CITY of WARWICK
CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY
ACTION PLAN
Jambray Court ( Warwick, Rhode Island)
Utilizing Supplemental CDBG Disaster Recovery Funding
from the Supplemental Appropriations Act
(Public Law 111-212, approved July 29, 2010)
Through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Docket No. FR-5452-N-01
[Federal Register: Volume 75, Number 217]
City of Warwick Office of Housing and Community Development
December 2010
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Table of Contents
Section A Effect of Disaster on Warwick…………………. 2
Section B Disaster Recovery Plan………………………… 3
Section C Monitoring…………………………………… 6
Section D Management Standards……………………... 8
Section E Disaster Recovery Activities……………….. 10
Section F Amendments and Public Participation…… 15
Appendices……………………………………………………. 16
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Section A Effect of Disaster on Warwick
The Effects of the March 2010 Flood (FEMA declaration DR-1894)
The flooding that occurred during March of 2010 (FEMA declaration DR-1894)
was perhaps the worst flooding event that both the City of Warwick & the State of Rhode
Island have seen in 100-years and has been compared to the blizzard of 1978 as one of
the worst recent natural disasters.
The effects of both the
March 12
th
& 30
th
flooding
events on the City of
Warwick, Rhode Island are
still being quantified.
While it has been nearly 10-
months since the last event
– individual property
owners, businesses owners
and local government
officials are still
quantifying the impact on
private property and public
infrastructure.
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While the flooding events
of March 2010 caused
damage and destruction
throughout the City of Warwick – the areas of greatest impact were those areas of the
City that border the Pawtuxet River, which crested at 20.79’ (11’ above flood level). The
hardest hit areas include; East Natick, Natick, Pontiac, Norwood/Lakewood, Pawtuxet,
and the Jefferson Boulevard Commercial Corridor. The East Natick & Pontiac sections of
the City represent designated CDBG eligible areas with 55.6% & 61.1% of the
population falling into the low moderate income category respectively.
Cit
y
o
f
Warwick Waste Water Treatment Facilit
y
Those businesses, residential structures, and public infrastructure located in close
proximity to the Pawtuxet River suffered the greatest losses – due to the amount and
timing of the storms. Theses areas were impacted by both ground and riverine based
flood waters containing raw/untreated sewerage and chemicals from industrial facilities.
Needs for those impacted are difficult to measure – while some received a partial benefit
from FEMA or the SBA or through private insurance, it is not sufficient to make those
effected whole. Most other's received such limited amounts of assistance that the effects
of the storm are still visible in their homes and businesses – with no insurance and no
ability to borrower additional funds, even from the SBA, due to poor credit or cash flow,
these individuals are whom the City of Warwick is going to reach with this funding.
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Section B Disaster Recovery Plan
Promotion of Sound Short & Long-Term Recovery Planning
The Office of Housing & Community
Development, within the City of Warwick, is
the Office responsible for the
implementation and monitoring of the
CDBG-DR funds. The Office, a division of
the Department of Planning, currently
administers the City’s annual CDBG
Entitlement Grant Program and has the
ability to access zoning and land use plans
and ordinances in conjunction with the
planned recovery of those areas affect by the
flooding events. In addition, the Office
works closely with the City’s Building &
Inspections Office to ensure proper permits
and procedures are followed for properties requiring rehabilitation.
East Natick Villa
g
e
(
Warwick, Rhode Island
)
The Office will focus its short-term recovery efforts on providing direct financial &
technical assistance to address the unmet needs of individuals & businesses affected by
the flood with regards to repairs & rehabilitation of housing units, removal of debris from
privately owned property, and assistance to cover lost revenue and equipment repairs &
replacement (businesses only). In addition, CDBG-DR funds will also be utilized to cover
the cost of repair/replacement of public facilities and infrastructure damaged as a result of
the floods.
