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036 of 2020 - Update to the City’s 2020-24 Consolidated Plan Guiding Use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban D1 RESOLUTION NO. 36 OF 2020 An appropriations resolution adopting the CARES Act 2020 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Coronavirus funding that includes Community Development Block Grant funding, Emergency Solutions Grant funding, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funding, and approving the signing of an Interlocal Cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. WHEREAS, Salt Lake City Corporation (City) is eligible under Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 24, Part 91, et. al., to receive CARES Act 2020 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Coronavirus Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds in the amount of $3,063,849, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) funds in the amount of $3,986,911, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA-CV) funds in the amount of $87,443 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the program year; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the people of Salt Lake City that the City file an application with HUD for said funds in accordance with 24 CFR Part 91; and WHEREAS, in order to receive said funds, the City is required to substantial amend the adopted 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, 2020-2024 Citizen Participation Plan and 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the public notices and other pre-submission requirements as set forth in 24 CFR Part 91 have been accomplished by the City, including but not limited to the following: A public comment period was held on the substantial amendments August 21 through September 3, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City Council does now meet on this day of October 20, 2020 to adopt Substantial Amendments to the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, 2020-2024 Citizen Participation Plan and 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for CDBG-CV, ESG-CV, and HOPWA- CV funds. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, as follows: 1.That the City hereby adopts the substantial amendments to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, 2020-2024 Citizen Participation Plan, and 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for CDBG-CV, ESG-CV, and HOPWA-CV funds as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference. 2.That the Mayor, as the official representative of Salt Lake City, or her designee, is hereby authorized to submit the CARES Act HUD Coronavirus funds with such additional information and certifications as may be required under 24 CFR Part 91 to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development. R 20-1 T 20-1 2 3. That the Mayor, as the official representative of the City, or her designee, is hereby authorized to sign and execute a grant agreement with HUD (the “HUD Grant Agreement”) regarding the aforementioned federal grant funds, and any and all subsequent agreements between the City and other public entities resulting from and consistent with the HUD Grant Agreement, subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney. Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 20th day of October, 2020. SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL By _____________________________ CHAIR Approved as to form: __________________________ Kimberly K. Chytraus Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office Date: ___________________________ ATTEST: _________________________________ CITY RECORDER Kimberly Chytraus (Nov 5, 2020 15:21 MST) 11/05/2020 Chris Wharton (Nov 9, 2020 18:04 MST) Chris Wharton Cindy Trishman (Nov 9, 2020 21:15 MST) 3 EXHIBIT “A” Funding Recommendations for CARES Act 2020 HUD Coronavirus funding. Exhibit “A” attached hereto, shall include Funding Recommendations for the CDBG-CV Program, Funding Recommendations for the ESG-CV Program, and Funding Recommendations for the HOPWA- CV Program. Summary of Funding $3,063,849 Project / Program Description Intent Needs/Gaps Addressing HUD Matrix HUD Nat'l Obj.Entity % of Recommendation Housing Stability Housing Stability: Up to 3 months of mortgage payments (80% AMI). Housing stability resources for vulnerable residents who have been directly impacted by COVID-19. 50% of Salt Lake City residents are in employment sectors that are prone to layoffs and furloughs from COVID-19. Additionally, many Salt Lake City residents are cost burdened or severely cost burdened with housing expenses. A small fraction of loans are covered by the CARES Act forbearance protections and many residents are at risk of slipping into foreclosure. This program will stabilize vulnerable homeowners and ensure they stay in their homes. Subsistence Payments 0GR LMC TBD *10%$300,000 Public Service Agency NPO programs to prepare for and prevent the spread of COVID-19. NPO's can apply for funding to address organization specific needs as it pertains to COVID-1 such as PPE, staff capacity, direct client services, etc. Address organization specific needs and gaps to address COVID-19. Health Services 05M, Other Public Services 05Z LMJP TBD *11%$350,000 Community Stabilization Programs that provide basic needs for the community to respond to COVID-19 such as digital access, food security, or targeted services. Address basic life needs to stabilize and assist residents and youth. Without having basic needs met like food, childcare, and technology individuals and families will continue to struggle to sustain during COVID-19. Food 05W, Child Care 0GL, Tech (Child Care) 0GL, Health Services 05M LMC TBD *16%$500,000 Economic Development - Small Businesses Grants Grant program that provides funding assistance to targeted businesses to be used for payroll, job retention/creation, PPE, etc. This program would strategically target small, minority, or WBE businesses and offer a one- time grant and technical assistance. The program will relieve the financial burden on small businesses. The technical assistance component will assist in addressing technology and/or language barriers so future business needs can be met. Econ Dev Microenterprise Assistance 18C LMCMC TBD *16%$501,438 On September 11, 2020, SLC was notified of a third round of CARES HUD CDBG-CV in the amount of $999,511. These additional funds did not go through the City's previous Internal Working Group recommendation process. 