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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN APPROVING THE CITY OF NEW HAVENS ANNUAL 2012-2013

CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME), HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA), AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) FUNDS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE I OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 AS AMENDED, (PL 93-383); THE CRANSTON GONZALEZ NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT OF 1990 AS AMENDED(PL 101-625); THE MCKINNEY - VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2000 AS AMENDED(PL 106-400); THE HOMELESS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND RAPID TRANSITION TO HOUSING (HEARTH) ACT OF 2009; AND THE AIDS HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ACT (PL 102-550); HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACTS AND FOR ACTIVITIES TO BE FUNDED BY PROGRAM INCOME AND/OR REPROGRAMMING FUNDS FROM PRIOR GRANT YEARS WHEREAS, HUD requires the submission incorporating housing and non-housing strategies in a consolidated plan to be with the process prescribed in 24CFR Part of a planning document community development prepared in accordance 91; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor has submitted to the Board of Aldermen Fiscal Year 2012-13 budget recommendations; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383), as amended, (P.L. 93-383); the Cranston Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended (P.L. 101-625); The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2000, as amended(P.L. 106-400); the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009; and the Aids Housing Opportunity Act (AHOA); and as further amended and authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (PL 102-550, approved October 28, 1992); hereafter referred to as Housing and Community Development Programs the Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to provide financial assistance to cities for undertaking and carrying out community development activities on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of an Act concerning Community Development, Public Act No. 75-443, Connecticut Municipalities are authorized to undertake community development programs in accordance with the provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and Public Act No. 75-443; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the federal regulations requiring Consolidated Submission for Community Planning and Development Programs (24CFR 91), the Mayor has caused to be prepared and has submitted to this Board an Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Action Plan, Statement of Activities and Use of

Funds for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance to undertake and carry out community development activities; and WHEREAS, the said Annual Action Plan, Statement of Activities and Use of Funds contains activities to be funded by funds reprogrammed and/or program income from prior years' Community Development Block Grant activities; and WHEREAS, prior to submission to HUD of such proposed Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Action Plan, Statement of Activities and Use of Funds the Mayor and other public officials have heard citizen views on housing and community development needs; and WHEREAS, there also has been presented to the Board and approved, a Citizen Participation Plan and information and data regarding the activities the City will undertake and carry out during the coming year with the financial assistance received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development under its Housing and Community Development Programs; and WHEREAS, the Mayor, as part of the submission of the Annual Consolidated Action Plan, must sign specific certifications and that such certifications include a statement regarding Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing and an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; and WHEREAS, the City prepared its initial Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in 1996, prepared an update in 2002-2003 and again in 2010-2011 to reflect activities undertaken to further fair housing since 2003 and new data compiled as part of the development of the Five Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development 2010 to 2014; and WHEREAS, the Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Action Plan, Statement of Activities and Use of Funds has been on file at the office of the City/Town Clerk, 200 Orange Street, for at least thirty-five days for the purpose of public inspection; and copies of the Consolidated Plan Statement of Activities and Use of Funds have been made available to the public; and WHEREAS, in February, March, April and May 2012, this Board acting through the Joint Committee on Community Development and Human Resources held public hearings pursuant to notices published in accordance with Public Act No. 75-443 at which times the views of the public with respect to the strategies, objectives and community development activities proposed in the Consolidated Plan, Statement of Activities and Use of Funds were communicated to this Board; and WHEREAS, this Board has received written comments on the Annual Funds from the New Haven City Plan Commission, the New Haven Housing Authority, the LCI Loan Advisory Committee, the

New Haven Development Commission or, has allowed such agencies thirty (30) days to review such plans; and WHEREAS, this Board has also received or has provided the opportunity for written communications from various City officials and members of the general public regarding the Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Action Plan, Statement of Activities and Use of Funds; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that this Board take appropriate official action respecting the City's Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Action Plan, Statement of Activities and Use of Funds which forms part of the application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for financial assistance under its Housing and Community Development Programs; and WHEREAS, this Board is cognizant of the conditions imposed upon the Mayor and the City with respect to undertaking and carrying out community development activities under the provisions of the Housing and Community Development Programs, and Public Act No. 75-443. WHEREAS, due to possible delays by the federal government regarding grant funding applications, retroactive agreements may be required in order to cover services for the entire current grant year. WHEREAS, in order to address the revisions to the current Emergency Shelter Grant Program that resulted from the final approval of the Hearth Act regulations, the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program now known as the Emergency Solutions Grant Program, signifying a shift in the programs focus from emergency shelter to homelessness prevention and re-housing in addition to emergency shelter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of New Haven as follows: 1. It is hereby found and determined that: (a) The Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Action Plan, Statement of Activities and Use of Funds has been developed so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low or moderate income families and persons or aid in the prevention or elimination of slum or blight or that the activities contemplated in the plan in whole or in part are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency which cannot otherwise be met. There has been (i) adequate information provided to citizens concerning the amount of funds

(b)

available for activities proposed under the Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Action Plan and the range of activities which may be undertaken and other important program requirements, (ii) adequate opportunity for citizens to participate in the development of the plan, and (iii) adequate public hearings by this Board to obtain the views of citizens on community development and housing needs. (c) The Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Action Plan Program will be conducted and administered in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1968, P.L. 88-52 and P.L. 90-284, as from time to time amended, the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, P.L. 100-430, section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and Sections 31-26, 33-34, 53-35, 53-35a of the General Statutes. The Mayor has consented to make the certifications required under subsection (b) of Section 104 of said Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, Section 106 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act; Subtitle D of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act; Section 415 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2000; and Section 854 of the AIDS Housing Opportunity Act. In implementing the 2012-2013 Consolidated Plan Program the City shall comply with the provisions of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, P.L. 91-646, as from time to time amended. All laborers and mechanics employed by the contractor or subcontractor on construction or rehabilitation work, except as provided under Section 110 of said Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and Part III of Chapter 557 and Part I of Chapter 558 of the general statutes, shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction within the locality, as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor under the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act, as from time to time amended; 40 U.S.C., Sections 276a to 276a-5, inclusive, or by the labor commissioner under Section 31-53 of the federal statutes, and all such persons shall receive overtime compensation in accordance with the provisions of

(d)

(e)

(f)

the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, 40 U.S.C., Section 327 to 332, inclusive and Section 31-60 of the general statutes, or where no such federal financial assistance is to be provided, then compliance with Part III of Chapter 557 and Part I of Chapter 558 of the general statutes shall be required. (g) In implementing the 2012-2013 Consolidated Plan Program the City shall comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. Section 3, as amended, requires that economic opportunities generated by certain HUD financial assistance for housing and community development programs shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low and very low income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing, and to businesses that provide economic opportunities to low and very low income persons. (h) In implementing the 2012-2013 Consolidated Plan Program the City shall comply with notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint as required by 24 CFR 570.608. In implementing the 2012-2013 Consolidated Plan Program the City shall comply with provisions of Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.
(i)

2. That the Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Plan has had an opportunity for citizen comment as outlined in the Citys Citizen Participation Plan. 3. That the Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Plan complies with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and other applicable provisions of the law and regulations, subject to the securing of further local approvals which may be required.

