Item 8CAGENDA ITEM # 8C
OCTOBER 27, 2008
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Modifications to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, Community Development Director
David E. Thompson, Asst. City Manager
DATE: October 20, 2008
BACKGROUND: The City's 2008/2009 CDBG projects (as approved by the City Commission eazlier in the
year) contained several projects that staff believes should be modified to best serve the needs of our CDBG Target
Area and to support the Mayport Comdor revitalization effort. (The City typically does not receive our contract
from the City of Jacksonville (COJ) until eazly in the calendaz year. We need to notify the COJ as promptly as
possible to get these specific activities programmed in our contract for the coming yeaz.)
Our allocation for the FY 2008/20009 year is $104,262. The City will also have a significant portion of the FY
2007/2008 CDBG funds to "roll over" into the FY 2008-2009 contract. A change in administrative procedures
resulted in some confusion and a delay of projects for the 2007-2008 year, and staff has spent considerable time
and effort to address these issues. The combination of remaining 2007/2008 and new 2008/2009 funds will total
approximately $198,815. Various staff who typically works with CDBG funds and projects have met several
times to discuss the best use of these funds.
The FY 2007/2008 contract included:
• A number of sidewalk projects including George Street and Ardella Road which totaled approximately
$55,000.
• Repairing, replacing, and or/painting the fencing along Mayport Road right-of--way at a cost of
approximately $10,000. Fencing along the Mayport Road right-of-way, particularly in the Fairway Villas
area is unsightly and in a state of disrepair and contributes to a blighted appearance along this azea. Staff
has re-evaluated this use of funds and does not believe this is the best use of CDBG funds and will explore
other methods and resources to improve this fence.
Recommended expenditures and projects for the FY 2007-08 and the FY 2008-2009 funding are described as
follows:
• The George Street sidewalk remains a high priority, and staff recommends that this project be approved at
an estimated cost of $ $44,000.
• Staff recommends making improvements to Donner Park at an approximate cost of $147,000 to include
two tennis courts with lighting, fences, benches, a covered shelter, a drinking water fountain, some type
of secure storage for equipment, sod and irrigation, and possibly a section of sidewalk. Some of these
accessory activities might need to be scaled-back based upon final costs and bids, but Public Works
believes that these are reasonable estimates. We collectively believe that these enhancements at Donner
Pazk will be a major contribution to neighborhood enhancements in this area. Initial reaction from the
community has been very positive.
• If there are residual funds, staff recommends extending sidewalks down Dutton Island Road towazd Lake
View Court as funding allows.
BUDGET: Community Development Block Grant FY 2008-2009. ($198,815)
October 27, 2008 regular meeting
AGENDA ITEM # 8C
OCTOBER 27, 2008
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve revised Community Development Block Grant funded
projects for FY 2008-2009 funds and carryover funds from FY 2007-2008.
ATTACIIMENTS: None.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANA,~
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