HomeMy WebLinkAboutMOU-City of Cedar Falls Consolidated Action Plan HUDMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This memorandum of understanding is between the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa hereinafter
referred to as Cedar Falls, and the City of Waterloo, Iowa hereinafter referred to as Waterloo.
WHEREAS, a 5-Year Consolidated Action Plan is required by the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development, hereinafter referred to as HUD, in order to maintain the Cedar Falls -
Waterloo HOME consortium, and
WHEREAS, Cedar Falls and Waterloo desire to continue under the HOME consortium for the
purpose of expanding the supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for low and
moderate -income residents, and
WHEREAS, both Cedar Falls and Waterloo each must have a 5-Year Consolidated Action Plan to
comply with both HOME and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements, and
WHEREAS, a 5-Year Consolidated Action Plan also benefits Cedar Falls' Housing Choice Voucher
Program (Section 8), and
WHEREAS, Cedar Falls is entering into an agreement with Iowa Northland Regional Council of
Governments (INRCOG) to complete its 5 -Year Consolidated Action Plan and fulfill requirements
stated above, and
WHEREAS, the HOME Consortium is a beneficiary of Cedar Falls' 5 -Year Consolidated Action
Plan and Administrative funds for the program can contribute toward the costs of developing
required program elements.
NOW THEREFORE, Cedar Falls and Waterloo agree as follows:
1. The total contract with INRCOG to complete the project is $20,000.
2. Cedar Falls will pay $11,667.00 to INRCOG, proportioned as follows:
a. One-third of the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis through Section 8
(Administrative) funds, calculated to be $3,334.
b. Fifty percent of the remaining project cost through Cedar Falls CDBG
Entitlement (Administrative) funds, calculated to be $8,333.
3. Waterloo will pay $8,333.00 directly to INRCOG. (50% of the remaining project
cost, after Cedar Falls Section 8 funds are allocated per 2a above.)
4. Payment shall be due upon receiving an invoice.
City of Waterloo, Iowa
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Quentin Hart, Mayor
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City of Cedar Falls, Iowa
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James P. Brown, Mayor
cqueline Danielsen, City Clerk
PROPOSAL:
Professional Services
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City of Cedar Falls, Iowa
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program
FFY 2019-2023
Five -Year Consolidated Plan
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FFY 2019 Annual Action Plan
Submitted by:
Iowa Northland Regional
Council of Governments
229 E. Park Ave.
Waterloo, IA 50703
319.235.0311
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PROPOSAL
FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
CITY OF CEDAR FALLS, IOWA
OVERVIEW
In response to a June 5, 2018, Request for Proposals, the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments
(INRCOG), in partnership with the City of Waterloo's Community Development Department and the University of
Northern Iowa's Institute for Decision Making (IDM), is proposing to develop the City of Cedar Falls' elements of the
Five -Year Consolidated Plan (Federal Fiscal Years 2019-2023) and Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Action Plan, as
may be required and funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program and
governed by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. INRCOG will serve as the lead agency for this
proposal as well as implementation thereof, should our proposal be chosen and a subsequent contract executed.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PUBLIC INPUT EXPERIENCE
Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (Project Lead)
INRCOG is a public agency created under Chapter 28E of the Iowa Code and serves a six -county area. The City of
Cedar Falls is a member in good standing and our staff has built a solid relationship with the City's staff. INRCOG is
located in close proximity to Cedar Falls and is very familiar with the community including its infrastructure, services,
and its elected and appointed officials.
