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Home My WebLink About13-0521-3:15PM ssSPECIAL SESSION May 21, 2013 AT 3:15 P.M. 1. Call for Special Session R &F 2. Review of CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan Amendments APP 3. Adjourn R &F COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL — BUFFALO SPECIAL SESSION May 21, 2013 at 3:15 P.M. PRESENT: Richard A. Fontana President of the Council, and Council Members Franczyk, Goloimbek, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Scanlon, Smith - 9. ABSENT None. *A'U *NO* * FONW`ANA * GOLOMBER * P * LOMTO * PRIDBEN * * RUSSELL * SOCA1rIION * # SM1TS � * 314- 7 CITY OF BUFFALO May 21, 2013 Mr. Gerald A. Chwalinski City Clerk 1308 City Hall Buffalo, New York Dear Mr. Chwalinski: Pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers, dated May 20, 2013 presented to you herewith, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Common Council,to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on May 21, 2013 at 3:15 P.M. for the following purpose: To receive and take appropriate action on : 1. Community Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Annual Action Plan Yours very truly, Richard A. Fontana President of the Council May 21, 2013 Hon. Richard A. Fontana President Common Council 1315 City Hail Buffalo, New York Dear Sir: WE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, hereby request that you call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, and waive the 24 hour notice pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the following purpose: To receive and take appropriate action on All items pertaining to Community Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Annual Action Plan We request that thjA Special Meeting be held on May ZL,2A4-3 3 :15 P.M. Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common Council of the City of Buffalo, each of the following named members of the Common Council, to wit: DAVID FRANCZYK JOSEPH GOLOMBEK MICHAEL LOCURTO DARIUS G. PRIDGEN DAVID RIVERA BONNIE E. RUSSELL CHRISTOPHER SCANLON DEMONE SMITH hereby agrees that twenty -four (24) hours' notice be waived of the time and purpose of the Special Meeting of the Common Council duly called to be held on May 21, 2013 at 3:15 P.M. STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE) ss: CITY OF BUFFALO) On this 21 st day of May 2013, before me, the subscribers, personally appeared To me known to be the same persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and they duly and severally acknowledged to me that they executed the same. 7 1 L f Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City of Buffalo, N.Y. My Commission expires 12/31/14 May 21, 2013 TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers, dated May 21, 2013, RICHARD A. FONTANA, President of the Common Council, has called a Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on May 21, 2013 at 3:15P.M. for the following purpose: To receive and take appropriate action on all items relating to Community Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Annual Action Plan Yo rs very truly, Gerald A. Chwalinski City Clerk AND FILED SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS FOR MAY 23 2013 PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2012 -2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The City will amend its 2012 -2013 Annual Action Plan to lncrease1UU_dL1n to the following projects: Orig. Project Amt Including Amended Prior Amendrnts Increase Project Amt. West Side Community Center Rehab — 2012, CPS #7 $ 149,500 $ 235,071.00 $ 384,571.00 161 Vermont St. Rehab of the center to include exterior reconstruction and architectural upgrades. West Side Community Services operates out of the center. WSCS senior programming includes recreation, education, and outreach for seniors. Youth programming includes after school and evening recreation activities. A crime awareness program is also available to neighborhood residents. Schiller Park Senior Community Center - 2012, CPS #5 $ 287,500 $1,010,373.00 $1,297,873.00 2057 Genesee St. Rehab of the•center to include architectural, mechanical, electrical, and roof reconstruction. The Sphiller Park Community Association operates senior programming out of the center including social, educational, recreational, and nutrition programs. Public Improvements - Streets /Sidewalks— 2012, CPS #4 $1,552,427 $ 62,197.00 $1,614,624.00 This amendment is simply to move the balance in Year 2010 - Lovejoy Sidewalks Project to Year 2012 so that the work can be bid and paid out all under one project account. There is no change in location; the funds are earmarked for sidewalks on Sprenger between Genesee and Hemingway and on Archer and