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264870 WH17`� �.�K /�19�8�0 �.�ANqRY • -EPARTMENT � ' GITY OF SAINT PAUL F le ci1N0. BLUE - M'AYOR � il Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 proposes the expression of certain objectives and policies as a condition for the participation of the City of Saint Paul in the fulfillment of the assistance for certain activities provided by the act; and . WHEREAS, the Committee on Finance of the City Council of the City of Saint Paul has reviewed and approved a final draft of the Housing and Community Development objectives and policies as prepared for that purpose by the City of Saint Paul; Now, Therefore, Be It RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Saint Paul that the Housing and Community Development objectives and policies of December 2, 1974, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby adopted for the purposes announced by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Christensen Hozza In Favor �� Rcedler A gai ns t BY Sylvester Tedesco President Hunt Adopted by Council: Date ,lAN 1 4 1975 Form Ap by City ttorney Certifie sse by Cou ' Secret�y BY Y Appr v by May : Dat �� s �g� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By By PU��is�+EO JAN 1 8197� • . • � . � i , 3 �' • . i•• � , 1 ' �� . �� CITY OF SAINT PAUL Co�nunity Development Objectives and Policies December 2, 1974 � (With Revisions) • The primary objective of the Housing and Community Development Act of I974 is the development of viable urban communities, incl.uding decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. To accomplish this objective, the Act provides assistance for activities directed toward meeting the following objectives: (1) the elimination of slums and blight and the prevention of blighting - influences and the deterioration of property and neighborhood and community facilities of importance to the welfare of the community, principally persons of low and moderate income; , ' (2) the elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety, and public welfare, through code enforcement, demoli�ion, interim rehabilitation assistance, and related activities; (3) the conservation and expansion of the Nation's housing stock in order to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for a�l persons, but orincipally those of low and moderate income; (4) the expansion and improvement of the quantity and quality of community services, principally for persons o� low and moderate income, which are essential for sound community development and for the development o£ viable urban cammunities; (5) a more rational utilization of land and other natural resources and the b�tter arrangement of residential, commercial, industrial, recreu�ional, and other needed activity centers; :_ ; 1 + i . . � . � , � . . . � • , � . ; � � (S) the reduction of the isolation o£ income groups within conanunities I and geographical areas and the promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods through the spatiat deconcentration of housing opportunities for persons of lower income and the revitalization of deterio- rating or deteriorated neighborhoods to attract persons of higher income; and (7) the restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic, architectural, or esthetic reasons. A careful reading of the legislative objectives indicates that physical � development activities, as we11 as community services (objective ��4) are eligible tor funding. However, further study of this Act leads to the conclusion that the type of conanunity services eligible are. limited to those which support and complement physical activities. Specifically, the legislation states the following: the provision ot public services not otherwise available in areas where other activities assisted under this tiCle are being carried out in a concentrated manner, if such � services are determined to be necessary or appropriate �o support such other activities and if assistance in providing or securing such services under other applicable Federal laws or grograms has been applied for and denied within a reasonable period of time and if such services are directed tocaard (A) improving the community's public servfces and facilities, including those concerned with the employment, economic development, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, welfare, or recreation needs of persons residing in such areas, and (BZ coordinating�ubZic and private development programs /Sec. 105(a)(8�/ � These complex requirements, including the denial of other appropriate federal funds suggests that while human services are an eligible service, Congress expects most of the community development funds to be used for physical development activities. . � Aware ot the complexities of this Act and the legislative intent, the staff task force has developed the attached flow chart which graphically -�� l , , ' , . ' ' • rG�z�p , , �� illustrates the objectives and related program activities eligible under . • this Act. The numbered boxes of the flow chart identify specific objectives which are similarly numbered and addressed in the following statements. For . exAmple, box ��1 on the flow chart addresses the development of management capability, while objective statement ��1 and related policies address the same issue. � Therefore, for the first year of community development the following ob ectives and policies, which emphasize the capability to effectively � � i � accomplish the planning, evaluation, and programming of these funds, as we11 i as continuing previously-planned projects are suggested: i I PROCESS - 1. Develop management capability within City to implement CD. Yolicy A: Develop planning capability to do area �aa�-ase physical, social, and economic planning throughout the City. Policy B: Develop eba�esatfen capability to thoroughly evaluate � effec�iveness of all CDRS activities. Policy C: Develop planning capability to identify community development needs and to integrate functional plans into a unified community development plan, emphasizing � maintenance and improvement of concentrated areas. Policy D: Develop administrative capability to implement and . oversee CDRS programs. ' 2. Develop intergovernmental CD coordination capability. Po2icy E. Develop administrative and p3anning capability to -3- . � � . • • coordinate and integrate all CD programs. Emphasis, wherever possible, will be placed on the use of CDRS funds as "match" for other non-city funds. 3. Develop and implement citizen participation process. ' Policy F. In the first year develop and implement a formal, �ege�Yaed legitimatized city-wide process for involve- ment of citizens in 6�ty planning and budgeting activities. i PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FQR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DECENT AND SAFE HOUSING 4. Maintain and improve existing housing. Policy G. A high priority will be given to rehabilitation of housing and to enforcement of housing and building codes. Rekabi�x�a�xea Activity will be aimed particularly , • at concentrated areas of-='frfnge='-netgl�ber�ee�s;-ae-fn �ke-exfe�ing-6��y-keese�ng-rel��.b��a��ea-pregre�+: within � neighborhoods requirin� rehabilitati.on. A-Y�fgk-priarity Emphasis_ will be given to related activities in these areas, such as reconstruction of public imnrovements. Policy fi. These activities, as well as all other activities aimed at improving the physical environment, will be carried out in a11 areas of the City subject to the following limitations: � (1) The area of the City must be predominantly low or moderate income in economic level or eliminate and/or �� prevent the spread of blit�ht_. -4- . ' ' � _ � i { � I (2) Activities must address an identified community ; � , development need. ; . (3) Activities dnr�ng-the-f�reb-year will be carried I on in NDP areas at a level sufficient to prevent disruption of existing NDP area plan implementation • and development. (4) Activities durin� CD Year I cannot be of a magnitude which necessitates the preparation of � an environmental impact statement under CDRS regulations. (5) Activities should �emphasize the coordinated use of programs to maximize the impact on concentrated areas. 5. Better utilize existing housing. Policy I. A-kf�h-prYer��p Emptiasis will be g�een-te placed u�on activities leading to the better utilization of existing housing. This would include planning and development of programs ��ke such as urban homesteading, housing recycling, and rehabilitation. 