Developers to submit proposals for the development or rehabilitation of Special Needs Rental Housing for the Elderly to be built/rehabilitated on a single site within the Jefferson County Community Development Consortium (all of Jefferson County outside of the cities of Birmingham, Bessemer and Hoover and the towns of County Line, Sumiton, Helena and Argo).
Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Office of Community & Economic Development (in-hand) at the below address by no later than 5:00 P.M. on January 30, 2014 for those seeking to also apply for funding in the 2014 Alabama Housing Finance Authority Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Application cycle. All other proposals must be submitted to Community & Economic Development (in-hand) by no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 28, 2014.
Suite A-430
716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N.
Birmingham, Al. 35203
The complete RFP may be viewed on the Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development website at http://jeffconline.jccal.org/comdev/home/Home.html. Copies of the RFP can be picked up at the above-address or requested via e-mail to Cheryl Collier at collierc@jccal.org. All requests by means other than by in-person visits to the above noted Office will be responded to via e-mail or United States Postal Service. All questions should be addressed to Lynn McKinley Smith or Cheryl Collier at 205-325-5761.
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The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority will receive sealed bids for:
Uninterruptible Power Supply System
This will be for the use of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, Birmingham, Alabama.
The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham, Alabama will receive bids, up to the hour of 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2014, and will thereafter be publicly opened and read aloud at the BJCC Executive Board Room 4th Floor, North Exhibition Hall in Birmingham, AL. Bids must be submitted on bid forms furnished by the Authority.
A copy of this bid package is available at the above address or on our website: www.bjcc.org (under Jobs & Vendor Opportunities – Open Bids section). There is no charge for downloading bid documents.
Bids may be sent to BJCC Purchasing Department, Attn: Purchasing Coordinator, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL 35203. Any bid not received by 8:00 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2014, must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be submitted in duplicate and shall be properly identified. All bids received after 2:00 p.m. on the bid date will be returned unopened.
A Cashier’s Check drawn on an Alabama bank or bid bond, executed by a Surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, payable to the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority in the amount of 5% of the amount of bids, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s bids.
Questions should be directed to Jerry Nelms, Facility Engineer, at (205) 458-8409 or email Jerry.Nelms@bjcc.org.
Sharon Proctor
Purchasing Coordinator
Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority
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The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority will receive sealed bids for:
Park Benches , Trash Receptacles and Bike Racks
This will be for the use of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, Birmingham, Alabama.
The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham, Alabama will receive bids, up to the hour of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2014, and will thereafter be publicly opened and read aloud at the BJCC Executive Board Room 4th Floor, North Exhibition Hall in Birmingham, AL. Bids must be submitted on bid forms furnished by the Authority.
A copy of this bid package is available at the above address or on our website: www.bjcc.org (under Jobs & Vendor Opportunities – Open Bids section). There is no charge for downloading bid documents.
Bids may be sent to BJCC Purchasing Department, Attn: Purchasing Coordinator, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL 35203. Any bid not received by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be submitted in duplicate and shall be properly identified. All bids received after 9:30 a.m. on the bid date will be returned unopened.
A Cashier’s Check drawn on an Alabama bank or bid bond, executed by a Surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, payable to the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority in the amount of 5% of the amount of bids, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s bids.
Questions should be directed to Jerry Nelms, Facility Engineer, at (205) 458-8409 or email Jerry.Nelms@bjcc.org.
Sharon Proctor
Purchasing Coordinator
Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority
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REQUEST FOR BIDS HOUSING REHABILITATION BID ANNOUNCEMENT BID #: 23-14
Bids will be accepted by the Jefferson County Purchasing no later than 5 p.m. on January 2, 2014, for proposed owner-occupied housing rehabilitation work at the following addresses:
1805 Courtney Ave., Lipscomb, Al. 35020
613 Trenton St., Birmingham, Al. 35224
1228 Wentworth Road, Midfield, Al. 35228
505 11th Ave., Midfield, Al. 35228
808 Tremont Street, Brighton, AL 35020
Bids will be opened at 2 p.m. on January 3, 2014 in Room 830 of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Interested parties may get a copy of the bid package at Jefferson County Purchasing: 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Suite 830, Birmingham, AL 35203.
All interested contractors must meet the minimum contractor requirements for bidding on or before the date and time that bids are due.
All questions must be written and faxed to (205) 214-4034 or e-mailed to Carmen Jones at jonesc@jccal.org
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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION
And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS
from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS
Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, Juan DeOnis on behalf of Office of the Associate Vice President, Facilities & Capital Projects, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35294 until 4:00 PM Central Time January 6, 2014. The original and two (2) duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, facsimile transmission copies may be transmitted to the Project Manager at (205) 975-7000 to expedite the review process with hard-copies of the submittals to be delivered within 24 hours.
UAB NUCLEAR MEDICINE RELOCATION AND RENOVATION
For The
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Project No.: H135008A
A. SCOPE OF WORK:
Work consists of renovating the 7th Floor of Quarterback Tower, North Wing, and portions of Jefferson Tower for the purpose of relocating the UAB Nuclear Medicine Department.
The new space will accommodate the following key rooms:
• Eight (8) imaging rooms for SPEC cameras; SPEC CT cameras, and a PET CT.
• A breast imaging area.
• Seven (7) bay in-patient holding areas
• Out-patient Waiting
• Stress test rooms
• Reading rooms
• Hot lab
• Miscellaneous support areas
Work will include:
• Demolition
• Metal studs and drywall partitions
• Door, frames, and hardware
• Architectural finishes
• Fire protection
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Electrical
Work will be performed within the operating hospital facility using high levels of infection control measures and the Contractor should have experience with the implementation and maintenance of infection control measures and Interim Life Safety measures in a hospital environment as well as experience in performing construction in an operating hospital.
B. PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:
Prime contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.
Only prime contractor bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, January 6, 2014 after which no further requests will be considered.
Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request.
The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, no later thanJanuary 9, 2014 by 5:00 PM Central Time.
The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, or abandon the pre-qualification process, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby.
Progress Design and Construction Documents:
Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined at the following location:
Architect:
Birchfield Penuel & Associates
2805 Crescent Avenue, Suite 200
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
Mr. Russ Realmuto
205-870-1876
205-870-3058
russr@bpa.net
C. BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS
Documents:
After notice to pre-qualified bidders is given, the pre-qualified prime contractor bidders may obtain bid documents from the Architect (see address above) upon deposit of $100.00 per set. The deposit is refundable in full on the first two (2) sets issued to each prime general contractor bidder upon return of documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Additional sets for pre-qualified prime contractor bidders, subcontractors, vendors, or dealers may be obtained upon payment of the same deposit. The deposit for additional sets shall be refunded less the cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution, upon return of the documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening.
Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect; at the AGC Internet Plan Room, 5000 Grantswood Road, Irondale, AL 35210; at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222; and at the Reed Construction Data Office, 30 Technology Pkwy, South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092-2912; and electronically through McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge.
Bonds:
A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.
Bids:
Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is February 6, 2014 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294.
Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Juan DeOnis, Director of Program Planning Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 8th Avenue south, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on October 29, 2013 will be returned unopened.
Nonresident Prime Contractor Bidders:
Under Section 39-3-5, Code of Alabama, 1975, nonresident prime contractor bidders must accompany any written bid documents with a written opinion of an attorney licensed to practice law in such nonresident prime contractor bidder’s state of domicile as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of the state to its own business entities whose principal place of business are in that state in the letting of any or all public contracts. Resident prime contractors in Alabama, as defined in Section 39-2-12, are granted preference over nonresident prime contractors in awarding of contracts in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of the state of domicile of the nonresident.
D. PRE-BID CONFERENCE
A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on January 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the site of the work. Meet at the 7th Floor Jefferson Tower. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.
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PROPOSED PY 2014 (JULY 1, 2014-JUNE 30, 2015)
ACTION PLAN-ONE YEAR USE OF FUNDS SUMMARY
30 DAY COMMENT PERIOD
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
In accordance with 24 CFR Part 91, the City of Birmingham’s (“the City’s”) Community Development Department is hereby publishing a summary of its Proposed Program Year (PY) 2014 (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015) Action Plan One Year Use Of Funds Submission for citizen comment for a period of at least thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this publication. The summary is published in order to afford affected citizens an opportunity to examine contents and to submit comments relating thereto.
The Final PY 2014 Action Plan will be developed after giving consideration to citizen comments and alternative proposals received at Public Hearings conducted by the City’s Community Development Department on January 16, 2014 and January 23, 2014 and from the timely receipt of written comments and alternative proposals received in the Community Development Department on or before January 24, 2014 following the posting of this Proposed PY 2014 Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds Summary on the City Website-Community Department Webpage at www.birmighamal.gov on December 22, 2013 and the publication of the same “Proposed PY 2014 Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds Summary” in the Birmingham News on December 22, 2013 and in the Birmingham Times on December 26, 2013.
Copies of the City’s Proposed PY 2014 Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds are available for inspection in the City’s Community Development Department, 710 North 20th Street, Room 1000, Birmingham, Alabama from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays; at the Birmingham Public Central Library, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, Alabama, during regular business hours and is posted on the City website-Community Development Department webpage at www.birminghamal.gov.
The City’s Community Development Department encourages citizens to participate in the development of its Final PY 2014 Action Plan One Year Use of Funds Submission and is thereby making the Plan available for public inspection and comment for a period of at least thirty (30) calendar days.
Also, the City’s Community Development Department will conduct public hearings on January 16, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and January 23, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 710 North 20th Street, 3rd Floor City Hall; Birmingham, Alabama. The purpose of the hearings will be to obtain comments regarding the proposed use of the City’s PY 2014 consolidated formula allocation including the views of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties on the housing and community development needs of the City, and to receive proposals for the possible use of funds. Also, citizens will be afforded an opportunity to 1) identify housing and community development needs and priorities; 2) review proposed uses of funds; and 3) comment on and review the City’s program performance. All comments and proposals received will be considered in the development of the City’s Final PY 2014 Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds.
The hearing location is accessible to persons with disabilities; however, anyone who requires further information or has a disability which might require special materials, services, or assistance should notify the Community Development Department at the previously referenced address no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing dates. This assistance includes any request for translators, or related services for non-English speaking persons. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admissions to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices as mandated by Title 11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
All interested parties who are unable to attend the public hearings but desire to submit written views, comments, or proposals regarding the City’s development of its Final PY 2014 Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds submission may do so by addressing them to Director; Community Development Department; 710 North 20th Street, 10th Floor City Hall; Birmingham, Alabama 35203.
ALL WRITTEN COMMENTS OR PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT THE REFERENCED ADDRESS NO LATER THAN JANUARY 24, 2014 BY 4:00 P.M. TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY’S FINAL PY 2014 ACTION PLAN-ONE YEAR USE OF FUNDS SUBMISSION. NO E-MAIL OR FAX TRANSMISSION SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED.