Our agency is proud of the working relationships that have been built with numerous federal and state
departments, as we have administered numerous programs on behalf of our local government members. Included
amongst those agencies are the US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration; US
Department of Agriculture; Federal Highway and Federal Transit Administrations; Federal Emergency Management
Agency; Iowa Economic Development Authority; Iowa Department of Transportation; Iowa Department of Natural
Resources; Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management; and the Iowa Finance Authority. INRCOG also
provides staff and oversight for several regional bodies including the Black Hawk County Metropolitan
Transportation Organization; Regional Transportation Authority; Regional Transit Commission; Regional Economic
Development Commission; and Regional Housing Council. Further, our agency has acted as the procurement and
fiscal agent for multi -county emergency management regions. Through our work, our agency has developed
relationships with several non-profit organizations, including administration of housing -related grants which involves
working directly with several entities such as The Salvation Army, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, Cedar Valley
Friends of the Family, Operation Threshold, Exceptional Persons, Inc., Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging,
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation, Community Based Services, and House of Hope.
City of Waterloo -Community Development Department
The Waterloo Community Development Department has over 40 years of successful grant administration.
Specifically, the Department has administered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds since 1976 and
the HOME Investment Partnership Program since 1995. In the last five years, the Department has administered over
$5,755,317 in CDBG funds and $4,146,012 in HOME funds. Waterloo Community Development has also recently
worked with state and federal funds from the 2008 Flood Disaster Recovery efforts and also with the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program. Most recently, the Department was awarded a Lead -Based Paint Hazard Control Program
though HUD.
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The Department's mission has been to use federally -funded programs and grants to develop a viable community by
assisting in providing safe and sanitary housing; supporting and expanding economic development opportunities
that grow into employment opportunities; continuing to address and prevent slum and blight; and pursuing any
other potential opportunities that may assist the community. In order to support the mission, Waterloo Community
Development works closely with local officials and agencies within the Cedar Valley to provide assistance with the
dispersal and utilization of HUD funds. The Department also works to identify long-term needs and issues that may
affect the community. Specifically, the Department has fostered relationships with agencies including The Salvation
Army, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, Operation Threshold, Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, and a
variety of similar organizations.
The Institute for Decision Making
The Institute for Decision Making is the economic and community development outreach unit of Business and
Community Services at the University of Northern Iowa. Since 1987, IDM has been a trusted partner and resource
for over 800 economic and community development organizations in Iowa and beyond. IDM services include
tailored, innovative, and consensus -based communitywide and organizational planning; community and economic
development -focused technical assistance; applied research; and training to Iowans concerned about their
community's economic vitality. IDM's applied research and input -based focus provides communities, non -profits
and economic development groups with valuable insights to help them base their decisions, planning, and actions
on good information, expertly communicated for practical applications in community and economic development.
Project Approach
INRCOG and its partners have extensive planning, public input, and CDBG/HOME management experience, as
administered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Specifically, all three partners will be
involved in the process to varying degrees. INRCOG will coordinate the overall project. Relying on its public
engagement and research experience, IDM will conduct the Public Participation and Consultation Element. For
obvious reasons, the other partners will attend and participate in the process. INRCOG will collect and assemble the
Needs Assessment and Market Analysis Element and develop the Strategic Plan and first year Annual Action Plan.
The information generated throughout the process will then be provided to the City of Waterloo who will be
responsible for the format and framework of the Consolidated Plan itself and include both jurisdictions' needs.
Currently, INRCOG is preparing Consolidated Plan amendments and Annual Action Plans for the City of Cedar Falls.
In addition, the City of Waterloo has developed Consolidated and Annual Action Plans for their CDBG Entitlement
and HOME Programs for decades. As a result, both entities have a keen awareness of the associated regulations
and requirements of the programs. Specifically, our team will utilize HUD Checklists for developing both the
Consolidated and Annual Action Plans.
The partners in this proposal are carrying a number of projects at various stages of completion, and the team is
accustomed to managing multiple important projects at one time. To ensure that the proposed Plans and processes
are completed in a timely fashion, a detailed timeline has been included in this document. Further, we would
propose monthly meetings between the City and the partners to discuss progress and upcoming milestones. Finally,
because our team understands that funding for the City's Entitlement Program is directly tied to completion of
these documents, it is imperative that the rigid deadlines established by HUD be met. Our partners fully recognize
that the Entitlement Funds provide services and offer funding for housing improvements that Cedar Falls residents
rely upon. To that end, our team is committed to providing a quality planning product and experience that satisfies
not only the HUD requirements but meets the City's expectations.