Long-Term recovery planning efforts utilizing the CDBG-DR funds will focus on
mitigation and prevention of damage due to future flooding events. Funds will be used to
support a comprehensive mitigation assessment of critical public facilities (water/waste
water treatment) that were damaged or destroyed during the flood. CDBG-DR funds will
also be utilized to provide financial incentives to property owners that would allow for
voluntary buy-outs of repetitive flood properties.
By its working relationships with other Municipal and State agencies, the Office will
provide assistance to those responsible for land use planning and flood zone development
in an effort to ensure that sound decisions are formulated on the future development in
the affected areas.
Leveraging of CDBG-DR Resources
The Office plans to leverage the CDBG-DR funds with other federal and non-federal
sources of funds. The Office manages a revolving loan fund for the rehabilitation of
property owned by low-moderate income individuals, this fund will be utilized to provide
additional resources to the residential rehabilitation aspects of the recovery efforts.
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In addition, the Office will also be applying for HMGP funds through FEMA for hazard
mitigation projects and voluntary residential buy-outs.
Leveraged funds will also be sought when available from the Small Business
Administration and the Economic Development Administration to provide further
assistance and support to business mitigation and recovery efforts.
Promotion of High Quality, Durable, Energy Efficient and Mold-Resistant
Construction Methods
The Office shall require that all projects that relate to the construction or rehabilitation of
multi-family and/or single-family housing units will be required to have the appropriate
permits and inspection in accordance with the State of Rhode Island Building Code
and/or City of Warwick Code of Ordinances.
Currently all permits issued, by the City’s Building Department, on properties affected
during the flood event must provide a certification that the areas of the property that came
in direct contact with flood waters were sanitized in accordance to industry standards
regarding mold, mildew and indoor air quality.
The Office, through its revolving loan fund, encourages the utilization of cost effective
durable & energy efficient materials – including insulation, replacement windows,
insulated doors and siding materials.
Provision of Adequate, Flood-Resistant Housing for all Income Groups Affected in
the Disaster Areas
The Office intends to utilize the CDBG-DR funds to provide numerous programs in the
form of financial assistance to all income groups affected by the disaster. The disaster
event did not discriminate against those individuals affected – both low-to-moderate
income and high income households were affected to varying degrees. The greatest
concentration of residential structures affected by the flooding of the Pawtuxet River was
predominantly in low-to-moderate income areas. Residential units affected with rising
levels of ground water due to substantial rainfall in a short time frame are located
throughout the City and with out regard for income level.
While the majority of the funds under CDBG-DR funding will benefit low-to-moderate
income persons (</= 80% AMI), the Office also intends to provide financial resources to
those that are not considered low-to-moderate income (>80%AMI) but suffered a loss
due to the flooding events. The Office plans to provide grants to owners of multi-family
and single-family housing units to rehabilitate those units to pre-disaster condition. The
Office also plans to provide funds to leverage voluntary buy-outs for those owner’s not
interested in rehabilitating their properties that are in repetitive flood areas of the City.
Strict compliance with zoning, land use planning, State of RI Building Codes, City of
Warwick Ordinances, and FEMA regulation regarding re-development of property
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located in specific flood zones and repetitive flood areas will be implemented to ensure
the future losses are mitigated and the health and safety of the residents is preserved.
The Office works closely with many local non-profit providers of emergency assistance
including shelter, food, and child care services. The Office will continue to work closely
with these service providers to ensure victims of the disaster, especially very low income
families, those with children and those with special needs, receive the services and
support that their families require until such time as the unmet need for those services no
longer exists.
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Section C Monitoring
Monitoring of the CDBG Program is a continuous process. The City of Warwick works
to determine if programs and services are meeting their stated objectives and are in
compliance with HUD requirements. The monitoring process includes on-site visitation
and regular review of monthly performance reports and payment requests.
The Office staff monitors all program activities, including those managed by the Office,
other City Departments and Sub recipients. Specific sub recipients may include other
government agencies, non-profit agencies or private entities and organizations.
Objectives
Monitoring will be used to identify specific compliance deficiencies, request corrections
and reinforce or improve grantee performance by providing guidance and making
recommendations.
