Oakland County Community & Home Improvement 2016 Guide

C O U N T Y
O A K L A N D
MESSAGE FROM
COMMUNITY
& H O M E
IMPROVEMENT
D I V I S I O N
2016 Services and Programs

Housing and Community Development Objectives
Household Income Limits
Housing Counseling Services
Emergency Housing Support
Home Improvement Program
Home Program
2016 Projected Use of Community Development Block Grant
Funds for Local Projects and Services
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment
Oakland Countys housing and community

development programs are funded by
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD).
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L. BROOKS PATTERSON
It gives me great pleasure to present this
overview of Oakland Countys Community
& Home Improvement Division activities
and a detailed account of the support
to our local communities under the
Community Development Block Grant
in 2016.
I am very proud that for more than 40
years we have enhanced the quality of life
for residents through housing counseling
services, our home improvement program
and community development projects.
My outstanding team in the Community
& Home Improvement Division offers
a variety of services and programs to
prevent foreclosure, fix up homes and
revitalize neighborhoods. And because
of our longstanding partnerships with
57 communities, public service agencies,
emergency shelters and community
development organizations, Oakland
County remains a great place to live, work,
play and prosper.
We have now begun implementing our
2016-2020 Consolidated Plan. Hundreds
of citizens, agencies and local officials
participated in its development last year
to set priorities over the next five years
for housing, community development
and public service activities benefitting
low-income persons. Our strategy will
help to keep our neighborhoods strong
and resilient, sustain quality affordable
housing and deliver critical human
services. You can find out more by
contacting us at (248) 858-0493.
L. Brooks Patterson
Oakland County Executive
NATIONAL HOUSING & COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
In 1975, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
voted to have the county participate in U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) community
planning and development programs. The overall goal
is to strengthen neighborhoods by supporting local
revitalization, home improvement and public services
for senior citizens, low income persons and families,
disadvantaged youth and disabled residents. As a HUD
entitlement county, Oakland County receives funds on
a formula basis to meet the national objectives of four
federal grants: the competitive Comprehensive Housing
Counseling Grant, Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). These
programs have invested about $300 million in Oakland
County communities since the program began more
than 40 years ago.
Two-thirds of CDBG funds received by Oakland County
are used to fund local community revitalization projects
involving public facilities, infrastructure, housing and
public service activities. Citizen input is included in
decision-making through the Citizens Advisory Council
and the development of our five-year consolidated plan.
Pages 6-11 of this report project how CDBG funds will
be used in 2016.
Eligibility for many of the local programs is based on
gross household income limits set by HUD (see chart at
right). Households that meet the Low-Income limit also
may be eligible for the countys Home Improvement
Program. Housing counseling is provided to all Oakland
County residents regardless of income.
2016 GROSS HOUSEHOLD
LOW-INCOME LIMITS*
FAMILY
SIZE
LOW-INCOME **
$37,450
$42,800
$48,150
$53,500
$57,800
$62,100
$66,350
$70,650
*HUD Section 8 Income Limits Effective March 28, 2016

(subject to change)
**Income Limits for Home Improvement Program
represent 80% of the area median family income
FAIR HOUSING IS YOUR RIGHT
05/13/2016
Equal access to rental housing and homeownership

opportunities IS THE LAW. Oakland County is committed
to ensuring fair and equal housing opportunities for all.
Citizens are guaranteed equal opportunity in financing
and securing housing of their choice regardless of
age, disability, marital status, family status, sex, race,
color, national origin or religion. If you or someone
you know feel discriminated against while seeking
housing financing or looking for a home or rental
property, contact Oakland Countys Community & Home
Improvement Division at (248) 858-5402.
HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES
Certified advisors offer FREE housing information,

education and referrals in a confidential setting. Get
help with:
Preventing Mortgage or Property Tax Foreclosure

Know your options if youre having trouble paying your

mortgage or property tax.
Reverse Mortgages for Those Aged 62 or Older

See if you are a good candidate for a reverse mortgage to use

the wealth established in your home without the need to sell.
The Home Buying Process

Learn what buying a home involves from what you can

afford to how to maintain it.
Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

Find out about security deposits, leases, maintenance

and affordability.
Credit and Budget Issues

Receive advice and coaching on financial matters.
Home Repairs, Subsidized Housing and Rental

Assistance for Low Income Households

W E CO N G R AT U L AT E A N D
WELCOME MELISSA FELICE
our newest housing counselor at Oakland

