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Ms. Nakeia Sims
JeffersonCounty Office of Community and Economic Development
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North – Suite A430
Birmingham, AL35203
For Information Call: Robert Newbill
325-5761
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Public Notice
Jefferson County, Alabama
Office of Community and Economic Development
Proposed CDBG-R Substantial Amendment #2 to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan
Jefferson County, Alabama, and a consortium of municipalities located within JeffersonCounty (excluding Birmingham, Bessemer, Hoover, CountyLine, West Jefferson, Sumiton, Argo, and Helena), received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development an annual grant for the 2008 Program Year from the Community Development Block Grant program, HOME program, and the Emergency Shelter Grant program.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, Jefferson County, Alabama is hereby publishing the Proposed CDBG-R Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan. The Final CDBG-R Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan will be developed after receiving citizen comments and views at a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse,716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Suite A-420 (Downtown Birmingham). Special accommodations are available, upon request, for those with disabilities. Those requiring special accommodations or questions regarding this Amendment, should call Robert Newbill at 325-5761 in advance for assistance.
Comments regarding this proposal will be received until 5:00 PM on Monday, November 29, 2010. Comments should be addressed as follows:
Frederick Hamilton, Director
JeffersonCounty Office of Community & Economic Development
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Suite A-430
Birmingham, Al. 35203
AVAILABILITY OF THE PROPOSED CDBG-R SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT #2TO THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2008 ACTION PLAN
This is a summary of the proposed CDBG-R Substantial Amendment #2 to the Consolidation Plan 2008 Action Plan for Community and Economic Development Programs. A complete copy of the CDBG-R Substantial Amendment#2 may be reviewed at the Jefferson County Office of Community and Economic Development, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North – Suite A430, Birmingham, AL35203, or by calling 325-5761. Arrangements can also be made to meet the Special Needs Requirements of those with disabilities. Those in this category should contact the Office of Community and Economic Development at the above address and telephone number. Copies of the proposed CDBG-R Substantial Amendment #2 to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan may also be viewed at the following Public Libraries:
Adamsville Public LibraryFairfield Public Library
4825 Main Street4615 Gary Avenue
Adamsville, AL35005Fairfield, AL35064
Fultondale Public LibraryHomewood Public Library
1015 Walker Chapel Road1721 Oxmoor Road
Fultondale, AL35071Homewood, AL35209
Irondale Public LibraryLeeds Public Library
105 20th Street, South8104 Parkway Drive
Irondale, AL35210Leeds, AL35094
Midfield Public LibraryTrussville Public Library
400 Breland Drive201 Parkway
Midfield, AL35228Trussville, AL35173
Tarrant Public LibraryWarrior Public Library
1143 Ford Avenue10 First Street
Tarrant, AL35217Warrior, AL35180
Hueytown Public Library
1372 Hueytown Road
Hueytown, AL35023
The Proposed CDBG-R Substantial Amendment #2 to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan has been developed so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which will principally benefit low and moderate income persons and families. In addition, the projected use of funds is consistent with JeffersonCounty’s goal of:
a)Stabilizing low and moderate income neighborhoods located in consortium cities and unincorporated JeffersonCounty;
b)Providing safe and affordable housing;
c)Providing jobs for low and moderate income persons and families; and
d)Improving the economic life in JeffersonCounty by encouraging business development.
The purpose of CDBG-R SubstantialAmendment #2 is to modify in the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan theCDBG-R funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The purpose for CDBG-R funds under CDBG-R SubstantialAmendment #2 is to reduce the current rate of foreclosures as well as addressing other legal needs of low and moderate income households; to improve energy efficiency (primary emphasis) and a green environment in the homes of low and moderate income home-owners under the Jefferson County Housing Emergency Grant Program and to improve job opportunities by offering childcare care services which will enable low and moderate income households to keep or find employment opportunities.
Activities to be Undertaken:
(1) Legal Aid: This activity willprovide assistance to Legal Services Alabama to provide foreclosure prevention and, through CDBG-R SubstantialAmendment #2,other legal services to low and moderate income households will be considered eligible.
(2) Job Retention: This activity will provide assistance to ChildCare Resources which provides child care to low and moderate income families thus enabling household adults to maintain existing jobs and under CDBG-R SubstantialAmendment #2 to find new jobs.
(3) Improve energy efficiency (primary emphasis) and a green environment in the homes of low and moderate income home-owners under JeffersonCounty’s Housing Emergency Grant Program. Under CDBG-R SubstantialAmendment #2 miscellaneous home repairs designed to improve the energy efficiency and overall environment for the homeowner will be considered eligible.
(4) Housing Program Delivery: Direct program delivery costs for JeffersonCounty’s Housing Emergency Grant Program.
(5) Administration: a) Eligible Pre-Award Administrative Costs for Jefferson County, Alabama – Those costs directly related to preparing the application for submission to HUD. b) Eligible Administrative Costs – (1) Accounting for use of grant funds; (2) Preparing reports to HUD; (3) Program audits; (4) Administering the grant; and (5) Staff salaries and training for staff who will administer the program and for case managers. c) Administrative Costs – 10 percent maximum to the grantee and its sub-grantees.
The following is an Estimated Budget Summary:
Public Services / Housing / Administration / HousingProgram
Delivery / Total
Legal Services Alabama / 50,000.00 / 50,000.00
Child Care Resources / 32,955.00 / 32,955.00
Housing Emergency Grant Program / 331,820.00 / 331,820.00
Housing Program Delivery / 82,954.00 / 82,954.00
Administration / 55,303.00 / 55,303.00
Total / 82,955.00 / 331,820.00 / 55,303.00 / 82,954.00 / 553,032.00
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