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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-06 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 79-44 RESOLUTION TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT i i IOWA, i BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, that a Dancing Permit apersoniand at the following ed by law is hereby described to the following named p � locations upon his filing an application, having endorsed thereon the certificates of the proper city officials as to having complied with all regulations and ordinances, and having a valid Class "B" Beer Permit, to wit: Lorna K. Smith dba Smith and Company, 1210 Highland Court Roberts and seconded by Neuhcaauser It was moved by ted, and upon rol t ere that the Resolution as rea e a op were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x Balmer_ deProsse x 1 Erdah_ l x I Neuhaus sem_. x x — Perre�__ i Roberts x IVever_a x � Passed and approved this 6th day of February i 197 9 Mayor Attest:�� 1" city Clerk 23/ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES RESOLUTION NO. 79-45 i RESOLUTION TO REFUND BEER PERMIT WHEREAS, _ Friday's Corporation dba/ axx T.G.I. Friday's, 11 South Dubuque has surrendered Beer Permit No. 3590 expiring August 3, 1979 and requests a refund on the unused portion thereof, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that said beer permit be and the same is hereby cancelled, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant on the General Fund in the amount of $_150.00 , payable to Friday's Corporation for refund of Beer Permit No. 3590 It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Neuhauser that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer x deProsse x Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perret x Roberts x Vevera x Passed and approved this 6th day of February 19 79 I r� Mayor Attest: City Clerk D MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES 23 2 I 7L`E�). / RESOLUTION N0. 79-46 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1979, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1980. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that a Public Hearing be held in the Civic Center at 7:30 p.m., February 27, 1979, to permit any taxpayer to be heard for or against the proposed FY80 Budget for the year ending June 30, 1980. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of public hearing and the time and place thereof by publi- cation in the Iowa City Press -Citizen, a newspaper of general circulation in Iowa City, at least four (4) days before the time set for such hearing. It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Neuhauser that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Balmer X deProsse _x Erdahl x Neuhauser _x Perret x Roberts X Vevera Passed and approved this 6th day of February 1979. � . 44 CITY CLERK Ar �6kdl/O�resti MAYOR MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 233 RESOLUTION NO. 79-47 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PRELIKXHARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREm, pAN'1' 10 SE IT RESOLV=D BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the approval of the preliminary plat for Village Green, part 10 be granted With the following conditions; That the preliminary, plat be approved subject to U'Q s approval of the sewage detention facility. It Was moved by Roberts that theand user resolution as read be adopted and uponnrollded bcall ha ea were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT; Paned and approved this 6th day of February L979. —�iG'-creme CITY CLERK c MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101DES 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $935,500 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, is an eligible unit of general local government authorized to file an application under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and, WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has prepared an application for federal assistance with a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $935,500; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, has provided the residents of the community with opportunities to participate in the application's development; and, r WHEREAS, the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, believes that the public interest will be served by filing said application with the United States government; i NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the City Manager of Iowa City be and he is hereby directed to file with the United i States Department of Housing and Urban Development an application for federal assistance under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized and directed �I to provide the necessary understandings and assurances required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development in connection with said application, specifically assurances contained in HUD form 7068 (6-78); and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is designated as the Chief Executive Officer and as the representative of the applicant to act in connection with the j application and to provide such additional information as may be required. j - It was moved by and seconded by _ that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: _ Balmer deProsse _ Erdahl = Neuhauser � Ferret _ Roberts Vevera Passed and approved this day of 1979, - Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk REC:;11'ED & 4".: BY THE LEGAL D&PART6f&NT /-� 6-79 lyly- 2 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Grants Program Assurances i The applicant hereby assures and certifies thatt (a) It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant, and to execute the proposed program. (b) Its governing body has duly adopted or passed as an official act a reso- lution, motion or similar action authorizing the filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing authorizing and the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional informa- tion as may be required. (c) It has complied with all the requirements of OMB Circular No. A-95 as modified by 24 CFR i 570.310 and that either: (1) Any comments and recommendations made by or through clearinghouses are attached and have been considered prior to submission of the application; or ...' (2) The required procedures have been followed and no comments or recommenda- tions have been received. (d) Prior to submission of its application, the applicant has: J (1) Prepared a written citizen participation plan, which: (1) Provides an opportunity for citizens to participate in the development of the application, encourages the submission of views and particularly Ow _proposals, providesefor timely9responses torthedproposalsisubmitted, andnschedules ad ehearings at times locations and which permit broad participation; (ii) Provides citizens with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for pr000sed community development and housing activities, the range of activities that be may undertaken, and other important program require- ments[ I (iii) Provides for public hearings to obtain the views of citizens on commu- nity development and housing needs; and ? community Provides citizens with an opportunity to submit comments concerning the developmperformance of the applicant. J(2) Followed this plan in a manner to achieve full participation of citizens in development of the application. The applicant shall also follow this plan to achieve full citizen participation in i all other stages of the program. J (e) Its chief executive officer or other BUD: officer of applicant approved by (1) Consents to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 insofar as the provisions of such Act apply to 24 CFR 570; (2) Is authorized and consents on behalf of the applicant and himself accept the jurisdiction to of the Federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of his responsibilities as such an official. 3 Page 1 or 4 HUD -7068 (6-78) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES (f) The Community Development Proqram has been developed so as to give maxi- _ mum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low- and moderate -income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. (The requirement for this certification will not preclude the Secretary from approving an application where the applicant certifies, and the secretary deter- mines, that all or part of the Community Development Program activities are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specifically explained in the application in accordance with 5570.302(f).) (g) It will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines and require- ments of OMB Circular No. A-102, Revised, and Federal Management Circular 74-4 as they relate to the application, acceptance, and use of Federal funds under 24 CFR 570. IN It will administer and enforce the labor standards requirements set forth in 24 CFR 570.605 and HUD regulations iusued to implement such requirements. (i) It will comply with all requirements imposed by HUD concerning special requirements of law, program requirements, and other administrative requirements, approved in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-102, Revised. _ (j) It will comply with the provisions of Executive Order 11296, relating to evaluation of flood hazards and Executive Order 11288 relating to the prevention, control, and abatement of water pollution. (k) It will require every building or facility (other than a privately owned residential structure) designed, constructed, or altered with funds provided ,,,, under 24 CFR 570 to comply with the "American Standard Specifications for Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible to, and Usable by, the Physically Handicapp- ed," Number A -117.1-R 1971, subject to the exceptions contained in 41 CFR 101- 19.604. The applicant will be responsible for conducting inspections to insure compliance with these specifications by the contractor. (1) It will comply with: (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L, 88-352), and the regu- lations issued pursuant thereto (24 CFA Part 1), which provides that no person in the United States shall on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise sub- jected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the applicant receives Federal financial assistance and will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this assurance. If any real property or structure there- on is provided or imoroved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the applicant, this assurance shall obligate the applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which the real property or structure is used for a purpose for which the Federal financial assistance is extended, or for another purpose .involving the provision of similar , services or benefits. (2) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Pub. L. 90-284), as amended, administerinq all programs and activities relating to housing and community development in a manner to affirmatively further fair housing; and will take action to affirmatively further fair housing in the sale or rental of housing, - the financing of housing, and the provision of brokerage services. (3) Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and the regulations issued pursuant thereto (24 CFR Part 570.601), which provides that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, be excluded from participation in, be renied the benefits of, or be sub- jected to discrimination under, any proqram or activity funded in whole or in part with funds provided under 24 CFR 570. — 4 page 2 of 4 IIUD..7005 (6-75) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 14) Executive Order 11063 on equal opportunity in housing and nondiscrimina- tion in the sale or rental of housing built with Federal assistance. (5) Executive Order 11246, and the regulation: issued pursuant thereto (24 CFR Part 130 and 41 CPR Chapter 60), and Section 4(b) of the Grant Agreement, which provides that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in all phases of employment during the Performance of Federal or federally assisted construction contracts. Contractors and subcontractors on Federal and federally assisted construction contracts shall take affirmative action to insure fair treatment in employment, upgrading, demo- tion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training and apprenticeship. (m) It will comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, requirinq that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be given to lower-income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to eligible business concerns which are located in, or owned in substantial part by, persons residing in the area of the project. (n) It will: (1) To the qreatest extent practicable under State law, comply with Sections 301 and 302 of Title III (Uniform Real Property Acquisition Policy) of the Uni- form Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and will comply with Sections 303 and 304 of Title III, and HUD implementing instruc- tions at 24 CFR Part 42; and (2) Inform affected persons of their rights and of the acquisition policies and procedures set forth in the regulations at 24 CFR Part 42 and 5570.602(b). (o) It will: (1) Comply with Title II (Uniform Relocation Assistance) of the Uniform Relo- cation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and HUD imPlementinq requlations at 24 CFA Part 42 and 5570.602(a), (2) Provide relocation payments and offer relocation assistance as described In Section 205 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act to all persons displaced as a result of acquisition of real property for an activity assisted under the Community Development Block Grant program. Such payments and assistance shall be provided in a fair and consistent and equitable manner that insures that the relocation process does not result in different or separate treatment of such persons on account of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or source of income; (3) Assure that, within a reasonable period of time prior to displacement, comparable decent, safe and sanitary replacement dwellings will be avallable to all displaced families and individuals and that the range of choices available to such persons will not vary on account of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or source of income; and (4) Inform affected persons of the relocation assistance, policies and proce- dures set forth in the regulations at 24 CFR Part 42 and 24 CFR 570.602(a). (p) It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for Private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business, or other ties. page 3 of 4 HUD -7068 (6-78) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DES IIORIrs (q) It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act which limits the politictl activity of employees. (r) It will give HUD and the Comptroller General through any authorized representatives access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the qrant. (s) It will insure that the facilities under its ownership, lease or supervi- sion which shall be utilized in the accomplishment of the program are not listed on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) list of Violating Facilities and that it will the or of the EPA Office ooffFederralfActivities pindicating communication afacility mtohbe 0used tin the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA. (t) It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. Pub. L. 93-234, 87 Stat. 975, approved December 31, 1973. Section 103(a) required, on and after March 2, 1974, the purchase of flood insurance in communities where such insurance is available as a condition for the receipt of any Federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for use in any area, that has been identi- fied by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an area having special flood hazards. The phrase "Federal financial assistance" I ncludes any form of loan, grant, guaranty, insurance payment, rebate, subsidy, disaster assistance loan or grant, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance. (u) It will, in connection with its performance of environmental assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470), Executive Order 11593, and the Preservation of Archeological and Historical Data Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1, et. sea.) by: (1) Consultina with the State Historic Preservation Officer to identify properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of His- toric Places that are subject to adverse effects (see 36 CFA Part 800.8) by the proposed activity, and (2) complying with all requirements established by HUD to avoid or mitigate adverse effects upon such properties. Page 4 of 46 HUD -7068 (6-78) / MICROFILMED BY JORM MIOROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT I, NAME OF APPLICANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PLAN SUMMARY COMMUNITY PROFILE B-7 -HN-19-0005 7. PEIIIOD OF APPLICABILITY E'1jD O7IQInEI /Every fires Y"MI From:_ 7/1/79 TO: 0/30/80 ❑AEYIIIo ❑AmEndmEnt W_4 COMMUNITY PROFILE Iowa City ie a midwaot@rn community with a population totalling 47,744. The community was originally platted in 1839 and it is therefore not surprising that 40% of the existing housing stock was built prior to 1940. The chief natural feature of the City is the Iowa River which meanders through the City and is fed by numerous creeks. As development has increased, runoff into these creeks has become an ever greater problem, and the periodic flooding of Ralston Creek in particular demands community development attention. Another dominant feature of Iowa City is the University of Iowa which, with its current enrollment of 22,990 students, strongly influences the character of the community. These statements provide a general overview of Iowa City's profile. A more detailed description of population and income characteristics, as well as economic and housing conditions, are presented below. POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS 1. Population Growth - The community's population has increased 497.7 percent since 1900, compared to the national population percentage change of 178.0 percent. The University's growth has had a major impact, for example between 1960 and 1970 enrollment doubled. The affect of this fast population growth was vividly felt when the demand for hc.using exceeded the supply. 2. Population Age - The 1974 Census reported age distribution as follows: children aged 0-14, 17.7 percent; young adults and students aged 15-34, 58.0 percent; middle-aged adults aged 35- 64, 17.9 percent; and senior citizens aged 65 and over, 6.3 percent. 3. Population Mobility - High mobility is a predominant characteristic of Iowa City. In 1970, only 27 percent of the population five years or older were residing in the same house as in 1965. During that same period 63 percent of the population migrated into or out of the city. 4. Minorities - Consistent with state-wide population patterns, the minority population in Iowa City is small. In 1970, only 2.2 percent of the population were classified as other than White. The Black population is the largest minority group in the city and has been growing steadily since 1940. In 1974, 56 percent of the Black population (388) were University students. 5. ,ectal Population Groups - Because of the unique services available in IF City, many groups of individuals with special 9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ?IDIREs needs have located here. An above-average number of handicapped individuals reside in the city, because of available education and health resources, i.e. 15 percent of _. the city population versus 13.8 percent in the state. An above- average number of transients, including those drawn to Iowa City for welfare health care, require temporary accommodations. A relatively low proportion of Iowa City population is married, and an increased number of female -headed households exist, i.e. 7.9 percent in the city versus 7.3 percent in the state. INCOME AND EMPLOYMENT CHARACTERISTICS The Iowa City median income ($9,942) was higher in 1970 than the state median family income ($9,018). However, when compared to other cities in Iowa having populations over 10,000, Iowa City's median family income was among the lowest. Among the 9,666 Iowa City families counted in 1970, 692 families (7.2 percent) representing a total of 2,091 persons were considered as having an income below the poverty level. They included 116 families headed by a woman and 101 by a person 65 years old or older. Between 1950 and 1970, the number of families in the lower income groups decreased substantially, while there were very large increases in the higher income groups. In 1970, a large portion, 53.6 percent, of the Iowa City labor force was employed in "white collar" jobs. (This was considerably higher than the national average of 48.3 percent). Although women represented 69 percent of the white collar workers, only 38.5 percent of the professional, technical and managerial workers were women; 68.7 percent of the clerical and sales work workers were women. An example of the higher than average number of professionals in the community can be seen when realizing that 690 medical doctors and 72 dentists reside in the community. 10 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I401fi ES IOWA CITY FAMILY INCOME 1970 NUMBER OF % FAMILIES % ALL FAMILY INCOME RANGE FAMILIES COUNTED INCOME ACCRUED Less than $5,000 1,787 18.0 4.88 $5,000-$9,999 3,082 31.9 20.33 $10,000-14,999 2,723 28.1 29.04 $15,000-24,999 1,589 16.4 28.06 $25,000-49,999 452 4.7 14.97 $50,000 & over 41 .4 2.71 Total 9,674 100.0* 100.00* *Percents do not add due to rounding. Among the 9,666 Iowa City families counted in 1970, 692 families (7.2 percent) representing a total of 2,091 persons were considered as having an income below the poverty level. They included 116 families headed by a woman and 101 by a person 65 years old or older. Between 1950 and 1970, the number of families in the lower income groups decreased substantially, while there were very large increases in the higher income groups. In 1970, a large portion, 53.6 percent, of the Iowa City labor force was employed in "white collar" jobs. (This was considerably higher than the national average of 48.3 percent). Although women represented 69 percent of the white collar workers, only 38.5 percent of the professional, technical and managerial workers were women; 68.7 percent of the clerical and sales work workers were women. An example of the higher than average number of professionals in the community can be seen when realizing that 690 medical doctors and 72 dentists reside in the community. 10 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I401fi ES Blue collar workers comprise 36.4 percent of the Iowa City work force; 31 percent of these workers are women. 67.7 percent of the blue collar workers were household workers, service workers and laborers, and 32.3 percent were craftsmen, firemen, and operatives. The University of Iowa was the largest employer in 1970, employing more than one-third of the working population, and thus playing an important role in determining the level and character of Iowa City employment. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS There are two major topics that must be considered when reviewing the economic condition of the city. First, the job market and rate of unemployment and secondly, the city's need to levy taxes in order to supply demanded services must be considered. The table below indicates the total labor force in Iowa increased almost 100% between 1950 and 1970 with some variation in job opportunities. Figures are approximate based on U.S. Census of i population 1970. One characteristic of Iowa City's economy is that both production wages and payroll/employees tend to be lower than the state average because of its highly productive, over -qualified, labor supply, and the imbalance of available jobs. i Unemployment in Iowa City has remained generally low compared to na- tional figures, however there has been a gradual increase in unem- ployment from 1.2% in 1950 to 1.7% in 1960 and 2.8% in 1970. Because of the dominance of the University of Iowa both as an employer and as the owner of a large percentage of City property (50% J of Iowa City land is tax-free property), Iowa City must levy high property taxes in order to supply quality services demanded by citizens. Iowa City property owners therefore bear a high tax burden since these tax dollars must pay for services for the whole city. HOUSING CONDITIONS The Iowa City housing market is characterized by very low (1 percent in 1975) vacancy rates for rental housing; relatively high housing costs; single family dwellings which have been converted into multi - 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ianlMEs LABOR FORCE AND EMPLOYMENT Total Manufac- Wholesale/ Professional Labor Force turine Retail Related Services I.C. 1950 10,960 4.5% 21% 43% I.C. 1960 14,490 7% 15.5% 52% I.C. 1970 20,620 6.5% 19% 55% U.S. 1970 80,051,046 25.9% 20.1T 42%% One characteristic of Iowa City's economy is that both production wages and payroll/employees tend to be lower than the state average because of its highly productive, over -qualified, labor supply, and the imbalance of available jobs. i Unemployment in Iowa City has remained generally low compared to na- tional figures, however there has been a gradual increase in unem- ployment from 1.2% in 1950 to 1.7% in 1960 and 2.8% in 1970. Because of the dominance of the University of Iowa both as an employer and as the owner of a large percentage of City property (50% J of Iowa City land is tax-free property), Iowa City must levy high property taxes in order to supply quality services demanded by citizens. Iowa City property owners therefore bear a high tax burden since these tax dollars must pay for services for the whole city. HOUSING CONDITIONS The Iowa City housing market is characterized by very low (1 percent in 1975) vacancy rates for rental housing; relatively high housing costs; single family dwellings which have been converted into multi - 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ianlMEs i space; and fairly low density development of both apartments and single family dwellings throughout the city. According to the 1970 U.S. Bureau of Census figures, 54 percent of approximately 15,500 of Iowa City housing units were renter -occupied and new construction had not kept pace with the population growth. Since 1970, permits have been issued for 2,135 multifamily units, 220 duplexes, and 1,625 single family units. This increase in the amount of housing has been partially offset by the demolitions due to urban renewal, construction of the new post office, and removal of the University's Stadium Park and Templin Park housing. A 1975 survey showed 1,282 (8 percent) housing units in Johnson County were overcrowded (using HUD standard 1.01 persons per room). In addition a high percentage had code violations with 1,088 (7%) lacking some or all plumbing facilities. (Iowa City has approximately 65% of the Population of Johnson County). An Exterior Building Condition Survey (August 1977) of most of the N older portions of the City indicated that 65% of the structures were in sound condition, 31% have minor deficiencies, 3.8% have major deficiencies and 0.16% should be demolished. Because of diverse housing priorities (for example some University professors seek out historically prominent structures in older neighborhoods for housing) few blighted neighborhoods have developed. Instead there are spots of blight and deterioration scattered throughout the City. The periodic flooding of Ralston Creek and sewer surcharging have caused deterioration of some neighborhoods along the creek. Many large older houses have been subdivided to provide apartment units Close to the University. This provides much needed rental housing but does create some problems in maintenance of the housing stock. Absentee landlords permit some structures to deteriorate, and renters in general do not have the commitment to upkeep of the neighborhood common to families in owner -occupied single family dwellings. Data Sources: U.S. Bureau of the Census 1970; Iowa City ompre endue Plan for Land Use, Traffic Ways and Community Facilities (1978); Iowa City Plan Reports on: Population (1977), Housing (1977), Economics (1977); Iowa City Plan: People's Guide and Survey Results; Survey of Exterior Building Conditions, Department Of Community Development, 1977; Iowa Department of Job Service; Iowa Labor Market; Neighborhood Meetings 1976-77. 12 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110I1JES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PLAN SUMMARY SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS I From: 7/1/79 _ To: 6/30/80 City Of GO Original ffwry Thm V"") O Rwidon 0Am.ndment COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS As indicated by the factors presented in the community profile, Iowa City has many community development and housing needs. Some of the neighborhoods are deteriorated, others are showing a steady decline. The housing stock is mixed with considerable disinvestment in structures by absentee landlords; and there are problems caused by creek flooding. Economically the City is overdependent on the University of Iowa for employment opportunities and has a very low property tax base because a large porportion of the land is tax-exempt. A. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION NEEDS The oldest, central portion of Iowa City (as outlined in the CDBG Project Area map, page 58) includes the area of the City most in need of revitalization. The downtown was initially identified for redevelopment, and this need has been largely met (Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14). The rest of the i designated CDBG area consists of residential neighborhoods with a mixture of old and new housing. Almost all of Iowa City's 19th century houses are in this area, with most other single family homes dating back to before 1940. As the University of Iowa has expanded, some of these neighborhoods have changed to accomodate student demand for housing, particularly close to the University. Neighborhood Decline Because of a change in the character of these neighborhoods there has been considerable decline. Absentee landlords and a — very rapid turnover of student renters have resulted in deterioration of houses and yards. An increase in the number of cars has created traffic and parking problems, and the rapid turnover of residents has made for an unstable community. Flooding An added problem in much of the area is the flooding threat from Ralston Creek. Three serious floods in the past eighteen years have caused substantial property damage and contributed to the blight of some neighborhoods. Housing Whereas housing studies indicate considerable deterioration, housing. in most of the area can still be rehabilitated. It should be noted, however, that as older homes change ownership, perceptive developers have assembled parcels to build demanded centrally located apartments thus further altering the character of the neighborhood. 13 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DF.S MOIRES Rehabilitation and Site Improvements Because the CDBG program area is the home of the majority of Iowa City's population of low and moderate income residents, and because many property owners do not have the financial means to rehabilitate their homes, there is a need for both technical and financial assistance to preserve the existing housing stock, upgrade deficient housing units before they become unsalvageable and prevent further expansion of deteriorated areas. In addition, in order to maintain a viable residential environment, it is necessary to upgrade and revitalize some neighborhoods through site improvements. Such improvements would help to arrest and reverse the incipient decline, as well as provide incentives for private investment in the neighborhoods. Public investment in facilities such as sidewalks, streets, alleys and neighborhood parks is needed to improve substandard conditions and to enhance the neighborhood environment. Such improvement in turn will make the neighborhoods attractive to home owners with families whose presence is important to the vitality and stability of the area. Acquisition/Rehabilitation for Additional Services There is also a need to rehabilitate housing in the CDBG area, where the present owners are unable or unwilling to do so. The City can preserve these structures with public intervention and acquisition. After rehabilitation, the houses can be used to address other pressing human needs in the City such as providing shelters for victims of spouse abuse or providing structures to be rented in the Section 8 Existing Program. Comprehensive Target Neighborhood Improvement In a few areas of Iowa City, a comprehensive strategy of improvements is needed to promote stabilization. One such area is the one located along the lower reaches of Ralston Creek. Because of periodic flooding, tenure in the neighborhood is characterized by small businesses which regularly change use -' (one building housed a Chinese food store, fast food restaurant, and insurance office at various times from 1976- " 1978) and miscellaneous remaining housing accomodating low _. income residents. The flooding problems of Ralston Creek are too complex and costly for the private market to overcome alone. A comprehensive strategy and public assistance are needed. Energv Conservation The current situation of dwindling of fossil fuel supplies and the rising cost of fuel is a national problem which is likely to become more severe over the next decade. The impact of this 14 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES blOUIES I problem is particularly severe upon low and moderate income families and those with fixed incomes, who are forced to spend an increasing amount of their family budget for heating, and to a lesser extent cooling. Although individuals are anxious to conserve energy, they often to not have the accurate information on the most effective means of insulating and weatherproofing their houses. Thus, there is a need for a program of heat loss identification for homes and the dispersal of information on energy conservation. 