Penn Hills Planning Office Document: Year 25 1 Year Plan

Year 25 One Year Consolidated Plan

For more information, contact:

The Municipality of Penn Hills
Department of Planning and Economic Development

12245 Frankstown Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Phone: (412) 798-2126

Citizen Participation

The Penn Hills Planning Department held a public hearing before the Planning Commission on September 24, 1998, at the Municipal Building to discuss the Year 25 Community Development Block Grant. This was an informal meeting where HUD eligibility criteria was explained, and persons and groups were able to present their requests for funding. Public testimony was made on the CD program. No one offered comments about HOME program or the Consolidated Plan. As of that date, the Consolidated Plan was not complete. It was later completed following a series of public hearings in order to give the public an opportunity to help shape the development of the plan. At the September 24, 1998 hearing, one resident expressed concerns that a program that he has interest in, the Jefferson Manor Food Pantry, was not shown in the preliminary budget. We expressed our interest in providing more efficient distribution of services through one central food bank, mainly the Penn Hills Service Association, rather than the current program of funding several food banks. A representative from the Penn Hills Service Association was present, and he stated that without help in the form of additional volunteers, he could not take on the additional families. You will notice that all of the food banks from the previous year are funded as before in this year's budget.

On October 21, 1998, Council held a workshop to discuss the proposed year 25 projects. This was a Council Workshop which provided an opportunity for Council to discuss the proposed projects. Although it was a public meeting, no public testimony was taken.

A second public hearing was held on November 18, 1998, before the Mayor and Council. This hearing was also held prior to the preparation of the draft Consolidated Plan. Many of the same persons who spoke at the first hearing came to present their ideas again to council.

Direct notices of these hearings were sent to numerous groups and individuals who are interested in the CD program. The hearings were also advertised in the Progress. Direct notices were also sent to the same people described above, to inform them that the draft Consolidated Plan is available for review. The draft consolidated plan was available for review beginning on December 16, 1998.

On December 16, 1998, Council held a second workshop to discuss the proposed year 25 Projects. Council reviewed a draft of the consolidated plan. At that time the budget was not final as the actual grant amount was not yet known. Although it was a public meeting, no public comment was taken.

The final public hearing will be held by the Mayor and Council on January 20, 1999. Public testimony will be accepted at this hearing. It is expected that Mayor and Council will pass a resolution approving the Year 25 CDBG Budget at this hearing. Following that meeting an addendum summarizing the public comment will be added to this document and forwarded to the Local office.

Application for Federal Assistance 1. Type of Submission Application: Non-Construction Preapplcation: 2. Date Submitted Applicant Identifier 01/21/99 PENN HILLS 3. Date Received by State State Application Identifier 4. Date Received by Federal Agency Federal Identifier 5. Applicant Information Legal Name Organizational Unit MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS Address 12245 FRANKSTOWN ROAD Contact Penn Hills, PA 15235 Christopher C. Blackwell ALLEGHENY (412)798-2126 6. Employer ID No.(EIN): 7. Type of Applicant 256002419 Municipal 8. Type of Application: 9. Name of Federa Agency: Type: New U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development 10. Catalog of Federal Domestic 11. Descriptive Title of Assistance Number: Applicant's Project: 25th Year Community Catalog Number: 14-218 Development Program to Assistance Title: Housing and Community benefit low and Dev. Act moderate income persons. 12. Areas Affected by Project: PENN HILLS-TOWNWIDE 13. Proposed Project: 14. Congressional Districts of: Start Date End Date a. Applicant b. Project 03/01/98 02/28/00 18 18 15. Estimated Funding: 16. Is Application Subject to a. Federal Review by State Executive $736,000 Order 12372 Process? b. Applicant $0 c. State Review Status: Program $0 covered d. Local $0 Date: e. Other $0 f. Program Income 17. Is the Applicant Delinquent $160,000 on Any Federal Debt? g. Total $896,000 No 18. To the best of my knowledge and belief all data in this application/preapplication are true and correct the document has been duly authorized by the governing body and the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is awarded. a. Typed Name of Authorized Representative b. Title William A DESANTIS MAYOR c. Telephone Number (412) 795-3000 d. Signature of Authorized Representative e. Date Signed

ACTION PLAN

A. Standard form 424 is included above for the CD and the HOME programs.

B. Resources-Our CD grant is $736,000.00.

C. Activities to be Undertaken - The activities that will be undertaken with the Community Development Block Grant Funds are described in detail with maps and charts attached to this plan. The charts are called the "listing of proposed projects." The maps and charts illustrate proposed accomplishments, national objectives, a project description, and other relevant information.