Countys Community & Home Improvement
Division. Melissa (on right) joins Kathy Williams
and Lon Shook who together work hard to meet
the housing needs of Oakland County residents.
Determine if you are eligible for programs that can

help with needed house repairs, increasing accessibility
or making housing more affordable.
Housing Discrimination

We can assist in filing a complaint if you feel discriminated

against when seeking housing financing or looking for a
home or rental property.
Preventing Homelessness

Get referrals to agencies for help with rent, utilities and

security deposits.
DID YOU KNOW?
All Oakland County residents can use our housing

counseling services regardless of their income.
Last year, housing counselors helped 98% of their
foreclosure clients achieve positive outcomes.
We are an approved agency of the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development and Michigan
State Housing Development Authority. Our
certified housing counselors have adopted the
Code of Ethics for housing professionals and
national industry standards.
EMERGENCY HOUSING SUPPORT
Oakland County housing counselors can provide

referrals to various agencies for short-term help to
prevent homelessness or quickly rehouse individuals
through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program.
Financial assistance is available to help pay rent, utilities
and moving expenses as well as security and utility
deposits. Housing relocation and stabilization services
also under the program include case management,
outreach and engagement and housing search and
placement. Support is given to area homeless shelter
providers for operations, maintenance and essential
services. ESG funded emergency shelters in Oakland
County served more than 1,000 homeless adults and
children last year.
Call (248) 858-5402
to meet with a housing counselor
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Qualified homeowners may receive loans of up to

$18,000 to make needed home repairs, including barrierfree access and energy saving upgrades. There are no
monthly payments and the total loan is due and payable
only when you no longer live in your home. Oakland
County staff is with you all the way from helping you
apply for the loan to overseeing all repair work and
paying pre-screened contractors.
To qualify, you must own and live in your own home in
Oakland County*, meet gross household income limits
set by the federal government (see page 2) and needed
improvements must be eligible under the program.
LAST YEAR
almost $2 million in loans

were provided to rehabilitate
more than 200 homes of low
income households
Repairs must result in the home being decent, safe

and sanitary. Based on home improvement needs,
financial situation and availability of funds at the time
of application, eligible improvements may include:
Barrier-free Access
Basement Waterproofing
Bathroom
Chimney
Door
Electrical System
Heating System
Insulation
Kitchen
Plumbing
Porch
Roof
Septic System
Siding
Structural Defect
Water and Sewer Line
Well
Window
*The City of Lake Angelus, Novi Township, Southfield

Township and Village of Bingham Farms do not participate
in the program.
Contractors may apply to

work with clients under
Oakland Countys Home
Improvement Program at
OCHousingPrograms.com
HOME PROGRAM
Non-profit Community Housing Development

Organizations (CHDOs) develop affordable housing
for qualified low income households under the HOME
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). They make
homeownership affordable while also stabilizing
neighborhoods and surrounding housing values.
Oakland County partners with two qualified CHDOs,
Community Housing Network (CHN) and Venture,
Inc. CHN works with all eligible clients but specializes
in working with households that have at least one
person with a disability.
Contact CHN at (248) 928-0111 and Venture Inc. at
(248) 209-2600 to learn more about their projects.
05/13/2016
Apply for an interestfree deferred payment

loan under the Home
Improvement Program at
OCHousingPrograms.com
or call (248) 858-5401
PROGRAM YEAR 2016 PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS

FOR LOCAL PROJECTS AND SERVICES
On or about June 2, 2016, the County of Oakland, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation, in compliance with federal regulations
will submit the following proposed projects and allocations to HUD for PY 2016 CDBG funding (see pages 6-11).
HOW TO READ
THE PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS

The use of federal housing and community development funds
must comply with a number of guidelines. The requirements
call for a list of the Projected Use of Funds. To save space, a
number of codes are used. For example, you may read a CDBG
project title like this:
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER A2a(I) $44,500
This means that the community will spend $44,500 of its 2016
CDBG funds on a senior citizen center. Each part of the code
A2a(I) is important. The capital letter indicates the national
objective. The CDBG national objective codes are:
A.
B.
C.

Project benefits low and/or moderate income people.