Specific objectives of monitoring include the following:
1. Verification of the accuracy of sub recipient’s records
2. Confirmation of the accuracy of information presented in the quarterly reports
3. Verification that grantees’ use of funds is consistent with their stated objectives
4. Identification of potential problems or the apparent causes of actual problems
5. Corrective action in the case of a problem
Guidelines
The frequency and intensity of monitoring will be determined for each sub recipient by
an annual assessment of several risk factors associated with the administration of the
assisted activity or service. The following criteria are used to determine the level of risk,
which will then determine the appropriate monitoring activities:
1. The type of activity being assisted
2. The length of time activity has been managed
3. Whether the funded activity provides a direct benefit that is consistent with at
least one national objective
4. The amount of funding being provided
5. The number of years that the program or service has been federally funded
6. The agency’s prior history and level of success in administering type of program
being funded and other types of programming, including any record of non-
compliance
7. Recent staff turnover
8. The Program’s track record with regard to problems and problem resolution
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The minimum level of monitoring will consist of in-house reviews on a quarterly basis of
the sub recipient’s performance reports and the supporting documentation submitted with
request vouchers for reimbursements. The performance report will be examined to
determine if the actual accomplishments meet the stated goals and objectives contained in
the sub recipient agreement. This examination will also determine if time schedules are
met and whether projected work units, caseload or other performance indicators are
achieved. Sub recipient request for payment will be approved only if: the request includes
program reports and back-up documentation, the request complies with the sub recipient
agreement, reimbursements are for eligible costs and are reasonable, and if the program is
still operational.
The Office has undertaken a monitoring procedure that includes five specific steps
including a procedure to set up the monitoring visit and report the results to the sub
recipient or monitored agency. The Office has also instituted a system for early
warning/early response of problems and issues; intervention for more serious or
persistent problems and a “red alert” for serious and persistent problems with a sub
recipient.
Additional monitoring activities will be undertaken as needed including increased
telephone contacts, more frequent on-site visits and request for additional program and
financial information.
Evaluation of programming will generate information needed to:
1. Determine community progress towards achieving the goals of the Action Plan
2. Drive the grantee selection process and allocate resources more effectively
3. Identify areas in need of improvement
4. Engage in benchmarking to identify best practices in the delivery of services
5. Provide a basis for comparing the achievement of assisted programs with those on
other communities and
6. Continually improve and refine the performance measurement system
The performance measurement system will determine the effect of assisted programs and
services in achieving HUD national objectives and other specific goals.
Increasing Implementation Capacity
The Office will provide technical and management assistance to subrecipients. Assistance
will be provided in the form of Workshops and Training Sessions, email and telephone
guidance, and on-site visits and instruction when necessary.
The Office will focus on providing these services, as well as performing the
Administrative, Procurement, Monitoring and Reporting Functions associated with the
grant. The Project Coordinator will coordinate with existing Programmatic and Fiscal
Management Staff to provide necessary assistance.
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Section D Management Standards
Accounting and Procurement
The Office of Housing Community Development staff actively monitors Sub recipients to
prevent or correct instances of Fraud, Waste and Mismanagement. Through on-site and
desk-top monitoring, as described in the Monitoring Standards and Procedures section
above, the Office of Housing Community Development will ensure that program
milestones are being accomplished, that performance goals are being met, and that
applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations are being followed.
All activities undertaken within the scope of this grant must be conducted in compliance
with applicable CDBG Laws and regulations, as well as all other Federal, State and Local
requirements, including OMB Circulars A-87, A-122 (where applicable), A-133 and the
Uniform Administrative Requirements at 24 CFR Part 85.
Accountability
The use of the disaster funding is contingent upon certain requirements. The chief elected
official, or designee authorized by the governing authority of the local government
applying for funds, will be required to certify in writing that the grant will be carried out
in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Sanctions and Penalties for Fraud, Abuse and Mismanagement
While the Office of Housing Community Development emphasis will be on preventing
and correcting issues before they develop into major problems, the Office reserves the
right to issues sanctions for non-compliance, fraud, abuse and mismanagement in a range
of penalties including disallowance of all ineligible costs. Additional penalties and
sanctions will include referrals of criminal matters to appropriate federal or state
authorities.