I. BACKGROUND:
In 1995 the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) introduced a consolidated application process involving four HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) formula programs: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). This process replaced at that time all current HUD-CPD planning and application requirements with a single submission, and satisfied the minimum statutory requirements for the four referenced HUD-CPD formula programs.
In summary, the Consolidated Plan actually serves four separate, but integrated, functions. The Consolidated Plan is 1) A planning document for the City, which builds on a participatory process; 2) An application for federal funds under HUD’s formula grant programs referenced above; 3) A strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs, and lastly; 4) An action plan that provides a basis for assessing performance.
The City’s Five Year Consolidated Plan covers the period July 1, 2010 thru June 30, 2015 and contains six basic components: (1) housing and homeless needs assessment, (2) housing market analysis, (3) strategies and priority needs and objectives, (4) action plan, (5) certifications, (6) monitoring. The action plan and certification portions of the document must be submitted annually to HUD for approval.
Copies of the City’s PY 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan are available for inspection in the City’s Community Development Department, 710 North 20th Street, Room 1000, Birmingham, Alabama from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. Copies are also available for inspection at the Birmingham Public Central Library, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, Alabama, during regular business hours. Copies are also available for inspection on the City’s website at www.birminghamal.gov.
II. PROPOSED PROGRAM YEAR 2014 ACTION PLAN SUMMARY:
The City’s Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds is an annual description of the City’s Federal and other resources that are expected to be available to address its priority needs and how the Federal funds will leverage other resources. The description includes activities for Plan Year (PY) 2014 (July 1, 2014 thru June 30, 2015) for the City to address its priority needs. The Action Plan explains where the assistance will be directed by geographic area during PY 2014.
The Proposed Action Plan also includes narrative, maps and tables which identify the geographic areas in which it will direct assistance, a description of homeless and other special needs activities, as well as a description of other actions to foster affordable housing, public housing improvements and resident initiatives, evaluation and reduction of lead-based hazards, reducing the number of persons below the poverty line, development of the City’s institutional structure, efforts to enhancing coordination between housing and service agencies, and assistance to public housing.
Additionally, the Proposed Action Plan includes program specific requirements such as: a) the total amount of CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds allocated including anticipated program income; b) For the HOME Program, a description of; i) Other forms of investment, if any, to be used; ii) for use of HOME funds for homebuyers, a description of guidelines for resale or recapture of HOME funds required under 24 CFR 92.254; iii) for use of HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds a description of the City’s refinancing guidelines required under 24 CFR 92.206(b).
The Proposed Action Plan contains a narrative description of the standards and procedures that the City will use to monitor activities that it will carry out in advancing its plan. Also included are definitions, required certifications and other statutory and program requirements.
III. PY 2014 CONSOLIDATED FORMULA ALLOCATION:
The following is a description of the Federal resources the City’s Community Development Department estimates to be available during PY 2014 and the activities to address the priority needs identified in the City’s PY 2010 thru 2015 Consolidated Plan.
The City’s Consolidated Formula Allocation for PY 2014 has not yet been released by HUD. Until such time as the PY 2014 Formula Allocation are announced, the following estimated allocations will be utilized for planning purposes which includes an estimate of anticipated program income receipts, surplus income from urban renewal settlements, grant funds returned to the City’s line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan, and income from float-funded activities as follows:
1. Community Development Block Grant Program:
PY 2014 Grant $4,710,493.00
PY 2014 Anticipated Program Income: 300,000.00
Prior Year Funds: 0.00
$5,010,493.00
2. PY 2014 HOME Grant: $1,012,735.00
PY 2014 Anticipated HOME Program Income 100,000.00
$1,112,735.00
3. PY 2014 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): $443,241.00
4. PY 2014 HOPWA Grant: $494,841.00
TOTAL $7,061,310.00
IV. PY 2014 PROPOSED ACTION PLAN-ONE YEAR USE OF FUNDS ACTIVITY SUMMARY BY PROGRAM:
CONSOLIDATED FORMULA ALLOCATION BUDGET AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: PY 2014: July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015
A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG):
PY 2014 CDBG Grant $4,710,493.00
Anticipated Program Income: $300,000.00
TOTAL CDBG: $5,010,493.00
1. PROJECT: ADMINISTRATION: $959,457
(570.206)
Project ID/Local ID #1; Project Title: General Program Administration; Priority Need: N/A; Eligibility 570.206-Program Administration; National Objective N/A; Help the Homeless? Yes; Help people with HIV or AIDS? Yes; Subrecipient: N/A; Location: 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Al 35203; HUD Matrix Code: 21A-General Program Administration; Proposed Accomplishments: Program Administration; Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015. Performance Measure Objective: N/A; Performance Measure Outcome: N/A; Description: These funds provide CDBG support for planning and administration of the City’s Consolidated Formula Allocation grants and activities including CDBG, ESG, HOME, HOPWA, CDBG-R, and any other Community Development Activities assisted in whole or in part with CDBG funds. Supportive funds will be allocated towards general program administration, legal services, planning, environmental reviews, public information, and fair housing.
2. PROJECT: PLANNING & MANAGEMENT: $42,642
(570.205 & 206)
Project ID/Local ID #2; Project Title: Planning & Management; Priority Need N/A; Eligibility 570.205-Planning and 206-Program Administration; National Objective N/A; Help the Homeless? Yes; Help people with HIV or AIDS? Yes; Subrecipient: N/A; Location: 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Al 35203; HUD Matrix Code: 20-Planning; Proposed Accomplishments: Program Planning; Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: N/A; Performance Measure Outcome: N/A; Description:
Provide CDBG support for planning and administration of the City’s Consolidated Formula Allocation grants and activities. Proposed funding is as follows to be administered by the City’s Community Development Department:
Planning & Management Activities & Description:
-One roof: $22,272
2230 4th Avenue, North
Birmingham, Al 35203
Assistance to One Roof, a non-profit organization, to provide for the administration of the City’s HUD approved Continuum of Care for homeless persons.
