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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 1997
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Committee Members
Leona Orr, Chair
Jon Johnson
Tim Clark
AGENDA
1. 1998 Community Development Block ACTION ITEM - 15 Minutes
Grant Program - (C. Sundvall)
2. Proposed Two-Year Funding Cycle for Human ACTION ITEM - 15 Minutes
Services - (K. Johnson)
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MEMORANDUM
September 2, 1997
MEMO TO: LEONA ORR, CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMITTEE
FROM: CAROLYN SUNDVALL, PLANNER
SUBJECT: 1998 PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAM
Attached is the proposed 1998 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program for the
City of Kent. The total proposed program is estimated at$523,966. This is a 9 percent($52,297)
decrease from our 1997 CDBG funding level of$576,263. The decrease is a result of revised 1998
estimates in addition to recaptured funds and program income.
A description of each program requesting Kent's CDBG funds and the rationale for the
recommended funding is attached for your review. The Human Services Commission reviewed the
CDBG human (public) service applications. The attached proposal includes the Commission's
• funding recommendations for those human services programs. As in past years, the majority of the
CDBG funds are recommended to support the City's Home Repair Services Program. This program
continues to serve many low-income, disabled and senior homeowners in Kent by providing needed
repairs. The program also guarantees that some of Kent's low- and moderate-income housing stock
is maintained and preserved.
Keep in mind that Kent's CDBG entitlement figure of$523,966 for 1998 is an estimate. The
amount of money we receive could change depending upon the final federal appropriations bill
Congress passes in the Fall. Therefore, the recommended funding includes a contingency plan to
address any potential entitlement changes that may occur when Congress adopts the 1998 budget.
Kent's adopted 1998 CDBG Program must include such a contingency plan and be forwarded to
King County by September 30, 1997.
Recommended Actions
1. Approve the proposed 1998 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program,
including its contingency plan, and forward for adoption to the full City Council.
2. Schedule a public hearing on September 16, 1996, for the full City Council to consider
adoption of the proposed 1998 CDBG Program.
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PROPOSED City of Kent
1998 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
otal Estimated Capital Funds: $ 383,932
otal Estimated Planning&Administration Funds: $ 67,455
Total Estimated Public (Human) Service Funds: $ 729579
Total CDBG Funds: $ 5239966
Capital Applications Requested Recommended
City of Kent Home Repair Program $236,943 $236,943
City of Kent Parks &Recreation: Turnkey Park,ADA 50,000 60,000
City of Kent Parks &Recreation: Russell Road Park,ADA 38,000 38,000
Easter Seals: Rental Access Modification 18,989 18,989
King Co Housing Authority:Shelcore Emergency Housing Rehab 30,000 30,000
Elderhealth Northwest: Rehab 209000 0_
Total Capital $393,932 $3839932
Public (Human) Service Applications Requested Recommend
Community Health Centers: Primary Medical $ 25,000 $ 18,877
ommunity Health Centers: Natural Medicine Clinic $ 15,000 $ 5,087
lderhealth Northwest, Connection Adult Day Care $ 5,500 $ 5,595
Emergency Feeding Program $ 10,638 $ 10,822
YWCA: Domestic Violence Housing $ 32,090 $ 32,198
Fair Housing Center of South Puget Sound $ 5,000 $ _-0-
Total Public (Human) Services $ 93,228 $ 729579
Planning &Administration $ 67,455 $ 679455
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS $ 523,966
1998 Human Service Contingency Plan: If Kent's CDBG Human Services dollars increase from the current
estimate,then each program's funding will be increased proportionately. If Kent's CDBG Human Service dollars
decrease from the current estimate then: Each programs funding will be decreased proportionately with the
exception of the Community Health Center, Natural Medicine Clinic which will not be reduced below the
minimum funding level of$5,000.
1998 Capital Contingency Plan: If Kent's CDBG Capital dollars increase from the current estimate then
that increase will be carved over into 1999 funding. If Kent's CDBG Capital dollars decrease from the
ent estimate then: First: City of Kent, Turnkey Park will be reduced to the requested amount. Second:
g County Housing Authority, Shelcore Emergency Housing will be reduced up to $5,000. Third: Further
decreases will be distributed proportionately among all programs.
' PROPOSED CITY OF KENT
1998 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
STAFF ANALYSIS
CAPITAL PROJECTS
1. CITY OF KENT HOME REPAIR SERVICES PROGRAM
Amount Requested: $236,943
Program Summary:
The City's Home Repair Program provides major rehabilitation, minor repairs, and house painting
services to income eligible owner-occupied houses and mobile homes located within the City of Kent.
The proposed 1998 program includes a summer painting program with two temporary painter
positions. The CDBG funds will pay the salaries of our home repair staff(who do the actual minor
repairs, coordinate major repair works, and administration of the program), a temporary summer
painting crew, supplies for minor repairs, vehicle rental, contractor fees for major repairs, and
miscellaneous administrative fees. One Home Repair Specialist benefitted position will be increased
from three to four days per week (from .6 to .8 position change) beginning June 1 st, to address the
increased demand for services.
Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities:
The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies.
• Staff Funding Recommendation: $236,943
This project may receive a decrease in funds as noted in the Capital Contingency Plan.
Rationale:
The City should continue its commitment to the Home Repair Program which has operated in the City
since 1975 when the Federal CDBG program began. The program serves 100% low and moderate
income Kent residents. Many of the clients are seniors or disabled persons; the program helps these
people remain in their homes and helps to maintain and preserve Kent's housing stock.
2. CITY OF KENT'S PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Turnkey Park Handicapped Accessibility Rehabilitation
Amount Requested: $50,000
Project Summary:
The proposed funding would be used to rehabilitate an existing park,incorporating the installation of
handicapped accessible concrete entrances, new gating,concrete picnic area pads and plaza with new
tables, concrete pathways, and a concrete curb for the play area.
Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities:
• The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies.
Staff Funding Recommendation: $60,000
The additional $10,000 will fund a Swing set with a fibar ground material and concrete curbing.
This project may receive a decrease in funds as noted in the Capital Contingency Plan.
1998 Proposed CDBG Program
September 2, 1997
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Rationale:
This project will provide accessibility for the non-ambulatory population. Turnkey Park is adjacent
to Valli Kee Housing,an East Hill low income housing complex. In addition,the project will enhance
recreational opportunities in a low and moderate income neighborhood.
3. CITY OF KENT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Russell Road Park Handicapped Accessibility Rehabilitation
Amount Requested: $38,000
Program Summary:
This existing park will be rehabilitated to create handicapped accessibility by installing concrete
plazas for barbecue grills, demolishing curbs along the play equipment and expanding the play area.
The plazas will provide access to the play equipment for the non-ambulatory population community-
wide, since this park serves the entire community.
Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities:
The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies.
Staff Funding Recommendation: $38,000
This project may receive a decrease in funds as noted in the Capital Contingency Plan.
Rationale:
This project would provide funding for part of the improvements to the play area allowing
community-wide access for physically challenged persons, including children.
4. EASTER SEALS SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON
Housing Modification for People with Disabilities
Amount Requested: $18,989
Program Summary:
This project will provide residential access modification to low income renters who live
with a permanent disability, increasing client self-sufficiency.
Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities:
The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies.
Staff Funding Recommendation: $18,989
This project may receive a decrease in funds as noted in the Capital Contingency Plan.
Rationale:
This project serves physically challenged residents of Kent residing in rental housing. The project
specifically addresses a City of Kent local program priority to provide access modification for
physically challenged individuals.
1998 Proposed CDBG Program
September 2, 1997
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5. KING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Shelcor Emergency Housing
Amount Requested: $30,000
Program Summary:
This project will rehabilitate an existing emergency housing project for low income, homeless
families. The scope of work includes installation of new roofs and gutters, repair of ceiling and wall
damage, as well as various other repairs and refurbishment.
Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities:
This project complies with all local and consortium policies.
Staff Funding Recommendation: $30,000
This project may receive a decrease in funds as noted in the Capital Contingency Plan.
Rationale:
This project will ensure a healthy and safe environment for residents of Shelcor Emergency
Housing who are low income, homeless families. Shelcor Emergency Housing is located in the
City of Kent and provides eight two-bedroom apartments. Project also leverages funds from other
sources.
1998 CAPITAL CONTINGENCY PLAN
If Kent's CDBG Capital dollars increase from the current estimate, then that increase will be carried over
into 1999 funding. If the City receives a decrease in its CDBG capital funds from the current estimate
then: First: City of Kent Parks Dept. Turnkey Project will be decreased up to the requested amount.
Second: King County Housing Authority Shelcor Emergency Housing would be reduced up to $5,000.
Third: Any additional decrease would be distributed proportionately among all projects.
PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION
6. CITY OF KENT PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (for the CDBG program)
Amount Set Aside: $67,455
Program Summary:
The planning and administration of the CDBG program involves a number of tasks such as contract
development and monitoring, regional cooperation, and fulfilling the various federal reporting
requirements. These dollars will fund a regular full-time planner position and a temporary intern
position. Currently,this planner position(works full time) is funded 60% out of CDBG and 40% by
general fund through a job share position. The job share is to discontinue in 1998 and it is
recommended that CDBG funds pay for 100%of the Planner's position beginning April 1, 1998. The
remaining funds will fund the intern position and general program administrative costs which support
Kent's CDBG program.
1998 Proposed CDBG Program
September 2, 1997
Page 4
Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities:
The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies.
