I. RECOMMENDATION:
- Open the public hearing to accept comments on the City’s proposed submittal of an application in response to the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and to solicit citizen input.
- Adopt Resolution No. 4310 and thereby authorize the preparation and submission of an application under the NOFA for the following eligible activities: Public Improvements – Coalinga Alley & Garfield Water Main Replacement Project $900,000
- Authorize the cost for preparation of the CDBG application by Blais & Associates in the amount of $10,875.
- Determine that federal Citizen Participation requirements were met during the development of the application. Authorize and direct the City Manager or Assistant City Manager, or designers, to enter into and sign the grant agreement and any subsequent amendments with the State of California for the purposes of the grant.
- If the application is approved, authorize the City Manager or Assistant City Manager, or designees, to transfer or modify budget amounts and activities as necessary to fully expend CDBG Program funds and to execute loan documents, Funds Requests, and other required reporting forms.
II. BACKGROUND:
CDBG Program regulations require that the City conduct a public hearing on all CDBG-related matters to provide for and encourage citizen participation, particularly by low- and moderate-income persons who reside in areas in which CDBG funds are used. Therefore, when the public hearing is opened, the public will be invited to comment on the City’s proposed submittal of a CDBG Grant application and to make their comments known on the proposed activities.
A public notice was published in the local newspaper notifying the public of this public hearing.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) announcing the availability of Community Development Block Grant Program funds. Competitive applications are due in accordance with the NOFA schedule.
Eligible activities predominantly benefit low- and moderate-income Californians and include Housing Assistance Programs, Public Facility and Public Improvements projects, Public Service programs, Planning Studies, and Economic Development activities.
The City proposes to apply for CDBG funds to complete the Coalinga Alley & Garfield Water Main Replacement Project, a public infrastructure improvement project that will replace aging and deteriorated potable water distribution infrastructure within a residential neighborhood in the City of Coalinga.
The project includes the installation of approximately 2,940 linear feet of new 8-inch C900 PVC water main, along with new service laterals to existing residential water meters, valves, fittings, fire hydrant connections, and connections to the existing water system. Existing undersized water mains will be abandoned in place as appropriate.
The project area qualifies as a Low- and Moderate-Income Area Benefit, where more than half of the residents are identified as low- or moderate-income according to HUD Low- and Moderate-Income Summary Data.
Replacement of the aging water infrastructure will improve water service reliability, system capacity, and fire protection capability, while reducing the risk of service disruptions and infrastructure failure. Completion of the project will improve public health and safety for residents in the project area and strengthen the City’s overall water distribution system.
III. DISCUSSION:
The City proposes to apply for CDBG funds to complete construction of the Coalinga Alley & Garfield Water Main Replacement Project, which will replace aging potable water distribution infrastructure within a residential neighborhood in the City of Coalinga. The project includes installation of approximately 2,940 linear feet of new 8-inch C900 PVC water main, along N. Hayes Street and N. Garfield Avenue, including associated alleyways between East Harrison Street and East Hoover Street, extending south to East Polk Street, with a segment extending into George E. Olson Memorial Park.
The project will also include installation of new water service laterals to existing residential water meters, valves, fittings, fire hydrant connections, and connections to the existing water system. Existing undersized water mains will be abandoned in place as appropriate.
The proposed project will replace deteriorated and undersized water infrastructure that no longer adequately meets current system demands or fire protection standards. Completion of the project will improve water system reliability, service capacity, and public health and safety for residents in the project area.
A resolution is attached for your consideration, which approves submittal of a CDBG Program application for the following activity:
Public Improvements Project – Coalinga Alley & Garfield Water Main Replacement Project $900,000
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
None at this time.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost for preparation of the CDBG application by Blais & Associates is $10,875 which will come from the grant services account in the water fund. |