Littell. Emergency Rehab Program — Single Family — 2012 CPS #64 $ 300,000 $ 398,622.66 $ 698,622.66 This amendment is to reprogram housing funds to the Emergency Rehab Program -- Single Family Project. Emergency Rehab Program — Multi f=amily— 2012 CPS #65 $ 300,000 $ 398,622.66 $ 698,622.66 This amendment is to reprogram housing funds to the Emergency Rehab Program - Multi Family Project. CBOINHS Program Delivery — 2012 CPS #66 $ 350,000 $ 326,000.00 $ 676,000.00 This amendment is to reprogram housing funds to the CBOINHS program delivery project. Buffalo City Mission, 2012, CPS #19 $ 42.823 $ 3750.00 $ 46.573.00 This amendment is to increase funding to the City Mission to pay for the Project Homeless Connect Program. This is a one day event for homeless prevention to inform clientele of services, provide medical assistance. Over 600 people attending this event. Costs are for rental of convention center, insurance, printing, materials & supplies. Total $2,932,250 $2,958,746.32 $5,890,996.32 The City will also amend Its current year 2012 -2013 Annual Action Plan to add the following Public Facility Projects: Edward Saunders Community Center Rehab, 2777 Bailey Ave. 2012, CPS986 $ 501,901 Rehab of the Edward Saunder Community Center to include roof reconstruction and mechanical upgrades. The center is used by the Community Action Organization of Erie Co. and provides both senior and youth activities for neighborhood residents. The building also includes the E District Police Precinct JFK Community Center Rehab, 114 Hickory St., 2012, CPS #87 $1,218,972 Rehab of JFK Community Center to include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm system, & interior improvements. The center provides a senior program as well as youth activities through the YWCA, Community Page 1 Action Organization for Erie Co., and the Buffalo Police Athletic League. A Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program for Low /Mod Income persons is also available. Polonia Building Rehab, 395 Paderewski Dr., 2012, CPS #88 $ 717,712 Rehab of Polonia Center for mechanical, electrical & plumbing upgrades, and interior improvements. The Polonia Center is used as a youth center by the Lt. Matt Urban Center for its youth activities and as a food pantry for neighborhood residents. Educational & computer activities, recreational, and the Kid's Cafe (nutritional hot meal) are provided at the center. The center is also used for meetings for retired veterans, American Legion Post #799, who live in the neighborhood. TJ Dulski Center Rehab, 129 Lewis St., 2012, CPS #89 $ 283,685 Rehab of T.J. Dulski Center to include architectural, mechanical, electrical & plumbing upgrades, and interior improvements. The Dulski Center is used by the Lt. Matt Urban Center for both youth and senior activities. Youth activities include educational & computer activities, recreational, and the Kid's Cafe (nutritional hot meal) are provided at the center. Senior activities include a nutrition program and food pantry. Matt Urban Center Rehab, 1081 Broadway, 2012, CPS #90 $ 175,000 Rehab of Community Center to include exterior improvements including replacement of concrete in entranceway and "yankee" gutters. The Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services of WNY provides housing services for neighborhood residents as well as a food pantry, homeless services, senior and health & wellness programs at the facility. Senior programs include case management, transportation, telephone assurance, information and referrals, social, and educational programs. Gloria Parks Commuity Center Rehab, 3242 Main St., 2012, CPS #91 $ 200,000 Rehab of Gloria Parks Community Center to include architectural,upgrades, new insulation/drywall, roof gutters, and interior improvements. The center provides housing services as well as senior and youth activities for neighborhood residents carried out by the University District Community Development Association. Senior programming includes recreation, education., transportion and outreach programs. Youth programming includes afterschooi and summer recreation, educational /technology, enrichment, and life skills. He Park Community Center Rehab, Hennepin St., 2012, CPS #92 $ 117,300 Rehab of Hennepin Park Center to include new heating upgrades, handicap entrance doors, and architectural upgrades. Hennepin Park Community Center is used by neighborhood youth as well as a site for the Police Athletic League (PAL) for its youth sports and recreational activities. ABLEY's senior activities include social, recreational, senior outreach, and congregate dining. MLK Park Casino Shelterhouse Rehab, Humboldt Pkwy., 2012, CPS #93 $ 370,000 Improvements to the MLK Park Casino Shelterhouse exterior reconstruction and