Staff Funding Recommendation: $67,455
Rationale:
The Council has already taken action at its May 6, 1997 meeting to accept the maximum set aside for
Planning and Administration CDBG dollars. The current estimate is $67,455. We need this amount
to be set aside for planning and administration, because Kent's general fund does not fully cover the
staff time needed to administer and plan for the CDBG program.
PUBLIC (HUMAN) SERVICES
You will note that some of the funding recommendations exceed the requested amount. This is due to the
City receiving notice of award of additional funds subsequent to the Human Services Commission
adopting its recommendations. These extra dollars were allocated to the programs based on the
Commission's adopted Contingency Plan.
7. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF KING COUNTY- Kent Clinic Services
Amount Requested: $25,000
Program Summary:
Funds will be used to help support the compensation of one physician, who will provide primary
medical care to low and moderate income people at the Kent Clinic.
Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities:
The project meets all local and consortium policies.
Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $18,877
If Kent's CDBG Human Service dollars increase or decrease from the current estimate then
funding for this program may change. See final page for details.
Rationale:
Health care is a critical need in Kent. The Kent Clinic is the major point of access to medical
services for Kent's low income population. Access to basic medical services is limited for low and
moderate income residents because of lack of insurance and the lack of medical providers who
accept Medicaid or Medicare clients. This project addresses that need.
1998 Proposed CDBG Program
September 2, 1997
Page 5
8. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF KING COUNTY-Natural Medicine Clinic
Amount Requested: $15,000
Program Summary:
This project will directly address the health care needs of low income and uninsured Kent
residents by providing integrated conventional family practice services and natural medicine
services for poor and uninsured people in the City of Kent.
Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities:
The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies and priorities.
Human Services Commission Funding Recommendation: $5,087
If Kent's CDBG Human Service dollars increase or decrease from the current estimate then
funding for this program may change. See final page for details. If Kent's human service dollars
decrease funding will only be reduced to $5,000. The minimum level of funding allowed is
$5,000.
Rationale:
. The City of Kent has a large low income population which lacks adequate access to basic health
services. Many low income patients of the Kent Community Health Clinic are recent immigrants
who are more accustomed to receiving natural medicine health care services. Many insurers do
not cover natural medicine services, making them unaffordable to most low income and moderate
income patients.
9. ELDERHEALTH NORTHWEST - CONNECTIONS ADULT DAY CARE
Amount Requested: $5,500
Program Summary:
Funds will be used to help off-set the costs of adult day health services for Kent residents who are
frail, elderly or disabled and who still live at home. Clients receive medical assessments, on-going
health monitoring,meals, social and therapeutic activities. Caregivers and families are offered
support, education and counseling.
Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities:
The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies.
Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $5,595
If Kent's CDBG Human Service dollars increase or decrease from the current estimate then
funding for this program may change. See final page for details. If the City's CDBG Public
• Services funding levels change, this program may be decreased but only to the $5,000 minimum
funding requirement.
Rationale:
This program addresses the growing need for adult day health services for low income residents.
Program assists them in being able to remain in their homes.
1998 Proposed CDBG Program
September 2, 1997
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10. KENT EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM
Amount Requested: $10,638
Program Summary:
The Emergency Feeding Program provides emergency meals for distribution at a number of sites
in Kent. This program differs from a food bank in that it provides nutritionally balanced meals for
three days. Special meals are available for specific health concerns such as high blood pressure,
low sodium diets, low sugar, and liquid diets. They also provide infant meal packs and food for
the homeless that doesn't need cooking.
Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities:
The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies.
Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $10,822
If Kent's CDBG Human Service dollars increase or decrease from the current estimate then
funding for this program may change. See final page for details.
Rationale:
The agency provides nutritionally balanced and special diet meals to individuals and families in
crisis. The City of Kent began funding this agency five years ago. The agency has demonstrated
to the City that it is providing a vital service in a competent and efficient manner.
11. YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Amount Requested: $32,090
Program Summary:
This program provides transitional shelter along with support services for victims of Domestic
Violence and their children. In 1998,the YWCA will continue to provide Kent victims of
Domestic Violence with shelter in five units of transitional housing.
Local and Consortium Policies and Priorities:
The proposed project complies with all local and consortium policies.
Human Service Commission Funding Recommendation: $32,198
If Kents CDBG Human Service dollars increase or decrease from the current estimate then
funding for this program may change. See final page for details.
Rationale:
The YWCA's program is a vital service for Kent residents who are experiencing domestic
violence. This is one major component in the continuum of housing services needed to help
• victims move out of the cycle of violence.
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1998 PUBLIC (HUMAN) SERVICES CONTINGENCY PLAN
If Kent's CDBG Human Services dollars increase from the current estimate, then each program's funding
will be increased proportionately. If Kent's CDBG Human Service dollars decrease from the current
estimate then: Each program's funding will be decreased proportionately with the exception of the
Community Health Center,Natural Medicine Clinic which will not be reduced below the minimum
funding level of$5,000.
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