03-30-1998 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MESILLA PARK RECREATION CENTER
MARCH 30, 1998
NEE ERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Mr. Alfred Rucks-Chairman None Don Fahrenkrog
Ms. Shirley Daniels-Vice Chair Mary Wilson Gallegos
Mr. Ralph J. Gutierrez-Secretary
Dr. C. Quentin Ford
Ms. Sinclair Hunt
Mr. Gabriel Paz VISITORS: There were several members of the public present.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mr Rucks, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. A quorum was present allowing
for conduct of official business.
H. ROLL CALL
Mr. Rucks asked the roll be called to show for the records the members present. Mr. Paz: here,
Mr. Ford: here, Mr. Rucks: here, Ms. Hunt: here, Ms. Daniels: here, and Mr. Gutierrez: here.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Rucks asked that the agenda for tonights meeting be reviewed at this time. The agenda was
approved as presented.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Rucks asked that the minutes of March 5, 1998, be reviewed at this time. The Committee
unanimously voted to approve the minutes with a minor correction.
For the record, Mr. Rucks stated that voice votes are supported by all members.
V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Status of CDBG Projects Since 1995
The Committee reviewed the status of CDBG Projects from the Integrated Disbursement and
Information System Report (IDIS) since 1995, and a short discussion followed.
2. Report on Guidance For Use of This Year's Entitlement Funds
There was a short discussion on guidance for the use of this year's entitlement funds.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Gutierrez motioned that no additions to the proposals be presented after the date that was
designated as the deadline. Ms. Hunt seconded the motion. The vote for the record was: Mr.
Paz: nay, Dr. Ford: aye; Mr. Rucks: aye; Ms. Hunt: aye, Ms. Daniels: aye; and Mr. Gutierrez:
aye. The motion carried.
a. Questions For Applicants
Questions were asked of the following applicants:
1 . Las Cruces Public Schools
2 . Center For Independent Living
3 . Community Action Agency
4 . The Arc Of LC Life Center
5 . Big Brothers/Big Sisters
6 . Casa Arriba
7 . Housing Authority of CLC
8 . Jardin De Los Ninos
9 . Families and Youth, Inc.
10 . MV - Habitat For Humanity
11 . Court Youth Center
12 . Booker T. Washington Elementary
13 . Tierra Del Sol
14 . NMSU - Dept . Of Black Programs
15 . CLC - Senior Programs
There were 17 applications from 15 applicants.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The Community Development Advisory C tree M g was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Mr. ucks, Chairman J.#ti�rirez, Secretary
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1998 - BLOCK GRANT FUNDING REQUESTS
The following is a list of projects requested by Council as a whole (Affordable Housing),
Individual Council members or staff. The list does not include ongoing program funding for
City administration and rehabilitation.
PUBLIC SERVICE:
Funded at Maximum level $179,100
AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVE:
Does not include Administrative costs. $350,000
STREET RECONSTRUCTION:
Mesquite Street from
Las Cruces Ave - Lohman $225,000
Mesa Grande (engineering recommendation) $118,000/$240,000
SIDEWALKS:
Campo/Wyatt from Amador to El Paseo $ 52,540
Chestnut from Mesquite to Solano (partially funded in 1995) $ 95,000
PARK IMPROVEMENTS:
Klein Park $200,000
Villa Encantada (not in eligible area) $ 60,000
Benavides Recreation Center Play Ground (not in eligible area) $80,000/$100,000
UTILITIES:
Sewer line hookup, Mesa Development hookup fees $ 37,500
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES BLOCK GRANT
RFP REVIEW CRITERIA
For Public Service Program Consideration
Name of Agency: FIELD(Applicant)
Project: #FIELD(Number). FIELD(Title)
Activity: F(ELQ(Activity)
Amount Requested: Full Amount: Full$
Alternate Amount: Alternate$
CRITERIA MAX REVIEW
SCORE SCORE
1. CAPACITY; Capacity, capability and past record of 10 pts
organization, including quality of work and ability to meet
schedules and reporting requirements.
2. NEED; Relate this response to the Priority Needs as 25 pts
identified in the current or proposed Consolidated Plan.
3. LOW/MOD INCOME FOCUS; Ability to reach goal of 25 pts
serving low and moderate income individuals. Describe
what objective will be met (L/M area benefit, limited
clientele, etc.) And describe specifically how and what
records will be maintained to verify eligibility.
4. LEVERAGING AND COORDINATION; Leveraging and/or 15 pts
coordination with other community based programs.
5. NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS; Relate how the proposed 10 pts
program assists distressed neighborhoods in our
community.
6. COST EFFECTIVENESS; Based on the cost of a unit of 15 pts
service, relate the cost effectiveness of your proposed
program approach.