Project addresses slums or blighted conditions.
Project meets an urgent community need where no
other funding is available.
The number indicates the projects status under the National

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). These codes are:
1. The project is exempt from environmental review
by NEPA.
2. The project is categorically excluded from
environmental reviews by NEPA.
3. The project has been environmentally assessed.
The small letter indicates the regulatory authority for the project;
in other words, where in the regulations it states that the project
may receive CDBG funds. All regulations regarding CDBG are
in the Code of Federal Regulations, Volume 24 or 24 CFR. The
specific section comes afterward. Thus 24 CFR 570.201(c), means
volume 24, Code of Federal Regulations, section 570.201(c). The
regulatory codes used in this publication are:
a 24
b-24
c-24
d-24
e-24
f-24
g-24
h-24
i-24
j-24
k-24
CFR 570.201(a)
CFR 570.201(b)
CFR 570.201(c)
CFR 570.201(d)
CFR 570.201(e)
CFR 570.201(k)
CFR 570.202(a)
CFR 570.202(a)(1)
CFR 570.202(b)(2)
CFR 570.202(b)(3)
CFR 570.202(c)
l-24
m-24
n-24
o-24
p-24
r-24
s-24
t-24
u-24
v-25
CFR 570.202(d)
CFR 570.205(a)
CFR 570.206(a)
CFR 570.206(a)(1)
CFR 570.206(c)
CFR 570.207(b)(1)(iii)
CFR 570.207(b)(3)
CFR 570.208(a)(2)
CFR 570.202(e)
CFR 570.202(a)(2)
Finally, the Roman numeral indicates the performance objective

related to the project.
I. Objective: Create Suitable Living Environment
Goal: Strengthen Communities
Outcome: Improved Sustainability
II. Objective: Create Suitable Living Environment
Goal: Improve Quality of Life
Outcome: Improved Availability/Accessibility
III. Objective: Provide Decent Affordable Housing
Goal: Promote Decent Affordable Housing
Outcome: Improved Affordability
ABBREVIATIONS
ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act

ADMIN - Administration
APPROX - Approximately
AVE - Avenue
BDRY - Boundary
BG - Block Group
BLVD - Boulevard
BTW - Between
CDBG - Community Development Block Grant
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
CT - Census Tract
CTR - Center
DIA - Diameter
E - East/Eastern
EHR - Emergency Home Repair
FHCMD - Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit
FT - Feet/Foot
HH - Households
HIP - Home Improvement Program
HS - Housekeeping Service
IN - Inches
LF - Linear Feet/Foot
L/M - Low/Moderate Income
MHR - Minor Home Repair
N - North/Northern
OCCHI - Oakland County Community & Home
Improvement
ROW - Right of Way
RD - Road
RR - Railroad
S/R - Safety and Repair Services
S - South/Southern
SF - Square Feet/Foot
ST- Street
TBD - To Be Determined
TDD - Telephone Devices Deaf
TWP - Township
VLG - Village
W - West/Western
YS - Yard Services
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

C O M M U N I T I E S , A C T I V I T I E S A N D A L L O C AT I O N S
AUBURN HILLS
Cities
MINOR HOME REPAIR A2h(III)

$49,635
MHR to OCCHI guidelines for L/M HH. Repairs will conform to
OCCHI guidelines.
PUBLIC SERVICES A1e(II)
$13,333
YS for L/M senior and disabled households. Services will conform
to OCCHI guidelines and include lawn cutting and snow removal.
$4,939
Youth Services - Enrichment programs, summer camp, and tutoring
for youth from L/M HH.
$3,000
Services for abused spouses and their children as part of a county
executed and administered one year contract with HAVEN.
TOTAL $70,907
BLOOMFIELD HILLS

$6,000
Senior Services - Meals on Wheels and liquid nutritional supplements
program for income qualified seniors.
TOTAL $6,000
CLARKSTON

$6,000
Youth Services - Camp, skill building, tutoring and enrichment
programs for youth from L/M HH. Clarkston Area Youth Assistance.
TOTAL $6,000
CLAWSON
REMOVE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS A2c(I)

$22,411
Retrofit counter areas at City Hall, Clerks Office and Treasurers Office
to meet ADA compliance. 425 Main, Clawson.
Transportation services for Clawson senior residents.
$3,599

$3,000
Disabled Services - Purchase large print books for the visually impaired.
Blair Memorial Library.
$3,000
TOTAL $32,010
FARMINGTON
SENIOR CENTERS A1c(I)

$15,836
Pay access fee for building space to provide a senior center for
Farmington area seniors. Costick Activity Senior Center.
BERKLEY

$22,340
Retrofit existing sidewalk ramps to meet ADA standards. Oxford/
Ellwood, Oxford/Thomas and Oxford/Cummings.
$3,574
YS for L/M senior HH to OCCHI guidelines and includes lawn mowing,
snow removal, and spring/fall yard cleanup.
$3,000
$3,000
Disabled Services - Purchase up to 100 accessible reading material
items for disabled adults.
TOTAL $31,914
BIRMINGHAM