As the Public Participation and Consultation element states, we will strive to build consensus around the housing
and community development initiatives and concepts identified during the planning process. Our team will research
and identify unique approaches to implementing the City's goals for this program which will then be introduced to
participants during the public participation effort. Our proposal includes a robust input process that includes face-
to-face opportunities and an online survey. Finally, our project will adhere to the current June 2009 Citizen
Participation Plan, using it as a guide for the formal public input and adoption processes expected at the end of the
timeframe outlined in this proposal.
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PRIMARY STAFF MEMBERS
The primary contacts for this proposal and program are
• INRCOG (Project Lead): Brian Schoon, AICP, Director of Development (bschoon@inrcog.org);
• City of Waterloo: Rudy Jones, Community Development Director (rudy.jones@waterloo-ia.org); Angie Fordyce,
CDBG and HOME Coordinator (angie.fordyce@waterloo-ia.org); Maggie Heretakis, Community Development
Project Specialist (maggie.heretakis@waterloo-ia.org)
• IDM: Drew Conrad, IDM Director (andrew.conrad@uni.edu); Karla Organist, Program Manager
(karla.organist@uni.edu); and Cindy Angel, Research Manager (cindy.angel@uni.edu).
Brian Schoon, AICP, a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, has been employed by INRCOG since
September 1991 and is currently serving as the Director of Development. His responsibilities include supervision,
project administration, budget oversight, and planning functions associated with INRCOG's housing, planning, and
economic development efforts, including numerous CDBG projects funded by the Iowa Economic Development
Authority (IEDA). Schoon also oversees the Iowa Northland Regional Housing Council and its local Housing Trust
Fund and staffs the Waterloo Housing Trust Fund and its financial programs. He is currently providing planning
services to the City of Cedar Falls, including updating the Consolidated and Annual Action Plans related to its current
HUD CDBG Entitlement Program. Schoon has a Bachelors' degree in Landscape Design from South Dakota State
University and a Masters' degree in Community and Regional Planning from Iowa State University.
RudyJones brings extensive experience, having worked as Waterloo's Community Development Director since 2002.
Jones has worked on developing and establishing policies and programs related to community development,
housing issues, neighborhood renewal, and the implementation of Community Development Block Grants and the
HOME Investment Partnership Program. Jones has also provided assistance with grant applications, including the
Lead -based Paint Hazard Control and Lead Hazard Reduction grant, along with their implementation. Jones assisted
with the successful completion of the 2008 Flood Disaster Recovery efforts and the Neighborhood Stabilization
Program 3, with both programs providing housing project redevelopments. Jones is active in the community and a
member of multiple foundations as a board member, including the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, the
Otto Schoitz Foundation, and the Waterloo Housing Trust Fund. Jones received his Bachelors' degree in Business
Administration -Management from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University.
Angie Fordyce has been employed with the Waterloo Community Development since September 2017. Fordyce
administers the Community Development Block Grant Program and the HOME Investment Partnership Program.
Fordyce also prepares grant applications and sub -recipient agreements and monitors those activities. Fordyce
assists with the coordination of planning, acquisition, relocation, housing rehabilitation, demolition, and other such
activities within Waterloo, in addition to acting as a liaison with Federal, State, and other government agencies and
organizations. Fordyce has fourteen years of housing experience, with previous experience administrating the Cedar
Falls Housing Choice Voucher Program and the Community Development Block Grant Program, reporting the Annual
Action Plan, and preparing the CAPER as required by HUD. Fordyce has experience with the Evansdale Municipal
Housing Authority, administrating the city's Section 8 and Public Housing Programs in addition to other work for the
municipality. Fordyce has extensive licenses and certificates and is trained in the use of many of the HUD Online
Systems, including EIV, PIC, IDIS, SPEARS, LOCCS, and HHGMS. Fordyce has completed degrees from Hawkeye
Community College in Accounting and followed with additional degrees in Finance and Banking.
