Cuyahoga County Department of Development

2009 Municipal Grant Seminar

June 17, 2008Mayfield Village Civic Center

COMMISSIONERSJimmy DimoraTimothy F. HaganPeter Lawson Jones

Municipal Grant Program

• Funded by CDBG• Administered by the Department of

Development• Annual competitive funding cycle• Anticipate $1.1 million for 2009• Historically fund 9 – 11 projects

Municipal Grant Applications

• Complete applications must be submitted in a 2-inch 3 ring binder by noon on Friday November 14, 2008

• Urban County communities may apply in either or both tiers. No more than 2 applications

• ALL Eligible projects must meet a HUD National Objective

HUD National Objectives

1. Benefit Low to Moderate Income Persons• Limited Clientele

• Permanent Jobs

• Geographic Area

2. Aid in the Prevention or Elimination of Slums or Blight

3. Meet other Urgent Community Need

Section 1 pages 3-9 of manual

Tier 1

• Maximum of $325,000 in CDBG funding

• Recipients are ineligible to apply for Tier 1 funding for 3 years (eligible in 2013)

• Applications scored on a 100 point scale• Most competitive applications will be those that serve both

a low to moderate income group AND address an issue of an improvement target area (ITA)

Tier 2

• Maximum of $100,000 in CDBG funding

• Applications scored on an 80 point scale

• Eligible projects must meet ONE National Objective

• Applicant may choose either Low Moderate Income Benefit OR Improvement Target Area benefit• Residential improvements are not eligible• Programming is not eligible

Eligible CDBG Projects

• Acquisition of Real Property• Disposition of Property• Public Facilities & Improvements• Removal of Architectural Barriers• Rehabilitation & Preservation• Economic Development• Planning

Section 1 pages 4-5 of the manual

Ineligible Activities

• Building used for the general conduct of government

• Government expenses• Purchase of construction equipment• Street repair• Political activities

Section 1 page 3 of the manual

Planning Grants

• Up to $30,000 per community

• Application scored on a 55 point scale

• Eligible Planning Grants:• Master Plan• National Register Application Services• Redevelopment Feasibility Study• Certified Local Government Services

Section 5 of manual

Planning Grants Technical Assistance

• Department of Development:www.development.cuyahogacounty.us

• Cleveland Restoration Society: www.clevelandrestoration.org

• National Park Services: www.nps.gov/nr/

ContactJonathan Holody

216-698-2576jholody@cuyahogacounty.us

How to choose a project?

• The Maps• 5 Year Capital Improvement

Plan• Master Plan• Citizen Participation• Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance

Department of Development

Division of Community Development

216-443-8397

phansberry@cuyahogacounty.us

CavslakeTier 1 Muni Grant Application

• Project:

James Ave., Gibson St., Wallace Rd. and West Rd. Streetscape and ADA Upgrades

• Amount Requested: $325,000

Part 1 - HUD National ObjectiveMaximum 45 Points

A. Low and Moderate Income Benefit

Limited ClientelePermanent JobsGeographic Area

B. Prevent/Eliminate Slum & Blight

Entire project in ITAMajority of project in ITA

PART 1 SUBTOTAL

√ 35 points

√ 10 points

45 points

Part 2 – Past PerformanceMaximum 20 Points

A. Fair Housing

B. Affordable Housing Opportunities

C. Financial Management/Competency

D. Master Plan

1 point

1 point

3 points

0 points

PART 1 SUBTOTAL 5 points

Leverage of Funds

Total Project Cost - Grant Request Total Project Cost =Leverage %

Example:329,000 – 50,000 = 54% 329,000

Total Project Cost includes all committed funds and in-kind contribution

Part 3 - Project Design & Impact Maximum 35 Points

A. Leverage of Funds

B. Citizen Participation

350,000-325,000 =

350,000

7%

C. Quality of Application D. Development or Redevelopment of the Project Area

0 points

0 points

2 points

5 points

PART 3 SUBTOTAL

E. Health and Safety 5 points

F. Usage of Recycled/Green/Sustainable Material 0 points

12 points

Total Points

HUD National Objective

Past Performance

Project Design & Impact

Bonus PointMunicipal Grant SeminarFair Housing Seminar

45 points

5 points

12 points

1 points 0 points

63 pointsTOTAL POINTS

Submitting a Competitive Application

• Plan Ahead– Schedule Citizen Participation– Get pre-approval for Fair and Affordable

Housing points

• Follow Directions• Pay attention to the details

– Submit appropriate supporting documentation– Give a clear description of the project

Parks and Playground Initiative•Eligible communities: LMI higher than 41% of the total population

•Maximum of $35,000 in CDBG funding

•Applications available December 1, 2008

•Applications due February 12, 2009

Parks and Playground Initiative

Eligible Projects:Installation of playground equipment

Installation of a multi purpose trail

New construction of a playground

Installation of surfacing material

Athletic courts or playing fields

Parks and Playground Initiative

Ineligible Projects:Swimming pools

Golf Courses

Park Programs

Acquisition

Technical Assistance

Department of Development

Division of Community Development

216-443-8397

phansberry@cuyahogacounty.us

15 Minute Break

Roundtable DiscussionsBrownfield

Fair Housing

Site Selection

Municipal Grants

Affordable Housing

Historic Preservation

Economic Development Loans

Parks and Playground Initiative

Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements

Commercial Redevelopment Loans