$13,436
Retrofit existing entrance doors and hallway on east side of the
municipal building to comply with ADA standards. City Hall - Police
Station Entry.
$6,306
YS for L/M senior and disabled adult HH to OCCHI guidelines and
includes lawn cutting, leaf and snow removal and salting.
$3,300
Senior Services - Outreach, information, referral, and counseling to
L/M senior and disabled adult HH.
$8,978
MHR to OCCHI guidelines for L/M HH. Repairs will conform to OCCHI
guidelines.
TOTAL $32,020

$6,786
Senior Services - Senior center staff wages for the provision of services
to eligible clientele. Costick Activity Senior Center.
TOTAL $22,622
FERNDALE
CODE ENFORCEMENT A1k(I)

Code Enforcement Activities. L/M areas specific.
$64,351

$8,000
YS for L/M seniors and L/M disabled adult HH to OCCHI guidelines
and includes lawn cutting, leaf raking and snow removal.
$3,000
TOTAL $75,351
HAZEL PARK

$80,834
Code Enforcement Activities. L/M areas specific.
TOTAL $80,834
HUNTINGTON WOODS
HOUSING REHABILITATION A2I(III)

$3,036
REHABILITATION SINGLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL
Contract work of the countys Home Improvement Program which is
available to low income homeowners in participating communities.
$3,197
Retrofit existing restrooms at City Hall to meet ADA standards. 26815
Scotia Rd.
$3,000
Transportation services for seniors and disabled adults to
appointments, shopping and events.
TOTAL $9,233
KEEGO HARBOR
PARKS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES A3c(I)

$8,943
Install exercise equipment, benches, picnic tables, playground
equipment, protective safety ground cover for Rose Sorter Park and
Fran Leaf Park.
$3,000
Youth Services - Summer camp for youth from L/M HH.
TOTAL $11,943
LATHRUP VILLAGE

$6,830
Senior Services - Recreation/ educational services, nutrition
information, exercise, transportation to events and meal program
for seniors. Lathrup Village Senior Center.
TOTAL $6,830
MADISON HEIGHTS
CODE ENFORCEMENT A1c(I)

$92,950
Code Enforcement Activities. Madison Heights L/M areas specific.
$17,332
YS for very low income seniors, very low income disabled adults and
very low income HH. Services will conform to OCCHI guidelines and
include lawn maintenance and snow removal.
TOTAL $110,282
PONTIAC
CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION A3c (I)

$581,526
Demolition of blighted structures. Pontiac - eligible areas specific.
$75,000
Replacing air conditioning units at the Ruth Peterson Senior Center,
990 Joslyn and Bowen Senior Center, 52 Bagley, Pontiac.
$75,000
Procure and hire a vendor through a RFP process to provide an
employment training program (ETP) including administration,
management, qualification and recruitment. Income eligible Pontiac
residents may receive a certification in the following areas including
but not limited to: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety
& Health Administration (OSHA) 10 hour construction training,
Asbestos Awareness, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP), First
Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External
Defibrillator (AED), Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response (HAZWOPER), Deconstruction Worker Training.
TOTAL $731,526
NORTHVILLE

$6,000
Senior Services - Senior Center staff wages for the provision of services
to eligible clientele. Northville Senior Community Center.
TOTAL $6,000
NOVI

$74,126
guidelines.
$10,000
Transportation services for seniors 62 and older to medical
appointments, shopping and other enrichment activities.
$10,000
Youth Services - Specialized counseling and camp scholarships for
youth from L/M HH.
$6,500
TOTAL $100,626
OAK PARK
ROCHESTER

$24,293
Retrofit existing surface by installing poured in place playground
safety surface to meet ADA standards. Rochester Municipal Park.
TOTAL $24,293
ROCHESTER HILLS

$121,817
guidelines.
$10,000
YS for income qualified senior and income qualified disabled adult HH.
Services will conform to OCCHI guidelines and include lawn cutting,
leaf removal, snow removal and salting.
CODE ENFORCEMENT A1c(I)

$82,915
Code Enforcement Activities. Oak Park L/M areas specific.

Emergency clothing to L/M HH.

$30,000
YS for income qualified senior and income qualified disabled adult
HH. Services will conform to OCCHI guidelines and include lawn
service, snow removal, spring/fall yard cleanup and gutter cleaning.
TOTAL $112,915

$7,000
TOTAL $148,817
ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE

$31,024
Fund access fee for senior facility building space. Center for Active
Adults, South Lyon.