4. That the Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Action Plan, Statement


of Activities and Use of Funds as approved by this Board, complies with the requirements of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, (PL 93-383); the Cranston Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 as amended (P.L. 101-25); the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2000 as amended (P.L. 106-400); the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009; and the Aids Housing Opportunity Act (AHOA); and as further amended and authorized by the Housing and Community Development

Act of 1992 (PL 102-550); Public Act No. 75-443 and other applicable provisions of the law and regulations subject to the securing of further local approvals, such as urban renewal plan amendments, which may be required. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Action Plan, Statement of Activities and Use of Funds having been incorporated in this Order by reference, is hereby approved and the Mayor is authorized and directed to take all steps necessary to undertake and carry out the community development activities described in said plan; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Mayor is authorized and directed to take whatever steps necessary to secure the approval of the Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Action Plan, Statement of Activities and Use of Funds and the City's application for financial assistance to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and make such other applications as are necessary to secure community development funds required by this City, including advances, discretionary and transition funds as authorized under the Housing and Community Development Programs. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Mayor is authorized to enter into contractual agreements and/or amendments irrespective of fiscal year expenditure restrictions and other ordinance restrictions in order to insure performance of approved community development activities; and BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the Mayor has express approval to enter into an agreement with a start date that relates back to the commencement of the current grant year regardless of when approval is obtained is hereby approved. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Mayor is authorized and directed to certify or give assurances, on behalf of the City, to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development as to the matters determined and found by this Board; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in the event financial assistance is made available by the State of Connecticut under the provisions of Public Act No. 74-443 or related legislation to support the community development activities contemplated under the Annual 2012-2013 Consolidated Action Plan, Statement of Activities and Use of Funds approved by this Board, that the Mayor is authorized to take whatever steps as are necessary to secure such financial assistance. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that CDBG public service contracts which not been executed by December 1, 2012 will be reprogrammed in program year 2012-2013. These reprogramming funds will be allocated only to organizations that submitted applications for CDBG public service funding in 2012-2013. The reprogramming

allocations will be recommended by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that pursuant to the Consolidated Plan application requires, prior to the authorization for and/or release of funding, all agencies and organizations receiving Consolidated Plan funds through the City must be current on all municipal taxes; provide proof of fiscal accountability including the filing of all federal tax forms 990 or 990EZ and the completion of the annual audits as required; and clear of all significant audit findings. These requirements must be met no later than the start of the program year, July 1. If an agency is unable to fulfill these requirements, funding shall be reprogrammed.

Consolidated Plan Activity CDBG ACQUISITION Acquisition

FY 12/13 Proposed 219,472

Description

Habitat for Humanity

40,000

City Activity. To acquire property for the purpose of providing commercial and homeownership opportunities, and park or recreational uses in an effort to stabilize neighborhoods. Individuals wishing to purchase property from the City will be eligible for City loan funds if the applicant meets the criteria of the regulations governing the source of funding. The projected number of owner-occupied rehab units is 28 and rental rehab units is 25. The proposed number of housing units to be created is 76 which includes 35 owners and 41 renters. Location: 37 Union St. To acquire property for the purpose of rehabilitating blighted single family homes and or constructing new single family homes for low-income homeownership primarily in the Hill and Newhallville areas. The average cost of a Habitat house is $95,000 and Habitat provides funding with a zero percent interest, twenty-five year mortgage. Monthly mortgage payment is $300. Each family invests 400 hours of sweat equity in building their own home and other Habitat homes. Habitat will use CDBG funds to purchase a minimum of two vacant lots and/or vacant single family homes. Properties have yet to be determined. A total of six units will be completed in program year. Additional funding sources: Approved -Private fund raising ($100,000), Corporations ($225,000); To be requested - Private Fund Raising ($100,000); Foundations ($100,000), Corporations ($50,000), Federal Home Loan Bank ($90,000), Special Events ($100,000), City of New Haven HOME funds ($152,000) and various in-kind donations $60,000. City Activity. Demolition and site clearance including the removal of environmental hazards. Activity will include demolition in support of development and revitalization activities, as well as emergency demolition of abandoned buildings determined unsafe or unsanitary or fire damaged structures in order to eliminate blight. The City anticipates that approximately 12 structures will be demolished based upon past experience. City Activity. Disposition of properties acquired for community development and urban renewal activities. Approximately 100 properties will be disposed of during the Program Year -- estimating 60 vacant lots and 40 structures. The city is projecting that this program will result in the rehabilitation of 42 substandard housing units (16 owner occupied and 26 rental units) and creation of 76 new housing units (35 owner occupied and 41 rental occupied). Sliver lots are also disposed of to adjacent homeowners for off street parking and/or green space in an effort to reduce blight in low income areas. City Activity. Maintenance and upkeep of CD owned properties, removal of debris on abandoned vacant lots, rodent and pest control, boarding up and securing of vacant buildings which have been acquired by the City as part of the City's Consolidated Plan efforts. This program is a collaborative effort between LCI and OBIE. Location: 192 Dixwell Ave. The program offers business support services primarily to business owners and entrepreneurs in inner-city and EZ communities. It provides technical assistance including business plan development, marketing, management procedures, identification of loan services, entrepreneurial training, site selection, personnel selection/training, and sales and post loan monitoring. Activity includes the identification of voids in the business community and active recruitment of businesses that can meet those needs. It is proposed that technical services will be provided to approximately 45 to 65 business owners, Through this assistance, assistance to entrepreneurs will create 3-4 new businesses, 12-14 businesses will be retained, and 6-8 jobs will be created & 55-65 jobs will be retained. Additional approved funding: Yale New Haven Hospital ($15,000), NHHA ($10,000), Anthem ($10,000), Community Foundation ($10,000) and City of New Haven ($15,000); To be requested Yale University ($10,000).

DEMOLITION Demolition

145,000

DISPOSITION Disposition

383,000

Property Management Public

250,000

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Greater NH Business & Professional Assoc.

14,000

Consolidated Plan Activity Neigh. Commercial Revitalization-EDA

FY 12/13 Proposed 20,000

Description City Activity. Support a city-wide program for the administration of tasks necessary for the revitalization of commercial properties in eligible community development areas. To provide for the proposed entryway construction and selected sidewalks and streetscapes improvements which will help to increase business visibility, reduce problems with litter and conditions contributing to an impression of blight and leverage private investment. Provide collaboration with developers, property managers and other real estate professionals; assist in planning for the reuse of targeted properties consistent with neighborhood concerns, city objectives and applicable land use restrictions; and monitor property conditions during revitalization. Tasks could also include facade improvements, sidewalk replacement, lighting upgrades, etc. Funding will be used in conjunction with City Bond Funds, City General Fund and Public Funds to be requested for 2012/2013 fiscal year. Location: 258 Grand Avenue. The program provides entrepreneurs with the resources necessary to start-up businesses through the provision of free technical assistance with a focus on the Hispanic community. SAMA helps small businesses acquire a better understanding of basic business management and economic principles. Activities include: the development of business plans, loan packaging, and the provision of technical assistance. Program staff will also attend meetings with clients to overcome any language barriers and/or possible confusion. The organization started in Hartford 30 years ago and has opened offices in New Haven and Willimantic. In addition SAMA provides services in Meriden, New Britain, Danbury and Waterbury. The organization collaborates with municipalities, public and private institutions in economic development projects and issues which affect small businesses and the Latino workforce. Approximately 42 businesses in New Haven will be served. Additional funding to be requested: State of CT General Fund Budget 40,000. City Activity. The City has approximately 55,000 dwelling units, nearly 75% are absentee property owners and over 70% of the housing stock pre-dates the 1970's. This program was developed to correct any unsafe housing conditions which constitute an imminent and substantial danger to the welfare and safety of occupants. Conditions include: lack of water, heat, electricity or gas services caused by faulty mechanical systems or property owners who are unable or unwilling to carry out necessary repairs. Due to the increase in oil and natural gas costs it is anticipated that the need for emergency services will increase as a result of a lack of fuel reserve causing heating units to malfunction and pipes to freeze. A lien is placed on the property in order to recover the City's expenses. Depending on the condition of the property, it could be referred to the Housing Code Division for further action resulting in the possible relocation of the tenants. City Activity. The City sends notices to property owners to board up or clean up their properties. If the City does not receive an appropriate response, the privately-owned, abandoned, residential or commercial properties will be boarded up and/or cleaned by the City. Rodent and pest control is provided and, if necessary, properties are fenced when a blighted condition exists. There is also a focus of graffiti removal on major thoroughfares. The City sends notices to property owners to correct the condition, if it is not corrected a lien is placed on the property in order to recover the City's expenses for securing the properties and blight removal.

