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October 1, 2011 Thru December 31, 2011 Performance Report B-08-MN-18-0005 Grant Grantee: Gary, IN Grant: B-08-MN-18-0005 October 1, 2011 thru December 31, 2011 Performance Report 1 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) Grant Number: Obligation Date: Award Date: B-08-MN-18-0005 Grantee Name: Contract End Date: Review by HUD: Gary, IN 03/13/2013 Reviewed and Approved Grant Amount: Grant Status: QPR Contact: $3,836,758.00 Active Evelyn Aponte Estimated PI/RL Funds: $35,105.86 Total Budget: $3,871,863.86 Disasters: Declaration Number No Disasters Found Narratives Areas of Greatest Need: RF CT FR Area of Greatest Need L/M FR SPR RF 10 102.02 23.7% Northern Horace Mann Area Yes 10 87.1% 23.1% 102.3 23.1% Ambridge Area Yes 10 87.1% 23.1% 9 109.00 22.0% Ambridge Area Yes 10 84.0% 22.3% 8 107.00 21.6% Downtown West Yes 10 80.0% 21.3% 7 114.00 21.3% Far-East Midtown & East Yes 10 78.9% 21.0% 115.00 20.0% Emerson & Aetna Yes 10 74.6% 20.0% 6 126.00 21.35% South Glen Park East Yes 10 80.0% 21.3% 127.00 20.3% South Glen park East Yes 10 75.9% 20.3% 123.00 20.9% North Glen Park East Yes 10 77.9% 20.8% 4 121.00 20.8% Midtown East Yes 10 79.3% 21.1% 3 106.00 20.6% Emerson Yes 10 77.8% 20.7% 2 122.00 20.3% Midtown East Yes 10 78.6% 20.9% 1 118.00 20.2% Midtown Yes 10 75.7% 20.2% Distribution and and Uses of Funds: Activity 1 &ndash Administration - This activity represents 10% of the total NSP Grant = $383,675.80 and will be utilized for administrative purposes for implementation of the grant. Activity 2 &ndash Clearance and Demolition - Demolition of slum and blighted structures = $2,233,082.20 Slum and blighted structures will be demolished in the City of Gary that warrant demolition instead of rehabilitation. Staff will consult with the City of Gary Redevelopment/Demolition Department for this process. Activity 3 - Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Resale 1 - Acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of 2 single family properties under the 120% AMI = $220,000.00 for families meeting those income requirements. All work order changes will be approved by the Director and duly noted for HUD audit. Activity 4 - Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Resale 2 - Acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of 14 single family properties under the 50% AMI = $1,000,000.00 for families meeting those income requirements. All work order changes will be approved by the Director and duly noted for HUD audit. Definitions and Descriptions: Low Income Targeting: Acquisition and Relocation: Public Comment: 2 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) Overall This Report Period To Date Total Projected Budget from All Sources N/A $3,837,158.00 Total Budget $0.00 $3,837,158.00 Total Obligated $0.00 $3,836,758.00 Total Funds Drawdown $138,658.38 $3,096,477.21 Program Funds Drawdown $120,389.92 $3,077,808.75 Program Income Drawdown $18,268.46 $18,668.46 Program Income Received $34,705.86 $35,105.86 Total Funds Expended $168,494.29 $3,107,416.62 Match Contributed $0.00 $0.00 Progress Toward Required Numeric Targets Requirement Required To Date Overall Benefit Percentage (Projected) 0.00% Overall Benefit Percentage (Actual) 0.00% Minimum Non-Federal Match $0.00 $0.00 Limit on Public Services $575,513.70 $0.00 Limit on Admin/Planning $383,675.80 $125,547.29 Limit on State Admin $0.00 $125,547.29 Progress Toward Activity Type Targets Progress Toward National Objective Targets National Objective Target Actual NSP Only - LH - 25% Set-Aside $959,189.50 $1,000,000.00 Overall Progress Narrative: The property at 4333 Pennsylvania St. was sold in the previous quarter bringing in $34,705.86 in program income. The program is going to lease-purchase. There are 10 prospective individuals looking at doing the lease-purchase. The prospects will be given a 2 year window to purchase. Some of them are 10 points off their credit scores to qualify for loans. The prospects are to come in for counseling and there will be a timeline for depositing and saving money towards the purchase of the home. They are to provide us with bank statements on a monthly basis and participate in home maintenance classes which are being looked at. The new Director of this department is working on the lease to purchase contract. There are several issues that are occurring at the present time: Last week a deal fell through with the home at 3501 Pennsylvania St. The Buyer backed out. The Purchase Agreement was incorrect. The Agreement was in the name of the individual purchasing the home and her partner. The individual attended the counseling classes and the partner did not. There were also issues with the purchase of 3501 Pennsylvania St. The City only purchased 1 parcel and the house sits on 3 parcels. Vandals are stripping and breaking in to the homes. Mr. Terry Smith, a code enforcement officer with the Department of Community Development will be monitoring the security of the homes. There are delinquent real estate taxes showing up on some of the properties. Demolition continuing as planned. 