Programmatic Measures to Avoid Abuse, Fraud and Mismanagement
A. Documentation
Subrecipients will be required to submit or maintain documentation that fully supports
the application that is submitted to the Office. Failure to document that the project is
needed as a result of the disaster(s), or to mitigate the effects of future disasters, will
result in an application being declared ineligible. If it is discovered, after an award is
made, that an application purposefully misled the Grantee, the contract with the
subrecipient will be terminated and the subrecipient will have to repay any funds received
to that point.
B. Program Changes through Contract Amendments
All subrecipients will be encouraged to carefully plan projects that meet the stated
requirements and to specify activities, associated costs, and proposed accomplishments
and beneficiaries in order to reduce the need for amending contracts. Subrecipients must
contact the Office prior to requesting an amendment or contract modification that affects
the budget, activities, beneficiaries, or time frame for accomplishing the proposed
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activities. Substantial amendments may be cause to review the entire application
submitted to determine if the project is meeting its stated goals and its timelines.
C. Reporting
Each awarded subrecipients must supply all reports requested by the Office of Housing
Community Development on the status of the activities undertaken and Grant funds
drawn. All reporting requirements (i.e., annual audits, contractual obligations and
minority business enterprise reports, Quarterly DRGR reports, etc.) will be specified in
the Grant Agreement and Subrecipients Contract.
D. Citizen Complaints
All subrecipients need to establish procedures for responding to citizens’ complaints
regarding activities carried out utilizing these funds. Citizens should be provided with an
appropriate address, phone number, and times during which they may submit such
complaints. Subrecipients should provide a written response to every citizen complaint
within 30 calendar days of the complaint.
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Section E Disaster Recovery Activities
Project Uses of Funds
The City of Warwick is
scheduled to receive
$2,787,697.00 in CDBG-DR
funds. The City will set aside
5% ($139,385.00) of the
allocation for Administrative &
Program Management Costs
associated with the CDBG-DR
Funds. The remaining
$2,648,313.00 will be available
for projects, programs, &
services associated with the
City’s CDBG-DR Action Plan.
The Office intends to use 50-
60% ($1,324,156.00 - $1,588,987.00) of the allocation for projects that provide benefits
to individuals that are low-to-moderate income. The remaining 40-50% ($1,059,325.00 -
$1,324,156.00) will be awarded to projects that meet at least one of the three CDBG
National Objectives.
Local Business
(
Norwood Villa
g
e Area
)
The Office consulted with many stakeholders to determine where the CDBG-DR funds
could make the most impact on those affected by the disaster. Those stakeholders
included; the Warwick Sewer Authority, City of Warwick Department of Public Works,
City of Warwick Department of Building & Inspection, City of Warwick Department of
Tourism, Culture, & Development, the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce,
Westbay Community Action, Inc., State of Rhode Island Office of Housing &
Community Development, and the US Small Business Administration (Rhode Island
District Office). It was determined that the funds should be allocated to projects
associated with the categories listed below.
• Public Facilities & Infrastructure (30 - 50% of Total Allocation)
CDBG-DR funds are available to be used to repair or replace public facilities &
infrastructure components that were damaged as a result of the disaster. In addition
to the repair & replacement, funds will also be available to relocate critical public
facilities and infrastructure components that have now been determined to be at risk
of future disasters or the benefit cost analysis to replace in situ is not cost effective.
Some funds will be allocated to reimburse for emergency expenditures made to repair
critical public facilities & infrastructure components that were integral to the City’s
recovery from the disaster.
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Some of the types of public facilities & infrastructure projects that would be under
taken would be the repair or replacement of; waste water treatment systems, storm
drains, public recreational facilities (income eligible areas only), and public buildings.