-Fair Housing Center of Northern Alabama: $20,370
1728 3rd Avenue, North Suite-400C
Birmingham, Al 35203
Provision of fair housing educational outreach programs to citizens of the Birmingham area through class room presentations, seminars, community meetings, media exposure and training.
3. PROJECT: REPAYMENTS OF SECTION 108 LOAN PRINCIPAL: $150,000
(570.705)
Project ID/Local ID 3; Project Title: Repayments of Section 108 Loan Principal; Priority Need 5-Promote City Wide Economic Development; Eligibility 570.705; National Objective N/A; Help the Homeless? No; Help people with HIV or AIDS? No; Subrecipient: N/A; Location: 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Al 35203; HUD Matrix Code:19F-Repayments of Section 108 Loan Principal; Proposed Accomplishments: N/A.; Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: N/A; Performance Measure Outcome: N/A; Description:
Section 108 Loan Principal Activities & Description:
Provide CDBG support for Section 108 loan repayments to be administered by the City’s Community Development Department. Principal and interest payments due in August, 2014 and Principal only payments due in February, 2015 to The Bank of New York Mellon for Section 108 Loan payments
4. PROJECT: SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (570.203(b) and (c)): $127,500
Project ID/Local ID 5; Project Title: Technical Assistance; Priority Need 5-Promote City Wide Economic Development; Eligibility 570.203(b) and (c) Special Economic Development; National Objective 570.208 (a)-Activities Benefiting low-and moderate-income persons and 570.208(b)-Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; Help the Homeless? No; Help people with HIV or AIDS? No; Subrecipient: N/A; Location: City Wide; HUD Matrix Code: 19C-CDBG Non-Profit Capacity Building: Proposed Accomplishments: 1 Organization and 9 Commercial Districts to be assisted; Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #3-Economic Opportunity; Performance Measure Outcome: #3-Sustainability; Description:
Provision of technical assistance to public or nonprofit entities to increase the capacity of such entities to carry out eligible neighborhood revitalization or economic development activities.
Special Economic Development Activities & Description:
Birmingham Beacon Program:
-REV Birmingham: $127,500
One 55th Place South; Birmingham, AL 35232
A non-profit corporation established to coordinate the Birmingham Beacon Program whose goal is to revitalize community-based commercial areas in ten target districts throughout the city. Agency will work with merchants and with the business community to help organize, promote, market and manage these districts.
5. PROJECT: HOUSING REHABILITATION: $2,819,332
(570.202)
Project ID/Local ID 6; Project Title: Housing Rehabilitation Activities; Priority Need 1- Provide decent and affordable housing for low and very low-income households; Priority Need 2-Provide down-payment assistance to first-time homebuyers meeting program income guidelines and requirements; Priority Need 3- Provide housing services for populations with special needs; Priority Need 4-Provide housing and supportive services for homeless populations; Eligibility (570.202)-Eligible Rehabilitation and preservation activities; National Objective 570.208 (a)-Activities Benefiting low-and moderate-income persons; Help the Homeless? No; Help people with HIV or AIDS? No; Subrecipient: N/A; Location: City Wide; HUD Matrix Code: 14A-Rehabilitation Single Unit Rehabilitation and 14B-Rehabilitation Multi-Unit Residential: Proposed Accomplishments: See individual activities; Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability; Description:
Provides for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied and rental substandard structures on a City wide basis, non-profit organization housing service provider agreements, and associated program operation costs. Also includes loan processing and servicing costs, inspections, and other services related to assisting owners, tenants, contractors, and other entities, participating or seeking to participate in rehabilitation activities authorized under this section. Detailed descriptions of these and other housing related programs are available in the Community Development Department-Housing Division, 710 North 20th Street, Room 700; Birmingham, Al 35203. This activity is anticipated to generate program income and is to be administered by the City’s Community Development Department-Housing Division on a city wide basis.
