Program Overview/Changes

January 29, 2014

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

Funding Available for 2014 will be approximately $12,017,705 (if HUD keeps the funding at last years level)

The Amount available to fund projects will be approximately $11,850,000

The above funding amounts will change based on the final HUD allocations

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

Due Date: by April 7, 2014

Time: No Later than 2:00 pm

One Original and One Copy

3-ringed binder and tabbed (pl make sure that all the information is submitted along with pertinent sections of the application)

DOH WILL NOT accept applications or additional information after April 7th 2:00 pm.

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

Please email your Intent to Apply to Dimple Desai at dimple.desai@ct.gov by Friday, February 21, 2014

Basic information required is the proposed project, project amount, and whether or not you have or plan to hire a consultant

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

The Town of Neverland intends to submit a Small Cities Application for the 2014 application round.

The proposed project description: Residential Rehab (OR) Infrastructure

on Main St. & First Ave. (OR) Senior Center Rehab located on Potter Lane.

The town will submit an application in the amount of: $300,000_ The town plans to advertise for a consultant ______Yes ______ No If consultant is in place, please indicate name of firm: XYZ

Consultant Town CEO: __________________________ Date ________________ Phone:_____________________ Email: ____________________________ Address: _________________________________________________

Street Town/City Zip

Please note that all proposed projects must meet the eligibility and national objective criteria. It is understood that this project could change by the time applications are submitted.

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

Residential Rehab $400,000• Multijurisdictional

2+ towns $500,000• 3+ towns $600,000Public Housing 25

units or less $700,000

Public Housing 26 or more units $800,000

Public Facilities $700,000

Streets & Sidewalks $500,000

Planning Only $25,000Economic Development

$500,000Urgent Need - no

longer a set aside $500,000

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

2013 Grants – 10% expended by February 28, 20142012 Grants – 50% expended by February 28, 20142011 Grants – 100% expended2010 Grants and older – MUST be closed with a

Certificate of Completion or Pre-Closeout Certificate

No more than 3 open grants allowed per granteeOpen PI projects are considered “open grants”Open and unresolved findings will impact the app.Grantee will not be awarded funds if had a grant

“terminated for cause” in the last 3 years

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

No deficiency lettersSection 2.2 (Past Funding) –

Project/bldg./site funded in the last 5 years?

Section 3.7 (Litigation/Compliance/Citizen Complaints) – Citizen complaints against the applicant and/or sub-recipient will now be evaluated

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

Administration costs are now restricted to $33,000 for housing rehabilitation programs; $28,500 for all other activities

Program costs are now restricted to 12% of grant funds for all activities

$35,000 program income (PI) threshold:below $35,000, Miscellaneous Revenue;above $35,000, program income

NOTE: However, under CT CDBG program, any revenue generated from revolving loan funds is considered PI, regardless of the amount.

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

Program Income – 8% limit on admin costs, 12% limit on program costs per the amount of PI allocated toward a specific activity

Loan-to-Value Ratio (Rehabilitation Activities) – DOH recommends 90% LTV ratio. Any deviation from this standard must be reported to DOH and approved by DOH

Three-Party Initial Contract Agreement and Final Inspection Agreement – DOH recommends one between the municipality/building inspector/consultant, homeowner, and contractor.

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

If you plan to do streets and sidewalks, you should be aware that the block group data may not be available by the time you are working on your application.

If you plan to do a survey, you must get permission from DOH prior to doing the survey

Survey Methodology handbook that outlines the survey requirements is posted on the Web site in a booklet format for your review.

The March 31st quarterly will be used to determine your PI amounts. This amount is compared to the info in the application.

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

Continue to use bonus points for the PIC townsThreshold criteria must be met when the

application is submitted – no Request for Payment can come in with the application.

FHAP MUST be submitted as part of the application

All payment requests must be at DOH for processing no later than February 28, 2014 to meet the spending threshold requirement.

Budget Extensions – Must demonstrate a need to extend the budget beyond the initial 2 year deadline. Extensions will not be granted without adequate reasons.

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

www.ct.gov/doh ApplicationHandbookFinancing Plan & BudgetApplication Exhibits ChecklistApplication ExhibitsCost Estimate Budget FormsSurvey Methodology

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford

Small Cities CDBG Workshop - January 29, 2014 - Hartford