D. Geographic Distribution - The Municipality does not use geographic regions as a basis for using CDBG funds other than the use of low-mod block group data to qualify area benefits. An example of using low-mod block groups to qualify a project is the Lincoln Park Community Center and street reconstruction. Our Single Family Rehab program is not limited by the area of Penn Hills in which the applicant lives but by the household income of the individual.

E. Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - Penn Hills does not plan to undertake any activities to address emergency shelter needs of homeless individuals or families, transitional housing needs, or help homeless people make the transition to permanent housing, since none of these needs have been identified in Penn Hills.

Elderly and frail elderly often need supportive housing services, as do persons with physical, developmental, and mental disabilities. Those with drug and alcohol problems and those with AIDS may also need supportive housing, however, Penn Hills does not have any plans to assist those who need supportive housing. If a person would come to us with any one of these needs, we would help them to locate the appropriate agency.

F. Other Actions - Penn Hills plans to take action under the following categories as described below:

i. Address obstacles to meeting under served needs - There is no action planned under this category, as we are not aware of any obstacles, other than a lack of funding for many projects that could be helpful. Again, we rely on agencies such as the Allegheny County Housing Authority, the Verland Foundation, and Horizon Homes to help meet these needs.

ii. Foster and maintain affordable housing - Penn Hills plan's to continue its occupancy permit inspections which are done each time there is a change in occupancy, such as when house is sold or a unit is rented. These inspections help to insure that the housing stock remains in good condition and meets current building standards. Our code enforcement department also helps to keep the housing conditions in excellent condition by enforcing regulations such as maintenance and dumping, which, if left unaddressed, decrease the quality of our housing which can lead to a decline in the neighborhood.

iii. Remove barriers to affordable housing - We are not addressing this topic because we have not identified barriers to affordable housing, although barriers to fair housing may exist.

iv. Evaluate and reduce lead-based paint - In the lead paint section of the five year consolidated plan, we indicated that we have an inspection each time that a house is sold and each time an apartment or house is rented to a new tenant. Our inspectors look for obvious problems such as peeling paint. Allegheny County also receives grant funds for lead-based paint. For further information on this subject, refer to the appropriate section in the five year consolidated plan.

v. Reduce the number of poverty level families - Penn Hills follows the Section 3 guidelines, which means that if we are soliciting bids under the CDBG program that would meet the section 3 guidelines for contract amount, we would notify the low income residents of the possible job opportunities through notices at community centers and other appropriate locations. Other than this, Penn Hills does not have any programs for the reduction in the number of poverty level households. We receive a fairly small CDBG grant and have no other real sources of funding.

vi. Develop institutional structure - We currently use National City Bank in the implementation of our single-family rehab loan program. Penn Hills, McKeesport, and Allegheny County are part of a HOME consortium, which allows Penn Hills and McKeesport to receive a HOME grant without applying through Pennsylvania's program. Allegheny County is the lead agency for the HOME consortium.

vii. Enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies - As described in the consolidated plan, Penn Hills does not feel that it is its role to coordinate these agencies' programs. We will certainly provide any assistance that they may need, but we do not feel that they need our general assistance, since they each have their own area of expertise.

viii. Foster public housing improvements and resident initiatives - The Allegheny County Housing Authority has jurisdiction in this area. The public housing units, as described earlier, do not need major improvements and are not part of the County's plan. The county does not have a program for the residents to purchase their units. Penn Hills would try to assist any public housing resident that requested help, but we have no authority to require the County to honor any resident initiative.

