CITY OF MIDLAND CONSOLIDATED PLAN
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING FUNDS
ACTION PLAN for the 2011/12 PROGRAM YEAR

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Consolidated Plan establishes Midland's long-range strategy for investment of its U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) resources and other resources linked to activities directed at community development, housing and homeless services needs.  The Plan covers a five-year period, beginning October 1, 2010 and ending September 30, 2015.

The purpose of the 2011/2012 Action Plan is to identify the HUD resources that will be used in the coming year to address the various housing, homeless and community development needs in the City.  This Action Plan represents Year Two of the Consolidated Plan.  The sole funding source is the City's 2011/2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program entitlement allocation of $830,012.  Additionally, the City expects to receive $117,000 in program income.

Priority housing needs to be addressed are those of owner households in the 0% to 80% of median income range, and renter households in the 31% to 80% of median income range.  The City will also address infrastructure (sidewalks), public services (senior citizens and child care) and other community development needs.   Specific objectives with intended outcomes to be addressed are:
 
- reconstruct 3 homes and perform 33 minor repairs on homes occupied by low-income homeowners
- assist 23 low-income first time homebuyers with home purchases
- sidewalk construction on key pedestrian routes.
- support childcare for 50 low-income children
- support meals program and home cleaning program for seniors (500 persons)
- Clearing and mowing on 225 unsightly properties
- demolishing and removing 10 dilapidated structures
- CDBG program administration
 
The Action Plan provides information as to the locations of the proposed activities. The City anticipates that 90.5% of funds will benefit low and moderate income persons.

In summary, the Action Plan was developed through the following citizen participation and consultation process:  public organizations and affected groups were informed of the upcoming process, two community meetings were held, formal project proposals were accepted, two public hearings were held, media outreach was conducted, and public notification including direct mail-outs.  The draft plan was made available for a 30-day review period (June 20 to July 19, 2011).
 
The Plan includes narrative responses on a variety of issues posed as part of the Consolidated Plan.  CDBG program specific requirements including required certifications are contained in the Action Plan.  The agency responsible for development of the Plan is the Community Development Division of the City's Development Services Department.

Specific projects proposed to be undertaken with the total $947,012 CDBG funds are:


Project                                                                                                                        Funds

1          CDBG Program Administration                                                            $161,000
2          Lot Clearing Program                                                                               $24,500
3          Demolition Program                                                                                 $65,000
4          SE Senior Nutrition Program                                                                  $45,000
5          Citywide Community Services Home Cleaning Program                 $25,000
6          Local Match Program – Child Care                                                        $30,000
7          Owner Occupied Major Project Program                                            $242,000*
8          Owner Occupied Minor Repair Program                                               $80,000
9          Homebuyer Assistance Program                                                         $115,000
10        Sidewalk Improvements                                                                        $135,000
            Contingency                                                                                              $24,512
           TOTAL                                                                                                       $947,012


* = includes $117,000 in program income.

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