20% of this allocation will be set aside for Administration, with the remaining amount to be determined for a CDBG-CV eligible project / program. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD *$799,641 Administration Salt Lake City Grant Administration (20%).Funding support for Salt Lake City staff that administer HUD grants. Salary and overhead expenses for HAND, Finance, and City Attorney's Office. 21A SLC Corp 20%$612,770 $3,063,849 $3,986,911 Project / Program Description Intent Needs/Gaps Addressing HUD 24 CFR HUD Nat'l Obj.Entity % of Recommendation Homeless Prevention Housing stability: Up to 6 months rent (50% AMI). Housing stability and homeless prevention resources for vulnerable residents who have been directly impacted by COVID-19 including rental assistance, landlord/tenant mediation, shelter diversion, and arrears. CARES Act safety nets expire in July and forecasters anticipate a cliff that will impact tenant stability and will likely include an increase in evictions. 576.103 LMC TBD *43%$1,700,000 Rapid Rehousing Housing Stability: Deposit, rent, and utilities (30% AMI). Provide permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. These program funds will leverage FEMA investment in non-congregate hotel shelter operations. Currently there are over 120 high risk and vulnerable individuals that are housed in hotels that will be placed in permanent housing with wrap around stability services. 576.104 LMC TBD *17%$688,220 Street Outreach Operation expenses related to the prevention and spread of COVID-19. People experiencing unsheltered homelessness (those sleeping outside or in places not meant for human habitation) may be at risk for infection when there is community spread of COVID-19. Lack of housing contributes to poor physical and mental health outcomes, and linkages to permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness should continue to be a priority 576.101 LMC TBD *13%$500,000 Emergency Quarantine Shelter Operation expenses related to the prevention and spread of COVID-19. Operation expenses for non-congregate shelter/motel placement, increasing shelter capacity with motel placement, support of operating costs for PPE for congregate shelter operators and resident treatment programs. HRC's have seen a considerable increase in expenses to combat the spread of COVID-19 in a congregate shelter setting. Additionally, staff have a high risk of exposure and facility configurations are needed to protect staff. 576.102 LMC TBD *18%$700,000 Administration Salt Lake City Grant Administration (10%).Funding support for Salt Lake City staff that administer HUD grants. Salary and overhead expenses for HAND, Finance, and City Attorney's Office. 576.108 SLC Corp 10%$398,691 100%$3,986,911 $87,443 Project / Program Description Intent Needs/Gaps Addressing HUD CFR 24 HUD Nat'l Obj.Entity % of Recommendation Housing Stability Permanent Housing Placement (PHP) and Short-term Rent, Mortgage and Utility Assistance (STRMU). Costs for short-term rent, mortgage or hotel/motel stays to provide quarantine space for eligible households who may have been exposed to infectious diseases such as COVID- 19. Stabilize in adequate housing HOPWA eligible households with compromised immune systems to minimize exposure to COVID-19. 574.300 LMC TBD *94%$82,196 Administration Salt Lake City Grant Administration (6%).Funding support for Salt Lake City staff that administer HUD grants. Salary and overhead expenses for HAND, Finance, and City Attorney's Office. 574.300 SLC Corp 6%$5,247 100%$87,443 Total $7,138,203 Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) staff will administer the CARES HUD-CV funds. HAND staff will communicate with the Administration and City Council about the CARES HUD-CV allocation process, which is anticipated to mirror the regular, annual HUD allocation process. This includes a competitive application process, review and recommendation by the Community Development and Capital Improvement Program resident advisory board, the Mayor’s recommendations, and the Council’s recommendations. SALT LAKE CITY CARES HUD-COVID FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (as of September 11, 2020) CARES Act Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response and Recovery Eligible Activities CDBG-CV HAND Funding Recommendations, $2,064,298 (Round 1), $999.551 (Round 3) ESG-CV HAND Funding Recommendations, $1,040,462 (Round 1), $2,946,449 (Round 2) HOWPA-CV HAND Funding Recommendations, $87,443 Resolution 36 of 2020 adopted 10-20-20 Final Audit Report 2020-11-10 Created:2020-11-05 By:Scott Crandall (scott.crandall@slcgov.com) Status:Signed Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAANqD5Zg6SEfjonNOxbYda3GqXkV15L6F3 "Resolution 36 of 2020 adopted 10-20-20" History Document created by Scott Crandall (scott.crandall@slcgov.com) 2020-11-05 - 9:18:54 PM GMT- IP address: 204.124.13.151 Document emailed to Kimberly Chytraus (kimberly.chytraus@slcgov.com) for signature 2020-11-05 - 9:21:48 PM GMT Email viewed by Kimberly Chytraus (kimberly.chytraus@slcgov.com) 2020-11-05 - 10:20:42 PM GMT- IP address: 204.124.13.222 Document e-signed by Kimberly Chytraus (kimberly.chytraus@slcgov.com) Signature Date: 2020-11-05 - 10:21:07 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.124.13.222 Document emailed to Chris Wharton (chris.wharton@slcgov.com) for signature 2020-11-05 - 10:21:08 PM GMT Email viewed by Chris Wharton (chris.wharton@slcgov.com) 2020-11-10 - 1:04:40 AM GMT- IP address: 73.63.28.254 Document e-signed by Chris Wharton (chris.wharton@slcgov.com) Signature Date: 2020-11-10 - 1:04:53 AM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 73.63.28.254 Document emailed to Cindy Trishman (cindy.trishman@slcgov.com) for signature 2020-11-10 - 1:04:55 AM GMT Document e-signed by Cindy Trishman (cindy.trishman@slcgov.com) Signature Date: 2020-11-10 - 4:15:55 AM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.124.13.222 Agreement completed. 2020-11-10 - 4:15:55 AM GMT