Spanish American Merchants Association (SAMA)

24,000

INTERIM ASSISTANCE Emergency Repair

20,000

Property Management Privately Owned

25,000

Consolidated Plan Activity PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Anti Blight Public Improvements - LCI Needs a narrative in application

FY 12/13 Proposed 25,000

Description

Complete Streets Program

20,000

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Corporation

20,000

Crossroads

24,000

New Haven Urban Resource Initiative

5,000

City Activity. To provide a neighborhood public improvement program in low/moderate income areas including neighborhood facility repair, replacement and installation of sidewalks, and permanent neighborhood beautification. Improvements also consist of the planting of trees and shrubs, permanent landscaping and the creation of play spaces to complement housing related developments. The program also works in conjunction with community organized efforts that address dumping and illegal uses of property, resulting in the creation of usable outdoor spaces for residents. Funding will be used for improvements that relate to LCIsponsored developments throughout the City. City Activity: The purpose of the program is threefold which includes the following: enhance traffic safety in eligible areas; increase the number of bike, ped-and transit users; and make physical improvements in support of sustainable transportation systems. To be specific, implementing 5 miles of shared bike lanes, 5 miles of signs and posts and 1.1 miles of full bike lanes; adding pedestrian crossing at 7 intrersections, in-road pedestrian signs at 7 intersections and 5 pedestrian rescue islands at 5 intersections. Site selection will be based upon community outreach and eligible locations. Additional funding ato be requested: TT&P City Capital Projects approximately $150,000 and Engineering City Capital Projects approximately $700,000. Project Location: Funds are being requested for improvements at the Dixwell Health Center located at 226 Dixwell Avenue. The funds will be used for window replacement and repairs. This activity will make the building more energy efficient and save the center money. The proposed number of patients that will be served is 3,600. Clientele by neighborhood: 25% Dwight, Dixwell & Newhallville, 15% Fair Haven, 7% West Rock & Westville and 23% Hill. No additional funding was identified for this project. Project Location: 54 East Ramsdell Street. Crossroads provides residential and outpatient addiction treatment services and outpatient mental health services to adults. The agency requests funding to complete the project that began in PY 2009/2010 to install double pane, insulated windows in the original portion of the 54 East Ramsdell St. residential treatment facility which currently houses the Men's residential services. Approximately half of the project has been completed to date. Completion of the project will increase energy efficiency of the structure, reduce fuel costs and conserve resources. The program serves clients from the following neighborhoods: 23% Fair Haven, 23% Dwight, 7.7% West Rock, 7.7% Dixwell, 7.7% Morris Cove and 15.4% other. No additional funding has been identified for this project. Funding for this project was requested for current program year but not funded. Location: 195 Prospect St. To continue the work of the Community Greenspace program. The greenspace program provides material supplies, technical advice and hands-on training to roughly 50 community groups to improve abandoned and derelict open spaces in low income neighborhoods. Funds will be used for the construction and installation of four community kiosks; replacement of deteriorated fencing at two sites; ten greenspace site signs and installation of landscape features including benches or stone paved walkways at two sites. Projects will be located within the expanded New Haven Enterprise Zones. Additional Funds Approved: DEEP America the Beautiful $7,996; Pending: Community Foundation $40,000, Watershed Fund $9,500, New Haven Green Fund $7,265, United Illuminating $2,500; To be Requested: City of New Haven $15,000, YALE Club of New Haven $7,700, Mabel Fischer $5,000, New Haven Garden Club $2,500 and AT&T $1,500.

Consolidated Plan Activity Progressive Education & Research Assoc. Inc.

FY 12/13 Proposed 25,000

Description Location: 37 Howe St. The People's Center provides space for neighborhood and community groups to hold meetings, forums, social, cultural, educational and family events and activities. A reference library is also available to the public. Funding is being requested for emergency repairs and restoration of the building. The improvements include: Masonry repairs ($205,020), roof replacement ($27,300), exterior carpentry ($24,600), window replacement ($30,500), heating system modifications and duct work improvements ($15,000). The geographic areas that benefit the most from the Center: Dwight 18%, Hill 17%, Dixwell-Newhallville 19%, and Fair Haven 16%. There were no additional sources of funding identified for this project. Location: 774 Orchard St. The program's goal is to diminish the impact of poverty and blight in neighborhoods by transforming dilapidated, absentee-owned residential structures and vacant infill lots into renovated affordable housing. BLDC works to eliminate blight, decay and property abandonment through ongoing revitalization efforts, increasing the tax base, identifying properties and developing affordable housing for residents who are expending more than 30% of their income on housing. BLDC's is requesting funding for the rehabilitation of 693 and 718 Orchard St. Both properties require substantial rehabilitation. This project will result in two rehabbed houses for low income homeownership. Completion date is estimated for December 2012. Total project cost for 693 Orchard is $190,000 and 718 Orchard is $200,000. Additional sources of funding to be requested: GNLF $103,500, City HOME $225,000 and DECD $169,500. City Activity. To provide for the inspection/testing of housing units for lead-based paint and asbestos as required by Title X and Federal Environmental regulations developed by HUD. Activity is provided in conjunction with the City's rehab programs. City-funded non-profits are referred to this program for testing to defray some of the cost of environmental compliance. In addition, this activity investigates the homes and secondary units where children have been reported as having lead poisoning. The City's Environmental Bureau maintains collaborative ties with the Yale Lead Program and the Livable City Initiative. The proposed program is primarily designed to reduce and assist lead poisoned children by identifying and removing the potential sources of lead and by requiring apartments within which they reside to be abated of lead based paint. The program anticipates serving approximately 200 persons / 100 households. The lead abatement loans are administered by LCI once the presence of lead based paint has been identified. Additional funding approved: State Health Department $88,500 and the City's General Fund $94,381; To be requested the HUD Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Funding -- level yet to be determined. Application shall be submitted by December 31, 2011. City Activity. Provide inspection, investigations and surveys of housing units for code violations and the condemnation of those dwellings found unfit for human occupancy. The Code Enforcement Division responds to 3,000 complaints and/or referrals to LCI that originate from the general public, municipal departments and social service agencies and inspects 9,000 units each year. Citations are given for housing code violations and penalties are levied for non-compliance. This program works in conjunction with the residential rental licensing program and Section 8 inspection program. City Activity. To cover expenses for principal and interest payments for the debt obligation as determined by the repayment schedule of the 108 housing loan program. Location: 6 Lunar Drive, Woodbridge. Project is located at 159 Osborn Ave. which is a single unit with 4 disabled individuals currently living in the structure. The entire project includes the replacement of doors, windows, roofing, gutters, leaders, ADA compliance and additional interior renovations. Funds are being requested for the exterior vinyl siding which will maintain the quality and secure the investment to the property. Total project cost is $150,590. Project should be completed by June 2013. Additional sources of funds to be requested DSS $130,240.

REHABILITATION Beulah Land Development Corp

40,000

Health - Environmental Rehab

141,805

Housing Code Enforcement

437,500

Housing Section 108 Marrakech, Inc.

