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City of Binghamton, New York

Consolidated Annual Performance

and Evaluation Report

HUD Entitlement Program Year 2010

September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2011

Prepared By: Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development

Tarik Abdelazim, Director

Public Comment Period: December 14 – December 29, 2011

Submission Date: December 30, 2011 Matthew T. Ryan, Mayor

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First Program Year CAPER

The CPMP Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report includes Narrative Responses to CAPER

questions that CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG grantees must respond to each year in order to be compliant

with the Consolidated Planning Regulations. The Executive Summary narratives are optional.

The grantee must submit an updated Financial Summary Report (PR26).

GENERAL

Executive Summary

This module is optional but encouraged. If you choose to complete it, provide a brief overview that includes major initiatives and

highlights that were proposed and executed throughout the first year.

Program Year 1 CAPER Executive Summary response:

The Community Development Block Grant Program, authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development

Act of 1974 and codified under Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 570, enables the City to use its annual

entitlement allocation, as well as CDBG program income, to address an array of community development needs. CDBG

regulations restrict grantees from allocating more than 15% of funds in public service activities and more than 20% in

planning and administrative services.

The HOME Investment Partnership Program, authorized under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable

Housing Act and codified under Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 92, enables the City to use its annual

entitlement allocation, as well as HOME program income, to develop affordable housing programs for rental and owner-

occupied households that are within 80% of HUD’s area median income limits. HOME regulations restrict grantees from

allocating more than 10% of funds in administrative services. The regulations also require grantees to allocate at least

15% of HOME entitlement funds for affordable housing activities completed by qualified Community Housing

Development Organizations.

The Emergency Shelter Grants Program, originally established by the Homeless Housing Act of 1986, subsequently

incorporated into subtitle B of Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act in 1987, and codified under Title

24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 576, enables the City to use its annual entitlement allocation to fund programs that

will provide housing and/or services that will help vulnerable populations of homeless persons or persons at risk of

homelessness move towards accessing and maintaining safe, decent, and affordable permanent housing.

A chart at the end of this Executive Summary is provided to show actual expenses incurred during PY 36 (September 1,

2010 – August 31, 2011). Below is a brief overview of some of the City of Binghamton’s major accomplishments and

highlights this past year.

 SOUTHSIDE COMMONS. This major infrastructure investment, which was a key recommendation in the City’s

2003 Comprehensive Plan, was initiated back in the fall of 2006, with a strong commitment by the city to engage

residents in the planning and design process. Over many well-publicized and attended community meetings,

residents and business owners of the Southside Neighborhood Assembly reached consensus on a design

concept that would feature new green spaces, multi-use public areas, a memorial to local residents who served in

the Vietnam War, and free public parking, while also demonstrating green infrastructure as a way to improve

stormwater issues in a neighborhood that has experienced multiple flooding events in the last five years. Vacant,

underutilized lots were assembled with existing properties to create a footprint large enough that could

accommodate all the above features. Project construction began in the spring of 2011 and a ribbon-cutting was

held in the fall of 2011 attended by many neighborhood and local leaders. The Southside Commons is only two

blocks from a major senior residential facility, contiguous with a low-income neighborhood, and complementary to

locally-owned, small businesses in the Southbridge Commercial District, achieving multiple goals in a manner

consistent with our 5-Year Consolidation Plan. In addition to CDBG funds, the City leveraged local funding and a

$250,000 grant from the NYS Dormitory Authority.

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 SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Despite cuts to the HOME program, the City had 37 active

single family housing rehabilitation projects this program year. The program was leveraged with funds from a

grant from the NYS Affordable Housing Corporation (NYSAHC) and included full work scopes that achieved safer,

healthier and more energy efficient homes. A second demonstration grant from the NYS Housing Finance Agency

was used to carry out minor curb appeal enhancements at NYSAHC assisted sites, which ultimately helps

stabilize and strengthen neighborhood market values. With a projected 40% cut to the HOME program in calendar

year 2013, the city will need to continue adopting creative strategies with its partners to meet the high level of

housing repair needs in the community.

 BINGHAMTON HOMEOWNERSHIP ACADEMY. Another major benefit of the Binghamton Healthy

Neighborhood Collaboration (BHNC) was realized this past program year, with the launch of the Binghamton

Homeownership Academy, a one-stop shop for prospective and current income-eligible homeowners to help

easily connect them with resources and services offered by multiple affordable housing providers and agencies.

By also adding a new requirement this year that all participants in the city’s housing programs must graduate from

a comprehensive counseling course offered by the agency’s Academy coordinator, Metro Interfaith (a HUD-

certified counseling agency), the city is more confident the investments being made will make a lasting, positive

difference for both individuals and neighborhoods. This initiative has attracted the strong support from community

partners, and earned Metro Interfaith a $25,000 operating grant from CHASE Foundation, which praised this

innovative approach to promoting homeownership in the city. The City will look to build upon these early

successes since launching the Academy in March 2011, and continue discussions with Broome County United

Way about partnering with the Academy to launch a ―Prosperity Center‖ that will coordinate a range of new and

existing services to truly help low-income individuals and families build assets and wealth, and escape the

adverse cycle of poverty.

 BINGHAMTON ENERGY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM & GREEN JOBS GREEN NY. The City’s efforts over the

last two years to raise community awareness about, and build partnerships around, a local or state energy-retrofit

program paid huge dividends this past program year. Having partnered with social justice organizations, labor

groups, local small businesses, workforce development agencies, and educational centers to help foster a local

green economy, the City celebrated the state’s approval of Green Jobs Green NY (GJGNY), an extremely

innovative approach to financing home energy improvements. The program will help lower utility bills for

homeowners and renters, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ensure healthier homes, and create local jobs in a

promising green sector. To seize this opportunity for the maximum benefit of our residents, many members of the

BHNC (including the City) applied for and won a nearly $300,000 grant award from the NYS Energy Research

Development Authority (NYSERDA) to support outreach efforts in our city and the metro area. Going forward, the

City will use the Homeownership Academy and other partnerships to ensure low/moderate income homeowners

are aware of this exciting program that requires no upfront financing and links a repayment schedule to the

savings realized on future utility bills. In addition to the GJGNY Outreach Award, the City also launched the

Binghamton Energy Leadership Program this past summer, which is modeled after a very successful community

outreach effort developed by Tompkins Cornell Cooperative Extension. As these two efforts will certainly drive

the market for home energy improvements and open up well-paid employment opportunities, the City and its

BHNC partners are developing a ―Green Jobs Pathways‖ with a focus on connecting minority and low-income

individuals with local contractors, many of whom are part of the BHNC and are supportive of these goals.

 SUMMER YOUTH GREEN JOB CORPS. The City issued its first Request for Proposal for Green Jobs Programs

this past year, and competitively awarded $39,000 in CDBG funds to: 1) an urban farm that employed low-income

youth for the summer, and 2) a weatherization/deconstruction program run by BOCES that partnered with one of

the City’s local CHDOs Opportunities for Broome. While the income-eligible participants gained hands-on work

site experience in basic construction and weatherization skills, the CHDO was able to reduce project costs of its

affordable housing rehabilitation project. The City plans to again issue an RFP for Green Jobs Programs, given

the success and cross-sector benefits of these creative community programs.

 RESTORE NY DEMOLITIONS. The City reached a milestone this program year, completing the last of the

Restore NY-funded demolitions by February 2011. The City’s award-winning approach to the Restore NY

program resulted in the infusion of more than $5.5 MILLION to the local economy, and dramatically boosted the

City’s capacity to address priorities identified in the City’s recent Annual Action Plans. The activity completed this

program year brought the total of demolition to 79 properties since 2007, and a host of affordable housing projects

were advanced from planning to implementation phases this past year.

 LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE. The PHCD Department facilitated efforts and dialogue across sectors and

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used its central role in many collaborations to foster and support the Livable Communities Alliance (LCA), which

aims to foster more livable and sustainable neighborhoods in Binghamton and the Broome and Tioga Counties

region. LCA, which has the participation of or endorsement by more than 80 organizations from the private, non-

profit, and public sectors, hosted two major educational events this program year to raise awareness about the

social, economic and environmental benefits of practices and policies consistent with smart growth and livability

principles. The momentum generated by the LCA, and the City’s central role in this effort, likely played a large role

in HUD’s decision to award Binghamton a highly competitive Community Challenge Planning Grant in the fall of

2011. With successful implementation of this exciting planning award—which will engage and empower residents

of all ages, incomes, and abilities—the City will take a huge step toward achieving lasting positive impacts for

low/mod income individuals and families for decades to come.

For a more detailed explanation of program year goals and accomplishments, the public is encouraged to review this

CAPER in full. Questions and comments are always welcome, and can be addressed in writing to Tarik Abdelazim,

Director of Planning, Housing and Community Development or via email at tabdelazim@cityofbinghamton.com, or by at

607-772-7028.

As promised above, a summary chart of actual expenditures for the program year September 1, 2010 – August 31, 2011

follows below:

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CDBG Activities Actual Expenditures

Housing Activities

Housing Rehabilitation Activities 185,450.29$

Program Delivery 164,009.70$

Economic Development Activities

Economic Development Technical Assistance 337,111.91$

Public Infrastructure Activities

Engineering Services 75,251.79$

Infrastructure & Parks 787,501.84$

Public Services

Human Service Programs 102,595.67$

Youth Programming 39,889.13$

Green Jobs Corp 11,310.23$

Demolition & Clearance

Demolition and Clearance of Dilapidated Structures 425,898.51$

Neighborhood Development Activities

Neighborhood Beautification Projects 38,717.09$

Code Enforcement

Enhancing City Code Enforcement 200,343.44$

CDBG Program Administration

Program Administration 431,831.34$

Planning & Design Services 163,722.96$

Section 108 Loan

Section 108 Loan Repayment 273,098.45$

Total CDBG 3,236,732.35$

HOME Activities Actual Expenditures

Single Family Renovations 845,496.58$

CHDO Projects 100,015.00$

Program Delivery 83,882.00$

Total HOME 1,029,393.58$

ESG Activities Actual Expenditures

Homeless Service Programs 56,504.17$

Program Delivery 3,205.05$

Total ESG 59,709.22$

*MUNIS Expenditures: 9/10/10-8/31/11

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General Questions

1. Assessment of the one-year goals and objectives:

a. Describe the accomplishments in attaining the goals and objectives for the reporting period.

b. Provide a breakdown of the CPD formula grant funds spent on grant activities for each goal and objective.

c. If applicable, explain why progress was not made towards meeting the goals and objectives.

Proposed Programming

The City of Binghamton received the following entitlement allocations for PY 36:

Program

Funding

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

$2,523,074

Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG)

$102,153

HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)

$757,630

Total

$3,382,857

Funding from the CDBG program can be used for a variety of projects and activities that meet at least one of HUD’s three

national objectives: 1) benefit low and moderate income persons; 2) elimination of slums and blight; and 3) addressing

urgent community needs. HOME funds are specifically targeted for housing activities serving low and moderate income

residents. ESG funds are specifically targeted to eligible activities which assist persons who are homeless or at-risk of

becoming homeless.

Annually HUD establishes income limits that grantees must use to substantiate whether funds are being used to benefit

low/moderate income residents. The City of Binghamton used HUD income limits to determine client eligibility for housing

programs, economic development job creation, and for clients receiving direct services from human service agencies. Per

federal regulations, clients receiving non-housing services are required to provide income documentation for family

members living in the household; clients receiving housing services are required to provide income documentation for all

members living in the household. Multiple resources are used to verify income, including but not limited to, annual tax

return statements, recent pay stubs, and social security income statements. The family/household income and size

composition are then compared with HUD’s income chart to determine eligibility for assistance. HUD income guidelines

are subject to change annually. For activities funded during PY 36, HUD’s income guidelines were as follows:

Effective May 14, 2010 – May 30, 2011 Effective May 31, 2011 - Present

No. In

Family

Size

< 30% AMI

(Extremely

Low Income)

>30% -

< 50% AMI

(Very Low

Income)

>50% -

< 80% AMI

(Low Income)

No. In

Family

Size

< 30% AMI

(Extremely

Low Income)

>30% -

< 50% AMI

(Very Low

Income)

>50% -

< 80% AMI

(Low Income)

$12,700

$21,150

$33,850

$12,850

$21,350

$34,200

$14,500

$24,200

$38,650

$14,650

$24,400

$39,050

$16,300

$27,200

$43,500

$16,500

$27,450

$43,950

$18,100

$30,200

$48,300

$18,300

$30,500

$48,800

$19,550

$32,650

$52,200

$19,800

$32,950

$52,750

$21,000

$35,050

$56,050

$21,250

$35,400

$56,650

$22,450

$37,450

$59,900

$22,700

$37,850

$60,550

$23,900

$39,900

$63,800

$24,200

$40,300

$64,450

Additionally, the City uses income guidelines to determine whether activities conducted in specific census blocks of the

City meet HUD income requirements. Activities such as the City’s mill and pave program and park improvement projects

must be conducted in CDBG eligible census tracts, which are defined as census blocks that are primarily residential in

nature with 51%, or more, low to moderate income households. The following CDBG target area map was developed

using HUD’s low-moderate income census data set on HUD’s website:

http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/systems/census/ny/index.cfm

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The City uses CDBG funds for demolition/deconstruction activities as a direct way to eliminate slums and blight. Vacant

and dilapidated houses are razed and the sites are marketed by the City for new development or open space

preservation. For PY 36, the City allocated $100,000 in CDBG funds for demolition activities. CDBG funds were used in

conjunction with CDBG-R and NYS Restore NY Program funds to demolish over 15 blighted properties during the

program year.

Code Enforcement is seen as a vital tool in eliminating blight by ensuring the City's housing stock is being maintained in

accordance with local and state housing codes. The City’s seven Code Enforcement officers, three of which are CDBG-

funded, conduct daily walk-throughs of their assigned geographic area to assess property maintenance and resolve

complaints. Properties in violation of local housing code are cited and provided time to address the citation. Code

Enforcement officers conduct follow-up visits to cited properties to document compliance. Property owners who do not

comply with a citation are subject to fines and penalties imposed by the City judge.

The City continues to take the proactive approach in working with property owners of vacant properties through its award-

winning vacant property registration program. In accordance with the City Code, owners of vacant properties are required

to register their property and submit annual maintenance plans. The Vacant Property Officer is dedicated to working with

vacant property owners, not only to ensure proper enforcement of the new registration requirements, but also to connect

owners with resources and city strategies to return these properties back to productive use.

In addition to the direct entitlement stream received from HUD, the City of Binghamton also generates revenue from the

repayment of loans issued from housing and economic development activities conducted in prior grant years. The

revenue that is collected annually from the payment of past loans is referred to as Program Income.

The goals and objectives for the PY 36 grant period were developed based on the needs listed in the City's 2010

Consolidated Plan. The needs were identified through a stringent planning process, taking into account input from

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residents, businesses, human service providers and elected officials. The City of Binghamton has an established body,

known as the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), which carefully analyzes all aspects of the CDBG,

HOME and ESG grant funding proposals in order to recommend an Action Plan that meets the needs of the community.

The development of the PY 36 Action Plan involved six months of planning to address the following priority needs:

housing, blight removal, infrastructure, economic development and services to meet the needs of low income residents.

Program Accomplishments

The table below depicts accomplishments that were achieved in meeting the goals and objectives outlined in the City’s

2010-2011 Action Plan. The table also depicts project and associated program delivery expenditures that were accrued

during the program year. Note that accrued expenditures are greater than draw downs identified in HUD’s Integrated

Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) as of August 31, 2011, as a result of lag times that could be as short as one

week but as long as six weeks due to internal procedures or special circumstances for processing IDIS drawdown

requests.

The City has provided maps in Appendix A to geographically depict entitlement activities.

PROVIDE DECENT HOUSING

Goals

Accomplishments

Accrued Expenditures

CDBG

ESG

HOME

Provide housing repair grants and

deferred loans to at least 22 owner-

occupied low-income families.

Provided financial assistance to 37

owner-occupied households to enhance

quality of residential structure, enhance

affordability through reduced energy

use, and stabilize neighborhoods.

$351,960

$929,379

Use ESG funds to competitively solicit

quality programs that help homeless

persons access housing and case

management services in emergency

and transitional housing facilities.

Conducted competitive procurement

process and allocated 95% of ESG funds

to assist one emergency women’s

shelter, one emergency men’s shelter,

one emergency family shelter, and one

transitional teen homeless shelter.

$56,504

Allocate funds to at least one CHDO

project that will either develop an

affordable owner-occupied housing

structure or develop affordable

renter-occupied housing.

Allocated HOME funds to Opportunities

for Broome for the rehabilitation of a

four-unit low-income rental housing

project.

$100,015

SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Goals

Accomplishments

Accrued Expenditures

CDBG

ESG

HOME

Target enforcement of property

maintenance laws in CDBG target

areas with the goal of returning a

minimum of 10 distressed properties

back to productive use

$200,343

Competitively fund public service

programs that benefit low-moderate

income persons

Conducted competitive procurement

process and allocated over $150,000 to

nine public service programs

$100,096

Competitively fund programs that

involve youth in improving and

maintaining quality living

environments

Used CDBG funds to support four youth

employment programs.

$39,889

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Promote educational and

neighborhood beautification

programs that encourage green

practices and increase livability.

Used CDBG funds to support various

sustainable development efforts

including, but not limited to, the hiring

of an Americorps VISTA to help with

urban agriculture programming,

supporting VINES energy efficiency and

gardening workshop series,

implementing street tree planting

projects, and finalizing development of

the City’s Energy and Climate Action

Plan.

$12,408

Engage residents in implementing

community projects by providing gap

financing for a minimum of three

neighborhood enhancement projects.

Used CDBG funds to support four

neighborhood beautification efforts in

the City’s Center City, First Ward, North

Side and West Side neighborhoods.

$26,309

EXPANDED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES

Goals

Accomplishments

Accrued Expenditures

CDBG

ESG

HOME

Attract patrons to surrounding

businesses

The Binghamton Economic Development

Office participated in 9 community

events that attracted thousands of

patrons from all over the country.

Community events included parades,

festivals, races, music concerts, business

shows, and an antique car road rally.

$337,112

Use CDBG funds to enhance current

green job training and workforce

programs and raise awareness among

low/mod income residents about

emerging green job sectors.

Used CDBG funds to support various

green job workforce and training efforts

including, but not limited to,

development of the Binghamton Energy

Leadership Program; partnership with

the Public Policy Eductaion Fund to

leverage a Green Jobs/Green NY grant

which aims to raise awareness amongst

consumers of financial incentives and

sustainable impacts for green housing

retrofits; and to conduct the City’s first

Green Jobs Corp competitive solicitation

process.

$11,310

2. Describe the manner in which the recipient would change its program as a result of its experiences.

Since taking on the responsibility of the Planning, Housing and Community Development Department in 2010, the Director

has focused his efforts to align staff responsibilities to enhance compliance, strengthen collaborative partnerships and

improve program delivery. This has included PHCD staff attending more HUD trainings related to compliance and

program implementation, providing technical assistance to City staff and collaborative partners in meeting program

requirements, and facilitating project team meetings with City departments and weekly departmental meetings to develop

community development goals and capacity to leverage additional non-entitlement resources to address community

needs.

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Two significant factors will require the City of Binghamton to change program goals and operations in the coming years.

On September 7, 2011, the City of Binghamton experienced a 500-year flooding event resulting from the torrential rains of

Tropical Storm Lee. Damage caused by the storm was significant which caused the the President to declare

Binghamton/Broome County as a federal disaster area. The 2011 floodwaters damaged major heating, electrical and

plumbing systems in thousands of homes and businesses including four of the City’s major housing complexes, three

homeless shelters and one elementary school on Binghamton’s south side. All four housing complexes serve very-low to

low-income families; three serve elderly and disabled populations. Large populations of renters were forced out of their

homes while landlords struggled to obtain the financial resources and/or the necessary equipment to bring properties back

into code compliance.

During September, the most affordable and accessible shelter for thousands of residents was Binghamton University’s

Events Center. Local officials, FEMA, and VOAD members (VOAD stands for Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster)

worked together to identify appropriate, decent, safe and affordable rental housing. It was soon apparent that available

rental housing stock that fit all of these criteria is a scarce resource in our community. The City will need to evaluate the

issues that contribute to the lack of appropriate rental housing and develop strategies for which entitlement funds can be

used to enhance the availability of decent, safe, and affordable rental housing stock in the future.

The second factor that will influence programmatic change is the continued significant decline in federal investment in

local communities. In 2001, the City’s annual CDBG entitlement was $3.2M. Ten years later, the City’s entitlement is

$2,523,074, representing a 20% decrease. The decline continued with the PY 37 CDBG entitlement allocation of

$2,111,323 (a 16% decrease from 2010). Based upon preliminary reports from the U.S. Conference of Mayors, PY 38

CDBG funds may be further reduced by 12%. HUD officials have also reported that the PY 38 allocation for the HOME

program may experience a significant cut up to 40%. In addition to the decline in funds, local communities are burdened

to comply with federal and state regulations, such as lead and asbestos regulations, and pay higher cost for materials,

which increase the cost of completing projects. The City has been aggressive in leveraging additional resources to help

offset program costs, however it does not necessarily allow for services to be offered to an expanded number of clientele.

In fact, rising project costs and decreased CDBG funds resulted in the discontinuation of the City’s Investor-Owner

Housing Rehabilitation Program which provided deferred rehabilitation loans to eligible owner-occupants residing in two-

and three family units. Less funding for programs also translates into less funding for necessary program delivery and

administrative services. The City takes the position that it is imprudent to leverage resources without having appropriate

staffing levels to ensure resources are used efficiently and responsibly. The PHCD Director will continue to work diligently

with City Administration and federal, state and local elected officials to communicate the need to support both

programmatic and human resources to deliver effective programs and services to City residents. The City will also

explore the benefits of collaboratively using CDBG funds for limited assistance programs such as emergency housing

repairs and downpayment assistance only.

3. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing:

a. Provide a summary of impediments to fair housing choice.

b. Identify actions taken to overcome effects of impediments identified.

The Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development, in its capacity as the City’s fair housing office,

actively conducts outreach regarding fair housing issues and affordable housing opportunities. Outreach efforts include

mailings to community groups and interested parties, media advertising, presentations to community groups, and

participation in local trade shows, neighborhood town meetings, local conferences and workshops. The Binghamton

Healthy Neighborhoods Collaboration encompasses a multitude of agencies, including housing developers, the

Binghamton Housing Authority, realtors, and CHDOs, such as Metro Interfaith, the area’s certified HUD housing

counseling agency. Partners routinely discuss ways to market and increase access to affordable housing, especially

amongst low/moderate income persons.

During this reporting period, the City provided educational materials to residents regarding their fair housing rights, what to

do if they feel they are a victim of housing discrimination, and contact information for the Fair Housing Officer.

The following pamphlets regarding fair housing are available to the public in the City's Housing department:

"Fair Housing, It's Your Right"

published by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development

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"Tenant's Rights Guide"

published by the NY State Attorney General

"Impediments Analysis to Fair Housing"

produced by the City of Binghamton

In addition to the fair housing pamphlets, the City provides information about lead based paint hazards. The following

pamphlets are also available to the public:

"Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home"

published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

"Lead-Based Paint A Threat to Your Children"

published by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development

The City of Binghamton Analysis of the Impediments to Fair Housing includes an analysis of the City's property tax

policies and zoning ordinance, neither of which were determined to present impediments to fair housing. As part of the

study, the City also examined the composition of the boards and committees that work with issues relating to housing and

community development. These groups were found to consist of a diverse representation of community members.

However, the phenomena of the September 7, 2011 flood, “the third 100-year floodplain event within five years”, will likely

result in many residential properties being located in the proposed 100-year floodplain designation. Questions have arose

regarding compliance with federal regulations, the impact on future development in these areas, and the effectiveness of

investing federal funds in commercial and residential properties located in the proposed 100-year floodplain. Additionally,

the September 7, 2011 flood exposed a significant shortage of affordable rental properties for low/moderate income

families, especially large families, as well as affordable and accessible rental properties for subpopulations of elderly,

physically disabled, and mentally challenged populations residing in the City/County. The flooding event will require the

City to reevaluate its analysis in the future and to consider how to balance addressing these issues with limited resources

in order to minimize fair housing impacts to low/moderate income households.

In this reporting period approximately 27% of applicants served under the City of Binghamton’s affordable housing

program identified themselves as non-white. The City’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program annually serves

approximately 370 clients representing diverse racial backgrounds. At minimum, Section 8 caseworkers inform clients of

their rights to fair housing at the time of family recertification.

The housing discrimination complaint filed by a City resident on August 19, 2010 (HUD Case No. 02-10-0822-8) was fully

investigated by HUD in accordance with the Fair Housing Act. The City received a letter from HUD dated December 10,

2010 with a determination that no reasonable cause existed to believe that a housing discriminatory practice occurred and

thereby the complaint was dismissed.

There were no housing complaints filed during PY 36.

The City of Binghamton realizes that persons experiencing possible housing discrimination may not know how to

recognize such discrimination or how to pursue a complaint. The City of Binghamton will continue to pursue methods to

further promote fair housing. In addition, housing providers may not be aware that their practices may violate fair housing

laws; the City of Binghamton will continue to offer education to housing providers regarding their responsibilities as a

landlord or property manager.

Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Monitoring

In 2008 the City was monitored by HUD’s Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity division. During the monitoring, HUD

representatives visited multiple agencies and examined the City Hall facility to ensure that no impediments existed to

prevent access to HUD-funded programs. HUD prepared a detailed report documenting corrective actions that were

needed based upon their inspection of select City and subrecipient facilities; the City subsequently entered into a

Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) with HUD to remedy the impediments.

On September 14, 2011, HUD staff conducted a site visit to monitor the City’s performance in addressing corrective

actions. Since their last site visit in 2010, the City has made further progress in completing corrective actions identified in

the VCA including retrofitting City Hall elevators to comply with ADA requirements. The City is awaiting the results of the

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2011 monitoring; it is anticipated that all items will be addressed prior to the 2012 expiration date of the VCA.

4. Describe Other Actions in Strategic Plan or Action Plan taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.

The PY 36 Annual Action Plan identified the need to provide quality programming to underserved populations of youth,

elderly, disabled persons, and persons who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Subpopulations of youth, elderly

and disabled persons typically have limited opportunities to increase household income. The City has used entitlement

funds to support essential service programs that help maintain quality living. Programs supported in FY 36 that served

elderly/disabled populations include Action for Older Persons health insurance counseling program, Catholic Charities

door-to-door transportation program, and First Ward Action Council’s senior home repair program. Supporting senior

programs helps seniors retain their independent living status and maintain their contributions to the City’s homestead tax

base, or rental payments to landlords which provide essential revenue to help landlords pay real property taxes.

In 2007, Mayor Ryan, in partnership with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYSOCFS),

established the City Youth Bureau to provide a mechanism for youth to become involved in improving their community.

For the past three years, CDBG funds have been used to support programs that integrate youth development and

community development initiatives. In PY 36, $80,000 in CDBG funds was dedicated for youth programs including

educational and fitness programs, youth employment opportunities, family support services, and afterschool/recreational

programming including specialized programming for youth with disabilities.

The City is fortunate to have two funding sources available to help persons who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.

The City outsourced 95% of its ESG funds to three agencies: YWCA, VOA, and Catholic Charities. Each of these

programs serve three distinct populations of homeless persons which include homeless women and their children,

homeless men, and unaccompanied homeless youth/parenting youth. PY 36 represented the City’s second year of

implementing the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), a three year program funded under

President Obama’s 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The City’s HPRP team encompasses

representatives from its local Department of Social Services, HMIS Technical Consultant and sub-subrecipient Mental

Health Association which provides direct interface and assistance to HPRP eligible clients. The City has been fortunate to

develop policies and partnerships to maximize the longevity of HPRP funds while meeting federal expenditure deadlines.

As reported in the City’s Year 2 HPRP Annual Performance Report, 48 persons encompassing 21 households received

financial assistance for rapid re-housing services and 701 persons encompassing 182 households received financial

assistance for homeless prevention services.

The City is committed to investing in all citizens, of all abilities, across all generations. However it is becoming

increasingly challenging to devote the level of funds needed with steady declines in state and federal assistance. Since

2008, the NYSOCFS has decreased its funding support to the City’s Youth Bureau by 50%. Early projections indicate that

state funding assistance will be further reduced by 25%. Also, most programs that benefit underserved subpopulations

are CDBG funded public service programs. Steady declines in federal assistance, and federal statutory limitations in

funding public service programs, translates into less funding available for essential programming and less benefits to

underserved populations.

5. Leveraging Resources

a. Identify progress in obtaining “other” public and private resources to address needs.

b. How Federal resources from HUD leveraged other public and private resources.

c. How matching requirements were satisfied.

Restore New York

Under the Empire State Development Corporation’s (ESDC) Restore NY funding application cycles in 2007, 2008, and

2009, the City of Binghamton was fortunate to leverage over $5.5 MILLION in state funds for demolition and rehabilitation

activities. CDBG and HOME funds have been and will continue to be used as matching resources to implement high-

impact demolition and affordable housing programs. The City has fully completed its Restore 1 grant activities, which

included demolishing over 20 distressed units and new construction of housing at six demolition sites. The Restore 1

grant also included leveraging $500,000 for First Ward Action Council to rehabilitate five rental properties in the City’s

First Ward neighborhood. The City is in the process of implementing its Restore 2 grant. The City has received an award

notice for its Restore 3 grant which has enabled the City to proceed with demolition activities, however the City is waiting

to receive a fully executed agreement from the State before commencing rehabilitation/reconstruction housing activities.

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CDBG, HOME and state funds will be used as necessary to subsidize the purchase price of new/rehabilitated homes in

order to enhance homeownership opportunities for low/moderate income families. The City’s award-winning strategy of

targeted demolition, rehabilitation and new construction activities for over 60 distressed vacant residential properties

would not have been possible without the significant investment of state and federal resources.

New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC)

The City has nearly completed all projects funded under its current $300,000 AHC grant (4I63). AHC allows grantees to

provide a unit subsidy up to $35,000 not to exceed 60% of the total project cost. The City leveraged AHC funds to provide

$10,000 in additional rehabilitation assistance for 30 homeowners assisted under the HOME-funded Single Family

Rehabilitation Program. This additional assistance allows the City to stretch HOME funds further and reduce the burden of

solely using federal funds in addressing safety, health hazards as well as energy efficiency improvements.

AHC Grant 4I63 was completed in conjunction with a $150,000 grant received from AHC’s affiliate agency, the New York

State Housing Finance Agency. The grant was funded under the Infrastructure Development Demonstration Program and

offered AHC assisted clients an additional $5,000 grant to complete infrastructure improvements such as curb/driveway

repairs and landscaping. Such improvements serve as an enhancement to the client’s structure and property as they are

typically not covered under the Single Family Rehabilitation Program, and ultimately help improve neighborhood market

values to the benefit of all residents.

The City has executed an agreement with AHC (4I21) which provides $150,000 for acquisition/rehabilitation activities.

The City proposes to use grant funds and provide a permanent financing subsidy up to $30,000 for eligible owner-

occupants purchasing homes through the City’s Restore NY program or HUD-funded Single Family Rehabilitation

Program. It is anticipated that AHC funds will benefit a minimum of five homebuyers.

The City submitted an application to AHC requesting $600,000 for continued support of the Single Family Rehabilitation

Program. Unfortunately, the grant application did not receive favorable consideration under New York State’s recently

developed regional consolidated funding application competitive procurement process. However, the City’s housing

developer partners, Quaranta and First Ward Action Council received approximately $1M in multiple state grant awards

that can benefit low/moderate income residents participating in the Binghamton Homeownership Academy. The City is

hopeful that the State will provide another opportunity to submit grant proposals in the Spring 2012.

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)

The NSP is a federally funded program aimed at addressing vacant, foreclosed, and/or abandoned residential/mixed use

properties. The City of Binghamton received over $400,000 under the NSP Round 1 Program to demolish four blighted

structures concentrated along Glenwood Avenue, and to convert a vacant residential structure located at 3 Pine Street

into a single family unit. The NSP funds for 3 Pine Street are being used as a matching resource to the City’s Restore NY

Round 2 grant. Per NSP regulations, the single family home will be sold to an owner-occupant whose household income

is within 120% AMI. Rehabilitation of 3 Pine Street is being completed by the City’s designated CHDO, First Ward Action

Council. The project is underway and is anticipated to be fully rehabilitated in Spring 2012. Interested homebuyers will be

required to graduate from the Binghamton Homeownership Academy which is coordinated by Metro Interfaith Housing

Corporation, a HUD certified homebuyer counseling agency and City designated CHDO.

CDBG-R Program

As part of the 2009 American Recovery Reinvestment Act, the City of Binghamton received a CDBG-R allocation of

$624,800. The City submitted its application on June 4, 2009 and proposed to use funds for street repair, energy efficient

lighting, demolition and program delivery activities. All mill and pave and demolition projects identified in the City’s initial

application were completed. Due to lower than expected demolition costs, the City was able to complete additional

demolition activities with CDBG-R funds.

Due to unforeseen legal and logistical barriers imposed by the local utility company, the City elected to reallocate funds

from its energy efficient lighting program to its mill and pave program. In accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation

Plan, reallocating more than 15% of funds amongst two different line items requires a substantial amendment. The City

published a substantial amendment on April 18, 2011, and provided the public with a 30 day comment period from April

19, 2011 – May 18, 2011. No comments were received.

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)

Under the 2009 American Recovery Reinvestment Act, the City of Binghamton received a three-year allocation of

$955,655 under HPRP. The purpose of HPRP is to provide last resort funding to homeless individuals and families who

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can rapidly obtain and maintain permanent housing, and to individuals and families with household incomes at or below

50% AMI who are at-risk of losing their housing. HPRP funds can be used to address various client needs including rent,

security deposits, utility expenses, and case management. Clients can be assisted up to 18 months under the HPRP

program.

Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG)

Under the 2009 American Recovery Reinvestment Act, the City of Binghamton received an allocation from the United

States Department of Energy (USDOE) in the amount of $204,200. The grant required the City to develop an Energy

Efficiency and Conservation Strategy, which was formally approved by USDOE in January 2010. The initial plan was to

use the funds to establish the Binghamton Energy Efficiency (Be2) Program, a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)

program. The Be2 Program would have qualified eligible owner-occupants to receive financing for an energy audit and to

complete eligible energy efficient improvements that assist in reducing utility usage. CDBG funds would have been used

to augment the Be2 Program fund, however federal policies and decisions caused significant and disappointing hurdles

for municipalities wanting to establish and carry-out PACE programs. The City made a determination to re-purpose

EECBG funds and develop a partnership with the Broome County Cornell Cooperative Extension to launch the Energy

Leadership Program (ELP).

Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA) Program

The City has leveraged over $500,000 under the New York State Department of State’s BOA Program for three distinct

BOA planning initiatives that will ultimately benefit residents and businesses in CDBG eligible neighborhoods. Over

$480,000 has been secured under the BOA Program for the City’s First Ward Neighborhood to complete a Step 1 Pre-

Nomination Study and Step 2 Nomination Study. The City has executed an agreement with New York State to commence

the Step 2 Nomination Study for the North Chenango Riverfront Corridor. The BOA program funds 90% of project costs;

the time of Planning staff has been/will be used as an in-kind matching source.

Waterfront Development

The City is in the initial design phase of constructing the final portion of the Chenango River Trail’s eastern bank which will

connect the City’s trail to the County’s existing 4-miles of bicycle/pedestrian loop trails at Otsiningo Park. The City

leveraged $718,000 from the NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and $147,000 from the NYS Department of

State (NYSDOS). NYSDOT requires a 20% match; NYSDOS requires a 50% non-federal match. The City has developed

a creative matching strategy to use the NYSDOS grant to match the NYSDOT grant, and local bond funding to match the

NYSDOS grant, minimizing the impact to local taxpayers. Thus far, funds have been used to outsource a professional

design consultant. The consultant is currently working with the City, NYSDOT and NYSDOS to determine the most

feasible and appropriate path for trail users.

Certified Local Government Program

The City of Binghamton became a Certified Local Government in 1991. The Certified Local Government Program is a

nationwide program which supports local preservation activities through the creation of local preservation commissions.

The program creates a formal link between a community's commitment to historic preservation and state and federal

historic preservation programs. The City of Binghamton Commission on Architecture and Urban Design, in conjunction

with the Department of Planning, Housing, and Community Development, was awarded $18,650 under the NYS Certified

Local Government Program to develop and carry out a series of public education presentations. These presentations

educated the public on the City’s new historic preservation ordinance, new design guidelines, and various opportunities

available to owners of historic properties. These educational presentations were targeted to three groups: (1)

homeowners, (2) developers and commercial property owners, and (3) real estate agents. This grant was leveraged with

$28,470.50 in CDBG funds and in-kind services.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)

The City of Binghamton has leveraged $50,000 in grant funds under NYSDEC’s Urban Forestry Program. Funds have

been used for sustainable development and environmental justice activities to raise awareness of the benefits of street

trees in the urban environment. Partnerships have been established with residents and community groups to increase

tree plantings along the City’s rivertrail system and gateway entrances as part of annual Arbor Day celebrations. The

City’s recent award of $25,000 will be used to improve procedures for planting and maintaining healthy street trees on the

City-owned right-of-way, to conduct a tree inventory, to plant trees in underserved neighborhoods with low-canopy cover,

and to support the City’s volunteer pruner program.

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Main Street Grant

The Binghamton Loan Development Corporation (BLDC), in partnership with the City of Binghamton’s Economic

Development Office (BEDO), was awarded $200,000 under the 2009 NYS Office of Community Renewal Main Street

Grant Program. The program, which was fully completed in 2011, enabled the BLDC and BEDO to leverage $459,972 in

private investment on 30 individual revitalization projects that supported economic development and affordable housing

opportunities in the City’s downtown business district. In three years of implementation, the projects produced more than

12 jobs for local construction, engineering and design companies. The BLDC applied for $500,000 under the NYS 2011

Main Street Program for targeted commercial and housing investment but unfortunately the application did not receive

favorable consideration under New York State’s consolidated funding application competitive procurement process.

Community Challenge Planning Grant

The City of Binghamton was recently informed that it has secured a $486,058 grant from the Partnership for Sustainable

Communities, a federal interagency collaboration between the Housing and Urban Development Department,

Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation. HUD received application requests totaling over

$500 million, which was five times more than was available. Binghamton is one of only 27 communities nationwide, and

the only New York State municipality, to receive an award under the 2011 Community Challenge Grant Program. Funds

will be used to update the City’s Comprehensive Plan, overhaul the zoning code and design guidelines along the City’s

entire 1.7 mile Main Street-Court Street corridor, and to provide operational grants for four cross-sector livability initiatives.

Managing the Process

1. Describe actions taken during the last year to ensure compliance with program and comprehensive planning

requirements.

The Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development maintains oversight of all federally-funded activities

and ensures compliance with Consolidated Plan objectives. The selection process for PY 36 projects was consistent with

the City's 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. During the development of the Annual Action Plan, activities were evaluated by

the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) based on priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan, as

well as compliance with CDBG national objectives. The CDAC, along with staff from the Planning, Housing and

Community Development department, develop the Annual Action Plan recommendations for the Mayor of Binghamton.

The Mayor of Binghamton considers plan recommendations and submits a plan to Binghamton City Council. City Council

considers CDAC recommendations and reviews the Mayor’s Plan (which sometimes differ) and approves the Action Plan

for submission to HUD. The Action Plan activities are then carried out by the City, its partner organizations, CHDOs or

other sub-recipients. The City's Planning, Housing and Community Development (PHCD) staff monitors all activities to

ensure the planned goals and objectives are being met.

The Planning Director continues to evaluate staff roles, responsibilities and performance to further enhance compliance

with HUD requirements. The City’s Grants Administrator has developed a stronger working relationship with PHCD, City

departments, and subrecipients receiving entitlement funds to ensure compliance across all HUD programs. This

coordination has been greatly enhanced thanks to the increased training opportunities offered by the HUD Buffalo field

office throughout the program year. The City’s Grants Coordinator has worked with PHCD, City departments and

community partners to pursue and manage other public and private resources that will further community development

initiatives. The Planning Director has demonstrated a strong commitment to staff training and professional development

this past year. The Director will continue to advocate for resources to ensure strong compliance with HUD regulations

and improved productivity of the department.

This program year, the City was selected for a three day HUD site visit in June to evaluate the City’s compliance with

CDBG and CDBG-R regulations and overall management of the CDBG program. No findings or concerns were

discovered as a result of the monitoring. However, the HUD representative offered valuable information on ways that the

City could strengthen its reporting in IDIS, and best practices for documenting workflow and eligibility.

The Planning Director has assigned staff to develop written work procedures which will be compiled into a Department

Standard Operating Manual. Initially, the Director established a goal of September, 2011 to fully complete the manual.

However the September 7, 2011 flood required staff to focus efforts on assisting with flood recovery efforts. Beginning

January 1

, the Director will re-direct staff to finalize development of written work procedures so that the manual is fully

completed by Spring 2012.

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In order to better document the eligibility of activities funded with HUD entitlement funds, the Grants Administrator and

Chief Planner worked together to develop a workflow chart and documentation for its Eligibility and Environmental Review

Record. The City has always had an informal process to determine eligibility and environmental compliance. However,

this new formal process provides for the centralization of eligibility and environmental review files, hard copy and

electronically. It also establishes a clear form of written communication amongst project managers across departments,

subrecipient agencies, and PHCD staff regarding project scope of work, funding allocations, project timetables and

reporting in MUNIS and IDIS.

Citizen Participation

1. Provide a summary of citizen comments.

The Administration continues to work with residents and empower them to have a greater voice and participatory role in

local government with respect to the use of federal funds. The City supports a range of venues for direct residential input,

including but not limited to the Binghamton Neighborhood Assemblies, Neighborhood IDEA! program, the Design Your

Own Park Contest, the CDAC, and neighborhood planning activities (i.e., planning surveys, West Side Neighborhood

Project, and BOA program). The administration’s strong commitment to participatory democracy ensures residents have a

direct voice in the decision-making process of local government.

Specific to the development of the Annual Action Plan, the City, in partnership with CDAC, sponsored two public hearings

during the HUD entitlement planning process. The first public hearing was held on March 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in City

Council Chambers, a handicap accessible facility. The hearing provided residents an opportunity to inform CDAC and the

Administration of current neighborhood needs prior to the development of the Action Plan. The second public hearing was

held on May 24, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The second hearing provided an opportunity for residents to

provide feedback in regards to the planning process and proposed activities. Per the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, the

City published notices in the local Press and Sun Bulletin newspaper 10 days in advance of the public hearing, as well as

a public notice announcing the availability of the Draft Action Plan for a 30-day comment period. The City also raised

awareness for public participation in the planning process amongst interested parties via e-mail communication and postal

mailings. Press releases were also issued to maximize community awareness and involvement.

Typically, the CAPER is due to HUD on November 30

, which is 90 days after the City’s planning period of August 31

Due to the City’s involvement with flood recovery efforts, the PHCD Director requested and was granted a 30 day

extension to its deadline. The City of Binghamton published a legal notice in the Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin

announcing the release of this draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) on December 13,

2011. The notice included the 15-day time period in which the public could submit written comments which was

December 14, 2011 – December 29, 2011. Notifications were also submitted to interested parties. No written comments

were received.

2. In addition, the performance report provided to citizens must identify the Federal funds made available for furthering

the objectives of the Consolidated Plan. For each formula grant program, the grantee shall identify the total amount of

funds available (including estimated program income), the total amount of funds committed during the reporting period,

the total amount expended during the reporting period and the geographic distribution and location of expenditures.

Jurisdictions are encouraged to include maps in describing the geographic distribution and location of investment

(including areas of minority concentration). The geographic distribution and expenditure requirement may also be

satisfied by specifying the census tracts where expenditures were concentrated.

Please refer to the Program Accomplishments cited in the ―GENERAL SECTION‖ of this report to review expenditures.

Please see Appendix A for maps demonstrating geographic distribution and location of investment.

Institutional Structure

1. Describe Actions taken during the last year to overcome gaps in institutional structures and enhance coordination.

Networking with City Departments

CDBG funds are allocated to several City departments for the delivery of services that will help in meeting community

development goals. These departments include Code Enforcement, Public Works, Engineering, Parks, Economic

Development, Youth Bureau, and the Planning, Housing and Community Development (PHCD) which serves as the

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coordinating entity in managing HUD entitlement funds. To assist with management and compliance issues, PHCD relies

on the services of the City’s Comptroller Office and Corporation Counsel to provide financial and legal assistance

accordingly.

Mayor Ryan hosts mandatory monthly department head meetings to monitor performance in advancing key administrative

goals. The Director of Planning attends this meeting to learn of each CDBG-funded department’s progress in meeting

goals identified in the Annual Action Plan. The Director also provides information regarding compliance issues that

Directors will need to consider throughout project implementation.

The Mayor also hosts weekly Finance meetings with the Directors of PHCD and Public Works and the City Comptroller to

discuss City finances and operations. These meetings have proven valuable in improving reconciliation of program

expenditures in the City’s financial software system (MUNIS) with expenditures recorded in the HUD’s financial and

reporting system (IDIS). The meeting is also helpful in communicating HUD financial reporting requirements and making

improvements where needed to internal systems, workflows and controls.

The City continues to reserve Tuesday mornings for ―Project Teams,‖ a management approach that was implemented in

Mayor Ryan’s first year to improve interdepartmental coordination and communication.

Networking with Residents

The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) serves as the formal resident participation body for the HUD

entitlement planning process. During the development of the PY 35 Annual Action Plan, the City challenged the CDAC to

focus their efforts on conducting more outreach and engagement with residents by facilitating their own neighborhood

meetings to ensure the views of their neighbors were represented in the planning process. Some members were

amenable to this change while others felt it was time consuming and hard to facilitate as a volunteer member. During the

beginning stages of developing the PY 36 Annual Action Plan, the City engaged the CDAC to agree upon a process that

would provide them with enough information from the Administration and their resident peers to make informed

recommendations to the Mayor and City Council. CDAC determined that changing the schedule from a six month

schedule to a 10 month schedule (no meetings in July and August) would help with planning community outreach efforts

and remaining abreast of City projects and priorities. Members also felt that the revised schedule should include a

community meeting to be held in November. This meeting would allow the City/CDAC to inform residents of the City’s

accomplishments and the projects as reported in the CAPER, discuss projects that are underway and/or planned for the

coming year based upon the current Action Plan, and to obtain residents’ feedback early in the process of planning the

next Annual Action Plan.

PHCD was very supportive of this change however several obstacles prevented this change from materializing. First, the

September 7

flood caused PHCD/City staff and some CDAC members to shift focus to flood recovery. Due to the urgent

needs of displaced residents, the Mayor directed all departments to focus on flood recovery. The CDAC Chair was very

involved in flood recovery efforts as an employee of the United Way which usurped his time from committing the same

level of leadership to CDAC that was provided prior to the flood. Some members were personally impacted by the flood

so understandably their focus was on managing their home and family situations. Flood recovery delayed PHCD staff in

working on the CAPER and coordinating with other City departments to collect relevant information. It also delayed

review of human service programs requesting CDBG/ESG funding for 2012.

Additionally, vacancies, resignations and absences caused several CDAC meetings to be cancelled due to the lack of a

quorum. The City’s Code requires participation from six members to constitute a quorum. The meeting scheduled for

September was cancelled. The CDAC chair attempted twice to schedule a meeting in October however both were

cancelled due to lack of a quorum. CDAC did meet mid-November to discuss the obstacles of obtaining a quorum and to

expedite the process to deliberate on human service funding recommendations. As a result of their November meeting,

CDAC requested that City Council revise the City Code to constitute a quorum as a minimum of 5 participants or a

majority of the membership, whichever is greater. City Council has agreed to submit legislation to this effect in order to

accommodate for intermittent attendance.

For the past two years, CDBG funds have been allocated to a Neighborhood Development Project Fund. The fund

provides the flexibility of offering mini-grants to resident-led neighborhood improvement projects. Interested

residents/community stakeholders would submit a one page Neighborhood IDEA! form. PHCD staff would review the

forms to assess project eligibility, value, resources and resident commitment. Projects that satisfactorily met these criteria

would be eligible to receive CDBG funding.

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Due to declining CDBG funds and realigned administrative responsibilities, the City will be unable to continue offering

mini-grants under the Neighborhood Development Project Fund. However, the City will continue to accept and review

Neighborhood IDEA! forms based upon the established criteria. The City will connect with interested residents to further

discuss the idea and the feasibility of either incorporating the project in current work activities, or leveraging resources to

help the project materialize.

Networking with Agencies

City staff are involved with many agency collaborations addressing an array of issues including housing, workforce

development and job creation, economic development, sustainable development, youth development, health and quality

of life. The major coordinative effort facilitated by the City of Binghamton to address housing and quality of life issues is

the Binghamton Healthy Neighborhoods Collaboration (BHNC), which was formed to add institutional capacity to

successfully implement the City’s ambitious award-wining Restore NY projects. BHNC formalized two Committees to

allow for more focused work on Green Jobs and Affordable Housing. The Affordable Housing Committee discussed ways

to raise awareness of homeownership programs available to low-moderate income families/residents, and help facilitate

collaborative partnerships that will help agencies meet programmatic goals with limited resources. To achieve this, the

City, along with the support of BHNC members, instituted the Binghamton Homeownership Academy and designated the

HUD certified housing counseling agency, Metro Interfaith, to serve as coordinator of the ―One-Stop Homeownership

Shop‖. The City has used FY 36 CDBG funds to enter into a two year agreement with Metro Interfaith for this initiative.

Similar collaborations were formed this program year with the Green Jobs Committee to utilize FY 36 CDBG funds to

develop the Energy Leadership Program in association with Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Collaboration with Citizen Action’s Public Energy and Policy Fund resulted in successfully leveraging a NYSERDA Green

Jobs/Green NY grant to support residential energy retrofits and green jobs creation.

More information about these and other successful collaborations that have strengthened institutional structure is provided

in the ―Other Narratives‖ section of this report.

Monitoring

1. Describe how and the frequency with which you monitored your activities.

The Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development (PHCD) Director has realigned staff roles and

responsibilities to enhance compliance with federal regulations as funds are committed and expended under the CDBG,

ESG and HOME programs. PHCD provides oversight of all federally-funded activities and ensures compliance with the 5-

year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.

Frequency of Monitoring

Staff members from the PHCD department conduct remote and on-site monitoring reviews of subrecipient programs. To

conduct remote monitoring of project performance, the City requires CDBG subrecipients to submit four quarterly reports,

ESG subrecipients to submit semi-annual quarterly reports, and CHDOs to submit one annual performance report.

Reports are customized by the City to ensure all programs capture required information. In addition to tracking program

performance, subrecipients are required to submit reimbursement requests at least every three months. City staff review

reimbursement requests to ensure expenditures align with the agency’s approved budget and are on track to be fully

expended at the contract end date. These reports provide the City with a snapshot of each agency’s progress in meeting

their program goals and objectives.

On-site monitoring reviews of subrecipients are conducted annually. It is preferable to conduct site reviews one month

after receiving the final performance report in order to review client files and verify the total number of clients served

throughout the program contract year who met residency and income requirements. However if a performance report

submitted during the year demonstrates that a subrecipient is failing to meet the needs of clients or is failing to deliver the

program effectively, the City will schedule a site visit to help the agency identify its challenges and discuss possible

solutions that will help the agency get back on track to meet program goals.

2. Describe the results of your monitoring including any improvements.

The Housing staff completed on-site visits to CHDO agencies; monitoring results are detailed in the HOME section of this

report. Site visits with PY 36 CDBG and ESG subrecipients were initiated in August 2011. A new procedure was

implemented to conduct one observation visit to watch the program in action, and a second visit to review client files.

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Observation visits were conducted for Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Summer Youth Employment Program, ACHIEVE

Summer Camp Program, HAVEN Afterschool Program and Broome County Urban League Afterschool/Summer

Enrichment Program. Monitoring visits were completed at ACHIEVE, Action for Older Persons, and Sheltered Workshop.

Primary improvements recommended to ACHIEVE and Sheltered Workshop were strengthening its intake process to

ensure all CDBG client applications are accurately completed and signed by the client and due diligence is exercised in

collecting income documentation. Additionally, it was recommended that they review proposed goals outlined in their

contract, in particular, the proposed number of CDBG clients served, to ensure compliance with serving at least 51% of

low/moderate income residents. The Grants Administrator also informed Action for Older Persons (and Catholic Charities

who operates the senior transportation program) that it no longer needed to collect income documentation as City staff

learned from the HUD sponsored IDIS webinar that CDBG programs serving seniors are presumed eligible as a service to

low-income persons.

The observation site visit was helpful in seeing the benefits provided to clients first hand. For example, due to logistical

barriers experienced with the Binghamton City School District, ACHIEVE informed the City mid-way into their contract that

their venue for their Summer Camp Program would be relocated to the Chenango Forks School District. The City

expressed concern with this decision as Chenango Forks is outside the City’s geographic service area, and further, low-

income residents interested in participating in this program may lack the resources needed for transportation. The

program received cooperation from the Binghamton school district to provide schoolbus transportation for City youth

attending the program. The City agreed to support the program as it is an unduplicated program that provides summer

camp programming and working opportunities to disabled youth. The City’s Grants Administrator and Youth Bureau

Director observed the program at the Chenango Forks School. In past years, program space was limited due to the

Binghamton School District’s summer construction activities. However the Chenango Forks location afforded much

classroom space for the various age groups ranging from youth to teens. The program also had dedicated use of the

school’s cafeteria, nursing office, swimming pool, gym and recreation field. Upon observing the children and counselor

interactions, it was obvious to City staff that so long as City residents were provided free transportation to the program,

the program provided an unduplicated benefit to low-moderate families.

The City intended to complete site visits for all PY 36 programs prior to the completion of the CAPER, however this effort

was stymied due to the September 7

flood. The City has continued to monitor agency performance reports and has not

identified any concerns to date. The Grants Administrator will conduct monitoring visits one month after the contract end

date and prior to payment of the agency’s final claim.

3. Self Evaluation

a. Describe the effect programs have in solving neighborhood and community problems

b. Describe progress in meeting priority needs and specific objectives and help make community’s vision of

the future a reality.

c. Describe how you provided decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanded economic

opportunity principally for low and moderate-income persons.

d. Indicate any activities falling behind schedule.

e. Describe how activities and strategies made an impact on identified needs.

f. Identify indicators that would best describe the results.

g. Identify barriers that had a negative impact on fulfilling the strategies and overall vision.

h. Identify whether major goals are on target and discuss reasons for those that are not on target.

i. Identify any adjustments or improvements to strategies and activities that meet your needs more

effectively.

The reality is the resources required to address community development needs requires strong leadership that will invoke

community partners to learn, educate, collaborate and innovate programs. From the commencement of the PHCD

Director’s tenure in 2010, the Director has continuously challenged staff to evaluate how programs, policies and practices

can be improved to maximize the use of entitlement funds to address community development goals. This challenge has

been extended beyond City staff to include housing providers, community service agencies, foundations and elected

officials.

Under the auspices of the Binghamton Healthy Neighborhoods Collaboration, the PHCD Director led the formation of the

Binghamton Homeownership Academy. The Academy is based upon a ―one stop shop‖ approach that centralizes

homeownership education, referrals and stability services to low-income families. The Academy also serves to help

housing providers by eliminating the need to maintain separate waiting lists, ensure client readiness, and help manage

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collaborations and resource allocation. The City demonstrated its buy in to this approach by using FY 36 CDBG funds to

enter into a two-year partnership with HUD certified housing counseling agency Metro Interfaith to serve as the central

housing education and intake agency. To strengthen the partnership, the City obtained a Binghamton University student

intern to work with Academy partners to develop a common intake application and to further identify program goals and

objectives. The partnership has been successful thus far in serving as the central intake entity for the City’s housing

programs, primarily because City staff have been conscience in directing interested applicants to Metro Interfaith. To truly

realize the goals of the Academy, the City will need to take a stronger leadership role in encouraging other housing

providers to utilize Metro Interfaith to manage initial client interaction. The City will also need to support increasing Metro

Interfaith’s knowledge base of available housing resources and managing collaborations that will help housing providers

maximize limited resources and work together to have greater impact in providing affordable housing opportunities to low-

income families.

The City continues to use entitlement resources primarily as a leveraging mechanism to secure additional federal and

state resources for community development activities. The PHCD Director prioritized FY 36 CDBG resources to hire a

Senior Planner and Grants Writer. The Senior Planner serves as the lead coordinator in working with other departments

to prioritize and assist with implementation of capital improvement projects. The Grants Writer works with City

departments and collaborative partners to leverage resources that will improve neighborhoods and increase economic

opportunities, especially for low-income families. This year the City pursued three federal grants including a HUD

YouthBuild grant, National Endowment of the Arts Our Town grant, and HUD Community Challenge Planning grant. The

City was fortunate to receive over $400,000 in funding from the Community Challenge Planning grant. The City also

pursued several state grants including an Affordable Housing Corporation Home Improvement grant, a New York State

Office of Parks and Historic Preservation Park Improvement grant, and a Main Street economic development grant.

Subsequent to the development of these applications, the State announced that it would use a new Consolidated Funding

Announcement (CFA) process and establish ten regional councils throughout New York State to evaluate projects and

establish funding priorities. Under this new competitive environment, the City recently learned that its Southern Tier

region was awarded the least amount of funding and the individual applications submitted by the City were not granted

funding. Fortunately due to the representation of the City’s PHCD Director and Economic Development Director on the

state’s Energy Council and Economic Development Council, consortium funding was granted for energy and economic

development activities in the Southern Tier. Also, individual applications submitted by the City’s collaborative housing

partners First Ward Action Council and Opportunities for Chenango received favorable consideration.

The recent announcement was extremely disappointing especially with the early forecasts of continued cuts to the CDBG

program and a significant 40% cut to the HOME program. Fortunately the State announced that a new CFA cycle would

potentially open in the Spring of 2012. In the interim, the City is evaluating how current entitlement funds can be

collaboratively used with partner agencies. The City is also reaching out to state officials to learn how to improve its

competitive edge in hopes that funds can be leveraged in the state’s next funding cycle. Leveraging state resources,

especially for housing activities, is critical to offset anticipated cuts in federal funding allocations for FY 2012.

With all that being said, as identified in last year’s CAPER, the City will continue to reiterate that one single adjustment

that will have the most powerful and immediate positive impact on communities all across the nation, including

Binghamton, would be the following:

1. The U.S. Congress and President Obama must immediately re-align federal spending priorities with

community needs.

The projected FY 2012 federal budget is an unfortunate demonstration of national politics taking precedent over local

community development needs. The U.S. Conference of Mayor's recommendation to dramatically increase CDBG

funding has ultimately been ignored by federal officials and elected representatives. Solutions to increase economic

investment in our national assets of living wage jobs, quality education, affordable health coverage, safe, decent and

affordable housing, food security, long-term sustainable energy independence, and efficient infrastructure systems have

been compromised with divisive political arguments. Needless to say the current climate of our national political system

is frustrating and counterproductive to local community development efforts.

Lead Based Paint

1. Describe actions taken during the last year to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards.

The City of Binghamton is committed to meeting all HUD regulations regarding lead-based paint. The enforcement of the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s requirement for all contractors to be lead certified has helped in the City’s efforts

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to attract more contractors to participate in the City’s housing programs. With over 90% of the City’s housing stock

constructed prior to 1973, the costs associated with lead-based paint remediation continue to drive-up the total cost of

housing rehabilitation. The City continues to pay for lead assessments and clearance tests as one activity at no cost to

the homeowner in order to prevent the costs of lead-based paint testing from adding directly to the cost of each client

housing activity. However escalating lead costs and dwindling CDBG resources resulted in the City’s discontinuance of

the multi-family housing rehabilitation program this program year.

The following measures were taken by Housing Staff to inform residents about the hazards of lead-based paint and to

ensure HUD-funded housing rehabilitation projects effectively address lead paint hazards:

In an effort to educate citizens about lead-based paint hazards, the City distributed a copy of the Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) brochure ―Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home‖ to all applicants assisted

under the City’s housing programs. The owner must sign a receipt acknowledging receipt of this brochure.

During the property inspection, the Housing Coordinator conducts a visual inspection to identify potential lead

hazards on all chewable surfaces within reach of small children, friction and impact surfaces where lead dust can

form, areas of bare soil at the exterior of the building or any other potential lead hazards.

In all housing activities, lead-hazards are identified through an independent Risk Assessment at no cost to the

homeowner. The assessment firm determines all areas where lead is present and provides a ―Lead-Based Paint

Risk Assessment Report.‖ The report is then used to help the Housing Coordinator determine what aspects of the

housing rehabilitation require lead paint safe work practices.

A copy of the ―Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessment Report‖ report is given to the property owner. The Housing

Coordinator and the owner review the report and determine levels of lead hazard reduction which may also

include interim controls and abatement. Work is closely monitored by the Housing Coordinators to make sure that

items are correctly addressed in the least amount of time to avoid disruption to the household.

Upon completion of the lead reduction work, a clearance test is conducted at the property by the assessment firm;

a certificate of clearance is issued to document lead hazards were mitigated.

The Broome County Department of Health was successful in leveraging a two year HUD lead hazard reduction grant to

reduce lead hazards in housing structures throughout Broome County. The City convened a meeting with Department of

Health staff and their subrecipient, First Ward Action Council, in August to discuss potential collaboration to address lead

hazards in City housing structures. Although the County and First Ward Action Council were very receptive in working

with the City, the grant timeline and funding prioritization to remediate existing lead hazards primarily in rental units did not

match well with the City’s homeownership program. The best course of action for the City is to evaluate its capacity to

leverage additional resources on its own under HUD’s lead hazard reduction programs to support its homeownership

programs in the future.

Addressing health hazards is a priority of the City’s housing programs. Loans that are used to address lead hazards are

100% forgiven should the client maintain and occupy the unit as their principal place of residence for more than five years.

Compliance with federal lead regulations is incorporated in CDBG/HOME housing development contracts with CHDOs

and housing developers. Agencies are obligated to provide written documentation to the City to confirm compliance with

lead regulations.

HOUSING

Housing Needs

1. Describe actions taken during the last year to foster and maintain affordable housing.

One of the main objectives outlined in the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan regarding affordable housing is alleviating the

cost burden of both renter and owner occupied housing units, especially amongst very low and low-income households.

The City's comprehensive approach to housing was developed to help residents achieve homeownership and to ensure

residents are able to obtain, retain and maintain their investment.

Promoting homeownership may address accessibility, but it is equally important to promote homeownership education to

provide the best opportunity for residents to maintain/improve housing stock, and to maintain a quality and affordable cost

of living. In this reporting period, the City continued its collaborative partnership with Metro Interfaith to provide

homeownership counseling to first-time homebuyers participating in the City's Affordable Housing Program. Home

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ownership counseling is an essential component of responsible homeownership as it helps clients understand the level of

commitment, resources and patience needed to acquire and maintain a home.

Counseling helps prepare clients for homeownership; the financial infusion of entitlement funds makes homeownership a

reality. The City’s Affordable Housing Program uses CDBG funds to provide closing cost assistance which helps make

homes affordable for clients to purchase. This assistance is typically followed up with HOME funds for the rehabilitation of

the house. The City is providing a comprehensive approach to housing by assisting families in purchasing a home,

providing the necessary funds to address the safety, health hazards and energy efficiency, and preparing them for the

responsibility of maintaining it.

As stated above, the City is committed to using entitlement funds to address the maintenance of owner-occupied housing

stock. The City's approach to building healthy neighborhoods includes using federal funds to provide housing repairs for

residents who simply cannot afford to pay for the repairs themselves. The City is confident that renovating existing owner-

occupied housing will help build healthy neighborhoods, reduce blight, reduce crime, and provide long-term housing

options for residents.

In summary, entitlement funds are used to help low-moderate income persons contribute to the tax base, help stabilize

neighborhoods, and enhance their quality of life through homeownership. Entitlement funds have been used to operate

three homeownership programs, two funded by CDBG and one funded by HOME. With the continuous decline of its

entitlement funds and the increased costs of complying with asbestos and lead regulations, the City pursues additional

housing resources to maximize the use of entitlement funds.

Affordable Housing Program

The City's Affordable Housing Program is a two-fold program that provides first time homebuyers of one- and two-family

structures with deferred loans (no monthly payments/no interest) to assist with closing costs and home repair assistance.

Deferred loans are made available in amounts up to $5,000.00 (CDBG) to assist with closing costs and up to $20,000.00

(HOME) for renovation of a single family structure or up to $40,000.00 (CDBG) for a two family structure to address non-

lead repairs. A separate deferred loan is also made available to address potential lead hazards. The program is

enhanced with clients purchasing single family homes receiving an additional deferred loan up to $10,000 leveraged

through the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (NYS AHC). This source is used to address additional

essential repairs.

If title to the property is sold or transferred within 5 years, or if the home is no longer the owner's principal place of

residence, 100% of all CDBG, HOME, and/or NYS AHC loans become due. After 5 years, HOME loans assisting with

closing cost and addressing lead hazards are forgiven in full. The NYS AHC loan is also forgiven in full. The loan for non-

lead repairs is reduced to 40% of the original amount due upon sale, transfer or death. All participants are required to be

within 80% of HUD’s area median income guidelines based upon family size, and must successfully complete City

sponsored HUD certified home purchase/ownership counseling provided through the Binghamton Homeownership

Academy.

Under the Affordable Housing Program, the City used $10,000 in CDBG funds to assist two first-time homebuyers

purchase single family homes during PY 36. Both applicants’ household incomes were within 80% of HUD’s Area Median

Income. AHC and HOME funds were also offered to assist both applicants with needed repairs. One applicant’s project

has been completed. The second project is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2012.

Single Family Rehabilitation Program

Another popular housing program offered by the City is the Single Family Rehabilitation Program. The program is funded

with HOME funds and funds leveraged through the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (NYS AHC). This

program provides deferred renovation loans (no monthly payments/no interest) to eligible owner occupants of single unit

structures. The maximum HOME loan to address non-lead repairs is $25,000 per project. A separate HOME deferred

loan is provided to address potential lead hazards; a separate NYS AHC deferred loan up to $10,000 is used to address

additional essential repairs.

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The actual amount to be repaid is based upon a post renovation period of owner occupancy. If title to the property is sold

or transferred within 5 years, 100% of all HOME and NYS AHC loan amounts are due. After 5 years, HOME loans

addressing lead hazards are forgiven in full. The NYS AHC loan is also forgiven in full. The loan for non-lead repairs is

reduced to 40% of the original amount due upon sale, transfer or death.

This program is operated city-wide, and in the 2010-2011 grant year the City expended over $800,000 in direct project

expenses under the HOME funded Single Family Rehabilitation Program. Total single family rehabilitation activities active

during the program year included 37 projects of which 18 were completed.

Investor Owner Rehabilitation Program

The Investor Owner Rehabilitation Program provides deferred renovation loans (no monthly payments/no interest) to

eligible owner-occupants of two or three unit structures. The program is funded solely with CDBG funds. The maximum

loan amount to address non-lead repairs is $40,000 per project. A separate CDBG deferred loan is made available to

address potential lead hazards. If title to the property is sold or transferred within 5 years, or the home is no longer the

owner's principal place of residence, 100% of loan amounts are due. After five years of client occupancy, the loan for non-

lead repairs is reduced to 40% of the original amount due upon sale, transfer or death.

As mentioned previously, the City discontinued this program in PY 36 due to lack of resources needed to repair multi-

family units. However, two projects that were already in queue from PY 35 were completed this program year. One

project has been completed and one project is still underway. Approximately $136,000 in CDBG funds has been

allocated to these two projects.

Home Repairs for Seniors

The First Ward Action Council, a designated CHDO, received an allocation of $20,000 in CDBG funds to operate the

Senior Home Repair Program. This program provides a variety of small to mid-sized emergency home repairs to low--

income elderly households. Such repairs include light carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance items. With an aging

population, this program meets a specific need in providing seniors with an affordable service to help them remain safely

in their homes.