15 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MINES B. COMMUNITY -WIDE HOUSING NEEDS Need for new Construction During the last 15 years, University growth and the growth in general population have had a direct impact on the availability of suitable housing units in Iowa City. Precise statistics are scarce, however, there is evidence that the private market has not been able to keep pace with the demand for housing in Iowa — City. In 1974, vacancy rates were as low as 2.18 percent including rental and owner -occupied housing and in 1975 the rental vacancy rate alone was 0.98 percent. The problems _ generated by such a tight market are many -- overcrowding, substandard conditions, housing deterioration, rapid conversion to multi -family units, and overpayment (paying more than 25 percent of household income for rent). A very low vacancy rate points specifically to a need for increasing the supply of housing through new construction. HUD has estimated that 1,000 or more new units in Iowa City would be necessary in order to balance supply and demand. Need for Upgrading Existing Stock 1. In view of the high cost of new housing and the relative lack of vacant developable land, preservation of the existing housing stock increases in importance. Most housing in Iowa City was built before 1940. A 1977 survey of exterior housing conditions conducted in the central portion of Iowa City showed 32 percent to be structurally deficient. Continual flooding of Ralston Creek has aggravated deteriorating housing conditions and the high cost of repairs presents many owner -occupants and small property landlords from making repairs despite the need for upgrading existing structures, both rental and owner -occupied. Need for Housing Subsidies According to 1970 Census data, roughly 35 percent of the households in Iowa City had inadequate housing conditions as specified by HUD (overcrowding, overpaying, or lack of plumbing). Eighty-five percent of these were also lower income households. Although housing conditions have improved since 1970, substantial problems still exist. One thousand, three hundred lower income renter households currently require housing assistance. This represents 76 percent of all of the - need in the renter household category. While the needs of homeowners for housing assistance are less, they are concentrated among elderly households who are living on fixed incomes. Those rental subsidies and construction subsidies are required to provide suitable housing for lower income households. 16 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Meed to Plan for Housing Development Changing land uses, Ralston Creek flooding, housing conversions and the increase in density experienced in some neighborhoods are factors which have generated pockets of substandard housing within neighborhoods. in the "Armory last ten For instance, Neighborhood" area, commercial uses have increased over the years. Some families cannot afford to move from the area, yet because of periodic flooding there are few incentives for owners to maintain or improve their properties. In addition to providing housing units, there is a need to plan on a long- term basis for housing development and efficient utilization of community facilities. Analysis of adequate areas for housing development is essential to create stable neighborhoods and to minimize housing loss through negative impacts of mixed uses. Need to •_•• ��_� �u���mumcles and A encies Iowa city is the largest city in the count functions as part of a larit ger urban area. There is however, ned to coordinate housing planning efforts with surrounding communities and area -wide planning agencies in order to provide better housing throughout the area. Due to local conditions, programs for perspective lower incomehomeowners are difficult to implement in Iowa City. The options for addressing this problem are greater in smaller communities which qualify for FmHA programs. Likewise, Iowa City has management capabilities for existing housing programs and j expertise in housing rehabilitation programs which it shares with other communities and county staff In order to provide a t high level of housing assistance in the area and to address interjurisdictional housing problems, there is a need to coordinate resources with other communities. _! Need to Monitor Impacts of Program Development I In addition to planning for city-wide housing development, there is a need to monitor the effectiveness of ongoing housing programs to prevent impaction of lower income households and unfair housing low income income households and unfair housing i practices, and to ensure increased choice opportunities for lower income households. of housing 17 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11011JES C. COMMUNITY NEEDS PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS Citizen surveys carried out in connection with the City's Comprehensive Plan indicated that meeting the needs of the elderly is one of the major concerns of citizens. Services and programs for the elderly are currently physically at scattered locations throughout Iowa City. Some types of services are provided only by one agency, others are duplicated between agencies. Funding for agencies is limited and variable, and many needs of the elderly are not being met or being met inadequately. The building currently housing some of the services for the elderly (SEATS, Meals on Wheels, Council on Aging, Johnson County Helath Department) is structurally substandard and poorly located. A centrally located building which can house a majority of the services for the elderly has been acquired; the building now needs to be remodeled to serve the elderly. In addition a coordinated program involving the elderly and service providers needs to be established to insure the best possible planning for space allocation and programs to be carried out in the Senior Center. ID MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOINES D. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEEDS. Iowa City's tax base is heavily weighted toward residential lots and buildings. Almost 70% of the total taxable values are residential (as compared to 55% for Cedar Rapids, a neighboring city) with approximately 23% property tax income from mercantile lots and buildings and 8% from industrial and manufacturing lots and buildings. This places a heavy tax load on the Iowa City property owners. In addition, approximately 50% of Iowa City land is tax-exempt (mostly state owned) which means that the rest of the land must provide most of the City's revenues. An economic development program to increase the City's industrial and commercial tax base is therefore needed. Until now the rapid expansion of the University of Iowa has provided much of the economic growth of the City, largely through professional and related jobs. Now that University growth has stabilized and a possible decline in enrollment is projected, an economic development program is also essential to insure adequate job opportunities in Iowa City. Data Sources for Community Development and Housing Needs Section: Iowa City Comprehensive Plan for Land Use, Trafficways and Com- munity Facilities (1978); Iowa City Plan reports on Housing (1977), Economics (1977), Community Facilities (1977); Rental Housing Survey (1975); Survey of Exterior Building Conditions (1977); Sidewalk Report (1976); Sidewalk Report (1976); Committee on Community Needs (1976-1978); Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee (1976-1978); Neighborhood Meetings (1977-78); 1970 Census Special Cross -tabulations from EMAD (1974 and 1978). 19 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OES MOINES Form APPro"d OMB No. 63•RI619 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT1. NAME OF APPLICANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PLAN SUMMARY Cit of Iowa Cit COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY 2. APPLICATION GRANT NUMBER L J Urlglnel fEwry TAw Ywn) From: 7/1/79 To: 6/30/80 []Revision ❑Amendment COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR SOLVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTUS NEEDS A. GENERAL STRATEGY. In this the fifth and last year of Iowa City's hold harmless CDBG funding, the community development strategy will continue to ad- dress the basic areas of need identified and prioritized throughout the program as follows: 1. Neighborhood improvement programs have been the focus of a major portion of the City's commmunity development strategy. In 1977 the City Council designated the central portion of Iowa City as the COBG Neighborhood Improvement Project Area (See map p. 58), This area provides residences for a large proportion of the City's low and moderate income persons and, because of age and use the neighborhood has many community development needs (See "Needs" Section of this proposal.). The major objectives to be accomplished in this area are: the elimination of slums and blight, prevention of further deterioration (particularly through flooding), conservation and upgrading of the housing stock, upgrading and revitalization through site improvements, and elimination.of conditions detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens. 2. The needs of elderly and handicapped citizens were given high priority by both citizens and the City Council. An architectural barrier removal program has been carried out during the past three years and a Senior Center has been acquired and will be rehabilitated and programmed to coordinate services and opportunities for the elderly in Iowa City. 3. A Comprehensive Plan for Iowa City was prepared with COBG funding during the past three years and was adopted by the Iowa City Council in May 1978. Further research and planning are necessary for implementing the Comprehensive _ Plan and are important for future decisions in the development and redevelopment of neighborhoods. Such activities include detailed area plans for three Council delineated older neighborhoods, and development of a new subdivision ordinance. c MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES B. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGY AREA In 1977 the City Council designated the central portion of Iowa City as the CDBG Neighborhood Improvement Project Area (see map p•58)• During the past three years the following programs have been carried out in this area: housing rehabilitation, mininum housing code enforcement, neighborhood site improvement, Ralston Creek flood control, architectural barrier removal, energy conservation through heat loss reduction in homes and downtown redevelopment. Some of these programs will continue during the fifth year of CDBG funding, hopefully concurrently with CDBG funding through the Small Cities Program. Other projects will be essentially completed by FY80 (neighborhood site improvements, architectural barrier removal and downtown redevelopment). In order to continue the process of revitalizing the CDBG project area, ensuring the conservation of housing stock and assisting low and moderate income persons to reduce heat loss from their homes, the following programs will be continued in FY80: minimum housing code enforcement, housing rehabilitation, energy conservation, and Ralston Creek flood control. In addition, a small portion of the CDBG project area is being targeted for intensive improvements under the Small Cities Program. This area known as the lower Ralston Creek neighborhood j is one of the most seriously blighted areas in the City. Most of the area lies in the flood plain of Ralston Creek and much of the deterioration of structures in the area is due to the frequent flooding of the creek. For this reason improvements in the area have not been undertaken to date. With Ralston Creek improvements upstream now underway (CDBG program 1976-1980) a concerted effort in this downstream area becomes feasible. y a, b PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS MINIMUM HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT The continuing goal of this program is to monitor the physical quality of housing units within the central corridor of the City - to insure that the accomodations are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition in accordance with all the applicable codes and ordinances. Program Objectives: The established program objectives in the Rousing Code Enforcement Program are as follows: 1. To systematically inspect each renter -occupied dwelling unit within the project area for violations of the Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code. 21 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES II0IRCS 2. To inspect owner -occupied single family dwelling units on a complaint basis, by request or when the exterior shows evidence of extensive deterioration or neglect. 3. To establish and maintain an inventory of all structures within the project areas containing residential units. _ Records shall include microfilm and computer files as well as paper file systems. 4. To review codes and ordinances regularly amending portions i as appropriate or necessary. 5. To review office procedures and time management procedures regularly to insure field travel time is minimized, inspections are completed efficiently, reports are written comprehensively and compliance is actively pursued. 6. To continue to strive for public awareness and acceptance of the Housing Inspection Program by utilizing publications, speakers, workshops and media formats to help in the educational process. j 7. To continue to develop staff professionalism and competence by annual in-service training programs. IBJ Short Term Objectives; 1. To inspect 1100 structures in the CDBG area. j 2. To continue dissemination of Housing Code information to the public. I 3. To enforce code compliance for all structures inspected `. within subsequent twelve-month period. 4. To respond to all citizen complaints of alleged code violations located in the project area within 24 hours. 5. To issue rental permits to all multiple dwellings (three - units or more) and rooming houses complying with existing codes and ordinances. The Minimum Housing Code Enforcement Program is closely allied with the program for housing rehabilitation. Inspectors inform homeowners about rehabilitation grants and loans and also provide the director of the rehabilitation program with relevant information. HOUSING REHABILITATION - Emergency Repair and Home Winterization Grant Program: The goal of, this program is to provide maximum service, both technical and financial, to a .larger number of residents than permitted in a conventional rehabilitation program. A further 22 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•Dps I40111cS goal is to complete cases in a timely manner, so that upon completion of FY80, there will be no carry over cases. By assisting low income homeowners to correct deficiencies to the structural and/or mechanical systems in their homes, we 1 anticipate alleviating the major cause of anxiety on the part of low-income home owners who find themselves confronted with costly roof repairs, electrical repairs or deteriorating furnaces. Community feedback indicates that many home owners j eligible for CDBG assistance neither desire nor require extensive rehabilitation assistance, but rather need some help in correcting deficiencies that demand revenues beyond their limited budgets. In addition, a strong intent is to provide energy conservation in the form of winterization programs - a frequent request by elderly home owners, to help them cope with _.1 ever -rising energy costs. A major long-term goal is to allow an elderly homeowner to remain in their home, where they are comfortable, for as long as they desire. Pro ram Objectives: I. To offer technical and financial assistance in the form of grants up to $5,000 for emergency repair to the basic systems of structures, e.g. furnace repairs, plumbing repairs, electrical repairs or replacements. 2. To coordinate information from the Johnson County Social Services Department, the Council on Aging, Housing Inspectors and others in identifying low income homeowners in need of assistance. 3. To provide home winterization grants to owners of single family homes, who are 60 years or older, have a low or moderate income and/or are disabled. - Short Term Objectives: To make emergency repairs and/or winterize approximately 25 structures. Winterization will include installation of storm windows, caulking of openings, and increasing wall insulation to R-19 and ceiling insulation to R-22 thermal values. The emergency repair and winterization program is closely coordinated with Code Enforcement, the Heat Loss Identification Program, and a variety of City and County programs for the - elderly. ENERGY CONSERVATION: The long term goal of the Energy Conservation Program is to improve the efficiency of energy usage in Iowa City through energy monitoring and insulation programs. Data collected will indicate overall program effectiveness and will serve to identify areas needing action, and will aid in decision making 23 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NOIRES concerning not only future energy conservation projects but also concerning any type of future project where energy use is a significant factor. Program Db'ectives 1. To provide homeowners with specific information regarding the quality of insulation and weather sealing for the outside walls of their houses by an initial exterior scan of the property, followed by a full interior scan if requested by the homeowners in the CDBG project area. 2• To provide homeowners in the project area with photographic information from an exterior scan. The scanning is done from late October until March, weather permitting, and it is expected to take approximately five Years to scan every structure in the CDBG Program Area. While the service is available outside of the CDBG Program Area for a fee, the priority is on scanning the homes within the CDBG Program Area. 3. To provide homeowners in the project area with information on the Housing Rehabilitation Winterization Program and energy conservation. 4. To monitor energy usage of the various sectors of Iowa City to provide accurate data for future policy and decision making. Short-term Objectives: 1. To carry out initial heat loss scans with the thermography instrument on 600 structures. 2. To carry out full scale building scans on structures as requested by homeowners. 3. To collect and analyze the energy data derived from the Utility records of the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors and from the fuel tax records for the transportation sector and to report it quarterly to the Resources Conservation Commission for use in spotting trends and designing future energy conservation projects. 4. To record energy use for those homes winterized under the Housing Rehabilitation Prog are installed. ram, or retrofitted with a solar collector, before and after energy conservation measures The heat loss identification program is closely linked with the Housing Rehabilitation Winterization Program by providing information on homes requiring insulation. 24 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES �JotrlEs 7 RALSTON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL The continuing goal of this project is to control the volume of water flowing into Iowa City via the north branch of Ralston Creek, by the construction of a dry -bottom dam, storm water " detention facility in Hickory Hill Park. -' Program Objectives: 1. To reduce peak flood flows in the 100 year storm frequency -- from 3000 cubic feet/second to 500 cubic feet/second directly below the dam. 2. To provide storage for flood waters which will reduce flood flows in the neighborhood improvement project area from approximately 6600 cubic feet per second (assuming continued development of the upper watershed) to j approximately 1400 cubic feet per second. Short-term Objectives: 1. To complete the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for construction of the dams. 2. To acquire property and easements necessary for the construction of the dam. I 3. To construct the dam. J This continuing program to control the flooding of Ralston Creek will benefit the neighborhood in the CDBG project area by preventing continued deterioration and blight due to flooding. Once flooding is controlled, houses in the former flood plain can be rehabilitated. - The City's preapplication for a Small Cities Program grant to be used for improvements to the channel of the lower Ralston Creek reaches is closely coordinated with the overall management plan for the Ralston Creek Watershed. i AREA PLANNING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE The overall goal of this program is to enhance the City's ability to manage development and redevelopment, therefore minimizing opportunity for neighborhood deterioration and blighted j conditions. This development management capacity is necessary to maximize the benefits from the City's investment in the Comprehensive Plan. _ Area plans and a subdivision ordinance will enable more efficient provision of public services and facilities, stronger land use management capability, identification of needed I regulations, and identification of strategies for solving specific neighborhood problems. 25 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOInEs Program Objectives: I. To prepare plans which identify existing and projected — deficiencies in three Council delineated neighborhoods. These plans will provide a reliable information base on which the City Council can make sound policy decisions regarding each neighborhood's development and redevelopment. 2. To prepare a new subdivision ordinance in order to strengthen the City Council's development management capacity and to efficiently implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, and to provide for timely provision of municipal facilities such as streets, sewers, and water. Short Term Objectives: 1. To collect and evaluate data identifying key problems and M characteristics for three neighborhoods. 2. To provide detailed area plans with alternatives for ameliorating traffic and other problems, and recommendations for development and redevelopmemt of three neighborhoods. 3. To prepare a new subdivision ordinance which will include provisions for limited access along arterial streets, design of lots in sensitive land areas, spatial distribution of housing (and commercial and industrial) developments, the proper orientation of housing, the design of streets and other infrastructure requirements. The area plans and new subdivision ordinance will effectively iassist implementation of the Comprehensive Plan by providing more detailed information and the necessary tools. Such plans i are also closely linked to the overall Community Development strategy of Iowa City and the plans for improvements in the Armory neighborhood under the Small Cities Program. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT OPMENT PROGRAM The continuing goal of this program is the completion of all ` downtown redevelopment activities begun as part of the Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14. Program Objectives: To complete all downtown redevelopment activities in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan and the closeout agreement. V MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Short-term Objectives: 1. To complete the sale of one remaining disposition parcel. 2. To monitor the design and construction of two municipal parking structures. 3. To continue design review procedures for private redevelopment projects. 4. To monitor the Streetscape Improvements Program which includes construction of streets and amenities in the 6 block Central Business District core area. 5. To settle all pending acquisition appeals. GENERAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION The goal of the CDBG program administration is to manage the planning, program development, and program implementation of CDBG activities, insuring that they comply with state, federal and local regulations, monitoring them so that they are completed in a satisfactory manner within an acceptable time span, and coordinating them so that activities are not duplicated and the end result provides comprehensive improvement in the designated target areas of Iowa City. Program Objectives: 1. To meet the goals, objectives and performance standards for each Community Development Plan project, through sound program administration and management. 2. To provide an organized process through which citizens have the opportunity to be involved in defining projects, their scope, funding and performance evaluation. Short-term Objectives: 1. To administer the close-out of all CDBG projects by July 1980. 2. To ensure adequate staffing of all implemented programs and review performance regularly. 3. To continue regular monthly meetings of the Committee on Community Needs to review ongoing projects and receive and provide citizen input to the Community Development Program. 4. To continue neighborhood meetings and meetings of the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee to ensure active involvement of citizens in neighborhood revitalization and Ralston Creek improvements. 27 FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIn Es d. PUBLIC SERVICES TO BE CARRIED OUT. In addition to the physical improvement programs to be carried out with CDBG funds, the City is carrying out the following public improvements with funds other than CDBG, which will also assist in revitalizing the neighborhood strategy area: 1. Grading and gravelling all alleys. 2. Repairing concrete street defects on all arterial streets — and bus routes. 3. Asphalt surfacing of streets in the urban renewal area. — 4. Erection of bus shelters throughout the project area if the City's application for an UMTA grant is successful. 5. Placement of a traffic signal at Court and Clinton Street. - 6. Inspection and inventorying of all sidewalks and enforcement of the sidewalk ordinance. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MONIES ISL_ .r+� •. e. STFI YEAR CDBG IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 1979 1990 J A 5 0 M D J F M A M J •Mini Min iiansing in,, 1' f Continuous ongoing program t Yluusine Rehabilitation Inform eligible Persons about new program Coordinate information from other agencies and Hear Loss Identifi- cation program Carry out emergency repair and winterl Cation program 'Energy Conservation Continue heat Loss Identification I Provide information on winterization program Ilanitor energy usage 'Scalar Center Rehabilitation of structure Hiring of director and assistant Development of programs. Policies, and budget, Relocation of agencies Into Center Planning I. Area Plan, .Neighborhood 1 a. Data gathering �y b. Plan preparation F'�y Neighborhood It a. Date gathering b. Plan Preparation �y Neighborhood III a. pato gathering b. Plan Preparation 9. Subdivision Ordinance Preparation ~~ Review by Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council 'Urban Redevelopment (I R-11) Completion of: PfuJect Administration, monitoring, design review of redevelopment contracts Property acquisition appeal process and relocation 'Program Administration Monitoring, record keeping. ensuring 1 compliance with regulations, coordination and citizen participation •Ralston Crer-dControl CemPletion of Engineering design Acquisition of land and sea ement, I Construction of Jam -0,going pmramf ~� Stuff uetivltlm will be coordinated with the implementation schedule for the Small Cltlrf Program Impravament Area. 29 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t401RES If S ANTICIPATED RESOURCES. CDBG Entitlement Funds $671,000 Sale of CDBG Acquired Urban Renewal Property $264,500 THE ROLE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS. Committee on Community Needs, The Committee on Community Needs (CCN) is a group of 15 Iowa City residents, representing a cross-section of citizen interests, —• backgrounds and socio-economic levels. The Committee is appointed by the City Council to gather citizen comments about on-going and proposed community development programs and to make recommendations to the Council about these programs. The Committee holds regular monthly meetings and monitors individual programs. Each Committee member is assigned to one or more projects for detailed monthly review and input. For example, a Committee member residing on the north side of town will talk to his/her neighbors about the housing rehabilitation and site improvement programs, attend neighborhood meetings and be a W general liaison between residents of the neighborhood, CCN, City Council and the City staff. CCN also plays an important role in presenting the CDBG program to citizens through radio shows and spot ads, newspaper articles and slide shows. The Committee held two public meetings to solicit comments and ideas regarding community development " projects to be included in the 5th year CDBG application. At a further public meeting citizens commented on priorities among the 21 projects proposed. CCN then made a final recommendation to the City Council. Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee. In 1975, when CDDG funds became available, residents of the Ralston Creek neighborhoods organized to assure that watershed management projects would be planned and implemented with CDBG funds. The Committee has met regularly during the past four years and been actively involved in every phase of the program from hiring a consultant, through review of the Watershed Management Plan and implementation of interim projects, and the initial phases leading to the construction of storm water detention basins on the north and south branches of Ralston Creek. The Committee is also involved in the proposed Small Cities comprehensive grant application for the lower Ralston Creek area which includes Ralston Creek channel improvements. Neighborhood Groups for Site Improvements. Residents of five neighborhoods eligible for site improvement programs have played an active part in these projects. In each 30 _. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111[5 of five neighborhoods, residents organized, and selected the improvements to be carried out, and spent many hours helping to plan and implement the improvements themselves, for example by the construction and planting of a mini -park in one neighborhood. Neighborhood residents will continue to be involved in all neighborhood revitalization programs. h. SUPPORT OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY BY HAP. The housing assistance goals, and general locations for implementing the goals, support the neighborhood revitalization strategy in a variety of significant ways. In the past, a CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation program has been operating throughout the Neighborhood Improvement Project Area. The program will be continued as an important element in the strategy to conserve housing stock, and the HAP goals further propose to compliment this effort through 312 loan assistance for lower income homeowners. Assistance for rehabilitation of rental properties will be pursued through the Traditional Public Housing and Section 8 existing programs. The proposed goal for rental rehabilitation -, will help to arrest a trend toward conversion and deterioration of older large single family rental properties in the CDBG project area, thereby increasing the supply of standard housing for lower income families. Goals for new construction of rental units are likewise a part of the overall revitalization strategy. Inadequate housing which is planned to be removed from the creek flood plain through the Small Cities Project will be replaced by new construction on the periphery of the project area. The general approach to providing housing assistance is compati- ble with and supportive of the goals of the neighborhood re- vitalization strategy. Current and proposed subsidized housing units are scattered throughout the City in order to prevent "low income ghettos", to remove lower income families from hopelessly blighted areas, and to provide mixed income neighborhood environments. Past HAP goals were addressed primarily to the acute needs of the elderly and handicapped population. As a result, barrier -free housing for the handicapped is now being developed, one elderly housing complex is under construction, and an additional elderly housing complex will be built in conjunction with the Senior Center. A majority of the new construction goals for the next three years are directed toward families, however, the remaining needs in the elderly and handicapped category will be addressed. In fact, minimum goals were raised to allow increased housing rehabilitation for elderly residents who wish to remain in their homes. 