6. Eliminate deteriorated buildings. Policy J. A-h�gk-prterfty Emphasis will be given to the elimination of deteriorated buildings when vacant or abandoned or . when needed for planned site assembly in areas where land use and urojec't planninQ have occurred or when the site � can be buiit on or reuse3 within a reasonable period of time. 1 _5.. . . ;. . , : �6"�� ; . . . � t . � � 7. Development of New Housing. ' , Policy K. Public funding for the construction of new housing will j i come from existing federal and state housing programs. ; This H�� include housing for special groups such � as the elderly or the handicapped. Policy L. CDRS funds could be used to assist �n-�ke-deve�epn+ent in activities (i.e. , site assemblv) that could lead to � the construction of new residential market rate housing in CD areas. • MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 8. Provide public improvements. Policy M, Public improvements should be made in conjunction and � in concert with other CD activities wherever possible. Policy N. Public improvements programs should be comprehensive in (Old Policy 0) nature. Public improvements should be defined to include � streets, �curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, sewers and trees. Policy 0. Public improvements, �ne�ad�ng-nnd-�fm�ted-be-etreeta, ' (Ald Policy N) enrbs;-ga��ere;-af�eara�ke;-��gk�s-nnd-�rees, except for sewers, in CD areas should not be financed from assess- ments against propertq owners. It is recommended tha� this policy be considered in the formation of a city wide �� assessment policy. � � 9. Improve an3 Enhance Environmental Quality. . -6- 1 , i � . g. I �� Policy P. A-k�gk-pr�er#�y-w��-be-g�vex-�e-�ke-en€e�+ae�xex� � E ef-hea�tk-snd-en�et7-ee�ee;-end-enti�ren�enba}_q��}�py . ; rega�a��ene. The enforcement of health and safety �- • ; codes, and environmental quality re�ulations will be � � � 4 pursued. � ` k . , f 10. Provide public facilities, Policy Q. Planning and fnndYng-ef identification of funding � sources for a11 public facilities should take place � c � within the City's CIP process. � Policy R. No first-year CDRS funds should be allocaCed for �he j � i construction of any public facility not now planned and approved by the appropriate �overnmental bodies. 11. Preserve prepert�ea buildin�s and areas of historic, architectural or aesthetic significance. Policy S. Activities should emphasize the identification of needs in this area. I1�ROVE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 12. Encourage the orderly revitalization and expansion of commercial and . industrial activities in such areas as the Central Business District, the Midwav Industrial Area, etc. Policy T. For the first year of the program, expenditure of CDRS funds for commercial and industrial development in CD �! areas shen}a-en�p-be-aeed-e�hen-ne-ether-fnnd�ng-searee �e-ava��ab�er will be evaluated in terms of other aotential ' , -7- "' , • � � ' . �� . , �� fundin� sources tax increment, development district, • industrial revenue bonds) prior to the co�nitment of CDRS funds. Policy U. High priority will be given to development and stabilizaCion of business districts in residential � CD areas. 13. Develop manpower programs. , Policy V. Pto-6rty-�anpeeaer-pregrax+s-ea��-be-��sx�e�-�kreesgk � ee�t�x��y-deve�eg�aex�-�x�-�+aAgeWer-g�eg�e�ae-W��-'ae eeer��aa�e�-e��-��x�e�;-�€-pess�b�e;-�l�reesgk-�ke 6ex�g�ekeae}ve-S�+g�eyx�ex�-sx�-��a�x�xg-�e�-EBF�A�. Citv manyower programs will be coordinat_ed and £unded, � as appropriate, through the Comprehensive Employment i � and Trainin� Act (CETA) . . IMPROVE HUI�'1L�N RE SOURCE S _ 14. Provide opportunities for the maintenance and expansion of human services related to physical development activities. Policy W. The City should take the lead role in developing a comprehensive planning and evaluation process for human services. � Policy X. CDRS funds could be provided for support of new or existing, publicly or privately funded human services . for up to three years at an annually decreasing rate, subject to annual program evaluation, provided that the ' following criteria apply: i ' -8- _- 't ; ' , �� r. . �� (1) The program must be eligible under the provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act o£ ( � x 1974 (particular attention should be paid to the �� . } � provision requiring the seeking of other appropriate funding sources). k ' (2) Tha program must address community development needs � r as identified by the City's eea+prehens�ee planning � 1 . process. � l E33 �'he�Sp9H89Y�Rg-agenep-inesst-e�ear�y-demens�ra�e-fer � ; nem-programa;-or-habe-demenstrated-fer-exYSt�ag � r }, pregrnx+s;-x�s-esa�crstan��ng-tl�a�-f�-fa-respens�b�e � ;, ; fer-and-eemn+Yt�e�-�e-seee�r�ng-e�ker-enga�ng-fand�ng � . � eenree�-far-eperat�en-ef-tke-pregra�n. ; � � � . : � 15. The integration of all socio-economic groups. � Policy Y. Housing development, whether new or rehabilitated, should, ': � to the extent possible, offer units affordable to a wide range of socio-economic groups. ; SUMMARY The suggested objectives and policies provide the framework for the development of a first year application. Generally, the objectives emphasize the need for the continuation of existing pre�ec�s pro�rams and the development of the capacity locally to plan and implement these funds in consort with other available community development tools. Such tools include the CIP, home rehabilitation, development districts, urban homestead, and the federally -9- • � � �� , � . ., .. . � �� i I � � , , ��Q . 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'p`�' s s ..c �a�J ui�. r .-/� ` ' �� ` ��"� ��.�� + J" �� # �'S'k�+',� � �s z' ,� ,� ,� � �� ' `� �� a _ !: t � fr "� ,n. ��',�S��`�.. . . . L . . . . .. .. .. . � . . _ 4. ,. , _ �i .., '# . .. ... ._ ,- .... � .� � , . �� . �� ' •';:F., CITY OP` SAINT PAUL �`~'. � OFFICE OF THE CITY GOIINCIL _: ,� . ��.t.r.r.!i^a�e -'skas•��ff�s '`�=...4�� Y p', .-..e. i F-t r 2 h� � 7,�.� ROBERT SYLVESTER Councilman December 31, 1974 1 Mrs. Rose Mix City Clerk Room 386 City Hall Dear Mrs. Mix: This letter is to formally inform your office that the Finance Committee of the St. Paul City Council has approved the attached final draft of the Community Development Objectives and Policies. This matter was referred to the Committee on Finance by your letter of November 12, 1974. I would appreciate it if you would at this time remove this item from the list of business pending before the Committee on Fiance. . Cordially youf�s, i% ;` � ' . ' , �%��be � ester Co cilm n RS:da3 CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 612/298-4475 �O ! ,�i h',t�� . . . � a�� . � �. . �� J�.� ' .,� �� J . �\.`r•.�'� �•�. . �� CITY OF SAINT PAUL Conununity Development ObjecCives and Policies December 2, 1974 (With Revisions) ' The primary objective of the Housing and Co�anunity Development Act of 1974 is the development of viable urban communities, includ�.ng decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. To accomplish this objective, the Act provides assistance �for activities directed toward meeting the following objectives: (1) the elimination of slums and blight and the prevention of blighting influences and the deterioration of property and neighborhood and community facilities of importance to the welfare of the cominunity, principally persons of low and moderate income; (2) the elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety, and public welfare, through code enforcement, demolition, interim rehabilitation assistance, and related activities; (3) the conservation and expansion of the Nation's housing stock in order to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for a11 persons, but principally those of low and moderate income; (4) the expansion and improvement of the quantity and quality of community services, principally for persons of low and moderate income, which are essential for sound community development and for the development of viable urban communities; (5) a more rational utilization of land and other natural resources and the better arrangement of residential, conunercial, industrial, recreational, and other needed activity centers; , . � (6) the reduction of the isolation of income groups within conanunities - and geographical areas and the promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods through the spatial deconcentration of housing opportunities for persons of lower income and the revitalization of deterio- rating or deteriorated neighborhoods to attract persons of higher income; and (7) the restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic, architectural, or esthetic reasons. �. A careful reading of the legislative objectives indicates that physical development activities, as well as corcununity services (objective �`4) are eligible for funding. However, further study of this Act leads to the conclusion that the type of community services eligible are. limited to those which support and complement physical activities. Specifically, the legislation states the following: the provision of public services not otherwise available in areas where other activities assisted under this title are being carried out in a concentrated manner, if such � services are determined to be necessary or appropriate to support such other activities and if assistance in providing or securing such services under other applicable Federal laws or programs has been applied for and denied within a reasonable period of time and if such services are directed toward (A) improving the community's public services and facilities, including those concerned with the employment, economic development, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, welfare, or recreation needs of persons residing in such areas, and (B� coordinating�ublic and private development programs /Sec. 105(a)(8Z/ These complex requirements, including the denial of other appropriate federal funds suggests that while hwnan services are an eligible service, Congress expects most of the community development funds to be used for physical development activities. , Aware of the complexities of this Act and the legislative intent, the staff task force has developed the attached flow chart which graphically -2- � illustrates the objectives and related program activities eligible under this Act. The numbered boxes of the flow chart identify specific objectives which are similarly numbered and addressed in the following statements. For • example, box �1 on the flow chart addresses the development of management capability, while objective statement �1 and related policies address the same issue. Therefore, for the first year of cocmnunity development the following ; objectives and policies, which emphasize the capability to effectively - accomplish the planning, evaluation, and programming of these funds, as well � as continuing previously-planned projects are suggested: f PROCESS 1. Develop management capability within City to implement CD. Yolicy A: Develop planning capability to do area �and-nae physical, social, and economic planning throughout ��` _ ,�', the City. Policy B: Develop eva�a8�fen capability to thoroughly evaluate � effectiveness of all CDRS activities. Policy C: Develop planning capability to identify community development needs and to integrate functional plans into a unified cocrnnunity development plan, emphasizing ��' � maintenance and improvement of concentrated areas. �r r,; �. Policy D: Develop administrative capability to implement an . �;' Y oversee CDRS programs. 2. Develop intergovernmental CD coordination capability. ° Policy E. Develop administrative and planning capability to �� Y: - -3- . � � coordinate and integrate all CD programs. Emphasis, wherever possible, wi11 be placed on the use of CDRS funds as "match" for other non-city funds. 3. Develop and implement citizen participation process. ' Policy F. In the first year develop and implement a formal, }ega��aed legitimatized city-wide process for involve- ment of citizens in 6�ty planning and budgeting activities. PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FC�R THE DEVELOPMENT OF DECENT AND SAFE HOUSING '� 4. Maintain and improve existing housing. Policy G. A high priority will be given to rehabilitation of ; housing and to enforcement of housing and building � . a codes. Rel�abi�i�a��ea Activity will be aimed particularly , � � at concentrated areas ef-'-'fr�nge'-'-ne�gl�berl�ee�s;-ae- n ��e-ex�e��ng-6f�y-keessfxg-rekebt�f�n��en-pregrax�.- within nei�hborhoods requirin� rehabilitation._ A-l�fgh-prxerfty Emphasis will be given to related activities in these areas, such as reconstruction of public improvements. Yolicy H. These activities, as well as all other activities aimed at improving the physical environment, will be carried out in all areas of the City subject to the following limitations: � (1) The area of the City must be predominantly low or moderate income in economic level or eliminate and/or Qrevent the spread of bli�ht. -4- . � , (2) Activities must address an identified community • , development need. (3) Activities dnrtng-the-f�rsr-year will be carried on in NDP areas at a level sufficient to prevent disruption of existint� NDP area plan implementation ' ' and development. � � (4) Activities durin� CD Year I cannot be of a ; � ' magnitude which necessitates the preparation of d ; ; tan environmental impact statement under CDRS _� � regulations. ; � � . _� (5) Activities should emphasize the coordinated use � of programs to maximize the impact on concentrated t ' I ' areas. � � r 5. Better utilize existing housing. Policy I, A-h�gh-prferf�y Emphasis will be g�tlen-�e placed upon activities leading to the better utilization of existing housing. This would include planning and development of programs �fke such as urban homesteading, housing recycling, and rehabilitation. 6. Eliminate deteriorated buildings, Policy J. A-l��g�-pr�erxty Emphasis will be given to the elimination of deteriorated buildings when vacant or abandoned or . when needed for planned site assembly in areas where land use and vroject planninQ have occurred or when the site can be built on or reused within a reasonable period of time. -5- ______,___ .. _ ... . . , . . ..... .. . . _..�....-�-----�-- , , � . � , , ' . 1 7. Development of New Housing. Policy K. Public funding for the construction of new housing will come from existing federal and state housing programs. This fr�� may include housing for special groups such . as the elderly or the handicapped. Policy L. CDRS funds could be used to assist �n-�ke-deve�epMen� in activities (i.e. , site assemblv) that could lead to the construction of new residential market rate housing in CD areas. MAINTAIN AND IMPRaVE THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 8. Provide public improvements. Policy M. Public improvements should be made in conjunction and in concert with other CD activities wherever possible. Policy N. Public improvements programs should be comprehensive in (Old Policy 0) nature. Public improvements should be defined to include ' streets, •curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, sewers and trees. Policy 0. Public improvements, �ne�nd�ng-and-�ix+�te�-�e-s�reets, ' (Old Policy N) ec�rbe;-gn��ers;-e��e�a�ke;-��gk�e-axd-�reee, except for sewers, in CD areas should not be financed from assess- ments against property owners. It is recommended that this policy be considered in the forma.tion of a city wide ; assessment policy. i � 9. Improve an3 Enhance Environmental Quality. -6- . � : � , . � , , ! Policy P. A-l��gk-gr�er��y-W��-be-g�vea-�e-�ke-ex€eree�xex� '� ef-hea�th-end-eafe�y-ee�es;-aad-eae�rex�ea�a}_Qn8}�� regn�a��ene. The enforcement of health and safety codes, and environmental quality regulations will be pursued. 10. Provide public facilities, Policy Q. Planning and fnnding-ef identification of funding sources for all public facilities should take place within the City's CIP process. Policy R. No first-year CDRS funds should be allocated for the . construction of any public facility not now planned and approved by the appropriate �overnmental bodies. 11. Preserve preper�fea buildin�s and areas of historic, architectural or aesthetic significance. Policy S. Activities should emphasize the identification of needs . in this area. INNIPROVE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 12. Encourage the orderly revitalization and expansion of commercial and � industrial activities in such areas as the Central Business District, the Midway Industrial Area, etc. � Policy T. For the first year of the program, expenditure of CDRS funds for commercial and industrial development in CD areas shoa}d-en�p-be-as�d-�vhen-na-ether-�and�ng-searce �e-ava��ab�eT wi3.l be evaluated in terms of other potential -7- � fundin� sources (tax increment, development district, • industrial revenue bonds) prior to the co�nitment of CDRS funds. ` . Policy U. High priority will be given to development and stabilization of business districts in residential CD areas. 