Overall the City's housing activities continue to be a main component of the City’s revitalization strategies. By using both

CDBG and HOME funds, the City has been effective in promoting affordable homeownership opportunities and leveraging

additional resources to stretch entitlement funds.

Section 8 Housing Assistance Program

The Section 8 Program was enacted as part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which recodified

the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. The Section 8 rental assistance programs are federally funded and administered for the

City of Binghamton by the Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development through its Section 8 housing

office.

Administration of the Section 8 Program and the functions and responsibilities of the Public Housing Authority (PHA) staff

shall be in compliance with the City's Personnel Policy and the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD)

Section 8 Regulations as well as all Federal, State, and local Fair Housing Laws and Regulations. The Section 8 Program

assists eligible clients (households) with rental payments. Clients must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to

qualify. Eligibility factors include: family & household composition, head of household, required U.S. citizen or eligible

immigrant, income limitations, verification of members of household through documentation, free of any violations of any

prohibited behaviors, pass a background check, and rental unit rate falls within client's budget. Eligibility for the program is

determined on a case by case evaluation. Rental units must pass initial and yearly inspections.

Objectives of the Section 8 Housing Assistance Program are:

To provide improved living conditions for very low -income families while maintaining their rent payments at an

affordable level.

To promote freedom of housing choice and spatial deconcentration of lower income and minority families

throughout the City and other jurisdictional areas of the City's Section 8 Program.

To provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for eligible participants.

To provide an incentive to private property owners to rent to lower income families by offering timely assistance

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payments.

To serve the community's housing needs using all resources available.

Effective January 1, 2012, the City of Binghamton will voluntarily transfer its Section 8 Program to the Binghamton

Housing Authority (see Public Housing Strategy section for further details).

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

In 2009, the City received a three year $955,655 grant under HUD’s Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing

Program (HPRP) to provide financial assistance and case management to help individuals obtain/maintain homes.

HPRP provides flexibility in assisting clients since funds can be used to help clients over an 18 month timeframe with

housing costs such as security deposits, rental/utility arrears and ongoing expenses, hotel/motel vouchers, moving costs

and storage fees. HPRP funds are to be used as a last resort for persons who are either homeless or at-risk of losing

their housing, have household incomes that are at or below HUD’s 50% AMI, and have no other housing supports.

Providing case management is essential in helping clients access mainstream resources to help clients achieve long-term

housing stability.

Permanent Supportive Housing Projects

During PY36, the City PHCD Director provided a letter in support of Opportunities for Broome application to the New York

State Office of Temporary Disability Assistance for a Homeless Housing and Assistance Program grant. The agency’s

application proposes to substantially renovate a multi-unit building located at 86 Carroll Street and provide 22 units of safe

affordable housing for individuals who would otherwise be homeless. Consideration of this application is pending.

Specific Housing Objectives

1. Evaluate progress in meeting specific objective of providing affordable housing, including the number of extremely

low-income, low-income, and moderate-income renter and owner households comparing actual accomplishments

with proposed goals during the reporting period.

2. Evaluate progress in providing affordable housing that meets the Section 215 definition of affordable housing for

rental and owner households comparing actual accomplishments with proposed goals during the reporting period.

3. Describe efforts to address “worst-case” housing needs and housing needs of persons with disabilities.

Data from the 2009 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy estimates the City’s homeownership rate at 47%, an

increase from the homeownership rate identified in the U.S. 2000 Census of 43%. The 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan

continues to place a strong emphasis on using entitlement funds to promote homeownership. Goals established under

PY 36 followed suit by directing entitlement resources to homeownership programs. The following chart compares

housing activities proposed in the first year of the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan to actual housing activities active in PY

36.

Homeownership Programs

Activity

Proposed Accomplishments

Actual Accomplishments

Percentage of

Goal Achieved

30%

AMI

50%

AMI

80%

AMI

30%

AMI

50%

AMI

80%

AMI

Homeownership

Rehabilitation Programs

137%

Senior Rehabilitation

Program*

124%

*The agency’s contract is from January – December 2011. The amount of clients served reflects persons served from January – September, 2011.

The chart above indicates that the City has exceeded proposed goals for its homeownership programs. However it

should be noted that the PY 36 housing program benefitted from the availability of approximately $125,000 in prior year

HOME program income. Going forward, the City anticipates that there will be significantly less program income available

for housing programs. Another hindrance that will impact the City’s ability to meet housing goals is the continued decline

in federal investment of entitlement programs.

The City uses its CHDO set-aside as the primary source for developing affordable rental properties. The City established

a goal to undertake one CHDO rental rehabilitation project in PY 36. PY 36 funds were allocated to one of the City’s

designated CHDO agency, Opportunities for Broome, to repair a four-family rental apartment building at 48 Griswold

Street which is located in a predominantly low/moderate income neighborhood on the City's East Side. All four units are

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currently occupied, and all tenants currently meet HUD regulations (low and very low household income levels). The

project is 98% complete.

Public Housing Strategy

1. Describe actions taken during the last year to improve public housing and resident initiatives.

The City of Binghamton maintains a close working relationship with the Binghamton Housing Authority (BHA). This

relationship has been further enhanced through the sponsorship of BHA’s not-for-profit subsidiary Community Potential,

Inc. (CPI). BHA and CPI serve as collaborative partners within the Binghamton Healthy Neighborhoods Collaboration.

The City has designated CPI as a CHDO, and has executed two agreements with the agency to rehabilitate two

distressed vacant structures located at 18 James Street and 13-13½ Hancock Street that will be sold to eligible

homebuyers. The City has allocated Restore NY and HOME funds to help finance these projects.

BHA manages the North Shore High Rise Towers, North Shore Village, and Carlisle and Saratoga housing complexes. It

also has a partnership with Opportunities for Broome to provide case management services for homeless residents living

in BHA’s homeless housing program located at 4-6 Lisle Avenue. The Housing Authority also hosts the administrative

operations of the Broome County Gang Prevention Program within its main administrative offices annexed to the North

Shore High Rise Towers.

Unfortunately, the September 7

flood caused displacement of all residents living in the North Shore housing complexes,

and displacement of residents at 4-6 Lisle Avenue. The Authority’s main administrative offices and Section 8

administrative offices located in the Binghamton Housing Authority Technology Center were also inaccessible. BHA

administrative staff temporarily relocated operations at the Carlisle housing complex. The Gang Prevention Program

temporarily relocated operations at the Broome County Urban League.

Lack of access to administrative offices, client files, computers, phones, etc. caused significant challenges to BHA’s flood

recovery efforts. The City maintained close contact with the BHA Executive Director to help expedite the re-opening of

their facilities. Assistance offered by PHCD staff included outreaching to community agencies and housing providers to

help BHA locate their displaced residents, coordinating conference calls with the HUD Buffalo field office, and

communicating the needs of BHA to state, county and local officials. Residents have been able to return to the North

Shore High Rise Towers, however flood recovery work continues for the North Shore Village apartments.

The flood initially delayed coordination efforts amongst City and BHA Section 8 staff who are involved in transitioning the

City’s administration of the Section 8 Program to BHA effective January 1, 2012. Fortunately, City and BHA staff have

cooperatively worked together to remain on schedule. All of the City’s Section 8 clients were notified of the administrative

change.

Close collaboration will continue with BHA’s effort to return to full operation as soon as possible.

Barriers to Affordable Housing

1. Describe actions taken during the last year to eliminate barriers to affordable housing.

The City of Binghamton's 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan noted homeownership, homeownership education and the

maintenance of existing housing stock as major housing issues that the City needed to address in the 5-year plan period.

The Consolidated Plan cites specific barriers to affordable housing as: 1) compliance with federal lead and state asbestos

regulations; 2) proposed changes in the City’s floodplain map (cited prior to the September 7, 2011 flood); 3) escalating

public utility rates and payment policies; and 4) laws and policies governing mortgage financing and credit lending. These

barriers negatively impact access to affordable home ownership opportunities, addressing maintenance needs and

housing cost burden.

To address these barriers, the City programmed entitlement funds towards down payment and closing cost assistance,

housing rehabilitation, and homeownership education. The City's main housing programs (the Affordable Housing

Program and the Single Family Rehabilitation Program) are available for low and moderate income residents to help them

overcome the barriers to affordable housing. The City has worked to maximize the use of federal funds by applying for

grants offered through New York State and by partnering with Community Housing Development Organizations to

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renovate housing and make it affordable to residents. Through comprehensive housing efforts that provide financial

assistance and homeownership education, the City is working diligently to reduce the barriers to affordable housing.

The City also used entitlement funds to establish collaborations that would spur advocacy and policy changes at the local

and state level to facilitate implementation of affordable energy retrofit programming. The City used FY 36 CDBG funds

and its Energy Efficient Community Block Grant funding to partner with the Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative

Extension to develop an Energy Leadership Program. The program proposes to train community volunteers in conducting

energy audits and completing such audits for local officials, business representatives and community stakeholders to

demonstrate the benefits of energy retrofits and, in turn, obtain their support in advocating and promoting affordable

energy efficiency programming for low-income families. The City also entered a collaboration with the Public Education

and Policy Fund to successfully leverage a NYSERDA grant that will provide outreach and jobs training to develop a

green industry workforce. (See the Other Narratives section for further detail of this programming).

HOME/American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI)

1. Assessment of Relationship of HOME Funds to Goals and Objectives.

a. Evaluate progress made toward meeting goals for providing affordable housing using HOME funds,

including the number and types of households served.

HOME Program

The City of Binghamton is a designated Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) and receives HOME funds for housing activities.

The City allocates HOME funds for three budgetary areas: the City's Single Family Rehabilitation Program, Community

Housing Development Organization (CHDO) projects and program administration. Funds expended in PY 36 under the

HOME program include:

Housing Rehabilitation $845,497

Housing Administration $ 83,882

CHDO Projects $100,015

Total $1,029,394

Single Family Rehabilitation

The City addressed homeownership priorities outlined in the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan by offering the Single Family

Rehabilitation Program, which provides up to $25,000 in HOME funds for non-lead renovations, plus additional HOME

funds to mitigate potential lead hazards, in single family housing units. Renovation is targeted to address safety and

health hazards related to the NYS Uniform Building Code and to increase energy efficiency performance. The typical

single family HOME-funded project cost is $35,000 - $40,000, including addressing lead and non-lead renovation items.

The Single Family Rehabilitation Program is very popular, however, due to declining federal resources, rising material

costs, costly compliance with lead and asbestos regulations, an expanded grant portfolio and limited staff capacity, the

City cannot keep up with the demand for this program.

CHDO Funds

As a recipient of HOME funds the City is required to commit 15% of its annual HOME grant to a Community Housing

Development Organization. In PY 36, the City worked closely with designated Community Housing Development

Organizations (CHDOs) Opportunities for Broome to complete a low-income rental rehabilitation project at 48 Griswold

Street The project involves major exterior repairs to a four-family rental apartment located on the City's East side, in a

primarily low/mod income neighborhood. All four units are currently occupied, and all tenants currently meet HUD

regulations (low and very low household income levels). The project is 98% complete. Full completion is anticipated by

Spring 2012.

The City has successfully committed the required CHDO funds to date. Plans are in place to utilize prior HOME CHDO

funds in conjunction with Restore NY and AHC funds for new construction and rehabilitation activities that will promote

homeownership. Through the Binghamton Healthy Neighborhoods Collaboration, the City is working with its various

partners to structure deals and leverage multiple sources of financing to promote affordable housing opportunities in both

the affordable homeowner and affordable rental markets.

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2. HOME Match Report

a. Use HOME Match Report HUD-40107-A to report on match contributions for the period covered by the

Consolidated Plan program year.

The Form HUD-40107-A is included in Appendix D.

3. HOME MBE and WBE Report

a. Use Part III of HUD Form 40107 to report contracts and subcontracts with Minority Business Enterprises

(MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).

The City did not execute prime or subrecipient contracts with Minority and Women Business Enterprises during the

program year. The Binghamton Economic Development Office recently sponsored a M/WBE workshop to explain the

benefits of the M/WBE program and to encourage more eligible business owners to register. The City will continue with

promotional efforts to encourage M/WBE participation in entitlement programming.

4. Assessments

a. Detail results of on-site inspections of rental housing.

b. Describe the HOME jurisdiction’s affirmative marketing actions.

c. Describe outreach to minority and women owned businesses.

The City is required to monitor rental units associated with completed CHDO projects. The monitoring period is based

upon the per unit subsidy of HOME funds disbursed in the project. The inspections are annually conducted by Housing

staff members and consist of a review of each unit to document compliance with state and local building code regulations

and local Housing Quality Standards. Below is the status of each housing project inspected according to the most recent

inspection report:

Units owned by the First Ward Action Council

165 Clinton St.

No corrections required

171 Clinton St.

No corrections required

81 Clinton St.

No corrections required

218 Front St.

No corrections required

220 Front St.

No corrections required

222 Front St.

No corrections required

224 Front St.

No corrections required

226 Front St.

No corrections required

229 Front St.

No corrections required

144 Clinton St.

No corrections required

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Units owned by Opportunities for Broome

41 Carroll St.

Interior- minor repairs needed

Touch up paint and re-plaster of peeling/exposed areas

Replace smoke alarm in rear porch

105 Susquehanna St.

Interior – install handrail in cellar rear entrance

109 Susquehanna St.

Interior – repair mechanical fan in bathroom in one unit

Scrape and repaint 2

floor porch ceiling and deck

111 Susquehanna St.

Interior – clean and re-paint ceiling in bedroom of one unit

92-94 Carroll St.

Interior – fix leaking toilet in one unit

Common Areas – repair hallway light

542 State St.

Interior – repair leaking water pipe in basement

Interior – replace corrosive and leaking parts on water heater

Scrape and repaint back porch ceiling and walls

Housing MBE and WBE Activity

Selection of contractors is the responsibility of the homeowner therefore contracts are executed between the contractor

and homeowner. However the City encourages MBE and WBE contractors to submit the requisite credentials to be listed

as a certified contractor on the City’s contractor registry. Credentials collected include contractor’s professional

insurance, lead based paint certification, and three professional references. The registry is provided to the homeowners

and increases contractors’ opportunities to bid and win projects under the City’s housing programs.

HOMELESS

Homeless Needs

1. Identify actions taken to address needs of homeless persons.

In an effort to reduce poverty and homelessness, the City of Binghamton outsources 95% of its annual Emergency Shelter

Grants (ESG) allocation to support community agencies that provide housing and/or essential services to homeless

individuals and families. In 2009, the City received a three year $955,655 grant under HUD’s Homeless Prevention and

Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) to provide financial assistance and case management to help individuals

obtain/maintain homes. HPRP provides more flexibility in assisting clients than ESG since funds can be used to help

clients over an 18 month timeframe with housing costs such as security deposits, rental/utility arrears and ongoing

expenses, hotel/motel vouchers, moving costs and storage fees. HPRP funds are used as a last resort for persons who

are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, have household incomes at or below 50% AMI, and have no other housing

supports. As reported in the City’s Year 2 HPRP Annual Performance Report, 48 persons encompassing 21 households

received financial assistance for rapid re-housing services and 701 persons encompassing 182 households received

financial assistance for homeless prevention services.

2. Identify actions to help homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living.

The Broome County Continuum of Care/Homeless Coalition has identified a continued need for affordable, quality

permanent and permanent supportive housing throughout the County to assist homeless individuals in achieving

maximum self sufficiency. The highest subpopulation of chronic homeless individuals continues to be individuals

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diagnosed as severely mentally ill and/or chronic substance abusers. Permanent supportive housing is different than

permanent housing in that it provides housing and support services to increase client retention and self-sufficiency. This

type of housing is targeted to homeless individuals with a diagnosable disabling disorder (i.e., mental illness, substance

abuse, persons with HIV/AIDS).

The City has supported efforts by members of the Broome County Continuum of Care/Homeless Coalition to expand

permanent supportive housing options for the local homeless population. Community Potential, Inc. completed a

supportive housing project last program year at 4-6 Lisle Avenue, adding eight permanent supportive housing units to the

City’s inventory. Last year, the Rescue Mission recently opened a 32-unit facility in the City of Binghamton which provides

transitional and permanent housing beds for homeless men. The Volunteers of America is nearing completion of their

permanent supportive housing project which will provide an additional 29 beds for homeless men. During this program

year, the City offered a letter in support of Opportunities for Broome Homeless Housing and Assistance Program Grant

application which proposes to rehabilitate a 22 unit apartment building and provide shelter and supportive services to

homeless clients.

Though the City has encouraged the Coalition to involve other municipalities in its efforts to increase the inventory of

permanent supportive housing, City staff also recognize the need is most urgent and concentrated in the urban core of

Broome County. The City will work with the Coalition to strategically identify efforts and partnerships to increase/enhance

the affordable rental supply in Binghamton/Broome County.

3. Identify new Federal resources obtained from the Homeless SuperNOFA.

The primary coordinative agency addressing the needs of homeless persons is the Broome County Continuum of

Care/Homeless Coalition. The goal of the Homeless Coalition is to provide the means for persons who are homeless or

at-risk of homelessness to continually receive varying levels of service that will move them from homelessness to self-

sufficiency. This type of initiative requires a great deal of coordination amongst different agencies. The City participates in

Homeless Coalition meetings and meetings facilitated by the Coalition’s subcommittee known as the NOFA/Funding and

Development subcommittee. This subcommittee coordinates the submission of CoC projects competitively funded under

HUD’s SuperNOFA process. Under the 2011 CoC funding cycle, the CoC requested approval to use $754,248 to renew

the YWCA, Fairview and Binghamton Housing Authority/Opportunities for Broome housing programs for one year;

$91,000 for HMIS services; and $16,178 to expand HMIS services to Coalition partners in Chenango and Otsego

Counties. The City signed a Consistency with Consolidated Plan in support of the 2011 CoC application.

Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG)

1. Identify actions taken to address emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless individuals and

families (including significant subpopulations such as those living on the streets).

The Broome County CoC/Homeless Coalition is the primary advocacy network for addressing housing and supportive

service needs of homeless persons. The CoC, and the NOFA/Funding and Development subcommittee, have primary

responsibilities for identifying resources, assessing gaps in program delivery, and leveraging resources to address gaps.

City staff participate in both CoC and the Funding and Development Committee to discuss programming needs,

challenges and solutions that will move persons towards permanent housing opportunities.

The last street count conducted on January 28, 2011 by the Homeless Coalition identified the sheltered homeless

population of Binghamton/Broome County was 207 persons; the unsheltered homeless population was 11 persons. With

the availability of CoC funding for permanent supportive housing programs and street outreach, the City has targeted the

use of ESG funds towards emergency shelter and transitional housing programs. ESG funds have benefitted diverse

populations including homeless women with children, homeless men, homeless families, and homeless teens.

In 2009, Congress passed the Hearth Act which re-directs the use of homeless programs funded under the McKinney-

Vento Act towards programs that prevent homelessness and demonstrate effectiveness in rapidly moving homeless

persons towards stability to maintain permanent housing. HUD has recently published the regulations that will govern

implementation of Hearth. The Act should not be construed that emergency shelters and transitional housing are no

longer viable or needed programs. In fact, they remain as a component of the solution and should be used to enhance

clients’ stability and access to programs and services that will help them achieve maximum independence. Federal

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regulations stipulate that the maximum length of stay at emergency and transitional shelters is 30 days and 24 months,

respectively. The requirement for ESG recipients to use HMIS will allow municipalities, continuums, and Congress to

demonstrate the effectiveness of program delivery by documenting client’s length of stay, access to mainstream

resources, and client’s housing status upon exit. Such information will be valuable in developing best practices,

understanding gaps in system delivery and allocating resources to programs based upon results.

2. Assessment of Relationship of ESG funds to goals and objectives

a. Evaluate progress made in using ESG funds to address homeless and homeless prevention needs, goals

and specific objectives established in the Consolidated Plan.

b. Detail how ESG projects are related to implementation of comprehensive homeless planning strategy,

including the number and types of individuals and persons in households served with ESG funds.

The priorities outlined in the City's 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan to eliminate the population of homeless persons within

the community include:

maintaining and expanding community-based case management and treatment programs to formerly homeless

persons and those at-risk of homelessness due to chemical dependency and/or mental illness

increasing the number of permanent supportive housing beds throughout Broome County

strengthening the process to document persons housed under very temporary/unstable conditions

supporting existing housing/service programs with demonstrated experience in assisting homeless individuals

obtain permanent and stable housing

The City does not implement homeless programming and thus ESG funds are used to support programs that demonstrate

success in providing quality shelter and support services to clients, and have demonstrated effective financial and

administrative management of ESG funds. Each year the City has funded at least one emergency shelter program and

one transitional shelter program to support shelter programs with extensive case management services. The Broome

County CoC has established partnerships that have resulted in the availability of additional permanent supportive housing

beds in the continuum.

In PY 36, the City allocated $97,045 in ESG funds for the following programs:

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOME COUNTY

Program Description: In this reporting period the City encumbered $33,901.00 in ESG funds; to date

$18,881 have been expended. The funding supports the Teen Transitional Living Program (TTLP) which is

an established NYS Certified Runaway and Homeless Supportive Transitional Living Apartment Program.

TTLP is a 22-month program that provides a supportive residence for runaway/homeless female and male

adolescents, ages 16-21, including pregnant and/or parenting teens. The main goal of the program is to

provide a safe and supportive living environment for homeless runaway youth.

Proposed Accomplishments: The program proposed to achieve the following outcomes:

Outcome 1 – Teens that reside in TTLP will remain or enroll in school and/or work, and show an increase in

the progress toward independence through school attendance, graduation, GED attainment and/or

completion of vocational training and job retention.

80% of the teens will secure part-time employment and/or volunteer work within six months of

admission

80% of the teens that have dropped out of school will re-enroll in an educational and/or vocational

program within three months of admission

100% of the teens that are enrolled in an educational/vocational program will have a 70%

attendance rate each quarter

100% of the teens that are employed will have a 70% or better attendance rate each quarter

Outcome 2 – Teens that transition into independent living will secure a safe and stable environment and

maintain their employment and/or educational program.

100% of the teens will develop a safe discharge plan within two months of admission, and participate

in all service plans to review progress towards the discharge goal

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50% of the teens upon successful completion of the program will agree to participate in three months

of aftercare services

As part of aftercare services, TTLP case managers will make a minimum of three contacts with the

teen within the first month of discharge

As part of aftercare services, TTLP case managers will make a minimum of two contacts with the

teen in the second month of discharge

As part of aftercare services, TTLP case managers will make a minimum of one contact with the

teen in the third month of discharge

80% of the teens that complete the program will, upon discharge, secure and maintain a suitable

living environment three months later

Outcome 3 – Pregnant and/or parenting teens enrolled in TTLP will increase self sufficiency, parenting skills

and delay subsequent pregnancies until they are equipped to assume the full responsibility of parenthood.

100% of pregnant/parenting teens will be referred to a parent educator and/or parenting classes

80% of the teens will work with a parent educator and/or attend parenting classes

100% of pregnant/parenting teens will attend 80% of their parenting program

100% of pregnant teens will develop a safe delivery plan

80% of all teens will delay pregnancy and/or subsequent pregnancy during their enrollment in TTLP

Outcome 4 – Through the community based ILS group and individual skills training, teens will gain the

knowledge of housing/home management and healthy living, community resources and transportation,

employment and money management, and skills for parenting and media literacy. These skills will empower

them to become self-sufficient and enhance their self-esteem.

100% of teens enrolled in IL group will have a 75% or better attendance rate each month

80% of all teens enrolled in IL group will complete the pre/post test for each ILS module

80% of all teens enrolled in IL group will show an increase in their knowledge by showing an

increase in their post-test scores, scoring 85% or better

Clients Served: The agency grant application proposed serving 12-15 unduplicated ESG eligible persons

per year. The agency reported serving 6 unduplicated persons from February 1, 2011 through July 31, 2011.

YWCA OF BINGHAMTON/BROOME COUNTY

Program Description: In this reporting period the City encumbered $38,901.00 in ESG funds; to date

$17,976.00 has been expended. The funding supports the YWCA 24-hour emergency housing program for

homeless women and their children. Every effort is made to provide services ―in-house‖. Services include:

Intake and orientation

Provision of basic needs

Development of an individualized service plan

Weekly group meetings with the Case Manager, Vocational/Educational Counselor and Social

Worker

Individual and/or group counseling and education on life skills and social challenges

Referrals

Free recreational activities including swimming and fitness programming

Follow-up and continued contact when requested by resident

Agency collaboration sessions with Planned Parenthood, the SOS Shelter, and Cornell Cooperative

Extension

Proposed Accomplishments:

Resolve immediate crises and planning for appropriate permanent housing

Identify and reduce/remove barriers to their homeless condition

Work toward the attainment of education, vocational and housing goals

Access for referrals for computer and/or job training

Develop skills and abilities leading away from self-destructive behaviors and toward healthier

personal development

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Clients Served: The agency application proposed serving 230-265 unduplicated eligible persons per year.

The agency reported serving 120 unduplicated eligible persons from February 1, 2011 through July 31, 2011.

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA

Program Description: In this reporting period the City encumbered $24,243.00 in ESG funds; no funds

have been expended to date. Volunteers of America (VOA) will use its ESG grant for equipment to be used

by two of its housing programs:

VOA’s Supportive Housing for Homeless Men at 320 Chenango Street, which provides housing, food

and support services for 30 homeless men daily.

VOA’s Family Shelter at 240 Chenango Street, which provides housing, groceries (as necessary)

and support services for 7 homeless families each day.

Both programs offer extensive support services to help clients address housing, educational, employment,

self-care, medical, mental health, substance abuse, nutritional, vocational, and transportation issues. The

support services that VOA provides --which include case management, service coordination, recovery

support, progress monitoring, life skills training, job coaching, referrals, advocacy, and assistance finding and

moving into appropriate permanent housing -- are designed to help homeless individuals and families

develop stable, healthy, and self-sufficient lives. By helping families move from homelessness to self-

reliance, VOA is fulfilling our mission of enabling people to break out of the cycle of poverty.

VOA will use ESG funds to purchase a walk-in freezer for the kitchen in the Men’s Housing Program and

commercial-grade washers and dryers for both the Men’s Program and the Family Shelter.

Proposed Accomplishments:

VOA’s primary objective is to help homeless individuals and families develop healthy, self-sufficient lifestyles

so they can enhance their quality of life, obtain and maintain permanent housing, and avoid a return to

homelessness.

Overall programmatic outcomes for the programs include:

Reduce the number of homeless individuals and families in the area by addressing the root causes

of homelessness.

Reduce dependence on public assistance by helping homeless/impoverished individuals and

families break the cycle of poverty and develop self-sufficient lifestyles.

VOA strives to achieve the following quantifiable outcomes:

At least 90% of residents will demonstrate improvement in daily coping skills and lifeskills that will

help them sustain self-sufficiency.

At least 80% of participants will maintain stabilized in permanent housing once they move into it.

At least 60% of participants will demonstrate an improvement in employment skills and/or

educational achievement.

At least 75% of residents with an addiction issue will participate in treatment and work to maintain a

clean & sober lifestyle.

By providing three healthy meals daily for residents, VOA will achieve the following outcomes:

Clients will be in better physical health.

Clients will be provided with free meals which will enable them to attend recovery programs, GED

classes, vocational training, and/or obtain jobs.

Clients will not need to apply for food stamps.

Clients will learn about nutrition and what constitutes well-balanced meals.

By installing a new industrial walk-in freezer, VOA will accomplish the following objectives:

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Ensure the ongoing provision of food services, specifically 90 meals a day (3 meals for 30 clients

each) and approximately 32,850 meals a year for clients served.

Ensure that VOA’s food service operation adheres to all health & safety regulations.

Help to maintain a healthy living environment for clients and contribute to the improved health of

clients through the provision of meals.

By installing washers and dryers, VOA will promote clean & sanitary living conditions in its facilities.

The above outcomes are measured by:

The number of clients who are served meals each day.

The number of clients who participate in life skills training.

Evaluations conducted by case managers to determine if appropriate life skills are improving.

Monitoring of clients’ health to ensure that it improves during their stay at VOA.

Improved nutrition.

Decrease in clients’ dependence on soup kitchens.

Decreased dependence on food stamps.

Implementation of the Hearth Act will require the City to develop a collaborative partnership with the CoC to agree upon

funding priorities and agency recipients to carry out Emergency Solutions programming. The City will be scheduling

strategy meetings with the CoC to develop a fair, equitable and unbiased process for project selection.

3. Matching Resources

a. Provide specific sources and amounts of new funding used to meet match as required by 42 USC

11375(a)(1), including cash resources, grants, and staff salaries, as well as in-kind contributions such as

the value of a building or lease, donated materials, or volunteer time.

The matching resources proposed by Catholic Charities and YWCA were as follows:

Catholic Charities – ESG Award: $33,901

o Match Amount – NYS Office of Children and Family Services - $33,901

YWCA – ESG Award: $38,901

o Match Amount – Department of Social Services Rental Payments - $38,901

Volunteers of America – ESG Award: $24,243

o Match Amount – Department of Social Services Rental Payments - $24,243

Contracts for agencies funded in PY 36 end January 31, 2011. ESG funded agencies are required to confirm matching

sources when submitting their final report.

4. State Method of Distribution

a. States must describe their method of distribution and how it rated and selected its local government

agencies and private nonprofit organizations acting as subrecipients.

This section is Not Applicable to the City of Binghamton.

5. Activity and Beneficiary Data

a. Completion of attached Emergency Shelter Grant Performance Chart or other reports showing ESGP

expenditures by type of activity. Also describe any problems in collecting, reporting, and evaluating the

reliability of this information.

b. Homeless Discharge Coordination

i. As part of the government developing and implementing a homeless discharge coordination

policy, ESG homeless prevention funds may be used to assist very-low income individuals and

families at risk of becoming homeless after being released from publicly funded institutions such

as health care facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or corrections institutions or

programs.

c. Explain how your government is instituting a homeless discharge coordination policy, and how ESG

homeless prevention funds are being used in this effort.

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The YWCA program provides emergency shelter for homeless women and their family for up to 21 days. Catholic

Charities provides transitional shelter for homeless runaway youth and parenting teens both male and female for up to 22

months. Both agencies participate in HMIS.

Discharge coordination is collaboratively pursued with the Broome County CoC/Homeless Coalition. As part of the CoC

process, discharge policies have been collected from local public institutions including the Broome County Correctional

Facility, United Health Services, and Broome County Department of Social Services (Foster Care Program). The City has

offered assistance with collecting discharge policies from other public institutions as necessary. No requests for such

assistance have been submitted to date.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Community Development

1. Assessment of Relationship of CDBG Funds to Goals and Objectives

a. Assess use of CDBG funds in relation to the priorities, needs, goals, and specific objectives in the

Consolidated Plan, particularly the highest priority activities.

b. Evaluate progress made toward meeting goals for providing affordable housing using CDBG funds,

including the number and types of households served.

c. Indicate the extent to which CDBG funds were used for activities that benefitted extremely low-income,

low-income and moderate-income persons.

The PY 36 Annual Action Plan followed suit with the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan by allocating funds to address high

priority community needs including housing, public infrastructure, and economic development programs various

community needs. The following chart identifies PY 36 community development allocations, accrued expenditures, and

the national objective met. When reviewing the chart please note the following:

Accrued expenditures exceed IDIS drawdowns. Accrued expenditures were generated from the City’s MUNIS

financial enterprise software which provides a more accurate portrayal of what expenditures were incurred to

accomplish PY 36 activities.

Allocations and expenditures include project and program delivery costs.

The national objective classifications identified in the following chart are as follows:

LMC – Low/mod clientele

LMA – Low/mod area

LMH – Low/mod housing

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*Demolition and clearance activities are not included in the calculation as the

national objective met for this activity is elimination of slum and blight.

2. Changes in Program Objectives

a. Identify the nature of and the reasons for any changes in program objectives and how the jurisdiction would

change its program as a result of its experiences.

With continuous decline in federal entitlement funding, the City may need to realign goals established in the 2010-2015

Consolidated Plan to provide a more realistic picture regarding the amount of projects that can be accomplished.

However prior to this adjustment, the City is researching collaborative opportunities with foundations, community

organizations, and municipal funding agencies to develop leveraging strategies that will help stretch the City’s entitlement

resources while achieving existing goals.

Also, HUD sponsored training has expanded staff’s knowledge base of available IDIS reporting to assist with program

evaluation throughout the year. The City’s PHCD Director will be evaluating reporting needs and assigning PHCD staff to

assist with monitoring accomplishments and goals for meeting HUD national objectives.

3. Assessment of Efforts in Carrying Out Planned Actions

a. Indicate how grantee pursued all resources indicated in the Consolidated Plan.

b. Indicate how grantee provided certifications of consistency in a fair and impartial manner.

c. Indicate how grantee did not hinder Consolidated Plan implementation by action or willful inaction.

The City of Binghamton was successful in carrying out the planned actions described in its PY 36 Annual Action Plan. In

addition to using its federal resources as proposed in the plan, the City also pursued additional resources through grant

applications and collaborative partnerships. CDBG funds have been an invaluable resource in providing the City with the

ability to pursue and successfully leverage additional resources.

Improving organizational structure continues to be a top priority of the PHCD Director. However anticipated funding cuts

will present a significant challenge in maintaining the capacity needed to not just pursue additional resources, but

effectively manage them. Future decisions of organizational structure will be made to balance effective management of

Actual

Expenditures

PY 36 CDBG Expenditures 3,236,732.35$

Minus administrative expenses 431,831.34$

Minus planning expenses 163,722.96$

Minus Section 108 loan repayments 273,098.45$

Total Eligible Expenditures 2,368,079.60$

L/M Eligible Activities

Actual

Expenditures

National

Objective

Housing 349,459.99$ LMH

Economic Development 337,111.91$ LMA

Infrastructure 862,753.63$ LMA

Human Services 102,595.67$ LMC

Neighborhood Development 38,717.09$ LMA

Green Jobs Corp 11,310.23$ LMC

Youth Programming 39,889.13$ LMA/LMC

Code Enforcement 200,343.44$ LMA

Total Eligible Activities 1,942,181.09$

Percentage Benefit to L/M Persons 82%

PY 36 Low/Mod Benefit Calculation

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all leveraged resources to provide on the ground resources to improve quality of life and economic opportunities for

residents, businesses and community stakeholders.