120,000 19,350

Consolidated Plan Activity Neighborhood Housing Services

FY 12/13 Proposed 40,000

Description Location: 333 Sherman Avenue. Provide construction management for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a minimum of 11 affordable housing units 6 owner occupied completely renovated houses in Newhallville, Dwight, Dixwell and the Hill . Provide technical and financial assistance including on-site inspections, construction monitoring, financial counseling, referrals and direct loans from NHS. Estimated time for completion is by June 2013. The following properties have been acquired and are to be rehabbed during 2012-13: 46 Stevens St. (1 unit); 39 County St. (2 units) 428 Orchard St. (2 units); 504 Dixwell Ave.(2 units); 153 Starr St., (2 units) and 157 Starr St., (2 units). Additional funding identified: Approved - Neighborhood Assistance Act $150,000; Pending amount- Private Sector $200,000, NeighborWorks America $100,000, Project Income $200,000, Hospital of St. Raphael $3,500, Interest/Investment /Miscellaneous Income $1,500; To be requested Misc. Grants/Contributions $120,000. City Activity. Identify and provide loans or grants to owner occupants of properties to provide minor rehabilitation assistance, correct code enforcement violations and provide weatherization improvements to reduce utility costs by making certain eligible improvements as allowed by the funding source. This program will complement the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and the mission to stabilize neighborhoods. The target areas as with NSP are Fair Haven, Newhallville, Hill, West River and Dixwell. Most of the projects will be minor rehabilitation in accordance with eligible activities under the program. Additional funding is available through City HOME funds and Capital Projects. City Activity. To locate comparable, decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable dwelling units for residents who are displaced by development projects undertaken by the City, code condemnation and temporary relocation due to lead abatement. When clients are permanently displaced the City pays for temporary housing, moving expenses and security deposits for permanent housing. Landlords and management companies are negotiated with to ensure comparable rents.

Residential Rehab Anti Blight LCI Program

299,177

RELOCATION Relocation LCI

185,000

Hardware Total PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION Comprehensive Plan

2,542,304 234,889 City Activity. For continued development of Consolidated Plan activities as components of the City's Plan of Conservation and Development; to continue the implementation of Comprehensive Plan Activities including zoning revisions, neighborhood planning, neighborhood revitalization, neighborhood commercial district revitalization planning and to provide data collection mapping and dissemination of neighborhood and citywide information through use of the GIS. Specific activities will include the Downtown Crossing / Route 34 East; Union Station HUD - SCI & Medical District, Route 34 West; Environmental Program which will result in better integrated land use and an environmental decision making process; the Waterfront Strategic Planning; HUD Environmental Clearances; GIS Mapping and design. City Activity. Annual HUD reporting, special fund analysis, processing and reviewing of payment requests, monthly financial reporting, establishment of departmental special fund budgets, coordination of application process, preparation of responses to the federal government, development and coordination of federally mandated plans, provision of on-line access and technical assistance for the HUD on-line Integrated Disbursement Informational System and systematic monitoring of Consolidated Plan activities to comply with federal regulations.

General Administration

411,528

Planning & Admin Total

646,417

Consolidated Plan Activity PUBLIC SERVICE Area on Aging South Central Connecticut (AASCC)

FY 12/13 Proposed 9,700

Description Location: One Long Wharf Dr. Empower adults to remain independent and engaged through employment and community service. Operate Senior Training Employment Program Services (S.T.E.P.S.) and Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) , providing both community service and work-based training. Skills enable participants to obtain unsubsidized employment. Serves approximately 150 clients with SCSEP program and 40 clients served annually through the S.T.E.P.S. program. Partnerships with Connecticut Association for Human Services Connecticut money School, Gateway Community College, American Red Cross, Stone Academy, Eli Whitney Technical School & CT Employment Services for training; and Ct Employment Services Retired Senior & Volunteer Program, Social Security Administration, and DSS for referrals. Area Served: Amity 4%, Beaver Hills 7%, Dixwell 16%, Downtown 4%, Edgewood 7%, Far Haven 16%, Fair Haven Heights 4%, Hill 11%, Newhallville 16%, Prospect Hill 2%, Quinnipiac Meadows 2%, West River 2%, Westville 7%, and Wooster Square 2%. Time of Service 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F. Leveraging: Approved - $20,912 from the Agency on Aging of South Central CT. Pending - $200,000 from AARP. Location: 782 Orchard St. Programs provide services to reintegrate the chronically homeless, ex-offenders, chemically dependent & youth at risk back into the New Haven Community by offering supportive services help clients in obtaining stable employment, housing and financial independence. Program goal of self sufficiency. Beulah Heights Social Integration Program consists of a group of public service programs, including Morning Manna Mentoring Program (Provides fellowship, food, hygiene, & referral to clinical workers; offered Sat. & Sun. year round from 7:00 a.m. to noon), Winter Caf (Supportive services, providing resources, referrals, education, support & encouragement to become productive members of society through life skills training, anger management training & resource training; offered on Sat. year round from 7:00 a.m. to noon), and Summer Academy (Same as Winter Cafe. Program offered Mon & Thurs. from 8:00 a.m. to noon; May through July). Number of clients served annually 75-100. Partnerships with Life Haven, New Haven Home Recovery, Columbus House, & Emergency Shelter Services, Inc. Area of Service:Dixwell/ Newhallville, 60%; Hill, 25%; Fair Haven, 15%. Leveraging: Approved - $15,000 from Greater New Haven Community Foundation. Pending - $7,500 from Yale New Haven Hospital. Requested -$5,000 from New Alliance Foundation, $10,000 from People's United Bank, $7,500 from Citizens Bank, $5,000 form Webster Bank, $5,000 from TD Bank, $7,500 from Wells Fargo, $5,000 from First Niagara, $10,000 from Wal-Mart Foundation, $2,500 from Sovereign Bank, and $5,000 from Bank of America. Location: 2470 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06605. Expansion of the Boost! Program to Troup & Wexler Schools. Boost! provides school based mentoring of students engaged in New Haven Promise. Students gain community service hours through Boost! to meet the requirements of New Haven Promise, which provides college scholarships for those individuals who successfully complete the program. Funding will be used to hire a case manager to recruit & train mentors to be matched with 26 students. Population served: 50 children/youth annually. Time of service: after school, 1 hour per day; 1 day per week. Partnerships with New Haven Schools & United Way of Greater New Haven and Boost! program representatives. Area of Service: 50% Dwight; 50% Newhallville. Leveraging: Approved - $15,000 from United Way; Requested - $4,500 from United Way of Greater New Haven; $25,000 from Wal-Mart Foundation; $10,000 from United Illuminating; & $10,000 from Sovereign Bank Foundation.

Beulah Heights Social Integration Program

16,000

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut

9,700

Consolidated Plan Activity Birmingham Group Health Services, Inc. for Domestic Violence of Greater New Haven