Housing Rehabilitation Activities & Description:
A. Program Costs: $900,000.00
Costs associated with rehabilitation services including the preparation of work specifications, loan/application processing, inspections, and other services related to assisting owners, tenants, contractors, and other entities participating or seeking to participate in rehabilitation activities authorized under 24 CFR 570.202. Includes staff salaries, legal services, mortgage servicing, and other related costs. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
B. Rehabilitation Activity Costs: $1,919,332
– Single Family Rehabilitation Program: $1,019,332
Provides grants of eligible rehabilitation expenses to low-and moderate income homeowners up to $15,000 per qualified homeowner. Proposed Accomplishments: 125 Housing Units to be rehabilitated. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham: $225,000
206 13th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Provides assistance to qualified disable residential tenants and disabled homeowners to enable modifications to be made to their residence. Proposes to modify homes at an average cost of $3,000. The maximum allowable grant would be up to $3,500 per household. The agency’s Executive Director may grant an exception to the $3,500.00 maximum in a limited number of cases where the need exists. Proposed Accomplishments: 47 Housing Units to be assisted. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Rising West Princeton Corporation: $25,000
1708 1st Avenue, West
Birmingham, Al 35208
Provide rehabilitation services & support and provide acquisition and rehabilitation activities in Rising West Princeton. Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Housing Units to be assisted. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
– Metro Changers, Inc.: $650,000
750 Montclair Road
Birmingham, Al 35213
Authorize the Mayor to enter into necessary agreements to provide housing rehabilitation services through the Worldchangers Rehabilitation Program. Proposed Accomplishments: 150 Housing Units to be assisted. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
6. PROJECT: PUBLIC SERVICES: {570.201(e)} $751,574
Project ID/Local ID 7; Project Title: Public Service Activities; Priority Need 3- Provide housing and services for populations with special needs; Priority Need 4-Provide Housing and Supportive Services for Homeless populations; Eligibility 570.201(e)-Public Services; Administered by the Community Development Department. Help Prevent Homelessness? Yes; Help the Homeless? Yes; Help those with HIV or AIDS? Yes;Eligibility Citation: Public Services per 570.201(e); CDBG National Objective Citation: Benefit to low and moderate income persons per 570.208(a); Subrecipients: Yes; Location(s): City Wide.; HUD Matrix Code: 05-Public Services; Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility. Description:
Public Service Activities & Description:
Provision of public services (including labor, supplies, and materials) including, but not limited to those concerned with employment, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, fair housing counseling, energy conservation, welfare (but excluding the provision of income payments identified under 570.207(b)(4)), homebuyer down payment assistance, or recreational needs. The amount of CDBG funds used for public services shall not exceed 15 percent of each grant plus 15 percent of program income received during the grantee’s immediately preceding program year.
The City proposes to enter into CDBG Public Service Agreement with the following non-profit organizations to provide the services outlined herein:
i). Homeless Shelter Programs: $384,333
Men
Aletheia House, Inc.: $36,233
135 Finley Avenue, West
P.O. Box 1514
Birmingham, Al 35261
Provision of substance abuse treatment, employment readiness training, employment placement assistance, transportation to work, housing, meals, case management and other supportive services for homeless addicted men. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 120 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
– Changed Lives Christian Center, Inc.: $40,375
1308 26th Avenue, North
Birmingham, Al 35204
Homeless shelter for men providing food and shelter.Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 2,000 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
– Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc.: $38,349
1501 3rd Avenue, North
Birmingham, Al 35203
Homeless shelter for men in the Old Firehouse Shelter on 3rd Avenue, North providing food and shelter. The noontime soup kitchen will serve men, women, and children daily. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 2,800 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
Women
-First Light, Inc.: $29,845
2230 Fourth Avenue, North
Birmingham, Al 35203
To provide shelter and services to Birmingham’s homeless women and children with an emphasis on serving the mentally ill. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 700 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Pathways/Transitional Shelters: $27,965
409 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd, North
Birmingham, Al 35203
To provide transitional shelter and supportive services to homeless women and children. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 120 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
Pathways/Downtown Path Center: $58,285
409 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd, North
Birmingham, Al 35203
To provide shelter and supportive services to homeless women and children. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 1,100 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-YWCA Homeless Daycare: $38,046
309 North 23rd Street
Birmingham, Al 35203
To provide shelter and supportive services to homeless women and children. To include emergency shelter for homeless victims of domestic violence and their children. Also provides transitional housing for women and children from emergency shelters. Provides childcare for homeless families in area shelters and provides transportation and permanent housing assistance for homeless YW residents. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 70 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-YWCA Homeless Daycare Transportation; $11,204
309 North 23rd Street
Birmingham, Al 35203
To provide transportation for homeless children residing in local shelters to day care services at the YWCA. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 60 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
Families/Other
-YWCA: $33,741
309 North 23rd Street
Birmingham, Al 35203
This program was previously operated by Interfaith Hospitality House which ceased operations in 2007. Provision of transitional housing for homeless families including food, clothing, life skills training, case management, counseling, day care, school placement, and after school child care. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 70 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
Supportive Services
-Bridge Ministries, Inc.: $27,360
1016 19th Street, South
Birmingham, Al 35205
Provision of medications, medical supplies, dental, medical, or vision clinic fees for the homeless. Also provides temporary day care, lodging, and other services. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 140 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-New Pilgrim Bread of Life Ministries: $18,317
708 Goldwire Place SW
Birmingham, Al 35211
Agency currently provides of food to the homeless and low-income persons. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 100 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Urban Ministry, Inc.: $18,317
1229 Cotton Avenue, SW
Birmingham, Al 35211
Provision of assistance to eligible clients through its community kitchen, children enrichment and tutoring program and emergency care program, and summer program for children. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 1,000 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-One roof: $6,296
2230 4th Avenue, North
Birmingham, Al 35203
The agency currently provides assistance to eligible clients through the SOAR program. This program assists eligible homeless individuals to acquire social security and disability. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 10 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
Other Public Services:
ii) Employment & Housing Assistance: $204,584
-Birmingham Urban League, Inc.: $39,476
1229 3rd Avenue, North
Birmingham, Al 35203
Provision of housing counseling services to assist individuals and families in obtaining, maintaining, and retaining, decent, safe and affordable housing. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 120 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Childcare Resources, Inc.: $45,820