$6,000
TOTAL $6,000
PLEASANT RIDGE

$6,000
to eligible clientele. Pleasant Ridge Community Center.
TOTAL $6,000
$10,000
SOUTH LYON

$5,000
TOTAL $36,024
SYLVAN LAKE

$6,000
YS for senior and L/M HH. Services will conform to OCCHI guidelines
and provide lawn cutting, general/spring/fall yard cleanup, and
dangerous tree removal/trimming.
TOTAL $6,000
TROY
REMOVE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS A2c (I)

$77,724
Retrofit sidewalks to include 12 ADA compliant ramps at 6 separate
Big Beaver crossings. 888 W. Big Beaver to cross Big Beaver; Big Beaver
median at Wilshire & Town Center, 791 W. Big Beaver to cross Big
Beaver & Troy Center, Troy Center median, 767 W. Big Beaver to cross
Big Beaver & Troy Center, 660 W. Big Beaver to cross Big Beaver.
$42,953
YS for income qualified senior and income qualified disabled adult HH.
Services will conform to OCCHI guidelines and include lawn service,
snow removal, and spring/fall yard cleanup.
TREE PLANTING A2c(1)
$22,500
Tree planting section 25 N of Maple & S of Big Beaver/W of Dequindre
& E of Castleton. Approx 50 trees planted in ROW.
TOTAL $143,177
ADDISON
Townships

$5,075
guidelines.
$3,000
Transportation services for L/M clientele.
TOTAL $8,075
BLOOMFIELD

$46,736
MHR for the homes of income qualified HH. Repairs will conform to
OCCHI guidelines.
$20,029
Senior Services - Meals on wheels program for Bloomfield Twp senior
residents 62 and older.
TOTAL $66,765
BRANDON

$24,835
Hire an architect to redesign the kitchen, including specifications,
materials list, and lighting plan to meet ADA standards. Hire a project
manager/supplies/installer to implement redesign per specifications.
Edna Burton Senior Center, Ortonville.
$4,500
Emergency food/or personal care vouchers for L/M HH. Brandon,
Groveland and Ortonville.
WALLED LAKE

$3,500
Youth Services - Camp, skill building, tutoring and prevention
programs for youth from L/M HH.
TOTAL $32,835

$5,832
Contract work of the Countys Home Improvement Program which is
COMMERCE
SENIOR CENTER A1c(I)

$12,000
Pay access fee for building space for seniors. Wixom Senior Center.

Homebound and congregate meals for seniors.

$3,706
Emergency rent/mortgage, utility, medical and transportation
assistance to L/M HH.

$5,000

$3,706
TOTAL $25,244

$5,000
Youth Services - Summer Camp for children from L/M HH.
TOTAL $71,832
MOBILE MINOR HOME REPAIR A2h(III)

$50,742
MHR for the homes of income qualified HH. Repairs will conform to
OCCHI guidelines.
$11,090
WIXOM

$28,532
Retrofit existing entrance ramp, doorway, restroom, back porch,
flooring and parking lot to meet ADA standards and install gazebo.
Gibson House and Park.
$3,500
Emergency rent, clothing, utility and food assistance for income
qualified HH.
$3,361
Disabled Services - Provide mental health services, emergency/short
term psychiatric services, crisis intervention, residential and outpatient counseling to disabled adults over 18 years of age.
05/13/2016

$5,000
TOTAL $40,393
GROVELAND

$11,216
Retrofit existing restrooms to ADA standards. Hire architect to redesign
kitchen including specifications, materials and lighting plan to ADA
standards. Hire project manager/supplier/installer to implement
redesign per specifications. Edna Burton Senior Center, Ortonville.
$3,000
Youth Services - Prevention programs, skill building, family counseling,
recreational/educational programs and summer Camp for children
from L/M HH.
TOTAL $14,216
HIGHLAND

$30,232
Retrofit existing north entrance door, sidewalk/ramp/barrier free
parking spots, and patio door to meet ADA standards. Highland
Senior Center.
$12,957
Transportation services for Highland Twp resident seniors 62 and
older and disabled adults 18 and older.
TOTAL $43,189
HOLLY

$10,680
$4,576
Emergency rent/mortgage payments, heat/electric/water shutoff
payments lasting no longer than 3 months and to Oakland Countys
guidelines.
TOTAL $15,256
INDEPENDENCE

$53,972
MHR for the homes of L/M HH. Repairs will conform to OCCHI
guidelines.
$3,492
to eligible clientele. Independence Twp Senior Center.
$7,639
Provide transportation services for seniors 62 and older and disabled
adults 18 and older to medical appointments, shopping, employment,
and Senior Center.
MILFORD