FY 12/13 Proposed 12,437

Description Location: 127 Washington Ave., North Haven. Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership through Alliances (DELTA), providing domestic violence services through classroom seminars & a teen dating violence event to promote healthy relationships and offer violence prevention strategies. Work to groom student leaders to develop programs to benefit their respective schools. Target students 13 -19 years of age. 5 domestic violence classes will be taught w/ approximately 40 students over a 6-7 mo. period. Total clients served 100 to 120 annually. Partner with New Horizons Alternative School. New Haven clients: Dixwell, 35%; Fair Haven, 20% West Rock, 10%; remaining 35% from Newhallville, Quinnipiac, and Westville. Time of Service: 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. Additional funding identified for this project to be requested: $14,542 from DSS. Location: 253-259 Columbus Ave. To provide positive Youth Development Programs through its Out-of-School-Time Programs (After School, Weekend Kids Club, School Vacation & Summer Programming). The Boys & Girls Club provides youth with a place to go after school (and at other times when school is not in session) where time is spent engaged in productive, enjoyable activities and they will learn from and be mentored by caring adults. The programs provide specialized services in the areas of sports & fitness, life & leadership and the arts. Approximately 450 persons will be served. Partnerships with the City of New Haven, Parks & Recreation, & New Haven Schools. The programs run Monday through Friday 2pm to 6pm from September through June; during Winter and Spring vacation 8 am to 6 pm; and Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm for youth 5 to 17 years of age. Clientele by neighborhoods : Fair Haven, 35%; Dixwell, 20%; West Rock, 35%; and 10% from other area neighborhoods. Leveraging: Approved - $35,000 from Boys & Girls Club (BE Great Graduate/Triple Play); $60,000 from Community Foundation GNH; $20,000 from Carolyn Foundation; $3,500 from People's Bank Foundation; $1,500 from TD Bank Foundation; $2,500 from George & Grace Long Foundations. Pending -$56,000 from Boys & Girls Club (OJP). Requested: $15,000 from New Alliance Bank Foundation; $10,000 from AT&T Foundation; $10,000 from Comcast Foundation. Location: 290 Grand Ave. Funding to support personnel for Neighborhood Youth Center to provide programming and supportive services for at-risk youth. Program features include services to enhance experience in academics, arts & cultural programming, recreational activities (sports/athletics) and other support services. Programming serves youth between 12 and 18 years of age; 40 - 70 clients to be serviced annually. Partnerships with BEEEP, Shubert Theatre, UConn Nutrition, and Boost!. The program will operate minimally 4 days a week (M-Th from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm ) in addition to special holiday events. Area of Service: 35% Fair Haven, 20% Dixwell; 35% West Rock; and 10% other. Leveraging: Approved - $40,000 from Community Foundation of GNH, $10,000 from the Archdiocese of Hartford. Requested $66,667 State of CT OPM and $50,000 from other foundations. Location: 300 Whalley Ave. To recruit, train, and supervise an ethnically and racially diverse pool of community volunteers for judicial appointment as monitors and CASA Guardians to represent abused and neglected children in the Juvenile and Probate Court. Training to include "Knowing Who You Are" designed by Casey Family Programs & New Media Technology. The CT Youth Alliance, in addition to empowering youth, is educating the general public and policymakers of the needs and concerns of foster youth. Serves 100+ children from birth to age 18 and family members on limited incomes who have become their primary caretakers. The Youth Connection will be open to youth who are currently wards of the State placed in foster care. Partnerships with Judicial Dept., New Haven Public Schools, Boost!, Community Foundation GNH,& Zero to Three. Neighborhoods: 30% Fair Haven, 22% Dixwell, 15% Dwight, 15% Newhallville, 10% Hill and 8% West Rock. Leveraging: Committed - $40,000 from State of CT, $22,000 from National Casa. Pending - $26,000. Requested: $50,000 from foundations, & $25,000 from donors.

Boys & Girls Club of New Haven

33,423

Centro San Jose/Catholic Charities, Inc.

5,000

Children in Placement

24,274

Consolidated Plan Activity City Seed, Inc.

FY 12/13 Proposed 11,432

Description Location: 817 Grand Ave., No. 101. To increase access to fresh healthy food & continue to operate 5 City farmer's markets, with emphasis on Satellite Market in West River Neighborhood. Funding to also be used for "mobile market" two days a week and outreach to 3 different identified neighborhoods. Provide food access via the mobile markets to 200 individuals. Partnership with Common Ground. Clients served: approximately 500 through 51 sessions. Area of Service: 30% West Rock, 30% West River, 30% Newhallville, & 10% Dwight. Time of Service: To be determined. Leveraging: Committed - $10,000 from MFund. Pending - $151,000 from Community Food Project. Location: 32 Elm St. To provide for a Peer Mediation Training Program for 60 to 80 youth in the NH school system in an effort to reduce violence among teens. The results will provide participants with the skills to resolve their own conflicts without violence. Funding will be used to provide Peer Mediation Trainings for 80 to 160 youth, ages 6-18 in the New Haven school system. The peer mediation training coupled with dedicated personnel should reduce the suspension rates by allowing students to help solve the problems of their peers. Partnerships: New Haven Public Schools. Time of Service: Generally school hours of operation; occasionally evenings & weekends. Area of Service: Beaver Hill/Edgewood 20%; Dixwell 5%; Downtown/Yale 5%; Dwight/Chapel 5%; East Rock 15%; East Shore 5%; Fair Haven 5%; Hill 30%; Newhallville 5%; and Westville/West Rock 5%. Leveraging: Approved $5,000 Donations. Requested $20,000 from New Haven Board of Ed. Location: 400-428 Columbus Ave. To continue the Early Stimulation Program (ESP) program which provides early intervention services and/or play groups for children, from 21-months to 3-years old in an effort to overcome developmental delays. The following services will be provided: meeting the child in its natural setting in order to enhance and support the developmental process; to provide assistance upon discharge; to provide intervention, play groups and family support; to provide a developmental monitoring system for ages and stages questionnaire, which will determine eligibility and formal referrals; developmental monitoring, group observation including speech, occupational and physical therapists, social workers or special education teachers and group sessions focusing on the children's socialization skills. Partnerships: Read to Grow. Time of Service: M-F from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Area of Service: 18% Dixwell, 9% West Rock, 18% Amity, 10% Downtown, 10% Edgewood, 18% Hill, and 18% Fair Haven. Clients Serviced: 30 annually. Leveraging: Approved - $571,022 from CT DSS. Requested: $1,000 Parent Classroom Participation, $16,882 from Northside. Location: 44 E Ramsdell St. Funding for increased staff support to the residential services provided to the 64 women at the annex. Program supports the physical & emotional safety of women receiving outpatient mental services. Partnerships: Boost!. Time of Service: M-The, 4pm to 10 pm. Clients Served: 192 women annually. Area of Service: 27% Fair Haven, 27% Hill, 9% Newhallville, 9% Westrock, 28% Other. Leveraging: Requested - $5,199 from DMHAS. Location: 165 Church St. Assist people aged 55 & older to live independently, maintain health & wellness, & obtain services & financial assistance for which they are entitled. Funding will be used to expand exercise programs currently offered (yoga, tai chi, & silver sneakers); collaborate w/ Park & Rec on adult programs (biking, fishing, walking); provide trips for recreational & cultural activities. Partnerships: Housing Authority, HSR, & SCSU. Clients Served: 480 clients served annually. Time of Service: Morning & afternoon, M-F. No specific time identified. Area of Service: No % breakdown provided. Leveraging: None identified.

Community Mediation

13,495

Cornell Scott Hill Health Corporation

28,630

Crossroads

9,936

Elderly Services

22,795

Consolidated Plan Activity Evergreen Family Oriented Tree, Inc.