31 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES nn IIIES COMMUNITY -WIDE HOUSING STRATEGY To address quantity shortage. Land suitable for development is relatively scarce. Iowa City will be providing new sewage treatment facilities to correct a system deficiency. This will allow additional development to take place on the southeast side. In addition, proposed changes in the Zoning Ordinance based on the new Comprehensive Plan will allow higher density development in some areas of the City. It has been a policy of the City to encourage subdivision development within certain guidelines and to assist developers in processing their development plans. Assisted housing programs serve both homeowner and renter needs with new construction. Methods of providing a successful 235 program for low and moderate income prospective homeowners will be thoroughly investigated and assisted new construction for rental housing will be initiated. During the next year, applications will be made for 30 units of Section -8 new construction or Traditional Public Housing. To addressuag lity maintenance. Code enforcement and housing rehabilitation programs currently operating will be modified, but continued next year, supplemented by a proposed Traditional Public Housing acquisition and rehabilitation program for rental housing. In the past, rehabilitation has been primarily directed to owner - occupied housing and has been confined to areas within the CDBG Neighborhood Improvement area. The CDBG Systematic Minimum Housing Code Enforcement program, directed to rental housing, operates within the CDBG boundaries while City -funded code enforcement activity takes place outside the CDBG area. Ongoing City -funded activities will continue as a City-wide housing maintenance program after termination of the CDBG Systematic Minimum Housing Code Enforcement program. Actions other than code enforcement which are intended to foster housing maintenance and improvements, specifically tax incentives to promote investment and restoration of deteriorated or abandoned housing, are being considered by East Central Iowa Council of Governments as elements of their multi - county Housing Policy Plan. If such programs are forthcoming, Iowa City would fall within the jurisdiction of implementation and would encourage their development locally. To address need for subsidies. The updated assessment of housing assistance needs of lower- income households clearly points to major categories of need among elderly homeowners (71%) and small family renters (76%). Housing rehabilitation goals will serve as the primary mechanism for addressing all lower income owner household 32 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES F10111[s needs. An additional 10 units of traditional public housing acquisition and rehabilitation are proposed to address the larger family rental housing need. Through new construction _. projects which are proposed during the next year, rental subsidies could be offered to an additional 30 units. As a third approach to meeting rental housing needs, a 50 unit increase in contract authority for rental subsidies in existing units will be pursued. Planning for housing development City-wide planning for housing development will be accomplished in part through implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, the _ new zoning ordinance and the Housing Assistance Plan. Community facilities and improvements are currently adequate for the accomplishment of assisted housing goals. Program capactiy to serve elderly needs is being increased by developing the Senior Center facility. Coordination with other communities and plannin agencies. Iowa City will continue to encourage and facilitate development of an area -wide housing opportunity plan, a county housing development policy and a county housing authority. Additionally, the possibility of implementing a regional housing program will be investigated. - Monitoring impacts ofrp ogram development. Iowa City housing programs will continue to be closely monitored in order to improve the effectiveness of housing assistance for lower income households. Spacial deconcentration. For some time, the development of housing progra�n Iowa City has been directed toward achieving spacial deconcentration of lower income families. The existing rental subsidy program with 334 units, encourages lower income families to seek housing at scattered sites throughout the City. Public housing for families now in the process of development, will be constructed in small groups at scattered sites. Proposed new construction will be developed in the same manner. Fair housing. Continued fair housing practices will be ensured by up atd ing the local ordinance to conform to recent changes in the state fair housing regulations. Changes, if adopted, will prevent discrimination against tenants on the basis of their friends. Increasing the choice of housing opportunities. In addition to the federally subsidized hous ng goals referenced above, a major project to increase choices of housing opportunities for - low income families in Iowa City has been proposed through the Small Cities grant application. A combination of new 33 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES Ido RIFS construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition/relocation will provide opportunities for lower income families to seek housing _ outside the flood plain, to obtain adequate housing near their old neighborhood, or to upgrade housing conditions within the neighborhood. _ Fifty-five percent of the female -headed households in Iowa City are non -elderly, single women and, as such, are not eligible for most federally assisted housing programs. Housing alternatives _ for the remaining 28% elderly and 16% family heads are expected to be substantially increased by projects now in development. Minority households comprise only 2.2% of the City population _ and minority applicants have comprised a much smaller percentage of the total applicants for housing assistance. To insure that minorities, female -headed households and other low income households are aware of the possible housing programs available to them, the Iowa City Housing Commission has considered sponsoring the publication of a comprehensive Housing Information pamphlet. Completion and distribution of _ the pamphlet is expected during the next fiscal year. Displacement. As reflected on Table II of the Housing AssistT a Plan and the narrative of the community development strategy, the City's proposed Small Cities project will necessarily involve the displacement of 17 households from inadequate housing. Relocation assistance will be available to these households, and the relocation activities as set forth in the Uniform Act will be strictly followed. In addition, as a part of the housing strategy and HAP goals to assist residents to remain in their neighborhood, a HUD -subsidized new construction project for 10-20 units has been proposed for development on the periphery of the target area outside the - flood plain. 34 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 610InES 35 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I101tiEs D. STRATEGY FOR PROVIDING COMMUNITY -WIDE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEM i SENIOR CENTER The long-term goal regarding the Senior Center is to provide a _ centrally located accessible facility which can house a variety of programs and services for the elderly in the community. Program Objectives: 1. To rehabilitate the old Post Office building acquired with CDBG funds for reuse as a Senior Center. (An architect has - t been hired and is now completing plans for the structure.) 2. To provide leadership in meeting the needs of the elderly in Iowa City by providing a well designed facility and administrative staff support for the project. Short-term Objectives: _I 1. To direct, monitor, and coordinate the exterior renova- i tion as the old Post Office structure is preserved. ! 2. To direct, monitor, and coordinate the interior construc- tion as the structure is developed for reuse as a multi- i purpose Senior Center. I 3. To direct, monitor, and coordinate the interior decorations, furnishings and equipping of the Senior Center to pro- vide a functional and aesthetically pleasing environment 'i 4. To train employees, agency directors, and volunteers to - develop management skills to operate the Senior Center in an efficient effective manner. 5. To provide technical assistance to agencies relocating offices into the Senior Center. 6. To provide staff support to both the Senior Center Board { and Council of Elders as they advise the City Council during development of the project. -, i Funding for the Senior Center will be provided from: CDBG Entitlement Funds $214,000 Title V Federal Funds for Equipment & Furnishings $ 53,234 Title V State Senior Center Funds for Equipment & Furnishings $ 38,666 35 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I101tiEs 1. E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Iowa City's Economic Development Program which is just getting underway, is being locally funded. The program will include an analysis of the City's economic base, with particular emphasis on identifying local strengths and weaknesses. Alternative economic development strategies will be evaluated in terms of their potential for increasing the tax base and balancing the j job market in Iowa City. — The Downtown Redevelopment Program is providing opportunities for new downtown commercial development. The improvement program for the lower Ralston Creek area (under the preapplication submitted for the Small Cities Program) proposes partial acquistion and clearance of a blighted, mixed used area, with assembly of parcels of land to permit the development of land consumptive commercial uses. I I I 36 _ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111ES MAPS A. The extent and location of low and moderate income persons as a percentage of the population of each enumeration district was calculated using U.S. Bureau of Census 1970 data. University of Iowa dormitories are concentrated in E.D.'s 29 and 38, and many students also reside in sororities, fraternities and apartments in E.D.'s 28, 34, 39 and 40 through 44. B. The minority population in Iowa City is 2.2 percent of the total population. This map shows that the minority population is concen- trated in the older parts of the city and areas heavily populated by students. (The 1970 Census shows E.D. 40 with 16.9 percent minority residents. Between 1971 and 1975 the Iowa City Urban Renewal project assisted residents in this area to relocate to iadequate housing throughout the city.) =i C.1 The extent and location of substandard and deteriorated housing in the CDBG program area was calculated using data from the exterior I housing survey of 1977. Figures include all housing showing deficiencies rated on a point scale as follows: it Points Condition 0-5 Structurally sound 6-20 Minor deficient i _I 21-40 Major deficient 41 up Structurally substandard Because data is available for only part of the city, an additional map (C.2) showing exterior housing conditions throughout Iowa City is attached. C.2 A city-wide survey of exterior housing conditions in 1976 provided the data for this map. 37 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPJDS•D[. 1.10Ir1E5 EXTENT & LOCATION OF LOW and MODERATE INCOME PERSONS as % of enumeration district F� APPROnrAtt /au IOWA CITY 22 O II bm N 40 p�a moi. 31 1626 2333 W co 35 54 00 Eeemeratioe District 90 %of low moderate income persons 30 60 24 43 32 271 48 25 48 49 26 33 33 28 I9 34 13 29 9 73 45 3e 46 79 96 62 44 47 38 1641 42 73 64 96 9640 81 2 51 50 37 39 55 54 53 22 42 54 52 43 56 57 36 53 34 59 58 59 49 24 60 42 3511 54 ' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES CVTCYT Q I MATIAY AC YIYADITV Drcln[lMTO i, CA) to / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES e EXTENT & LOCATION OF SUBSTANDARD & DETERIORATED HOUSING APPROXIMATE SCALE IOWA CITY Q® kill. N N p a2 mi. ? I0 35+ I I I i 00 Enumeratien District oo X of sobstaadard bousiml + Is iuformition available SOURCE: Eaterisr loildins Survey, Aolust 1977 34+ 31 + 26 23 _+ I + 30 271 25 S9 38 48 33 28 + + 219 45 2846 + 4044 47 38 +41 42 3 34 + 340 3T 39 54 53 61. + 33 2 31 52 39 25 56 57 36 20 37 35b / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r 60+ 22 C110 IMPROVEMENT i AREA W 49 }J� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB F.EOAP RAPIDS -PLC YIOtjirs CITY OF IOWA CITY EXTERIOR HOUSING CONDITIONS AUGUST 1976 GOOD O GOOD TO FAIR D FAIR FAIR TO POOR POOR 13 General Administration 8 Downtown Redevelopment 3% laPlannint 3% 14 Senior Cool TOTAL BUDGET -$935,500 ement 11% tint Rehabilitation 11% Eserty Conservation 3% i Creek 23% Community Development Block Grant Program July 1, 1979 -June 30, 1980 ": C w0f�L'�f :. fl. JORM MICROLAB Form APpi BVPe In the Heat Loss Identification Project, specific information will be provided to home owners concerning the quality of the insulation and weather scaling in their homes. Six hundred structures are projected for initial scans during this program year. Full -building scans will be performed upon property owners' requests. The scanning will he done from late October until March, weather permitting. To scan every structure in the CDBC Program Area will take approximately five years. While the service is available outside of the Program Area for a fee, the priority is on scanning the homes within the Program Area. Further details of this project can be found in the Comprehensive Strategy Narrative of this application. C& Check if continued on additional papers/ and atrach. 11.CENSUSTRACTISIIEMUMERATIONOISTRICTISI 17. ANTICIPATE O ACCOMPLISHMENTS The long term goal of Iowa City is to improve the efficiency of energy usage in Iowa City. The Heat Loss Identification Project will provide home owners with information which can help them to improve their homes and to save on utility bills. The project is directly related to the Housing Rehabilitation program since it serves to identify properties needing rehabilitation aid. The Energy Monitoring Project will provide _ (M Check If continued on additional newts) and attach. 17. CDBO COMPONENT ACTIVITIES (LUf <omponFnl acfiwlin udnp nomas olrtlril7N Mown In PMA, ODSTSUM.EIARY, form NUD,7067.) YEARFUNDS LOW/MOD OTHER BENEFIT I BENEFIT I AMOUNT * SOURCE Energy Monitoring 1 2.0**l 1.7 1 1 1 14, Total& S 15.9 s 11.0 s 15. Total Cont To Be Paid With Community Development Block Grant Funds (Sum of Columns band e) S 26, El Replace Form HUD -0D16.1, wA1ch h Ohlolan Page or plan HUD -7065 16.781 *'Phis figure is based on the percent of low and moderate income persons livi.ng in the CDBC area (00%). ** This figura is hosed on the percent of low and moderate income persons living in Iowa City (53.0;). 43 MCROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t1ollirs OMB N=Nwa 63 R 1619 DEVI LOPMLNT U.6 DEPARTMENT Of HFE[ 1. NALICANT ANNUAL COMMUNPROGRAM f Iowa Cit APIC RANT NUMBER79-HN-19-00057. PROJ2. PERIOD a. ®L(fact, Voir)O, FROM GATED7/1/79/30/80 OENT, pATEO6. NAME OF PROJECT e. PROJECT NUMENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STATUSn e PormexmtS. ENTITY WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT TELEPHONE NUMBER Cit Mana er's Office lR Df eP a.a nM nv .Rn mer 319 354-1800 ext.205 In the Heat Loss Identification Project, specific information will be provided to home owners concerning the quality of the insulation and weather scaling in their homes. Six hundred structures are projected for initial scans during this program year. Full -building scans will be performed upon property owners' requests. The scanning will he done from late October until March, weather permitting. To scan every structure in the CDBC Program Area will take approximately five years. While the service is available outside of the Program Area for a fee, the priority is on scanning the homes within the Program Area. Further details of this project can be found in the Comprehensive Strategy Narrative of this application. C& Check if continued on additional papers/ and atrach. 11.CENSUSTRACTISIIEMUMERATIONOISTRICTISI 17. ANTICIPATE O ACCOMPLISHMENTS The long term goal of Iowa City is to improve the efficiency of energy usage in Iowa City. The Heat Loss Identification Project will provide home owners with information which can help them to improve their homes and to save on utility bills. The project is directly related to the Housing Rehabilitation program since it serves to identify properties needing rehabilitation aid. The Energy Monitoring Project will provide _ (M Check If continued on additional newts) and attach. 17. CDBO COMPONENT ACTIVITIES (LUf <omponFnl acfiwlin udnp nomas olrtlril7N Mown In PMA, ODSTSUM.EIARY, form NUD,7067.) YEARFUNDS LOW/MOD OTHER BENEFIT I BENEFIT I AMOUNT * SOURCE Energy Monitoring 1 2.0**l 1.7 1 1 1 14, Total& S 15.9 s 11.0 s 15. Total Cont To Be Paid With Community Development Block Grant Funds (Sum of Columns band e) S 26, El Replace Form HUD -0D16.1, wA1ch h Ohlolan Page or plan HUD -7065 16.781 *'Phis figure is based on the percent of low and moderate income persons livi.ng in the CDBC area (00%). ** This figura is hosed on the percent of low and moderate income persons living in Iowa City (53.0;). 43 MCROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t1ollirs DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The Energy Monitoring Project will provide decision makers with accurate data on the energy use of the various sectors in Iowa City. The energy use data, derived from an analysis of the utility records and fuel tax records will be recorded, analyzed, and reported quarterly. Also the energy use for those homes winterized under the Housing Rehabilitation Program or retrofitted with a solar collector will be recorded and analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the various energy conservation projects. All energy use data will continue to be updated, analyzed, and reported after establishing the data base. ANTICIPATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS pertinent information for evaluation of current usage and program impacts. This information will help set priorities in planning for future growth and future conservation efforts. 44 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES E , Form Al,,, 1 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND UAE AN DE V F LOPME NTOMB No. L]•RI ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVE LOPME NT PRO, RAM I, NAM(p{APPLICANT PROJECTSUMMARY 7. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER 7. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY B- 79-1W-19-0005 FROM TO a• ® ORIOINALfebcAyaafl 7/1/79 ::I REVISION,DATED�—_ 6/30/80 (] AMENDMENT, DATED t. NAME Of PROJECT B. PR OJECT ILI 7• ENVIRONMENTAL R[VIEW STAT Vt tiousin Rehabilitation 2 B. ENTITYWITH R[SPONEISILITYFORCARRYINGOUTTH[PROJECT Continued Belevance I e. TELEPHONE NUMBER --, 10• DESCRIPTIONOF PROJECT n (319) 354-1800 ext. 33 The Emergency Repair and Home Winterization Project replaces the conventions rehabilitation project of previous CDBC-funded Repair Grant Program will offer technical assistance and hfinancialchelp in the form of grants up to $3,000 for emergency repairs to the basic systems of structures, including structural repairs, electrical, plumbing and heating repairs and replacements. This program will be available to persons meeting the income guidelines throughout FY80. The Home Winterization Grant program will allow home owners to install storm windows, caulk openings, and improve the thermal values of their homes by increasing insulation to R-19 in walls and R-22 in ceilings. The I� Check if continued on EddifionatPa 11. CENsbe •e.�.A�A.�.. _ DPftI and Etfsch. 24, 25, 27, 28, 40, 42-47, 52-60 17. ANTICIPATED ACCO MILISH MFNTE J The intent 0-f' f the program is to provide maximum service, both technical er umber conventionaland lrehabilitationnprogramf rnsidents furtherthan goalpermitted complete cases in a timely manner, so that upon completion of FY80, there will be no carry over cases. By assisting low income elderly home owners to correct deficiencies to the structural and/or mechanical systems in their W Check 11 eontinutd on Eddffiond papE(t)End Ettaeh. ti. CDEG COMPONENT ACTIVITIES PROGflAM YEAR FUNDS (' EA d olfl 1 tLlneompomnE Pelirl(m uNnPmma 0tRe81141a,th. r I CDEG 1 Jn PEm A. coDTSUNAEARy, form NUO.7GSJ,/ LO 00 OTHER OTHER .—. I BENEFIT I BENEFIT AMOUNT SOURCE I lehabilitationo lehabilitation of$ $ Privatero Properties 100.0 { `I I t _I r , c i 14, Toult 5100.0 $ S �j 15• Total Coni To Be Paid With Community Development Block Grant Fund, (Sum of Column) band c/ S R,PIMm Form HUD•7014.1, WHNh 11Oblolma 10O. o Page Of Page, HUD•70G4 I6•781 45 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NOINES ■ DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT program will focus its attention on single-family owner -occupied homes within the CDBG program area. Grant recipients will be 60 years of age or older, of a lower income and/or may be a disabled home owner. The Comprehensive Strategy Narrative includes a more in depth discussion of both programs. ANTICIPATED AC ^ COMPLISFUIENTS +I homes, we anticipate alleviating the major cause of anxietyon the I of elderly low-income home owners who find themselves confronted with costly roof trepairs, electrical repairs or deteriorating furnaces. Community feedback indicates that the majority of home owners eligible for CDBG assistance neither desire or require extensive rehabilitation assistance, but rather need some help correcting deficien- cies that demand revenues beyond their limited budgets. In addition, a strong intent is to provide energy conservation in the form of home winterization programs, such as insulation and storm windows frequently requested by home owners. j 46 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Form Anwpo n MR Nn e1.R1AIO U.S. DEPART MLNT OF MOUSING AND URBAN DEVI LOPMLNT 1. NAME OF APPLICANT ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM City of Iowa Cit 1. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER B -79 -HN -19-0005 PROJECT SUMMARY 7. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY A. DD�vI ORIGINAL La:h yu/I 1:3 REVISION.DATED FROM TO 711/79 6 30 80 0 AMENDMENT, DATED S. NAME OF PROJECT B.PROJECT NUMBER I,ENVIRONMENTALREVIEWSTATUS Minimum Housin ode Enforcement 3 Continued Relevance B. ENTITY WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT S. TELEPHONE NUMBER Department of Housing on and Ins ectiServices 319 3S4-1800 ext.331 10. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT A program of systematic inspection of all renter -occupied dwelling units in the CDBG Project area of Iowa City which was begun in 1976 will be continued throughout the program year. In addition, owner -occupied single family dwell- ings will continue to be inspected upon request. In each case a written inspection report citing code violations will be sent to property owners and code compliance enforced within one year, through the Appeals Board and court cases, if necessary. A certificate of compliance will be issued when the structure meets code requirements. As in the past, rental permits will be issued to all rental units complying with existing codes and ordinances. Several inspection visits have often been necessary, but voluntary compliance M Check if continued on additional pages) and attach. 11. CENSUS TRACT ISVENUMERATION DISTRICT(S) 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 39, 40-47, 52-59 17. ANTICIPATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS The overall goal of minimum housing code enforcement in the CDBG program area is to eliminate substandard housing, which is less than safe, decent, and sanitary. Code enforcement requires modest reinvestment in deteriorating properties, before such properties become major blighting influences curable only at significant expense. Code enforcement also abates existing deterio- rating conditions by rept r.I, investmepji an� cofirecdti action to eliminate �L3leP let w, i nuedon o niona papF a an att 13. CDeG COMPONENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM YEAR FUNDS Fin tbouundt olll (Lilt eomPonMtoctidtin using names ot.etlrilJw shown CDSG OTHER in Pon A, DOST SUMMARY, Tom, HUD -7067.) LOW/MOD OTHER BENEFIT BENEFIT AMOUNT SOURCE a1 111k 10 m1 r.1 Code Enforcement S 60.6* 540.4 S 1A, Totals S 60.6 $ 40.4 $ 15. Total Com To Be Paid With Community Development Block Grant Funds (Sum of Column band el $ 101.0 RPptace, to" HUD.7m 5.1. wRHh It "flOIan a'sge of pages .."" •""" I—., *This amount is based on the percent of low and moderate income persons living in the CDBG project area (600). U 47 FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES hIOIIIES I DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT has occurred in ninety to ninety-five percent of all cases. Further details of the program are provided in the Comprehensive Strategy Narrative. ANTICIPATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS substandard housing conditions. Thcsc 1letions lead to overall improvement of housing quality within the project area, enhancement of the property tax base, ^ and improved living conditions for city residents. I I I ^ rte+ l.: 48 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140114ES Fmm Ayoror.0 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF MOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT -_ DMB No bJRI 1. NAME O/ APPLICANT ANNUAL COMMUNITY OCVELOISn NI FRO. FAM PROJECT SUMMARY 2. APPLICATIONmAA T NUMBZR J. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY - E - -lo-nows FROM TO a• Ca ORIOINAL(PgAy"d 7/179 ❑ REVISION,DATED�-� ! 6�3O�i1n ❑ AMENDMENT,DATEO D. NAME OF PROJECT e. PR OJE CT NVMp[A T, ENVIRONMENTAL AFVI[W STAT U{ a. ENTITY WITH ACSPONSISILITY FOR CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT I2PP0rtMnnt S. TEL EPHONC NUMBER of Pit - I 10. OLSCAIPTION OF PAD .C. This funding will be used to complete the construction of a dry -bottom dam in northeast Iowa City. The dam will control ! the north branch of Ralston Creek run off entering Iowa City from and therefore minimizing flooding in Iowa City neighborhoods. This dry -bottom dam is to into the existing hilly, woodland, landscape. be carefully designed to blend The will be able to temporarily hold 660 acre feet storage dam once constructed, of data will be controlled by a pipe. water. Outflow from the -� ❑ Check 1l continued on eddili0nel page(()Ind artxb. 11. CF NS USTRACil51/E NUM[RAiION DIb7 RICT111 1]. ANTICIPATED ACCDMPLISHMENTS 36 39 42 Qq 46 47 The project goal is to control the volume of water flowing into Iowa City via the north branch of Ralston Creek by the construction of a dry -bottom dam for storm water detention. The peak flows in the 100 year storm frequency will be reduced from 3000 cubic feet per second to 500 cubic feet per second directly below the dam. This storage will reduce flood flows in neighborhood _1 improvement project arc& from approximately 9,600 cubic feet per second if UU Chick peon inued on addi[i na pag[(r/ and attech, -' 17. CDSGCOMPONE NT ACTIVITIES fLNlr PROGRAM YEAR FUNDS lin fh v,N di off) ORyonenl<Ilrllin Wine nPnIPJ olacliPiliw ihowA CDBG fAPe1T4 COtTSUMMARY, fomI HUDJD6 1 I LOW/MOD I OTHER OTHER BENEFIT BENEFIT AMOUNT SOURCE Flood and Draina a Facilities 5159.2* S 53.9 S I I __I 1 J I J 14, Totals S 159.2 $ s3.9 S I y 15. Told Cons To Be Paid With Community Development Block Grant Fund, (Sum of Column b end d S RYPIKIR Form HUD•70MI.Nhl[hh GH, 213.1 es *The percentage of ]ow and moderateincometpersonsain each enumeration district W's applied to the number of households in the enumeration district lying within the 100 year floodplain of Ralston Crack, multiplied by the average number of persons per dwelling unit (2.7). Tho total low and moderate income persons in these households was divided by the total population in theso households to determine percent of low and moderate income benefit. 49 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES levelop to approximately 1400 cubic feet per _ reject can be found in the Comprehensive tion. 50 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES Form APp,o,,d U.E. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DE VF LOPME NTOMB No. 63•RI ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEV[LOPMt NT PROGRAM 1. NAME Of APPLICANT Cit of Iowa City PROJECT SUMMARY ]. APPLICA110m ANTNuAIeER _ ]. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY Imo, B-79-HN-19-0005EM FROM TO e• ORIGINAL leach PP,r) 7/1/79 O REVISION,OATED 6/30/80 ❑ AMENDMENT. DATED -� _ E. NAME OF PROJECT G. PROJECT NUMfEA 7• ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWSTATUE Senior Center 14 Continued Relevance S. ENTITY WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR CARRYING OUTTHE PROJECT f. TELEPHONE NUMBER Elaming and Program Development 319 354-1800 ext. 311 10. DESCR VTION OF PRDJECT The City is renovating the old Post Office structure for reuse as a Senior Center. Funding budgeted in this account will be used for rehabilitation j .activities as well as the administration costs for supervising the Senior Center as it develops. These administrative costs include monitoring construction, relocating agencies into the Center, as well as establishing a sound administrative -management system for the facility. Programs for the Senior Center must be identified, a Senior Center Board established, policies and budgets defined, and operational procedures established. The development activities which will continue during this program year are discussed further in the Comprehensive Strategy Narrative. _.i f] Check N continued on edditionst pope(,! and otuch. , J j [therefore ANTICIPATED A CCOMPL ISNMENTf A e goal is to provide a facility that houses a variety of programs and rvices for the elderly. The Senior Center will house a multitude of ograms at one central location. The convenience of an architecturally rrier free, downtown facility will increase the access to elderly, improving opportunities for participation. By establishing a nior Center Board and a sound management system, the City can ensure 4J Cheek !!continuedneddifipne p,p[(S/Endenkh, O COMPONENT AC'IVITI[EPROGflAMYEAR FUNDSlfnrA tl FjJ taporNnl rrfrfrin wln[nANFoecUrIIICDBG rF A, COfPSUMMARY, Fam NUD•LbLJ I to"MOD I OTHER OTXE11 ■ENINT BENEFIT AMOUNT SOURCE S 11A n Is Is P14. 214.0 sts To Be P,Id With Community Development Block Grant Funds (Sum Of Column b andel $ R,PIKK Form HUD•)GI B.t, wAIEA it OblplP214.0 Page pj P,$t1 P 51 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DLS I4011IES ANTICIPATED ACCOMPLISRDENTs senior citizen input and coordination among service providers and administration personnel. 52 / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES Fol. App,ond nun Nn U.S. DEPART MLNT Of HOUSING AND URBAN DE VELOPME NT ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PNDOAAM COST SUMMARY 1. NAME OF APPLICANT City of Iowa Cit g. APPLICATIONIGRANTNUMBER R -79 -HN- _ a. VC1110o Or APPLICABILITY 1W�f a• On101NAL flo h yserl ❑ AEVISION,DATID ❑ AMENDMENT, DATED FROM 7/1/79 TO Lim ---6/30/80 PART A. SUMMARY OF PROGRAM ACTIVITY (Important: Sae lnstfuctions beyon claulyyingcostEl AMOUNT Fail HUD USE ONLY 1 Acquisition of Real Property S S 2 Disposition 3 Public Facilities and Improvement& a Senior Centers b Parks, Playgrounds and Other Recreational Facilities C Centers for the Handicapped d Neighborhood Facilities a Solid Waste Disposal Facilities f fire Protection Facilities and Equipment g Parking Facilities Is Public Utilities, Other Than Waist and Sewn Facilities I Street Improvements 1 Wates and Some Facilities it Foundations and Platform& for Air Rights Sites I Pedestrian Malls and Walkways BY Flood and Drsinrne Facilities 213 070 n Specially Authorized Public Facilitin and Improvements ILiatl (11 S 171 131 4 Clestance Activities 6 Public Services 6 Interim Assistance 7 Completion of Previously Approved Urban Renewal Projects Replace room HUD -701b.5. wnicn N aploDM Page I of pages ••'".'"•• I—., 53 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DE.S 140111E5 Page : of pages ­11.nvrer * The Senior Center is being developed in a historically prominent Old Post Office structure. 54 HICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOLIiEs AMOUNT FOR HUD USE ONLY B Relocuion Payments and Assistance S S 9 Payments for Loss of Rental Income 10 Removal of Architectural Barriers 11 Specially Authorized Assistance to Privately Owned Utilities 12 Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities a Rehabilitation of Public Residential Structures b Public Housing Modernization e Rehabilitation of Private Properties 171; RRn d Code Enforcement 101 000 e Historic Preservation 13 Specially Authorized Economic Development Activities a Acquisition for Economic Development b Public Focililiet and Improvements for Economic Development e Commercial and Industrial Facilities 11 Special Activities By Local Development Corporations, Etc. (List) a$ .. .._ ....., Is d , 16 SUBTOTAL 6_54,950 16 Planning and Urban Environmental Design tSee Part B of this form.) a Development of a Comprehensive Community Development Plan 32,000 b Development of a Policy -Planning -Management Capacity e Specially Authorized Comprehensive Planning Activities 17 Genual Administration (from Part C, Line 6) 155.000 18 Contingencies and/or Local Option Activities (Not to exceed 10%ot amount shown in Part D, Line 11 9,,3,.S 5— —0 1B TOTAL PROGRAM COSTS (Sum of Lines 15 through 161 S 935,500 S Page : of pages ­11.nvrer * The Senior Center is being developed in a historically prominent Old Post Office structure. 54 HICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOLIiEs PART 1. DESCRIPTION OF PLANNING AND URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN COSTS AREA PLANNING: The staff will prepare plans which identify existing and projected deficiencies in three neighborhoods which will be delineated by the City Council. These plans will provide a reliable information base on which the City Council can make sound policy decisions regarding each neighborhood's development and redevelopment. The area plans will be prepared after the collection and evaluation of data necessary to identify key neighborhood characteristics and neighborhood problems. This level of detail is needed to supplement the Comprehensive Plan in selected areas. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: The staff will prepare a new subdivision ordinance in order to strengthen the City Council's development management capacity and to efficiently implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. 0 Check if continued on additionslpapels) and attach. PART C. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION COSTS LineI (See instructions for descriptions of administration activities before AMOUNT Classifying casts Below.) 1 General Management, Oversight and Coordination S 71,500 2 Indirect Costs (Allowable if charged pursuant to a costallocation plan) 3 Citizen Participation 12,500 4 Environmental Studies Necessary to Comply With Environmental Regulations 10,000 5 Other (List) 61 000 s r .) a - Fair Housing S 3,500 b I - Grantsmanship for other related granti 16 500 C - HAP administration fr planning 11,000 d I - Completion of downtown redevelnpmpnt in nnn ,l e 6 FOR HUD USE ONLY S Total General Administration Costs (Sum of Lines I through 5) IS 15S.000 I S Page 3 of pages HUD•7fi7 IE•781 55 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401t4ES Page 4 of pages 56 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I4011iES HUD -7D6? 16.781 Line PART D. BLOCK GRANT RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM COSTS AMOUNT FOR H170 USE ONLY I Entitlement Amount - S 671 000 S 2 Lest: Repayment of Urban Renewal/NDP Loans (Arrach Schedule) S 0 3 Grant Withheld for Repayment of HUD•Guatanteed Loan f 0 4 Grant Amount For Program Activities (Line 1 minus sum of Lines 2andJ) S 671.000 S 5 Program income f2 500 $ 6 Surplus From Urban Renewal/NOP Settlement S 0 $ 7 Loan Proceeds S $ 6 Reprogrammed Unobligated Funds From Prior Program Year /Attach Schedule) S 0 S B TOTAL BLOCK GRANT RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM COSTS fSum of Linn 4 thru 81 f $ Lim PART E. SUMMARY OF PROGRAM BENEFIT AMOUNT FOR HUD USE ONLY 1 Costs Subject to Program Benefit Rules $ _6_54,9S__0 S 2 Expenditures Principally Benefitting Low• and MDderate4ncome Persons $ 549,656 f 3 Line 2 at a Percent of Lina 1 83.9 % % 1 Other Expenditurn 5 195,221 f 6 Llne 4 n a Pucen1 of Line 1 % % Page 4 of pages 56 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I4011iES HUD -7D6? 16.781 ■ . CDBG PROGRAM LOCATION MAPS H1 This map shows the CDBG program area designated by the City Council in 1977. The Housing Code Enforcement, Housing Re- habilitation, and Energy Conservation programs are carried out in this area. #2 This map shows Ralston Creek and its north and south branches. The approximate site of the north branch dam is indicated. #3 Both the Senior Center and Downtown Redevelopment projects are located in the CDBG program area. 57 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES APPOOKIYAtt ICALt IOWA CITY p I km. O N 2 mi. 35 CDBG PROJECT LOCATION FOR: HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT 2NOUSINi RENARILITATION 1e ENERGY CONSERVATION j Q 31 30 32 33 34 38 iirsrsit lights 37 26 1 23 35b MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MO RIES 60 22 CBDG. NEIGHBORHOOD /IMPROVEMENT AREA 48 I,.. 