SUBJECT: 2000-2001 LOS ANGELES COUNTY URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM

PURPOSE:

1. APPROVE STAFF’S PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR RETROFITTING CITY HALL, POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENTS, PARKS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING TO REMOVE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS TO THE DISABLED AND IDENTIFY ANY OBSTRUCTIONS ON STREETS AND SIDEWALKS WITH THE FIFTH YEAR’S CDBG ESTIMATED GRANT ALLOCATION.
2. COMPLY WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING/PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT OF THE CDBG PROGRAM
3. APPROVE THE PROGRAM PLANNING SUMMARY AND EXHIBIT A INPUT FORM SUBMITTAL TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (ATTACHED)
   

Recommendation:

Approve by minute order the expenditure of the sixth year 2000-2001 Block Grant estimated allocation, and any additional allocation funding, for the removal of architectural barriers to the disabled.

Background:

The Los Angeles County Community Development Commission, which administers the Los Angeles County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, estimated the City’s allocation to be $141,226 for the 2000-2001 fiscal year.

Analysis:

Over the last five years the City has accepted CDBG annual fund allocations for retrofitting the City’s public facilities (City Hall, Community Center, Police and Fire Departments) for compliance with the federal American Disabilities Act (ADA). The design for retrofitting the first phase of work has been completed (i.e. the retrofitting of City Hall, Police and Fire Departments) and a detailed estimate of the total cost for phase one has been prepared which indicates an additional $144,144 is required (total of $296,835) to complete this phase of work. Design work and a detailed cost estimate will be completed shortly for the next phases of the project and staff expects the overall costs to exceed the total amount of $695,770 currently allocated for ADA compliance, making it necessary to include the 2000-2001 fund allocation for project completion.

This project is eligible for funding under the National Objective Citation 570.201(k) and 570.208(a)2(ii). The regulations provide that removal of architectural barriers is considered a benefit to low and moderate income persons, since studies show that, on a national basis, a majority of handicapped persons have low and moderate incomes who would benefit by improving a public facility. Therefore, the submittal of any evidence that the expenditure of funds was for low and moderate income is not necessary. However, submittal of evidence that the expenditure of funds was for the removal of architectural barriers will be required. 10% of the total allocation is available for program administration.

 

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PLANNING SUMMARY EXHIBIT A INPUT FORM

1. PROJECT Project No.: 96256-97 Project Title: ADA Compliance Project Type: City Funding Period: From 7-1-00 to 6-30-2001

2. OPERATING AGENCY Organization Name: City of Hermosa Beach Type: City Address: 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach 90254   Contact Name: Michael Schubach Title: CDBG Program Manager Fax: 310 937-6235 Telephone: 310 318-0241

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

Hermosa Beach Public Works Department

1315 Valley Drive

Hermosa Beach 90254

Pat Kaldes, Deputy City Engineer

 

CONTRACTED SERVICES/SUBRECIPIENTS

Architectural and engineering services:

Gillis and Associates, 2600 Michelson, #240, Irvine, CA 92612

Donn C. Gilmore 1200 N. Jefferson #D, Anaheim, CA 92807

Larry Mullen & Associates 1200 Jefferson, #D Anaheim, CA 92807

Disabled Access Conslutants 27932 Calle Belmonte, San Juan CA 92675

 

ACTIVITY ELIGIBILITY SUMMARY

HUD Code: 10 National Objective Title: LMC

Performance Indicator: 14

Expected Accomplishments: NA

 

6. ACTIVITY SUMMARY

This continuing project will include funds from the 00-01 program year. The first phase of this project provides for the elimination of architectural barriers at City Hall administrative offices, Police and Fire Departments, to make the following accessible: restrooms, front doors, elevator, telephones, and drinking fountains. At the end of this phase, the same architectural barriers noted above will be eliminated in the City Council Chambers, foyer, and entry, and will also relocate existing hearing devices in the Council Chambers to be accessible to hard of hearing, elderly and the handicapped.

The second phase will remove the same architectural barriers at public parks, community services building, including making the following accessible: picnic benches; play areas; parking lots; sidewalks; restrooms; drinking fountains; telephones; electrical receptacles; mirrors; the possible installation of listening devices. This phase will also identify any obstructions on public streets and sidewalks and additional estimates will be made for this final work phase.

CDBG funds will pay for staff salaries and benefits, consultants, costs, and capital costs involved with implementation of phases I, II, III

 

ACTIVITY SERVICE AREA INFORMATION

Facility Address: Phase 1: 1315 Valley Dr. & 510 Pier Ave.

Phase 2: 710 Pier Ave.

Facility Location (CT/BG)

• VALLEY PARK--VALLEY DR./GOULD AVE.--C.T.6210.02
• EDITH RODEWAY PARK--PROSPECT AVE./GENTRY ST.--C.T. 6210.02
• INGLESIDE PARK--INGLESIDE/33RD ST.--6210.02
• GREENBELT PARK--PIER AVE/VALLEY DR.--C.T.6210.02
• CLARK PARK--VALLEY DR./10TH ST.--C.T. 6211
• FORT LOTS OF FUN--PROSPECT AVE./6TH ST.--6211
• MOON DUST--MEYER COURT/2ND ST.--6211
• KAY ETOW--LYNDON/MONTEREY BLVD.--6211
• ARDMORE PARK--ARDMORE AVE./5TH ST.--6211
• BI-CENTENNIAL--ARDMORE AVE/4TH ST.--6211
• SEAVIEW PARK--PROSPECT/19TH ST.--C.T. 6210.01
• GREENWOOD PARK--AVIATION BLVD./PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY--6210.01
• COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING--11TH/VALLEY DR.--C.T.6211
• SIDEWALKS--CITY-WIDE
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ACTIVITY BUDGET SUMMARY

CDBG x SECTION 108 _____

 

Activity Budget	Total
	141,226

 

ACTIVITY LEVERAGED FUNDS SOURCES

NONE

 

IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

 

Milestone	TARGET DATE	Comments
Phase 1: Preparation of Bid Document	DONE
Phase 2: Pre-Bid	DONE
Phase 3: Bid Opening	DONE
Phase 4: Contract Award	7-00
Phase 5: Pre-Construction	8-00
Phase 6: Mid-Construction	11-00
Phase 7: Construction Completed	2-01
Phase 8: Post Construction/Labor File Review	3-01

 

 

CDBG PROGRAM PLANNING SUMMARY FORM

Please complete the following items of information concerning your 2000-2001 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year activities:

1. City Name: Hermosa Beach

2. Available Funds:

Ø 2001-2001 CDBG Allocation: $ 141,226___________

Ø Prior Years’ Funds: $ 693,085____________

Ø Section 108 Proceeds: $ --

Ø TOTAL FUNDS: $ 834,311

Ø Total Section 108 Loan Repayment for 2000-01: $ --

Ø TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS: $ 834,311

 

3. 90 % L/M National Objective

4. -- % S/B National Objective

5. $21,184 Total Amount of Funds Available For Public Service Activities (not to exceed 25%)

6. 0 % of Funds Allocated to Public Service Activities

7. 10 % of Funds Allocated to Planning and/or Administration Activities

8. Yes Is your City subject to Section 3 requirements? (Yes/No)

9. Yes Please list any project number for each activity subject to Section 3 requirements.

 

96256-97

AGENCY APPROVALS:

Name and Title of the Preparer: Michael Schubach

Signature of the Preparer:

Date Submitted to the CDC: January 27, 2000

CDC APPROVALS:

Date Received:

Signature of the Program Manager:

Signature of the Supervisor:

Date Approved:

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