FY 12/13 Proposed 9,700

Description Location: 122 Derby Ave. EFOT provides services to assist with shifting the public's opinion of previously incarcerated youth & adults trying to transition into the community. Funding will be used to create workshops to help these individuals transition to gainful employment. Services will include skills based training by a Certified Employment Specialist. Partnerships: Youth Internet Master, & People Empowering People. Time of Service: Intake 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Workshops 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. M-F. Clients Served: 100 clients served annually. Area of Service: 20% Fair Haven, 20% Dixwell, 35% West Rock, & 10% Hill. Location: 374 Grand Ave. To continue to provide comprehensive primary care services to the uninsured or under insured population. Services currently provided are comprehensive primary health care for all ages from birth to elderly; management and follow up of chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and HIV; preventive care such as family planning, prenatal care, physical exams, immunizations and WIC program; social services and case management; laboratory services; and health promotion and education, including screening for cholesterol, HIV infection, lead poisoning and smoking cessation; identify and assist adolescents at risk of STDs, partner violence, substance abuse and sexual/physical abuse; provide care to pregnant women and infants regardless of their insurance status. The Health Center serves the Fair Haven area and Wooster Street. Partnerships: New Haven Board of Ed., YNHH, HSR, Cornell Scott Hill Health Center, Clifford Beers, & Project Access. Time of Service: Families - 8:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. M-Thu & 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fri; Teens - 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. M-F + one night per week 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Exercise - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 on Mon. Clients Served: Approximately 850 served annually - 150 infants, 200 mothers, 330 adolescents, 160 family members. Area of Service: 35% Fair Haven, 20% Dixwell, 35% West Rock, & 10% Other. Leveraging: Approved (continuation grants) $50,000 from State Health Dept., $40,000 from Fed gov. - HRSA, $15,000 from Ryan White Part D, & $10,000 from Casey Foundation. Location: 162 Fillmore St. Provide a range of positive youth development programs for youth, ages 5-18, including social, educational and recreation programs. The facility is open Saturday, Sunday, after school and during the summer. Offers a Biddy Basketball program, an evening teen program, and an afterschool group work and recreation program. In addition, children throughout New Haven will have an opportunity to attend Camp Farnham which is located in Durham. Partnerships: United Way, Boost!, GNH Community Foundation, & NH Public Schools. Clients Served: Approximately 600 youth. Area of Service: 28% Fair Haven, 8% East Shore, 12% East Rock, 13% Westville, 11% Hill, 12% Dixwell, 10% Wooster Square, and 6% Beaver Hills. Leveraging: Approved - $40,000 from United Way, $20,000 from GNH Community Foundation, $2,500 from Anna Fitch Ardenghi Charitable Trust and $29,775 School of the 21st Century. Location: 241 Dixwell Ave. To ensure continued wellness, fitness, and social programs for the residents of Ella B. Scantlebury Senior Residence. Funding will also enable the organization to enhance the proactive preventative health and wellness program, allowing residents to remain in an independent supportive living environment. Program provides a visiting nurse who specializes in geriatric medicine and reviews health histories and provides health monitoring and preadmission screening for each applicant; and a nutritionist for health maintenance counseling, monitoring and meal planning; and a physical therapist to assist clients in maintaining maximum mobility and function by providing individualized exercise programs to improve endurance, strength, balance and functional abilities. In addition, a pharmacist meets with the residents and explains the need and uses of the individual medications. Partnerships: None identified. Clients Served: 20 residents annually. Area of Service: 100% Dixwell. Time of Service: 5-6 days per week. Hours vary. Leveraging: Approved - $22,000 from State of Connecticut.

Fair Haven Community Health Center

18,300

Farnam Neighborhood

54,090

Hannah Gray Dev't Corp./Ella B Scantlebury

17,748

Consolidated Plan Activity Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS)

FY 12/13 Proposed 15,398

Description Location: 235 Nicolle Street 2nd Floor. The agency serves refugees and other displaced people helping them establish new lives, provide hope, and contribute to the vitality of the community. Funding requested will be used to increase the services provided by the Employment Services Coordinator, enabling her to provide more targeted and enhanced preemployment refugee assessment, planning, orientation, resume development & interview preparation for clients. Services of Employment Outreach Coordinator expanded to develop employer relations & job leads, & to launch a business based training program. Partnerships: ProPark (Pilot program for employment experience). Clients Served: 90 Employable Adults (270 people, including dependents). Area of Service: Fair Haven, Westville, & Dixwell. No % provided. Time of Service: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F. Leveraging: Approved - $6,797 from U.S. Dept. of State, $28,730 from CT DSS, & $37,611 from U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. Requested - $28,656 from foundations. Location: 169 Grand Avenue. Provide services, programs & advocacy to improve social, political & economic conditions of the Latino Community of GNH. Funding will be used to promote greater accessibility to employment training & language access for Latino's through an employability skills training program that encompasses computer literacy, employability training, & English language courses to help ensure a higher rate of employment & higher quality of life. Partnerships: New Haven Adult Ed. & local staffing agencies. Clients Served: Approximately 200 clients served annually. Area of Service: 70% Fair Haven, 30% Hill. Time of Service: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., M-Th. Leveraging: Pending $4,500 from Ct Missionary Assoc. Requested - $5,000 from New Alliance Foundation, $8,000 from First Niagara Band, & $18,700 from CT DSS. Location: 477 Ferry St. Shelter that provides a safe and nurturing environment for homeless pregnant women and women with young children. Services include case management to homeless families w/ dependent boys up to age 10 & dependent girls up to age 17. Assist families in developing skills to live independently. Average stay of 60 days. Funding to add part-time staff to help support residents living in the shelter. Partnerships: United Way & NH Public Schools. Clients Served: 200 clients served annually. Area of Service: % breakdown not identified. Time of Service: Seven days a week. Up to 25 hours per week. Leveraging: Approved - $5,000 from Wells Fargo Foundation. Pending $5,000 from CHEFA. Location:4 Science Park. Help increase reading, writing & English speaking skills for New Haven residents with a goal of 100% adult literacy. Provide sites for ESL classes at the following locations: La Casa 301 Crown, Junta 169 Grand, Wilson Library, Integrated Refugee & Immigrated Services, Ives Library, Literacy Resource Center, 4 Science Park, New Haven Adult Ed, The Rose Center, 101 Ashmun, Yale Health Center, Miller Library, New Haven Public Library and Branford Adult Education's. Provide free literacy tutoring to adults. Partnerships: See service locations. Area of Service: 1% Amity, 4% Annex, 1% Beaver Hill, 3% Dixwell, 6% Downtown, 3% Dwight, 9% East Rock, 1% East Shore, 1% Edgewood, 14% Fair Haven, 4% Fair Haven Heights, 5% Hill, 2% Newhallville, 5% Prospect Hill, 1% Quinnipiac, 2% West River, 3% West Rock, 1% Westville, 1% Wooster Square, and 32% Other. Clients Served: 500 clients served annually. Time of Service: Not identified. Leveraging: Approved - $30,000 Community Foundation GNH, $15,000 Werth Family Foundation, $2,500 First Niagara Foundation, $5,000 People's United Bank Foundation. Pending - $56,000 State Dept. of Ed., $2,000 BJ's Foundation. Requested - $15,000 New Alliance Foundation, $5,000 TD Bank Foundation.

JUNTA

17,253

Life Haven, Inc.

