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BUYER
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LEGAL
INVITATION FOR BID
The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority will receive sealed bids for:
BJCC North Hall 4th Floor Renovation
This will be for the use of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, Birmingham, Alabama. General Contractors will be required to make a good faith effort to include MBE and DBE companies in the execution of this project.
The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham, Alabama will receive bids, up to the hour of 9:00 A.M. on Friday March 13, 2015, 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 or its representative. Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with bidder’s name, address, STATE CONTRACTOR LICENSE NUMBER, the name of the project being bid, and time and place of bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified.
Bids may be sent to BJCC, Attn: Purchasing Coordinator, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Dock #2, Birmingham, AL 35203. Bidders are encouraged to call the Purchasing Coordinator at (205) 458-8432 prior to the bid opening to ensure mailed bids have been received. Sealed bids shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All bids received after 9:00 A.M. on the bid date will be returned unopened.
A copy of this bid package is available by calling (205) 458-8432, emailing Sharon.Proctor@bjcc.org, or on our website: www.bjcc.org (under Jobs & Vendor Opportunities – Open Bids section). There is no charge for downloading bid documents.
Construction contracts shall be awarded only to qualified Contractors, licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, as required by Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama. Contracts in excess of $50,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, and Chapter 8 as amended. Bidders must be “responsible” in accordance with criteria in the bid and as stipulated by Title 30-2-3-(e) of the code of Alabama.
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. Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price will be required when the Contract is presented by the Contractor to the Authority.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in the BJCC Executive Board Room. All project documents and drawings will be available electronically at the pre-bid meeting. In addition copies of this bid package are available by calling (205) 458-8432, emailing Sharon.Proctor@bjcc.org, or on our website: www.bjcc.org (under Jobs & Vendor Opportunities – Open Bids section). There is no charge for downloading bid documents
Questions concerning the specifications should be directed to Jerry Nelms, Facility Engineer, at (205) 458-8409 or at jerry.nelms@bjcc.org.
Sharon A. Proctor, Purchasing Coordinator
Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Jefferson County through its Office of Community & Economic Development is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide architectural services associated with the Warrior Storm Shelter Project II. Proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday March 6, 2015.
RFQ packets can be obtained at the address below:
Jefferson County Office of Community & Economic Development
716 Richard Arrington JR Blvd, N.
Room A-430
Birmingham, AL 35203
For more information call Yolanda Caver at (205) 325-5761.
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INVITATION FOR BIDS
I.F.B. No. 15-05
The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District will receive bids for the Construction of Building #20 at the Marks Village Housing Community. Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., local standard time, on March 2, 2015 at the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Central Office Building, Tenant’s Meeting Room located at 1826 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233. At that time, all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Scope of work will include (but is not limited to): Project consist of the Construction of Building #20 at the Marks Village Housing Community.
Contract Documents, including drawings and technical specifications, are on file at the following locations:
Owner
HABD
1826 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
www.habd.org
Plan Rooms:
AGC Network (Internet plan room)
(Formerly Ala. Assoc. of General Contractors)
5000 Grantswood Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35210
(205) 451- 1400 ph. / (205) 451- 1499 fax
F.W. Dodge / McGraw-Hill
MHC Plan Room/Alabama Graphics
2801 5th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 252-8505 ph. / (205) 252-8510 (fax)
Birmingham Construction Industry Authority
601 37th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 324-6202 ph. / 324-6210 fax
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained by contacting Carl M. Edwards, HABD Procurement Administrator at 205.521.0611 or downloading from web site at www.habd.org. Contract Document requested from Mr. Edwards will have to be picked up at the HABD Central Office and will not be shipped.
Contractors must be licensed by the General Contractors Licensure Board of Alabama and meet the statutory requirements, including maintaining a license in good standing. All bidders must include a current license number with the submission of the bid.
The bidder shall be required to file with his or her bid either a cashier’s check drawn on an Alabama bank or a bid bond executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in the State of Alabama, payable to the awarding authority for an amount not less than five percent of the contractor’s bid, but in no event more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
The Owner recommends all interested contractors to attend a Pre-Bid Conference being held on February 17, 2015 at 10:00 am. CST at the HABD Central Office, Tenant’s Meeting Room 1826 Third Avenue South Birmingham, Alabama 35233, to familiarize them with the project. There will be a site visit to all listed properties immediately following the pre-bid conference. During the Pre-Bid Conference, the Authority will conduct a match-making session to promote its efforts for participation by historically disadvantaged businesses.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bidding.
Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed (90) ninety days from the date of bids for the purpose of reviewing them and investigating the qualifications of the bidders, prior to awarding the contract. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of ninety days (90) subsequent to the opening of bids, without the consent of the Authority.
