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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraftFY 202425 CDBG Annual Action Plan Attachment A CDBG Funding Recommendations – Budget Fiscal Year 2024-25 CDBG Funding Recommendations CDBG Allocation: $ 365,446 Summary of Grant Applications Summary of Grant Applications Below you will find a summary of each grant application for Fiscal Year 2024-25. City CDBG Allocation: $365,446 1. Desert Recreation District (Public Services) • Requested Amount: $5,000 • Funding Recommendation: $5,000 • Project Name: Recreational Program Scholarships • Program Description: o A supporting 501 (C) 3 non- profit organization, the Desert Recreation Foundation generates funds through corporate and individual donations, gifts, grants and leads the fundraising efforts to support the Desert Recreation District's Scholarships Fund, which provides financial assistance to families and individuals in the community who may otherwise be unable to participate in recreational activities. It is our intention to use funds to support financial assistance request and recipients with a priority given to Palm Desert residents and or for recipients that are taking classes and or programs that are provided in Palm Desert. 2. Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (Public Services) • Requested Amount: $46,000 • Funding Recommendation: $31,816 • Project Name: Fair Housing Program • Program Description: o The Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. (FHCRC) proposes to offer a full menu of housing counseling services that affirmatively promote housing rights and obligations as defined and articulated under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California State Law enactments under The Rumford and Unruh Civil Rights Acts. o FHCRC’s mission is to provide comprehensive housing services that affirmatively address and promote fair housing (anti-discrimination) rights and further other housing opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, familial status (presence of children), disability, ancestry, marital status, or other arbitrary factors. o FHCRC accomplishes its mission by administering three programs under Anti- Discrimination and Landlord/Tenant counseling, respectively. • A. Education • B. Training and Technical Assistance • C. Enforcement 3. Jewish Community Center Chabad (Public Services) • Requested Amount: $20,000 • Funding Recommendation: $0.00 • Project Name: Educational youth/senior programs • Program Description: o Chabad’s voluntary after-school programs are crucial for teenagers, preteens and children, providing an enriching environment where they can feel safe, enhance social skills, and build self-confidence. These programs foster personal growth, reduce risky behavior, and empower youth – at their most vulnerable stage - to become well-rounded, responsible members of society. 4. Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. (Public Services) • Requested Amount: $312,000 • Funding Recommendation: $0.00 • Project Name: Fair Housing Program • Program Description: o NPHS is proposing to administer an owner-occupied home repair grant program for the City of Palm Desert utilizing CDBG funding. NPHS is requesting $312,000 in CDBG funding to assist 17-18 low-income homeowners with $15,000 home repair grants, totaling $260,000. As the program administrator, NPHS will be responsible for implementing the scope of services outlined in this proposal for a 20% administration fee based ($52,000) on the total project award amount. Critical home repairs and accessibility modifications will be prioritized and eligible grant applicants must own a home in the City of Palm Desert and have a total combined household income of 80% or less than the area median income. o Eligible repairs include: Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors; Exterior weather proofing and painting: ADA ramps, rails, and handicapped devices; Repairs to plaster, siding, and stucco; Cost effective energy conservation measures; Testing and treatment/removal of lead-based paint and/or asbestos; Roofing repair or replacement; Water heaters; HVAC repairs; Repair and/or replacement of doors, windows, screens 5. Operation Safehouse (Public Services) • Requested Amount: $18,000 • Funding Recommendation: $18,000 • Project Name: Youth Homeless Transitional Living Program • Program Description: o The agency serves runaway youth, homeless and at-risk youth in the Coachella Valley. The agency requests funds for staffing to continue the operation of the Harrison House (transitional living home), which supports homeless young adults ages 18 to 24 who seek to become independent and self-sufficient adults. The agency proposes to serve 10 young people. 6. Shay's Warriors Life after Cancer (Public Services) • Requested Amount: $10,000 • Funding Recommendation: $0.00 • Project Name: Educational Cancer Survivors Workshops • Project Description: o In Our commitment is year-round support for cancer survivorship communities. The highlight of our annual calendar is the annual I AM HOPE SURVIVORS RESET RETREAT. Below is an explanation of this important event and how we intend to use the funds. We have designed our signature I AM HOPE SURVIVORS RESET RETREAT, the programs, workshops, educational small groups, and meet ups as tools for survivors to feel empowered to emotionally heal themselves. We also provide resources and workshops throughout the year that facilitate meaningful connections to other survivors who continue to walk in the same life after cancer journey. It is a way to help relieve the stress, anxiety, fears and trauma the cancer aftermath leaves in its wake. It is a way to help cancer survivors find their voice, to be seen, heard and embrace self-acceptance again. It is a way to help educate our community, friends, and family on what it is like trying to live ‘life’ after cancer. 