Threshold Factors: Projects will be evaluated and funded based on the
following criterion:
Importance of the project based up community need and impact of
project on overall community health, safety , and welfare
Effectiveness of the improvement to minimize future impacts
Cost effectiveness of the project
Timeliness of the improvements
• Housing Activities (0 – 20% of Total Allocation)
CDBG-DR funds are available to be used to assist low-and-moderate income
households with renovation & repairs to existing housing units, debris removal, and
demolition of structures, and other unmet housing needs as a result of the disaster.
Threshold Factors: Projects will be evaluated and funded based on the
following criterion:
Income eligibility of household (<120% AMI)
Evidence of application to FEMA and/or SBA, proof of grant
and/or loan amount, evidence of disposition of FEMA/SBA funds
Documented loss and conformance with current Building Codes
Type and severity of unmet need
Projected mitigation measures that effectively reduce potential
future comparative losses
• Residential Property Acquisition (0 – 20% of Total Allocation)
CDBG-DR funds shall be available to assist property owners with the leveraging of
other funds to facilitate voluntary buyouts of housing units in repetitive flood areas.
Threshold Factors: Projects will be evaluated and funded based on the
following criterion:
Appraised value – pre & post disaster
Documented loss
Consultation & Agreement with Planning & Building Departments
Partnership with other funding sources for leverage
Deed restriction on property for future development
Projected future use of acquired property
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• Business Recovery & Mitigation (0 – 15% of Total Allocation)
CDBG-DR funds shall be available to local businesses that suffered physical damage,
to property or equipment, due to the disaster and/or loss of revenue due to the closure
of a public facility or public infrastructure. CDBG-DR funds are also available to
owners of commercial property to perform mitigation measures on the facility to
prevent or reduce damage from future flooding events.
Threshold Factors: Projects will be evaluated and funded based on the
following criterion:
Documented loss – physical (structure and/or equipment) and or
economic
Overall mitigation measures that provide resilience to future
disasters
Current location and operation of business
Application and receipt of financial assistance or denial from SBA,
financial institution, or other private or public financial
organization
Business owners use of personal financial resources
Evidence of low and moderate individuals were employed prior to
disaster and commitment to rehire/hire additional low and
moderate employees
Evidence that business owner is low to moderate income
Commitment to re-open business with in a specified time period
(depending on type and amount of funding)
• Hazard Mitigation & Planning (0 – 15% of Total Allocation)
CDBG-DR funds shall be available for Hazard Mitigation & Planning activities that
identify and work to reduce damage and losses from future storms and flooding
events. Activities may include; public facility & infrastructure studies, land-use
planning – focusing on zoning amendments and flood-plain management strategies.
Threshold Factors: Projects will be evaluated and funded based on the
following criterion:
Cost effectiveness of the mitigation measures and/or reasonable
alternatives
Reasonableness of planning activity and activities outcome
Effectiveness of the project addressing future disasters, hazard
mitigation and planning
Documented projects that provide long-term solutions to the
effects of the disaster and those of future disasters
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• General Administration (5% of Total Allocation)
CDBG-DR funds shall be available to cover administrative costs directly related to
the implementation of the Action Plan and its components; including but not limited
to personnel salary & fringe benefits, consultants, monitoring of activities and sub-
grantees, quarterly reporting to HUD and compliance to all regulations with respect to
CDBG-DR funds and any other applicable Federal, State, or Municipal laws and
regulations.
CDBG-DR Eligible Activities (Cost by Category)
Category Minimum
Percent of
Allocation
Minimum
Funding
Amount
Maximum
Percent of
Allocation
Maximum
Funding
Amount
Public
Facilities &
Infrastructure
30% $836,309.00 50% $1,393,848.00
Housing
Activities
0% $0.00 20% $557,539.00
Residential
Property
Acquisition
0% $0.00 20% $557,539.00
Business
Recovery &
Mitigation
0% $0.00 15% $418,155.00
Hazard
Mitigation &
Planning
0% $0.00 15% $418,155.00
General
Administration
0% $0.00 5% $139,385.00
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Project Use by Geographic Area
In accordance with the FEMA Declaration (FEMA-1894-DR) the following counties of
the State of Rhode Island were determined to be eligible for both individual & public
assistance; Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence and Washington.