TOTAL 100 pts
Name Date
CITY OF LAS CRUCES BLOCK GRANT
RFP REVIEW CRITERIA
For Non-Public Service Programs and Projects
Name of Agency: FIELD(Applicant)
Project: #FIEMNumber►. FIELD(Title)
Activity: FIE (Activity)
Amount Requested: Full Amount: Full$
Alternate Amount: Et (Alternate$}
1 . Description of Proposed Project
► Action Plan (part 10 of narrative) 10 pts
► Timetable (part 10,b of narrative and form D) 5 pts
► Priority from plan or meetings (part 1,c of 10 pts
narrative)
► Community need (part 1,b,d of narrative) 10 pts
2. Number of low income persons to benefit (part 2 of 5 pts
narrative, form B & D)
3. Other funding sources explored? (part 7 of narrative) 5 pts
4. Prior year funding (Staff Regulatory Compliance Review) 5 pts
5. Funding in future years (part 8 or 9 of narrative) 10 pts
6. Alternative plans for partial funding (part 9 of narrative) 5 pts
7. Organizational Capability (part 11 of narrative) 10 pts
8. Organizational Collaboration
► Other agencies (last paragraph of part 10,b of 5 pts
narrative)
► Consumer participation (part 12 of narrative) 5 pts
9. Budget, cost effectiveness (form C, C-1 and D) 15 pts
Name Date
Public Services Available $179,100 AVAILABLE FUNDS
Remaining $0 CDBG $1,194,000
ORGANIZATION HOME $435,000
The Arc of Las Cruces $18,600 $18,600 'Program Income $200,000
Casa Arriba $23,879 $42,479 'Previous Allocation $60,344
Senior Programs/East Side $19,572 $62,051 ,
Court Youth Center $83,247 $145,298
Big Brothers/Big Sisters $33,802 $179,100 Remaining $1,404
$179,100
$179,100
$179,100 'Includes$50,000 from last year
$179,100 *Includes
$179,100 Admin $50,000
$179,100 1994 Parking Lot $8,802
$179,100 1995 Are Life $750
$179,100 1995 Youth Leaderst $792
$179,100 TOTAL $60,344
$179,100
TOTAL $179,100 31-Mar-98
11:18:09 PM
Public Facilities&Other Available $1,006,344
Remaining $1,404
ORGANIZATION
$0
Campo/Wyatt,Amador/EI Paseo $52,540 $52,540
Chestnut, Mesquite/Solano $95,000 $147,540
$147,540
E.Mesa Sewer Hookup $37,500 $185,040
Center for Independent Living $20,000 $205,040
CAA Weatherization $89,000 $294,040
Jardin de los Ninos $350,000 $644,040
Skylarlr/Genesis $360,900 $1,004,940
$1,004,940
TOTAL
Home Eligible Activities Minimum $391,500
ORGANIZATION
WHO Funds $85,250 $65,250
MFA 2nd mortage $65,250
$55,250
Affordable Housing property $323,500 $388.750
Habitat for Humanity $32,850 $421,600
$421,800
U21,800
TOTAL
Administration Available $285,500
Remaining $3,200
ORGANIZATION
City Administration $282,300 $282,300
(woiority Needs Summary Tabl
Priority Need Level ESTIMATED ESTIMATED
PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS High.Medium.Low.No Such Need UNITS DOLLARS NEEDED
TO ADDRESS
(households) 0-30% 31-50% 51-80%
Cost Burden>30% L L ': L 100 2,500,000
Cost Burden>50% L L L 100 2,500,000
Small
Physical Defects L L L 20 500,000
overcrowded L L L 100 2,500,000
Cost Burden>30% M M L 20 500,000
Cost Burden>50% M M I L 30 750,000
Renter Large
Physical DefectsL I L L 5 125,000
overcrowded M M M 20 500,000
Cost Burden>30% L L L 50 1,250,000
Cost Burden>50% L L L 50 1,250,000
Elderly 20 500,000
Physical Defects L L L
overcrowded N N N 0 0
Cost Burden>30% H M M 20 800,000
Cost Burden>50% H M M 20 800,000
OwnerM 5 200,000
Physical Defects H M
Overcrowded H M M 20 800,000
Priority Need Level ESTIMATED
PRIORITY HOMELESS NEEDSDOLLARS NEEDED
High, Medium, Low, No such need TO ADDRESS
Fan,H„ r,dwminls pas"W Special Needs 180,000
Outreach Assessment
L L
Fambas IndNlduals W Special Needs 2 0
Emergency Shelters
Families r n ua s Perwns W Special Needs 1,000,000
Transitional Shatters
L M M
Families Individuals Pawns W Special Needs 500,000
Permanent Supportive Housing
L L M
Families Inamduals Persons wW Special Needs 500,000
Permanent Housing
L L L