14,923

Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven

17,242

Consolidated Plan Activity Mary Wade Home

FY 12/13 Proposed 11,661

Description Location 118 Clinton Ave. Program provides for the highest quality medical and social programs and supervised residential services to promote their individual abilities in traditional, dignified and comfortable community living. Funding will provide for weekend and medical transportation program for individuals 60 years and older in the greater New Haven Metropolitan area with 24 to 48 hours notice. Partnerships: Agency on Aging. Clients Served: 200 clients served annually. Time of Service: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sat.-Sun. Area of Service: 1% Amity, 1% Annex, 3% Beaver Hills, 4% Dixwell, 1% Downtown, 2% Dwight, 17% Fair Haven, 23% Fair Haven Heights, 37% Hill, 1% Mill River, 2% West Rock, 1% Newhallville, 7% Westville, 2% Quinnipiac Meadows, and 1% West River. Leveraging: Approved $25,000 Community Foundation GNH, $30,795 Agency on Aging (weekday trans.), $58,936 Mary Wade Home, $7,106 Agency on Aging (weekend trans.). Pending - $1,798 from client donations. Location: 230 Edgewood Avenue. Collaborative project to train early education & care providers to serve low & moderate income children in Montessori teaching methods. Funding will be used for continuing education of 17 staff as required by state law. Funding will be used for the Teacher Training Initiative that will ensure that all staff will have equal access to the Montessori training that is being provided in collaboration with Gateway Community Technical College and the Montessori Teacher Education at the College of New Rochelle. Training curriculum to include Montessori IV Language Studies & continuing studies for infant & toddler staff. Partnerships: GCC & College of New Rochelle. Clients Served: 66 infants & toddlers. Time of Service: 4 week summer course, 40 hrs. per week w/ two, 2 hr. site visits after completion for performance evaluation. 24 hrs. of continuing ed. in December. Hours of operation for school not identified. Area of Service: 6% Dwight, 10% Newhallville, 30% East Rock, 5% East Shore, 8% Edgewood, 5% Fair Haven, 3% Fair Haven Heights, 10% Prospect Hill, 3% West River, 15% Westville, 5% Wooster Square. Leveraging: Pending - $10,000 MSOE Fundraiser. Requested $2,000 School Readiness Program. Location: 358 Springside Ave. NHEP provides environmental education. Funding is being requested for an after-school program called Kids Unplugged at Common Ground High School which provides affordable after-school programs & transportation for children grades K-8, ages 513. The program promotes physical activity and eating habits leading to improved health. The program will meet 18 weeks of the academic year. Each session will meet 3 days a week. Partnerships: New Haven Public Schools & Boost!. Clients Served: 240 clients served annually. Area of Service: Dwight 6%, East Rock 30%, East Shore 5%, Edgewood 8%, Fair Haven 5%, Fair Haven Heights 3%, Newhallville 10%, Prospect Hill 10%, West River 3%, Westville 15%, and Wooster Square 5%. Leveraging: Approved - $5,000 Trailblazer; $5,000 Anonymous Donor; $3,000 Ann Fitch Ardenghi Trust. Pending - $10,000 Barnes Foundation. Requested - $5,000 Community Fund for Women & Girls. Location: 54 Meadow St., 9th Floor. The purpose of the Asthma Prevention & Management Program is to reduce the associated morbidity & mortality rates of asthma; reduce the number of lost of work hours & absenteeism at school; and improve the quality of life for people w/ asthma. Funding will provide asthma mgmt. resources for residents including in-home asthma trigger assessments, asthma ed., provision of medical delivery devices & home environmental control supplies, & connections to more asthma mgmt. services. Partnerships: New Haven Public Schools & Boost!. Clients Served: 175 clients served annually. Time of Service: 25 hours per week, 5 hours per day, M-F. Specific time not designated . Area of Service: All of New Haven w/ specific focus on Newhallville & Fair Haven. No % distribution. Leveraging: Requested HUD Healthy Homes application 12/11. No amount designated.

Montessori School on Edgewood, Inc

22,273

N.H. Ecology Project

10,880

New Haven Health Dept. Asthma Prevention & Management

20,944

Consolidated Plan Activity New Haven HomeOwnership Center

FY 12/13 Proposed 5,812

Description Location: 333 Sherman Ave. The HomeOwnership Center provides comprehensive homebuyer education classes & financial counseling to low & moderate income residents needing assistance in purchasing their first homes and securing funding for home improvements. The Center also counsels homeowners facing foreclosure. Funding will be used to continue the expansion of foreclosure counseling services, which has grown exponentially. The counseling program has grown forcing the agency to acquire a new property at 30 Hudson Street to provide offices for the foreclosures-intervention counselors. The HomeOwnership Center is the leading provider of foreclosure intervention & counseling services in CT. Partnerships: City of New Haven's ROOF Initiative. Clients Served: 1,000 clients annually. Time of Service: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., M-F. Area of Service: 25% Fair Haven, 25% Newhallville, 20% Dixwell,15% Hill and 15% West Rock. Leveraging: Pending - $100,000 Homebuyer Education Programs, $100,000 National Foreclosure Mitigation Funds, $100,000 Private Sector Contributions, $75,000 Seedlings Foundation, and $50,000 from NeighborWorks America. Requested - $75,000 Miscellaneous Grants and Contributions. Location: 125 Glenn Ridge, Hamden CT. Provide a city-wide football league offering different levels of competition for youth, ages 5 to 15. Parents participate as team parents, monitors, game day officials, and board members. Funds requested to expand program & purchase equipment. Partnerships: Boost!. Clients Served: 285-301 clients annually. Time of Service: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., M-F in August. Sept- Dec. Practices Tues, Th., & Sat. w/ games on Sunday. Area of Service: Not provided. Leveraging: $19,000 from League Registration and $1,500 donation. Location: 45 Bristol Street. Promote literacy & connect people w/ materials & training they need to break the cycle of illiteracy through free after school tutoring services, & a free community book bank. Individual tutoring is provided in three locations: 45 Bristol, 4 Science Park and the Dixwell-Yale Community Learning Center at Science Park. Funding will be used for salaries of staff members at two of the aforementioned locations. Partnerships: New Haven Schools. Clients Served: 50 new students, 250 total students served annually. Time of Service: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., M-W. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Th.-Fri., & 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sat. Area of Service: 25% Dixwell, 20% Newhallville, 15% Fair Haven, 12% Dwight, 10% Wooster Square, 6% Amity, 5% West Rock, 4% Hill and 3% other. Leveraging: None identified. Location: 195 Prospect St. URI offers the GreenSkills program, a green jobs program, which hires high school students, ex-offenders and recovering addicts to work as interns learning green job skills for careers in tree care, landscaping, & environmental restoration, as well as the Greenspace program to plant trees throughout the city. Funds will be used to expand the GreenSkills program to include tree pit construction. Partnerships: New Haven Schools, Parks & Rec. Clients Served: 42 clients served annually. Time of Service: Nov. - Dec., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tues. - Thurs. Area of Service: 40% Hill, & 60% Newhallville. Leveraging: Approved - $50,000 City of NH, $35,000 Robbins deBeaumont. Pending - $5,000 Deluca Foundation, $12,000 Waste Management, $50,000 DEEP. Requested - $150,000 City of NH, $20,000 Carolyn Foundation, $15,000 NH Ecology, $15,000 NUCFAC. Location: 746 Chapel Street, Suite 301. STRIVE prepares, trains, places, & supports residents in securing employment. Funding to expand employability skills training services for low income residents in sectorfocused job development (green jobs, retail, manufacturing, & healthcare) & provide placement for those trained. Partnerships: Greater New Haven Manufacturers Assoc. Clients Served: 100 clients served annually. Time of Service: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Area of Service: 8% Dixwell, 1% Downtown, 9% Dwight, 14% Fair Haven, 26% Hill, 13% Newhallville, 6% West Rock, 23% Other. Leveraging: Approved $35,000 from the CT Dept. of Labor.

New Haven Pop Warner

15,947

New Haven READS

15,968

New Haven Urban Resources Initiative

4,949

STRIVE - New Haven, Inc.