$15,193
Retrofit existing sidewalk ramps by inserting ADA accessible truncated
domes. NW & NE corners of GM Rd/Huron, SW &SE corners of GM Rd/
Mill and SW & SE corners of GM Rd/Dean.
$3,200
Transportation services for income qualified persons and disabled
adults.
$3,000
Emergency food/clothing for seniors 62 and older and L/M HH.
TOTAL $21,393
OAKLAND
MOBILE HOME/MINOR HOME REPAIR A2h(III) $16,897

Minor home repairs for the mobile homes of income qualified HH as
part of a county executed and administered contract with OLHSA.
Repairs will conform to OCCHI guidelines. Woodlands Mobile Home
Estates.
Transportation services for income qualified HH.
$3,521

$3,500
TOTAL $23,918
ORION

$53,592
$22,967
Transportation services for seniors and disabled adults.
TOTAL $76,559
OXFORD
MOBILE HOME/MINOR HOME REPAIR A2h(III) $26,206

Minor home repairs for the mobile homes of L/M HH. Repairs will
conform to Oakland County guidelines. Villa Mobile Home Parks.
$11,231
Emergency food, utility, rent/mortgage, medical and educational
assistance for income qualified L/M Oxford Twp HH.
TOTAL $37,437

$12,000
Youth Services - Summer camp program for children from L/M HH.
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance.
TOTAL $77,103
LYON

$7,219
guidelines.
$3,317
Youth Services - Camp, tutoring, skill building, career counseling, and
wellness programs for youth from L/M HH.
$16,183
Fund access fee for senior facility building space. Center for Active
Adults, South Lyon.
$3,000
TOTAL $29,719
ROSE

$10,530
guidelines.
$3,000
YS for seniors 62 and older. Services will conform to OCCHI guidelines
and include lawn service, snow removal, spring/fall yard cleanup,
gutter cleaning, tree trimming and dangerous tree removal.
TOTAL $13,530
ROYAL OAK

$16,188
Code Enforcement Activities. Royal Oak Twp L/M areas specific.
TOTAL $16,188
LAKE ORION
SPRINGFIELD

$10,340
Fund access fee for senior facility building space. Independence Twp
Senior Center.
$10,341
guidelines.
$8,864
Emergency food, clothing, medical assistance or financial aid for
L/M HH.
TOTAL $29,545
WEST BLOOMFIELD

$75,851
Retrofit approx 1000 ft. of safety path on S side of Long Lake Rd from
Normanwood to connection at W Bloomfield Trail and installation
of ADA compliant curb ramps at Normanwood and Long Lake Rd.
Senior Services - Homebound senior meal program.
$28,526

$9,456
Retrofit Existing sidewalks with ADA compliant sidewalk ramps.
Front St, Anderson, Washington, E Flint, Glenn Ct, Perry, Cass, M-24
and Atwater, Atwater, Bagley and Newton. Village of Lake Orion.
TOTAL $9,456
LEONARD

$3,000
guidelines.
$3,000
Youth Services - Camp, tutoring, skill building, career counseling, and
wellness programs for youth from L/M HH.
TOTAL $6,000
MILFORD

$9,970
Retrofit existing sidewalk ramps with ADA complaint truncated domes.
NW and NE corner GM/Huron, SW and SE corner GM/Mill, SW and SE
corner GM/Dean, SW and SE corner GM/Clinton.

$3,000
TOTAL $107,377

$4,145
Provide transportation services for seniors and disabled adults to
work, health care and recreational activities.
TOTAL $14,115
WHITE LAKE
ORTONVILLE

$8,936
Senior Services - Provide homebound and congregate meal program
for seniors 62 and older. White Lake Twp Senior Center.
OXFORD

$50,000
guidelines.

$8,937
TOTAL $67,873
BEVERLY HILLS
Villages

$10,174
guidelines.
$4,360
YS for L/M senior HH. Services will conform to OCCHI guidelines.
TOTAL $14,534
FRANKLIN

$6,000
Emergency food and/or personal care vouchers for L/M HH. Village
wide, Brandon Twp and Brandon School District.
TOTAL $6,000
$5,338
PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITY A1e(II)
$5,000
Emergency food and/or utility assistance to L/M HH.
TOTAL $10,338
WOLVERINE LAKE

$5,218
$3,000
TOTAL $8,218

$6,000
Senior Services - Senior Center newsletter for approximately 1200
senior residents. Next Senior Center.
TOTAL $6,000
HOLLY
CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION A3c (I)

$16,193
Demolish a vacant/blighted residential structure. 302 North St. Holly
Village
$3,000
YS for L/M senior and disabled adult HH. Services will conform to
OCCHI guidelines and include spring/fall yard cleanup, leaf cleanup,
lawn mowing, and snow removal.
10
05/13/2016