2. Public Housing - No plans are underway for any significant improvements to public housing in Penn Hills to our knowledge. Penn Hills has no plans to assist the Allegheny County Housing Authority.

G. Program Specific Requirements-

1. CDBG

The following activities are budgeted and are further described in the expanded project list below and the proposed project charts at the back of this document.

YEAR 25 CD PROJECTS Proposed Project Budget Public Service(C) Rehabilitation Program $150,000 Street lmprovements $ 50,000 Pine, Willow, Cord, Poplar, Old Coal Hollow, Dorothy, Chadwick, Flamingo Barckhoff Street Wall $ 30,000 Penn Hills Service Association $ 30,000 Yes Western Penn Hills Community $ 50,000(B) Yes Action Fair Housing Partnership $ 6,000 Sewer Grant Prograrn $ 18,000 Yes Administration $ 20,000 Demolition $ 32,000 YMCA Scholarship Program $ 15,000 Yes Recreation Scholarship Program $ 8,500 Yes Jefferson Manor Food Bank $ 8,000 Yes Main Street Redevelopment $180,000 Multi-Purpose Center $ 40,000(A) Improvements Library - Elevator $ 65,000(A) Playgrounds - $150,000 Loretta Universal (A) Contingencies $ 43,500 Total $896,000 (A)This project is subject to HUD eligibility predetermination. (B) The Family Service Group requested CD funds for a trail on the MPC property. Council could condition these funds to be used for this project indirectly by assuring that the youth be directed to clear and develop the trail. (c) The total for Public Service expenditures cannot exceed 15% of the total CD expenditures for the program year.

YEAR 25 CD PROJECTS EXPANDED
Proposed

Rehabilitation Program $150,000
This program provides 0% and 6% loans to qualifying homeowners. Paybacks provide an estimated $120,000 of program income. This program is essentially self sufficient.

Street Improvements $ 50,000
Pine,Willow,Cord,Poplar,Old Coal Hollow, Chadwick, Flamingo, and Dorothy. Other streets to be determined will be repaved. Only streets in low income areas are eligible.

Barckhoff Street Wall $ 30,000
An existing retaining wall along the eastern boundary of Barckhoff Street is in disrepair. The wall provides support for Barckhoff Street and we propose to repair this wall.

Penn Hills Service Association $ 30,000(C)
These funds are used for food, clothing, and medical supplies to low income families on a townwide basis.

Youth Employment Program $ 50,000 (B)(C)
This program has been operated for the past four years by Western Penn Hills Community Action. Young low income residents are employed and put to work on various community projects including cleanup work, landscaping, etc.

Fair Housing Partnership $ 6,000
HUD requires Penn Hills to take certain steps to further fair housing. We have supported fair housing by contracting with the Fair Housing Partnership to operate a housing hotline. Any person who has a housing problem or feels they may be a victim of discrimination may contact the fair housing hotline at 462-5406.

Sewer Grant Program $ 18,000(C)
This, if approved, would be a new program designed to help low income residents pay their delinquent sewer bills. Details of the program are pending but the intent would be to provide a one time grant to qualifying home owners faced with water shut off due to delinquent sewer bills. A possible program would be a matching grant based upon full payoff of delinquent amounts.

Administration $ 20,000
These funds are used for legal fees, advertising, computes software, office supplies, and other administrative costs. Some additional costs are expected this year to provide for a 25 year anniversary presentation.

Demolition $ 32,000
When owners of structures cannot be located and successfully prosecuted, or when owners are low income, the municipality will demolish unsafe and deteriorated structures. A lien is placed on the property and future recovery of costs is possible. This program operates on a townwide basis.

YMCA Scholarship Program $ 15,OOO(C)
The YMCA Scholarship Program has been in operation for several years. Whenever a low income family is unable to effort any YMCA program they may apply for funding under this program. Applications are submitted directly to the YMCA.

Recreation Scholarship Program $ 8,500(c)
This program would operate much the same as the above YMCA Scholarship Program. It would provide scholarships to individuals for participation in athletic activities and programs. Qualifying persons must be low income and otherwise not able to afford to participate.

