Human Affairs Committee

HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AGENDA FEBRUARY 16, 2016 7:30 p.m. or Immediately Following Mayor’s State-of-the-City Aldermanic Chamber PUBLIC HEARINGS DEVELOPMENT OF FY17 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/ HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PLAN (Comments on Past Performance and Identifying Future Needs for the Fiscal Year 2017 CDBG & HOME Program Annual Action Plan) and HISTORICAL IMPACT ON PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF 42 CHESTNUT STREET ROLL CALL ELECTION OF COMMITTEE CLERK TESTIMONY REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT COMMUNICATIONS From: Carrie Schena, Manager, Urban Programs Department Re: Public Hearing: Historical Impact of Proposed Demolition of 42 Chestnut Street From: Carrie Schena, Manager, Urban Programs Department Re: CDBG & HOME Open Activities Update From: Carrie Schena, Manager, Urban Programs Department Re: Development FY2017 Annual Action Plan (CDBG & HOME Programs) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None NEW BUSINESS – RESOLUTIONS R-16-005 Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja Alderman June M. Caron Alderman Benjamin M. Clemons Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr. Alderman Tom Lopez RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY “STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM” INTO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANT ACTIVITY “2015 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM” R-16-007 Endorsers:Mayor Jim Donchess Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire Alderman June M. Caron Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr. Alderman Tom Lopez RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $40,000 FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INTO PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT ACTIVITY “FY2016 AND FY2017 CLIMATE AND HEALTH ADAPTATION PLAN (CHAP)” NEW BUSINESS - ORDINANCES - None GENERAL DISCUSSION PUBLIC COMMENT REMARKS BY THE ALDERMEN POSSIBLE NON-PUBLIC SESSION ADJOURNMENT  Community Development Division Urban Programs Department Memo To: Human Affairs Committee From: Carrie Schena, Manager, Urban Programs Department Date: January 28, 2016 Re: Public Hearing: Historical impact of proposed demolition of 42 Chestnut Street R-15-129 Amended, allocated HOME Investment Partnership Program funds to Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity (GNHFH) to purchase and redevelop 42 Chestnut Street into owner-occupied housing. Since the HOME Program is federally funded, the City must comply with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, particularly sections 106 and 110; and 36 CFR Part 800. Pursuant to these regulations, we have consulted with the NH Division of Historic Resources (NHDHR) regarding the scope of this project. This property is part of and contributes to the French Village Historic District. Although the new structure will be designed to blend into the neighborhood, NHDHR has determined that removal of an eligible property will constitute an “adverse effect” under 36 CFR Part 800.5(a)(1). The attached letter from NHDHR, dated January 5, 2016 outlines a number of steps to be taken following a finding of adverse effect. One of these steps includes seeking input from individuals or organizations that may be concerned with historic properties. To that end, a Public Hearing is being held through the Aldermanic Human Affairs Committee on February 8, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Aldermanic Chambers, Nashua City Hall. To assist you in discussing mitigation of the adverse effect, I have attached the communications with NHDRH, including a full description of the proposed project and documentation of why rehab of the existing structure is not feasible. While removal of an original structure may adversely affect the integrity of the French Village Historic District, we believe the overall benefit to the neighborhood outweighs this adverse effect. Comments from the Public Hearing, whether supportive or adverse will be considered as we develop the mitigation plan. Attachments: Review and Compliance submission to NHDHR 9/14/2015 Review and Compliance response from NHDHR 9/21/2015 R&C #7078 Ongoing consultation letter 12/28/2015 Communication from GNHFH RE: rehab challenges Nashua Police Department letter 12/21/2015 NHDHR finding of adverse effect 1/5/2016 229 Main Street • Nashua, New Hampshire 03060 • Phone (603) 589-3087 • Fax (603) 589-3398  Community Development 589-3095 City of Nashua Planning and Zoning Building Safety 589-3090 589-3080 Code Enforcement 589-3100 Community Development Division Urban Programs 589-3085 Economic Development 589-3070 City Hall, 229 Main Street, PO Box 2019 Conservation Commission 589-3105 Nashua, New Hampshire 03061-2019 FAX 589-3398 www.gonashua.com Memo To: Human Affairs Committee From: Carrie Schena, UPD Manager Date: February 4, 2016 Re: CDBG & HOME open activities update Please find below attached the current status of open and recently completed CDBG and HOME activities.  