Maggie Heretakis has been employed with the Waterloo Community Development department since August of
2017. Her current responsibilities include preparing Waterloo's Analysis of Impediments and assisting with preparing
Waterloo's 5-Year Consolidated Plan, in addition to other daily activities. Currently Heretakis is a member of the
Waterloo Housing Trust Fund, attends the Black Hawk County Local Homeless Coordinating Board, and the Walnut
Neighborhood Coalition meetings. Heretakis comes to Waterloo from Lebanon, New Hampshire where she worked
as a City Planner, reviewing site development and subdivision applications, as well as assisting the Heritage
Commission and the Pedestrian and Bicyclist Advisory Committee, and was a member of the Upper Valley
Transportation Management Association. Heretakis assisted with the management of Safe Routes to School Grants
awarded by the NH DOT, including meeting with firms, preparing bids, and running community meetings. Heretakis
worked with the Planning Office organizing public meetings to gather community input on various city projects.
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Heretakis graduated with a Bachelors' degree in Geography and Russian Language from Middlebury College and
attended the University of Kansas for a Masters' degree in Geography.
Drew Conrad, CEcD, CERP, EGc(MR) is Director of the Institute for Decision Making, the community and economic
development outreach program within Business and Community Services at the University of Northern Iowa. He
has over 25 years of experience in facilitating strategic planning and regional economic research in communities and
local and regional economic development organizations. He designs, delivers, and provides follow-up support for
economic development services including strategic and short-term planning, community assessments, workforce
assessments, cluster analysis and target industry analysis and other applied research projects. Drew has worked on
collaborative projects with Iowa Workforce Development, Iowa economic Development Authority, the U.S.
Economic Development Administration, the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness and the Council for
Community and Economic Research (C2ER). Drew is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a Certified Economic
Research Professional (CERP) and holds an Economic Gardening Professional Certification in Market Research
(EGc(MR)). Drew is a graduate of the Economic Development Institute and has earned a BA in American
History/Pre-Law and a Masters' degree in Public Policy (MPP).
Karla Organist is a Program Manager for the Institute for Decision Making (IDM) at the University of Northern Iowa.
In her role as program manager, she assists communities and economic development organizations with strategic
planning and programming needs. Prior to joining IDM, Karla worked for a Council of Governments representing a
five -county area in Northeast Iowa where she served as the economic development coordinator for Fayette County
and as senior planner for the entire service area. Karla was responsible for all aspects of economic development for
the county and its 11 communities, including business attraction, retention and expansion, entrepreneurial
development, community development, and workforce development. As a senior planner, Karla led numerous
community and stakeholder engagement meetings, and facilitated the completion of several plans and studies,
including comprehensive plans, housing studies, hazard mitigation plans, and transportation plans. Karla has
additional work experience as a business consultant and financial trainer for childcare businesses, entrepreneurial
experience as a small business owner, and has worked in mortgage banking and elementary school teaching. Karla
holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Luther College and Master's Degree in Community
Development from Iowa State University.
CindyAngel is a Research Manager for the Institute for Decision Making. She is responsible for completing a variety
of primary and secondary community and economic development research projects including Target Industry
Analysis studies, economic impact analysis reports, community assessments, cluster analysis studies, demographic
profiles, community metrics reports, and the Iowa Business Council's Competitive Index. She also coordinates data
collection for the state of Iowa for the Location One Information system (LOIS). As a part of some of these projects,
Cindy conducts focus groups and interviews stakeholders to gather qualitative data. Cindy holds a BA in Marketing
and Master's in Business Administration (MBA), is a Certified Economic Research Professional (CERP), a Certified
Market Research Specialist in Economic Gardening (EGc(MR)) and teaches marketing courses in UNI's College of
Business Administration.