architectural upgrades. Park amenities include tennis & basketball courts, spray pool, wading pool, picnic tables and shelters. The shelterhouse is open for use during the summer when the splash pad and wading pool are in operations. The shelterhouse is open for use in the winter for ice skating. It is opened for events in the park during the spring and fall as required. The 2nd floor is used by the National Inner City Youth Organization (NICYO) for youth activities. Delavan Grider Community Ctr Rehab, 877 E. Delavan, 2012, CPS #94 $ 275,000 Rehab of the Delavan Grider Community Center to include rehab of basketball courts, fence, and parking lot improvements. The center provides both senior and youth activities carried out by Metro CDC. Senior activities include recreational, social, computer training and educational programs. Youth programming also includes recreational, social, computer training and educational programs. North Buffalo Community Center Rehab, 203 Sanders Rd., 2012, CPS #95 $ 250,000 Rehab of North Buffalo Community Center to include architectural, structural upgrades. The facility provides both senior and youth programming to the neighborhood carried out by the North Buffalo CDC.. Senior programming includes congregate dining, socialization, health and transportation services. Youth programming includes social, educational, cultural and recreational activities. Northwest Buffalo Community Center Rehab, 155 Lawn Ave., 2012, CPS #96 $ 250,000 Page 2 Rehab of the Northwest Buffalo Community Center to include exterior masonry and improvements. The center provides senior and youth programming, community health services, day care, and a crime victims' assistance program. Senior programming includes congregate dining, socialization, health and transportation services. Youth programming includes social, educational, cultural, and recreational programs. Asarese Matters Community Center Rehab, 40 Rees St., 2012, CPS #97 $ 158,000 Rehab of Asarese - Matters Community Center to include interior improvements. The center provides activities for neighborhood residents where over 65% of the population is low to moderate income. The Center also has an agreement with Buffalo State to provide students to act as volunteers to teach youth computer skills. MLK Park Lighting, Humboldt Pkwy., 2012, CPS #98 $ 90,000 Funds will be used for park lighting to increase safety for neighborhood residents utilizing the park. Broadway Market Public Improvements, Broadway St., 2012, CPS #99 $ 100,000 Rehab of the Broadway Market to include fencing on the roof of the building which is being used for community gardening. The market provides grocery services, meat & poultry, bakery, candy shop, banking, gift shops, watch repair, income tax services, caf6trestaurants, and a roof community garden for neighborhood residents. The market specializes in ethnic foods and crafts. East Utica Community Center Rehab, 118 E. Utica, 2012, CPS #100 $ 100,000 Rehab of the East Utica Community Center for interior improvements. The Center is used by Friends Inc. for senior programming including social and recreational activities. Hispanics United of Buffalo Community Center Rehab, 2012, CPS #101 $ 15,000 Rehab of the Hispanics United of Buffalo Community Center to include new HVAC system. Hispanics United of Buffalo provides housing services including community outreach, transitional housing, homeless intervention, and food pantry. HUB also provides preventative services including domestic violence preventative services and a parenting program. In addition, HUB provides interpretive and translation services, educational programming including GEDIESL, work readiness training and youth and senior programming. Youth programming includes career and college readiness training which includes resume writing, financial aid assistance, financial literacy, budgeting, along with fieldtrips to colleges and universities. Senior programming includes on -site weekly lunches and recreation, case management, transportation services, field trips, and information workshops. CEM Community Center Rehab, 286 Lafayette Ave., 2012, CPS #102 $ 32,500 Rehab of the CEM Center to include interior improvements/HVAC upgrade. Concerned Ecumenical Ministries provides emergency food services (dining and pantry), as well as senior and youth programming at the center. Youth programming includes afterschool and summer educational and enrichment activities such as photography, yoga, dancing, drumming, chess, reading and martial arts, preparing snacks, and doing homework. Senior activities include social activities, writing groups, sewing, bingo and shuffleboard. Case management is also provides for frail, homebound seniors. CRUCIAL Community Center Rehab, 230 Moselle