The Community Development Division of the City of Greenville has been advised to plan for a Community Development Block Grant entitlement from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) equal to 90% of 1995 funding. Currently 46% of HUD funds have been approved. The HOME Grant entitlement has not yet been approved for the City of Greenville. Program income derived from these grants will also be utilized to fund activities The following table details all federal resources to be made available for the Community Development Department to carry out projects in the 1995 program year.
| CDBG Continuous Resolution Operation Grant Amount | $621,000 | ||||||||||
| $124,200
| $108,880
| Grant Amount Available for Projects | $387,920
| Prior Year Unprogrammed Program Income | $104,868
| 1996 Projected Program Income | $115,000
| Total CDBG Funds Available for Projects | $607,788
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| HOME Grant Amount | $ unknown* | ||||||
| $ unknown*
| Prior Year Unprogrammed Program Income | $23,118
| 1996 Projected Program Income | $10,000
| Total Funds Available for HOME Projects | $unknown* | |
| Neighborhood Revitalization | |
| Adopt-A-House | $25,000 |
| Viola Street Land Acquisition | $75,000 |
| City-Wide Emergency Rehabilitation | $25,000 |
| City-Wide Rehabilitation Administration | $70,000 |
| City-Wide Land Acquisition | $100,000 |
| City-Wide Relocation Administration | $10,000 |
| Greenville Urban League Community Housing Corporation | $30,000 |
| Greenville Housing Futures | $30,000 |
| Greenline/Spartanburg Planning | $30,000 |
| Phillis Wheatley Association Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| West Washington Street and Sewer | $50,000 |
| TOTAL | $470,000 |
| Public Improvements | |
| City-Wide Spot Demolition (Land) | $25,000 |
| City-Wide Spot Demolition (Home) | $25,000 |
| Greenville Housing Authority Head Start | $47,788 |
| Viola Street Triplex Rehabilitation | $40,000 |
| TOTAL | $137,788 |
| Public Services | |
Please note that due to the federal budget process delays, the following public service programs have been granted awards based on a 50% formula/6-month time period due to current partial CDBG funding. | |
| Fair Housing Activity* | $25,000 |
| After School Tutorial and Life Skills Program | $13,500 |
| Girl Scouts | $2,500 |
| Greenville Cultural Exchange Center | $1,330 |
| Greenville Free Clinic (Medical) | $3,000 |
| Grassroots Leadership | $2,300 |
| Home for New Beginnings | $4,000 |
| Neighborhoods in Action | $4,750 |
| Partnership for Families | $2,500 |
| Phillis Wheatley LDP | $3,500 |
| Phillis Wheatley Midnight Basketball and More | $5,000 |
| Quick Striders | $ 500 |
| Rosewood House of Recovery | $7,500 |
| Stone Academy* | $5,000 |
| Within Reach | $17,500 |
| Urban League Comprehensive Housing & Development | $11,000 |
| TOTAL | $108,880 |
Private and non-federal sources will also be used to address the needs identified in the plan during the 1996 program year. The primary organizations that help us leverage our funds are the City of Greenville's two certified Community Housing Development Organizations: Greenville Housing Futures and The Urban League Community Housing Corporation. First, through banks and other private sources, these organizations will match the money given to them by the City for administrative funds. These organizations will also utilize Fannie Mae and Federal Home Loan Bank funds, in addition to private bank financing in order to finance their construction projects.
The other private and non-federal funds that go to help meet the identified needs are generated by our public service subrecipients. There is a requirement that all of the subrecipient programs funded by the city have some other source of financial support in addition to the city funds they receive so that our dollars will be maximized. Most of these funds come from private donations United Way grants to the organization.
Finally, Adopt-A-House leverages private resources to allow the City to complete more homeowner occupied rehabilitations. Adopt-A-House utilizes volunteer labor and donated materials in order to rehabilitate houses throughout the City. This leveraging makes grant dollars go further and allows the city to rehabilitate more houses.
HOME Match
The HOME match requirement of $84,600, in 1995 was met using local funds for infrastructure improvements. The City Council approved the use of $265,000 for infrastructure improvement on the Echols Street Project. This project will support the building of approximately 23 houses for new home ownership opportunities for low and moderate income residents of the City. The in kind match will come from waiver of building and other permit fees.
B. Proposed Projects Tables and Maps
The following table outlines all activities to be carried out in the next year with the funding sources outlined in the Funding Sources Table above. The Proposed Projects Table includes the estimated of the number and types of families that will benefit from the proposed activities, the local objectives and priority needs that will be addressed utilizing grant funds and program income.
Geographic Distribution
The geographic areas to be served in the 1996 program year, as seen in the following table, are described in detail in the Community Profile Section of the 1995 Consolidated Plan( Section II, A, 4 a) which also addresses the rationale for assigning these geographic priorities.
