CDBG-R Substantial Amendment

Grantee Checklist

For the purposes of expediting review, HUD asks that applicants submit the following checklist along with the CDBG-R Substantial Amendment, Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities, and SF-424.

Contents of a CDBG-R Action Plan Substantial Amendment

Jurisdiction(s): City of Weirton Lead Agency Jurisdiction Web Address:     www.cityofweirton.com

CDBG-R Contact Person:   Beth Gaughan Address:200 Municipal Plaza Weirton, WV 26062             Telephone:       304-797-8516             Fax:   304-797-8519                           Email:    cdbgadmin@cityofweirton.com

The elements in the substantial amendment required for the CDBG recovery funds are:

A.  Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities

Does the submission contain a paper copy of the Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities?

 Yes                No          Verification found on page   6   

Does the submission include an electronic version of the Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities sent to the email box CDBG-R@hud.gov?                           

 Yes    No          Date Spreadsheet was emailed: 6-2-2009

Does the Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities include, for each activity:

• amount of funds budgeted for each activity, including CDBG-R funds, any additional Recovery Funds used and total activity budget,                                      

Yes    No           Verification found on page(s) 6

• the Eligibility citation (eligibility regulatory cite or HCDA cite),

Yes    No           Verification found on page(s) 6

• the CDBG national objective citation,

Yes    No           Verification found on page(s) 6

B.  CDBG-R Information by Activity

Does the submission contain information by activity describing how the grantee will use the funds, including:

• a narrative for each activity describing how CDBG-R funds will be used in a manner that maximizes job creation and economic benefit,

Yes    No           Verification found on page(s) 3

• projected number of jobs created for each activity,

Yes    No           Verification found on page(s) 3

• whether an activity will promote energy efficiency and conservation,

Yes    No           Verification found on page(s) 3

• the name, location, and contact information for the entity that will carry out the activity,  

Yes    No           Verification found on page(s)  4

• evidence that no more than 10% of the grant amount will be spent on administration and planning,

Yes    No           Verification found on page (s) 3

• evidence that no more than 15% of the grant amount will be spent on public services,

Yes    No           Verification found on page (s) 3

• evidence that at least 70% of the grant amount will benefit persons of low and moderate income,

Yes    No           Verification found on page (s) 3

C.  Public Comment Period

Was the proposed action plan amendment published via the jurisdiction’s usual methods and on the Internet for no less than 7 calendar days of public comment?

Yes         No.     Verification found on page(s)  5

Is there a summary of citizen comments included in the final amendment?

Yes        No       Verification found on page(s) 5

D.  Certifications

The following certifications are complete and accurate:

(1)   Affirmatively furthering fair housing                                           Yes        No

(2)   Anti-displacement and relocation plan                                         Yes        No

(3)   Drug-free Workplace                                                                       Yes        No

(4)   Anti-lobbying                                                                               Yes        No

(5)   Authority of jurisdiction                                                               Yes        No

(6)   Consistency with plan                                                                  Yes        No

(7)   Section 3                                                                                      Yes        No

(8)   Community development plan                                                     Yes        No

(9)   Following a plan                                                                                        Yes        No

(10) Use of Funds                                                                                Yes        No

(11) Excessive Force                                                                           Yes        No

(12) Compliance with anti-discrimination laws                                                Yes        No

(13) Lead-based paint procedures                                                       Yes        No

(14) Compliance with laws                                                                  Yes        No

(15) Compliance with ARRA                                                               Yes        No

(16) Project selection                                                                           Yes        No

(17) Timeliness of infrastructure investments                                      Yes        No

(18) Buy American provision                                                              Yes        No

(19) Appropriate use of funds for infrastructure investments              Yes        No

(20) 70% of CDBG-R for LMI                                                            Yes        No

Optional Certification

(21) Urgent Need                                                                                Yes        No

D.  State Certifications

The following certifications are complete and accurate:                                N/A

(1)   Affirmatively furthering fair housing                                           Yes        No

(2)   Anti-displacement and relocation plan                                         Yes        No

(3)   Drug-free Workplace                                                                       Yes        No

(4)   Anti-lobbying                                                                               Yes        No

(5)   Authority of State                                                                         Yes        No

(6)   Consistency with plan                                                                  Yes        No

(7)   Section 3                                                                                      Yes        No

(8)   Community development plan                                                     Yes        No

(9)   Consultation with Local Governments                                          Yes        No

(10) Use of Funds                                                                                Yes        No

(11) Excessive Force                                                                           Yes        No

(12) Compliance with anti-discrimination laws                                                Yes        No

(13) Compliance with laws                                                                  Yes        No

(14) Compliance with ARRA                                                               Yes        No

(15) Project selection                                                                           Yes        No

(16) Timeliness of infrastructure investments                                      Yes        No

(17) Buy American provision                                                              Yes        No

(18) Appropriate use of funds for infrastructure investments              Yes        No

(19) 70% of CDBG-R for LMI                                                            Yes        No

Optional Certification

(20) Urgent Need                                                                                Yes        No