St., 2012, CPS #103 $ 100,000 Rehab of the CRUCIAL community center to include architectural upgrade and roof reconstruction. The Coalition for the Redevelopment of Unified Community Involvement and Leadership (CRUCIAL) is an empowerment program that addresses the educational, social, cultural and recreational needs of inner city at risk youth ages 5 -20. Youth programming includes homework assistance, science exploration, self and cultural awareness, decision - making skills, leadership abilities, peer to peer relationships, and recreational activities. The facility includes a computer lab, a recreational room with table games, a full gymnasium, fitness room, and kitchen. Activities for neighborhood residents include Tae Kwon Do classes, JUMP basketball, ,drill team, and narcotics anonymous meetings. The center is also seeking to expand programming for GEDISES instruction, as well as more activities for adult residents. South Buffalo Senior Center Building, 35 Cazenovia, 2012, CPS #104 $ 66,604 While this is a multi -use community center with three buildings, funds will be limited to rehab of the building used to provide senior services. Rehab of the senior center to include Interior improvements, ansel (fire protection) system and interior lighting. The senior center is used daily by the South Buffalo Community Association to provide senior programming. Senior programming includes case management, transportation services, social and recreational activities, and field trips. Page 3 Total $5,021,674 AMENDMENTS TO PRIOR YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLANS The City will amend it prior years 2006 through 2011 Annual Action Plans to increase funding to the following projects; Orig. Project Amt Including Amended Prior Amendmts Increase Project Amt. YWCA Schoolhouse Commons, 1005 Grant St:, 2006, CPS #9 $29,993 $11,602.00 $41,595.00 This project is a multi -use facility that includes public services as well as low income housing. Funding is coming out of a housing project account and a public facility project account. it has been determined that the housing portion occupies 71 % of the building and the public facility portion is 29% of the space. The amendment is necessary to proportion the costs accordingly. University District Public Improvements — Roosevelt Park, $172,929 $29,408.00 $202,337.00 2009, CPS #18 A remaining allocation for the University District in 2006 (year 35) is being rolled forward to fund improvements at Roosevelt Park. Broadway Fillmore NHS, 780 Fillmore Ave., 2010, CPS #11 $16,277 $150,000.00 $166,277.00 Funds will be used for roof reconstruction. Broadway Fillmore NHS and Homefront Inc. occupy this building. Both agencies provide housing services to the community. There is also one rental unit in the building which is occupied by a low to moderate income household. Pratt Willert Community Center Rehab, 422 Pratt St., 2011, $98,040 $582,122.00 $680,162.00 CPS #11 Funds will be used for roof replacement, mechanical, electrical and structural improvements at the center. The center is used by the Community Action Organization of Brie County for senior and youth services. Senior programming includes recreation, health, meals and social programs. Youth programming includes recreation, music appreciation, arts and crafts, educational, tutorial, enrichment and athletic programs. Downpayment & Closing Cost Assistance, Citywide, 2011, $81,700 $130,540.20 $212,240.20 CPS #85 This amendment is to reprogram housing funds to the Downpayment & Closing Cost Assistance Program. Section 108 Repayment, 2011, CPS #101 $1,868,588.80 $238,057.71 $2,106,646.51 This amendment is to reimburse year 37 Section 108 repayment account for the Year 38 Sec. 108 repayment cost incurred for the Year 38 Section 108 repayment. Year 38 CDBG award had not yet arrived when the payment was due in August of 2012. Program Delivery - Clearance, 2011, CPS 34 $80,393.62 $98,062.99 $178,456.51 This amendment is to reimburse year 37 Program Delivery account for year 38 expenses. As year 38 CDBG award was received late in the year, costs incurred were paid from Year 37. General Admin, 2011, CPS 104 $2,268,716.70 $154,825.82 $2,423,542.58 This amendment is to reimburse year 37 administration account for year 38 expenses. As year 38 CDBG award was received late in the year, costs incurred were paid from year 37. Page 4 L Housekeeping items - Again, costs for year 38 were paid out of year 37 from left over prior year funds. The City made the following program deliveryladministration and demolition project adjustments to transfer left over balances. The transfer of funds to a similar account in another year does not constitute a substantial amendment. Demo funds were moved to demo accounts where