4. For Funds Not Used for National Objectives

a. Indicate how use of CDBG funds did not meet national objectives.

b. Indicate how it did not comply with overall benefit certification.

There were no activities that occurred in PY 36 that did not meet a national objective.

5. Anti-displacement and Relocation – for activities that involve acquisition, rehabilitation or demolition of occupied

real property:

a. Describe steps actually taken to minimize the amount of displacement resulting from the CDBG-assisted

activities.

b. Describe steps taken to identify households, businesses, farms or nonprofit organizations who occupied

properties subject to the Uniform Relocation Act or Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community

Development Act of 1974, as amended, and whether or not they were displaced, and the nature of their

needs and preferences.

c. Describe steps taken to ensure the timely issuance of information notices to displaced households,

businesses, farms, or nonprofit organizations.

There were no activities that occurred in PY 36 that triggered relocation.

6. Low/Mod Job Activities – for economic development activities undertaken where jobs were made available but not

taken by low- or moderate-income persons:

a. Describe actions taken by grantee and businesses to ensure first consideration was or will be given to low/mod

persons.

b. List by job title all of the permanent jobs created/retained and those that were made available to low/mod

persons.

c. If any of jobs claimed as being available to low/mod persons require special skill, work experience, or

education, provide a description of steps being taken or that will be taken to provide such skills, experience or

education.

In PY 36, the BLDC issued one CDBG revolving loan in the amount of $210,000 to support the asset purchase of 3I

Graphics & Displays located at 514 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY. The acquisition price was $980,000, which

included: real estate, equipment, inventory, goodwill, and customer list. Through this loan the BLDC was able to retain an

existing business and keep 11.5 jobs in the area. In order to finance this project, the borrower invested 14% of personal

equity into the total project cost. Six full-time equivalent jobs will be created through this project.

Please see the ―Other Narrative‖ section of this report for a full description of job creation and economic development

programming administered by BLDC and the City of Binghamton Economic Development Office.

7. Low/Mod Limited Clientele Activities – for activities not falling within one of the categories of presumed limited

clientele low and moderate income benefit:

a. Describe how the nature, location, or other information demonstrates the activities benefit a limited clientele at

least 51% of whom are low-and moderate-income.

PY 36 CDBG funds were used to enter into subrecipient agreements with agencies to provide public service programs to

City of Binghamton residents for which at least 51% of persons served were low/moderate income residents. Action for

Older Persons’ Health Insurance Counseling Program and Catholic Charities Retired Senior Volunteer Program are non-

center based senior programs and in accordance with HUD regulations are presumed to benefit low-income clientele.

The City provides each agency with customized CDBG applications that captures the following applicant information:

Name and address

Racial/ethnic data

Family income

Disclosure confirming whether person works for the City of Binghamton

In addition to clients completing the application, applicants are also asked to provide supporting documentation to verify

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residency and family income. If an applicant cannot provide documentation they can include an explanation on their

application. Applicants then sign and date the application to attest that they have provided accurate and truthful

information to the best of their knowledge.

In PY 36, the City’s Grants Administrator facilitated an orientation with human service agencies to review all forms and to

discuss the importance of capturing accurate information and obtaining supporting income documentation from clients.

The City’s Grants Administrator attended an IDIS training in December, 2011 which provided valuable information

regarding presumed benefit categories and data collection to enhance documentation of limited clientele activities. The

City is currently in the process of revising its customized forms and intends to annually host an orientation meeting with

human service agencies to review forms and discuss recordkeeping requirements.

8. Program income received

a. Detail the amount of program income reported that was returned to each individual revolving fund, e.g.,

housing rehabilitation, economic development, or other type of revolving loan fund.

b. Detail the amount repaid on each float-funded activity.

c. Detail all other loan repayments broken down by the categories of housing rehabilitation, economic

development, or other.

d. Detail the amount of income received from the sale of property by parcel.

a. During PY 36, the City receipted $174,358.99 in program income from revolving loan payments received by the

Binghamton Local Development Corporation (BLDC) in PY 35. In PY 36, BLDC reports that $169,088.18 in

program income was received from revolving loan payments. The City receipted this program income in IDIS in

December, after the PY 36 program year.

b. The City does not have any float-funded activities.

c. During PY 36, the City receipted the following program income: 1) $15,081.75 from housing rehabilitation loan

repayments, and 2) $533,241.00 from a reimbursement received from the New York State Empire State

Development Corporation for demolition activities initially financed with CDBG funds. The City also received

$9,494.94 of housing loan repayments in PY 36. This amount was receipted in IDIS in December, after the PY 36

program year.

d. During PY 36, BLDC received $9,037 from the sale of property to NYSDOT. Acquiring this property provides

NYSDOT with right-of-way access to construct Interstate Route 505 as part of their effort to convert the NYS

Route 17 highway to I-86.

9. Prior period adjustments – where reimbursement was made this reporting period for expenditures (made in previous

reporting period) that have been disallowed, provide the following information:

a. The activity name and number as shown in IDIS;

b. The program year(s) in which the expenditure(s) for the disallowed activity(ies) was reported;

c. The amount returned to line-of-credit or program account; and

d. Total amount to be reimbursed and the time period over which the reimbursement is to be made, if the

reimbursement is made with multi-year payments.

The City of Binghamton has not been required to make any prior period adjustments for disallowed expenditures.

10. Loans and other receivables

a. List the principal balance for each float-funded activity outstanding as of the end of the reporting period and the

date(s) by which the funds are expected to be received.

b. List the total number of other loans outstanding and the principal balance owed as of the end of the reporting

period.

c. List separately the total number of outstanding loans that are deferred or forgivable, the principal balance owed

as of the end of the reporting period, and the terms of the deferral or forgiveness.

d. Detail the total number and amount of loans made with CDBG funds that have gone into default and for which

the balance was forgiven or written off during the reporting period.

e. Provide a list of the parcels of property owned by the grantee or its subrecipients that have been acquired or

improved using CDBG funds and that are available for sale as of the end of the reporting period.

The following chart depicts BLDC’s portfolio of active projects funded through the Revolving Loan Program. The City

does not use CDBG funds for float-funded activities. No CDBG funded properties are currently available for sale.

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Job Title Created Job Title Retained

Yes No Yes No Yes No

Bearcats Development, LLC 73-75 State Street Revolving $213,314.00 $167,558.77 Renovation Service/Office X X

Bubbles Prof. Auto. Car, LLC 450 Court Street Revolving $100,282.82 $91,292.60 Equipment Service/Tech X X

Cheryl Sunness Events, LLC 60 Oak Street Revolving $24,017.00 written off Renovation Sales X X

Sherry Eaton/Garland Gallery 116 Washington Street Revolving $65,000.00 $0.00 Acquisition X

Kanenas, LLC 1202 Vestal Avenue Revolving $84,000.00 $60,188.61 Acquisition Service Service X X

Kilmer Brasserie 31 Lewis Street Revolving $80,000.00 $68,332.64 FF&E Service/Chef X X

Innovation in Imaging, Inc. & JOTT Real Estate Holding, LLC 514 Chenango Street Revolving $210,000.00 $210,000.00 Asset Purchase Svc/Tech/Trade X

Robert & Celeste Mack 1 Telegraph Street Revolving $70,000.00 $18,955.91 Acquisition clerical/service X X

T. Mitchell Holdings 644 1/2 State Street Revolving $45,000.00 $17,651.36 Acquisition X

Net2000 Computers 205 Clinton Street Revolving $24,100.00 $12,028.10 Acquisition X

On The Rocks, Inc. 29 Moore Street Revolving $35,000.00 $21,889.97 Acquisition X

Penrose Properties 455 Court Street Revolving $75,000.00 $26,910.81 Acquisition Mgmt/Svc/Tech X X X

RCT Development 27 Downs Avenue Revolving $30,000.00 $15,098.59 Acquisition X

REAJ Realty 42 Frederick Street Revolving $180,000.00 $96,528.72 Acquisition/Reno. Svc/Tech/Trade X X X

Renkan Holdings 202-204 State Street Revolving $57,000.00 $22,548.38 Acquisition clerical/tech X X X

Sedona Enterprises, LLC 7 Belknap Street Revolving $100,000.00 $65,960.37 Construction design/drive/sales X X X

Smith, William R. 40 Brown Street Revolving $45,000.00 $14,741.96 Acquisition labor/estimator X X X

Team World #160 450 Conklin Avenue Revolving $100,000.00 $0.00 FF&E X

VMR Electronics, LLC 100 Eldredge Street Revolving $108,000.00 $89,666.95 Working/Spc. Pro mgmt/mfg/clerical mgmt/mfg/clerical X X X X

VMR Realty Management, LLC 100 Eldredge Street Revolving $292,000.00 $278,876.59 Acquisition mgmt/clerical mgmt/clerical X X X X

Wisteria House 55 Main Street Revolving $37,000.00 $34,360.13 Acquisition/Reno. prof/clerical X X X

Zembek, Holly 203 Robinson Street Revolving $19,000.00 $0.00 Construction clerical X X

MICRO LOANS

Osburn, Judith, dba Osburn Law 133 Main Street Micro $20,000.00 $4,243.22 FF&E prof/clerical X X X

Richards, Chris 166 Water Street Micro $9,000.00 $0.00 Working Cap sales X X

Tylenda K. & Smith, L. 37 Court Street Micro $10,000.00 $5,486.20 Inventory sales X X

Special Skills

Required?

Skills Training

Provided?

Job Requirements

Met?

Permanent Job Opportunites for Low-/Low-Moderate Persons

Business Name

Address

Type of

Loan

Issued

Loan Amount

Purpose of Loan

Loan Balance

as of 8/31/10

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11. Lump sum agreements

a. Provide the name of the financial institution.

b. Provide the date the funds were deposited.

c. Provide the date the use of funds commenced.

d. Provide the percentage of funds disbursed within 180 days of deposit in the institution.

The City of Binghamton does not have lump sum agreements with any financial institutions.

12. Housing Rehabilitation – for each type of rehabilitation program for which projects/units were reported as completed

during the program year:

a. Identify the type of program and number of projects/units completed for each program.

b. Provide the total CDBG funds involved in the program.

c. Detail other public and private funds involved in the project.

The City’s housing programs are primarily funded with HOME funds. The City uses CDBG funds to operate the

Affordable Housing Program which provides up to $5,000 in closing costs to eligible first time homebuyers. Two multi-unit

housing rehabilitation projects were active in PY 36 under the Investor Owner program, however multi-unit projects will no

longer be considered due to declining federal resources.

The chart below depicts all rehabilitation projects fully completed during PY 36 funded under the CDBG-funded Investor

Owner Program, the HOME-funded Single Family Rehabilitation Program and resources leveraged from the NYS

Affordable Housing Corporation to supplement the Single Family Rehabilitation Program. To maintain client confidentiality

names and address numbers are not identified.

13. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategies – for grantees that have HUD-approved neighborhood revitalization

strategies:

a. Describe progress against benchmarks for the program year. For grantees with Federally-designated EZs or

ECs that received HUD approval for a neighborhood revitalization strategy, reports that are required as part of

the EZ/EC process shall suffice for purposes of reporting progress.

The City of Binghamton does not have a HUD-approved Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area.

Address Home CDBG

NYS AHC

4GG45

NYS AHC

4i63

IDDP

Total

Expenditure

Thompson St 50,510.50$ 9,275.00$ 59,785.50$

Euclid Ave 31,112.50$ -$ 10,000.00$ 41,112.50$

Miles St. 36,585.50$ -$ 10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 51,585.50$

Thompson St. 49,220.00$ 10,000.00$ 59,220.00$

Spellicy Blvd 35,068.00$ 10,000.00$ -$ 45,068.00$

Homer St. 32,805.50$ 10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 32,805.50$

Thorp St. 46,470.00$ 10,000.00$ 46,470.00$

Oak St 68,295.00$ 68,295.00$

Liberty St. 58,140.50$ 10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 73,140.50$

Gary St. 47,385.50$ 47,385.50$

Broad Ave 38,350.00$ 10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 53,350.00$

Hayes St 26,464.50$ 10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 41,464.50$

Valley St. 43,625.00$ 10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 58,625.00$

Seminary 36,336.50$ 36,336.50$

Brownell Ave 20,480.50$ 10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 35,480.50$

Conklin Ave 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$

Conklin Ave 40,725.50$ 10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 55,725.50$

Baldwin St 35,750.00$ 10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 50,750.00$

Matthews St 39,005.00$ 5,000.00$ 44,005.00$

Totals 668,035.00$ 78,295.00$ 29,275.00$ 110,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 905,605.00$

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Antipoverty Strategy

1. Describe actions taken during the last year to reduce the number of persons living below the poverty level.

The 2010-2011 Annual Action Plan identified that formerly incarcerated persons have increased obstacles in gaining

employment and housing stability due to the lack of opportunities and social stigma attached to incarceration. For

persons with drug-related and violent felonies, overcoming obstacles can be a significantly slow process. Overcoming

obstacles is further complicated with social and political policies that hinder access to support systems and resources that

address basic needs such as housing, food and clothing. In support of the Broome County Re-Entry Task Force’s efforts

to provide economic opportunities for formerly incarcerated persons reentering the community, the City allocated $17,623

in FY 36 CDBG funds to the Sheltered Workshop reentry program. The agency proposed to provide employment

preparation and job coaching to formerly incarcerated persons with disabilities. The agency would use CDBG funds as

seed money to sustain The Ticket to Work (T2W) Program funded by the Social Security Administration. Unfortunately,

the agency suffered significant losses in federally funded contracts and in September was forced to cease operations.

Thus, the program could not realize its goals of helping formerly incarcerated clients achieve the goal of employment and

self-sufficiency.

The City continues to use CDBG funds to support programming that will involve low-income residents in sustainable

development activities to address basic needs, improve public health and provide economic savings. Over the last three

years, the City has supported the efforts of grassroot organizations Earth Day Southern Tier and VINES to conduct free

workshops to educate residents on the social, economic and environmental benefits of managing their own gardens.

Collaborative partnerships between the City, VINES and Broome County Cornell Cooperative Extension have also

integrated development of community gardens and farmer’s markets in several CDBG target areas with youth workforce

and development activities. Youth are simultaneously provided with the opportunity to gain work skills and contribute to

the physical and aesthetic improvements of low-income neighborhoods. Through outreach and education, low-income

residents are provided with the opportunity to access healthier food and become directly involved in long-term project

sustainability. FY 36 CDBG funds were used to support VINES summer youth employment program which provided

hands-on horticultural experience, culinary and nutritional training, and community outreach skills in support of the Center

City Urban Farm project.

Lastly, the City has identified the need to help low-income persons reduce housing costs by reducing the burden of utility

payments. The efforts of the PHCD Director and Sustainable Development Partner have helped establish key

partnerships with local partners to advocate for and demonstrate the benefits of residential energy efficient retrofits to low-

income families and the regional economy. Momentum has been gained in encouraging state elected officials to pass

legislation in support of affordable energy efficiency retrofit programming; funding has also been leveraged by partners to

further marketing and workforce training efforts to grow the demand for green energy. Advocacy will continue to promote

sustainable programming that will promote long-term health and wealth, especially amongst low-income families.

The City continues to support tree planting and maintenance as a simple, cost-effective way to reduce energy usage in

homes as well as boost property values. The City continues to support efforts to raise community awareness of the

benefits of planting and properly maintaining healthy trees in the urban environment. The City also continues to support

free energy efficiency workshops to educate residents on ways to reduce utility usage and to provide information on

agencies that may help with completing energy efficiency improvements such as the New York State Energy and

Research Development Authority, HEAP Program, and State/Federal energy efficient incentive programs. Lastly, the City

continues to consider resources to support environmental justice programs to increase tree canopy in low-income

neighborhoods. For the past three years, the City has successfully leveraged resources from the New York State

Department of Environmental Conservation in support of the City’s urban forestry efforts.

HPRP continues to be a valuable resource in helping clients maintain their utilities and remain in their home. Eligible

clients with water, electric or gas shut off notices can be assisted under HPRP with up to six months of utility arrear

payments and up to 12 months of utility assistance going forward. The City is embarking upon the completion of this

three year program and low-income families may still face the challenge of maintaining utility payments over the long-

term. Case managers attempt to work with clients to identify means of lessening utility use, to develop balanced

household budgets, and to link them to education and employment training opportunities.

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NON-HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS

Non-homeless Special Needs

1. Identify actions taken to address special needs of persons that are not homeless but require supportive housing,

(including persons with HIV/AIDS and their families).

To address the needs of non-homeless persons, the City used FY 36 entitlement funds and other resources as follows:

CDBG, HOME, DHCR, and AHC funds were used to sustain the City’s tax base and help homeowners remain in their

homes. FY 36 CDBG funds continued to support First Ward Action Council’s Senior Home Repair Program. The City

used entitlement, DHCR, and AHC funds to assist seven elderly owner-occupied households (head of household over age

62) under its Single Family Rehabilitation Program.

Section 8 and HPRP funds were used to help over 500 low-income families remain in their homes in order to avoid the

more costly options of relocation or homelessness.

CDBG funds were used to support green workforce initiatives, economic development programs and public service

programs that benefit targeted populations of youth, elderly, persons with disabilities, and under/unemployed persons.

See the Other Narratives section for further details of FY 36 public service programming.

Specific HOPWA Objectives

This section is Not Applicable as the City of Binghamton is not a recipient of HOPWA funds.

OTHER NARRATIVE

Include any CAPER information that was not covered by narrative in any other section.

Provided below is further detail of the City’s program and administrative activities.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Each year the City executes an agreement with the Binghamton Local Development Corporation (BLDC) to manage the

City’s Revolving Loan Program. The BLDC is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation directed by a board of municipal and

business leaders. Members currently include 13 Directors (voting members) and four additional member-at-large (non-

voting). Four Directors serve by virtue of their elected or appointed positions in City government: The Mayor, the Director

of Planning Housing & Community Development, the Finance Director and the Corporation Counsel. Seven additional

Directors representing finance, small business, professionals and the low-to-moderate income sector are appointed by the

Mayor to serve two-year terms. The President of City Council appoints two members to serve one-year terms, one each

from the majority and minority party. The Mayor appoints the community members who also serve two-year terms. In the

2009-10 year, the Board held 11 regular meetings, two special meetings and the Annual Meeting. Standing Committees

of the BLDC include: Loan, Strategic Priorities, Governance, Outreach & Communications and Audit.

The City’s Economic Development Office provides technical assistance to businesses locating in the City of Binghamton

and serves as staff for the BLDC. The City’s Economic Development Director serves as the Executive Director of the

BLDC Executive. Additional support staff of the Economic Development Office includes the Assistant Director, Economic

Development Specialist and Financial Analyst. The City’s partnership with BLDC helps further sustainable economic

development in the City of Binghamton by attracting new businesses, retaining and growing established businesses,

building manufacturing and commercial capacity, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation and creating new and

improved job opportunities.

The BLDC’s revenue sources are derived from current and prior year CDBG funding, CDBG program income generated

from the repayments on loans, and program income generated from the Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG)

program. BLDC requires owner participation of at least 10% equity in the project cost for all loans and funded with CDBG.

Revolving Loan Fund loans are typically subordinate to bank financing.

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The BLDC operates four loan programs:

The Microenterprise Loan Program targets small and start-up businesses. Loans are offered up to $20,000.00

with a 5-year term, fixed interest of 75% of Wall Street Journal prime rate or 3% (whichever is greater).

Microenterprise loans can be used for purchase of fixed assets, working capital and inventory. UDAG funds

provide the source for Microenterprise loans.

The Commercial Façade Improvement Loan Program targets exterior building improvements particularly in the

City’s historic districts. BLDC finances up to 75% of total project capped at $100,000, 7-year term, fixed interest at

75% of Wall Street Journal prime rate or 3% (whichever is greater). Borrower’s equity contribution and non-BLDC

funding must be invested and documented prior to any BLDC funds being advanced; 1/3 draw can be made with

presentation of verifiable invoices, interest-only payments begin on aggregate principal advanced; the second 1/3

draw with verifiable invoices; final 1/3 draw following invoices and inspection by City Building Department; then,

principal and interest payments begin. UDAG funds provide the source for Commercial Façade Improvement

loans.

The Revolving Fund Loan Program is available to a proprietorship, partnership or a corporation engaged in

commercial activity. BLDC will finance up to 40% of total project cost capped at a maximum of $250,000. Loans

are collateralized by fixed assets for a term compatible with bank lending or depreciable life of

machinery/equipment based on specific projects up to 20 years. Jobs hiring individuals from low-to-moderate

income brackets (see note) must be created within 3 years of securing funding at a ratio of 1 job per $35,000.00

of funds borrowed. Loans may be used for buying a building, purchasing machinery or fixtures; development,

rehabilitation, renovation or improvement of land, buildings and facilities; or other eligible activities within the

project scope. CDBG funds provide the source for Revolving Fund loans.

The Special Project Loan Program provides flexibility for the BLDC to partner in projects that have a significant

economic impact, meet a defined need or address a strategic focus, such as mixed use development, blight

reduction, or green/sustainable development that may not fit into one of the other loan programs. Special Project

loans may be structured more creatively to take advantage of other funding sources and project scenarios.

UDAG funds provide the source for Special Project loans.

BLDC Supported Economic Development Projects in 2011 included:

Innovation in Imaging, Inc. (3I Graphics & Displays) & JOTT Real Estate Holding, LLC

514 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY

Project: Support the Asset Purchase of a local graphic design business

Borrower: Innovation in Imaging, Inc. (3i Graphics & Displays) & JOTT Real Estate Holding, LLC

Loan Type: Revolving Fund Loan

Loan Amount: $210,000

Total Project: $980,000

Project Leverage Amount: $770,000

Approved: April 28, 2011

Closed: August 1, 2011

Project Description: The BLDC Loan supported the Asset Purchase of 3I Graphics & Displays located at

514 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY, by the current Marketing Manager of 3I Graphics & Displays and

a partner. The acquisition price was $980,000, which included: real estate, equipment, inventory,

goodwill, and customer list. Through this loan the BLDC was able to retain an existing business and keep

11.5 jobs in the area. In order to finance this project, the borrower invested 14% of personal equity into

the total project cost. Six full-time equivalent jobs will be created through this project.

Burger Monday, LLC

23 Henry Street, Binghamton, NY

Project: Working Capital Loan

Borrower: Burger Monday, LLC

Loan Type: Microenterprise Loan Fund

Loan Amount: $20,000

Total Project: $185,000

Project Leverage Amount: $165,000

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Approved: January 27, 2011

Closed: March 23, 2011

Project Description: This Microenterprise Loan provided working capital to help the business manage its

short term liabilities during start up period and maintain the business cash flow operations. Burger

Monday, LLC is a start-up gourmet burger restaurant located at 23 Henry Street Binghamton, NY. The

restaurant offers a unique culinary approach to a common food concept that has generated a sizable

customer base in the downtown area. By providing gap financing for this project, the BLDC helped to

establish a viable business and supported vacant property reuse in an area targeted for revitalization.

Although no job creation was required of this loan, Burger Monday LLC has created over 10 full-time

equivalent jobs in the area.

DDBing Properties, LLC

217-219 Washington Street, Binghamton, NY

Project: To support the acquisition of the mixed-use property located in the downtown as part of the

revitalization effort to provide desirable commercial space and market rate professional living.

Borrower: DDBing Properties, LLC

Loan Type: Special Project Loan

Loan Amount: received $150,000 out of a $240,000 commitment from the BLDC to complete the

residential portion of the project. The commercial phase of the project is currently under renovation and is

expected to be completed in 2012.

Total Project: $865,000

Project Leverage Amount: $625,000

Approved: August 4, 2010

Closed: October 14, 2010

Project Description: The Special Project Loan was utilized as an effort to revitalize a deteriorating

property situated in an area of the City targeted for redevelopment. The proposed project provided

adequate commercial space to attract new businesses in the downtown area and satisfy a Binghamton

Local Development Corporation 2011 Annual Report growing demand for convenient upscale living for a

market segment of young professionals and graduate students. The residential portion of the project is

complete and all fifteen apartments are currently rented for the year. The commercial portion of the

project is currently under renovation and is scheduled to be completed in the New Year.

No job creation was required of this loan.

The BLDC maintains a separate page on the City of Binghamton’s website which features information on loans, business

opportunities, Board meeting minutes, annual and committee reports. The BLDC complies with the NYS Public

Authorities Act.

Because most BLDC loans require a written business plan, BLDC works closely with the BU Small Business Development

Center and SCORE to assist clients in developing the plans and projections needed to ensure success. Façade loans

require contractor estimates, architectural drawings and/or site plans. The City’s Economic Development Office monitors

and facilitates review by the Planning staff and Commission, and as needed by the Zoning Board, Commission on

Architecture & Urban Design and Waterfront Advisory Commission. BLDC only finances projects prior to commencement

of work. The Corporation does not engage in refinancing.

The Financial Analyst manages the loan application process. Once an application has been submitted the Financial

Analyst meets with the applicant to explain the process, undertakes a detailed review using such pertinent information as

corporate or personal tax returns, pro forma income statements or balance sheets, credit reports and itemized collateral

and/or corporate or personal guarantees. The Financial Analyst, in consultation with the Executive Director and

chairperson of the BLDC Loan Committee, prepares a thorough analysis of the project and its viability to present to the

Loan Committee’s Board of Directors. The Loan Committee is comprised of two members from the banking community,

the BLDC President, the City’s Corporation Counsel (who provides legal services to the BLDC), and related city

department heads and staff. The Committee considers how the commercial project fits within the BLDC’s mission of

sustainable development and job creation as well as viability and risk. The Committee reviews and considers personal

and business financial information and projections gathered during the application process. The Committee may table the

application pending further financial information, or request additional collateral and guarantees from the borrower.

Ultimately the Loan Committee makes the decision whether or not to recommend the loan to the full Board of Directors.

After the Loan Committee approves an application, the recommendation goes to the full Board of Directors. The Board

receives a summary presentation from staff concerning the loan and does not review personal or proprietary financial

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information gathered during the application process. Following Board approval of loans in an amount less than $25,000,

the Executive Director issues a commitment letter to the borrower and proceeds to closing at a mutually agreed date with

the Corporation Counsel's office, the borrower, and the borrower’s counsel.

Loans in excess of $25,000 must be further approved by City Council prior to final commitment and closing. The

Executive Director and Financial Analyst present to Council the loan summary prepared for the BLDC Board, excluding

personal or proprietary financial information, at a Work Session; generally the Council votes on loan approval at the next

regular Business meeting.

The BLDC hosted its third annual Business Plan Competition in partnership with the Broome Triad’s Entrepreneurial

Assistance Program (EAP) located at Broome Community College. The 2011 winner was Heather Staley who will

operate an independent insurance company on the City’s north side. Staley expanded her home based business which

specializes in senior insurance products, such as final expense life insurance and Medicare plans, and hired an additional

staff member. There were 23 entries and five judges from the business sector selected Staley from 14 finalists.

PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE & PARKS

A significant portion of the City’s CDBG entitlement is used to fund public infrastructure projects. Improving the City’s

infrastructure is a priority of the administration as it helps stimulate economic investment, promote safety, and

aesthetically enhance residential and commercial districts.

Mill and Pave Program

In 2008 the City received a $620,000 allocation to complete ready to go infrastructure activities under HUD’s CDBG-R

Program funded by the 2009 American Recovery Reinvestment Act. The availability of CDBG funds and CDBG-R

stimulus funds enabled the City to complete the following mill and pave projects in PY 36.

South Side Commons

The City entered into a partnership with South Side merchants, property owners, NYS Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo

and residents to create a municipal common area within the heart of the Southside Business District, as recommended in

the City’s 2003 Comprehensive Plan. The project was completed this year and provides residents, business patrons and

visitor's with a performance area, tables and benches, green space, new parking for visitors and service vehicles and

banners and artwork that reflect the creativity of the South Side.

PUBLIC SERVICES

In PY 36, CDBG funds were used to competitively fund human service programs, support youth development

programming and provide a flexible funding source to complete neighborhood development projects in partnership with

residents and community agencies throughout the year. The City of Binghamton works with multiple agencies and

nonprofit organizations to provide services including but not limited to after school/youth programs, senior programming

and family support services. The City uses a competitive Request for Proposal Process to fund human service programs.

The clients who are served with CDBG funds must meet the HUD income guidelines and reside in the City of Binghamton.

The City requires CDBG subrecipients to collect residency and income documentation from clients to document eligibility.

Listed below is a description of programs funded under the City’s PY 36 competitive human service allocation process.

Street Name Length Sq. Yards

Total Project

Cost

Start Date

Completion

Date

E. Frederick (Moeller to Bigalow) 1334 5333 39,283.11$ 7/13/11 7/19/11

Seminary [Oak - Chestnut] 1851 7815 54,726.67$ 8/3/11 8/11/11

Oak St (Clinton to Prospect) 2268 8568 72,740.00$ 8/4/11 8/22/11

Gay St (Bellevue Hts. - Orton) 320 782 7,365.78$ 8/18/11 8/24/11

Bellevue Hts (Schubert - Gay) 314 1047 9,014.67$ 8/18/11 8/24/11

Spruce (Spring Forest - Cypress) 460 1533 28,754.33$ 5/16/11 5/31/11

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ACHIEVE

Program Description: In this reporting period the City encumbered $15,000.00 in CDBG funds for a four

day six week summer program designed to serve students between the ages of 5-21 with various disabilities

and financial need. Activities of the program focus on improving gross and fine motor coordination,

promoting positive social behavior and environmental awareness. In addition to these activities, remedial

instruction in reading, math and speech is provided.

Proposed Accomplishments: The agency will provide a detailed report measuring CDBG participants’

educational, emotional, social development, and other developmental achievements. Educational goals will

cover the areas of reading, language and speech. The agency will also submit responses from parent

surveys.

Clients Served: The agency grant application proposed serving 30 CDBG unduplicated eligible persons.

The agency is currently developing their end of year report.

ACTION FOR OLDER PERSONS

Program Description: In this reporting period the City encumbered $20,000.00 in CDBG funds for The

Senior Health Insurance & Advance Care Planning Program; $11,256.00 has been expended in the program

year. This program provides easy access to services that help seniors and younger disabled adults become

better health care consumers as they face complexities related to health insurance and planning for long

term care and/or end of life. Services will be offered on-site at senior housing/community sites within the

City of Binghamton. At these sites, Action for Older Persons will offer health insurance counseling services

specifically relating to Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, Medigap, Medicare Advantage

plans, and prescription drug plans. Participants will be able to sign up for one-on-one counseling sessions

with an ―expert‖ peer volunteer at sites throughout all 8 of Binghamton’s designated ―action areas‖.

Education and outreach will also focus on advance health care planning and paying for long-term care.

Proposed Accomplishments:

Increase outreach and education to lower income and high risk seniors

Educate and empower pre-retirement and Medicare beneficiaries

$250 annual savings per client for coverage by learning about alternatives

Conduct individual counseling sessions to assist with long term care and advance health care

planning

Clients Served: The agency grant application proposed serving 219 unduplicated CDBG eligible persons

per year. The agency reported 146 unduplicated CDBG eligible persons served from January 1, 2011

through September 30, 2011.

BROOME COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE

Program Description: In this reporting period the City encumbered $13,488.00 for The After School and

Summer Enrichment Program; $7,375.00 had been expended in the program year. This is a year-long

program that provides education and prevention oriented services to low- income high- risk urban

Binghamton residents, ages 5-12. The agency has expanded its program to include youth with special

needs up to age 17. This program is designed to provide academically oriented programs in a safe

supervised environment. All students without access to Laidlaw transportation will be provided with safe

transportation from school and to their homes. The students will receive snacks, participate in organized

cross-cultural activities and receive homework help.

Proposed Accomplishments: The success of the program will be determined by student enrollment,

attendance, behavior improvement, health and exercise awareness and improved academic achievement.

Performance will be measured using star charts, progress report, surveys and pre/post tests. Surveys will

be used to subjectively gauge how parents and youth feel about school, recreation and the impact of the

After School Enrichment Program. Specific outcomes of the program include achieving an at-grade or above

reading level for 40% of youth participants and increasing youth physical activity by 100%.

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Clients Served: The agency grant application proposed serving 38 unduplicated CDBG eligible persons per

year. The agency reported 33 unduplicated CDBG eligible persons served from January 1, 2011 through

September 30, 2011.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOME COUNTY

Program Description: In this reporting period the City encumbered $15,000.00 in CDBG funds for the

Catholic Charities’ RSVP Program; $6,051.00 had been expended in the program year. This program

provides door-to-door transportation for frail elderly who live alone to provide them with socialization,

nutrition, and community involvement. Frail elderly are transported to Adult Day Care Centers, Senior

Centers, Binghamton City Schools, and Senior Service Agencies. The program also provides transportation

for Foster Grandparents and special trips in collaboration with senior housing and other senior service

providers. As a Senior Corp Agency, RSVP has developed the ―Bonesaver Program‖ and ―Arthritis

Foundation Exercise Program‖ to promote bone building, strength, flexibility and increased range-of-motion.

Proposed Accomplishments: The RSVP program enlists the time and talents of persons age 55 years and

over into volunteer service to enrich their lives by using their own experience and skills in a meaningful way

to meet unfilled needs in the community.

Clients Served: The agency grant application proposed serving 100 unduplicated CDBG eligible persons

per year. The agency reported 35 unduplicated CDBG eligible persons served from January 1, 2011 through

September 30, 2011.

HAVEN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Program Description: In this reporting period the City encumbered $20,000.00 in CDBG funds for The

HAVEN After School Program; $5,778.00 had been expended in the program year. The program is designed

to help Binghamton’s high-risk youth achieve academic success, better decision-making, and enhanced self-

esteem. The program offers mentoring, nutritional counseling, homework help, as well as special craft

projects and basketball.

Proposed Accomplishments:

Alternative to violent, drug related, and/or sexual activities.

Increased self esteem.

Increased pride in academic and social achievements.

Improvement in interpersonal skill and life skill development.

70% will complete their high school diploma

60% are ready for work or advanced education

10% will participate or become interested in digital technology careers

20% will indicate they have improved knowledge relating to nutrition and healthy choices

Clients Served: The agency grant application proposed serving 80-90 unduplicated CDBG eligible persons

per year. Reporting from this agency is pending.

CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

Program Description: In this reporting period the City encumbered $18,808.00 in CDBG funds for Broome

County Cornell Cooperative Extension; $17,378.00 had been expended in the program year. The agency’s

―Super Science‖ program will serve as a youth summer employment project where youth employees become

civically engaged as they create, market, and deliver, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative staff and

community field experts: Science, Engineering and Technology camps that will expose youth to STEM

activities and make science ―come alive‖! 4

– 8

grade youth will participate in hands on camps to be held

at the Saratoga, Carlisle and the Urban League during summer hours. Camp participants will be exposed to

STEM activities and ignite their passion to study and advance in academics around subject matter that has

been identified as National crisis. Based on the USDA/4-H imitative to create 1 million new scientists, Project

Teen Leaders will civically join that initiative while developing their own workforce skills.

Proposed Accomplishments:

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12 youth will participate in the summer youth employment component

80% retention rate during planning and implementation phases

80% attendance rate during planning and implementation phases

100% of participants will increase workforce knowledge and employment skills

100% of participants will increase knowledge of career interests

100% of participants will increase knowledge of STEM program

Clients Served: The agency grant application proposed serving 12 unduplicated CDBG eligible persons.

Reporting from this agency is pending.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS

Program Description: In this reporting period the City encumbered $19,900.00 in CDBG funds for Literacy

Volunteers; $12,367.00 had been expended in the program year. Literacy Volunteers of Broome/Tioga Co., Inc.

(LVBTC) used CDBG funding for the formation of an Adult Literacy Affirmative Partnership program with many of

the nonprofits identified in the City of Binghamton 5-year Consolidated Plan; LVBTC also proposed to expand

accessibility to Basic Adult Literacy Services within the identified at-risk catchment area for low-income residents

of the City. The proposed program employed an Outreach Coordinator as a community liaison for one year to

establish ongoing organizational support for additional literacy services. The outreach coordinator also recruited

new volunteer tutors and adult students.

Proposed Accomplishments:

Goal: To educate the Binghamton community on current literacy issues, needs, and available services; and to

organize supportive groups and individuals into a new Adult Literacy Affirmative Partnership (ALAP) Coalition to

encourage an increase in personal participation by potential LVBTC tutors and students residing in CDBG target

areas.

Objective A: To recruit and hire an LVBTC Outreach Coordinator. Before hiring, the Outreach Coordinator must

demonstrate a personal knowledge of the problems in the at-risk catchment area, a sensitivity to the needs and

culture of the community, organizing skills, and a specific interest in improving literacy rates overall.

Objective B: The LVBTC Outreach Coordinator, working from the Broome County Public Library, will have

received an agency orientation, will have completed a detailed job action plan for the rest of 2011, and will have

begun to schedule meetings with organizations, public officials, church groups, and key individuals to be recruited

for the ALAP group.

Objective C: The Outreach Coordinator, with staff, will have scheduled a first community meeting of ALAP at a

central downtown location for interested individuals and organizations in Binghamton. Goals of the meeting will

include an overview of the local impact of illiteracy, brainstorming about an expanded role of LVBTC as a

resource for local groups, and ways literacy advocates can stay in touch on a regular basis. Target attendance for

the meeting: 25-30 individuals.

Objective D: Outreach activities will have continued throughout the summer, resulting in one tutor training of 20

new qualified individuals to be held at a downtown location for six weeks, and a waiting list of 25-30 new students

from the targeted catchment area. If outreach is successful, an ongoing relationship with at least two agencies

dealing with homeless persons and one working with at-risk older teen GED seekers will result in planning for

group literacy training classes, outside our usual one-to-one model.

Objective E: At least 15 tutors will have graduated from the first Binghamton training, and twenty new students will

have acquired tutors who will meet with them once or twice per week after literacy placement testing. Tutoring

locations will be determined by the tutors and students, but will be in public places, preferably with Internet

access. ALAP will continue to grow, with supportive literacy activities determined by the group itself with LVBTC

input. The Outreach Coordinator will write a final report, and debrief staff and Board members as how best to

continue activities within the City of Binghamton. During the last quarter of the year, the Executive Director will

seek funding to continue the project if warranted by achievement of program plan benchmarks.

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SHELTERED WORKSHOP FOR THE DISABLED, INC.

Program Description: In this reporting period the City encumbered $17,623.00 in CDBG funds for Sheltered

Workshop; $13,396.00 had been expended in the program year. Sheltered Workshop for the Disabled, Inc.

(SWS) provides programs that promote community inclusion and assist individuals with disabilities in attaining

independence. SWS continues to provide employment services to people with disabilities. The Ticket to Work

(T2W) Program offers a new funding stream, as well as an opportunity to concentrate programmatic needs

towards a specialized group of people with disabilities.

Proposed Accomplishments:

SWS Benchmarks for each beneficiary are clearly detailed in the T2W guidelines and are closely monitored by

the Social Security Administration (SSA) to ensure program adherence. As these benchmarks are attained by

beneficiaries, the SSA will begin benchmark payments to SWS. SWS will initially provide training,

consultant/coaching and other in-kind services. As beneficiaries are placed into employment, the program will

reach a self sustaining level by the end of second year. The clientele base will be expanded to include all of

Broome County probationers and parolees and eventually increase geographically to surrounding counties. SWS

will continue to partner and seek various funding opportunities for the T2W Program. The better funded the

program can be, the additional SWS resources can be utilized towards the success of the program. As self

sufficiency is the end goal for all individuals, it will be paramount to respect each individual’s right to self

determination.

Clients Served: The agency grant application proposed serving 9 unduplicated CDBG eligible persons. The

agency reported serving 8 unduplicated CDBG eligible persons. Due to financial constraints, the agency

was forced to cease operations in September.

MOTHERS & BABIES PERINATAL NETWORK

Program Description: In this reporting period the City encumbered $20,000.00 in CDBG funds for Mothers

and Babies Perinatal Network; $14,798.00 had been expended in the program year. The program operates

The Parents as Leaders (PAL) Family Resource Center which is a drop-in community center for families with

children ages birth through eight years old. As opposed to a drop-off daycare center, parents, guardians and

other caregivers attend the PAL Center with their children to share social, emotional, cognitive and physical

development issues and to take advantage of the many diverse educational and resource programs offered

through PAL. PAL Center activities focus on intensive, non-judgmental and culturally-sensitive outreach,

education and support to empower families, encourage self-sufficiency and promote optimal child health and

development. PAL is a broad-based, collaborative community initiative which links agencies and families.

Proposed Accomplishments:

1. Improve Parenting Skills: At least 175 parents will attend parenting class and at least 90% will

indicate that what they learned in the class has improved their parenting skills.

2. Improve Parent/Child Interactions: Staff will document 200 instances of improved parent/child

interaction, such as re-direction discipline methods, shared activities with child, reading to children,

etc.

3. Improve Child and Family Health, Safety & Nutrition:

a. At least 150 families will attend educational sessions on health topics and at least 95% will

indicate that they used the information to improve their personal, family’s or child’s health or

safety.

4. Improve Family Self-Sufficiency: Of the adults participating in Center services:

a. 50 will indicate improvements resulting from information gained at PAL as evidenced by

improved financial management, improved interviewing skills for job-hunting success,

enrollment in advance education or technical training.

b. 300 families will access the Kids’ Clothing Closet.

c. At least 150 families will access the summer lunch program, providing children with a

nutritious meal.

5. Increased Social Support to Underserved Populations: At least 128 families will access the PAL

Center; resulting in 1,908 visits by CDBG-eligible individuals.

6. Ensure Family/Community Empowerment and Ownership:

a. At least 750 individuals will volunteer services, facilitate a program, or donate material

resources.

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Clients Served: The agency grant application proposed serving 150 unduplicated CDBG eligible persons

per year. The agency reported 76 unduplicated CDBG eligible persons served from January 1, 2011 through

September 30, 2011.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

CDBG funds allocated for youth programming are managed in partnership with the City’s Youth Bureau. The mission of

the City of Binghamton Youth Bureau is to enhance, promote and support opportunities and services for youth in the City

of Binghamton through partnership and collaboration with the community. CDBG funding has allowed the Youth Bureau

to continue its mission and support partner agencies in providing much needed services to the youth in Binghamton.

The Youth Bureau was able to use CDBG funds to continue to support summer youth employment for the third year.

Considering the downward trend of state funding for summer youth programs, CDBG funds helped bridge the funding gap

and provide young people with meaningful workforce and community development opportunities. CDBG funds were also

used to provide scholarships to low-income youth for a mentoring/martial arts program at BC Fitness Academy, as well as

fund supportive services that were integrated into the program. Due to financial constraints, the agency was forced to

cease operations and therefore could not fulfill the entire term of the CDBG contract.

NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

As a means to address resident needs and involve residents in improving their neighborhoods, the City began allocating a

portion of its entitlement funds to flexibly fund neighborhood improvement projects throughout the year. Some

neighborhood projects are initiated by the City to promote education and sustainable development projects in CDBG

target neighborhoods. These activities included but are not limited to tree planting programs, park improvements, energy

efficiency workshops, urban farming, and recycling programs.

The Neighborhood Development Project Fund was initiated in 2007 and awarded funds to neighborhood and community

based groups under two semi-annual competitive grant cycles. However, this process proved too cumbersome for

residents and City staff. Therefore, the PHCD Director streamlined the process by developing a one page application

encouraging residents to submit ideas for neighborhood development. Residents who submitted ideas must be willing to

commit their energy and time in making the project happen.

Funds expended in Program Year 36 totaled $37,717. Programs completed by residents in PY 36 include public space

improvements in the West Side neighborhood and neighborhood park improvements.

PLANNING AND DESIGN

In an effort to meet the growing needs of neighborhoods and commercial districts, the City is continually working to

leverage resources and establish partnerships to implement community development and revitalization projects based

upon comprehensive planning and direct citizen engagement. The following is a summary of planning projects managed

by CDBG-funded planning staff. Leveraging resources to pursue and implement these initiatives would be significantly

limited without the allocation of CDBG funds.

Design Your Own Park

Initiated in 2010, the City has continued to partner with Binghamton University’s Binghamton Neighborhood Project (BNP),

and the United Way to assist community groups in the revitalization of vacant or underutilized land in the city. Three

projects have emerged from resident-led groups: enhancement to a community park in the First Ward Neighborhood;

converting an abandoned BMX dirt track in a North Side park (Cheri A. Lindsey Memorial Park) to a dog park; and a street

intersection improvement project in the West Side neighborhood. The City and United Way are supporting the teams by

identifying potential financial and human resources. Additionally, the City provided mini-grants to two groups to help with

the implementation. The three community groups continue to fundraise and host community events for the projects, a

Canine Crawl (community walk) for the dog park, a Halloween Party for the First Ward Park, and a successful kick-off

event for the intersection project which was carried out the first weekend in September.

In April 2011, the Design Your Own Park project was one of eight finalists, from more than 450 entries from across the

globe, vying for the prestigious Philips Livable Cities Award. Additionally, the DYOP project has received recognition in

publications such as Fast Company for its innovative efforts.

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Strategic Alliance for Health

In 2008, the City entered into a partnership with the Broome County Health Department to participate in the Center for

Disease Control's Strategic Alliance for Health (SAH) initiative. SAH communities "improve community health through

sustainable, innovative, and evidence-based community health promotion and chronic disease prevention interventions

that promote policy, systems, and environmental changes."

Using and adapting materials provided by Broome County, Planning Department staff conducted surveys at multiple

neighborhood meetings, conducted a focus group, interviewed administrative staff, and made observations as part of a

community health assessment. The findings from the research was provided to Broome County and incorporated with

findings from other partners to develop a strategic plan. A Community Action Plan was developed with the goals of

educating local leaders, practitioners, and developers about Smart Growth and developing and implementing a Complete

Streets Policy. Projects implemented from the plan include the adoption of a Complete Streets policy, installation of bike

bollards in select locations, striping pavement markings to accommodate bicycle traffic, and educational programming

related to Smart Growth and Form-based Codes. In addition, the city made accessibility improvements to two

intersections previously identified as dangerous during a walkability audit conducted in partnership with AARP. The

initiative is a five-year project; the City intends to actively participate throughout the duration of the project.

Livable Communities Alliance Symposium

On Thursday, May 19, 2011 a diverse group of 120+ community members gathered to hear national, state, and local

experts discuss how smart growth and livability strategies can help create a framework for prosperity in the Broome and

Tioga County region. The day-long event, Creating a Framework for Regional Prosperity: A Livable Communities & Smart

Growth Symposium, was hosted by the Livable Communities Alliance (LCA). The day was composed of presentations,

panel discussions, and a facilitated discussion in order to provide a variety of perspectives and information. Presentation

and panel topics included the financial impacts of smart growth, retrofitting suburbia, repairing the fabric of communities,

the rural perspective to smart growth, and discussions on how to advance smart growth and livable principles in the

region. CDBG funds were used to leverage funds from the Strategic Alliance for Health Grant administered by the

Broome County Health Department, and sponsorships from the private and non-profits sectors. Additionally over 200

hours of City of Binghamton staff time was dedicated to planning and implementing this project.

The Livable Communities Alliance is an open collaborative of diverse professionals, organizations and concerned citizens

created to preserve and enhance the quality of life and natural resources of rural and urban communities while

strengthening the regional economy. The LCA was formed in late 2009 by representatives from the City of Binghamton,

Broome County Health Department, Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition, the local office of the NYS Department

of Transportation, and the Broome County Planning Department.

Binghamton River Trails

In 1999, the Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study (BMTS) completed a Greenway Study entitled "Binghamton

Metropolitan Greenway System". This study laid the framework for the creation of an entire Greenway network, not only

within the City of Binghamton, but in surrounding municipalities as well. An implementation plan was completed in 2000.

The proposed Greater Binghamton Greenway stretches north from Confluence Park to Chenango Bridge, and west from

Confluence Park to Owego. Almost all of the funding for these projects has been leveraged from state and federal sources

such as the Federal Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP), the New York State Office of Park, Recreation and

Historic Preservation Environmental Protection Fund and Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the NYS Department

of State Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan. Further greenway expansion in Binghamton is proposed along Front Street

connecting the First Ward (at Prospect St.) to Otsiningo Park, and building the connection from Cheri Lindsey Park to the

Bevier Street Bridge. Coupled with this are proposed segments along Route 434 (connecting the current trail in the vicinity

of the South Washington St. Bridge to Binghamton University).

The Planning Department is an active participant in the design, development, and programming of activities along the

River Trail. The City has received numerous grants for the implementation of the multi-use trail and its amenities. In

summer of 2010, the City began construction of improvements along the Chenango River Promenade which extends from

Memorial Street Bridge to E. Clinton Street Bridge. The improvements advance the Mayor’s goal to introduce a

―Peacemaker’‖ theme along the Chenango River trail, and in November 2010, the City and its partners unveiled the new

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―Peacemaker’s Plaza,‖ which features a seven-foot bronze statue of Dr. Martin Luther King and education reading

plaques of other world leaders for peace and justice. The City is also in final design phase of a section on the northern

bank of the Susquehanna River, and will let the project in Spring 2011. Finally, the City is in the design stage of

constructing the final undeveloped section of the Chenango River Trail, connecting Cheri Lindsey Park to Otsiningo Park.

The original intent was to develop the trail along the western bank of the Chenango River. However, due to physical

conflicts with the on-going NYS DOT I86/17 highway bridge reconstruction project, the path has been relocated along

Chenango Street. Dedicated bicycle lanes and streetscape improvements will be constructed that will connect to the

County’s existing 4 mile trail system originating at Otsiningo Park, and will mark the first intermunicipal bicycle/pedestrian

trail link in all of Broome County.

Broome County Inter-municipal Waterfront Revitalization Project

The City of Binghamton is part of an inter-municipal regional planning effort with the project purpose to identify public

access options and develop strategies for capitalizing on those options along four rivers: Chenango, Delaware,

Susquehanna, Tioughnioga. The Planning Department is an active participant and a member of the

Advisory Committee.

The final draft was completed in August 2011 and focused on water access along the 4 rivers, economic development,

and a marketing strategy for the region.

Land Use - Brownfields Opportunity Areas Program, First Ward Neighborhood Square

In early 2008 the City of Binghamton was awarded a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental

Conservation and Department of State Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA) Program to complete a Pre-Nomination Study

for an approximate 462-acre area characterized with close to 13 potential brownfield sites that are located in the First

Ward Neighborhood Square. The BOA Program provides an opportunity for technical and financial assistance for the

preparation of community based revitalization plans and implementation strategies for areas affected by brownfields and

economic distress. Through the RFP process the City retained the services of a qualified consultant to assist in the

preparation of the First Ward Redevelopment Plan. A Steering Committee, comprised of local residents, business owners,

and key government officials, was convened and met regularly to provide knowledge and expertise to the consultants

drafting the pre-nomination study. A Community Participation Plan (CPP) was developed and the City actively

implemented the CPP through public meetings, stakeholder meetings, and other outreach efforts.

The pre-nomination study has been completed. In December 2009 the City submitted an application to advance the First

Ward Redevelopment Plan to Step 2 - Nomination Study - under the NYS Department of State Brownfield Opportunity

Areas Program. In April 2011 the city was notified that the application had been approved. The City intends to enter into

a contract with the New York State in winter 2011 and begin implementing the project in spring 2012.

Land Use - Brownfields Opportunity Areas Program, North Chenango River Corridor

In 2010 the City of Binghamton was awarded a grant from the New York State Department of State Brownfield

Opportunity Areas (BOA) Program to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 408-acre area characterized with 5

potential brownfield sites located in the North Side neighborhood and Chenango Riverfront corridor. The Nomination

Study will allow the City to organize a Steering Committee interested in identifying strategic redevelopment opportunities

and leveraging resources to enhance waterfront redevelopment, gateway/infrastructure improvements, and residential

and commercial revitalization in the project area. In spring 2011 the City issued an RFQ followed by an RFP to find a

qualified consultant to assist in the preparation of the North Chenango River Corridor Nomination Study. The City has

been actively negotiating the subcontract for professional services and will begin implementation of the project in fall

2011.

Land Use - Brownfields Opportunity Areas Program, Brandywine Corridor

Staff members from the Planning, Housing, and Community Development Department and Economic Development Office

are serving on the Steering Committee for the Brandywine Corridor Brownfields Opportunity Area Program Step 2 -

Nomination Study being conducted by Broome County and their consultant. The Nomination Study is an in-depth and

thorough description of the Brandywine study area, a 137 acre swath, including an economic and market trends analysis

for properties located in the proposed BOA, with an emphasis on the identification and reuse potential of strategic sites

that are potential catalysts for redevelopment. The Nomination Study will include an analysis of the proposed BOA.

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Urban Forestry

The City of Binghamton has been named a Tree City USA community for the fifth year in a row—and the 11th time

overall. This year marks the first time that the City has received an Arbor Day Growth Award, which the Arbor Day

Foundation grants to Tree City USA recipients that have shown environmental improvement and exceptional tree care.

Binghamton was one of 12 municipalities in New York State to receive the Growth Award, and one of 500 municipalities

nationwide. The City received this award for its development of an Urban Forest Management Plan and the involvement

of the Shade Tree Commission in land use reviews.

Shade Tree Commission

The City’s Shade Tree Commission is a citizen advisory board that assists the City with maintaining and expanding a

healthy urban forest. The City’s Sustainable Development Planner serves as staff liaison to the Commission, providing

technical support and guidance. The Commission assists City Staff, the Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of

Appeals by reviewing land use applications and providing feedback on landscaping plans. This year, the Planner and

Sustainable Development Planner have greatly improved the process for sharing site plans with and soliciting feedback

from the Commission. In addition, the Commission and the Sustainable Development Planner are in the process of

expanding its pilot Volunteer Pruner Program, which engages community volunteers in pruning young street trees.

Involving volunteers in preventive tree care will reduce the risk of property and personal damage and create a healthier

urban forest while also reducing labor expenses and more intensive pruning as the trees grow.

Urban and Community Forestry Grant

The City of Binghamton was awarded $25,000 under the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s

(NYSDEC) 2011 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program, which is the third consecutive grant the City has applied

for and received under this program. The successful grant application was developed by the Grants Coordinator and

Sustainable Development Planner in coordination with the Parks Department. Grant funds will be used to improve

procedures for planting and maintaining healthy street trees on the City-owned right-of-way, to conduct a tree inventory, to

plant trees in underserved neighborhoods with low-canopy cover, and to support the City’s volunteer pruner program.

These activities address the goals, objectives and action steps identified in the City of Binghamton Urban Forest

Management Plan (2010), which was developed with funding from the NYSDEC’s 2008 Urban and Community Forestry

Grant Program. The Sustainable Development Planner will oversee the implementation and management of this grant in

2012 and 2013.

Arbor Day Planting

On April 29, 2011, the City of Binghamton joined with the South Side West Neighborhood Assembly and other community

partners to commemorate Arbor Day 2011 by planting 17 new trees near Route 434 along a gateway into Binghamton.

The goals of the planting included enhancing the South Side as a gateway to the city and making the area safer by

calming traffic along the Route 434 corridor. The South Side West Neighborhood Assembly (a community-led initiative)

organized the tree planting with $3,144 in funds from the City’s Neighborhood Project Idea initiative, which is CDBG

funded. Additional sponsors of the event included HAAS Landscape Architects, the Southern Tier Nursery & Landscape

Association, Hillside Garden Center, York’s Landscape Service, Weis Markets, KPMG, LLP and the fraternity Delta Sigma

Pi.

Energy & Climate Action Plan

The City’s draft Energy & Climate Action Plan was completed and distributed to Department Heads and City Council

members for comment in August 2011. The plan was developed by a Climate Action Citizen Advisory Committee with

input from City staff and coordinated by the City’s Sustainable Development Planner and Planning Department interns.

The eleven member Climate Action Advisory Committee consisted of concerned residents, community leaders, and local

professionals. From the winter of 2009 to the fall of 2010, the Committee worked to identify and evaluate potential

policies and measures that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption while enhancing public

health, economic competitiveness, and City government’s operating efficiency. The recommended actions listed in this

plan were selected out of hundreds of potential actions for their cost effectiveness, overall impact, feasibility, and related

co-benefits. Input from City staff was also sought and considered in the selection process. From the winter of 2010 to

summer of 2011, the Committee wrote the plan, taking care to layout each recommended action in nontechnical terms

with helpful information that can be used to facilitate implementation. The plan has four core strategic action areas which

are used to outline recommended actions to reduce emissions for both the community and local government. The four

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core strategic action areas are: 1) Buildings and Energy, 2) Transportation and Land Use, 3) Waste Management,

Reduction, Re-Use and Recycling, 4) Local Food, Agriculture and Urban Forestry. Each core strategic action area has a

set of broad objectives relating to promoting energy conservation, energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy sources,

or offsetting carbon emissions. The plan sets forth an emission target of a 25% reduction below 2006 levels by 2025. The

City anticipates having a final draft of the plan by the end of 2011.

Economic Development - Green Jobs, Energy Efficiency & Residential Retrofits

The City has partnered with Broome County Cornell Cooperative Extension (BC-CCE) to launch the Binghamton Energy

Leadership Program (ELP) to drive a stronger market demand for residential energy efficiency retrofits, create green jobs,

and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Funded with $160,000 from the City’s allocation from

the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), the ELP is an innovative educational program that

empowers residents to become leaders in promoting energy efficiency. Modeled on the Energy Leadership Program

developed by Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension, this program aims to overcome the barriers to energy

retrofitting by engaging and educating community leaders about the economic potential for energy efficiency in their

community – starting with their home.

Energy leaders - drawn from governmental, business, non-profit, educational, religious and community organizations - are

chosen for their trusted positions in large and important social networks. Trained interns conduct energy tests in the

homes of Energy Leaders, which resemble, but do not replace, BPI certified energy audits. These leaders in turn use their

trusted positions in their social networks to spread the information they learn about the importance of home energy

improvements. This further generates demand and creates conditions for an expanding workforce. From June, when the

program was developed, to the end of August, over 40 energy assessments were conducted at the homes of Energy

Leaders. The Sustainable Development Planner is responsible for overseeing the contract with BC-CCE and providing

assistance for the implementation of the ELP. The work of the ELP will be bolstered by nearly $280,000 in funding

awarded to a consortium of partners for community outreach under the Green Jobs Green NY Program, which is

administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

Resource Handling and Recovery Facilities Zoning Proposal

City staff presented the proposed zoning amendment for Resource Handling and Recovery Facilities to City Council and

the Planning Commission. The amendment would update the City's zoning code to build in safeguards for public health

and neighborhood environments in preparation of considering future proposal submissions for 1) Recyclable handling and

recovery facilities, including post-collection separation facilities, 2) Construction and demolition debris processing facilities,

3) Waste transfer stations, and 4) Wood chipping facilities. Slight revisions were made to the proposed amendment

based on input City Council and the Planning Commission. City staff are currently completing an environmental review of

the proposal as required under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act.

NYSERDA Solar Panels

The installation of a 49.68 KW solar photovoltaic system at the City's Water Treatment Plant was completed on March 15,

2011. The first onsite renewable energy generation system for a City building, this project was enabled by a $320,922

federal ARRA grant that NYSERDA administered, as well as a $56,635 (15%) match by the City, which was funded

through municipal bonds. The system is expected to save Binghamton taxpayers up to $560,000 over the life of the

system and eliminate more than 23 tons of carbon dioxide production annually by reducing the plant’s use on fossil fuels.

The Sustainable Development Planner oversaw the application and implementation of this grant. This project used US-

manufactured photovoltaic panels and is helping to build a more sustainable, vibrant economy for our community and the

country. The energy produced by the solar panels will be tracked on the manufacturer's public website (http://www.suntrol-

portal.com/en/page/water-treatment-facility-50kw), which will also track the cost and carbon dioxide savings.

The West Side Neighborhood Project Legislative Initiative

The West Side Neighborhood Project (WSNP) is a grass-roots community organization, dedicated to building a safe,

vibrant, and diverse student-friendly community on the West Side of Binghamton that will balance the interests of

homeowners, landlords, long-term tenants, student households, businesses, and cultural institutions. WSNP formed to

advocate for policy and legislative changes related to the some recommendations from the Commission on Housing and

Homeownership, convened by the Mayor in 2008. Planning Staff have worked closely with members of WSNP, City

Council, and representatives from Binghamton University, the Broome County Landlords Association, and other

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neighborhood groups to develop a package of proposed legislation intended to address some long-standing community

issues. This legislative package represents a carefully negotiated compromise between multiple interest groups, often

with widely varying objectives and goals. Between June 2010 March 2011, an initial conceptual proposal was developed.

It was presented to City Council on March 21, 2011, and introduced to Planning Commission on April 4, 2011. Since that

time, Planning staff have continued to work with other partners continuously develop and refine the proposals, with

multiple community and stakeholder meetings and public hearings having been held. Community input and participation

have been crucial to these efforts.

Susquehanna Heritage Area

The Susquehanna Heritage Area (formerly known as the Urban Cultural Park System) is a state-local partnership

established to preserve and develop areas which have special significance to New York State. The City of Binghamton is

located within the established boundaries of the Susquehanna Heritage Area. The Planning Department is an active

participant and has representation on the Susquehanna Heritage Area Commission. The Planning Department played an

active role in this process. Two members of the Planning Department sit on the Advisory Committee for the Susquehanna

Heritage Area. In the last year, the Susquehanna Heritage Area Commission, working with a consultant, created and have

been developing the Heritage Area’s first website. The Commission has also been working to revise and update the

Commission Agreement and develop an outreach program for attracting new municipalities and organizations in the

Heritage Area, including new partner organizations and groups within the City of Binghamton.

Historic Design Guidelines and Preservation Education Workshops

The Planning Department used CDBG funds and a Certified Local Government grant from the New York State Office of

Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (awarded June 2010) to hire a consultant to help produce modern, up-to-

date historic design guidelines and to put a series of five (5) Preservation Education workshops. The Historic Preservation

Planner administered the project and the grant. Bergmann Associates was hired as the consultant team on this project

and worked with Planning Staff and an Advisory Board, made up of members of the community, to develop the design

guidelines and plan for the workshops. The final draft report of the Historic Design Guidelines was completed in August,

and adopted by City Council in early October 2011. Workshops were scheduled for this fall, but were postponed due to

flood recovery efforts. The City anticipates hosting workshops in spring 2012. The workshops will target specific

audiences, including residential property owners, commercial property owners, and real estate agents, and will provide

them with an introduction to historic preservation in the City of Binghamton, the new Historic Design Guidelines, the

review process, and possible tax and financial incentives. Bergmann has produced new informational brochures and

provided the City with digital copies of all of the materials, including the workshop presentations, for on-going historic

preservation outreach to the community.

―Visualizing Our Community‖ Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Exhibit

City of Binghamton Planning Staff conceptualized and facilitated a month-long exhibit on GIS mapping applications, with a

focus on maps conveying information relevant to the Binghamton community. Staff identified the data necessary for the

event and partnered with Broome County GIS Division, Broome County Health Assessment, Binghamton University GIS

Campus Core Facility and Cornell University to produce maps displaying a wide variety of information. Maps included in

the exhibit helped community members visualize area trends, needs and opportunities, including information on health

(incidences of lung cancer (by sex)), safety (incidences of crime (by type), density displays of dog licenses issued versus

reported dog bites), neighborhood investment (road reconstruction, BLDC loan locations) and general interest (a large

scale, interactive map was created for the exhibit entrance for visitors to locate and place a sticker on their place of

residence). Planning Staff opened the exhibit by hosting a reception, publicized as a stop on the First Friday Art Walk on

November 5, 2010, and provided attendees with tours of the exhibit. The exhibit occupied the entire 2

floor gallery

space of City Hall, and was open to the public through December 3, 2010.

Applicant Satisfaction Survey

City of Binghamton Planning Staff designed and distributed the first annual applicant satisfaction survey to all applicants

to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission from the calendar year 2010. This initiative was developed as

a tool to assess process efficiency and identify any opportunities for improvement via direct feedback from recent

applicants. The online survey, distributed via surveymonkey.com, garnered a response rate of forty-five percent (45%).

Planning Staff found that the data collected by this inaugural survey provided valuable feedback from those making

investments in our community; PHCD will continue to implement this initiative as an annual analysis of process efficiency.

City of Binghamton ▪ First Program Year CAPER ▪ Page 55 of 56

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Financial Structure

The City of Binghamton adheres to strict procedures regarding the financial management of federal funds. The City's

Planning, Housing and Community Development (PHCD) Department utilizes the expertise of the City's Comptroller Office

and Information Technology (IT) Department to assist with the necessary fiscal tasks of the program. The Comptroller's

Office manages the banking, accounting and auditing processes for the PHCD Department, while the IT Department

handles the printing of checks to vendors, staff and sub-recipients.

In 2009 the City made a significant investment to enhance its financial operations with the purchase of MUNIS, an

enterprise financial software program. The installation of the MUNIS system, in October 2009, represents a major shift in

the management of financial, human resources and project accounting, with one system being used (rather than multiple,

unconnected systems and databases). The system has proven to be a tremendous asset for tracking project

expenditures (accrued vs. paid) and completing reconciliation of finances in real time. In 2010, PHCD was the first

department to begin data entry of personnel timesheets in MUNIS. Electronic timesheets has facilitated employee’s ability

to track hours, salary and fringe benefits that are eligible for reimbursement from other grant sources. This added MUNIS

feature has also helped with providing employee job retention data for employees reimbursed under ARRA funded

programs.

Project Management

The City executes subrecipient contracts with agencies receiving CDBG, HOME or ESG funds. The contract includes the

responsibilities of the subrecipient, their reporting requirements, and the amount awarded to their agency for the specific

contract period. Each subrecipient is required to provide at least one annual report to PHCD staff to document project

performance. In addition, PHCD staff conducts on-site and remote monitoring to document client eligibility and agency

performance.

When the City of Binghamton conducts projects using contractors, such as public infrastructure projects, the City seeks

multiple bids for the proposed work and requires that all State and Federal labor requirements are being met by the

companies bidding for projects. The City also seeks bids from Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) and

solicits such contractors through advertising in the local press.

Under its housing programs, the City of Binghamton executes contracts with homeowners receiving CDBG and/or HOME

funds and records a note and mortgage with the Broome County Real Property Office to enforce occupancy requirements.

The homeowner secures at least three competitive bids from contractors who are certified by the City to participate in its

housing program. The Housing Coordinators assist the homeowners in reviewing bids and ensuring all bids are

responsive to the project scope of work and budget. The homeowner executes a contract with its selected housing

contractor.

While the City uses the HUD IDIS system to report CDBG, HOME and ESG projects, the efforts of the Planning, Housing

and Community Development Department to leverage additional resources requires extensive inter- and intra-department

coordination to effectively administer the numerous projects underway. In 2007 the City initiated the use of an online

project management software program called Basecamp (www.basecamphq.com). The Basecamp program provides

collaborative project management at a very economical price. The City has implemented Basecamp for all departments

and has even opened the online software program to allow non-city-employee stakeholders to collaborate on projects.

Basecamp is a resourceful tool in managing projects and documenting project milestones in a centralized system.

However it is only effective when staff capacity is adequate to ensure it is effectively used. Managing HUD programs is

challenging within itself. The need to leverage funds and augment the use of entitlement funds is essential. To enhance

program management the Planning Director has dedicated two staff members to individually coordinate compliance with

HUD and other sponsoring agencies.

Funds Not Used for National Objectives

The City did not expend any federal funds that did not meet a National Objective.

City of Binghamton ▪ First Program Year CAPER ▪ Page 56 of 56

TRAINING

As part of management’s commitment to reform, a portion of administrative funds were allocated to training and

professional development across all divisions. Staff have participated in HUD sponsored webinars and have attended

several HUD sponsored training courses to expand knowledge base including:

Staff attended the 20

Year HOME Anniversary Conference in Bethesda, MD and participated in one-on-one

expert training to better understand HOME regulations and affordable housing opportunities.

Staff attended the Delivering Together Conference in Syracuse, NY. Buffalo HUD invited the PHCD Director to

participate in a well received panel discussion of resident engagement efforts in community development.

