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Activity

Description

Budget

Program Administration

Staff support for planning, implementation, reporting, and monitoring of CDBG resources and support for the Moorhead Human Rights Commission. CFR Part 570.206

$78,200

Home Rehabilitation Loan Program

(6 loans + emergency loans)

Citywide rehabilitation loan program assisting owner-occupants of single-family homes whose income falls below 80% of area median income. Funds are provided on a loan basis up to $25,000 provided sufficient home equity exists. No interest accrues on the loan and the entire principal balance must be repaid upon sale, title transfer or owner vacancy of the property. Applications from interested individuals are accepted by the City on a first-come, first-served basis with priority for life safety emergency loans. The program is administered by the City of Moorhead. Eligible activity in accordance with CFR Part 570.202(a)(1). National Objective: Activity benefiting low- and moderate-income persons. Activity administration cost included.

$220,000

Capital Improvement
- Public Rental Housing

Assist in the rehabilitation of affordable rental housing development, including replacement of sprinkler heads on fire suppression systems at Moorhead Public Housing Agency’s Highrise and Sharpview apartments, located at 802 2 Ave N and 920 5 Ave S. These repairs are critical for tenants, emergency responders, staff and guests. CDBG funds will be offered as a grant. The City’s CDBG investment may be used as a match to leverage additional public and private funding to complete the rehabilitation. ($50,000 contract/up to $2,000 Program Administration). Eligible activities in accordance with CFR Part 570.201(c), 570.202(a)(2). National Objective: Activity benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.

$52,000

Acquisition

Affordable Housing

Up to three affordable housing units will be constructed through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity and/or Cass Clay Community Land Trust. CDBG resources will be used for acquisition and/or site preparation of a lot in a new housing subdivision through paying down the special assessments for preparation for affordable housing unit for homebuyers. Location to be determined. Eligible activity in accordance with CFR Part 570.201 (a). National Objective: Activity benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.

$75,000

Accessibility Improvements

Rehabilitate affordable homes specifically through the construction of accessibility ramps or addition of assistive devices for households with a member who is disabled. CDBG resources will be used for construction materials and assistive devices (e.g.,door handles,grab bars) and/or labor; eligibility applications are managed by Freedom Resource Center and ramps are constructed either by Freedom Resource Center, volunteers of the Remodeler's Council of the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, or paid contractors. Applications from interested individuals are accepted by Freedom Resource Center on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is administered by the Freedom Resource Center and the City of Moorhead.CDBG funds will be offered as a grant. ($7,000 Contract Amount/$400 Activity Administration). Eligible activity in accordance with CFR Part 570.208(a)(3), 570.201(k), 570.202 (a)(1).

$7,400

Public Services

Eligible activities in accordance with CFR Part 570.201(e). National Objective: Activity benefiting low and moderate income persons.

Recreation Program – Romkey: Recreation activity programming, meal program and/or activities for youth in low-income neighborhoods conducted by Moorhead Parks & Recreation at 900 19 St. S. Participating youth range in age from 3-17 years; the predominant age of participants is under 12 years. 2022 budget: $6,200 ($6,000 program/$200 Program Administration)

Mobile Recreation for Youth: Recreation opportunities in Moorhead’s Queens (3201 20 St S), Belsly (3500 12 St S), and Stonemill (1210 45 Ave S) Parks by means of the Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley’s P.O.D. “Play Outside Daily” truck, which is staffed by recreation leaders and filled with play equipment. The truck travels to metro area parks that do not have regular youth programming. The P.O.D. program focuses on physical activity, relationship building, and character development. CDBG funding will be used to offset Boys & Girls Club costs in Moorhead neighborhoods where at least 51% of the participants are from low to moderate-income households. 2022 Budget: $7,200 ($7,000 program/$200 Activity Administration).
Opportunities Under Transit [“OUT”] Transportation Initiative: Discounted bus pass voucher program for persons who are homeless or extremely low income (less than 30% median income) to provide transportation to and from employment or job training. OUT will provide two monthly bus passes per participant per year. The program will be administered by Metro Area Transit, 701.476.6782. 2022 Budget: $10,200 ($10,000 program/$200 Activity Administration).
Homebuyer Education: Educational program to inform consumers on what they can afford in a home, how to qualify for a mortgage, and how to be a responsible homeowner. This is a metropolitan area wide program offered by Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership. At least 51% of clients served by the City’s resources must be low to moderate income persons. The program is approved by Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to qualify for first-time homebuyer assistance programs. 2022 Budget: $5,200 ($5,000 contract/$200 Program Administration).

Afro-American Development Association Youth Program: Youth programming for individuals age 14-24. Programming helps to shape a positive future through discovering unique talents and abilities through career exploration, mentoring, sports, supportive services, and post-secondary admission application assistance. The program is administered by the Afro-American Development Association at multiple locations throughout Moorhead. 2022 Budget: $6,200 ($6,000 program/$200 activity administration).

Snow Removal Assistance Program: The City of Moorhead will assist homeowners who are elderly and/or disabled with snow removal services. CDBG funds will be used to pay a contractor the City hires to remove snow from public sidewalk abutting home, driveway, and one walkway to a door for persons who are accepted into the program. Applicants will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis. 2022 Budget: $15,000.

$50,000

Contingency Funds

Funds held in contingency for issues which may arise during the program year. Contingency funds will be used as necessary for any of the above listed activities except program administration.

$14,359