DETAILED PROJECT APPROACH AND WORK PLAN ELEMENTS
A. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION
The process for public participation will be designed to encourage and maximize public participation in the
development of a new 5-Year Consolidated Plan and FFY2020 Annual Action Plan for the City of Cedar Falls. The
process will place an emphasis on encouraging participation by residents of public and assisted housing
developments, low income residents of targeted revitalization areas, partner agencies, and other appropriate
organizations including businesses, developers, community -based organizations and faith -based organizations. The
process will be designed to ensure meaningful participation by persons with disabilities and non-English speaking
residents of Cedar Falls. A variety of public involvement techniques and approaches will be utilized to gather citizen
and stakeholder input including focus groups, a web -based survey, and public meetings. The consulting team will
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work with City staff to ensure the public participation process complies with the City's Citizen Participation Plan and
the Code of Federal Regulations (24 CFR 91).
Task Al: Finalizing the Process for Public Participation
Timeline: September 2018
The consulting team will meet with City staff and the Housing Commission to finalize the appropriate strategies,
activities, and timelines for the public participation process. These discussions will help ensure the appropriate
target audiences are identified, that useful input will be obtained to support the development of a new
consolidated plan, and the input process is completed in an appropriate timeframe. The discussions will also
help ensure the appropriate timing for the required public comment periods and public hearings. A plan will be
developed that outlines key actions, dates, and assignment of responsibility.
Deliverable: Public Participation Process timeline and action plan.
Task A2: Gathering input from Agencies and Related Stakeholders
Timeline: September — October 2018
The consulting team will work with City staff and the Housing Commission to finalize the list of local public
agencies, nonprofit organizations and other appropriate stakeholders that should be invited to participate in
focus group sessions and, if necessary, individual interviews. They will also determine the appropriate locations
and dates/times for the focus group sessions. Invitations will be extended to the identified groups.
The focus group session design will be developed by the consulting team with input from City staff and the
Housing Commission. The purpose of the sessions is to identify current trends and issues impacting the
participating organizations and the community, and to gain insight into the agencies' and nonprofits'
organizational priorities. The focus group sessions will be facilitated by the consulting team with City staff
participating where appropriate. If a key stakeholder is not able to participate in the focus group sessions, an
individual interview will be scheduled. The consulting team will also meet with City staff to discuss current
trends and issues and their organizational priorities. Input received during the focus group sessions and
interviews will be documented and summarized by the consulting team.
Deliverable: Focus Group Sessions Summary Report.
TaskA3: Gathering input from Residents and Organizations in the Broader Community
Timeline: September — October 2018
A web -based survey will be utilized to gather input from Cedar Falls residents and organizations in the broader
community such as businesses, developers, community -based organizations, and faith -based organizations.
The consulting team will develop the survey instrument with input from City staff and the Housing Commission.
Where necessary, alternative survey options (i.e. paper survey) will be developed to accommodate persons
with disabilities and non-English speaking residents.
Appropriate marketing strategies will be developed to encourage participation by residents of public and
assisted housing developments and low- and moderate -income residents of targeted revitalization areas.
Potential strategies include using social media, collaborating with local organizations serving target audiences,
public service announcements, newspaper articles, organizational newsletters, and the City's existing
communication channels to residents and businesses.
The consulting team will administer the implementation of the survey. Once the survey is closed, the team will
organize and analyze the survey data and develop a survey summary report.
Deliverable: Survey Summary Report.
Task A4: Public Comment Process
Timeline: September 2018—April 2019
The consulting team will work with City staff and the Housing Commission to schedule, promote, and
implement the required public comment periods and public hearings for the consolidated plan process. Formal,
required public input is outlined in element "D" of this proposal.
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B. NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND MARKET ANALYSIS
The following tasks and milestones will be completed as part of the needs and market assessments.