49 58 l .... ..................... . I APPROAIMATC SCALL IOWA CITY Q i kill. o i N 0 .62 mi. 31 26 1 23 LJ 30 24 27 25 32 33 28 34 29 45 46 35 38 41 2 43 40 COBG PROJECT LOCATION FOR: 6e RALSTON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL i i l 22 DAM SITE 48 1� 49 3 55 543 51 37 52 56 57 36 58 59 35b / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES IE 50 W, APPROXIMATE SCALE IOWA CITY � 1 kft O 35 i I I COBC PROJECT LOCATION FOR: 14 SENIOR CENTER e DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT 34 22 31 26 23 SENIOR CENTER 30 27 25 V 48 33 28 29 46 44 47 38 <'>' 42 43 ri 39 55 54 53 51 37 52 56 57 36 58 59 356 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES RDIRES m 49 50 Housing Assistance Plan July 1, 1979 - June 30, 1980 "1L;Irn : ,'Ii::. JORM MICROLAB ^MM• OMfl Nn. 63-R1471 Previous Edition is Obsolete 62 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111E5 1. NAME OF APPLICANT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT City Of lOW0. City, lOWO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ------------ 2. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN B — 7 9 — 11 1 N — 1 9— 0 0 0 5 TABLE V - ANNUAL HOUSING ACTION PROGRAM ANNUALGOAL 4, ORIGINAL 3. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY KEY FROM TO UNC 0 REVISION, DATE July 1, 1979 June 30, 1980 CODDE E 1.1 AMENDMENT, DATE NUMBER OF LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO BE ASSISTED ELDERLY SMALL LARGE TYPES AND SOURCES OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TOTAL (!•2 personal AND FAMILY FAMILY HANDI• /4 or leu l5 or more CAPPED) personal personal (al (b) (cl Of /el 1 A. Total Goals for Housing Assistance for Homeowner 4$ 36 7 2 Isum of lines 2 and 51 1. New Construction Assistance for Homeowners 2 (sum of lines 3 and 4) J HUD Assisted Programs 4 —...--______..__..___— Other 5 2. Rehabilitation Assistance for Homeowner Isum of lines 6, 7 and 81 45 36 7 2 6 Community Development Black Grants 40 35 3 2 -- 7 _.. — — - ------ -- --- — - — ---- HUD Assisted PrOgrams 312 loans --- $ 1 __ 4 0 .__ 8 Other .__ .. ._ _.__-......... 9 B, Total Goals for Housing Assistance for Renters hum of lines 10, 13, 16 and 221 90 10 65 15 10 1. Assistance for Prospective Homeowners hum of lines 11 + 12) 12 Other' 13 2. New Rental Units 30 0 30 0 (sum of lines 14 and 15) 14_ ____ HUD Assisted Programs 30 0 ---_- 30 0 .15 .._._. Other' 16 3. Rehabilitation of Rental Units 0 10 (sum of lines 17, 18and21) 10 0 17 Community Development Block Grants 0 0 10 18 _ —_ ---_;i--+201 HUD Assisted Programs (sum a1 liner 19 ,+201 19 Substantial Rehabilitation 10 201.—Section 8 Existing with Moderate Rehabilitation 21 Other' 22 4, Existing Rental Units from of lines 23 +26) 50 10 35 5 23 HUD Auined Programs (sum- allines 14 +251 24 With Repair - —_ 5 25 Without Repair50 10 35 26 Other. NARRATIVE (Attach additional sheets if necessary and identify with items above) J 1. Footnote units to be provided specifically for the handicapped. ' 2. Describe the programs listed under this category. 3. Describe those actions necessary to facilitate the accomplishment of the goals. Incremental Year of Submission Tables I, II and IV of the Three Year HAP approved Gd 1 ❑ 2 ❑ 3 _----are incorporated by reference and are not contained in this (second) (third) year submission. Previous Edition is Obsolete 62 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111E5 I NARRATIVE: TABLE V -ANNUAL HOUSING ACTION PROGRAM The Annual Housing Action Program sets forth specific activities to be undertaken during this program year toward accomplishment of the three year housing program. i Goals chosen for first year activities include 45 units of assistance for homeowners to be provided entirely through Housing * Rehabilitation. *(Although no goals are listed for new construction assistance to homeowners, staff will investigate the possible alternatives for implementing 235 housing and other types of assistance for new homeowners.) Rehabilitation assistance to _i homeowners is directed primarily to lower income elderly households because this group comprises 71% of the need for homeowners. - Approximately 65% of the three year goals for assistance to homeowners are scheduled to be completed during the first year, however, in terms of actual numbers this amount is less than the amount of assistance provided last year. _j First year goals for renter households include 90 units of assistance to be provided through construction of new rental units, -j rehabilitation and an increase in rental subsidies for existing _J units. Small family households comprise 76% of the need in the renter category, thus, a comparably high percentage of assistance is directed to small family renters. During the first year approximately one-third of the three year goals for rental assistance will be pursued. First year proposed housing assistance to renters includes 30 units of -� Traditional Public Housing for small families, a 50 unit increase in rental subsidies for existing housing (10 elderly, 35 small family, 5 large family), and 10 units for large families to be provided through _j a Traditional Public Housing acquisition/rehabilitation program. J �1 63 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES C`1 A Form Approved OMB No. 63•R1471 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1. NAME OF APPLICANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM City of Iowa City, Iowa HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN 2. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER B— 7 9— 11 N— 1 90 —TT 5 TABLE I — SURVEY OF HOUSING CONDITIONS 3. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY 4. 5. DATE OF SURVEYS) USED a ORIGINAL KEYPUNCH CODE FROM: 7/179 TO: 6/30/80 O REVISION, DATE See Narrative A 0 AMENDMENT, DATE NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS ALL UNITS OWNER RENTER STATUS AND CONDITION YEAR OF OF ALL HOUSING UNITS ESTIMATE TOTAL SUITABLE FOR REHABILITATION* TOTAL SUITABLE FOR REHABILITATION* TOTAL SUITABLE FOR REHABILITATION* lJ (b) (c) (d) lel (f) (a) 6) 1 1. Occupied Units - Total 1978 17,521 2,314 7,944 824 9,577 1,490 2 a. Substandard 1978 2,362 2,314 830 824 1,532 1,490 3 b. Standard (line I minus line 2) 1978 15,159 7,114 1 8,045 4 2. Vaunt Available Units - Total 1978 390 46 296 31 94 15 5 a. Substandard 1978 62 46 47 31 15 15 6 It. Standard (line 4 minus line 5) 1978 328 - 249 79 7 3. Housing Stock Available -Total (sum of lines l and 4) 1978 17,911 2,360 8,240 855 9,671 1,505 6 4. Standard Housing Stock Available -Total (tum of lines 3 and 6) 1978 15,487 7,363 _T 8,124 5. Current Standard Available 9 Vacancy Rate 1/1ne 6 r line sl 1978 2.11% 3.34% 0.97% DEFINITIONS, DATA SOURCES, AND METHODS (Attach additional sheets, if necessary, and identify with items above.) 1. Definition of "substandard" used. 2. Definition of "suitable for rehabilitation" used.* 3. Data sources and methods used. 4. Special housing conditions.plicant proposes rehabilitation as apart of its Housing Strategy and as a goal for housing assistance. Required only it the ap Replaces Form HUD -7015.8, which is Ohsolet" MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES IUD -7091 (6.781 City of Iowa City, Iowa Housing Assistance Plan Addendum A• Table I - Survey of Housing Conditions DEFINITIONS, DATA SOURCES AND METHODS 1. Definition of Substandard Housing: Substandard housing is defined as those structures which do not comply with major provisions of Minimum Housing Standards (Section 9.30, Municipal Code of Iowa City) especially those that directly relate to the health and safety of occupants. Overcrowded living conditions, faulty wiring, structural hazards, architectural barriers, inadequate heating of units, lack of one or more plumbing facilities, and fire hazards are some of the primary considerations in the designation of substandard structures for this Housing .„ Assistance Plan. Locally, any structure that has any code violation is technically a substandard structure, however, for the purposes of this plan, only those structures which are in violation of one Y or more significant aspects of the local housing code or have major incipient violations are listed as substandard. 2. Definition of Suitable -for -Rehabilitation: Suitable -for -Rehabilitation buildings are structures which have accumulated defects and deficiencies but not to the point of precluding their economic and physical feasibility of rehabilitation. Y Structures not suitable -for -rehabilitation include those having (1) excessive repair -to -value ratio, (2) incompatible land use relation- ship, (3) location in floodways, (4) location outside project planning area boundaries. 3. Data Sources and Methodology: Data Sources U S. Census of Population: 1970, computer summary tapes, Johnson County, Iowa, Count 4, U. S. Government Printing Office; Washington, D. C. Rental Housing Survey, Department of Community Development, City of Iowa City, Iowa, 1975. Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, Department of Community Development: Report on Population, July 1976 Report on Housing, March 1977 65 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 14011jEs Report on People's Guide and Survey, July 1977 Survey of Exterior BuildingConditions, Department of Community Development, City of Iowa City, Iowa, August 1977 Official records, Department of Housing Inspection Services, City of Iowa City, Iowa, 1978. Methodology The total available housing stock in Iowa City (column b, line 7) was calculated from current demolition and construction records maintained by the Department of Housing Inspection Services. Figures included in the remainder of column (b) and in column (c), "all units," were established through analysis of previously collected housing data and by updating portions of the data with information from current surveys. Limitations of available data precluded exact enumeration of figures in each column consequently various projection rate factors were developed to complete "owner" and "renter" categories. Specific methodology for each column is given below. Column (c): All Units Totals Line 7 Housing Stock Available: Analysis of existing demolition and building permits indicates that the current housing stock in Iowa City is 17,911 units. This figure includes 8,555 single family units, 1,417 duplex units, 6,968 multifamily units, 923 mobile home hookups and 48 structures which have rooming units. Among the 48 rooming structures are nine University residence halls and 26 fraternity and sorority houses which provide rooms for approximately 6,500 University students or 30 percent of the current enrollment. Lines 4 and 1 Vacant/Occupied Units: All lines are totals of respective lines in columns (e) and (g). i Lines 2 and 5; 3 and 6 Substandard/Standard Units: i Substandard structures enumerated on lines 2 and 5 are a total of appropriate lines and in columns (e) and (g). Figures on lines 3 and 6 were computed according to HAP instructions. Column (d): All Units Suitable for Rehabilitation All lines are totals of respective lines in columns (f) and (h). In August 1977 an Exterior Building Condition Survey of structures within the CDBG improvement area was completed. (See Exhibit A for M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OES MOIMLS survey methodology). The survey covered 80 percent of the structures _ within the improvement area (approximatley 51 percent of the total city housing stock) and revealed that 65 percent of the structures are in fairly sound condition, 31 percent have minor deficiencies, 3.8 percent _ have major deficiencies and 0.16 percent should be demolished. This information was applied to the total number of housing units in Iowa City in order to project units suitable for rehabilitation. Figures in Table I this year were obtained by subtracting the number of units rehabilitated since last year. Column (e): Owner Unit Totals Line 7 Housing Stock Available: Estimates of the total number of housing units were updated from the FY78 HAP by adding housing starts to appropriate columns. Information was obtained from the 1978 Annual Construction and Demolition Report from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services. Lines 4 and 1 Vacant/Occupied Units: Frequent fluctuations in the Iowa City housing market provide a difficult situation for maintaining accurate records on housing vacancies. In the past the overall city vacancy rate of 2.18 percent (1974 Census) and the rental vacancy rate of .98 percent (1975 Rental Housing Survey) was used to compute occupied rental units and the rate of 3.60 percent for owner - occupied housing was estimated from residual figures. The change in instructions for this HAP (computing vacancy rate from a base of standard housing rather than all housing) slightly lowers the vacancy rate for Iowa City. Lines 2 and 5 Substandard Units: Previous estimates of substandard units were derived from various sources, primarily the Survey of Exterior Building Conditions (August 1977) and information provided by ongoing housing code enforcement activities. According to the definition of substandard units set forth in this HAP, it was estimated that approximately 11 percent of owner units were substandard. For this year's HAP, figures were updated by subtracting the number of completed rehabilitation projects from the previous number of substandard units. Lines 3 and 6 Standard Units: Lines 3 and 6 were computed per table instructions. Column (f): Owner Units Suitable for Rehabilitation The number of units suitable for rehabilitation was determined by using percentages developed from the Exterior Building Condition Survey applying the criteria set forth in the definition of Suitable -for - 67 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES _ Rehabilitation. Numbers were updated by subtracting the number of rehabilitation projects completed during the last year. Lines 2 and 5 Substandard Units: A survey of structures within the CDBG improvement area revealed that only 0.16 percent of the housing stock cannot feasibly be rehabilitated. This statistic was applied to figures on line 1 and line 4, column (e) to obtain the number which could be rehabilitated. Rehabilitation projects completed over the past year were then subtracted from that total in order to update the estimate. Lines 3 and 6 Standard Units: Units enumerated on lines 3 and 6 in column (e) are exempt from rehabili- tation by definition, i.e., there may be one or more local code violations i present among standard structures. However, these violations would be of a type such that the health and safety of occupants is not significantly effected. _ Column (g): Renter Unit Totals J Line 7: Estimates of the total number of renter housing units were computed according to 1970 Census data percentages for owner and rental housing, and were updated by current construction information. Rental housing constitutes approximately 54.1 percent of all housing units in Iowa City. During the last year 171 units of rental housing were constructed, bringing the total to 9,671 units. j Lines 4 and 1 Vacant/Occupied Units: A 1975 Community Development Survey of Rental Housing provided a .7 0.98 percent vacancy rate for rental housing in Iowa City. This 50 percent sample of the rental units in Iowa City provided specific information on the number of units vacant and the amount of time they were vacant which allowed calculation of an annual unit -month j vacancy rate (units vacant multiplied by the number of months vacant as a percentage of all unit -months in which housing could be occupied). This .98 percent vacancy rate was applied to the current number of rental units available in order to compute vacant units and occupied units for all rental housing. Thus, 9,671 rental units x .98 = 94 vacant rental units 9,671 rental units - 94 vacant units = 9,577 occupied rental units With the change in instructions, using standard housing as a base "' for vacancy rate, the percentage on line 9 decreases slightly. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPJDs•DEs MDnIEs Lines 2 and 5 Substandard Units: The Exterior Building Condition Survey and housing code enforcement ^ data were used to estab Ysh substandard structures in column (g). Housing code enforcement activities show that approximately 80 percent of rental units have one or more code violations upon initial inspection. This percentage fluctuates as enforcement activities continue and as violations are corrected, nevertheless, 80 percent of the renter units are technically substandard to local codes at one point in the process. When applying the definition of substandard as set forth in this HAP, that figure reduces to 16 percent. Thus, 16 percent of 9,577 occupied renter units or 1,532 units, are substandard units for the purposes of this HAP. Likewise, 16 percent of 94 units on line 5 computes to 15 vacant substandard renter units. Lines 3 and 6 Standard Units: Lines 3 and 6 were computed per HAP instructions. Column (h): Renter Units Suitable for Rehabilitation The number of units suitable for rehabilitation was determined by using percentages developed from the Exterior Building -Condition Survey applying the criteria set forth in the de im t1on o suits a Tor rehabilitation. Lines 2 and 5 Substandard Units: As stated previously, the survey of structures within the CDBG i improvement area revealed that only five substandard occupied structures or 0.16 percent could not be rehabilitated. Applying this percentage to the number of occupied renter units (.0016 x I 9407), yields 15 units which are not suitable and 1,490 renter units which are suitable for rehabilitation. All vacant renter units discovered in the survey could be rehabilitated, hence, all 15 substandard vacant units are assumed suitable for rehabilitation. Lines 3 and 6 Standard Units: Structures enumerated on lines 3 and 61 column (h), are exempt from _ rehabilitation by definition, i.e., there may be one or more code violations present among standard and marginal structures, however, these violations would be of a type such that the health and safety Of occupants is not significantly effected. SPECIAL HOUSING CONDITIONS According to the general instructions, Iowa City does not have special housing conditions which would require a separate detailed description. " n4 M Ti MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•0ES 110111[5 EXHIBIT A Exterior Building Survey i { RE: 1977 Exterior Survey Procedures In order to assess the exterior condition of the housing units in the project area, an exterior survey of each structure was taken. Some order was imposed on this process as the CbBG Neighborhood Improvement Program area was divided into areas. l These areas, 1, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 17 were the proposed 1980 census tracts. Within each of these areas then the blocks were numbered. There is a memo that deals with this process in greater detail. The survey form itself allowed for preliminary information such as the house number: area -block -number -side (see memo mentioned above), number of units, number of stories, address, and surveyor's name (see attached survey form). The other inform- ation at the top of the form was disregarded. The lower portion presented an J evaluation of foundations, walls, roofs, porches, painting and walks. The condition of each of these components was then rated as affecting 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of the 1 entire structure. For example, a vertical fault on only one side was rated as JI affecting 25% of the entire structure, faults on two sides rated 50%, and so on. J At the end of each day's surveying the blocks completed that day were then mapped. The purpose of this procedure was two -fold: (1) it served as a measure of the project's progress and (2) it provided an accurate map of each block, indicating which lots had structures and also the location of secondary structures such as ^1 garages, sheds, etc. j Eventually, a scoring system was devised andoints were structure (see attachment). These points were then totalle edt fflawsor within givethe unit an overall score. For example, a house with foundation settled on 25% of the structure and a roof ridge sagged to affect 50% of the structure received a score of 10, 2 for the foundation plus 8 for the roof. Structures with an overall score of 0-5 were considered to be sound; 6-20 were minor deficient, having minor code violations; 21-40 were major deficient, needing several repairs; 41+ were structurally substandard, to a point requiring clearance. The results obtained from this procedure were then represented graphically, by mapping, as explained in Allen's memo of 8-26-77. _J IIKJ/ssw +' Attachments I, I' 70 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDs.D[s II0111E5 EXHIBIT A Exterior Building Survey RE: 1977 Exterior Survey Data Mapping Procedures Upon completion of the survey of the exterior condition of the housing stock of Iowa City each structure was scored on a basis of accumulated black marks (outlined in Jacobs' memo of B-26-77). The results were then mapped to visually depict the overall condition of the city and to locate pockets of substandard housing. The condition of the structures were grouped into four categories and are as follows: Points Condition 0-5 Structurally Sound w 6-20 Minor Deficient 21-40 Major Deficient 41 -up Structurally Substandard Two types of maps were produced to gain a better indication of these conditions. The first shows the condition of each structure surveyed and allows for the observance of the major deficient and structurally substandard housing and their exact locations. The conditions were color coded (see map key) for easy identification with the entire lot on which a structure is located being shaded appropriately. The second type of map indicates the average condition of all structures for each block thereby prohibiting extreme values from influencing the perceived condition of an area. For each block the average score was determined and color coded according to the same categories as in the first type of map. DA/ssw 71 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES tlo RIES 0 EXHIBIT A Exterior Building Survey II RE: Assignment of Numbers for Exterior Survey I BLOCKS: Each census tract has an individual set of numbers for its blocks. The block in the far northwest corner of the census tract is assigned number I one. The block directly east is assigned number two and so on until the eastern border of the census tract is met. Then the block directly south is given the next number with the block directly west the next. Again this continues to the western edge whereupon the numbering turns around again. 1 E` a o a 00I©� � as This system is straight forward in square census tracts, however, ones discretion is needed in assigning numbers to blocks in irregular shaped l tracts. This system was followed as closely as possible on all tracts. J STRUCTURES: Structures were numbered with the first primary building in the north- west corner of the block facing north being assigned number one. The _1 building directly east was number two and so on, clockwise around the J block. Letters were also assigned to each structure to designate which direction they faced. A -North, B -East, C -South, D -West. EXAMPLE OF NUMBERING ON FORMS: ~, 15- 30- 2 -b ^IJ Census Tract 15, Block 30, House 2, Facing the East I I� DA/ssw 72 / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAP RAPIDS -DES IIOINES 106•A CITY R7Dtk 7 IfOAMIINI'IY NI VI 1,01-1,11:14T SURVEY EXHIBIT A !'drtol No.— '•nnor Exterior Building Survey or Anent-- Plot — .. ' • •'..n Parcel •, r,A ., .•r. rnc- L<•. ^- Lot Site f. '•!•r:m_ L.V. B.V. ':.v-•.• of Structoro No. Stories No. Unite Cnrvovnr Ante ONDITION 1 2 3 4 j E-XTE1e16e sORVEY-,C.ODE SHE'eT � COMMENTS _. INJ�ihTl ".•n„e... Cone.... S"'W.d. ........ J I:v;e:.... BIoct, 9vlprd......... •�_—�_� , J Other............ Our -o erL[o r I 1 .-. S. IIA [pe r0Ce...»..• , I Difnlr"w'd........ ' Ju;nlr Ell .............. I I Jolnrr OPen............ 1 2 7 4 _ ._.. l— ..«.... Yo ...r It a .... By a ....... OuI-olPl=nb...... ... l $!on#....AthCok1 e....0 .e._....Fnd.Flrl.e.. y, _.._ rr............ Cres: r .......... ..... i Atvm.... 51e11.J .I•tintri fnllvu. ron.y........., 41Anregrnrcr _ ' From. 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I oll lz �--t1 �I EEAQ "our IP.__s•.+iL��_ I 2 � I O 10 L —AtAVLS.PRI •ane.... ... , trn§en................ ........... ins•,.., I�`I_`r•.e•.d"'_� O o t----.. _ DAR •G:yr.......... __.._�� .L Tvo IRmsea on OIreC Yard Drainsge, Sngin,factory] Yeq.or, No • !'encs , . , Yes or No fvlJonce of Rodents Yea or, No, ._._•..•_Yes Screens 41ren Rcgoired or No !:1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS-DE5 MOINES Form Approved Page 1 of 2 Pegs MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINCs HUD -7092 (6.78' VMC no. W-n1a/1 US. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN OEVE LOPMENT 1. NAME OF APPLICANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM City of Iowa City, Iowa HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN 2, APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER B —17 1 — — 1 —10 TABLE II.1 — HOUSING ASSISTANCE NEEDS OF LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS g H N 1 9 0 0 5 ]. PERIOD OF A"LICASILITY 4, e. DATE OF SURVEYfS) USED ® ORIGINAL Q REVISION, DATE 1975, 1977, 1978 KEYPUNCH CODE FROM: 7/1/79 To: 6/30/80 Q AMENDMENT, DATE &1 NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS ALL HOUSEHOLDS ALL MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS ALL FEMALE -HEADED HOUSEHOLDS ELDERLY ff2 SMALL LARGE ELDERLY SMALL LARGE ELDERLY SMALL LARGE STATUS OF HOUSEHOLDS REQUIRING ASSISTANCE persons) FAMILY ft dr FAMILY (6 ff-2 peand FAMILY (Is FAMILY (f•2 Personal FAMILY law FAMILY TOTAL and /� m mon TOTAL and or ley (5 or more TOTAL and Na (50I mor! ' HANDI• CAPPED persaml persons/ HANDI• prrsont/ persons) HANDI• pwrpro/ pMwmJ CAPPEO CAPPED (al (b.l) W-2) (b-3) (bJ) (e.1) (ed) (e4) (,A) (d-1) (dd) (d4) WA) I A. Total Ormer Households (was of find 2 and 3) 177 126 23 28 1 1 0 0 73 60 6 7 2 Owner Households to be Displaced during the three year program 6 5 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 3 0 0 7 Owner Households (excluding displacds) 171 121 22 28 0 0 0 0 70 57 6 7 4 Percentage of Total by Household Type l00% 71% 13 % 16% 5 B. Total Renter Households (sum oflkm 6, 7 and Bl 1.764 263 1,334 167 88 21 64 3 754 71 663 20 6 Renter Households to be Displaced during the three year program 11 1 10 0 1 1 0 0 4 1 3 0 7 Renter Households (excluding dhphceesl 1,319 133 1,082 104 81 20 59 2 750 70 660 20 B Households Expected to Reside 434 129 242 63 6 0 5 1 9 Percentage of Total by Household Type 100% 15% 76 % 9% NARRATIVE (Altwh&ddhiorolslydd,lfneceuary) I. Data sources and methods. 2. Special housing needs of lower-income households. Page 1 of 2 Pegs MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINCs HUD -7092 (6.78' �] t Form Approved fPage 2 of 2 Pages HUD -7092 (6.78) I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101RE5 Gmo ne. een•r•n U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1. NAME OF APPLICANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM City of Iowa City, Iowa HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN 2. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER B — TABLE II.2 — HOUSING ASSISTANCE NEEDS OF LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS 7 9 — H N — 1 9 — 0 0 0 5 3. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY 4. 5. DATE OF SURVEY(S) USED Q ORIGINAL Q REVISION, GATE 1975, 1977, 1978 KEYPUNCH CODE FROM: 7/1/79 To: 6/30/80 Q AMENDMENT,DATE B-2 PROVIDE DATA FOR EACH CATEGORY OF MINORITY HOUSEHOLD, AS APPROPRIATE lCbeckappropriate box) lCAeckAppropriate boa) lCAackAppropriate box) e 1. Reserved 1. Reserved 1. Reserved 2. ® Bleck, not Hispanic 2. O Bleck, not Hispanic 2. Q Black, not Hispanic 3. ® American Indian or Alaskan Native 3• U American Indian or Alaskan Native 3. American Indian or Alaskan Native STATUS OF MINORITY 4, © Hispanic 4. Q Hispanic 4. U Hispanic HOUSEHOLDS REQUIRING S. Asian or Pacific ldandar 5. Asian or Pacific Iolanda, 5. Q Asian or Pacific Iolanda, ASSISTANCE ELOEflLY SMALL LARGE ELDERLY !F2 SMALL LARGE ELDERLY (I,Z SMALL LARGE TOTAL pros) FAMILY 14 or FAMILY lS or TOTAL p•nd FAMILY or FAMILY Is �") FAMILY GAMILY HANDL CAPPED ten persons) mora persons) and HANDI• Itss lOn p moM re Personal TOTAL and HANOI• /Mr more personrl CAPPED CAPPED Persons) (•1 Uel 0.21 If -3) If4l Ig -1) (o-2) (0J) (9-4) Intl (na) (na) (sal 1 A. Total Owner Households (sumo//inn land 31 1 1 0 0 2 Owner Households to W Displaced during the three year program 1 1 0 0 3 Avner Households lexcludingdisplacrea/ 0 0 0 0 4 B. ToW Renter Households (sumo/lines 5and 6) 82 21 59 2 5 Renter Households to be Displaced during the three year program 1 1 0 0 6 Renter Households lexcludingdiWacw+J 81 20 59 2 REMARKS •No Census information is available for minorities by racial category. Minorities comprise only 2.2% of the Iowa City population. fPage 2 of 2 Pages HUD -7092 (6.78) I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101RE5 City of Iowa City Housing Assistance: Plan ADDENDUM A: TABLE II -- Housing Assistance Needs of Lower Income Households DATA SOURCES AND METHODS 1. Data Sources. Special Tabulations - Inade ua�te Livin Conditions, 1970 Census, prepared by HUD - EMAD for Iowa City. Housing Unit Occupancy Characteristics, 1970 Housing Census, i prepared by HUD - MAD CO Apr 11 1974. 1970 Census of Population, Volume 1 - Characteristics of the Population, Part 1 - Iowa, U.S. Department of commerce, Tureau of the Census, issued February 1973. 1970 Censos of Population, Volume 1 - Housing Characteristics for States, Cities and Counties, 17 - Iowa, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, issued August 1972. - Iowa City Plan: Report on Population, Department of Community gevelopment, Iowa Clty, Iowa, July 1976 (includes 1974 special census report). Johnson CCounU Employer Survey, Johnson County Regional Planning Com scion, Iowa City, Iowa, 1975. 