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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: TROY L. BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KURT E. CHRISTIANSEN, FAICP, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVEPLOMENT
DATE: JULY 18, 2016
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDED SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING REHABILITATION
PROGRAM POLICY MANUAL
SUMMARY
As part of their annual audit of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the
Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (LACDC), recommended the City make
certain amendments to its Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program to bring the program’s policy
manual more in line with Los Angeles County and Federal standards . The proposed amendment also
increases the grant amount the City receives from $9,000 to $12,000. This action approves an
amendment to the Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Policy Manual.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1) Authorize Staff to amend the Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Policy Manual.
DISCUSSION
The Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program has been an integral part of the City’s Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) efforts. During the last five (5) years, the City has assisted low and
moderate income Azusa families with over $800,000 in grants. In the last program audit, the Los
Angeles County Community Development Commission (LACDC) made several suggestions to modify
the City’s existing program to bring the program more in line with Los Angeles County and Federal
standards. These changes include the following:
•Added Income Documentation Matrix
•Added Zero Income Certification
•Inclusion of Renovate Right brochure (Lead Based Paint)
APPROVED
COUNCIL MEETING
7/18/2016
CDBG Home Rehab Policy Manual
July 18, 2016
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• Changed “household members” to “occupants”
• Added central air as an allowable project.
Over the past several years, FRJ, the City’s program administration consultant, has noticed an increase
in cost in doing the routine repairs most of the applicants have been requesting. The most common
rehabilitation applications are for re-roofing, house paint, and bathroom remodeling. With the escalating
costs of labor and materials, the consultants are recommending an increase in the monetary amount of
the grants, from $9,000 to $12,000.
The Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Policy Manual has not been amended in
approximately 10 years.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
There is no environmental impact associated with the recommended action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no fiscal impact to the General Fund. Consultant services will be funded by CDBG funds.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved
Kurt E. Christiansen, FAICP Louie F. Lacasella
Economic and Community Development Director Management Analyst
Reviewed and Approved:
Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM
City Manager
Attachments:
1) Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Policy Manual