13. Develop manpower programs. Policy V. He-6ity-manpemer-pregrax+s-eaf��-be-fan�e�-�kree�gk ee�xx��y-�e�*e�eg�xex�-�x�-taaapeWer-g�eg�a�xe-w��-be eaer��aa�e�-aa�-€�a�ed,--g�-gess}b�e;-�kretsg�-�l�e 6e�p�el�exe�ve-F��sy�ex�-ea�-��a�x�ag-�4e�-F6T�A�. City manpower pro�rams will be coordinated and funded, �- as appropriate, throu�h the Comprehensive Employment and Trainin� Act (CETA) . IMPROVE HiTMAN RE SOURCE S 14. Provide opportunities for the maintenance and expansion of human services related to physical development activities. Policy W. The City should take the lead role in developing a comprehensive planning and evaluation process for human services. . Policy X. CDRS funds could be provided for support of new or existing, publicly or privately funded human services for up to three years at an annually decreasing rate, subject to annual program evaluation, provided that the following criteria apply: ' -8- / � � . i , . ./ ► ' �, � , , , � f � (1) The program must� be eligible under the provisions of the Housing and Conanunity Development Act of . 1974 (particular attention should be paid to the � provision requiring the seeking of other appropriate , funding sources). (2) The program must address co�nunity development needs as identified by the City's ee�xpreke�esfve planning � � process. E3} �'ke-epenser�ng-ageney-�nesst-e�esr�y-�e�ens�re�e-�er ne�e-progran+a;-or-have-demens�rated-fer-ex�sttag pregraxie;-��e-esn�ere�e.nd�ag-bl��-��-�e-respeastb�e . fer-nnd-ee�xrtte�-�e-eeenr�ag-e�ker-engefrtg-fcsnd�ng . searees-fer-aperabien-e€-tkc-pregre�n. 15. The integration of all socio-economic groups. Policy Y. Housing development, whether new or rehabilitated, should, to the extent possible, offer units affordable to a wide range of socio-economic groups. SUNIl�IARY The suggested objectives and policies provide the framework for the development of a first year application. Generally, the objectives emphasi.ze the need for the continuation of existing prajee�a pro�rams and the development of the capacity locally to plan and implement these funds in consort with other available community development tools. Such tools include the CIP, home rehabilitation, development districts, urban homestead, and the federally -9- � '_ l � 'i ♦ � funded manpower programs. � • �e-aeee�p��ek-�keee-eb�es��ves-�.s�-�e�a�e�-�e��e}asT-�l�e—�Ri��AA�AR�&t's�6R� aa-soen-ae-pe�e�b}e;-af-a-preeess-�l�e�-eneb�ee-e��teeas-�e-be-�a�re�ve�-�x-6}��* p�aan�xg-and-ba�geb�xg-aet�vf�tes-ts-e�-vt�a�-�x+pe��axee:--W��ket��-exek-e pe��ey;-tke-cex�nnni�y-�ede�epx+en�-greeeae-��-be-��€€�et��-�e-}��e�ea�. � �'ke-adep�fea-ef-eblee��ves-grev��es-a-��rea�}er�-e�-€�exiewe�l�-€e�-��e pregram-aetfvtt�es:--�'ke-eb�ee��ves-etsggea�-ge�era��-'-'wka�'-'-ee��v��geB-eket��d be-nne�ertaken-best-da-ae�-�dent�fp-epee�ftea��-'-'ke�'-'-er-'-'�akere'-'-�keae-ae��af��es i � . ehen�d-be-deve�eped-er-�eeate�:--�'kese-ver�-fmperbanb-�eeka-ef-pregrex�-�eve�ep- . eaent-and-�eeatten-enn-en�p-be-aecemp��st�e�-af�er-t�ie-n�ep��en-ef-e-geaer�� pe�Ye7-frameeaerk:--�'he-seeene�-pkaee-ef-�l�e-ee�tnnfhy-de�e�epx�enb-preeeae-- the-�eta��ed-npp�teebfen--er��-eddress-tl�ese-�sanes-ef-��te-'-'keea'-'-an�-'-'�rkere'-'. In implementin� these objectives and policies, the City of St. Paul will conform to the various certification requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. These requirements include compliance with non- discrimination laws, environmental re�ulations, labor standards, and relocation and acquisition requirements. � :� $ �; . �i: . -10- . . o ..'T�; . CITY OF SAINT PAUL � � T �� '� '`�� OFEICE OF THE CITY COIINCIL � /t� � �, � . i.: (�1 f, Q4 . A �T:, . . �..�I E��' :� . .'.�.' '._ " � . ';t,µ.;A ._ Da t e : January 14, 1975 COMMITTEE RE PORT T 0 : Saint Paul City Councit FROM � Committee on FINANCE Robert sylveste� choirman, makes the fol lowing . report on C. F. [] Ordinance �x] Resolution [� Ofiher T 1 T L E : Resolution adopting the Housing and Ccxmmunity Development objectives and policies set forth in the communication of December 2, 1974 as the purposes announced by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. This item was passed unanimously by the Finance Committee on December 27, 1974. NOTE: This resolution was passed formally by the Council on January 14, 1975 and this report is for your information only. CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 .'� .-, >,,�, Y� � � ' , . � s�� `�' � � `°� ��C� r . � . � GITY OF SAZNT PAUL ( �� I 1 • i � �oCnsa:i OFFIGE OF THE MAYOI� ��r _ � November 5 , 1974 LAWRENOE D. GOHEN MaYOa Council President Ruby Hunt and Honorable Members of the City Council Saint Paul, Minnesota Dear President Hunt and Members of the Council : Enclosed with this letter are the suggested community development objectives and policies which have been prepared by the community development revenue sharing staff task force. Many of these policies have already been scrutinized at community meetings which the task force has held in conjunction with the Planning Commission. Bill Patton has brought to my attention the complex nature of almost every one of the policy statements contained herein. The statements may them- selves be short, but they represent the composite thinking of a great many individuals . Our City staff stands ready and willing to explain this document in detail to you as well as the rationale behind the various suggested policies . It is my feeling that all of us should thoroughly understand these policies inasmuch as they represent in many instances, areas of concern in which the city of Saint Paul has not previously had formally adopted and stated policies . At such time as you have had the opportunity to read over the document and are prepared for such a meeting with staff, kindly contact me and I will make all necessary arrangements . In order to meet our timetable for submission of this first application, I believe it is necessary that a public hearin� be held as soon as possible . -��►�...-.,-„'e rY � CE D . 0 N LDC/lm Mayor enclosure 22 � ' ' , CITY OF SAINT PAUL ti - OFFICE OF THE MAYOR GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAMS W!LLIAM Q. PATTON COORD I NATOR r�r1oR.�rmurt To: Mayor Lawrence D. Cohen From: Mr. William Q. Patton, CoordinatorCZ�(/. . Community Development Revenue Sharing Staff Task Force Date: November 5, 1974 Re: Con.nunity Development Objectives and Policies � Attached are the suggested Community Development Objectives and Policies which have been developed by the staff task foree for the first year Community Development Revenue Sharing application. � This document is the result of many hours of serious discussion by members of the staff task force. We have also presented drafts of this material to various citizens groups and received their reactions and input. The Planning Commission has reviewed and endorsed this material (actually an earlier, less refined draft) at their meeting of October 25, 1974, with the exception of the Human Service policies which were not ready for that meeting. Sta£f would like to stress to you, and ultimately to the City Council, the complex nature of almost each one of these policy statements. While the statements themselves are quite short, they represent the composite thinking of many individuals, and hopefully, an acceptable and realistic policy framework for community development activities in St. Paul. Staff would appreciate the opportunity to explain in detail to you and members of the City Council th� rationale behin� the various suggested policies. We feel it is vital that you and the �ouncil thoroughly understand these suggested policies, inasmuch as they represent in many instances, areas of concern in which the City has not previously had formally adopted and stated policies. Any and/or all members of the staff task force would be pleased to meet and discuss with you these suggested objectives and policies. We would urge 918 City Hall, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (612) 298-5586 .��.w � . . . � � � . •� , . � . ' �� k.