2. Methodology. The primary source used in calculating estimates of households - in need of housing assistance was the HUD Table, 5_Pecial Tabulations - Inadequate Living Conditions, prepared for Iowa City. M s Table specifies households by family size, by age, _., by income, tenure and suitability of living conditions. Although the Special Tabulations were just recently available to Iowa City , the date was taken from the 1970 Census. To update estimates to 1979, certain projection rate factors were developed based upon the increase in number of housing units. Income levels were established according to the HUD eligibility I - schedule for Section -8 housing programs. As instructed, lower j income households in Iowa City are those households which have an '! income lower than 80% of the median income for Johnson County, adjusted for household size. In 1970, the median income for Johnson County was $9,734, thus, lower income levels by household size are as follows: 76 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS. DES Mo1Mes 1 person - 56% of $ 9,734 = $ 5,451 2 persons - 64% of $ 9,734 = $ 6,230 3 and 4 persons - 76% of $ 9,734 = $ 7,398 5 persons - 85% of $ 9,734 = $ 8,274 6+ persons - 95% of $ 9,734 = $ 9,247 ALL HOUSEHOLDS REQUIRING ASSISTANCE. (Columns 0-1) through (b-4)) OWNER HOUSEHOLDS Line 3: Owner Households Base data on the number of elderly, family and large family households requiring assistance were taken directly from the HUD Table on Special Tabulations for each household category. Only those households having a lower income according to the above schedule AND inade uate housingconditions were enumerated. Generally, criteria for determination of inadequate living conditions for owner -occupied units include lack of plumbing, overcrowding (more than 1.25 persons per room), and a unit age -to -value ratio (built before 1939 and valued less than $10,000). According to recent changes in instructions for calculating needs, lower income households having adequate living conditions are not considered by HUD to be in need of housing assistance. This necessarily excludes low income elderly homeowners who are living in adequate housing but want to move to assisted rental housing. Since 1970 there has been a 17.25% increase in owner -occupied housing in Iowa City, thus, households requiring assistance in each household category were increased by a factor of .1725. Non -elderly handicapped households were subtracted from the family category and added to the elderly and handicapped need category. Since 1970, 36 elderly house- holds, 10 small family households and 1 large family household have been assisted through the Housing Rehabilitation Program. These assisted households were subtracted from calculated needs, leaving the amounts entered on Table II: 121 elderly, 22 small family and 28 large family households requiring assistance. Line 2: Displacement During the next three years, Iowa City's proposed Small Cities improvement project, if funded, will result in the displacement of five elderly owner households and one small family owner household. These figures were entered in appropriate columns on line 2. All displaced households will be entitled to relocation assistance as set forth in the Uniform Act. Line 1: Total Owner Households Requiring Assistance All figures are totals of lines 3 and 2 in appropriate columns. i 77 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111ES Line 4: Percentage of Need by Household Type Pursuant to recent changes in HUD instructions, owner households are no longer included with rental assistance needs. Percentage of need by household category for owners corresponds to previous year HAP estimates, i.e., elderly households comprise the largest (71%) percentage of the need for assistance to homeowners. RENTER HOUSEHOLDS Line 7: Renter Households Housing needs of lower income renters was calculated according to the same method used to calculate needs for owner households. Base data on the number of elderly, family and large family households having a lower income AND inadequate living conditions were enumerated from the HUD Table, Special Tabulations. Inadequate living conditions for renters, as determined by census data criteria, are: overcrowding (more than 1.25 persons per room), lack of plumbing, and overpayment (paying more than 25% of household income for rent). The method of calculation excludes lower income renters living in suitable conditions, who with assistance could purchase a home, thereby vacating an adequate rental unit for use by a lower income inadequately housed tenant. - Since 1970, there has been a 19.85% increase in rental housing, there- fore, housing assistance needs in each household category were increased by a factor of .1985. Non -elderly handicapped household needs were subtracted from the family category and added to the elderly and handicapped category. Housing assistance provided or committed to lower income renters since 1970 includes 567 units for elderly and handicapped, 204 units for small families and 16 units for large families provided through Sections 8 and 202 new construction projects, Traditional Public Housing new construction, and the existing unit rental program. In addition, 799 lower income small - families are assisted through the University married student housing programs and 240 small families and 8 large families are assisted through a 236 housing project. Even though assistance through new construction projects has not yet been directly provided to households, HUD has instructed that these committed units be included as assistance provided. All housing assistance provided was subtracted from the needs in corresponding household categories and the resulting housing needs (133 elderly, 1,082 small family, 104 large family) were entered in Table II. Line 6: Displacement During the next three years, Iowa City's proposed Small Cities Improvement Project, if funded, will result in the displacement of 1 elderly renter and 10 small family renter households. These figures were entered in appropriate columns on line 2. All displaced households will be entitled to relocation assistance as set forth in - the Uniform Act. In MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS -OF S 140J005 Line 8: Households Expected to Reside Updated instructions for completing estimates of households Expected To Reside (ETR) were not included with other HAP materials. With the understanding that ETR's will be revised at a later date to conform to changes in HUD instructions, new estimates for FY79 ETR's were not calculated for this HAP. Rather, the following estimates are taken from last year's HAP and are based upon information from the Johnson County Employers Surv�y - 1975, prepared by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. Number of people working in Iowa City or Coralville and living in small towns in Johnson County 3271 Number of people working in Iowa City or ti Coralville and living rural Johnson County 1153 Number of people working in Iowa City or Coralville and living outside Johnson County 1144 Total number working in the area but living outside Iowa City or Coralville 5568 w In 1970, 38% of all families in the county had incomes below 80% of " median income. Assuming that this percentage can be applied to all „ persons working in Iowa City and Coralville, then 5568 x 38% yields 2116 persons of low income working in Iowa City or Coralville and residing elsewhere. It is further assumed that (a) only the low income workers living outside the county would benefit by moving " closer to their work, and (b) if they moved they would locate inside the boundaries of Iowa City, rather than elsewhere in the county. Commuters to Iowa City from outside the county comprise 20.5% of all commuters, therefore: Low income commuters, 2116 x 20.5% = 434 expected to reside in Iowa City if housing were available. The percentage distribution of households expected to reside in each family category -- elderly, family and large family -- is a rough estimate based upon inquiries for housing from new low income residents in the City. The next year is expected to bring no appreciable influx of non - elderly lower income households over last year for two significant reasons: (a) the lack of new employment, and (b) the lack of low cost housing alternatives. For the most part, new employment is either part-time work or is absorbed by unemployed residents within the -- community. Although University employment has been growing steadily, there have been and will be no significant increases in jobs which would attract lower income households. City plans for economic development may alter the situation within the next three years, however, no significant increase is expected in this next year. 79 ^, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101nES The large number of University students in Iowa City places heavy demands on the rental housing market. Rental rates and housing costs are higher within the community than anywhere in the county or sur- rounding counties. Hence, it is unlikely that lower income families will have incentive to move into the community from surrounding areas. (According to the local Board of Realtors, the average house sale is currently over $55,000. Likewise, rents have increased to a level where the average rent for a one bedroom apartment is $180 per month.) Line 5: Total Renter Households Requiring Assistance All figures are totals of lines 6, 7 and 8 in appropriate columns. Line 9: Percentage of Need by Household Type The amount of housing assistance provided or committed to elderly and handicapped renter households in the past has significantly decreased the percentage of need found among this household type and consequently, has increased the proportion of need found among small renter households. In the next three years, goals will be set to address the high proportion (76%) of assistance required by small family renters, however it is important to note that according to previous HAP estimates, over one-third of the lower income small families are non -elderly single households who are not eligible for most federally assisted housing programs. ALL MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS y — Iowa City has a relatively small number of minority households, thus, specific census information on minorities is not available. Base data for housing assistance needs among minorities were taken from the HUD Special Tabulations by subtracting needs among white households from t the total household need. Table II estimates for minorities were - computed using the same methodology applied to all households in columns (b-2) through (b-4) and subtracting assistance provided. A total of fifteen minority households are currently assisted - three elderly renters, ten small family renters, and one small family owner. According to 1970 census data, there are no minority homeowners requiring assistance, however, this data can be expected to have changed over a period of nine years. ALL FEMALE -HEADED HOUSEHOLDS Income data by age, household size and racial composition is not available for female -headed households, therefore, figures provided " in Table II were based on percentages derived from census data. In Iowa City 37% of all families are lower income families and 94% of all unrelated individuals are lower income individuals. These percentages were applied to the number of female -headed families and female individuals in Iowa City, and current assistance was subtracted to provide an estimate of the number of lower income female -headed households requiring assistance. Because data on living conditions is not available for female -headed households, figures on Table II include lower income female -headed households who MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DCS MOIMCS w may have adequate living conditions. In addition, 77% of the non - elderly female -headed households in Iowa City are primary individuals. Special Housing Assistance Needs of Lower Income Households. A. MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS In 1970, only 2.2% of the Iowa City population were classified as other than White. The Black population is the largest minority group in the City. In 1974, 56% (388) of the Black population were University students and the rest were integrated throughout the City. Minority households have no particular housing needs or problems that differ or are more severe than the community as a whole. According to the HUD Special Tabulations, minority housing needs are 3.6% of the total needs. Since 1970, 11% of all housing assistance provided has been directed to minorities. B. FEMALE -HEADED HOUSEHOLDS The rise in single parent families plus the high proportion of unmarried people in Iowa City account for the relatively high proportion of female -headed households. In 1970, 7.9% of all families were headed by a female. Among all female -headed households in Iowa City 55% are non - elderly primary individuals, 24% are elderly primary individuals, 4% are elderly heads of families and 16% are non - elderly heads of families. Very few female -headed households have more than two children. The housing problems of all female -headed households are largely economic concerns. Mean income for all female heads of families in 1970 was $3,258 less than the mean income for all families ($11,080). Female individuals earned a mean income of $2,282, $74 less than the mean for all individuals. In view of this, the types of housing assistance best suited to the needs of low income female -headed households are rental subsidies and housing rehabilitation. C. HANDICAPPED HOUSEHOLDS Iowa City has a higher percentage of handicapped and disabled persons (15%) than the state average (13.8%) because of the availability of education, health, employment and recreational services for the handicapped population. The facilities and services available and the supportive climate within which they function, attract new special need households to Iowa City each year. Current information about the Iowa City handicapped population regarding household composition, tenure and income is not available in any consistent form, however, state averages indicate that 21% of handicapped households have lower incomes and 30% live in families of more than two people. PA !r I 81 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES tIOInEs Systems Unlimited, Inc., a local non-profit organization providing housing and transportation services to the handicapped, has expressed a difficulty in finding units to accommodate mobility -restricted individuals. Therefore, they applied for and received approval to develop 48 units of Section 202 scattered site housing for handicapped group living. Because a majority of handicapped individuals in the community currently live outside institutions (except temporarily for health care) handicapped service providers indicate there is no need for deinstitutionalization. D. OTHER SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS Iowa City has no significant number of special housing needs related to the economic base such as those described in HAP instructions. 82 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOInLS OMB No. 63-RI471 Percentage of Household Type I IwT 1$ 711 76 % 9 % NARRATIVE (Attach additional sheets if necessary and Identify with Items above) «. J 1. Footnote units to be provided specifically for the handicapped. 2. Describe the programs listed under this category. 3. Describe those actions necessary to facilitate the accomplishment of the goals. e� CHECK IF APPLICANT WISHES TO REVIEW ALL STATE HFDA HOUSING PROPOSALS: Previous Edition is Obsolete k! 83 HUD -7093 110781 i HICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I101NrS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1. NAME OF APPLICANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM City of Iowa City, 1OWa HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN 2• APPLICATIONIGRANT NUMBER E YEAR HOUSING PROGRAM TtPERl0D0FAPPLICABILiTY B 19 EE YEAR GOAL — 99 — H N — 1 — 0 0 0 5 70 June 30, 1982 KEV PUNCH 4. ❑ ORIGINALFROM CODE ❑ REVISION,DATE E ❑ AMENDMENT, DATE NUMBER OF LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO BE ASSISTED ELDERLY TYPES AND SOURCES OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE 11.2penonrl SMALL LARGE TOTAL AND FAMILY FAMILY HANDI• Nor lett 15 or more CAPPED) Persons) parrond ° !bl (cl !dl el 1 A. Total Goals for Housing Assistance for Homeowners sum of liner 2 and 6 49 9 12 2 1. New Construction /Usistis for Homaawners )rum of 3 and 41 3 HUD Assisted Programs 4 Other - 5 2. Rehabilitation Assistance for Homeowners lrumofllnesG 7and6) 70 49 9 12 6 Community Development Block Grants 7 HUD Assisted Programs 20 14 6 3 3 8 Other- 9 B. Total oab for outing Anutenu or omeownen by Percent of Household Type 100% 71 % 13%1 16% 10C. TotalGoals tor aw ng uutenca or entan (sum of Anter 11, 14, 17+ 73) 265 40 202 1 23 11 1. Assivance for Prospective Homeowners bum of liner /2 + 13) * t 12 HUO Assisted Programs .,ij Omar- umar- 141 141 2. New Rental Units Arum of lines 16 + 16) 145 20 116 9 16 HUD Assisted Programs 101 Uther- 116 17 3. Rehabilitation of Rental Units _ ,sumof /Inst l6, 79+221 200 0 10_ 18 Community Development Block Grants 19 HUD Assisted Programs rum of liner 20+21 ---'-- — 20 Substentiel Rehabilitation 20 0 10 Q 10 21 Section 8 Eishting with Moderate Rehabllitation �- 22 Other - 231 4, Existing Rental Uniu bumaf/7ner24 +27) 100 20 76 4 24 HUDElatedPrograms Arum or lingo 25+261 100 20 76 25 With Repair 50 0 46 4 26 Without Repair $0 _ 20 30 0 27 Other 28 D. Total Goals for Housing Assistance for Renters by Percents of Household Tv 100% 15 % 76 % 9 % , ,., 29 E. Total Gnah m, Hlln Percentage of Household Type I IwT 1$ 711 76 % 9 % NARRATIVE (Attach additional sheets if necessary and Identify with Items above) «. J 1. Footnote units to be provided specifically for the handicapped. 2. Describe the programs listed under this category. 3. Describe those actions necessary to facilitate the accomplishment of the goals. e� CHECK IF APPLICANT WISHES TO REVIEW ALL STATE HFDA HOUSING PROPOSALS: Previous Edition is Obsolete k! 83 HUD -7093 110781 i HICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I101NrS City of Iowa City Housing Assistance Plan Addendum A: Table III - Three Year Housing Program _ According to HUD regulations, newly selected goals shall address the need for assisted housing not fulfilled pursuant to the goals established in preceeding Housing Assistance Plans. First priority shall be given to meeting the needs for tenure, households, or housing types which have not been substantially met in prior years. Iowa City made substantial progress toward meeting all assistance goals as originally estimated in 1975, however, a disproportionate percentage of the elderly and handicapped households goals were achieved. Thus, in the next three years, the provision of housing assistance to families remains a priority. Three year housing assistance goals address the needs of each household type (within tenure) in the same proportion as the total lower-income housing needs identified in Table II. A. Goals for Homeowners (70 Units) 1. New Construction. Iowa City has not met with much success in promoting 235 housing. During the next year, the feasible alternatives for implementing to the 235 programs — will be investigated. 2. Rehabilitation. Iowa City's CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation program supplemented by the 312 loans will provide all housing assistance to homeowners. An expected —, 70 units are scheduled for completion in the next three years. B. Goals for Renters (265 units) 1. New Construction for Prospective Homeowners. See number 1 referenced above. 2. New Rental Units. A goal of 145 new rental units is proposed for the next three year housing program. The i large number of small family renters needing assistance, plus the low vacancy rate in Iowa City, indicate a substantial need for new units. Applications will be j submitted for Traditional Public Housing as units are advertised and the City staff will continue to encourage developers to apply for Section -8 construction loans. 30 units are scheduled for first year activities. 3. Rehabilitation. In order to upgrade older single family housing and to provide appropriate units for small and large family housing needs, Iowa City proposed to undertake acquisition and substantial rehabilitation of 20 units through the recently revised Traditional Public Housing rehabilitation program. Subsequent to purchase IM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DFS NOMES E and rehabilitation, units will be rented to lower income families. Funding for 10 units will be pursued during the first year of activities. 4. Existing Rental Units. The existing unit rental program in Iowa City is an important element in the overall program theme to provide assistance to small families. It has been _ successful primarily as a result of efforts of the housing staff to encourage landlords to lower rents. In the next three years an addition to 100 contracts for rental subsidies is proposed, 50 units without repairs and 50 units with funding for repairs. The latter, if approved, Will provide funding of up to $1,000 per unit to upgrade available units to Section -8 Existing Housing quality standards without increasing rents above HUD fair market levels. Other Actions. Iowa City is not anticipating undue difficulty in ei achieving goals not proposed in previous HAP's primarily due to actions taken in the past to facilitate development of assisted housing. These actions include promotional and informational activities, subsidized land sales, zoning changes, modification of local ordinances and land use measures to facilitate development. ' Y 1 � e.w i M I 85 V4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 6101RES V.S. DEPARTMENTOF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPM ENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN TABLE IV - GENERAL LOCATIONS FOR HOUSING PROPOSED �- 3. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY FROM 7/1/79 TO 6/30/80 KEY - PUNCH CODE D 1. NAME 2. APPLICATION/GRANTNUMBER 2oo0M©©MENEEMe® 4. n ORIGINAL ❑ REVISION, DATE ❑ AMENDMENT, DATE A. IDENTIFY GENERAL LOCATIONS ON MAP IN THIS APPLICATION 1. New Construction: Census Tract or Enumeration District Numbers, or other locational designation 23, 24, 25, 37, 40, 48, 50, 56, 60 I 72. Rehabilitation: Census Tract or Enumeration District Numbers, or other locational designation J 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 B, EXPLANATION OF SELECTION OF GENERAL LOCATIONS 1. New Construction General locations were chosen with objectives Of furthering community revitalization and promoting greater choice of housing opportunities for lower income households. In addition, areas chosen have available public facilities, developable sites appropriate to HUD -Assisted programs, proximity to schools, transit, recreation facilities, shopping areas and if developed would not create an undue concentration of assisted housing. The accompanying map M; y bein developed per HUD instructions, ratheTable oIV shows es not lonlyrthose uareas lappropriate for development of goals proposed in Table V Of this HAP. I w 2. Rehabilitation �I At present, the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation program operates within the boundaries of the CDBG Neighborhood Improvement Area as shown. This area was chosen primarily because it contains a majority of the oldest housing stock in Iowa City, much of which can be feasibly rehabilitated. Within the program area Housing Rehab, Code Enforcement, Site Improvements, Energy Conservation, and other programs function ^" together to provide overall neighborhood revitalization. Housing Rehab outside the project area has not been defined as a priority by citizens or the City Council and therefore, has not been an authorized CDBG expenditure. RenlnnB Fnrm HUD•7016J 1, whirh it Ohminte 86 HUD -7094 16.7 X MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NE5 Z GENERAL LOCATIONS FOR PROPOSED HOUSING APPROXIMATE SCALE IOWA CITY ® km. O N 0. .62 mi. 35 00 Enrnnatisn Districts ■ Areas of Now Csnstnaiea MAreas of Msnsin` islslilitatinn i �.. 34 31 33 38 370 q-1 352 / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES soIN 51 23 ■ 22 CDBG eighborhood 26 /01 Improvement Area 49 .480 q-1 352 / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES soIN 51 60 0 L.: JORM MICROLAB u July A JULY JULY July 1115 1116 19)) 1811 1911 Ist Program Year 2nd Program Year 3rd Program Year 4th Program Year Performance Record Community Development Block Grant City of Iowa City, Iowa — January, 1979 2 y/ °I CuOF; PI -D !!. JORM MICROLAB e .. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT EE NAME AND ADDRESS City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 1 THE GRANTEE CERTIFIES THAT: Fmm Approved 1rrL• Z. DATE OF PERIOD COVERED BY REPORT FROM: June 6, 1975 TO: December 31, 1978 (a) To the best of its knowledge and belief the data in this report was true and correct as of thedale in Item 2. (b) The records mentioned in 24 CFR Part 570.9D7 ore being maintained and will be mode available upon request. (c) Federal assistance made available under the CDBG Program is not being utilized to reduce substantially the amount of local Financial Support for community development activities below the level of such support prior to the start of the CDBG Program Year. TYPED HAMEANOYITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Neal G. Berlin, City Manager MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES TELEPHONE NO. (Include Area Code) (319) 354-1800 HUD -4071 (9-75) TABLE O1: CON'T'EN'T'S COMMUNI'T'Y DEVELOPMENT PLAN Table I: Progress on Planned Activities (HUD 4070). . . . . . . . . 1 Tal•la IA: Households Benefiting -Physical and . .68 Table VE: Capital Improvements (HUD 4078.1) . . . . . . . . . . .38 Table IB: Population Benefiting -Services and . .71 Table VG: Assistance (HUD 4078) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Table IC: Relocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Table II: Recipient Assessments (HUD 4080) a. Statutory National Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 b. Short-term Objectives and Contributing CDBG Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 HOUSING ASSISSTANCE PLAN Table IIIA: Housing Assistance Provided (HUD 4076) . . . . . . . .52 Table IIIB: Location of Units with Financial Commitment. . . . . . . .63 PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE Table VB: Fair Housing (HUD 4082). . . . . . . . . . .66 Table VC: Action to Prevent Housing Discrimination (HUD 4072). . . .68 Table VE: Title I -Assisted Prime Contracts (HUD 4073). . . . . . . .70 Table VF: Title I -Assisted Sub -contracts (HUD 4073.1). . . . . . . .71 Table VG: Recipient Employment (HUD 4074) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION" Section VI: Citizen Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 134\2.9 CDBG Project Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9() MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MORTES va. wuumr w wwr .vo umv. ovuwvmmr I. PROGRESS ON PUNNED ACTIVITIES Cit of lova Cit 1/15/79 r••Julle V. nn, IC0B0 i"t. [eordin."01 1.78-114.19.0005 HI .mmnnwm W „� PI .vm van N/ .w, 111 .v Hl an H! unr 1I) r•r"I refill r !I,"" r an 1 Comprehensive Community Developeent { Management a. Preparation of Comprehensive Community Develop. Plan lit A E 6/80 13 3S5,305 37,907 311,531 3,161 280,088 b. Preparation of Human Resources Plan Irt A E 3/79 IS $1,321 11,110 51,371 5,699 43,881 c. River Corridor Development Plan Isc A E 12/7e 13 30,00 0 30,000 0 30,000 d. Ralston Creek Watershed Develop. 8 Reads Study lst A E 1/79 13 85.0of 8,000 88,000 0 66,661 a. Energy Conic"stlon 3rd A E 6/80 13 78,23C 21,629 25,020 18,239 21,629 Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program a,b,e (lousing Rehabilitation Grants/Loans let E 6/80 5 932,291 316,729 611,905 159,262 199,129 2 3 E D 2 5 2 7 2 8 1 0 1 2 C. Site lmprovcwnts 2nd 1 3 E 6/a0 2 410,000 108,186 410,000 7,358 9,172 1 1 d. (lousing Purchase 6 Rehabilitationlet raac - 1 S ivm[ed 1 h 1 6 E D 12/79 80,000 0 0 0 0 1 7 5 5 3 S1 S S 5 6 5 7 6 0 3 Rowing Code Enforcement Activities lit 2 1 E D E 6/80 3 303,65 109,781 2D3,981 16,188 110,131 2 5 2 7 2 8 � 2 9 39 1 0 1 1 . 1 2 1 3 '4 1 5 1 6 1 7 5 2 5 3 51 S 5 S 6 S 7 51 5 9 1 Removal of Architectural Barrien let A E 6/79 6 161,593 8,710 100,802 8,210 100,802 5 Stills Omlialted Workshop let 1 E a. Study of Pmjtct Acqulsition { Re obi 2Itat Ian Fen ibiI ty [ C 5/75 ❑ 850 0 2,000 0 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DES 1401r1Es I V. .e..n Yn1M,w1M,w We V„W qVe WIW YI I. PROORiSS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES e.eee we.e Cit of by. Cit el e15 ] .eaJulle Venn •.CUM Presents BCoordinatorYYB•]B •IIN-t - •1115 rYr 111 aswnnw NI a" ll/ .......n NI •w, Nl ur •mea NI „yea. Irl w.r IU e.I.IY 11 //11 eY ..... Iilil eY a 1111 e b. Acquisition E dropped - 850 0 0 0 D c. Rehabilitation E dropped - 0 0 0 0 0 6 Ralston Creek Flood Control a. Preliminary Ncuum 2nd 2 7 E D E 1/73 1 146,616 11,427 141,SS3 33,421 111,55 24 b. South Branch Improvements Sid 7 6 E 6/81 2 605,900 70,046 7S,946 296 6,196 36 c. North branch Improvements 4th 3 9 A 11/81 2 750,000 87,007 87,007 602 2,181 4 2 1/ 45 46 47 48 4 9 S0 51 52 53 S4 55 7 Parks and Recreation Activities a. Park Land Acquisition 1. IlollryooJ Wnor Neighborhood Park let 6 0 E D E 3/76 1 45,250 0 45,250 0 45,25U 2: East Side WShborhood Park lit 4 9 E D E dropped 1 0 0 0 0 0 3. Hickory Hill Park Expansion 2nd 4 9 E D E dropped 1 2,168 0 2.261 0 2,165 4. Happy Hall any Park Expansion 3rd 7 5 E D E dropped 1 8,978 0 8,971 0 8,978 b. Neighborhood Park Site Ieproveatnts 1st 2 3 E D E 8/71 1 160,9SS 41,562 260.95S 3S,S80 151,973 35ED SI9 ED 60ED C. City Park Site Improvements let 0 E D E 7/78 2 76,16S 0 66,99t 0 66,996 S City-wiversity Redevelopment Project, len R-14, Ceyletlm 6f Previously Approved Activities Zed 3 9 E D F 6/78 11 635,799 351,182 351,187 31,046 343,SS1 4 0 E D A I E D 9 Urban Rtneval Land Acquisition let 3 8 E D C 8/77 11 1 764,872 0 ,764,87 0 ' 1.764.37 4 a E 0 4 1 E 0 10 Urban Renewal R•14 Project Arm, Public Improvements kat 3 9 E D F 9/76 1 BOD,oGo 0 800,000 0 800,000 4 0 E D 4 1 E D 1 Citlien Participation 2nd A E 6/80 14 1,621 include In Sone a] idol budget 1,627 2 River Corridor Acquisition 1st 3 S E D 3 6 E D a. Purchase of Property S Improvements 6 0 E D E 6/80 - 75,000 0 0 0 0 b. Study of Fusibility C 5/76 13 1,745 0 1,745 0 - 1,745 ,Genual � tat A E 6/80 11 SD0,0 109,722 303,111 63,043 256,76 3 Progress AdelnistratlnR 3rd A E 12/79 2 ,250,21 68,340 318,62 71,689 272,97 14 Senior Center 3rd A E 6/79 1 50,0 D 0 D 0 IS Retarded Cltiten Cuter 16 but Acquisition (Handicapped and Elderly) 3rd A E I dropped 9 1,501 0 0 0 0 7 Wipe Prevention Progru 2 v MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. la PROJECT: Preparation of Comprehensive Community Development Plan Multi-year program; CDBG funded 1st, 2nd, 3rd years, and amended 4th year budget. Operating Steps Taken: Background data reports were completed in final form, printed and made available for general distribution. These reports included: Report on Population 1976 Land Use Summary Report on the Environment: Vegetation Guide Report on Housing Trafficways Report Report on Utilities and Locational Factors Land Use Concepts Report Report on the Environment: Land Forms Guide Community Facilities Report Report on Economics i J A citizen participation program was implemented to first of all inform citizens of the Comprehensive Plan purpose, process, and progress, and secondly to provide residents with an opportunity to comment. An informative newspaper entitled "Peoples Guide and Survey" was mailed to all I _ City households. Five neighborhood meetings (held at schools throughout the community) presented a slide show to clarify City planners' concerns, and to provide residents with an opportunity to directly communicate their f concerns. 12% of the households returned the survey. In addition to this process, a random group of 250 scientifically selected households completed a special "Sample Survey". This survey data represents a cross- section of Iowa City viewpoints and provides information on which draft -, goals and objectives for the Plan can be based. Information from both surveys was compiled and presented in formal reports. Most of the background data reports were completed by midsummer 1977, so the staff and Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee (CPCC) drafted a menu of issues and alternative solutions that could be included in the Plan. The City Council selected issues and directed the staff to complete an impact analysis of selected alternative solutions. A draft Comprehensive Plan document was compiled by the Planning staff and reviewed extensively by the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee (CPCC) and other City staff. In March 1878 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a revised draft of the Comprehensive Plan for Land Use, Trafficways and Community Facilities to the City Council. This revised draft was distributed to all boards and commissions and to the - Committee on Community Needs (CCN) for review and comment. The draft was also made available to citizens. 3 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIrIES Press releases and extensive newspaper coverage headlined the Com- prehensive Plan during April and provided citizens with information. — Council discussion and citizen and University of Iowa comments resulted in revisions to the Plan. The final draft of the Plan was made available for citizen review in May and was adopted by the City Council on May 30, 1978. An initial draft zoning ordinance to reflect the land use changes of the Comprehensive Plan and provide an implementing tool, was also completed at this time. Review of this zoning ordinance by the staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission was begun. The Comprehensive Plan text and map were prepared for printing. The completed Plan was distributed to boards and commissions, citizen organizations and interested citizens in August 1978. The Planning staff hired to compete this project included: one senior l planner to coordinate activities and guide the Plan development; three full-time and two part-time assistant planners with special expertise in _ areas of urban law, economics, environmental issues, geography, and urban landscape and development; one technician providing support in graphics and editing; and one cle'rk-typist. Problems Encountered: 1. The Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee (CPCC) was established to monitor the development the of Plan. The role of the committee became skewed and at times CPCC members worked at a staff level polishing details, rather than evaluating the Plan concepts issues. 41 and Because CPCC members are also either City Councilpersons or PlanningZoningCommissioners, adendit persothe to meetweeklytheir evensthough committee originally established the schedule. The ical and l environment in Iowa 2 planners' assessment nofleveryasituation. No conclusions can beltaken for granted, all must be proven with very detailed information. This has slowed the process down considerably and has forced the activities schedule and format to be altered several times. 3. Spot apartment development continued, especially in the near northside neighborhood now zoned to allow multi -family housing. Neighborhood residents felt threatened by the increased density and requested a moratorium be enacted until the Comprehensive Plan was completed. A Building Moratorium was adopted by the City Council and continued through May 1978. Additional staff time was diverted to planning for the north side area. The staff made recommendations for rezoning according to the proposed Comprehensive Plan, and after considerable discussion by the Planning and Zoning Commission, citizens and the City Council, the area was rezoned. — 4 ` MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDs•D[s MOINES 4. Staff time was temporarily redirected to two other CDBG projects: Energy Conservation and Urban Renewal. In fall 1977 an "Energy and You publication was developed and published to complement energy conservation activities. Also the Urban Renewal land disposition and downtown development planning activities were completed utilizing the Planning staff's expertise. 5. The senior planner in charge of coordinating Comprehensive Plan activities left in March 1978. At this time the initial draft of the zoning ordinance was almost complete. Subsequent discussion of this draft with other staff members and the Planning and Zoning Commission resulted in dissatisfaction with the draft, and the Planning and Zoning Commission requested that the staff rework the proposed zoning ordinance. No funds were budgeted for this work in the fourth year CDBG application and work on the zoning ordinance essentially stopped until funding could be provided. Additional funds have now been allocated in the amended 4th year budget and work will proceed as soon as staff is available. Other Sources of Funds: None. 5 PIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MO RIES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. lb PROJECT: Human Resources Plan Multi-year project; CDBG funded 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th years Operating Steps Taken: The Johnson County Regional Planning Commission was contracted (February, _ 1977) to gather data about existing social service resources and population needs, to identify deficiencies, and to develop an on-going process for planning and coordinating human services. Four broad areas for research were identified for completion: Emergency Income and Material Support, Mental Health and Chemical Dependency, Public Protection and Justice, and family and Individual Support and Maintenance. M Citizen committees composed of providers of services, policymakers, representatives of funding bodies, consumers of services, and other concerned citizens were organized to monitor research and findings in each of the four areas. An inventory of all existing resources within each of the first three categories was compiled during 1977. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations were submitted to the Iowa City City Council and other funding bodies for use during FY79 funding decisions. During 1978 the committees for these three areas have been working to help implement some of their recommendations. An inventory of all existing resources within the fourth category was compiled during 1978. Recommendations were developed for three subareas of this category and will be submitted to the Iowa City City Council and other funding bodies in January, 1979, for use during FY80 funding decisions. Recommendations for the three remaining subareas of this category are in progress and will be submitted to funding bodies in February and March of 1979. Where possible, funding bodies will be apprised of findings in these three areas for use during FY80 funding decisions. A fifth committee, composed of providers of services, policymakers, and ` allied professionals, was created in 1978 to advise in the development of a plan for an on-going human services support and coordinative network. A plan was developed during 1978 and will be submitted to the Iowa City City Council and other funding bodies in January, 1979, for their consideration. A report on existing information and referral services in the county recommendations for a coordinated information and referral service andwas begun in 1978 and will be completed and submitted to funding bodies in early 1979. Problems Encountered: The human needs planner directing the project resigned in December, 1977 (married and moved). The continuation of the work schedule was delayed one month. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NOIRES The succeeding project director resigned in July, 1978. This resulted in an additional one month delay in the continuation of the work schedule. Other Sources of Funds: The project is funded under a contract between Iowa City and the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. Iowa City's contribution for the two- year period is $54,324 (75%). The Commission is to provide a 25% match; the actual match is turning out to be substantially greater than 25%. 7 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 1c PROJECT: River Corridor Development Plan CDBG funded: 1st year Operating Steps Taken: Stanley Consultants were contracted with to prepare the Plan. A three volume report was prepared analyzing the present conditions and future potential of the Iowa River. Recommendations for preservation and development of the Iowa River Corridor were included, as well as detailed plans describing compatible designs for the Southern River Corridor. Phase II of the study also provides suggestions for managing the River Corridor and possible sources of funding. The Riverfront Commission has been expanded to include three members from Johnson County and one member from Coralville to ensure coordination of activities along the Iowa River in Johnson County. The formation of a River Corridor Management "Body" for Johnson County is being considered. An ordinance for the establishment and regulation of a River Corridor Overlay Zone is currently being prepared and will be part of the new Zoning Ordinance which is also under preparation. Project was completed in 1976. Problems Encountered: To implement measures suggested land must be acquired and funding has not been available. Other methods of controlling development along the river and negative impacts upon the river are dependent on the formation of a River Corridor Overlay Zone. Work on a River Corridor Overlay Zone will proceed in conjunction with the new Zoning Ordinance as soon as staff is available. Funds have been allocated in the 4th year amended budget for this purpose. _Other Sources of Funds: Local funds in the amount of $21,240 were used to support the study. F1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110INF.S PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. ld PROJECT: Ralston Creek Watershed Development and Needs Survey CDBG funded: 1st year Operating Steps Taken: Powers -Willis and Associates had been contracted (1975-1977) to complete a study of Ralston Creek and provide a solution to control flooding in the watershed. An interim report was completed March 1976 that identified specific preliminary creek bed improvements. These improvements are to be funded with CDBG funds. A report, Ralston Creek Watershed: Exi�stina Conditions, Problems and Needs, was completed-FyPowers and Assoc ati es March 21, 1977. The firm of Powers and Associates has been terminated and the report preparation has been taken over by Shoemaker & Haaland Engineers. The final Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan will be completed January 31, 1979. In 1975 the residents living in the neighborhoods along the creek selected representatives and formed the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee to help realize a satisfactory solution to the flooding problems. This committee has been actively involved in all phases of the project from the S Watershed Management Plan to the implementation of some projects. They have reviewed and monitored interim channel improvements as well as other _ solutions such as a Storm Water Management Ordinance to regulate future development, and the proposals for construction of storm water detention — basins on the north and south branches of Ralston Creek to control run-off from outside the city. The committee has also assisted in the preparation i of an application for a grant under the Small Cities Program which includes channel improvements to Ralston Creek. f Problems Encountered: The consulting firm, Powers and Associates, dissolved between April and December 1977. The final report has not yet been completed. Steps have been taken to resolve the problems and delays. Other Sources of Funds: Other sources of funding were sought, but none were available for completing the study. N MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE -" NO. le PROJECT: Energy Conservation Program — Multi-year prograin; CDBG funded: 3rd and 4th years Operating Steps Taken: A Resources Conservation Commission was established by the City Council. This Commission developed goals and objectives for a residential energy conservation program. A program plan was drafted and implementation began October, 1978. A full-time position of Energy Program Coordinator was established with joint funding by the City. Two tabloids have been published and mailed to Iowa City residents, detailing energy conservation methods and techniques. An infrared thermography instrument and accompanying equipment has been purchased and the heat -loss scanning has begun in the 403 Program Area. The guidelines for a pilot solar demonstration project have been drafted in preparation for implementation during the spring of 1979. An economic analysis of the various alternative methods of newsprint recycling has been completed. Problems Encountered: Too much has been planned for one staff member to adequately complete. Staffing the Resources Conservation Commission and report preparation take a substantial amount of time and, coupled with longer than anticipated start-up time for the various projects, have caused the program to fall behind its time schedule. Other Sources of Funds: Various energy conservation activities within the City buildings and operations are funded by City General Fund money, however, other than sharing the staff person, are not related to the COBG activities. Because of the delays in the CDBG funded activities a very minimal amount of time has been spent on City General Fund activities, far less than the proportion of staff time funded from that source. 10 " MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401RES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 2a PROJECT: Housing Rehabilitation -- Grant/Forgivable Loan Program Multi-year program: CDBG funded 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. Operating Steps Taken: According to the Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa cities have the authority to carry out comprehensive neighborhood revitalization programs, after the City Council has designated the program area boundaries and program plan. In January, 1977, the CDBG program area (also known as 403 Planning Area) - was formally established. The Rehabilitation Grant Program was initially available to homeowners living in two pilot program areas. In August, 1977 the service area was expanded to include the entire 403 Program Area. The Rehabilitation Financing Handbook became available in May 1977. During the calendar year (1977), nine structures were completely rehabilitated; fourteen others were in progress (several waiting spring weather so that exterior work can be completed). During the calendar year 1978 construction began on 29 houses: 2 grants only, 1 forgivable loan only, 26 grant/forgivable loans. In 1978 grant income guidelines were raised to 54% of the HUD FY78 income guidelines to provide guidelines that are closer to the median incomes of the retired in Iowa City, and also benefiting a larger number of low income families. -- Since the beginning of the program 28 structures have been rehabilitated with 21 others in progress. i Problems Encountered:, -1 The program started in January 1977. Initial marketing of a new program was not easy. A relatively small pilot area had been selected. Only a few residents were willing to be the first clients to the brand new program. By summer the neighborhood meetings and fliers had produced only a minimal response. ! By far the most difficult problem was competing for contractors during the j local construction boom, May to September. Large numbers of remodeling contractors chose to work on new construction projects during this period. The staff attempted to draw contractors (late summer - early fall) by using a formal advertising campaign. A package of five contracts were advertised having an estimated value of $50,000. No bids were received. 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111ES k t In December 1977 there was a job vacancy for a construction specialist. By filling this position the staff was able to process the backlog of clients and develop a strong competitive position in seeking contractors in the spring and summer. The staff has identified 5 or 6 companies who have worked with us during the past year and who are likely to stay in the program during the summer months. A number of property owners were eager for minor repairs and winterization, but did not wish to participate if extensive rehabilitation was necessary. Contractors reneged on contracts. Two contractors did not complete their contracts resulting in eight cases having to be completed by other contractors. The Legal Department is working on the final accounting of these cases. A new program, concentrating on emergency repairs and winterization, particularly for the elderly, is now being drafted. Implementation of this new program will begin in March 1979. Other Sources of Funds: None. 12 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE N0. 2b PROJECT: Housing Rehabilitation -- Loan Program Multi-year program: CDBG funded 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. Operating Steps Taken: A CDBG funded "Rehab I Loan" program was approved by the City Council in June 1977. In June 1977 a local lender was selected to service the loan repayment accounts. In September 1977 the first Rehab I Loan was approved. In 77 the develop November loan 9p program tiitlizingncil HUD's Section informally 2pfunds astaff well es nCDBG funds. Staff began in-service training for this program. The loan program continued in 1978 with most loans being used as extra j financing for grant applications. To date 9 loans have been awarded with 6 more currently pending. Staff is also currently processing 3 applications for 312 loans. Problems Encountered: I. If the staff had realized in January 1977 that the Section 312 program was truly a viable alternative to developing a CDBG loan program, the staff might have better utilized their time processing 312 applications, but Congress was divided on the issue and publications indicated the program was about to end. 2. Housing expenses were usually more than the 35% of adjusted income allowed. Consequently, only long-term homeowners without mortgages and those who had rental units to allay their housing costs were eligible. 3. Many applicants, while being middle income, had incomes that were too high for the program as established by City Council. Other Sources of Funds: None to date, but 312 loan funds are potentially available. 13 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 2c PROJECT: Neighborhood Site Improvement Program Multi-year program: CDBG funded 2nd, 3rd, 4th years Operating Steps Taken: In May 1977 a neighborhood site improvement program was implemented in one - of the two housing rehabilitation pilot program areas. The neighborhood of approximately 600 homes was quartered and residents were personally invited to attend one of four block meetings. After the meetings, the public improvements desired by the neighborhood were compiled into a report and survey which was distributed to all neighborhood residents. A neighborhood meeting was held at which residents returned their surveys and voted, prioritizing improvements. This information was compiled and a site improvement program proposal for the Longfellow School area was presented to the City Council for approval in July 1977. Plans for implementation of the proposed improvements were developed August -November. The Environmental Review Record was updated in early 1978 and construction began in April 1978. Since this process was so successful, the procedure has been duplicated in one other neighborhood of approximately 2,000 households. Schedules for implementation of the improvement projects will be completed in January 1979 and construction will begin as soon as possible thereafter. During the last six months of FY79, the input process will have been completed in four remaining neighborhoods in the CDBG planning area. Problems Encountered: The coordination of so many groups -- neighborhood residents, civic groups, the Public Works Department and the Parks and Recreation Department, volunteers -- is a very challenging and time consuming project. However, since the involvement of citizen groups and neighborhood residents is viewed as a key element of this program, increased staff will be assigned to this program in order to minimize delays. The staff person coordinating this project also works on the Housing -- Assistance Plan and relocation activities. Because of unforeseen additional work activities in other projects, the initial neighborhood improvement implementation schedule was not developed soon enough to allow _. construction and tree planting programs to be implemented before winter weather set in. With increased staffing levels, and increased cooperation from other City departments, it will be possible to maintain high levels of citizen input and timely implementation schedules. Other Sources of Funds: None. 14 FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NE5 PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 2d PROJECT: Housing Purchase and Rehabilitation CDBG funded: 1st year This project was dropped from the CDBG program in May 1976. Funds were reallocated for this program in the 4th year (1979) amended budget. 15 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 2e PROJECT: Housing Rehabilitation - Administration Multi-year program: CDBG funded 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th years. Operating Steps Taken: Three staff people were hired November 1976: finance specialist, construction specialist, and housing rehabilitation supervisor. A training period lasted from November 1976 -February 1977. Standard work descriptions and mag -card typewriter are used to expedite „ contracts and work order reports. A new City department was organized July 1, 1977, to centralize housing and inspection services. Weekly in-service training sessions have been organized to update staff skills and background information. 44 ' In 1978 staff remained at three, one finance specialist and two R+ construction specialists. The construction specialist's salary was raised to attract and retain qualified employees. In-service training for staff continued. ,t Housing inspectors supplemented the construction specialists' inspections. Trade inspectors assisted as required (e.g. electrical inspector doing the wiring inspection). The City staff assisted the Johnson County rehab program in setting up and maintaining a program. Problems Encountered: The irregular availability of HUD funds has stalled program implementation of 312 loans, although training for the 312 program has taken place. i Retaining qualified construction specialists was difficult because of the low wage. Lack of remodelling industry in Iowa City left the program with a shortage — of qualified contractors. Staff difficulty in comprehending the bureaucratic needs of a program like _. the rehab program caused some difficulty in keeping paperwork abreast of construction. This is being remedied, (e.g., change orders are passed on to finance specialist more quickly so that the finance record can be updated). " Disenchantment with the program exists because of the many problems encountered. This has caused the present program to be jettisoned in order to formulate a new program. Other Sources of Funds: None. 16 P'1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MolaEs PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 3 PROJECT: Housing Code Enforcement Multi-year project: CDBG funded 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th years Operating Steps Taken: An area for concentrated systematic inspections was delineated and j staffing was increased for the CDBG program. A procedure manual was also developed. i Inspections were initiated block by block throughout the project area. For three full years the systematic inspection program has been carried out with subsequent reinspections as necessary to achieve code compliance. i Between January and December 1977, 648 structures were inspected and 519 were brought into code compliance in the project area. Between January and December 1978, 437 structures were inspected and 409 were brought into code compliance in the project area. The decrease in number of inspections in 1978 was due to the availability of only 2 full time inspectors instead of 3 for most of the year. One additional full-time inspector was hired in fall 1978 and is now fully trained. A complete revision of the Housing Ordinance was completed and adopted by _ the City Council in May 1978. The new ordinance resolves former discrepancies and omissions from the State Code as well as offering increased protections for tenants. Considerable time was spent retraining inspectors to implement the new code provisions. ? Again this year, annual inspections of all multiple dwelling structures and rooming house structures were conducted within the target area to ensure maintenance of the housing stock. During 1978 inspectors also responded to 183 citizen complaints in a timely manner (within 24 hours of the original notification). Administrative procedures were reviewed and improved during 1978. Efficiently redesigned field inspection forms and Notice of Violation forms have substantially reduced the standard paper flow process. Again this year (1978), weekly in-service training sessions have been y — developed for inspectors. Problems Encountered: 1. Most of the Housing Appeals Board members resigned because of a legal opinion regarding potential conflict of interest of all City commissioners planning to directly or indirectly become involved in the redevelopment of Urban Renewal properties. The Housing Commission has since assumed the duties of the Appeals Board. 17 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDIMES 2. The Administration spent considerable time designing a computerized scheduling and billing system. When the system was ready to test, the data processing firm was unable to deliver the required programming and update services. Consequently the administration has handled the system on a manual basis without computerized assistance. Other Sources of Funds: The City's Housing Code Enforcement staff was doubled in size to carry out the CDBG systematic inspection program. The locally funded inspectors also make inspections within the CDBG program area. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MO VIES NO. 4 PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE PROJECT: Removal of Architectural Barriers Multi-year project: CDBG 1st, 2nd, and 4th years. Operating Steps Taken: An architect was hired to design the elevator and locker room improvements planned for the Recreation Center. Plans and specifications were developed. The contract was let. Construction was completed in November 1978. City crews re -designed the street intersection adjacent to the Recreation Center, providing a passenger drop-off area set back from street traffic, to serve both handicapped and elderly users of the Recreation Center. Improvements were made to City Park by the Parks and Recreation crew. The restrooms are accessible, one of the shelters is accessible, a barbeque pit is accessible, and hard surfaced walkways tie accessible facilities to the parking area. The restroom in the Police Department in the Civic Center was remodelled to be accessible. A booklet of information identifying accessible facilities throughout the Iowa City area is currently being compiled and will be released to the general public this spring. Problems Encountered: The total accessibility plan for the Civic Center was not economically feasible. Alternative plans are still being considered. Several problems caused a delay in the completion of the Recreation Center elevator project. A storm sewer running under the building that was in the way of one of the support pilings had to be relocated around the pile. The elevator company had trouble getting some parts and there were unexplained lapses of several weeks at a time when no work was done on the project with ino excuses given. The interior of the cab was scratched in shipping and many weeks were lost in the decision to get it repainted. Problems in housing and operating the gate closing off the stair well resulted in a - decision to order a new gate causing another delay. The state inspection turned up several minor items that had to be corrected before use was allowed. The City-wide curb cut program funded for the 4th year has not begun due to staff shortages. Other Sources of Funds: None. 19 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 5 PROJECT: Skills Unlimited Workshop CDBG funded: 1st year The feasibility of this project was determined and Council dropped it from the budget in May 1976. 20 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 6a PROJECT: Ralston Creek Flood Control - Preliminary Improvements CDBG funded: 2nd year Operating Steps Taken: The construction contracts for four of the preliminary improvements have been completed. These four projects are the Iowa -Illinois detention site, the Benton Street sewer relocation, the Van Buren sewer relocation, and the Iowa Avenue inverted siphon. There is some concrete present in the inverted siphon which will have to be removed by the contractor before the project will be completely accepted. Problems Encountered: It was initially proposed that detention sites be developed in three areas along Highway 1. Because of problems negotiating acquisition of easements for water detention, the project was dropped from the scheduled list of activities. It was proposed that the City acquire either an easement to the Happy Hollow Park or the land itself for the purpose of developing a water detention site. The appraisal stated that Fair Market Value for the property was approximately twice as much as initially planned: Therefore, the project was dropped. It was proposed that one of the preliminary improvements include the acquisition and demolition of a substandard house on Johnson Street. The retaining wall at that site has fallen into the creek. The house would best be removed and the lot re -landscaped without a retaining wall. The elderly occupant of the structure was not willing to be relocated. This project has been tabled until the final Watershed Management Plan is released in March. Other Sources of Funds: Other sources of funding were sought but none were available. 21 MICROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DE.S MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 6b PROJECT: Ralston Creek Flood Control - South Branch Improvements Multi-year project; CDBG funded: 3rd and 4th years Operating Steps Taken: The Environmental Review Record has been completed and a contract has been II awarded to Stanley Consultants for final design of the storm water detention basin. Problems Encountered: 1 The Environmental Review Record process has taken an extended amount of I time and land acquisition is anticipated to be difficult. Some of the land parcels will probably have to be acquired by condemnation resulting in additional delays. Other Sources of Funds: Other sources of funding were sought but none were available. r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101RES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 6c PROJECT: Ralston Creek Flood Control - North Branch Improvements CDBG funded: 4th year Operating Steps Taken: The Environmental Review Record has been completed and the review record indicates that the project will not adversely effect the environment to any significant degree. Problems Encountered: None to date. It is anticipated that there may be some problems with land acquisition for the project. Other Sources of Funds: None '23 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 7a PROJECT: Park Land Acquisition Multi-year program; CDBG funded: 1st, 2nd and 3rd years. Operating Steps Taken: Hollywood Manor Neighborhood Park: An environmental review record was _ completed. Two appraisals were obtained. The park was acquired. East Side Neighborhood Park: Timing and procedures did not allow this park ^ to be acquired with CDBG funds. The project was dropped from the CDBG Community Development Plan. Hickory Hill Park Expansion: An environmental review record was developed. The land was surveyed. Two project was dropped from the CDCDBG Community Development Plan.raisals were obtained. arose. The Happy Hollow Park Expansion: An environmental review record was prepared. The land was appraised. The land value was twice as much as the budget allowed, floneighborhood controversy about he proposed flood control -park land useThe pr jectnhasbeedropped. dualr Problems Encountered: The land acquisition procedures are so cumbersome that only one out of four M parks has been successfully acquired. In the case of Hickory Hill, for example, because of the time-consuming process mandated by CDBG regulations, before the City could acquire the proposed property, the owner had made an agreement with a developer who desired to subdivide the �+ property for residential development. By the time the City was ready to . make an offer to acquire the property, the new owner was uninterested in .` selling. The City Council chose not to condemn the property. The project was dropped. Other Sources of Funds: Local funds were used to acquire the East Side Park. 24 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES HOIIIES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 7b PROJECT: Neighborhood Park Site Improvements Multi-year program; COBG funded: 1st and 2nd years. i Operating Steps Taken: Pheasant Hill Park. All the playground equipment and picnic tables were installed to 1977. The trees and shrubs have been planted. The gazebo - type picnic shelter was built in late fall 1978. All that remains to complete the project is the construction of a half court basketball/multi- purpose area and the installation of one picnic grill. Villa Park. Playground equipment and picnic tables planned for Villa Park were competitively bid in January 1977 and installed in July 1977. Trees and shrubs planned for this park were competitively bid in September and 1 planted by November 1977. Willow Creek Park. Playground equipment and picnic tables were competitively bid and totally installed by March 1977. The accessible ' nature trail (an asphalt walkway) was completed in June 1977. The physical fitness obstacle course has not yet been installed. The shelter/restroom building is complete with the exception of the installation of a drinking 1 fountain. Trees and shrubs were planted in fall 1978 along the asphalt nature trail and around the new shelter. Wetherby Park. Playground equipment, picnic tables, a backstop and J bleachers were competitively bid for Wetherby Park in January 1977. Improvements were completed for this project by July 1977. The shelter restroom facility is complete, and the plantings are in place. All that remains to be done is erecting the physical fitness (obstacle) course and building a basketball/multi-purpose court area. Mercer Park. Mercer Park ball diamond lights - In March 1977 three local englneertng firms were interviewed to act as a consultant on this project. The firm Hansen -Lind -Meyer was chosen because of their professional competence, past good performance with City projects, and the ability to design the project within budget limitations. In August 1977 the project was competitively bid. Construction began in the fall and was completed in spring 1978. - Mercer Park tennis court lights - Bids for the court lights were opened in March 1977 and the project was completed in August 1977. Hickor Hill Park. The site for the Conklin shelter has been selected and construct on wil begin in the spring. The shelter will have water and restroom facilities. The shelter will be utilized as a starting point for an arboretum which is to be initiated next year (1979). 25 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDnJES 1 I Other Sources of Funds: The City sought Bureau of Outdoor Recreation funding to pay for the park shelters at Willow Creek and Wetherby Park. BOR funding provides a 50% matching grant. $25,000 was awarded to the City for these two projects. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES NO. 7c PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE PROJECT: City Park Improvements CDBG funded: 1st year Operating Steps Taken: Competitive bids for playground equipment were received in January 1977. The equipment was ordered and installed prior to June 1977. After a competitive bid process, a contract for acquiring trees was awarded in January. The majority of the trees were planted in April and May 1977. A few of the trees were not available at that time and were reordered in September and planted in November 1977. The large pond was stabilized with grass paver blocks. This project was completed in April 1977. Pool lights were installed around the swimming pool. This project was completed in May 1977. The spray pool revitalization was completed in June. The project also includes the installation of gabions (concrete grids) along the banks of the small pond to prevent erosion and for added safety. _! To date, nothing has been done with this project. Tennis court lights were bid in March. Construction was started during the J summer and was completed in April 1978. Problems Encountered: The only problem encountered was that the contractor was unable to deliver one of the tennis court light poles in fall 1977, therefore, delaying completion of the project until spring of 1978. J Due to a staff oversight with regard to funding sources, the bid documents issued for the installation of tennis court lights at City Park and Mercer Park did not mention the need to pay wages as mandated by the Davis -Bacon Act. As a result, the contract signed by the City was deficient in this respect, and the contractor did not pay the workers Davis -Bacon wages. The City is planning to remedy the situation by contacting the 12 workers involved and reimbursing them for the difference between wages paid and the Davis -Bacon wages. Final resolution of the problem is pending notification by HUD. A heavy work load and a high water level on the small pond caused the delay on the gabion installation on the banks of the pond. Other Sources of Funds: None. 27 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES HOMES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 8 PROJECT: City -University Redevelopment Project CDBG funded: 2nd year Operating Steps Taken Staff requirements were evaluated and an expanded staff was hired in order to complete the Iowa R-14 Urban Renewal Project, summer 1976. A land disposition consultant was retained by the City to assist in the marketing of project land, and a land disposition program was developed. " Three outstanding land acquisition condemnation appeals were settled and design and construction of one NCGIA project (College and Dubuque Street Sewer) was carried out. Thirteen disposition parcels were advertised for sale for private redevelopment, and 43 offers to purchase these disposition parcels were received. One disposition parcel had to be readvertised. Contracts for Sale of Land for Private Redevelopment were entered into with ' developers for eleven disposition parcels and negotiations were begun for sale of two additional parcels. " Contracts were awarded for design and construction of the City Plaza (a downtown project -related pedestrian mall) and one Municipal Parking structure. Design of a second Municipal Parking structure was begun, and Municipal Parking System Revenue Bonds were issued. In addition, design of the CBD Streetscape Improvement Project (Phase II) was begun. This is a 6 block street and amenities construction project within the downtown redevelopment area. Design review procedures were also completed for nine private re- development projects to occur on redevelopment parcels. The financial settlement, project closeout and project closeout audit for the Iowa R-14 project were completed in January 1978. Problems Encountered: I. In February, 1976, a lawsuit was filed, seeking to invalidate the City's contract with a redeveloper for the disposition of 16 disposition parcels. In May, 1976, the contentions of the plaintiffs were upheld, the disposition contract was invalidated, and control of 14 of the 16 parcels returned to the City. 2. Lack of commercial space makes commercial relocation slow until new construction occurs. 0 M, FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110114ES 3. The District Court backlog makes settlement of acquisition appeals slaw. Other Sources of Funds: I. Thefunds available R nteand Capitol Contract for project Iowa and usedto the exentavailable for continuation of the project. 2. The relocation grant made pursuant to the above contract, as amended, is also being used. 3. City general obligation bonds in the amount of $2,400,000 have been issued for CBO Streetscape Improvements. 4. Municipal Parking System revenue bonds in the amount of $5,200,000, ramps. have been issued for construction of two parking system cash reserves of $1,525,000 are also being used for parking ramp construction. 29 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 9 PROJECT: Urban Renewal Land Acquisition Multi-year program; CDBG funded: 1st, 2nd and 3rd years. Operating Steps Taken: 1. Obtained updated appraisals of all project land in inventory. 2. Established new re -use values for all project land in inventory. 3. Transferred $1,764,650 to the LPA for the remaining land in inventory. 