3 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) Project Summary Project #, Project Title This Report Period To Date Program Funds Project Funds Program Funds Drawdown Budgeted Drawdown 0001, Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Resale $12,891.33 $1,220,000.00 $1,009,518.63 0002, Demolition $100,588.37 $2,233,082.20 $1,945,457.22 0003, Administration $6,910.22 $383,675.80 $122,832.90 4 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) Activities Grantee Activity Number: 1 Activity Title: Administration Activitiy Category: Activity Status: Administration Under Way Project Number: Project Title: 0003 Administration Projected Start Date: Projected End Date: 04/01/2009 04/01/2012 Benefit Type: Completed Activity Actual End Date: ( ) National Objective: Responsible Organization: N/A City of Gary Overall Oct 1 thru Dec 31, 2011 To Date Total Projected Budget from All Sources N/A $383,675.80 Total Budget $0.00 $383,675.80 Total Obligated $0.00 $383,675.80 Total Funds Drawdown $9,624.61 $125,547.29 Program Funds Drawdown $6,910.22 $122,832.90 Program Income Drawdown $2,714.39 $2,714.39 Program Income Received $0.00 $0.00 Total Funds Expended $11,649.39 $129,447.57 City of Gary $11,649.39 $129,447.57 Match Contributed $0.00 $0.00 Activity Description: Funding of $383,675.80 will be used toward the administrative costs for the implementation of the grant. Location Description: NA Activity Progress Narrative: Expended $11,649.39 for administrative costs this quarter associated with the implementation of the program. Difference between total funds drawdown and expended is $2,024.78 which is: 1. a drawdown in the amount of $134.92 made for August and September fringes that were paid in the previous quarter. 2. administrative costs paid in the amount of $1,991.52 but not drawn 3. fringes paid in the amount of $168.18 but not drawn 5 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) Accomplishments Performance Measures No Accomplishments Performance Measures found. Beneficiaries Performance Measures No Beneficiaries Performance Measures found. Activity Locations No Activity Locations found. Other Funding Sources Budgeted - Detail No Other Match Funding Sources Found Other Funding Sources Amount No Other Funding Sources Found Total Other Funding Sources 6 Community Development Systems Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) Grantee Activity Number: 2 Activity Title: Demolition Activitiy Category: Activity Status: Clearance and Demolition Under Way Project Number: Project Title: 0002 Demolition Projected Start Date: Projected End Date: 04/01/2009 04/01/2012 Benefit Type: Completed Activity Actual End Date: Area ( ) National Objective: Responsible Organization: NSP Only - LMMI City of Gary Overall Oct 1 thru Dec 31, 2011 To Date Total Projected Budget from All Sources N/A $2,233,082.20 Total Budget $0.00 $2,233,082.20 Total Obligated $0.00 $2,233,082.20 Total Funds Drawdown $109,797.97 $1,955,066.82 Program Funds Drawdown $100,588.37 $1,945,457.22 Program Income Drawdown $9,209.60 $9,609.60 Program Income Received $0.00 $400.00 Total Funds Expended $138,894.63 $1,955,844.68 City of Gary $138,894.63 $1,955,844.68 Match Contributed $0.00 $0.00 Activity Description: Funds will be used for clearance and demolition of slum and blighted structures in the City of Gary. Location Description: Project activity areas Activity Progress Narrative: Expended a total of $138,894.63. Paid C. Lee Construction $20,690 for the demolition and removal of debris at 1328 Roosevelt St. ($11,700) and 1556 Rutledge St. ($8,990). Paid Gary Material Supply $28,034.88 for the demolition and removal of debris at 1992-94 Penn. St. ($20,486) and 4400 Mass. St. ($7,548.88). Paid Allied Waste $8,571.42 for the disposal of construction debris at 825 Elkhart St. ($4,457.02); 2117 Taft St. & 2424 Cass St. ($4,114.40). Paid TRI, Inc. $10,800 for the tear down, loading & removal of debris at 2527 Penn. St. Paid D & R Construction $52,000 for the demolition & removal of debris at 2380 Delaware St. ($18,000) 947 Durbin St. ($5,500); 809 Dekalb St. ($7,000); 24 E.
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