�*,� � � � � Mayor Lawrence D. Cohen -2- Nove��`�'S, 1974 that any questions and concerns you ma� have regarding the attaehed do�ument be brought to our attention quickly, so that they may be resolved and the material transmitted to the City Council. If we are to meet our timetable of a February 1, 1975 submission to HUD, it is i.mperative that the Council adopt community development objectives and policies very soon so that the staff will have the guidance of this policy framework in Che preparation of the detailed application. We trust that the attached meets with your approval and would urge that you transmit it to the City Council for their consideration. WQP/klm Attachment t . ' , ' ' ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVENUE SHARING STAFF TASK FORCE Suggested Conenunity Development Ob,jectives and Policies November 1, 1974 Introduction On August 22, 1974, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 was signed into law. First proposed in 1971, this legislation consolidates seven categorical grant programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development into one block grant. As of January 1, 1975, programs such as NDP, Model Cities, Open Space and Neighborhood Facilities will cease to exist as separate programs, but are eligible activities under the block grant. Thus, if a city wishes to initiate redevelopment activities in a certain area, and the subsequent plan proposes a neighborhood facility, the City can use the block grant to accomplish both of these tasks. In the past the City would have been required to file separate applications for redevelopment and the neighborhood facility. In addition to consolidating former programs, the Act also redefines the role of cities and HUD. Under this Act, the city government is the applicant for these funds and has the option to designate other agencies to carry out all or part of the program. In the past, both the City and HRA were eligible to apply for certain categorical grants. The HRA operated the urban renewal and NDP projects, while the City was the recipient of Model Cities, neighborhood facilities and open space ,grants. The new legislation clearly assigns the responsibility for the application, program implementation . . . - . + and evaluation upon the City. This clear definition of responsibility was incorporated into the Act because locally-elected officials have urged Congress to permit them to find solutions for urban problems. Local officials have argued for flexible legislation that allows them, and not federal bureaucrats, to set priorities and implement programs. While the legislation redefines the responsibility of cities, it also assigns a new role for HUD. Formerly HUD thoroughly reviewed applications to,determine if they conformed to detailed departmental guidelines and priorities. Under this new legislation, HUD will ass�ane, to a significant degree, the role of program evaluator. In this role, HUD will evaluate the performance of cities in achieving their own goals and objectives as stated in the application. The performance report could affect a city's future funding and program activities. Therefore, it is important that a city prepare an application that includes activities to plan and evaluate its proposed activities. St. Paul and the Housin� and Com4nunitv Development Act On August 21, 1974, Mayor Lawrence D. Cohen addressed the City Council concerning this new legi3lation. In his remarks the Mayor outlined a planning process that would enable the City to submit an application for these funds by February, 1975. Specifically, he stressed that ". . .we must have. . .an orderly and comprehensive planning process which determines, from a city-wide point of view how thes� funds should be allocated. To achieve the above-stated objective, the Mayor outlined the following planning process: 1. Designate the City Planning staff to play the lead role in the praparation of the couanunity development plan and funding application. . -2- 2. Have City Planning establish a special staff task force to work full time on the application. Due to the special nature of the task, personnel will be drawn fram line departments, HRA and the council legislative aides. 3. Charge the task force to develop basic goals and objectives for the City's co�munity development program. 4. Widely disseminate the draft statement of goals and ob�ectives in the City for council public hearings which will be held after the adoption of the 1975 budget. 5. Refer the adopted goals and objectives to the special task force for use in developing a detailed program application. 6. Widely disseminate the draft program application in the comnunity for council public hearings which should be held by iate December or early January. The Council would then formally approve the City's couIInunity development application for submission to AUD. Since the Mayor's speech outlining this general planning process, the staff task force has developed a more detailed planning process for the first year application. This detailed process, which has been approved by the Mayor and Council, contains the following characteristics: 1. The Mayor and City Council have fina.l responsibility for the program application. 2. The Planning Cocarnission should be the principal city-wide citizen component in the planning process. 3. The bulk of the tec�.nical planning work involved in the preparation , of the application should be performed by the inter-agency staff task force -3- appointed by the Mayor under the leadership af thp City Pl�nning staff. � Citizens should be able to attend and observe at these meetings. 4. Both city-wide and cousnunity forums should be created by the City Council and the Planning Commission for participation in the planning process by all affected individuals and groups. Particigation should be understood as the opportunity to recoimnend general program goals and objectives and sgecific program activities, as we11 as the opportunity to review and made reco�nendations on program goals and objectives and program activities developed by the staff task force, the Planning Coannission, and the Ma.yor and City Council. 5. The process should be open, visible, and understandable to all affected individuals and groups. 6. The staff involved should work to foster citizen participation in the preparation of the first program applic�tion, and develop a long-range planning and participation process which will maximize the apportunity for citizen participation in the planning of subsequent program applications. The planning process should be separated into two major segments: (1) determination of. program goals and objectives in the context of a three- year general plan; and (2) development of the actual program applicati�n. At this time, the �taff task force, which is coordinated by the Grants- in-Aid Coordinator, has already conducted city-wide forums to abtain citizen input on CD goals and objectives and will continue this forum to develop the detailed application. Statement of Obiectives and Policies The primary objective of the Housing and Coc�nunity Development Act of 1974 is the development of viable urban co�nunities, including decent housing _4_ and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. To accomplish this objective, the Act provides assistance for activities directed toward meeting the following objectives: (1) the elimination of slums and blight and the prevention of blighting influences and the deterioration of property and neighborhood and community facilities of importance to the welfare of the co�nunity, principally persons of low and moderate income; (2) the elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety, and public welfare, through code enforcement, demolition, interim rehabilitation assistance, and related activities; (3) the conservation and expansion of the Nation's housing stock in order to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for all persons, but principally those of low and moderate incame; (4) the expansion and improvement of the quantity and quality of caamaunity services, principally for persons of low and moderate income, which are essential for sound community development and for the development of viable urban communities; (5) a more rational utilization of land and other natural resources and the better arrangement of residential, coiaraercial, industrial, recreational, and ather needed activity centers; (6) the reduction of the isolation of income groups within connnunities and geographical areas and the promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborho�ds through the spatial deconcentration of housing opportunities for persons of lower income and the revitalization of deteriorating or deteriorated neighborhoods to attract persons of higher income; and (7) the restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic, architectural, or esthetic reasons. -5- A careful reading of the legislative objectives indicates that physical development activities, as well as community services (objective ��4) are eligible for funding. However, further study of this Act leads to the conclusion that the type of community services eligible are limited to those whic� support and complement physical activities. Specifically, the legislation states the following: the provision of public services not otherwise availa��e in areas where other activities assisted under this title are being carried out in a concentrated manner, if such services are determined to be necessary or appropriate �o support such other activities and if assistance in providing or securing such services under other applicable Federal laws or programs has been applied for and denied within a reasonable period of time and if such services are directed toward (A) improving the community's public services and facilities, including those concerned with the employment, economic develapment, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, welfare, or recreation needs of persons residing in such areas, and (B� coordinating public and private development programs /Sec. 105(a)(8Z/ These complex requirements, including the denial of other appropriate federal funds suggests that while human services are an eligible service, Congress expects most of the co�nunity development funds to be used for physical development activities. Aware of the comglexities of this Act and the legislative intent, the staff task force has deveZoped the attached flow chart which graphically illustrates the objectives and related program activities eligible under this Act. The numbered boxes of the f1.ow chart identify specific objectives which are similarly numbered and addressed in the following statements. For example, box �E1 on the flow chart addresses the d�velopment of management capability while objective statement #1 an� related policies address the same issue. Therefore, for the firgt year of coIIanunity development the following objectives and policies, which emphasize the capability to effectivaly -6- accomplish the planning, evaluation, and grogra�ing of these funds, as well as continuing previouslq-planned projects are suggested: Process• 1. Develop management capability within City to implement CD. Policy A: Develop planning capability to do area land use planning throughout City. Policy B: Develop evaluation capability to thoroughly evaluate effectiveness of all CDRS activities. Policy C: Develop planning capability to identify co�mnunity development needs and to integrate functional plans into unified conxaunity development plan, emphasizing maintenance and improvement of concentrated areas. Policy D: Develop administrative capability to implement and oversee CDRS programs., 2. Develop intergovernmental cd coordina.tion capability. Policy E. Develop administrative and planning capability to coordinate and integrate all CD programs. Fmphasis will be placed on the use of CDRS funds as "match" for other non-city funds. 3. Deaelop and implement citizen participation process. Policy F. Develop and implement a formal, Iegalized city-wide process for involvement of citizens in City planning and budgeting activities. Development of Decent and Safe Hausing 4. Ma.intain and improve existing housing. � -7- Policy G. A high priority will be given to rehabilitation of housing and to enforcement of housing and building codes. Rehabilitation will be aimed particularly at concentrated areas of "fringe" neighborhoods, as in the existing City housing rehabilitation program. A high priority will also be given to relatad activities in these areas, such as reconstruction of public improve- ments. Policy N. These activities, as well as all other activities aimed at improving the physical environment, will be carried out in all areas of the City subject tc� the following limitations: (1) The area of the City must be predominantly low or moderate income in economic lsvel. (2) Activities must address an identified cammunity development need. (3) Activities during the first year will be carried on in NDP areas at a level sufficient to prevent disruptioa of NDP area plan implement�tion and development. {!.�) Activziie4 cannot be of a magnitude which nscessitates the preparation of an environmental impact statement under CDRS xegulations. (Environmental Impact Statement vs. Environmental Assessment). (5) Activiti�s should �mphasize the coordinated use of programs to maximize the impact on aoncentrated areas � . . -8- 5. Better utilize existing housing. Policy I. A high priority will be given to activities leading to the better utilization of existing housing. This would include planning and development of programs like urban hamesteading and housing recycling. 6. Eiiminate deteriorated buiidings. Policy J. A high priority will be given to the elimination of deteriorated buildings when vacant or abandoned or when needed for planned site assembly or when the site can be built on or reused within a reasonable period �f time. 7. Development of New Housing. Poli�y K. Public funding for the construction of new housing wili come from existing federal and state housing progr�s. This will include housing for special grou�s such as the elderly or the handicapped. Policy L. CDRS funds could be used to assist in the development of n�w residential market rate housing in cd areas. Maintain and Imurave the Physical Environment 8. Provide pub�ic improvements. Policy M. Public improvements should be made in conjunction and in concert with other cd activities wherever possible. Policy N. Puhlic improvements, including and limited to streets, • -9- curbs, gutters, sidewalks, lights and trees, in cd areas should not be financed from assessments against property owners. It is recommended that this poli�y be considered in the £ormation of a city-wide assessment policy. Policy 0. Public impxovements programs should be compre- hensive in nature. Public improvements should be defined to include streets, curbs, gutters, sidewaZks, street lights, sewers and trees. 9. Improve and Enhance Environn�nt Quality. Policy P. A high priority will be given to the enforcement of h�alth and safety codes, and environmental quality regulations. 10. Provide public facilities. Policy Q. Planning and £unding of all public facilities should take place within the City's CIP process. Policy R. No first-year CDRS funds should be allocated for the construction of any public facility not now planned. 11, Preserve properties of historic, architectural or aesthetic significance. P�licy S. Activities should emp�asize the identification of needs in this are�. -10- • � . . Improve Economic Environment 12. Encourage the orderly expansion of co�nercial and industrial activities. � Policy T. Expenditure of CDRS funds for cou�ercial and industrial development in cd areas should only be used when no other funding source is available. Poiicy U. High priority will be given to development and ' stabilization of business districts in residential cd areas. 13. Develop manpower programs. Policy V. No City manpower programs will be funded through comsnunity develapment but manpower programs will be coordina.ted and funded, if possible, through the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) . Ia�rove Human Resources 14. Provide opportunities for the maintenance and expansion of human services related to physical development activities. Policy W. The City should take the lead role in developing a canprehensive planning and evaluation process for huma.n services. Polic3r X. CDRS funds could be provided for support of new or existing publicly or privately funded human services for up to three years at an annually decreasing rate, subject to annual program evaluation, provided that the following criteria apply: -11- . . . 1. The program must be eligible under the provisions � of the Housing and Conununity Development Act of 1974 (particular at�ention should be paid to the provision requiring the seeking of oth�r appropriate funding sources) . 