Thursday, March 06, 2008
Governor Culver Announces $30.7 Million For
Water, Sewer, Housing And Community Facility Improvement Projects
Culver Also Calls on President Bush and Congress to Restore
Federal Funds Cut from the Community
Development Block Grant Program
(Des Moines) – Today, Governor Chet Culver and Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) officials announced federal awards totaling $30,758,803 for community improvement projects across Iowa. IDED awarded the funds from two federal initiatives, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and HOME Investment Partnership Program to 83 projects across the state. IDED Director Mike Tramontina presented awards in Greenfield and Storm Lake today and will present awards in Riverside and Waverly tomorrow.
"To promote one Iowa with one unlimited future, we are taking action statewide to protect the quality of our drinking water, our housing, our sewer systems and our community facilities," said Governor Chet Culver. "Making investments in our infrastructure is critical to our public safety, our quality of life and our economy. These funds help ensure that all Iowans have the opportunity to thrive in a strong community and take advantage of Iowa's unlimited opportunities."
Communities and projects across the state will receive a total of over $30.7 million for community facilities, services and infrastructure improvements, as well as the creation or rehabilitation of affordable housing across Iowa.
"Iowa’s economy depends on communities meeting the needs of citizens," said IDED Director Mike Tramontina. "These funds help meet those needs while leveraging more than $69 million in local investments and creating nearly 900 new construction jobs across the state."
Unfortunately, over the past five years, federal funds for the CDBG program have been cut by over 16 percent. The proposed 2009 federal CDBG budget slashes an additional 18 percent from the program.
"These crucial infrastructure projects strengthen our communities and protect Iowa families," said Governor Culver. "I strongly urge President Bush and Congress to invest in our communities by restoring federal funds to these essential community development programs."
Since 1982, the CDBG program and HOME program have funded 3,374 awards in 847 Iowa cities and counties and provided more than $900 million in funding.
These awards are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). IDED is responsible for administering the funds in the non-metropolitan areas of the state. Applications are solicited annually, usually during the fall. The awards are based on the need and potential impact for the project, benefit to low- and moderate-income persons, and commitment of local resources to the project.
For more information on CDBG, HOME or other community programs, phone 515.242.4711, email community@iowalifechanging.com or visit http://www.iowalifechanging.com/community.
Community Facilities: Nine Awards, $4,290,000
Carroll County: Head Start Center Construction - $300,000
Cass County: Child Care Facility Construction - $600,000
Colo: Storm Sewer Improvements - $250,000
Ireton: Building Renovations for a Child Care Facility - $150,000
Louisa County: Community Health Facility Construction - $600,000
Mason City: Construction of Crisis Intervention Service Shelter - $690,000
Mediapolis: Child Care Facility Construction - $500,000
Sioux Center: Family Crisis Center Construction - $600,000
Storm Lake: Community Health Facility Construction - $600,000
Water and Sewer: 29 Awards, $9,595,200
Andrew: Sanitary Sewer Collection Improvements - $240,700
Brighton: Water Distribution System Improvements - $273,500
Coin: Sanitary Sewer Collection and Wastewater Treatment Improvements - $252,000
Colesburg: Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - $300,000
Correctionville: Sanitary Sewer Collection Improvements - $300,000
Dayton: Water Distribution Improvements and New Well Construction - $300,000
Delhi: Sanitary Sewer Collection and Wastewater Treatment Improvements - $300,000
Eldon: Water Distribution System Improvements - $300,000
Elkader: Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction - $500,000
Floyd: Water Treatment Plant Improvements - $300,000
Hartley: Water Treatment Plant Improvements - $500,000
Hastings: Sanitary Sewer Installation and Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction - $223,000
Keosauqua: Water Distribution System Improvements - $400,000
Lamoni: Water Treatment Plant Improvements - $250,000
Linden: Sanitary Sewer System Installation - $226,000
Low Moor: Sanitary Sewer Collection and Wastewater Treatment Improvements - $240,000
Manchester: Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - $600,000
Marion County: Sanitary Sewer System Installation - $255,000
Moulton: Sanitary Sewer Collection Improvements - $176,000
New Hartford: Sanitary Sewer Collection Improvements - $300,000
Perry: Sanitary Sewer Collection Improvements - $400,000
Quasqueton: Regional Water System Construction - $900,000
Sac City: Sanitary Sewer Collection Improvements - $400,000
St. Charles: Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - $250,000
Stuart: Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - $500,000
Welton: Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - $159,000
Whittemore: Water Treatment Plant Construction - $300,000
Woodbine: Water Treatment Plant Improvements - $250,000
Wyoming: Water Distribution System Improvements and New Well Construction - $200,000
Housing: 45 Awards, $16,873,603
Albert City: Albert City, Rehabilitation of Six (6) Owner Occupied Homes Including Lead Hazard Reduction Assistance -