4. Used the proceeds of the transfer to accelerate retirement of Project Iowa R-14 debt. Problems Encountered: 1. Appraisals from one appraiser were 90 days late, delaying the establishment of new re -use values. Other Sources of Funds: None. 30 MICROFILMED BY JORM MiCROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES It PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 10 PROJECT: R-14 Project Area Public Improvements CDBG funded: 1st year Operating Steps Taken: I. Streets and sidewalks were reconstructed on four blocks of Washington Street in the Central Business District summer and fall, 1975. 2. Amenities, signalization, vegetation, were installed summer and fall, 1976. Problems Encountered: No major problems were encountered. Other Sources of Funds: City funds were used for cost exceeding the CDBG budgeted amount of $800,000. 31 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101NES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 11 PROJECT: Citizen Participation Multi-year program; CDBG funded: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years Operating Steps Taken: The Committee on Community Needs (CCN) asked for a budget to carry out a media program. Newsletters were sent out fall 1976. Newspaper display ads were used in encouraging citizens to participate in the development of Community Development Plans fall of 1976 and 1977. Radio talk shows explained CDBG projects fall of 1976; spot radio ads developed interest in CDBG programs fall 1977. Fliers and posters have been used to announce public meetings in addition to newspaper display ads and radio public service announcements. CCN monitored all CDBG projects during 1978 and took a bus tour of projects to view physical progress. Newspaper display ads, radio spot ads and radio talk shows were again used to inform citizens about the CDBG plans in fall 1978. An automatic slide show with a taped narrative was developed by CCN and the City staff to provide additional information to citizens about the on-going CDBG programs. 17 This slide show was run continuously in the Public Library for three days, the suburban shopping center one Saturday (with CCN members in attendance to answer questions) and in the Civic Center for two days. The slide show was also shown at two citizen input public meetings and the City Council public hearing. Funding for all citizen participation activities was provided through the general administration account. Problems Encountered: No major problems have been encountered. Committee members do tend to have a lot of ideas, and the field of mass communications does provide a lot of public relation opportunities, but there has only been a limited amount of staff time available to ensure implementation. CCN would like to have more opportunity for direct contact with the City Council. OtherSources of Funds: None. 32 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 12 PROJECT: River Corridor Acquisition CDBG funded: 1st year - dropped May, 1976 Operating Steps Taken: Priority parcels of land were identified and appraisals were obtained. Problems Encountered: The total cost of the land prevented satisfactory completion of the project. The Urban Renewal court decision and HUD demands on the CDBG budget forced the project to be tabled. With closeout of the Urban Renewal Project, $75,000 were reallocated to this project in the 4th year amended budget, and work will proceed as soon as staff is available. Other Sources of Funds: None. I� 33 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OF.S 1401DE5 PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 14 PROJECT: Senior Center — Multi-year project; CDBG funded: 3rd and 4th years Operating Steps Taken: After completion of an Environmental Review Record and the acquisition of the old Post Office to be remodeled as a Senior Center, consultants were hired to provide expertise in the areas of management scheduling, services Inventory, selection of an architect and operational procedures. Following competitive bidding architects were hired, and have completed site plans, schematic designs and furnishing and equipment schedules. Applications were submitted, and State Commission on Aging Funds and federal Title V grants for furnishings and equipment for the center were secured. A Joint Task Force to coordinate planning for the Senior Center and Ecumenical Housing projects was organized, as well as a Council of Elders to receive input from the elderly members of the community regarding programming for the Senior Center. ,.. A workshop on senior center planning and programming was presented by the Council of Elders for the elderly community and interested citizens. A.1 Meetings and program evaluation were also held with service providers to discuss space and program needs. A University of Iowa social work student spent considerable time as an unpaid worker with the program. Problems Encountered: No staff was budgeted to work with the elderly on this project until the 4th year amended budget. — A countywide facility is being planned. CDBG funds are being used to develop the Iowa City facility. If the Johnson County Board of Supervisors decides to commit funds to the project the Senior Center will become a county -wide facility. The project was conceived as a multi -faceted complex with a 100 unit elderly housing complex (Section 202/Section 8 funded) adjacent to the CDBG funded Senior Center. The non-profit corporation developing the housing has not yet (January, 1979) received preliminary approval for the site, even though they received the fund reservation 20 months ago. Since the buildings were planned to be adjacent, with a shared lobby and functionally relating floor plans, the Senior Center renovation planning has been shut down for four months, pending resolution of the housing project's problems. Other Sources of Funds: Title V grants for equipment and furnishings. - 34 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 11DIULS PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 15 PROJECT: Retarded Citizens Center CDBG funded: 3rd year and amended 4th year budget Operating Steps Taken: An Environmental Review Record was completed. Problems Encountered: Architectural plans drawn up for the proposed building indicated a greater cost for the building than anticipated. The Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens did not have sufficient funds for this building and is continuing its search for another building or site. Since the $50,000 allocated for this project was not encumbered by July 1, 1978, the account was closed out. The Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens requested reallocation of funds and $50,000 was rebudgeted in the amended 4th year CDBG budget for this purpose. Other Sources of Funds: Private funds (Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens) will be the primary source of funding. 35 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 16 PROJECT: Bus Acquisition CDBG funded: 3rd year Operating Steps Taken: Other funding sources were sought and identified. The bus will be acquired with other funds. The project has been dropped from the CDBG Community Development Plan. Problems Encountered: None. Other Sources of Funds: None. 36 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES i PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 17 PROJECT: Rape Prevention Program I CDBG funded: 3rd year Operating Steps Taken: Other funding sources were eventually identified. Problems Encountered: Staff time was limited, which delayed work on the project. — Other Sources of Funds: None. _1 _.i I I J J I J J I I J I� ,J I C 37 J MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOIBES E u.. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT I -A HOUSEHOLDS BENEFITTING FROM ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY OR COMPLETED—PHYSICAL AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ONANTEE NAPE City of Iowa City, Iowa DATE Dec. 31, 1978 FC RSOH WHO CAN PEST ANSWER OU ESTIONS ABOUT THIS FORM MVO GRANT IO CNTIFICATION NT Susan Sheets -'M -HN -19-0005 PROJECT/ HOUSEHOLDS BENEFITTING ACTIVITY MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS DESCRIPTION ID SENCFITTING _{ OF TOTAL (36) HUMSER TYPE TOTAL • LOWER INCOME SOURCE OR SCALE SLACK SPANISH/ AMERICAN AMERICAN INDIANS ORIENTAL ALL OTHER /26) /7e) /7d) (38) /3!) ON (3d) lie) 3 B 7350 46.9 Senlice Area -- all of Enumeration 0.92 --- 0.11 0.75 0.30 Districts 27, 28, 29, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, half of Enumeration Districts 24, 51, 58, 59 and the NE h of 36, the E 4 of 38 and the S 3/4 of 25. 4 A 6 A 7 A 9 A 10 A 14 A 15 A • HUD -4078.1 II•767 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT I -B POPULATION BENEFITTING FROM ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY OR COMPLETED — SERVICES OR ASSISTANCE GRANTEE NAM[ DATE PERSON WHO CAN BEST ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT HUD GRANT THIS FORM IOENTIFICATIOM NO. City of Iowa City, Iowa Dec. 31, 78 Susan Sheets B -78 -HN -19-0005 POPULATION ■[N[FITTING MINORTIY POPULATION BENEFITTING % OF TOTAL (2b) AC- TIVITY 10 BLACK SPANISH - AMERICAN ORICNTAL ALL OTN[R NUM, TYPE TOTAL • MALE % 1v LOWER INCOME AMERICAN INDIAN BER FEMALE MALE FEMALE MAL[ FEMALE MALE FEMALE MAL[ FEMALE MALE FEMALE 113 (22) (2bJ (2c) (203 (2c) (34) (3b3 (3c) 13d) (343 (3J7 (39) (3h) (31) (31) 1 A 2 C 47 38.0 62.0 100.0 0.37 0.51 -- -- 0.04 0.05 0.31 0.43 0.11 0.15 8 A 11 A 13 A P454 of P4041 i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS -DES 1101NES HU04070 11-751 -1 O t uA. NL.,nT.LHT.1 .ow... A.. U.S...LYuo.aYHT I -C RELOCATION FUNDED UNDER CORO Yore COIYLLII A svA.•TI FOAM FOR RUN Aenvnr LISTED ON TORY HUC Kua MICH GENERATED A RELOCATIONS MORKLOAD. ' CItY Of Iova Ci'Y, I.. I-�-]9 'c•8165.OY 8986 Plnnner/Proiem Ms1Ys[ .n. n Susan Sheets, .... �8 ]l -IW -19-0085 RELOCATION, BY HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD MINORITY rgtSLo+a u.. ..,,,.. .,... ...... ,,... . ,,. . .,. •,. —L 11"'Ll ... .e..le llq 110 IYI /lN !h/ 1111 /]q M 141 I1•I IA1 OI I....................... i .Un nu,......... ..l. . A. E D i 6 1 1 A — 1 Iii MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES PIOIHES TABLE I -A AND TABLE I -B: NARh, TIVE ADDENDUM Description and Source of Data The source used for estimating the percentage of lower income and minority beneficiaries is the U.S. Census of Population: 1970. Within the CDBG Neighborhood Improvement Service Area, 46.9% of all family households are low income households (below 80% of median income). Income data was not available for primary individuals by household, however, it should be noted that among unrelated individuals 88.2% are lower income individuals. The percentage of families of lower income was assumed to have remained constant from 1970 to 1979. Minority beneficiaries were enumerated as individuals and percentages were taken of the total service area population, rather than households. Information about the number of minority group and female -headed households within the service area is not readily available, therefore, the percentages shown were estimated as per directions for Activities marked "D". For example, within the service area for Activity 2, .37% of the service area population consists of black males. The service area population, minority population, and number of males and females were derived from the U.S. Census of PoP ati�on: 1970. Service area gender percentages were then app lel d to the number of service area minorities in each category in order to obtain a minority gender breakdown within the service area. Each minority gender enumeration was then figured as a percentage of total service area population. Service Area Boundar Activity 2 -Housing Rehabilitation and Activity 3 -Housing Code Enforcement operate within the same service area boundaries as the CDBG Neighborhood Improvement Area. This service area includes all of enumeration districts 27, 28, 29, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, half of enumeration districts 24, 51, 58, 59, the NEa of 36, the Edi of 38, and the S 3/4 of 25. 41 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES II. Recipient Assessment 24 CFR 570.906(b)(2) I. Statutory National Objectives ~ The following constitute the genera] objectives established by Congress for the national program of Community Development Block Grants. It is not anticipated that any one community's CD program, in any one year, will deal with each objective. (The local program, of course, remains subject to the - assurance, required by law, concerning giving maximum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low- or moderate -income families or aid in the prevention of elimination of slums or blight). For each of the following general objectives, check the appropriate box to indicate whether the current program year's activities do or do not - contribute to that objective. Briefly explain, on a separate sheet of paper, all affirmative responses, in- dicating how the current program year' s. activities have contributed to each objective. CD Program Does Does Not Contribute Contribute (1) Elimination of slums and blight and prevention of blighting influences. X (2) Elimination of conditions detrimental to health, safety, and public welfare through code -' enforcement, demolition, interim rehabilitation assistance, and related activities. X (3) Conservation and expansion of the nation's housing stock X (4) Expansion and improvement of the quanity and quality of community services X (5) More rational utilization of land and other natural resources and better arrangement of needed activity centers X 11UD•40B0 (1.76) 42 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDnIFs a HUD•4080 (1.76) i i i i i 43 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Does Does Not Contribute Contribute I _ (6) Reduction of the isolation of income groups within communities and promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods. X (7) Restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic, architectural, or esthetic reasons. X I II. Short -Term Objectives Using a separate sheet of paper, list all short-term -. objectives which are being addressed by this year s Community 1 CD program. (Use the numbers from the previous C-1, C-2, etc.). Briefly j Development Plan Summary: - explain how the current program year's activities have contributed to each objective. For each objective list 7 the numbers of the activities listed on the Progress on -' Planned Activities (HUD -4070) that contribute to that objective. _1 �I I J I HUD•4080 (1.76) i i i i i 43 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES TABLE II. RECIPIENT ASSESSMENT STATUTORY NATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND CONTRIBUTING CDBG ACTIVITIES. Elimination of slums and prevention of blighting influences. The Neighborhood Improvement Programs - Watershed Management Plan, Housing Rehabilitation, Housing Code Enforcement, and Public Site Improvements Programs - have been designed to prevent the spread of blight and to arrest the condition decline of the of the housing stock, both of which have been accelerated by the periodic flooding of Ralston Creek and the contiguous area. The Watershed Management Plan is being developed to reduce flooding caused by Ralston Creek. Preliminary improvements have been made. A Storm Water Management Ordinance provides development regulations to control and encourage developers to plan for water runoff within new subdivisions. This limits increased water runoff impact on older established neighborhoods due to development upstream. The Housing Code Enforcement Program systematically inspects all rental units within the designated area, occasionally leading to the demolition of very old and blighted structures, and frequently resulting in the correction of deteriorating housing conditions, which lead to blighted structures and areas. A Housing Rehabilitation Program provides both technical and financial assistance to low- and moderate -income residents, encouraging the correction of deteriorated housing conditions. The Neighborhood Site Improvements three programs, improving sidewalks public improvements, arresting the environment. Program compliments the other alleys, and other declining decline of the neighborhood The continuation of Urban Renewal contributes significantly to Iowa City's progress toward achieving the national goals set forth in the Act. Since this program was begun as a categorical program, the elimination of slums and blight was a foremost program objective. The demolition is complete, redevelopment has begun and will prevent additional, adjacent or nearby properties, from becoming blighted. 2. Elimination of welfare through assistance, and Both the housing code enforcement program and the housing rehabilitation program encourage property owners to eliminate conditions detrimental to health, safety, and public welfare. The City has adopted a Minimum Housing Code which establishes minimum standards with which structures participating in the systematic housing inspection -code enforcement program and housing rehabili- 44 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIfiFS tation program must comply. Health and safety hazards discovered are therefore corrected. Specific examples include fire prevention, sanitation, electrical and structural hazards, and floodproofing. The completed preliminary improvements to reduce the flooding of Ralston Creek, and the planned construction of water detention basins for both the north and south branches of Ralston Creek also help to eliminate some of the causes of conditions detrimental to the health and safety of citizens. 3. Conservation and expansion of the nation's housing stock. Both the housing rehabilitation program and the housing code enforcement program conserve the existing housing stock, facilitating home repairs, maintenance, and the correction of code violations before excessive deterioration occurs. This in fact extends the economic life of housing and maintains the viability of the neighborhood. The neighborhood site improvement program complements these conservation efforts and encourages property owners to contribute additional private funds in the "spirit of neighborhood revitalization. As the urban renewal program is completed, the housing stock is 7 directly tes specifice ally forhousing: both subsidizethe d units of ddesignednfor met lthe elderly and market e activity accrueto theho' using development, artments. The �as well as to �retailtand office development, in what is predominantly a commercial renewal _ project. The Comprehensive Plan and the new Zoning Ordinance will allow for the development of housing on smaller lots (i.e. garden homes and townhouses), thus lowering housing costs and potentially providing increased homeownership opportunities for lower- middle income residents. I 4. Expansion and improvement of the guantit and qualit of community services. In developing a Comprehensive Plan for Iowa City, a background report j summarizing the current quantity and quality of community services was prepared. This report will provide decision -makers with an y information base from which future policies will be developed, facilitating more efficient and equitable provision of community ` services throughout the community. The Human Resources Plan has identified deficiencies in existing social services and has developed a plan to provide improved on-going human services and to coordinate such services efficiently. The current service delivery system for the variety of services serving senior citizens is not well organized. A multi-purpose senior center is being developed to relocate many of the existing services and coordinate them with additional programs for senior citizens at 45 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ren Ulrs one location. Both the quantity and quality of service is expected to improve. — The development of a Heat Loss Identification Program provides citizens with the information necessary to make their homes more energy efficient. This service is provided to all citizens; it is free for those residing in the CDBG project area and available for a fee outside the project area. Through an extensive citizen input process, as part of the Neighborhood Site Improvements Program, a great deal of information and feedback was gathered from neighborhood citizens. This information is helpful to the City in providing better services of all types. In addition public facilities such as sidewalks, alleys, mass transit amenities, and parks are improved. During the first two years of CDBG programs in Iowa City, a park improvement program was carried out. The citizens' responses to this _ program indicate success. The improvements to the parks system provide increased recreational facilities (quantity and quality) to better meet community demands. 5. More regional utilization of land and other natural resources and _ better arrangement of needed act vitt centers. The Comprehensive Plan background reports detail the ecology, energy, and environmental characteristics of the Iowa City area and identify a variety of development and redevelopment potentials and limitations. These reports were used to prepare a City Comprehensive Plan for land use, trafficways, and community facilities which provides the City with strong land use management capabilities. A new Zoning Ordinance, now being prepared, will provide the tools for implementing more efficient land use. In addition, two special detailed planning studies reviewed (a) the Iowa River Corridor and (b) the Ralston Creek watershed. The Iowa River Corridor study presents recommendations for maximizing the benefits from this natural resource. The Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan recognizes the flooding problems and their relationship to nearby activity centers and recommends watershed management solutions. The Energy Conservation Program recommends methods of efficient energy use and conservation in all areas to help conserve energy resources. _. 6. Reduction of the isolation of incomerou s within communities and promotion of an increase in the divers'itr y and�t of neighborhoods. Analysis was started as part of the Population Report of the Comprehensive Plan to detail sub -areas within the City which are unique due to education, income, age and other demographic characteristics, so that the diversity of Iowa City is enhanced as City programs are developed in the future. 46 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MoIMEs 7. Restoration and h_-- architect reasons. ' value ro erties of special _fIr As the Urban Renewal properties with historical or aarchitectum is raltsi the restoration both directly and indirectly.9Property, is of Block building, is bei" For exam le enhanced restoration. Other older buildingshav rketed with restrictionwhich the eCollege vitality in the project area g have been, or will be its program. One build!" increases due to the redevelo ed as added to the National �n the redevelopment area has Pment the Opera House Register of Historic p recently been apartments. Block which currentlylaces; this is known as House Hotel In addition the Berkeley houses a supermarket located in the COBG Apartments, been and National Register of Historic Places��ect area have been formerly the Park Placed on the The Senior Center is being developed in an old originally built around the turn of the century listed on the National Register of Post office structure activities Historic Plces. T structure is structure to be "identified future use are allowing The renovation "recycled". g this historic Potentially, the Hous- and grants to homeowners Rehabilitation Program will architectural significance. To ring t0 upgrade houses provide loans structures has fit this tate orT� date none of of historic or guidelines do g Y The Housingthe participating esthetic require that as improvements Rehabilitation Program improvements are made, ties must be enhanced rather are made, historic and than replaced as 47 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDIIIES TABLE II. RECIPIENT ASSESSMENT II. Short-term Objectives and Contributing CDBG Activities MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIDIIIES 4th APPLICATION CD PLAN SHORT-TERhf OBJECTIVES CONTRIBUTING ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY N C-1 For the Human Needs Plan, select three or An inventory of all existing resources in the lb four specific types of services (in area of Family and Individual Support and Main - addition to the four completed during the tenance was compiled. Recommendations were made first year of the two year project) and (a) to the City Council from data compiled in the gather data about existing services and areas of Emergency Income and Material Support, population needs and (b) compile information Mental Health and Chemical Dependency, and Public into a format useful to decision makers Protection and Justice. A committee of providers formulating programs and allocating resources. of services, policymakers and allied professionals was created to advise in the development of a plan for an ongoing human services support and coordinative network. C-2 To serve during this program year, 80 low Under the Housing Rehabilitation Program, con- 2a,b and moderate income homeowners, providing struction was begun on 29 houses, which will meet � the financial and technical assistance minimum housing code requirements upon completion. necessary to bring their housing units into Financial and technical assistance was provided compliance with local codes and ordinances. to these homeowners. A total number of 90 applications for rehabilitation were processed. C-3 A. Hold neighborhood and/or block meetings A.(Projects in the Longfellow neighborhood, 2c to facilitate active neighborhood B.(selected by neighborhood residents were resident involvement in suggesting and (completed with their assistance. selecting site improvements. B. Plan, organize and direct the imple- mentation of selected improvements. C. Serve 4 neighborhoods (approximately C. The neighborhood input process was repeated 2000 residential structures) within the in the Northside area (4 neighborhoods of program year. 2000 households) and selected projects, which include bus shelters, sidewalk repairs and alley repairs, will be implemented shortly. The input process for 4 additional neighbor- hoods will be completed by the end of the program year. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIDIIIES 2 3G Activities VES CONTRIBUTING ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY N [s A. (Between January and December 1978, 437 3 B.(structures were inspected and 409 were brought into code compliance. C. Annual inspections of all multiple dwelling and rooming house structures were conducted Yd and permits issued. D. Inspectors responded to 183 citizen complaints, all within 24 hours. One additional full-time inspector was hired. E. Revision of the Housing Occupancy and Main- tenance Code was completed and adopted by the City Council. Housing code brochures were prepared and distributed. A. Installation of an elevator in the Recreation 4 Center was completed. The accessibility plan for the Civic Center did not prove economically feasible. id B. Curb cuts and a set -back passenger drop-off :s area were completed at the street intersection adjacent to the Recreation Center to serve handicapped and elderly users of the Center. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIDIRES 3 TABLE II. RECIPIENT ASSESSMENT II. Short-term Objectives and Contributing CDBG Activities MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES 4th APPLICATION CD PLAN SHORT -TERN OBJECTIVES CONTRIBUTING ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY R C-6 A. Satisfactorily complete the environmental A. The Environmental Review Records for the con- 6b,c review process. struction of dams on both the north and south branches of Ralston Creek as flood control measures have been completed. B. Acquire property and easements prior to B. Negotiations for property acquisition have constructing dams. begun. C. A contract has been awarded for the final C. Prepare engineering plans and specifica- engineering design of the stormwater basin on tions for construction of dams, the south branch. C-7 To complete disposition of all land in The financial settlement, project closeout and 8 inventory; to complete all relocation project closeout audit for the Iowa R-14 project Cn activity; to monitor the construction of were completed. All but one of the disposition public and private improvements being parcels have been sold. Construction has begun constructed in accordance with the Urban on several parcels of land and redevelopment on Renewal Plan. others. All construction and plans are being monitored by a Design Review Committee and City staff to ensure compliance with the Urban Renewal Plan. C-8 A. To continue to actively involve citizens A. Regular monthly meetings of CCN, radio spots, 11,13 in the identification of projects and the talk shows, a slide show and news releases, development of programs, holding neigh- have involved citizens in the CDBG process. borhood meetings, distributing news Neighborhood meetings (8) and public meetings bulletins, and other activities necessary. (4) have also provided information and gathered citizen input. B. To continue problem -solving research and B. ERR's for both the south and north branches of thorough environmental review finding for Ralston Creek are complete. each developing project. C. To adequately staff all implemented C. All programs have been regularly reviewed by programs and review performance regularly. staff and CCN and progress monitored. Lag in some cases is due to inadequate staffing. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES 4 TABLE II. RECIPIENT ASSESSMENT II. Short-term Objectives and Contributing CDBG Activities MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIREs 4th APPLICATION CD PLAN SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES CONTRIBUTING ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY R i C-9 A. Rehabilitate the Old Post Office A. Architects were hired and have completed site 14 structure for use as a senior center. plans, schematic designs, and furnishings and equipment schedules for rehabilitation of the Old Post Office as a senior center. B. Plan and develop programs, to be carried B. A joint Task Force to coordinate planning for out within the Center, which will meet the senior center and Ecumenical Housing pro - the needs of Iowa City's elderly residents. jects has met regularly. A Council of Elders was organized to receive citizen input from elderly members of the community and to help plan programs for the senior center. The Council of Elders also presented a workshop on senior center planning and programming. jC-10 A. Evaluate heat loss of 750 structures. A. A thermography instrument was purchased but le Ln could not be used until weather conditions were suitable in December 1978. Heat loss of 15 structures was evaluated. Additional staff is now being hired and the program is expected to proceed efficiently and rapidly beginning February 1979. B. Increase public awareness of the energy B. Two tabloids detailing energy conservation and financial resources wasted because of methods and techniques have been mailed to all poor quality winterization. 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New zoning regulations pertaining to conditions for development of housing and related services at this site have been approved by the — City Council, however, because the developers have not yet submitted a building plan, determination of compliance with local zoning or land use provisions cannot be made. i bIn 1970, Iowa City implemented a Section 23 Leased Housing Program including 209 units. The contract authority for these units was converted to the Section 8 program in 1976 after the initiation.of the Block Grant Program in Iowa City. Since FY75, authority for 125 contracts have been added to the program, bringing the total to 334 - contracts for rental assistance. Pursuant to HUD instructions, only the 125 contracts added since FY75 are included in this table. Figures in household and minority categories correspond to percentages found in the entire program. cCommitted units are defined as those units for which a rehabilitation ~� construction contract has been signed, however, construction has not yet been completed. dOccupied units are defined as those units for which rehabilitation has been successfully completed. eThis figure includes two families of four with a disabled head of household. fThis figure includes one family of seven with a disabled head of household. 53 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOIMES NARRATIVE REPORT TABLE III -A HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROVIDED SINCE INITIATION OF BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (FY75) Pursuant to HUD regulations, Table III -A Housing Assistance Provided includes information on hou nis g units provided for low- and moderate -income families and individuals since FY75 when the Block Grant Program was initiated in Iowa City. To date, Iowa City has met 87% of its original multi-year goals providing a total of 513 units in addition to programs offered prior to 1975. 1. Steps Taken To Meet HAP Goals A. NEW RENTAL UNITS Since the beginning of the Block Grant Program in Iowa City, 64 units of Section -8 elderly housing have been constructed. Autumn Park was completed and occupied in July 1977. Iowa City has received financial commitment from HUD for an additional 229 units of elderly and handicapped housing now in various stages of development. Old Capital/Mid-states, Inc., developer of 81 units of Section -8 elderly housing, recently received final approval of their construction plans and have scheduled implementation for January 1979. Development of the elderly housing complex has been promoted through activities of the City Urban Renewal Project, whereby, the development site was designated for residential use and was sold at a price below market value for highest and best use. Plans for 100 units of elderly housing are being developed by Ecumenical Housing Corporation, concurrent with the City's Senior Citizen Center. In order to facilitate development of a downtown elderly housing complex, the City has amended the Zoning Ordinance and has offered to sell the proposed site at a price below market value. Ecumenical Housing Corporation is now, at the request of HUD, negotiating for air rights above a building adjacent to the proposed site. Subsequent site approval for the Section -202 project is expected. Direct loan funds were reserved in September of 1977 and Section -8 subsidy funds were reserved by HUD in August of 1978. Systems Unlimited, Inc. had sites for development of housing development for the two sites are expected to be The City staff has assisted search for appropriate sites problems. Loan authority for September of 1977. 