Jefferson Manor Food Bank $ 8,000(C)
This project provides funds for a foot pantry to serve the residents of Jefferson Manor.The hi-rise units are public housing, and all occupants are low income.

Main Street Redevelopment $ 180,000
This would be a new project and details have yet to be developed. The general intent would be to provide grants for facade improvements, provide site improvements, improve off-street parking, and provide landscaping. This program would benefit the low income residents of the Universal neighborhood, promote economic development, and benefit the entire community.

Multi-Purpose Center Improvements $ 40,000(A)
We propose to request a predetermination from HUD on eligibility for this building. Since the 1990 Census data became available this building was no longer considered to be in a low income neighborhood and was therefore ineligible for CD funding. We propose to argue that due to its location and programs the users of the building come from low income neighborhood and CD funding should be allowed. If successful we propose to repave the driveway and parking area, repair existing fixtures and equipment, improve signage and landscaping and make any other necessary repairs.

Library - Elevator $65,OOO(A)
We propose to use CD funds to support the addition to the Penn Hills Library. An elevator is necessary under handicapped accessibility requirements.

Playgrounds $150,000
We propose to develop a new playground on the Loretta Drive property currently owned by the municipality. This land was purchased many years ago for recreation purposes but never developed. We propose to hold neighborhood meetings to solicit the involvement of local residents in the programming and design of the project. Possibilities include tot lot equipment, a small ballfield, or additional land acquisition. We also propose to improve the neighborhood playground equipment at Universal Park. We feel that "walk-to" facilities in this park are used primarily by low income residents and we will ask HUD for a predetermination of eligibility.

Contingencies $ 43,500
These funds are used to provide additional funds for underbudgeted projects and for new projects which Council may choose to fund during the course of the CD year.

Total $896,000

(A)This project is subject to HUD eligibility predetermination.

(B) The Family Service Group requested CD funds for a trail on the MPC property. Council could condition these funds to be used for this project indirectly by assuring that the youth be directed to clear and develop the trail.

(C) The total for Public Service Expenditures cannot exceed 15% of the total CD expenditures for the program year.

2. HOME
We expect to receive approximately $130,000 in HOME funding this year through the consortium that was formed along with Allegheny County and McKeesport. We propose to use this money towards a rehab resale program.

H. Fair Housing Activities
In 1992, the Municipality, along with Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and McKeesport, had an Impediments to Fair Housing study prepared. A number of impediments to fair housing were identified for each of the "communities," while some of the impediments applied to the entire region. This section is intended to clarify the impediments to fair housing within Penn Hills and identify trends that affect housing choice and issues. Actions that Penn Hills will take to affirmatively further fair housing will be identified in this section.

In Penn Hills, our main concerns/impediments are as follows:

1. Steering and white flight - Previous steering and white flight led to the existing condition of Lincoln Park being 80 percent minority. A constrained housing market leads to disinvestment and loss of property value for those who would like to sell.

2. Rising number of female headed households - Between 1980 and 1990, there was a 35 percent increase in female headed households in Penn Hills. The original impediments study indicates that these households tend to experience housing discrimination. Also these households tend to have a much higher incidence of poverty, which makes housing affordability and maintenance diffcult.

3. Racial attitudes/discrimination - Overall, this has improved in the respect that blacks now live in all neighborhoods in Penn Hills. However, there is much room for improvement in attitudes between blacks and whites. According to the impediments study, blacks often experience discrimination in rental and housing markets.

4. Overall, impediments also include refusal to rent, sell, accommodate, eviction, harassment, and poor living conditions. Any of these could be applicable to Penn Hills in some circumstances.