$192,750
Bancroft: Greater Bancroft Company, L.C., Rehabilitation of Two (2) Existing Buildings Into Ten (10) Senior Independent
Living Units - $480,000
Belle Plaine: Rehabilitation of Six (6) owner occupied Single Family Homes in a Targeted Area - $220,234
Bode: City of Bode, Rehabilitation of Five (5) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes - $187,495
Burlington: Christian Action, Inc., Homeownership Assistance Program to Assist Eleven (11) First-time Homebuyers to
Purchase and Rehabilitate Homes - $288,189
Cedar Rapids: Home to Stay, L.P. - $800,000
Charles City: Charles City, Rehabilitation of Ten (10) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes in a Targeted Area -
$322,500
Clinton: Rehabilitation of Fourteen (14) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes in a Targeted Area - $489,586
Conrad: City of Conrad, Rehabilitation of Nine (9) Owner Occupied Homes - $293,700
Cresco: Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation, Four (4) New Single-family Homes as Part of NEICAC Rent to Own
Program [Two (2) in Cresco, one (1) in West Union and one (1) in Lawler] - $220,000
Davenport: Scott County Housing Council for the Lead Alliance, Homeownership Assistance Program to Assist Forty-five (45)
First-time Homebuyers to Purchase and Rehabilitate Homes - $432,000
Des Moines: Oakridge Neighborhood Associates, Limited Partnership - $800,000
DeWitt: City of DeWitt, Homeownership Assistance Program to Assist Six (6) First-time Homebuyers to Purchase and
Rehabilitate Homes - $222,994
DeWitt: City of DeWitt, Rehabilitation of Ten (10) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes in a Targeted Area - $330,990
Dubuque: Salvia House, Ltd., Eighteen (18) Room Single Room Occupancy Units Providing Permanent Supportive Housing to
Women - $800,000
Essex: Rehabilitation of Ten (10) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes - $315,000
Estherville: City of Estherville, Rehabilitation and Lead Hazard Reduction for Owner Occupied Housing - $304,250
Forest City: Forest City, Rehabilitation of Eight (8) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes in a Targeted Area -
$277,800
Fort Madison: Bluff Apartments of Fort Madison L.P. - $800,000
Greene County: Greene County, Homeownership Assistance Program to Assist Ten (10) First-time Homebuyers to Purchase and
Rehabilitate Homes - $364,990
Grinnell: City of Grinnell, Rehabilitation of Nine (9) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes - $286,187
Hampton: City of Hampton, Rehabilitation of Eight (8) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes in a Targeted Area -
$268,400
Hardin County: Hardin County, Homeownership Assistance to Assist Ten (10) First-time Homebuyers to Purchase and
Rehabilitate Homes - $299,840
Jefferson: Rehabilitation of Ten (10) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes - $349,990
Manning: City of Manning, Rehabilitation of Ten (10) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes in a Targeted Area -
$349,990
Maquoketa: City of Maquoketa, Homeownership Assistance Program and ADDI to Assist Eight (8) First-time Homebuyers to
Purchase and Rehabilitate Homes - $366,492
Marion: City of Marion, Rehabilitation of Six (6) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes Within a Targeted Area -
$214,234
Marshalltown: City of Marshalltown, HOME Funding to Assist Sixty (60) Low-income Families through the Tenant Based Rental
Assistance Program (TBRA) with Security Deposit, utility Deposit and First Month Rent Assistance - $50,000
Marshalltown: City of Marshalltown, Rehabilitation of Thirteen (13) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes in a Targeted Area
- $500,000
Mason City: Habitat for Humanity of Iowa, Inc., Homeownership Assistance Program to Assist Twenty (20) First-time
Homebuyers to Purchase and Rehabilitate Homes - $499,980
Mason City: Mason City, Rehabilitation of Thirteen (13) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes in a Targeted Area -
$359,858
Mason City: Mason City Housing Authority, Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) to Assist Fifteen (15) Elderly
Households that are Homeless or Near Homeless, and Families with Children Under the Age of Six Showing Elevated Blood
Lead Levels - $96,605
Osage: Powerhouse, LLC, Rehabilitation of Twelve (12) Units in the Upper Floors of the Maple Inn, an Existing Building in
Downtown Osage - $353,100
Oskaloosa: Grant Terrace, LLP - $750,000
Oskaloosa: Lincoln Terrace, L.P. - $750,000
Postville: City of Postville, Homeownership Assistance Program to Assist Eight (8) First-time Homebuyers to Purchase and
Rehabilitate Homes - $273,592
Riceville: City of Riceville, Rehabilitation of Eight (8) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes - $279,800
Rolfe: City of Rolfe, Rehabilitation of Eight (8) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes - $289,792
Roland: City of Roland, Rehabilitation of Eight (8) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes - $273,600
Sac City: Sac City, Rehabilitation of Ten (10) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes - $324,990
Sioux Rapids: City of Sioux Rapids, Rehabilitation of Seven (7) Single Family Residential Homes - $221,875
Spencer: Old Spencer School, LLP - $800,000
Stacyville: City of Stacyville, Homeownership Assistance Program to Assist Four (4) First-time Homebuyers to Purchase
Rehabilitate Homes - $130,300
Stanton: Rehabilitation of Ten (10) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes - $315,000
Woodbine: Rehabilitation of Ten (10) Owner Occupied Single Family Homes - $327,500