Task B1: Data Collection and Sources
Timeline: September 2018 — Conclusion of the Project
From the beginning of the project, the team will be collecting and assembling housing data specific to the City
of Cedar Falls. Our product will use and analyze public and private sector data relative to housing. In addition
to what is available from public sources such as HUD, Census, American Community Survey, and the City, the
team will request Multiple Listing Service (MLS) information either through their online systems or from a
subscribing member of the organization.
Task 82: Assembling Information
Timeline: September — December 2018
As part of providing information that will be included in the Consolidated Plan, the data and supporting
technical documentation shall be user-friendly and presented in a format that can be uploaded to the
Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). This proposal anticipates providing the following:
• City Demographic Analysis, including population and housing projections
• Economic Analysis
• Housing Market Analysis (Owner and Rental Occupied Units)
o Supply
o Demand
o Condition
o Cost and Affordability
• Housing needs will be measured using local input and federal guidance (24 CFR 91.205)
• Housing market analysis will be completed per 24 CFR 91.210
• Analysis of impediments to fair housing choice
Task B3: Integration of Information into the Consolidated Plan
Timeline: October— December 2018
As elements of the needs assessment and market analysis are completed, they will be provided to the City of
Waterloo for integration into Consolidated Plan.
C. STRATEGIC PLAN AND FIRST YEAR (FFY 2020) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Task Cl: Develop Strategic Plan (5-Year)
Timeline: October— December 2018
Using information garnered from public input, staff guidance, and analyzed data, a 5-Year Strategic Plan for the
City, relative to housing and the CDBG Entitlement Program, will be drafted. Within the Strategic Plan, goals,
objectives, and action steps will be developed that are tailored to the community. In addition to housing
supply, demand, needs, and programs, the plan will address homelessness in the community. This effort will be
consistent with 24 CFR 91.215 and 91.220.
As directed by the City, our team will look at new or innovative programs and uses for the CDBG Entitlement
funds. This will include, but not limited to infrastructure improvements, transportation equity, Housing
Voucher Programs, addressing severely deteriorated and dilapidated housing, sidewalk infill, and utility program
expansions.
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Task C2: Develop Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Action Plan (AAP)
Timeline: December 2018 —January 2019
From the Strategic Planning process, our representatives will work with City staff and the Housing Commission
to identify first year priority projects that can be included in the Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Action Plan.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Action Plan (AAP) Checklist will be
used to ensure that necessary elements are included in the AAP. Our team will also complete the necessary
submission form(s) (SF 424 and SF 424D) and provide them, along with the adopted AAP, to the City for
uploading into the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). The uploading process will be
accomplished by the City, through their access account.
Task C3: Integration into the Consolidated Plan
Timeline: Ongoing
As the Strategic Plan is developed, elements will be integrated into the framework of the Consolidated Plan.
Similar to the FFY 2019 Annual Action Plan discussed in the prior task, the draft Plan will follow the US
Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Entitlement Consolidated Plan Checklist.
D. FORMAL PUBLIC INPUT, ADOPTION, SUBMITTAL PROCESS (CONSOLIDATED AND ANNUAL
ACTION PLANS)
Task D1: Citizen Participation Process (Outlined by the City's Participation Plan)
Timeline: February —April 2019
• Housing Commission Meetings. In addition to the Public Participation and Consultation Process (Element A
above), Commission meetings will offer an opportunity for the public to provide input into the planning
process. A minimum of two Commission meetings will be used to mark the formal public input process
required by the City's Public Participation Plan, as outlined below:
o Meeting #1: Beginning of the required 30-Day Comment Period (Notice to the Public is Advertised Prior to
30-Day Comment Period)
o Meeting #2: Closure of the required 30-Day Comment Period
o Meeting #2: Recommendation of the draft Plans to City Council
• City Council Meetings. As the policymaking body, the City Council will be asked to conduct a formal public
hearing prior to consideration of the documents. Necessary Council actions will require a minimum of two
meetings, one to set the public hearing and resolution and a second to conduct the hearing and formally
consider the resolution, as indicated below.