The Municipality's Fair Housing Plan is as follows: FUNDING AMOUNT RESP. ACTIVITY TIME TABLE IMPEDIMENT PARTY CDBG $6,000 FAIR HSG. SPEAKERS BUREAU, 3/1/99-2/28/00 2,3,4 PART. NEWSLETTER, WORKSHOPS HOTLINE,TESTING CDBG $150,000 PLANNING SINGLE FAMILY ONGOING 1,4 DEPT. REHABILITATION LOANS CDBG $1000 PLANNING FAIR HOUSING MONTH PROGRAM 3/1/99 2,3,4 DEPT. 2/28/00 MAYOR & REVISE ZONING ORDINANCE ONGOING-WE COUNCIL TO MEET FAIR HOUSING LAW DO NOT ENFORCE CURRENT ORD. CDBG $1500 PLANNING Advertise the 3/1/99- 2,3,4 DEPART. Penn Hills 2/28/00 fair housing ordinance

The fair housing partnership provides many services in the greater Pittsburgh area, including: a hotline where people can call to report discrimination, a newsletter, and testing. Penn Hills benefits from all of these services even though it does not directly pay for them. The uncovering of discriminatory acts benefits everyone by making people aware that these actions will not be tolerated.

Penn Hills has been prepared to revise the zoning ordinance for some time now. Although we do not enforce the sections of the ordinance that would require a conditional use approval for group homes, we wish to permanently amend the ordinance to reflect current laws. Evidence that we do not enforce this part of the ordinance is clear, as there are many group homes in Penn Hills. Residents of group homes continue to move into our neighborhoods with only the occupancy permit that is required for the sale or rental of any home.

I. Monitoring-

The Municipality will monitor its progress and activities to insure long-term compliance with the program requirements and the consolidated plan. We review community development projects to make sure environmental reviews are complete, as well as all other required steps.

Home Consortium-

The Municipality of Penn Hills, along with Allegheny County and McKeesport, formed a HOME consortium to allow Penn Hills and McKeesport to receive HOME funds without applying through the state of Pennsylvania. The consortium is only for HOME funds; each of the communities is responsible for their own CDBG programs. Our grant year was recently changed to March 1 to create a common grant year for all communities in the HOME consortium. Previously, our fiscal year began in July. Penn Hills intends to use the HOME funds for a single family rehab for resale program. Homes located anywhere in Penn Hills would be purchased and rehabilitated to be sold to families who meet the applicable income guidelines for the HOME program.

Housing and Homeless Needs-

The following chart shows the percentage of renters who pay more than fifty percent of their income on housing costs:

Home Consortium 0-30% Income 31-50% Income 51-80% Income Communities Households Households Households Allegheny County 56% 28% 4% McKeesport 37.24% 15.47% 1.17% Penn Hills 59% 25% 3%

Very low income renters pay a disproportionate share of their income on housing costs. Extremely low income elderly homeowners are a severely cost burdened category as well.

Housing Market Analysis-

HOME Population Housing Units Median Housing Median Consortium Value Rent Communities Alleg. County 883,862 377,577 $57,100 $389 Penn Hills 51,479 20,467 $53,200 $322 McKeesport 26,016 12,535 $27,800 $216 Total 961,357 410,579
Overall, in the Consortium entitlement area, a large percentage of the housing was built in the 1950's, and some is much older than this. A need for rehabilitation of housing units exists.

Strategies and Priority Needs-Investment of Funds

Penn Hills plans to utilize HOME funds to acquire, rehab, and resell vacant single family homes to low income persons. This objective addresses priorities listed in the five year Consolidated Plan, such as cost burdening. Penn Hills may share match with McKeesport.

Monitoring-HOME program
Allegheny County, as the lead agency in the consortium, will be responsible for all required monitoring of the HOME program. All monitoring throughout the life of the projects will be scheduled and conducted by the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development.

