HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2021-17COUNTY COUNCIL
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
~esolutton No. 2021-17
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE KAUA'I COUNTY 2021
ACTION PLAN (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT) WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER TITLE I OF THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 AND 1987
(PUBLIC LAWS 93-383 AND 100-242), AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the County of Kaua'i is required to complete and file an annual
Action Plan to the 5-Year Consolidated Plan pursuant to 24 CFR §91.200 describing
how federal resources are being invested in achieving priorities for affordable
housing, homelessness, and non-housing community development; and
WHEREAS, the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and
Development is authorized to award Community Development Block Grants
(hereinafter "CDBG") with the primary objectives of developing viable communities
including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for persons of low-and moderate-income; and
WHEREAS, it is required by the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (hereinafter "HUD") that, in connection with the filing of an
application for assistance under the 197 4 Housing and Community Development Act,
as amended, the applicant shall submit certifications assuring conformance to related
rules, regulations, and law; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I, STATE
OF HAWAI'I:
1. That Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami or his designated representative is
authorized to execute and submit the 2021 Action Plan for the County's 5-Year
Consolidated Plan (2020-2025) to HUD that incorporates the County's CDBG
application to finance HUD-approved projects for the PY 2021 CDBG Program.
2. That the County Engineer, County Attorney, Director of Planning,
Director of Economic Development, Director of Human Resources, Manager and Chief
Engineer for the Department of Water, Director of Finance, and Housing Director are
authorized to execute and file with such application, assurances or any document
required by HUD in connection with the application or projects.
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3. That the Housing Agency is authorized to receive and expend
SEVEN HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($702,317.00) of the County of Kaua'i's anticipated 2021 CDBG
allocation. Additionally, the Housing Agency will utilize FOUR HUNDRED
NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($498,477.00) from unexpended funds from previous year's projects,
program income, or revolving loan funds for the following projects:
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS
a. Hale Ho'omalu Family Center Expansion $176,760.00
Renovations Project (Ph. 1)
(CFS Real Property, Inc.)
Rehabilitate and make ADA Improvements to enhance and expand the
facility that supports family programs, services, and community
activities that directly benefit low-to moderate-income individuals,
households, and families.
b. Kealaula on Pua Loke Photovoltaic Project $322,164.00
(Women in Need)
Purchase and install a photovoltaic system to improve energy efficiency
and decrease utility costs for the rental housing project for families
transitioning out of homelessness.
c. Laukona Park Improvements $561,407.00
(County of Kaua'i, Department of Parks and Recreation)
Provide ADA accessibility and expand recreational opportunities for the
residents of a low-to moderate-income area neighborhood.
ADMINISTRATION
d. Administration $140,463.00
(Kaua'i County Housing Agency)
General program administration, project implementation and oversight,
compliance monitoring, evaluation, record-keeping, and reporting.
TOTAL ANTICIPATED FUNDING $1,200,794.00
4. That should there be an increase or decrease in the actual allocation
amount, the lowest ranked project from each category will be adjusted accordingly.
5. That to ensure the performance of the County of Kaua'i's CDBG
Program in meeting CDBG timeliness regulations at 24 CFR 570.902, should any of
the projects listed above not proceed as represented in the CDBG applications, the
following alternate projects may be funded so long as the project is ready to proceed
and will comply with CDBG regulatory requirements:
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a. Homeownership Education and Counseling Project $26,000.00
(Hawaiian Community Assets, Inc.)
Conduct HUD-certified homebuyer education workshops and counseling
to first-time homebuyers in order to increase financial capacity to
purchase homes and prevent foreclosure.
6. That should any CDBG funds become available from cancelled or
completed projects, or by receipt of program income or revolving funds, such funds
may be reprogrammed to any open Action Plan project in accordance with the
requirements of the County's Citizen Participation Plan and prior approval
from HUD.
7. That to assist in the County's efforts to comply with the CDBG
timeliness regulations, the County may exercise the option to incur pre-award costs
pursuant to 24 CFR 570.200(h), of up to $300,000.00 prior to receiving PY 2021 CDBG
funds from HUD. Any funds used for pre-award costs shall be reimbursed upon
receipt of PY 2021 CDBG funds from HUD. The following project is considered for
pre-award: Laukona Park Improvements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to transmit a true copy of this Resolution to the County Housing Agency
for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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