1904 1st Ave, North
Birmingham, Al 35203-4006
Provision of supplemental child care financial assistance to low/moderate income working families. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 50 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015 Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
-Jefferson State Community College: $20,666
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, Al 35215
Provision New Options Program to assist adults, primarily single parents, obtain educational and job skills. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 70 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #3-Economic Opportunity; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Lawson State Community College: $13,753
3060 Wilson Road SW
Birmingham, Al 35221-1717
The Birmingham Jobs Empowerment Initiative is a collaborative effort between Lawson State Community College and the City of Birmingham to provide cooperative educational opportunities responsive to the changing needs of the work place. The overarching goal is to help increase the employability level of Birmingham residents through the provision of quarterly workshops centered on skills development to enhance employability levels. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 120 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #3-Economic Opportunity; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham: $65,768
601 19th Street North; Suite 103
Birmingham, Al 35203
Through this agency, local financial institutions, corporations and others will have an opportunity as sponsors to form partnerships with the communities served in revitalizing those areas. Activities include new construction, owner-occupied rehabilitation, and refinance-rehabilitation for owner-occupants, credit counseling, first-time home ownership classes and down payment assistance. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 80 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
-Birmingham Regional Empowerment and Development Center (BREAD): $19,101
1708 Spencer Avenue
Birmingham, Al 35214
A program that would provide GED assistance and job readiness seminars for youth ages 16-24. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 35 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #3-Economic Opportunity; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
(iii) Children/Youth Development/Senior Citizens: $80,763
– Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama: $8,696
105 Heatherbrooke Park Drive
Birmingham, Al 35242-8008
Agency currently provides Girl Scouting in the school day program in partnership with the Birmingham Public School system and HABD to serve low/moderate income girls. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 160 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Positive Maturity, Inc.-East Lake: $19,101
3600 8th Avenue, South; Suite 200
Birmingham, Al 35222
Provision of services to seniors at the Shepherd Center East facility, 118 84th Street North including meals on wheels, recreation, health screens, and lectures. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 275 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Rose Garden Adult Day Services, Inc.: $14,761
4900 1st Avenue, North
Birmingham, Al 35222
Provision of adult day services for functionally impaired adults (elderly and disabled). Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 10 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-J.J.’s Freedom Center: $19,101
812 18th Way SW
Birmingham, Al 35211
This organization will provide summer and after school programs for at risk children specifically in the Western area of Birmingham. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 37 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: # Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
– Titusville Development Corporation: $19,104
300 Kappa Avenue
Birmingham, Al 35205
Provision of services to seniors that are currently being served at the Memorial Park Recreation Center, including meals on wheels, recreation, health screens, and lectures. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 275 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
iv) Special Needs: $81,894
– Children’s Village, Inc.: $14,171
2001 18th Street, SW
Birmingham, Al 35211
Provision of a home for youth designed to offer age appropriate learning activities to promote academic achievement, social skills, creative expression, and development. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 20 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Mental Health Association of Central Alabama, Inc.: $17,713
3600 8th Avenue, South; Suite 501
Birmingham, Al 35222
Provision of job readiness training and job placement program focusing on improving the socialization and employability skills of its clients. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 15 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-North Birmingham Community Assistance Program, Inc.: $16,944
3417 34th Terrace, North
Birmingham, Al 35207
Provision of an emergency food assistance program for eligible families. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 200 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Prescott House: $17,991
1730 14th Avenue, South
P.O. Box 55892
Birmingham, Al 35255
To continue the provision of crisis intervention counseling, extend assessment counseling, referrals and interviewing services for child victims of sexual/physical abuse or who are witness to violent acts with assistance from child protection professionals and law enforcement agencies in preparation of case development and criminal prosecution and accompaniment for all court appearances. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 350 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, Inc.: $15,075
120 Oslo Circle
Birmingham, Al 35211
Provision of comprehensive training to assist clients to live independently in the community. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 125 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
8) PROJECT: COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION: $159,988
(570.204)
Project ID/Local ID 8; Project Title: Community Economic Development; Priority Need 5-Promote City Wide Economic Development Eligibility 570.204-Special Activities by Community-Based Development Organizations; National Objective 570.208 (b)-Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; Help the Homeless? No; Help people with HIV or AIDS? No; Subrecipient: Yes; Location: 4th Avenue North Business District; HUD Matrix Code:18-B- ED Technical Assistance; Description:
Commercial Revitalization Activities & Description:
-Urban Impact: $159,988
1701 4th Avenue North
Birmingham, Al 35203
Assistance to Urban Impact, a non-profit organization, to continue ongoing commercial development efforts initiated in the Historic Fourth Avenue Business District through technical assistance to established business and those wishing to locate within the area. Agency also promotes and assists in increasing tourism through the coordination of public information and other activities in conjunction with the Civil Rights Institute, Kelly Ingram Park, Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and other area attractions. In selecting businesses to assist under this authority, the City or its designee shall minimize, to the extent practicable, displacement of existing businesses and jobs in neighborhoods. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 50 businesses. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #3-Economic Opportunity; Performance Measure Outcome: #3-Sustainability.
CDBG PROGRAM TOTAL: $5,911,517
B. PROJECT: HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME):
PY 2014 HOME Grant: $1,012,735.00
Anticipated Program Income: $100,000.00
TOTAL $1,112,735.00
Project ID/Local ID 9; Project Title: HOME Investment Partnership Program; Priority Need 1- Provide decent and affordable housing for low and very low-income households; Priority Need 2-Provide down-payment assistance to first-time homebuyers meeting program income guidelines and requirements; Priority Need 3- Provide housing services for populations with special needs; Priority Need 4-Provide housing and supportive services for homeless populations;; Help Prevent Homelessness? Yes; Help the Homeless? No; Help those with HIV or AIDS? No; Eligibility Citation: HOME Program; Objective; Benefit to low and moderate income persons; Subrecipients: No; Location(s): City Wide.; HUD Matrix Code: 21-HOME Program.
The HOME Program is to be administered by the City’s Community Development Department-Housing Division.