As a result of the of the size and geographic location of the City of Warwick in the
County of Kent, the CDBG-DR funds will be available throughout the entire
jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Warwick. Although the Office will focus on
addressing the ongoing unmet needs of individuals and families in areas of the City that
border the Pawtuxet River, these individuals and families will not be a higher priority
than those which do not live in the border area. No individual or family will be denied
assistance based on solely on geographic location in the City.
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SECTION F Amendments and Public Participation
ACTION PLAN AMENDMENTS
The following events would require a substantial amendment to the Action Plan:
1) A change in Eligible Activities allowed under the plan (addition, deletion, or
planned beneficiaries);
2) A change of more than 25% in the overall proposed funding allocation between
the activity categories of infrastructure, property buyouts, housing, planning,
public services and administration;
Substantial amendments to the Disaster Recovery Action Plan, if any, will be published
on the City of Warwick Office of Housing and Community Development website,
emailed to affected local groups and will provide for a public comment period. All
comments will be considered.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE
The City of Warwick Office of Housing Community Development will post a draft action
plan for the use of the funds, and any substantial amendment to the plan as described
above, on the website for a period of not less than (7) calendar days; public comments
will be accepted during this time.
Adequate notification will be given to Local and Regional Planning Commissions and
units of Local Government, and a Notice of Posting for public comments will be
published in the Warwick Beacon:
All comments will be reviewed and incorporated into the draft plan for submission to
HUD.
E-mail your comments to [email protected] or mail your comments to:
Kevin Sullivan, Program Coordinator
City of Warwick Office of Housing and Community Development
City Hall Annex
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
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APPENDIX A
SF 424
The SF 424 is part of the CPMP Annual Action Plan. SF 424 form
fields are included in this document. Grantee information is linked
from the 1CPMP.xls document of the CPMP tool.
SF 424
Complete the fillable fields (blue cells) in the table below. The other items are pre-filled with values from the
Grantee Information Worksheet.
Date Submitted1/11/11
Type of Submission
Revised Budget Amount from HUD
Application Pre-application
Construction Construction
Non Construction Non Construction
Applicant Information
City of Warwick RI440276 WARWICK
3275 Post Road DUNS #062-30-7384
City of Warwick, Rhode Island
Warwick Rhode Island Office of Housing & Community Development
02886 Country U.S.A. Planning
Employer Identification Number (EIN):
Kent County
05-6000562 Program Year Start Date (01/11/11)
Applicant Type: Specify Other Type if necessary:
Local Government: City
Specify Other Type
Program Funding
U.S. Department o
f
Housing and Urban Development
Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers; Descriptive Title of Applicant Project(s); Areas Affected by
Project(s) (cities, Counties, localities etc.); Estimated Funding
Community Development Block Grant-DR
14.218 Entitlement Grant
City of Warwick CDBG-DR Program City of Warwick
$2,787,697 CDBG-DR Grant Amount $0 Additional HUD Grant(s)
Leveraged
Describe
$0Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $0 Additional State Funds Leveraged
$0Locally Leveraged Funds $0 Grantee Funds Leveraged
$0 Anticipated Program Income $0 Prior Year Funds
Total Funds Leveraged for CDBG-based Project(s)
Home Investment Partnerships Program
14.239 HOME
HOME Project Titles Non Applicable Description of Areas Affected by HOME Project(s)
$0 HOME Grant Amount $0 Additional HUD Grant(s)
Leveraged
Describe
$0 Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $0 Additional State Funds Leveraged
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$0 Locally Leveraged Funds $0 Grantee Funds Leveraged
$0 Anticipated Program Income Other (Describe)
Total Funds Leveraged for HOME-based Project(s)
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS
14.241 HOPWA
HOPWA Project Titles Non Applicable Description of Areas Affected by HOPWA Project(s)
$0 HOPWA Grant Amount $0 Additional HUD Grant(s)
Leveraged
Describe
$0 Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $0 Additional State Funds Leveraged
$0 Locally Leveraged Funds $0 Grantee Funds Leveraged
$0 Anticipated Program Income Other (Describe)
Total Funds Leveraged for HOPWA-based Project(s)
Emergency Shelter Grants Program
14.231 ESG
ESG Project Titles Non Applicable Description of Areas Affected by ESG Project(s)
$0 ESG Grant Amount $0 Additional HUD Grant(s) Leveraged Describe
$0 Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $0 Additional State Funds Leveraged
$0 Locally Leveraged Funds $0 Grantee Funds Leveraged
$0 Anticipated Program Income Other (Describe)
Total Funds Leveraged for ESG-based Project(s)
Congressional Districts of:
City of Warwick, Rhode Island CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan
Applicant Districts 2nd
Is application subject to review by state Executive Order
12372 Process?
Project Districts 2nd
Yes This application was made available to the
state EO 12372 process for review on DATE
Is the applicant delinquent on any federal debt? If
“Yes” please include an additional document
explaining the situation.
No Program is not covered by EO 12372
Yes No N/A Program has not been selected by the state
for review
Person to be contacted regarding this application
Kevin J Sullivan
Program Coordinator
401-738-2000
ext. 6371
401-732-9522
[email protected] www.warwickri.gov Other Contact
Signature of Authorized Representative
Scott Avedisian, Mayor, City of Warwick
Date Signed 1/11/11
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CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications for city governments, waiver and alternative requirement. Section 91.325
of title 24 Code of Federal Regulations is waived. Each grantee must make the following
certifications prior to receiving a CDBG disaster recovery grant:
A The city certifies that it will affirmatively further fair housing, which means that it will
conduct an analysis to identify impediments to fair housing choice within the city, take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that
analysis, and maintain records reflecting the analysis and actions in this regard. (See 24
CFR 570.487 (b) (2) (ii).)
B. The city certifies that it has in effect and is following a residential anti- displacement
and relocation assistance plan in connection with any activity associated with funding
under the CDBG Program.
C. The city certifies its compliance with restrictions on lobbying required by 24 CFR Part
87, together with disclosure forms, if required by that part.
D. The city certifies that the Action Plan for Disaster Recovery is authorized under local
law and that the city, and any entity or entities designated by the city, possesses the legal
authority to carry out the program for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with
applicable HUD regulations and this Notice.
E. The city certifies that it will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements
of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970, as amended and implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24, except where waivers
or alternative requirements are provided for this grant.
F. The city certifies that it will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban
Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), and implementing regulations at 24 CFR
part 135.
G. The city certifies that it is following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies
the requirements of 24 CFR 91.115 (except as provided for in notices providing waivers
and alternative requirements for this grant), and that each unit of general local
government is receiving assistance from the city is following a detailed citizen
participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 570.486 (except as provided
for in notices providing waivers and alternative requirements for this grant).
H. The city certifies that it has consulted with effected units of local government in
counties designated in covered major disaster declarations in the non-entitlement,
entitlement and tribal areas of the city in determining the method of distribution of
funding.
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I. The city certifies that is is complying with each of the following criteria:
(1) Funds will be used solely for necessary expenses related to disaster relief, long-
term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure, housing, and economic revitalization
in areas affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred between March and May
2010, for which the President declared a major disaster, covering an entire State, or
States with more than 20 counties declared major disasters, under title IV of the Robert
T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5121 et
seq.).
(2) With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG disaster recovery
funds, the action plan has been developed so as to give the maximum feasible priority
to activities that will benefit low and moderate-income families.
(3) The aggregate use of CDBG disaster recovery funds shall principally benefit low
and moderate-income families in a manner that ensures that at least 50 percent of the
amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated
period.