Bidding contractors are expected to hold bid prices with no changes for a period of (90) ninety days.
Naomi H. Truman
Executive Director
The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
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PROPOSED PY 2015 (JULY 1, 2015-JUNE 30, 2016)
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) 2015 (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016) 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 2015 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 February 19, 2015 and February 26, 2015 and from the timely receipt of written comments and alternative proposals received in the Community Development Department on or before March 13, 2015 following the posting of this Proposed PY 2015 Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds Summary on the City Website-Community Department Webpage at www.birminghamal.gov on February 9, 2015 and the publication of the same “Proposed PY 2014 Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds Summary” in the Birmingham News on February 8, 2015 and in the Birmingham Times on February 12, 2015.
Copies of the City’s Proposed PY 2015 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 2015 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.
The City’s Community Development Department will conduct public hearings on February 19, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. and February 26, 2015 at 9:30 a.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 2015 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 2015 Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds. The City will also be reviewing the 5-year Consolidated Plan Process that is being developed to go into effect for the Program Years 2015-2019.
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 2015 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 MARCH 13, 2015 BY 4:00 P.M. TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY’S FINAL PY 2015 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 2015 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) 2015 (July 1, 2015 thru June 30, 2016) for the City to address its priority needs. The Action Plan explains where the assistance will be directed by geographic area during PY 2015.
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 2015 CONSOLIDATED FORMULA ALLOCATION:
The following is a description of the Federal resources the City’s Community Development Department estimates to be available during PY 2015 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 2015 has not yet been released by HUD. Until such time as the PY 2015 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 2015 Grant $5,465,565.00
PY 2015 Anticipated Program Income: 300,000.00
Prior Year Funds: 0.00
$5,765,565.00
2. PY 2015 HOME Grant: $1,113,639.00
PY 2015 Anticipated HOME Program Income 100,000.00
$1,213,639.00
3. PY 2015 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): $453,937.00
4. PY 2015 HOPWA Grant: $589,170.00
TOTAL $8,022,311.00
IV. PY 2015 PROPOSED ACTION PLAN-ONE YEAR USE OF FUNDS ACTIVITY SUMMARY BY PROGRAM:
CONSOLIDATED FORMULA ALLOCATION BUDGET AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: PY 2015: July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016
A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG):
PY 2015 CDBG Grant $5,465,565.00
Anticipated Program Income: $ 300,000.00
TOTAL CDBG: $5,765,565.00
1. PROJECT: ADMINISTRATION: $1,110,471
(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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016. 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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; 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 nonprofit 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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; 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, 2015 and Principal only payments due in February, 2016 to The Bank of New York Mellon for Section 108 Loan payments
4. PROJECT: SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (570.203(b) and (c)): $131,325
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; 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: $131,325
One 55th Place South; Birmingham, AL 35232
A nonprofit 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: $3,415,931
(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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; 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, nonprofit 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: $950,000.00
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
B. Rehabilitation Activity Costs: $2,465,931
– Single Family Rehabilitation Program: $1,415,931
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; 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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; 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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
– Metro Changers, Inc.: $600,000
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: 130 Housing Units to be assisted. Start Date: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
– Christian Service Mission: $200,000
3600 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, Al 35222
Authorize the Mayor to enter into necessary agreements to provide housing inspection and rehabilitation services. Proposed Accomplishments: 30 Housing Units to be assisted. Start Date: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
6. PROJECT: PUBLIC SERVICES: {570.201(e)} $741,633
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; 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 nonprofit organizations to provide the services outlined herein:
i). Homeless Shelter Programs: $328,251
Men
– Aletheia House, Inc.: $36,573
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
– Changed Lives Christian Center, Inc.: $40,754
1308 26th Avenue, North
Birmingham, Al 35204
Homeless shelter for men providing food and shelter. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 2,000 people. Start Date: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
– Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc.: $42,380
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
Women
-First Light, Inc.: $24,306
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Pathways/Transitional Shelters: $22,501
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
Pathways/Downtown Path Center: $47,739
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-YWCA Homeless Daycare: $30,965
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-YWCA Homeless Daycare Transportation; $11,309
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
Families/Other
-YWCA: $27,355
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
Supportive Services
-Bridge Ministries, Inc.: $15,107
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-New Pilgrim Bread of Life Ministries: $18,488
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Urban Ministry, Inc.: $10,774
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
Other Public Services:
ii) Employment & Housing Assistance: $256,955
-Birmingham Urban League, Inc.: $39,846
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Childcare Resources, Inc.: $46,250
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016 Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
-Jefferson State Community College: $20,859
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #3-Economic Opportunity; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Gateway: $50,000
1401 20th Street South
Birmingham, Al 35205
The Gateway Financial Freedom Program will provide housing and financial counseling to clients of nonprofit agencies serving the homeless, adults in transition, and at-risk low/moderate income residents. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 80 people. Start Date: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
-Legal Services of Alabama: $100,000
207 Montgomery Street; Suite 1200
Montgomery, Al 36104
The agency will, through its local office, assist low to moderate income citizens with estate planning, specifically assisting in the preparation of wills, trusts, and general estate counseling. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 350 people. Start Date: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accesibility.