2. The program must address caam�unity development needs as identified by the City's comprehensive planning process. 3. The sponsoring agency must clearly demonstrate for new programs, or have demonstrated for existing programs, its understanding that it is responsible for and cotmnitted to securing other ongoing funding sources for operation of the program. 15. The integration of all socio-economic groups. Policy Y. Housing development, whether new or rehabilitated, should to the extent possible, offer units affordable to a wide range of socio-economic groups. Su�nary The suggested ob�ectives and policies provide the framework for the development of a first year applicat�on. GeneraZly, the objectives emphasize the need for the continuation o£ existi.ng projects and the de�relopment of the capacity locally to plan and implemen.t these funds in consort with other available couanunity development tools. Such tools include the CIP, home rehabilitation, devalopment districts, urban homestead and the federally funded manpower programs. To accomplish these objectives and related policies, the implementation, as soon as possible, of a process that enables ci•tizens to be involved in City -12- . • : planning and budgeting activities is of vital importance. Withoutsuch a policy, the co�nunity development process will be difficult to implement. The adoption of objectives provides a direction or framework for the program activities. The objectives suggest generally "what" activities should be undertaken but do not identify specifically "how" or "where" these activities should be developed or located. These very important tasks of program development and location can only be accomplished after the adoption of a general policy framework. The second phase of the conrtnunity development process--the detailed application--will address these issues of the "how" and "where". -13- _ . . � - „ ;,.; :,�.�,�•�r a. _� �sa,; `� ` . �, ,. . . . � . . ' ,a ►�.i�. .� . � . , � �. . . . � � � � ' r t,., � a��+�t` , . � ' . . ' 1 . . - . . , . . . . , ..�. 6 YYi . . . . . , .� . � . . �� . , � � . � � y � t�� . .. ' .. . � � , . , . . . . �,! ��.. � . , � � �� \ ' � . . . . � . . . ./ .. . , � ��,� .. . . , . . ':}, . � � .. � . . . � .. , .. A�{';� .. , . . . . � , � � .. ' '/ �:`�! . .. . . . � . . ....\ � . � . . . ' . . .. e .. . . , .y . . . � � ;.f� � . � . ' ' . . . , �., , � . . . . . ' � . . � , .� , f i . ' . . .. � � .. .. � I . � ' . . . � . ` . ' � ��. � . - . . .. . . 1 .� � . � , . . .. 4::�. 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Room 386 City Hall � Dear Mrs, Mix: This letter is to formally inform your office that the Finance Committee of the St. Paul City Council has approved the attached final draft of the Community Development Objectives and Policies. This matter was referred to the Committee on Finance by your letter of November 12, 1974. I would appreciate it if you would at this time remove this item from the list of business pending before the Committee on Fiance. / � Cordially you s, ;� / } _ �� -'%l,! - � /� ��... ; ' ^�� U � ob�� ester Cou cilm n RS:da j CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL, :�1INNESOTA 55102 612/298-4475 --..:�G � . CITY OF SAINT PAUL Comnwnity Development Objectives and Policies December 2, 1974 (With Revisions) • The primary objective of the Housing and Community Developr�ent Act of 1974 i.s the development of viable urban communities, incZuding decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. To accomplish this objective, the Act provides assi_stance tor activities directed toward meeting the following objectives: (1) the elimination of slums and blight and the prevention ot blighting influences and the deteri.oration of property and neighborhood and corununity facilities of i.mportance to the welfare of the co:nn;unity, principally persons of low and moderate income; , (2) the elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, sa£ety, and public welfare, through code enforcement, demolition, interim rehabilitation assistance, and related activities; (3) tlle conservation and expansion of the Nation's housing stock in order to provi.de a deceut home and a suitable living environment for a?1 persons, but pri.ncipally those of low and moderate income; (4) the expansion and improvement of the quantity and quality of con�uunity services, principally for persons of low and moderate income, which are essential for sound community development and for the development of viabl'e urban communities; (5) a more rational utilization of land and other natural resources and the better arrangement of residential, co�rnnercial, industrial, recreational, and other needed activity centers; .. .._,.r---... .. . . ..-.. . .._. . • ' •� ' - •- - - ..... .. ' _ . _, . r_- � � . •-- . . . .. . _ . . v .. . _ ,._..,- �. _.-'-'--'--��--- ---- --� (6) the reduction of the isolation of income groups within conanunities and geographical areas and the promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods throiigh the spatial deconcentration of housing apportunities for persons of lower income and the revitalization of deterio- rating or deteriorated neighborhoods to attract persons of higher income; and (7) the restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic, architectural, or esthetic reasons. A careful reading of the legislative objectives indicates that physical development activities, as well as co►mnunity services (objective �k4) are eligible for funding. However, further study of this Act leads to the c�onclusion that the type of corrnnunity services eligible are. limited to those which support and complement physical activities. Specifically, the legislation states the following: the provision of public services not otherwise available in areas where other activities assisted under this title are being carried out in a concentrated manner, if such serv�_ces are determined to be necessary or appropriate to support such other activities and if assistance in providing or securing such services under other applicable Federal laws or programs has been applied for and denied within a reasonable period of time and if such services are directed to�vard (A) improving the community's public services and facilities, including those concerned with the employment, economic development, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, welfare, or recreation needs of persons residi.ng in such areas, and (B) coordinating�ublic and pri.vate development programs /Sec. 105(a)(8Z/ These complex requirements, including the denial of other appropriate federal funds suggests that while h�unan services are an eligible service, Congress expects most of the connnunity development funds to be used for physical development activities. Aware of the complexities of this Act and the legislative intent, the staff task force has developed the attached flow chart cahich graphically -2- . ..�_ _._- - . -- .,_� _ __ ,._:_.._.-_. illustrates the objectives and related program activities eligible under • this Act. The numbered boxes of the flow chart identify specific objectives which are similarly numbered and addressed in the follocaing statements. For • exflmple, box ��1 on the flow chart addresses the development of management capability, while objective statement ��1 and related policies address the same issue. Therefore, for the first year of community development the follok*ing objectives and policies, which emphasize the capability to effectively accomplish the planning, evaluation, and programming of these funds, as well as continuing previously-planned projects are suggested: PROCESS 1. Develop management capability within City to implement CD. Policy A: Develop planning capability to do area �and-ase physical, social, and economic planning throughout the City. Policy B: Develop eba�na��en capability to thoroughly evaluate effectiveness of all CDRS activities. Policy C: Develop planning capability to identi.fy conununity dc:velopment needs and to integrate functional plans into a unified community development plan, emphasizing � maintenance and improvement of concentrated areas. Policy D: Develop administrative capability to implement and . oversee CDRS programs. 2. Develop intergovernmental CD coordination capability. Policy E. Develop administrative and planning capability to - -3- coordinate and integrate all CD programs. Emphasis, wherever possi.ble, will be placed on the use of CDRS funds as "match" for other non-city funds. 