needed. Page 5 GicPmktAmt. Amount to Revised CPS Including POO be Pro act Move Pro'ec�t Name Year I Amendments Transferred Amoun 7o Prolect Name Public improvements NRSA, Public Facilities & Improvements CW 2004 78 2,096,556.74 $13,232.95 $2,109.789.69 To 2011, CPS #6 Policy, Planning, Mgmt, 2011, Policy, Planning, Management 2007 96 884,616.42 62,219.78 822,396.64 To CPW02 Prog Delivery — Pub Facilities Program Delivery — Public Facilities Activities 2008 6 51,032.00 23,463.08 27,568.92 To 2011, CPS 43 Demolitions Citywide 2008 33 300,00100 135.00 299,865.00 To Demolitions, 2012, CPS #14 Prog Delivery — Clearance, Program Delivery — Clearance Activities 2008 33 129,161.92 379.29 128,762.63 To 2011, CPS #34 Prog Delivery — Hmownrshp, Program Delivery — Homeownership Activities 2008 72 369,622.91) 262,945.87 106,677.03 To 2011, CPS #87 Prog Delivery — Rehab, 2011, Program De livery — Rehabilitation Activities 2008 82 70,081.40 6,865.07 63,196.33 To CPS #93 Program Delivery — Economic Development Prog Delivery — Econ Dev, Activities 201)8 90 31,455.78 3,324.86 28,130.92 To 2010, CPS #111 Policy, Planning, Mgmt, 2011, Policy, Planning, Management 2008 93 1,450,860.00 331,219.43 1,119,640.57 To CPS #102 General Admin, 2011, CPS General Administration 2008 94 1,029,272.79 2,988.34 1,026,284.45 To #104 General Admin, 2011, CPS General Administration 9ERC 2008 94 514,939.66 88,249.79 426,690.09 To #104 Prog Delivery — Pub Facilities Program Delivery — Public Facilities Activities 2609 9 57,563.00 6,039.75 51,52125 To 2011, CPS 0 Emergency Rehab Assistance, Emergency Rehab Assistance — Single 2009 91 601,946.03 5,160.96 $596,785.07 To Multi, 2009, CPS #92 Prog Delivery - Hmownrshp, Program Delivery - Homeownership Activities 2009 88 244,710.00 192,790.90 51,919.10 To 2011, CPS #87 Prog Delivery - Rehab, 2011, Program De livery - Rehabilitation Activities 2009 99 217,587.00 111,190,58 106,396.42 To CPS #93 Program Delivery - Economic Development Prog Delivery - Econ Dev, Activities 2009 113 33,368.77 13,252.11 20,116.66 To 2010, CPS #111 Policy, Planning, Mgmt, Policy, Planning, Management 2009 116 1,203,067.00 459,491.71 743,575.29 To 2011,CPS #102 General Admin, 2011, CPS General Administration 2009 117 1,407,366.00 293,466.50 1,113,699.50 To #104 General Admin 011 , 2011, General Administration Overhead 2009 119 400,000.00 217,174.12 182,825.86 To CPS #105 Prog Delivery - Pub Facilities Program Delivery - Public Facilities Activities 2010 4 90,373.00 10,703.87 79,669,13 To 2011, CPS #3 Demolitions CW, 2012, Cps #14 Demolitions Citywide 2010 40 3,128,449.30 10,810.30 3,117,639.00 TO Prog Delivery- Hmowarshp, Program Delivery - Homeownership Activities 2010 92 244,710.00 212,668.67 32,041.33 To 2011, CPS #87 Prog Delivery - Rehab, 2011, Program Delivery - Rehabilitation Activities 2010 101 157,587.00 43,424.02 114,162.98 To CPS #93 Policy, Planning, Mgmt, Policy, Planning, Management 2010 113 1,510,578.00 630,754.28 879,823.72 To 2011,CPS #102 Page 5 b # Mum Page 6 Demolitions CW 2007, Cps Demolitions Citywide 2011 33 4,945,335.16 45,000.00 4,900,335.16 To #33 General Admin OH 2012, CPS General Admin OH 2011 105 557,784.55 34,000.00 523,784.55 To #64 Emergency Rehab Program Emergency Rehab Program Single 2012 64 698,622.66 58,089.00 640,533.66 To Single, 2011; Cps #88 Emergency Rehab Program Emergency Rehab Program Multi 2012 65 698,622.66 56,089.00 640,533.66 To Multi, 2011, Cps #89 Section 108 Repayments, TA Microenterprise 2012 76 135,000.00 33,069.00 101,911.00 To 2011 Cps #101 Demolii ions CW 2007, Cps Demolitions Citywide 2012 14 2,525,600.00 75,000.00 2,450,800.00 . To #33 Last, we have a location change for the following project: Public Improvements — Streets /Sidewalks NRSA, 2011, Cps #6 Original location: Dodge, Southampton, Northampton, Eaton, Riley, Laurel from Masten to Jefferson CT 3202 BG 3,4 Revised location: Dodge, Southampton, Northampton, Eaton, Riley, Laurel from Michigan to Jefferson CT 3202 BG 3,4,5,6. b # Mum Page 6 *AYE *NO O PRANG * GOLOMREK 1OCURTO * PRWGEN RUSMI SCAMON * * * 213- s 314- 7 No. Adjournment On a motion by Councilmember Smith, Seconded by M 1Z adjourned at fl-o ts�L , the Council GERALD A. CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK MONTHART.COUNCIL A public hearing will be held before the Buffalo Common Council Committee on Legislation, on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 2:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, at which time interested parties will be heard on the following: 1. S. Hawramy, Owner, Use 1175 Hertel Ave to Alter Use and Structural Modifications of an Existing Restaurant in the Hertel Ave Special Zoning District Gerald A. Chwalinski, City Clerk Publish 1X Buffalo News June 12, 2013 PO# 13500009