U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Consolidated Plan Contact
Introduction
In 1995, the City of Dallas developed a three-year Consolidated Plan to serve as a general guide for the use of grant funds to be received from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This is in compliance with HUD regulations and involves the following grants: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant (HOPWA). The City of Dallas fiscal year begins October 1, and the Consolidated Plan covers fiscal years 1995-96, 1996-97, and 1997-98.
The City of Dallas began the process of developing the FY 1996-97 Action Plan for HUD funds in January 1996. During that month, the City staff and the Community Development Commission conducted 14 public hearings and two technical assistance workshops to receive input from the public on the possible uses of HUD grant funds.
In the following months, the City Manager's proposed use of FY 1996-97 grant funds was prepared. More than 25 meetings of the Commission and its committees were held and amendments to the proposed budget were recommended. The City Council informally adopted the budget on May 15, a public hearing was held on June 5, and the 30-day comment period concluded on June 19, 1996.
The adopted budget continues to address needs identified in the City of Dallas Consolidated Plan for FY 1995-96 through FY 1997-98. They are also consistent with the tri-party Dallas Partnership Agreement, which commits the City, HUD, and the State of Texas to pro-actively work together to address the needs of low and moderate income persons.
Resources
The City of Dallas Action Plan for FY 1996-97 utilizes a total of $32.3 million in HUD funds. Some of the key projects in the FY 1996-97 Action Plan are as follows:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The City of Dallas will receive $23,630,182 million in CDBG funding (both entitlement and program income) for FY 1996-97. Below is a summary of how these funds are planned to be used in FY 1996-97:
| $3,307,535 | Public Services
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| $8,626,689 | Housing Activities
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| $1,100,000 | Economic Development
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| $3,335,593 | Public Improvements
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| $1,005,595 | Fair Housing-Related
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| $3,335,118 | Planning and Oversight Activities
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| $1,500,000 | Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayments
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| $ 624,610 | Unprogrammed; as of Mid-August 1996
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| $ 745,092 | Subrecipient Retained Program Income
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HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program
A total of $6,133,000 will be available to the City of Dallas from HOME funds in FY 1996-97 for affordable housing programs. Below is a summary of how these funds are planned to be used in FY 1996-97:
| $ 300,000 | CHDO Operating Assistance
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| $ 919,200 | CHDO Projects
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| $ 604,400 | Program Administration
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| $1,071,400 | Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund
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| $2,000,000 | Mortgage Assistance Program
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| $ 933,000 | Up-Front Cost Assistance
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| $ 300,000 | Tenant Based Rental Assistance
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| $ 5,000 | Unprogrammed; as of mid-August 1996
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Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program
The City of Dallas will receive $522,000 in ESG funding for FY 1996-97. Below is a summary of how these funds are planned to be used in FY 1996-97:
| $ 156,600 | Day Resource Center Services
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| $ 26,100 | Administration
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| $ 315,300 | Shelter Grant Contracts
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| $ 12,000 | Martin Luther King Emergency Center
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| $ 12,000 | West Dallas Emergency Shelter
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Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program
The City of Dallas will receive approximately $2,038,000 in HOPWA funding for FY 1996-97. Below is a summary of how these funds are planned to be used in FY 1996-97:
| $ 321,900 | Emergency Assistance
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| $ 325,587 | Long Term Rental Assistance
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| $ 61,140 | Program Administration
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| $ 54,456 | Program Administration/Dallas County
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| $ 413,595 | Housing Facilities Operation
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| $ 71,281 | Case Management/Counseling
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| $ 422,401 | Supportive Services
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| $ 367,640 | Housing Acquisition/Construction
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The City also expects to use funds obtained through HUD's Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. The remaining $4 million of a $25 million Intown Housing Section 108 Loan is anticipated to be committed to one or more projects during the next fiscal year. An additional $25 million Section 108 Loan for the Neighborhood Renaissance Partnership Program will be implemented during FY 1996-97, pending completion of neighborhood input and City Council approval of budgets for specific projects and subject to review and approval by HUD. Future CDBG funds will be used in repaying the Section 108 Loans.
Other Resources
Other resources expected or potentially available during FY 1996-97 include the following:
- Annual Certified Local Government grant from the Texas Historical Commission to fund some landmark designation activities.
- $1.5 billion from Fannie Mae for home ownership opportunities.
- Homeownership programs leverage approximately $13 private dollars for every federal dollar.
- City's rental rehabilitation programs leverage approximately two private dollars for every federal dollar.
- Enterprise Community funding for key priories such including public safety, job training and business development.
- Possible funding from the State of Texas National Guard to provide demolition assistance for drug connected properties and drug interdiction material (printing costs).
- Partnership with the Dallas Independent School District to deliver after-school services to 20 City elementary schools.
Private Donations
The Library currently is in discussions with a donor for private contributions toward the costs of adding classrooms to the Hampton-Illinois Branch Library. In conjunction with $185,000 appropriated in the FY 1996-97 CDBG Budget, this public/private partnership will permit the Library to expand its education activities to both children and adults in the Hampton-Illinois community.
The Dallas Partnership
In 1994, the City of Dallas, HUD, and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs officially signed what is known as the Dallas Partnership Agreement. The Dallas Partnership predates and is separate from HUD's consolidated planning process; however, they are quite compatible in their basic goals and philosophies.
In view of escalating needs and dwindling resources, it is imperative that all three levels of government work together for the benefit of their common clientele. The Partnership Agreement formally recognizes this reality and commits each governmental entity to pro-actively work for the accomplishment of specific tasks and goals stated in the Agreement.
Geographic Distribution
The majority of the programs offered through CDBG public services and housing programs are available to eligible citizens throughout the City. Funding for economic development programs is generally citywide with some programs targeted to the Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast areas of the City. Public improvement projects are located throughout low and moderate income areas of the City, and the Neighborhood Street Improvement Petition Grant Program is available to eligible persons citywide.
All assistance in the HOME, HOPWA, and ESG programs are available area wide.
Other Actions
Other actions to be undertaken during the FY 1995-96 will address:
- reducing the number of homeless individuals and families
- obstacles to meeting under-served needs
- fostering and maintaining affordable housing
- removing barriers to affordable housing
- evaluating and reducing lead-based paint hazards
- reducing the number of poverty level families
- developing institutional structure
- enhancing coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
- fostering public housing improvements and resident initiatives
Public Housing
The Dallas Housing Authority FY 1996 through FY 2000 Action Plan component of its Comprehensive Grant Program is scheduled to be approved by HUD in September, 1996. The Comprehensive Grant Program is developed in consultation with the residents of public housing. The Action Plan for FY 1996 through FY 2000 has been approved by the Resident Partners and the DHA Board of Commissioners. During the five years of the plan, system-wide drug elimination, job development, and job training programs will be funded in addition to the investment of more than $60 million to improve public housing in Dallas.
DHA is a "High Performing" housing authority as rated by HUD's Public Housing Management Assessment Program.
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For further information or questions on the City of Dallas FY 1996-97 Action Plan contact:
Carol Steinmetz
Community Development Office
(214)670-4615
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