The City of Bowling Green developed a new method for CDBG allocation starting Program Year 14. The City reserves approximately 20% of its annual allocation for administration and fair housing activities, 80% for neighborhood improvements in the BG Reinvestment Area. The following neighborhood improvements projects in the BG Reinvestment Area were opportunities identified by City staff and neighborhood residents in Census Tract 112: Park Improvements, Sidewalk Improvements, and Affordable Housing. Prior year funded projects carrying over to this year include the Lampkin Park Walking Paths Project and Normalview Drive Realignment Project.
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Project Name
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112 Sidewalk Improvements
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Target Area
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BG Reinvestment Area
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Goals Supported
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Public Improvements
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Needs Addressed
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Economic Opportunity
Neighborhood Improvements
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Funding
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CDBG: $505,000
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Description
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New sidewalk facilities will be installed in various locations throughout Census Tract 112.
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Target Date
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6/30/19
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Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
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An estimated 3,402 neighborhood families will benefit with 78% of those families being LMI.
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Location Description
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Census Tract 112
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Planned Activities
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Activities include the planning, design, and installation of new sidewalks, curb, gutters, and stormwater facilities. Additionally easement acquisitions will take in project locations outside of the existing City right-of-way.
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Project Name
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112 Affordable Housing Home Ownership
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Target Area
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BG Reinvestment Area
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Goals Supported
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Quality Affordable Owner Housing
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Needs Addressed
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Quality Affordable Housing
Neighborhood Improvements
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Funding
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CDBG: $260,000, CDBG State: $240,000
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Description
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The City will partner with an outside agency to provide opportunities for affordable home ownership to LMI families.
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Target Date
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8/30/19
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Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
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An estimated 4 families will benefit with at least 51% of those families being LMI.
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Location Description
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Census Tract 112
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Planned Activities
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Planned activities include the planning, design, and installation of infrastructure required to construct new housing for affordable home ownership for LMI families.
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Project Name
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112 Park Improvements
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Target Area
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BG Reinvestment Area
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Goals Supported
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Public Improvements
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Needs Addressed
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Neighborhood Improvements
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Funding
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CDBG: $247,120, Local: $125,000
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Description
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Various improvements will be made to public parks in Census Tract 112.
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Target Date
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6/30/19
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Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
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An estimated 3,402 neighborhood families will benefit with 78% of those families being LMI.
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Location Description
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Census Tract 112
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Planned Activities
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Planned activities include the necessary planning and design for installation of new walking paths, street improvements, neighborhood connections, and other amenities at the City parks and greenways network. Additionally acquisition of property and/or easements will be made as required to implement the above mentioned activities.
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Project Name
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Fair Housing Education and Outreach
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Target Area
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BG Reinvestment Area
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Goals Supported
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Quality Affordable Rental Housing
Quality Affordable Owner Housing
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Needs Addressed
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Quality Affordable Housing
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Funding
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CDBG: $33,000
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Description
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The Bowling Green Human Rights Commission will provide Fair Housing Outreach and Education services throughout the community to citizens, landlords and property managers.
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Target Date
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6/30/19
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Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
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Location Description
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City of Bowling Green
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Planned Activities
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Activities will include fair housing workshops, outreach, newsletters, and trainings to citizens, property managers and landlords.
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Project Name
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General Administration
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Target Area
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BG Reinvestment Area
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Goals Supported
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Quality Affordable Rental Housing
Quality Affordable Owner Housing
Public Improvements
Economic Opportunity
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Needs Addressed
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Quality Affordable Housing
Economic Opportunity
Neighborhood Improvements
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Funding
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CDBG: $76,500
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Description
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Funds will be used to cover professional services, program costs, environmental mitigation costs, and personnel costs to operate and oversee the administration of the CDBG program.
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Target Date
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Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities
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Location Description
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Planned Activities
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