iii) Children/Youth Development/Senior Citizens: $72,643
-Positive Maturity, Inc.-East Lake: $19,182
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Rose Garden Adult Day Services, Inc.: $14,898
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-J.J.’s Freedom Center: $19,280
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: # Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
– Titusville Development Corporation: $19,283
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
iv) Special Needs: $83,784
– Children’s Village, Inc.: $14,304
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Mental Health Association of Central Alabama, Inc.: $18,226
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-North Birmingham Community Assistance Program, Inc.: $17,879
3417 34th Terrace, North
Birmingham, Al 35207
Provision of an emergency food assistance program for eligible families. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 200 people. Start Date: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Prescott House: $18,159
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, Inc.: $15,216
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1- Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
8) PROJECT: COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION: $164,787
(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: $164,787
1701 4th Avenue North
Birmingham, Al 35203
Assistance to Urban Impact, a nonprofit 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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #3-Economic Opportunity; Performance Measure Outcome: #3-Sustainability.
CDBG PROGRAM TOTAL: $5,765,565
B. PROJECT: HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME):
PY 2015 HOME Grant: $1,113,639.00
Anticipated Program Income: $ 100,000.00
TOTAL $1,213,639.00
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: $121,363
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
2) HOME Program CHDO Activities: $182,045
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
3) HOME Rental Activities: $910,231
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #2-Affordability.
HOME PROGRAM TOTAL: $1,213,639.00
C. PROJECT: EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM (ESG): /$453,937
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): $271,025
-Family Connection: $ 23,927
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Urban Ministry, Inc.: $ 10,228
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016 Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Pathways/Downtown Path Center:$ 35,748
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Pathways/Transitional Shelters: $ 37,314
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc: $ 28,246
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Family Connection: $ 41,548
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-First Light, Inc.: $ 25,222
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-YWCA: $ 33,128
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-YWCA: $ 35,664
309 North 23rd Street
Birmingham, Al 35203
Provision of housing for homeless women and children. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 50 people. Start Date: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016 Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
2. Homeless Prevention Activities: $96,640
– Bridge Ministries: $47,722
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
-Urban Ministry, Inc.: $ 8,441
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
– JCCEO: $40,477
300 8th Avenue West
Birmingham, Al 35204
Provision of homeless prevention activities to assist families that have received eviction notices or notices of termination of utility services. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 60 people. Start Date: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
3. Rapid Re-housing Assistance: $48,327
-Urban Ministry, Inc.: $7,946
1229 Cotton Avenue SW
Birmingham, Al 35211
Provision of Rapid Re-housing assistance for eligible individuals and families. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 10 people. Start Date: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
– JCCEO: $40,381
300 8th Avenue West
Birmingham, Al 35204
Provision of Rapid Re-housing assistance for eligible individuals and families. Proposed Accomplishments: Serve 30 people. Start Date: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; 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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; 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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; 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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
5. Administration (7.5% Maximum): $34,045
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #1-Suitable Living Environment; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
ESG PROGRAM TOTAL: $453,937
D. PROJECT: HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA): $589,170
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: 7/1/2015; Completion Date: 6/30/2016; Performance Measure Objective: #2-Decent Housing; Performance Measure Outcome: #1-Availability/Accessibility.
HOPWA Activities & Description:
1. AIDS Alabama, Inc. $589,170
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: $237,929
Supportive Services: $105,000
Operating Costs: $200,000
Resource Identification: $5,000
Project Sponsor Administration: $41,241
HOPWA PROGRAM TOTAL: $589,170
GRAND TOTAL FOR ALL ACTION PLAN PROGRAMS: $8,022,311.00
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 2015 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 2015 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 February 19, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. and February 26, 2015 at 9:30 a.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 2015 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 City will also be reviewing the 5-year Consolidated Plan Process that is being developed to go into effect for the Program Years 2015-2019.
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 2015 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 MARCH 13, 2015 BY 4:00 P.M. TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY’S PROPOSED PY 2015 ACTION PLAN-ONE YEAR USE OF FUNDS SUBMISSION. NO E-MAIL OR FAX TRANSMISSION SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED.
CONTENTS OF PY 2015 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 nonprofit 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 nonprofit, 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
BT02/12/15
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