7. WeeCare (DBA Upwards) (Public Services) • Requested Amount: $ 112,000 • Funding Recommendation: $ 0.00 • Project Name: Microenterprise support for childcare providers • Project Description: o Upwards’ BOOST Program provides technical assistance and business support to microenterprise childcare providers who run in-home daycares. These facilities are classified as a microenterprise because they employ less than 5 employees, including themselves. They serve children ages 0-5 and up to age 13 with before/after school care. The program’s goal is to expand economic opportunities for daycare providers by training them to use essential tools to make their operations more efficient. This enables them to reach their full revenue potential, expand overall capacity, and stabilize their jobs in the childcare industry. Daycare providers get personal guidance, relevant technology tools and learn best practices to grow and sustain their business, all while supporting LMI families in the community with childcare services. The BOOST Program also has a job creation component to the program, where Upwards supports the recruitment, background checking, training, and onboarding of new Teachers Assistants for these facilities as they expand their operations to more children in the community. Upwards is requesting 112000 to pay for the program expenses to run BOOST for one year. This will benefit 14 LMI daycare owners, potentially create 4 LMI jobs, increase each childcare provider’s skillset, and can benefit up to 196 LMI families seeking childcare. Upwards is designed to serve daycare providers and families 24 hours a day, every day of the year. 8. Desert Arc (Public Facilities and Improvements) • Requested Amount: $ 150,000 • Funding Recommendation: $ 110,000 • Project Name: Job/Educational Center’s HVAC Replacement • Project Description: o Desert Arc's HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Replacement Project will encompass the removal and replacement of nine (9) obsolete, rooftop HVAC units on Building 3 of its Palm Desert campus (73275 Country Club Drive). The total amount needed for the HVAC Replacement Project is $509,587.00 with roughly half of the total amount being allocated toward equipment costs at $271,187.00. The current HVAC units are 17 years-old, with an average lifespan of 15 years, and use an R-22 refrigerant coolant which will no longer be available/produced due to new EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations. The old units will be replaced with new 410-A refrigerant rooftop HVAC units which can be retrofitted into the existing system's footprint. The replacement of these units is urgent for two reasons. Firstly, the 410-A HVAC units will not be available after December 31, 2024 and the 2025 units will require additional construction and fortification to the roof of Building 3 in order to compensate for the additional weight of the 2025 units. Retrofitting the 410- A HVAC units will save crucial time and funds. Secondly, California Department of Social Services Title 22 (Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 82088) mandates that Desert Arc maintain a comfortable temperature for clients at all times with a maximum indoor temperature of 85 degrees F or 30 degrees F less than outside temperatures in areas of extreme heat. Due to the excessive summer temperatures in Palm Desert, which can reach up to 120 degrees F, it is imperative for Desert Arc to maintain a climate- controlled facility to ensure the health and well-being of its clients (people with intellectual and developmental disabilities) and staff while also staying in line with state regulations. 9. The Joslyn Center (Public Facilities and Improvements) • Requested Amount: $ 100,000 • Funding Recommendation: $ 75,000 • Project Name: Senior Center’s ADA Restroom Improvements • Project Description: o This multi-phase project will entail a full remodel of each of the five restrooms on The Joslyn Center campus in order to make them fully compliant with ADA requirements and become fully handicap accessible as set forth in the report and survey of Disability Access Consultants conducted on May 21, 2018. This project will benefit all 2000+ members as well as other members of the public and guests that utilize The Joslyn Center. It is estimated that at least 500 individuals consisting of members, public and guests will directly benefit from the ADA upgrades. This request represents the second phase of this project which is the remodel of men's and women's restrooms in building two which consists of meeting rooms and the Arthur Newman Theater. Because of rising construction costs, it would be possible to break the remodel of the building’s two restrooms into separate projects consisting of the individual men's and women's restrooms. This option was available in the restroom remodel recently completed in building one. This choice is available by requesting responsive bidders to submit bids for both restrooms and for just one restroom. This would delay the ultimate completion of the project, but allow some flexibility because of rising construction costs. Remodeling the restrooms to ADA compliance is a priority for The Joslyn Center because many of our members experience physical disability which requires a fully accessible restroom. 10. The Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc (Public Facilities and Improvements) • Requested Amount: $ 100,000 • Funding Recommendation: $ 55,200 • Project Name: Substance Use Treatment Facility Capital Improvements • Project Description: We are seeking funds to complete several capital improvement projects at 2 of our facilities. Time and continuous use take a physical toll on our facilities and, while we take care to maintain and repair everything we can, there comes a point where replacement is necessary. The items requested will help improve the treatment environment for the patients in our care, improving their safety and well-being. Additionally, a well-kept facility is beneficial for mental and emotional health. Many of our contracts only allow us to utilize contract dollars for direct treatment costs and many of our capital improvement purchases and upgrades are funded through charitable contributions. Projects include: HVAC units, appliances, dorm room improvemen ts 11. City of Palm Desert (Administration) a. Requested Amount: $73,430 b. Funding Recommendation: $70,430 c. Project Description: • The City can allocate up to 20% of new funds for administrative costs to manage the CDBG Program.