C. HOME Program Specific Requirements
Resale or Recapture
The City of Greenville will use down payment/closing cost assistance and (in some cases) land donations to subsidize the purchase of homes offered for sale under the HOME Program. The City does not anticipate the use for direct loans or interest subsidies. Due to the market conditions of Community Development target neighborhoods, it is unlikely the property values will rise more quickly than incomes. Given this, the City will use the diminishing subsidy method to meet the HOME requirements for fair return and affordability.
The City of Greenville has established a twenty year affordability/restricted sale period for first time home buyers. In the event of sale by the initial buyer during this affordability period, the owner is entitled to a fair return. Fair return is defined as market value less outstanding debt (first mortgage, remaining HOME subsidy). The value of any improvements made by the initial buyer would be reflected in the market value of the home. The subsidy will be secured by a second mortgage which defers, and eventually forgives, the subsidy if the initial buyer remains in the home for the entire 20 year affordable period. The mortgage will not require monthly repayments. The principle balance will decline automatically each year as the initial home buyer remains in the home. A right of first refusal will be incorporated into the deed restrictions which will maximize the City's flexibility to meet both affordability and fair return requirements.
D. Homeless and Other Special Needs
Greenville has a very active network of homeless service providers including private nonprofit, and City, County and State government agencies that focus their care, concern and resources on the problems of homelessness. The available programs, services and the gaps in the "continuum of care system" of the jurisdiction are outlined in the needs assessment section of this report. The most significant need in the area is transitional housing with life skills and support services that will enable and empower homeless and near homeless individuals and families make the transition to permanent housing.
The following listing cites proposed FY: 1996-1997 activities in support of homeless and other persons special needs.
The City supports the activities and applications of agencies seeking funding and services in kind by providing meeting space, staff time for meeting attendance, letters of support and participation in the Greenville Homeless Coalition of service providers.
2. Rosewood House of Recovery
Construction of Rosewood House of Recovery was completed in 1996. Rosewood House is a 10 bed transitional housing facility for women recovering from drug abuse, after they complete an intensive treatment program with the Greenville County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. A total of $125,000 was awarded for this project: $50,000 in CDBG and $75,000 in HOME funds.
5. Greenville Free Medical Clinic
The Free Clinic prescription and Education Services for Homeless program expects to receive $3,000 in funding to service approximately 1, 300 persons. This program will provide prescriptions and healthcare education to homeless persons at the clinic in FY:1996-97.
6. SHARE/CARE
The Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources, Inc. (SHARE) "We Care" project sought and received $2.6 million through an Innovative Project Funding Grant in 1995 to provide supportive transitional housing and intensive case management for approximately 1000 chronically homeless persons over the next 3 years. Clients receive outreach and assessment, case management, transportation, emergency housing, relocation, medical/dental and personal services. The program will began implementation in 1996.
7. Home for New Beginnings (HNB)
HNB is a long term residential continuum of care program for homeless pregnant women and their children. It expects to serve approximately 50 women and their children annually receive $8000 in funding from the City through CDBG funds.
The City will coordinate revitalization efforts with the Greenville Housing Authority by referring target area residents who may qualify for the Section 8 assisted housing program to the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority of the City of Greenville is not considered troubled. Greenville's Housing Authority has, in their Annual Comprehensive Grant budgeted $1.27 million in improvements to public housing: $ 658,906 for structural repairs, and $314,505 for dwelling equipment. Of the total budgeted amount, $ 58,345 was obligated to lead based paint activities and $415,501 for Section 504 compliance. There are no current plans to remove any of the 1,265 units the Housing authority manages from the affordable housing stock within the next year. The GHA plans to increase the number of affordable housing units to Greenville's housing stock by 25 units over the next 4 years.
According to annual statements and revisions to comprehensive grants 1992-1995, the GHA has recently completed the following projects: in Woodland Homes (SC4-2), replacement of ranges and refrigerators, paving of parking lots , and installation of playground equipment; in Jesse Jackson Townhomes (SC4-3), renovation of community and management space, construction of two cul-de-sacs, and replacement of refrigerators; in Scattered Sites (SC4-12), lead based paint abatement and renovations; in Scattered Sites (SC 4-20) lead based paint abatement and renovations. In projects currently underway, the GHA is making renovations to Mountain View Homes SHARE Head Start, Garden Apartments' Community Space, and Scott Towers security; in Mountain View Homes, lead Based Paint and Asbestos Abatement, in Jesse Jackson and Woodland Homes, tree trimming; and at Woodland homes refurbishment of baseball and soccer field.
F. Other Actions
In order to remove obstacles to meet underserved needs, maintain affordable housing, reduce lead based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty level families, develop institutional structure and enhance coordination between housing and social service agencies, Greenville will continue to support efforts and strategies cited in the needs assessment, and strategic plan. These activities will be ongoing and continuous during 1996-1997.