HOME Program Activities & Description:
1) HOME Program Administration Activities: $111,273
Provision of HOME Administrative costs for PY 2014. The City may allocate up to 10% of the total HOME allocation. Costs include general management, monitoring, and evaluation, staff and overhead related to carrying out of the project, including relocation services, the provision of information to residents and citizen groups, fair housing activities, and indirect costs, consultation and publication costs associated with the submission of the Consolidated Plan. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
2) HOME Program CHDO Activities: $166,910
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOS) are a specific type of non-profit organization, that provide decent and affordable housing to low-and very low income persons. Fifteen percent (15%) of the City’s HOME program funds have been allocated for CHDO activities. Proposed Accomplishments: 15 Housing Units. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
3) HOME Rental Activities: $834,552
Provision of HOME funds for the acquisition/rehabilitation, rehabilitation, and new construction of substandard or aging multi-family housing units that are suitable for rehabilitation. Proposed Accomplishments: 15 Housing Units. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
HOME PROGRAM TOTAL: $1,112,735.00
C. PROJECT: EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM (ESG): $443,241
Project ID/Local ID 10; Project Title: Emergency Solutions Grant Program; Priority Need 3-Provide housing and services for populations with special needs; Priority Need 4-Provide housing and supportive services for homeless populations; Help Prevent Homelessness? Yes; Help the Homeless? Yes; Help those with HIV or AIDS? Yes; Eligibility Citation: HOME Program; Objective; Benefit to low and moderate income persons; Subrecipients: No; Location(s): City Wide.; HUD Matrix Code: 03-T-Operating Costs of Homeless Programs.
ESG Activities & Description:
1. Emergency Shelter/Street Outreach Activities
(60% Maximum): $265,940
-Family Connection: $ 26,769
1323 7th Avenue, North
Birmingham, Al 35203
Provision of the Hope Mobile which disseminates essential living items such as food, clothing, blankets, jackets, and personal hygiene to homeless youth living on the streets of Birmingham. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 400 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Urban Ministry, Inc.: $ 11,214
1229 Cotton Avenue, SW
Birmingham, Al 35211
Provision of food, shelter, and medicine to homeless persons through its Community Kitchen and Emergency Care programs. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 30 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015 Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Pathways/Downtown Path Center: $ 27,582
409 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd., North
Birmingham, Al 35203
Provision of housing for homeless individuals as a part of their transitional shelter program. Also provides support services for homeless women at their day shelter such as counseling, job readiness skills, and life management skills. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 1,100 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Pathways/Transitional Shelters: $ 35,339
409 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd., North
Birmingham, Al 35203
Provision of expanded shelter and supportive services for homeless women and children. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 120 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc: $ 35,707
1501 3rd Avenue, North
Birmingham, Al 35203
Provision of a homeless shelter for men in the Old Firehouse Shelter on 3rd Avenue North. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 1,205 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Family Connection: $ 46,481
1323 7th Avenue, North
Birmingham, Al 35203
Provision of the Hope Mobile which disseminates essential living items such as food, clothing, blankets, jackets, and personal hygiene to homeless youth living on the streets of Birmingham. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 400 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-First Light, Inc.: $ 21,707
2230 Fourth Avenue, North
Birmingham, Al 35203
Provision of an emergency shelter for homeless women and children. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 1,000 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-YWCA: $ 28,741
309 North 23rd Street
Birmingham, Al 35203
Program was previously administered by Interfaith Hospitality House when they ceased operations in 2007. Provision of transitional housing for homeless families including food, clothing, life skills training, case management, counseling, day care, school placement, and after school child care. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 100 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-YWCA: $ 32,400
309 North 23rd Street
Birmingham, Al 35203
Provision of housing for homeless women and children. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 50 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015 Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
2. Homeless Prevention Activities: $45,309
– Bridge Ministries: $39,665
1016 19th Street South
Birmingham, Al 35205
Provision of homeless prevention activities to assist families that have received eviction notices or notices of termination of utility services. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 165 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Urban Ministry, Inc.: $5,644
1229 Cotton Avenue SW
Birmingham, Al 35211
Provision of homeless prevention activities to assist families that have received eviction notices or notices of termination of utility services. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 30 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
3. Rapid Re-housing Assistance: $95,434
-Urban Ministry, Inc.: $4,356
1229 Cotton Avenue SW
Birmingham, Al 35211
Provision of Rapid Re-housing assistance for eligible individuals and families. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
– JCCEO: $91,078
300 8th Avenue West
Birmingham, Al 35204
Provision of Rapid Re-housing assistance for eligible individuals and families. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
4. HMIS: $3,900
-Urban Ministry, Inc.: $1,000
1229 Cotton Avenue SW
Birmingham, Al 35211
Provision of Homeless Management Information System to the extent costs are necessary to meet the new HMIS participation requirement under the McKinney Vento Act. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
– Bridge Ministries: $650
1016 19th Street South
Birmingham, Al 35205
Provision of Homeless Management Information System to the extent costs are necessary to meet the new HMIS participation requirement under the McKinney Vento Act. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
JCCEO: $2,250
300 8th Avenue West
Birmingham, Al 35204
Provision of Homeless Management Information System to the extent costs are necessary to meet the new HMIS participation requirement under the McKinney Vento Act. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
5. Administration (7.5% Maximum): $32,658
Provision of ESG Administrative costs for PY 2014. The City may allocate up to 7.5% of the total ESG allocation. Costs include general management, monitoring, and evaluation, staff and overhead related to carrying out of the project, including relocation services, the provision of information to residents and citizen groups, and indirect costs, consultation and publication costs associated with the submission of the Consolidated Plan. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