CDBG Activity Status, as of 02/03/2016 Year Activity Description Original Budget Balance Notes FY11 $15,000 $4,742 FY14 Rail Trail Lighting $50,000 $4,187 Total balance $8,929; City looking into cost of hardwiring and other options to improve functionality Private $15,500 $0 Façade improvement at Fody's Tavern underway. Installation of marquee expected in March. Balance FY11 Best Retail Practices-Façade $18,000 $421 avail to reprogram. FY14 Neighborhood Impact $10,000 $7,500 Funds to be applied to neighborhood projects benefitting low-moderate income residents. FY15 Bridges - Shelter impvt's $12,127 $2,527 Project completed under budget in summer 2015. Balance avail to reprogram. FY15 Children's Home - flooring $29,602 $292.60 Project completed under budget in summer 2015. Balance avail to reprogram. $18,500 Bids received 2/12/15. Cost of work approx. $10,000 over funded amount. PAL working to identify FY15 PAL - ADA ramp/bulkhead $0 $7,830 gap funding. Project will begin when weather improves/funding in place. FY15 City of Nashua - crosswalks $120,000 $35,118 Work completed; awaiting paperwork to release final payment. Boys & Girls Club - outdoor pavillion, FY16 $58,657 $58,657 Going out to bid February 18, 2016 Kids Club area modification, fencing FY16 Bridges - Kitchen renovation $30,000 $30,000 Going out to bid February 18, 2016 Project underway; total cost $22,000 including an additional $4,000 for rotted underlayment; Agency FY16 Front Door Agency - Roof $10,000 $0 contributed $10,200, Contingency covering $2,000 of the additional cost. Girls Incorporated - Facility FY16 $97,000 $97,000 Working with Girls Inc to identify eligible project costs, renovation on schedule reno/expansion FY16 Nashua Children's Home - Roofs $45,000 $20,075 Project completed under budget. Balance avail to reprogram. FY16 Housing Improvement Program $75,000 $40,291 Applications ongoing. Balance reflects $35,160 of program income received to date this FY. FY15 $40,000 $5,818 Centennial Pool Improvements Project started before winter season, to be completed in spring. FY16 $35,000 $35,000 FY15 $25,000 $25,000 Labine Park Improvements Project was bid in October 2015; bids too high. Going back out in the spring. FY16 $25,952 $25,952 FY16 Court Street or Railroad Sq $14,949 $14,949 Exterior concrete work at Court St or sidewalk improvements at RR Square  HOME Funds Status Year Activity Description Original Budget Balance Notes Project is complete, final payment pending; ownership was conveyed to two low-income families in FY12 45-47 Chestnut Street $325,800 $2,083 November FY12 Entered into contract on 8/28/2014 with Neighborworks of Southern NH to operate this program. We $165,000 FY13 Homebuyer Assistance Program $165,000 have been unable to locate lenders willing to accept the HOME lien. Working with HUD, FHA and ($55K/yr) FY14 NWSNH to modify either the lien or the program structure. FY14 Homebuyer Assistance Program - See above note, funds have not been added to NWSNH contract due to difficulties implementingthe $110,000 $110,000 FY15 unallocated program. Two-year agreement; funds cover operating costs related to identifying a CHDO eligible affordable FY15 CHDO Operating - NWSNH $24,955 $12,178 housing project. Project is underway and ahead of schedule with an estimated completion date in May 2016. Balance FY16 Salmon Brook Senior Housing $558,000 $55,800.00 reflects 10% retainage. FY16 Habitat for Humanity - 42 Chestnut $108,759.46 $108,759.46 Working through the environmental review process, including mitigating a historic "adverse effect"  CITY OF NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY2017 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL APPLICATION (Please submit only this section forward) APPLICANT INFORMATION Organization Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire Tax ID 23-7416090 Name of Program Girls Center Playground Complete Address 27 Burke Street. Nashua, NH 03060 Contact Person Cathy Duffy Cullity Phone 603-882-6256 E-Mail cdcullity@girlsincnewhampshire.org Website www.girlsincnewhampshire.org Please Identify the Type of Organization Applying for Funds (Note: More than one may apply) 501(c)(3) For-profit authorized under 570.201(o) Unit of Government Faith-based Organization Institution of Higher Education *DUNS # 111934647 *CCR Expiration Date no expiration date listed Important notice regarding mandatory federal reporting requirements: The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act requires sub-recipients receiving federal funds to register with Dunn and Bradstreet to obtain a DUNS number and complete or renew their registration in the Central Contractor Registration. For information on how to obtain a DUNS number and register in CCR please visit: http://www.grants.gov/applicants/request_duns_number.jsp and www.ccr.gov/startregistration.aspx . Completing these registration processes is free, but may take up to 10 days to complete. The City will not commit funds without this information. PROJECT INFORMATION Amount of CDBG funds requested for activity/project: $ 61,500 Provide a brief summary of the activity for which the funds are requested: (i.e. Roof Replacement) Installation of a new playground with new fencing at 27 Burke Street Consolidated Plan Goal and Priority Need(s) that will be met by proposed project (see Introduction pages 4-5) Goal (i.e. Public Facility Improvement) Public facility improvement Need (i.e. Improve the quality of existing housing stock) Replace the existing playground structure at the Girls Center and install new fencing Please provide the estimated number of unduplicated Nashua beneficiaries that will benefit from this CDBG funded activity, not necessarily your entire client population (these numbers will be monitored during the funding year): Number of clients at or below 30% of are median income 67% Number of clients 31 – 50% area median income Number of clients 51% - 80% area median income Beneficiary type: Elderly Family Disabled Homeless Persons living with AIDS CDBG FY2017 Application, Page 1  Other (specify): at-risk youth If applicable, # of affordable housing units created/retained: Please indicate if the proposed project is likely to: Take place outside of the City of Nashua Result in displacing a property owner or tenant Constitute production of affordable family rental units Certain activities, such as activities that take place outside the City, activities that could result in displacing a property owner or tenant, and/or activities for affordable rental projects involve additional administrative requirements. PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION TASK DATE Replace school age playground at 27 Burke Street September 2017 Install new fencing at 27 Burke Street September 2017 PROJECT NARRATIVE Please provide a detailed description for your proposed project. This section should describe the use of funds and explain why the funds are needed. Please relate how the CDBG funds will ultimately benefit low-moderate income individuals. Please indicate who prepared the cost estimate and/or attach any quotes you have obtained. Girls Inc. of New Hampshire has embarked on a capital campaign to renovate the entire facility located at 27 Burke Street so that it is a safe, attractive, useful space for our year-round afterschool and summer camp program which serves hundreds of youth each year. With CDBG funds we propose to install a new school age playground. The current playground is in major disrepair and is not only for the girls we serve, but also serves many other children in the neighborhood who visit it when our program is not open. We plan to remove the existing playground structures and replace it with new, high-quality safe school age playground equipment. In addition, we must install a new fence around the playground area so that it will be separated from the Crown Hill City Pool which is adjacent to our facility. The fence will serve as a barrier so that children cannot wander off from the playground and enter the pool area. We have received quotes from Blue Ribbon Companies for the fencing and Forest Preserve Playground for the equipment. Both quotes are attached. PERFORMANCE OUTCOME MEASURES In this section please provide the outcomes proposed and the method of measurement. For example, if CDBG funds are to being requested to improve your facility, what is the overall outcome: X number of children able to participate in additional programs; X number of clients able to be served in an area of the building that was unusable, etc. You may list multiple outcomes. Outcome Measurement Ex. Decrease in childhood hunger # of children who participate in meal program CDBG FY2017 Application, Page 2  # of hours children participate in outside daily play/exercise Increase daily physical activity for children # of children able to be served in outdoor space that was Increase overall safety of outdoor play areas for children previously not safe enough to use ACTIVITY/PROJECT BUDGET Please provide a budget for the proposed project. Include all proposed expenses & funding sources. Please separate costs if the request covers more than one location. A. Non-Construction Projects/Activities (i.e. job creation, economic development projects) A B A+B CDBG Funds Other Funding* Total Proposed Budget Requested Office Supplies Utilities Repairs/Maintenance Travel Salaries (List relevant positions) Other: TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET: B. Construction Projects A B A+B CDBG Funds Other Funding Total Proposed Budget Requested Hard Costs Note: Federal wage rates may apply for some construction projects. Applicants are encouraged to obtain estimates that reflect wage rates estimates. Construction 22,000 0 22,000 Other (list) 0 Playground Equipment 25,000 0 25,000 Fencing 8,500 0 8,500 Total Hard Costs 55,500 55,500 Soft Costs Acquisition 0 Appraisals 0 Design/Engineering 6,000 0 6,000 Other(list): 0 Total Soft Costs TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET: 61,500 61,500 * Summary of Other Funding - please indicate the amount and type of additional funding committed or pending for this project, if applicable. (Do not include CDBG amounts requested in this application) Funding Source: Amount: Committed or Pending? CDBG FY2017 Application, Page 3 $16,500