54 obtained approval for six Section -202 scattered site handicapped. The remaining approved by February 1979. Systems Unlimited in their and in resolving past zoning this project was reserved in MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES In addition to the elderly and handicapped housing projects, the City applied to HUD for the development of 48 units of Traditional Public Housing with Turnkey financing. Approval was received in June 1978. Site approval on this scattered site development for families is expected from HUD during January 1979. This project is proceeding very quickly even though this is Iowa City's first public housing development. B. REHABILITATION OF RENTAL UNITS The staff has investigated substantial rehabilitation programs and other means of rehabilitating rental property, however, there has not been a rental rehabilitation program implemented to date. Activities in this area have been limited by City Council priority considerations. Currently, CDBG funding is being directed to owner -occupied housing problems. Additional programs for rehabilitation of rental housing in Iowa City are difficult to promote. Section 8 substantial rehabilitation offers few incentives to local developers - due to local market conditions, i.e., higher profits can be made from demolishing older structures and building new apartments rather than rehabilitating older structures. C. EXISTING RENTAL UNITS In 1975 when the Block Grant program was initiated, Iowa City had an existing Section 23 Leased Housing Program — with 209 contracts for rental subsidies. In January 1976 Iowa City received 100 new rental subsidy contracts under i Section -8 and by April 1978 authority for all Section 23 contracts had been converted to the Section -8 program. In _ March of 1978, Iowa City received approval for 25 additional contracts bringing the total existing rental program to 334 contracts. Table IIIA lists only those contracts added to the program since FY75 when the Block Grant program began in Iowa City. Figures in household and minority categories are percentage extrapolations of total households participating in the Existing Rental Program. Since the completion of Autumn Park in 1977, the existing rental program has been able to offer increased assistance to low income families by reassigning contracts vacated by j elderly to families. D. REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS OR PROSPECTIVE I HOMEOWNERS During the last part of FY76 and the first part of FY77, the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation program was confined to two pilot project areas within the neighborhood improvement planning area. This procedure was necessary during initial stages of program implementation in order to provide a firm foundation for the program, and was 55 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES iaolnES continued for a time due to Council direction. By February 1978 the program was operating at a full staffing level throughout the area. As of December 1978, 28 projects have been completed in Iowa City. An additional 19 projects are presently under construction. This year Johnson County implemented a housing rehabilitation program with the assistance of the Iowa City staff. The City provide office space for the County Rehabilitation Specialist and the staff continues to provide supervision, support and training where appropriate. A resolution authorizing the use of the HUD 312 loan program was passed by the City Council during the first half of this fiscal year. The rehabilitation program has received approximately 80 applications for homeowners for financing thorugh the 312 program, however, funding for these projects has not yet been requested from HUD. Although the staff had some indication that 312 funding was no longer available, the HUD Area Office has encouraged the Iowa City rehab program to apply for loans. This is expected to be accomplished in the last half of this fiscal year. E. NEW CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS OR PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS The current cost Of ocl conditions have precluded cthe tfeasibilitydoflbuildingrket new 235 housing in Iowa City. In the past two years the Housing Coordinator has made continual attempts to promote 235 housing through meeting with the Iowa City Homebuilders Association and individual developers, however, it has not been econimically feasible to implement this program locally. With the changein construction cost levels, the staff and public officials expected to make progress in promoting 235 housing projects, however, to date, only one developer is even peripherally interested. Prior to 1975, Iowa City developers built many 235 homes, however, lower income owners have since households. sold their homes to upper income 2• Steps Taken To Improve Ability To Meet HAP Goals Trying to find solutions to local housing problems, the City has taken a multi -faceted approach in order to address housing problems from every possible avenue in public and private sectors. During this program year, as in the past, the staff has directed much effort toward, gathering accurate statistics to describe the housing problems and housing needs in Iowa City. An updated exterior building condition survey was completed in September 1977 and an elderly housing marketability survey was 56 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110IIIES completed in May of 1978. In addition, housing code enforcement personnel have coordinated their information gathering to provide additional data on households for the Housing Assistance Plan and a site analysis was completed for use in locating appropriate sites for multi -family housing. With staff support, the Housing Commission will continue to take an active role in improving the City's ability to meet HAP goals. Projects have been planned which will help to increase the knowledge and understanding of current federally assisted programs, as well as to increase the coordination among various planning agencies and providers of housing. In the next fiscal year the Housing Commission will take steps to complete a housing information pamphlet concerning various housing programs available in Iowa City and will invite the representative from the State Housing Finance Authority to discuss the possibility of increased state assistance. The City Council, Housing Commission and staff have worked together to provide ample input for a multi -county Housing Policy Plan and will likewise encourage and facilitate the development of an Area -wide Housing Opportunity Plan. 3. Problems Encountered A. NEW RENTAL UNITS - Systems Unlimited, Inc., the developer for 48 units of scattered site housing for the handicapped, has had some J problems locating available sites for development in areas where they would like to build. Some sites they felt were appropriate locations were rejected by HUD due to lack of curb and gutter on the streets in the area. Systems Unlimited has worked closely with the Iowa City staff to remedy this situtation, and at this point, they have obtained approval for six out of eight possible sites. Ecumenical Housing Corporation, developer for 100 units of elderly housing in conjunction with the Iowa City's Senior -' Citizen Center, is currently negotiating for air rights above a building adjacent to the proposed site. Although the purchase of air rights has, to some extent, delayed approval of their final plans, this precautionary action will eventually help to insure sound investment. There has been some delay in construction of 81 units of elderly housing by Old Capital/Mid-states Inc. due to a change in cons',.'uction plans requested by HUD. The change in plans, involving a different kind of heating system for the housing complex, affected the financing program for the project. Consequently, the amount of their Section -8 funding was increased in July 1978. Construction is expected to begin in January 1979. 57 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Provision of new rental units for families has proceeded slower than expected over the last few years due to the relatively low number of family unit allocations available _ from HUD. During FY77 an application from a private developer for Section -8 housing for families was not approved by HUD. Subsequently, the City applied for 48 units of public housing for families and received approval in June of 1978. No problems have been experienced as yet with the development of the public housing units. REHABILITATION OF RENTAL UNITS Some rental units in Iowa City have been rehabilitated by virtue of being included in owner -occupied structures, for example, one or two rooming units in an owner -occupied home undergoing rehabilitation. For the most part, however, development of a full scale rental rehabilitation — program has not as yet become a City priority. Additional programs for rehabilitation of rental housing in Iowa City are difficult to promote. Section -8 substantial rehabilitation offers few incentives to local developers as higher profits can be made from demolishing older structures and building new apartments rather than rehabilitating the old structures. Staff will attempt to encourage rehabilitation of rental structures but not to the extent that this encouragement results in disinvestment. During the next fiscal year, the staff would like to pursue some rehabilitation through the newly revised Traditional Public Housing program. EXISTING RENTAL UNITS There continues to be some problems in finding units within the Fair Market Rent structure established by HUD. The additional 25 contracts approved in July 1978 were specifically for rental subsidies in newly -constructed units, thus, slightly higher fair market rents were allowed. In some ways, fair market rents are exclusionary since they concentrate subsidized renters in areas where " rents are lower and housing is generally less desirable. Negotiations with individual landlords have had success in lowering rents in some cases, however, excess demand for — student housing has provided counterproductive effects. The HUD Area Economist advised that an addition of 1,000 or more rental units would be necessary in Iowa City in order to make any significant decrease in rental rates through the private market. Hopefully, HUD allocations for new construction of family units will be increased concurrent with a raise in the Fair Market Rent schedule to allow Iowa City to better meet the needs of low income families. 58 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 11011JES J D. REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS OR PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS The problems encountered to date primarily involve construction scheduling and the availability of contractors during the summer months. More recently the lack of available contractors during the summer has not been a problem because the rehabilitation staff has been able to find contractors dedicated to the program. There is some feeling among the rehabilitation staff that the general public may still be suspicious of the program, hence, those who might need rehabilitation assistance have not as yet applied. There is also some indication that there is a need for medium interest loans. These issues are expected to be resolved within the next fiscal year. E. NEW CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS OR PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS As mentioned previously, new construction assistance to homeowners has been difficult to promote in Iowa City over the last few years due to market conditions and subsequent lack of interest by developers. In addition, lending agencies have expressed an unwillingness to become involved with the federal paperwork necessary to complete 235 applications. The change in 235 regulations raising mortgage insurance limits has not made the program sufficiently attractive to developers and lenders in Iowa City, however, the staff will be investigating possible ways of implementing a 235 program in the area within the next six months. 59 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIDIIIES 9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.D(S 110111(5 us IF.....1.r or rowR. Aw e•.0 Awae•.r..r• . ..wyr •.e Vn•. 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NAb u, u. a,µ..9 rll 11 71 7 ID is, IA 104 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.D(S 110111(5 NARRATIVE REPORT TABLE III -A: HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROVIDED CURRENT FISCAL YEAR PERFORMANCE Although HUD regulations specify that the Performance Report shall be cumulative since the beginning of the Block Grant program, it is of some interest to view year -by -year performance. Therefore, the HUD Area Economist has requested a current fiscal year performance report for the period July 1, 1978, to December 31, 1978, which appears on the preceding Table III -A. A. NEW RENTAL UNITS *During the first six months of this fiscal year, Section 8 funds were reserved for 100 units of elderly housing developed by Ecumenical Housing Corporation, The Section 8 set-aside for rental subsidies is an amount in addition to the Section 202 loan authority which was reserved for this project in September, 1977. Although these 100 units do not represent a new project, HUD regulations for completing the table instruct cities to report all new funding reservations as this indicates the progress being made toward completion of approved projects. *In July of 1978, Section 8 funding for the Old Capitol/Midstates, Inc. elderly housing project was increased by HUD, Because this does not represent a new allocation, the units do not appear on the table. Previously approved funding was adjusted to cover additional expenses of providing a HUD -requested change in the heating system for the apartment complex. With final plans approved, Old Capitol/Midstates, -7 Inc. are expected to begin construction during January, 1979. The Iowa City City Council, with an interest toward meeting needs of lower income families, applied for 48 units of Traditional Public Housing. The application was approved at the beginning of this fiscal year. Although this is the first public housing project undertaken in Iowa City, no significant problems with development have occurred. Site approval is expected from HUD during January, 1979. B. REHABILITATION OF RENTAL UNITS Rehabilitation of rental units in Iowa City has been occuring pri- marily through the private sector in response to the enforcement procedures of the CDBG Systematic Housing Code Enforcement program. The program has been very effective in enforcing compliance with standard housing codes, thereby ensuring adequate living conditions throughout the Block Grant Improvement Area. Before the end of this fiscal year, the City may pursue funding for rehabilitation through the recently revised Traditional Public Housing program. C. EXISTING RENTAL UNITS The FY'78 goal for provision of additional rental subsidies through the Existing Rental program was partially fulfilled in March of 1978. Iowa City applied for 51 contracts but received approval for only - 25 new contracts. Before the end of this fiscal year, an application 61 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -Drs 140111[.5 will be submitted to HUD for additional contract authority, thus, the goal of 51 units for families in existing rental units is expected to be achieved and, hopefully, will be exceeded. j D. REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS The CDBG Housing Rehabilitation program has made tremendous progress since last year's Housing Performance report. During the last six months of FY177 and the first six months of this fiscal year, 42 units were completed or under construction for rehabilitation. In the remain- ^ ing half of this fiscal year, utilization of the 312 rehabilitation loan program is expected to further increase the assistance provided to homeowners. E. NEW CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS Iowa City no longer has any units financed through the 235 program. Lower income families who once participated in the program have resold their homes and developers and lenders are no longer interested in 235 development. During the last half of this fiscal year, the staff will be analyzing other feasible methods of assisting lower income ` homeowners. I H w 1 62 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOInES I 1 • U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HUD GRANT IDENTIFICATION NO. 8---- —._ •msA coot III•B LOCATION OF UNITS WITH FINANCIAL COMMITMENT (:Brach Map/ CUPfULATIVE SINCE FY 175 NUMBER OF UNITS CENSUSTRACT TOTAL NEW** REHABILITATION EXISTING* HI (Dl (el (d) (c) 2 4 E D 16 4 12 2 5 E D 10 5 5 2 6 E D 34 34 2 7 E D 3 3 2 8 E D 15 1 14 2 9 E D 5 I 5 3 0 E D 2 2 3 3 E D 2 2 3 5 E D 27 27 3 6 E D 1 1 3 7 E D 11 11 3 8 E D 3 3 3 9 E D 7 1 6 4 0 E D 81 81 4 1 E D 1 1 4 2 E D 20 20 4. 3 E D 12 1 11 4 4 E D 111 100 1 10 4 5 E D 6 1 5 4 6 E D 5 3 2 4 7 E D 7 1 6 4 8 E D 3 3 5 0 E D 65 64 1 5 1 E D 3 1 2 5 2 E D 16 6 10 5 3 E D 18 12 6 5 4 E D 11 3 8 5 5 E D 9 1 8 5 6 E D 7 3 4 5 7 E D 10 2 8 5 8 E D 7 7 5 9 E D 4 4 6 0 E D 66 66 6 5 E D 18 18 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIMES HuD off (1.761 on • U.S. DEPARTMENT OF MOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT NUG GRANT mcMT,rICATION NO. B-78-HN-lO—ODDS III•B LOCATION OF UNITS WITH FINANCIAL COMMITMENT /Anarh,llap) SMSA CODC CUMULATIVE SINCE FY '75 NUMBER OF UNITS CENSUS TRACT TOTAL NEW REHABILITATION I EXISTING ro� IN Ym I n1 118;3 0 0 1 I 5 i I I I I I I I. is* I , Iowa City had 209 units of Section 23 Leased Housing when the Community Development Block Grant Program was initiated. These 209 units have been converted to the Section 8 program and are impossible to differentiate as a separate program. 12S units have been added to the program for a total of 334 units in Iowa City's Section 8 -- HUD Existing Rental Program. All are listed above. I ** Funding has been approved for 48 units of Public Housing and 48 units of Section 202 housing for handicapped. Both are scattered site projects which have not yet received IUD site approval, thus, they are not included on Table III -B nor on the accompanying map. wiry MUD•lON 11.r1� ' r�...1 r 1 I L . . ._. I ..�... • ..... L. . ���••' Inawrq P -...n I MICAOFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40111ES J i Location of Units with Financial Commitment FY78 Rehabilitated Units Existing Units 0 New Units Enumeration District 00 Riwerside, Iowa MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES F om Appeo.ed OMB No. 67•RI52/ Fair Housing (24 CFR 570.900(c)(2)) 1. By executing the Certificate of Assurance for Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, the recipient has agreed to administer Its programs relating to housing and urban development in a man- ner to affirmatively further fair housing. (Activities under this category need not be limited to those funded under CD Block Grants.) Listed below are areas of particular concern in which specific actions can be taken to provide for greater housing opportunities throughout the locality for minorities and women. For the areas of concern listed below: — a. Check those in which studies or actions have been undertaken during the program year. b. On a separate sheet of paper, summarize the specific study or activity and briefly describe the results and recommenda- tions of the study or the effects of the action. As an example, a locality might examine the pattern of multi -family zoning to determine its effect on minorities. The recipient would _ j check "zoning", and note on the separate sheet that a study was I undertaken to determine the effects of current multi -family zoning on minorities. The results of the study could be summarized,for example, "the pattern of zoning tends to further the concentration ^ of minorities in the locality because the bulk of the multi- family zoning is in, or adjacent to, minority communities, rather than located throughout the locality." If the study recommends actions, such as dispersing multi -family housing, these reconmenda- tions must be summarized. iZoning Building Codes X Housing Codes X Land Use Planning, Policy and Implementation Development Program Planning. Policy (including Site Selection Policies), and Implementation Public Facilities AM Housing L_ Other (Specify Housing Audit ) 2. Complete Form V -C, "Action to Prevent Discrimination in the Sale, Rental and Financing of Housing ," (HUD -4072). HUD -4082 lIJ/,) M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIG UICs V-8 Fair Housing The general procedure established for monitoring program impact on minorities and women follows: Programs federally funded are reviewed by Maude White, Director of Affirmative Action for the Iowa Civil Rights Commission as part of the State of Iowa Office of Planning and Programming A -9S review. i 1 Housing Code i The Minimum Housing Standards for Iowa City have been revised and a new Housing Code was adopted by the City Council in 1978. The environmental Review Record for the Housing Code Enforcement program considers the program impact on low and moderate income residents including minorities and women. Land Use Planning, Policy and Implementation i The Comprehensive Plan work program is strategy -oriented to low -moderate income and minority groups; especially to determine their location and their impact on the community structure. Detailed results and recommenda- tions have not been completed. Housing Audit A housing audit testing for discriminatory practices in rental and real estate on the basis of race, disability, age, religion and national origin u� had been planned by the Iowa City Human Rights Commission (ICHRC). The audit was to have been jointly conducted with the Citizen's Housing Task Force. However, the Task Force, since being contacted regarding this project, has disbanned. Additionally, the position of Director of Human Relations Department is currently vacant. The Director has the responsibility for supervising the Civil Rights specialist assigned to the Commission and for providing additional support services to the Commission. Once a _1 department director is hired and the department fully staffed, the commission will be able to revise its plans for a housing audit and identify personnel to participate in implementing the study. I 11 67 1`11CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES F10111ES Fm. A,, .e ONE Ile. N.119s m.00.Arwrwr or eeuuxo Axowgwowuorn wl ��, .-C ACTION 70 PRI.Iwt OIFCe1NINATIOM IN IAS SAL I. AIAUL. ane rINAMCINC Or MOW 94 en Yler wANe "7.u .+o rcolIA. I... mu stn mal ^ .1 1.., 1... "PAI, Zule..sll City of Iowa City .... Ey IS 197v civil NI bb 5, rip un.+rm. u.esnuaw eu.,.e r.een•. eau .wpron caw u•eran . .1 2'.a......or lr w,nc•m,m+I run .wav rwr rt•rr nnsax..Iowa 8" mea•+v..1 111 ❑I Ill Ll A. Revislun of locel Iluman Rights Ordinance. 'ophf. Zuk...skl, Iluman btul dollar value Human Rights Ordinance with additional Relations Department Of stuff time for coverage fn Lousing on sun., age, disability, aTrial all wetly 111 es ,tutus, sexual preference was udupted May 1977 '- Angela Nyun, Legal Dap.rinent Ilsted in this aAJ Is now In affect, Because of changes In the table. Stow statute prohibiting discrimination, the Candy Morgan, former Director S.phl. Zukrovskl: City,, Dome, i,h,, Ordinance is In the of Human Relations Depart. $6,/00 process of being revised. The ICDRC is recommending to Candy Morgan: include the broader protection afforded under tb— $1,000 State statute that prohibits dissrl.ieution Anel• Ryan: against tuuanb because of a protected basis $1,725 (1. a. -rucul of [Ina tenant's invited nahors. ins Salaries for these amonJeJ Stole statute provides broader remedies 3 City staff .re Including paln and humiliation, and reasonable locally funded by attorney and court Costs. The ICIINC Is ncomear^ the City Council. Ing this change In 11..dlos, mise. Non-discriminatory, housing advertising. Sophie Zukrowski Comnunicoled to as enc les responsible for ranting, Liaison maintained with newspapers. Investigation and enforcement of local Civil Rights Ordinance by Civil Sophia Zukrovskl During calendar year 1978, one formal housing Damplo staff Rights SI'eC1a1 Lt. cInt filed with the ICIINC Aced investigated y the Civil Rights Specialist. Finding of no rohablc cause for nut i anal origin discrimination LI.lsan maintained with 111111 regarding complaint._ no informal race complain[ successfully resolve Ihrough the specialists intervention. Many alien iuyulring whether policies aro di ... Wo— o - :tory are advised of appropriate enforccmunt :!cry gencies and other offices that can assist. Compliance review of COEC contracts. Legal Department eview of Affirmative Action end non-discrl.f no. [ion. Preparation of material, for bidding. Provide funds to Administer the far housing 1• City Ceu.¢II C Development of Affirmative Marketing and Candy Morgan Adve,rtiskng Plan for Obtaining licenses, Sophia Zukrovskl building permits, etc. OEE Measures to assist minorities In finding housing Candy Morgan SOPhf. Zukrovskl E & F The lousing Rehabilitation program provides Mike guchan.k Counseling, technical and flnanc inn .sslst- MACE to .n Integrated neighborhood of low end moderate income persons. F Morris Mulgrnn, active In inlegrnting comvnl- 1S0phl& Zukrovskl ties, spoke to the Commisslon, City Staff an dl community resident, regarding dlacriesn.tlon In the Fele, rental, and financing of housing J m MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111E5 Ity Council authod:e' the departmental budget Id funds for ICHAC. Funds Are sothers:ed for 111 -time %left person ICivll Rights 5peelalist$"' Ie Department Director, aupplir% And clerical Import service%. I.egAl stAtf AIAO ...ists In mplaint resolution. •+ lure plan% dependent on Department staffing to ovlde support services to the ICIIRC. .y ,[,oncontacts with 'Pee MAI support services.--. steeti we Tenants Association And Tenant's sited has been maintained. Citizen's Mousing. Ik Force he, disbanded. 'get area delinvted for housing rehabilftatlon :nudes minority residents 9 of 15 ensenti.. Itnccts contain Lq more than the avenge umb' nlnonsies arc Included In the are.. 30 people attended l - I l {rrw Jp VJ. OIr1. 1-1 oI M0V11F0 a.0 V•a.F p1 Y1 L01YaVi dII Nr,I Y_C acy.A TO rM PINT 011CRIYINArIOM IN OMI TALI, MIM TIL, AND FINANCING O( NOONMO OMaM111 F.YI 001 •f. 1 4 •+O C.411 r11F Ir I+0V 11T p.1 uaw iFn Io.. SoPhla Zukrowskl Cit of lova Llt amu cool +vvaa+a•Ir caro: .anew. vo •.n1++ mrr rlewxaopvunl aou.wruwlvll pl t _,l mle4n w. neM"""'m A. 0V.w0 rep.... iru .FON+coxiM. cap+ 0. 111.1 nYI pl !Il I — 6 /rl Wlp ww 1 planned study Of diserlainatary hnus3 nR ti rt Candy Morgan f p .c cea. "PleneatatiOn dela ed due I) o di Llten'M IbuanR Talk Forcennd drpa ltrtm.tal II vacancy, j puhlicntinn Of ICIIRL nevrletter vPIMIninxthe Sophia Zukrovrkl JI nrdin.,ne, And nvallnhlllty of Cnmplalnt At leaft 9 Ifmn of neVrlettrra di tributed. prncees. Halling Ilat Includes (ImnelMl FlYae: dls[rlbuted twice yearly. And lending in%IItlltianAr realtars. Apart. Jhent CONN-- minapers. plYc" alltllnln{ prnl lcted c-IrC.rl Fa And protected Arens AI %t rlhutnl at rellAtratlan in University n( Inwn studmta. I roclnnr wm% d—elapld to explain new nrdinnnee to women, minorltiex, and the Pandy Morgan Waited copies distributed. hill be updated Reneral I hit,, Sophia Zukrnwaki luhsequenl to ravlslolr. In the ordinance. i J public ""let annmwceeenb by I(.IIRC. SuhNltte SOPhla Zukrowski to local radio Aratinn%. Inform% the nudlene 10 ste tion contacted with about three different _... of nan•duCriminatian In IANA City and where spats. ramp lA In to any be film, I •_� uo tar 3 repo / .-.. Mvo.11a .Feral I i� i. 69 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 JvyW nFa�O JOnV JI e U 0 J Y 0 t Of I'm L IIROa JnlarlO.N 0 0 aY Jof fJalat•J ]YO]•J ay.IIY U _ I iaa lnaai JO) flaeJ lYOa•Jayunlu]Inaj Laalnaaf JO) 11a YJiu.3 O O 1 I a11IL•n JL•11011 1.101 1311jans 0 0J0) saoU.Jluoa•J q.nu 1.1.1 ull Z.s Jo) qau luoa•Jaymu inol 1 salldJns Jo) f13.J luo] 0 0 •.oleo 1.11.p 1.301 u%]u IuOa 0 0 '��aeJluOa ubpmauuoa•Jaywlu Inol uOIUNJsuOa-JagYlm 1.101 0 0 i i]a YJ 1uOJ YOf I>nJ LUO] •anlun n11aP Inol NU 11 N !u IU , ffl IU vau vlv .aa I "ll� .N MWIW YW]VWLCI YdT'WYPY r1'1 Li mm, YnOlrw M. O. YMllm .o waa.uwoa.o wrr uil.a.urfru trawl Vy V4 a.0 JO Jua You 5000.61 •yll-Yj-9 rvW+w�.wuunouw..m an. ..o. uwa momn.owenomwrane.ra �.LWJs.M www.umm w uw.m.v.w GL/SI/I JL/2/I•Y./1/1 Y.m ..w fl)Ytl1N0) 3tlitld 031fISSY 131111 3'A 113 ewOl )O 11] Y1] q ML.Y wwwnnw wv.nmW .�.w .a wYwlouorn MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MINES RETAKE OF PRECEDING DOCUMENT JORM MICROLAB TARGET SERIES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDSOEF Mo RlEs 0 ...won u.a wl.nMxr e. wuM.xp u.a+wlltwvlM City of lova Cit Y -E TITLE I ASSISTED PRIME CONTRACTS OVER $10,000 " I/IS/79 1/1/?e-1/2/19 _ Ulmer ox wn neIorl•x...I 11I.%MaMII,nYj I(I,IM IMO V. e4r xMxrx OUR ........ 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Contract, for supplies 0 0 0 0 Total nluher-contacts for mppli'F Total number•contractors for 0 0 0 0 supplies Total dollar value- Contractt for service, 1 $268,150 0 0 0 Total ntmbtr-contracts for servltxi Total msber-contactors for i AM 0 0 0 ervices CUMULATIVE 10TAtI ' a a r is0 1 . a 268, iso 0 saw __a ....t 1 II i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES Moil1Es I,wsn►w L�_Amrtf_ I4a �w �IYII MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDIRES In.O , mm u. wr.n.e,. o• wun,e.xo u.av oavuo•wn V—F TITLE I ASSISTED SDO{ONTRACTS OVER SIOMO a.il 1 15 19 ..xc. o. u+n or wra.nn Ill /JM I /]Hn rtoa, •xo u. lar mv. aumro+a nrnµp,N unn0 wt ]xn ro+, Julie Vann i.rwn..cw. o•n.r auo .w o.•n n.x None B -1S•-19-0005 MIN -19- I eu.. vuua o. Co. I..cl u Incv..r. M . • Y• walnTn{ar. .n .rwv.0 ` . ..r.url cow.. lu0nu �� y' one er lmm3 'YMa.li. ra.0 Wln{luca Allame twlnw N- !1. ..w er {uKanYeiw awnte rnrtnaClV+ mNM.C*C. . mol. aealca oII.In{ ]d Pun v.a L ❑1 1.4 O l IU q n 11 LYWLATI.I TOOL{ { { • a / { I4a �w �IYII MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDIRES In.O , mm V N ...........1.. cit, If To.. cityn.,..».. ..., ., I...n.....1....0 . ..,. .. ...... ia �. ... TV.1114»...F.i.l 1.n..M WYN �- SEE %OTE 11 t«I No•YNwlry IIY\ IMInM.rl(p ....n.nlMn Or1MI ..91r�Y.wnN _y':` ^•• ,. Y LM... N 6411• Icy Y)OI I Y 1 — Yr Yd 17 900 SEE r. w.fY.laai SB 000.19 999 ffi. —) LL. I: 999 I: mqi - Iw $11,000.$15,99- e f k )wu1 316.090 37 7 34 1 1 1 • T�....r 1.1-78 lin Nlrq»\.Om Yr n.Im a I,yDD.If.M 1 —3_ r. )mmJ.an../ Igb•1111Y0O ) O» I110m G TwIAUYrr......TNNMY.«r....Fr M.Mr.Nl 1,n Nlr.«» wawN..»I I U.lm - -]IR EE 1. Ir,fm.liMOR In AR 311 a u9moau.nIR---r— IIaIaO•uf.000 79 IR 7R IR 1 a IISO61 SR 7R SR Ln Nr.»..wau Nmm� -- 7.1.73 t9 17.31-7e 1l SEE a. udnL II.M 1 2 1 7 NOTE 1 IIO.®•uUll 1 7 J 7 K lufm.ut® 3 3 t O..• III OOG 6 6 _ Y,r)I.wrwl..rrN- tun N n..r r.0».I IINI IfY r u.4h 1 I 1. Y.�11,IpO SEE I II.YO.I).M !pfE > no.m6. mm le lu.}W. silkm I O.. n)6YO .I..,....n 1rn «n»» . oa. n e,r7wnr. IYflNY6d1 SEE a n)00•nM ] Im mO M.." -- r . 112,!W0,111000 O MOOO ...n.n. n m i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DF.S MOIRES V -C RECIPIENT EMPLOYMENT Note N1 All data reported for Sections A, B, C, and D include only permanent - full-time employees to maintain consistency with the last two reports. Only the data for Section A is from the EEO -4 report but includes administrative and legal departments' staff unlike the EEO -4 report. The salary ranges for Section A were adjusted to reflect the salary ranges used in EEO -4 reports. Section B includes all personnel hired into permanent full-time positions for the first time or after a break in service. Included are those individuals hired for full-time permanent work even if he/she had worked as a temporary employee. i All blanks are "zeros." Note N2 The City of Iowa City maintains a competitive pay plan which is subject to annual review and adjustment. The pay plan incorporates a cost -of - living factor for bargaining units which upgrades employees' salaries. Administrative, supervisory, exempt and bargaining unit employees also receive merit increases upon a satisfactory performance evaluation. ! Note k3 There were no permanent full-time employees with an annual salary below $7,900 on the June 30, 1978 payroll (see Section A) while the data shows 5 new employees hired between 7-1-78 and 12-31-78 at an annual salary under $7,500 (see Section B). The City, in a negotiated contract, dropped the starting salaries. Consequently, some of the starting salaries were below $7,500 annually effective July 1, 1978. ._j Note s4 "R" indicates those employees who resigned. "D" indicates those employees who were dismissed. J Note N5 Does not include administrative changes between full and part-time status, nor transfers between departments unless the change resulted _. in an increased salary or upgrading of title. Note N6 The City's regular employment practices have not had any discriminatory impact on Section 3 residents. Because of the small size of Iowa City and because a large portion of the City has been designated as a Section 3 unit, many of the City's employees come from this area. Documentation i of the exact number of Section 3 employees can be provided at a later - I date if requested. Note N7 i "CETA" refers to the CETA training program. "MY" refers to the local training program called Mayor's Youth. The City of Iowa City hires trainees through the CETA program. Many of —' these employees are able to qualify and are hired for full-time permanent jobs. No full-time CETA employees were hired between 7-1-78 and 12-31-78. It appears there was a freeze by the CETA office on CETA positions. Further- more, because of changes in contract terms in the full, the administration -- reevaluated the changes in the program and the City's ability to meet those terms. Employees on the CETA contracts prior to 7-1-78 were maintained until the expiration of the contract. In some circumstances, these CETA employees were transfered to a temporary position or were successfully placed in permanent positions. Sex and race data for 11 Mayor's Youth participants were unavailable. 73 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDs•DCs M010Es 1. VI CITIZEN PARTICIPATION The attached letters include comments from the Chairman of the Committee on Community needs as well as suggestions for the Housing Rehabilitation program and the Site Improvement program. No letters were received with regard to implementation of the citizen participation plan. _ Other written comments and letters received concerning specific aspects of projects are summarized in section two of this report. 74 _ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES