City Council
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · April 2, 2020
Minutes
Minutes of the
TROY CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 2, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, this meeting was held remotely via videoconference.
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Council President Mantello.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: The roll being called, the following answered to their names: Council Member Gulli,
Council Member Ashe-McPherson, Council Member Steele, Council Member Cummings,
Council Member Zalewski, Council Member McDermott, Council President Mantello, Chair.
In attendance were Mayor Patrick Madden, Deputy Mayor Monica Kurzejeski, Corporation
Counsel James Caruso, and Deputy Comptroller Andrew Piotrowski.
Public Forum - written statements were submitted by the following individuals and are
appended to these minutes:
Sam Chiappone, Ida Street.
Eric Wisher, Troy UFA
Deputy Comptroller Andrew Piotrowski gave an overview of the Preliminary 2019 Audit Report.
23. Ordinance Authorizing And Approving, The Filing Of The City Of Troy's Application
For Funding Pursuant To The Housing And Community Development Act Of 1974, The
McKinney Act Emergency Shelter Grant Program And The Home Investment Partnership
Program And Designating The Mayor As The Authorized Representative Of The City For
Such Purposes (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration)
For introduction only.
39. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Submit The City Of Troy’s Five Year Strategic
Consolidated Plan To The U. S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (Council
President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration)
For introduction only. Resolution title amended to insert “and the One Year Annual Action Plan”
after “Consolidated Plan,” 7 ayes, 0 nos.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
A video recording of this meeting is on file at the City Clerk's office.
December 9, 2019
Carolin Skriptshak
Community Development Program Supervisor
City of Troy
Housing & Community Development
433 River Street, 5th Floor
Troy, New York 12180
Dear Carolin,
We are writing this letter for two reasons. First, we would like to sincerely thank you, Charles Doyle and
V. Zubkovs for conducting the public informational meetings over the past month, regarding the
Community Development Grant (CDBG) Funding Process. Second, we would like to formalize our
requests to the City as outlined in this letter and attachments including; a meeting response comment
sheet, letters of support, City of Troy Project Revitalization Map, and our groups timeline for requesting
CDBG Funds.
Our sincere desire is to see long term, infrastructure improvements that will enhance 4th Street north of
Canal Ave to Division St., one of the main traveled corridors and historic areas in the city.
The Little Italy Area has seen an increase in ownership investments in our housing stock. Over the last
two years, within our neighborhood borders, 72 properties have been sold on the open market and many
more have changed hands via private sale. A person walking through our area would see many work
crews, building permits, and projects going on by both long term residents and new owners. Additionally,
the Troy Police Department has made significant efforts, through dangerous work, to remove the less
desirable residents and increase the quality of life. We want to capitalize on this positive work and
request the attached, long-term, physical improvements to our area.
One discussion point that is concerning to our group is the lack of active revitalization projects taking
place in the South-Central section of our city. This lack of project work was noted during the recent
public informational meeting and shown on the attached map as displayed at these meetings. While we
appreciate, support, and applaud all the great efforts happening to the north and south of us we feel it’s
time to address the South-Central Area with CDBG Funds to keep pace with the revitalization happening
around us.
Our group is proposing the infrastructure improvements to 4th Street as outlined on the attached meeting
comment sheet. As a group, we have discussed these improvements for our neighborhood and we would
like to request that the City focus on these items as first priorities for the upcoming CDBG application
process and final plan due to HUD in Mid-May 2020. These requested improvements are firmly seeking
a long-term major impact opportunity for 4th St. Our requests fall in line perfectly with the City’s own
comprehensive plan (CTCP) and specific improvements outlined in the plan for Strategies for
South-Central / Little Italy. All requested improvements are from the first priorities of that report.
Our vision is to continue working with city administrators, council members, and staff to develop and
execute a revitalization plan for 4th Street improvements within the next two years as we have been doing
since 2014 (see attached timeline).
The QLC would like to thank all who have listened to our request and are willing to work with us to
complete this effort including Mayor Madden, Deputy Mayor Kurzejeski, current and past City Council
Members, fellow neighborhood groups, Steven Strichman, Commissioner of Planning & Economic
Development, James Rath, Assistant Planner, V.Zubkovs and Charles Doyle, Planners City of Troy, and
Carolin Skriptshak, Community Development Program Supervisor, past Mayor Rosamilia, Tim Mattice,
former Director of Community Housing and Development.
In closing, we see the next round of CDBG Funds as an opportunity to bring the revitalization vision for
4th St. north of Canal Ave. to reality. These improvements would go so very far in reaching our goal to
make our neighborhood the best that it can be and provide the best return on investment for the entire city.
Sincerely,
Quality of Life Committee Troy’s Little Italy - South-Central Troy Members
Sam Chiappone and Mike Esposito (Co-facilitators), Josh Chiappone, Seamus Donnelly, Dan Franklin,
Heather Hamlin, Dan Lennon, and Denise Saint-Onge
November 21,2019
Carolin Skriptshak
Community Development ProgramSupervisor
City of Troy
Housing & Community Development
The _Osgood Neighbors and South Troy Neighborhood Watch groups are pleased
to submit this letter in support of the Quality of Life Committee’s (Little Italy /
South Central Troy) request for Community Development Block Grant Funding
(CDBG) in upcoming grant cycle for 4th Street infrastructure improvements
starting north of the Poestenkill Creek.
We support the project because the 4th Street corridor is a high traffic primary
route into and out of the City of Troy for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. It is
the main gateway to many business district attractions such as summer events and
the Troy Farmers Market, as well as neighborhood events in the Burden, Osgood,
Little Italy, and Pottery Districts. For many visitors to our city, 4 th Street is their
first impression of Troy.
For these reasons all of 4th Street from South Troy to the Business District needs to
be an exceptional example of the pride and commitment, the City of Troy has for
welcoming visitors to a clean, enjoyable, safe, business-friendly, and modern city.
This project will be a logical continuation of past and current CDBG projects along
4th Street aimed at improving the infrastructure of this vital gateway to Troy.
Given these stated reasons, we support the request as it is in line with the City of
Troy’s Comprehensive Plan (CTCP) in three areas outlined below:
1. Installation of new sidewalks and curb cuts as completed in South Troy
and North Troy: Our group feels very strongly that this improvement will
provide a connection with our neighborhood downtown and with South
Troy. The continuity of infrastructure will encourage private investment and
encourage safer pedestrian travel. (CTCP, Strategies for South Central,
SC1)
2. Update street lighting as completed in South Troy: This is another
improvement that our group feels strongly about as it will visually improve
the connecting corridor and reduce criminal activity. The continuity of
infrastructure again between South Troy and Downtown will encourage
private investment and encourage safer pedestrian travel. This project will
also remove old or redundant street poles, remove or repair
redundant/damaged or abandoned overhead wires. (CTCP, Strategies for
South Central, SC1)
3. Installation of formal crosswalks: To be clear, our group feels that
crosswalks should be installed per DOT specifications so the work lasts as
long as possible. We would likely add plastic crossing poll, to help slow
traffic. Polls should have a knockdown hinge so fire trucks can run them
over without damaging the City’s equipment. The continuity of
infrastructure again between South Troy and Downtown will encourage
private investment and encourage safer pedestrian travel. (CTCP, Strategies
for South Central, SC1)
In closing, we know the best long-term return on a CDBG investment to benefit the
entire South Central Area is to complete the revitalization efforts to 4th Street from
South Troy, through South-Central to the Business District.
We hope to find a favorable response to this request as we move closer to the May
15, 2020, City of Troy submission to HUD for the upcoming grant cycle.
Sincerely,
For Osgood Neighbors – Julia Soto, Sid Fleisher, Diane Bell,
251 4th Street
Troy, NY 12180
November 29th, 2019
Carolin Skriptshak
Community Development Program Supervisor
City of Troy
Housing & Community Development
l, Andrea Daley live at 251 4th Street Troy. I have been a resident for the past 13 years.
I have spent an enormous of amount of time, and money into improving Little ltaly's
neighborhood. I have seen very little results of improvement from the city in the
immediate area of which I live.
Fourth Street is one of the four main entrances into Troy. I think it might be the busiest
next to Congress St. When people enter from the south, they see buildings boarded
up, red X marks on buildings, sidewalks in disrepair, trash along the walkways resulting
from a corner store, windows that are draped with sheets along with broken window
shades. lt is not a pleasant view. For some, it's their first impression of Troy. What
does it say?
I suggest that Fourth street, from lda, north to Ferry be a priority to put in new
sidewalks, trees, and lighting. I hope that a relationship with code and the owners with
houses in need of obvious repair, abandonment or boarded up, would be notified and
encouraged to fix up their properties.
I would like to see the Community Development Block Funding, be applied to this area.
Andrea Daley
The Troy CYO Center 237 4th Street, is pleased to submit this letter in support of the Quality of Life
Committee’s (Little Italy / South Central Troy) request for Community Development Block Grant
Funding (CDBG) in upcoming grant cycle for 4th Street infrastructure improvements starting north of the
Poestenkill Creek.
We support the project because the 4th Street corridor is a high traffic primary route into and out of the
City of Troy for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. It is the main gateway to many business district
attractions such as summer events and the Troy Farmers Market, as well as neighborhood events in the
Burden, Osgood, Little Italy, and Pottery Districts. For many visitors to our city, 4th Street is their first
impression of Troy.
For these reasons all of 4th Street from South Troy to the Business District needs to be an exceptional
example of the pride and commitment, the City of Troy has for welcoming visitors to a clean, enjoyable,
safe, business-friendly, and modern city. This project will be a logical continuation of past and current
CDBG projects along 4th Street aimed at improving the infrastructure of this vital gateway to Troy.
Given these stated reasons, we support the request as it is in line with the City of Troy’s Comprehensive
Plan (CTCP) in three areas outlined below:
1. Installation of new sidewalks and curb cuts as completed in South Troy and North Troy: Our
group feels very strongly that this improvement will provide a connection with our neighborhood
downtown and with South Troy. The continuity of infrastructure will encourage private
investment and encourage safer pedestrian travel. (CTCP, Strategies for South Central, SC1)
2. Update street lighting as completed in South Troy: This is another improvement that our group
feels strongly about as it will visually improve the connecting corridor and reduce criminal
activity. The continuity of infrastructure again between South Troy and Downtown will
encourage private investment and encourage safer pedestrian travel. This project will also remove
old or redundant street poles, remove or repair redundant/damaged or abandoned overhead wires.
(CTCP, Strategies for South Central, SC1)
3. Installation of formal crosswalks: To be clear, our group feels that crosswalks should be
installed per DOT specifications so the work lasts as long as possible. We would likely add
plastic crossing poll, to help slow traffic. Polls should have a knockdown hinge so fire trucks can
run them over without damaging the City’s equipment. The continuity of infrastructure again
between South Troy and Downtown will encourage private investment and encourage safer
pedestrian travel. (CTCP, Strategies for South Central, SC1)
In closing, we know the best long-term return on a CDBG investment to benefit the entire South Central
Area is to complete the revitalization efforts to 4th Street from South Troy, through South-Central to the
Business District.
We hope to find a favorable response to this request as we move closer to the May 15, 2020, City of Troy
submission to HUD for the upcoming grant cycle.
Sincerely,
Raymond R. Piscitelli
Raymond R. Piscitelli
Executive Director
Agenda
TROY CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA
April 2, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Presentation of Agenda
Public Forum*
Preliminary 2019 AUD Report Overview – Deputy Comptroller Andrew Piotrowski
LOCAL LAWS
ORDINANCES
23. Ordinance Authorizing And Approving, The Filing Of The City Of Troy's Application For
Funding Pursuant To The Housing And Community Development Act Of 1974, The McKinney
Act Emergency Shelter Grant Program And The Home Investment Partnership Program And
Designating The Mayor As The Authorized Representative Of The City For Such Purposes
(Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration)
RESOLUTIONS
39. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Submit The City Of Troy’s Five Year Strategic
Consolidated Plan To The U. S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (Council
President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration)
* Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, this meeting shall be held remotely via
videoconferencing. If you would like a statement added to the record as part of the public forum
at the beginning of the meeting, please email your statement to the City Clerk at
mara.drogan@troyny.gov at least 1 hour before the start of the meeting.
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ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING, THE FILING OF THE CITY OF
TROY'S APPLICATION FOR FUNDING PURSUANT TO THE HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, THE MCKINNEY ACT EMERGENCY
SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM AND DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY FOR SUCH PURPOSES
The City of Troy, in City Council, convened, ordains as follows:
Section 1. The City of Troy's consolidate plan grant funding for 2020-2021 program
year is set forth in the notice of proposed project funding, identified as
Schedule “A”, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The Mayor
on behalf of the City of Troy be and hereby is designated as the authorized
representative of the City of Troy to act in connection with the filing of an
application for funds pursuant to the United States Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 (CDBG), the McKinney Act Emergency Shelter
Grant Program (ESG), and the HOME Investment Partnership Program
(HOME).
Section 2. The Mayor, on behalf of the City of Troy, is hereby authorized to execute
all contracts, documents, and other instruments in furtherance of
implementing all projects associated with and described in such application
and to use such funds pursuant to such Application and described in the
attached Schedule “A” and undertake other such actions and provide such
additional information as may be required in the furtherance thereof.
Section 3. This act will take effect immediately.
Approved as to form, April 2, 2020
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James A. Caruso, Esq., Corporation Counsel
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Memorandum In Support
TITLE: THE CITY OF TROY'S APPLICATION FOR FUNDING; ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE 2020-2021 PROGRAM YEAR PURSUANT
TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, THE MCKINNEY
ACT EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM AND THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AND DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY FOR SUCH PURPOSES
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: This Council action will finalize the list of Troy projects that
will be submitted to HUD as the One-Year Action Plan (OYAP) of the 2020-2021 Consolidated
Planning program. This legislation also empowers the Mayor to prepare, execute, and submit all
documents that are required to obtain the Consolidated Planning funding, and to execute agreements
with subrecipients to carry out the projects approved for funding.
PRESENT LAW: None.
PURPOSE: To distribute the $1,829,201 in CDBG (Community Development Block Grant)
funds, $156,568 in ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) funds, $447,081 in HOME (Home
Investment Partnerships Program) funds granted to the City by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development, for the program year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June
30, 2021.
HOME funds are granted to provide financial assistance to low and moderate income persons to
help them purchase homes and to allow them to live in safe, code-compliant housing. ESG funds
are provided to deal with homeless issues. CDBG funds can be used for a wide variety of purposes
as long as CDBG-funded projects meet one of the following three National Objectives:
a) Primarily benefit low/mod income persons
b) Prevention or removal of slums and blight
c) To meet a particularly urgent need to protect quality of life and health
The attached list of Administration recommendations has resulted from this review. The City
Council can approve the Administration's recommendations, or it can amend the list of projects or
amounts to be appropriated for specific projects as long as the funding limits identified above are
not exceeded, and as long as the funding decisions are consistent with the National Objectives and
the strategies of the Five Year Consolidated Plan and priorities of the Strategic Plan of the
Consolidated Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No negative budget impact.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Planning/Finance
Notice is hereby given on this day Monday, March 23, 2020 that the City of Troy, New York
hereby present its proposed 2020 One Year Action Plan budget (OYAP) for the 2020-2021
Consolidated Planning program year that begins July 1, 2020. The Proposed U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development funding includes $1,829,201 Community Development Block
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Grant (CDBG) funding, $156,568 Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) funding and $447,081
HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding.
A statutory 30-day public comment period will begin on Thursday, April, 2, 2020 and ends on
Monday, May 4, 2020. All residents, property owners, and other stakeholders of the City of
Troy are encouraged to submit written comments or questions regarding the draft One Year
Annual Action Plan to the Department of Housing & Community Development located at City
Hall, 433 River Street Troy, NY 12180 or email to carolin.skriptshak@troyny.gov
In addition, a special public hearing by the Troy City Council will be held at City Hall, 433 River
Street, Troy on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 6:45 PM. Troy stakeholder and city residents are
encouraged to comment on the proposed 2020 Annual Action Plan budget. Final approval of the
proposed 2020 One Year Annual Action Plan is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 7:00
PM the regularly scheduled Troy City Council meeting.
A copy of the Five Year Strategic Plan of the Consolidated Plan as well as the Annual Action
Plan are available for public review weekdays between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the
offices of the Department of Housing and Community Development in Troy City Hall.
Planning & Administration (CDBG): $ 292,624
CDBG Planning Administration (Troy Housing Department, $292,624): Funding is for staff
salaries, and to perform the administrative requirements of the Community Development Block
Grant program as required under the regulatory statutes of the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (U.S. Department of HUD).
Neighborhood Livability (CDBG): $ 375,000
Code Enforcement (Troy Code Enforcement Department, $ 275,000): funding to conduct code
inspections and related program delivery work in low/moderate income census tract areas.
Recreation (City of Troy Recreation Department, $75,000): Recreation improvement projects
will consist of project based improvements at various park locations to improve safety
conditions, access, and projects that expand recreational opportunities for City residents.
LITTLE ITALY TARGET AREA REINVESTMENT $1,186,577.00
Little Italy Target Area Reinvestment (City of Troy Housing Department, $1,186,577):
The Little Italy Troy Target Area Phase 1 & 2 will consist of targeted infrastructure
improvements, and neighborhood quality of life improvements including, sidewalks and curbing
replacement, milling & paving, streetscape improvements, public safety and neighborhood park
improvements. Starting on 3rd Street from Canal to Adams Street and on 4th Street from Canal to
Divison Street heading North. This is part of the 2 ½ year Project (2020- 2022) with CDBG
funding totaling $2.3 million.
ESG Homelessness $156,568
ESG Administration, (CARES, $11,742.00): Administrative and related program expenses
associated with the implementation of the Emergency Solutions Homeless Grant Program.
Unity House Emergency Shelter Operating Expense, (Unity House, $32,075.00): Emergency
shelter operating funds: this service provides emergency shelter and support for domestic
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violence victims and their children who are faced with homelessness as a result of domestic
violence.
Unity House Homeless Prevention, (Unity House, $7,924.00): The Unity House Prevention
program provides emergency rental assistance and security deposits for residents that are at risk
of becoming homeless.
TAUM Furniture Program – Rapid Rehousing (Troy Area United Ministries, $12,528.00):
Provides free Furniture to households obtaining permanent housing after homelessness.
TAUM Furniture Program – Homeless Prevention (Troy Area United Ministries, $2,349.00):
Provides free Furniture to households obtaining permanent housing after homelessness.
Roarke Center Connections Homeless Prevention Program (Catholic Charities, $13,151.00):
The Roake Center Prevention program provides case management and rental assistance for
residents that are at risk of becoming homeless. As a means to keep residents from becoming
homeless clients are provided on-going services related to education, rehabilitation, job search,
mental health and maintaining permanent housing.
Joseph’s House Emergency Shelter Operating Expense (Joseph’s House, $50,475.00): Operating
funds: this service provides shelter and support, advocacy and re-housing services to City of
Troy homeless residents.
YWCA Homeless Prevention (Troy YWCA, $16,324.00): Program serves more than 50
homeless women and women with children to work towards becoming self- sufficient.
Homelessness Planning and Assistance Services (Corporation for AIDS Research, Education and
Services, Inc. (CARES), $10,000): Funds to provide updates and maintenance of the Homeless
Management Information Services System (HMIS) database required by United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (USDHUD).
(HOME) $447,081.00
HOME Administration Costs (City of Troy, $35,000.00): Perform the administrative requirements
of the HOME program as requested by the City of Troy and by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (USHUD).
CHDO Set-Aside Project (TBD, $212,081.19): A certified CHDO will undertake new
construction projects or perform rehabilitation on city owned property that will be sold to low
and moderate income persons either in the Troy Housing Authority’s Self-Sufficiency program,
the City’s Homebuyer Incentive Program, or Habitat for Humanity homebuyers.
Homeowners Incentive Program (TRIP, $200,000): Grants for City of Troy first time homebuyers.
Grant provides down payments, closing costs, and mortgage reductions for low/moderate income
first time homebuyers.
All Troy residents and taxpayers, as well as neighborhood organizations, businesses, and other
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stakeholders in Troy are invited to review this spending plan and comment on it in writing, until
4:30 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2020. After receipt of public comments from the April 2, 2020
public hearing, and 30-day public comment period the City Council will move to approve the One
Year Annual Action Plan at its regular meeting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Thereafter,
the City of Troy will submit its formal application for funding to HUD by May 15, 2020.
Publication Dates: March 23, 2020
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT THE CITY OF TROY’S
FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Troy has prepared the City of Troy’s Five Year (2020-2024)
Strategic Consolidated Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
planning and funding purposes, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Troy City Council, duly convened does hereby
RESOLVE, that the City Council hereby approves said plan and authorizes the mayor to
submit the Five Year (2020-2024) Strategic Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development and to execute any and all documents necessary to satisfy
HUD requirements and to put the plan into effect.
Approved as to form April 2, 2020
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James A. Caruso, Esq., Corporation Counsel
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Carolin Skriptshak
Community Development Program Supervisor
Staff
V. Zubkovs, Planner
Charles Doyle, CDBG Technician
Christine Hillary, Assistant Planner
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The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development (HUD), allocates funds every year to
cities for activities that benefit low and moderated
income person’s or area’s where they live.
City population
Poverty
Age of housing stock
Level of disinvestment
In order to get funding the City has to submit a
“5 Year Consolidated Plan”
A strategy on how we intend to spend HUD
funds.
Housing
Our living environment
Economic Development
Covers a period of 5 Funding Years
Funding years run from July 1st – June 30th
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“One Year Annual Action Plan”
Shorter version of the Consolidated Plan
Supports the goals and objectives, and strategy
of the 5-year plan.
Yearly application to HUD to request funds
Covers a period of 1 Funding Year
Required by the U.S. Department of HUD
Important in Developing the 5-Year Plan and
Annual Plan
Troy Residents should know how the funds are
used
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Home Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME)
Emergency Solutions Grant
(ESG)
Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)
The HOME Investment Partnership Program
Grants given to states and local government to implement housing strategies
designed to increase homeownership and affordable housing opportunities for
low and very low-income individuals
Homeownership
H.I.P. Program - Down Payment Assistance to First Time Home Buyers
Housing Rehabilitation
CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization) Rehabilitation of vacant
buildings to create new Affordable Housing
New Construction of Affordable Housing
CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization) Projects
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Emergency Solutions Grant
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program provides funding to assist
homeless persons with basic shelter and supportive service needs.
Emergency Shelter
Operation Costs of Emergency Shelters, Etc…
Rapid Rehousing
Rental / Utility Assistance, Moving Costs, Etc…
Homelessness Prevention
Rental / Utility Assistance, Moving Costs, Etc…
Homeless Management Information System
Community Development Block Grant
The CDBG program provides annual grants to states, cities, and counties to
develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable
living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities.
Benefits Low / Mod Income Persons / Areas
Target Infrastructure Improvement
Income Eligible Housing Rehabilitation
Address Slums and Blight
Demolition / Stabilization of city owned buildings
Meet an Urgent Community Need
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Infrastructure
Public Facilities
Parks and Recreation
Public Service programs
Demolition/Stabilization
Acquisition of Property
Street Paving
Code Enforcement
Housing Rehabilitation
Economic Development
Administration Expenses
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program are designed
to benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons, aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or meet a community
development need having a particular urgency.
2019 HUD Income Limits
Persons in Family
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Very Low (50%)
$31,500.00 $36,000.00 $40,500.00 $44,950.00 $48,550.00 $52,150.00 $55,750.00 $59,350.00
Income Limits
Extremely Low (30%)
$18,900.00 $21,600.00 $24,300.00 $26,950.00 $30,170.00 $34,590.00 $39,010.00 $43,430.00
Income Limits
Low (80%) Income
$50,350.00 $57,550.00 $64,750.00 $71,900.00 $77,700.00 $83,450.00 $89,200.00 $94,950.00
Limits
ESG
$156,568
HOME
$447,081
CDBG
HOME
CDBG
$1,829,201 ESG
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Program Year CDBG ESG HOME Total
2010 $2,237,674.00 $90,498.00 $755,942.00 $3,084,114.00
2011 $1,868,971.00 $90,658.00 $679,688.00 $2,639,317.00
2012 $1,596,533.00 $212,846.00 $429,966.00 $2,239,345.00
2013 $1,516,707.00 $153,759.00 $408,468.00 $2,078,934.00
2014 $1,673,386.00 $139,900.00 $477,033.00 $2,290,319.00
2015 $1,651,237.00 $149,000.00 $432,579.00 $2,232,816.00
2016 $1,645,167.00 $148,644.00 $465,966.00 $2,259,777.00
2017 $1,630,991.00 $148,110.00 $360,958.00 $2,140,059.00
2018 $1,756,812.00 $146,826.00 $475,465.00 $2,379,103.00
2019 $1,781,861.00 $149,069.00 $406,222.00 $2,337,152.00
2020 $1,829,201.00 $156,568.00 $447,081.00 $2,432,850.00
$2,500,000.00
$2,000,000.00
CDBG
$1,500,000.00
ESG
HOME
$1,000,000.00
$500,000.00
$0.00
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Community Development Block Grant
CDBG
The City proposes to focus on the following target
areas within Troy over the next 5-years:
Target Area #1 – South Central / Little Italy
Target Area #2 – Downtown
Target Area #3 – Lansingburgh
2 1/2 Year Investment
July 1, 2020- June 30, 2023
South Central /
Little Italy
3rd Street (Ida – Adams St.)
4th Street (Ida – Division St.)
$2.5 MILLION DOLLARS
2020 - $1,200,000.00
2021 - $1,000,000.00
2022 - $300,000.00
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1 Year Investment
July 1, 2022- June 30, 2023
Downtown
State Street
(River – 2nd St.)
$400 THOUSAND
DOLLARS
2022 - $400,000.00
2 1/2 Year Investment
July 1, 2022- June 30, 2025
Lansingburgh
2nd Ave. (101st – 104th St.)
5th Ave. (101st – 104th St.)
$2.3 MILLION DOLLARS
2022 - $300,000.00
2023 - $1,000,000.00
2024 - $1,000,000.00
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CDBG Funds - $1,829,201
Planning & Administration
CDBG Administration – $292,624
$292,624
$350,000
Neighborhood Livability $1,186,577
Code Enforcement – $275,000
Parks & Recreation – $75,000
Planning & Admin
Reinvestment Target Area (Year 1) Neighborhood Livibility
Reinvestment Target Area
Little Italy / South Central – $1,186,577
HOME Funds - $447,081
Planning & Administration $35,000
HOME Administration – $35,000
$212,081
Homebuyer Activity
$200,000
Homebuyer’s Incentive
Program– $200,000
CHDO Planning & Admin
Homebuyer Activity
CHDO Housing Project CHDO
Rehab/New Construction – $212,081
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ESG Funds - $156,568
Planning & Administration
$14,482.54 $11,743
CARES of NY, INC. $14,337.71
Emergency Shelter
Unity House / Joseph’s House $33,454.67
$82,550.48
Homelessness Prevention
Unity House / TAUM / YWCA /
Roarke Center
Planning & Admin
Emergency Shelter
Rapid Rehousing Homelessness Prevention
Rapid Rehousing
TAUM HMIS
HMIS
CARES of NY, INC.
Infrastructure Improvements: Housing:
Street Improvements (Paving) Homeownership Down payment
Sidewalks & Curbing Grants
Street Lighting Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitation Grant
Water & Sewer Improvements
New Construction
Catch Basin Improvements
Property Acquisition
Handicap Access Improvements
Vacant Building Demolition
Street Trees
Vacant Building Stablization
Code Enforcement:
Parks & Recreation:
General Code Enforcement
Activities New Playground Equipment
Park Improvements
Targeted Code Enforcement
(NICE)
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Troy Housing Authority
Habitat for Humanity
Troy Community Land Bank
CDTA - Capital District
Transportation Authority
TRIP - Troy Rehabilitation and
Improvement Program
ONE TROY – Empire State
Poverty Reduction Initiative
Revitalization of the Martin Luther King Apartments
Demo and remodel of the current buildings
Townhouse style
Reducing units at that location
Redevelopment of Taylor Apartments
Developing Units in the North Central Neighborhood
De-densification of apartment complexes
Development of Diverse Housing Opportunities
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“Martin Luther King Apartments”
Old Building Style New Building Style
Redevelopment of Townhome Style Apartments
“John P. Taylor Apartments”
Potential Redevelopment of the Taylor Apartments site
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Develops Affordable Housing in the Capital District
New Construction and Rehabilitation
Owner Occupied
CHDO Partner for the City of Troy
Community Housing Development Organization
Leverages State and Local Matching Funds
State Grants, Bank / Private Funding and gift-in-kind donations
Built or Rehabilitated 21 Homes in Troy (since 7/1/2010)
HOME Funded
“Habitat 5th Avenue Project”
Rehabilitation and New Construction on 5th Avenue
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“Fox Hollow Project”
New Construction on Burden Avenue and Cross Street
Development of Affordable Housing
Co-Development of housing with the City of Troy and Habitat for
Humanity
Leverages state and local matching funds
State Grants, Bank / Private Funding
Target Area in North Central Troy
Ingalls Avenue to Grace Court, from the River to the Uncle Sam
Bikeway
Potential Co-Development with CDTA (BRT Station)
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“Target Area / Development”
Redeveloping vacant, abandoned and under-utilized properties
Projects Currently in Planning / Development
River Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Station and Traffic Signal Improvements
Covers the BRT Line in Troy, Waterford and Albany
Work may include new sidewalks, bump outs, new or expanded bus
shelters, curb ramps, crosswalks, pedestrian signals and queue jumpers
2017 - Phase 1 work in Troy
Intersections at 102nd St. and US-4, 115th St. and US-4 & 124th St. and
US-4
2019 - Phase 2 work in Troy (under construction now)
Corner of 3rd and Congress St., 4th and Congress St.
Intersection at 111th St. and US-4, 118th St. and US-4
Queue Jumper to be Installed at intersection of 4th and Federal St. (2020)
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“BRT Station and Signal Improvement ”
New sidewalks, crosswalks and bus shelters
Development and Management of Affordable
Housing
Management of 270 Residential Units
Mostly in the Hillside North Neighborhood (8th, 9th and 10th Streets)
Projects Currently in Planning / Development
“Hillside North SRDI” - 10 New Construction Units (2019 and early 2020)
“Hillside Views” - 52 New Construction Units (2021 and early 2022)
“Hillside Redevelopment” – Rehabilitation of 24 Units (2021)
City of Troy’s Homebuyers Incentive Program (HIP)
Administers HIP Program
Provides Homebuyers Orientation and Education Courses
Assisted 80 First Time Home Buyers from 2010 to current
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“Hillside North Neighborhood”
New Construction and Rehabilitation of 86 Units of Affordable Housing
Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative Grant
$1.5 Million Dollar Grant from the State
Administered by the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)
Partnering with local Nonprofit Agencies
Target Area in North Central / Hillside Neighborhood
Hoosick St. to Ingalls Ave., from the River to 10th St.
Areas of Investment
Youth, Community Revitalization, Safety, Housing, Workforce
Development
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“Building Our City Together”
Community Partners
City of Troy
CEO
TRIP
Capital Roots
Troy Drug Free Community Coalition
Unity House
Capital Car Share
Employer Resource Network
TAP
Collective effort
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area
ARK, Inc.
Troy L.O.O.K.
518 Positive Reinforcement
Arts Center of the Capital Region
Working to reduce poverty in North Central and Hillside Communities
Draft of the 5 Year Consolidated Plan will be submitted
to City Council approximately March, 2020.
A Public hearing will be held by the Housing &
Community Development Department and then One by
City Council on the Final 5 Year Consolidated Plan and
the One Year Action Plan approximately April 2020.
Final draft of the 5 year Consolidated Plan and One
Year Action Plan submitted to the City Council for final
approval on May 7, 2020.
Submitted to HUD by May 15, 2020.
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October 24, 2019 November 14, 2019
Italian Community Center Arnold E Fallon Community Center
1450 5th Avenue 102 W. Glen Ave
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
October 29, 2019 March 4, 2020
Lansingburgh B&G Club Troy City Council / Troy City Hall
501 4th Avenue 433 River Street
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
November 12, 2019 April 16, 2020
Troy City Hall Troy City Hall
433 River Street 433 River Street
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Final 5 Year & Annual Action Plan
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Under Construction – South Troy Target Area (1st Street)
Before / Current – Park at 2nd & Jackson Streets (Under Construction)
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5th Avenue / River Street Intersection - Google Earth Image
5th Avenue between 112th and 113th Streets - Google Earth Image
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Complete rebuild of a vacant building that was damaged by fire in the 90’s
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