o Meeting #1: Setting the Public Hearing on the Draft Plans (Notice to the Public is Advertised Prior to the
Council Public Hearing)
o Meeting #2: Conducting the Public Hearing (At the subsequent City Council Meeting)
o Meeting #2: Adopting each Plan by Resolution
Task D2: Integration of both Plans into IDIS
Timeline: April — May 2019
• City Staff will upload the Plans into the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS)
Task D3: Project Conclusion
Timeline: May 2019
• Contract closure
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DETAILED PROJECT SCHEDULE
Work under this proposal would begin upon selection of our proposal by the City, which is anticipated to be August
6, 2018, with executing an agreement. Completion would be on or about May 16, 2019, with submittal of the
Consolidated and Annual Action Plans to HUD. A detailed timeline is presented below.
Consultant Selection 8/6/18
Contract Execution 10/1/18
Project Begins 10/1/18
Meet with Cedar Falls Housing Commission 10/9/18
Resident household survey 11/1/18 — 11/30/18
Agencies and Stakeholders Meetings 11/1/18 —11/30/18
Development of Draft Plan 11/1/18 —12/31/18
Initial Draft Presented to City Staff and Housing Commission 1/8/19
Final Draft Completion 1/31/19
Publish Legal Notice for Beginning of 30-day comment period 2/4/19
Public Comment Period Begins (Coincides with Housing Commission Meeting) 2/12/19
Public Comment Period Ends (Coincides with Housing Commission Meeting) 3/12/19
Housing Commission Recommendation is Made to City Council 3/12/19
City Council Sets its Public Hearing 4/1/19
City Council Public Hearing held and Adoption of the Consolidated and Annual Action Plans 4/15/19
Integrate Consolidated and Annual Action Plans into IDIS 4/16/19-5/10/19
Project Completion or Closeout 5/16/19
BUDGET
Included under separate cover.
DELIVERABLES
• Original, final Consolidated and Annual Action Plans, formatted in MS Word, will be provided to the City
• Each Plan, draft and final, will also be provided to the City in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF)
• The City is to provide "other" planning documents to our team, including LMI-mapped areas, Comprehensive
Plan, prior HUD plans, data, and requested IDIS-generated maps
PROJECT REVIEW
Once the project is complete, the City, INRCOG, and its partners will meet to review performance with regard to the
services provided to the City.
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REFERENCES
Our team is proud to offer the following references regarding our performance managing prior projects. All three
partners in this proposal have standing, professional relationships with these references and we are confident you
will find them in order. The City is welcome to contact any of references listed below.
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration
Ms. Cindy Edwards, PE, Area Director
Denver Regional Office
1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 431
Denver, Colorado 80204
(303) 844-5360
cedwards@eda.gov
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Ms. Nichole Hansen, Community Investments Team Leader
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
(515) 348-6215
nichole.hansen@lowaEDA.com
Salvation Army of Waterloo and Cedar Falls
Ms. Grace Fee, MPA, Social Ministries Coordinator
89 Franklin Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
(319) 235-9358
grace_fee@usc.salvationarmy.org
RESUMES
Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG) (Project Lead)
• Brian Schoon
City of Waterloo:
• Rudy Jones
• Angie Fordyce
• Maggie Heretakis
University of Northern Iowa, Institute for Decision Making:
• Andrew Conrad
• Karla Organist
• Cindy Angel
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RESOLUTION NO. 21,287
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF WATERLOO RELATIVE TO IOWA
NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (INRCOG) PREPARATION
OF THE CITY'S FY20-24 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa, has considered
approving and authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City
of Waterloo relative to Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG)
preparation of the City's FY20-24 Five -Year Consolidated Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa, deems it in the best
interest of the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa, to approve and authorize execution of said
Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Cedar Falls,
Iowa, that said Memorandum of Understanding is hereby approved and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said Memorandum of Understanding on
behalf of the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
ADOPTED this lst day of October, 2018.
James P. Brown, Mayor
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ue a Danielsen, MMC
ity Cl rk