HomeMy WebLinkAboutReallocation & Rpgrm CDBG to ABC & RC Latino Cmsn INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
City of Palm Desert
REQUEST: Approval to reallocate and Reprogram Community Development Block
Grant Funds award to the ABC Recovery Center and Riverside County
Latino Commission.
SUBMITTED BY: Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
DATE: October 25, 2007
CONTENTS: None
I. RECOMMENDATION:
By Minute Motion, approve the following:
(1) Reallocate Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of$75,500 to
alternative projects of ABC Recovery Center and authorize staff to work with ABC to
identify specific projects to be funded, and
(2) Reprogram Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of$20,000 to the
City for future reprogramming to alternative organizations with qualifying projects.
II. DISCUSSION:
The ABC Recovery Center has informed the City that the Center will not be able to proceed with
the proposed rehabilitation work on the Women's Detox Facility. After considerable review by the
Project Manager, the Buildings & Grounds Committee, the ABC Board, and the Contractor along
with an appraisal by Integrated Infrastructure, Inc., it became apparent that the work and cost
involved was far more extensive than originally thought. However, ABC is requesting reallocation
of funds in the amount of$75,500 to other qualifying project(s) as follows:
(1) Continued rehabilitation of the Bunk House,
(2) ArchitecUengineering services/plans for the renovation of the last six units of the Motel 7
Transitional Housing,
(3) ArchitecUengineering services/plans for the renovation and addition of the McGovern
House for women and new babies,
(4) Construction of a security wall around the Star Lodge, and/or
(5) Rehabilitation of the main serving kitchen for clients.
The City was notified by the Riverside County Latino Commission that it had been working with
the State of California ADA Technical Assistance Agency to develop a plan of action that did not
require the remodeling of the Hopi Facility to address ADA accessibiliry issues. As a result, the
funds are no longer required to address ADA accessibility. The Commission originally requested
reallocation of funds to activities at the Hopi Facility. However, the City recently received notice
from the Latino Commission that it is now selling this facility and requested reallocation of funds to
activities associated with its new site located in Mecca. The requested use of funds was not for
capital improvement activities but rather public service activities; therefore, the request was
denied. On August 14, 2007, a letter was sent to Mr. Contreras of the Latino Commission
indicating that the proposed uses did not qualify for funding but offered the opportunity to suggest
alternatives. The Commission did not respond or recommend alternative activities. As a result,
the request is to reprogram funds in the amount of$20,000 to the Ciry for future use.
City Council Staff Report
October 25, 2007
Staff recommends that City Council approve the reallocation and reprogramming of funds in the
total amount of $95,500 as described above and authorize staff to work with ABC to identify
specific projects to be funded.
Submitted By: � , Approval:
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Frankie Rid Carlos L. Orteg
Director of Special Progra s City Manager
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ACM of Community Services Director of Finance
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the City of Palm
Desert to receive public input and recommendations pursuant to the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974 as amended regarding the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Reallocation and /or Reprogramming of funds. The
City Council will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting ,� to
receive public input.
As part of the CDBG Citizens Participation Plan the City will receive input from the
public regarding this matter for a period of Thirty (30)-days. During this time all
interested parties are welcome to provide input/comments. The public comment period
will open on Monday, September 24, 2007, and close on Thursday, October 25, 2007.
The City Council will consider reallocation and/or reprogramming of CDBG funds in the
amount of$95,500 to organization(s) with qualifying programs and/or projects.
Projects that are eligible to receive funding are those, which benefit the low and
moderate-income population of the city such as seniors, developmentally disabled,
victims of domestic violence, homeless, and other similar projects or programs.
Projects such as park development, public facilities development or rehabilitation,
recreational facilities, housing and community service programs are also eligible.
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER PUBLIC COMMENT AND REQUESTS FOR
REALLOCATION AND/OR REPROGRAMMING OF CDBG GRANT FUNDING AT ITS
MEETING O!'�'��'M�Y;'�"�7CTOS�'R Z�; 20eT; A'F'�M:A9� P.M. OR SOON
THEREAFTER.
FRANKIE RIDDLE
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
CITY OF PALM DESERT
73-510 FRED WARING DR.
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
(760) 346-0611
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
Published: September 24, 2007
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Subject: Legal Notice - PH 10/25/07 CDBG Reprogramming of Funds - $95,500
PLEASE PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING:
NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING
To Consider Reallocation and/or reprogramming of CDBG Funds in the Amount of$95,500 to
organization(s)with qualifying programs and/or projects.
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