$3,000
Youth Services - Skill building, camp, mentoring, and case management
service for youth from L/M HH.
TOTAL $22,193
OAKLAND COUNTY
CO M M U N I T Y & H O M E
IMPROVEMENT
COMMUNITY
D E V DIVISION
ELOPMENT
Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG)
COUNTY LEVEL PROGRAMS
CDBG Administration A2l(III)
$634,483
Administration of the CDBG program including management, public
information, housing counseling and fair housing activities
Housing Rehabilitation A2l(III)
Contract work of the Home Improvement Program available to income
qualified homeowners in participating communities
Home Improvement Program Direct Project Costs $1,285,309
Allowable direct project costs integral to completing home improvements
Home Improvement Program Revolving Loan Funds(RLF)
(Estimated)
$700,000
Estimated loan payments to fund future home improvement loans
Housing Counseling Services A1e(II)
$370,000
Comprehensive housing counseling services to help address housing
matters including foreclosure, homebuyer and tenant issues
county-wide
COUNTY LEVEL PROGRAMS TOTAL
$2,989,792
COMMUNITY LEVEL PROGRAMS TOTAL
$2,732,625
CDBG funds for community projects to benefit low income persons or
neighborhoods including public facilities, neighborhood and housing
improvements and public services
CDBG PROGRAM TOTAL
$5,722,417
($5,022,417 Grant; $700,000 Estimated RLF)
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME)

HOME Administration A1o
Administration of the HOME program
HOME Grant Funds
$223,379
Program Income (Estimated PI)
$80,000
Housing Rehabilitation A2l
Contract work of the Home Improvement Program available to
income qualified homeowners in HOME Consortium communities
HOME Grant Funds
$1,675,348
Oakland County Match for Housing Rehabilitation
(Required)
$418,837
Program Income (Estimated PI)
$720,000
Estimated loan payments to fund future home improvements
Homebuyer Assistance A2
Fund Community Housing Development Organizations to develop
affordable housing through acquisition, rehabilitation or construction
for sale to low income homebuyers
HOME Grant Funds
$335,070
Oakland County Match (Required)
$83,768
HOME PROGRAM TOTAL
$3,536,402
($2,233,797 Grant; $502,605 Match; $800,000 Est. PI)
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT A1o

Administration (7.5%)
$24,700
Homeless Management Information System/
Data Collection (7.5%) $24,701
Homeless Prevention
and Rapid Rehousing Services
$107,885
Emergency Shelter Operations
and Provision of Essential Services
$172,054
ESG PROGRAM TOTAL
$329,340
The County of Oakland shall execute the grant agreements and
approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15) percent
variance from the award, consistent with the agreements as
originally approved.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS & NOTICE

OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
On or about June 2, 2016 the County of Oakland will submit a request to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Michigan State Field Office
for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds under
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the
Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act, and the Homeless Emergency
Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act, to undertake projects known as
CDBG, HOME, and ESG for the purpose of:
Public facility, neighborhood and housing improvements and public services
benefitting low income persons;
Homebuyer assistance, rehabilitation and new construction of affordable
housing; and
Housing relocation and stabilization services/rental assistance, funding emergency
shelters, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and administration
throughout Oakland County Urban County participating communities Program.
The activities proposed are Exempt (1), Categorically Excluded (2) or Environmentally
Assessed (3) under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The County of Oakland has determined that the projects will have no significant impact
on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional
project information and an Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents
the environmental determinations for these projects is on file at Oakland County
Community & Home Improvement Division, 250 Elizabeth Lake Road, Suite 1900,
Pontiac, Michigan, 48341 and may be examined weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to
Oakland County Community & Home Improvement Division, 250 Elizabeth Lake
Road, Suite 1900, Pontiac, Michigan, 48341. All comments received by June 1, 2016
will be considered by the County of Oakland prior to authorizing submission of a
request for release of funds.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The County of Oakland certifies to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) Michigan State Field Office that L. Brooks Patterson in his capacity as county
executive consents to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is
brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process
and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) Michigan State Field Offices approval of the certification
satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows
the County of Oakland to use program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Michigan State Field
Office will consider objections to its release of funds and the County of Oakland
certification received by June 17, 2016 or for a period of 15 days following its actual
receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following
bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the certifying officer of the County of
Oakland; (b) the County of Oakland has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or
finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other
participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by
24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) Michigan State Field Office or (d) another Federal
agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the
project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections
must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24
CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Michigan State Field Office, McNamara Federal Building, 477
Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Potential objectors should contact U.S.
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Michigan Field Office to verify the actual
last day of the objection period.
L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive
May 13, 2016
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OA K L A N D CO U N T Y
COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT

D I V I S I O N
A D D R E S S I N G H O U S I N G N E E D S R E V I TA L I Z I N G N E I G H B O R H O O D S
Irene Spanos, Director
Economic Development & Community Affairs
This 2016 guide to Services and Programs from

Oakland Countys Community & Home Improvement
Division informs residents of federal, state and
county housing and community development
Karry Rieth, Manager

Community & Home Improvement
programs at work throughout Oakland County.
AdvantageOakland.com
2016 CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
OA K L A N D CO U N T Y S CO M M U N I T Y & H O M E I M P R O V E M E N T D I V I S I O N
A heartfelt thanks to our Citizens Advisory Council who help make housing and neighborhoods in
Oakland County better and greatly improve the lives of those served.
Karen Adcock
Sam Anderson, Jr.
David E. S. Bowman
Claudia Brady
Elizabeth Clouthier
Wade Fleming
Joan Fogler
Don Green
Cheri Hill
Marc Craig
2016
OAKL AND COUNT Y
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Elizabeth Kelly
Chester Koop
Deanna Magee
Dena Potter
Nancy L. Quarles
Shelley Goodman Taub
Aaron Tuckfield
Paul Zelenak
Michael J. Gingell, Chairman

David E.S. Bowman
Hugh D. Crawford
William Dwyer
Wade Fleming
Marcia Gershenson
Robert Gosselin
Robert Hoffman
Janet Jackson
Adam L. Kochenderfer
Eileen T. Kowall
Christine Long
Gary R. McGillivray
Thomas Middleton
Nancy L. Quarles
John A. Scott
Michael Spisz
Shelley Goodman Taub
Philip J. Weipert
Dave Woodward
Helaine Zack
District 1
District 10
District 9
District 14
District 16
District 13
District 11
District 2
District 21
District 15
District 6
District 7
District 20
District 4
District 17
District 5
District 3
District 12
District 8
District 19
District 18

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2016 Services and Programs

Oakland Countys housing and community

NATIONAL HOUSING & COMMUNITY

2016 GROSS HOUSEHOLD

*HUD Section 8 Income Limits Effective March 28, 2016

FAIR HOUSING IS YOUR RIGHT

Equal access to rental housing and homeownership

HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES

Certified advisors offer FREE housing information,

Know your options if youre having trouble paying your

Reverse Mortgages for Those Aged 62 or Older

See if you are a good candidate for a reverse mortgage to use

The Home Buying Process

Learn what buying a home involves from what you can

Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

Find out about security deposits, leases, maintenance

Credit and Budget Issues

Receive advice and coaching on financial matters.

Home Repairs, Subsidized Housing and Rental

our newest housing counselor at Oakland

Determine if you are eligible for programs that can

We can assist in filing a complaint if you feel discriminated

Get referrals to agencies for help with rent, utilities and

DID YOU KNOW?

All Oakland County residents can use our housing

EMERGENCY HOUSING SUPPORT

Oakland County housing counselors can provide

Call (248) 858-5402

to meet with a housing counselor

HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Qualified homeowners may receive loans of up to

almost $2 million in loans

Repairs must result in the home being decent, safe

*The City of Lake Angelus, Novi Township, Southfield

Contractors may apply to

Non-profit Community Housing Development

Apply for an interestfree deferred payment

PROGRAM YEAR 2016 PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS

THE PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS

Project benefits low and/or moderate income people.

The number indicates the projects status under the National

Finally, the Roman numeral indicates the performance objective

ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

MINOR HOME REPAIR A2h(III)

PUBLIC SERVICES A1e(II)

PUBLIC SERVICES A1e(II)

REMOVE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS A2c(I)

PUBLIC SERVICES A1e(II)

SENIOR CENTERS A1c(I)

REMOVE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS A2c(I)

REMOVE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS A2c(I)

PUBLIC SERVICES A1e(II)

CODE ENFORCEMENT A1k(I)

PUBLIC SERVICES A1e(II)

CODE ENFORCEMENT A1k(I)

HOUSING REHABILITATION A2I(III)

PARKS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES A3c(I)

PUBLIC SERVICES A1e(II)

CODE ENFORCEMENT A1c(I)

CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION A3c (I)

PUBLIC SERVICES A1e(II)

MINOR HOME REPAIR A2h(III)

Oakland County Community & Home Improvement 2016 Guide

Oakland County Community & Home Improvement 2016 Guide