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ Local ID Objective/Description HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Citation/Accomplishments 0001 HOUSING REHABILITATION 14A Rehab; Single-Unit CDBG $ 150,000 Residential ESG $ 0 Housing 570.202 HOME $ 0 HOPWA $ 0 40 Households(General) TOTAL $ 150,000 Loans are available to low and moderate income homeowners at either 0 or 6 percent interest, depending on their income, to rehabilitate their homes. Priority is to maintain our single family housing stock Total Other Funding $ 0 and to ensure that they meet current standards. This is an ongoing program-there is no proposed "completion" date. Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(3) - Low / Mod Housing Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s):Community Wide

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects

Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0010 Street Reconstruction 03 Public Facilities and CDBG $50,000 Improvements (General) ESG $ 0 Infrastructure HOME $ 0 570.201(c) HOPWA$ 0 Reconstruct the 7510 Feet of Public Utilities from the following streets: TOTAL $50,000 Pine Street from Thompson Run Road to end, 210 Ft; Willow Street from Thompson Run Road to end 220 Ft; Cord Street from Thompson Run Road to end 220 Ft; Poplar Street from Total Other Funding $0 Thompson Run Road to end, 260 Ft; Old Coal Hollow Road From Coal Hollow to Coal Hollow; Mt. Carmel to Torrens, 800 Ft; and Dorothy Drive from Highpoint to Wilson, 3000 Ft; Flamingo Avenue Buchanon to end. The objective is to complete the paving project by 10/99 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(1) - Low / Mod Area Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s): CT & BG's CT: 523300 BG:: 3 County: 42003 CT: 523198 BG:: 5 County: 42003 CT: 523200 BG:: 1 County: 42003 CT: 523502 BG:: 2 County: 42003

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects

Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0017 Barckhoff Street Wall 03 Public Facilities and CDBG $30,000 improvements (General) ESG $ 0 Public Facilities HOME $ 0 570.201(c) HOPWA $ 0 Demolition of existing failed retaining wall and 0 Public Facilities TOTAL $30,000 installation of new wall. Total Other Funding $ 0 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(1) - Low / Mod Area Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s): CT & BG's CT: 523702 BG:: 4 County: 42003

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects

Project ID Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0002 PENN HILLS SERVICE 05 Public Services(General) CDBG $30,000 ASSOCIATION ESG $ 0 Public Services 570.201(e) HOME $ 0 HOPWA $ 0 325 Households (General) The Service Association provides food, clothing, medical supplies TOTAL $30,000 to very low income Penn Hills residents. Priority is to assist low income households with basic needs. Projected completion date is 2/99 although it is a project Total Other Funding $ 0 that is funded every year. Help the Homeless?? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient Public 570.500(c) Location(s): Addresses 2519 Main Street, Penn Hills PA 15235

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects

Protect ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citatlon/Accomplishments 0004 NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION/ Public Services CDBG $ 50,000 YOUTH EMPLOYMENT (General) ESG $ 0 Public Services 570.201(e) HOME $ 0 40 Youth HOPWA$ 0 Funds are used to employ youth to clean up TOTAL $ 50,000 areas that have dumping, clear lots, and provide workshops to read the youth for future jobs. Priority is to help youth learn job skills, while beautifying Total Other Funding $ 0 the neighborhood. Projected completion date is 10/99 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Public 570.500(c) Location(s): Addresses 7450 Chadwick Street, Penn Hills, PA 15235

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0005 FAIR HOUSING PARTNERSHIP 21D Fair Housing Activities CDBG $6,000 (subject to 20% Admin cap) ESG $0 Housing HOME $0 570.206 HOPWA $0 Funds are provided to the FHP for 50 People (General) TOTAL $6,000 costs associated with operating a fair housing hotline, a fair housing newsletter, and other fair housing activities. Priority Total Other Funding $0 is to help those with housing problems, address fair housing issues. Projected completion date is 2/00. Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: Subrecipient: Subrecipient Public 570.500(c) Location(s): Community Wide

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0013 Sewer Grant Program 05 Public Services(General) CDBG $18,000 ESG $ 0 Public Services 570.201(e) HOME $ 0 HOPWA $ 0 0 Households (General) Provide grants to low-income homeowners who are at risk TOTAL $18,000 of having water shut off due to overdue sewer bills. Total Other Funding $ 0 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s): Community Wide

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0011 General Program 21A General Program CDBG $20,000 Administration Administration ESG $ 0 570.206 HOME $ 0 HOPWA$ 0 Planning & Administration 0 N/A funds used for general administration including TOTAL $20,000 advertisements Total Other Funding $ 0 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s): N/A

