Funding Program - Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
Funding Amount - $1,168,490

HPRP provides assistance to persons who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless.  Assistance can be used for such costs as rent, utilities and moving costs but cannot be used for mortgage payments.  The City has contracted with two community agencies to manage the program.

Housing and Community Services Department began receiving applications on Monday, November 2nd and had to stop receiving applications by close of business on Tuesday, November 3.  Over 300 people had applied as of that time.

 New Sidewalks and Storefronts

Funding Program - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-R)
Funding Amount - $764,126

CDBG funds will used to finance sidewalk repairs and a commercial building facade improvement program in CDBG-R eligible areas. 

Program guidelines and applications for the Neighborhood Facade Program are available online in the Urban Development website and at the Urban Development Office, Housing and Community Services Department and Neighborhood City Halls. 

The first phase of sidewalk construction has begun.

Furnace Upgrades for Public Housing

Funding Program - Public Housing Capital Fund
Funding Amount - $1,265,098

The capital fund is to be used for updating rental units and management systems in the Public Housing Program.  The City will use funds to replace aged furnace units with high-efficiency furnace units in 349 single-family dwellings and 50 garden apartments.

Bids will be opened in mid November 2009.  Work will begin soon after.

Improving Neighborhoods and Public Safety

Funding Program - Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Funding Amount - $1,736,332

CSBG funds are targeted to low-income neighborhoods in need of additional support.  The funds will be used to improve services at neighborhood City Halls, public safety and neighborhood safety.  Career Development Office has begun implementing all projects.

A list of projects approved by the City Council on May 12 is available below.  

*Job creation is provided by multiple agencies and contractors.  Information is updated every three months.