ESG PROGRAM TOTAL: $443,241
D. PROJECT: HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA): $494,841
Project ID/Local ID 10; Project Title: Emergency Shelter Grant Program; Priority Need 3-Provide housing and services for populations with special needs; Priority Need 4-Provide housing and supportive services for homeless populations; Help Prevent Homelessness? Yes; Help the Homeless? Yes; Help those with HIV or AIDS? Yes; Eligibility Citation: HOME Program; Objective; Benefit to low and moderate income persons; Subrecipients: No; Location(s): City Wide.; HUD Matrix Code: 03-T-Operating Costs of Homeless Programs. Program to be administered by the Community Development Department through AIDS Alabama, Inc., a non-profit organization. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 400 people. Start Date: 7/1/2014; Completion Date: 6/30/2015; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
HOPWA Activities & Description:
1. AIDS Alabama, Inc. $494,841
3521 7th Avenue, South, Birmingham, Al
AIDS Alabama, Inc. will serve as the City’s sponsor of HOPWA Entitlement Funds per HUD’s recommendation. HOPWA Activities are as follows:
Rental Assistance: $200,620
Supportive Services: $100,309
Operating Costs: $154,956
Resource Identification: $5,000
Project Sponsor Administration: $33,956
HOPWA PROGRAM TOTAL: $494,841
GRAND TOTAL FOR ALL ACTION PLAN PROGRAMS: $7,061,310.00
V. ANTICIPATED BENEFIT TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS:
The City anticipates that approximately 90% of available funds described herein to be used for activities that will benefit low and moderate income persons. Should displacement occur as a result of any of the activities described herein, the City will provide assistance pursuant to its published Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, copies of which are available in the City’s Community Development Department at the referenced address. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, and handicapped status in employment or provision of services.
VI. THIRTY DAY CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD:
The City’s Community Development Department encourages citizens to participate in the development of its Final PY 2014 Action Plan One Year Use of Funds Submission and is thereby making the Plan available for public inspection and comment for a period of at least thirty (30) calendar days.
Copies of the Proposed PY 2014 Action Plan One Year Use Of Funds Submission are available for inspection in the City’s Community Development Department, 710 North 20th Street, Room 1000, Birmingham, Alabama from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. Copies are also available for inspection at the Birmingham Public Central Library, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, Alabama, during regular business hours.
Also, the City’s Community Development Department will conduct public hearings on January 16, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and January 23, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 710 North 20th Street, 3rd Floor City Hall; Birmingham, Alabama. The purpose of the hearings will be to obtain comments regarding the proposed use of the City’s PY 2014 consolidated formula allocation including the views of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties on the housing and community development needs of the City, and to receive proposals for the possible use of funds. Also, citizens will be afforded an opportunity to 1) identify housing and community development needs and priorities; 2) review proposed uses of funds; and 3) comment on and review the City’s program performance. All comments and proposals received will be considered in the development of the City’s Final PY 2014 Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds.
The hearing location is accessible to persons with disabilities; however, anyone who requires further information or has a disability which might require special materials, services, or assistance should notify the Community Development Department at the previously referenced address no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing dates. This assistance includes any request for translators, or related services for non-English speaking persons. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admissions to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices as mandated by Title 11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
All interested parties who are unable to attend the public hearings but desire to submit written views, comments, or proposals regarding the City’s development of its Proposed PY 2014 Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds submission may do so by addressing them to John Colón, Director; Community Development Department; 710 North 20th Street, 10th Floor City Hall; Birmingham, Alabama 35203.
ALL WRITTEN COMMENTS OR PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT THE REFERENCED ADDRESS NO LATER THAN JANUARY 24, 2014 BY 4:00 P.M. TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY’S PROPOSED PY 2014 ACTION PLAN-ONE YEAR USE OF FUNDS SUBMISSION. NO E-MAIL OR FAX TRANSMISSION SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED.
CONTENTS OF PY 2014 CDBG, HOME, AND ESG PROPOSALS:
1. All CDBG, HOME, and ESG proposals may be submitted in a format of the applicant’s selection. Guidelines for the submission of proposals by non-profit organizations or other entities are available upon request in the City’s Community Development Department at the referenced address.
2. All CDBG, HOME, and ESG proposals should include a detailed budget of projected expenditures, specific and measurable performance goals and objectives, and a narrative description of proposed activities to be undertaken with an explanation as to how the proposed activities fit into the overall organization’s budget structure. A summary of the applicant’s prior experience over the prior five years in administering CDBG, HOME, ESG, or other federal funding should also be included.
3. Should an organization or other entity desire to submit more than one CDBG, HOME, or ESG project proposal, the proposals should be submitted separately and should identify the program from which funding is proposed.
4. All CDBG, HOME, and ESG proposals should include an Equal Employment Opportunity Statement whereby the applicant certifies that: “In its employment practices or provision of services, it does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or handicapped status, in accordance with Executive Order 11246, as amended.
5. All CDBG, HOME, and ESG proposals submitted by non-profit, for profit, or other such organizations should include a copy of its: a) Articles of Incorporation; b) Non-Profit Determination; c) List of its Board of Directors or Governing Body; and d) A description of the agency’s fiscal management system including financial reporting, record keeping, accounting systems, payment procedures, and most recent audit report.
6. All proposals submitted must be for eligible activities. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received in response to this request for proposals.
John Colón, Director
Department of Community Development
710 North 20th Street
10th Floor City Hall
City of Birmingham, Alabama
BT12-22-13
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