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0009 Demolition 04 Clearance and Demolition CDBG $ 32,000 ESG $ 0 Other 570.201(d) HOME $ 0 HOPWA$ 0 6 Housing Units Demolition of vacant, unsafe structures that are not TOTAL $ 32,000 suitable for rehab. The priority is to keep the housing stock safe, and to remove structures that are a blighting influence in a neighborhood. Objective is to Total Other Funding $ 0 demolish 6 units within the year 25 grant year. Projected completion date is 2/00 Help the Homeless: No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(b)(2) - Slums/Blight Spot Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s): Community Wide

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects

Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0006 YMCA SCHOLARSHIP FUND 05D Youth Services CDBG $15,000 ESG $ 0 Youth Programs 570.201 (e) HOME $ 0 HOPWA $ 0 45 Youth Funds are used to provide scholarships to low and TOTAL $ 15,000 moderate income children in order to attend YMCA programs. The priority is to provide services to youth who otherwise could not afford the programs. Total Other Funding $ 0 Projected completion date is 2/00 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Public 570.500(c) Location(s): Addresses 11817 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects

Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix code/Title/ Funding Sources | Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0018 Recreation Scholarship Program 05D Youth Services CDBG $8,500 ESG $ 0 Youth Programs 570.201 (e) HOME $ 0 HOPWA$ 0 0 Youth This program will provide scholarships to individuals TOTAL $ 8,500 for participation in athletic activities and programs. Qualifying persons must be low income and otherwise not able to afford to participate. Total Other Funding $ 0 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Public 570.500(c) Location(s): Addresses 309 Collins Drive, Penn Hills, PA 15235

CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects

Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishment 0003 JEFFERSON RD. FOOD BANK 05 Public Services(General) CDBG $8,000 ESG $0 Public Services 570.201(e) HOME $0 HOPWA$0 92 Households (General) The Jefferson Rd. food bank provides food items to TOTAL $8,000 residents of the Jefferson Manor public housing hi-rise. Priority is to help low income residents with a basic need. Projected completion date is 2/00. Total Other Funding $0 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/O1/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Public 570.500(c) Location(s): Addresses 201 Jefferson Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235

CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects

Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0014 Main Street Redevelopment 03 Public Facilities CDBG $180,000 and Improvements(General)ESG $ 0 Economic Development HOME $ 0 570.201(c) HOPWA$ 0 Provide funding to 0 Public Facilities rehabilitate store fronts, plant TOTAL$ 180,000 shade trees, build sidewalks, enhance parking, and increase accessibility on Main Street to promote the rehabilitation of this early business district. Total Other Funding $ 0 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(1) - Low / Mod Area Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s): CT & BG's CT: 523502 BG: 2 County: 42003

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects

Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0015 Multi-Purpose Center 03 Public Facilities and CDBG $40,000 Improvements Improvements (General) ESG $ 0 Public Facilities HOME $ 0 570.201(c) HOPWA$0 Interior and site improvements to the Penn Hills Multi- 0 Public Facilities TOTAL$ 40,000 Purpose Center. Total Other Funding$ 0 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(1) - Low / Mod Area Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s):Addresses 2028 Lincoln Road, Penn Hills PA 15235

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects

Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0016 Library Accessibility 03 Public Facilities and CDBG $65,000 improvements Improvements (General) ESG $ 0 Public Facilities HOME $ 0 570.201(c) HOPWA$ 0 Installation of an elevator in the Penn 0 Public Facilities TOTAL$ 65,000 Hills Public Library to provide access to handicapped and elderly patrons. Total Other Funding $ 0 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s):Addresses 240 Aster Street, Penn Hills, PA 15235

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects

Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/TitIe/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0012 Playgrounds 03 Public Facilities and CDBG $150,000 Improvements (General)ESG $ 0 Infrastructure HOME $ 0 570.201 (c) HOPWA $ 0 Remove old, outdated, 2 Public Facilities and unsafe playground equipment TOTAL $ 150,000 and install new play equipment and surfacing at Loretta and Universal parks. The objective is to improve low mod neighborhoods. We intend to complete this project by 10/99. Total Other Funding $ 0 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(1) - Low / Mod Area Subrecipient: Local Government Locatlon(s): CT & BG's Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 CT: 523702 BG: 4 County: 42003 CT: 523502 BG: 2 County: 42003

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects

Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0008 CONTINGENCIES 22 Unprogrammed Fonda CDBG $43,500 ESG $ 0 Planning & Administration HOME $ 0 HOPWA $ 0 0 N/A Funds will be used for cost overruns in other approved TOTAL $ 43,500 projects Total Other Funding $ 0 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 03/01/99 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 02/28/00 Eligibility: Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s): N/A

CERTIFICATIONS

In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:

Affirmatively Further Fair Housing - The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.

Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan - 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 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.

Drug Free Workplace - It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:

1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;

2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about -

(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;

3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;

4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will -

(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and

(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;

5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant;

6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted - (a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee. up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or

(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;

7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Anti-Lobbying�To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, tO any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant , loan, or cooperative agreement;

If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and

3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

Authority of Jurisdiction� The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.

Consistency with plan - The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.

Section 3 � It will comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.

William DeSantis 01/22/99 Signature/Authorized Official Date

Mayor
Title

Specific CDBG Certifications

The Entitlement Community certifies that:

Citizen Participation - It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.

Community Development Plan - Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)

Following a Plan - It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.

Use of Funds - It has complied with the following criteria:

1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available;

2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed 1oans during program year(s) 1999, 2000 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period;

3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed 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.

However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.

The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.

Excessive Force - It has adopted and is enforcing:

1. A policy prohibiting the use 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 State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction;

Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws - The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations.

Lead-Based Paint - Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR $570.608;

Compliance with Laws - It will comply with applicable laws.

William DeSantis 01/21/99
Signature/Authorized Official Date

MAYOR
Title

OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
CDBG

Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c):

The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.

William DeSantis 01/21/99
Signature/Authorized Official Date

MAYOR
Title

Specific HOME Certifications

The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:

Tenant Based Rental Assistance - If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-based rental assistance:

The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.

Eligible Activities and Costs - it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in 92.214.

Appropriate Financial Assistance - before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;

William DeSantis 01/21/99
Signature/Authorized Official Date

MAYOR
Title

ESG Certifications The Emergency Shelter Grantee certifies that:

Major rehabilitation/conversion -- It will maintain any building for which assistance is used under the ESG program as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for at least 10 years. If the jurisdiction plans to use funds for purposes less than tenant-based rental assistance, the applicant will maintain any building for which assistance is used under the ESG program as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for at least 3 years.

Essential Services - It will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESG assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site or structure as long as the same general population is served.

Renovation - Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the building involved is safe and sanitary.

Supportive Services -- It will assist homeless individuals in obtaining appropriate supportive services, including permanent housing, medical and mental health treatment, counseling, supervision, and other services essential for achieving independent living, and other Federal State, local, and private assistance.

Matching Funds - It will obtain matching amounts required under �576.71 of this title.

Confidentiality -- It will develop and implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted under the ESG program, including protection against the release of the address or location of any family violence shelter project except with the written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of that shelter.

Homeless Persons Involvement - To the maximum extent practicable, it will involve, through employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating, maintaining, operating facilities, and providing services assisted through this program.

Consolidated Plan -- It is following a current HUD-approved Consolidated Plan or CHAS. William DeSantis 01/21/99
Signature/Authorized Official Date

MAYOR
Title

HOPWA Certifications

The HOPWA grantee certifies that:

Activities - Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources.

Building - Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan:

1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility,

2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure.

William DeSantis 01/21/99
Signature/Authorized Official Date

MAYOR
Title

APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS:

A. Lobbying Certification

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

B. Drug-Free Workplace Certification

1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification.

2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements.

4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations).

5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three).

6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant:

Place of Performance (Street address, city, country, state, zip code)
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Check __ if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here.

The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 24, subpart F.

7. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules:

"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308. 11 through 1308.15);

"Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes;

"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance;

"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).