Staff attended a Resale/Recapture, Affordability Period and Written Agreements workshop in Syracuse, NY. The

workshop explained HOME affordability regulations and recommendations for developing effective written

agreements to strengthen compliance. The workshop was facilitated by HUD Technical Assistance Provider,

Dennison Associates.

The City’s administrative staff consistently reaches out to HUD staff to discuss ways to enhance compliance. For

example, the City’s Grants Administrator and Chief Planner were interested in increasing their knowledge base to

enhance the environmental review process. The City’s Grants Administrator reached out to the environmental staff from

the New York City HUD field office to initially ask questions regarding the programmatic environmental review record and

publication of a Finding of No Significant Impact. It was learned that 99% of the City’s activities did not require such a

publication as they were either exempt or categorically excluded and eligible to convert to exempt in accordance with

federal environmental regulations published in 24 CFR Part 58. After a long discussion with HUD environmental field staff

and other grantees, it was determined that an environmental training workshop would be beneficial. The City of

Binghamton hosted a one day workshop at the Broome County Public Library in September 2010.

In November 2011, the City was informed that Alex Villardo will serve as the City’s new CPD representative. The City has

already reached out to the new CPD representative to discuss progress with reforms and to encourage the exchange of

information that will invoke best practices in project management and implementation. The City looks forward to this new

relationship and building on its successes.

City of Binghamton

Fiscal Year 36 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

Appendices

Appendix A ............................................................ Community Development Maps

Appendix B ........................................................................................... PR 26 Report

Appendix C ........................................................................................... PR 03 Report

Appendix D ................................................................................... HUD Form 40107

Appendix E ........................................................................... Affidavit of Publication

141

140

DISCLAIMER: Broome County does not guarantee the accuracy of the

data presented. Information should be used for illustrative purposes only.

0 0.5 1 1.5

Miles

1 inch = 0.6 miles

when printed on 8.5" x 11" media

Program Year 36 Housing Activities

GIS and Mapping Services

County Office Building

60 Hawley Street, 5th Floor

Binghamton, New York 13901

Map created December 12, 2011

Web: www.bcgis.com

Phone: 607-778-2114

Fax: 607-778-2175

By Brian Damour

Department of Planning

WARNING: This map constitutes the creation of a new public record per NYS FOIL. Therefore it, and any associated digital data, are subject to release per the Broome County GIS Mapping and Data Fee Schedule. This release can occur without the prior notification or consent of the original map requestor.

Housing

CDBG Target Area

Census Tract

Interstate

Federal Route

State Route

County Road

Local Road

Ramp

Oak St

Carroll St

Seminary Ave

E Frederick St

Gay St

Spruce St

Bellevue Hts

DISCLAIMER: Broome County does not guarantee the accuracy of the

data presented. Information should be used for illustrative purposes only.

0 0.5 1 1.5

Miles

1 inch = 0.6 miles

when printed on 8.5" x 11" media

Program Year 36 Public Infrastructure Activities

GIS and Mapping Services

County Office Building

60 Hawley Street, 5th Floor

Binghamton, New York 13901

Map created December 12, 2011

Web: www.bcgis.com

Phone: 607-778-2114

Fax: 607-778-2175

By Brian Damour

Department of Planning

Demolition

Mill and Pave Sections

CDBG Target Area

Census Tract

Interstate

Federal Route

State Route

County Road

Local Road

Ramp

DISCLAIMER: Broome County does not guarantee the accuracy of the

data presented. Information should be used for illustrative purposes only.

0 0.5 1 1.5

Miles

1 inch = 0.6 miles

when printed on 8.5" x 11" media

Program Year 36 Human Service Activities

GIS and Mapping Services

County Office Building

60 Hawley Street, 5th Floor

Binghamton, New York 13901

Map created December 21, 2011

Web: www.bcgis.com

Phone: 607-778-2114

Fax: 607-778-2175

By Brian Damour

Department of Planning

Human Services

CDBG Funded

ESG Funded

Census Tract

CDBG Target Area

Interstate

Federal Route

State Route

County Road

Local Road

Ramp

Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network

Action for Older Persons

Cornell Cooperative Extension

YWCA

Broome County Urban League

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Literacy Volunteers

Sheltered Workshop

Haven After School Program

Catholic Charities

First Ward Action Council

141

140

DISCLAIMER: Broome County does not guarantee the accuracy of the

data presented. Information should be used for illustrative purposes only.

Program Year 36 Community Development Activities

1 Inch = 0.4 miles

when printed on 11" x 17" media

0 0.25 0.5 0.75

Miles

GIS and Mapping Services

County Office Building

60 Hawley Street, 5th Floor

Binghamton, New York 13901

Map created December 21, 2011

Web: www.bcgis.com

Phone: 607-778-2114

Fax: 607-778-2175

By Brian Damour

Department of Planning

WARNING: This map constitutes the creation of a new public record per NYS FOIL. Therefore it, and any associated digital data, are subject to release per the

Broome County GIS Mapping & Data Fee Schedule. This release can occur without the prior notification or consent of the original map requestor.

Census Tract

CDBG Target Area

Mill and Pave Sections

Demolition

Housing

Human Services

CDBG Funded

ESG Funded

141

140

DISCLAIMER: Broome County does not guarantee the accuracy of the

data presented. Information should be used for illustrative purposes only.

Program Year 36 Community Development Activities

1 Inch = 0.4 miles

when printed on 11" x 17" media

0 0.25 0.5 0.75

Miles

GIS and Mapping Services

County Office Building

60 Hawley Street, 5th Floor

Binghamton, New York 13901

Map created December 21, 2011

Web: www.bcgis.com

Phone: 607-778-2114

Fax: 607-778-2175

By Brian Damour

Department of Planning

WARNING: This map constitutes the creation of a new public record per NYS FOIL. Therefore it, and any associated digital data, are subject to release per the

Broome County GIS Mapping & Data Fee Schedule. This release can occur without the prior notification or consent of the original map requestor.

Census Tract

Mill and Pave Sections

Demolition

Housing

Human Services

CDBG Funded

ESG Funded

Non-White Population Percentage

6% or less

7% - 10%

11% - 15%

16% - 20%

21% - 25%

26% - 30%

31% - 35%

Line Adjustments

Line 7: Represents the net calculation of subtracting PY 35 revolving loan program income of $174,358.99 receipted in IDIS during PY 36, and adding PY 36 revolving loan

program income of $169,088.18 and PY 36 housing loan repayments of $9,494.94 receipted in IDIS during PY 37

Line 18: Adds CDBG expenses attributed to two-family rehabilitation projects

Line 28: Adds balance of unliquidated funds from PY 2010 public service programs

Line 29: Subtracts expenses drawn in PY 2010 for public service programs that were funded from program years prior to 2010

45 TOTAL SUBJECT TO PA CAP (SUM, LINES 42-44)

3,245,755.74

46 PERCENT FUNDS OBLIGATED FOR PA ACTIVITIES (LINE 41/LINE 45)

9.99%

Line 33: Includes prior program income from PY 35 revolving loan program to calculate public service cap

Line 38: Adds balance of unliquidated funds from PY 2010 planning and administrative activities

Line 39: Subtracts expenses drawin in PY 2010 for planning and administrative activities that were funded from program years prior to 2010

Line 44: Net calculation of subtracting PY 35 revolving loan program income and adding PY 36 revolving loan program income and PY 36 housing loan repayments in order

to accurately depict Line 43 current year program income

42 ENTITLEMENT GRANT

2,523,074.00

43 CURRENT YEAR PROGRAM INCOME

722,681.74

44 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL SUBJECT TO PA CAP

0.00

39 PA UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR

302,081.86

40 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL PA OBLIGATIONS

4,224.13

41 TOTAL PA OBLIGATIONS (LINE 37 + LINE 38 - LINE 39 +LINE 40)

324,224.13

PART V: PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (PA) CAP

37 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION

608,688.17

38 PA UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF CURRENT PROGRAM YEAR

13,393.69

34 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL SUBJECT TO PS CAP

174,358.99

35 TOTAL SUBJECT TO PS CAP (SUM, LINES 32-34)

2,697,432.99

36 PERCENT FUNDS OBLIGATED FOR PS ACTIVITIES (LINE 31/LINE 35)

9.60%

31 TOTAL PS OBLIGATIONS (LINE 27 + LINE 28 - LINE 29 + LINE 30)

258,992.69

32 ENTITLEMENT GRANT

2,523,074.00

33 PRIOR YEAR PROGRAM INCOME

0.00

28 PS UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF CURRENT PROGRAM YEAR

216,848.73

29 PS UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR

85,563.68

30 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL PS OBLIGATIONS

0.00

26 PERCENT BENEFIT TO LOW/MOD PERSONS (LINE 25/LINE 24)

0.00%

PART IV: PUBLIC SERVICE (PS) CAP CALCULATIONS

27 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES

127,707.64

23 PROGRAM YEARS(PY) COVERED IN CERTIFICATION

010 PY: 2011 PY: 2012

24 CUMULATIVE NET EXPENDITURES SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT CALCULATION

0.00

25 CUMULATIVE EXPENDITURES BENEFITING LOW/MOD PERSONS

0.00

21 TOTAL LOW/MOD CREDIT (SUM, LINES 17-20)

2,087,259.79

22 PERCENT LOW/MOD CREDIT (LINE 21/LINE 11)

93.92%

LOW/MOD BENEFIT FOR MULTI-YEAR CERTIFICATIONS

18 EXPENDED FOR LOW/MOD MULTI-UNIT HOUSING

138,616.00

19 DISBURSED FOR OTHER LOW/MOD ACTIVITIES

1,948,643.79

20 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL LOW/MOD CREDIT

0.00

16 UNEXPENDED BALANCE (LINE 08 - LINE 15)

2,507,143.53

PART III: LOWMOD BENEFIT THIS REPORTING PERIOD

17 EXPENDED FOR LOW/MOD HOUSING IN SPECIAL AREAS

0.00

13 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR SECTION 108 REPAYMENTS

136,755.07

14 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL EXPENDITURES

0.00

15 TOTAL EXPENDITURES (SUM, LINES 11-14)

2,967,849.06

10 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL AMOUNT SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT

0.00

11 AMOUNT SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT (LINE 09 + LINE 10)

2,222,405.82

12 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION

608,688.17

08 TOTAL AVAILABLE (SUM, LINES 01-07)

5,474,992.59

PART II: SUMMARY OF CDBG EXPENDITURES

09 DISBURSEMENTS OTHER THAN SECTION 108 REPAYMENTS AND PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION

2,222,405.82

05 CURRENT YEAR PROGRAM INCOME

722,681.74

06 RETURNS

0.00

07 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL AVAILABLE

4,224.13

02 ENTITLEMENT GRANT

2,523,074.00

03 SURPLUS URBAN RENEWAL

0.00

04 SECTION 108 GUARANTEED LOAN FUNDS

0.00

Program Year

2,010.00

PART I: SUMMARY OF CDBG RESOURCES

01 UNEXPENDED CDBG FUNDS AT END OF PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR

2,225,012.72

PR26 - CDBG Financial Summary Report

Program Year 2010

BINGHAMTON , NY

Metrics

Grantee

BINGHAMTON , NY

Office of Community Planning and Development DATE: 12-30-11

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development TIME: 15:06

Integrated Disbursement and Information System PAGE: 1

Plan Year

IDIS

etri

2007 1382

2009 1471

2009 1486

Total

Plan Year IDIS Activity

Voucher

2001 909 5174823

2003 1111 5174823

2003 1080 5220074

2003 1080 5229250

2003 1080 5235776

2006

1267 5164606

2006 1267 5229237

2006 1267 5238973

2006

1267 5253784

2006 1267 5258856

2006 1267 5296967

2006 1267 5314403

2008 1397 5150796

2008 1398 5220071

2008 1398 5259838

2008 1399 5221932

2008 1399 5259838

2008 1406 5259268

2008 1407 5174797

2008 1407 5174823

2008 1407 5188493

2008 1407 5201566

2008 1407 5209761

2008 1440 5253771

2009 1442 5174823

2009 1442 5174832

2009 1442 5188493

2009 1442 5193401

2009 1442 5209761

2009 1442 5219549

2009

1442 5223398

2009 1442

5223442

2009 1442 5229237

2009

1442 5232737

2009 1442

5232759

2009 1442 5235802

2009 1442 5259713

2009 1442 5260027

2009 1442 5260049

2009 1442 5297109

2009 1444 5174823

2009 1444 5193401

2009 1444 5201592

2009 1444 5209766

2009 1444 5219541

2009 1444 5223398

2009 1444 5223442

2009 1444 5232729

2009 1444 5232737

2009 1444 5259713

2009 1444 5260027

2009 1444 5260049

2009 1444 5274118

2009 1444 5297109

2009 1443 5164606

2009 1443 5174797

2009 1443 5174832

2009 1443 5193401

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$19.89

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$3,495.01

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$40.20

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$17.60

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$293.44

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$100.46

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$49,931.82

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$12,541.51

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$45.14

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$875.00

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$10,102.36

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$251.16

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$23.65

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$30.83

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$23.13

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$18.30

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$20.00

7 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMH

$78.67

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$18,848.71

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$43.13

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$766.56

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$82,842.11

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$1,500.00

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$1,561.54

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$1,432.67

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$6,638.15

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$16,300.05

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$16,650.48

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$37.75

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$336.44

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$1,263.66

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$86.60

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$8,946.92

6 Economic Development Program Delivery 18A LMJ

$125.62

14 NEIGHBOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 03 LMA

$247.93

16 Kennedy Park Rehabilitation 03F LMA

$99,549.99

14 NEIGHBOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 03 LMA

$1,603.00

14 NEIGHBOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 03 LMA

$3,366.00

14 NEIGHBOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 03 LMA

$753.50

14 NEIGHBOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 03 LMA

$2,834.74

6 CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR CDBG YEAR 34 15 LMA

$289.00

12 FIRST WARD ACTION COUNCIL 14A LMH

$4,967.95

5 HOUSING PROGRAM DELIVERY CDBG YEAR 34 14H LMH

$405.00

6 CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR CDBG YEAR 34 15 LMA

$6,359.88

4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DELIVERY 18B

LMJ

$529.06

5 HOUSING PROGRAM DELIVERY CDBG YEAR 34 14H LMH

$582.24

1 SOUTHSIDE COMMONS 03 LMA

$4,604.27

1 SOUTHSIDE COMMONS 03 LMA

$162,454.24

1 SOUTHSIDE COMMONS 03 LMA

$89,057.69

1 SOUTHSIDE COMMONS 03 LMA

$4,978.22

1 SOUTHSIDE COMMONS 03 LMA

$13,675.72

1 SOUTHSIDE COMMONS 03 LMA

$40,659.88

56 LEAD PAINT RISK ASSESSMENT 14I LMH

$1,475.00

1 SOUTHSIDE COMMONS 03 LMA

$15,214.70

56 LEAD PAINT RISK ASSESSMENT 14I LMH

$2,400.00

56 LEAD PAINT RISK ASSESSMENT 14I LMH

$3,750.00

11 PARKS/CHERI LINDSEY SKATE BRD/ 03F LMA

$3,750.00

10 INFRASTRUCTURE/DOWNTOWN LIGHTING 2004 03 LMA

$4,750.00

LINE 19 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 19

IDIS Project Activity Name

Matrix

National

bj i

Drawn Amount

12 CDBG/Inv Owner Rehab/1228 Vestal Ave 14B LMH

$70,255.50

$138,616.00

10 INVESTOR OWNER/ROSENFELD/LAUREL AVE 14B LMH

$65.50

12 CDBG/INV OWNER REHAB/40 Oak St 14B LMH

$68,295.00

LINE 18 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO ENTER ON LINE 18

IDIS Project Activity Name Matrix Code

National

bj i

Drawn Amount

LINE 17 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO ENTER ON LINE 17

Report returned no data.

2009 1443 5201592

2009 1443 5209761

2009 1443 5209766

2009 1443 5219541

2009 1443 5223398

2009 1443 5223442

2009 1443 5229237

2009 1443 5232729

2009 1443 5232737

2009 1443 5235776

2009 1443 5235802

2009 1443 5238973

2009 1443 5258917

2009 1443 5259713

2009 1443 5260027

2009 1443 5260049

2009 1443 5274118

2009 1443 5297109

2009

1439 5223442

2009 1439 5259705

2009 1439 5260027

2009

1439 5260049

2009 1489 5174832

2009 1489 5188493

2009

1489 5201550

2009 1489 5201592

2009 1489 5209761

2009 1489 5223398

2009 1489 5258917

2009 1475 5229213

2009 1496 5193401

2009 1496 5209773

2009 1496 5259268

2009 1497 5219541

2009 1468 5271462

2009 1453 5193401

2009 1455 5188493

2009 1455 5229213

2009 1455 5296958

2009 1456 5164772

2009 1456 5188493

2009 1456 5201550

2009 1456 5235802

2009

1456 5258917

2009 1456 5259268

2009 1457 5193401

2009

1457 5259268

2009 1458

5193401

2009 1459 5193401

2009

1459 5238973

2009 1459 5258856

2009 1460 5164772

2009 1460 5174797

2009 1460 5188493

2009 1460 5201550

2009 1460 5209773

2009 1460 5219549

2009 1461 5164606

2009 1461 5174797

2009 1461 5209773

2009 1461 5245665

2009 1461 5259713

2009 1465 5164772

2009 1465 5201550

2009 1465 5238973

2009 1477 5174797

2009 1477 5174823

2009 1477 5223398

2009 1477 5223442

2009 1478 5221932

2010 1506 5238979

2010 1506 5245665

2010 1506 52461303 Economic Development Program Delivery 18B LMA

$24,279.25

3 Economic Development Program Delivery 18B LMA

$35.10

3 Economic Development Program Delivery 18B LMA

$276.60

19 Summer Youth Green Corp 05D LMC

$3,298.76

19 BC Fitness Academy 05D LMC

$6,595.00

19 Summer Youth Green Corp 05D LMC

$2,265.43

19 Summer Youth Green Corp 05D LMC

$5,600.00

18 Crime Victims Assistance Center 05I LMA

$3,644.50

19 Summer Youth Green Corp 05D LMC

$5,792.50

18 Crime Victims Assistance Center 05I LMA

$605.98

18 Crime Victims Assistance Center 05I LMA

$1,342.73

18 Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network 05 LMC

$3,476.25

18 Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network 05 LMC

$1,609.54

18 Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network 05 LMC

$1,966.17

18 Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network 05 LMC

$5,407.63

18 Haven After Scool Program 05D LMC

$3,054.82

18 Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network 05

LMC

$931.82

18 Haven After Scool Program 05D LMC

$4,229.52

18 Haven After Scool Program 05D LMC

$1,409.69

18 Haven After Scool Program 05D LMC

$749.83

18 Haven After Scool Program 05D LMC

$2,006.42

18 First Ward Action Council 14J LMH

$9,175.71

18 Haven After Scool Program 05D LMC

$1,840.07

18 First Ward Action Council 14J LMH

$3,685.18

18 First Ward Action Council 14J LMH

$3,221.94

18 Broome County Urban League 05D LMC

$1,151.71

18 Catholic Charities RSVP 05E LMC

$585.98

18 Boys and Girls Club 05D LMC

$2,112.85

18 Broome County Urban League 05D LMC

$4,213.50

18 Boys and Girls Club 05D LMC

$400.27

18 Boys and Girls Club 05D LMC

$401.28

18 Boys and Girls Club 05D LMC

$715.23

18 Boys and Girls Club 05D LMC

$711.23

18 Action For Older Persons 05A LMC

$2,382.85

18 Boys and Girls Club 05D LMC

$680.59

18 Action For Older Persons 05A LMC

$4,262.44

18 Action For Older Persons 05A LMC

$4,354.09

13 BLDC Revolving Loan Program 18A LMA

$136,579.27

18 ACHIEVE 05D LMC

$7,765.00

12 Relocation Assistance - Southside Commons 08 LMA

$850.00

12 Acquisition - 127 Liberty Street (Demo) 01 LMA

$10,691.00

12 Relocation Assistance - Southside Commons 08 LMA

$850.00

12 Relocation Assistance - Southside Commons 08 LMA

$600.00

10 2009 Mill and Pave Program

03K LMA

$295.91

12 CDBG/Closing Costs/1096 Vestal Ave 13 LMH

$5,000.00

10 2009 Mill and Pave Program 03K LMA

$35,819.18

10 2009 Mill and Pave Program 03K LMA

$81,634.48

10 2009 Mill and Pave Program 03K LMA

$8,000.00

10 2009 Mill and Pave Program 03K LMA

$34,393.59

10 2009 Mill and Pave Program 03K LMA

$25,395.00

10 2009 Mill and Pave Program 03K LMA

$64,289.24

9 Engineering Program Delivery 03 LMA

$26,568.15

9 Engineering Program Delivery 03 LMA

$4,499.88

9 Engineering Program Delivery 03 LMA

$4,958.96

9 Engineering Program Delivery 03 LMA

$500.00

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$116.57

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$498.86

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$58,736.37

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$13,652.99

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$42.10

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$2,404.00

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$45.75

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$196.00

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$137.31

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$837.00

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$90.58

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$340.51

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$145.65

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$11,496.28

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$134.20

Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$147.11

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$2.05

8 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$1,448.76

2010 1506 5258917

2010 1506 5259713

2010 1506 5271462

2010 1506 5271545

2010 1506 5271607

2010 1506 5297121

2010 1506 5301584

2010 1506 5314393

2010 1506 5318254

2010 1507 5238979

2010 1507 5259713

2010 1507 5271545

2010 1507 5271607

2010 1507 5274118

2010 1507 5297121

2010 1507 5314403

2010 1507 5318254

2010 1508 5232759

2010 1508 5238979

2010 1508 5258917

2010 1508 5259719

2010 1508 5271462

2010 1508 5271545

2010 1508 5271607

2010

1508 5296958

2010 1508 5297121

2010 1508 5314403

2010

1508 5318254

2010 1510 5259719

2010 1510 5271545

2010 1510 5318254

2010 1544 5296967

2010 1544 5297121

2010 1513 5246130

2010 1513 5301584

2010 1511 5229213

2010 1512 5258894

2010 1525 5301584

2010 1516 5301584

2010 1518 5271614

2010 1518 5314403

2010 1519 5274118

2010 1519 5300617

2010 1519 5301584

2010 1523 5301584

2010 1522 5259268

2010 1522 5271462

2010 1522 5296967

2010 1522 5300617

2010

1524 5300617

2010 1524 5314403

2010 1542 5271462

2010

1542 5271614

2010 1542 5300617

2010 1542 5314403

2010 1548 5301584

2010 1541 5297121

Total

$1,948,643.79

14 DYOP - Sunflower Park Utility Improvements 03F LMA

$1,551.97

19 Metro Interfaith Home Rehab Contract 05U LMC

$2,500.00

14 Neighborhood Beautification 03E LMA

$150.00

14 Neighborhood Beautification 03E LMA

$563.00

14 Neighborhood Beautification 03E LMA

$4,345.00

14 Neighborhood Beautification 03E LMA

$2,604.00

13 Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network 05 LMA

$2,118.84

13 Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network 05 LMA

$3,083.00

13 HAVEN After School Program 05D LMC

$2,654.07

13 HAVEN After School Program 05D LMC

$1,876.10

13 HAVEN After School Program 05D LMC

$3,301.69

13 HAVEN After School Program 05D LMC

$4,680.85

12 Broome County Urban League 05D LMC

$1,364.35

12 Literacy Volunteers 05A LMC

$3,914.02

12 Broome County Urban League 05D LMC

$1,738.56

12 Broome County Urban League 05D LMC

$1,941.59

12 Action For Older Persons 05A LMC

$4,411.21

12 Action For Older Persons 05A LMC

$4,332.87

9 First Ward Action Council 14J LMH

$4,869.10

12 Sheltered Workshop 05H LMC

$4,226.81

9 CDBG/Closing Costs/279 Conklin Ave. 13 LMH

$5,000.00

9 CDBG/Closing Costs/143 Matthews St. 13 LMH

$5,000.00

8 Restore NY 3 Demolition 04 LMA

$2,498.50

8 Restore NY 3 Demolition 04 LMA

$21,704.00

7 2011 Mill and Pave Program 03K LMA

$19,037.21

7 2011 Mill and Pave Program 03K LMA

$58,000.21

6 Engineering Services

03 LMA

$15,611.72

6 Engineering Services 03 LMA

$29,396.02

5 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMA

$62,131.35

6 Engineering Services 03 LMA

$310.14

5 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMA

$134.40

5 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMA

$958.76

5 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMA

$68.44

5 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMA

$5.65

5 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMA

$264.69

5 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMA

$31,285.08

5 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMA

$397.48

5 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMA

$752.20

5 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMA

$17.99

5 Housing Program Delivery 14H LMA

$320.50

4 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$938.55

4 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$71,228.77

4 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$50.00

4 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$1,200.00

4 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$37,125.82

4 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$199.00

4 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$168.33

4 Code Enforcement 15 LMA

$816.36

3 Economic Development Program Delivery 18B LMA

$183.08

3 Economic Development Program Delivery 18B LMA

$105,731.39

3 Economic Development Program Delivery 18B LMA

$2,104.32

3 Economic Development Program Delivery 18B LMA

$1,094.52

3 Economic Development Program Delivery 18B LMA

$55,773.44

Economic Development Program Delivery 18B LMA

$153.63

3 Economic Development Program Delivery 18B LMA

$614.37

3 Economic Development Program Delivery 18B LMA

$391.62

3 Economic Development Program Delivery 18B LMA

$568.44

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CDBG Activity Summary Report (GPR) for Program Year 2010

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909 - PARKS/CHERI LINDSEY SKATE BRD/

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0011 - Parks, Recreational Facilities

PGM Year:

2001

Description:

Parks, Recreational Facilities (03F)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

CHERI LINDSEY PARK BINGHAMTON, NY 13904

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE BOARD PARK AT CHERI LINDSEY PARK LOCATED IN THE CDBG

TARGET AREA.

SUCH A FACILITY WAS HIGHLY SUPPORTED BY PUBLIC AS A PLACE FOR CHILDREN OF

AREA.THE ACTIVITY WAS RE-OPENED 92110 BY TA IN ORDER TO PAY FOR A STATE MANDATED

AUDIT ($3,750) OF A NYS PARKS GRANT THAT WAS LEVERAGED FOR THIS PROJECT.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 1

11/08/2001

Initial Funding Date:

451,588.24

3,750.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATEBOARD PARK IN CHERI LINDSEY PARK LOCATED IN THE CDBG TARGET AREA.

2001

PROJECT UNDERWAY IN THIS GRANT YEAR.

2002

PROJECT UNDERWAY. NEAR COMPLETION AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. AWAITING FINAL CLOSE OUT OF PROJECT.

THE CITY FEELS STRONGLY THAT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE

RESIDENTS NEAR THOSE PARKS. THE NEW SKATEBOARD PARK WILL PROVIDE AND OUTLET FOR YOUTHS TO ENJOY.

2003

SKATEBOARD PARK ACTIVITY TO PROVIDE A SAFE RECREATIONAL OUTLET FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. ACTIVITY NEAR

COMPLETION AND FINAL CLOSEOUT.

2004

The skateboard project was fully constructed in 2006. The City used CDBG funds to leverage a grant through the New York State Office of Parks,

Recreation and Historic Preservation to complete this project. As part of the City's grant closeout with the State, the City used CDBG funds to pay for

a state mandated independent audit. The audit was completed in 2010.

2010

ACTIVITY COMPLETE. INSTALLATION OF NEW SKATEBOARD PARK COMPLETED AND CLOSED OUT.

2006

1080 - LEAD PAINT RISK ASSESSMENT

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0056 - HOUSING ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION

PGM Year:

2003

Description:

Lead-Based/Lead Hazard Test/Abate

(14I)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

VARIOUS ADDRESSES BINGHAMTON, NY 13901

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

LEAD-BASED PAINT SURVEY AND RISK ASSESSMENT ON HOUSES COMING THROUGH

HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 24

11/06/2003

Initial Funding Date:

117,691.00

117,441.00

7,625.00

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Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

100.0%

Renter

Total

100.0%

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

LEAD BASED PAINT RISK ASSESSMENTS DONE ON HOUSES COMING THROUGH THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. ACTIVITY

IS ON-GOING.

2004

LEAD BASED PAINT RISK ASSESSMENTS DONE ON HOUSES COMING THROUGH THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. ACTIVITY

IS ON-GOING.

2003

1111 - INFRASTRUCTURE/DOWNTOWN LIGHTING 2004

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0010 - Public Facilities and Improvements

PGM Year:

2003

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

DOWNTOWN AREA BINGHAMTON, NY 13901

Status:

Location:

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Description:

Public Facilities and Improvement

(General) (03)

Matrix Code:

National Objective:

LMA

INSTALLATION OF ORNAMENTAL LIGHTS IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT TO PROMOTE SAFETY

AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

CONTRACT AWARDED TO CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION.THE PROJECT WAS REOPENED ON 92110

BY TA IN ORDER TO PAY FOR AUDIT ($4,750), MANDATED BY STATE, OF NYS GRANT THAT WAS

RECEIVED THROUGH SENATOR LIBOUS AS LEVERAGED RESOURCE FOR THIS PROJECT.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 2

04/05/2004

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

168,375.00

4,750.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHTING IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTICT TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND ENHANCE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

LIGHTS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. FINAL CLOSE-OUT FOR PROJECT.

2004

New period lighting in the City's downtown were fully installed in 2004. The City used CDBG funds to leverage a grant through the New York State

Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to complete this project. As part of the City's grant closeout with the State, the City used CDBG

funds to pay for a state mandated independent audit. The audit was completed in 2010.

2010

INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHTING IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTICT TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND ENHANCE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

LIGHTS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. AWAITING FINAL CLOSE-OUT FOR PROJECT.

2003

1203 - HOUSING PROGRAM DELIVERY COST

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0006 - HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

PGM Year:

2005

Description:

Rehabilitation Administration (14H)

Matrix Code:

Affordability

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St CITY HALL Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

PROGRAM DELIVERY FOR THE CITY HOUSING PROGRAMS INCLUDING REHAB AND PURCHASE

PROGRAMS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 20

11/01/2005

Initial Funding Date:

245,295.86

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

2005

1214 - BROOME COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0015 - HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY PROGRAMS

PGM Year:

2005

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

43-45 Carroll St Binghamton, NY 13901-3908

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

PROVIDES PROGRAM AND SERVICES FOR INNER-CITY YOUTH.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 73

11/03/2005

Initial Funding Date:

12,920.50

12,636.69

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

100.0%

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

2006

1267 - SOUTHSIDE COMMONS

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0001 - PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE

PGM Year:

2006

Description:

Public Facilities and Improvement

(General) (03)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

SITE DEVELOPMENT, PAVING AND DRAINAGE WORK AT SOUTHSIDE COMMONS SITE TO

CREATE FREE PUBLIC PARKING AREA AND A COMMUNITY COMMONS AREA IN A COMMERCIAL

DISTRICT OF SMALL BUSINESSES.

INCLUDED ACQUISITION AND DEMOLITION OF REAL PROPERTY (ONE SINGLE FAMILY

RESIDENTIAL UNIT), WHICH ENTAILED RELOCATION ASSISTANCE TO TWO TENANTS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 1

12/22/2006

Initial Funding Date:

595,000.00

343,335.19

330,644.72

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Total Population in Service Area: 2,263

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 77.70

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1271 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DELIVERY

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0006 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DELIVERY

PGM Year:

2006

Description:

ED Technical Assistance (18B)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create economic opportunities

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St CITY HALL Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

THE CITY OF BINGHAMTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

STAFF MEMBERS ASSIST THE EXECUTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES CARRIED

OUT BINGHAMTON LOCAL DEV.

CORP

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

11/28/2007

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 18,738

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 68.10

271,703.98

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1272 - HOUSING PROGRAM DELIVERY

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0005 - HOUSING PROGRAM DELIVERY

PGM Year:

2006

Description:

Rehabilitation Administration (14H)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St CITY HALL Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

PROGRAM DELIVERY COSTS FOR HOUSING PROGRAMS OFFERED USING CDBG FUNDS,

INCLUDING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR FOUR POSITIONS IN HOUSING DEPT.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

01/25/2007

Initial Funding Date:

236,247.74

0.00

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Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

100.0%

Renter

Total

100.0%

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

2006

1289 - FIRST WARD ACTION COUNCIL

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0010 - HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY PROGRAMS

PGM Year:

2006

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

CLINTON STREET BINGHAMTON, NY 13901

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

FIRST WARD ACTION COUNCIL OFFERS A HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR ELDER LOW AND

MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS.

PROGRAM CONSISTS OF SMALL HOME REPAIRS AND IS OPERATED CITYWIDE.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

03/16/2007

Initial Funding Date:

23,400.00

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Drawn In Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 65

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

100.0%

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

2007

2006

1315 - INFRASTRUCTURE/MILL AND PAVE

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE

PGM Year:

2005

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

MOELLER ST BINGHAMTON, NY 13901

Status:

Location:

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Description:

Public Facilities and Improvement

(General) (03)

Matrix Code:

National Objective:

LMA

MILL AND PAVE TOP COAT FOR MOELLER STREET, MATTHEWS STREET AND BROWN STREET

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 3

08/31/2007

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 4,252

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 73.40

237,414.03

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

THE CITY HAS INITIATED THE RESURFACING OF MOELLER STREET AND MATTHEWS STREET. THE PROJECT IS ONGOING AND WILL BE

COMPLETED IN 2008.

2007

THE CITY IS USING CDBG FUNDS FOR THE RESURFACING OF THREE STREETS LOCATED IN LOW/MODERATE INCOME AREAS. THE

STREETS INCLUDE MOELLER STREET, MATTHEWS STREET AND BROWN STREET.

2006

Mill and pave activities have been completed. The final drawdown occurred in 2009. The project was completely closed out in December 2011.

2010

1330 - CDBG GENERAL ADMINISTRATION YEAR 33

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0002 - GENERAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

General Program Administration (21A)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

CITY HALL 38 HALEY STREET BINGHAMTON, NY 13901

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE CDBG PROGRAM INCLUDING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR

FOURS STAFF MEMBERS. 