3. Develop and implement citizen participation process. ' Policy F. In the first year develop and implement a formal, �ege�f�ed legitimatized city-wide process for involve- ment of citizens in 6x��* planning and budgeting activities. PROVIllE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TI� DEVELOPMENT OF DECENT AND SAFE HOUSING 4. Maintain and improve existing housing. Policy G. A high priority will be given to rehabilitation of housing and to enforcement of housing and building codes. Rekebx��a�fen Activity will be aimed particularly _ at concentrated areas of-'-'fr�nge'-'-nefgkberkeeds;-ae-fn �ke-ex�e��ng-6g�y-kene�xg-rekab��a�f�n-p�egra�: within neighborhoods requiring rehabilitation. A-k�gk-prxer�tp Emphasis will be given to related activities in these areas, such as reconstruction of public imurovements. Policy H. These activities, as well as all other activities aimed at improving the physical environment, will be carried out in all areas of the City subject to the following limitations: � (1) The area of the City must be predominantly low or moderate income in economic level or eliminate and/or prevent the spread of blight. -4- � • • � , I I � (2) Activities must address an identified community . I � , development need. (3) Activities dnrrng-tke-��rs�-�ear will be carried on in NDP areas at a level sufficient to prevent disruption of existin� NDP area plan implementation ' and development. (4) Activities durin� CD Year I cannot be of a magnitude which necessitates the preparation of an environmental iirpact stateme�it under CDRS regulations. (5) Activities should emphasize the coordinated use of programs to maximize the impact on concentrated areas. 5. Better utilize existing housing. Policy I. A-hfgh-pr�er��y Emphasis will be g�ben-�a placed upon activities leading to the better utilization of existing housing. This would include planning and development of programs ��ke such as urban honesteading, housing recycling, and rehabilitation. 6. Eliminate deteriorated buildings. Policy J. A-hfgk-pr�erf��• Emphasis will be given to the elimination of deteriorated buildings when vacant or abandoned or when needed for pZanned site assembly in areas where land use and project planninQ have occurred or when the site can be built on or reused within a reasonable period of time. -5- 4 _,.__��-.. . .. . . _. 1 7. Development of New Housing. Policy K. Public funding for the construction of new housing will come from existing federal and state housing programs. This �f�� may include housing for special groups such as the elderly or the handicapped. Policy L. CDRS funds could be used to assist ��-��e-dene�ep�en� in activities (i.e. , site assembly) that could lead to the construction of new residential market rate housing in CD areas. MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 8. Provide public improvements. Policy M. Public improvements should be made in conjunction and in concert with other CD activities wherever possible. Policy N. Public improvements programs should be comprehensive in (Old Policy 0) nature. Public improvements should be defined to i.nclude ' streets, �curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, sewers and trees. Policy O. Public improvements, xne�ud�ng-nnd-�fc��e�-�a-e��ee�s, ' (Old Policy N) earbs;-gn��ers,--e��eFae�ke;-}�gH�e-ax�-�rees, eacept for sewers, in CD areas should not be financed from assess- ments against property owners. It is recommended that this policy be considered in the formation of a city wide assessment policy. 9. Improve an3 Enhance Environmental Quality. -6- • . • . � , . ' Policy P. A-k#gk-pr�ep�E�y-�a��-be-g��ex-�o-�ke-ex�eree�ex� ef-kea�Ek-�n�-enfe��-ee�es;-end-en�r�renx�exhe�-qt�e��}t �eg��at��ene. The enforcement of health and safety codes, and environmental quality re�ulations will be pursued. 10. Provide public facilities. �olicy Q. Planning and fnnd��-et identification of fundin� sources for all public facilities should take place within the City's CIP process. Policy R. No first-year CDRS funds should be allocated for the construction of any public facility not now planned and approved by the appro�riate �overnmental bodies. 11. Preserve preper�ges buildings and areas of historic, architectural or aesthetic significance. Policy S. Activities should emphasize the identification of needs in this area. 7MPROVE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 12, Encourage the orderly revitalization and expansion of commercial and industrial activities in such areas as the Central Business District, the Midway Tndustrial Area, etc. Policy T. For the first year of the program, expenditure of CDRS funds for coirmiercial and industrial development in CD areas �hon}d-en�p-be-nscd-when-ne-ather-fnndfng-searee �e-ava��ab�e: will be evaluated in terms of other potential -7- � , ' - , • fundin� sources (tax increment, development district, • industrial revenue bonds�prior to the cotrznitment of CDRS funds. . Policy U. High priority will be given to development and stabilization of business distxicts in residential CD areas, 13. Develop manpower programs. Policy V. No-6ftp-manpe�cr-pragresx+9-t.+��-be-�nn�e�-tkratsg�t ee�xx��y-de�*e�epx�ex�-b��-�a.x�ewer-g�eg�a�e-K��-be eeepd�xa�e�-a��-€��ed;-g€-pees�b�e;-��eagk-�ke 6e�p�ekeae��e-F�g�eyr,�eH�-ax�-��a�x�xg-Ae�-EGF�A}. City manpower �ro�rams �vi11 be coordinated and funded, as�Qropriate, throu�the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CE'i'A) . IMPROVE HiJMAN RF SOURCF S 14. Provide opportunities for the maintenance and expansj.on of tiuman services related to physical devel_opment activities. Policy W. The City should take the lead role in developing a comprehensive planning and evaluation process for human services. . Policy X. CDRS funds could be provided for support of new or existing, publicly or privately funded human services for up to three years at an annually decreasing rate, subject to annual program evaluation, provided that the following criteria apply: � -8- � � . „ . , (1) The program must be eligible under the provisions of the Housing and Comrnunity Development Act of 1974 (particular attention should be paid to the 1 provi,i_on requiri.ng the seeking of other appropriate , ftmding sources) . � (2) The program must adclress community development needs as identa.fied by the City's ee��jens�,ve planning process. F3} �e-9penserYng-r�genep--r.tinst-e�esr�y-�e�ans�ra�e-€er ncm-pr6grama,--nr-have-�emanstrated-fer�CXt8�7tRg pregra�e;-��s-dn�er��an��ng��tz�-ft-�s-respens�b�e for-and-ean�ntt�e�-�e-seenrxHg-eLker-enge�ng-€axdfng seurees-far-eper��xen-e�-�kc-pregram. 15. The integration of all socio-economic groups. Policy Y. Housing development, whether new or rehabilitated, should, to the extent possible, offer units affordable to a wide range of socio-economic groups. SIJMt�1t�RY The suggested objectives and policies provide the framework for ttie development of a first year application. Generally, the objectives emphasize the need for the continuation of existing p�,�Jee�a pro�rams and the development of the capacity locally to plan and implement these funds in consort with other available community development tools. Such tools 3.nclude the CIP, home rehabilitation, development districts, urban homestead, and the federally -9- funded tnanpower programs. � �e-aeee�a��et�-��eee-ebjee��vea-axd-�e�a�e�-�e��a�asT-��e-��p�e�aea�a��aa, aa-ssen-as-�ass�b�c,--eF-a-preeees-�I�itz�-eReb�ea-e��t�exs-�e-be-ix�e��re�-�a-S}�y p�ann�ng-rzn�-l�n�ge��xg-ae�xv��fes-�s-e�-v��e�-��er�axee:--W��t�ex�-sxel�-a p6��ey;-�he-ea�nnz�p-�eae�op�+en�-�reeesa-��-be-d��}ec��-�e-�x�g�e�ex�. � �ke-ac�eg��ex-ef-eb�ee��vee-��ee}�es-a-��pee��ax-ep-��eeerl�-€e�-�l�e pregram-ec�xnxhres:--�He-ebjee��ves-at�ggee�-gexera��y-'-`Eaka�'-'-ee�}v��=es-s�e�� be-nn�ertaken-bn�-�e-ne�-tde��*-a�ecf€�ea��-'-'I�ex'-'-er-'-'Hkere'-'-�kese-ee��ea shc�a�d-be-deve�eped-er-�ecr��ed;--�hese-der}�-fmpertant-�asks-af-pregraxi-c3ebe�ep- rnent-and-�eea�ren-ean-en��►-be-atcer�p}�ske�-a�fer-@l�e-ae�ep�fen-ef-s-genera� pe�fep-�rar+ee�erk.--��ke-�eean�-pk�se-ef-�ke-cer.�nnn��p-�e�►e�ep�ea�-preeeae-- �he-c�e�er�ed-r�pp�Yee�ten-^idt��-B�f�Y'C83-��C9C-�98riC8-e�-�ke-��ke�a'-'�QA�-��H�2Ei'E��, In implementi.�� these objectives and policies, the City of St. Paul will conform to_ the variaus certification requirements of the Housin� and Communit.y Development Act of 1974. 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