Executive Summary



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Ms. Nakeia Sims

Jefferson County Office of Community and Economic Development

716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North – Suite A430

Birmingham, AL 35203

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 Jefferson County (excluding Birmingham, Bessemer, Hoover, County Line, 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

Jefferson County 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 #2 TO 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, AL 35203, 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 Library Fairfield Public Library

4825 Main Street 4615 Gary Avenue

Adamsville, AL 35005 Fairfield, AL 35064

Fultondale Public Library Homewood Public Library

1015 Walker Chapel Road 1721 Oxmoor Road

Fultondale, AL 35071 Homewood, AL 35209

Irondale Public Library Leeds Public Library

105 20th Street, South 8104 Parkway Drive

Irondale, AL 35210 Leeds, AL 35094

Midfield Public Library Trussville Public Library

400 Breland Drive 201 Parkway

Midfield, AL 35228 Trussville, AL 35173

Tarrant Public Library Warrior Public Library

1143 Ford Avenue 10 First Street

Tarrant, AL 35217 Warrior, AL 35180

Hueytown Public Library

1372 Hueytown Road

Hueytown, AL 35023

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 Jefferson County’s goal of:

a) Stabilizing low and moderate income neighborhoods located in consortium cities and unincorporated Jefferson County;

b) Providing safe and affordable housing;

c) Providing jobs for low and moderate income persons and families; and

d) Improving the economic life in Jefferson County by encouraging business development.

The purpose of CDBG-R Substantial Amendment #2 is to modify in the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan the CDBG-R funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The purpose for CDBG-R funds under CDBG-R Substantial Amendment #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 will provide assistance to Legal Services Alabama to provide foreclosure prevention and, through CDBG-R Substantial Amendment #2, other legal services to low and moderate income households will be considered eligible.

(2) Job Retention: This activity will provide assistance to Child Care Resources which provides child care to low and moderate income families thus enabling household adults to maintain existing jobs and under CDBG-R Substantial Amendment #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 Jefferson County’s Housing Emergency Grant Program. Under CDBG-R Substantial Amendment #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 Jefferson County’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 |Housing |Total |

| | | | |Program | |

| | | | |Delivery | |

| | | | | | |

|Legal Services Alabama |50,000.00 | | | |50,000.00 |

|Child Care Resources |32,955.00 | | | |32,955.00 |

|Housing Emergency Grant | |331,820.00 | | |331,820.00 |

|Program | | | | | |

|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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