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

12/12/2007

Initial Funding Date:

354,289.14

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1331 - PLANNING AND DESIGN CDBG YEAR 33

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0003 - PLANNING AND DESIGN

PGM Year:

2007

Objective:

Completed

Status:

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Description:

Planning (20)

Matrix Code:

Outcome:

CITY HALL 38 HAWLEY STREET BINGHAMTON, NY

13901

National Objective:

Location:

PLANNING AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES FOR CITY OF BINGHAMTON CDBG PROGRAM INCLUDING

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND PLANNING FOR CDBG FUNDED ACTIVITIES. 

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

12/12/2007

Initial Funding Date:

122,716.96

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1332 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DELIVERY

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0005 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

ED Technical Assistance (18B)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

CITY HALL 38 HAWLEY STREET BINGHAMTON, NY

13901

National Objective:

LMJ

Status:

Location:

PORGRAM DELIVERY COSTS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED

USING CDBG FUNDS, INCLUDING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

12/13/2007

Initial Funding Date:

262,325.78

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

efef

2007

1333 - HOUSING PROGRAM DELIVERY CDBG YEAR 33

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0006 - HOUSING PROGRAM DELIVERY

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Rehabilitation Administration (14H)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

CITY HALL 38 HAWLEY STREET BINGHAMTON, NY

13901

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

PROGRAM DELIVERY COSTS FOR OPERATING THE CITY'S THREE MAIN HOUSING PROGRAMS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

12/12/2007

Initial Funding Date:

204,379.21

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

2007

1334 - CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR CDBG YEAR 33

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0004 - CODE ENFORCEMENT

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Code Enforcement (15)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St 38 HAWLEY STREET Binghamton, NY

13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF BINGHAMTON LOW AND MODERATE INCOME TARGET

AREAS, INCLUDING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR FOUR CODE OFFICERS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 250

12/12/2007

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

179,200.00

178,972.14

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1335 - GIS SERVICES FROM BROOME COUNTY

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0003 - PLANNING AND DESIGN

PGM Year:

2007

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Description:

Planning (20)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

FUNDING REQUIRED AS PART OF THE BROOME COUNTY SHARED SERICES CONTRACT FOR

GIS SERVICES. 

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

12/19/2007

Initial Funding Date:

5,000.00

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1341 - ACTION FOR OLDER PERSONS 2008 PROGRAM

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0011 - HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY PROGRAMS

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

30 W State St Binghamton, NY 13901-2332

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

ACTION FOR OLDER PERSONS PROVIDES A SENIOR MEDICAL COUNSELING PROGRAM.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 189

01/07/2008

Initial Funding Date:

17,658.00

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

203

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Total:

Hispanic:

217

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

217

100.0%

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

The contract for the CDBG funded human service program ended December 31, 2008. Final drawdowns occurred in Program Year 2008 and project

close out occurred in Program Year 2011.

2011

217

Action for Older Persons provided educational outreach and individual assistance on topics of advane health directives, health insurance and

accessing services to elderly residents. Information was offered in group seminars as well as one on one appointments at the agency's main office.

2008

1342 - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 2007-2008 PROGRAM

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0011 - HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY PROGRAMS

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

257 Washington St Binghamton, NY 13901-2722

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BINGHAMTON PROVIDES THE TEEN SCENE RECREATION,

EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 200

01/07/2008

Initial Funding Date:

24,999.62

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

158

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

158

100.0%

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

158

The Boys and Girls Club operated the Teen Center which provides teenage youth with a safe place to learn and play during afterschool hours.

Programs offered to the teens include fitness programming, step dancing, and basketball. Teens also helped with community events such as coat

drives, and participate in the Hire-a-Teen program which enables persons who need help with low-maintenance tasks to hire teens.

2008

The contract for the CDBG funded human service program ended December 31, 2008. Final drawdowns occurred in Program Year 2008 and project

close out occurred in Program Year 2011.

2011

2007

1343 - BROOME TIOGA ARC

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0011 - HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY PROGRAMS

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

125 Cutler Pond Rd Binghamton, NY 13905-1564

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

BROOME TIOGA ARC PROVIDES A SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR THE DISABLED.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 30

01/07/2008

Initial Funding Date:

13,000.00

0.00

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Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

100.0%

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

The agency successfully operated a four-day six week summer camp for disabled youth from the West Middle School. Participants were offered free

breakfast and lunch and free transportation provided by the Binghamton School District. Participants were involved with physical education programs

that would help maintain or improve their gross motor and fine motor skills, and to help them increase their sense of self worth and social acceptance.

Some older participants with disabilities were able to work 2.5 hours per day and assist program counselors with various projects.

2008

The contract for the CDBG funded human service program ended December 31, 2008. Final drawdowns occurred in Program Year 2008 and project

close out occurred in Program Year 2011.

2011

2007

1344 - CATHOLIC CHARITIES RSVP PROGRAM 2007-08

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0011 - HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY PROGRAMS

PGM Year:

2007

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

230 Main St Binghamton, NY 13905-2610

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

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Description:

CATHOLIC CHARITIES RSVP TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES DOOR-TO-DOOR

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR FRAIL ELDERLY WHO LIVE ALONE TO FOSTER SOCIAL

ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 100

01/07/2008

Initial Funding Date:

19,342.00

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

100.0%

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

Catholic Charities successfully operated the Retired Senior Volunteer Program which provides door to door transportation to frail elderly City of

Binghamton residents. The service enabled residents to maintain their community involvement, increase social connections, and help maintain

independent living in the community.

2008

The contract for the CDBG funded human service program ended December 31, 2008. Final drawdowns occurred in Program Year 2008 and project

close out occurred in Program Year 2011.

2011

2007

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1345 - MOTHERS AND BABIES PERINATAL NET 2007-08

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0011 - HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY PROGRAMS

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

45 Lewis St Binghamton, NY 13901-3028

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

MOTHERS AND BABIES PERINATAL NETWORK PROVIDES THE PARENTS ASLEADERS (PAL)

RESOURCE CENTER AS A DROP-IN COMMUNITY CENTER FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 200

01/07/2008

Initial Funding Date:

25,000.00

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

105

128

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

128

100.0%

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Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

128

The PAL program provided various family programming in the PAL Resource Center and in the community to help improve parent/child relations.

Programming included, but was not limited to, parenting education programs, talktimes raising awareness of child health, safety and nutrition, the PAL

Dinner Bell Program, KID's Closet and other special events.

2008

The contract for the CDBG funded human service program ended December 31, 2008. Final drawdowns occurred in Program Year 2008 and project

close out occurred in Program Year 2011.

2011

2007

1346 - FIRST WARD ACTION COUNCIL HOME REPAIR 08

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0009 - CDBG REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Rehab; Single-Unit Residential (14A)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

167 Clinton St

Binghamton, NY 13905-2225

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

FIRST WARD ACTION COUNCIL PROVIDES A PROFESSIONAL HOME REPAIR SERVICE FOR LOW

AND MODERATE INCOME SENIORS THROUGHOUT BROOME COUNTY.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 68

01/07/2008

Initial Funding Date:

25,000.00

24,149.95

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

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Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

2007

1351 - COLFAX AVENUE STREET RECONSTRUCTION

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0001 - PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE

PGM Year:

2006

Description:

Public Facilities and Improvement

(General) (03)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

COLFAX AVENUE BINGHAMTON, NY 13903

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION OF COLFAX AVENUE INCLUDING UTILITIES REPLACEMENT,

CURBS AND PAVING.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 1

01/18/2008

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 2,990

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 60.70

585,861.93

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

Full reconstruction of neighborhood street, with subsurface utililty repairs, sidewalks and curb upgrades, in a CDBG-eligible area.

2006

1352 - DEMOLITION/72-76 COURT STREET

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0011 - DEMOLITION AND CLEARANCE

PGM Year:

2005

Clearance and Demolition (04)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

72 Court St Binghamton, NY 13901

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

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Description:

PROJECT INCLUDES ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT, PRE-DEMILITION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW,

DEBRIS REMOVAL AND SECURING STRUCTURE FOR DEMOLITION.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 1

01/18/2008

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 1,610

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 81.30

121,733.65

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

Demolition of a blighted, downtown building, condemned for structural damage. The building, which was abandoned by LLC, was a publis safety risk,

and the City promptly moved to demolish the structure. Restore NY grant funds were committed to cover the majority of costs, and CDBG funds were

used as gap financing.

2008

1353 - AFD HSG/JOHNSON/5 HAMILTON

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0008 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM CLOSING COSTS

PGM Year:

2006

Description:

Direct Homeownership Assistance

(13)

Matrix Code:

Affordability

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

5 Hamilton St Binghamton, NY 13905-2641

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

DOWNPAYMENT AND CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Households (General) : 1

02/12/2008

Initial Funding Date:

3,462.42

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

2006

1354 - AFD HSG/WAHL/PEARL AVE

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0008 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM CLOSING COSTS

PGM Year:

2006

Description:

Direct Homeownership Assistance

(13)

Matrix Code:

Affordability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Canceled

22 Pearl Ave Binghamton, NY 13903-1809

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

CLOSING COSTS AND DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR PURCHASE OF HOME THROUGH

AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Households (General) : 1

02/12/2008

Initial Funding Date:

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

2006

1372 - PARK SIGNAGE/WAYFINDING AND GIS

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0013 - PARKS AND RECREATION

PGM Year:

2005

Description:

Parks, Recreational Facilities (03F)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

ELY PARK

BINGHAMTON, NY 13902

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

DIRECTIONAL SINGS INSTALLED BY DOT TO ASSIST RESIDENTS TO FIND ELY AND OTHER CITY

PARKS

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

05/27/2008

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 3,333

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 67.90

2,956.71

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

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1376 - NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0014 - NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Public Facilities and Improvement

(General) (03)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

PROJECTS CONDUCTED IN VARIOUS LOWMOD NEIGHBORHOODS SUCH AS GRAFFITI

REMOVAL, NEW GARBAGE CANS, INSTALLATION OF NEW PLANTERS.

PROJECTS DETERMINED BY NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROPOSALS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

06/26/2008

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 9,363

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 74.90

70,000.00

52,546.45

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1377 - 2007 STREET PROJECTS

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0007 - PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Public Facilities and Improvement

(General) (03)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

2007 STREET PROJECTS INCLUDING MILL AND PAVE PROJECTS AND STREET, CURB AND

SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 1

08/30/2008

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 9,321

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 77.80

524,752.81

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

CDBG funds were used to carry out annual Mill and Pave Program, as well as selected curb and sidewalk repairs,in CDBG eligible areas. A complete

listing and mapping inventory is provided in our annual CAPER report.

2008

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1378 - NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0015 - NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION CAMPAIGN

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Neighborhood Facilities (03E)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT FUND INCLUDING YOUTH CLEAN-UP

PROGRAMAND RECYCLING EDUCATION PROGRAM.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

08/30/2008

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 9,321

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 77.80

65,000.00

51,942.90

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1382 - INVESTOR OWNER/ROSENFELD/LAUREL AVE

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0010 - CDBG INVESTOR OWNER PROGRAM REHABILITATIONS

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Rehab; Multi-Unit Residential (14B)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

41 Laurel Ave Binghamton, NY 13905-4257

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

REHABILITATION OF MULTI-UNIT HOUSE INCLUDING INSULATION, SUMP PUMP, FOUNDATION,

CODE VIOLATIONS, ELECTRIC, PLUMBING ANF LEAD PAINT REMEDCIATION.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 2

11/21/2008

Initial Funding Date:

73,205.50

65.50

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

100.0%

Renter

Total

100.0%

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

Project onging

2007

Investor Owner rehab completed with scope of work that included new roof, gutters, front and back porch rehab, insulation, new windows, repair to

foundation, sump pump, new furnace and all code, electrical and plumbing violatons remediated.

2009

1387 - DEMO/LISLE AVE/CDBG

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0013 - CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION

PGM Year:

2006

Description:

Clearance and Demolition (04)

Matrix Code:

Affordability

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Canceled

46 Lisle Ave Binghamton, NY 13901

National Objective:

SBA

Status:

Location:

DEMOLITION, ON SITE ASBESTOS PROJECTAIR MONITORING

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 1

12/23/2008

Initial Funding Date:

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Accomplishment Narrative

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Year

# Benefitting

2006

1388 - ACTION FOR OLDER PERSONS

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0001 - FISCAL YEAR 34 HUMAN SERVICE ACTIVITIES

PGM Year:

2008

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

30 W State St Binghamton, NY 13901-2332

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

AOP RELIES ON THE ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY'S ADULT RESIDENTS WHO

SERVE AS TRAINED PEER VOLUNTEERS FOR THE AGENCYS THREE PRIMARY PROGRAMMING

AREAS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

02/06/2009

Initial Funding Date:

17,562.00

17,541.76

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

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Percent Low/Mod

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1389 - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0001 - FISCAL YEAR 34 HUMAN SERVICE ACTIVITIES

PGM Year:

2008

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

257 Washington St Binghamton, NY 13901-2722

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DOWNTOWN BINGHAMTON PROVIDES THE TEEN SCENE

RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

02/09/2009

Initial Funding Date:

14,749.00

14,703.86

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

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Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1390 - ACHIEVE

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0001 - FISCAL YEAR 34 HUMAN SERVICE ACTIVITIES

PGM Year:

2008

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

125 Cutler Pond Rd Binghamton, NY 13905-1564

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

ACHIEVE'S SUMMER PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES

OF 5-21 WITH VARIOUS DISABILITES AND FINANCIALNEED.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

02/09/2009

Initial Funding Date:

13,000.00

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Extremely Low

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

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Low Mod

Moderate

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

100.0%

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

The contract for the CDBG funded human service program ended December 31, 2009. Final drawdowns occurred in Program Year 2009 and project

close out occurred in Program Year 2011.

2011

The agency successfully operated a four-day six week summer camp for disabled youth from the MacArthur Elementary School. Participants were

offered free breakfast and lunch and free transportation provided by the Binghamton School District. The program included small group and/or

individual skills centers in the areas of reading, speech, math, fine motor skills and gross motor skills, physical education programming and field trips.

2009

1391 - CATHOLIC CHARITIES RSVP

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0001 - FISCAL YEAR 34 HUMAN SERVICE ACTIVITIES

PGM Year:

2008

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

230 Main St Binghamton, NY 13905-2610

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

CATHOLIC CHARITIES RSVP TRANSPORTATION PROVIDES DOOR TO DOORTRANSPORTATION

FOR FRAIL ELDERLY WHO LIVE ALONE TO FOSTER SOCIAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

02/09/2009

Initial Funding Date:

14,749.00

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

100.0%

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

Test

2008

1392 - HAVEN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0001 - FISCAL YEAR 34 HUMAN SERVICE ACTIVITIES

PGM Year:

2008

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

44 Main St Binghamton, NY 13905-3108

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

HAVEN PROVIDES A SAFE, DROP IN ENVIRONMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTS DURING THE

CRITICAL TIME BETWEEN THE TIME PARENTSGET HOME AND SCHOOL ENDS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

02/09/2009

Initial Funding Date:

19,939.45

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

100

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Total:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

162

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

162

100.0%

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

The contract for the CDBG funded human service program ended December 31, 2009. Final drawdowns occurred in Program Year 2009 and project

close out occurred in Program Year 2011.

2011

162

The HAVEN Afterschool Program provided students of Binghamton High School with educational and recreational activities during the hours of 3-6,

Tuesday thru Thursday. The agency collaborated with agencies such as the Binghamton University Decker School of Nursing, Broome County Gang

Prevention, and Planned Parenthood to conduct educational presentations around the issues of health and self care. Participants were also provided

with daily snacks, games, and internet access.

2009

1393 - MOTHERS & BABIES PERINATAL

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0001 - FISCAL YEAR 34 HUMAN SERVICE ACTIVITIES

PGM Year:

2008

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

457 State St Binghamton, NY 13901-2333

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

MOTHERS & BABIES PERINATAL NETWORK PROVIDES PARENTS AS LEADERS(PAL) RESOURCE

CENTER AS A DROP IN COMMUNITY CENTER FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

02/09/2009

Initial Funding Date:

20,000.00

18,080.48

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1394 - CDBG AND RESTORE 2 RESIDENTIAL DEMO PROJ

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0013 - CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Clearance and Demolition (04)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

SBA

Status:

Location:

Demolition of long-standing, blighted homes across the City of Binghamton, pursuant to our successful

Restore NY, Round 2 Grant Award of $2.2 million.

As part of this Restore NY award, approximately $400,000 was secured for demolition activities.

The CDBG funds will be used to upfront the total project funds, and the Restore NY reimbursement will be

receipted as program income.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 21

02/12/2009

Initial Funding Date:

494,458.00

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

Through contractors, the City successfully carried out demolitions of 22 blighted, foreclosured properties.

2009

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1395 - CDBG GENERAL ADMINISTRATION YEAR 34

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0002 - GENERAL PROGRAM ADMIN 2008

PGM Year:

2008

Description:

General Program Administration (21A)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR FOUR

STAFF MEMBERS

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

03/13/2009

Initial Funding Date:

443,700.82

367,171.66

15,350.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1396 - PLANNING AND DESIGN CDBG YEAR 34

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0003 - PLANNING AND DESIGN 2008

PGM Year:

2008

Description:

Planning (20)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

PLANNING AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES FOR CITY OF BINGHAMTON CDBGPROGRAM INCLUDING

ENVIRONMENT REVIEWS AND PLANNING FOR CDBG FUNDED ACTIVITIES.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

03/13/2009

Initial Funding Date:

138,069.00

126,244.21

303.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1397 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DELIVERY

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0004 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2008

PGM Year:

2008

ED Technical Assistance (18B)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMJ

Status:

Location:

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Description:

PROGRAM DELIVERY COSTS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED

USING CDBG FUNDS, INCLUDING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

03/13/2009

Initial Funding Date:

271,542.29

138,583.30

529.06

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1398 - HOUSING PROGRAM DELIVERY CDBG YEAR 34

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0005 - HOUSING PROGRAM DELIVERY 2008

PGM Year:

2008

Availability/accessibility

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

Status:

Location:

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Description:

Rehabilitation Administration (14H)

Matrix Code:

National Objective:

LMH

PROGRAM DELIVERY COSTS FOR OPERATING THE CITY'S THREE MAINHOUSING PROGRAMS

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

03/13/2009

Initial Funding Date:

269,257.50

987.24

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1399 - CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR CDBG YEAR 34

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0006 - CODE ENFORCEMENT 2008

PGM Year:

2008

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Description:

Code Enforcement (15)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF BINGHAMTON LOW AND MODERATEINCOME TARGET

AREAS, INCLUDING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR FOUR CODE OFFICERS

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 500

03/13/2009

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

230,509.04

6,648.88

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1400 - DEMOLITION/CDBG AND RESTORE ROUND 2

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0007 - DEMOLITION

PGM Year:

2008

Description:

Clearance and Demolition (04)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

SBA

Status:

Location:

CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION OF BLIGHTED HOUSES USING CDBG AND RESTORE NY FUNDS.

SECOND PHASE OF DEMOLITIONS, ALL OF WHICH ARE REPORTED UNDER IDIS ACTIVITY #1394

(CDBG AND RESTORE 2 RESIDENTIAL DEMO PROJECT).

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 22

03/19/2009

Initial Funding Date:

341,383.00

340,557.62

47,208.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1405 - ECONOMIC DEV REVOLVING LOAN/VMR

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0005 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PGM Year:

2007

Create economic opportunities

Objective:

Open

Status:

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Description:

ED Direct Financial Assistance to

For-Profits (18A)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Outcome:

100 Eldredge St 100 ELDREDGE ST Binghamton, NY

13901-2631

National Objective:

LMJ

Location:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN TO VMR ELECTRONICS TO PURCHASE

PROPERTY ON ELDREDGE STREET IN BINGHAMTON AND TO OPERATE AND GROW THEIR

ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING BUSINESS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Jobs : 15

04/29/2009

Initial Funding Date:

255,543.71

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

2008

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1406 - FIRST WARD ACTION COUNCIL

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - CDBG REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES 2008

PGM Year:

2008

Description:

Rehab; Single-Unit Residential (14A)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

167 Clinton St Binghamton, NY 13905-2225

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

FIRST WARD ACTION COUNCIL PROVIDES A PROFESSIONAL HOME REPAIR SERVICE FOR LOW

AND MODERATE INCOME SENIORS THOUGHOUT BROOME COUNTY

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

04/29/2009

Initial Funding Date:

20,000.00

19,911.91

4,967.95

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Accomplishment Narrative

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Year

# Benefitting

2008

1407 - NEIGHBOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0014 - NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 2008

PGM Year:

2008

Description:

Public Facilities and Improvement

(General) (03)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

PROJECTS CONDUCTED IN VARIOUS LOWMOD NEIGHBORHOODS SUCH AS GRAFFITI

REMOVAL, NEW PLANTINGS.

PROJECTS DETERMINED BY NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROPOSALS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 5

05/07/2009

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 9,363

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 74.90

80,000.00

79,106.06

8,805.17

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1411 - PARKS/STREET TREE PROGRAM

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0018 - PARKS AND RECREATION

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Parks, Recreational Facilities (03F)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St CITY HALL Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

INSTALLATION OF STREET TREES IN CDBG TARGET AREAS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STREET

TREE COUPON PROGRAM TO INCREASE TREE PLANTING IN CDBG TARGET AREA

NEIGHBORHOODS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 120

06/25/2009

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 13,012

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 70.30

5,000.00

1,269.24

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

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1415 - YOUTH PROGRAMMING 2008

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0015 - YOUTH PROGRAMMING

PGM Year:

2008

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St CITY HALL Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDING JOB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BY HAVING LOWMOD INCOME

YOUTH WORK ON NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS IN CDBG TARGET AREAS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

08/31/2009

Initial Funding Date:

35,000.00

30,204.97

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Accomplishment Narrative

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Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

Description:

Planned Repayment of Section 108

Loan Principal (19F)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St

Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

PLANNED REPAYMENT OF SECTION 108 LOANS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

08/31/2009

Initial Funding Date:

140,000.00

136,776.97

0.00

1417 - 2008 REPAYMENT OF 108 LOAN

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0017 - SECTION 108 LOAN REPAYMENT

PGM Year:

2008

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

Description:

Public Facilities and Improvement

(General) (03)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECTS LOCATED IN CDBG

TARGET AREAS.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 12

08/31/2009

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 5,069

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 81.40

265,281.20

0.00

1416 - STREET RECONSTRUCTION 2008

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0016 - PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE 2008

PGM Year:

2008

Year

# Benefitting

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1428 - General Program Admin YR35 2009

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0004 - CDBG Admin YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

General Program Administration (21A)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

General program administration

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

11/17/2009

Initial Funding Date:

473,789.18

364,223.34

230,268.38

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1429 - Neighborhood Beautification Activities

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0015 - Neighborhood Beautification CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Public Facilities and Improvement

(General) (03)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create economic opportunities

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Implementation of tree planting program; coupons, recycling education.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 30

12/10/2009

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 6,449

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 71.90

19,000.00

1,035.00

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1438 - Section 108 Loan Repayment

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0015 - SECTION 108 REPAYMENT LOAN

PGM Year:

2006

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Description:

Planned Repayment of Section 108

Loan Principal (19F)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

Repayment of Section 108 Loan, based on schedule established by HUD.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

01/06/2010

Initial Funding Date:

137,780.00

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1439 - Engineering Program Delivery

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0009 - Engineering Services CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Public Facilities and Improvement

(General) (03)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Program delivery costs of one senior engineer, provided dedicated support and technical assistance to all

CDBG-eligible projects, such as public facility improvements and demolition.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 15

01/06/2010

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

75,457.00

64,827.47

36,526.99

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1440 - Kennedy Park Rehabilitation

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0016 - PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE 2008

PGM Year:

2008

Parks, Recreational Facilities (03F)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

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National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

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Description:

Complete rehabilitation of Kennedy Park, the only park facility close to two major low-income senior

housing complexes in downtown Binghamton.

First public project in which 'green stormwater design' principles were used, and improvements allow for

greater accessibility to all users and increased security and comfort.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 1

01/06/2010

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 2,122

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 77.60

417,480.99

99,549.99

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

The City completed in 2009 the total rehabilitation of Kennedy Park, a small pocket park in the downtown area. This park is the only public

recreational space in proximity to two major housing complexes for low-income senior citizens. Senior citizen residents were involved in design

features of the park. Additionally, in keeping with the administration's sustainability goals, the city made this a demonstration project for green

stormwater design principles. It has completely transformed this area, enhancing both secuity and recreational comfort for low-mod senior residents in

the area, and creating a public space for all city residents and visitors.

2008

1441 - Planning and Design Services

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0005 - Planning and Design YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Planning (20)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

Planning and Design services.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

01/06/2010

Initial Funding Date:

174,386.00

92,535.83

56,160.48

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1442 - Economic Development Program Delivery

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0006 - Economic Development Program Delivery YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Sustainability

Create economic opportunities

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

Status:

Location:

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Description:

ED Direct Financial Assistance to

For-Profits (18A)

Matrix Code:

National Objective:

LMJ

Economic development program delivery, providing small businesses with technical assistance, loan

program education and assistance, and other supportive services in conjunction with the Binghamton

Local Development Corporation.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Jobs : 10

01/06/2010

Initial Funding Date:

302,824.07

287,061.34

157,380.39

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

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1443 - Code Enforcement

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0008 - Code Enforcement CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Code Enforcement (15)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Code enforcement in blighted areas within CDBG-eligible census tracts.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Organizations : 5,000

01/06/2010

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

204,217.58

183,685.84

94,044.79

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1444 - Housing Program Delivery

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0007 - Housing Program Delivery YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Rehabilitation Administration (14H)

Matrix Code:

Affordability

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

Program delivery of housing programs, including Affordable Housing, Single Family Rehabilitation,

First-time Homebuyer, and Multifamily Investor Rehabilitation.

Inspection of construction and HUD compliance monitoring.

Program delivery also includes other supportive services and partnership development around shared

goals, including quality housingliving spaces for low-income and affordable homeownership.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 10

01/06/2010

Initial Funding Date:

201,135.00

165,305.46

74,335.47

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1445 - Section 108 Loan Repayment

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0020 - SECTION 108 REPAYMENT LOAN

PGM Year:

2007

Description:

Planned Repayment of Section 108

Loan Principal (19F)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

Repayment of Section 108 Loan

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

01/23/2010

Initial Funding Date:

195,853.86

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

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1447 - Section 108 Loan Repayment

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0014 - Section 108 Payments YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Planned Repayment of Section 108

Loan Principal (19F)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

Planned repayment of Section 108 Loan

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

01/26/2010

Initial Funding Date:

120,000.00

235.89

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1451 - Gang Prevention - Street Outreach

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0019 - Youth Programming CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

The Youth Bureau will Contract with Broome County Gang Prevention to continue street outreach to

at-risk youth in a CDBG eligible area.

The program builds upon the successes of a BC Gang Prevention summer program, which pulled

together residents, faith leaders, private businesses, and the Binghamton Police to build an ad-hoc Youth

Center in an underserved neighborhood.

The CDBG funds will provide support to expand program operations from two days a week to four days a

week, improving access for lowmod youth.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 40

02/25/2010

Initial Funding Date:

5,000.00

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1453 - ACHIEVE

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0018 - Human Service Programs CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

Summer camp for children with disabilities.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 30

02/13/2010

Initial Funding Date:

7,765.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

100.0%

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

The contract for the CDBG funded human service program ended December 31, 2010. Final drawdowns and project close out occurred in Program

Year 2011.

2011

The agency successfully operated a four-day six week summer camp for disabled youth from the Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Participants

were offered free breakfast and lunch and free transportation provided by the Binghamton School District. The program included small group and/or

individual skills centers in the areas of reading, speech, math, fine motor skills and gross motor skills, physical education programming and field trips.

2010

1455 - Action For Older Persons

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0018 - Human Service Programs CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Senior Services (05A)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

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Description:

Action For Older Persons is receiving CDBG funds to operate the Senior Health Insurance & Advance

Care Planning Program which provides access to services that help seniors and younger disabled adults

become better health care consumers as they face complexities related to health insurance and planning

for long term care andor end of life.

Services will be offered on-site at senior housing and select community sites within the City of

Binghamton.

At these sites, Action for Older Persons will offer health insurance counseling services specifically

relating to Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, Medigap, Medicare Advantage plans, and

prescription drug plans.

Participants will be able to sign up for one-on-one counseling sessions with an ¿expert¿ peer volunteer at

the agency's office.

Education and outreach will also focus on advance health care planning and paying for long-term care.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 219

02/26/2010

Initial Funding Date:

18,000.00

17,964.85

10,999.38

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

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1456 - Boys and Girls Club

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0018 - Human Service Programs CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

The Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton operates the B@theC Teen Zone, which is designed to create an

environment where pre-teens and teenagers from 12-18 can call their ¿own¿.

The Teen Zone creates a place where teens feel safe, wanted and valued.

The Teen Zone offers many programs ranging from academic, recreational to entrepreneuial.

This year the Boys and Girls Club has initiated a new program titled "Launch A Healthy Lifestyle" which

focuses on obesity prevention by teaching teens healthier eating habits and offering opportunities for

physical activity.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 181

02/26/2010

Initial Funding Date:

7,765.00

7,587.26

5,021.45

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

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Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1457 - Broome County Urban League

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0018 - Human Service Programs CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

The After School and Summer Enrichment Program is a year long program that provides education and

prevention oriented services to low- income high- risk urban Binghamton residents, ages 5-12.

This program is designed to provide academically oriented programs in a safe supervised environment.

All students without access to Laidlaw transportation will be provided with safe transportation from school

and to their homes.

The students will receive snacks, participate in organized cross-cultural activities and receive homework

help.

The goal of the program is violence prevention and academic retention.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 38

02/26/2010

Initial Funding Date:

7,765.00

6,599.19

5,365.21

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

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Total

Percent Low/Mod

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1458 - Catholic Charities RSVP

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0018 - Human Service Programs CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Transportation Services (05E)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

Catholic Charities¿ RSVP Program provides door-to-door transportation for frail elderly who live alone in

order to provide them with socialization, nutrition, and community involvement.

Frail elderly are transported to Adult Day Care Centers, Senior Centers, Binghamton City Schools, and

other volunteer opportunities.

The program also provides transportation for Foster Grandparents and special trips in collaboration with

senior housing and other senior service providers.

As a Senior Corp Agency, RSVP has developed the ¿Bonesaver Program¿ and ¿Arthritis Foundation

Exercise Program¿ to promote bone building, strength, flexibility and increased range-of-motion.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 100

02/26/2010

Initial Funding Date:

7,765.00

7,758.86

585.98

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Extremely Low

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

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Low Mod

Moderate

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1459 - First Ward Action Council

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0018 - Human Service Programs CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Housing Services (14J)

Matrix Code:

Affordability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

First Ward Action Council provides professional home repair service to lowmoderate senior citizens

throughout Broome County.

The majority of the people served are elderly women living alone in their own homes with stringent

budgets.

The program provides an array of home repair services including but not limited to repairing leaky

faucets, toilets, installing building ramps, grab bars, dead bolt locks, hand railings, etc.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 52

02/26/2010

Initial Funding Date:

17,060.00

16,082.83

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

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Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1460 - Haven After Scool Program

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0018 - Human Service Programs CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

The HAVEN After School Program is designed to help Binghamton¿s high-risk youth achieve academic

success, better decision-making, and enhanced self-esteem.

The program offers mentoring, nutritional counseling, homework help, as well as special craft projects

and basketball.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 80

02/26/2010

Initial Funding Date:

19,000.00

18,997.62

13,290.35

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1461 - Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0018 - Human Service Programs CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network operates The Parents as Leaders (PAL) Family Resource Center

which is a drop-in community center for families with children ages birth through eight years old.

As opposed to a drop-off daycare center, parents, guardians and other caregivers attend the PAL Center

with their children to share social, emotional, cognitive and physical development issues and to take

advantage of the many diverse educational and resource programs offered through PAL.

PAL Center activities focus on intensive, non-judgmental and culturally-sensitive outreach, education and

support to empower families, encourage self-sufficiency and promote optimal child health and

development.

PAL is a broad-based, collaborative community initiative which links agencies and families.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 150

02/26/2010

Initial Funding Date:

19,999.97

13,391.41

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

100.0%

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

The contract for the CDBG funded human service program ended December 31, 2010. Final drawdowns and project close out occurred in Program

Year 2011.

2011

The PAL program provided various family programming in the PAL Resource Center and in the community to help improve parent/child relations.

Programming included, but was not limited to, parenting education programs, talktimes raising awareness of child health, safety and nutrition, the PAL

Dinner Bell Program, KID's Closet and other special events.

2010

1465 - Crime Victims Assistance Center

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0018 - Human Service Programs CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Crime Awareness (05I)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

The Crime Victims Assistance Center, Inc.

provides education, support, advocacy, and accompaniment services to innocent victims of crime.

Victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, physical assault and childsexual abuse are served by our

program.

Our organization is also designated as the Rape Crisis Center for Broome County.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 3,000

03/16/2010

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 3,000

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 100.00

14,880.00

6,488.71

5,593.21

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

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1467 - Restore NY Demolitions

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0011 - Demolition CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Clearance and Demolition (04)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

SBS

Status:

Location:

As with prior years, the City is using CDBG funds to leverage hundreds of thousands in state grant dollars

(Restore NY) to demolish blighted and abandoned properties in many of our distressed neighborhoods,

clearing the way for public green space or sites for new construction of affordable homes.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 20

03/16/2010

Initial Funding Date:

127,000.00

125,457.75

87,938.03

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1468 - BLDC Revolving Loan Program

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0013 - BLDC Revolving Loan Program CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

ED Direct Financial Assistance to

For-Profits (18A)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create economic opportunities

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Capitalization of revolving loan fund, which supports a variety of loan programs (including

microenterprise) to local small businesses for job creation and economic opportunities.

The revolving loan fund is administered by Binghamton Local Development Corporation, which has a

subrecipient agreement with the City.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Businesses : 5

03/16/2010

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

315,000.00

136,579.27

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

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1469 - YARD TREE COUPON PROGRAM

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0015 - Neighborhood Beautification CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Tree Planting (03N)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3776

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Coupons to reduce cost of tree plantings in designated areas.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 20

03/22/2010

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

1,000.00

140.00

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1471 - CDBG/INV OWNER REHAB/40 Oak St

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - Housing CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Rehab; Multi-Unit Residential (14B)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

40 Oak St Binghamton, NY 13905-4635

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

Investor owner two family rehab consisting of new roof, siding and upgrades ot plumbing and electrical as

well as remediation of any code violations

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 2

02/04/2011

Initial Funding Date:

68,295.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

100.0%

Renter

Total

100.0%

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

Investor Owner two family rehab completed. New roof, gutters and downspouts,replacement windows and vinyl siding was installed. Front and back

porch rehabs were done as well as attic insulation. All electrical and plumbing violations were brought to code. Lead rehab and cleaning completed.

2010

1475 - CDBG/Closing Costs/1096 Vestal Ave

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - Housing CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Direct Homeownership Assistance

(13)

Matrix Code:

Affordability

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

1096 Vestal Ave Binghamton, NY 13903-1529

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

First time homebuyer closing cost assistance.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Households (General) : 5,000

04/14/2010

Initial Funding Date:

5,000.00

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Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1477 - Summer Youth Green Corp

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0019 - Youth Programming CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

Summer Youth Employment

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

05/06/2010

Initial Funding Date:

18,300.00

17,975.34

16,956.69

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Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 20

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1478 - BC Fitness Academy

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0019 - Youth Programming CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3776

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

Wellness and Mentoring Program

Financing

Funded Amount:

05/06/2010

Initial Funding Date:

22,095.00

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Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 25

22,095.00

6,595.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1486 - CDBG/Inv Owner Rehab/1228 Vestal Ave

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - Housing CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Rehab; Multi-Unit Residential (14B)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

1228 Vestal Ave Binghamton, NY 13903-1719

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

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Description:

Investor owner rehab with scope of work consisting of new roof, gutters, windows, siding, electric,

plumbing and code violations remediated.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 2

11/16/2010

Initial Funding Date:

70,255.50

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

100.0%

Renter

Total

100.0%

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

Investor owner rehab. New roof, gutters/downspouts, replacement windows, siding, entry and storm doors were installed. A chimney ehab,porch

rehab and side entry rehab were completed. Second floor bathroom rehab completed, also installation of new kitchen floor.

2010

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1489 - 2009 Mill and Pave Program

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0010 - Public Infrastructure CDBG YR 35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Street Improvements (03K)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

The 2009 Mill and Pave Program will fund the improvements to approximately seven streets in CDBG

eligible areas.

The City aims to target and coordinate these infrastructure investments with housing and programmatic

investments to achieve more lasting, positive impact on low-income neighborhoods.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 9

07/27/2010

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

300,000.00

249,827.40

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1496 - Relocation Assistance - Southside Commons

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - Housing CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Relocation (08)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

30 Mary St Binghamton, NY 13903-1706

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

As part of our Southside Commons project (FY2006, IDIS#1267), the City had to acquire a property to

expand the footprint of the green space and free public parking district.

The City provided two tenants with relocation assistance, and since comparable units were found without

incurring any additional financial hardship to relocated tenants, the expenses were limited to security

deposits and moving expenses.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

09/28/2010

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

3,000.00

2,300.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

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1497 - Acquisition - 127 Liberty Street (Demo)

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - Housing CDBG YR35 2009

PGM Year:

2009

Description:

Acquisition of Real Property (01)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

127 Liberty St Binghamton, NY 13901-2534

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

The City purchased 127 Liberty Street from Broome County, at auction, in order to demolish.

This blighted structure is at a key corner in our "Liberty Square Development Area," in which concentrated

housing investments over the last few years has resulted in the steady turnaround and re-emergence of a

distressed neighborhood.

Demolishing this structure will continue to advance these community development gains.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

10/25/2010

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

10,691.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1504 - CDBG Admin

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0001 - CDBG Admin

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

General Program Administration (21A)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

General Program Administration

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

01/04/2011

Initial Funding Date:

215,000.00

209,861.58

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1505 - Planning and Design

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0002 - Planning and Design

PGM Year:

2010

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Description:

Planning (20)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

Planning and Design

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

01/04/2011

Initial Funding Date:

105,000.00

96,744.73

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1506 - Economic Development Program Delivery

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0003 - Eco Dev Program Delivery

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

ED Technical Assistance (18B)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create economic opportunities

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Economic Development Program Delivery

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Businesses : 10

01/05/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

200,000.00

191,205.76

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1507 - Code Enforcement

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0004 - Code Enforcement

PGM Year:

2010

Code Enforcement (15)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

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Description:

Code Enforcement

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Organizations : 5,000

01/05/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

115,000.00

111,726.83

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1508 - Housing Program Delivery

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0005 - Housing Program Delivery

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Rehabilitation Administration (14H)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Housing Program Delivery

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 100

01/05/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

100,000.00

96,336.54

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1510 - Engineering Services

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0006 - Engineering Services

PGM Year:

2010

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

Status:

Location:

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Description:

Public Facilities and Improvement

(General) (03)

Matrix Code:

National Objective:

LMA

Engineering Services

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 15

01/05/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

50,000.00

45,317.88

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1511 - CDBG/Closing Costs/279 Conklin Ave.

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0009 - Housing Activities

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Direct Homeownership Assistance

(13)

Matrix Code:

Affordability

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

279 Conklin Ave Binghamton, NY 13903-2333

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

First Time Homebuyer closing cost assistance.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Households (General) : 1

02/08/2011

Initial Funding Date:

5,000.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

100.0%

Renter

Total

100.0%

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

First time homebuyer-closing costs.

2010

1512 - CDBG/Closing Costs/143 Matthews St.

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0009 - Housing Activities

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Direct Homeownership Assistance

(13)

Matrix Code:

Affordability

Provide decent affordable housing

Objective:

Outcome:

Completed

143 Matthews St Binghamton, NY 13905-3837

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

Closing Cost Assistance for first time homebuyer program.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Households (General) : 1

03/18/2011

Initial Funding Date:

5,000.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

100.0%

Renter

Total

100.0%

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

First time homebuyers- closing cost assistance.

2010

1513 - Restore NY 3 Demolition

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0008 - Demolition

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Clearance and Demolition (04)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Restore New York 3 Demolition

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 10

01/05/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

50,450.00

24,202.50

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

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1514 - Section 108 Loan Repayment

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0011 - Section 108 Loan Payment

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Planned Repayment of Section 108

Loan Principal (19F)

Matrix Code:

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

National Objective:

Status:

Location:

Section 108 Repayments for Hotel DeVille loans.

There are only three more principal payments (811, 812, 813).62011: I reduced from $140,000 to

$100,000 in order to free up entitlement funds to fund Crime Prevention activity, which has immediate

expenses.

TA71811: Increased accordingly to cover principal and interest payment due 8111.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

01/05/2011

Initial Funding Date:

136,519.18

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1516 - Sheltered Workshop

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - Human Service Programs

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Employment Training (05H)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create economic opportunities

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

Employment Training

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 3

01/06/2011

Initial Funding Date:

17,623.00

4,226.81

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1517 - ACHIEVE

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0013 - Youth Programs

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

Summer Program for Special needs students

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 53

01/06/2011

Initial Funding Date:

10,000.00

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1518 - Action For Older Persons

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - Human Service Programs

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Senior Services (05A)

Matrix Code:

Affordability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

Senior Citizen health care planning program

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 219

01/06/2011

Initial Funding Date:

20,000.00

8,744.08

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1519 - Broome County Urban League

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - Human Service Programs

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

After School and Summer Enrichment Program

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 40

01/06/2011

Initial Funding Date:

13,488.00

5,044.50

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Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1520 - Catholic Charities RSVP

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - Human Service Programs

PGM Year:

2010

Transportation Services (05E)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

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Description:

The RSVP Transportation Program is a door-to-door service that transports frail seniors who are income

eligible to socialnutritional programs and volunteers to their work sites when they are no longer able to

drive themselves.

Currently we have three lift equipped buses and use paid part-time drivers to pick up clients.

Two buses run daily Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

One bus covers the City of Binghamton route and the other drives in the Town of Union.

We use the third bus as a back-up if one is in the garage for maintenance and also to provide special field

trips for seniors.

This year we have nearly doubled the number of special trips than we have been able to provide in the

last three years.We do not charge a fee.

Our passengers or their family members are asked to contribute to the program.

A suggested contribution of $2.50 per trip is asked, if they are able.

Our cost per trip in 2009 was $7.65 and the Binghamton bus made 4,130 trips.

Operating expenses are funded through the United Way of Broome County, Catholic Charities of Broome

County, the New York State Office for Aging, local fundraising and donations.By providing door-to-door

transportation service to RSVP volunteers and other at risk seniors, RSVP of Broome County can fulfill

our mission of enriching the lives of seniors and supporting those services that work to meet the needs of

the community.Scope of ServicesServices Depth of Services Transportation to senior centers Oak

Street Senior Center, Greenman Senior Center, First Ward Senior Center, Eastside Senior

CenterTransportation to Social Adult Day Care Yesteryears ¿ Isbell Street, BinghamtonTransportation for

volunteers & disabled individuals to work sites AVRE, Broome County Office for Aging, Broome County

Council of Churches, Chenango Valley Industries, Catholic CharitiesCaregiver support Support services

to the caregivers for their family members need for transportation to social and nutritional

programs.Program OutcomesThe proposed outcomes below will be measured using an Annual

Consumer Satisfaction Survey administered by Catholic Charities of Broome County.Objective

Intended OutcomesRiders will report that the program allows them to participate in the community and

increases their social contact. 100% of riders will report increased community participation and social

contact.Senior Center client riders will report that the noon meal they receive is an important part of their

diet. 95% of riders will report on the survey that the noon meal they receive at the senior center is an

important part of their nutrition.Riders will report that the program helps them to stay independent living in

their own homes longer. 85% of riders will report that the transportation program is helpful in allowing

them to remain living in their own homes.Caregivers will report that the program provides respite in their

responsibilities and allows them to maintain their employment. 100% of Caregivers will report that the

program provides needed respite.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 100

01/06/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

15,000.00

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1521 - Cornell Cooperative Extension

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - Human Service Programs

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create economic opportunities

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

Summer Youth Employment Program

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

01/07/2011

Initial Funding Date:

18,808.00

0.00

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Drawn In Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 50

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1522 - HAVEN After School Program

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0013 - Youth Programs

PGM Year:

2010

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

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Description:

HAVEN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMProgram SummaryThe Haven After School Program is in its

seventh year of operation as a drop-in center for under-involved Binghamton teens.

The Haven serves the local community by targeting students who are unsupervised after school during

the critical hours between school hours and parents returning home.

Haven provides recreational and educational activities, as well as mentoring through staff, adult

volunteers and the resident basketball coach.

Students are attracted to the Haven's facilities at Trinity Episcopal Church because of the basketball

court, organic vegetable garden, and a facility outfitted with a kitchen, lounge, library, music room,

computer room, and game room that includes a pool table and arcade games.

The program team offers mentoring, nutritional counseling, homework help, and nutritious snacks, as well

as teen-motivated access to recreational and educational resources including:homework coaching and

special craft projects.

Every afternoon ends with a one hour basketball game.Scope of ServicesThe Haven After School

Program provides an opportunity for Binghamton High School students to interact with positive adults and

each other in a safe, supervised environment.

Haven operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on the days that Binghamton School District

is in session.

Over the course of the school year, Haven makes available enrichment activities to 40-60 students.

As a drop in after-school center, an average of 15-20 students participate in Haven's enrichment

activities each session; an average of 30-35 students attend at least one session per week.The Haven

After School Program focuses on the social, emotional and academic development of Binghamton High

School students by offering mentoring, homework help, basketball coaching and educational group

discussions.

The majority of the students that attend Haven are under-involved in extra-curricular activities.

At Haven, students get to build social connections amongst themselves and with adults in a positive

setting and become more involved in their community.Haven homework coaching and special individual

or small group craft projects are available upon request.

Every afternoon ends with a one hour pick-up basketball game where both skilled and non-skilled players

can learn from each other.Program OutcomesHaven's specific outputs and outcomes are outlined as

follows:Outputs Out of 60-80 participants, 40 students will attend Haven at least once per week;

30 students will participate twice; and 20 will participate three times per week. 20 students will

assist in preparing special Haven meals and meals for STEP participants. 20 students will

participate in at least three educational group discussions presented by community

professionals. All Haven participates will learn the importance of self respect and respect for

others in building a strong school, and after-school community as well as lasting relationships.Outcomes-

Program will have a student retention rate of 85%- 90% of senior participants will receive high school

diploma - 50% of senior participants will attend post-secondary or vocational programs- 100% of students

will increase one grade level in subject areas of art, music and gymnastics- 75% of participants will

participate in basketball program more than 75% during program year

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 200

01/06/2011

Initial Funding Date:

20,000.00

12,512.71

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1523 - Literacy Volunteers

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - Human Service Programs

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Senior Services (05A)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

Adult Literacy Program

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 25

01/11/2011

Initial Funding Date:

19,900.00

3,914.02

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1524 - Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0013 - Youth Programs

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Public Services (General) (05)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Parents Resource Center

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 100

01/06/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

20,000.00

5,201.84

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

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1525 - First Ward Action Council

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0009 - Housing Activities

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Housing Services (14J)

Matrix Code:

Affordability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMH

Status:

Location:

Home Repair Program

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Housing Units : 53

01/07/2011

Initial Funding Date:

20,000.00

4,869.10

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

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Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1529 - ACHIEVE

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0012 - Human Service Programs

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

Summer Program for handicapped

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 30

01/10/2011

Initial Funding Date:

5,000.00

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

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Total

Percent Low/Mod

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1530 - BC Fitness Academy

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0013 - Youth Programs

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create economic opportunities

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

FOCUS FACTOR MENTORINGMARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM@ BC Fitness AcademyProgram

DescriptionFocus Factor MentoringMartial Arts Program is designed to provide City of Binghamton¿s

¿at-risk¿ youth an alternative to risky behaviors during the evening hours of 7:00pm ¿ 8:00pm.

The program is designed to assist the Binghamton City School District with student behavior modification

at school and home as well as provide mentoring to youth between the ages of 7-18.

One of the results of the traditional martial arts is to create a person who is self-aware.

This is represented by a person who is aware of hisher surrounding environment ¿ one who understands

hisher place within that environment, but is not controlled by it.

By increasing self-confidence, the need for acting out is diminished.

By instilling discipline, we minimize behavior referrals at school.

By sharpening focus and mental stamina, the ability to perform academically is increased.

By providing positive adult role modeling and peer groups, we fill a void in the lives of many of these

youth.Using martial arts as a platform this program will incorporate the traditional values of karate

(discipline, focus, respect) with the historic benefits of mentoring (healthy relationship development,

guidance, improved decision making) to provide youth a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop.Scope

of ServicesBC Fitness Academy will provide the following activities: martial arts instruction, mentoring,

snacks, wellness activities and field trips.

The program will serve 20 CDBG-eligible youth.

The program will operate Monday and Wednesday 7:00 ¿ 8:00pm and Friday 6:00 ¿ 8:00pm.

Quantitative Measures¿ Decrease in and out of school suspensions¿ 50% will increase their attendance

at school¿ 50% will increase their academic status at school¿ 100% will increase their knowledge of the

martial arts¿ 80% will improve their physical fitnessQualitative Measures¿ Increased self-esteem and

self-confidence¿ Increase in public speaking ability and opportunities¿ Increased knowledge of martial

arts¿ Develop meaningful relationships with peers and program leaders

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 20

01/11/2011

Initial Funding Date:

6,734.46

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1531 - Ross Park Amphitheatre

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0007 - Public Infrastructure & Parks

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Parks, Recreational Facilities (03F)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Canceled

Address Suppressed

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Permanent Resolution R11-2 authorizing the Mayor to submit an application and accept funds from the

NYS Office, Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation for the design and reconstruction of the Ross

Park Amphithreatre.

The County, working with the Zoological Society, secured a $300,000 grant to demolish and reconstruct

the Amphitheatre, as required by the NYS Office of Parks due to disrepair.

The City is accepting the grant, yet the County will continue to manage the project, pursuant to

agreements between City, County, Zoological Society and NYS Office of Parks.

Addressing the mandated repairs will allow City to compete for future grant awards from NYS Office of

Parks, and achieve goals consistent with our Consolidated Plan.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 1

01/13/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

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1541 - Metro Interfaith Home Rehab Contract

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0019 - HOME Rehabilitation Programs YR36 2010

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Housing Counseling (05U)

Matrix Code:

Affordability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

21 New St Binghamton, NY 13903-1759

National Objective:

LMC

Status:

Location:

Contract with Metro Interfaith for Home Ownership Rehab Funds

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Households (General) : 10

04/14/2011

Initial Funding Date:

12,666.00

2,500.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Page:

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Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1542 - Neighborhood Beautification

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0014 - Neighborhood Beautification

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Neighborhood Facilities (03E)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

This activity will fund Design Your Own Park efforts, Public Art installations, and Neighborhood IDEA!

Projects in lowmod areas.The City's Neighborhood Development Project Fund was launched in 2007 and

offered mini-grants to CDBG-eligible beautification projects driven by residents.

In order to improve and streamline the application process, the city developed the Neighborhood IDEA!

form, a one-page application that allows residents to access mini-grants to carry out eligible beautification

projects in CDBG-tracts.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 5

04/14/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

25,000.00

7,662.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1544 - 2011 Mill and Pave Program

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0007 - Public Infrastructure & Parks

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Street Improvements (03K)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Our annual Mill and Pave Program, this activity will result in substantial improvements to degraded streets

in CDBG eligible areas.

Approximately 6 streets are planned, and more accurate data (linear feet) will be provided at the end of

the construction season.

The City generally spends approximately $2 Million on street improvements annually ($1 M bonding

proceeds; $600,000 from NYS CHIPS; and CDBG funds.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 2,000

05/11/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 46,131

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 55.80

200,000.00

77,037.42

Annual Accomplishments

Accomplishment Narrative

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Year

# Benefitting

1545 - Crime Prevention - Surveillance Camera Installation

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0016 - Crime Prevention

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Crime Awareness (05I)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

1 Mather St Binghamton, NY 13905-2860

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

The City's PHCD Department is working with businesses, resident associations, human service agencies,

faith centers, members of the police department, and code enforcement on a comprehensive approach to

improving neighborhood safety in this low income neighborhood (MainEdwardsNorthThorp).

As part of this effort, we are installing three new street security cameras in one of the highest crime areas

in the city.

NYS Operation Impact funds will cover ongoing maintenance costs.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 200

06/20/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 2,437

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 79.90

25,978.20

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1546 - Urban Agriculture Youth Employment Program

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0015 - Green Job Corps

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Youth Services (05D)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create economic opportunities

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMCSV

Status:

Location:

CDBG funds for operating expenses to implement an urban agriculture youth employment program.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 10

07/07/2011

Initial Funding Date:

30,000.00

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

White:

Black/African American:

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1547 - Home Energy & Weatherization Training

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0015 - Green Job Corps

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Employment Training (05H)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create economic opportunities

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

38 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901-3767

National Objective:

LMCSV

Status:

Location:

CDBG funds for personnel, fringe and operating expenses to implement a home energy and

weatherization training program.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

People (General) : 20

07/07/2011

Initial Funding Date:

19,000.00

0.00

Number assisted:

Actual Accomplishments

Person

Hispanic

Owner

Total

Hispanic

Renter

Total

Hispanic

Total

Hispanic

Total

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White:

Black/African American:

Total:

Asian:

American Indian/Alaskan Native:

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & White:

Asian White:

Black/African American & White:

American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American:

Other multi-racial:

Asian/Pacific Islander:

Hispanic:

Female-headed Households:

Income Category:

Low Mod

Moderate

Extremely Low

Non Low Moderate

Total

Percent Low/Mod

Owner

Renter

Total

Person

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1548 - DYOP - Sunflower Park Utility Improvements

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0014 - Neighborhood Beautification

PGM Year:

2010

Parks, Recreational Facilities (03F)

Matrix Code:

Sustainability

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

185 Murray St Binghamton, NY 13905-2353

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Page:

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Description:

Sunflower Park, formerly named Murray Street Park, is one of the ¿entrants¿ into the Design Your Own

Park (DYOP) Contest.

In 2009, this neglected neighborhood pocket park in a predominantly lowmod income neighborhood was

selected by members of the First Ward Neighborhood Assembly as a priority investment, and the DYOP

initiative afforded residents an excellent opportunity to achieve this goal.

The residents held multiple block parties in 2010, and were one of the first resident teams to complete an

official ¿design entry.¿ The City agreed to fund the utility upgrades, which is a necessary first step before

residents and volunteers implement the landscaping work.

The City has term agreements with electrical and mechanicalplumbing contractors, and these contractors

carried out upgrades consistent with the residents¿ design, adding electrical services and boxes as well

as two water garden pumps.

These improvements to an existing park will leverage additional volunteer hours and donations, as

envisioned by the DYOP organizers (Binghamton University, United Way Broome County, City).

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 1

07/12/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 774

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 82.90

15,551.97

1,551.97

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

1549 - DYOP - Dog Park Site Preparation

IDIS Activity:

Project:

0014 - Neighborhood Beautification

PGM Year:

2010

Description:

Parks, Recreational Facilities (03F)

Matrix Code:

Availability/accessibility

Create suitable living environments

Objective:

Outcome:

Open

Cheri Lindsey Park Binghamton, NY 13901

National Objective:

LMA

Status:

Location:

Design Your Own Park Contest is an innovating civic engagement initiative, launched by the City of

Binghamton in partnership with Binghamton University and United Way of Broome County.

The goal is to empower residents to have them directly involved in the design, implementation, and

ongoing maintenance of city parks in disrepair.

With fewer resources available to create more livable and accessible open spaces and recreational

facilities, DYOP aims to build 'civic capital' that will be invested in areas of need.

The Dog Park is one of three resident teams in the first year of DYOP, and will take an abandoned BMX

dirt track in Cheri Lindsey Park, the key facility in a predominantly lowmod income neighborhood, and

convert and upgrade to the city's first dog park.

CDBG funds will be used to conduct a survey map ($1,325), grade the site and remove debris ($3,000),

and install fencing ($15,000) throughout CY2011 with different contractors.

Financing

Funded Amount:

Drawn In Program Year:

Drawn Thru Program Year:

Proposed Accomplishments

Public Facilities : 1

07/12/2011

Initial Funding Date:

Total Population in Service Area: 2,466

Census Tract Percent Low / Mod: 78.30

18,950.00

0.00

Annual Accomplishments

Year

# Benefitting

Accomplishment Narrative

$13,052,493.05

$2,967,849.06

$11,411,687.86

Total Funded Amount:

Total Drawn In Program Year:

Total Drawn Thru Program Year:

form HUD-40107-A (12/94)page 1 of 4 pages

Part II Fiscal Year Summary

1. Excess match from prior Federal fiscal year $

2. Match contributed during current Federal fiscal year (see Part III.9.) $

3. Total match available for current Federal fiscal year (line 1 + line 2) $

4. Match liability for current Federal fiscal year $

5. Excess match carried over to next Federal fiscal year (line 3 minus line 4) $

HOME Match Report

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Office of Community Planning and Development

Part III Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year

Part I Participant Identification

1. Participant No. (assigned by HUD) 2. Name of the Participating Jurisdiction 3. Name of Contact (person completing this report)

5. Street Address of the Participating Jurisdiction 4. Contact's Phone Number (include area code)

6. City 7. State 8. Zip Code

Match Contributions for

Federal Fiscal Year (yyyy)

OMB Approval No. 2506-0171

(exp. 12/31/2012)

7. Site Preparation,

1. Project No. 2. Date of 3. Cash 4. Foregone Taxes, 5. Appraised 6. Required Construction Materials, 8. Bond 9. Total

or Other ID Contribution (non-Federal sources) Fees, Charges Land / Real Property Infrastructure Donated labor Financing Match

(mm/dd/yyyy)

2010

M09-36-0501

City of Binghamton

Jennifer Taylor

38 Hawley Street

607-772-7028

Binghamton

13901

312457

90000

402457

86000

316457

IDIS 1480

11/19/2010

15000

IDIS 1483

11/18/2010

15000

IDIS 1484

10/22/2010

15000

IDIS 1492

01/18/2011

15000

IDIS 1488

01/26/2011

15000

IDIS 1538

04/13/2011

15000

form HUD-40107-A (12/94)page 2 of 4 pages

7. Site Preparation,

1. Project No. 2. Date of 3. Cash 4. Foregone Taxes, 5. Appraised 6. Required Construction Materials, 8. Bond 9. Total

or Other ID Contribution (non-Federal sources) Fees, Charges Land / Real Property Infrastructure Donated labor Financing Match

Name of the Participating Jurisdiction Federal Fiscal Year (yyyy)

(mm/dd/yyyy)

form HUD-40107-A (12/94)page 3 of 4 pages

Instructions for the HOME Match Report

3. Total match available for current Federal fiscal

year: The sum of excess match carried over from the

prior Federal fiscal year (Part II. line 1) and the total

match contribution for the current Federal fiscal year

(Part II. line 2). This sum is the total match available

for the Federal fiscal year.

4. Match liability for current Federal fiscal year: The

amount of match liability is available from HUD and

is provided periodically to PJs. The match must be

provided in the current year. The amount of match that

must be provided is based on the amount of HOME

funds drawn from the U.S. Treasury for HOME projects.

The amount of match required equals 25% of the

amount drawn down for HOME projects during the

Federal fiscal year. Excess match may be carried over

and used to meet match liability for subsequent years

(see Part II line 5). Funds drawn down for administra-

tive costs, CHDO operating expenses, and CHDO

capacity building do not have to be matched. Funds

drawn down for CHDO seed money and/or technical

assistance loans do not have to be matched if the

project does not go forward. A jurisdiction is allowed

to get a partial reduction (50%) of match if it meets one

of two statutory distress criteria, indicating “fiscal

distress,” or else a full reduction (100%) of match if it

meets both criteria, indicating “severe fiscal distress.”

The two criteria are poverty rate (must be equal to or

greater than 125% of the average national family

poverty rate to qualify for a reduction) and per capita

income (must be less than 75% of the national average

per capita income to qualify for a reduction). In

addition, a jurisdiction can get a full reduction if it is

declared a disaster area under the Robert T. Stafford

Disaster Relief and Emergency Act.

Applicability:

The HOME Match Report is part of the HOME APR and

must be filled out by every participating jurisdiction that

incurred a match liability. Match liability occurs when FY

1993 funds (or subsequent year funds) are drawn down

from the U.S. Treasury for HOME projects. A Participat-

ing Jurisdiction (PJ) may start counting match contribu-

tions as of the beginning of Federal Fiscal Year 1993

(October 1, 1992). A jurisdiction not required to submit

this report, either because it did not incur any match or

because it had a full match reduction, may submit a HOME

Match Report if it wishes. The match would count as

excess match that is carried over to subsequent years. The

match reported on this form must have been contributed

during the reporting period (between October 1 and Sep-

tember 30).

Timing:

This form is to be submitted as part of the HOME APR on

or before December 31. The original is sent to the HUD

Field Office. One copy is sent to the

Office of Affordable Housing Programs, CGHF

Room 7176, HUD, 451 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20410.

The participating jurisdiction also keeps a copy.

Instructions for Part II:

1. Excess match from prior Federal fiscal year: Excess

match carried over from prior Federal fiscal year.

2. Match contributed during current Federal fiscal

year: The total amount of match contributions for all

projects listed under Part III in column 9 for the

Federal fiscal year.

5. Excess match carried over to next Federal fiscal

year: The total match available for the current Federal

fiscal year (Part II. line 3) minus the match liability for

the current Federal fiscal year (Part II. line 4). Excess

match may be carried over and applied to future HOME

project match liability.

Instructions for Part III:

1. Project No. or Other ID: “Project number” is as-

signed by the C/MI System when the PJ makes a

project setup call. These projects involve at least some

Treasury funds. If the HOME project does not involve

Treasury funds, it must be identified with “other ID” as

follows: the fiscal year (last two digits only), followed

by a number (starting from “01” for the first non-

Treasury-funded project of the fiscal year), and then at

least one of the following abbreviations: “SF” for

project using shortfall funds, “PI” for projects using

program income, and “NON” for non-HOME-assisted

affordable housing. Example: 93.01.SF, 93.02.PI,

93.03.NON, etc.

Shortfall funds are non-HOME funds used to make up

the difference between the participation threshold and

the amount of HOME funds allocated to the PJ; the

participation threshold requirement applies only in the

PJ’s first year of eligibility. [§92.102]

Program income (also called “repayment income”) is

any return on the investment of HOME funds. This

income must be deposited in the jurisdiction’s HOME

account to be used for HOME projects. [§92.503(b)]

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 45 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and

maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information

unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number.

The HOME statute imposes a significant number of data collection and reporting requirements. This includes information on assisted properties, on the owners or tenants of the properties, and on other

programmatic areas. The information will be used: 1) to assist HOME participants in managing their programs; 2) to track per formance of participants in meeting fund commitment and expenditure

deadlines; 3) to permit HUD to determine whether each participant meets the HOME statutory income targeting and affordability requirements; and 4) to permit HUD to determine compliance with other

statutory and regulatory program requirements. This data collection is authorized under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act or related authorities. Access to Federal grant

funds is contingent on the reporting of certain project-specific data elements. Records of information collected will be maint ained by the recipients of the assistance. Information on activities and

expenditures of grant funds is public information and is generally available for disclosure. Recipients are responsible for en suring confidentiality when public disclosure is not required.

form HUD-40107-A (12/94)page 4 of 4 pages

Non-HOME-assisted affordable housing is investment

in housing not assisted by HOME funds that would

qualify as “affordable housing” under the HOME Pro-

gram definitions. “NON” funds must be contributed to

a specific project; it is not sufficient to make a contri-

bution to an entity engaged in developing affordable

housing. [§92.219(b)]

2. Date of Contribution: Enter the date of contribution.

Multiple entries may be made on a single line as long as

the contributions were made during the current fiscal

year. In such cases, if the contributions were made at

different dates during the year, enter the date of the last

contribution.

3. Cash: Cash contributions from non-Federal resources.

This means the funds are contributed permanently to the

HOME Program regardless of the form of investment the

jurisdiction provides to a project. Therefore all repay-

ment, interest, or other return on investment of the con-

tribution must be deposited in the PJ’s HOME account to

be used for HOME projects. The PJ, non-Federal public

entities (State/local governments), private entities, and

individuals can make contributions. The grant equiva-

lent of a below-market interest rate loan to the project is

eligible when the loan is not repayable to the PJ’s HOME

account. [§92.220(a)(1)] In addition, a cash contribution

can count as match if it is used for eligible costs defined

under §92.206 (except administrative costs and CHDO

operating expenses) or under §92.209, or for the follow-

ing non-eligible costs: the value of non-Federal funds

used to remove and relocate ECHO units to accommo-

date eligible tenants, a project reserve account for re-

placements, a project reserve account for unanticipated

increases in operating costs, operating subsidies, or costs

relating to the portion of a mixed-income or mixed-use

project not related to the affordable housing units.

[§92.219(c)]

4. Foregone Taxes, Fees, Charges: Taxes, fees, and charges

that are normally and customarily charged but have been

waived, foregone, or deferred in a manner that achieves

affordability of the HOME-assisted housing. This in-

cludes State tax credits for low-income housing develop-

ment. The amount of real estate taxes may be based on the

post-improvement property value. For those taxes, fees,

or charges given for future years, the value is the present

discounted cash value. [§92.220(a)(2)]

5. Appraised Land/Real Property: The appraised value,

before the HOME assistance is provided and minus

any debt burden, lien, or other encumbrance, of land or

other real property, not acquired with Federal re-

sources. The appraisal must be made by an indepen-

dent, certified appraiser. [§92.220(a)(3)]

6. Required Infrastructure: The cost of investment, not

made with Federal resources, in on-site and off-site

infrastructure directly required for HOME-assisted

affordable housing. The infrastructure must have been

completed no earlier than 12 months before HOME

funds were committed. [§92.220(a)(4)]

7. Site preparation, Construction materials, Donated

labor: The reasonable value of any site-preparation

and construction materials, not acquired with Federal

resources, and any donated or voluntary labor (see

§92.354(b)) in connection with the site-preparation

for, or construction or rehabilitation of, affordable

housing. The value of site-preparation and construc-

tion materials is determined in accordance with the

PJ’s cost estimate procedures. The value of donated or

voluntary labor is determined by a single rate (“labor

rate”) to be published annually in the Notice Of Fund-

ing Availability (NOFA) for the HOME Program.

[§92.220(6)]

8. Bond Financing: Multifamily and single-family

project bond financing must be validly issued by a

State or local government (or an agency, instrumental-

ity, or political subdivision thereof). 50% of a loan

from bond proceeds made to a multifamily affordable

housing project owner can count as match. 25% of a

loan from bond proceeds made to a single-family

affordable housing project owner can count as match.

Loans from all bond proceeds, including excess bond

match from prior years, may not exceed 25% of a PJ’s

total annual match contribution. [§92.220(a)(5)] The

amount in excess of the 25% cap for bonds may carry

over, and the excess will count as part of the statutory

limit of up to 25% per year. Requirements regarding

bond financing as an eligible source of match will be

available upon publication of the implementing regu-

lation early in FY 1994.

9. Total Match: Total of items 3 through 8. This is the

total match contribution for each project identified in

item 1.

Ineligible forms of match include:

1. Contributions made with or derived from Federal re-

sources e.g. CDBG funds [§92.220(b)(1)]

2. Interest rate subsidy attributable to the Federal tax-

exemption on financing or the value attributable to

Federal tax credits [§92.220(b)(2)]

3. Contributions from builders, contractors or investors,

including owner equity, involved with HOME-assisted

projects. [§92.220(b)(3)]

4. Sweat equity [§92.220(b)(4)]

5. Contributions from applicants/recipients of HOME

assistance [§92.220(b)(5)]

6. Fees/charges that are associated with the HOME Pro-

gram only, rather than normally and customarily

charged on all transactions or projects [§92.220(a)(2)]

7. Administrative costs

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