(4) The city will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG disaster recovery grant funds, by assessing any amount against
properties owned and occupied by persons of low- and moderate-income, including
any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public
improvements, unless (A) disaster recovery grant funds are used to pay the proportion
of such fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of such public improvements
that are financed from revenue sources other than under this title; or (B) for purposes
of assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of
moderate income, the grantee certifies to the Secretary that it lacks sufficient CDBG
funds (in any form) to comply with the requirements of clause (A).
J. The city certifies that the grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with
title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42
U.S.C. 3601-3619) and implementing regulations.
K. The city certifies that it has and that it will require units of general local government
that receive grant funds to certify that they have adopted and are enforcing:
(1) A policy prohibiting the used of excessive force by law enforcement agencies
within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights
demonstrations; and
(2) A policy of enforcing applicable local laws against physically barring entrance to
or exit from a facility or location that is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within its jurisdiction.
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L. The city certifies that each city grant recipient or administering entity has the capacity
to carry out disaster recovery activities in a timely manner, or the city has a plan to
increase the capacity of any city recipient or administering entity that lacks such capacity.
M. The city certifies that it will not use CDBG disaster recovery funds for any activity in
an area delineated as a special flood hazard area in FEMA’s most current flood advisory
maps unless it also ensures that the action is designed or modified to minimize harm to or
within the floodplain in accordance with Executive Order 11988 and 24 CFR part 55.
N. The city certifies that it will comply with applicable laws.
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Signed By: Scott Avedisian, Mayor
City of Warwick, Rhode Island
Date: ________________________________
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APPENDIX B
LEGAL NOTICE OF FILING
OF
DISASTER RECOVERY ACTION PLAN
The City of Warwick Office of Housing and Community Development wishes to
encourage citizens to participate in the development of the CDBG Disaster Recovery
Action Plan. The City of Warwick is providing the opportunity for citizens to comment
on the draft Plan, which will be submitted to the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) on or before January 11, 2011. The Action Plan will set forth the
method of distribution of funds for the HUD-funded program.
Members of the public are invited to review the Plan prior to January 11, 2011, prior to
its submission, during the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, January 4, 2011 through January
11, 2011, at the City of Warwick, Office of Housing and Community Development, 3275
Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886. The Plan will also be available on the Community
Development website at www.warwickri.gov
Electronic comments can be e-mailed to kevin.[email protected] . Written
comments are invited to be sent to the following address:
Kevin Sullivan
Office of Housing & Community Development
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
For more information, contact Kevin J. Sullivan at 738-2000 ext. 6371.
Scott Avedisian, Mayor
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APPENDIX C
LEGAL NOTICE OF FILING
OF
DISASTER RECOVERY ACTION PLAN
Traducción en Español
Aviso Legal de Presentación
del
Plan de Acción de Recuperación de Desastres
La Oficina de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad de Warwick quiere invitar
a los ciudadanos a participar en el desarrollo del Plan de Acción de Recuperación de
Desastres de CDBG. La Ciudad de Warwick está brindando la oportunidad a los
ciudadanos de hacer comentarios sobre el bosquejo del plan. El Plan de Acción final se
presentara al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de Estados Unidos (HUD
por sus siglas en inglés) en o antes del 11 de enero del 2011. El Plan de Acción
establecera el método de distribución de los fondos para el programa financiados por
HUD.
Los miembros del público están invitados a revisar el Plan antes de su presentación el 11
de enero del 2011, entre las fechas del 4 de enero al 11 de enero del 2011 entre las horas
de 8:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m., en la Oficina de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario localizada
en el
3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886. El Plan también estara disponible en internet en la
página de la Oficina de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario www.warwickri.gov
Comentarios electronicos pueden ser enviados a
Los comentarios por escrito pueden ser enviados a la siguiente dirección:
Kevin J. Sullivan
Oficina de Vivienda Y Desarrollo Comunitario
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Para más información contactar a Kevin J. Sullivan al 738-2000 ext. 6371
Scott Avedisian
Alcalde
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