14,903

Public Service Total CDBG Total

484,813 3,673,534

Consolidated Plan Activity HOME HOME

FY 12/13 Proposed 1,487,895

Description City Activity. For program costs, monitoring and other allowable costs of the HOME program which will provide loans for the rehabilitation and construction of low-income, owner-occupied structures and rental properties. For the correction of code violations, basic repairs, hazardous material abatement, etc. and loans/grants to support the rehabilitation of existing houses by CHDOs and non-profit developers. The highest priority is given to developments with homeownership as the outcome. Approximately 100 units will be created 40 owner units and 60 renter units and 110 units will be rehabbed 55 owner units and 55 renter units. Approximately $5,000,000 in additional sources will be used to leverage HOME funding based upon individual project approvals. HOME (CHDO Set-Aside) - $148,184 HOME (Elderly Rehab) - $100,000 HOME (Housing Development) - $480,921 HOME (Downpayment/Closing Cost Program) - $150,000 HOME (EERAP) - $460,000 HOME (Admin) - $148,790 Location: 586 Ella Grasso Blvd. Funding will be used for 75 beds each night in the Winter Overflow Shelter for men who are homeless Case management will be offered to the clients in the shelter. Two meals will be provided and their basic needs will be taken care of during their stay. The Overflow shelter is located at 232 Cedar Street. It will operate from November 1st to April 30th. Residential staff is on site in two shifts: 4pm to midnight and midnight to 8 am. Clients adhere to a 90 day Length of Stay policy as mandated by the City of New Haven. On-site security is provided as part of the program operations. The case manager works closely with clients to help them move to appropriate housing. Approximately 371 clients are served. Columbus House collaborates with CS Hill Health Center, Connection, Easter Seals / Goodwill, Marrakech, APT, etc. Additional sources of funds come from the City of New Haven General Fund. Location: 129 Church St. Funding will be used to continue the Homeless Prevention Rapid Re-Housing Program that was awarded through the federal stimulus program which is now coming to an end. The program will provide two types of services -- 1) Prevention for singles and families who are at risk of becoming homeless through eviction and 2) rehousing for single men and women who are recently homeless and need housing relocation and stabilization. Prevention funding will provide 40 clients with security deposits or back rent payment (shortterm rental assistance). The rehousing initiative will provide 20 clients with security deposits to find their way back to housing. Collaboration is maintained with the following organizations: Columbus House, Community Mediation, New Haven Home Recovery, Housing Courts, New Haven Legal Assistance etc. Additional sources of funding pending: DSS $17,775 and LCS Fundraising $10,000; To be requested: United Way EFSP $25,000, CHEFA $75,000 and Yale Hunger and Homeless Grant $10,000. City Activity. Because the new Emergency Solutions Grant now includes more activities than the provision of emergency shelter and related activities, these funds will be used to provide administrative oversight over subricipient agencies receiving funding and the implementation of recently added components. Oversight will be provided over the provision of financial assistance to low and extremely low income individuals in the form of rental arrearage, rental costs, security and utility deposits, as well as the provision of case management and supportive services. Data collection, monitoring, program reporting and coordination will also be provided.

HOME Total ESG Columbus House

1,487,895 162,478

Liberty Community Services

48,866

New Haven Health Dept

21,835

Consolidated Plan Activity New Haven Home Recovery

FY 12/13 Proposed 48,866

Description Location: 153 East Street. To provide Rapid Re-Housing services for 50 families who are homeless and residing in shelters. Funds will be used for short term rental assistance as well as the oversight of the financial assistance. Additional services that will be provided are referrals to community services and landlord/tenant mediation. The household placements will be monitored every 3 months for 12 months to determine the stability of the families. Data on each household is maintained online. Collaborations are maintained with the following organizations: Connection Inc., Coordinating Council For Children in Crisis, Ct Women's Consortium, APT, Life Haven, NH Board of Ed, Hospitals & Health Centers, Columbus House, Liberty, Community Mediation etc. Additional sources of funding approved $196,665 (May 2010-Dec.2012). Additional funding will be sought upon expiration of the DSS grant. Location: 24 River Street. Program provides shelter, transitional and supportive living accommodations to homeless or near homeless youth ages 16-23. Approximately 21 days of shelter; 18 months in transitional housing and 6 months in HUD supportive housing. It is estimated that approximately 150 clients will benefit from this project. The ESG budget is specifically for the street outreach program which operates Monday thru Friday 8 am through 6 pm and Saturday morning from 9am through 12 noon Youth may walk-in and or call the program to schedule appointments for individual assessments of needs and to review progress. Activities include the following: mental health and substance abuse evaluation, psychosocial evaluation, life skills assessment and career interest inventory. The groups run six to ten weeks depending on the needs of the youth. Youth Continuum maintains contract with Clifford Beers for medical & psychiatric care and is a grantee of Workforce Alliance for job training and career development. In addition YC collaborates with numerous non-profits listing 42 agencies including the New Haven Board of Ed, Yale University, local health service providers and youth service agencies. A complete listing of collaborators is in the application. Additional approved funding source $124,915 from the Dept. of Health and Human Services; Amount to be requested: $105,852 from HUD; and $49,404 from the City of New Haven General Fund.

Youth Continuum

9,987

ESG Total HOPWA AIDS Project New Haven

292,032 3,721 To provide Supportive Services through the partial provision of (1) FTE Housing Case Manager to provide housing placement services to 65 PLWHA ; Housing Services through the administration of Short-Term Rent, Mortgage and Utility Assistance for up to 10 households; and administrative costs associated with the program. Leveraged sources include $259,530 Ryan White Part A; $253,459 Ryan White Part B Medical Case Management; $8,000 United Way. To provide Supportive Services through the provision of a FTE Housing Case Manager who will assist clients in securing and maintaining housing. Permanent Scattered Site Tenant Based Rental Assistance will be provided to a minimum of 17 families and individuals, Permanent Housing Placement Services (security deposit, first and last months rent) to 7 families and STRMU to at least 3 individuals or families; other direct program costs and administrative costs associated with the program are also included. Leveraged funds listed are $8,328 from DMHAS. To provide 75 beds each night in the Winter Overflow Shelter for men who are homeless Case management will be offered to the clients in the shelter. Two meals will be provided and their basic needs will be taken care of during their stay. The Overflow shelter is located at 232 Cedar Street. It will operate from November 1st to April 30th. Residential staff is on site in two shifts: 4pm to midnight and midnight to 8 am. Clients adhere to a 90 day Length of Stay policy as mandated by the City of New Haven. On-site security is provided as part of the program operations. The case manager works closely with clients to help them move to appropriate housing. Approximately 371 clients are served. Columbus House collaborates with CS Hill Health Center, Connection, Easter Seals / Goodwill, Marrakech, APT, etc. Additional sources of funds come from the City of New Haven General Fund.

Birmingham Group Health Services (Valley Mental Health Center)

198,093

Columbus House

84,466

Consolidated Plan Activity HOPWA Administration

FY 12/13 Proposed 29,700

Description City Activity. To plan and coordinate the City's HOPWA activities, provide technical assistance, assist with contract preparation, facilitate review process and oversee compliance with federal regulations and Standards of Care guidelines. To provide Housing Services for a transitional scattered site TenantBased Rental Assistance program. All salary costs associated with the program have been leveraged through DSS. The program seeks funding for 14 rental subsidies. Leveraged funds listed are $198,149 from State of CT DSS. To provide Supportive Services through the partial provision of multiple program staff responsible for securing and maintaining transitional and permanent housing in scattered site and facility based agency programs for HOPWA eligible clients; Permanent and Transitional Scattered Site Tenant Based Rental Assistance for up to 40 individuals; and other direct program costs. Sources for the program include $292,295 from the State of CT DSS; $53,463 from State of CT DMHS; $23,861 from Ryan White Plan A. To provide case management, facility and scattered site housing services to individuals and families with children in the New Haven region who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. NHHR has applied for HOPWA Supportive Services funding to cover partial costs of a Case Manger, a Facility Coordinator and a Program Coordinator; Permanent Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program for up to 25 households and administrative costs associated with the program. Leveraged funds include $539,490 from State of CT DSS; and $140,000 from Ryan White Title 1. To provide Supportive Services through the partial provision of (1) Self Sufficiency Case Manager and (1) Housing Specialist, who will work with clients to secure and maintain housing in the Greater Waterbury and Meriden areas; Tenant Based Rental Assistance for HOPWA eligible clients; other direct program costs and administrative costs associated with the program. Leveraged sources include $32,374 from State of CT DSS; and $10,075 from Ryan White Part A.

Independence Northwest

64,053

Liberty Community Services

278,336

N.H. Home Recovery

283,364

New Opportunities, Inc

48,266

HOPWA Totals

989,999

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